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Great Glebe Garage Sale May 25 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BY KATE PRESTON-THOMAS MERCHANT REGISTRATION The Great Glebe Garage Sale is a fundraising event Call 233-0038 and leave a message. I will get back to sponsored by the Glebe Community Association. The proceeds you. Merchants will also receive a sign so shoppers will of the event go to the Ottawa Food Bank. Proceeds are know that you have registered and will be making a con- raised by everyone in the community. Residents, businesses tribution to the Food Bank. You will receive the signs and commun4y groups hold garage sales, bake sales, side- before May 18th. walk sales, and serve great food all within the Glebe's INFORMATION ON THE DAY OF THE SALE square mile to raise the month. The sellers are asked to donate 10% of their proceedS to the Ottawa Food Bank. There will be three information points. They will be On the day of the sale there are maps of the sale lo- at 78 Pretoria, The Glebe Community Centre, and St. cations available at Information Booths. Matthew's Church. You can also call 233-0038. Maps will Last year, I tried to integrate environmental awareness be available at these locations. into the event. we After all, here are selling our used THIS YEAR'S ADDITION - GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE MUGS goods (reusing them) to raise money for a good cause. This year I made it part of our mandate to use only Made from 100% recycled plastic fibres. These will be recycled papers where paper would be used. on sale at various locations selling food. You can also order them by calling ahead. On the day of the sale, you TO REGISTER can carry around your mug instead of using disposable cups. Use the registration form on page 9 of this Glebe cont'd. on pg. 5 Report. Drop it off at the Glebe Community Centre or Glebe Apothecary. If you are unable to do these things you can also call 233-0038, and leave a message containing the information requested on a hit the registration form. The Plastic Recycling deadline to get your sale on the map is May 18th, you can still register after this date thotigh. You can also register at the G.C.A.'s Annual General Meeting being held at the Community Centre on May 15th at 7:30 p.m.

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programme moves to Volunteers checking plastic containers for the Glebe Community Centre correct recycling code numbers.

BY MIKE CATERINA programme. Indeed, some recycling programmes have BY ELAINE MARLIN write the mayor and members On April 25, the Glebe been discontinued because As part of of city council at: Fine Paper Recycling this year's of contamination. Earth Day 111 Sussex Drive, K1N 5A1. moved from Glebe Collegiate celebrations, WHAT IS FINE PAPER? a plastic recycling Institute to the Glebe Com- depot ACCEPTABLE was set up at Corpus munity Centre, located at white paper Christi schoolyard on 690 Lyon. It will now be INSIDE light coloured paper April 13,14,20 part of a pilot programme and 21st. computer The event was run by the City of Ottawa. organized NOT ACCEPTABLE by Arbour Recycled Pro- Residents are asked to Letters 3, dark coloured paper ducts continue collecting their of Fourth Avenue. eg. orange Waste fine paper at home and at Management In- Business newsprint work (designate a specific dustries of Hull supplied cardboard the trucks and Recycles . . 4 box or wastebasket for a their kraft paper drivers container). Drop it off volunteered their eg. supermarket bags time for Scout News 13 at the centre during oper- the project. tissue paper Approximately ating hours at the cen- 2 metric 16 envelopes tons of Profile trally located blue bin. plastic were col- Information handouts lected. If paper is taken to the will be available at the School depot in bags, please Saplings for planting, Glebe Community Centre. News 18-22 empty the contents and recycled products and The Glebe Student Coun- bring the bags back home information on environ- cil would like to thank Features 27 & 30 for re-use. Paper bags are mental topics were avail- you for your support of able to not considered fine paper. the public. Visi- 28 the programme at Glebe tors to the Books If this programme is depot were C.I. in the past year. asked to to succeed, it