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February 10, 2006 -1 e February 10, 2006 Vol. 36 No. 2 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Glebe Business Group meets with Mayor BY LIAM McGAHERN Increasingly frustrated with the city's attitude toward small busi- nesses in the Glebe, several mem- bers of the Glebe Business Group (GBG) asked the mayor's office for a meeting. The mayor came to the Glebe in early January and, to our surprise, he brought with him his chief of staff, the manager for eco- nomic development and the direc- tor for planning and the environ- ment. We discussed three key sub- jects. First: What is the city's vi- sion for the downtown core? Is the Glebe part of the downtown core? Second: Why does the city contin- ue to favour areas managed by BIAs (Business Improvement Ar: eas). For the record, a BIA is an area where all businesses (like it or not) pay an additional tax levy to fund projects and pay for services (which used to be provided by the city). Third: Discuss more specific problems we face such as graffiti, parking problems, our lack of garbage and recycling pickup, as well as the eroding appearance of the city and how it is seen by its residents and tourists. Photo: Giovanni We were quite impressed. The mayor was open to discussing all of Left to right: Doug McKeen (Glebe Pharmasave Apothecary), Jim McKeen (Loeb Glebe), Michael Murr (Manager these issues. He was frank with his of Economic Development), Mayor Bob Chiarelli, Ian Boyd (Compact Music), Liam McGahem (Patrick McGahem answers and we were never left Books), Judy Richards (Davidson's Jewellers), Chuck Hillock (Capital Home Hardware), Dennis Jacobs (Director of with the impression that he was Planning, Environment & Infrastructure), and Luz-Maria Alvarez (Glebe Spa). pulling answers and solutions from L Reinstitute garbage pickup and for recycling. fought to have the fines lowered thin air (see federal election). After recycling throughout the downtown from $50 to $25 in the lot behind about two hours, the mayor finally 2. Free parking on Saturday in the core. Why? Arranging pfivate pick- Loeb Glebe, and won, the city prom- asked us to a what Glebe, but keeping the two-hour provide list of up is an administrative burden; pri- ised that parking enforcement would specific problems we had and limit. Why? It's confusing for cus- vate pick up has tripled the number tomers. Parking is free north of the ease. But clearly that promise was promised that he and his staff of days when garbage is picked up not kept. Nothing has changed. would help us. Queensway on Bank Street, south of off our main streets and flooded Lansdowne on Bank Street, on Elgin Every day, we lose customers, never Running a small business brings them with garbage trucks, adding to to return, off to the giant malls of new problems and challenges every Street, in Westboro. Why not the the dirty appearance; most small Glebe? and merchants America, because of intolerant, day. Here are some of the priorities Customers businesses have very little actual feel like they are under attack in the overzealous parking enforcement that the GBG is focusing on: garbage to pick up, but lots of paper Glebe. Last year, when the GBG supported by the city. cont'd on pg 6 WHAT'S INSIDE Dates to remember Abbotsford House 2 Business 14-16 February 11-19 - Winterlude - weekends Editorial 4 Health 17 February 17 - Youth Dance - GCC - 6:30 p.m. Letters 5 Food 18 February 23 - Tom Wilson with Bob Lanois - Underground Sound Concert Series - GCA 7 Music 22-24 GCC 7:00 p.m. GNAG 8 Art 25-26 February 28 - GCA meeting - GCC - 7:30 p.m. Taste of the Glebe 9 Schools 27-31 March 3 - Pub, Music and Comedy night - GCC - 8:00 p.m. The Good Old Days 10 Sports 32 March 7 - L:Amicale meeting - GCC - 7:00 p.m. Glebe Questions 11 Crossword 33 March 9 - City of Ottawa Summer Camp Registration Councillor's Report 12 Books 34-35 March 11 - Le Big Band Caravane - GCC - 7:30 p.m. March 30 - GST Auction for Abbotsford House - L'Amicale 13 Religion 36-38 GCC - 7:00 p.m. NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE MARCH 10 ISSUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006 2 Glebe Report February 10,2006 NEWS Abbotsford House: GST Auction taking shape BY BORGNY PEARSON DO COME FOR LUNCH! For an event that promises to com- mondau to Fr[dau bine fun with fundraising, plans for a GST Auction (goods, services, talents) for Abbotsford House are taking House Glebe Centre Bistro shape. Mark your calendar now with Abbotsford the date: Thurs., Mar. 30, 6-9 p.m., at 'I 1 45 a.m. to '1:30 .vvt 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By the Glebe Community Centre. Free admission. Borgny TV broadcaster Kurt Stoodly of A Soaps, salads, Pearson Channel, appointed emcee of the evening, is promoting it on his morn- sandvviznes, ing show. Dymon Management has signed on as the major corporate sponsor and a representative will be on hand to answer questions about the Lord Lans- kot entrées, desserts downe, the new retirement residence scheduled to open this year on the cor- ner of Bank Street and Holmwood Avenue. Take-nome vneals A double-digit number of items has already been pledged for the bidding. It's a disparate sampling: an all-inclusive Caribbean cruise for two, a dog avallab Le obedience course, a last will and testament, original art, a weekend for two at the Lord Elgin Hotel. There is still room for more offers in the auction cata- Dellclous food logue now in preparation, with advertising space available for local business- Reasonable pri,ces es. Meantime, things are humming along at Abbotsford House, from the base- ment pottery to the Day-Away program on the second floor to the top floor Everjovie vve [co vne! craft room. A dozen different fitness classes meet throughout the week. This season's program guide lists at least 17 special-interest clubs. Mary Pal, program facilitator, commented on the reopened Abbotsford din- ing room, "In our recent icy weather, Chef Derek Koenig has kept the dining room warm with his wonderful soups and hot entrées. If you are out walking in the cold weather around lunchtime, stop in for a bite to eat. You'll be amazed at the prices." It is open Monday to Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. nearly CD, Different ABBOTSFORD EVENTS REGISTER NOW! Optical Excellence Save a Senior CPR Course: Learn to be the first responder in an emergencye.g., stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrest. Mon., Feb. 13, <0> 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($25). Lunch available in the Abbotsford dining Bruce Tobin room. CI> *Meal Planning for One: Tips and strategies for planning, cooking, Bank K1S 3V5 storing and freezing meals. Cooking demonstration by John Kevin 779 Street, Ottawa Meldrum of Kitchen Pilots. Thurs., Feb. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. (mem- (613) 232-8586 bers $15; non-members, $20). The Melville Boys and Brunch: Motorcoach tour to Cornwall. Brunch at Ramada Inn. Matinée performance of the Norm Foster comedy, The Melville Boys. Sat., Feb. 18. Depart: 9:30 a.m. Re- turn: approximately 6:30 p.m. ($93, includes transportation, brunch and theatre). YOUR FRIENDLY Writing Workshop: Ever thought you'd like to write a short story MANWORKS NEIGHBOURHOOD about a memorable event in your life? George Laidlaw, president of HANDYMAN the Ottawa Independent Writers Association, leads a workshop to INTERIOR PAINTING get you started. Thurs., Feb. 23, 2-3:30 p.m. (members, $30; non- WALL REPAIR/DRYWALL FINISHING CARPENTRY members, $40). SHEDS AND FENCES SEE MY WORK AT: Identifying the Tsunami Dead: Speaker: Joseph Scanlon, Direc- BABY PROOFING tor of Emergency Communication Research Unit, Carleton Univer- AND MORE! WWW.MANWORKS . CA sity. Men's Breakfast. Mon., Feb. 27. 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