Who Will Speak for Historic Buildings in the Glebe? Files T R Glebe Repo Photo: Ron Boyd, the Two Houses at 174 and 176 Glebe Avenue As They Appeared in June 1974

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Serving the Glebe community since 1973 Issue no. 430 FREE Who will speak for historic buildings in the Glebe? files t r Glebe Repo Photo: Ron boyd, The two houses at 174 and 176 Glebe Avenue as they appeared in June 1974. Both were designed by William D. Hopper (1885-1937). by Andrew Elliott Before 1974 you might have recognized the two houses depicted above as featured detailed brick and stone work, large bay windows, front balconies, belonging to the stretch of Glebe Avenue that lies between Lyon and Percy semi-circular window surrounds, large projecting semi-circular and triangular streets. For many decades, that block has boasted a wonderful combination gables with inlaid fish-scale shingling, half-timbering and dormer windows. of large architect-designed homes shaded by mature trees. In 1910, this sec- This was the work of local architect/builder William D. Hopper (1885-1937). tion was just starting to be developed, and two fine houses from that time He and his brother, James Harvey Hopper (Hopper Brothers), designed and were built near the southeast corner of Carling (now Glebe Avenue) and Lyon built fine houses on Linden Terrace, Monkland Street, Clemow Avenue, streets. Featuring a combination of the Dutch Colonial Revival and Queen Powell Avenue, Island Park Drive, and in the Rockcliffe area. Hopper lived at Anne Revival architectural styles, the attractive two-and-a-half storey houses 15 Linden Terrace. Continued on page 10

Mark your calendars WHAT’S INSIDE October 15 Community dialogue on local food Abbotsford ...... 2 GCA ...... 14 Beaver Barracks, 10 a.m. (see page 13) October 15 Fabric Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., GCC Art ...... 22-23 GNAG ...... 17 October 16 My Kids Funky Closet Children’s Consignment Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., GCC Books ...... 36 Glebe History . . . . . 10 October 17 Abbotsford Open House, 1-3 p.m. Business ...... 18-19 Grapevine ...... 38-39 October 25 GCA meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC October 27 Lansdowne Park Environment Matters Councillor’s Report 12 Letters ...... 5 7:30 p.m., GCC October 29 Frankendance, 10 a.m.-12 noon, GCC Editorial . . . . . 4 Music . . . . .24-25 (see page 28) Environment ...... 15 October 29 Halloween Party, 4:30-7 p.m., GCC Religion . . . . 437 (see page 17) Film ...... 26 Schools ...... 27-31 November 4-6 Ottawa Valley Weavers & Spinners, GCC NEXT ISSUE: NOVEMBER 11 November 11-13 260 Fingers, GCC EDITORIAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 ADVERTISING DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 2 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 ABBOTSFORD HEALTH Glebe Report October 14, 2011 3 Sneak a peek at Abbotsford! Light up your evening stroll Might homeopathy respond by Marc Landreville to your health needs? As fall sneaks up on us, we slowly realize that it is strangely darker when we by Maria Reid go out for that evening stroll after dinner. Within minutes, we go from sunset to absolute darkness, at 7 p.m. no less! As the evenings are still on the warm I am a student of homeopathy with the School of Homeopathy, U.K. Having side, we are not quite ready to hibernate – not yet. But before you step out of been established in 1981 by Misha Norland, this well respected homeopathic your front door, there is one question that should be on your mind: have I taken school in the British Isles has, for the last 19 years, offered a home study pro- proper precautions so that I can be seen while on my stroll? As the shorter and gram that meets North American professional requirements. After two years of cooler days approach, we tend to wear darker-coloured clothing. The construc- study and as part of my supervised clinical requirements for the Practitioner tion doesn’t help – we just don’t want to dirty our light-coloured shoes or Advanced Diploma Course, I am looking for people who are interested in try- pants. The Bank Street construction is another good reason for making our- ing out homeopathy. selves more visible as traffic has been diverted to O’Connor and many of the Homeopathy is a 200-year old system of medicine that thrives throughout side streets. I’m sure most of you have experienced a close call because of an Europe, India and South America. Homeopathic remedies are based on the Unique and beautiful hand-tied impatient or distracted driver who either raced through a stop sign, or didn’t principle that ‘like cures like’ and induce the same symptoms in a healthy per- bouquets and floral arrangements. see it. Many of these drivers who are new to the area and confused by the Bank son that a person with illness is manifesting. Homeopathy sees these symptoms Distinctive weddings and events. Street closure navigate clumsily through the neighbourhood, not realizing how as the body’s way of communicating that it is out of balance. The remedies 101 Fourth Avenue many people are out in the evening. The bright orange reflective construction work on an energetic level to stimulate the innate healing ability of the body 613-230-6434 signs are helpful but sometimes there are just too many of them to read, and and to gently, naturally and effectively nudge the body to bring itself back into www.bloomfieldsflowers.com BEST their placement often changes. a healthy state of balance. One simple yet effective step you can take to be more visible is to wear some Homeopathy is a powerful, non-toxic, and relatively inexpensive therapy for kind of light on your clothing. It is simple because you do not need to change both acute and chronic diseases. Some chronic conditions that can be treated your wardrobe to wear it. It is effective because our eyes are naturally attracted are: A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.; asthma; allergies; anxiety and depression; arthritis to light sources in the dark, especially if it is a flashing light. It does not have and other autoimmune conditions; eczema and other skin issues; insomnia; Illustration of Abbotsford by Glebe resident John Walmsley to be a large light but it should be bright (led light). They are also inexpensive, headaches and migraines; menstrual disorders; infertility; also digestive and at prices ranging anywhere between $3 and $25. The one I use cost $4, was bowel disorders. Homeopathy can also speed recovery for such acute con- Fall Flavour at... By Pat Goyeche purchased at Bushtukah and is good for 100 hours when it is flashing and 50 ditions as: ear aches; influenza; childhood illness such as chicken pox and Open House at Abbotsford House….the beautiful old stone house opposite hours if it is on constantly (that’s 100 one hour strolls). Locally, you can pur- measles; food poisoning; motion sickness; coughs and colds; fevers; as well as Lansdowne Park. Yes, we are “open for business” from Monday to Friday from chase quality lights at shops like Joe Mamma and Kunstadt. I have noticed that injuries like sprains, strains, and fractures. Homeopathy could help you over- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We must admit it has been a “constructive summer” with since my wife and I have started wearing our flashing lights while taking our come some issues that you might not have considered: performance anxiety Bank Street reconstruction and plans for our new ramp inching towards reality. evening strolls, more cars actually slow down and stop at intersections. Cyc- before public speaking or athletic events; fear of flying and other phobias; Now we are ready to show off Abbotsford and its many services. Abbotsford @ lists also seem to give us more space on the public paths and other pedestrians addictions; eating disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; compulsive behav- The Glebe Centre is hosting this open house on Monday, October 17. seem friendlier. We constantly get comments on how great our lights are; we iours; stress; and exhaustion. Abbotsford was originally the home of Alexander Mutchmor, but in 1890 it wear them on our belt loops or on our shoelaces so that they flash widely on I hope to find eight people willing to work with me and a supervisor with the 151B Second Avenue became and then remained a home for men until 1975 when The Glebe Centre the ground. You can’t miss us. Try them. Like us, you will genuinely feel safer. knowledge that the course of treatment will become part of my case studies for (just steps from Bank St.) was incorporated and Abbotsford became a hub for community programming training purposes. If you are interested, you should know that the commitment for seniors. The Glebe Centre also houses a long-term care facility that accom- involves an initial two-hour consultation, and two (45-minute) follow-up ap- 613-233-7277 modates more than 250 people, which you may enter from Monk Street. pointments for a total of three appointments over a span of three to four months. Here at Abbotsford we offer recreational programming that ranges from yoga There is also a cost involved of $495 that covers the fee for supervision. For and muscle toning to discussion groups, clubs such as play reading and Scrab- this, you would have the benefit of a fully qualified homeopath working with Your from-scratch, small-batch, ble, as well as classes in calligraphy, art, pottery and stained glass. You can me on your case. We would meet with supervisor and homeopath, Pat Deacon, neighbourhood bakery/cupcakerie learn how to make a Teddy bear from scratch or help make homemade crafts in her centrally located office( near Bronson Avenue and Gladstone Avenue). for our annual bazaar – now in its 36th year! You can have lunch at Abbotsford, Please note that Pat Deacon, RSHom. (U.K.)(N.A) HMC has been practising come for a wine tasting evening in December or attend one of our weekly homeopathy in the U.K. and Canada since the mid-1990s. Learn & Explore ‘Speakers Series’ lectures. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering homeopathy

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The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) provides us with “matches” for ILL our Day Away Program that makes for an active, safe and stimulating program- L’été a tiré à sa fin et les journées sont déjà beaucoup plus courtes. On dé- ming environment for clients in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s. bute notre promenade après le souper presqu’en pleine obscurité, et il est 19 Persil Bona Laundry Soap Information Meeting This, in turn, can give their caregivers a much needed break. Learn more about heures. Les soirées sont encore douces donc on n’est pas tout à fait prêts à se these community programs by visiting our open house and meeting the staff cacher à l’intérieur pour l’hiver. Mais avant de partir, avez-vous pris les pré- on who deliver the programming. cautions pour vous faire voir quand vous vous promenez dans votre quartier? Soil Remediation at Lansdowne Park We want to celebrate and share our centre with our neighbours, so we are À ce temps ici de l’année, nous portons des vêtements plutôt foncés et avec 686 Bronson Avenue also going to have a “Sneak a Peek Sale” of certain bazaar items. This mini- toute cette construction, nous ne voulons surtout pas salir nos souliers ou nos 613-238-3776 ONLY sale will include oodles of ridiculously low-priced costume jewellery, used pantalons pâles. Aussi, à cause de la construction sur la rue Bank, la circula- Jointly sponsored books, beautiful art and “upscale fleas”!! This bazaar tease is a chance to buy tion est détournée vers la rue O’Connor et les autres rues avoisinantes; vous www.vacshack.ca $54.95 by the Glebe Community Association some unique items at affordable prices and will leave you wanting more. For devez vous rendre plus visibles. Plusieurs conducteurs de voitures peuvent être and the City of Ottawa the fabulous treasures of the 36th Annual Bazaar, you will have to claim your distraits ou même impatients en navigant à travers le quartier et un simple mo- We service All place in line on Saturday, November 26 anytime between 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ment d’inattention pourrait vous causer des ennuis. Les nouvelles ruelles et les centrAl vAcs Reg. $69.95 You won’t want to miss it. plusieurs panneaux de construction constamment changeant peuvent porter à Thursday, October 27, 2011 In the meantime, come one come all … to this not-to-be missed “Sneak confusion pour les chauffeurs qui ne connaissent pas trop bien le coin. On les 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. a Peek” open house on Monday, October 17, 1-3 p.m. Find out more about voit souvent passer à travers les intersections sans soucis pour les plusieurs Abbotsford @ The Glebe Centre by looking at our website www.glebecentre. piétons. Presentations from 7:30 to 8:00 ca, by calling us at 613-230-5730 or dropping into 950 Bank Street. See you Il y une solution simple et efficace au problème de se faire voir en soirée soon! et c’est de se procurer une petite lumière et de la porter quand vous marchez Question and answer session from 8:00 to 9:30 Pat Goyeche is the ever welcoming and enthusiastic program facilitator at la nuit. La lumière n’a pas besoin d’être très grosse mais elle devrait illum- Abottsford House. iner fortement (genre led) et clignoter puisque ceci tire l’œil. Souvent, ces Glebe Community Centre petites lumières ne coûtent pas très cher; les prix varient entre 3 et 25 dollars. 175 Third Avenue Moi, je me sers d’une petite lumière de 4 dollars que j’ai achetée à Bushtukah. Quand elle clignote, elle est bonne pour 100 heures, quand elle est tout simple- ment allumée, elle dure pour 50 heures. Vous en avez pour 100 marches d’une Healthy Cooking Classes Made EASY heure, au maximum. Vous pouvez aussi vous procurez des petites lumières d’excellente qualité à Kunstadt et Joe Mamma, des magasins de sports et de For more information see the Remedial Action Plan on Get inspired, come improvise and expand your vélo dans votre quartier. Depuis que nous portons nos lumières clignotantes, ottawa.ca/lansdownepartnership or contact: ˚ repertoire in the kitchen. mon épouse et moi avons remarqué que plus de voitures font leurs arrêts aux Nancy Horton, coins de rue quand nous y sommes, les cyclistes nous donnent plus de place sur Program Manager, Disposals and Environmental Remediation ˚ Seasonal and local foods, from smoothies...to soups. la piste publique, et les gens que nous rencontrons sont plus aptes à nous dire Realty Services Branch Tailored to your dietary needs. bonsoir. On se fait toujours demander où nous avons pris nos lumières. Nous City of Ottawa ˚ In your home or mine. les portons soit à la taille ou sur nos lacets de soulier pour qu’elles projettent Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 21219 ˚ leur faisceau plus largement au sol. On se fait voir tout en sécurité. e-mail: [email protected] Contact Lucette V. Ouellette, RHN Marc Landreville and his wife regularly take evening strolls around the Glebe after a long day’s work. Ad #2010-07-6028-13440 Tel: 613-261-1609 [email protected] 4 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 EDITORIAL PAGE LETTERS Glebe Report October 14, 2011 5 Can we have a Glebe Take our cues from Community Design Plan? The Big Apple 175 THIRD AVENUE, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 2K2 & P. O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5H9 Editor, Glebe Report ESTABLISHED 1973 Editor, Glebe Report www.glebereport.ca, e-mail: [email protected], Kudos to Caroline Vanneste, President of the Glebe Community Association, At the start of the “Grounds for Appeal” meeting of the Friends of Lans- The Glebe Report is a monthly community newspaper with a circulation of 7,000 copies. We receive no government grants or subsidies. for alerting us in her column last month that there has been a recent spike in re- downe on September 27, the master of ceremonies Jeff Froggett acknowledged Advertising from merchants in the Glebe and elsewhere pays our bills and printing costs. Copies are delivered free to Glebe homes, and are available development proposals for residential properties in the Glebe as a result of the the presence among the audience of 400 concerned citizens of William Shenk- at many Glebe shops, Brewer Pool, and Glebe and Ottawa South Community Centres. The Glebe Report is printed by Winchester Print. City’s intensification policy.W e should be on guard that intensification through man. It was the first time, to my knowledge, that a member of the foursome infill or redevelopment in the Glebe consistently meets the City’s stated cri- who have formed the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) had

