December 6, 1996 IA 131 lobe-reportDecember 6, 1996 Vol. 24 No. 11 Local school sparks province-wide protest to education cuts A demonstration at a local school tivists1' was a clear message to the "We won't be educating children, Lady Evelyn parent Marjorie sparked a province-wide protest provincial government. The day of we'll be warehousing them," Lady George told the demonstration she against the huge cuts to education the protests, Education Minister Evelyn parent Jan Fraser told fears the devastation of public edu- spending threatened by the John Snobelen faced questions demonstrators. cation will lead to a two-tier school provincial government. about the parent uprisings in the The OBE administration is al- system, "Those parents who can Parents at Lady Evelyn Alterna- legislature and from the media. ready studying how it might con- possibly afford to do so will send tive School began in late October The central demonstration was at tend with funding cuts that their children to private schools, planning a protest at their school Lady Evelyn, the Ottawa Board of threaten to eliminate up to one- while the remaining 80 or 90 per- for the morning of Wednesday, Education Primary alternative fifth of its budget. The drastic ac- cent will remain behind in a November 27th. As word of the school serving the Glebe and other tions it is considering are indica- severely depleted public education demonstration spread, it touched a communities. Parents had been tive of what other boards will face. system that cannot hope to meet nerve with parents across the Ot- asked to keep their children out of The OBE would most likely elimi- students' needs." and elsewhere classes for the first half of the nate junior kindergarten and the tawa region around The parents the province. Protests at other morning and protest on the street Adult High School. It likely would behind the November 27th day of protest say that schools and MLAs offices were in front of the school. close the McArthur technical high event is but the first step in a scheduled for the same date. At the protest, the Lady Evelyn school, and eliminate or severely campaign of to The result of all this effort by parents were not alone on the reduce special education, choice in opposition the provincial gov- side- ernment's what one television news report walk. They were joined by contin- French immersion entry points, the impoverishment of pub- lic termed "a new breed of parent ac- gents of parents and students from gifted programs, extra help for education. There will be a series of events more than a dozen city schools. children slow at learning to read, and activities aiming to politicize There were about 300 demonstra- and the breakfast program for dis- parents and voters, and Helping tors. advantaged pupils. Librarians, pressure the government To become involved, contact Block Parents As well, there were smaller mental health workers, psycholo- Jack Hanna at protests in Ottawa at the McNabb gists, and speech therapists would 739-3470 or Marjorie George at and Elgin Street Schools, and out- be cut. 233-4680. side the constituency office of local Tory MLA Garry Guzzo. Up the Ot- Snowflake Special December 7 tawa Valley, parents from Paken- ham, Almonte, Carleton Place, and Don't miss tomorrow's Snowflake Special at the Perth demonstrated at a local Glebe Community Centre. This annual holiday cel- MLA's office. In Toronto, parents ebration begins at 7:00 PM. Bring the family and occupied an MLA's office, and there enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, carolling, were demonstrations in Windsor, performances by the Ottawa Dance Academy and Hamilton, Sudbury, and Thunder Angel Che's dancers. There will be a Taekwon Do Bay. demonstration, and magic show put on by Magical The central protest at Lady Eve- Alliance. Councillor Jim Watson will emcee and lyn School had a festive mood. Glebe C.C. Renovation Fund t-shirts will be on There was hot chocolate and dough- sale. See p. 5. Cider, hot chocolate, cookies and nuts, balloons for the children, other goodies will be served. See you there! reggae music, and placards and banners. Speakers told parents the implications of the cuts the Tories Do you feel like some have promised. After having chopped $400 mil- holiday music? lion in the past year, the govern- The Glebe Singers, an Ottawa - ment has said it will cut another $1 community choir conducted by billion from the total of $13.8 bil- Janice Gray, will perform a program lion spent on education in Ontario. of varied music on Saturday, That means, first of all, much 7 at 8 p.m. Next Deadline larger December The concert Alyssa Iswolsky, age 9, enthusi- classes. Class sizes have al- will be in the Church of the January 6, 1997 ready grown Blessed astically took part in The Help dramatically in the Sacrament in Ottawa at the corner past two Santa Toy Parade on November 16. yearsa Grade 5 class at of Percy and Fourth Avenue. This was Alyssa's second year Lady Evelyn has 36 students. With helping Blocky Bear and the rest of the planned provincial cuts, class INSIDE The evening will feature the Block Parents gang hand out sizes could grow another 15 or 20 GNAG 5 traditional carols and con- candy and toys to happy kids percent, said Albert Chambers, along temporary Christmas songs from Business News 16 the route. chair of Joint Council, the main many countries. Fantasia Ottawa Block are parent advisory group of the on Arts 18,19 Parents looking Ottawa Christmas Carols, by Ralph for volunteers in your Board of Education. Vaughn neighbour- Williams, and Rejoice in Sports 21,22 hood As well, the Lamb, to join this worthwhile pro- children who have diffi- by Benjamin gram culties or fall Britten, will be per- Church which helps keep our street behind will be left to formed. 32,33 safe for children. You don't have to flounder, as school boards are GCC courses. . insert be a stay-at-home parent to volun- forced to cut special education and Admission to this holiday concert teerthere are many ways working other support programs. Thus, is free. Refreshments will be served Quote of the month people can help out too! For more teachers will have to contend with after the concert. Donations will be To perceive Christmas through its information, please call Ottawa bigger classes and, at the same accepted to contribute to the wrapping becomes more difficult Block Parents at 521-0619 or Cathy time, with children whose problems concert costs and a local charity. with every year. Simons at 237-7652. go unaddressed. All are welcome. Elwyn Brooks White NEWS Art in the Park moves indoors
GLEBE REPORT DEADLINES 1997 MONTH DEADLINE PAPER OUT Photos: Ellen Showalter (above) Glebe artist and teacher Susanne Clark January January 6 January 17 (above right) Lisgar Collegiate jazz ensemble February January 27 February 7 March February 24 March 7 BY ELLEN SCHOWALTER Paul O'Connor. Sunday afternoon the a cappella group Strange Pearls April April 1 April 11 A community space, a place to May April 21 May 2 meet friends and neighbours, performed sweet ballads. June May 26 June 6 benches for a little rest, in fact, a Glebe architect, artist and author NO JULY PAPER park without the treesthe Glebe John Leaning read from his new August August 5 August 15 Community Centre became the per- children's book to an eager audi- September September 2 September 12 fect setting for Art in the Hall. Or- ence. children of ail ages enjoyed October September 22 October 3 ganizers of Art in the Park, the an- the roving antics of J.J. The Jug- November October 27 November 7 nual outdoor community arts festi- gling Fool, while a kids' activity December November 24 December 5 all inside November centre offered the opportunity to val, brought it ADVERTISING RATES 9 and 10. Over 60 painters, sculp- make goodies for winter bird feed- ers. Delicious lunch and snack tors, potters and crafts people Advertising rates listed below are for camera-ready material. filled the main hall with an excit- breaks for humans were available Typesetting and/or graphic and photographic services are extra. ing display of their work. Glebe from the Centre's vegetarian tea artist Bhat Boy and Eric Smith co- room, The Pantry, and Halpin A 10% discount is available after the fourth time of advertising ordinated the event with the help of Foods. (extra graphic work is not included). We are required to charge the a large group of enthusiastic volun- T-shirts featuring a drawing of federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). The total price (including teers. Many thanks to all who lent a the Community Centre by Bhat Boy GST) is listed below. The Glebe Report GST# is R124180472. or or hammer, especially were for sale. There are still a few hand van $347.75 super-helpful, patient and left (Holiday gift idea). If inter- Full Page (10" x 13 1/2") the Half Page x 6 1/2") or (5" x 12 1/2") $187.25 Centre Staff. ested, please call Susanne at 237- (10" cheerful Community Quarter Page (5" x 6 1/4") $123.05 the Lis- 4711 Ellen at 233-8284. Student musicians from or 5" x 3 3/4" $ 96.30 gar Collegiate Jazz and Chamber Thank you to all the artists, mu- 4" x 3" $ 64.20 Music Ensembles filled the hall sicians, volunteers and visitors who Business card (3 1/4" x 2 1/4") $ 42.80 with a beautiful shimmering made Art in the Hall such a suc- tapestry of sound under the direc- cess! 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(in the Glebe) 234-1987 o0110,011 December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-2 NEWS 40 FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE Heritage ceremony & GCC GLEBE 11) fundraising kickoff Feb. 17 BY JENNIE ALIMAN Kathryn Currie and-The Pantry, INNISS PHARMACY Good news for the Glebe Commu- collected at the summer garden 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) nity Centre! In November 1995, the tour, and the Centennial Choir, GCA, GNAG and Councillor Jim from their November 30th concert. TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 Watson requested Heritage Desig- Many thanks to both of these com- nation for the Glebe Community munity-minded groups. Roland Inniss, his staff and his family would like Centre. This was approved in July Purchase a T-shirt and support to take this opportunity to wish you happy and 1996, with presentation of the the Renovation Fund! These will be plaque set for February 1998. At available at the Snowflake Special healthy Holidays. the request of Mary Pal, Doreen December 7th, GNAG registration Drolet and Coun. Watson, the date December 14th and ongoing at the Gordon Fraser X-mas Cards Swiss Herbal Glucoamine Sulfate has been advanced to Heritage Day, GCC front-desk. sold individually or in a value 500mg 60's $19.99 Write to "Renovation Mailbox" assortment. February 17, 1997. The official Drixoral Day/Night Bonus 6's $3.99 ceremony will be combined with the with your questions and comments For $8.99 impress 30 friends... kick-off for the Renovation on any aspect of the renovation. Fine assortment of holiday treats Tears Natural II 30m1 $8.99 letters to the "Reno- including Belgium Fundraising Campaign. Address your chocolates In-a-Wink Rinse 360m1 $5.99 To date, we have received unso- vation Mailbox." GCCRWC, 690 Lyon Exclusive to this Pharmacy, support licited donations from lise Kyssa, St. S. Ottawa, K1S 3Z9. local crafters for your holiday needs. Jamieson Vitamins No. club here, buy 10 get 1 free! Glebe Centre Auxiliary Burbidge Cards, exquisitely mounted photographs taken locally; AO Sept 360m! $7.99 these are a truly unique way to stay seeks committed volunteers in touch over the holidays. Kodak Photo Although its historical roots go Volunteers with the Auxiliary finishing back over a century to 1887, the meet on a regular basis, under the Beebalm and Basil, Handmade 24 Colour Prints $ 8.99 volunteers of The Glebe Centre leadership of an Commit- beauty and bath products perfect for Second set free with Executive a. quality gift giving. in-store coupons Auxiliary continue to maintain a tee, to plan, coordinate and imple- current and vital presence in the ment ongoing activities and special daily life of those who have made projects. Activities include regular _IIIIIMIMIMINI11111=1111M11111 The Glebe Centre their home. From social events for residents,(e.g. SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THIS 11,AS BEEN the outset, the mission of this bingo, birthday parties), as well as OPEN: WE ACCEPT: "band of faithful women" who were personal welcome viSitS to each new MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM ammo VISA the original members of the Ladies' resident. Special projects include FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD Auxiliary, (as it was then known) SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS annual and special fundraising CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS was to make "the residents more initiatives (e.g. Candlelight Dinner, happy and contented." Strawberry Social) and the ongoing In the almost 110 years since it management and staffing of the Va- was established, the Auxiliary has riety ShOp. Especially welcomed Member by invitation: seen many changes - including the are people with organizational CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. broadening of its membership to experience or leadership potential include male members - but its who can help guide the Auxiliary KELLY FUNERAL HOMES mission and goals continue to be through these challenging times. the same, namely 'to enhance the _ Owner quality of life of Glebe Centre resi- Auxiliary volunteers, for their dents by providing volunteer and part, will have the satisfaction of financial support for a variety of making a real difference in the HO special projects and activities.' daily lives of the residents of the XECL.YFL.t4ER Because of the increase in the Glebe Centre and, at the same time, ntimber of Glebe Centre residents will meet new friends who share (from 194 to 264) due to the their belief in the importance of opening of the Nursing Home in building a caring community. For early 1997, the Auxiliary is more information about these and recruiting new volunteers to help it other volunteer opportunities with meet the many exciting new the Glebe Centre, please call Cheryl challenges and opportunities that Ledgerwood, Volunteer Services, this will bring. 238-2727 ext. 323. 585 Somerset Street, Ottawa Singles dance to assist Food Bank The Food Bank will be the big bag of non-perishable food. The Serving the National Capital Region winner from a benefit Christmas evening begins with a reception at 8 since 1954 dance being sponsored by the Ot- p.m., dancing from 9 p.m. and a tawa Singles Network. light buffet at 10 p.m. 235-6712 The Network has booked the Canadian-Independent Christmas benefit dance for Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 Note: Members must be Canadian Owned and Operated Independent Saturday, December 14th at the at the door and may be obtained at of International Funeral Industry Conglomerates. Rideau Curling Club, 715 Cooper St. Nate's Deli at 316 Rideau Street or All attending are asked to bring a by calling 746-9734 or 738-8728.
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December 6, 1996 Globe Report-3 _ Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those our contributors. of EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Season's Greetings! Season's Greetings and best wishes for a joyous and peaceful holiday to every one of our readers from all of us at the Glebe Report. As we go about our holiday preparations there are many seasonal entertainments P.O. BOX 4794, STATION E to lift our spirits. Mine were certainly lifted by the Canadian Centen- OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5119 nial Choir's Christmas Fanfare concert, November 30th at St. Matthew's ESTABLISHED 1973 Church. The concert, which among other things, supported the Glebe TELEPHONE 236-4955 Community Centre Renovation Fund, was wonderful and very well at- tended. The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other merchants pays SNOWFLAKE SPECIAL DECEMBER 7 our bills and printing costs. 6700 copies are delivered free to Glebe Come one, come all to the Snowflake Special, Saturday, December 7th. homes and copies are available at many Glebe shops, Ottawa South The lack of snow (as I write this at least) may be remedied by then. If Library, Brewer Pool and Glebe and Ottawa South Community Centres. it is not - no matter, we'll sing all the louder and make up the differ- A subscription costs $14.98 per year. To order contact our Business ence by having an extra good time. Glebe C.C. t-shirts will be on sale, Manager. with proceeds going to the Glebe C.C. Renovation Fund. EDITOR: Inez Berg 233-6063 THANKS TO OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS & ADVERTISERS ADVERTISING MANAGER: Judy Field 231-4938 (Before 8:00 PM) As we have worked busily on this issue of the Glebe Report, I have BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé 233-3047 really appreciated the help of all our staff and volunteers. I have also CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow 238-3572 reflected on the host of wonderful people who have contributed in so EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Susan Jermyn many ways over the years to make the Glebe Report the successful community paper it is today. Best wishes and a very special thank you STAFF THIS ISSUE: Barb Brocklebank, Susan Carson, Sally Cleary, Anne to everyone whose name appears on this page, as well as our contribut- Donaldson, Judy Field, June Filipkowski, Eva Golder, Christian Hurlow, ing writers and regular columnists. Sue Jermyn, Mary Kovacs, Meredith Olson, Judy Peacocke, Hélène Our advertisers deserve special mention. We thank them and urge Samson. our readers to support them. If it were not for their faithful support we would not be able to bring this paper to you. COVER: By Alyssa Iswolsky, Age 9 LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass PLEASE CLIP & SAVE OUR 1997 DEADLINES On page 2 you will find Glebe the Report deadlines for 1997. Please DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, Marjorie clip and for save them your handy reference in the coming y-ear. You George, Geoffrey Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Carolyn Harrison, Brian and never know when you'll want to share your news with us, or submit an Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia Moravec and Peter Williams. ad. We at the Glebe Report welcome your input and encourage you to share your news, views, photographs and suggestions with your com- ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. munity paper. The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers Inc. Have a safe and happy holiday and we'll see you in 1997! The next Glebe Report will be out January 17 Monday January 6 is our deadline for copy and advertising.