is extreme- sign a petition Because of its success, we ly important that there be asking for plastic recy- are optimistic about the no contamination. Members cling in city blue boxes. Quote of the Month future of this programme. of the community are The petition is no We ask that you please One place where you're asked to follow the fine longer available for sig- continue to recycle your sure to find the perfect paper guidelines listed natures but volunteer fine paper by taking it Sean Twomey urges those driver is in the back seat. below. Any contamination to the Glebe Community wishing to see plastic Homer Phillips. will jeopardize the Centre. recycling established to Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions. glebe report Open Annual General Elcm 41794, Station EE Meeting Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5119 Established 1973 of the Teler)hc)rle :2364955 The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe Report Glebe merchants pays our bills and printing costs. 6000 copies are delivered free to Glebe homes and copies are available at many Glebe shops. Tuesday, June 11, 1991 EDITOR: Inez Berg, 233-6063 ADVERTISING MANAGER: Meredith Olson, 236-5967 at 7:30 p.m. BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé, Glebe Community Centre 233-3047 CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow, 238-3572 690 Lyon Street STAFF THIS ISSUE: Susan Carson, Sally Cleary, Sue Jermyn, Mary Kovacs, Elaine Marlin, Marcia Rodri- Find out how your community newspaper guez, Margie Schieman, Ellen Schowalter. works COVER: From "Great Glebe Garages", a poster by Glebe artist Noelle Harris. (See note p. 3) Meeting in Glebe Report office on the second floor of the Community Centre DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Courtright Family, Mary Glen, Geoffrey Gordon, Brian and Marjorie Lynch, Marlin Family, Deborah McNeill, Susan Rose, Kevan Shantz, Meet our staff and board Sheffer Family, R. Watkins Family, Williams Family, and Nancy Yank. Make suggestions about how we can improve the paper ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario Enjoy refreshments by Runge Newspapers Inc.

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of a few restaurant and Editor, GZebe Report, audible" inside a private the fact that 45 dB is bar owners at the expense In his column in the residence, or which "dis- about the same level as of all cit- April 12 Glebe Report, turbed" a resident on his ordinary conversation. of the rights izens to the quiet enjoy- GCA president, Don Dobson, or her own property, was While this might be an ment of their properties. stated that the new City of emasculated at the Council acceptable level for am- It was particularly disap- Ottawa Noise By-law had Meeting on 20th March. What plified sound from res- pointing that three mem- been passed intact. Unfor- was passed instead is a taurants and bars to be bers of CSOC (Aldermen tunately, this was not the by-law which, rather than heard on a public street, O'Neill, McSweeney and case, at least not in re- restricting unwanted ampli- it is an intolerable level Jones) who had previously spect of the crucial sub- fied sound from restaur- inside our homes. It is, voted for the "clearly section designed to control ants and bars below a moreover, extremely un- and "disturbing" noise pollution produced "clearly audible" or "dis- likely that this By-law audible" at the CSOC by restaurants and bars. turbing" threshold, actual- will be enforced unless restriction meeting, reversed their The strong and effective ly legalises this kind of considerably higher levels votes at Council. Their recommendation of the Com- noise pollution up to a than this are reached. reversal resulted in the munity Services and Opera- level of 45 dB measured It was apparent to all defeat of what we wanted tions Committee which inside a complainant's resi- residents who attended 9 votes to 6, rather would have made it an of- dence. the Council Meeting that by same fence for restaurants and The extent of the victory many aldermen unashamedly than victory by the bars to produce amplified for the restaurant and bar supported the interests margin. sound that was "clearly lobby may be judged from Ray Haddon Questioning Gigantes resignation

