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PHOTO: SUZANNE LANDIS Future of Lansdowne belongs to the public BY LESLIE FULTON posed plans don’t even reflect the current reality of Bank Street or the upcom- Any discussion concerning the development of Lansdowne Park should be ing reconstruction that has been so carefully documented. This development conducted in an open and transparent public forum and not behind closed plan was obviously done in isolation without taking into account any other doors, according to the Federation of Citizens’ Associations (FCA), an stakeholders’ interests.” umbrella group that represents the interests of more than 80 community asso- Agnes Warda, president of the Glens Community Association, says it is ciations across the City of Ottawa. The FCA unanimously restated this posi- essential that, from now on, a public process be adopted to discuss the fate of tion at a meeting held on Sept. 27. Lansdowne. “Lansdowne has belonged to the people of Ottawa for more than “It is imperative that the City of Ottawa consults the public about the future of 100 years and any development should include their input,” she said. “It’s a this important piece of public land before it makes any decision to go ahead and legacy property that deserves thoughtful time and public attention.” develop it,” said Archie Campbell, FCA president and president of the Dalhousie If you are concerned about the future of Lansdowne Park, e-mail Mayor Community Association. “When dealing with public lands, there must be an Larry O’Brien at [email protected] and Councillor Clive Doucet at appropriate public process that involves all stakeholders, not just a select few.” [email protected] to share your opinions on the importance of a fair, Bob Brocklebank, president of the Glebe Community Association (GCA), transparent and public consultation process. Any development at Lansdowne said that he was disappointed the GCA was not approached by the consortium Park directly affects our neighbourhood. Make sure your voice is heard! or by the City for input on the latest plan to redevelop Lansdowne Park. The Glebe Community Association (GCA) is running a survey concerning “I found out about it through the media just like everybody else,” said Lansdowne Park at www.glebeca.ca. The GCA wants to hear your opinions on Brocklebank. “There was no consultation at all with the community that will this key issue. You can either submit your answers online or drop them off at be most affected by any development. I was also surprised to see that the pro- the Glebe Community Centre. For history of Lansdowne Park by John Leaning see page 2 Mark your calendars WHAT’S INSIDE October 18 Underground Sound concert series, featuring the SoulJazz Orchestra, 7 p.m., GCC. Abbotsford ...... 2 Business news ...... 16-17 Tickets are still available. See page 29 for details. History of Lansdowne Park .2 Noffke’s Glebe ...... 22-23 October 20 Treasures-for-the-Tower Auction, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, noon - 5 p.m. Swimming with polar bears .3 Art ...... 24-27 October 21 My Kids Funky Closet children’s consignment sale. GCC, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Editorial ...... 4 Music ...... 28-29 www.mykidsfunkycloset.com GNAG ...... 7 Ted and Lois at the Movies 30 October 23 GCA board meeting. GCC, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. GCA ...... 8 Schools ...... 31-35 October 27 Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch celebrations GCC, 4:30 - 7 p.m. Good Old Days ...... 10 Books ...... 36-38

November 2-4 Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild Glebe Questions ...... 11 Religion ...... 39-41 show and sale at GCC. See page 27 for details. November 9-11 260 Fingers Potters show and sale Councillor’s Report ...... 12 Grapevine ...... 42-43 See page 25 for details. November 19 Community consultation about Lansdowne Park. NEXT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007 GCC, 7 p.m. See page 8 for details. FOR THE NOVEMBER 9 ISSUE 2 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 NEWS Moving trucks Lansdowne Park history roll into Lord Lansdowne BY JOHN LEANING The recent news that the south stadium at Lansdowne Park, built in 1962, may be demolished, gives cause to examine the history and future of the so- called park. It has been many things since 1868, when the canal ordinance land east of Bank Street was offered to the Ottawa Agriculture Society for the purpose of a fairground. Since then, it has been used for exhibitions, spectator sports and participatory sports, and an amusement midway, but never actually as a park. The canal shoreline and eastern and southern boundary of Lansdowne Park were originally different; the “park” consisted of a peninsula on which sat the home of a Mr. Craig, just opposite Pig Island. The inlet behind extended from the present lily pond north of Fifth Avenue to just in front of the Aberdeen Pavilion built in 1898. The fairground cum exhibition first consisted of a mot- ley collection of wooden buildings which burned down in 1907, fortunately leaving the Aberdeen Pavilion, the largest freespan building of its kind in North America. It was Colonel By who determined the east and south boundaries of the fairground and the Glebe in 1826. The canal was moved there because of the actions of a Captain LeBreton who had acquired the LeBreton Flats lands across which the canal was originally intended to pass. When the park was first created, it was outside the city. By the 1930s, the Glebe residential area had encompassed it. But even though the Driveway had been built along its eastern side in 1926, traffic access to the park by the 1950s was limited and started to cause problems of congestion and pollution in the surrounding areas. PHOTO: PAT GOYECHE PHOTO: PAT Lansdowne Park was not originally intended as a spectator sports ground as it is now. The Rough Riders football team did not appear until 1896. They last- BY JULIE IRETON ed 100 years, until their demise due to mismanagement in 1996. The use of For Phillip and Ruth Monroe their move to the Lord Lansdowne Retirement the park as a commercially operated midway by Amusements of America did Residence has been a series of firsts. They were the first to sign up, the first to not appear until 1964. It is the primary reason why we now have a vast asphalt move in and, on Sept. 1, they started unpacking their boxes in the penthouse. parking lot where playing fields used to be – even though the midway only “They did a magnificent job.” lasts for ten days each year. Dymon Healthcare gutted the whole building and started right from In 1970, there was a serious proposal to extend Lansdowne Park northwards scratch,” Phillip Monroe says of his new home. “It’s very comfortable and to Fifth Avenue and Bank Street, which would have required the removal of nicely laid out.” 150 homes. Fortunately, that idea was quashed by city council under consid- The Lord Lansdowne is situated in the tower formerly owned by the Glebe erable pressure from the Glebe Community Association. However, the GCA Centre Long Term Care facility at Bank Street and Holmwood Avenue. The was unable to prevent the expansion of the south stadium in 1975, the portion building has had a complete make-over from the inside out. The grounds have of the stands now in a state of collapse. been landscaped and there’s underground parking. The residence is geared Since 1972, there have been about eight different design proposals for the towards independent seniors who want access to a variety of services ranging park, including the removal of the midway to outside of Ottawa. Some very from entertainment to home-care. positive moves were made in the 1990s. The Aberdeen Pavilion was restored, The Munroes are both in their 80s. They’ve been waiting for over a year to a children’s playground was created in the northeast corner and much of the move into Lord Lansdowne. They decided to settle there before the units were canal ordnance lands adjacent to the Driveway were made into attractive park- even built. land. Some ideas being contemplated are the removal of the stadium, removal “We lived in the Hunt Club area. The reason we came here was to down- of the midway and replacement of the vast asphalt parking lot with ornamen- size. We saw the layout and the plans and decided to come,” explains Monroe. tal gardens and playing fields. Phillip is a volunteer at Abbotsford House Senior Citizen’s Centre, which is connected by a breezeway to the Lord Lansdowne. He helps conduct the silent auction at Abbotsford’s annual bazaar. Pat Sousa is the manager at Lord Lansdowne. She says the Monroes are typ- ical residents at the Lord Lansdowne, where the average age tends to be about 80. Sousa stated, “We have many things you wouldn’t find in a regular retire- ment residence.” The first floor has a number of unique services, including a movie theatre, exercise room, library, spa, beauty salon, chapel, and a lounge with a baby grand piano. The residence offers studios and one and two bedroom units. So far, it has 50 per cent occupancy. “Usually it takes 18 months to two years to get up to 95 per cent occupan- cy, but we’ll get there within a year,” predicts Sousa. There’s just so much interest.” She says, so far a number of the new residents are from the Glebe or have lived in the neighbourhood in the past. Sousa says many like the idea of being able to walk out the door and head to the shops on Bank Street. Others have family nearby. Phillip Monroe says he and his wife have met a few of their neighbours and have found some meal companions. Lansdowne Park (circa 1950) from the air looking east, showing the 1909 The residents eat all their meals in a dining room where they’re served by grandstand. waiters and waitresses. The units aren’t equipped with full kitchens; rather they have kitchenettes with a mini-fridge, freezer and microwave. Pat Sousa says the building still needs a few finishing touches here and there, but the transformation is almost complete. 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BY ROSALIND CRUMP I feel as though I am one of the only people waiting for our fall weather to arrive. This summer I spent almost two weeks in the Arctic, taking part in an expedition with the organization Students on Ice, and I am aching for cool Calling all temperatures. Students on Ice takes youth from all over the world to both polar regions on educational expeditions that help them experience and foster a deeper respect for our environment. Glebe poets It is hard to describe the atmosphere and emotions that were shared on our voyage. There were 70 youth from all over the world – Germany, Russia, over 18 USA, India, England, China and all over Canada, as well as 30 educators (sci- entists, polar experts, artists and environmentalists). It felt like everyone became friends within days and, by the end of the expedition, it hurt to think Glebe Report of leaving our expedition family and the ship that had become our home. Poetry Contest The expedition itself really kicked off in Churchill, Manitoba. We flew from Theme: Ottawa to Churchill, and then boarded the Lyubov Orlova, a Russian ship (which we fondly referred to as the Polar Ambassador). From Churchill we "Life in the Glebe" sailed up Hudson Bay, along Hudson Strait to Kimmirut, up the Cumberland Deadline: Sound to Pangnirtung, out into the Davis Strait to climb the coast of Baffin Island a-ways, then doubled back to Frobisher Bay, to Iqaluit. Dec. 14, 2007 On our first day we coasted around Walrus Island in Zodiacs and saw a See page 38 mother polar bear and her little cub, feasting (on a walrus!) on the beach. It took my breath away to see such a powerful animal in its natural habitat, to for details meet the intelligent black eyes of the mother and cub. Just around the corner from them were thousands of walruses sprawled across the rocks, calling out to each other in a loud, booming bark. We saw so much wildlife in the Arctic – hundreds of beluga whales swim- ming along the coast of Churchill, a pod of orcas out in Hudson Bay – which we followed in our large ship, dashing from side to side of the deck, utterly TREASURES-FOR-THE-TOWER enthralled by their speed and playfulness – thousands of thick-billed murre (small black and white birds which could be mistaken for penguins, but they AUCTION fly and live in the Arctic), an Arctic fox kit, a full grown and a chick peregrine falcon, and many different kinds of seabirds – the Northern Fulmar, Snow SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 Buntings, etc. 12PM - 5PM Then one day we found sea ice. We had sailed up the east coast of Baffin Live and silent Auctions Island in search of ice – we were, after all, Students On Ice – and had finally Art, antiques, found it. We spent an amazing morning out in the Zodiacs, sailing in amongst small icebergs and right up to a floor of pieces of ice all fitted together like a "Silver Vaults", Experiences huge jigsaw puzzle that rose and fell with the swells. In the dining hall at lunch, everyone was still bright-eyed and beginning to thaw when our intrep- id expedition leader Geoff made an announcement – those who were interest- ed could go and get their swimsuits on, and get ready for their Arctic dip! And we did. I was amazed that so many people were packed into the lobby in their bathing suits – and that I was one of them! I was shivering more in anticipation inside than I was as I walked down the steel gangplank and plunged into the Davis Strait – I didn’t have time to shiver before the actual deed. I just jumped in. Never have I been so cold in my entire life. It was as though everything just shut off inside of me as I came in contact with the water, only two degrees above the freezing point. The open air felt so warm as I was hauled out of the water, fighting to regain my breath. I know it sounds like a crazy thing to do. It was, but I have never felt so alive in my entire life. For at that moment, I was in the same water that the polar bears swim in. This expedition really opened my eyes. It showed me what climate change Photo Credit: Gordon Metcalfe Featuring "Diplomatic Delicacies" really is. Talking and listening to the Inuit in the communities we visited, I saw Renowned Ottawa artist Philip Craig the North through their eyes. After a hike through Auyuittuq National Park, I will paint Stephen Candow as he plays felt I had really seen how climate change is affecting our planet. Our guide jazz on the piano from Pangnirtung told me Auyuittuq means ‘land that doesn’t melt’ in Inukti- St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (in the Glebe) tut, and how the glaciers I gazed up at in awe, draped across the peaks of the 130 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa mountain, used to come a lot further down only 40 years ago. . How can material things matter so much to us, when the resources we are REGISTRATION FROM 11 AM constantly chewing up will affect not only us, the polluters, but everyone in Tickets $15, including wine & nibblies. the world? What gives us the right to destroy the habitat of so many animals On sale at the church office, 217 First Avenue, tel: (613)234-4024. and force them to adapt? Why can’t we be the ones who adapt instead?

Rosalind Crump is a grade 11 student at Glebe Collegiate. She was born in Whitehorse and has lived in Ottawa and Copenhagen. www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca 4 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 EDITORIAL PAGE Park Plan Perturbs Populace Much to our surprise, a group of developers has drafted a plan to redevelop Lansdowne Park – a prime spot – and possibly turn it into a trés chic down- town residence and sports entertainment complex. So here’s the proposed 175 THIRD AVENUE deal: a new football team and stadium, seven eight-storey apartment towers, a OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 2K2 row of townhouses on Holmwood Avenue, a possible movie theatre and hotel, AND restaurants, and a large American retailer to occupy Aberdeen Pavillion. Oh P. O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5H9 and let’s not forget – oodles and oodles of above and underground parking. Is ESTABLISHED 1973 this what Ottawa wants? Is this what our community wants? Did anyone ask? TELEPHONE: 613-236-4955 The past few weeks I’ve witnessed residents and visitors to the Glebe, E-MAIL: [email protected] young and old gathering together, huddling at street corners, cafés and school- www.glebereport.ca yards discussing the proposed changes to Lansdowne Park. There are many different opinions on this matter and the Glebe Report would like your feed- The Glebe Report is a monthly community newspaper. We receive no back. government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other mer- The Glebe Community Association (GCA) has set a date of Nov. 19 for a chants pays our bills and printing costs. This month, 7,000 copies will be community consultation to discuss a variety of thoughts and ideas about the delivered free to Glebe homes, and copies are available at many Glebe future of Lansdowne Park. What kind of development would you like to see? shops, Sunnyside Library, Brewer Pool, and Glebe and Ottawa South Tell us your thoughts by sending a letter to the editor to Community Centres. For Glebe Report deadlines and advertising rates, [email protected]. In the November issue, we will publish some of your call the advertising manager, but please submit articles to ideas. Others will be forwarded to the GCA to be brought up for possible dis- [email protected]. cussion at the community meeting. In this issue, Halloween celebrations, art shows, music events and, of EDITOR: Suzanne Landis, 613-236-4955 course, the issue of what will happen to Lansdowne Park are in the forefront. ADVERTISING MANAGER: Judy Field, 613-231-4938 Stories and photos of our younger generation doing incredible things as well BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock, 613-233-3047 as a history lesson about our community will likely peak your interest. CIRCULATION MANAGER: Zita Taylor, 613-235-1214 Also, this month, we announce on page 38 the launch of our poetry contest EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Gwendolyn Best for adults 18 and over. COPY EDITORS: McE Galbreath The theme is “Life in the Glebe.” Our panel of three judges will each choose a poem which best addresses the theme and selected poems will be STAFF THIS ISSUE, Susan Bell, Micheline Boyle, Teena Hendelman, published in the “Winners Triangle” in the February issue Josie Pazdzior, Borgny Pearson, Dorothy Phillips, Jeanette Rive, of the Glebe Report. So put your pens to paper – the Wendy Siebrasse, Catherine Shepherd, Rita West. deadline for entries is Dec. 14, 2007. Remember to bookmark the Glebe Report’s new LEGAL ADVISER: Russel Zinn website: www.glebereport.ca. COVER: “Joy over the Glebe” by Bhat Boy