40-OUR CARRIERS 4 Jennie Aliman, James and Amy Avila, and Dylan George, Marjorie George, The Pritchards, Natalie and Marc Carman, Michael, and Daniel Ross and Laurette Glasgow, Nigel Raffoul, Zac Rankin, Mary and Steve Baggaley, Dorion and Julia Berg, Inez and Sebastien Goodfellow, Brendan Reid, Colin and Tim Richards, Berg, Erica Bernstein and Family, Greene, Gary Greenwood, Marjolein Robertson Family, Audrey Robinson, I, aCong -with the Marylou Bienefeld, Sally Bitz, Lee Groenvelt, Rebecca and Madeline Toby Robinson, Susan Rose, enitre staff at the Blue, Emma and Zoe Bourgard, Hall, Michael and Christopher Rutherford Family, Margie and Leigh GLEBE REPORT', Nathan and Devon Bowers-Krishnan, Harrison, Pam Hassell, George Scheiman-Widdowson, Faith and 'would like to take Bowie Family, John Francis Brandon, Heimstra, Jake and A.J. Hirsch-Allen, Gerd Schneider, Ellen Schowalter, this o_pportunity Brewer Pool, Mollie Buckland, Lyra Hooper Family, Horan-Lunney Family, Scott Family, Mrs . K. Sharp, Short and Hartley Butler-George, Jessica Calvin and Stan Jary, Paul and Leigh Family, Tim Siebrasse, Smith Family, to thank aft of our Button, Rachel, Mary and Tom Jonah, Johnston Family, Kennedy Vern Murrin / Sobiety House, Denise deliverers for their Cameron, James Cano, Catherine Family, Heather King-Andrews, and Lucas Stethem, Jessamy hard-work over and Matthew Carr, Jessica Carson, Matthew and Brendan Koop, Mary Stursberg, John and Maggie the past year! Allison Christina and Alexandra Chowaniac, and Imre Kovacs, Lauren and Jamie Thomson, Trudeau Family, -wish you alla Edward and Helena Chouchani, Kit Kronick, Glenda and Jan Krusberg, Van Koughnett, Lynn Villeneuve, Clancey, Jeremy Clarke-Okah, Bonnie Kruspe, Lady Evelyn P.A.S., Gillian Walker, Lisa and Mary TER y Veronica Classen, Cochrane Family, Lindsay Family, Melanie and Danielle Warner, Jim Watson, Erin, Alexander SATE and 3-CAPP y Adam Cohen, Coodin Family, Marilyn Lithwick, Gary Lucas, Lyons Family, and Keilan Way, Michael, Matthew, IrO_CIDA y. Deschamps, Amy and Mary Anjali Majmudar Ma!pass Family, Neil and Jan Webb, Vanessa Wen, Deshaies, Pat Dillon, Kathryn Dingle, McGuire Family, Diane and Leia Stephan Wesche, Chantal West, - CHRISTIAN- Amanda DiMillo, Bruce Donaldson, McIntyre, Emma and Sheila McKeen, Nathan Wexler-Layton, Matt Williams, Dorothy Donaldson Heather and Ellen and John McLeod, Tommy and Andrea and John Wins-Purdy, Sarah Donnelly, Bill Dowsett, Sean James McMillan Alix, Nicholas and Vanessa Woods, Kevin and Kelly and Harry Dunlap, Oriana Dunlop, Caroline McNaught Julie Monaghan, Wyatt, Delores and Harold Young, Dwyer Family, Education for Zachary, Nathan, and Jacob Monson, Julia, Eric and Vanessa Zayed. Community Living (GCI), Judy Feild, Nadia Moravec, Murdock-Thompson ROUTES AVAILABLE: Brigid and Keavin Finnerty, Noah Family, SanaNesrallah, Amanda Firestone, Brian Foran, Marcia, Max Olson, Michael Pettit, Claire Prentice, December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-4 O'Connor- Holmwood to 5th Ave. G LEBE NEIG H BOURH 0 OD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South Ottawa, Ontario LIS 329 Tel: 564--1USi, GNAG NEWS Snowflake Special Dec. 7 BANK ST. FRAMING BY ALICE HINTHER several new courses including: .ARTS ON BAN K December is always a busy month Family Ballet lessons (5 yr. - GLORIOUS 0 with holiday preparations, gift Adult), Family Tap Lessons (6 yr. - GIFTSr Graceful art nouveau wine glasses buying and exams for students. Adult), Jazz for Adults (16 yrs +), Brilliant Stone Glow art candles Amid all the hustle and bustle Cartooning classes for 9-12 or 13- tut Precious stained glass oil lamps don't forget to take some time out 16 year olds, Innovative Fresco for yourself and your family. A Painting, Decadent Desserts, Play great place to start is at the annual Readings (for adults and seniors.) Stand-up puzzles by WoodenZoo Chee~ Snowflake Special being held to- New workshops being offered are: 1Vrought iron candle sculptures Redeem morrow, December 7 from 6-9 p.m. Pysanka (traditional Easter Egg Mini-cernent garden gargoyles this ad at the Community Centre. Activi- making) for Children and Adults, giftsafJOY ties include romantic horse drawn Photography for Fun (adults) and 10% OFF wagon rides through the neighbour- The Weekend Home Video Workshop Appealing Offs Chunky, funky cafe au lait mugs your next family hood, entertainment, crafts, (adults). Please check out these Wall art framed in exotic woods purchase* face painting and refreshments. To and other courses in the Programme 1997 Calendars; Cards; Art Magnets & Posters share in the spirit of giving, please Guide Booklet in this Glebe Report. bring a gift for our community tree. Here are some important dates to Please mark boy or girl, contents mark on your calendar: 728 BANK ST. (At First Ave. - Open 7 days a week) 563-4110 and age on your gift. Gifts will go *Discount may be applied to any regularly priced giftware or artwork. Does not apply to labour or mounting. Not to be combined with other offers. Offer expires January 31, 1997. to a local charity Admission to the Dec. 13 - Classic Movie Night, Snowflake Special is free but dona- 7:30 - 10 p.m. tions will be accepted. As well, Dec. 14 - GNAG Course there will be a donation box and a Registration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Glebe Dental Office T-shirt sale to benefit the renova- Dec. 20 - Last day of school as tion fund for the Glebe Community well as for Q.:Four Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. and the Pantry. BOARD MEMBER, COUNCIL Centre. Centre closed. MEDICAL RESEARCH OF CANADA BRACES TEETH WHITENING Dec. 25 - 2 Don't forget to mark December 14 Jan. Centre closed. WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION Dec. 13 - on your calendar. GNAG course Youth Dance, 11-14 yrs, ROOT CANAL TREATMENT registration for the new year will $3 at the door, 7-10:30 p.m. CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES be held that morning from 10 a.m. to From all of us at GNAG have a AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES 2 p.m. at the Glebe Community very happy holiday season and new 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) Centre. In addition to our regular year! 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 popular courses we are offering
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Also, downward trend in expense of our Area Reps and Block the NCC and others are taking steps allocations for the Mayor's, representatives who have made this to improve the Canadian Tulip Councillors' or Commissioners' year's membership campaign such a Festival by having buses and cars office operations - which is success. The GCA now has over park in legal areas only, by opening By troubling as there are fewer 3200 adult members in over 1600 government parking lots for use on G.0 A. services being managed. households. We thank you for your weekends and by ensuring that President Citizen based groups such as feedback and will try to address unauthorized vending and ampli- Diane Options '96 will be offering the issues raised. We fied McIntyre also thank busking do not spoil the event alternative budget approaches for you all for your confidence in the for residents and visitors alike. GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE! consideration. I encourage you to GCA team and hope that you will Different areas in and around Our chance will soon be gone to follow the budget processes and let continue to bring issues to our Dow's Lake are under the jurisdic- offer comments on the City of your voices be heard with respect attention and volunteer for tion of six federal Ottawa's new zoning bylaw which departments: to the priorities and on the committee work or community NCC, Public Works, will be put forward for approval Heritage, Agri- reductions to services that are projects. You are welcome to join us culture, National Defence and Natu- early in 1997. A map providing an important to you or your families. at our meetings held the fourth ral Resources as well as the City of overview of the zoning proposals for If you wish to participate in the Tuesday of every month ( except Ottawa and the Region of Ottawa- the Glebe is posted on the GCA. process, attend City meetings on December & July ) in the Glebe Carleton. Two police forcesO-C Bulletin Board at the Glebe December 12 or 13. If you'd like Community Centre. Regional and RCMPare responsible Community Centre. The GCA will further information or wish to make We need volunteers to help for different segments at different discuss a proposed response to a presentation please call the City organize and index GCA files. If times. Thus, it is complex to pro- 2020 Z - Zoning Bylaw at a planning at 244-5300 extension 3445. you can offer some time to sort, tect the environment and to orga- session January 21st and at our The Region's Budget has not yet type and label please call me at nize properly for the public events GCA on regular meeting January 28. been released for public comment, 234-6418. often held in the area. We urge each of you to check the but will undoubtedly raise some NCC POLICY ON NOISE COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW YEAR zoning provisions for your part of debate over priorities. We have Our thanks to the National Like many fellow students, I'm the community by checking the asked for information about the Capital Commission for listening dashing to meet term paper books at the Community Centre or Region's plans for Bronson Avenue when Cam Robertson and Brian deadlines and prepare for exams. calling City staff at 244-5300 and the Airport Parkway. Carroll of the Dow's Lake Residents While I look forward to the holiday ext.1-3121. EDUCATION CUTS Association met with them to dis- season I'd like to cut down on the Please look not only at the zoning Congratulations to local parents cuss problems of excessive noise hustle and bustle of preparations for your block but also at who have spoken out in protest from parades along Queen Elizabeth and concentrate instead on the provisions for surrounding areas. against proposed massive cuts to Drive, and festivals in Commission- wishes for Peace on Earth part of We also urge that you put your public education by the Government ers Park and open areas near Dow's the seasonal equation. I hope that comments in writing to the City and of Ontario. Thanks to the six Lake. The NCC has changed their whatever the holidays mean to you, provide us with any comments you members of the GCA who joined the policies nation wide. that you will have a sense of peace would like us to consider in our protest at Lady Evelyn School. The Cam Robertson reports two and goodwill during the holiday preparation of a community quality of public education promising developments: Public season that will carry you through response. We plan to make available to all children is key to Works has adopted an important the coming year. presentations to City staff prior to their individual, as well as our noise control clause in the permits City Council approval in February. collective futures. The 1995 Royal it will issue for public event use of Part of the Glebe west of Bank Commission Report "The Love of its lands across Canada. The clause Street ( Clemow, First, Second and Learning" stressed certain reads "The Licensee shall ensure Third), Monkland, and Dow's Lake principles and objectives for that the sound in the licensed area Area continue to be Zoned R1 for education in the province which I shall be audible only within the Residential single family homes. hope the current government will confines of such licensed area. The bulk of the rest of the consider carefully. sound which alters the natural community is generally zoned R3 or MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN WRAP-UP acoustics is strictly prohibited. Townhouse Zone. Thanks to Val Swinton, Cindy Any infraction or breach shall As 2020Z provides a blueprint of what would be permitted in our community in the future it is important that we define what our vision is rather than merely What does she want for endorse what is being proposed. Our Board supports neighbourhood Your Friendly Neighbourhood CD Store ::`,ig S3:..iaîoiR.1....,..M./Ous.:;n ,x,fNaXGS ,...4...FL:il'rinaPflay0WliN,.:,l,j0kl"..ltl.,yril Christmas? intensification where it reflects the -,a,..,Ir6itiAlan Haer:1,1es,,,,,, CooktV,fillo/Stw Rog,,-)rs.,1,ialalka/Cel:n character of the neighbourhood, but PurnrgKjni&.-Aohlsi,)niMit3hal .M:;:-.i.zz.; StariDano4i we also Def,:milm,7* 2.33/TooliM:,:krilyr: %anon,' 1...vnr, f,,AblifP1,..sh.:0(.1(1.../Mai value the amount of green
Gabor Finta is the accompanying For the Early Bird - 829 Bank Street. Drop off d'ndPick-up courtesy of pianist. The Fintas are graduates A Christmas Mosaic can be or- Glebe Fashion Cleaners. of music in Hungary where they dered through Mrs. Tiggy Winkles cs.e. were highly respected in their and Compact Music in the Glebe. field. Forced to abandon their After December 8, A Christmas Mo- musical career there for political saic will be available in Ottawa reasons, the Fintas now live in music stores. Five dollars from the e:OttawaTUTOR CENTRE Ottawa where they run a successful sale of each CD will go to The Chil- music studio. dren's Wish Foundation of Canada. Excellence in Education Christmas tree at Glebe CC Student lime Management BY JENNIE ALIMAN won! (by default, but who cares?) Jan. 2 & 3, 10am-noon A gaily lit tree now decorates the The prize was 40 feet of outdoor front of the Glebe Community Cen- lighting, which Jim kindly Ire, thanks to Councillor Jim Wat- offered to the Glebe Community Study Skills Workshops son. Centre. Alas, we had no outdoor Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 2 hrs each Saturday Last July, in association with the tree to deck nor outside source of NCC's Sunday Bike Days, Lafleur de power. Lafleur de la Capitale came Remedial & Enrichment Tutorials la Capitale, a new company, spon- to the rescue. In a generous and English as a Second Language sored SNOWBOUND '96. Part of professional manner, they provided *Educational Assessments their "Winter in July" festivities the tree and worked around the Psycho-Educational Counselling was a celebrity Snowball Challenge power problem. Et voilà! The festive which our own Councillor Watson display you see before you. All ages All grades All subjects Holiday lotions and potions 567-1251 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 200 First Avenue DECEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 1996 RENOVATION in the Glebe 2:00 1:00 P.M. MUSEUM OF NATURE SPECIALIST Make some hand lotion for mom or licenced Master Carpenter some aftershave for dad! Many of Matthew Owers and Associates Dcw Pellep.ivx RA/OE our and j Retiisicrecl Jvlcts.sc,E),; health beauty products A Family Business originate from elements found in Three Generations In Ottawa '..191;;C Covered by ExteKded Health Plans the natural world. Our specialist Feew Packing will show you how to make some Carpentry Open Eve,,ines & WeekeAds useful gifts that are inexpensive, Masonry Gift Certificates for Foundation Repairs safe the environment and easy Water Damage Repairs 103 Foutik Avent4e, 2nci Soo'. to prepare. Participation is limited General Home Improvements and registration is required. With (in tke Glebe) admission to the Museum the cost 726-9538 for this workshop is $5 per parti- (613) 850-8021 Professional Pre-purchose Home Inspection cipant. For six to ten-year-olds. To register, call 566-4703. December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-7 CAPITAL COLUMN Operation Snow-Go helps seniors clear the snow as we try to cut $1S million from SURVEY 97 SEASON'S GREETINGS our budget. I will be putting my annual As we head into the holiday If you would like to appear before survey in a future edition of the season, my staff, Rita Assabgui and City Council to let us know your Glebe Report. If you have any Fraser Anderson, and I would like views (December 12 and 13) please questions you would like included to wish you and your family call 244-5300 ext. 1-3445. If you in the survey, please send them to season's greetings and health and By can't make it, please call and let me my office at the address below. happiness in the New Year. Councillor know your views. Copies of the CITY LAUNCHES WEB SITE CAN I HELP? Jim Watson budget documents are available at The City of Ottawa has finally Jim Watson 111 Sussex Drive, community centres, libraries, fire launched its Internet Web Site. You Ottawa, K1N 5A1 Tel: 244-5367 can reach us at: Fax: WINTER WONDERLAND stations and City Hall. 244-5651 E-mail: Winter is here, and it can be a WHITTON AWARD NOMINATIONS http://city.ottawa.on.ca [email protected] very trying time of year with the There's still time to send in your snow clearing and removal nomination for the Whitton Awards, ' (named after former mayor HANDMADE GIFTS operations. A CHRISTMAS HIT... Please do not plow snow from Charlotte Whitton) which are given are always your driveway or walkway onto the to individuals or groups who street or sidewalk - it's difficult volunteer their time to help make enough for pedestrians and our community a special place. motorists to get around in the Nominees must live or work in winter without having to deal with Capital Ward and have contributed ...well show you how at one of our these obstacles. significantly in one of the following SASSY, CLASSY WORKSHOPS! For snow clearing problems, areas: Arts & Culture; please call the City's 24 hour Environment; Sports & Recreation; Monday Classes Wednesday Classes Saturday KID'S Classes hotline at 244-5444. Business & Commercial Activities; $25 /6:30-9:30 pm S25/6:30-9:30 pm $15/9-II am Dec. 9 - Ad ul t Banks Dec. 11 - OVERNIGHT WINTER PARKING Community Activism. Sassy Xmas Ornaments Dec. 7- Kids Advanced Jewelry 18 - RESTRICTIONS Please send in your nomination, Dec. 16 - 10 New Earrings Dec. Adult basics Dec. 14- Kids Basics Dec. HAPPY 25 - Please remember that if there is a including the nominee's name, 30 - NEW YEAR! Dec. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dec. 21 - Christmas Ornaments forecast of 7 cm or more of snow, address and phone number along PLEASE CALL TO PRE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES you can't park on the street with an explanation of why they THE GLEBE BYWARD MARKET between 1 am and 7 am unless you deserve the award. Remember to 757 Bank St. 567-7886 rDviS 11 William St. 562-2812 have an on-street parking permit. include your name, address and When the parking ban has been phone number, and send it to the implemented, it remains in effect address listed below by December until the City calls it off - even if 15, 1996. there is no forecast for snow. If you want to know whether the CONGRATULATIONS overnight winter parking ban has Congratulations to Glebe resident been put on, call the City's "Snow Dr. TAGHeuer Rob Cushman, who has been SWISS ilADE SINCE 1860 Line" for recorded information or appointed as the Region's Medical Snow Operations at 244-5344, or Officer of Health. Rob brings a the 24 hour Information and wealth of experience to his new Customer Service line at 244-5444. position, and I wish him all the Remember that when snow is best as he faces many new being removed, you can't park on challenges. the street even if you have an on- THANK YOU TO NCC STAFF street permit. Please keep an eye We are often critical of public out for signs indicating the hours sector staff, but I would like to take of snow removal so that you are not this opportunity to express my faced with a hefty parking and appreciation and thank the staff at towing fine. the NCC for their work. I have had OPERATION SNOW-GO many dealings with them and have I often receive phone calls from found them to be very responsive to seniors in our ward who have a community concerns. I appreciate difficult time clearing snow from their efforts on issues such as the their driveways, and due to their Brown's Inlet reconstruction. limited budgets don't know where DOG LEASH BY-LAW to turn. The City provides funding Please remember that dogs must The S/el Series. for Operation Snow-Go, a driveway be on a leash everywhere except in Water-resistant to and wallcway snow clearing program those City parks where dogs are 200 meters for seniors and disabled persons. permitted. If the dog is not on a In Capital Ward, Operation Snow-Go leash, it must be under the control is run by the Glebe/Abbotsford of its owner. Residents often call Senior Outreach Service. They will my office about dogs who are not match seniors and disabled persons under control, and in one case, the with individuals and contractors to dog ran in front of a bicycle, clear the snow. For information causing the cyclist to crash and please contact Glebe Centre at 230- break his hip. 5730. While most dog owners are very DAVIDSON'S CITY BUDGET 97 responsible and considerate of JEVVELLERS SINCE 1939 By the time you read this, City others, situations like these cause 790 BANK STREET AT THIRD OTTAWA, CANADA K1 S 3V6 Council will be deciding on the ,many problems in our community. city's PHONE (613) 234-4136 FAX (613) 232-9764 budget for 1997. We are Please ensure that your dog is faced with very difficult decisions under control so that we may avoid An authorized TAG Heuer dealer. December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-8 incidents like this in the future. NEWS Sisterhood of guiding BY STEPHANIE COOMBS Rosemary Bonyun, a volunteer with the Girl Guides of Canada for Season's Greetings more than 25 years, knows what it takes to be a Guide leader. "Don't let anybody fool you if THE REFLECTIONS TEAM they say 'it's only an hour and a SAVE UP TO half a week," she grins. "There's a lot more to it than meeting with the BRENDA, CARLO, DIANE, girls once a week." "It's finding resources, putting FRANCE, KAREN, PAULINE, together crafts, going to the store to PIERRE, ROMAN, SYLVIE buy glue, [and] going to the Guide shop to buy badges," adds Bonyun, the Guider-in-charge of the 52nd Bonyun finds few problems with FREE CONSULTATIONS Ottawa Sparks. being a Sparks leader. "The worst ESTHETIC SERVICES Bonyun was born in Montreal but effect it has right at the moment is grew up in nearby Lachute. She that Sparks is at 6:30 p.m....I never didn't become involved with the know whether to eat before or af- MARIA LUISA: Girl Guides until she was living ter," she chuckles. OFF Welcomes all her clients with her family in Wolfville, N.S. As she has become older, her in- One of her daughters wanted to volvement has lessened. "I've sort of Glamour Concept to join Brownies, and the pack needed of backed off a bit...I guess proba- ALL RETAIL PRODUCTS her new location at... a leader. "I thought it was some- bly the busiest time was when I was UNTIL 1997 ARRIVES. thing I could do," she says. a Brownie leader and a district Bonyun found it was more than commissioner at the same time" she thatshe found she loved it. "I says. At that time she had five guess it's kind of addictive," she teenagers in the house. "I guess 1 quips. had more energy 10 or 15 years ago Bonyun has been a Brownie than I do now," she says wryly. Leader, a Guide leader and a dis- However, she still finds time to be PtffLCT1OflS trict commissioner, the administra- the district's secretary and to work tor who coordinates the different part-time at the Unitarian Church. HAIR STUDIO units in the area. She is now in her Bonyun's whole family has been in- 782 BANK STREET IN THE GLEBE 563-1700 second year as a Sparks leader, the volved with Guides or Scouts, she newest level of Guiding for five and says. "I'd say there was a time when six-year-olds. everybody in the family was some- THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF Rainbow, as Bonyun is called by thinga Brownie, Guide, Cub, UNIVERSITY WOMEN SEEKS her Sparks, finds the enthusiasm of leader...My husband actually has DONATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS the girls very rewarding and con- more years as a Scouter than I do as The Canadian Federation of siders it the reason she has kept a Guider." University Women is seeking going. Bonyun doesn't plan on quitting donations to further the goals of "It's fun to be with the soon, she says she would miss it too their Ottawa Scholarship Trust girls...they automatically seem to much. Fund which supports the study and like you," says Bonyun. "They want With a laugh, she adds, "You col- Humane Society research of those seeking higher to sit next to you, they greet you in lect all this junk in your basement seeks helpers education. Their goal is $1000,000 the store and give you a big hug." that you wouldn't know what to do by the year 2000. Funds are The Bonyun also enjoys the friend- with if you were to leave." Humane Society of disbursed through scholarships, ships she has made with other lead- Bonyun says Guiding is a very Ottawa-Carleton is presently awards and bursaries. For seeking ers. "There's a good fellowship important part of her life. "If individuals with information please call Marcia cer- varied among the adults if you can sort of tainly makes life more interesting." skills and interests to Armstrong at 729-9275. fill upcoming get beyond going for your one hour she adds. "And there's always a positions with the 1997-1998 a week," she says. need for leaders, hint, hint!" volunteer Board of Directors. Ideal candidates should possess What do they want for compassion for animals and be self-motivated, energetic Christmas? and positive. If you meet these criteria and have We can't all have the approximately fifteen hours a month to devote to board insight of Santa! duties, please contact Kerry Sample, Executive Assistant That's why Octopus is offering a book registry. at 725-3166 Ext. 233 to obtain an Come in and check to see if the ones you're application form. shopping for have registered their favourite The completed form and a books with us! (Why not register yourself while copy of your resume should you're at it!) Photo: Jennie Allman be addressed in confidence Alyssa Iswolsky displays her Girl Guide pin. She was enrolled in the 52nd to the Chairperson, Ottawa Guide Company which meets Thursdays at Fifth Avenue Methodist Nominations Committee and The New Octopus Book Store Church. returned by January 17, 1997 to the Humane Society 116 Third Avenue located at 101 Champagne Tel: 233-2589 Fax: 236-6654 Avenue South, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4P3. December 6, 1996 Globe Report-9 SKATE'S BEAT When a 'good time' becomes criminal behaviour ing at these locations after this late sounds coming through the ceiling if the gathering had gotten out of hour. If you were a neighbour near that there was a World Wrestling control, and the consequences they a park you could probably testify event taking place upstairs! It is might have suffered if the owner of to the many experiences you have true that this age group is directed the home had come home unexpect- had regarding under age drinking, to a certain extent, by peer pres- edly. swearing and screaming and the sure. There are leaders, followers ASK SKATE smashing of empty bottles on the and then there are kids who are just My purpose has always been to ground or even in the children's simply there. My kids were not become more involved with the con- wading pool. The frustration in the participating but they would have cerns of the community I patrol. voices of the people who complain been held just as responsible, as The Glebe Report has been an ex- to me about these kinds of inci- the 'wrestlers' upstairs, if there cellent medium to give advice on dents is very evident. The problem had been damage done to the home. the different subjects that involve By Sr.Cst. Gary Schuiteboer is the lack of down time for the area I suggested to these unsupervised the police and the community. If So you are going away for the police patrol units to respond to young people that they should cool you have a concern you think could weekend!! It's just going to be you these kinds of complaints. The po- down and become more responsible be of interest to others, stop me on and your spouse. After all, you lice calls are dispatched on a pri- with property that did not belong to the street or write to Skate's Beat, both deserve at least one weekend ority basis with the most serious them. I also had a heart to heart c/o the Ottawa Carleton Police, alone. The kids are old enough now complaints being reacted to first. conversation later with my boys Community Services, 474 Elgin St., that they can take care of the house For example, a police unit would be over this situation. I impressed Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2J6. and themselves. Somehow the word dispatched to a break and enter in upon them the possible serious de- So until next time ... see you on gets out around their school that progress before a police unit would velopment that could have occurred the beat! respond to a complaint about a your house will be without parents SELECTED CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE GLEBE AREA FOR A for that one particular weekend. couple of kids drinking in the park. TWO WEEK PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 6, 1996 Your teenager is relaxing All calls are eventually answered watching a favorite video when but by the time units are dis- Area Area Area Area there is a knock on the door. All of patched to these problems, the of- One Two Three Four a sudden your son or daughter has fending individuals have moved on. Break Enter Commercial 1 1 0 0 become one of the most popular My supervisor, Inspector kids in the neighbourhood. They O'Sullivan, is answering this Break Enter Residential 7 8 15 4 are soon inundated with over fifty particular concern by creating a Theft over $1000 0 0 0 of their not so closest friends new problem solving initiative called the "Visible Nuisance looking for a place to party. Theft under $1000 5 3 4 0 Your kids will probably recognize Response Unit." Officers assigned to this unit are instructed to one or more of the youths as people Theft of Motor Vehicle 1 0 0 who go to their school. Your kids actually check these problem areas. actively protest and give instruc- This unit also works with youth Robbery 0 0 0 o officers in terms of follow-up. tions to anyone that will listen that QUEENSWAY they are to leave the home but they There are five Centretown beat are ignored. The home becomes a officers including myself that have 0 target of general mischief, possibly been assigned to this particular cn GLEBE WEST GLEBE EAST 0 AREA ONE AREA TWO reaching a level where it sustains unit. Officers are assigned to cc extensive damage. People are afternoon shift and react to the cc) CARLING AVE. jumping up and down on the couch. community concerns such as an AREA FOUR There is heavy use of alcohol and general nuisance purveyors and FIFTH persons who are intoxicated in a RIDEAU perhaps other drugs. People are DOWS CANAL falling into precious ornaments or public place. The problem areas LAKE GLEBE SOUTH purposely damaging things, the are listed for the Officer to check AREA THREE music is blasting and people are out each night during their as- dancing. The valuables of the home signed duty. I can assure you that I begin to disappear out the front will personally get out of the van door. Gone are items like jewellery, and walk through these areas of money, CDs, maybe even the family concern. Community Police Centre computer!! I guess from just reading my ar- The scene I have just described is ticle you can assume that my target Seniors' Report very possible. Reports of occur- audience includes the parents of TRAVEL & HOLIDAY TIPS the peace of mind of relatives or friends if you are detained along rences like the one I have just de- the young people who are respon- BY PAT MCGREGOR the way. scribed have actually happened to sible for these type of complaints. Travelling plans? During the Remember to arrange to homes in your own neighbourhood. Do you know who your kids hang holiday season many of us travel, have your mail, newspapers, When you have enough confidence out with? Are your kids bored? Is both in and out of town. When etc., collected over the period in your teenagers to leave them there a possibility they could be planning to travel during the holi- you are away. Putting your lights on alone it is disappointing to your- influenced by others to participate day season, give some thought to house timers and self and to your kids when some- in questionable activities? letting someone know of your plans leaving your radio on a talk- show station are also good deter- thing like this actually happens. One particular evening I was beforehand. Family and neighbours rents. Failing to do is a way Police should be called immedi- asked to pick up my two teenage should have a number to call in certain ately! Parents should reinforce the boys at their friend's home. They case they need to contact you in the of advertising the fact that your role of the police in responding. were over there for the sole purpose event of an emergency with your residence is unoccupied. Another area of concern that has of watching a football game on house or apartment. You should let Pat McGregor is volunteer co-or- been brought to my attention are television, innocent enough, eh? someone know of your intended dinator at the District I Community the reçent reports of problems When I got to the home there were time of arrival or departure when Police Centre. around the city parks. There is a several other youths who were also you are travelling. Should you fail City of Ottawa Bylaw that states no there. There was no adult supervi- to arrive the people you are going to one is to be in these parks after the sion and the kids were acting in visit can call to verify your depar- hour of 11 p.m. There have been what I would describe as a less than ture before alerting authorities. numerous reports of people gather- proper fashion. In fact, I was sure Using the telephone to communicate December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-10 that from hearing the banging your whereabouts is important for NEWS Community legal clinics I I facing changes BY GARY STEIN quences for many in the middle Many people have heard about class as well. community legal clinics in Ottawa, A few examples: but don't know much about us. * The provincial government is
South Ottawa Community Legal - planning to remove many of the Services is the legal clinic serving current rights which tenants have southern Ottawa, including the under the Landlord and Tenant Act. Glebe, since 1987. The clinic is These changes will have drastic staffed by two lawyers, one com- consequences for all tenants, de- munity legal worker, an office man- spite government assurances to the ager and a receptionist/legal secre- contrary; tary. The clinic is a non-profit or- * The provincial government is ganization, run by a volunteer preparing to slash the benefits From Our board of directors. which injured workers receive from The clinic's mandate is to provide the Workers' Compensation Board. free legal advice and representation This will affect everybody who is Home to to the low-income population in our injured at their workplace and who area, and to do law reform work and applies to the WCB for assistance Your Home... public legal education. We assist while injured; people with legal problems involv- * The federal government has re- ing: cently made changes to unemploy- Happy landlord-tenant disputes; ment insurance. Those changes will immigration; lead to fewer people receiving * workers' compensation; and benefits on losing their jobs, and Holidays... ! social assistance less money for those that do; (unemployment insurance, Canada * Both governments are looking Pension Plan benefits, General for ways to restrict and reduce Welfare Assistance and Family pensions paid to disabled people. Benefits Allowance.) Anybody interested in more in- Our goal at the clinic is to protect formation about any of these "re- and enforce the legal rights of poor form," and what to do about them, people in our community, and to can call our Clinic at 733-0140. BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. explain what the law says about We can argue for hours whether I I I I B I I I I those rights and how they can be these changes are good or bad. How- enforced. Since laws are supposed ever, there is no debating that the to reflect the choices we make in social safety net which has been governing ourselves and living to- built in Ontario over many genera- .04.400:,olootsgr,NkArFfst-414,0*..- gether, having an understanding of tions is being ripped to shreds. these rights - even if you make too This is now affecting those who are Glebe Fashion much money to be a client of ours - already poor. It will soon have a /.4- Cleanersit is important. terrible effect on many more people 36 Years in the Glebe Many changes which the provin- in our community, those who never cial and federal governments are dreamed they would need the safety now making and many of the laws net but who could be falling 4. 44* which are being enacted are nothing through the holes in the years to less than a massive attack on the come. * rights of poor people. The changes Gary Stein is a lawyer with the Extend will undoubtedly have major conse- South Ottawa Legal Clinic. Season's 4, Greetings it to all 1-1 1, a garderz and gift store AS Have your clothes professionally cleaned at .1! he staff of Thorne cl Co. Glebe Fashion Cleaners T(especially "Martha") wish all For Professional Care r# our friends a happy and peaceful 829-831 Bank St. 235-9776
holiday season. We accept Visa, Master Card & American Express 111-1. `W. At. 252- 65 65 802 Bank Street -4.,4*--4104*****-404,4! (between 3rd and 4tb) December 6, 1996 Globe Report-11 NEWS Regional Councillor report For kids only at the In a future 'Regional Update' I fax, it would be appreciated. If you Museum of Nature would like to share with you have any further comments please DECEMBER 14TH, 15TH, 21ST, Premier Roy Romanow's approach to feel free to include them. 22ND AND 23RD 1996 children's rights and well-being; Do you favour a continued tax 1:00-5:00 P.M. Saskatchewan could be an example reduction yes or no MUSEUM OF NATURE for our Province and Region to If "no" to the above, would you Come celebrate winter with an follow in this particular area of prefer; activity-filled afternoon at the Mu- By concern. tax freeze yes or no seum, while mom and dad are Regional away Having considered the points a moderate tax increase shopping. Explore the world of di- Councillor raised in my article Brian McGarry on the 1997 yes or no nosaurs or discover a gold mine budget, your input would be help- with real GOLD! Learn to use recy- The following principles were ful. If you could take the time to Councillor Brian McGarry, RMOC, cled materials to make and wrap adopted by Regional Council in circle yes or no to the following 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, K2P 2L7 some surprise gifts for mom and formulating the 1997 draft esti- questions and return it to my office (fax 560-1268) or email dad. We will help you smuggle mates: either through the mail, email or by ([email protected]). these home...It will be our little se- RMOC will not increase the total cret! Registration is required and regional bill to either urban or ru- the cost is $20 per child and in- ral ratepayers, with the exception T he Glebe Report would like to wish all our cludes all activities and materials. of the increase related to the advertisers a happy holiday. This camp is recommended for phase-in of the police mill rate for children 6-10 years of age. To re- the latter. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS gister please call 566-4703. RMOC will not increase its funding share (%) of programs cost-shared with the Provincial Government where the program is mandated by the Province through leg- islation. Specifically, this would involve LANSDOWNE PARK only the following programs: Mandatory ,?,1,10ttawa General Welfare Department of Community Senates Assistance, Public Health Senecas communautaires - 1111)44, and the Children's Aid Society. UPCO1VIING EVENTS LANSDOWNE All other programs receiving provincial subsidy in the form of conditional grants JANUARY FEBRUARY will accommodate any loss of such grants within the program's current funding en- 3 67's / Belleville (7:30 pm) 1-2 Recreational Vehicle Show velope in order that the regional funding 5 67's / Kingston (2:00 pm) 2 67's / Sarnia (2:00 pm) 10 67's / for Peterborough (7:30 pm) 7 67's / Guelph (7:30 pm) requirement the program does not change. 17 67's / North Bay (7:30 pm) 7-9 The Ottawa Wood Show The debt management strategy of 17-19 Ottawa Better Living Show 8 NCC Icebreaker maximizing the cash financing of required 19 67's / London (2:00 pm) 14 67's / Oshawa (7:30 pm) capital works will be maintained. 19 Ottawa Kennel Club 15 67's / Kingston (2:00 pm) The capital spending program will continue 24 67's / Belleville (7:30 pm) 16 Ottawa Kennel Club to 25 The Mavericks . 20-23 Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen Show be developed with full regard to 28-29 Construction Show 28 67's / Sudbury (7:30 pm) constructing infrastructure on a "just-in- 31 67's / Oshawa (7:30 pm) time" basis and using existing capacity 31 Recreational Vehicle Show before system expansions. MARCH ' APRIL At a recent Capital Ward constituency meeting I was surprised to learn a 7 67's / Belleville (7:30 pm) 4-6 Autorama '97 substantial number of individuals, perhaps a 7-9 The Ottawa Golf Show 4-6 Kidney Foundation Fine Art Festival majority, stated "enough is enough." "The 11-12 Garden Brothers Circus 10-13 ORIGINALS - The Spring Craft Show 14 67's / Kingston (7:30 pm) 11-13 Antique Show social infrastructure of our Region is being 19-21 The Ottawa Valley Farm Show 18-20 The Ottawa Travel Show jeopardized..." is the opinion of some. 28-31 Spring Home Show 18-20 Ottawa Kennel Club What are your views? If the stability of 25-27 Canoe and Kayak Show the most vulnerable in our society (the 27-28 Ottawa-Hull Hospitality Food Services Show elderly and our children) is being 1VIAY threatened, are you in favour of continued reduction in taxes? Or would you be more in 6-7 Ottawa Business Show / Comtech '97 favour of a tax freeze? Finally, would you 14-18 Canadian Gyrnnastic Championships 24-25 Spring accept a modest increase in taxes? Garage Sale These are the questions Regional Councillors must address in the immediate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION months ahead. If you are (or are not) in agreement with the five principles listed PLEASE CALL: 564-1485 above, let us know. My opinion presently, without benefit of CIVIC CENTRE BOX OFFICE: 564-1490 your input, is that the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Old Age Pensions and Canada Pension Plan have in part, addressed the Drink poverty ..----"-ji many of oui-- seniors face. Perhaps Responsibly! the greatest challenge we are facing as a Nation and a Region is the virtual ignorance Lansdowne of child poverty. Canada has the second SUPPORTED BY worst record among industrialized nations! * C.U.S.A. * Zuma's Rodeo During my years as a school board trustee I * Harvey Signs * C.C.E.A. I witnessed the evidence first hand. In sum, * Ogden Entertainment * Ottawa 67's cannot support a tax cut while vital social * PM Displays * Wackenhut service programs suffer (affecting in the * Tyrell Reproductions * Bass Clef main the elderly and the young). December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-12 N EWS Glebe Questions