Editor, GZebe Report, at Queen's Park, and the In the rush to judgement rest we know. Thanking our volunteers on the Gigantes disclosure It seems to me that if affair, (in which she ten- one wanted to protect their Dear Volunteer Members of dered her resignation from privacy, including anonymity, helps make Ottawa a better the GZebe Report, the Ontario Cabinet and one would not permit news community to live in. We In honour of National Premier Rae rapidly accep- people to read their personal also recognize and commend Volunteer Week the City of ted), was common sense a files specially those held the personal commitment Ottawa Community Liaison victim? Has a mistake re- by government. and effort required by citi- Division would like to offer sulted in consequences en- Giving such permission is zens who contribute sa our congratulations and tirely out of proportion to obviously raising the risk willingly in so many dif- best wishes to your organ- the deed complained of? of inadvertant disclosure ferent ways to their com- ization and its members as Apprently, OHIP paid to an inordinately high munities. we share in the celebration $438,000 to treat an Ont- level. We applaud your achieve- of this significant week. ario cocaine addict in Tex,4s The Toronto Star editorial ments of the past and wish Working closely with com- This is a lot of money, V (April 20, 1991) said in you every success in the munity organizations, many especially when Ontario fac- part: "it seems a capable future. of which are like your own, ilities are desperately minister...has been dropped we appreciate what an in- Elspeth Menendez short of funds. I can think for what boils down to an Liaison valuable resource you are (Manager, Community of Ottawa group homes for honest mistake." to this City and her citi- Division, Department of which such a sum would be a It also seems that the zens. Your organization the City Clerk) Godsend, enabling them, to cocaine addict took a great get out of debt and/or not risk with the privacy of his be so dependent on bingo name and a Minister paid the games for a substantial a- price. Tenant wants help mount of their revenue. Such As did our Region and City. We now lack representation homes treat many people. Editor, Glebe Report, explain how my rent was That might have been the in the Ontario Cabinet. And I am intrigued by the raised, without special that's bad news. issue. As it happened the fact that your anonymous application by the owner The Star also said: "in cocaine addict's privacy contributor(s) of the Law to the rent review auth- accepting it (Gigantes' res- became the issue. For what- Talk article on rent in- ities, in one blow by al- ever reason, he ignation) Rae has dug him- reportedly creases (page 16 April 12 most 25 per cent by the self in even deeper when it gave written permission to Glebe Report) managed to simple procedure of the comes to the standards he CBC News to read his per- cover the topic without owner going back to 1985 file. expects from ministers." sonal OHIP once even mentioning the with a claim to recapture It's more than Rae's stan- While the deal specified Residential Rent Regula- all the guideline in- dards at issue; the real that his name was not to be tion Act, in force since creases authorised since question is the outer bound- revealed, it is a fair as- 1986. It is misleading then. This was done with- ary of ministerial respon- sumption that CBC News would to leave readers with the out any effort at provi- sibility and realistic give this story the full impression that the Land- ding satisfactory proof expectations of performance. treatment. They did, there lord and Tenant Act still of what the rent actually were questions in the House Rob Quinn regulates residential was in 1985, although rents by itself, as this I demanded such proof ****************** ommission must do. Per- repeatedly. Great Glebe Garages is the title of our cover this month hàps another article could Perhaps your authors can It is taken from the 11x17 inch colour poster of the same try to straighten out for also explain how an appli- name by Glebe artist Noelle Harris. She produced it over us the problem of both cation I made for review a year ago "just for the fun of iC and sold copies at acts being in effect of my rent almost a year 1990's Great Glebe Garage