SUB-DELIVERERS: Donna Edwards, Judy Field, Elizabeth Gordon, Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. We Gary Greenwood, Sasha Hamid, Gill Hunter, Christian Hurlow, Ruth reserve the right to edit all submissions. Articles selected for publication Swyers, Zelda Yule. will be published in both a hard copy monthly version and an electronic ver- Advertising rates are for electronic material supplied sion to be included on the Glebe Report’s website - www.glebereport.ca. in PDF format with fonts embedded in the file The Glebe Report is printed by Winchester Print. Where to find us Our next deadline is October 26, 2007, In addition to free home delivery, you can find copies of the Glebe Report for both advertising and article submissions. at Brewer Arena, Brewer Pool, Corpus Christi School, First Avenue The next Glebe Report will be out on School, Glashan Public School, Glebe Community Centre, Kumon Cen- Friday, November 9, 2007. tre, Lady Evelyn School, Mutchmor School, the OCDSB, Ottawa South Community Centre, Sunnyside Library, and the following local shops: Arbour, The Arrow & the Loon, Berry’s Pet Food, Bloomfields Flowers, Welcome to: Booster Juice, Bridgehead, Britton’s, Changing Pace, Civic Sha warma & Samuel Getachew Pies, Ernesto’s Barber Shop, Forno Antico, Francesco’s Coffee Compa- Mitchell and Jackson Elborn ny, The Fresh Fruit Co., GamePower, Glebe Fashion Cleaners, Glebe PharmaSave Apothecary, Glebe Photo, Glebe Side Kids, Glebe Smoke Shop, Glebe Tailoring, Glebe Trotters, Glebe Video, Hillary Cleaners, Routes available: Irene’s Pub, Isabella Pizza, Jericho Café, Kardish Foods, Kettleman’s Third Avenue, Chrysler to Bronson Bagel Co., Loeb Glebe, Mayfair Theatre, Mister Muffler, Morala’s, The Lyon Street, Fifth to Second Palisades, Personal Concepts, Prana Chiropractic, Pink Nail Salon & Gordon Street Spa, RBC/Royal Bank, Reflections, The Royal Oak, Second Avenue Sweets, 7-11, Shoppers Drug Mart, Silver Scissors, Starbucks, Third Thanks to: Avenue Spa, Timothy’s, UPS Canada (Fifth Avenue Court), Von’s, West Roger Smith Coast Vi deo, The Wild Oat and 107 Fourth Avenue Wine Bar. Kai and Jade Chong-Smith Isabel Cyr OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS Jennie Aliman, Sara Anderson, Avril Aubry, Adam & Timothy Austen, the Barrens family, Inez Berg, Robert & Heidi Boraks, Tess Cory & Lindsay Bousada, the Bowie family, John Francis Brandon, the Brown family, Valerie Bryce, James Cano, Mary Chaikowsky, Davey Chiswell, Marian & Robert Conrad, the Coodin family, Amy & Ryan Coughlan, Elizabeth Cowan, Scott Cowan, Eleanor Crowder, Sophie Crump, the Curran family, Richard Davidson, Tina Dennis, Marilyn Deschamps, the Diegel family, the Diekmeyer-Bastianon family, Pat Dillon, the Dingle family, Clive Doucet, Nicholas Doucet, Callum Duggan, Trent Duggan, Education for Community Living (GCI), Donna Edwards, Mitchell and Jackson Elborn, the Ferguson family, Matthew & Esmerelda Fernandes, Judy Field, Brigid & Keavin Finnerty, Hannah and Joseph Fraser, Emma, Keltie, Lauchlan & Duncan Gale, Samuel Getachew, Gabrielle Giguère, Elizabeth Gordon, Stuart & Andrew Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Nazanine Griffith, Roxanne Griffith, Marjolein Groenvelt, Daniel Gurman, David Gurman, Maximilian Haghigh- at, Rebecca, Madeline & Bridget Hall, Sasha Hamid, Lois Hardy, the Hamer-Wilson family, the Hawkins family, Ellis & Callan Hayman, Sebastien Hoffman- Monker, Gill Hunter, Christian Hurlow, Joan Irwin, the Johnston family, Patrick & Joseph Kelly, Carly & Reilly Kimber, Liam Kirkpatrick, Mary & Imre Kovacs, Bonnie Kruspe, Magdalena & Fredrik Kucinska-Abrahamson, the Kuffner family, the Lambert family, Dawson Lyon, Sam Lyon, Maria MacIntosh, Emily and Oliver Maddox, Pat Marshall, Loretta Martignago, Madeline & Tara Martin, Philip & Fiona Mason, Heather May, Gordon McCaffrey, Fiona and Timothy McCarthy-Kennedy, Ellen & John McLeod, Daniel Meng, Katie Millington, Julie Monaghan, Diane Munier, Sana Nesrallah, the Ouellette Borza fam- ily, the Pritchard family, the Quinn family, Beatrice Raffoul, Mary & Steve Reid, Alex Richards, Carley Richmond-Ward, the Rogers family, Hannah and Thomas Rogers, the Ross-Blevis family, Emile & Sebastien Roy-Foster, Emily & Owen Saar, Ellen Schowalter, Zachary, Anik, Richard & Liam Seaker, the Short family, Tim Siebrasse, Mitchell Skippen, Sobriety House—Bill Dalton, Kristen Soo, Victoria, Rebecca, Nicholas and Patrick Spiteri, Michael & Mariah Stassen, Susan Steele, Isaac Stethem, the Stephenson family, Mrs. Stevenson, Joanne Sulek, JC Sulzenko, Karen Swinburne, Ruth Swyers, Emmet & Niamh Taylor, Eleanor Thomas, John & Maggie Thomson, the Trudeau family, Caroline Vanneste, the Veevers family, Sara & Michael-James Viinalass-Smith, Ward Walker, Katja & Tanja Webster, the Weider family, Paul Wernick, Chantal West, Hannah Wiens, Gillian & Jake Wright, the Young-Smith family, Zelda Yule, Julia, Eric & Vanessa Zayed.

CALL Zita Taylor at 235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. LETTERS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 5 Glebe ballerina graduates from National Ballet School Community WebLinks City of Ottawa www.city.ottawa.on.ca Glebe Community Association (GCA) www.glebeca.ca Glebe History http://ottawahistory.ncf.ca Glebe Report www.glebereport.ca Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group www.gnag.ca Ottawa Public Library www.biblioottawalibrary.ca The Glebe Centre www.glebecentre.ca Corpus Christi Catholic School www.occdsb.on.ca/cch First Avenue Public School www.firstaveps.ocdsb.ca Glashan Intermediate School www.glashanps.ocdsb.ca Glebe Collegiate Institute www.glebeci.ca Glebe Montessori School www.glebemontessori.com Hopewell Avenue Public School www.hopewellaveps.ocdsb.ca Immaculata Catholic High School www.occdsb.on.ca/ima Mutchmor Public School www.mutchmorps.ocdsb.ca

In the October 12, 2001 issue of the Glebe Report, we con- A noisy summer gratulated Rayna Brayshaw, then 11 years old, on her accept- Editor, Glebe Report, ance to the National Ballet Even without CFL football at Lansdowne these past two summers, it seems School of Canada in Toronto. to me the Glebe is still too often bombarded by noise pollution in large and This was the chance of a life- Rayna is now 17 years old and a graduate small doses. The GCA meeting on Sept. 25 heard a presentation on the noise time! And this past June, just of the National Ballet School of Canada. pollution being caused by the heating and cooling systems at the Lord Lans- six years later, Rayna graduated. downe building at Bank and Holmwood. Some residents around Clemow and Rayna was a former student of First Avenue and Mutchmor schools. She is Bank think they have heard too much live music from the patio at the now attending George Brown College in Toronto, where she is continuing her Humphrey’s pub on Bank Street. I am dealing (along with my neighbours) training in dance. Congratulations again, Rayna!! with some student neighbours at two addresses on Fifth Avenue who are stag- ing weekend house parties involving live bands and paid admissions. On a much larger and more objectionable scale, Bluesfest used their sound system Mutchmor student in July to boom its concerts all over central Ottawa. In August, Dancing in the Streets used far more sound than was needed to entertain those attending the plays chef for a day event. I think noise pollution is rising in the Glebe and it’s time a case was made to central authorities asking that sound from these and similar sources be more strictly regulated so that we can have the quiet summer nights we deserve. John Smart

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NEW at Surround Circle Yog a PHOTO: LOIS SIEGEL Alex Clarke BY LOIS SIEGEL Restorative On Sun., Sept. 16, Feast of Fields, an annual culinary event organized by Yog a the Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa chapter, was celebrated at Vincent delivering renewed zest Massey Park. This year, 27 local organic farmers were paired with 27 local chefs to pro- with “active” relaxation duce delicious treats. Alex Clarke is a 9 year old Mutchmor student involved with the “Growing Up Organic” project, initiated by the Canadian Organic Growers. He spent the Located at Southminster day practicing his baking. United Church “I love to eat, and I love to cook,” Alex says. “It’s great that I’m learning 15 Aylmer Avenue to grow my own food as our local organic farmers do, in a healthy way.” Was your baby born in 2007? PRESENTING Isabella Anna BABIES Dehn Spano Dec. 5, 2006 OF THE Parents: Call Maureen Fallis at Kathrin von Dehn & 613-730-6649 or visit GLEBE Sebastian Spano website for class schedule & registration details. Please send us your baby’s photo along with his/her name, date of birth, parents’ names, address and contact number by Dec. 14, 2007 to [email protected] or mail to: Glebe Report, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K2. For babies born after Dec. 14, photos may be submittted until Jan. 1, 2008. www.surroundcircleyoga.com 6 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 NEWS The Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch BY ROSHENE LAWSON “On Hallowe’en night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air to deliver toys to all the children.” —Linus van Pelt, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” On Sat., Oct. 27 the Great Pump- kin will rise over our neighbourhood once again. The Great Glebe Pump- kin Patch festival was created by Honourable mention Kira L. Caren Von Merveldt and is spon- sored by the Glebe Business Group. Now in its third year, the pumpkin festival is really taking root. Years one and two began with jack-o’- lanterns lighting the windows of local businesses. Artists and volun- teers handed out balloons, decorated pumpkins and painted faces outside the community centre. Inside, there was a Hallowe’en party with games, face painting, pumpkin cookies, and beautifully decorated jack-o’- lanterns. This year promises even more excitement! Children of all Winning entry by Lauren Aubrey ages can visit a haunted house, take a Honourable mention Yifeng W. haunted hay ride, play games, get their faces painted, decorate pump- ented young people in the Glebe! Many thanks to these generous local kins and, of course, view the beauti- The lucky contestant was Lauren businesses for their support with the ful pumpkin creations made by peo- Aubrey. Lauren’s drawing has been t-shirt contest. Thanks especially to ple in our community. printed on the children’s sizes of this the young people who submitted This year we held a contest and year’s Pumpkin Patch t-shirts. The their artwork! asked neighbourhood children to contest’s three honourable mentions Join us Oct. 27 for the Great draw pictures of what the Great are Yifeng Wang, Joshua Franchuk Glebe Pumpkin Patch festival. The Glebe Pumpkin Patch meant to and Kyra L. All entries will be on fun starts at 10 a.m. with local busi- them. There were approximately 50 display at Starbucks, Kaleidoscope nesses and ends with a great party entries and choosing a winner was Books and Mrs. Tiggywinkle’s from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Glebe challenging. There are so many tal- throughout the month of October. Community Centre. Honourable mention Joshua F.

The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol in the Glebe this Halloween On Halloween night, Oct. 31, Glebe area after vandalism was grades 2 and 3 about Halloween trick-or-treaters will notice the noticed after last year’s Halloween safety. The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol Rogers bright red vans out patrolling night. “We have a number of employ- distributes over 25,000 safety loot Glebe neighbourhood streets, keep- ees at Rogers who have been out on packs to local schools. They contain ing a watchful eye for trick-or- patrol since its inception and believe a safety tips card, a reflective arm- treaters in need of assistance. wholeheartedly that the program band and other reflective items. For The Rogers Pumpkin Patrol was makes a difference,” said Robin safety, children are encouraged to formed 23 years ago when employ- McIntyre, Rogers regional president wear the reflective armband over ees, many of them parents them- and Glebe resident. “In fact, every their costumes on Halloween night. selves, rallied together to help keep year the program gets bigger and bet- “It’s amazing how many children Halloween safe by volunteering their ter, because it is our employees who forget about road safety on Hal- time to patrol in company vehicles on invest their personal time to make loween night because they’re having neighbourhood streets. This Hal- Pumpkin Patrol a success.” too much fun trick-or-treating,” said loween, the Pumpkin Patrol will be In addition to the patrol on Hal- Officer Kent from the Central staffed by over 200 trained employ- loween night, Rogers employees Ottawa Police Station. “With the ees driving in 65 vans across the city. work with local police in the weeks help of the Rogers Pumpkin Patrol Five vans will be deployed into the prior to Oct. 31 educating students in and the safety loot packs they dis- tribute in the Glebe area schools, more and more children are being 9 safety tips for Halloween reminded to be extra careful on Hal- Halloween is a fun and exciting time, but safety is number one! loween, while at the same time enjoying themselves.” 1. Wear a properly fitted costume that is bright and non-flammable. It is recommended that parents 2. Use reflective tape on your costume so you can be seen in the dark. review the safety tips with their chil- 3. Use face make-up or enlarge the eyes on your mask so you can see dren before they head out on Hal- loween. As well, parents should well. remind their children that they can 4. When wearing a mask, push it up on your head while walking. approach a police officer or a 5. Visit the front door of well lit homes and never go inside. patrolling red Rogers van, with the Portraits & Weddings in 6. Plan a route and a time to be home, and stay close to home. pumpkin on top, should they run into Our Studio or on Location trouble or see vandalism while trick- Andrew Balfour Photography 7. Have an adult (at home) check your treats before you eat them. or-treating. The Rogers Pumpkin 115 Holmwood Ave. (at Bank) Patrol will be patrolling the Glebe (613) 594-5896 8. Younger children should go with an adult. Older children should trick- or-treat in groups. area starting at 5 p.m. on Halloween 9. If you need assistance or are scared, speak to a police officer or go to a night. Halloween is a fun and excit- Rogers van. ing time, but safety is number one. GNAG Glebe Report October 12, 2007 7 GNAG to celebrate 10 years of “Taste in the Glebe”

On Wed., Sept. 26, the Glebe Neigh- bourhood Activities Group hosted their annual general meeting. I would like to congratulate the 2006-2007 board of directors for a successful and rewarding year. On behalf of the staff By of GNAG, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks for their ongoing sup- Mary port, dedication and hard work. Our Tsai- staff also looks forward to working Davies with the 2007- 2008 board as we con- tinue to strive for excellence and meet our goals. 2007 – 2008 GNAG board of directors Ian Nicol, chairperson Mary Ormerod, vice-chairperson Megan Malloy, treasurer Inez Kettles, secretary GCA Representative (tbd) Board members: Debbie Caddigan, Sally Coutts, Matthew Bonsall, Ruth