Update on ducklings 4%. "I had the impression the weeds in 470 the canal this year sustained more than the usual number of ducks. There was the time in late Septem- We're ber when the best feed seemed to be in the pond at the foot of Fifth Av- bringing enue, where the presence of up to you a By 30 ducks for a week or two made up Clyde for the loss of Bill Reid's statue." Sanger He adds: "The population was HAPPY HOLIDAY made up exclusively of mallards offer from until the middle of November. I was planning to answer a ques- Then the canal was tion posed by Peter Findlay, of invaded by dozens of Fourth Avenue, who asked what small, black-headed, white- breasted ducks, were the favourite kinds of videos which arrived in splendid groups of taken out by Glebites. It's an in- up to 40, flying like the wind, elegantly skimming teresting question, and I will re- IN THE GLEBE the water, then settling down and -AEA IDARTY turn to it later. But two matters steaming along canal an intervened. One was my failure to the in impressive flotilla. They do the research in time - which dived for food a lot more than the mallards, meant finding a quiet hour at Glebe W are and then they would take off all Video, where quiet hours are rare - wall-to-wall together, speeding and the other was a splendid letter away to some with great new patch from that early morning naturalist, of water. "To my surprise, the numbers in- gift ideas for Boyce Richardson. Holiday Giving As readers of earlier columns creased after the water was drawn down, and I may luiow, Boyce is in the habit of yesterday counted the leaving his Second Avenue house at biggest number of the year, 80 alto- 6:30 a.m. or so and walking along gether. Unfortunately, this morn- the canal, to wonder at the glisten- ing (November 14) was the first day of ing spider webs and at the families almost total freeze-up, and only two ducks of ducks that tumble around in the remained, pottering water during the summer around in a tiny patch of open wa- months. ter." It was a busy summer. He reports: Hundreds of Teapots - beginning under $10 One "About 28 ducklings were born in morning Boyce took his small Many, Many Mugs grandson out while the gulls were or around the Glebe stretch between Bountiful Gift Baskets the Pretoria and the Bank Street circling, "and to amuse him. dis- tributed some bread. That was a Too Many Teas to Count! bridges. If I remember correctly, the different families were born lesson in the sharpness, speed and We Roast Our Own Coffee, Too! over a period of about six weeks, perception of your born scavenger. maybe even longer." The gulls swooped in immediately from Sorting out families is tricky, he all around, nipping up the Discover explains. "I think the biggest fam- food like lightning, while the the most complete placid ducks had to be ily was of nine ducklings. Some- practically shop in Ottawa hit on the head with a of times a new family of four or five piece for teas and bread to have would appear, and it was hard to any chance of getting tea preparation. figure whether they were part of anything. "The gulls the larger families that had ap- are constantly on the peared a few days move, always in the air wheeling before. Do and mother ducks take care of other travelling slowly, watchfully, looking for stuff; while than their own offspring for brief the ducks Join us for the most part stick to the water. in our tea room outings on the canal?" Can't say, But, when they do move but maybe someone can tell us, they travel for our famous fresh a Boyce. at tremendous speed and make a soups & baked scones! glorious sight as they zip along the He came on one duckling Fitz & Floyd Mad Hatter Tea Set tragedy. canal. "Around the beginning of June I 414. kgd "I'm really going to miss them A11. -Vt. came across a mother taking four over the winter." iCGERIFfiBATRyEnTIGs. tiny ducklings for an outing. Then, about 50 yards Boyce has said it all. further along, I saw °Tr G.1Eitilf8711 a fifth duckling floating dead in the r-A PARTYIN THE GLEBE water, its neck twisted rather 103 oddly. It had obviously just been Fourth Avenue 238-5031 r- killed, whether by the mother or Before some predator that might have made you it, Purchase $25 of items from THE TEA PARTY and receive off a few moments before I arrived. sent! I had doubts about that mother, be- A COMPLIMENTARY 50 GRAMS cause a few days later I saw the OF OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY TEA BLEND same little ducklings swimming Seal it This offer applies to giftware items only and excludes food items from the tea roorn. along by themselves in this large Your donation to Christmas Seals This coupon must be presented during purchase. Expires January 15, 1997 helps people breathe easier. and frightening world. Later, I for- gave her: she appeared regularly Till t I INC; ASSOCIATR. with them over the next weeks..." There was, at any rate, no famine. December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-13 NEWS Southside Preschool offers arts, outings and play Southside Preschool offers a re- November was 'concept' month: laxed atmosphere where the group the children learned about, and ex- is kept small, and where the ac- perimented with, colours, shapes, tivities stimulate awareness of numbers, and letters. During De- music, nature, people, literature, cember the children will create cognitive and physical skills. The Christmas arts and crafts, as well qualified staff encourage the devel- as participate in the Paper Prayers opment of independence, curiosity, art display that will be at the Mu- creativity, resourcefulness, and re- seum of Civilization during the sponsibility. The program includes month. In addition, the children monthly themes, walks in the will attend Hansel and Gretel, the neighbourhood, and semi-annual children's entertainment theater outings to plays. An optional mu- production at Carleton University. sic program is also available. The Southside Preschool operates 5 preschool's cognitive area features mornings per week from 9 - 11:30 a science centre, a puzzle table, a am. For your convenience, you may dress-up and imaginative play area, choose 2,3,4, or 5 mornings per an arts and crafts centre, a library, week. Please visit our school in and a kitchen and housekeeping Southminster Church, Bank and area. Another room is used for Aylmer, or call 730-5819 for in- large muscle activities. formation. Santa Claus is corn ing to...breakfast! BY HANNAH REID Kettleman's Bagel Co., Loblaws Whether you've been naughty or Supermarkets Ltd. (Isabella Street) nice, you are invited to a "Breakfast and Glebe Loeb are all contributing with Santa" on Saturday December to this festive community event. 14 in the Basement Hall of the Through the generous participation Community Centre. The Glebe Co- of these local businesses, the Co-op operative Nursery School members will be able to purchase some will be serving up a delicious all- much-needed preschool toys and you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, equipment. bagels & cream cheese, muffins, The school has a few pi$Vag 44A.,. openings for ,ORFINE,r, juice and coffee between 9 am and January enrollment of children 12 noon. Tickets are available in from 18 months to 5 years of age. 046,54 e advance or at the door for only For information on registration or ,en,eeer,;,17 $5.00 per adult and $2.00 per the breakfast, drop by the school child. And who knowsmaybe Santa for a visit (9 to 11:30 or 1 to 3:30) will pay a visit. or phone 233-8713. Everfresh Juice Company, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY Grabbajabba, Harvey's Restaurants, NEW YEAR! Seniors who love the great outdoors The 'Active Living' seniors club ship: Yearly membership: $50 is designed to give people 60+ , an (non-residents $57), Bi-yearly or opportunity to participate in sev- less: $35 (non-residents $43). eral outdoor activities throughout The 'Active Living' seniors club The Staff the year in a safe, healthy and fun provides a setting which allows you at filled environment. to interact with people who have the During the winter, members can same enthusiasm for the outdoors participate in skating, snow shoe- as you do. Precision Styling ing and cross country skiing on For further information please like various trails located throughout contact Peggy MacLeod at 798- would to wish all our customers the region. Activities for the sum- 8734. a very Merry Christmas mer months include hiking and cycling (levels 1 and 2). and a prosperous New Year. Upon registering members receive a membership card entitling them Gift Certificates and Christmas Packs available. to numerous discounts for activi- NORSANA ACADEMY Lorraine M. Picot RNC ties offered by the 'Active Living' Natural Health Clinic Nutritional Consultant Also IS% discount on hair products. Club. These include day trips for Weight Management it (613) 569 -7154 KMS, snow shoeing and cross country Health & Nutrition Schwartzkopf, Paul Mitchell skiing, environmental workshops, skill Peter V. Quenter DHM 99 Fifth (at Bank) (Fifth Avenue Court) lessons for cross country , ,.. vp,.... , hymo,,,,,... skiing and much more. Homeopathy & 407.17* 71::(:*Y. qID Natural Health Consultations Second level Free parking Members also receive a calendar ..,' 0...w. ,14 :', - . 04).....10 chronic & acute health problems of monthly events listing: dates, ... . ; 0 4;;;., times and places v".>. C1°J 233-1464 pertaining to each 194 Main St., suite 208 -):.v.*.0 activity. Members are encouraged to 119...v. . . Ottawa, K1S 1C2 - participate in as much or as ;i: .4.1,_;,. ,..4. little (613) 569 -7154 activity as they desire. .*..4Iv-,,:.-- -v. . .,.. .v. sr._ V 1/..-..1/...v.v.. :.,.... IP::.wv By appointment *only There are two levels of member- December 6, 1996 Globe Report-14 N EWS Success for solar car race team Congratulations to the very on day nine. successful 1 lth place finish of the Mike and the team are very happy Queen's University solar car racing with their result. Their adrenalin team, led by Glebe resident Mike was high at the cliff-hanger finish, Delage, in the World Solar with the Queen's car taking the last Challenge, the "Olympics" of solar few race corners at top speed, try- vehicle racing. ing to catch the Japanese entry. Suzanne Tremblay Once 732 Bank St. Queen's completed the Darwin to over the finish line, they were Ottawa (Ont.) K15 3V4 Adelaide race in eight days, the rewarded with two bottles of cham- Tel: (613) 563-2350 first North American team to cross pagne, followed by their participa- Book & Gift Store the finish line. Their total travel tion in a parade through the streets time was 61 hours and 21 minutes, of Adelaide with the other top with an average speed of 48.96 teams. km/hour (teams were only allowed to be on the road between 8 AM and Mike and many of the Queen's 5 PM each day). They lost the 10th team are now enjoying a well-de- place finish by only 3 minutes, to a served holiday in Australia, in- Japanese university entry. cluding hiking in Tasmania, before The race winner was the Honda their return to classes in January. Envirohinen Dream, finishing on day four in Their car is on its way back to Shoppe 33.5 hours. Western finished in Canada to be fine-tuned for the 12th place, some three hours be- next solar car races in North 4111C111e hind Quecn's. McGill placed 27th America next spring. Malak's special gift aids Alzheimer Soc. Gilt Sets Four beautiful photos by internationally renowned photographer Malak under are the new scenes on the Christmas and Holiday card collection of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton. Scenes include the Parliamentary Library, Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, a home decorated for the holidays, and Skating on the Rideau Canal. In packages of 10, these cards retail at $12.64 (all taxes included). Proceeds will support the family support and education programs of the Alzhei rier Society of Ottawa-Carleton. Call 722-1424 to order your cards today. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-15 BUSINESS NEWS Ottawa Modern Jewish Schoo A cultural experience 881 Broadview Avenue (Jewish the higher grades. History is also Community Campus) an integral part of the OM JS pro- Tel: 722-6657 gram. Taught at all levels, it spans Hours: Sunday 9:30 am - 12:30 the entire Jewish experience from pm & Wednesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm biblical times to the present. Ottawa Modern Jewish School Glebe parents, Linda Dansky and (OM JS), founded in 1953, is a con- Ely Garfinkle, like the OM JS phi- temporary independent Hebrew af- losophy of teaching about Jewish ternoon school not affiliated with tradition without religious indoc- any synagogue or branch of Ju- trination. "Our children have daism. The school offers a compre- gained a lot from their studies of hensive Jewish education to chil- Jewish history, culture and ethics. dren from kindergarten to grade They now have a visceral recogni- seven. tion of the depth of our culture, one Charles and Michael Garfinkle, recipients of The OMJS Hebrew language pro- that spans 3,500 years of the 1996 Andy Andras awards develop- for best overall achievement in all subjects gram stresses reading skills and ment." comprehension in the lower grades, Learning about Judaism, and the synagogue service. Tunes common Mitzvah. with the addition of conversational many ways it is practiced around to many congregations are used; Families interested in OM JS can skills in the upper grades. In the the world, is an integral part of the this exposure is helpful to those contact the principal, Charna Mit- primary grades, learning is made OMJS curriculum. Now with a new children preparing for a Bar or Bat- tleman at 722-6657. easier and more fun by word books synagogue skills program, students that include games and puzzles. learn about the historical origins OMJS provides a course in Yiddish and significance of the common language and culture to students of prayers they may encounter in a 141tAppy Aolidnys JOKOfor whimsical gifts 107 Fourth Avenue from Tel: 230-0875 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Mrs. Tiggy VVinkles Holiday hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm Sunday noon - 5 pm With all the excitement over the new businesses opening in the Glebe the tried and true favorites are sometimes overlooked. At JOKO, on Fourth Avenue, Joanne and Fred Phair have impressed us with their talent and creativity for a number of years now. Everything from whimsical mailboxes, iron candelabras, metal wine and CD holders and one of a kind chairs have been created by this dynamic duo. Sixty percent of the items in the shop are hand-crafted by Fred and finished by Joanne. They compliment their personal items by has created personalized murals, carrying unique items from other designed custom furniture and small family businesses across accent pieces. Joanne has also Canada and the U.S. always been happy to work with her Fortunately for all Glebites, customer's ideas and come up with JOKO recently expanded their original designs for Fred to build. operations. When a location closer Fred, a machinist by trade and a to Bank Street and three times woodworker by inspiration, has larger became available, the Phairs created in wood, wrought iron and moved their wares, as well as their plaster. Italian Greyhound Spanky, four This past year, JOKO went doors over. JOKO is now located at international and exhibited in the 107 Fourth Avenue, with much Buyers Market of American Craft in more snace to explore. One section Philadelphia. JOKO's whimsical Mrs. Tiggy Winkles has been dedicated solely to collection for 1996 is now children's items, and the Phairs are sold in galleries throughout the U.S. looking forward to offering courses Preparations are underway and seminars in crafting and for the 1997 collection to be artwork in 1997. showcased in February in Philadelphia. As well as increasing the space The Phair trio is an artful and their wares, the Phairs have Wizards & Lizards combination of ideas, also been joined by their daughter, creativity and talent. They invite you to visit Frannie. With the work of running 809 Bank 234-3836 JOKO to see the wonderful JOKO now divided, the Phairs hope collection they have chosen Bayshore Shopping Centre 721-0549 to be able to focus more on their to make your holiday giving memorable and Rideau Centre 230-8081 Place D'Orleans 834-8988 custom order business. Frannie fun. December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-16 FEATURE Distributes ad in In her it seems such Cryptic Crossword reprinted press (7) a "come down" (7) Acclaim for a quiet Suppose the muse as by David Rose pay hike (6) may be (6) Blazing sun hid some 16. Pitchers were upset Indians (6) over initial signs (5) 1 2 5 7 15. String in molten solder 18. Reflects on many 3 4 5 for those who stay (7) applications (5) 17. A call to song that's Solution on Words Page a bit boring (?) (2-3) a Immediate contact with nearby barracks (5,8) Approaches the Poles 9 10 about corn (5) Thestaffat But starters they aren't! (7) Fifth Avenue Grocery would like to wish our 1/ 12 13 DOWN in I add back a key with customers and friends the 14 no flat sounds (5) Glebe all the best during this Popular way to ruin holiday season and the best 15 16 17 10 good whiskey (6,3,4) of luck in the New Year!!! Activate mines in some body parts (7) December Special 19 Expire in the Spanish church vault (6) Buy any 4 litre bag of milk & Sound detector there- receive a 250 ml carton of fore ran back (5) 20 21 half & half cream free!!! Often a cracker of a party (4-3-6) Compliments of ACROSS 8. Wrong man stirs Fights for betrayed 1. Point that makes the over meteorological sisters (7) Fifth Avenue Grocery gas seem explosive (7) adviseries (5,8) 11. Nice pal runs off to 233-4843 5 Collector for yarn 9. What is done in just a bird with a big 332 Fifth Avenue worker (5) over 100 plants (5) frontal appendage (7)