Sale. simultaneously, with their ago can still remain un- She still has 50 copies left to sell at $10 each each widely differing provi- determined. and will donate the profits to the Ottawa's Food Bank. To sions? For obvious reasons I ask get a poster call 233-3324. It would help me per- that my name not be pub- sonally very greatly if lished. ************ your contributors could A Glebe Tenant May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 3 NEWS AINI Britton's committed to recycling in the to BY LARRY MOTUZ spective on how they're Glebe have made Truck' is about to become that step. Congratulations If your recycling 'saved' helping the environment. It 'Taylor Waste Recycling Ted, for leading the way. 20 trees from becoming pulp isn't enough to say that re- and Waste Management'. Other Glebe and paper, how would you cycling might lower the tax businesses might Businesses in the Glebe feel? costs of garbage disposal, investigate. Taylor re- or elsewhere can reach him cycles "Surprised. Pleased. And from pick-up to needing land- multimaterials. at 733-4299; 884 Smyth He gives fully committed to recy- fill sites. Garbage disposal feedback on indi- Rd. GiG 1P4. cling!" says Ted Britton 'looks' free. Paying me to vidual efforts at recycling, who began recycling unsold pick up wastes looks like whatever is recycled. He newspapers from Britton's I'm trying to get them to shows the value of doing so. Smoke Shop (Bank near Fifth) buy a service they can't Taylor's 'A Man and His just before Christmas. avoid paying the city for. "I got into recycling To counter this, I give them because of my excess news- feedback." hungry papers. They'd pile up. After ten weeks, Taylor Chiropractic feeds Sending them to garbage told Britton his 2500 lbs, dumps -- landfill sites -- of recycled paper supplied BY DR. DAVID PFAFF clinic were donated by Dr. I felt'was a waste. Since the equivalent of 20 stand- David Pfaff and Dr. Jani On April 19th, the Car- there's no Blue Box re- ing trees --over a hundred Pedersen in exchange for lingwood Chiropractic cycling for small business yearly, reducing costly non-perishable food items. Clinic in conjunction with wastes, I felt I had to municipal needs for more. The response by patients the Salvation Army raised trash them. But it bothered On broader fronts, recycl- and others who came to be over 2000 pounds of food me, having heard so much ed paper from waste paper examined, was overwhelming; to help feed the hungry about environmental needs. uses 50 per cent less en- over 200 people visited the in the Ottawa area. When I saw this flyer for ergy than starting with clinic over a six hour As many of you may be 'A Man and His Truck', trees; 75 per cent less span. aware, there are many home- a recycling firm, I phoned." bleach; and generates 35 Twenty-f ive local bus- less and hungry people in Mike Taylor answered. Ten per cent less water pollut- inesses donated door our society. Attention is years back, Taylor started ion than papermaking from prizes for the event. A brought to their needs par- 'A Man and His Truck' to virgin pulp. draw for the prizes con- ticularly at such times as pay the bills for his Garbaging into landfill cluded the "Chiropractic Thanksgiving and Christmas. studies at University of does not help the environ- Feed the Hungry day." The However, their needs exist Ottawa. Today, he runs a ment. It saves nothing, wastes grand prize winner rec- each and every day. multimaterial land, is eived a round trip air fare recycling costly in dollars, All services at the firm with clients ranging hurts habitats and pol- for two to Florida. from House of Commons, the lutes the environment. It Regional and Municipal gov- pillages our lives and ernments, Carleton Board resources. of Education, the LCBO, Ontario today has about the RCMP, Canadian Forces 40% of landfill debris in Base Leitrim and others. paper. Ontarions throw out Britton told Taylor his over 1,000 tons of paper shop's wastes were a drop each day. This is the equiv- in a bucket. Taylor re- alent of over six million joined that every individ- trees annually and 22 ual effort mattered. "No million cubic feet of land- one is too big or too small fill. An environmentally to help the environment." sustainable economy or Says Taylor, "I give healthful quality of life clients educative, consis- can't be based on trashing tent feedback on their ef- instead of recycling. forts. That's vital. To Britton's Smoke Shop is I wish all dog-owners would obey the Poop and Scoop laws. start and stick with re- currently the only busines.' cycling, firms need a per-