Swyers, Tahera Mufti, Christy Oliver, John Richardson PHOTO: GIOVANNI Ex-officio board members: Hannah Reid, past-chairperson; Clive Doucet, The 2007 Taste in the Glebe event sold out quickly. City of Ottawa councillor; Patti McKay, Glebe Community Centre director; Michelle Campbell, Glebe Co-operative Nursery School representative; Suzanne McCarthy, Good Morning Pre-School representative Fall Craft and Artisan Fair Once again GNAG is hosting their beautiful craft and artisan show on Fri., Nov. 16, 6 - 9 p.m., Sat., Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 50 artisans will be exhibiting and selling their works of art during this wonderful show – featuring beautiful handcrafted stained glass, fine jewelry, apparel, beauty products, fine foods, and much more. Stop by and shop or simply browse. GNAG hosts is 10th anniversary “Taste in the Glebe” Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Why not buy Taste in the Glebe tickets. Now available at the Glebe Community Centre. Start 2008 with the most amazing cocktail party in the Glebe. This event will take place on Thurs., Jan. 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Are you a restauranteur and wish to participate in this year’s event? Con- tact us! We are featuring tastes from all over Ottawa and inviting you to cel- ebrate with us in the Glebe. We can be reached at 613-233-8713 Glebe House Tour raises over $9,000 In September, GNAG hosted its 8th annual Glebe House Tour. This year we featured six captivating homes in the Glebe area. This years’ fundraiser raised over $9,000.00 and was orchestrated by a committee of 12 people and involved many months of detailed planning. In addition, over 60 volunteers gave their time on the day of the tour to ensure security in the homes. “Tourists” were thrilled to see such a variety of architectural and decorative styles. Tea and cookies at the community centre proved a fun way to end the tour. Special thanks go to Chair Helen Buday for her hard work in making this year’s tour a huge success. Proceeds from this sold out event will be used for Children’s and Youth Programs offered by GNAG. Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Party GNAG is excited to announce that they are hosting this year’s Halloween party during the famous Annual Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch. Come to the haunted halls of the Glebe Community Centre on Sat., Oct. 27 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. as the GCC staff become monsters and zombies for the annual Hal- loween party. There will be many thrills and chills. Haunted hay ride, spooky haunted house, wacky games and prizes galore, cool face painting, chilling fish pond, freeky fortune telling and much, much more! This event is perfect for children 5 -14 years of age. Admission is $5 per child. Adults are free! Buy your tickets early if you dare!!!!! GNAG’s Theatre production presents Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, the musical Book and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Music by Michel LeGrand Directed by Eleanor Crowder Music Direction by Rachel Eugster Charles Dickens’ beloved classic is as much a part of Christmas as the pud- ding! Ebenezer Scrooge humbugs goodwill until the ghosts conjured by his partner, Jacob Marley, shows him the spirit of Christmas. Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, Fezziwig’s office party and Cousin Fred’s dinner guests help to effect the transformation. Join us for a big family show as an actor, a singer, a maker of props or a seamstress of costumes. This is a show which relies on all the trimmings – be part of our celebration! Show dates and times: Fri., Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sun. Dec. 2 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Glebe Community Centre: $18 (advance) $20 (at the door) 8 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 GCA I believe that complaints about Have your say! Community discussions on noise from the Lord Lansdowne ren- ovated ventilation systems constitute the first case in our community to be the future of Lansdowne Park, November 19 addressed under the new guidelines. September was an active month the community. To be more specific, Glebe Community Centre for public discussion about Lans- the air conditioning equipment The grand stairs on the north side downe Park. Three unexpected installed as part of the renovation of of the community centre have been developments stimulated interest in the Lord Lansdowne building has under reconstruction for much of the Lansdowne. First was a proposal that disturbed some neighbours on streets summer. Many residents have won- an international design competition such as Holmwood and Melgund, dered what is happening because the be conducted to come up with a plan City by-law services have come to project seems to have stopped. for the park. Then we learned that Apparently, the contract was termi- By various homes to measure sound the southside stands are no longer levels and we understand that the nated because of a dispute and the safe for use. Finally, news leaked out Bob owners of the building are working City is establishing a new contract to that a consortium was preparing a Brocklebank on measures to mitigate the noise. have the project completed. City plan for Lansdowne which includes I find this case especially interest- officials hope the stairs will be fin- the return of professional football Mon., Nov. 19. Our idea is to present ing because the GCA has worked ished this autumn, leaving some and sale of much of the land for res- several approaches to the issue in the with other community associations ancilliary work such as landscaping idential development. November edition of the Glebe in the city-wide federation (FCA) on for the spring. A decision about the future of Report and use that material as a the issue of stationary noise. When Around the Glebe Lansdowne Park should involve city- basis on which to stimulate commu- the city’s Official Plan was adopted Additional volunteers would be wide public debate. While the park is nity discussion. in 2003, the FCA appealed various welcome to work with the Garden in our community, it belongs to It is quite likely that the Nov. 19 sections. On noise, the FCA Angels on maintaining the planters everyone in Ottawa and they all event will be only the start of a series observed that the plan dealt exten- in the neighbourhood. Send us a should have a voice in decisions of discussions on Lansdowne. As sively with transportation noise but message at [email protected]. about Lansdowne. always, volunteers to work on failed to adequately address station- Please join us on Oct. 18 for the Nevertheless, the GCA has been arrangements for the November ary sources, such as air conditioning Souljazz Orchestra at the kickoff asked to comment on our meeting and possibly to act as the and ventilation apparatus. As a result Underground Sound concert of the community’s wishes for the future of core of an ongoing committee on of the FCA appeal and detailed talks season . Next GCA board meeting will be Lansdowne. To date, we have tried to Lansdowne are invited to step for- led by the Woodroofe North Com- Tues., Oct. 23. All are welcome. emphasize that for public land some ward by sending an e-mail to munity Association, in 2006 the city appropriate public process is [email protected]. See the November made amendments to the Official Community consultation required. When pressed further by issue of the Glebe Report for more Plan and adopted a detailed set of on Lansdowne Park journalists, we have hesitated to sug- information about the Nov. 19 guidelines on noise issues. Mon., Nov. 19 gest that there is a unified viewpoint meeting. in the Glebe. Instead we have called Bank Street for an open process in which all can The reconstruction of Bank Street New website for the GCA voice their opinions. is relevant to any discussion about In order to determine the views of change in our neighbourhood. We BY LESLIE FULTON our community, and to serve as a hope to have some discussion about www.glebeca.ca – that’s the new website address for the Glebe Communi- beginning for a wider discussion progress on the Bank Street project ty Association, your volunteer organization that represents close to 3,000 possibly organized by the city at our next board meeting on Oct. 23. Glebe residents. administration, we are beginning to Noise The new website features updated information about what is happening in plan for a community consultation In last month’s column I referred the neighbourhood, minutes of GCA meetings and handy links to events and on Lansdowne to take place on to a noise issue in the south end of organizations that affect our community. It also provides up to date information about GCA committees, including working groups on the environment, Bank Street reconstruction, traffic, her- itage and neighbourhood planning and events, such as Underground Sound and the Great Glebe Garage Sale. Make sure you add www.glebeca.ca to your favourite bookmarked sites today. It’s the only official website for your community association. Leslie Fulton, GCA communications

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Activities for those interested in half and/or full days brought many memories which still surface. As children head off to school, they often will see other chil- dren, school friends and/or summer BEST staff who will bring back those spe- cial times spent at camp. As the full harvest moon passes, it may be the playgrounds, museums or pools they visited that will remind them of the summer fun from the past. Many dedicated staff, volunteers and leaders in training provided fun for all. Many thanks to camp staff: Robin, Adriana, Gabrielle, Fran, Samantha, Tony, Hailey, Kayleigh, Jason, Alex, Jessica, Annie, Simon, Erica, Amelia, Cindy, Ian, Francois, Lesley, Tim, Alison and Kailena. Volunteers made a wonderful additon to these camps and huge thanks go to Carleigh, Patrick, Jenna, William, Madison, Jacob, Evan and Charlie. As well, thank you to Jane, Patti, Regis, Tim, Mary, Mary, Clare and Noya for being there as part of taking us PHOTO: KEN MORROW Aerial view “over the moon.” BY KEN MORROW It was decided to completely remove Anyone passing by the St. James the old paint and start fresh. It took a Tennis Club (Third Avenue at Lyon week of high-pressure water stripping next to the Glebe Community Centre) to remove all the old red and green, Recipient of the Ministers Award will have noticed a dramatic change leaving the original asphalt surface for Outstanding Achievement there this fall. The court colours have exposed, complete with the faint changed from green with red borders traces of the original white lines. Proudly serving the neighbourhood since 1984 to blue with green borders. 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Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: Glebe Community Centre / 175 Third Ave. Bake sale proceeds to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Please provide a list of ingredients used in your baked goods. Please make a donation. Brought to you by... % 15 off GLEBE QUESTIONS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 11 under way in the Beaufort Sea. I had into Ottawa and he took a staff job My Canada has three seas a glimpse of that venture, flying up with CIDA, traveling the developing for a day with Marc Lalonde to see and the Northwest Passage over world to advise on telecommunica- “Smiling Jack” Gallagher’s drilling tions. He retired from that in 2002 which we claim sovereignty as ship at work. But the Albertan politi- “internal waters.” In a book Arctic after 18 years, and took to writing cians knocked down Lalonde’s books. Imperative: Is Canada Losing the national energy plan for the frontiers North?, which was published 20 He wrote books about the North and exploration lapsed. that had fascinated him. In Danger- years ago (yes, in 1987), Toronto Now we are interested again. Use- professor Franklyn Griffiths is quot- ous Passage, he tells of the pioneer- ful books are being published to ing journey in 1903-06 of Roald ed: “We’ve got to put up or shut up recall our Arctic history and arouse By about Arctic sovereignty. We’ve got Amundsen in his tiny 47-ton sloop, our concern about the future. Among Gjoa, and brings out his collegial Clyde to get up there. To put it simply: use them, a Glebe author, Gerard Ken- it or lose it for those waters.” style of leadership in mapping the Sanger ney, has written two very readable North Magnetic Pole and making The author, John Honderich (who books, Ships of Wood and Men of went on to be publisher of the Toron- that first transit of the Northwest All Canadian columnists worth Iron and, more pungently, Danger- to Star) wrote an excellent and pre- Passage. He also draws on journals their salt have recently (if metaphor- ous Passage: Issues in the Arctic. scient book, which Harper would do to retell the voyages of Henry Asb- ically) dipped their pens and even Ted Britton, the godfather of Glebe well to read before even finishing jorn Larsen, the Mountie who cap- their toes in the Arctic Ocean. This authors, has been stocking them. Yann Martel’s list. It describes five tained the 645-ton schooner, St followed the discovery of Canada’s Gerard (“or Gerry as everyone routes for the Northwest Passage as Roch, on its wartime patrols to assert third sea by our intrepid prime min- calls me”) has had an adventurous the ice melts, calls Canada’s Arctic Canadian sovereignty over the Arc- ister, who has told us that we must life himself. He was born in 1931, in “the new military frontier” and, in a tic. His earlier book benefits from “use it or lose it.” the country inn of his grandfather, chapter titled “Arctic gushers,” spells the more detailed diaries of Otto Some have gone further than toe- Isaie Thomas dit Tranchemontagne, out the oil and gas exploration then Sverdrup, who explored the waters dipping. In late August, Jess, the 30 near Mont Tremblant in Quebec, of the Eastern Arctic a few years year-old daughter of former Glebite because his French-Canadian mother before his fellow Norwegian, Margaret Atwood, plunged in from did not want him born in New York Amundsen. an ice floe north of Baffin Island and City, where his father worked. He is What makes Dangerous Passage swam around to the applause of her proud of his mother’s ancestors: one such a timely book is a final section parents watching from a cruise ship. of them, five generations back, came on Canadian sovereignty and the Others of us, more southbound, with Joseph Papineau in 1803 “to importance of the UN Convention still have Arctic connections. Admi- brush out what eventually came to be on the Law of the Sea. He follows ral Sir George Nares, after a vain known as Papineauville, near Mon- in the footsteps of Griffiths and hunt for survivors from the Franklin tebello.” Honderich in his warnings of Cana- expedition, explored in 1875 as far As a teenager he left New York for dian inaction, but goes further in north (83 degrees north, if you want Canada and started the first of three listing 15 issues to be addressed in a to check), to where Prime Minister careers: 20 years with Bell as a master plan by the Canadian North- Harper visited Canada’s northern- telecommunications engineer work- west Passage Commission he pro- most outpost at Alert on Ellesmere ing all over the Eastern Arctic. Then poses should be created – every- Island. Besides Nares Strait up there, came a hippy decade, building a log thing from procuring surveillance and a lake and mountain named after cabin on 100 acres at Ripon near aircraft, submarines and icebreakers him in the Yukon, he gave his name Buckingham, working a sugar bush to preparing an ironclad legal case to the inlet on Georgian Bay where and keeping bees, while his wife ran for the International Court of Jus- Penny’s family have spent summers a local handicrafts store. When their tice. Use it or lose it. And be pre- for five generations. daughters were born, they moved pared to pay.

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The idea behind the Resilient Thirty per cent of all new housing to prepare their proposal for city Cities organization, which was construction is green and they’re council’s consideration. organized by Toronto’s Clean Air working with builders to make it 100 Ward council budget priorities Partnership, is to share lessons per cent. Their city planning is and current city spending learned about adaptive strategies to inspiring while being very practical As the 2008 city budget process is cope with climate change driven and down-to-earth. events. The mayors of Peterborough By about to begin, I convened represen- I came away from the meeting tatives from different parts of the and Port Moody as well as the convinced of three things: Councillor ward to get a sense of the sorts of deputy mayor of Halifax were 1) Cities have to start growing and Clive things that would be most valued in among the speakers. Peterborough governing themselves, not for today, Doucet the upcoming budget. Some common recently suffered a crippling flood. but for the world that climate change themes emerged from most neigh- You could canoe down the main is quickly bringing our way; bourhoods: community centres or street. Port Moody had three winter 2) The battle to stop the carbon Cicadas singing field houses in need of upgrades or storms in less than a month that shut loading of the atmosphere is local. If in the evening renovation, missing park amenities, down local power. Halifax has had so we win the local battle, where 80 per carry us into autumn inadequate sidewalks in high traffic many weather-driven crises that it is cent of the greenhouse gases are pro- consoling with the thought areas, lack of funding for traffic no longer possible to sue the city for duced, we will win the war; the caress of soft nights safety studies, and so on. For the fallen trees, storm water damage, etc. 3) There are many, many success- will come again Glebe, the list of requests included Halifax has set up command ful carbon reduction and adaptive restoring funding for traffic safety centres for all principal community strategies we can implement to create Glebe Business studies, graffiti management, ade- stakeholders, with back-up power. a sustainable and more secure local Improvement Area quate staffing for by-law enforce- They made solar radios available to landscape. Glebe business owners are busy ment, the Farmers’ Market, and a people. Redundancy is the key to a Coffee with Clive working on the incorporation of a program to ensure planters are robust response in an emergency. Coffee with Clive continues at the business improvement area (BIA). watered. All these suggestions are You can’t assume anything will Wild Oat on Bank in the Glebe on This is a local organization that is very reasonable and in the scale of work, so there have to be alternative the third Thursday of the month from present in most other vibrant business the overall city budget relatively response possibilities. In Halifax, 9 to 10 a.m. areas of the city–Westboro, the inexpensive. They represent good they are now burying all wires as My apologies for missing the last Byward Market, Centretown. They value for the money. These are the they rebuild the city’s streets. This I Coffee with Clive at the Wild Oat on have proved to be an important tool things I will push for in the 2008 found sensible and welcome news, Sept. 20. I was in Toronto at the for improving the attractiveness of budget for the community. given our own interest in burying the Alliance for Resilient Cities. Normal- shopping areas through festivals However reasonable these requests wires on Bank Street. ly, one of my constituency assistants like WestFest, street redesign, street are, it will be tough. In order to limit Halifax was clearly at the head of would have attended in my absence decoration and making sure devel- tax increases and sustain Ottawa’s the class in terms of emergency but we had some miscommunication opment occurs to the advantage of disproportionately high spending on response, but King County, which in the office. all. BIA directors carry weight at new roads, smaller items like the surrounds Seattle, led the pack on Clive Doucet City Hall because it’s clear who they requests coming from communities carbon reduction. They have capped City of Ottawa represent and they tend to come with will be regarded by some as airport construction. All future trans- 110 Laurier Avenue West, well researched positions. Bank ‘enhancements’ instead of ‘needs.’ portation expansion will be surface Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Street in the Glebe is one of the last Alliance for Resilient Cities light rail and since 80 per cent of tel.: (613) 580-2487 shopping areas of the old city to be I attended the first meeting of the their air travel is 300 miles or less, fax: (613) 580-2527 incorporated in this way. I certainly Alliance for Resilient Cities. On the this shouldn’t be a problem. They’ve [email protected] support a BIA for the Glebe and my success side of the ledger, I learned a signed on to Kyoto. Their buses run www.clivedoucet.com NEWS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 13 Graffiti Register now for Adopt a box? your spring tree BY COLLEEN LEIGHTON this information to Canada Post or to The issue of graffiti in the Glebe the utilities concerned. We continue Ottawa residents are invited to has continued to be of concern to to encourage you to call the 3-1-1 register for a tree to plant on many residents throughout the spring line to report any graffiti on public their property through the Trees, and summer. Fortunately, many busi- spaces. Keep in mind that graffiti in Reforestation and Environmental nesses have had the opportunity to progress is a crime of vandalism Enhancement (TREE) program. One spruce up their properties with fresh which should be reported directly to potted tree per household is available paint covering any evidence of graf- the police. by registering online at www.ottawa. fiti. In the short-term ca/TREE or by calling 3-1-1. Regis- The Glebe Community Associa- Do you want to make a difference tration for the fall 2007 tree distribu- tion wants to share some longer-term in your corner of the neighbourhood? tion is complete, however residents issues and some short-term strategies While work continues on the longer- may register now to receive a tree where you can make a difference. term fronts, including interesting that will be available in the spring. In the longer-term offers such as one day of free work Registration is year-round and Contact has continued with the from a graffiti removal company for trees will be available on a first- City of Ottawa, particularly related local businesses and potential fund- come, first-served basis, while quan- to their new by-law which creates a ing for graffiti removal from the tities last. A selection of species and higher profile for graffiti manage- City, why not clean up your corner? tree sizes will be provided, depend- ment activities, plus new funding in “Adopt-A-Box” is being encour- ing on availability. Trees will be 2008. We have also been in touch aged for anyone in the Glebe who available for pickup during tree dis- with city representatives to liaise thinks they can keep an eye on and tributions each spring and fall over with corporations such as Canada clean up a box near their home. We the next four years. Post, utility and cable companies can provide the cleaning material if The TREE program is a four-year whose boxes are often the site of you can adopt a box nearby. initiative that aims to enhance the graffiti. The advice is that the faster graffiti City of Ottawa’s urban and rural Our hope is that these companies is cleaned up, the less likely it is to forests through the planting of will make graffiti removal a proactive reappear. So…while the longer-term 100,000 trees. The TREE program part of their business planning to work continues, if you notice, and empowers residents, businesses,