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December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-17 ARTS organ recitals. rgan recitals at St. Matthew's Larkin, who was born in Oxford, Church England in 1963, received BY ISABELLA GRIGOROFF his early musical training as a chorister at I've made a finding that I simply St. George's Cathedral, share: You can hear an Kingston and must later exquisite free organ recital every became assistant organist. He studied weekperformed right in the heart organ at the University of of The Glebe. Every Wednesday Toronto with John Tuttle, and was Organ Scholar of Tnnity College. He from 12:15 to 1 p.m., the doors of later St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 130 studied with Nicholas Danby Glebe Avenue, are open to anyone at the Royal College of Music. Other wishing to enjoy the music of great teachers have included Philippe masters deftly played on the organ Ramirez, Jonathan Rennert and by Matthew Larkin, the church's Patrick Wedd. music director. It is the only These lunch time organ recitals weekly organ recital given in the mean "people don't have to sacrifice city of Ottawa. their evenings and they're also a good Take a special break from the of- diversion from shopping," fice or other duties. You can even notes Larkin. That's a pretty bring your lunch. Every week modest invitation to a combination of great music and striking talent. brings new surprises with Larkin - offering a varied repertoire that A free will offering is gratefully exposes his musicianship, the true accepted to help the church support diversity of the organ, and dispels Aftriaaga its music program. St. Matthew's is Organist Matthew Larkin any notions that the organ is only located at 130 Glebe Ave. designed for dark, sombre sounds. inspired playing will appeal to choirmaster from 1988 to 1995 at "There's a lot of exciting organ many. Before joining St. Matthew's, the Church of St. John the Divine in music," notes Larkin, whose Larkin was organist and Victoria, where he regularly gave A Source of Christmas concert Dec. 16 at Glebe-St.James BY BRIAN CAMERON Hoswitschka. The choirs will be own Frances Macphail. Tenor Kevin performing works individually and Reeves will be featured soloist in f6irrt Have you experienced the magic together. Harpist Gordon Johnston Rupert Lang's lovely "flow Like An of carols sung by candlelight to Gallery the will be featured in the concert, as Angel Came I Down." The Village Art Shop accompaniment of organ, harp and well as a brass ensemble. A reception will follow the con- 348 Richmond Road, brass.? In what is fast becoming a Ottawa The concert will include seasonal cert. Tickets ($8 for adults, $5 for Phone: 728 3826 Glebe tradition, the Senior Choir of readings, several sing-along carols, children, $20 for families) are Glebe-St. James United Church is a few "Messiah" favourites, and available from choir members, the You are invited to attend... presenting its annual Christmas music by Rutter, Mathias, Darke, Glebe-St. James Church Office Concert "Sing We Nowell" on Mon- Joubert and Patriquin. Canadian (236-0617), Wringers Restaurant, day, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Our The Christmas Show composers on the programme in- Compact Music and at the door. November 25 to December 21 guest choir this year will be the clude Vancouverite Rupert Lang, The concert will take place at Senior Choir of Woodroffe United Torontonian Eleanor Daley, Ottawan Glebe-St. James Church, at First Reception: Meet the artists Church, directed by Pamela Gordon Johnston and the Glebe's Avenue and Lyon Street. Saturday, December 7, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Gifts of music think globally, buy locally BY IAN BOYD foursome sound like they could hard work, perseverance and sheer come from any part of the world. talent. It's the gift giving season and They sing in English and three among the many choices in the African dialects keeping rhythm Ian Boyd is co-owner of Compact music scene are quite a few from with their hands and fingers. A Music. artists who hail from or who live cappella is the most interesting of Steff-Ki and work in the Glebe. vocal forms and probably the most Retirement Lodge Blues lovers everywhere will en- difficult. Listening to the terrific joy the new CD Kitchen Music from four part harmony on their latest Central Chamber Choir Vince Halfhide and The Bird (Larry CD, Malaika Live, you will find that Christmas Program Motham). We all know Vince and they excel at their craft. If you've featuring the Larry from their house gigs at the ever seen them in concert you'll Arrow and the Loon or Irene's pub. know their skills. Ottawa Première of Their brand of traditional blues Lynn Miles, who lives in the Sir Christérnas will strike a chord with any blues Glebe, recently released her second by Derek Holman aficionado. CD Slightly Haunted on the Philc° 3:00 p.m. Vince and Larry are not the only Rounder label. Her first on a major Sunday, December 8 Knox Presbyterian Church "Just like home local world class talents. The label, it has received rave reviews group Elgin at Lisgar Streets Enjoy modern conveniences in a Cheza is the Glebe's answer to both locally and CD nationally. The Tickets - $8 traditional and cozy century home, world beat music. is a follow to They have re- up Chalk this One up The OBE Central Chamber Choir is located in the heart of Ottawa's Glebe leased their first CD, Cheza, and it to the Moon, Lynn's first CD, and it directed by Barbara Clark with community. Experience a comfort- makes a great present for all ages. proves she is a world class talent as Wesley Warren, accompanist. able lifestyle that meets your needs., One listen brings a smile to your a songwriter and singer. To join our extended family, call face as their blend of music has a An artist who cannot be over- Lyne Chabot, RN., Administrator unique African influence but is looked is former Glebe resident, (613) 234-0590 original and Canadian. Suzie Vinnick. Her album Angel in httpl /www.dignica re.com In a similar vein and for 'folk' the Sidelines is a fine effort and 174 Glebe Ave, Ottawa K1S 2C7 fans on your list is another truly worthy as a gift to anybody. EaManaged by Dignicare Inc. Ir., fantastic CD from the female a Suzie has established a local and Member of Ontario Residential Care ,\ ssociation cappella group Malaika. This local national presence on the blues December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-18 scene which she has earned through ARTS St. Matthew's CD features music of Brian Law years BY ISABELLA GRIGOROFF under the direction of talented A special CD is being released in organist and choirmaster Matthew December to pay tribute to the 40th Larkin. St. Matthew's is one of the anniversary of a remarkable tradi- few remaining Anglican churches tion of music at St. Matthew's in Canada with an all-male choir. A Anglican Church. The CD features women and girls choir was also the Gentlemen and Boys Choir of St. formed several years ago and sings Matthew's during a particular pe- Choral Eucharist every third riod: the years of Brian Law, from Sunday as well as special services 1966 through 1979. and performances throughout the Kevin Reeves and Terrence Scam- year. The choirs will join forces on mell, both boy choristers during December 8 to present St. Nicolas that time, co-produced the CD. by British composer Benjamin Reeves is now a tenor and film pro- Britten. Performing the role of ducer, among many other talents, Nicolas will be Kevin Reeves. and Scammell provides a myriad of The commemorative CD, The voices for a cartoon series. They Gentlemen and Boys of St. Matthew's sifted through some 200 stored Choir, Ottawa, 1966 - 1979, is archival tapes recorded during the available at St. Matthew's Anglican Brian Law years, identifying, cata- Church, telephone 234-4024. loguing and making selections for this CD. Brian Law conducts the boys of St. Matthew's Anglican Church at Camp BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND According to Reeves, this early Buckeye in Muskoka in 1971. Pre-New Year's music exposure set the path for Resolution Special himself and many others in the '60s in 1971 that was never officially this role for St. Matthew's in 1956 ara was Reverend Eric Osborne, former ;41 and '70s. "Most would probably released, because Law, a emb' never be singing today if it hadn't perfectionist, just didn't think it Rector of St. Matthew's from 1951 to been for those years under Brian was good enough. There are mar- 1972. He founded the St. Matthew's Now save Law," he says. The list of profes- velous works from an Evensong Men and Boys Choir in 1956, with 2 5 /0 organist on All Memberships. sional singers and talent that has which the choir performed at St. Gerald Wheeler as the ONLY 100 Available. grown from that formative period at John the Divine in New York, with choir's first director. When Brian Offer expires December 24, 1996. St. Matthew's is astounding. It in- Paul Halley on the organ. There are Law became choirmaster in 1965, cludes bass-baritone Gerald Finley, also motets, anthems, and carols the choir of men and boys was al- Purchase NOW, and start LATER. now widely acclaimed internation- sung during Advent services. You'll ready becoming one of the best- ally; organist Paul Halley, who went also hear Reeves singing a solo as a 'mown in the diocese. on to become organist and treble 25 years ago. John Proudfoot, a management choirmaster of the biggest Gothic In a letter to Kevin Reeves from consultant who has been a chorister Cathedral in the world, St. John the New Zealand, Law says: "I marvel at at St. Matthew's for 34 years and Divine in New York; David the dedication and commitment of a was Head Boy of Brian Law's Choir Johnston, tenor and head of music generation of choristers." As for in 1967, remembers when as a teen at the National Ballet School in the 'lost Christmas album,' he says: everything revolved around the Toronto; countertenor Kevin "This is the recording I said I'd choir. Besides the many rehearsals Hassell, also the owner of Three never allow to happen -- I'm glad no and Sunday services, the choir Momentum Athletics Trees on Main Street; David Barber, one took any notice of me!" would get together for activities The Finest Fitness Club in Glebe & Ottawa South for and outdoor countertenor and author known The CD is a telling indication of sports at the church. Fitness for Everyone his books on musical satire; Daniel why the choir and the liturgy it While times have changed, the one Aerobia Strength Training Personal Training Children's Rtness Program *Recreational Ballet Taylor, world-renowned supports has enriched worship at thing that remains constant is that *Street Self Protection Workshops countertenor. The list goes on. St. Matthew's and why "music is a big part of St. Other Services the church Matthew's Massage Therapy "Nutrition Counselling "The four years I spent as a St. has gained its wide reputation as a outreach," says Proudfoot. Mcfning Child Care Towel Service Matthew's chorister made a deeper place of choral and organ music of a Today, St. Matthew's continues Private Lounge with Pool Table and more lasting impression on me high order. The man who envisaged this healthy musical tradition 1358 Bank St. at Sth Ave. than any other period in my life," "Lower Level" says Scammell. Brian Law was a relatively un- /HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING made easy with 237-4747 known, energetic 22-year-old mu- g-ii, gOod 971... sician when he came from England Holiday entertaining is fun but lots of work. to direct the St. Matthew's Let ..9%-z,(0ood.977,st,.. help by providing: Gentlemen and Boys Choir. He soon built a formidable reputation as one of the most influential 4:0611v- Enjoy and choose from an assortment of MONEY T1P$ musicians in the history of holiday Ottawa. baking: small cakes, cookies, marble Procrastination is the The best singers would bark, white flock to St. chocolate covered pretzels, peanut Matthew's church from butter balls, greatest deterrent to reaching across the & meringue kisses. city just to be part of Brian Law's one's financial goals_. or choose from a variety of: Choir. Law became the conductor of Just Do It! the Cantata .46e-threes.- Shrimp & Blue Cheese Croutons.. t Singers, the Ottawa Awarelles Choral Society, the Ottawa ../tfahr, Sittrees.- Veggie Lasagna, Jen's Penne... investent only. Todd 10 respondants Symphony Orchestra and founded 0e.sere"ts.,.- Peanut Butter Cup Mousse Cake... to the first Tackaberry Mailable the Thirteen Strings at St. orcreate a menu for an intintattiimze,--to be Personal Financial Advisor Matthew's. This baroque ensemble delivered with instructions for cooking or cooked I, de. 0,61 is now well known to and served in your home. Canadians. Call Todd @ 238-7818 Today Law is a MONEY conductor in CONCEPTS Fifth Avenue Court in the Glebe Christchurch, New Zealand. For more information call giv &cod The CD offers selections from a grizet", at 237-1845 Christmas album produced on tape December 6, 1996 Globe Report-19 HEALTH Holiday blues: Why are those people having such a who are supportive and non-judg- 5 alloar- clies, CIVIC good time? OTTAWA mental. Christmas, typically revered as Don't drink too much. It will only the happiest time of the year, make you feel more depressed. leaves many people out of money, a Find time for yourself. Remem- //fipm few pounds heavier and a little blue ber, you're important, too! even after the holidays are over. If WHAT ABOUT SEASONAL AF- you typically feel a little de- FECTIVE DISORDER (SAD)? pressed at this time, you are not Some people suffer from seasonal alone. There are things you can do affective disorder (SAD), which can //olloms to avoid the stress connected with result from fewer hours of sunlight. the season or, at least, make it There is effective treatment, easier to endure. involving exposure to intense light mii Let's have a look at holiday stress and you should discuss this with and who gets it and why. For stu- your doctor if you feel it dents, exams can be added burdens. appropriate. But even in Australia For some, it can be the stress of and other countries in the southern shopping, cooking, cleaning and hemisphere where Christmas and preparing for the season. Even in Chanukah come during summer, these enlightened '90s, that role people get holiday blues. There are Ytadi typically falls to women, most of easier ways to opt out, though, with whom have jobs outside the home as picnics and a visit to the beach. well. For others, it can be the Here in Ottawa, of course, we have strain of meeting extra expenses or fewer options and often feel Raffagefireffe-, the pressures connected to family "cooped up," isolated from friends reunions. and neighbours. Get out when you can and try to take advantage of AFFORDABLE, PERSONALIZED, sunny days. When grey QUALITY HAIR CARE FOR THE it's and ENTIRE FAMILY How do we avoid or deal with such overcast, use as much light indoors stresses? Here are a few guide- Hair Studio as you can. MON-SAT 9:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. & 873 Bank Street, The Glebe lines: CLINICAL DEPRESSION OPEN LATE THURS AND FRI Keep expectations manageable. If during the holidaysor at any NIGHTS UNTIL 7 P.M.. 2 3 7 1 1 7 1 Organize your time, being realistic other time you feel yourself about what you can accomplish and sinking and realize you are losing only doing the things you want to control, don't feel ashamed or try to do, not everything you feel you hide it You are in good company should. and many people feel this way. - Make a budget and stick to it. Seek competent professional assis- Do something for someone else. tancethere is help available. Babysit for a friend. Take a senior shopping or just for a drive. 'Thanks to Dr. Doug Wilkins, Chief C4kes Volunteer the rewards are of Psychiatry, Ottawa Civic beyond measure! Hospital. If the holidays have been difficult The above article from the Public in the past or you suspect this year Affairs Department of the Ottawa c), may be a struggle, share your feel- Civic Hospital is for information ings with a trusted friend. Be purposes only. 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Parkinson's party Dec. 14 The Multiple Sclerosis Society boxed German Christmas cookies and truffles and desserts for all occasions Laughter will be the theme of the Speakers Bureau party as the Parkinson's Society The Speakers Bureau provides located inside ushers in the holiday season on volunteers to speak to your group Saturday, December 14 from 1 to 3 or business. Learn about: p.m. at St. Mark's the Evangelist Multiple Sclerosis Church, 1606 Fisher Avenue. A The Ottawa Carleton Chapter of health care professional and a co- the MS Society median will illustrate the health Living with Chronic Illness benefits of humour, followed by a The Needs of the Physically visit from Santa and his carolers. Challenged Family and friends are welcome, Research 232-9862 but be sure to register for this For more information, or to book a Oueercsway event by calling 722-9238. speaker, please call the MS Society office at 728-1583 Mincemeat pies, tourtiere, shortbread, Christmas cake When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters. and puddings, assorted For information about lung disease contact your local Lung Association breads and rolls THE t LUNG ASSOCIATION 586 Bank Street 232-9862
December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-20 SPORT Glebe Little League 1996 season in review BY MARY JANE STARR schedule against teams from the The environmentalists taught us Pinecrest Little League. to think globally and act locally. Lastly, some ex-Glebe players (16 While the shouts of triumph still to 18 years old) hooked up with the echo from Yankee Stadium as the Carling-Frank Ryan Big League New York team won the World Se- team to compete in a four-month ries, it is appropriate then to look schedule involving a number of back over the Glebe Little League different leagues in the greater season, or seasons to be precise. Ottawa area. The spring season of Little League From the community camaraderie play got under way in April. Al- of the spring season, play shifted to most 400 players aged 7 to 16 the competitive summer season at donned Glebe uniforms and took to the beginning of July. The Glebe the diamonds of Brantwood, Brewer, Little League fielded Rookie, Major, Lansdowne and Windsor. Junior and Senior all-star, or rep, Girls' softball drew its biggest teams. In both the city champi- registration ever, resulting in four onships and the district playdowns, Major teams (ages 9 through 12) and the Glebe teams fared well in their respective divisions. four Senior teams (13- to 16-year- Photo: Joanne Maxfield Glebe Little League Major '13' summer team olds). The softball teams shared In Girls' softball, a Glebe Major Back row, 1. to r. Paul Jenkins, Ed Keeble, Graham Long, Devin Jenkins, team drew a berth in the national Brantwood Park with the Rookie Aaron Gillick, Peter Gillick, Robin Laushway, Ed Laushway, Nick Hobbs, division -- all seven teams of 7- championships held in Windsor, I. r. Michael Elliot, John Beauchemin, Ontario, in early August. While not Bernie Beauchemin. Front row, to and 8-year-old players who Geoff Dillon, Micah Garten, Adam Power. brought the joy of discovery of the victorious (the championship was game with them to the field every won by a Windsor team), the Glebe Glebe; Lieutenant's Pump; Fresh is the period of suspended anima- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. players have marvellous memories Fruit Company; Glebe Apothecary; tion - between the end of the World At Lansdowne Park, players from of a week-long exposure to high Glebe Pet Hospital; Glebe Fashion Series and the start of spring 9 to 12 formed two divisions, Dou- calibre softball and new-found Cleaners; McKale Service Centre; training, but for the Glebe Little ble A and Triple A. With 13 teams friendships. Super 8 Hotel; Puggwash Children's League, it is the time to get busy in the two divisions, the diamonds Looking back, the success of the Books; Enviro-Masters Lawn Care; and plan for next season. were occupied every night of the 1996 season is attributable to a Chahaya Malaysia Restaurant; And as we look ahead, we can re- week and Saturday mornings too, variety of factors: enthusiastic and Mexicali Rosa's; Britton's; Royal flect on that warm evening last June from April through to the end of talented players, highly committed Canadian Legion Branch 16; Gowl- at the park when the players were June. The spring season was punc- coaches, supportive families and a ing, Strathy and Henderson; Glebe on the field, the umpires at the tuated by the successful 'Major' dedicated handful of volunteers. Trotters; The Tea Party; Gertz Com- ready, the coaches in the dugout, tournament in mid-June which And a great deal of credit must go munications; Charlesfort Develop- the parents in the stands... drew other house league teams from to our sponsors, those individuals ment Corporation; Grabbajabba; Hold that thought! the region. and organizations in the community Mister Muffler; Glebe Emporium; Mary Jane Starr is President of The Junior and Senior divisions who sponsored teams, offered dis- Frank Charette Scotia McLeod; Fu- Glebe Little League operated at Brewer Park on a dia- counts and prizes, and various in- ture Stars; Randall's Paints; Royal AL-ANON You do not have to suffer mond similar in dimension to that kind support: Canadian Legion Montgomery drink to from alcoholism. Are you concerned of professional baseball. Six teams A big thank you to the following Branch; Inniss Pharmacy; Jim Tub- about someone' drinking? Al-Anon (3 at the Junior level, 3 at the Se- sponsors: man Chev-Olds; Alpha Stereo-TV. and Alateen is for relatives and nior level) played an interlocking Glebe Meat Market; McKeen Loeb For the baseball enthusiast, this friends of alcoholics. For information call 860-3431, or come Elegant, Comfortable, Affordable to one of almost 40 ottawa area Clothing and Accessories meetings. .