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May 3, 1991 -Glebe Report - 4 N EWS

It May 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

IF YOU'RE HUNGRY St. Matthew's Church on First Avenue will be offering BARTH muffins and coffee in the morning and their wonderful pub- style lunch in the afternoon. Glebe St. James and St. G. Giles churches will be offering refreshments and baked goods. McKeens IGA will be having their barbeque again. CURLEY You can purchase Garage Sale Mugs at all these locations the day of the sale. Barrister, ALONG BANK STREET Solicitor, The following businesses have already registered: Pene- Notary lope's, Forhan's Pharmacy, La Cache, Glebe Apothecary, McKeen's IGA, Ernies, Sarah Clothes, Dilemme, Pins, Glebe Side Kids, Mrs. Tiggy Winkles, Puggwash, and there will Full service Law office. be plenty of others. experience in of Remember to take bags when you shop on the day of the Thirteen years the areas sale and look for the merchant's registration sign. litigation, family law, personal injury, corporate-commercial & real estate. ADVERTISE - BE CREATIVE No charge for initial 1/2 hour consultation. Tell everyone you know about the sale and make creative signs for the sale. Encourage people on your street to have a block party, bring in some entertainment. Call Mayo, Curley, Siu to tell me what you are planning. 99 Fifth Avenue, Suite 16 (in the Glebe) TO MAKE YOUR DONATIONS 232-1178 On the morning of the garage sale, someone from the neighbourhood will drop by with an information sheet and an envelope. You can then make your donation in one of two ways: Mail the envelope directly to the food bank with a cheque enclosed as your donation. Please support Drop off the envelope at either Glebe Apothecary or The Community Centre. In either case it is much easier our advertisers for the food bank to handle cheques. Make cheques payable to the Ottawa Food Bank and indicate whether you require a receipt. A representative from the Ottawa Food Bank will be available at the Community Centre from 3pm - 6pm on the day of the sale to receive donations and issue receipts. Also, please remember tilat you can re-use a recycled envelope for your donation. Indicate, your name, full THINKING OF MOM... address, and whether or not you require a receipt. If you need your donation to be picked up please contact Lynn Lane at 594-0198 on the day of the sale. terra cotta flower pots & planters for the gardener For Information, Call, 233-0038. We still need a couple of volunteers: dried flower arrangements, potpourri To volunteer for collection, call Lynn Lane, 594-0198. and baskets for the decorator painted wood folk art for the country Garage Sale Checklist collector BY KATE PRESTON THOMAS pretty oven mitts, aprons and get your address on the official map, register by May 18. tell everyone you know about the sale. cookbooks for the cook make a sign for your sale - re-use different things to make your sign. Be as creative as you can be. and interesting gadgets any mom invite friends and family to enjoy a day in the Glebe would love select, clean and repair your sale items. separate items for easy display price items before sale. Our Spring Promotion is now on invite someone to help you - encourage kids to participate - sell toys, put on a (watch for our flyer!) show, sell refreshments. set up things early. Many eager shoppers are out before 9:00 a.m. (Note: sale maps will not be available before Enter our BBQ contest . . . 9:00 a.m.). have change ready. you could win a gas barbe que! direct shoppers to other sales, food bank, drop off locations, places to eat, and Information Booths. x please note that there will be no after sale pick-up. X J.D. Adam J.D. Adam x You can call Neighbourhood Services at 728-3737, St. X X Vincent de Paul at 722-7166 or the Salvation Army at X Kitchen Co. Home Accessories X 232-1573 to arrange pick up of any clothing or furni- X ture donations to these organizations. These organ- X 860 Bank Street (at 5th Ave.) 795 Bank Street (at 3rd Ave.) X izations have to be fairly picky about accepting items 235-8714 563-2356 X these days as land-fill fees are very expensive. Please c; A X make sure that your donations will be useful to them. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX May 3,,1991 Alebe.,Report GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTWITDES GROUP 690 Lyon Street, South GNAG NEWS 1[3111r" Ottawa, Ontario K IS 3Z9 Tat 564-1038 Catch our Summer camp attractions