enhance their image in the are bothered by, graffiti on a Canada community groups and schools to BEST GWENDOLYN ILLUSTRATION: community. For example, we have Post box or utility box near you, why participate in planting trees to been told that Canada Post has on- not do something about it and adopt increase and maintain the city’s for- dents with a confirmation letter or going contracts with graffiti removal a box! est cover and combat climate who can provide proof of municipal companies in many cities, but not yet We have it on good authority that change. address to confirm that they are reg- in Ottawa. Hopefully, this will appear once you start removing the graffiti Residents who have registered to istered for the fall distribution period in their plans shortly. Similarly, for it’s hard to stop at just one box – receive a tree for the fall are remind- will be eligible to receive a tree. the utility and cable companies, we watch for your neighbours (note the ed that the distribution will take For more information on the are looking for a concerted and team of Bob Brocklebank and place during the weekend of Oct. 13- TREE program, visit ottawa.ca/ proactive effort on their part to keep Virginia Carver, among others), at all 14 at the City of Ottawa Tree Nurs- TREE or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580- their boxes clean. Each of these cor- hours, in all weather, steadfastly ery, 3339 Leitrim Road. Only resi- 2401). porations currently relies on citizens cleaning one box after another. to report graffiti on the boxes to the For further information, or to City, which then forwards the infor- adopt a box, please e-mail us at mation to the individual corpora- [email protected] and tell us which tions, who are required to arrange for box you will adopt (location, type of its removal. box), and we can arrange to get you FOR SALE Many volunteers have been dili- the clean-up material. Your individual gent in reporting graffiti to the City efforts can help get us to our longer- 3-1-1 line so the city can then forward term objectives.

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Jeff Hooper, Broker www.HooperGroup.com Direct: 613-788-2588 Office: 613-236-5959 14 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 NEWS Timeless Labrador to grace the Canadian Museum of Nature one of them interestingly featured this lesser-travelled region north of Newfoundland. Zageris yearned to visit the exquisite, often mountain- ous places depicted in the photos, and in 1985, a grant from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society made it possible. His expectations were not failed; he was captivated with what he saw. “You’d think it was a place that doesn’t exist in Canada,” says Zageris, who describes the pictures he’s taken of that unchanged, austere area as “pure and timeless” with no hint that they represent the present day. Arnold Zageris explains his triptych to one of the guests at the opening reception of his photo exhibit. Presented by the Canadian Muse- BY LAURA SUTIN Nature will display 29.37 in. x 47 in. light home with you” and he knew um of Nature and The Rooms, New- The wildness and raw beauty of pictures as well as a 12 ft. wide trip- that words couldn’t fully convey foundland and Labrador, “On the Labrador is now showing at the tych (three panels hinged together) what he saw. Winning the grand Labrador: Photographs by Arnold Canadian Museum of Nature. A pho- of a panoramic view. He uses a tradi- prize in a 1977 Nikon photography Zageris” will be on view in Ottawa tography exhibition by Arnold tional 4 in. x 5 in. view camera contest provided him with the equip- until Jan. 6, 2008. It will then head to Zageris, entitled “On the Labrador,” (unsurpassed for landscape photog- ment to better pursue his hobby. It the east coast for display at The opened at the museum on July 17. raphy in this digital age) which was American photographer, Eliot Rooms in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Zageris, who lives in the northern allows him to capture fine detail and Porter, whom he met in Rockport, The Museum of Nature is located Quebec town of Rouyn-Noranda, the subtle nuances of form and tex- Maine in 1983, who advised Zageris at 240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe) specializes in large format photogra- ture. He’s not after speed; the slow, to switch to large format photogra- in Ottawa. The museum is open daily phy with an emphasis on arctic and methodical approach suits him well, phy. The two men spent many hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., open subarctic regions. His exhibition at giving him ample time to create a together and even planned a trip to until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and the Museum of Nature will be his beautiful picture. There is no use of Baffin Island, which was called off Thursday evenings, and closed on first solo show in a national museum colour filters for enhancement but when, sadly, Porter was diagnosed Mondays until May 1, 2008. or gallery. He has been photograph- instead a reliance on nature itself to with Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about the ing scenery in Labrador for the past provide the stunning image. “If I His fascination with Labrador museum’s exhibitions and pro- 20 years, having visited the region come back with five good pictures a sprang up decades ago when he grams, visit www.nature.ca or call 14 times. This fall, he’s planning to year, I’m thrilled,” says the highly received a set of TimeLife books and 613-566-4700. return again. patient photographer. “I find anything above the tree- Zageris, a former biology teacher, line absolutely fascinating,” he retired from his 30 year career a few declares. “It is the combination of years ago in order to devote more Please support our advertisers the unique light and stark contrast time to photography. He began tak- that stimulates me.” ing pictures of nature 25 years ago His show at the Museum of because “you can’t take things like The Glebe Centre Celebrates

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Upcoming Events Nov 9th: An Evening at the Races Nov 24th: Abbotsford Christmas Bazaar Dec 13th: Abbotsford Dinner & Dance NEWS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 15 First-of-its-kind virtual exhibition Learn about the haunted explores Billings family history history of Billings Estate BY KRISTEN SHANE The air is getting cooler and the days are becoming shorter. But just because it’s autumn doesn’t mean your local museum has closed up shop. Billings Estate National Historic Site is open until Oct. 31. Visitors can tour the former homestead of the Billings family Wed. to Sun. from noon until 5 p.m. Located at 2100 Cabot St., near the intersection of Riverside Drive South and Pleasant Park Road, Billings Estate is a natural and historical oasis in the heart of Ottawa South. The spirits of the Billings family will be haunting the museum throughout October. From Thurs., Oct. 25 to Sat., Oct. 27, visitors are invited to learn all about the family’s eerie past. Tour the estate by lamplight from 7-9 p.m. dur- ing this annual Halloween treat. The cost is $15. For more details, or to regis- ter, call the museum at 613-247-4830. Bring the kids to the Pumpkin Patch program on Sun., Oct. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Interpreters will thrill them with ghostly tales. And they can make their own Halloween craft to take home. Visit www.ottawa.ca/museums for more details on the Halloween happen- ings at Billings Estate.

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together to offer translation services, Loon will host the annual Languages ing tour of the Byward Market. at no cost, for the not so fortunate. of Life Beer Tasting Event, offering Having done the exhausting amount The Buzz Almost 30 years later, Languages of eight beers for $20 and a special on of research plus the audio for the Life is still going strong, offering ribs and chicken wings. “It’s a fun Bytown Museum tour himself, Bob services 24 hours a day, 365 days a event,” says Bryna. “The community realized the Bytown Market project year. The recipient of numerous acco- has always been very supportive and would need additional contributors. lades and distinguished humanitarian I look forward to seeing everyone He was thrilled when local author awards, Bryna recently received a again this year”. On Apr. 12, 2008, Phil Jenkins signed on to write the Proclamation from Mayor Larry Languages of Life will host the 28th script and to be the voice of the tour, O’Brien recognizing Language of Annual Art Sale & Exhibit at Ben and in 2006 released the very popular Life’s dedication to multiculturalism Franklin Place in Nepean. Bryna walking tour entitled Market Day: invites everyone in our community Ottawa’s Historic Lowertown. The By in Ottawa. Funded mostly through donations to come out and enjoy the evening in most recent tour release is Thinking Lesley and fundraising, Languages of Life support of this wonderful charity. About War and Peace: Inside the Caldicott has two fundraising events in the For more information, contact: Canadian War Museum. The tour not year, one of them here in the Glebe. Bryna Monson only explores the history of war, it On Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., the Arrow and 99 Fifth Avenue Court, Suite 14 poses questions that make one think Languages of Life Inc. 613-232-9770 of what can be gained from the Now in its 28th year of business, exhibit and how peace can be Languages of Life (in Fifth Avenue Pathwords achieved through what we’ve Court) continues to win awards as Glebite Bob Acton was visiting learned. one of Ottawa’s most distinguished Russia when he had the experience Pathwords audio tours are educa- charitable services. A non-profit, of having a privately guided tour of a tional, enlightening and entertain- charitable organization, Languages museum. He was impressed with ing, with each tour presenting a of Life offers language translation how the guide created a fascinating story that engages the listener. services to those in need through story that incorporated the artwork, “Instead of just dealing with events Ottawa law enforcement organiza- artifacts and history instead of just of the past,” says Bob, “the tours tions and social service institutions. reciting standard data and informa- ask what does this mean to us today Founded in 1979 by Executive Direc- tion. The impression stuck with him and, we hope, leave you wanting to tor/President Bryna Monson, Lan- and he soon found himself thinking learn more about what we present- guages of Life offers interpretation of how this might work in Ottawa. ed.” and translation in over 150 languages Looking to create something a little The tours run 80 to 110 minutes – a number that keeps growing year different from the typical museum long and are available for rent on after year. audio guide, Bob launched Pathwords small, portable audio devices at a Working as a social worker at which offers unique audio tours in cost of $10 each. They are available local hospitals in the 1970s, Bryna Ottawa. at Haunted Walks Ottawa (73 saw the need for reliable and non- In 2004, Pathwords released its Clarence Street 613-232-0344) or by biased translation for patients who first audio tour with the Bytown advance reservation by calling Path- didn’t speak English or French. Time Museum. An instant success, the tour words at 613-567-2484. You can lis- and again she had asked friends who incorporated the rich history of ten to a sample audio of each tour on spoke foreign languages to translate Ottawa’s first century with the story the web site. For more information for her patients. Knowing there were of the Rideau Canal and the building or an audio sample please contact: PHOTO: CALDICOTT LESLEY many patients she couldn’t help on Bryna Monson, executive director/ in which the museum sits today. Pathwords Audio Publications her own, Bryna started a charitable president, Languages of Life Inc. Building on the theme of history in 613-567-2484 foundation that would bring people Ottawa, the next project was a walk- www.pathwords.com

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T h e L i f e s t y l e Y o u W a n t. . . A t A f f o r d a b l e R a t e s ALEXANDRA SERRE vous avez des idées d’activités en Chers amis francophones et fran- tête et un peu de temps pour nous cophiles, aider à les concrétiser, faites-nous NOW OPEN! Welcome to the newest Vous aimez la langue française, signe à : [email protected] generation in assisted retirement living. avez un bon sens de l’humour, un Activités et loisirs en français brin de patience, et un peu de temps dans votre quartier libre? Alors l’Amicale aimerait vous Grâce au travail de Doreen Drolet, compter parmi son conseil l’Amicale a contribué cette année d’administration (CA). Nous encore à l’organisation d’activités en sommes à la recherche de bénévoles français dans les quartiers du Glebe pour pourvoir plusieurs postes au et du Vieil Ottawa-Sud. Celles-ci sein du CA car certains membres sont décrites dans Mon guide fran- nous quittent après plus de deux ans cophone des loisirs d’Ottawa, édi- de service, à cause de déménage- tion automne-hiver 2007/2008 ments et de retours au travail. Vous (disponible en ligne dans le site Web pourriez participer à la direction de la Ville d’Ottawa : (présidence, vice-présidence, tré- www.ottawa.ca). En voici un bref sorerie, et secrétariat) ou bien à titre résumé : de membre sans porte-feuille. Le CA Centre communautaire du Glebe se réunit mensuellement, sauf durant Inscriptions : www.gnag.ca ou en la période estivale, et veille à personne au Centre communautaire l’organisation des activités de du Glebe, 175 avenue Third. Ren- l’Amicale. Pour en savoir plus, seignements : 613-233-8713 ou 613- écrivez à : monique_senechal 564-1058 @sympatico.ca Cours de chant (8 ans-adulte) Assemblée générale Grabrielle Giguère, gagnante du L’assemblée générale de concours Ottawa Kiwanis Idol 2005, l’Amicale se tiendra le mardi 16 offre des cours privés ou semi-privés octobre 2007 à 19 h dans les locaux en technique vocale et en expression du Centre communautaire du Glebe, scénique. situé au 175, avenue Third. Nous y Devoirs + ferons le bilan des activités de Des moniteurs expérimentés et l’année et discuterons de l’avenir de bilingues aident les enfants de la pre- l’Amicale. Les membres de mière à la sixième année à faire leurs l’Amicale procéderont aussi à devoirs, du lundi au jeudi, de 16 h 15 l’élection du nouveau conseil à 17 h 30. d’administration. Nous espérons S.O.S. Études vous y voir en grand nombre. Ces cours privés ou semi-privés, elight in luxurious living, in the finest Cercle de lecture donnés en anglais ou en français, Ottawa tradition, with the highest standards of Le cercle de lecture de l’Amicale s’adressent aux étudiants de la 1ère à quality and service. You and your family can entamera bientôt sa 3e saison. Le la 11e année qui souhaitent amélio- D cercle est ouvert à tous ceux désireux rer leur rendement en mathéma- relax, knowing our many technologically advanced de lire en français et de partager tiques et en sciences. features add to your comfort and security. leurs impressions et coups de foudre Centre communautaire littéraires. Le livre de la rentrée est le du vieil Ottawa-Sud dernier prix Goncourt, soit Les Bien- Inscriptions : www.oldottawa veillantes, de Jonathan Littell. Les south.ca ou en personne au Centre We offer a variety of dates et le lieu des rencontres seront communautaire du vieil Ottawa-Sud, upscale one bedroom déterminés d’ici la mi-octobre. Afin 260 avenue Sunnyside. Renseigne- d’en être informé, veuillez écrire à : ments : 613-247-4946 suite designs as well as [email protected] Les copains et copines de jeu studios, deluxe studios Activités initiées Ce groupe de jeu francophone, dont les rencontres ont lieu les jeu- and exclusive 2 bedroom par nos membres L’Amicale favorise les échanges dis matins, est une merveilleuse penthouse suites. et les activités visant les francopho- occasion de faire la connaissance nes et francophiles, et permet de d’autres parents et gardiennes fran- mettre en oeuvre des initiatives pri- cophones tandis que vos enfants (de 0 à 5 ans) jouent en français. Lord Lansdowne, in the ses par les membres eux-mêmes. Si heart of the Glebe, is conveniently located at 920 Bank Street, at the corner of Holmwood, across from Lansdowne Park and only steps away from the Rideau Canal and Brown’s Inlet. Glebe Pet Hospital Serving the Glebe area since 1976... For a personal appointment, please call 233-8326 595 Bank Street (just south of the Queensway) 613-230-9900 IN WeekdaysPOSITION 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 Housecalls available www.lordlansdowne.com Free parking Students & seniors welcome. We care for dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, birds & other pets LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Dr. Hussein Fattah BY DYMON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION DANJO CREATIONS (613)526-4424 NEWS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 19 Centretown Community Health Centre: your community resource BY JEFF MORRISON Many people in Centretown, Glebe and Ottawa South are unaware of the