Please submit articles to [email protected]. Call 613-236-4955. teria that recognize and respect the character of our community. Particularly, attended a meeting called by critics of the City-OSEG partnership proposal. homeowners should know that our Councillor David Chernushenko endorsed The always civil Glebites (city councillors, please note) gave Mr. Shenkman a editor Julie Houle Cezer [email protected] STAFF THIS ISSUE: Susan Bell, Valerie Bryce, Danny LAYOUT EDITOR Gwendolyn Best [email protected] intensification but with an important qualification: as long as it fits the estab- round of applause – well, a friendly clap – as welcome. Handelman, Carol MacLeod, Liz McKeen, Josie Pazdzior, Borgny lished zoning of the street. We welcome our Councillor’s position. Councillor GRAPEVINE EDITOR Micheline Boyle [email protected] Pearson, Dorothy Phillips, Elizabeth Rampton, Wendy Siebrasse The reporter who was there for The Ottawa Citizen, Zed Singer, fully cov- COPY editor McE Galbreath Chiarelli has also warned against the danger of “overkill” in application of ered the speech of Friends’ lawyer Steven Shrybman detailing the legal argu- ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field, 613-231-4938 [email protected] LEGAL ADVISER: Pierre Crichton the policy, i.e., manipulation of the policy to push for unreasonable variances ments for appeal against Justice Charles Hackland’s rulings in the Ontario Su- BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock, 613-233-3047 AREA CAPTAINS: Donna Edwards, Judy Field, Gary or even rezoning to allow buildings that go beyond the reasonable, moderate perior Court. But he seems to have been too busy to seek out and interview Mr CIRCULATION MANAGER Zita Taylor, 613-235-1214 [email protected] Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, Martin Harris, Gill Hunter, intentions of the policy. As pointed out by Ms. Vanneste, redevelopment plans Shenkman in the big crowd. This is a pity, because it would be most interesting Christian Hurlow, Ian McKercher, Sandra Webster, Zelda Yule are underway for 22 Clemow and 214 Pretoria, and between Fifth Avenue and to hear the developer’s opinions on the many critical points made against the COVER: “Our Community, your LCBO” painted by Glebe artist Dan Metcalfe. Photo by Soo Hum. Holmwood. A developer is also considering a nineteen-unit multi-storey con- Lansdowne redevelopment plan by all main speakers. They included the report FRONT PAGE PHOTOGRAPH: 174-176 Glebe Avenue in 1974 by Ron Boyd, Glebe Report files dominium building at 174-176 Glebe. by Tim Plumtre on New York City’s open approach to public engagement in For Glebe Report advertising deadlines and rates, call the advertising manager. The City has Community Design Plans in place for some communities (West- the task of planning the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Mr. Plum- Advertising rates are for electronic material supplied in PDF format with fonts embedded in the file. boro and Ottawa South, for example), but not for the Glebe. City planners say tre, founder of the Institute on Governance in Ottawa, contrasted this collegial Deadlines for submissions: October 21 for articles and October 26 for advertising. The next issue of the Glebe Report: Friday, November 11, 2011. it would take ten years to develop a Glebe plan. In the meantime, it is up to attitude with the poor record of Ottawa city management and councillors in Glebe homeowners to be vigilant and pro-active to resist proposals for zoning involving and listening to their citizens in any positive way about the future of Views expressed in the articles and letters submitted to the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. variances or rezoning that would erode and gradually destroy the character of our Lansdowne Park. A pity we cannot give our city councillors and the OSEG our neighborhood by permitting unacceptable height allowances, destruction We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Please note that, except for July, the paper is published monthly in a hard-copy version. quartet some small chunks of the Big Apple to chew on. of trees, increased traffic and parking, noise, and in general impact negatively Clyde Sanger An electronic version is subsequently uploaded with text, photos, drawings and advertisements to www.glebereport.ca. on the low-rise residential streetscape and quality of life that define the Glebe. We count on the Glebe Community Association to again rise to the challenge, as in the past, to provide dynamic leadership in dealing with these planning Glebe Report issues that strike at the very essence of our community. Making room for people Augustus Heidemann, Annaline Lubbe, I wish to take a moment on behalf of the Glebe Report to congratulate Ya- submission guidelines dolores Nowak and Koby Smutylo sir Naqvi on his re-election as M.P.P. for Ottawa Centre in the October 6th The Glebe Report aims to draw on the wide range of interests and view- The Glebe Report provincial election. I would also like to thank all the other candidates who points of people residing or working in the Glebe and to bring pertinent in- is seeking a chose to participate in the political process by standing for public office. By formation on current and emerging issues to their attention. We seek articles articulating their party and/or independent views on public policy and reach- that explain background, create context and convey up-to-date information Aside from letters to the editor published on this page, Business Buzz columnist ing out to voters, they did reawaken discussion on a number of issues that are on common concerns, in addition to content focusing on initiatives, projects, the Glebe Report wishes to acknowledge some of the important to the community. Robert Dekker (PC), Anil Naidoo (NDP), Kevin programs, events, services and businesses in the community. We also invite subjects inspiring you to write: until June 2012 O’Donnell (Green Party), Stuart Ryan (Communist Party of Canada) and Mi- profiles, opinion pieces, book reviews, creative writing and essays, photog- chael Zeithammel (Ontario Libertarian Party) as well as independent Kristina raphy and art work for consideration. All age groups are welcome to submit Changes in bus routes and schedules Contact Julie Houle Cezer Chapman also deserve our recognition and appreciation for stepping up and material. Creative critters coping with the weather stepping into the Ottawa Centre political arena. ARTICLES AND LETTERS Disposal of dog waste in parks and on private property at [email protected] Shifting the focus back to just the Glebe, I do want to give voice to the fact • Material must be received in the office by 5 p.m. on editorial deadline Noise during festivals and events that people in the area seem to be reclaiming Bank Street for themselves. As date. Send photo captions or credits in the body of the e-mail. Honouring family pets Renovators in the Glebe gaping holes in the road have been filled and the street paved, pedestrians • Word Count: articles of 550-600 words; letters of 150-350 words. have taken to walking down the middle of Bank Street, unperturbed by cars • For articles, send one line of relevant biographical information on the or traffic. At first, it was along the somewhat narrow path defined by the mov- author. able fences – think of this as our own version of a Christo installation with • Include your contact information: name of author, telephone number, Babies of the Glebe 2011 a different intention – and a different result. Every day, the exigencies of re- home address, e-mail address, website. DEADLINE JANUARY 2, 2012 construction, the weather and patterns of human usage would yield a different • Electronic copy: Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) sent as an at- shape, altering the experience of a night walk home. As sidewalks reappeared tachment to [email protected]. Come join our team of volunteers, 160 strong... Was your baby born in 2011? and the pavers went down, the unbroken visual expanse of the street in its • Hard copy: handwritten or typed, sent or dropped off to 175 Third the position of area captain is available. full width gave the street the feel of a boulevard. This pedestrian’s mind kept Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2. wandering to the image of a European-style walking street – a place for people We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity and accuracy and final deci- rather than cars. One evening last week, this possibility found expression as sions are made by the editor. We welcome submissions but we do not guar- the space came alive with a nighttime pickup game of bicycle polo – a good antee publication. block of the street was filled with the swinging mallets of agile young cyclists An easy and rewarding job: PHOTOS A special colour feature in February 2012 aiming to drive a street hockey ball into one of the two nets. The enthusiasm Photos are to be included with your article submission, as an attachment, • Drop off bundles of the Glebe Report each month was infectious and the camaraderie of the riders made this main thoroughfare with the following characteristics: to neighbours in your area who deliver papers on their street Please send your baby’s colour photo along with his or her name, feel as though it might welcome a friendly game among neighbours. If only…. • Send colour, high resolution (200-300 dpi) photos as jpg attachments • Takes about 1 hour each month date of birth, parents’ names, address, and contact number by January Walking further north, the triptych depicted on the cover of this month’s (do not crop) or bring CD, DVD, or originals for scanning to the of- • Vehicle is required 2, 2012 to [email protected]. If by e-mail, please attach with your Glebe Report and hanging on the south facing wall of the LCBO serves as a fice. If possible, include both vertical and horizontal compositions. For more information, text, a jpg file of your high resolution colour photo OR send your text reminder that a sense of connection with community can find its expression in Include captions and photo credits in the body of the e-mail. please contact Zita Taylor at 613-235-1214 or [email protected] with a printed photo by snail mail to many different forms of public art. In this case, employees who also happen to Glebe Report, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 2K2 • Unless taken at a public event, obtain express permission from the Yes, this position can be put towards high school volunteer hours! live in the Glebe decided to commission a work by a local artist. In substance, subject to publish photos in the Glebe Report (print and online version it celebrates the community’s iconic Aberdeen Pavillion, the energy of the at website glebereport.ca). youth – playing sports – and the hope for the future personified by an off-duty • If minors are identified, written permission from parents must be sent employee reading to open up new vistas. Do take a look. It’s yet another way to the editor before the publication date. of making people visible on Bank Street. OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS Julie Houle Cezer Nina & Jasmine Acharya, Jennie Aliman, Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Charlie & Sydney Allen, Marcia Aronson, the Aubry family, Lucy & Thomas Baird, Adrian Becklumb, Inez Berg, Mary Lou Bienefeld, Daisy & Nettie Bonsall, Robert & Heidi Boraks, the Bowie family, Emilie Bradley, John Francis Brandon, Jonah & Benjy Brender, the Brown family, Valerie Bryce, Darlene Charron, Alex Clarke, Jack & Will Coffey, the Coodin family, Emma Collette, Carter Conboy, Elizabeth Cowan, Scott Cowan, CIRCULATION NEWS Eleanor Crowder, Richard DesRochers, Oscar & Jane Dennis, Tina Dennis, Marilyn Deschamps, the Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Pat Dillon, Sarah Dingle, the Dingle family, Giuliana, Al, Nina and Olive Di Stefano, Clive Doucet, Nicholas Doucet, Callum Duggan, Trent Duggan, Education for Community Living (GCI), Donna Edwards, Beth Farley, the Faught family, the Ferguson family, Matthew & Esmerelda Fernandes, Judy Field, Hannah & Joseph Fraser, the Good family, Stuart & Notes from the boardroom Andrew Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, the Hamer-Wilson family, Martin Harris, Louis Helbig, Anouk Hoedeman, Matthew Hovey, Eric Hollebone, Welcome to: Clarisa Horrocks, Gill Hunter, Christian Hurlow, Niall & Nolan Hymande, Jack & Lily Inskip-Shesnicky, Joan Irwin, Amara Isfeld, the Johnston family, Patrick & Two significant anniversaries have been observed this fall by the Glebe Anna Roper Nicholas Sunderland Joseph Kelly, Carly & Reilly Kimber, Liam Kirkpatrick, Bonnie Kruspe, the Kuffner family, the Lambert family, the Langevin family, Joanne Lucas, Sam & Dawson Lyon, Report Association Executive. Judy Field came on board as the Glebe Re- BEST the Macdonald family, Maria MacIntosh, Emily & Oliver Maddox, Pat Marshall, Madeline & Tara Martin, Gordon McCaffrey, Fiona & Timothy McCarthy- port advertising manager in September 1996, and has done a stellar job in Clarisa Horrocks Jonah & Benjy Brender Kennedy,Isaac McGuire, Ellen & John McLeod, Katie Millington, Julie Monaghan, Rebecca Morris, Diane Munier, Sana Nesrallah, Tracy Parish, Tracy, Frank that capacity for 15 years now. Sheila Pocock joined the production team Paveck, Alexandra Pipe, the Pritchard family, the Quinn family, Beatrice Raffoul, Mary & Steve Reid, Nelson Reiis, Hannah & Thomas Rogers, Anna Roper, Emile & as business manger in October 1986, and this month observes 25 years Sebastien Roy-Foster, Myma & Alex Okuda-Rayfuse, Carter & Clara Saunders, Ellen Schowalter, Anita Sengupta, Casimir & Tristan Seywerd, the Short family, Kathy with the paper. Together they have contributed a total of 40 years service Thanks and farewell: Simons, Judith Slater, Sobriety House – Bill Dalton, Kristen Soo, Victoria, Rebecca, Nicholas & Patrick Spiteri, Sebastian and Adrianna Spoerel, the Stephenson fam- to the Glebe Report and to the fabric of the greater Glebe community. Spencer Paveck ily, Mrs. Stevenson, Alex & Claire Stoney, Joanne Sulek, JC Sulzenko, Nicholas Sunderland, Karen Swinburne, Eric & Steven Swinkels, Ruth Swyers, Emmet & Niamh Sheila and Judy, we stand in your debt and thank you. Alexandra Sunderland Taylor, John & Maggie Thomson, Daphne Towers, the Trudeau family, Caroline Vanneste, the Veevers family, Sophie Veronneau, Ward Walker, Katja & Tanja Webster, Sandra Webster, the Weider family, Elena Wells, Howard & Elizabeth Wong, Gillian & Jake Wright, Sue Ann Wright, Nora Wylie, the Young-Smith family, Zelda Yule. ian McKercher, Chair Kevin & Beth Farle

Gearing up for night walks CALL Zita Taylor at 613-235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. 6 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 COMMUNITY LOCAL CUISINE Glebe Report October 14, 2011 7 Ecclesiax Getting in the habit of giving A warming beef

takes a bite out of hunger ging or watching Jersey Shore (admit and root vegetable curry by Kim Montgomery it, that’s one amusing show!). But the charity seed was planted long before Ecclesiax is a small church in the Glebe that is trying, in its own way, to get I ever had much awareness, long be- behind the little guys and support them in reaching their goals. In one of our fore I had a job, and even before I endeavours, a small group of “Ecclesiaxers” celebrated Hallowe’en last Octo- knew what money was. How, you ber by donning costumes and collecting non-perishable food items for a food ask? bank, located in a school where one of its members teaches. The group was I have been watching my parents well received in the neighbourhood and encouraged by the generosity of those send half of their minimum pay they visited. cheques back to Vietnam since I was This year, buoyed by the success of last year’s effort, Ecclesiaxers will again a child. My grandmother donated all put on their costumes and canvass homes in the Glebe, asking for donations of her savings after my grandfather died canned goods, pasta, rice and other staples in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. to build a temple in the small vil- As pastor at Ecclesiax, Cameron Montgomery is very enthusiastic about the lage where they met. She employed project. “The Ottawa Food Bank distributes 14 tons of food every day to 140 hundreds of people and established member agencies. More than 43,000 people, including nearly 16,000 children an orphanage that now houses al- each month, depend on that in emergency situations,” he reports. most thirty kids. Fast forward to my On Sunday, October 30, volunteers from the church will deliver flyers to BY Constable twenty-third birthday when I was homes in the neighbourhood, letting residents know they will be calling on Khoa N. Hoang spending half of my pay cheque on them and making suggestions about what types of donations the Food Bank is a brand new car and clothes. My hoping to receive. “At Ecclesiax, we are more than just a group of friends who Ever have one of those moments where you arrive at a destination mother showed me pictures of all get together and have a good time,” says Pastor Montgomery. “We do enjoy the people she sponsors back home meeting together for encouragement and inspiration, but our faith leads us to without remembering the journey, because your mind was set on auto- in Vietnam and the many causes that more than that. It calls us to reach out to our community as well. We want to be rely on her regular financial support. a positive force in the Glebe and beyond. pilot and things simply happened without much thought? Every mor- It was a humbling moment that put Beef curry garnished with julienned ginger and coriander I am confident that our neighbours will me to shame. want to get behind this project and give ning our minds are turned on by an by Cameron Stauch alarm that sets us on the course of This was the beginning of a per- generously to help the less fortunate in sonal roller coaster of reflection that The previous recipes focused on the bounty of summer vegetables. But our city.” autopilot preparations. Somewhere between resenting your alarm, avoid- would end up placing me on the path there is more than that on offer at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne Individuals can make a difference and of charity. After all, how could I Park now. There are also dedicated farmers who sell locally raised, hormone it empowers us in our own struggles to ing an awful driver on the way to work, and settling down at the office, watch my parents donate half a min- and antibiotic-free meat. The vegetarian dishes of India are fantastic but so know that. To find out more about this imum wage pay cheque when I was too are many of the meat dishes. Although one could interpret this recipe as and other initiatives, contact cameron@ millions of Canadians go for coffee. Whatever your routine, you have spending every penny on myself? So a spiced beef stew, it is a good introduction to a simple meat curry. Lamb, ecclesiax.com; www.ecclesiax.com or Ecclesiax Church I started taking part in fundraisers, pork, bison or elk can be substituted, but cooking time may need to be ad- [email protected]. developed it over the years to suit your lifestyle. You might believe that volunteering at events, and became justed. Typically, vegetables would not be added to such a dish but by doing Kim Montgomery is a family member who is very supportive of the Hallowe’en the routine you have is beneficial and comfortable with asking others to so you end up with an easy substantial meal. I love making the curry at this Ecclesiax project. optimal for your lifestyle or, maybe support good causes. Every party at time of year as I find the shades of orange, rust, yellow, white and speckles you would like to change and add a our home donates to various local of green on the plate mimic what is happening in the fields and forests during new routine but find it’s difficult to charities and I’m happy to support mid-autumn. break old habits. Routines can take our community wherever I can. 2 pounds (1 kg) stewing beef in 1½ inch cubes To this day, I’m still not sure if a long time to develop. They are 2 medium white onions, finely chopped my parents were fully aware of what implanted through the simplest of 1 tbsp garlic cloves (3 cloves), finely chopped conditioning, and by the time you they were doing when they exposed me to their routine of donating. But, 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped Dan Moloughney, B.Eng. recognize it, it’s usually too late to Top 3% in Canada change. Just ask a smoker why they they were successful in developing 1 tbsp julienned ginger for garnish Real Estate Broker continue to smoke. Most will tell the idea of helping others in a child ½ tsp cumin seeds for Royal LePage that just wanted to help himself. [email protected] you it started a long time ago, with- 1 tsp cumin powder out really knowing why it continues. They challenged a selfish teenager 2008, 2009, 2010 613.238.2801 (b) and won without his even knowing it. ¼ tsp cayenne powder (family friendly); ½ tsp for a spicier curry But routines aren’t all bad and many 3 tbsp vegetable oil Great Service guaranteed, in writing. of us can have very positive healthy I sometimes watch in absolute amazement how my two quiet, con- 1 green chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped www.OttawaHomeLink.com routines such as being active, volunteering, taking time to reflect, or do- servative parents managed to work 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped their mom-and-dad-magic through- GMSOHouseGROscar11.pdf 6/6/11 10:19:12 PM nating to a worthy cause … 2 tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro out the years. Or maybe it just came This last point brings me to last Salt and pepper, to taste Saturday morning – I was at a school down to understanding that the greatest way to lead is by example. 1½ cups assorted root vegetables (carrots, turnips, potatoes), bake sale and donated some money and squash cut into bite-sized pieces for a good cause. I realized that Khoa N. Hoang is the Commun- ¼ cup water somewhere between launching a ca- ity Officer for the downtown area, reer at twenty-three and marriage last including the Glebe, and can be Preheat a heavy bottomed large saucepan at medium heat. Add cumin seeds month I made a routine of donating reached at the Somerset Community and dry roast for about 2 minutes or until aromatic and dark brown. Remove money. I won’t lie to you; it’s an ex- Police Centre by telephone at 613- cumin seeds and set aside. pensive routine to have. Most would 236-1222 Ext. 5287 or care of www. 1. Pour vegetable oil into pan and increase heat to medium high. Toss probably prefer a routine like jog- SomersetCPC.com. in onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add cayenne powder and cook for 30 seconds or until oil starts to separate from the onions. Add chopped garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in cumin powder and cook for 2 minutes. Add stewing

C beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 15 minutes until all of the meat has changed colour and has lightly M Paul Dewar, MP/Député Ottawa Centre browned. Toss in tomatoes, green chilli, toasted cumin and a quarter Y Working for you! cup of water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or until OTTAWA FARMERS’ MARKET CM Au travail pour vous! tender. Occasionally give the meat a stir. Once the meat is tender, re- MY move the cover and simmer until most of the liquid has reduced but still Sundays • until November 13 • 8 am – 3 pm I am pleased to: lightly coats the meat. CY 1015 Bank Street • Lansdowne Park • Ottawa • provide assistance with federal agencies 2. While the curry is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. CMY • arrange letters of greetings for special occasions Toss in one type of root vegetable and cook until tender. Remove K • answer questions about federal legislation with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with other vegetables you • listen to your feedback are using.

