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PHOTO: MICHAEL BAINBRIDGE 0 glèbe rrepruitMay 16, 2008 Vol. 38 No. 5 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Last year's Art in the Park was a great success. Art in the Park - June 7 and 8 Central Park, Bank and Clemow avenues Art in the Park will be rolling There has been a slight reduction in the number of artists exhibiting to try out the green carpet this year with a new layout to create wider, sunnier pas- to avoid overcrowding this year. So come and enjoy the day, bring your fami- sages. You will find many of the same artists and some new ones too. ly and friends and support Ottawa's local artists. continued on page 25 Mark your calendars WHAT'S INSIDE May 3-19 Canadian Tulip Festival, weekends Abbotsford 2 Business 16-17 www.tulipfestival.ca May 19 Victoria Day Editorial 4 Younghusband feature ..22-23 May 22 Perennial Exchange, 6:30 - 8 p.m.,GCC Letters 5 Art 24-25 May 22-25 Ottawa Race Weekend May 24 Great Glebe Garage Sale GNAG 8 Music 26 www.glebeca.ca May 27 GCA board meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC GCA 9 At the movies 28 All are welcome Good Old Days 10 Schools 29-33 June 2 Adventures of Ray Zahab, 7 p.m., GCC June 3 GCA AGM, 7:30 p.m., GCC, All are welcome Glebe Questions 11 Books 36-38 June 7 Registration for Breakfast Club and Ouest-4-fun 2008-09, 9 a.m., GCC Councillor's Report 12 Religion 39-41 June 5-15 Italian Week Businesswomen of the Year 15 Grapevine 42-43 June 7-8 Art in the Park, 10 am. - 5 p.m. Central Park June 7-8 Book Sale, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE JUNE 13 ISSUE Central Experimental Farm FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008 2 Glebe Report May 16, 2008 NEWS New homes in the Glebe 6 Glebe Little League go cheep! More than 50 years of Community Baseball in the Glebe, Centretown, Lower Town, Sandy Hill, Ottawa East and Old Ottawa South REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING HOUSE LEAGUE Boys/Girls Baseball and Girls Softball All levels of skills and experience welcome, for players 6 to 18 years For Information and Registration Forms go to www.glebelittleleague.ca or contact GLL President Phil Nicholson at [email protected] Telephone: 613-238-4184 (leave a message) Birdhouses Art Exhibition BY JULIE IRETON Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre A show of talent was the big draw at the annual Goods, Services and Talent 300 des Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier auction this year. The third annual GST auction, a fundraiser for Abbotsford Artist: Linda Bordage House, was held at the Glebe Community Centre on Thurs., April 10. www.onawaartassoc.ca/anists/bordage Buying into some affordable housing in the Glebe was a highlight. A dozen local Come and see the artist's paintings from Robert artists provided their talent to decorate some very unique and creative May 1 to June 30, 2008. Keene birdhouses. The sale of these cheap homes raised more than $450.00 for The Centre is open Monday to Saturday Abbotsford. 8:00 am. to 10:00 p.m. REALTOR SdIPS Rfpfeseoldie Sutton Group real estate agent, Alice Weedon, showed the tiny homes and o described their attributes. But some of the houses were in 0 better shape than Tel: (613) 725-1171 others. "One bird house was actually under renovation. I thought that was bril- Fax: (613) 725-3323 liant," says Jennie Aliman, one of the artists who contributed to the project. Tall: 800.307-1545 "My creativity comes out in different ways. I was delighted and flattered to [email protected] be asked to decorate a birdhouse." Gwendolyn Best decorated two homes. One of her masterpieces was com- ROYAL LEPAGE pletely covered in buttons. "I found some buttons at Abbotsford, some at 1111111111111111111 home," explains Best. "It took a long time. I thought it would take an evening, Team Realty but it took several hours a night, all week!" Best is an Abbotsford member and 25)1335 Coriwv Aft. Or... 5, 6. artist. In fact, her paintings will be featured at Irene's Pub this month. But Best says it was nice to be part of a group project, like the fundraiser. "We really admired each other's work. It was inspiring to see all the different ideas." GST auction organizers say they had even more artists wanting to help out, so they'll seek out this local talent again next year for another, similar project. Along with the birdhouses, paintings were also up for bid at the auction. A AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY' beautiful work capturing the colours of the Abbotsford garden was created and TAKES PRIDE IN ANNOUNCING donated by René Desautels. To the surprise of organizers, the painting was THAT THE TITLE OF... purchased, then donated back to Abbotsford by an anonymous donor. Now staff will decide where to hang the