valuable services offered by the Centretown Community Health Centre BEST GWENDOLYN ILLUSTRATION: (CCHC), located at 420 Cooper Street in downtown Ottawa. CCHC provides a wide array of high demand services to the residents of Central Ottawa, and Discover hidden treasures on advocates for a number of key health and social policy objectives with every order of government. Over the coming year, we will be profiling a number of the key services and Give Away Day, Sat., Oct. 13 issues of interest to the residents of the Centretown, Glebe and Ottawa South. Ottawa – get ready to be on the look out for more hidden treasures this fall However, to give people a sample of the many services offered by the CCHC, because Give Away Day returns on Sat., Oct. 13 (rain date: Sun., Oct. 14). we have included a list below of just some of the programs that CCHC has to Don’t put your unwanted household goods in the garbage. Set them out at offer. the curb on Give Away Day with a sign or label indicating that they are free. • Diabetes education program: With over 7 nurse-dietitian teams, CCHC For you treasure hunters, tour your neighbourhood, community and city to offers group education and individual follow-up in many languages to indi- find those hidden gems. Remember to reuse – one person’s trash is another viduals with type 2 and pre-diabetes. A new service begins clients on insulin person’s treasure. upon referral by their physicians. Treasures could include • books, CDs and DVDs • Primary care: There is a full primary care centre within CCHC staffed by • old furniture and small appliances physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses. There are a range of appointment • construction materials - including drywall and hardware such as nails, types and walk-in services available to our clients, as well as obstetrical care. bolts and screws Additional services include physiotherapy, foot care, addictions counseling, • kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans nutrition counseling, needle exchange and weekly health clinics in two high • unwanted gifts schools in the catchment area. Home visits are provided to seniors who are Rules for Give Away Day housebound. • Place items at the curb. • Counseling services: Individual counseling and groups, as well as a daily • Place stickers or signs on items with the word “FREE.” walk-in service are offered by a group of highly trained counseling profes- • Ensure any items that you want to keep don’t get mixed up with your sionals. “give away” items at the curb. • Pre and postnatal care and children’s programs: CCHC offers both pre • At the end of the day, bring any uncollected items back into your home. and postnatal care, including home visits, parenting and wellness programs. A Remember, items not picked up can be donated to charitable organizations, parent-child drop-in is available to families with children 0-6 years of age. or placed on used-item web sites, such as the Ottawa Freecycle Network. Other programs include school readiness programs (such as kindergarten Give Away Day etiquette expectations), reading programs and a homework club for older children. • Respect other people’s property, don’t walk on lawns and gardens. • Community health promotion: CHP offers programming and support to • Take only the items marked free. increase the health of individuals, groups and communities. There are a num- • Don’t discard previously picked-up treasures on another person’s lawn. ber of programs available to residents aimed at encouraging an overall healthy lifestyle. For instance, the Fun with Food and Fitness program encourages par- We wish you best of luck in finding treasures. It’s another way to help the ticipants to become more physically active while improving eating habits. The city RETHINK GARBAGE and maximize landfill space, protecting our most Good Food Box program allows anyone to buy fresh fruits and vegetables col- precious treasure – our environment. lectively at a greatly reduced cost. Other available programs include smoking cessation, seniors exercise and stress reduction. Community initiatives include support to community gardens, development of a laundry coop, work with local groups to ensure safer communities, and community mobilization for increased involvement in civic affairs. • Seniors programs: CCHC offers assistance and one on one counseling for a number of seniors’ related issues. For instance, CCHC, through the LESA program, offers services dedicated to assist adults 55+ with gambling, alcohol or drug problems. In collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association, LESA also offers help to homeless seniors with concurrent dis- orders. Therapeutic recreation activities are other important components. This is just a partial list of the services offered by CCHC. For more infor- mation, call 613-233-4443 or visit www.centretownchc.org. In the months ahead, we will provide more information on specific programs and issues being pursued by CCHC and its community partners.

Jeff Morrison is a board member and chair, Advocacy and Communications Action Team, CCHC.

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ILLUSTRATION: GWENDOLYN BEST GWENDOLYN ILLUSTRATION: “This year’s crop of fall vegeta- tor, farmers could be forgiven for bles has been incredible,” says considering such a facility not only Become a Locavore Rochon. “Seven different varieties of viable and a net plus to the nation’s squash, three varieties of cauliflower, capital, but also something meriting Eating local food never tasted so good! broccoli, fantastic leeks, all kinds of some consideration in any future city The Ottawa Buy Local Food Guide (third edition) is on the shelves today potatoes —Yukon Gold, Ruby Gold, core development. at your local public library, at community health centres, and at the Mountain Superior whites, Red Pontiac — and However, if plans as reported in Equipment Co-op store. The guide is also featured on the Just Food website there are still field tomatoes. Provid- the Sept. 28 edition of the Ottawa at www.justfood.ca. ing the frost holds off, we’ll still be Citizen come to fruition, any such Just Food produces this bilingual, handy tool so that consumers can easily harvesting green and wax beans, expansion for the market would locate farm gates, pick-your-own farms, farmers’ markets and community cherry tomatoes and Spanish onions, seem to be out of the question. shared agriculture (CSA) projects that exist in and around the city. This will crops that are usually associated “I’d like to see the Mayor down help transform more people into “locavores.” with late summer. All thanks to the here,” said Rochon. “Maybe he’d get Eating locally or becoming a “locavore” is a rewarding culinary adven- late fall we’re enjoying this year – a an idea of the possibilities of this ture. It means that you pay special attention to where food is produced and year which has been great for us venture if he had a look around. aim to buy food that is produced as close to your home as possible, especial- farmers.” Everybody’s talking about the ly during peak growing seasons. So great in fact that Rochon, who importance of eating local. Every- Making local food choices: already has nine greenhouses, is put- body knows the importance of good • helps connect eaters to the farmers who grow the food; ting up another and may, if business nutrition, eating fresh where possible, • is a great way to learn the seasonal flavours of our region; holds up, add yet another next year. cutting down on gas guzzling, envi- • ensures that you get exceptional taste and freshness; He’s thinking of growing early ronmentally unfriendly transportation • builds relationships with your local farmers; and spring vegetables. “Radishes, scal- and storage costs.” • strengthens your local economy. lions, maybe cucumbers. By end of Other markets do exist in Ottawa In this year’s Ottawa Buy Local Food Guide, you will see lots of quick and winter people are looking for the but although the percentage of locally helpful tips about how to integrate local foods into your diet all season long! sights and tastes of spring,” says grown produce is increasing at the It means eating meals that feature crispy heads of lettuce, spicy arugula, Rochon. Parkdale and Byward markets, ven- mouth-watering garlic, juicy tomatoes, delicious local meats and more! However, there does seem to be a dors still feature resale produce, Although the value of each guide is $2, Just Food is making guides avail- major fly in the ointment as far as brought in from Montréal and Toronto able free of charge to the public, with the hope that people will make a dona- local farmers are concerned. The brokers. tion to support Just Food and the work that we are doing to build a just and latest news from the city for “Hardly local, hardly fresh,” com- sustainable food system in Ottawa. Lansdowne Park’s future direction ments Rochon. “I tell my customers, Only 16,000 print copies of this third edition are available. Get yours while makes no mention of any plan for the always ask where it’s grown. If they they last! market’s continuation. can’t tell you, then you know it’s not Just Food also offers guides for special events and can do presentations on “I don’t understand it,” says as fresh as it might be!” how to become a locavore. Rochon. “Our market’s been going Meanwhile, despite the last baskets For more information, contact Just Food at 613-236-9300, ext. 301 or by e- for two years. You only have to look of glowing strawberries, crisp beans mail at [email protected]. at the crowds that come on Sundays and cherry tomatoes – the reminders to see that we’re providing something of a summer that seems to be linger- that people living here really want.” ing on past its due date – it’s fall’s Other cities— Toronto, Montréal, bounty that is the Ottawa Farmers’ Fredericton and Moncton —all have Market’s signature from now until permanent farmers’ markets featuring the end of October.

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www.irenespub.ca 613 230 4474 NEWS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 21 cessful as around six or seven kids A great summer at St. James Tennis Club regularly made it out. The club is managed and run dur- BY KEN MORROW AND ing the summer by paid staff made FRANCISCO ALVAREZ up of local young people. The club St. James Tennis Club was defi- executive board is a volunteer group nitely a busy place this summer. A that oversees the staff, plans events really big thanks has to go out to first and maintains the club. St. James is time club manager Francisco Alvarez always looking for fresh faces to help and all the rest of the staff for making out. The board meets about six times sure that the tennis aspect of the club a year to plan the coming season and was in its best shape, regardless of many board members often look after the other inconveniences. He success- one small project or task. The board fully implemented some new ideas hopes to renovate the interior of the for the upkeep of the club and was clubhouse in the coming years as well helped by his excellent team of as numerous other smaller projects supervisors, Lisa Teitelbaum, Kelly that will continue to make St. James Bateman, Thomas Grace, Alex a fun and excellent club. If you are a Bateman, Meghan Mckinley, Peter student and hope to work at St. Black and tennis coaches, Matt James next summer or a community Scoppa, Mike Sutcliffe, and Conor member who would like to lend a Peterson. Off the court, the players hand we could certainly use your had to suffer through more periods PHOTOS: KEN MORROW help. Please visit our web site at of construction on the Glebe Com- St. James Tennis Club AGM www.stjamestennis.ca to learn more. munity Centre and the resurfacing of courts being resurfaced. All but the the courts in the fall. With 602 members, the St. James Tennis Club membership was down finals of the last two tournaments from the 692 members in 2006 but have been played. up slightly from the 577 members in Round robins were again a great 2005. The club remains one of the hit at the club this summer. There healthier tennis clubs in the Ottawa was also great interest in the region with a strong component of N.C.T.A division leagues again this youth members, who make up year. The club was able to field three almost 40 per cent of the member- teams, from all levels, that competed ship. Once again, in 2007 over 25 throughout the three sessions that the per cent of St. James members travel league instituted. in from outside the Glebe to play at Junior lessons were again a great the club. hit this year. It was a great chance for A pet project of club president children of all skill levels to improve Tom Evans saw the Second Avenue on their tennis skills after school. A fence moved back four and a half new program that was started up this feet. This created more room for year was the teen lessons. This was players to play deeper balls in. After an attempt to inspire some young consultations with the City it was people to get off the couch and play Aileen Comerton (left) and Gwen determined that in order to protect tennis for a few hours a week. The Meireles (right) award each other the nearby trees the reclaimed area program was found to be quite suc- medals. John Wins-Purdy and Sebastian could not be paved. With some Goodfellow perform for the crowd. elbow grease the staff and Tom one The annual Family Fun Day on evening were able to take the uneven Jun. 2, saw tennis briefly give way dirt and level it off, adding some to Beatles music for a few hours. bags of soil to the mix. Sod was later John Wins-Purdy and Sebastian purchased and laid over the 400 Goodfellow wowed the assembled square feet of space. crowd and many passers-by with two The purchase of the bike rack was 40-minute sets of classic Beatles another great addition to the club tunes. Tennis games for the kids, this year. The six-ring bike rack pro- BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs, and vided extra space for members to some heavenly light cake made the lock their bikes to when playing at event a memorable one that will be the club. This provided a safer play- hard to top in 2008. At the annual ing area and extra space for members general meeting on Sept. 9, the club to sit on the patio and take in some again expressed its many thanks to matches. Marinus Wins for 14 years of service The on-court aspect of the club on the executive, many of them as was just as busy as the off-court the club’s treasurer. Two glass beer events, with 12 tournaments being mugs, engraved, were presented to held this year even with the prema- Marinus at the meeting. ture ending of the season due to the

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517 O’Connor Street (above and lower opposite page.) was his untameable energy and echoes of change in innovative outgoing nature which drew him architecture from Europe and the into countless organizations and US. By 1914, his buildings began groups: he was a devout church- showing the influences of the more man; he was the president of the modern and horizontal “Prairie Noffke’s own home was at 20 Clemow Avenue Ottawa chapter of the Ontario School,” made famous by leg- Association of Architects in 1910- endary architect, Frank Lloyd BY DAVID CASEY determination, Noffke became far 11; he was a proud member of the Wright. It was during this time that The first red and orange leaves more than that; he became a sculp- Governor General’s Foot Guards the Ottawa Improvement Commis- have begun their dance along the tor on a grand scale – carving and and attained the rank of major; he sion (the predecessor of the Nation- avenues of the Glebe. A brisk moulding the character of the commanded the armed guard of al Capital Commission) had built autumn gust of wind, and your Glebe. honour for the first Dominion of and landscaped Queen Elizabeth cheeks and nose begin to show a Ever ambitious, at the tender age Parliament in 1914. Through these Driveway along the south and east- ruddy glow with the anticipation of of fourteen Noffke realized that opportunities, he was able to meet ern border of the Glebe. Addition- colder days. Have you ever stopped architecture was to be his lifelong and befriend some of the most ally, they drained and landscaped to think about the countless seasons passion; he purchased a suit and important politicians, industrialists Central Park as an extension of Pat- that have been witnessed by the began an apprenticeship with a and developers in Ottawa and terson's Creek. Ottawa’s elite houses around you? The Glebe is a local architect, Adam Harvey, in thereby attract their business. With flocked to these supremely desir- neighbourhood with an extraordi- 1892. The young student, ever such a powerful clientele, Noffke able locations to have custom hous- nary past, full of ambitious park eager to learn and grow, embarked was able to select the most appeal- es built and Noffke was more than projects, beautiful boulevards and of on a five year term with another ing and prestigious sites for his willing to oblige. These were the course, bounded and defined by the architect, Moses C. Edey, whose buildings. Thus, his role in the areas of the Glebe most intensively Rideau Canal. best known work was the Daly founding of the Glebe, as we know developed by Noffke. These oppor- Many architects have left their Building on Sussex at Rideau it, was cemented! tunities arose from his relations impression on our neighbourhood, which has since been demolished. Noffke was a gifted architect with the firm of Clemow-Powell but none has had as much impact as By the beginning of the 20th centu- with a strong sense of proportion (later to be known as Clemora one man who created dozens of ry, Noffke had amassed a wealth of and scale; during the spring of his Realty Ltd.), who developed many houses and apartments in some of knowledge and skill. Having career he was a master of histori- of these lots. In fact, Noffke built the most scenic locales. He apprenticed for nearly a decade, he cally traditional architecture. He William F. Powell’s magnificent embraced countless architectural launched his own practice and he drew on established styles of home on the south side of Central styles and philosophies in the never looked back. His career and Ottawa architecture while integrat- Park, with a Glebe Avenue address. process. His name is Werner Ernest reputation grew rapidly as each ing his own flair in order to please In the same year, Ernest C. Powell Noffke (1878-1965). He was by building was carefully and lovingly his patrons. As his career advanced built his home on Allen Place over- trade an architect, but through crafted and well received by the and his name became increasingly looking the park and Noffke built decades of patient practice and public. Contributing to his success known to the public, he heeded the his own home on Clemow Avenue,

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David Casey was born, raised and resides in the Glebe. He earned his B.A. Hon from Carleton in Art History and is now a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty.