Je suis heureux de: 3. When you are happy with the consistency and tenderness of the curry, CHRISTMAS MARKETS • vous aider à traiter avec les organismes fédéraux gently stir in the cooked vegetables. Check and adjust seasoning, if need • vous écrire des lettres de félicitations pour des be. Garnish with julienned ginger and roughly chopped coriander and Sundays • Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 18 • 9 am – 3 pm occasions spéciales serve immediately. Aberdeen Pavilion • répondre à vos questions sur les lois fédérales The beef curry can be served with rice, naan or homemade paratha. Serves 4. • vous écouter Cameron Stauch is a Glebe resident and professional chef whose cooking 1015 Bank Street • Lansdowne Park • Ottawa 304-1306 rue Wellington St. philosophy is “source local; cook global”. He writes a food blog, www.india 613.946.8682 / [email protected] onmyplate.com, where he shares recipes using locally sourced products to www.pauldewar.ca make regional Indian food. OttawaFarmers Market.ca 8 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 FESTIVAL CULTURE Glebe Report October 14, 2011 9 Celebrating Diwali, Culture Days makes its mark in Ottawa By Curtis Runstedler 1980s into Galerie SAW (SAW is an a festival of lights acronym for Sussex Annex Works). Culture Days brought excitement The SAW facility now houses both and creativity to Ottawa earlier this the SAW Gallery and SAW Video. month. From coast to coast, Can- In anticipation of their new website, adians delighted in the wonderful se- tours were conducted through SAW lection of activities offered through Video. The Canadian Film Institute,

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Diwali, also known as Deepavali, the CBC facility on Sparks Street for able than lemon juice. The lime juice dating both the bayonet and the bar- is a joyous festival celebrated in most able materials are used and range minimized scurvy by providing sol- rel. Visitors were encouraged to take Culture Days runs for three days from chalk and dry paints to flower its 75th anniversary and learn how to every year on the last weekend of parts of India and in the homes of preserve their photographs, among diers with their Vitamin C supple- pictures but there were no live fire Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all around petals, rice, variously coloured grains ments. The British soldiers were demonstrations. For more informa- September and beginning of Octo- and sand. Here, my mother and I use other things, during the multitude of ber. Their website can be accessed the world. Deepavali literally means events. called “limeys” because they were tion on the muskets and other exhib- “row of lights”, and reflects the trad- chalk on our front steps and colour always eating limes. Feeding the its at the War Museum, please visit at www.culturedays.ca. The website in hand-drawn Rangolis to decorate The War Museum featured two ex- gives their mandate, displays a de- itional practice of lighting oil lamps hibitions for Culture Days this year. Army also featured authentic metal www.warmuseum.ca. to illuminate every corner of the our home. canteens used by Newfoundland in Another site of interest was SAW tailed schedule of events, and offers Contrary to popular belief, Diwali In the lobby of the museum, two maps according to event and place. house. For this reason, it is popularly desks were set up. The first desk was the war, and a more contemporary Video in downtown Ottawa. It known as the festival of lights. celebrations are spread over five selection of military meals. opened its doors for Culture Days They also have a Facebook group. Peace of Mind days – to my delight! These celebra- for the “Feeding an Army” event. With the various activities offered HomeWatch Among Hindus, Diwali marks the Feeding an Army offered free sam- The other exhibition at the War to promote its new website. SAW for Homeowners return of King Rama from Lanka tions include buying new items for Museum for Culture Days was Video deals with independent artist/ and enthusiastic attendance from the house as well as clothing, puri- ples, which included pieces of hard the community, Culture Days 2012 back to his kingdom in Ayodhya. tack and lime juice. In World War the “Muskets That Made History” video production, offering a promis- Rama is believed to be God incar- fying the home, bursting Patake (fire event. Unfortunately, presenter Jus- ing selection of courses, as well as should be a smashing success story. crackers), enjoying feasts, praying II, salted meat and vegetables were nate, who returns on this holy day difficult to preserve because they tin Comartin would not fire any test equipment rentals and a beautiful fa- Writer and poet Curtis Runstedler after having defeated the vile demon for prosperity and exchanging gifts. shots. “We never take out a deer or cility in which to work. SAW Video is a student at Carleton University, Every year I feel the overwhelm- would often go bad or get rancid. Snowbird and Vacation packages, on king, Ravana, and retrieving his ab- As a result, hard bread was encour- anything,” he said. Comartin looked began in 1973 on the premises up- where he is currently studying Eng- ducted wife, Sita. In Sikhism and ing sense of cheer and rejuvenation after two models of the Brown Bess stairs from Le Hibou, the café where lish literature and history. You can that comes with this auspicious time. aged, but the soldiers would suffer a monthly or weekly basis including: Jainism, Diwali also marks the vic- from gum disease after prolonged rifle, which was used extensively in famous musicians such as Neil Young reach him with any questions, com- tory of good over evil. Different re- Families become closer through the War of 1812. The two muskets and Bruce Cockburn played many pliments, or concerns at crunstedler prayer and efforts of self-improve- periods of time because of a Vitamin gions in India celebrate this festival C deficiency. In order to cope with shown were deadly accurate within shows. SAW then expanded in the [email protected]. • Regular home visits* differently, but hold the same messa- ment, while friends spend quality ges to heart. time together, eating, laughing and • Security checks and alarm response The lighting of lights has a deeper showering one another with gifts. significance than its decorative use. 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Who will speak for historic Matt McQuillan Editor’s note: As of September 2011, the Glebe Report has introduced a I’m feeling cozy in the cold... Master Electrician buildings in the Glebe? new column under the folio Glebe Today. It is designed to be a contrast to the For every winter coat and jacket very valuable Glebe History column on the opposite page which highlights purchased during November, we Ian McKercher’s summaries of community issues covered by the paper some McQuillan Electric will donate $5.00 to help thirty years ago and in alternate months, Andrew Elliott’s writing on some Electrical Contractor License No. 7005472 support the “Out-of-the-Cold” aspect of Glebe history and heritage. The Glebe Today column will focus on the work of organizations and individuals based in our community. Their very hot suppers sponsored by our Specializing in: considerable efforts are aimed at: voicing and responding to current, common neighbourhood churches. concerns, examining, generating and acting on policy and program options • Knob & Tube Re-wire And you will feel warm all over. that will affect the community in the near future as well as trying to carve out • Service Upgrades a meaningful way to participate in the municipal decision-making process that Make your own • Additions and Renovations is re-shaping the Glebe (and the City of Ottawa) for the next generation. fashion statements. Until June 2012, this monthly column will introduce you to the work under- • New Construction YORK STREET SPA INC. taken by ten committees of the Glebe Community Association (GCA) who work • Satisfying Insurance11 YORK STCompanies on your behalf and who welcome, indeed encourage, the input and participa- OTTAWA ON K1N www.yorkstreetspa.com 613-562-2121 tion of all residents. Consider this to be an opportunity to get to know what We take pride in our work & make sure your home is safe www.theclothessecret.com these committees are set up to do and what, on the other hand, lies outside ESA Registered, Insured & Qualified Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 12 - 4 their purview. In recent times, what kinds of problems and issues have they 613-730-9039 1136 Bank Street (1 1/2 blocks south of Sunnyside) Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 been involved in? If you run into some difficulties in your neighbourhood that 613-850-8274 are related to heritage, traffic, education, environment, planning and zoning, health, parks, or Bank Street reconstruction, your neighbours, who serve on these committees will be the first ones you will want to call. Get to know them in this column in the months to come. lliott E

A WEALTH OF LOCAL INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE w e r Aveda Corp. Aveda © Call us for more information on these topics: Introducing • Individual portfolio planning Aveda Corp. Aveda Photos: And • the GCA Traffic Committee © REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Front of 174-176 Glebe Avenue • Minimizing taxes Continued from page 1 by Guy Giguère • TFSAs (Tax-Free Savings Accounts) The GCA Traffic Committee has been concerned with traffic issues and ped- • RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs Between 1910 and 1925, the house Ontario Municipal Board, the owner estrian safety in the Glebe since the first GlebeT raffic Plan was proposed and Welcome back students! • Complimentary portfolio review at 174 Glebe Avenue belonged first won the right to make the changes. adopted in the early 1970s. The committee has been involved in numerous traf- let nature work to builder Willam D. Hopper and Book an appointment between now and November 15 Garry W. Beckman, Vice-President, Investment Advisor Today, you will find the buildings fic and safety studies as well as in the consultations led by City ofO ttawa staff then to Matthew M. Pyke. The one wonders. Jonathan Beckman, Associate Investment Advisor empty, partially gutted and awaiting on street reconstruction in the Glebe. In recent years, the committee’s focus and receive a complimentary 250ml Shampure Shampoo immediately west at 176 belonged a proposal for yet another transform- Experience breakthrough botanical formulas that deliver powerful 613 239-2904 • www.garrybeckman.ca has broadened to include transportation issues with the rehabilitation of Bank therapeuticand benefits. Conditioner Aveda spa facials, massages with and partial/full body treatments highlights and cut. to Leslie Jarvis, a dental supplies ation. Street and the Queensway expansion. The committee has been repeatedly ask- reconnect you to the Earth through the power of touch and the life force of plants. Book your personalized(*student spa treatment photo today. ID required) businessman who operated a shop This leads us to the following ing for sound barriers where they are missing along the Queensway in the CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc., at 104 Sparks Street. Leslie be- questions: Why should historic Glebe. We are hopeful that after years of pursuing improvements in pedestrian a subsidiary of CIBC and a Member of the Canadian longed to a very prominent Can- buildings be demolished when they Investor Protection Fund and Investment Industry Regulatory and cyclists’ safety, the National Capital Commission (NCC) will soon imple- Find other Aveda locations at Organization of Canada. adian family; noteworthy relatives have survived a century? Why can’t ment recommendations on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway. 800.328.0849 or aveda.com. www.cibcwoodgundy.com included Ernest Jarvis, Assistant historic structures be rehabilitated A major concern for the committee over the past two years has been the day- www.whair.ca 613-565-4247 103 Fourth Avenue Deputy Minister and Secretary of and re-used? What should proposed to-day traffic and parking impact that our community will be facing with the the Militia Council, A.L. Fitzgerald infill look like? Perhaps it is time we redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. We have been closely working with the Jarvis, Assistant Deputy Minister of take the lead on these questions. We Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) on this issue. You can read Agriculture, and Samuel J. Jarvis, ought to clearly define to ourselves more on this on page 16. the famed Ottawa photographer, and others what our community The committee acts as liaison for traffic issues between the GCA and the Sell For Just 3.75% or Less who owned a portrait studio at 117 should look like, then tell city plan- City of Ottawa, NCC, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. We are in regu- Sparks Street. ners and developers what we mean lar contact with other community groups and the Glebe BIA. The committee Jumping ahead 60-odd years finds about “good” and “bad” infill. We reports on traffic activities and issues of interest to the community and makes these two houses being used as a must protect the attractive features of recommendations at the monthly GCA board meetings. We stay in touch with *

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It has occupied a large part food. We have seen the ever-increasing of my time and energy and with good MP popularity of local farmers’ markets. reason. How the city chooses to redevel- Paul Many restaurants proudly advertise op Lansdowne Park says a great deal using locally grown ingredients. I’ve about how we view and value public Dewar 736 Bank St at Second Ave  Geothermal Heating and Cooling Councillor been engaged in many discussions with spaces, how we make decisions in this our neighbours about how we can sup- David city, and how a community is engaged port the movement and broaden it. Community associations are always look-  Chernushenko in civic affairs. 613-234-6353 High Effi ciency Furnaces and Boilers ing for ways of improving local farmers’ markets and making them more eas- In August, council voted by an over- ily accessible to the different neighbourhoods in our riding.  Central Air Conditioning whelming majority of 21-2 (only Coun- cillor Diane Holmes joined me in dissenting) to adopt several key reports. It The reasons are simple.  Tankless Water Heaters was reconfirmed by council that there is a strong desire to move forward with Local food is the right choice for the environment. When you think about the the Lansdowne Partnership Plan, that the potential sale of air rights on public thousands of kilometres that the ingredients for an average meal have to travel, Thank you  Indoor Air Quality land is acceptable – which for me it is not – and that the Horticulture Building you can imagine how a conscious decision to reduce reliance on imported in- be de-designated and moved – contrary to the recommendations of the Ontario gredients can help the environmental impact of our food. for your support Conservation Review Board. Local food is also the right choice for our health. Unlike most imported Though this result was disappointing to me and to many in Capital Ward products, local ingredients are picked when they have naturally ripened. They during the Bank St as well as across the city, it cannot have come as a surprise. In my first few arrive on our kitchen tables quicker, travelling less of a distance and being We repair all makes and models months in office, I made a point of speaking to the mayor and as many of my served at a fresher stage. construction! fellow councillors as possible to determine where they stood on this project Local food is the right choice for our economy. It supports local farmers and 24 HR Service with and the financial deal. My conclusion was disappointing, though not entirely all the stages from production to consumption benefit our community and its unexpected, given the public positions taken by so many of both the returning surrounding regions. NO OVERTIME CHARGES and newly elected councillors. The interest in local food also raises many political questions that can only This left me with a fundamental choice to make. I could expend an enormous be addressed by engaging our communities. How do we make local food more amount of energy trying to shift them in the hopes of getting the votes needed accessible? How do we ensure the costs are not prohibitive – making local General ServiceS greenhomecomfort.ca 613-723-9425 to reopen this matter, not knowing if it would be futile, or I could put that same food an option only for the wealthier members of our community? How do we energy into improving the agreement, the future governance, the actual content support our farmers? The questions go on. To answer these questions and plan • colour Match of what would be built at Lansdowne Park, and the transportation systems. I MEMBER OF: our actions in the community and in Parliament, I wish to invite those who • Delivery chose the latter, and am convinced it was the right choice given the facts in are interested in the subject to attend a community dialogue on celebration of front of me. local food. • Glass cutting In the end, though, I remain unconvinced that this is the best project for Ot- Like our previous community dialogues, we will hear from local decision- • Home Gift card tawa, and that we should simply move forward because it’s better than doing makers and those involved in the movement about the challenges we need to nothing (which is, of course, not the real alternative). For this reason, I will be address. 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Here’s my usual roundup of some of Are there health hazards ahead? the activities currently occupying the by Walter Hendelman minds and schedules of your Glebe In the last issue of the Glebe Report, Ken Shipley outlined the extent of Community Association board mem- the contamination of the soil at Lansdowne Park. The list of contaminants bers: includes: lead, arsenic, boron, zinc, polycyclic hydrocarbons, anthracenes, in Bank Street addition to residue from burning coal, construction waste, and hydraulic oil, Many thanks to those of you who took and perhaps even bacterial matter (as animals have been on the site). All this time out of your busy back-to-work will be dug up prior to the beginning of construction. and back-to-school schedules to attend Since the publication of that article, a report recommending how the City of Caroline Councillor David Chernushenko’s Bank Ottawa should be dealing with this contaminated soil and where this earth is Vanneste Street Reconstruction open house in to be moved has been released. This report, prepared by AMEC (AMEC Earth September. Although there were defin- & Environmental also did the Phase 1 & 2 Environmental Assessments) which itely some negative reactions to various is entitled: “Remedial Action Plan Lansdowne Park and Sylvia Holden Com- aspects of the reconstruction (especially those remaining hydro poles!), much memorative Park” describes in some detail what measures are needed to meet of the feedback was positive. The verbal and written suggestions received were the various standards required by the Ministry of the Environment (of Ontario) helpful to both the City of Ottawa and the GCA. Among other less common for different areas of the site: the commercial, the residential, and the urban issues, we’ve heard loud and clear that many of you want more garbage cans park. (The report can be accessed at the City of Ottawa website: http://www. and more bike racks. (Check our website for a summary of the comments ottawa.ca/residents/public_consult/lansdowne_partnership/reports_en.html; received). The city is now looking into ways to accommodate these and other under Lansdowne Partnership Plan REPORTS scroll down until you see MAS- requests. We have some time to review updated plans, since the “street furni- TER PLAN and look for Remedial Action Plan [August 2011 – unfortunately ture” will only be installed next spring. For more information on what’s com- each section of the report might have to be opened separately.) ing, check our website or email [email protected]. Much of this report is somewhat technical in nature but the bottom line is Lansdowne Park that the contaminated soil is to be moved – on site: to develop 2 ‘hills’, called Don’t forget about the public meeting on soil remediation on Thursday, Oc- berms, one under the new south side stands and one on the eastern edge of the tober 27 at the Glebe Community Centre. See GCA Environment Committee new stadium (separating the stadium from the urban park). To quote: “Part of member Walter Hendelman’s article on page 15 in this issue for more informa- the site redevelopment will include the construction of earthen berms along tion on that topic. the south and east sides of the new stadium. The berms will extend from the Also be sure to read GCA Traffic Committee Chair Guy Giguere’s article on southwest corner of the site across the south side of the Stadium and wrapping the traffic issues related toL ansdowne Park on page 16. At time of writing, we around the east end of the stadium where it will serve as the foundation for are working with the city and the Old Ottawa South Community Association additional stadium seating during large events such as the Grey Cup.” How- to schedule a joint public meeting on this issue. Check our website for updated ever, we are not to worry. The contaminated soil will be covered over by un- information, or email us at [email protected]. contaminated soil and a geotextile and/or geomembrane material will be used to separate the impacted and clean soils. Heritage Note that the soil will not be treated but simply moved. Numerous concerns Real Estate, Litigation, Business/Commercial On September 28, city council voted to adopt the new bylaw designating and questions arise immediately: and Family Law portions of Clemow Avenue, Patterson Avenue, Glebe Avenue, and O’Connor Street as a heritage conservation district (Clemow Estates East Heritage Con- • Does this method of dealing with contaminated soil meet the environ- servation District). This is subject to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, mental standards that would ensure its containment for years to come, 1010-141 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J3 with a deadline of October 30. or do we face the possibility of leaching of these chemicals into the sur- P: 613-563-1010 F: 613-563-1011 Education rounding ground water and the world-heritage Canal (and the Ottawa www.sulaw.ca On September 22, the Centretown, Glebe, and Old Ottawa South Accommo- River watershed) in time? dation Committee met to continue efforts to develop a recommendation to the • Will the ‘remedial’ measures proposed during the construction phase Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) regarding school accommo- be sufficient to protect the health and safety of us, the residents in the dation issues in these communities. At the request of the committee, OCDSB neighbourhood, as well as the Ottawa population at large? staff worked over the summer to develop new scenarios which would meet It is for this reason that your GCA, under its environment committee, has  many of the requirements expressed by the affected schools and communities organized an information meeting. The communities of Old Ottawa South and at a public consultation in June. At the time of writing, the board was hoping Ottawa East have been invited to this information evening. The city has agreed  to confirm recommendations by early October, and conduct additional public to co-sponsor this meeting; both our ward councillor and MPP Yasir Naqvi consultations in the second half of October. Keep an eye out for their advertis- have assisted with the organization of the meeting. Representatives from the  ing, or email [email protected] for more information. Ministry of the Environment will be there to explain the regulations and to  As well, the OCDSB is in the process of revising its existing special educa- answer questions.  tion policy and is inviting input from the public either by email to policyon- The report does not give the cost of this ‘remediation’ plan, but clearly mov-  [email protected] or by attending one of two focus group discus- th ing the earth on-site will be cheaper than removing the contaminated soil and sions to be held October 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and another from 7-9 p.m. performing a proper decontamination. And should you be wondering who is Next Sessions Start: in the cafeteria of the Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroffe Av- paying for this, rest assured that it is not the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment INDOOR BOOTCAMP IN THE GLEBE enue in Nepean. For more details and to view the draft revised policy, visit the Group (OSEG), but us! (The City of Ottawa does own the site, after all.) It is  Oct 17, Nov 14, 6 am OCDSB Policy Reviews webpage. most important for our local community’s future health – including the health Mon, Wed, Fri Planning of the hundreds of children that live and go to school in our neighbourhood,  As reported last month, the City of Ottawa has issued a proposal on “Small as well as the health and safety of all residents of Ottawa – that we attend this Scale Infill Housing in MatureN eighbourhoods”. Check our website for a link  INDOOR KETTLEBELLS meeting, understand the proposed plans and ask questions! to the proposal and a copy of our comments. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Oct 24, Nov 21, 6 pm City Budget the Glebe Community Centre. Mon, Wed Yes, it’s that time again. The 2012 draft operating and capital budgets will be Glebe resident Walter Hendelman, a member of the Environment Committee, Please see our website for indoor location tabled with council on its regularly scheduled meeting of October 26. All draft is involved in issues challenging our community.  tax-supported budgets will be tabled, including budgets for services that report to either a commission or board, such as Police, Transit, Public Health and  Library services. Draft budgets for the Committee of Adjustment and Crime Prevention Ottawa will also be tabled on that date.  Something new has been added to the process this year, which allows us  to proactively make budget recommendations. To engage the public before budget tabling, a special e-mail address has been created by the Mayor’s office: [email protected]. At the time of writing, the GCA Board is work- Bring a Buddy ing to develop joint recommendations for Capital Ward with our councillor,  Save $20 Heron Park Community Association, Ottawa East Community Association, Students and Old Ottawa South Community Association. Depending on what we see in Save 10% the draft budgets, we’ll also be working together to provide input at the public consultation meetings to be held in early November. As always, you are welcome to attend our board meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Glebe Community Centre to get the full story on bootcamp training builds muscle, improves kettlebell training builds endurance, our work. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. energy and complete body function. strength, power, flexibility, coordination,  Caroline Vanneste  Intensifies each week. Combines cardio & and balance. Complete resistance train- [email protected]  weight training using ropes, rings, kettlebells, ing. Offers one-on-one form coaching www.glebeca.ca med balls, resistance bands. for all newbies. Get ready for our drills! Facebook group:  Glebe Community Association  REGISTERRegister Online ONLINE mybootcamp.ca TODAY mybootcamp.ca [email protected] 613-899-7974 613-277-7570  16 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 LANSDOWNE PARK GNAG Glebe Report October 14, 2011 17