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Master Blake from 60, and belt colours from white to Montreal, the President of the black stepped into the ring to per- C.T.F.I. form patterns, and to spar in the St. Special congratulations to Matthew's High School gym in Or- Gabrielle Gigeure, Garret McNamara leans. and Paul McGuire who competed in The Tournament of Champions is their first tournament, and to Glebe an entry level competition for many Instructor Peter Williams who re- medal, Lauren Hernandez-Green trsky-Yellow Belt & Silver medals, students new to the art of Taekwon- ceived certificates of merit for his Belt-Bronze medal, Paul McGuire- Geoffrey Delage-Blue Belt-Silver& Do. It permits the new student to contribution to I.T.F. Taekwon-Do. White Belt Yellow stripe-Silver & Bronze medals, Emily Brascoupe- compete in a friendly supportive Competitors from the Glebe Com- Bronze medals, Gideon Greenbaulm Green Belt-Bronze medal, Mark environment while learning the munity Centre were: Garret McNa- Shinder-Green Belt, Sasha Iswol- Krowec-Green Belt, Joanne Martel- rules and regulations associated mara-White Belt Yellow stripe-2 sky-Blue Belt, Matt Paul-Blue Belt- Yellow Belt, Avrim Lazar-Blue Belt- with formal competition. silver medals, Gabrielle Giguere- Gold & Silver medals, Rebecca Bronze medal, Susan Murphy-Yel- For the more seasoned competitor White Belt Yellow stripe-Gold Lazar-Blue Belt, Kazmir Draha- low Belt 2-Silver medals. it provided the challenge of competing with other veterans and Please support our advertisers served as a reminder that Provincial Championships are not far off! Tournaments such as this provide an important opportunity for young boys and girls new to Taekwon-Do, To develop confidence and self es- teem. It is amazing to see nervous hesitation and apprehension re- placed by a broad smile when the child receives his or her first certificate of participation. "Every participant at this tournament was considered a winner," Mr. Phap Lu stated. Hit the trails H January 30th BEST The 14th Women on Skis is ARBOUR day AVENUE Thursday, January 30th. It LOCK BANK ST promises lots of fun for everyone- FRAMING BANK skiing in the morning, followed by STREET LAUNDRY. a fabulous lunch during which you BARLEY MOW BYBLOS will be able to see the latest fash- CASH ions ski CONVERTERS in wear. Afterwards, par- CELLULAR take in on new ONE. COMPACT workshops waxing, MUSIC. DAIRY equipment, or tips for the trails. QUEEN DILEMME. Choose lessons in classical or DUNGEONMASTER EASTWIND skating techniqueat your level of EMERALD IVY. FELEENA'S. FIFTH ability. 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SILVER SCISSORS. SUNSET GRILL. THE ARROW & THE LOON. THE PAPERY. TICKETS* UNITRAVEL. VITTORIA. VON'S. FLIPPERS' WILLIAMS ESSO AND MORE Hum December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-22 SCHOOL NEWS Leona Groleau joins library at First Avenue School BY RUTH BUTTON formation themselves. In the short time Leona has been For someone who loves books, Although new to our school, Leona at our library, she has been quick reading and children, working in a has been working at Glebe Colle- to familiarize herself with its con- school library must be the ideal giate for the past eleven years, and tents and working procedures. The job. Leona Groleau is First Av- continues to work there part-time, bar code system that so many par- enue's new Library Technician. while working at First Avenue part ents helped to prepare for last Her job is to over-see the school's time. While impressed with our year, will soon be part of DYNIX, a library which includes maintaining school's library, the first differ- fully automated library system and the collection of books for students ence Leona noticed was that every- data base connecting all schools in and a professional section for thing - books, signs, chairs - is the O.B.E. New signs are being teachers. much lower in an elementary school made for all the library sections, An excellent resource for stu- library! and thanks to one of the large num- dents and teachers, Leona is skilled She also enjoys the interaction ber of volunteers in the library, a at finding information, book titles with the teachers in the library beautiful display on the ocean cur- and authors in the library, on the which does not happen at high rently greets visitors. Another computer and through the Internet school, although she thrives on volunteer will be leading classes in and Web sites, although she admits helping the older independent stu- library skills and a drawing com- that most of the students are very dents do large research projects at petition is underway to get all stu- knowledgeable at finding the in- high school. dents thinking about the school li- brary. Welcome to First Avenue, Leona! I survived Base de plein air Leona Groleau
BY CHRISTOPHER LONGAIR sitting up thinking: "Me, the in- GRADE 6 somniac." On Monday October 21st the In the morning when my friends Grade 6 classes departed for camp woke up, I went down to what could Base de Plein Air in the Outaouais. be called a lobby. It was apparent We left minutes after the bell and that the girls were being treated when we arrived, we all went down a way better. The proverb "The grass DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE small hill to the "Auberge" (Inn, in is always greener on the other side" English). We were told the camp applied only to the boys this time. IN THE PROCESS OF rules, then assigned to our rooms. We started off that morning with SEPARATING OR I had a room with all my friends the Tarzan rope. I immediately just beside Martin's (one of the shied away and joined another DIVORCING? Grade 6 teachers). group, because I wasn't as confident about 1 had just finished unpacking the rope as many others were. Just my when we were called to lunch. I luck: we had survival took my time and ended up a bit again! After I had rejoined my Recommend to them to retain late but that was O.K. After our group, we started off for the beach. to We an independent third party homemade lunch, I went to the sur- were going with another group vival activity. It ended up being in rabaskas (large canoes). We help them resolve all of the my favourite. After survival my raced each other for awhile until we issues facing both of them. group took an exhausting hike had to go for lunch. After lunch, we through the woods. I didn't like it started practis- but it was very good exercise for ing plays to perform that night in- done by me. It took about one and a half stead of going outside. That night, Family Mediation hours to finish. We went back to we did more interesting things than professionals can be a cheaper, our rooms for awhile before dinner sit around a campfire drinking spruce tea. way time. I walked to the cafeteria. I There were lots of faster and less adversarial was surprised to find that they had funny plays. When it was lights for two people to deal with the good food, unlike Camp Gatineau. out time it was much easier to get to We then retired to our rooms, but sleep and I was an Un-insomniac difficulty of separation. not for long, for we had to play a this night. "Millebornes" type game, outdoors. Wednesday morning, we played For more information or a free brochure "Capture the Flag." I Then, we had a campfire. We were certainly had about mediation call 233-2944 forced to drink a tea made of spruce fun. We left about 2:00 p.m. I had needles, called "Tisanne." It enjoyed the camp, but it was time to turned out tasting just like tea! At leave. Overall, I had a horrible the fire, we heard a legend about a first night and second day but BRADEN & BRADEN monk called Pierre. That night I aside from that, it was great. slept horribly for about an hour Christopher Longair is a Grade 6 and the rest of the night was spent student at First Avenue School. BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & Junior soccer at First Avenue MEDIATORS Fifteen junior level boys and Avery Burns, Kristen Hooper, girls brought First Avenue's Soccer Adrian Rampton, Jeff Cowan, Brook 312 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario Team to first place at the recent Simpson, Vanessa Seguin, Blair O.B.E. Soccer Tournament after Polychronopoulos, Andrew Green- Rose Marie Braden, Michael Braden, winning six games and tying one. wood, Thomas Clarke, Tom Depew, Andrew Fobert, Martha Tweedie Many thanks to coach, teacher Mar- Serena Corsini-Munt, Nadia Gallant, tin Boudrias, and assistant, parent Avi Wexler-Layton, Brett Carriere, Pierre Seguin, and to our players: Alexander Way. December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-23 SCHOOL NEWS Corpus Christi Enviro Club enthusiastic BY LUCILLE B PUMMER, PRINCIPAL stimulating challenge in exercising school. The students have great teers who have given niany hours to Last June Corpus Christi School their initiative in creating original harmony and expression. We raising funds for the students in was awarded the highest recogni- masterpieces. Entries in contests appreciate their dedication and the school. Your efforts are greatly tion for environmental activities, have been forwarded to the City of practice under the excellent appreciated by staff, students and that is, being acknowledged as a Ottawa - Christmas Card Design; leadership of Mrs. Nieminen. the entire school community. These Green School. Last fall as a school the Ottawa Separate School Board - EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES dedicated people have made it pos- community we celebrated this by Christmas Card Design; The Royal The students have been enjoying sible for the children to enjoy some putting on a performance for the Canadian Legion - Black & White line soccer during the noon-hour, of the most current and highly whole school. The Green School Posters; The Royal Canadian Legion thanks to the teachers, Ms. Murphy, technological reading materials Banner was unrolled with great - Colour Posters. Entries were Mrs. Corrigan, Ms. MacDonald and available at the primary level. pride as the Grade Six 'students submitted to the Immunizing for Mr. Bussières. They were the suc- Funding has been directed to the dramatized the kinds of activities Health contest. Also, all students cessful team at the playoffs. We Choir to cover the cost of the pi- being encouraged in the school. from Grade 1 to 6 are registered in thank Mrs. Laginski for volunteer- anist, sheet music, copyright costs The Enviro Club outlined the three a nationwide Yoplait Art Contest. ing to help during noon-hour sports and the tuning of the piano. Signif- themes for the 1996-1997 academic Bonne chance à tous! in December. This will give several icant funds were made available for year. They are: Recycling, Poilu- Congratulations to Juliya Sanina of the teachers more time now for sound blasters for the new comput- lion Awareness and Energy Conser- who had her Christmas Card design establishing a Drama Club. If ers, art program and noon-hour vation. The pep songs about saving selected for Councillor Jim Wat- anyone is interested in running a sports activities. We thank our our environment were well received son's Christmas cards. Mr. Watson Chess Club we would be delighted volunteers, parents and all the by the children. We thank Madame will present the prize to Juliya and to have you work with our students. people who support the children of Burns and Mrs. Bourassa for their certificates of recognition to all the SCHOOL COUNCIL Corpus Christi School. Our School Council enthusiasm and dedication to the students who participated in the has been very City lights: Electric public Enviro Club and the environment contest on December 10 at 9:30 am busy this year, first developing in the school gym. committees and clarifying their lighting, 1860s to 1960s cause. This new exhibit ART EDUCATION SCHOOL CHOIRS roles and then refining the budget opens December 19 at the Young artists at Corpus Christi The School Choirs have been very and activities for the year. The Museum of Science & Technology. School are working diligently in busy preparing for their up-coming Council members have actively Magic happens each lime we creating various works of art. 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December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-24 SCHOOL NEWS Lady Evelyn School Special needs students benefit from local support BY NANCY MYERS tofu hot dogs to support the effort. Approximately 20 boys and girls, The condiments, buns and napkins aged 4 to 9, at Lady Evelyn School will be paid for from the proceeds, will benefit from the generosity of leaving the classes about $750. Loeb Glebe's Jim McKeen. Eight parents helped in organi- The parents and teachers in two zation and preparation, and distri- Special Education classes recently bution was ably handled by stu- held three Friday hot dog lunches dents from the senior classes who to raise money for class outings. rushed trays of hot hot dogs to the With the OBE cutbacks, and insur- eagerly awaiting students and staff. ance limitations on parents and Three hundred people ate in two teachers driving students on field shifts, 20 minutes apart, so the trips, extra money had to be raised kitchen was hopping! Thanks to to pay for buses. those who volunteered to make this Jim McKeen donated regular and a great success. VAN LEEUWEN'S AT African drummer to visit THE VICTORIA WOOLLEN MILL Lady Evelyn Dec. 5 CAFE/GALLERY BY MARTHA BOWERS classes are preparing celebrations What a busy time of year! First for the festive season. The two Cafe: Celebrate with us at New Year's term report cards have come and choirs have been practising a se- Creative fresh market cuisine, daily menu and 'The gone and we're into the second lection of songs that they will per- Mill's' renown Sunday brunches ensure that this term. At Lady Evelyn Alternative form for the school on December 18. School, part of the report card pro- Everyone is looking forward to the destination offers something special. Bask in 'The cess includes self-evaluation by all visit of African drummer, Yaya Mill's' charming surroundings and picturesque setting the children. In this way they can D'allo, on December 5. This event overlooking the falls of the Mississippi river. set their own goals and keep track is being sponsored by the Enrich- of their progress. This approach to ment Committee of the Parent Gallery: learning can be used throughout Council. Warm your heart and home with all that 'The Mill' life. What an opportunity to start With so many bazaars held at this presents. Innovative giftware, bed & bath, homewares doing this at a young age. time of year, the November 23rd & original artwork. The ground swell of concern over Lady Evelyn "This is not a bizarre" Treasures of the world await you. educational reform in Ontario was was a great success. ThanIcs to the evident in the rally held at the organizers, coordinators, vendors, school on November 27. Organized parents and, of course, buyers! by a group of dedicated parents, the These kinds of events are so impor- rally served to draw public atten- tant for school spirit and also raise tion to massive changes that will funds for a range of activities in affect everyone inside and outside the school that would not otherwise the school system in Ontario. An be possible. issue that touches present and fu- Our ever-popular Family Break- ture taxpayers, students, teachers fast is scheduled for December 13. and administrators cannot be left We hope to meet lots of family in the hands of bureaucrats. It is members, students, teachers and imperative that we take action be- other staff when we gather in the fore misguided changes are im- sun court before classes begin. posed. Drop by for a coffee, juice or muffin On a happier note, Lady and a chat. Evelyn 7 Mill Street, ALMONTE, Ontario tel: 256-0268 fax: 256-7025 Reservations required for New Year's Eve Fax of menu available
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December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-27 SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Collegiate's grapevine BY KEVIN BUSH upcoming events, the following are s\°-mt4e,> Glebe Collegiate has a number of three other promotional avenues Winter Adventures teams, clubs and organizations which illustrate the work of this You will learn to love the winter when you take an outdoor course which contribute to bettering the talented group: with the best! MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre is located just 27 km outside of Ottawa in Cumberland Towaship. lives of our students. Many high- Glebe webpage 1/ 4 light superior athletic accomplish- ([email protected]) Introduction to Birdwatching with Tony Beck $60.00/two days 00rEdUCat\-6ç\''j ments, exceptional academic The Gryphon Talks (the weekly Join the fastest growing outdoor activity in North America! This weekend workshop is a consolidated version of "Birds of Ottawa Valley". Each day starts with a rnorning field trip ending with a classroom prograrn. We achievements, or remarkable artis- official in-school newsletter of will take advantage of the excellent facilities of the MacSkimming Migratory Bird Sanctuary. tic creations and there are still Glebe Collegiate) Sat, Jan 11 & Sun, Jan 12, 8 am -3 pm #899 -10 others which bring together various Glebe Recognition Award for social Cross Country Skiing with Mark Adshead $45.00/day or cultural communities. The "Personal Excellence (G.R.A.P.E A low-risk program introduces participants to the basics. By the end of the day you will complete a 6 km trek one organization which serves to Awards) through the tranquil setting of MacSkimming. Skis and hot soup provided! Saturdays, 11; Jan 18; Feb 015; 1st 9:30 pm represent each group at the school With so many exceptional events Jan March am -3 #899-11/12/13/14 is Glebe's Grapevine. This 'club' and achievements occurring on a Snowshoeing with Joanne Daykin $35.00/day promotes the numerous events of daily basis at Learn about the history of snowshoeing in Canada as well as how to dress comfortably for the elements. The Glebe Collegiate, why construction of different types of snowshoes are described. After instruction and practice participants will Glebe Collegiate; it also serves to not take the time to investigate our explore the beautiful natural surroundings of MacSkimming trails. Snowshoes provided. recognize the achievements of both website or The Gryphon Talks Sunday, Jan 12, 9:30 am -3 pm #899-15/16 students and staff. In the past, newsletter. For more information Orienteering on Snowshoes with Joanne Daykin $45.00/day having your name or event read over call the school at 239-2424. There Learn how to use a map and compass and how to walk on snowshoes. Put your skills to the test and try to the 'P.A.' system meant are many find the orienteering flags. The afternoon will be spent exploring the beautiful natural trails of MacSkimming recognition, talented students who with a knowledgeable naturalist. Snowshoes provided. today the Grapevine employs a make up the Grapevine, but special Sunday, Jan 19, 9:30 am -3 pm #899-17 number of strategies to promote the recognition must go to the leader- Winter Survival Skills with Rob O'Gorman $89.00/two days accomplishments of Glebe. Along ship of Kelly Bowes and Barbara Keep yourself alive by learning the fundamentals of survival in winter bush. No experience necessary. with creating posters to display MacLaren. Discover snow caves, lean-to's and what to do's from fire making, shelters, navigation and rescue. Saturday, Feb 22 & Sunday Feb 23, 9:00 am -4:30 pm #899-18
Holidays at the Science and Technology Museum Basic Map & Compass Using with Rob O'Gorman $69.00/two days Four weekends This course is ideal for hikers, canoeists, mountain bikers, hunters, anglers and cottagers. No experience in December are demonstrations, films and sur- necessary. Learn how to get "there and back" safely and happily. In lectures and field work. An additional filled with holiday festivities at prises. $10 supply fee is payable to the instructor for the cost of a 1:50,000 scale topographic rnap. the Museum of Science & Technol- Drop off the kids (ages 4 to 12) at Saturday, March 1 & Sunday March 2,9:00 am -4:30 pm #899-19 ogy, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. The the Museum for supervised evening Register by phone after January 1st - 239-2751 arrival of the Christmas tree kicks activities on December 6, 13 or 20, off the holiday festivities: work- Ottawa Conseil while you shop. On December 31, Board of uoloire shops, ham radio communication end the year Japanese style! And Ecluartion d'Ottcrwo with Santa Claus, sleigh displays, come back for more fun on New toys and beautiful antiques, special Year's Daywe're open!