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PEI Lobster Shack I was raised by my grandparents Frank and Annie Coulas on their farm in the Madawaska River Valley until I was six. My family was part of the oldest continuous North American Polish community, centered around Wilno, Ontario. As a child, I became steeped in the values and traditions of my Pol- ish-Canadian heritage. Drawing on my roots, the folklore and myths of my ancestors, the pageantry of the church, the abandon of our festivals and the exuberance of our social gatherings, my work resonates under their spell. The vitality of those influences are found in the colours, textures and mood I con- vey. To me, the colours are my emotions. The textures are my moods. The hand-painted Easter eggs, the intricate embroidery of women’s shawls as well as the dazzling hand-made quilts, rich folk music and lively dance washed over my senses as I gathered it all in as a boy. To this day, I strive to capture the essence of those influences in all my media, be they pencil, cray- on, charcoal, ink, watercolours or oils. You see it in the elaborate detail I often bring to my pieces. The integrity of my work – folk or contemporary, modern or caricature – can be appreciated as a firm commitment to my roots growing up in such a rich and stimulating heritage. www.garynicholart.com. Cork Tree at the Farm by Richard Hinchcliff Timothy’s World Coffee 843 Bank St. 613-567-8713

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Days, After School, Evenings & Weekends travel needs. $125.00 + GST per 6 week session Group & Private Lessons 740 Bank St. 613.565.3555 www.travelcuts.com Registration: Contact Debra at 236-2512 [email protected] ART Glebe Report October 12, 2007 25 260 Fingers returns! Have your say! New art for Bank Street in the Glebe You are invited to meet the artists who are competing for a public art com- mission as part of the Bank Street Rehabilitation project in the Glebe. Six artists or artist teams have been short-listed to create detailed designs of their creative concepts for the Glebe’s main street. The best public art creates a unique sense of place, a destination, focal points for activity, or meeting places. They can be a landmark or a surprising lyrical discovery. Public art is found all around the city in municipal buildings, open spaces, pedestrian corridors, roadways and transit ways. The City of Ottawa commissions local artists’ works for display in public spaces. A percentage of funds for municipal development projects is set aside for public art in order to beautify the space and make art accessible to every- one. The city’s Public Art program initiated a competition for a site-specific work of art that will be integrated into the soon to be rehabilitated Bank Street in the Glebe, from Central Park to Lansdowne Park. Twenty-six local artists responded enthusiastically to this opportunity with their submissions for the September deadline. They were asked to submit their ideas for works of art to be incorporated along Bank Street. The project’s selection criteria include such things as artistic excellence, experience, reflection of the community, and 260 fingers character of the site durability. For the third year, Scotton Hall at the Glebe Community Centre will be Six finalists were chosen to develop scale models or maquettes, preliminary filled with the ceramic art of our area’s finest potters and clay sculptors on sketches of the proposed artwork, and detailed work plans including budgets. Remembrance Day weekend. The name of the exhibition refers to the 26 The finalist artists are: artists who have been invited to participate. This invitational show is different • Stephen Brathwaite from other craft shows in that every artist has been selected by virtue of their • Elaine DeCoursey, Don McVeigh and Cairn Cunnane reputation of excellence in the field of ceramic art. The exhibition is also • Tim desClouds unique in that each of the artists – all excellent designers and technicians – has • Maskull Lasserre created a wonderfully distinctive body of work. • Jennifer Macklem and Kip Jones The response to the last two shows has been overwhelming. The look of • Chandler Swain and Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau delight on people’s faces as they reach the top of the stairs and see what awaits The public is invited to meet the artists, view the proposals and record their them in the hall is worth it all for the artists who are on hand to talk to the vis- comments. The Art Selection committee will take the public’s comments into itors. If you have never had the opportunity to see clay work of this calibre you consideration when they meet again to jury the artworks and choose the win- are in for a treat. ning design. An added feature this year is a panel discussion on Saturday evening in part- The maquettes and sketches will be on display for public viewing on Mon., nership with the Ontario Crafts Council right after the show closes for the Nov. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre at 175 Third Avenue, evening. Ottawa.

Collecting contemporary Canadian ceramics Sat., Nov. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Moderator: Emma Quin, General Manager, Ontario Crafts Council Panel: Susan Jefferies, Curator, Modern & Contemporary Ceramics, Curator-in-Charge of the Ancient Collections, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto Lisa Pai and Megan Lafrenière, Lafrenière & Pai Gallery Paula Murray, RCA, ceramic artist

The organizers of 260 Fingers have added this educational component after the great response to the mini-tours of the show last year where the artists talked to groups of visitors about the process and inspiration for their work. Great pottery and clay sculpture require a huge amount of technical expertise and years of focused attention to the myriad of skills needed to make such superior work. From the basic understanding of how mud becomes ceramic in a kiln and the infinite ways clay can be treated to make the finest translucent porcelain cup or a raw, rugged wood-fired jar is a long, hard journey. Many great ceramic artists move their work into the field of sculpture. We are lucky in this show to be able to include several of the most highly regarded ceramic sculptors in Canada. 260 Fingers is proud to show the work of brilliant emerging artists as well as those who are icons within this time- honoured craft. 260 Fingers is a testament to our luck in the Ottawa area to have this wealth of talent in ceramic art. The show opens Fri., Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. and continues Sat., Nov. 10 and Sun., Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There is no admission fee.

5th Ave. Court 2nd Floor 236-0765 Free Parking France, Tasha, Mila, & Sarah experienced stylists with the latest techniques Plate by Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau from Montreal’s top academy. 26 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 ART “Jewelled parts, Felicity Taylor Portraits and Parabolas” Contemporary Art for Children Oil on canvas by October 9-November 3 Sherry Tompalski October 4-28 What happens when the sitting “subject” starts talking and is no longer the “object?” As a practising psychiatrist, Sherry Tompalski is interested in the subconscious inter- action between people – in a sense our silent dialogues. In one of the six Felicity is an established British artist living in Ottawa. Her style has been series featured in this show, Tompal- influenced by her work as a play therapist, her work within the field of autism ski collaborates with Graham and with medically fragile children. Thompson to capture on film the Her mixture of simple shapes, bright colours, varied textures and multiple voice of the subject and the reply in canvases will appeal to both children and adults. Canvases are painted all around paint by Sherry, an interplay of the canvas edge so a child can see the image from any angle. Figures are paint- audio and visual. ed across multiple canvases like a puzzle so the child processes the image Also showing are paintings of piece by piece and as a whole. This gives them a unique aesthetic experience jewelled body parts, female boxers, with art. abstracts and collages of re-assem- Her choice of medium is acrylic for the vibrant colours that can be applied bled selves. This show will intrigue, and handled in varied ways to give a rich surface texture. delight and surprise you. Felicity is happy to do commissions. She can work together with you to cre- ate a personal piece of art, perfect your space. Call 613-884-5720 or e-mail- [email protected]. This exhibit can be found at: The Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Ave. Snapdragon Gallery If you are interested in showing your work at the Glebe Community Centre, 791 Bank Street please e-mail [email protected]. 613-233-1296 www.snapdragongallery.com

DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? “Silent Friends” send an e-mail to: An exhibition of new paintings by [email protected] Glenda (Yates) Krusberg October 1-31

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The Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Avenue Arboretum King Plus, enjoy a special screening of The Shock Doctrine short film A long time resident of the Glebe, Glenda Krusberg has had a number of created by Naomi Klein and Alfonso Cuarón and directed by successful careers. First with the National Museum of Canada, with Parks Jonás Cuarón. Canada, and as chief designer of the Canada Science and Technology Muse- um. Over the past ten years, she has returned to her roots and her true career Tickets are available at Octopus Books, 116 Third Avenue as a fine artist working in acrylic paint and pastels. tel: 613-233-2589 or at these other locations: This exhibition focuses on her study of trees, particularly around Brown’s Inlet and the Arboretum, highlighting our silent and strong friends. Recently she has exhibited at Framed in Ottawa South, the Ottawa Art After Stonewall, 370 Bank Street • Books on Beechwood, Association at the Ottawa Little Theatre, the Pastel Artists of Canada 2006 35 Beechwood Avenue • Collected Works, 1242 juried show at the Hamilton Art Gallery and the Ottawa Fine Arts festivals in Wellington Street West • Leishman Books, 1309 Carling 2005, 2006 and 2007. Avenue (Westgate Mall) • Mother Tongue Books, 1067 Glenda’s work is recognized by awards from the Pastel Artists of Canada Bank Street • Perfect Books, 258A Elgin Street and the Ottawa Art Association. She exhibits regularly in Ontario and British Columbia. See more on her website at www.yateskrusberg.ca. This exhibit The Bronson Centre is can be found at: Knopf Canada wheel-chair accessible. www.randomhouse.ca A sign language Francesco’s Coffee Company interpreter 857A Bank St. (south of Fifth Ave.) will be Open daily 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. present. Tel: 613 231-7788 ART Glebe Report October 12, 2007 27 Our Guild library has a collection Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild of more than 1,400 books, maga- zines and periodicals collected over celebrates 27 years at the GCC a 50 year period which is a great aid in research and inspiration to our again, we will wow you with our cre- ativity in using traditional and non- members. traditional methods for non-tradi- As in previous years, we are tional fibres. There will be demon- showcasing a local area fibre artist. strations using some of the wackiest This year, we are pleased to have fibres, an exhibition of some of these Patricia Dolan, a weaver and fibre creations as well. If we can spin it, artist living in Pakenham, join us. we can weave it. Patricia has returned to Canada after Members of the Ottawa Valley living for seven years in the Middle Weavers and Spinners Guild have a East. Utilizing paper, fibre and cloth, deep commitment to their communi- the works employ many textile tech- ty. Last year, we held a spin- niques using varied materials: hand- ning/weaving marathon to weave spun silk woven into panels; woven silk scarves to raffle for the Canadi- paper and raffia constructed into gar- an Cancer Society for Breast Cancer. ments; silk, wool, cashmere, mohair, In 2007, we will be creating and angora felted and sewn into huge donating fibre articles to be sold to coats; hand-beaten paper collages, raise funds for our own resource all influenced by the Middle Eastern PHOTOS: JUDY KAVANAGH PHOTOS: JUDY Ann Middleton centre and for the silk weavers in experience, with additions of clay shards from the desert and silk rem- BY SHIRLEY BROWSKY Kabul, Afghanistan through the nants from Afghanistan, tapestries Beech trees? Bamboo? Stainless ArteZan Designs Project (www.artez woven with torn silks in fabulous steel? Soy protein? Plastic? Paper? andesigns.com). Feel free to visit us and “throw” a shuttle or two to aid colours, boxes big and small in Milk weed silk? Chitin (made from Cindy O’Gorman shrimp and crab shells!) Tofu? Corn this worthy cause. string, twine, spun silk, and so much We have been holding this exhibi- fibre? Not what you would think of Chances are you have seen mem- more. Patricia is a member of The tion and sale at the GCC since 1980. when you are getting dressed in the bers of the Ottawa Valley Weavers Mill Street Gallery Co-op in morning? Ramie, linen, cotton, and Spinners Guild with our spin- This year, our 27th, finds us with a Almonte. hemp, wool, mohair, silk – now ning wheels and looms, sheep and permanent home in Heartwood We invite you to join us on Nov., that’s more like it. knitting needles demonstrating our House on Chapel Street thanks to the 2-4: Fri., 4-8 p.m; Sat. and Sun., 10 Technology has come a long way craft at various venues such as City City of Ottawa. This new studio a.m. - 4 p.m. at the GCC, 175 Third in the fibre pool in the past ten years Hall, the Civic Centre, Nepean space houses our Guild library, our Avenue, Ottawa and see what we are and members of the Ottawa Valley Sportsplex, Ottawa Public Library, spinning and weaving equipment up to. Admission is free. Weavers and Spinners Guild have National Arts Centre, The Bytown and our meeting and workshop Whether you are looking for wall been experimenting with the results. Museum, Billings Estate, the Agri- rooms. We meet the first Monday of hangings, clothing, shawls, place- We will be sharing these exciting cultural Museum and many country the month between Sept. and June at mats, or afghans, you will find a items at our upcoming exhibition fairs. We love to share our craft and 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery of Heart- wealth of talent at this exhibition – and sale – No Animal Fibres Please show the public that this is not a wood House and visitors are always worth spending the time. Come and – to be held Nov. 2-4 at the Glebe dying art but one that is alive and welcome. We offer many courses meet the people that create the fibres Community Centre (GCC). Once thriving. throughout the year to our members. around you!

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43 Aylmer Ave. 613-730-2002 www.retirementresidences.com Canadian made Sheepskin Slippers 28 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 MUSIC Seventeen Voyces presents An evening of images Phantom of the Opera and songs at Irene’s Pub Phantom of the Opera is list- BY SHARON DAWN JOHNSON to and works with Ian’s material. ed by most historians as one of With songs and music from his The emerging images strive to the ten greatest films of all newly launched CD, renowned express the small space that con- time, and the unmasking of Canadian artist and icon Ian tains the bigger story. The “Box- Lon Chaney is one of the most Tamblyn entertained an appreciative car” image, for instance, shows famous moments in silent film. audience at Irene’s Pub on Sept. 5. the deceptively simple vehicle It delivered quite a jolt in 1925; Entitled Superior: Spirit and Light, used for the northern painting several press reports told of this CD is the first of a 4-part series journeys undertaken by Arthur patrons fainting in the theatres called the Four Coast project (other Lismer, A.Y Jackson and others during this ground-breaking coasts being Northwest British from the Group of Seven. Taken scene. Columbia, the Arctic, and Labrador together, the image and song create Chaney’s make-up so dis- and Newfoundland). The overall a certain subtle melancholy evoked, torts his features that he is project represents “the summing up tangentially, by the unstated reason almost unrecognizable. “The of a compelling, 30-year journey for Tom Thomson’s absence. man of a thousand faces” exploring the question of what North The Superior CD is Albert’s third took the secret of his make- is, what Canada is,” explains Ian. As collaboration with Ian. “Working up to the grave, although most of the songs are already written, with Ian takes me out of my usual many latter-day make-up we can look forward to the comple- projects,” notes Albert, who normal- artists have speculated how it tion of this ambitiously creative ly works as a freelance illustrator was done. process soon. and cartoonist. In this project, The sets are enormous and Derived from his many canoe trips Albert’s technique was greatly influ- frequently bizarre, the cos- and explorations over the years, Ian enced by Ian’s interest in woodcut tumes are outrageous, and the experiences the Lake Superior area prints. Using his pen like a chisel, entire cast plays in a very as a “haunted, powerful, spirited Albert seeks to impersonate light. grand manner. Chandeliers place.” Using his wooden flute, for “Knowing when to start and stop” is crash, ballerinas twirl in terror, example, he artfully evokes vast the trick. This series admirably Lon Chaney as the phantom mirrors open, lakes drain, spaces filled with long stretches of demonstrates the sensitive mastery trees and water, with unmoving which Albert has developed using BY KEVIN REEVES audiences panic, horses run granite faces, with wolves and loons. this technique. It’s a delight to see Seventeen Voyces, Ottawa’s away with carriages, and peasants The flute’s eerie sound conjures the his images and listen to the music. chamber choir, is presenting the clas- riot in the street. feel of that rugged landscape. In Superior and, indeed, the sic 1925 silent film, Phantom of the Don’t miss this exciting Hal- Sharing the evening of “Images whole Four Coast project, Ian’s Opera, starring Lon Chaney. loween event, which takes place on and Songs” was Albert Prisner, the motivation is “to write something This is the only way to see it! The two nights: Fri., Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. visual artist who created the liner- honourably Canadian.” Both Ian original movie will be projected on a and Sat., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. at St. note images that grace each of Ian’s and Albert use their individual skills giant screen at St. Matthew’s Church, Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Ave. songs. Albert’s lively series of 17 with specific stories and concrete and accompanied by live pipe organ Tickets are $15-$25 and can be drawings, hung as black and white moments to honour that intention. music by the incomparable Matthew obtained at Leading Note, Compact laminated prints in a modest 5 x 7 Albert’s images can be seen in Larkin. The choir will perform works Music, Book Bazaar, Herb & Spice format, do indeed capture the sense Irene’s Pub & Restaurant along with by Gounod, Schubert, Beethoven, (1310 Wellington Street West), or at of spirit and light in the CD’s title. the new show of wax paintings by Kodaly, Ravel and Langlais. the door. Developing “visual metaphors” plays Jenn Farr, entitled the Purple Men- an important part in Albert’s own ace. Ian’s CD is available at Com- “questioning process” as he listens pact Music. PHOTO: FRANK JOHNSON Albert Prisner (left) and Ian Tamblyn (right) in full song