University of Ottawa The impact of redevelopment A superb year! Once again, GNAG was successful in Excellence in Education Lecture Series on Glebe traffic and parking fulfilling its primary role in delivering by Guy Giguère AND BRIAN MITCHELL high quality recreation, cultural and RECENT HISTORY childcare services to residents of the On June 6 and on September 20, representatives of the GCA met with City Glebe and the community at large. I am THE REST IS of Ottawa staff and consultants from McCormick Rankin Corporation (MRC) very proud to be part of an organization who were preparing the traffic and transportation plans related to Lansdowne that continues to contribute to the qual- Park redevelopment. Also represented were the BIA and the Holmwood ity of life that the Glebe is known to of- Group. Even before these discussions started, the GCA and the Old Ottawa Mary fer. NO FAIRYTALE South Community Association (OSCA) had taken the position that the re- Tsai- A strategy of innovation marked 2010- development’s impact on day-to-day traffic and parking should be included in Davies 11. New programs, new participants and By Joel Westheimer the scope of these plans. new partnerships were the goals we set Just a few days before our September meeting, we received the final draft of for ourselves. Without losing focus on the Traffic and Parking Management Draft Final Report. To our dismay, we our core programming, we successfully met those objectives. As a result, we BEST discovered that it is narrowly focused on special events (football games, con- saw a growth in program offerings of 18 per cent, enrollment grew another 7 certs and unique events such as the Rolling Stones concert or the Grey Cup). per cent and an increase in gross revenue of 17 per cent.

The rationale provided for not including day-to-day traffic concerns was that Each accomplishment has been achieved as a result of the efforts of our ENDOLYN talented staff, dedicated volunteers, our generous and supportive community

in June 2010 Council approved the MRC Traffic Impact Study, which con- : GW cluded that our communities could absorb the additional traffic brought by the and the leadership of our board. I would like to express my sincerest appre-

ciation and congratulations to the 2010-2011 GNAG Board of Directors, the HOTO new mall, condos, offices and regular events at Lansdowne. P It must be emphasized that our communities were never consulted for the volunteers and the Glebe C.C. staff for their tremendous work, wisdom and Negar Seyfollahy, Lorrie Loewen and Alisdair MacRae working on house Once upon a time, Educational Centre, June 2010 MRC TrafficI mpact Study. Furthermore, on November 9, 2010, our dedication. models at the Glebe Community Centre. not too long ago, Lamoureux Hall new council imposed a special condition (#6) for site plan approval, namely Officers: Chair: Kate McCartney; Vice Chair: Mari Teitelbaum; teaching was considered GNAG’s Community Art Project – 145 Jean-Jacques Lussier, that a traffic and parking study be undertaken regarding the day-to-day impact Treasurer: Brad Sigouin, a profession, but then of the Lansdowne redevelopment: “Traffic and Parking Operations Plan both The Language of City Is A Work In Progress. came standardization, Room 250 Secretary: Heather Irwin on- and off-site traffic and parking operations regarding day-to-day and re- The first of four workshops for the Glebe Community Centre’s new public tests, and value-added Thursday October 20,th 2011 Directors: Megan Malloy, Clare Pearson, Cathy McCallion, art project took place on Saturday, September 24. Participants from a range merit pay schemes that lated to events.” The city also agreed to this as part of the April 2011 Ontario Christy Oliver, John Richardson, Darren Cates, Sheryl Groeneweg 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Municipal Board (OMB) settlement with the GCA and OSCA, available on of backgrounds attended, and offered a wealth of feedback and ideas around ate all humanity and Suzanne Joyal why they found the Glebe unique, what they would change, and what they for breakfast… the rest www.education.uOttawa.ca the GCA website. In particular, clause 4 specifies: “Day to day traffic and Non-Voting Member: Joanne Lennon would keep the same. Each person was given a model house to add to as they is no fairytale. FREE ADMISSION parking impacts on local streets arising from the Lansdowne development as Ex-officio: City of Ottawa Representative: Janet Conley-Paterson well as traffic and parking impacts from special events at Lansdowne shall be saw fit, based on initial sketches of his or her ideal personal space. The next considered as part of the community consultation and the development of the Fall Craft and Artisan Fair workshop will focus on enclosing the models, and eventually all the models Plans.” (emphasis added). While both meetings were informative, they failed Once again GNAG is hosting their craft and artisan show on: will be joined together to form a model neighbourhood, and a metaphor for the to meet community concerns. Specifically, the revised traffic management re- Friday, November 18, 6-9 p.m. diversity and wealth of programs offered by the community centre. ports submitted in September by MRC do not include any of the suggestions Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. It’s not too late to join us at one or all our upcoming workshops: October 15, 22 and November 5. For more information, please call 613-233-8713 or visit the GCA made during the June meeting, which were acknowledged favour- Sunday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ably by city staff and MRC at the time. our website at www.gnag.ca. Over 50 artisans will be exhibiting and selling their Mary Tsai-Davies CORE ISSUE spectacular works of art during this wonderful show. 613-233-8713 In any case, the core issue is not the large events which have been the nearly Stop by and shop or simply browse for beautiful, hand- www.gnag.ca exclusive focus of the current traffic management work, but rather the day-to- crafted stained glass, fine jewelery, apparel, beauty [email protected], [email protected] day impact of the retail/commercial space as well as low-attendance events products, fine foods, and much more. BEST Facebook group: GNAG (under 10,000). The city continues to state there will not be any impact which Glebe House Tour raises over $15, 000 the road system cannot handle, and is reluctant to entertain any mitigating In September, GNAG hosted its annual Glebe House Tour, proceeds of which measures, developing only a “monitoring” plan for now. However this misses go to our children and youth programming. This year we featured six stunning two critical points, the first of which became evident during the September homes in the Glebe area. We raised $15,000, which subsidizes our child and presentation by MRC. youth programming. The tour was orchestrated by a committee of nine people First, the methodology used in the study to assess traffic flow is flawed with and involved many months of detailed planning. In addition, over 60 volun- respect to predicting traffic impact a) during peak Saturday traffic – a key day teers gave their time on the day of the tour to ensure security in the homes, and of concern for both retailers and residents; and b) to a lesser extent, during late share decorating and historical details. Tour goers were thrilled to see such a afternoon and evening traffic which also constitute critical time periods that variety of architectural and decorative styles. Tea and cookies at the commun- worry residents and local businesses. ity centre proved a fun and relaxing way to end the tour. Second, none of the studies has taken into consideration the impact of day- to-day and low attendance events on parking and traffic flows. UPCOMING TRAFFIC MEETING A traffic and parking plan addressing the question of the day-to-day impact of the Lansdowne redevelopment is fundamental to our communities. It is a prerequisite in order for needed traffic calming and other measures to be implemented. We are, therefore, urging the city to follow council’s direction BEST and the terms of the OMB settlement. Along with OSCA, we are working on hosting a public meeting, focusing specifically on the day-to-day traffic and Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Festival parking impacts of the Lansdowne development on neighbouring commun- GNAG is excited to announce that they are hosting, in partnership with the ities. We are asking the city to provide a revised site plan for Lansdowne that Glebe Business Improvement Association, the annual Great Glebe Pumpkin clearly explains traffic, parking and circulation routes, including all access and Patch Festival. The week long event begins Saturday, October 24 at the Glebe egress from the site so that we can appropriately inform residents at the public Community Centre. The fun continues throughout the week along Bank Street meeting. And of course, we’re asking the city to provide experts to answer where you will enjoy a gallery of spooky fun! questions at the meeting. Come to the Haunted Halls of the Glebe Community Centre on Saturday, Keep an eye on our website for more information on this meeting.To read October 29 from 4:30-7 p.m. as the Glebe CC staff become monsters and zom- the Traffic and Parking Management Draft Final Report, see www.ottawa.ca/ bies for this exciting event. There will be many thrills and chills to be enjoyed residents/public_consult/lansdowne_partnership/traffic_management_plan.pdf. by all ages. Check out the spooky haunted house, wacky games and prizes galore, cool face painting, bone chilling fish pond, freeky fortune telling and Brian Mitchell and Guy Giguère are members of the traffic committee of the much more! Meet the witches from Little Witch Press as they read their latest Glebe Community Association. publication “What Do Witches Do?” This event is perfect for children 5-14 years of age. Admission $5 per child. Adults are free! Buy your tickets early if you dare!!!!! Please note, children 9 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Help in your home with Internet Email Software Shopping Instruction Setup Viruses Slowdown

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We welcome Vitalife to followed by main courses which doors of her new Glebe wellness made the decision to open up Ot- center, Vitalife Integrative Medicine. needed approach to health care by the Glebe community and encour- tawa’s first and only 100 per cent elicited murmurs of appreciation. introducing integrative medicine age residents to drop by the centre on The pasta dish was light and tasty, To reach this milestone, Dr. Cooper gluten-free restaurant two years ago, has completed nine years of studies to the public. In return, Dr. Cooper October 27, 6-8 p.m. to participate he trusted more than just his “gut” the shrimp were served in gener- hopes to appeal to a client base that in the official opening celebrations. ous portions, and presentation was in Kinesiology and Naturopathy and feeling when it came to commiting has worked in the wellness field for is “curious,” to catch the attention of Please note that unlike the Westboro to this style of restaurant. Chef Luigi, deemed second to none. The four people looking to be more proactive office, the Glebe office is not wheel- cheese gnocchi, which in fact, was twenty-five years. Dr. Cooper and who has lived and grown up in the her team of specialized professionals in their health and wellbeing. Dr. chair accessible. Glebe, had a vision. He saw a real recommended by our server, was lit- Cooper was careful to illustrate that erally “to die for.” Rich and creamy, have established Vitalife as a well- Vitalife Integrative Medicine need for such a restaurant, and he ness centre focused on integrative patients coming into her clinic should 164 Second Avenue wasted no time in responding to that authentic and unmistakenly Ital- be ready to make big life changes, a Second floor ian, the flavours just melted in your medicine and naturopathic practi- need by giving the Glebe area a most ces. The goal of Vitalife is to offer metaphor she used in our interview www.vitalmed.ca avant-garde Italian dining experience mouth, enticing your palate until the was that of an onion. Many patients 613-695-8482 very last bite. Ottawa, and more specifically, the in the Bronson Avenue space that is Glebe and Westboro communities, a that walk through her door should be Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 1-7 p.m. now the Caprese Ristorante Italiano. As the evening was winding down, open to that fact that health issues are Tuesday & Friday 11a.m. to 6 p.m. and despite the fact that we were comfortable environment where pa- Visiting the restaurant for the first tients can focus on getting better and complex and multifaceted and, like Lindsay Kline is a Glebe resident time, it was easy to figure out what feeling pretty satisfied, we did save an onion, have many layers that need enough room to choose from a var- creating a healthy lifestyle for them- who enjoys the sights, tastes, and the hype and fuss was all about. With selves. to be peeled back. Dr. Cooper be- friendly atmosphere this community patrons filling up the small, yet cozy iety of tasty desserts. We eventu- Dr. Cheryl Cooper opens her new of- lieves this process to lead to healthier ally settled on a flourless, dairy-free, I visited Vitalife at 164 Second fice space overlooking Bank Street has to offer. restaurant, we were grateful to have Avenue before its official opening and happier patients despite the long- made reservations. Happily, we were chocolate torte and the chocolate where activities such as yoga or Chi- term process that needs to occur. cappuccino cheesecake. My friend on October 3 to have a discussion nese medicine can take place. promptly seated at a table and look- with Dr. Cooper about her busi- My visit to Vitalife was both an ing around, could quickly appreciate and I both agreed that the desserts proaches to health that focus on nat- interesting look into integrative were so tasty that we would go back ness, goals, and philosophy towards that this was a lovely setting replete health and wellness. Before arriving ural treatments and lifestyle changes. medicine and a refreshing perspec- with delicious home-cooked aro- again just for coffee and dessert. Ul- The team of professionals at Vitalife tive on health care. Dr. Cooper has timately, our dining experience at at Vitalife, I prepared myself for that mas, soft classical Italian music in cold, uninviting experience one nor- will work together to provide on site established her new Glebe location the background, and the low hum of Caprese Ristorante Italiano was a services such as acupuncture, coun- as a complement to her Westboro lo- Caprese staff, Jessica Newton and Charlene Sobering great success. Whether or not you are mally gets at the doctor’s office. To patrons delightfully chitchatting as my surprise, however, I was greeted selling, nutrition, Chinese medicine, cation. She describes both locations they shared a relaxing dining experi- Photos: Giovanni wheat and gluten intolerant, Caprese massage, and women’s health. Each as being centred on communities that Ristorante Italiano offers top notch by a beautifully decorated space with ence. It was hard not to feel excited spinach and shrimp. The second op- regular menu, which included cala- Zen-like quality. A short tour of the service is offered by an expert in the value local business and culture. The about the meal to come. tion was an equally enticing chicken mari and four cheese gnocchi. The cuisine and an enjoyable social even- field and meant to educate patients Glebe location, however, has been ing for all. space had shown me that Vitalife is a With menus in hand, we listened at- scaloppini dish with fresh artichokes calamari was light and golden, while wellness centre, utilizing a different who want a healthier lifestyle. 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The 45 km of day 5 were probably the Ride your bike along The Danube most beautiful part of the trip. The hills along the Danube shift from forests into by Steve Littke sisted by busses which were available to vineyards. The predominant wine variety is If memories of your summer va- pick them up should group members on a white called “gruner vertlinier”, but there cation are already dimming with the any particular day not want or not be able are others, reds also. The area is populated autumn light, and you are starting to to continue. I did note that there were op- by many heurigens, growers offering wine dream about what to do next year, portunities for individual bikers like us “to tasting and simple food. The day ended in give some serious thought to planning cheat” by hopping onto local riverboats or Krems, a bigger town with a university and to ride your bike along the Danube. trains that commute between the settle- lots of good restaurants, in close proxim- Yes, that Danube… in Europe. Do it. ments. Your outfitter will readily supply ity to Vienna. After arriving, we had a cold You will enjoy a week of healthy ex- you with the schedules. glass of beer and while Maria was having ercise, excellent meals and wine, and Day 2 was more challenging with our a rest, I went to scout for the “best place to the chance to see peaceful and pros- travelling at least 53km to the Austrian eat.” As in other places, by 6 p.m. we would perous old towns set against spec- town of Linz. With some 250,000 inhabit- have walked the town and found just the tacular landscapes along that majestic ants, it is the biggest town you will en- right restaurant. However, many times the river. There are two main sections to counter and is famous for the linzer pas- best restaurant was in the hotel where we the journey. One route goes from Pas- try. To get there we biked alongside green were staying. In smaller places, there would Maria on the bike path sau to Vienna, while the other covers forests, stopped at quiet coffee houses for be no English menu, but servers, especially the young ones, spoke some English and we the distance from Vienna to Budapest pastry and espressos and crossed the Dan- The bike ferry at Grein with each being about 350 km long. ube twice, once over a power station dam, PHOTOS: STEVE LITTKE always ended up knowing what to order. Day 6, the last day, would have been the long ride into Vienna but Maria The trip that enthused my wife Maria then over a bridge. We arrived by 3 pm. Day 4, when we rode 51km, started with a bike ferry ride to the other side opted to cut it shorter so that she could “shop” in Vienna. We took the train for and me took us along the road from Passau an old Bavarian city near the Austrian border where three rivers meet. Maria had a stumble with her bicycle right of the Danube. While waiting for the ferry I asked the user of an electric as- half the distance in Tulln, thus saving 40 km out of the 85. It was a Saturday Passau to Vienna. in Linz at a bike underpath as a result of sisted bike to try it. It is a hilarious feeling. The motor’s assistance reminded and we arrived around 3 pm at Vienna’s Franz Josef Rail Terminal and rode to Although there are fully guided tours, we chose a self guided type and you having to make a complex manoeuvre to negotiate the short sharp steep turn, me of my father helping to push me on my bike when I was I child. Apparently, our hotel along the Danube Canal. It had a park-like atmosphere with families will see soon what it entails. You first must decide at what pace you’ll cover using a coaster brake and experiencing some fatigue. To her credit, she did not you can rent one of these bikes and a lot of people in their advanced age take enjoying the shade and the greenspace. the distance. More ambitious riders will take five days; for those older than 60 lose her enthusiasm but from then on, she did choose to descend slopes at a advantage of it. We ended our day in Melk, a historic town dominated by a To Maria’s dismay, the stores had already closed. They also stayed closed years old like ourselves, six days may be preferable. Next, rent bikes – via the rather measured pace. Benedictine monastery. Internet ahead of time – through a local outfitter. Their services also include on Sunday as it seems that the Viennese do not mind foregoing all those sales. reservations at hotels en route, transportation of luggage from hotel to hotel, They prefer to enjoy the weekend. Let the tourists fume (and plan better next provision of bike paniers to carry lighter gear needed during the day and nat- time)…. and just wander along the streets window shopping. urally, a phone number to make sure that you get repairs or other assistance Vienna deserved the extra day even if it was a Sunday. After breakfast we should it be needed. The cost of returning the rental bikes at the end of the trip is included. As the closest airport to Passau is Munich, you will have to take a train to Passau. Arriving on a Sunday around noon in late spring, we were able to make use of the hourly train connections between Munich Airport and Passau. It is a two hour train ride. Our Passau- based outfitter was waiting at the station and took us in his van to the hotel, then spending some two hours explaining on a detailed map what to look for en route. We spent the rest of the day discovering Passau, an old Bavarian town located on the border with Austria close to the Czech Republic. It is situated at the juncture of three rivers, the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Its history spans more then a thousand years. In 700 AD, it was the largest diocese of the Roman Empire and an important post for the spread of Christianity in Europe. It is easily walkable with lots of old churches, pastry shops and beer halls. And yes, there is a castle. We had an excellent dinner in a restaurant that our bike outfitter had recommended. Eating our first meal was an opportunity to enjoy all things Ger- A spectacular river view near Donau Schlingen at the end of the first day man. I had a cloudy Weiss beer, Maria had white wine, I ordered the fresh white (fat) asparagi that were in season Day 3 took us to Grein, a lovely Austrian village after covering a distance while Maria had soup with liver dump- of 65km. Because the path along the Danube was being reconstructed, there Getting around in style in the centre of Vienna lings. Restaurants here have a laissez- were detours and up and downhill sections, so it turned out to be the longest The view from the terrace of our hotel in Melk faire attitude toward pets so there was day. Arriving at the destination hotel was always a pleasure. The outfitter had a friendly golden retriever under our offered two classes of accommodations, one more B&B oriented while the walked the “inner stadt.” The city looked clean, prosperous and beautiful. After long table. others qualified as somewhat more expensive hotels. We chose the latter. The our stroll, we decided to go to Grinzing, once an outlying wine-growing vil- We set off the next morning. A cool hotels were usually the best place in town – family managed, with excellent lage, but now swallowed up by greater Vienna. It has kept its charm and is full crisp Monday morning in May, it was restaurants and buffet breakfasts served before departure. of inexpensive heurigens that allow folks returning from a walk in the hills the beginning of the biking season. to enjoy something to eat and drink. The custom is to select your food in the I imagine the route is busier during establishment’s kitchen – cheese, spreads, sausages, pates and bacon are on the summer school break and the trip offer – and the waiters bring your choices to your communal table in the shady would make an ideal family vaca- garden where wine drinking takes place and where you may mingle with the tion. The first day which is the short- locals’ children, grandmothers and dogs if you want. At the end of the day, est– some 35km– takes you to a scenic everyone takes the streetcar that rattles along the long streets back into town. hamlet called Donau Schlingen where This struck me as infinitely better use of a beautiful day than the car washing the Danube makes some sharp turns or lawn cutting that weekend routines might ordinarily dictate. and beckons you with a grand hotel that Our outfitter was Pedaloradtours, Passau, www.pedaloradtours.de. The cost had a separate parking lot for bicycles. for two people: bike rental, 7 nights in hotel with breakfast (incl. 2 nights in It was full of touring cyclists just like Maria Littke on the bike path at the Vienna) was 1,500 euro. us, although many were in groups as- beginning of the ride Steve Littke is a Glebe resident who is always looking forward to a new journey