Come celebrate winter naturally. We have exciting programmes that will have your kids doing everything from making Natural Holiday Gifts to Sleeping with Dinosaurs.
Holiday Lotions and Potions* Dec 7 & 8 (2 p.m. -4 p.m.) The Forest Of Discovery! Dec 7 - 26 Daily (10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Make health and beauty products, for friends & family, from elements found in nature. Explore the fascinating ways in which Nature adapts to winter. Embark on a search for wildlife, test your winter observation skills and more. For Kids Only* Dec 14,15, 21, 22 & 23 (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Mom or dad can shop the afternoon away as the kids explore the Museum, pan for Be A Winter Wildlife Detective Dec 7 - 26 Thurs, Sat & Sun real gold and make surprise gifts (ages 6 - 10). (10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Identify winter sounds and animal tracks, read stories in the snow, and enter a contest to win a special prize. You'll see the fun never stops. Holiday Sleepovers* Dec 27 - 28 & Jan 3 - 4 Create a special memory for your child! Spend an unforgettable evening sleeping Biodiversity Festival Dec 27 - Jan 5 with dinosaurs or on the Bay of Fundy. Enjoy dinner, breakfast & special activities. Join us in our celebrations of International Biodiversity Day. Take part in special * Fees apply. presentations, games, story telling and musical shows. Also qualify to win free passes to the Ottawa Première of "Microcosmos". Canadian Musée Museum of canadien de la Museum GIFTS for all Kids until December 24, 1996.
Located at the corner of Metcalfe and McLeod Streets NATURE http://www.nature.ca For additional information or to register, cafl : (613) 566-4700 Canada December 6, 1996 Globe Report-28 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor students 'green' the school promises - that budget cuts won't organizing to fight the cuts to edu- touch the classroom. Even before \ cation spending. As parents we the next cut, teaching and learning comprise a significant proportion are being seriously impacted. of the electorate. November 27th Classrooms are larger, special edu- has been designated a general day cation programs are being cut back of protest. Parents and others and, in many boards, junior kinder- demonstrated in front of local con- garten is being eliminated and stituency offices of Conservative portables are increasing. Marjorie members of the provincial parlia- George, a Glebe parent, noted in a ment and petitioned Education recent Ottawa Citizen article that Minister John Snobelen and MPPs she has two children each in ele- with letters, faxes, telephone calls mentary school classes of 36 stu- etc. This is an initiative that will dents,a situation that "verges on have to be sustained to be success- warehousing instead of education." ful. If you are concerned about the imminent cuts to the education A parallel initiative of the budget, write, phone, fax or E-mail provincial government is the re- your MPP, the Education Minister design of the secondary school and the Premier. John Snobelen's system. Indicators to date are that phone number is (416) 325-2600, this process will be rushed, poorly fax is (416) 325-2608. For further implemented and underfunded. information on the efforts of par- Those of us with children in the ents to organize and protest the senior elementary years will bear cuts, call Linda Dansky (236- the direct brunt of this initiative. 1779), Kiran Mann (733-8351) or Many parents across Ontario are Stephanie Smith (231-2881). The joys of astronomy Josh Abraham, Leah La voie, Alana Barkley, Garden Club enthusiasts The Astro Club at the Museum of moments in the observatory or in an BY MARION CLARK LAZAR because children and teachers Science & Technology, for inflatable planetarium. Learn the Forty enthusiastic Mutchmor stu- thought she should be a leader, and youngsters ages 9 to 13, meets on basics of astronomy, one Friday per dents have joined the School's Envi- it was a challenge. She has worked five consecutive Saturdays, 10 am month (groups may book Monday to ronment/Garden Club. The students at six or seven schools in Ottawa to 1 pm. Thursday). For information and have been meeting each Tuesday for and two in New Brunswick. She Discover the Universe, a program registration call 991-3053. the past month with teacher Bar- loves meeting new children and open to all, includes unforgettable bara Campbell and parent Karen teachers. Regina, Grant, McNabb, Large. Together with Karen stu- Elgin, Overbrook, Rockcliffe and dents have raked the gardens at the Mutchmor (as a librarian) are just front of the school, and have some of the schools Mrs. Lindo has weeded, turned soil and planted 60 worked at. She came to Mutchmor bulbs and a number of perennials. because she heard it was one the The six small linden trees planted best schools in Ottawa and says tORSTIKID by our Junior classes have been that is exactly the way it is. She staked and tied. The leaves (15 says she is lucky because she has Monctetta Louis Garneau bags) were raked and made ready always loved wherever she worked. Esprit Hiverna for the two new composters donated Mrs. Lindo grew up in Northern by the City. As winter approaches Ontario and went to school in Robin Gusti our group will move into compost- Southern Ontario at Hamilton Col- Mexx Christian Dior ing, recycling and other environ- legiate. She attended New NoNoNo etc. mental issues. The "greening" of Brunswick University and then the west yard is the goal for the switched to the University of Ot- spring. All students will con- tawa. SAVINGS UP TO 50% tribute ideas and effort toward this She loves the arts and working endeavor. with artists, writers and Shop Early for Best Selection INTEGRATED HALLOWE'EN puppeteers. Mrs. Lindo's favourite THEME DAY leisure activity is sports. She is a On October 31st primary stu- speed skater, a cross country skier, 250 Greenbank spent dents the afternoon in mixed a biker, a mountain climber and a Nepean 828-0985 groupings of students from Grades member of the Museum of Civiliza- 1-3, moving from one workshop to tion. another. They were involved in a Her best memory was watching a variety of English/French language grade one read for the very first and music art learning activities time. Mrs. Lindo's goal is to always all on the theme of Hallowe'en. This do her best and to teach children learning time was fun for everyone. they can be whatever they want to Mutchmor students and parents be. are delighted to welcome Mrs. PROVINCIAL EDUCATION CUTS Donna Lindo as our new principal The provincial government has al- this year. Mutchmor correspondent ready cut $400 million (September- _,T1--- Kristin La voie completed the December 1995) from the education 1111r1+, C#f: following interview wit-h Mrs. Lindo budget and has suggested further '''oz,Iee for the Glebe Report. cuts of over $600 million. The im- MRS. LINDO pact on the O.B.E. could MARION BUTLIN E.C.E 730-8328 MUTCHMOR'S PRINCIPAL be $30-70 million. The Mrs. Lindo became a principal Harris government has already broken one of its key December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-29 Am- I- df. City of e44,..,A d %/LICIVI/C1 illeeVilleNIV
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Come out and join the City of Ottawa Recreational Skating School Devenez membre de l'École de patinage récréatif d'Ottawa et and leam new skills or refine existing ones. We offer private and apprenez de nouvelles techniques, ou perfectionnez celles que group lessons and dinics for children, youth and adults beginning vous connaissez déjà. A compter de la semaine du 7 janvier 1997, the week of January 7, 1997 at all 9 indoor arenas. nous offrons des cours privés et de groupe ainsi que des ateliers pour enfants, jeunes et adultes aux 9 arénas intérieurs de la ville. Our programme features leam to skate from beginner to advanced levels, figure skating, speed skating, power skating and hockey Au programme : introduction au patinage, niveaux débutant à development for all age levels. "Don't miss out... be part of avancé, patinage artistique, patinage de vitesse, patinage de Ottawa's own skating family!" puissance et perfectionnement du hockey, pour tous les groupes d'âge. Ne laissez pas passer cette occasion.., joignez-vous à Fees range from $24 to $107 l'École de patinage d'Ottawa.
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10,07 Les résidants de la ville d'Ottawa peuvent s'inscrire : Saturday December 14 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road Le samedi 14 décembre, de 9 h à 13 h, Wednesday December 18 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Tom au Centre récréatif Jim-Durrell, 1265, chemin Walkley. Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Road Le mercredi 18 décembre, de 19 h à 21 h 30, Beginning Thursday December 19 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, l'aréna Tom-Brown, 141, chemin Bayview. Monday to Friday at Ottawa City Hall, Rideau Pavilion, 'A compter du jeudi 19 décembre, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30, Department of Community Services, Level 1 du lundi au vendredi, à l'hôtel de ville d'Ottawa, pavillon OR Rideau, Services communautaires, niveau 1. the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, seven days a week. OU au Centre récréatif Jim-Durrell, de 10 h à 20 h, 7 jours sur 7. Spaces are limited! Hâtez-vous : le nombre de places est limité!
Information: 244-5300, ext. 4010 or 4007. Renseignements : 244-5300, poste 4010 ou 4007. Ottawa Spay/Neuter Clinic Clinique de stérilisation d'Ottawa Be a responsible pet owner and help reduce Soyez un propriétaire d'animal de compagnie the number of dogs and cats that are responsable : faites stériliser votre animal. Vous needlessly euthanized each year - have contribuerez ainsi à diminuer le nombre de chiens et your pet spayed or neutered. chats euthanasiés sans raison chaque année. Ottawa's Spay/Neuter Clinic is open La clinique de stérilisation from 8 am to noon and 1:30 pm to d'Ottawa est ouverte de 4 pm Monday through Thursday. 8h à midi et de 13 h 30 à 16 heures du lundi au jeudi. La du The Clinic is closed Friday through clinique est fermée vendredi au ainsi que les undayand on statutory holidays. dimanche, jours fériés. For more information, please call Pour de plus amples renseignements, us at (613) 789-8970, or drop in communiquez avec la clinique au (613) 789-8970, at 95Bayview Road, just north ou passez nous voir au 95, chemin Bayview, tout cf Scott St juste au nord de la rue Scott. BOOKS Copeland pursues religious themes in short stories Trick or Treat, On the Other Side, in their children's lives, as they Another Country and Season of nibble their way through childhood Apples. I liked the title story the into puberty." By best. In Sin, a young pastor hears the Sharon What links these favourites, I confession of a long-time parish- Abron would say, is Copeland's consistent ioner to knoWing a particular sin Drache quasi-religious theme, much like which was long-forgotten, a sin Singer, whose world view stems from whiCh not even this particular from the Bible and its law, often priest», exempt. "What was sin?" replaced by Life with a capital "L." the priest asked. "Was it wanting A SEASON OF APPLES Mother Love is the best story you the truth not to be brought to By Ann Copeland will ever come across about a cou- light?" Goose Lane Editions, ple moving into middle age. Both The surprise in my favourite, A 240 pages, $15.95 (paper) are caught with different preoccu- Season of Apples, is in its own pations, the male with an attraction quiet way as pungent as the sur- Like Alice Munro, Ann Copeland to young women, the female with prise in I.B. Singer's tale, Gimpel Ann claims her own territory which ap- Copeland mothering it's the ultimate the Fool. A middle-aged woman pears to be small-town New tongue-in-cheek story of a stage from fictional Tantramar, where Brunswick instead of rural Ontario, current teaching life as much as it mother, and very humorous. most of these stories are set, not far but with a religious twist because is her former life as an Ursuline Parting is about a lapsed priest, from Moncton, close to Shediac, has Copeland herself is an ex-Ursuline nun which feeds her fiction. three years married to a Classics a surprise in her daily life which nun. She is also American born and She is not blatantly religious but professor at Princeton, a man who turns out to be droll. Rather than has lived in many American towns pursues religious themes and/or never did cut the apron strings have a joke at her expense she turns on the eastern seaboard. the manner in which religion with his mother, says his professor the situation around much the same Time and place marks Copeland's touches our lives with the same wife. Mother called him every day way as Singer's baker, Gimpel, does. stories as much as her current ca- fervor as the late Isaac Bas hevis until he was in his early 50s, then Mrs. Leora May from small town reer as a teacher of fiction and her Singer (winner of the 1978 Nobel she reached a compromise and New Brunswick manages the equiva- twelve years of convent life prior to prize for literature). Many of the called every other day. Still, "How lent of Gimpel's urinating in the attending Cornell University where stories in this collection have the many mothers can count on having bread of the customers who annoyed she received a Ph. D. in Literature. bite of his most famous story, Gim- their only son say their funeral him. A Season of Apples is a This fall she began a three-year pel the Fool, (translated by Saul mass?" 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December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-31 CHURCH NEWS Christmas Services in the Gfebe BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH 194 Fourth Avenue ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Telephone: 235-2551 Tuesday, December 24 7:30 pm Family Mass with pageant Friday, December 13 6:00 pm Carol Singing- enjoy a chili dinner 10:00 pm (in Flungarian) at the church, then a Carol Sing on Bank St. 12:00 pm Carols start at 11:30 Sunday, December 22 11:00 am Christmas Cantata-Everyone one is Wednesday, December 25 9:00 am welcome to come and enjoy the cantata 11:00 am Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services (7:00 and 11:00 PM) 12:00 Hungarian ST MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Telephone 234-4024 Wednesday, January 1 9:00 am Sunday, December 8 7:30 pm "St. Nicholas" Christmas Cantata- 11:00 am Come out for this beautiful presentation. 12:30 pm Tickets $10 GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH Telephone: 236-0617 Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services 7:00 and 11:00 PM Sunday, December 8 11:00 am Advent II Sunday School Pageant Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day Service 10:00 AM White Gift Sunday, December 15 9:30 and 11:00 am Advent III Great Expectations Monday, December 16 7:30 pm "Sing We Nowell" Christmas Concert Sunday, December 22 11:00 am Advent IV Lessons & Carols led by the choirs Sunday, December 22 4:30 pm Blue Christmas Service Blue Christmas service Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 7:00 PM Informal Family Communion at Glebe-St.James Dec. 22 11:00 PM Christmas Communion Christmas is not a time of joy for On Sunday, December 22 at 4:30 everyone. we will Sunday, December 29 Worship at 11:00 AM only There are many in our have a Blue Christmas Ser- vice. Sunday, January 5 9:30 and 11:00 am Epiphany Communion community who find Christmas to This service will acknowledge at both services be a difficult time. This is particu- the sadness and focus on the peace larly so if you have suffered the that God offers. death of a loved one in the past Everyone is welcome at Glebe-St. year. Others may just find a sad- James Church (Come in the green ness comes over them at Christmas. door on Lyon Street.)
1996/97 GLEBE CO MMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN A GREAT SUCCESS
Thanks to the tremendous community spirit in the Glebe, our 1996/97 membership campaign has resulted to date in over 1,600 rexturoo,,5 households signing up for GCA memberships for the coming year. That number translates to well over 3,000 adult members, and 1,100 children. And the results are not yet all in! This strong show of support in our community contributes greatly to GCA leverage GLEBE in our representations on your behalf to politicians and local government. The campaign would not have been possible without Community the intensive volunteer efforts of GCA area and block representatives, listed below. We thank them for their continuing Association contributions to GCA activities.