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Slither, 2006 One Hour Photo, 2002 Directed by James Gunn Written and Directed by Mark Rated R Romanek Slither is a classic B-level horror Rated 14A film—an isolated backwoods town, Robin Williams is outstanding as Sy swarms of creepy crawlies, and the heart- Parrish, who we quickly realize is very warming if not predictable romantic sub- creepy when compared to normal people plot. To top it all off there is even a zom- bie element that should delight any who go about their days with a variety of diehard horror fan. activities. He’s a loner, lives in a sterile, Although hardly a family movie, with a dull apartment and doesn’t have much of severe cursing streak barely two minutes a life. Sy has this thing about being part in, Slither still manages to maintain a of a family. To ‘brighten’ his days, he dark comedic appeal. It does so with sev- makes copies of other people’s photos for eral well placed lines delivered by himself. He can do this because he’s the Nathan Fillion as the town sheriff Bill photo guy at the neighbourhood big box Pardy. Elizabeth Banks plays opposite store. His obsession becomes obvious Fillion as Starla Grant, the town’s doe- when we see his wall of photos... those he eyed beauty who is forced at a tender age has collected over the years from the rolls to marry the crude yet wealthy Grant of film of one family. An eerie feeling Grant (Michael Rooker). As is often the case in comedy-sci-fi-feel-good-horror movies, all of the hovers over this film when Sy begins to stalk this family, watching what they main characters’ problems are inadvertently solved by an alien menace: the read, what they do, and finally their marital problems. To say that Williams is wrongs are somehow righted, the good are rewarded, the evil are punished and a genius is an understatement. His acting is superb. everyone is either together and happy or dead in the end. The director of photography is Jeff Cronenweth. Jeff’s shooting style is strong. The way Williams is captured on the screen leads to a vision reflecting The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993 the world of a very disturbed man. The strength of the film is the realization Directed by Henry Selick that any of us could be stalked at any time. We are all vulnerable. Rated PG The Nightmare Before Christmas has established something of a cult fol- Repulsion, 1965 lowing. Directed by Henry Selick and written by the delightfully odd Tim Directed by Roman Polanski Burton, one can barely make it through a Hallowe’en season without seeing at Unrated least a few shop windows decorated with Jack Skellington or his doll creation Roman Polanski certainly ranks high in the echelons of psychological love, Sally, in this skeleton who stole Christmas story. thriller directors. “Repulsion” stars Catherine Deneuve, only 20 at the time. Edward Scissorhands, 1990 Deneuve creates a disturbed character suffering from paranoia who shuts her- Directed by Tim Burton self off in what becomes a nightmarish apartment, with a rabbit rotting amidst Rated PG-13 maggots and flies in a dark corner ... Edward Scissorhands is widely recognized to be one of Tim Burton’s most touching and powerful films. The story tells of a young man named Edward Targets, 1968 (played by Johnny Depp) who is created, then abandoned by his “father” (Vin- Directed by Peter Bogdanovich cent Price), an inventor who dies before his completion, leaving him with only Rated R an array of knives and scissors for hands. Edward is adopted after years of iso- Boris Karloff appears in “Targets” as an aging horror-film star. Intercut- lation by his friendly and ever compassionate local Avon lady (Dianne Wiest). ting two stories, the film focuses on the re-telling of a 1966 incident with Life in a garish pastel suburb proves to be both a rewarding and terrible expe- ex-marine Charles Whitman, who, after murdering his mother and wife, rience for Edward as he tries to understand the world around him. The child- armed himself with rifles and handguns and went on a rampage, shooting like man falls in love with Wiest’s teenaged daughter (Winona Ryder) and his from a tower above a University of Texas campus, killing or wounding over first real chance at a life seems likely to crumble around him before it’s really begun. 45 people. Zia Landis, 17, daughter of our regular reviewer, Ted Landis, is visiting from California where she recently graduated from high school.

102 Renfrew Ave. 156 Third Ave. $429,900 $549,900 SCHOOLS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 31 Late French immersion Corpus Christi School could be phased out playground to receive blessing specialized classes for non-gifted Watch for the results of the Run for exceptionalities and it is expected the Cure (to support the Canadian that the gifted review to be delivered Breast Cancer Foundation), which took to the board this year will be similar. place Sun., Sept. 30. Immaculata High There were actually very few School had a team of 45 teacher and By bumps in implementing the govern- By student participants. Congratulations OCDSB ment’s primary class size cap this OCCSB to all who took part in or donated to September compared to the size of Trustee Trustee this most worthy cause. Working Rob the challenge, although this imple- together, we can continue to make mentation clearly garnered some Kathy progress toward our shared goal of a Campbell attention. The cap means that no Ablett future without breast cancer. primary class (grades 1-3) can have There are a number of interesting over 23 students and no more than Keep watch for the blessing date for the new playground at Corpus Christi initiatives and issues at your school ten per cent of these grades can have School. Congratulations to all who made this happen! board these days. over 20 students district-wide. All If, at any time, I can be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to call me First and foremost at the time of school boards in Ontario are to com- at 613-526-9512. writing is the consultation on the re- ply with this standard for 2007-08 commendation of the ad hoc French and our board will do so. This did as a second language committee that mean about 25 more schools had we phase out late French immersion September reorganizations of one or (LFI). Sub-recommendations include more classes but it all went as Dr. K.E. Hashem beefing up core French and other smoothly as could be reasonably French immersion with innovative expected. *OHEH'HQWDO2I¿FH practices including greater service of There is a question as to whether 738-a Bank st. [at Second Ave.] special needs students in French the board will ‘green light’ selling immersion and less streaming into names of parts of schools for money For Appts: 613-232-2222 core French. This alone has the from individuals and corporations. potential to transform French as a My e-newsletter readers have been second language instruction at the invited to express their views on this. • Implants • Bridges OCDSB for the good of special I am hopeful that the board will have • Braces • Dentures needs students and non-special resolved against proceeding with this • Cosmetic dentistry needs students in both programs. To idea by the time this article hits the • Wisdom teeth provide your views on the LFI streets. You can stay abreast of board • Gum surgery extraction phase-out, other options, or related issues by visiting the OCDSB web matters please visit the board web site at www.ocdsb.ca and checking • Teeth whitening • Root canal site at www.ocdsb.ca under FSL out our board and committee agenda • Crowns treatment consultation. items. We pride ourselves on open- Close on the heels of this initiative ness, transparency, community in terms of possible transformative involvement and access. 'D\(PHUJHQF\ import are the anticipated recom- If you have suggestions, concerns mendations on gifted programming or views on how we might continue delivery. At the time of writing, it is to improve student learning at the assumed that the eventual staff OCDSB, please make sure to drop report on this will recommend fewer me a line or send me a letter. I can be specialized classes for the gifted reached at 613-730-8128 or exceptionality in favour of other sorts [email protected]. Please also of interventions for these students. contact me if you would like to Last year, staff recommended fewer receive my Zone e-newsletter.

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There is still space to register! ILLUSTRATION: GWENDOLYN BEST BY DIANA FEIK AND would be complete without a medal school on par with their peers, while www.wsocceracademy.org KARRI MUNN-VENN ceremony? Ours will be held at the same time creating an environ- On Sat., Oct. 27, the Glebe Co- around noon outside the GCC. ment where learning is fun. The operative Nursery School will hold The efforts of our miniature school also seeks to provide Head- SOCCER FOR MOMS its Third Annual Halloween marathoners are to raise funds for start parents with the resources to Starting January 2008 Frank’n Walk. Fifty preschoolers, future programming initiatives at help themselves and their families. ages 18 months to 5 years, will GCNS. Twenty-five per cent of all GCNS’s very own Sharon Green has delve into their imaginations, don funds raised will be donated to the been involved in the Queensway their most exquisite fairy wings, Queensway Preschool in Hintonburg Preschool’s Headstart program for their most powerful superhero to help support the Headstart pro- many years. cape, or sweetest, cuddliest little gram. The Queensway Preschool is For more information about the duck suit, and go for a big walk one of 11 Headstart programs in the Frank’n Walk, or if you wish to together through the neighbour- Ottawa area and is the oldest contin- make a contribution, please contact hood. The walk-a-thon – complete uous running Headstart in this city. the Glebe Cooperative Nursery with official walkers’ numbers and The Headstart program tries to School at 613-233-9708 or visit us at water stations along the course – remove or lessen as many barriers to 175 Third Avenue, inside the GCC. begins at 10 a.m. in front of the success as possible for families facing If you would like to learn more about Glebe Community Centre. JoJo, the social, economic and language chal- the Queensway Preschool or the children’s entertainer, will join us lenges. The Queensway Preschool Headstart program, you can contact to encourage the children and their strives to create an opportunity for them directly at 613-728-8053. little legs along with his balloon each child to achieve cognitive goals Thank you for your support. creations. And what athletic event that will help them enter elementary Happy Hallowe’en! 20% Welcome to the off New Loeb Glebe! Here at Loeb Glebe we are committed to providing you the customer absolutely with the highest quality and freshest products we can find. This is why we have gone to a local approach. POSITIVELY What is meant by local? Local means within EVERYTHING a Hundred kilometer radius to Ottawa. There are many benefits to buying local that impact not only the quality of product but IN STOCK that of the environment as well. For one the products don’t have to travel as far to get to the store so the peak of freshness is on your plate rather than in the back of a truck. October 17 - 21 Secondly the fuel and carbon emissions that are spent as a result of traveling thousands of kilometers in a truck is no longer present when you buy local. And lastly but the most important is the fact that you are supporting local businesses to thrive and survive in this very competitive market. Examples... Additional In Store Savings! Art-is-an Bakery · Cochranes Dairy · Cocoa Camino · Equator Coffee CALLING Blind Brothers Soups & Sauces ALL KIDS! So grab hold of the freshness and do your part for the environment and community.

Can you help name the new Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's Mascot? ThinkFresh Come by Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's at the 809 Bank St. location Rideau Centre ThinkLocal Saturday, October 20th between 11 am and 2 pm Bayshore Mall to meet the mascot. 809 Bank St Submit your idea for a 754 Bank Street name to any Place D'Orleans Tel: (613) 232.9466 Fax: (613) 232.6502 Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's store. Store Hours: Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm / Monday to Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm 313 Richmond Rd Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm Winner will be announced! Shop on line at: www.loebglebe.com SCHOOLS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 33 “This guy next to me slipped on Mutchmor cross country 2007 the wet grass, then slipped down a hill and landed in a puddle!” Luka Lawford of Mutchmor exclaims. He has participated in cross country since the first year he was allowed to, in grade 3. “Other people would sprint at the beginning, then be out of breath for the rest of the way.” The course led us up a hill, and down again. To keep our hopes up, they put up a friendly sign with The Little Engine That Could on it, say- ing, “You can do it! You can do it!” After the hill, we went through a field behind the track, then onto the track itself. We raced down the last 200 metres, to have our friends greet us at the finish line before we dunked our sweaty heads in the bathroom sink.

PHOTO: LARRY STONEBRIDGE Overall, everyone we talked to Mutchmor’s cross country team 2007 said the experiences in the past have BY BLYTHE BEYNON AND Starting on the third day of training For the meet last year, we went to been great, and we’re definitely DAVID PAGUREK VAN MOSSEL we went around the corner to Brown’s the Terry Fox Centre at Mooney’s looking forward to our upcoming Hurray! Cross country started Inlet. This creek, somewhat larger Bay. It rained the day before, leav- meet. We’ve enjoyed sharing some last Monday in the field at Mutch- after the canal was built, gives us ing puddles all over the course. We of the great news about cross coun- mor Public School. Every morning something nice to focus on and inspire are all hoping for great weather this try here at Mutchmor! of the week, except for Fridays, we us along our long runs. We would veer year! A big thank-you to the fabulous get out there and run. Students in off the path as it turned into a sidewalk, For the grade 5s last year, we Mutchmor parent volunteers who grade 6 (like us) started at three then off the sidewalk as it blended into had to run off the 400-metre track have come out in support of the laps around the field, then, as we the road. We would then go back on and through the trees. Everyone team practices at Brown’s Inlet and built endurance, we went up to five the start of the path, and go around and was so focused, we splashed to assistant coach Ian Austen. A very laps a day. We also have a few other around the number of times assigned through puddles up to our ankles special thanks to our Mutchmor’s practices such as training for the by the one who sets the pace. Usually, and didn’t notice the wetness of cross country school coaches, Mrs. “last-hundred-metre sprint,” for the grade 5s and 6s would run three our shoes or that our white socks Pamela Paciocco and Mr. Sean staying at the front of the pack, and laps around our home-made course. were getting a brownish tint from Aston, for their time and dedication more. The grade 4s do two laps. the mud. to the team.

Worms, Terry Fox, hot air and more at First Avenue $7,000 for a twin school in Africa, pen is mightier than the sword. The the Kagoua School in Mali. The 33 students who have signed up for money was used to buy school sup- the journalism club will get a chance plies, sports and school equipment, to sharpen their skills and wield as well as hiring more teachers: them to keep the First Ave commu- while Ontario is trying to reduce nity in the know. A contest will be class size to fewer than 23 children, held to find a name for the newspa- the pupil-teacher ratio in Kagoua per, and Dalya Goldberger is work- was a mind-boggling 67:1! More ing with her band of scribes to deter- broadly, the money is also used to mine what will go into it. Other stu- promote literacy and numeracy, pro- dents looking to get a head start on a vide basic health care and food for Pulitzer Prize may want to sign up children unable to attend school for the club, which will be meeting because of illness or malnutrition, every Thursday after school. and to encourage girls to attend Finally, Susan Dubois’s grade 6 school instead of working as ser- class has found a use for hot air – vants to help support their families. balloons! With political rhetoric The read-a-thon is the first of three taking flight as we experience an fundraising events this school year. Ontario – and perhaps federal –

PHOTO: SUSAN DUBOIS It has often been said that when it election, this is arguably a very Grade 6 students discover elements of flight while making hot air balloons comes to changing the world, the timely project! in science class. BY LYNN MAINLAND Another opportunity for the kids Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, to make a difference this month was “I think we consider too much the the Terry Fox National School Run good luck of the early bird and not day, which took place on Sept. 28. As they ran, jogged or walked their 420 rue Cooper Street enough the bad luck of the early Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2N6 worm.” But some worms are very way around Patterson Creek, they www.centretownchc.org lucky indeed, particularly those in knew that thousands of other school Deena Shankman’s grade 3 class, kids all across Canada were similarly who apparently get a steady diet of marking the incredible achievements HOURS OF OPERATION (EXCEPT FOR HOLIDAYS) egg shells and other goodies. They of one man. While learning a power- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ...... 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. are the star players in a vermicom- ful lesson about what can be Wednesday...... 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. posting experiment, happily turning achieved with courage and determi- lunchtime leftovers into lush fertiliz- nation, they also raised money to MEDICAL & SOCIAL SERVICES WALK-IN: er, without any of the unpleasant support cancer research. Asked what Monday – Friday ...... 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. odours that accompany regular com- her inspiration was for running many posting. The worms, which can eat laps, one grade 3 student said, “Terry Evening Appointments Available for Medical & Social Services more than their own body weight in Fox was brave and he didn’t want to Monday ...... 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. leftover food everyday, make quick fail, and that made us want to run fur- Tuesday ...... 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. work of the kids’ apple cores and ther even when it was hurting.” Wednesday ...... 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. bread crusts. And the kids learn how While September wrapped up to participate in nature’s cycle, and with a charity run, Oct. 1 kicks off For 24-hour on-call medical emergency service call 233-4697 cut down on garbage going into bur- First Avenue’s third annual charity Building healthier communities... together geoning landfills. read-a-thon. Last year’s event raised Ensemble... pour bâtir des communautés en meilleure santé 34 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 SCHOOLS What makes Glashan Public School, Glashan? PHOTO: SEAN OUSSOREN Celebrating the first week at Glashan BY MARTA CALITOIU like me. Moreover, the teachers are team-building bond between the stu- All schools have their advantages qualified, knowing very well the dents. and disadvantages. In the three aches and pains of grades 7 and 8, The first example is the barbeque, weeks that I have been at Glashan, and help us deal with them by trying which took place at the beginning of the discovery of the special things to engage us in academics, arts, ath- the school year. There, the parents that make this school unique has just letics and many extra curricular got to know the teachers, the princi- begun. Every day I go to school, new activities. pal, and most of all the school itself. positive aspects fuel my excitement. Another benefit of being at It was a great experience because So far, it looks like I have two years Glashan is the multi-cultural diversi- most of the parents didn’t know the of advantages ahead. ty. Glashan has children from many teachers or the school. They saw the One of the major advantages is different countries and places of the science labs, the D & T (design and that Glashan specializes only in world. There are children from technology) shop, and all of the grades 7 and 8. Having such a nar- Romania, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, other classes. Many children had the row age group, we are all more or China, and many other countries. joy of showing their recently organ- less at the same level of maturity and Having a friend from a different cul- ized lockers. face the same issues of growing up. ture has taught me many things. It The second example is the orien- It comforts me to be around the kids has taught me about food, the peo- tation week to start the year off. Stu- ple, the clothing and the culture. dents were given tips and workshops Glashan has a renowned music on how to be organized, how to be program. Ms. Bianchini, our music respectful to their peers and how to teacher, has been running the music build relationships with others in the MICHAEL PROVOST / JULIE TESKEY program for many years. Children school. Each morning was dedicated can either rent or borrow a school to a different theme while the after- 236-9560 voice mail instrument of their choice. The stu- noon focused on academic subjects. 563-1155 office dents who feel comfortable with It was a great way to get introduced 236-6552 fax playing an instrument can join the to Glashan and to the school’s expec- [email protected] Glashan band. tations for the year. www.teskey.com I would like to add two examples Marta Calitoiu is in grade 7 at Executive’s Lifestyle of how Glashan intends to create a Glashan School. One of a kind residence - custom built & renovated. Perfect for entertaining. Main floor family room,. lovely garden and private laneway. Sun flooded New kid at Glashan spaces with wood floors, fireplace and cathedral BY NOAHM ELLIS Being in a new school doesn’t ceilings. Two oversized Coming to a new school can be mean only fun and games. You bedrooms and a den/ both exciting and challenging – like meet new teachers, which means office. Well located in on the first day of school, when new teaching styles. Most are the Glebe yet private. everything seemed unfamiliar as I being consistent about doing and Asking $479,000.00