There is still some room in the bike parking space of our hotel The castle, the cruise ship and the Danube

Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild Annual Exhibition and Sale Simply Unique Nov. 4, 5, 6, 2011 Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 10-4 Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa Admission and parking free www.ovwsg.com 22 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 ART ART Glebe Report October 14, 2011 23 Donna Lynd Light Illusions Supporting dreams through November 1-30 Cynthia Bonnell art: a fundraiser for children October 6-November 13 Cynthia Bonnell, a fine art photographer is currently residing in Manotick, Ontario. She began creating her collection of photographs entitled, “Light Il- lusions,” early in 2009. The idea originated from a personal discovery of how fascinatingly light alters the everyday appearance of an object, making it somehow magical. The result of this moment has led to many abstract compositions which allow the eye to see what it wants to see. Cynthia was born in Montreal, but grew up in Ottawa. She returned to Mont- real and Concordia University to complete a BA with Hons. in Arts/Education. Further adventures took her to Victoria, North Vancouver and Comox, B.C. Some of her creative inspiration comes from her time living on the West Coast. Over the years, she has experimented with drawing, painting, dance and Reiki. Currently, when not capturing light at play, she is teaching special needs children. Please visit her website as the collection grows: www.light-at-play.com.’

Cynthia Bonnell, une photographe artistique, habite présentement à Man- otick en Ontario. Elle débuta sa collection de photographies intitulée “Illusions de Lumières” dans les premiers mois de l’année 2009. Cette idée prit son ori- gine lorsque Cynthia découvrit la transformation fascinante et magique qu’un jeu de lumière peut avoir sur un objet tout à fait banal. Les fruits de ce moment Champagne and Orange Juice menèrent à plusieurs compositions abstraites permettant à l’œil de voir ce qu’il Jaya and Leng with the children celebrating Buddhist New Year Raised and educated in Saskatchewan, artist Donna Lynd found inspira- désire voir. tion and creative opportunities in living, teaching and travelling in places as Cynthia est née à Montréal mais elle a vécu ses années de jeunesse à Ottawa. by Martha Bowers erator fuel, education tuition, school Elle retourna à Montréal pour la poursuite d’un BAC avec spécialisation en contrasting as the prairies and Ottawa, the Caribbean and the suburbs, Paris uniforms and supplies, bedding, Arts/Education à l’Université Concordia. Elle a ensuite vécu à Victoria, à Van- Be sure to visit Irene’s Pub, 885 and Montreal. After studying, teaching and starting a family, Lynd spent two general clothing and the many inci- couver Nord et à Comox en Colombie Britannique. Une partie de son inspira- Bank Street during the month of Oc- years in Jamaica where she started her work in textiles. Continuing during the tober to see the paintings of some dentals that we all need to maintain ‘80s while a stay-at-home mom, she established her Ottawa business, Pottery tion artistique vient du temps qu’elle a passé sur la côte Ouest. Au cours des années elle s’est adonnée au dessin, à la peinture et à la danse. budding artists who also happen a home. Leng receives only a small Portraits, creating characters and portraits in clay. After a hiatus for full-time to be orphans living in Cambodia! wage of $100! teaching and then retirement, she moved to Paris with her husband. In this Présentement, quand elle ne s’occupe pas à capter les jeux de lumières, elle Glebe artist Jaya Krishnan is holding From the funds that Jaya raised last inspirational and artistic environment, Donna enjoyed two years of gallery enseigne à des enfants ayant des difficultés scolaires. Veuillez visiter son site web pour voir sa collection qui grandit de jour en an art fundraiser for the Orphans and year, Leng was able to build bunk exploration and self-instruction in oils on linen. Following her return to Can- beds for the boys and girls, and to ada, Lynd studied multi-media approaches in life-study classes in Montreal, jour: www.light-at-play.com. Disabled Arts Association (ODA) at Irene’s Pub from October 9 to Nov- renovate a mud-floor room into a including extensive studies in figurative expressionism which finds unique ex- clean, cement and tiled kitchen with pression in her work. ember 5. Some of you may have a new stove and counters. When Jaya With her return to Ottawa, Lynd set up The Drawing Room Gallery that of- already joined in the celebration was there last winter, they held a cele- fers a wide variety of character studies and explorative works. In a studio in vernissage on Wednesday evening, the family home, she paints every morning and continues to study figurative October 12. bration, naming it Jaya’s Kitchen! work at every opportunity. Participation in the Nepean Fine Arts League, the For the past two years, Jaya has You can see that a dollar goes much Manotick Art Association, the Ottawa Mixed Media Association and the City spent several months volunteering further for renovations in Cambodia of Ottawa Foyer Gallery provide interaction with other working artists and the at an orphanage located near the than in Canada! chance to show her work. world-renowned Angkor Wat tem- A new project that Leng and Jaya Inspired by the forms and structures of Modigliani and encouraged by Van ple complex in Cambodia, teaching have started involves hiring local Gogh’s daring with colour, she produces work that carries an emotional im- art to the children. Following last teachers to teach English in the sur- pact and challenges the viewer. Donna Lynd is represented by Gallery Perth in year’s successful fundraiser at Snap- rounding villages so that the people Perth, Ontario and for the last few years, exhibits regularly in juried local and dragon, Irene’s offered space for will have another advantage when Ontario shows such as The Prince Edward County Studio Tour, The Rideau Jaya to exhibit the children’s work looking for a job. All funds raised Valley Art Festival, The New Art Festival in Ottawa and Art Expo. She teaches this fall. There is a large selection from the sale of the paintings at figurative expressionism in her home studio and regularly offers workshops. of lovely watercolours and small Irene’s will go directly to meet the Wild Oat Bakery Café oil or acrylic paintings for sale. The children’s basic needs, and Leng will 817 Bank Street young artists have captured village be sure to give the artists 20 per cent 613-232-6232 scenes that they know so well – rice of the sale price for their own sav- Roman Bath by Cynthia Bonnell paddies, Buddhist monks, fisher- ings. Jaya will personally deliver the men – evoking the colours, warmth funds when he returns to Cambodia The Glebe Community Centre and light of the tropics. Jaya is also this winter. 175 Third Avenue exhibiting some of his Asian paint- Please come out to Irene’s to sup- If you are interested in showing your work ings. port these talented artists. You will at the Glebe Community Centre, please e-mail [email protected] The ODA orphanage was founded leave with a beautiful painting that by Leng, who was orphaned himself will remind you of the potential of a during the tragic years of the Khmer young person when given a chance to Rouge. 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The chamber choir will be directed by its founder and musical director Antonio Vivaldi, on Satur- Kevin Reeves, who began his musical career as a boy chorister at St. Mat- day, October 22 at 7 p.m. thew’s, a church known for its music program. The well-known Four Sea- The film will be projected onto a giant screen in the church and accompan- sons, featuring violin soloist ied by live pipe organ music by organ virtuoso Matthew Larkin. The audi- Uliana Drugova, will be per- lee ence should not expect the music from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical of formed by Montreal’s Ensem- ar the same name. Instead the choir will perform works by Gounod (Faust), en P

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Schubert, Beethoven, Berlioz, Kodaly, Puccini (Madama Butterfly), Ravel and e of Dina Gilbert. In addition, Langlais. The primary work is Messe solennelle, a four-part mass by the late

the famous Gloria for choir Ducr blind composer Jean Langlais that is scattered throughout the presentation. A Photo: and orchestra will feature highlight will be the haunting “Chorus of Prisoners” from Beethoven’s only Ottawa Bach Choir the Southminster Church and ionel opera Fidelio. L by Nicholas Read immediately heard the choir’s chief Gabrieli, Praetorius, Scheidt, Has- Chamber choirs and soloists, Song and Spirit, the final concert Phantom of the Opera is listed by most historians as one of the 10 greatest assets: a bright, clear and transpar- sler and more. Performing with the directed by Roland Graham. The Ottawa Bach Choir (OBC) has of the season, will be performed in films of all time, and the unmasking ofL on Chaney is one of the most famous Photo: ent sound; a springy feel for rhythm; OBC will be a Baroque instrumental advance of the OBC’s appearance at Vivaldi’s Four Seasons are planned an amazing season to cele- moments in silent film. It delivered quite a jolt in 1925 and several press re- Violin soloist Uliana Drugova performing beautifully shaded dynamics; and ensemble of sackbuts, cornets and Podium 2012 and will include both among the best-known in- brate its tenth year with you. Just a ports from the time recounted that patrons fainted in the theatres during this Vivaldi with Ensemble Arkea exemplary diction...” (Steve Smith, strings. A reception will follow the Baroque and contemporary works strumental masterpieces of few months ago, this world-class ground-breaking scene. Chaney’s makeup so distorts his features that he is The New York Times, May 24, 2011). performance at which the OBC’s by composers such as Bach, Pachel- the high baroque. In turn, the professional ensemble debuted at almost unrecognizable. “The Man of a Thousand Faces” took the secret of his This season, the OBC will be per- new CD, Cantate Domino, will be bel, Whitacre, Pärt and will feature four concertos depict seasonal qualities (spring to winter) based upon a set the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New make-up to the grave, although many latter-day makeup artists have speculated York City to critical acclaim: “...you forming two of its three concerts at released in honour of its tenth anni- a newly commissioned work by Ot- how it was done. of poems by the composer himself. Vivaldi was a teacher, priest, poet, and St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe versary. tawa composer, Nicholas Piper. Ac- a virtuoso violinist in addition to being a composer. These were, of course, (130 Glebe Avenue). Under the dir- Bach’s Matthäus-Passion (St. Mat- companying the OBC for this con- Margret Brady Nankivell is a Seventeen Voyces’ board member and a parish- the seasons of Mediterranean Italy; we can forgive the composer if they oner of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church. ection of its founder and Artistic Dir- thew Passion), the very work with cert will be a small continuo section. seem mild by Canadian standards! Vivaldi’s vivid depictions of summertime ector, Lisette Canton, the OBC will which the OBC began in 2002, is Subscription tickets are now avail- pastoral languor, rustic autumn peasant festivity, and the icy chills of winter present Baroque Christmas on Sat- presented in honour of the choir’s able and can be purchased through have secured the work a timeless place among classical music masterpieces. urday, November 26, 2011, at 8 p.m. tenth anniversary. Joining the choir the website at www.ottawabach Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults. They can be purchased at The Gloria, an equally celebrated work for choir and orchestra, is perhaps at St. Matthew’s; Bach’s Matthäus- Leading Note, 370 Elgin Street; Compact Music, 785-A Bank Street and will be international stars, including choir.ca, or by calling 613-270-1015. the best-known setting of the famous Latin text of Christian triumph. The Passion (St. Matthew Passion) on Sat- Daniel Taylor (the choir’s patron and Single tickets may be bought dir- 190 Bank Street; Book Bazaar, 417 Bank Street, Herb & Spice, 1310 Wel- multi-movement work includes soloists, trumpet, organ continuo, and fea- urday, March 10, 2012, at 7 p.m., at lington Street West; or at the door at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 130 former St. Matthew chorister), Suzie ectly from Compact Music, 785-A tures a wide array of styles and instrumental/vocal textures. This will be the Dominion-Chalmers United Church, Leblanc, Agnes Zsigovics, Charles Bank Street in the Glebe; The Lead- Glebe Avenue. Subscriptions for Seventeen Voyces’ three-concert series are first major concert hosted by Southminster this season. 355 Cooper Street; and Song and $60 for adults and $30 for students. www.seventeenvoyces.ca. Daniels, Jacques-Olivier Chartier, ing Note, 370 Elgin Street; or at any Known for its beautiful space, fine acoustics and Casavant organ, Southmin- Spirit on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Stephan McLeod and Daniel Lichti. CD Warehouse location closer to the ster United Church has been host to many fine classical concerts for groups 8 p.m., again at St. Matthew’s. A world-class Baroque orchestra time of each specific concert. such as the Chamber Music Festival, Southminster Music for Charity and Baroque Christmas commences will accompany the choir and a cele- Nicholas Read is the new artistic Community and Music and Beyond. The purpose of this concert is to show- the OBC’s tenth anniversary sea- bratory reception will follow the per- administrator for the Ottawa Bach case and promote the work of young professional musicians and dedicated son. This concert features the rarely Choir.

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able to support this valuable artistic work in the historic neighborhood of Old n Baroque composers along with fes- Ottawa South. The MC for the evening will be Rob Clipperton, well-known a tive works from the German and former CBC Radio host. Italian Baroque, including Hein- Choir director Roland Graham came to Southminster as interim director of rich Schültz’ Weihnachts-Historie Photo: Al (Christmas Oratorio), and works by music in late 2009 from Montreal where he still serves as artistic director of Artistic Director Lisette Canton the Verdun Classical Music Society (VCMS). He is a skilled pianist, organist, BRENT composer, teacher and choir director with a Masters in music from the Uni- versité de Montreal and an undergraduate degree in music from the University of Ottawa. His connections in the music worlds of both Ottawa and Montreal inspired the Ottawa-Montreal collaboration, which brought us the highly suc- MCELHERANSALES REPRESENTATIVE cessful Fauré Requiem concert last March.