lovely piece for all to see. REGISTERED JEWELER Beyond the artists, there were many other individuals and businesses who THE AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY® worked and donated pieces to make the evening a success. Kurt Stoodley, IS AWARDFD 10 morning show host at the A-Channel, has been the evening's auctioneer since the fundraiser started three years ago. Chadsey's Cains Winery and Huff Estates Winery were among the event's sponsors. Both wineries are located in Prince Edward County. People attending the auction were able to taste these eastern Ontario wines. For those wanting to sip something a little lighter, Booster Juice provided the beverages. Another sponsor, Sodexho, donated money, as did Abbotsford's new neighbour, the Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence. This year's GST auction raised a total of $11,000. The money goes towards community services at Abbotsford, such as the day-away program. Thanks to everyone who helped out and took part! John G. Anderson Graduate Gemologist, GIA 790 Bank Street Ottawa. ON K IS 3V6 www.davidsonsjewellers.com The American Gem Society"' is dedicated to setting and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior throughout the education and accreditation of its members. Each Registered Jeweler is required to recertify his or her title every year. The American Gem Society is the only professional jewelry association to require this of its credentialed members. Always shop with the best - a jewelry expert who has earned accreditation from the American Gem Society Davidson's Jewellers www.AmericanGemSociety.org mrRva AMERICA'N GEM SOCIETY' DAVID 790 Bank Street [at Third] In the Glebe 1613) 234.4136 www.davidsonsjewellers.com Artist René Desautels' "Ruth 's Garden at Abbotsford House" NEWS Glebe Report May 16, 2008 3 Graffiti: Progress in the right direction Loeb Glebe is going green with our... Bagless Program BY COLLEEN LEIGHTON Effective June 2nd, there will be a charge to our customers when early spring has brought many reminders of the splendid nature that sur- An their grocery orders are packed in plastic or paper bags. rounds us even in our urban environment, and similarly, has reminded us of the unwanted graffiti that vandals impose on this environment. Alongside Plastic and paper bags will be offered at cost price. efforts of volunteers to enliven concrete planters with plants and flowers, and our program, the weekend of May 17 & 18, and the to increase our awareness of how we can reduce our human footprint, we con- To kick off tinue to work toward eliminating graffiti in the Glebe. weekend of May 31st & June 01, customers will receive one Loeb Making headway reusable bag FREE with a grocery purchase of $10.00 or more. We are getting help from several initiatives that will make a difference. A few of us interested in graffiti attended the Graffiti Symposium at the end of This promotion is effective while quantities lasts. Limited one free bag per purchase. March to hear about the city's new graffiti management strategy. The Glebe Community Association (GCA) made a presentation in support of moving this strategy forward last spring, so it is great to see it being implemented. The symposium featured initiatives about the city's new by-law; the police Ileb Glebe focus on enforcement and education*, alternative street art where murals, for example, can replace areas plagued by graffiti, neighbourhood groups who 754 Bank Street shared their ideas and successes (including the Glebe), and a business Tel: (613) 232.9466 Fax: (613) 232.6502 improvement area (BIA), which has successfully eradicated graffiti from their Store Hours: Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm / Monday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm / Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm ___aeighbourhood businesses. Shop on line at: wwvv.loebglebe.com With the Glebe now having its own BIA, there are new opportunities to access funds from the city for graffiti removal. We believe the business com- munity, along with residents and those who visit to shop in our community, share a coMmon interest in doing what we can to eliminate graffiti. There are also active plans with city representatives to liaise with corpora- tions such as Canada Post, hydro and cable companies whose boxes are often the site of graffiti. What is the strategy? Based on extensive research and the experience of other cities, the aim is to: Eradicate: remove graffiti quickly and efficiently; Empower: maximize available resources and relationships; - Educate: build awareness about how to prevent and remove graffiti; Get Active Enforcement: apply municipal, provincial, and criminal law when necessary. just Trv What can you do? If you see graffiti in progress, call 911, as it is a crime.