344 O’Connor St. Ottawa,Ontario,K2P 1W1 walked into the school yard. The bringing your homework in on kids were different and the yard was time, as well as expecting you to Grand Home new to me. It was paved and had a work independently. But on the Beautiful sun filled space that provides superb volleyball net. All the kids seemed to bright side, you don’t have one entertaining spaces that includes a den, family room, 344 O’Connor St. Ottawa,Ontario,K2P 1W1 be older yet I still couldn’t know if teacher for all subjects; you have a huge master suite, sunroom,4 bathrms and 5 bedrms. $899,000.00 they were in my grade or not. different teacher for most classes. Glashan is a one-of-a-kind school. Another thing I found interesting It has a big multicultural variety of was that we have wood shop class- people. Meeting new people can es. This allows us to express our sometimes mean making new friends feelings in a positive and physical or maybe new rivals and can be both way that I enjoy. exciting and challenging. I enjoy coming to a new school, Coming to a new school usually meeting new people, learning new means different transportation. This subjects, and having more choices. If

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   BOOKS Glebe Report October 12, 2007 37

But she also decides to cut short her A hearty harvest soup visit when she realises that what she really came to Salt Prairie for was lection. While both stories are set in “to check on my mother. My mother, the small town of Salt Prairie in who is obviously fine. My mother northern Alberta, they are told by the who, from what I can make out, is in same female protagonist some 20 top form.” years apart. In the first story, a young Borsky’s remaining seven stories woman returns home with her are about the choices we make fol- By anthropologist husband. “Norman lowing our formative years and how Sharon had never met my family all at once they mark us. “Cobalt Blue,” the title Abron and on their own territory before. He story, is about a woman striving to achieve a comfort level with the Drache was from New Zealand, and had only recently arrived in Canada to demand for independence that her study anthropology at UBC and to vocation as a visual artist requires. Cobalt Blue embark on his life as a world adven- The story ends with her desperate By Mary Borsky turer.” cry, “I am myself. I am myself.” But Thomas Allen Publishers, “Norman’s moving into my apart- leading to this conclusion is a story 209 pages, $24.95 (paper) ment in Vancouver, where I had a job of betrayal by the artist’s lover, as if teaching school, had been mostly his the woman’s steadfast devotion to Reading Mary Borsky’s nine sto- idea, our subsequent marriage most- her artistic ambitions were not ries calls to mind peeling and chop- ly mine.” That’s a typical Borsky enough, as if she were in need of ping onions for a hearty harvest whammy – the kind that jars the some sort of justification for her dec- soup. Stripping away the skins and reader and stirs up memories regard- In the final story the same narra- laration of moving on alone, without chopping the onions into bits, you ing his or her own marital commit- tor, (no longer married and now the a man. have to turn away or you’ll cry. You ments. single mother of a 14-year old The cover of the book is enchanting retreat by closing your eyes to pro- daughter) returns to Salt Prairie from – a dusty powder blue pair of tect them from the intense aromatic Montreal. As she walks home from women’s pumps. Why not cobalt awakening. Gradually, regaining the highway bus stop at the Ken- blue, I wondered, as I closed the your composure, you continue with tucky Fried Chicken outlet, she won- book. And then, I realised that the your task. Ah, that’s better, you ders why she “panicked at the frail, soft blue was so much more indica- wince reassuringly. disconnected sound of her mother’s tive of the nature of Borsky’s fiction, I could not read more than one voice on the phone.” the hazy complexity of female sur- Borsky story at a sitting. Too much Her entire visit revolves around vivors and their uphill climb as they to think about. Borsky’s fiction has the preparation of a parcel to send to endeavour to discover their own self to settle before you can absorb its a cousin’s son in the Ukraine. The clarity of a true and brilliant “Cobalt highly personal, yet universal mes- parcel’s contents cost less than the Blue.” sage. postage, yet the narrator’s mother Mary Borsky has published a pre- Borsky writes about unconditional will not think of sending money. The vious short story collection, Influ- love between parents and children daughter spends her days doing ence of the Moon, and the Benny and the demands of love in romantic Mary Borsky things exactly as her mother wishes, Bensky children’s books. She lives relationships. Never neutral, Borsky fetching a cardboard box that is the and works as a full-time writer in portrays love as a complex emotion For the entire Salt Prairie visit, appropriate size from the Super-A Ottawa. This fall she will teach cre- based on highly idiosyncratic experi- Norman reads his book, Head- store, fussing with her mother over ative writing at The Collected Works ences gleaned from early childhood hunters of Central Borneo, while the the packing of the requested parcel. Bookstore. and adolescence. The resulting unnamed narrator’s family, her imprint on the human psyche is a brother Amel and his wife Bonnie, touchstone whose key characteristic Uncle Walter and Mother, all busy is survival. themselves with household tasks. And it is usually the survival of The women prepare meals and the middle-aged and older Prairie men, except for Norman who is women, whose prime years were totally immersed in his reading, are before or on the cusp of feminism. clearing clogged eavestroughs. In Sadly, most of these women never the narrator’s mind, the domestic reaped true equality with men in cauldron boils as she suspects that their vocational pursuits. Born Norman is continuously observing between the 20th century’s two the habits of her family, which for world wars, and raised during the him are not only quaint and immi- Depression of the early 1930s, these grant, but totally predictable. Sens- women, who raised their own chil- ing her husband’s judgment of her dren in the 1940s and 1950s, con- family’s lifestyle, the narrator views formed dutifully to the popular tele- his current study of anthropological vision image of the l950s post-war alternatives as “insubstantial and stay-at-home wife and mother. cobwebby.” Framed by the first and last fic- “I didn’t think I could bear to tions, “The Ukrainian Shirt” and examine Norman’s dreams just then, “Parcel for the Ukraine,” there’s a not in the unforgiving fluorescent distinct ethnic grounding to this col- light of my mother’s kitchen.” We have your fall wardrobe...

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Calling all emerging Glebe poets

EXPERIENCE THE DENYS DIFFERENCE over 18 Glebe Report Poetry Contest Theme: “Life in the Glebe” Deadline: Dec. 14, 2007 How to enter Guidelines •The contest is open to all Glebe residents 18 and older who have never been published. •All entries must be original and the poet must not be published in any form. •Poems must be in English and may be in any style. •Poems should not exceed 25 lines or 250 words •One entry per person. •Do give your poem a title, but not “Life in the Glebe” please •Entries should be typed on 8.5” x 11” white paper. The entrant's name must not appear on the manuscript. •Please include a separate sheet with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address (if applicable), word or line count and title. •The final deadline for entries is Fri., Dec. 14, 2007. •The Glebe Report accepts no responsibility for lost, delayed or incomplete entries.

Prizes •Prizes will be announced in the Nov. 9, 2007 issue. •A shortlist will be published in the Jan. 18 issue of the Glebe Report. •Each of our three judges (Judy Peacocke, David Rampton and JC Sulzenko) will select the best quality poem that addresses the theme “Life in the Glebe.” Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail by Feb. 1, 2008. The selected entries will be included in the “Winners Triangle” published in the Feb. 15 issue. In event of a tie, a coin toss will determine which of the two judges voting for the same poem can select another one By e-mail Send your entry as text (.txt), formatted text (.rtf), Word (.doc) or Pages (.pages) attachment to: [email protected] with the subject line “Poetry Contest Entry”. Regular mail or drop off Send or drop off three copies of your entry to: Glebe Report, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2. Poems must be typewritten on 8.5”x11” white paper. Entries will not be returned. RELIGION Glebe Report October 12, 2007 39

GLEBE CHURCHES Is there hope amidst the chaos? There are huge issues in the world Bill Phipps will be speaking about CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) today: extremism, universal human his vision for change at a conference Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 rights, the gap between the rich and entitled “Making Peace in a World www.blessedsacrament.ca the poor, global warming and even that Raises Hell,” presented by the Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair the wholesale destruction of the Ottawa Presbytery of the United Masses: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. planet. It seems that the issues can be Church of Canada. This conference Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. so overwhelming that we want to ask will be held at City View United Church on Fri. and Sat., Oct. 19 and Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. the question, “Is there hope amidst this chaos?” 20. Sundays, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Bill Phipps, a former moderator of Also presenting at the conference (elevator access for the handicapped, loop system for the the United Church of Canada, thinks is well-known writer and activist, hearing impaired) there is hope. And the hope lies in our Carolyn Pogue, who will be giving a society becoming conscious and workshop on her new book, A World ECCLESIAX aware that these problems are NOT of Faith: Introducing Spiritual Tradi- 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 inevitable. We don’t have to buy into tions to Teens. Carolyn Pogue, who www.ecclesiax.com the “governing story” that has shaped always has something thought-pro- Dream Specialist: Rev. Joseph Moreau and defined Western culture and soci- voking to say about current issues, is Sundays: 11:07 a.m.,* ety. A new story is possible. And Bill well-known to readers of the United Art & worship service, followed Phipps, in his new book, Cause for Church Observer. by community meal – all welcome. Hope, has taken on the task. He has At the conference, both Bill View community art gallery by appointment. written a book that, in the words of Phipps and Carolyn Pogue will be *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! Roy Romanow, former premier of speaking at the Friday evening ple- Saskatchewan, “is an inspirational nary session, and presenting work- FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH vision for social progress.” This shops on their new books on Satur- Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 provocative book from one of the day. Information about the conference, www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca most provocative leaders in the church is part warning cry, part which is open to all, can be found at Minister: Rev. Neil Hunter (interim) visionary exploration, part encour- the Ottawa Presbytery website Services: Sundays, 11 a.m. agement for the journey, as he shows www.uccanottawa.org, or by calling Junior church and nursery available us the spiritual nature of the issues Janet Nield at Glebe-St. James Unit- (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) and the choices that confront us. ed Church: 613-236-0617. GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 Pastor: Christoph Ernst Service: Sundays, 10 a.m. Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP (first Sunday of month, 11:15 a.m., English service) 301 Moodie Dr., Suite 400, Ottawa Sunday school: 10 a.m. 613-820-8010

GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH At Collins Barrow, our goal is to be Canada’s choice for accounting, tax and business consulting. We listen to your questions, understand your unique 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 needs and provide you with a full range of personal and business advisory www.glebestjames.ca services to help you succeed. Minister: Dr. Christine Johnson Music Director: Robert Palmai To learn more about how Collins Barrow can assist you, Worship: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. please contact Randy Tivy, CA, Partner at 613-768-7549. Sunday school: 10:30 a.m. www.collinsbarrowottawa.com (wheelchair accessible, FM system for the hearing impaired)

OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 www.ottawa-ocuc.org SPORTS &SPINAL INJURY CLINIC Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) Fridays: Prayer meeting at church, 8 p.m. Sundays: Worship, 11 a.m. (English with Mandarin SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER translation) Sunday school: 9:30 a.m., (for all ages) A private clinic specializing in the care of: THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) " sudden or recurring back pain 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 " sudden or recurring neck pain Co-clerks: Steve Fick & Signy Fridriksson, 613-233-8438 " tendinitis, sprains, or strains ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Reflect, Focus Delight MD’s OHIP covered Make church a part of your life. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 Bernie Lalonde, M.D. PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health www.stgilesottawa.org Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. coverage Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship: Sundays, 11:00 a.m. Church school & nursery: Sundays, 11:00 a.m. 1335 Carling Avenue, Suite 602, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8N8 Tel: 613 729 8098 (wheelchair accessible)

ST. MATTHEW’S, THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN THE GLEBE 130 Glebe Avenue near Bank Street, 613-234-4024 (office/weekday access 217 First Avenue) www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston Susan Wyatt Sales Weekly service:Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Eucharist & fellowship PROMOTIONAL Thursdays, 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee Clothing & Products Thursdays, 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at- home parents group Does your company, group or organization require fleece wear, sweatshirts, golf Sundays: 8 a.m., Eucharist shirts, T-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stuffed animals, fridge magnets, cloth bags, aprons, etc. for tournaments, conventions, meetings, giveaways, or other 10 a.m., Choral Eucharist occasions? Logos can be embroidered or screen printed on these products. If 4 p.m., Choral Evensong, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 we don’t have what you are looking for, we will try to locate it! Call for information.

Phone No. 233-7993 Fax No. 231-7831 40 Glebe Report October 12, 2007 RELIGION

J.W.H. Watts, a prominent Ottawa Glebe-St. James sanctuary renewal architect, designed the Glebe-St. James building more than 100 years ago. Watts was the first curator of the National Gallery of Canada and the architect of several notable city man- sions. He also designed the original St. Matthew’s Church on First Avenue – torn down in 1930 when the present stone structure was completed. For Glebe Presbyterian Church, Watts cre- ated a unique sanctuary with soaring arches, large windows and warm wood. It featured a large central pulpit and a raised choir loft reached by a narrow stairway hidden at the back. This arrangement emphasized the ministry of the word and cut off the choir loft from the main body of the church. In addition, the woodwork in the sanctuary, originally a natural hue, had been stained brown in the 1930s and during one of the energy crises of the 1970s, the skylight had been cov- ered with insulation. Stained glass windows, masterpieces of colour and meaning, also cut the light in the sanc- tuary. A brighter, more contemporary and flexible space was needed for the 21st century. Julian Smith, one of Canada’s foremost restoration architects, agreed to take on the challenge of restoring and renewing the sanctu- PHOTO: BRAD MUNRO Renovated sanctuary ary. Already familiar with other buildings conceived by J.W.H. BY TOM TANNER excellent sight-lines and ample grey stone building at First and Watts, Julian had an appreciation for A bright, flexible worship space space for dramatic and musical pro- Lyon. The renewed chancel allows a the vision which guided the original has emerged from two summers’ ductions. A third summer of work variety of liturgical expressions and design. In addition, Julian had been construction at Glebe-St. James will be necessary to renew the floor is more adaptable for secular events involved in the restoration of Notre United Church. The skylight has and seating, but all the fundamental as well. Musical groups and choirs, Dame Basilica, Christ Church been re-opened, lighting upgraded, changes have been completed. who have always appreciated the Cathedral and Dominion Chalmers and century-old wiring replaced. A Worship styles have changed warm acoustics of the sanctuary, will United Church. He also recently broad chancel area, with direct since 1905 when Glebe Presbyterian find the new space and improved completed the renewal of the Cana- access to the choir loft, now provides Church began worshipping in the lighting enhances their performance. dian Memorial at Vimy Ridge.

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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY ST. WE SELL Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? Always wanted to run a coffee farm? CATHERINE Consider trying the lifestyle before you commit to buying. A Canadian BOXES owned and operated farm is available to rent in southern Costa Rica, near MINI STORAGE AND San Isidro del General. At our altitude of 850 m, the climate is moderate, SECURE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SELF STORAGE PACKING SUPPLIES and we grow several crops of vegetables a year, as well as plentiful fruit. Coffee growing is labour intensive at picking time in November, but main- MONTHLY RATES *** tenance is easy during the rest of the year. The farm is certified organic and MAX. SECURITY *** fair trade, and is part of a local collective of family-owned organic farms. HEATED & AIR-CONDITIONED *** The house is open-concept and well equipped. 399 CATHERINE ST. 613234-6888 FOR MORE INFO email [email protected] or phone in Ottawa BETWEEN BAY AND PERCY 613 730 4751. FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

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