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It is a shame that ion designer clothes, but not everyone knows about his precedented here, a biopic tracing of the rise to power public education was not a prominent partner Pierre Bergé, who managed Saint Laurent’s busi- of an ambitious politico while its subject is still in campaign issue when so much needs ness. When Saint Laurent died in 2008, Bergé arranged office. He carries it off by stopping short of caricature to be addressed. All parties gave short for the contents of a virtual museum of artifacts in the and by using the principal’s own, frequently damn- shrift to the issue of inadequate funding house they shared to be sent to Christie’s to be auctioned Trustee and seemed to want to avoid any con- ing, words. It may be said of Nicolas Sarkozy that he Rob off. This collection is the centerpiece of the film that tells is the first French president to be elected not on the troversy in this area. This is remark- the story of their life together for a half-century. They had strength of his principles and convictions – there are Campbell able when one considers that the last the money to buy artwork, and for decades, that’s what very few in evidence – but rather on his ability to mar- OCDSB two elections were fought largely over they did. ket himself as a dynamic, hands-on CEO-President. the public education issues of general Saint Laurent is renowned for having introduced the trouser suit for women. The film opens in May 2006, the night of Sarkozy’s electoral triumph over funding and religious school funding. His modern clothes were not just to beautify, but to add confidence. Despite his Ségolène Royale. What follows is a series of flashbacks starting with a key OPSBA (the Ontario Public School Boards Association) called for Sep- success, Saint Laurent faced a battle with drugs and depression that eventually meeting in the office of President Jacques Chirac. Upon being offered the tember 20 to be declared Public Education Day to help bring election period forced him to withdraw from public life. number two position in Cabinet, that of Interior Minister, our protagonist focus onto public education issues and I got a motion passed at the Board Fame brought suffering. Like most enduring relationships, that of Saint Laurent responds with a classic whine: ‘So, you can’t trust me with the number one supporting the organization of debates in Ottawa. OCDSB parents and teach- and Bergé had its ups and downs. The film covers a lifetime of fashion shows and position?’ ers – a great example of sectoral collaboration – took up the offer and jointly scenes of the successes and adulation shown to Saint Laurent. It shows glimpses The son of immigrants, Sarkozy is brash, ambitious and insecure, qualities organized an Ottawa-Centre all-candidates debate on public education issues. of their lives which were intermingled with those of Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, conveyed with consummate ease by actor Denis Podalydès who has the good I hope you asked candidates at the door where they stood with respect to ad- and the most gorgeous models of the time. The fashions included a dress that sense to avoid imitation and focuses on his subject’s constant nervous ener- dressing your concerns in public education. looked like a Mondrian painting with a red square and black bars. gy. In one ominous sequence in the fall of 2005, the Minister and his aide Special Education Consultation Through old films, photographs and reminiscences, this documentary also ex- are in a limo moving through a riot-torn city – parked cars burning on either The Board just passed a resolution to consult broadly on how it might im- plores the art objects that came to fill their home over their years together. We side – and they can scarcely be bothered to look up from their briefing pa- prove special education services to students. Thanks to colleague support, my watch as the art objects are dispersed – sent on their way to a new life “like birds pers to register what is happening. Later we learn that the unrest, involving - to perch elsewhere.” The collected paintings, sculptures, vases … remnants of efforts went through to broaden the consultation to include anything to do with disenfranchised Arabs and sparked by the death of two boys being chased by special education policy, procedure or protocol. This consultation is not about a life – sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. police, is to serve as a springboard for a law-and-order campaign cynically Available at Amazon.com. resources and whether they are adequate – but about our policy and manage- designed to take votes away from the right-wing Le Pen camp. Hence the ment of waiting lists, identification, transfers and catchments, congregated appearance before a friendly police audience in which he promises to crack class location or formation or stability, the nature of in-school supports, com- Terri down on cette racaille, or ‘riffraff’, as he calls the youthful rioters … yes, munication issues, the design of delivery of services, and whatever else might Directed by Azazel Jacobs (2011) he actually said this. concern community members in this domain. This is potentially a once-in-a We’ve all seen coming of age films, but Terri, about a fat teenage boy who The rapid pacing of La Conqête gives it a documentary feel, but the per- generation opportunity for us to improve special education services delivery, formances of the actors never let one forget that this a dramatization of sig- wears pyjamas everywhere he goes because they feel good, is a bit different. if we deem it necessary. nal events in French political life between 2002 and 2007. Chief among It’s not just a situation comedy. Yes, Terri is harassed at school by his class- Input can be provided by the general public via our web site. Go to www. these is Florence Pernel as Cécilia, Sarkozy’s devoted wife and indispens- mates, but he takes most of this in stride. Terri Thompson (Jacob Wysocki) has ocdsb.ca; click on ‘About OCDSB’; scroll down to ‘Policy, Procedures and able member of his campaign team. Truth is, he cannot win without her and responsibilities that other kids don’t have. He is the sole caregiver for his uncle Forms’ and click on ‘Policy Reviews’. Something more accessible will be sent the closer he gets to the presidency, the more she wants out. (“The Office”, Creed Bratton) who only has glimpses of lucidity. He probably out to school councils and other Board stakeholders, including local commun- has Alzheimer’s or dementia ... all we know as viewers is that he forgets things The cynicism of his political style is transparent; “I want to be the head- line president!” he tells his staff. Cut to Nicolas and Cécilia jogging along ity agencies dealing with youth concerns, and focus groups will be formed. and takes lots of pills. The Trustee-led committee overseeing this consultation will duly consider the Terri is a misfit, and he becomes part of a never-ending procession of “bad” a beach; the camera pans back and a phalanx of TV reporters comes into view. Hilarious yes, but also horrifying – is this part of the vulgar politics of feedback and make recommendations to the Board (likely in January 2012) kids who have to go to the principal’s office for various offenses, like tardiness about what might be usefully changed, improved upon or further explored. or using foul words. The vice principal, Mr. Fitzgerald (John C. Reilly), is spe- branding, all packaging and no content? No wonder Cécilia wants out of this cial. He dotes on his collection of weird kids. He pays attention. Fitzgerald sums ‘reality TV life’! Local Accommodations things up: “Life’s a mess, dude. People do the best they can. I screw up all the Finally, André Labarthe fairly crackles in the role of Dominique de The community working group (WG) (7 school councils, 6 community as- time because that’s what people do.” Villepin, the brainy centre-left PM who can never quite understand why he sociations invited), held its most recent meeting September 20. I sit in as a The film is about life and survival. It’s about how people relate and how they is continually bested by ‘this dwarf’, as he keeps calling him. Brilliantly keen observer when I can. At that meeting, two important proposals for the OTTAWA ’ S 2 7 t h take care of each other. It’s slow moving, but this gives you time to think about scripted and edited, there is not a wasted moment. Canadians take note: La area came forward: both rely on the assumption that there will be significant what is happening. Terri is about all the mistakes we make and how we just keep Conquête offers a scathing, and frankly, alarming portrait of the new politics new school space at Mutchmor Public School. hanging in there .... doing the best we can. The film was a hit at the Sundance as crass and cynical spectacle … in short, triumph of mediocrity. A single staff proposal sought to address all of the major WG concerns that Film Festival. That should tell you something. 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ON–4499356/4499372 | BC–33127/34799/34798 | QC–7002238 28 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 SCHOOLS SCHOOLS Glebe Report October 14, 2011 29 Join in the Frankendance Off to a great start Life long learning: Actively picking up the pace by Isabelle Flannigan with GCNS at Good Morning Preschool the never-ending quest First Avenue students are back in class after a beautiful summer. This year, by Jennifer Batley we already have a variety of extra-curricular activities on the go. You may by Beth Johnson have seen our cross-country running team out practising in the school yard and The first month of school is behind us at the Glebe Cooperative Nursery It’s just a month into the school year, but around Patterson’s Creek three mornings a week. Our team this year has rough- School and the children (yes, even the toddlers!) and our new teachers are we’ve already accomplished a great deal at ly 130 students in grades 3 to 6. All participants will attend a regional cross- settling into the routine. This year we are happy to welcome two new teach- Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool country meet in October. Soccer try-outs and practices will also be underway ers to our school: Alex Tallim, who many will recognize from his past lives (GMCAPS). Our new teacher, Cindy LeBre- this fall. Our junior boys and girls teams will have an opportunity to participate in the Community Centre, and Hongdi Xu. We are also thrilled to welcome ton, has already become a well-established in a regional tournament. Go Phoenix Go! back Vicky Hadd and our music teacher, Jean Gomez, who joins the preschool member of the team. The walls throughout Nous avons aussi un partenariat avec Learn To Play Association et Sports- class once a week. Already this year, the kids have learned about construction, our hallways and classroom are covered Can. Des ateliers avec coûts tels que “Squirmies” (une activité artistique avec apples, Thanksgiving, fairy tales, the letters A and B and the French words with student artwork and the fundraising pâte à modeler spéciale) et Active Start (littéracie en éducation physique) sont pomme and moi. disponsibles pour les enfants qui s’y inscrivent. committee has been busy firming up our r With the settling in done, we’re ready to shake things up. This month the public fundraising events for the year. Notre chorale a déjà recommencé cette année. Les enfants apprennent de GCNS hosts the annual Frankendance event here at the Glebe Community Cindy LeBreton brings many years of hedle nouvelles chansons et se préparent pour leur premier spectacle à notre céré-

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schoolers. She is teaching our two year-olds imbe our extra-curricular and academic activities here at First Avenue. Ms. Goldber- include candy necklaces, pumpkin decorating and candy apple making. The K and three year-old preschool morning pro- ger will be organizing the Rising Stars program again. This program, which is students and families of the GCNS greatly appreciate the ongoing support of grams, the Creative Arts afternoon classes, dependent on numerous volunteers, assists students with their reading skills. our sponsors and friends. All the funds raised through the Frankendance will Photo: and the Creative Arts Kindergarten classes. In addition, we depend on volunteers for our book sale in April, our Fun Fair support programming at the nursery school. So start working on your costume, Writers with our principal, Heather Mace in June, our pizza days throughout the year and our school council. Volunteers watch for our posters, and plan to join your friends and neighbours! We look Fundraising events We invite the public to join us for our by Jon, Tamara, Linda and Charlie also assist classroom teachers and in general throughout the school. We thank forward to seeing you all there! these dedicated individuals for their continued support. exciting 2011-2012 fundraising events, so It looks like you can teach an old dog new tricks! Adults everywhere are mark your calendars. This year’s fundrais- learning new things every day. From pursuing diplomas to mastering new Isabelle Flanagan is the vice-principal of First Avenue Public School. ers promise to appeal to families with young musical instruments, learning is not just confined to school, but is a process children from the GMCAPS community and that lasts a lifetime. beyond. Enjoy some family friendly theatre Mrs. Mace, the principal at Mutchmor Public School, is someone who thinks R E

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en be part of whatever classroom he r lots of time with his wife and chil- She began the conversation by stat- wants, which lets him still have a sso dren – riding bikes, playing mini- ing, somewhat surprisingly, that how lot of contact with children. Al- Ou putt or just hanging out at home. It her students learn how to learn is n

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S just as important for her this year as St. Isidore in Kanata, he’s excited gets to spend it with his family (al- what her students learn. In her view to be joining the Corpus Christi though he wouldn’t say no to a round that means that the teachers at Glebe Photo: community. He’s been a reader of golf with some friends or a chance must work as hard as they can to help Grade 7 trip to the Gatineau Park caves and Eucharistic minister at Blessed to cook). He is also learning to play their students to succeed. Even if the Sacrament for the past five years to put you at ease. “Our three vice- the piano. teens don’t remember all the little by Aria and Leif grew near, students prepared for a and says that he has found Corpus principals are second to none. It’s a An Ottawa native, Mr. Schreider details they will be taught over the long hike and a wet walk. Christi to be a friendly, welcoming wonderful place to work. You can In the weeks leading up to the new attended McMaster Catholic School 2011-12 school year, they will still be The day of the trip, we took an place. The school building itself is feel the positive buzz in this school. school year, many grade 7 students in Alta Vista, where he admits that able to know how to adapt and gain hour-long bus ride to Gatineau Park, a lot older than the facilities he has You can see that everyone is work- and new students were nervous about his favourite part of the day was knowledge in any new situations that and then proceeded to walk another been in before, but he appreciates ing together so that our children are starting at Glashan – a new school, mathematics. “I love anything to do they encounter through life. “I have forty-five minutes to the caves. The Corpus Christi’s smaller size. learning and growing and becoming with new teachers, new systems with numbers,” he says. That is the a great deal of enthusiasm for edu- caves were not what most students We’re all really excited to welcome everything that they can be.” and new people. After a long sum- reason that he nearly ended up pur- cation,” said the former principal of had expected. On the floor of the Mr. Schreider to the Corpus Christi Thibault said she can already think mer, many of the students were ex- suing a career in investment bank- Adult High School, Colonel By Sec- cave flowed cold streams of water family. of several experiences at Glebe that cited about regrouping with their old ing. However, education beckoned, ondary School, and most recently with little rocks sprinkled around. she can count as memorable since friends, and meeting new ones. and once in it, he fell in love with Patti Murphy is a teacher at a four-year stint at the AFNORTH At the end of the cave, there lay two taking over the reins from former On the first day, the school yard working with children. “Teaching Corpus Christi. International School in the Nether- paths. One was a dry route to the exit principal Pat Kulka this past August. was abuzz with students eager to find lands. “I think we are in a wonder- under a large rock formation. The For one, the school’s Terry Fox Run their new classes and classmates. ful age right now for education as far other was a small knee-high pool of in September managed to raise over After the doors opened for the first as what we’ve learned about how the ice water. Many students enjoyed the $10,000 for the Terry Fox Founda- time this year, the students received brain works… and I am enthusias- experience so much, that they went tion and the grade nine orientation a warm welcome from our friendly tic about supporting teachers so that again and again. Hayden, a grade 7 barbecue in August also served as a teachers, an orientation and forms they can be the best teachers they can – lots and lots of forms. After a few student, said the following about the great launch for the year. She said trip, “I loved it!” be.” more days in the still new school It’s this kind of attitude that it is especially rewarding for her to year, many students broke the ice and After a long day at Gatineau watch the many international stu- Park, we returned to Glashan, anx- Thibault, who started her career in went outside of their small groups education as a French immersion dents at the school integrate and “to hang out” with others from dif- iously anticipating our next field learn from their Canadian experience Serving the Glebe trip in the not-so-distant future. It teacher, said she will bring to her ferent schools at recess. tenure at Glebe. She will be over- just as it was inspiring to see all of At the end of the first week, the has been an amazing year so far her Canadian students in Holland Community at Glashan, and it’s only been one seeing the safety and security of her grade 8 class held a barbeque to wel- students and staff in addition to com- integrate and learn from their over- come the new students to Glashan, month! We hope that everyone has seas experiences. “I think that Glebe Proud Sponsors of: had a great time so far, and that pleting the “ultimate duty” of a high just the way the grade 8 students did school principal which is just mak- is a wonderful school,” she said. “I for them last year. As we rolled into they will continue to enjoy the rest think that’s probably well known in of the year. Felix, another grade 7 ing sure that the grades 9 to 12 learn- the second week, things started to go ers get the best education and experi- the community, but when you’re new full steam ahead. Students no longer student, said his first month “was and you come in, you don’t know. really nice and I have a good feel ences available to them. “Glebe has got lost on the way to class or for- a wonderful reputation and a trad- All of our schools are wonderful in

for the rest of the year.” hy got books and agendas. School life ition of excellence,” Thibault ob- this city and I’ve taught in a number began to go much more smoothly Please check the newly re-designed of them and I was an administrator Presented by:

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oo volunteer photographers and writers. S info : [email protected] Photo: ofcmusic.ca This is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale Meet the teacher barbecue at Glashan Public School 32 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY CREATURES Glebe Report October 14, 2011 33 Up close and inspired Two’s company on the Ottawa River by Clyde Sanger by Camylle Borza I enjoyed every minute of the It’s commonplace to remark that a dog and its caregiver grow over This past summer was my most trip. Through this experience, not the years to share features and traits memorable one yet, thanks to an only did I gain a lot of knowledge, unbelievable, week-long canoe trip but I also met new people and made of character. It is much less noted down the Ottawa River. Made pos- great friendships. Many of our ac- that, when a couple decide to add a sible through the hard work of Ot- tivities were both fun and educa- second dog to the household, each tawa Riverkeeper, the Canadian Ca- tional. Day 6 was exceptional in dog sets out to underline, even exag- noe Foundation, and other sponsors, that regard as courtesy of Esprit gerate, the characteristics and habits the trip was a great opportunity to Rafting, we rafted down both chan- of a different partner. I should have build teamwork skills, leadership nels of the rapids on the Ontario realized this before we acquired a qualities, and muscle. side of the river. second Jack Russell terrier. Taking part in the Ottawa River- The educational aspect was so Penny has never done things by keeper Youth Canoe Trip, ten stu- hands-on, the people teaching us halves; more positively, she always dents (including myself) who live about the river were so passionate believes in doing things, in having in the area around the Ottawa River and their personal stories so engaging things, in pairs. She started soon watershed had the chance of travel- that it seemed very easy to absorb the after marriage by bearing twin sons. ling with such inspiring people as knowledge. Then in our Kenya years, there came Clyde, Asante and Moto (foreground) Meredith Brown, Mike Beedell, Max My week spent on the Ottawa two spaniels and, when we migrated gather in the living room Finkelstein, Colin Bunge and Jessie River has made me realize that it is from Connecticut to a job in Toronto ion,” she said at intervals over sever- Corey. We also had the opportunity crucial to protect our waterways. The in 1967, she loaded the car up with al months. “He’s losing his fire. Be- to connect with some special people river is an important resource for so two ancient cats a friend was shed- come too set in his ways.” It seemed along the way: Algonquin elder Skip many people, and I strongly feel that ding. When I murmured, “Double a double-edged remark, aimed at me Ross, and geologist Allan Donaldson we must protect the few remaining the trouble,” she smiled and said, GleSebrvinegthPe Gelebte arHeasinoces1976...pital as much as Moto. I resisted, but she stood out most for me. natural tributaries. Last month, the “Double the joy.” Lucy and Alice is a long practiced campaigner. Our group of approximately 20 public was invited to participate in a earned their passage by frightening So October came, and Thanksgiv- travelled down the Ottawa River river cleanup at Champlain Point and the customs man with their howls ing Day. I surrendered. Penny was from Rapides-des-Joachims to Por- there was no way I was going to miss into a speedy inspection. tage-du-Fort. We were very fortunate that event. quick to the Internet and discovered 259335 Ba-8nk S32tree6t to have good weather. We stopped at Please consider viewing Ottawa a suburban breeder with a recent lit- (just south ofthe Queensway) several places along the way, includ- Riverkeeper’s website and blog at ter. Mid-morning we were in the car, ing: Fort William, Baptismal Point ottawariverkeeper.ca, and keep up Moto on the backseat. In the litter, Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 near Chalk River, and Esprit Rafting with what they do for our commun- he found and licked a youngster then close to Fort Coulonge, Quebec. We ity to protect this important body called something like Jackster, and Housecalls available also passed Oiseau Rock, which is a of water. Are you concerned about the deal was made. How to rename Freeparking very sacred place on the river. I must evidence of pollution you see that him? Born on Canada Day, which say that the beauty of the northern may affect the river? Do you have doesn’t easily translate, he was Students & seniors welcome. Ottawa River is truly one of the best questions about the river? Then call Asante by the time we got home – We care for dogs,cats, ferrets, rabbits,reptiles,birds & other pets kept secrets in this area. the hotline at 1-888-9KEEPER. The meaning “Thank you” in Swahili. Dr. Hussein Fattah There is so much history along the organization has a wealth of infor- Almost at once, Asante enlivened DANJO CREATIONS (613)526-4424 river. It’s mind-boggling to think that mation and the staff, a passion to the household and in the process Baptismal Point was a site where convey it. You won’t regret it! We highlighted our differing character- voyageurs years ago held a tradition- are dependent on nature, and really, istics. Moto and I retreated, as far as al ceremony or that we were able to it can take as little as a walk on the we could, into our routine ways, our view pictographs that Algonquins shoreline to realize that we should leapfrog games with kong and ball had painted so long ago. We were care for it and it will continue to pro- in the park, our set hours for play- also fortunate enough to see many vide for us. ing with tug-toys. In contrast, Asante fossils. They were near a section of was darting everywhere, eager to underwater caves, some of which Camylle Borza is a grade 11 stu- greet and sniff everyone on the street, have collapsed. dent at Glebe Collegiate Institute. Penny Sanger holding Asante on the front porch barking at every student passing on the street outside, grabbing and soon abandoning toys and chewing cush- But two Jack Russells is another ions. He wasted no precious time on question. We had lived quietly for 15 retrieving or coming to a call. He was years in Ottawa with just one, Rafiki, soon organizing the amiable Moto who loved Georgian Bay for the sail- in his ventures, leading the barking ing and was stable enough in a ca- chorus at the window, and teaching noe. He was happy just to meet other Moto to snaffle bits of teatime cook- dogs in the Arboretum, and each ies. year, we threw a birthday party with Now this is delicate ground, to all the Jack Russells of the Glebe say he reflects some prime charac- joining him at Brown’s Inlet. A doz- teristics of my wife. Let’s put it in en of them would run races – Speedo gentler terms, recalling how Penny rza always won – and their attendants o

B has been the starter of several NGO would compete with imaginative ventures, leaving others to take speeches about the virtues and vices mylle over; how she enjoys a morning’s a of their respective charges. Happy dog-walk in proportion to the num- days indeed! ber of conversations achieved; how After Rafiki made his last voy- Photo: C she always thinks matters out for age, we haunted the Humane Society The Ottawa River at Fort William where we beached our equipment-laden, 16 herself; how spontaneity is a winner until Moto turned up. (All our Jacks person voyageur canoe during a lunch break. over pattern have had Swahili names, since the . first we ever met was on a Kenyan How will it all work out? At his hillside above a tea estate). Moto has young age, Asante has plenty of lived up to his name, which means time to change character. But, before “fire” or “hot stuff”.I t’s a good name then, will he be a divisive force in to shout across a park at him. the family, pulling Penny away from Moto was hot stuff for eight years, Moto and myself? I trust not. A good and fitted pleasantly into the routine omen: he and Moto have settled with- that my own life in semi-retirement out snarling into a double harness for had taken; that is, he snoozed while a leash. Another good companion. we read books after lunch and only Glebe resident Clyde Sanger is barked when someone was at the a keen observer of all two-legged door. But, Penny’s pairing instincts and four-legged animals who share re-surfaced. “He needs a compan- family and community life. 34 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 PROFILE LIBRARY Glebe Report October 14, 2011 35 It’s about the children What’s up by JC Sulzenko kjavik Half Marathon. Each team at the Sunnyside Branch? It is hard to typecast this woman, member was required to raise $6,100 BY LIZ McKEEN my neighbour across the street. before entering the race. “As I stood OPL Sunnyside patrons tackle the big questions If you judge by appearances, you at the starting line, I felt it was our Do you have something to say about the challenges that face our neighbour- would describe a petite 30-some- team’s race; we owned it.” She loved hoods in an emerging global community? Do you have a point of view on Can- thing who is cheerful, sociable, the 12-degree temperature on a day ada in the world? Then join discussion leader Gail Stewart and some thoughtful family-oriented and very present. with little wind and the course that and passionate friends and neighbours at the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa She spends summer evenings play- took competitors along the coastline, Public Library for a lively discussion Wednesday afternoons, 2-4 p.m. until ing tag with her two small children then up a steep 1.5 kilometre zigzag November 2, 2011. or rides a bicycle downtown for a not far from the finish line. Catherine Called Conversations Among Canadians, the series consists of unstructured, night out with her husband, Trevor, clocked her best time ever that mor- informal discussions that are exploratory and reflective, seek new ideas but an engineer at DND. She encour- ning, at 1 hour 39:41 for 21.1 kilo- maintain a focus on the big picture. The aim is to share ideas and approaches ages two year-old Alexandre at road meters. to problem-solving, to understand Canada and its communities, and to put for- hockey one day, and creates side- The family took full advantage of ward notions of how we can make it better. Fuelled by coffee and cookies, the walk chalk artistry with daughter the few days they had in Iceland. debate can get lively! On a recent Wednesday, for example, discussion centred Noemie on another. She and Trevor They marvelled at the landscape, so on how social change happens, the need to view climate change and the en- host the annual Canada Day street different from home, swam in the vironment as a context rather than a problem, and the need to develop a broad party. All these activities would lead geothermal waters of the Blue La- perspective on Canada and the place of Canadians in the world, so that we can you to conclude that the life you goon, walked above, along and below better understand local challenges and opportunities. The concept of ‘square- see her living is very full, indeed. the dramatic Gullfoss (golden water- metre gardens,’ a collective sharing of land and gardening, was on the table. In But this is what you would miss if fall.) They watched minke whales at this endeavour, those who love to garden are brought together with those who you trusted appearances. Catherine sea and kept a prudent distance from have arable land, to grow food and share garden produce. Other conversations Pound has a vocation, and it is all the Strokkur geyser. They loved their have examined poverty in our midst, and tried to gain insight into its broader about children. taste of Iceland, which included lamb causes, including the role of volunteerism in combating or enabling the effects A consulting pediatrician at CHEO curry but no whale meat! of poverty. All are welcome to join the conversation. since August 2007, with a back- For her next athletic challenge, in October, Catherine Pound and her ground in general pediatrics, oncol- Catherine Pound, her husband Trevor Pound, Noemi and Alexandre in Iceland ogy and hematology, Catherine holds team will run in the Ottawa-Monte- bello relay that raises funds to fight an assistant professorship of pediat- breast-feeding mothers. “Research me, 24/7. But my family is most im- cancer in children. After reading here rics at University of Ottawa’s Fac- has shown that, for every extra month portant to me, and it’s Trevor’s sup- about what makes her lead the life ulty of Medicine. At CHEO, a teach- a mother exclusively breastfeeds her port that lets me do everything that I she does, participation in this race ing hospital, she sees young patients infant, infection-related hospitaliza- love,” she admits readily. In August, should no longer be surprising. It’s who have been admitted to hospital, tions in the child’s first year of life the whole family flew to Iceland for all for the children. and attends clinics. She also takes could be reduced by 30 per cent, five exciting days, on one of which medical residents on her rounds and which would have a huge impact on Catherine joined fifty members of JC Sulzenko is an author and poet conducts “learning” sessions for costs in a publicly-funded health sys- Team Diabetes Canada in the Rey- who lives in the Glebe. them in her areas of specialty. tem,” she explains. As a researcher, Dr. Pound focuses Unless you are up very early in the on the link between breast-feeding morning, you might also miss seeing and infant health. She has become a Catherine, the runner. “I started run- strong advocate for improved train- ning at McGill and found it relaxing. ing for health care providers so that Running helps bring balance to my they can offer effective support to life, because work could consume een Helping People Walk in Faith, Hope and Love McK

z i L www.fourthavebaptist.ca Minister: Rev. clarke Dixon [email protected] corner of Fourth & Bank Photo: John Lubrun, custodian at OPL Sunnyside Branch, displays sunflowers in his garden. The gardener of Sunnyside Passersby cannot help but notice the remarkable garden that surrounds the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, radiating life and colour at the 109A Fourth Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2L3 foot of the Bank Street bridge. The garden, brilliant with yellow sunflowers, 613-236-1804 red and orange poppies and tall grasses, is the work of John Lubrun, long time custodian at Sunnyside. John came to Canada from St. Lucia in the seventies,

Worship Service - Sunday Mornings at 10:45 a.m. nd u and joined the Ottawa Public Library Sunnyside Branch in 1984. He began the

Sunday School for ages 3-15 during the service. Po r garden after the Sunnyside Branch underwent its first renovation. “I bought

Nursery for 0-2 year olds. evo seeds and started playing around with it,” recalls John. The garden is an expres-

Tr sion of his distinctive philosophy. “Better to let people see things rather than Rummage Sale, November 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. tell them things. Bring it to them gently. Love and charity to your neighbour,”

Photo: smiles John. He also makes and sells hot pepper sauce as a hobby, so you may PLeaSe joiN uS eveRyoNe WeLcoMe In the race with unidentified competitor see him from time to time at the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market. Upcoming at Sunnyside The fall season at Sunnyside is bustling. For babies (0-18 months), toddlers (18-35 months) and preschoolers (age 3-6 years) accompanied by caregiver, a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and games can brighten the day. Book clubs 26 ceramic artists from Ontario and Quebec provide a time and place to nourish a love of books and reading together, for NEW PATIENTS WELCOME mothers and daughters (ages 7-9, 10-12 or 13-15) and for boys (age 8-12) with a significant adult. Teens are invited to join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to have your say on teen library programs. On Friday, October 28, the drop-in adult book club will sink its teeth into The White Tiger. Dr Pierre Isabelle On Thursday evenings until October 27, family and friends can drop in at Sunnyside for a rousing game of Scrabble, Twister, Monopoly or Clue – or Dr Mathieu Tremblay bring your own game! Improve your spoken French Wednesday evenings until December 21, talk about art Monday afternoon October 17, or attend a writing exhibition and sale ~ free admission ~ info: 613 256-6522 ~ www.260fingers.ca workshop Monday evening, October 24. Thursday evenings are a cornucopia GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE of diversions: plan your vacation (October 20), find out about the library’s e- books, audio books and digital music (October 27), or learn about the Firestone Glebe Community Centre FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS Collection of Canadian Art (November 3). For times and registration details, OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY contact the library or consult the website www.biblioottawalibrary.ca 175 Third Avenue Ottawa Glebe resident Liz McKeen, who proofreads and periodically provides edi- Opening Party - November 11, 6 to 9 pm torial assistance to the copy editor and editor of the Glebe Report, will be writ- For appointments call 613-234-6405 ing more regularly on events and programs of interest at the Sunnyside Branch November 12 and 13, 10 am to 5 pm of the OPL. 36 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 BOOKS RELIGION Glebe Report October 14, 2011 37

WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING Echoes of my travels GLEBE CHURCHES Beyond the breaking point: Here is a list of some titles read and discussed in various local book clubs: Walking Backwards Moose Factory suicides by Mark Frutkin CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR Dundurn Press, 2011 Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 1 Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese 218 pages www.blessedsacrament.ca Finding Betty Crocker2 Susan Marks Pastor: Fr. Randal Hendriks, CC 3 REVIEWED BY Every Time We Say Goodbye Jamie Zeppa Associate Pastor: Fr. Francis Donnelly, CC 4 TEENA HENDELMAN Terre de faïence Michel A. Thérien Masses: tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures Writer Mark Frutkin covers a lot of wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker5 Kevin Mitnick ground, so to speak, in his latest book, Walk- Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. Though Not Dead6 dana Stabenow ing Backwards. Part memoir, part travel 703: How I Lost More Than a guide, the slim, entertaining book includes Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Quarter Ton and Gained a New Life7 nancy Makin at least 10 cities, large and small –“cit- (elevator available, loop system for hearing impaired also available) Brideshead Revisited (or any title by)8 evelyn Waugh ies are where civilization blossoms”– and 9 The Golden Mean Annabel Lyon many disparate topics. These range from ECCLESIAX is Any other book about Aristotle or student pranks and strange encounters to 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 Harr n

Alexander the Great various authors some scary and many fantastic meals, from www.ecclesiax.com a 10 s

Champlain’s Dream david Hackett Fscher architectural details to religious reliquary, Pastor: Cameron Montgomery Su 11 Cutting for Stone Abraham Verghese with detours into literature, geography, his- Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* Art & worship service Best Laid Plans terry Fallis tory and digging up a mound of miscella- view community art gallery by appointment. Photo: Brides of New France Suzanne Desrochers nea encountered during his four decades of St. Matthew’s Geneviève Ducharmes-Trites and Jason Cheechoo of Moose travels. A poet and published author of both *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! TITLE (for teens) AUTHOR Factory fiction and non-fiction, Frutkin has a keen eye for detail, a boundless interest Okay for Now12 Gary D Schmidt in people, an appreciation for natural beauty, an epicurean love of fine food, a FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH By Margret Brady program that promotes an on-line Any Harry Potter book13 J.K. Rowling playful yet droll sense of humour and a talent for visual imagery. Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 Led by Reverend Canon Allen suicide prevention training program The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be14 Farley Mowat In Book One, Frutkin recounts anecdotes and short descriptions of past trav- www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca Box, seven parishioners from St. called “River of Life”. The eight- The Ghost Sonata Jennifer Allison els which are roughly set out in chronological order. He begins with his jun- Minister: rev. Clarke Dixon Matthew’s Anglican Church in the module program was designed by 15 Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen ior college year in Rome and the many side trips taken as a penniless student Service: Sundays, 10:45 a.m. Glebe visited the remote northern the Centre for Suicide Prevention in during school holidays. He continues with his travels as a twenty-something Ontario community of Moose Fac- Calgary and is endorsed by the As- 1 Abbotsford Book Club Junior church and nursery available boomer/hippy seeking meaningful encounters and risqué adventures wherever sembly of First Nations and the Can- 2 Broadway Book Club (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) tory in July to meet with residents 3 Can’ Litterers he might find them; then as a visiting author (including an invitational reading shaken by youth suicides there in adian Mental Health Association. 4 Cercle de lecture de l’Amicale francophone d’Ottawa in New Delhi to a cultural society audience who were expecting a piano con- recent years. They were there to The council’s program has funded 5 OnLine Audio Book Club: www.DearReader.com cert). Finally, he regales us with stories of himself as the adult traveller who GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH show compassion, see what support more than 50 registrants in “River of 6 OnLine Fiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com craves cultural and gastronomic experiences in his favourite European coun- 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 they might provide to the largely Life”, including 30 in the Moosonee 7 OnLine Nonfiction Book Club: www.DearReader.com Pastor: Christoph Ernst diocese. However, the program does 8 OPL Sunnyside Branch Sunny Reads tries, France and Italy. One of these is the hilarious account of the Alba Donkey Cree community, and try to com- 9 Seriously No-Name Book Club Race where “…it is almost impossible for riders in crash helmets and riding Service: Sundays, 10 a.m., with Sunday school prehend why these tragedies were not include registrants from Moose 10 The Book Club bareback (two of them are women) to convince the donkeys to run in the right (first Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service) occurring. Within just two weeks Factory. 11 Anonymous 3 direction. The crowd is hysterical with laughter as at least three riders have of their visit, they were dismayed St. Thomas’s parishioners in 12 Online Teen Book Club: www.DearReader.com fallen off and hopped on again.” But always he is the innocent traveller, “a fool to hear that Geoffrey Trapper, a Moose Factory warmly hosted their 13 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter 7-9 GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH for adventure” falling into and out of the unknown, the potentially dangerous, Ottawa visitors, providing meals and 14 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter 10-12 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 19-year-old musician, had taken his the ridiculous, and the sublime. accommodation and joining them in 15 OPL Sunnyside Branch Mother-Daughter 13-15 www.glebestjames.ca own life. Book Two comprises his return (in body or in memory) to the two cities he The wave of suicides in the James Bible studies and hymn singing – If your book club would like to share its reading list, loves best: Paris, city of light and Venice, city of lustrous dark. Mostly through Minister: rev. Christine Johnson Bay region has shocked Reverend with Kirkland Adsett, St, Matthew’s please e-mail Micheline Boyle at [email protected] very short anecdotes or descriptions, usually disconnected, Frutkin entertains Music Director: robert Palmai Nirmal Mendis, who arrived in 2009 Director of Music, accompanying his readers with impressions (“I am surprised with the small size of the Mona Christian Education: Stephanie Langill to become pastor of St. Thomas’ on keyboard. There was also some Lisa”) and facts (“… the Church of San Toma in Venice is said to contain ten worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Anglican Church in the island com- dancing to the lively fiddle music of thousand sacred relics…”). It is food, being savoured and described, that com- Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. munity and a visiting minister to the James Cheechoo. mands repeated attention in this book. In one incident, when dining in an ex- (wheelchair access, FM system for people with impaired hearing) Anglican church across Moose Riv- At a Sunday Eucharist, Rev. Box clusive Paris restaurant, his brother, who is speaking French with an American er in nearby Moosonee. Originally spoke about the support, spiritual and accent, orders a Pernod with water. The supercilious Parisian waiter, looking OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH from Sri Lanka, a country scarred by financial, that St. Matthew’s is pro- perplexed, brings him a bowl of pruneaux avec eau. In India, on his hilarious viding for the suicide prevention pro- 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 its own sad and violent history, Rev- poetry reading tour, he is obliged to eat a burnt egg – “the gamiest tasting egg erend Mendis says that almost from gram. He encouraged St. Thomas pa- www.ottawa-ocuc.org I had ever sucked back.” While in Turkey, “Unable to read a word of Turkish, the day of his arrival he presided over rishioners to make use of the course. I simply point to my mystery meal and am soon served the strangest liquid Minister: rev. James Chang funerals of young Cree. An ecumenical community service concoction I have ever tasted.” Sundays: worship, 11 a.m. First Nations’ young men aged 15 organized by St. Thomas included But his most rapturous descriptions of edibles are saved for Paris and Venice. (Mandarin with English translation) to 24 have a suicide rate five times remarks about unity from Geneviève A Midsummer’s Day picnic in the Bois de Boulogne with a spread of delicacies Sunday school: 11:15 a.m. (for all ages) the Canadian average. The rate for Ducharme-Trites, a 17-year-old St. and wines provided by culinary students and served on fine china, is described young women is higher still. In the Matthew’s parishioner, and Nathan in loving detail. As for Venice, Frutkin is convinced that food names in Italian THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) Moosonee area, which has had doz- Cheechoo, a 25-year-old musician enhance the culinary experience. “The menu of the hotel Alboretti is proof that 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 ens of teen suicides in recent years, living in Moose Factory. A ser- For years you've known we've had the best the delights of food can be augmented with poetic language.” http://ottawa.quaker.ca the rate is far higher than the overall ious soccer player, Ducharme dis- In 1993, on a visit to Spain, Frutkin and his wife find themselves in a situa- First Nations’ rate. “This is a broken cussed the importance of teamwork live music in the neighbourhood. Did you Clerks: Kris Wilson-Yang and Carol Dixon tion where they cannot find a hotel room and consider returning to northern community,” says Caroline Chum, in addressing community issues. also know that our kitchen is open daily Spain where earlier they had been visiting friends. “We would have been happy [email protected] the rector’s warden at St. Thomas, Cheechoo, a father of six, a recent worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., silent Quaker worship for lunch and dinner, featuring our to return there, although it meant retracing our steps, a form of ‘walking back- who has now lost four grandchildren high school graduate and a member wards’, an activity to be avoided by the inveterate traveller who, we knew, to suicide, including the talented of the talented High Ridge Sing- homemade soups, burgers, hand-cut fries always wants something new, something fresh and inviting.” ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH teenager who died in July. Nearly ers, stressed the value of families and daily specials? Don't forget - brunch Is the author’s willingness – or need – to revisit his earlier destinations, either bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 every family in Moose Factory, a and communities uniting in times of in memory or in reality, a symptom of the aging of the boomer generation? www.stgilesottawa.org tightly interrelated community with need. is served every Saturday, Sunday and Will the memoir be the predominant genre of the next couple of decades? If interim Moderator: Rev. Wayne Menard about 2,500 residents on- and off- Margret Brady is a parishioner holiday Monday! Stop in and taste what so, we hope that other authors will display the skills and talents, as well as the worship: Sundays, 10:30 a..m. reserve, has been affected by suicide, at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, playfulness and wisdom of Mark Frutkin. Meanwhile we can enjoy Walking she says. Church school and nursery care available where money was raised for the you have been missing! Make sure to check Backwards. Since 2010, St. Matthew’s parish- (Wheelchair access at First Avenue door.) Council of the North suicide pre- our website for the latest live music Glebe resident Teena Hendelman has done her fair share of both travelling ioners have raised more than $30,000 vention program through last year’s for the Anglican Church’s Coun- auction and participation in the abroad and reading travel books. ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE listings and upcoming events. cil of the North suicide prevention Great Glebe Garage Sale. 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (613) 230-4474 | IRENESPUB.CA | 885 BANK ST., OTTAWA (office/weekday access 217 First Avenue) www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca rector: the Rev. Canon Pat Johnston open doors: Please come in and visit, Mon.-Fri., 11:30-1:30 p.m. weekly service: wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship ox thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee B thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home parents group Sundays: eucharist, 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. Photo: Allen Choral Evensong, 4 p.m., Oct. 16, Nov. 6, 20 St. Matthew’s parishioners, led by Rev. Allen Box (on the left), get onboard the Polar Bear Express to Moose Factory. 38 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 Glebe Report October 14, 2011 39