BY JANE WILSON that makes the Glebe truly MUNCHKINS, Ages 2-5 yrs CENTRE CLOSED great. Thanks to the gen- Times: Tuesdays & Thurs- Lights, Camera, Action! The Community Centre will erosity of Kamal, the Glebe days 9:00 - 11:30 am It's time to unveil our be closed for Victoria Day Neighbourhood Activities Glebe Community Centre summer camp attractions. The Monday, May 20th. We hope Group was able to adver- Fee: $15.00/week stage everyone will have a safe is set for your tise its spring Craft Show and happy holiday. child to enjoy a sensational and Flea Market at an ideal MINI K-FORCE, Ages 3-4 yrs summer at the Glebe Community location, Bank and Third Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, Centre. Avenue. Fridays 9 - 11:30 a.m. Kamal, your support was Glebe Community Centre GOODBYE Fee: $25.00/week very much appreciated, thank P. D. DAYS you. K-FORCE, ages 4-6 yrs Just as we are about to Just a reminder to par- Times: Monday-Friday spring into summer, the ents that the final count SUMMER CAMPS 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Community Centre will be down to the end of the Glebe Community Centre losing a valued colleague The month of May is never school year is underway. $45.00 /week Colleen Koza, our Program- mundane for parents in the June is the month when me Worker. Glebe. With each passing For the older camper P.D. Days seem to pop Over the years Colleen day their momentum builds we offer the following up out of nowhere. The has been the driving force in preparation for Summer full day programmes following dates are P.D. behind many of our most Camp Registration. This year as well as the option of Days for the Ottawa Board popular programmes. She Camp registration will be post camp care. of Education - June 7, has demonstrated a wonderful held on Wednesday, May 15, 27 and 28th. ODYSSEY, Ages 6-10 yrs ability to take suggestions from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the The Ottawa Roman Cath- Times: Monday - Friday from the community and trans- Community Centre. olic Separate School Board 9:00 -,4:00 p.m. late them into innovative will be on- will have P.D. Days on Registration Glebe Community Centre programmes for all ages. June 26 and 27. going during normal Centre Fee $67.00/week As fate would have it, The cost for each hours provided space is avail- Post Camp: $25.00/week P.D. although the Glebe is los- able. Day is $15.00 for one 4:00 - 5:30p.m. ing a wonderful resource, Spend the summer of 1991 child or $13.00 for a the Jack Purcell Community with us - we guarantee happy YOUTH, Ages 11-14 years second child of the same Centre will have the win- times and marvellous mem- Times: Monday - Friday family. Registration for ning combination of Colleen ories to look back on. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each P.D. Day is limited and our old friend Cathie This year the Glebe Neigh- Glebe Community Centre and we require that child- Buchanan. Fee: bourhood Activities Group $72.00/week ren be enrolled at least 3 Best of luck Colleen and Post Camp: will offer three different $25.00/week working days prior to many thanks for all of your ,4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Preschool camps. We recog-, ''fthe'reqdsted date. hard word. GNAG and the nize that these young folk Although Our P.D. Day entire community will miss All camps and their parents are best operate in Programmes begin under you. week long served if a variety of camp- sessions, Monday the dome of the Glebe to Friday from ing experiences and schedules July 2 to Community Centre, each THANK YOU August 23, are available to choose from. 1991. No camp day we will go out and will operate on July 1st Community support is one We hope the following will about the City of Ottawa or August 5, 1991. of the characteristics meet your needs: or out of town.