Diane McIntyre, GCA President Val Swinton, GCA Vice-President Cindy Delage and Martine Bresson, 1996/97 Campaign Co-ordinators
Area 1 (Dow's Lake) Area Representative - Brian Carroll Block Reps - Bob Fong-Jean Cam Robertson Dick Seabom Marysia Swiderski Dot Parsons Elsie McDorman Diana Wood Catherine Bell Leeza Cohen Brian Carroll David Dougherty
Area 2A (Southwest) Area Representative - Inez Berg Block Reps - Faith Schneider Eleanor Bennett Cindy Delage Shelia Selley Eileen Scotton Anne Rutherford Fran Cherry Doris Saar Noelle Harris Kristin Teitelbaum Pat Hurcle Barbara Nimigan Freda Binns Rosemary Williams Judy Field Alain Pare Pat McGill Glynnis Doorbar Alice Hinther Laura Cameron Kim Lambert Clive Doucet Peter Thomas Martha Bowers Diane Lupinska Christian Hurfow Mollie Buckland Anna Sarnka Irma Lange Helene Bernier Thelma Pranschke
Area 28 (Southwest) Area Representative - Steve Gutman Block Reps - Marialuz Wilson Lynn Chiareffi Yvette Hazzard Ian Suthertand-Bro Eric Meek Steve Gutman Caroline Vanneste Aubrey Goldst Roll Wesche SaI6, Short Joanne Lockheed Betty Neelin Kerry Hodgins Paola Wamer Ruth Coodin Enid White Area 3A (Midwest) Area Representative - Rochelle Handelman Block Reps - Barbara Hicks Marine Miska Juliana Ovens Barbara Munro Ken Desson Annaline Lubbe Nancy Stewart Janet Still Christine McKean June Creelman John McLeod
Area 3B (Midwest) Area Representative - Michèle Le Lay Block Reps - Ross Christensen Diane Kennedy Michèle Le Lay Erin Scullion Brian Jonah Pamela Connelly Hgene Samson John Olson Michèle Le Lay Lynne Leonard Stephanie Montgomery Debbie Kuffner Anne Christie-Teeter Roger Smith Christine Wilson Marylou Bienefeld Jarnie Worfing Kathleen Elliott Odile Waslander James English Jim Thompson
Area 4A (Northwest) Area Representative - George Hiemstra Block Reps - Bev MacRae Patricia Brown Rant* Freda George Hiemstra David Kelly Fiona Mason Rudy Koop Terry Keough Annette McG4/nn Marjorie Lynch Bilan Lynch
Area 4B (Northwest) Area Representative - Philip and Fiona Mason Block Reps - Ann tiling Ann Joyce Judy Bernstein Judith Maxwell Connie O'Brien Sabina Arbuckle Elizabeth MacNab Rob Cushman Hilary Parker Cathy Robinson John Longair
Area 5A (East) Area Representative - Marcia George Block Reps - Marcia George Doris Walsh Claudette Logue Burton Leathers Doug Wyatt Stan Wolinski Pam Steacie Flora Milne Dianne Holland Raja Hilska-Hall Frank Szadkowski
Area 5B (East) Area Representative - Raja Hilska-Hall Block Reps - Jane Shaughnessy Nancy Lawand Ken Scott Greg van Koughnett Jim Foster Ginny Haysom Gérard Robed Nancy Do/an Raja Hilska-Hall Barbara Lunney Hemet Smith
Area 6A (Northeast) Area Representative - Chris Bradshaw Block Reps - Barbara Halsig Eleanor Taylor Randall Ware Kate Preston-Thomas Bill Robertson Chris Bradshaw Kathryn Bradford Cheryl Clingamen
Area 6B (Northeast) Area Representative - Charles Nixon and Anita Biiguzs Block Reps - Keith Campbell Ruth Button Jane Bower Bnen Tom//n Charles Nixon Jeffrey Chapman Susan Kirby Gary Clement Jennifer Phiffips December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-32 CHURCH NEWS THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Preparations CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) BY REV. STANLEY J.T.HANNA and God "sent forth His Son, born of Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, As I walked through the Glebe a woman, born under the law, to re- Administrator Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in corridor on Bank Street recently I deem those who were under the Residence saw evidence that Christmas is law." In a sense, all of life is a Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Hungarian Community Masses: Weekdays: 8:00 AM AM coming, I heard someone say they preparation for the coming of the Saturday: 9:00 4:30 PM were going to a certain store to pur- Lord. Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Hungarian) chase a gift for a loved one. I do not believe that such prepa- (Elevator Access for the handicapped. Loop system for the Christmas carols were emanating rations mean grim fearful living, hearing impaired) from one store front and beauti- but celebration of the grace of God FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH fully crafted angels on display in and recognition that there can be Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 another. All evidence that prepa- forgiveness, repentance, and re- Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna rations for Christmas are well un- newal in our lives. Whatever else Sunday Services der way. The carols, angels, is to come, we know God comes to us Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM snowflakes, and fragrance of in Christ with understanding and Sunday School: Youth & Adult 9:45 AM; Children's 11 AM freshly cut evergreen boughs all forgiveness and love. FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH stirred up nostalgic tingles and Many may feel despair over the Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 memories of yesteryear. dark events in our world and cry Minister: E.J. Cox Preparations are not new, of out with Malachi "Where is the God Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM course. Long long years ago God of Justice?" By the same token, as sought to prepare Adam and Eve, with Malachi, our darkness becomes GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH those representatives of the human a contrasting reminder of the Light 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 race, by instructing them about the of Christ. All the events of life Pastors: Ann McKeown and Jack Nield human capacity to choose and make may serve to prepare us for the New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM (Family Service) decisions. When God called Abra- coming of Him who makes all things Worship 11:00 AM plus ham out of the Ur of the Chaldees, new. Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) the idea was to prepare him for the May God bless you in your time of ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH adventure into the unknown. Even preparations this year. On behalf Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 the Ten Commandments came in the of my family and congregation I Rector: The Rev. Canon Lydon McKeown context of preparation as the chil- would like to express my sincerest Assistant Curate: The Rev. Janet Smith dren of Israel moved toward en- wishes for a warm and wonderful Holy Communion: 8:00 AM plus noon (2nd & 4th Sundays) trance into the promised land. The Christmas for all of you. prophets sought to "prepare the Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM Choral Evensong: 7:00 PM (first & third Sundays) way of the Lord." Rev. Stanley J. T. Hanna is the Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM Then, in the "fullness of time" minister at Fifth Avenue Free Counselling by the preparations were complete, Methodist Church. appointment 234-4024 The gift of warmth (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Do you have an extra pair of mit- of winter wear and Christmas pre- 91 A Fourth Avenue tens (or a scarf or hat or boots or sents were taken 232-9923 to the Carlington Clerk: Betty Hurst coats or...)? Or would you like to Community here in Ottawa. You can Sunday Service: 10:30 AM buy something new to add warmth drop off your gift or donation at to someone's Christmas? It is a dif- Glebe-St. James United Church, just OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH ficult time of year for people who inside the green door (First and Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Avenue Baptist) do not have enough money, and have Lyon), or at Wringer's Restaurant Pastor: Rev. Yu-Hsiung Chen 232-5211 to make hard choices between food (Second at Bank). May the warmth Sunday Services: Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School: 11:00 and winter clothing. Last year, and peace of the season fill you OTTAWA many people in the Glebe joined us CHINESE UNITED CHURCH with joy. 600 Bank Street 594-4571 in this outreach, and five carloads Minister: Rev. Otto Ng. Co-worker: Rod Bennett Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30AM Cantonese/Mandarin & English 11:00 AM LINDSAY A. MACLEOD OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP Total Communication Fifth Avenue at Monk Street BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Minister: Pastor Dick Foster NOTARY PUBLIC Sunday Services: Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Suite 4, 137 Second Avenue ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2H4 Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Tel: (613) 237-4880 Fax: (613) 237-7537 Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Sunday Service: Worship11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA)55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Clergy: The Rev'd Fr Andrew Morbey 523-1928 Services Invest in your future! The Rev'd Dr Symeon Rodger 725-9215 of Ontario The Rev'd Fr Lionel Dixon VIGIL 5 pm Sat HOURS 9:30 & DIVINE LITURGY 10AM Sun IMPROVE l'OUR GRADES PRAYER SERVICE (Moleben/Akathist) 10AM Tuesdays Many qualified tutors available to come to the home and VESPERS 7PM Wednesdays LITURGY 7AM Thursdays provide students with assistance in any subject from grade EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) school through university. We provide remediation for Attention Deficit Disorder. Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Call for information... 599-8531 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM AFFORDABLE RATES December 6, 1996 Glebe Report-33 If you have news call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the Glebe Report WORDS P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 South branch library news BY PAMELA ROSOLEN NEWS FROM OTTAWA SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY CHILDREN'S SECTION REOPENS THE GLEBE Celebrations for the reopening of our Children's Section took place on Friday November 29. The activity-filled afternoon coincided with the OBE PD day and included a musical performance by Tycho Frenker, Roald Dahl's BFG on film and a guest appearance by Curious George - everyone's BOOKSHOP favourite monkey. We are pleased to welcome our young customers back to the Children's Section after our 3 1/2 month closure. If you have not visited us yet, please plan to do so. TOP TEN New Books The following are the top ten requested items in the Ottawa Public Li- brary System: General Interest Books 1. Runaway Jury John Grisham 2. Alias Grace Margaret Atwood Special Orders 3. Boom Bust and Echo David Foote 4. Cause of Death Patricia Cornwell 5. Fall On Your Knees Ann-Marie Macdonald Telephone: (613) 233-0021 779 Bank St. 6. Red China Blues Jan Wong 7. Executive Orders Tom Clancy Fax: (613) 233-9959 Ottawa K1 S 3V5 8. M is for Malice Sue Grafton 9. To the Hilt Dick Francis 10. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus John Gray DECEMBER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: December 7: 2:00p.m. Deck the Halls; bring an ornament for our tree and make some for your own. Ages 4 to 8. (45 min.) Storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds. Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Time for Twos. Stories and films for 2-year-olds. Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., until December 11 inclusive. Pre-registration. Babes in the Library. Music, rhymes and books for babies from birth to 18 months. Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m., until December 10 inclusive. Pre- registration. Heure du conte. Contes et films pour les 3 à 5 ans, les jeudis à 14h00. 1276 Wellington Saturday Stones and Films. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. for 4 to 7-year- 722-6414 olds. fax 722-6703 Women writing in support of Harmony House A collection of women's Christ- Women's Bookstore, Perfect Books, mas stories for the holidays by Ot- Place Bell Bookstore, Singing Peb- tawa's Kitchen Table Writers is ble Books, Smithbooks and Sunny- available for $5 at Food For side Books. Bloody Brits! Thought Books, Glebe Bookshop, All proceeds go to Harmony Mother Tongue Books/Femmes de House, a second-stage shelter for Classic Thrillers parole, Octopus Books, Ottawa. women who have left abusive homes. from Nicholas Hoare Life MALPASS LAW OFFICE 419 Sussex Drive, is what you make it. GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW & Ottawa, Ontario Ki N 9M 6 FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES Telephone (613) 562 BOOK Make it active. PEGGY MALPASS, Toronto Ottawa Montreal Westmount Make it last longer. BARRISTER SOLICITOR NOTARY PUBLIC CHOL,44,
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Solution to Cryptic Crossword DO YOU KNOW We s 0 0 J / U s .1 t 0 U have prepared a booklet about bereavement for our families which 02 is also available to the public upon request. e s i W J P e We S J a have a unique lending library at our Central Chapel and ienbosoi Family Resource Centre. n o a s Ak S I 771at our price lists are available upon request without charge or w n ti o it 6 po is, IT it slaST obligation. U e U 0 We have 'after-funeral' reception facilities at all locations including snpu os 'Pick, our Family Resource Centre at 328 McLeod Street (directly across u For 2 to 6 yeardds 1 a 1 11 from our Central Chapel). A creative program to speojdl, 1 D e o, foster the fove of =S14 c ve-Ccp a e d d 1 and the inate abiaty of. riff cfsifdren.
s 6 u I U '8 M 111 J J 0 1 S. Playfair & McGarry e o i J D n 233-1143 Funeral Homes J, 0 IA, a S, o, 6 S S2 a LUT www.hpmc.ca Central Chapel West Chapel St. Laurent Chapel Memorial/Simplicity Plan® Decernber 6, 1996 Glebe Report-34 315 McLeod St. 50 Woodroffe Ave. 1200 Ogilvie Road 584 Somerset St. West This space acts as a free -community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre inclu- ding name, address and phone no. 'For Sale' items more than $1,000 not accepted. GRAPEVINE FOR SALE WANTED NOTICES NOTICES 4 WINTER TIRES w/rims. Used 2 * BAR FRIDGEcall 565-3922. * CANTATA SINGERS perform w. NATIONAL GALLERY'S GREAT yrs. For Toyota 1988-93. $75. Call * SNOW SHOVELLER/or Snow carol sing-along, Lawrence Ewashko HALL features regional choirs 565-3922. Blower/Plow, etc. Apply 17 Howick conductor, Sun. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. performing around giant Christmas Place, NINTENDO GAMEBOY Tetris & or call William 237-6365 . Nat'l Gallery Auditorium, 380 tree Dec. 15 & 22, 1-4 p.m. Free. carryall. Like new $45. Ski Pants. NOTICES Sussex. $3-$5. Info: 241-3100 Cash donation or toy accepted. For Boys size 12. Excellent condition. * VVIDOVVED SUPPORT GROUP of * THIRTEEN STRINGS Mon. Dec. 9 & more information: 990-1985 $40. Ph 238-2830. Ottawa-Carleton Wed. Dec. 11 at DEC. 10, WITH Musica Divina, NOON HOLIDAY CONCERT at LADY'S BOOTS new waterproof, 7:30 pm, YM/YWCA, Rm. 137, 180 candlelight Christmas concert, National Gallery, Thurs. Dec. 19 riding-style, sz. 7. black, $20; fon- Argyle Ave. Speaker Julie Tubman Wayne Riddell conducting. St. features Ottawa performers due set w. fuel brand new $15 Call BLOOD DONOR CLINICS Dec. 27, Andrew's Church, Wellington & Malaika, Finest Kind & 232-3485. Rotunda Reg. Munic. of Ottawa- Kent, $5-$20 at door. Ph. 745-1142 instrumental trio. $2. 75. ANTIQUE VICTORIAN * CANADIAN CHORUS open-ami Carleton Bldg. 111 Lisgar St. noon - SHOWCASE CHORUS ECCLESIAE Gregorian chair, fine condition, $275, 4:30 pm. & Dec. 30, Foyer L'Es- Annual Christmas Show, Sat Dec. 14 chants & Christmas carols Sun, Dec. Ph 22 238-8112. planade Laurier, 300 Laurier Ave. at Centrepointe Theatre, at 2 pm & at 8 p.m. St. Paul Seminary * NIKON CAMERA model Zoom 200 W., 9-10:30 & 12-3:00. . 8 pm. Special guests will be the chapel, 249 Main St. Free. (w. case). Price: $125 under war- A SOURCE OF ART GALLERY ACAFELLAS quartet. Tickets: * OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB ranty to June '98. Ph. 237-5402. Christmas Show at The Village Art Adult $16, Senior/Student $14 for meets Wed, January 8, at 12 noon. * YORK 2001 HOME GYM il. Pec- Shop, 348 Richmond Rd. 728-3826 both shows, Children $8, matinée To register phone 860-0548. mate, Bench 2/leg attachment, 140 Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. only, avail at Centrepointe Theatre lbs. of weights. $250. Phone 234- NACO CHRISTMAS FANFAIR Con- box office or call 692-3731. * 0991 Evenings & weekends. cert & carol singalong , Sat. Dec. 7, DISCERNMENT: The building of a 2 FUTONS w. frames: 72" wide Fifth Avenue Court 11 am - noon. Contemporary Public Art Collec- white pine, hinged lengthwise, Bring snowsuits for the snowsuit tion, on view at Ottawa Art Gallery to $100. 58" wide Thai teak fold-out fund or canned gooas for the Ottawa Jan. 26, 1997, features selec- BE A sofa w. arm rests, $200. 237-2585 Food Bank. tions from the Gallery's growing DESIGNATED ARTS & CRAFTS SALE, Canadian contemporary collection. Arts VOLUNTEERS Court, 2 Red Cross, 85 Plymouth St. Dec. 10, Daly Avenue (at Nicholas) DRIVER * VOLUNTEER Tues-Fil ADVOCATES needed. 10 - 2. Come support these crafters 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am- Spend some of your free time w. an who support Red Cross programs. 8pm, Sat & Sun, noon-5pm. adult w. a disability. The Holiday *NATIONAL CAPITAL MUSIC * ONTARIO SCHOOL OF ARTs Season is the best time to start! ACADEMY free family concert fea- Annual Holiday Sale, until Dec. 20 Change Someone's Life! - Call Vicky turing all orchestra levels plus the offers a variety of work by Elton at Citizen Advocacy at 761- Ottawa Youth Orchestra Sat. Dec. 7, members, instructors & OSA 9522 to find out how. 1 pm McArthur High School, 485 students. 35 George St. Adm. free. * BILINGUAL VOLUNTEER, clerk- Donald St. Info. 241-7471. receptionist, good communication skills. WordPerfect MALAK'S SPECIAL GIFT illus- Joln the many people who experience, trates Christmas & Holiday cards of World Inter-Action Mondiale and agree not to drink alcoholic methodical, tactful, RESULTS Canada beverages... and to drive resourceful & the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa- Benefit Dance reliable. Call Elisabeth Bruyère Party at Glebe C.C. Dec. 12 everyone in their group Carleton. Call 722-1424 to order home safely. Pavilion 562-6364. Dance party starts at 7:30 p.m. your cards today. Visa & Master- and features worldbeat sounds of card accepted. - "Outcry." Tickets $5. (advance) GALERIE SAW VIDEO Bazaar and $7. Non-alcoholic event. For FURNISHED HOME fundraiser to Dec. 7: 67 Nicholas information call 562-1658. FOR RENT St. (at Daly). Info: 562-8167. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CHRISTMAS on Ralph Street in the Glebe CRAFT SALE will be held Sun. Dec. Available 1 January, 1997 8th at the Boys and Girls Club. 412 Nepean St. until Summer 1997 Info: 232-7316. STATISTICS CANADA CHOIR per- 5 bedrooms forms Sun. Dec. 8, at St. John the separate dining room Evangelist Church at 7:30 p.m. Pro- PC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4 appliances ceeds go to the Shepherds of Good 2 bathrooms Hope. Tickets $10 adults, $5 se- private driveway niors & children under 12 if tick- $1,250/month plus utilities ets are purchased ahead of time, or Software Installation / Configuration $12 at the door. Call 951-5889 or Trouble Shooting Hard Drive Maintenance Non-smokers please 233-2982 for tickets. 230-6165 JAMES HALLS (613)236-2013
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