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This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off For rates on boxed ads appearing on this page, your GRAPEVINE message or COMMUNITY NOTICE at the Glebe Report office, please contact Judy Field at 613-231-4938 or by e-mail at GRAPEVINE 175 Third Avenue, including your name, address and phone number or e-mail GRAPEVINE [email protected]. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. [email protected].

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS MY KIDS FUNKY CLOSET ST. MARGARET MARY’S KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Nov. EDUCATION Glebe Community Center, Sun., Oct. 20, 12-2 p.m. Lunch cafe, healthy Plaster ADULT AMATEUR PIANISTS GREGORIAN CHANT AND Piano, Woodwind and RCM Theory Lessons CHORAL MUSIC CLASSES - 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ottawa Police frozen dinners, frozen apple pies, Tutoring: math, writing, ... rePairs GROUP. Adult pianists periodically Child Finger Printing, Reptile Show. baked goods, delicious preserves, gather informally to socialize, prac- OPEN HOUSE, Sun, Oct. 16, 3 Preparatory, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Royal Activist course, workshops, Keep your home p.m. Join Lawrence Harris for a For more details go to www.mykids children’s fish pond and activities, Sign up for e-newsletter: tice performing in a non-judgement- funkycloset.ca. silent auction. Funds go to the “Out Conservatory of Music theory, beginner flute, clarinet, looking good! al environment and have tea, cof- lively hour of music-making. Find EquitableEducation.ca out about our fall classes and events. of the Cold” Sunday Suppers, Octo- fee and biscuits. For more info, see THE OLD OTTAWA SOUTH ber-April. Sunnyside and Fairbairn, oboe and piano for students or adults in the Glebe. or 613-656-5498 (Greg) 613-224-8063 the listings for CAMMAC Ottawa/ Free admission. Room 201 of the GARDEN CLUB welcomes Rich- across from the Old Firehall. BEd-Queens, BMath-Waterloo Gatineau Musical Groups (http:// Dominican University College, 96 Instructor 25+ years experience, Master of Music, [email protected] Empress Ave. Develop your singing ard Bown of Urban Terrace to dis- www.cammac.ca/english/Regions/ cuss the use of vegetation, statuary THOUSANDS OF FICTION Bachelor of Education, A.R.C.T. 613-291-6028 or Ottawa_Gatineau/Groups.shtml). If skills and help keep the wonderful repertoire of Gregorian chant and and lighting to create focal points in BOOKS AND SCHOLARLY email: [email protected] interested, contact Liz Watford at the garden. Richard will demonstrate WORKS. Come to the Galleria in [email protected]. sacred polyphony alive. For more information, call 613-567-7729. how to create a winter urn arrange- the Unicentre at Carleton, Oct. 28- housecleaner ment. The Firehall, 260 Sunnyside 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Open to stu- BY THE BOOK, a used bookstore Ave., Tues. Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m. Mem- dents and members of the Library Mature Europian lady willing and cafe operated by the Friends IRISH SOCIETY FRIENDSHIP GROUP FOR SENIORS invites bership $25 or guest fee $7. More Circle of Friends starting at 1 p.m. to clean your home. of the Ottawa Public Library Asso- info: the Old Ottawa South Commu- on Oct. 27.) (Grand sell-off 9 a.m. Assistant to the Executive Director Wanted ciation (FOPLA), holds its monthly those aged 50+ to meet on Tuesdays Excellent references. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the St. nity Centre, 613-247-4946, or Mari- to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31.) Proceeds to Languages of Life Inc., a non-profit, charitable interpretation and translation half-price book sale Sat., Nov. 5, 10 lyn at 613-730-0597. the Library endowment, a Norman Bonded. a.m. to 4 p.m., at 363 Lorry Green- Margaret Mary’s Church Hall, cor- agency, located in the Glebe at 99 Fifth Avenue Court, has an immediate ner of Sunnyside and Fairbairn. The Paterson school endowment and opening for an assistant to the executive director. This is a full-time Call Irene: 613.249.8445. berg Dr. Great buys on hundreds of AN OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL African libraries. books (most under $2). drop-in meetings are social events position available immediately — 5 days a week from 9 am to 4:30 pm, where tea, coffee and snacks are en- WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENT, with an honorarium of $12 - 15/hour. presented in partnership with Mother VOLUNTEER AT THE OTTAWA CFUW-OTTAWA OCTOBER joyed between conversation, guest We are looking for a mature candidate who lives in the neighbourhood, speakers, music mornings, poetry Tongue Books. A conversation with HOSPITAL Help provide world GENERAL MEETING. Speaker: is able to work independently, has experience with computers in an office readings, member’s stories, exercises kids about Alzheimer’s disease. Chil- class care, exceptional service and Prof. Diana Majury, Carleton Uni- environment, and enjoys working with people, both in a small team setting from experienced teacher TuTor (not too strenuous) and field trips. dren 8-12 years old, accompanied by compassion. A wide range of vol- versity. Topic: The Elizabeth Fry So- a family member, are invited to share unteer opportunities are available and by phone. For an interview, please call 613-232-9770 by October 25, 2011. ciety. Mon., Nov. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Info: Kay O’Hegarty, 613-829-8467; High School Math Mary Coffey, 613-224-2852; Joan their experiences with Ottawa’s JC either in patient care or working in St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, Sulzenko whose play and storybook, the shops to help raise much needed Cello Lessons 2400 Alta Vista Dr. Open to the pub- Daly, 613-823-5820 or Pat Dunleavy, and Physics 613-721-1817. What My Grandma Means to Say, funds. To join our team call Volun- Jan Jarvlepp lic. Contact Jill Moll at jill.moll@ helps kids and families build their teer Services at 613-738-8400 ex. gmail.com or 613-237-2535. www. understanding about Alzheimer’s 82527. 613-729-7766 Zach 613-796-9230 cfuw-ottawa.org MOST WANTED DONATIONS FOR ABBOTSFORD’S 36TH AN- disease and how to support someone [email protected] References NUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: living with it. Thurs., Oct. 20, 5-6 FOR SALE CRAFT & BAKE SALE. Friends p.m. Call Mother Tongue Books at of the Farm host this sale with an in- Antiques and collectibles, such as jewelry, pottery, glassware and sil- 613-730-2346 to reserve a place. BEAUTIFUL SHOES, size 40. credible selection of crafts and deli- Many pairs, new and almost new. cious baked goods. Nov. 12 & 13, 10 ver, paintings and other rare items for TuToring the Silent Auction. Also, books (no PLEASANT PARK/ HAW- 613-232-3136. HOME RENOS AND a.m. to 4 p.m., Building 72, C.E.F., THORNE GIANT USED BOOK east off Prince of Wales traffic circle, magazines, Readers’ Digest books or Experienced teacher to work REPAIR - interior/exterior text books) and new valuables which SALE, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4 WINTER SNOW TIRES, 14”, 613-230-3276, www.friendsofthe Pleasant Park Public School, 564 tubeless, rimless, radial, with students in any subject painting; all types of flooring; farm.ca. you may feel are appropriate. Chari- table receipts may be offered. Dona- Pleasant Park Rd. Thousands of extra load. 185/65R14 90T. area: mathematics (K-12), drywall repair and installa- tions may be brought Mon.-Fri. from nearly new books for all ages. Bake Very good condition. $125 all other subjects (language tion; plumbing repairs and sale, free coffee and children’s activ- firm. Call 613-730-5369. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to Abbotsford arts, science, study skills, much more. @ The Glebe Centre, at 950 Bank St. ities. Info or book donations: www. Please call Jamie Nininger pleasantparkps.ocdsb.ca or call Lau- etc.) up to grade 8. in the old heritage home (613-230- @ 613-852-8511. 5730). This year the “Best Bazaar rel at 613-731-9678 or Anne at 613- WANTED Please call 613-234-6828. 260-5661. in the City” will be on Sat., Nov. 26 Rent Wife Household Organizers from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SNOW SHOVELER. ‘SNEAK A PEEK’ OPEN HOUSE Reliable, for a private BEST A at ABBOTSFORD HOUSE, Mon., “Every working woman needs a wife!” advertise your MOTOR COACH TRIP TO HIS- residence in Glebe. handyman TORIC CHURCHES OF THE Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m. Abbotsford is a Includes short drive & Regular & Occasional cleaning business in this space. centre for adults 55+ for recreation, FROSTY’S FAIR, Sat., Nov. 5, 9:30 QUEBEC LAURENTIANS. Sat., walk. Call 613-567- Pre & Post move cleaning and packing Will do plumbing, electrical, call Judy Field at Oct. 22, 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Visit outreach services and special pro- 0406. BEST Pre & Post renovation cleaning carpentry, drywall, painting, a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Trinity Church, gramming such as Day Away, Lun- 613.231.4938. beautiful churches to hear Chorus Blitz & Spring cleaning 1230 Bank St. Christmas crafts and cheon Club and Foot Care. Come ceramic work. Bathroom, Ecclesiae and the Symposium Choir, HOME TO BUY. Couple cur- cards, sewing, knitting, jams and pre- visit us and see for yourself some of Organizing cupboards, basements... kitchen, and basement reno- conducted by Lawrence Harris, sing rently renting in the Glebe wishes serves, home baking, books and attic the best programming for Adults 55+ Perhaps a waitress ??? a repertoire of Gregorian chant and to purchase a home in the area. If vations. Warranted, insured, treasures, silent auction. Activities in the city. Loiter, enjoy a cup of tea Laurel 749-2249 Renaissance choral music. The all- you are thinking of selling this sum- rent-a-wife-ottawa.com bonded. Peter: 613.797.9905. for children, including the “secret or coffee and maybe find a treasure day trip leaves in the morning by mer/fall please call Rhonda & Leo room” where they can buy gifts for in our “Sneak a Peek Sale” of Bazaar motor coach. Lunch and dinner in- at 613-252-0580 or email at roni_ family and friends. Stay for lunch. items such as jewelry, books, art and cluded. For information and reserva- [email protected]. (613-733-7536, www.trinityottawa. upscale fleas. ca). tions, call 613-567-7729. Rock camp foR GiRls CATHERINE ST. WE SELL Rock out with Ladyfest Where to find us MINI BOXES Ottawa October 22-23 in STORAGE AND SECURE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SELF STORAGE central Ottawa! Girls ages In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of the Glebe Report at Adishesha Yoga, Alex’s Bread & Deli, Arbour, The Arrow & the Loon, Berry’s Pet Food, PACKING SUPPLIES Bloomfields Flowers,B rewer Arena, Brewer Pool, Bridgehead, Brittons, Cats R Us, Chopstick Tale, Civic Shawarma & Pies, Corner Bar and Grill, Emerald Beauty Salon, 13 to 17 can participate in Ernesto’s Barber Shop, Escape, Feleena’s, The Flag Shop, Forno Antico, Francesco’s Coffee Company, The Flour Shoppe, Glebe Community Centre, Glebe Fashion Clean- MONTHLY RATES *** this crash course for bass, ers, Glebe PharmaSave Apothecary, Glebe Smoke Shop, Glebe Tailoring, Glebe Trotters, Glebe Video, Hillary Cleaners, Il Negozio Nicastro, Irene’s Pub, Isabella Pizza, MAX. SECURITY *** Jericho Café, Kardish Foods, Kettleman’s Bagel Co., Kumon Centre, Kunstadt Sports, Magic Mountain, Mayfair Theatre, McKeen Metro Glebe, Mister Muffler, Morala’s, HEATED & AIR-CONDITIONED *** guitar, drums and vocals for The MVP Lounge, Naji’s Lebanese Restaurant, 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar, Ottawa Antique Market, The Palisades, The Pantry, ReadiSetGo, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflec- only $3 or a can of food. To tions, Roast ‘n Brew, The Royal Oak, 7-11, Scotiabank, Second Avenue Sweets, Silver Scissors, Slaysh, Spa Royale, Starbucks, Subway, SushiGo, Third Avenue Spa, UPS 399 CATHERINE ST. 613234-6888 register, or for info, email Canada (Fifth Avenue Court), Von’s, W Hair, Wallacks, Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre, The Wild Oat and Yarn Forward & Sew-On. BETWEEN BAY AND PERCY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED [email protected]. October 14, 2011 m Hu oo The three panel mural “Our Community, your LCBO” painted by Glebe artist Dan Metcalfe was commissioned by Local 499 of OPSEU to celebrate S employees’ connection with the local community. It was unveiled as part of Glebe Streets in September 2011.

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Home Investment Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Workshops - FREE Oct 17 and Nov 7, 7 - 8:30 pm Reserve your spot online BOO! Saturday, October 29, 2011 at www.gnag.ca 4:30 - 7:00 pm $5.00/child Speaker Series Thursday, Oct 20 pumpkin gallery 7:30 - 9:30 pm Children under 10, must candy carnival Dr. Geoffrey C. Kellow be accompanied by cookie decorating of the Carleton College of Humanities an adult Adam Smith vs Freakonomics face painting sweet treats All proceeds from the event go towards youth spooky haunted house programming Little Witch Press with GNAG. We wish to thank the - book reading Glebe BIA and all the & much more... volunteers for their continued support!

9 am - 4 pm $50.00 per child (SK - Gr. 6) Glebe Craft & Artisan Fair Barn of Terror Friday, November 18, 6 - 9 pm Over 50 artisans featuring Field of Screams Saturday, November 19, 10 am - 5 pm beautiful hand made Sunday, November 20, 10 am - 4 pm creations, perfect gifts for Haunted Hayride the upcoming holiday FREE Admission season. Gathering of the Ghouls