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,,,,,,t, vr , .... 0..-1:_r_r_Nww. so II GCA Lansdowne theme at GCA's AGM BY JIM MCCARTHY to increase parking spaces Lynn Smyth's lack of aware- in its original location. The Annual General Meeting at Lansdowne to 2,400. Some ness of this reality may be Lynn Smyth voted against it. of the Glebe Community Asso- aldermen pushed for all sur- explained by her attendance ciation will be Wednesday, face parking at less oost. at only one of the six mee- Mega-project rolls on May 15, at 7:30 pm in the Alderman Smyth argued for the tings of this study. On the last three Glebe Community Centre. A garage to maintain green issues, Recreation space Lynn Smyth's positions were major theme will be the evol- space ("You can never be too appropriate. But she lost ving Lansdowne Park situa- green..."). Both sides are and landscaping Council approved increased the votes on two issues, and tion. We are trying to put equally misguided. landscaping around the on the third regained a small across a positive alterna- It is unacceptable that Aber- deen Pavilion and an fraction of the recreation tive to the City's compul- the City should even plan a addition to the community space lost earlier. The com- sive overdevelopment. Come project at Lansdowne that recreation area to provide munity really lost long ago, and state your views. Our requires 3,081 spaces under T-ball space. Smyth voted for when she first City and Provincial politi- the-zoning bylaw-then com- both motions, decided, over ; and the GCA expressed longstanding and reiterated cians need to know where the ipouhd the folly by proposing support for the increase in rp,r.n_ community objections, to community stands. if to/provide only 2i400 whether on surface or in a garage. tion space, noting, however, support the overall Lansdowne Non-responSe The whole proposal is too that the resulting total redevelopment plan, a position from province /lArge for the site in terms space and facilities for she still maintains. The The provincial Environment of traffic and parking con- community recreation will stand of a local alderman Minister finally responded straints. This was pointed still fall well short of can be crucial to a to the GCA's November req- out to aldermen by GCA Vice- that existing before 1989. development like Lansdowne. uest for public environmen- President Beatrice Raffoul. Effective representation by an tal assessment of the Lans- It is preposterous that such Commercial development alderman can stonewall an downe Park mega-project. Ms. undesirable project. But a dense, car-oriented pro- Council initiated rezoning Grier suggested we take it Lynn, presumably hoping for ject could be defended as of Lansdowne's Bank Street up with the City - who as benefits that are still not green: edge to allow 350,000 square we had pointed out to her, clear to the neighbourhood, The City hopes to conven- feet of office commercial had already used loopholes continues her overall support ience themselves by rezoning development, in spite of the in the regulations to avoid for this destructive project. Lansdowne to reduce parking failure of the first joint an assessment. requirements for their pro- venture proposal call. Lynn She also referred us to ject to 2,400. The GCA has Smyth opposed this, and the Community action the planning and zoning pro- formally opposed such rezon- GCA formally objected to cess, which we are already The GCA Board, on ing. this rezoning. April 23, using. Members of the GCA Council then approved tak- reviewed a new community Lansdowne committee, meeting position expressing ing $12,500,000 from its Heritage our on April-15, were ricA enthu- parking reserve fund for the preservation vision of Lansdowne Park. sed and undertook to follow It emphasizes garage. Property owners While the Aberdeen Pavilion Lansdowne as a up more intensely with the uniquely valuable piece of (including Glebe merchants) survived another attempt to province. City property, pay into this fund assuming torpedo its restoration, with an un- usual opportunity for it will be used to alleviate Council voted to tear down sensi- City pulls a tive and their parking problems. This the heritage-designated long-range decisions fast one on its future, money had been earmarked for Horticultural Building and especially A proposal on parking and given the value of parking projects in areas incorporate its facade into parks in other Lansdowne matters was an era of increased like Somerset Street, Con- the Exhibit Show Complex. urban presented at Council commit- development, and the federation Square, and a The City's Commissioner of increa- tees on April 10 and 11. singly apparent park-and-ride on Coventry Rd. Planning and Development inefficien- This event was not mentioned cies of our car-oriented Misusing this fund to sub- and the GCA opposed this on on the schedules passed out culture. We expect to sidize the City's Lansdowne the basis that a table at City open houses earlier heritage it dreams is unconscionable. resource at our AGM on May 15. this year, nor did our ald- should be retained It is surprising that alder- Join us: erman warn us. It took real men from affected areas did scrambling to ensure the not put up more of a fight. community was represented Do you know how at Maybe they will when their City Hall. to constituents realize they protect No community representat- are being ripped off. yourself ives were consulted in pre- Council topped it off by from AIDS? paration of the reports to approving parking charges at Council. However, trade Get the facts. Lansdowne at a level ($2.50 show producers and the two Let's Talk. Call the an hour) which will encourage sports franchises had been Ontario Ministry of many users to park on commu- briefed -- another question- Health AIDS Hotline nity streets, even if space able example of the City's 563-AIDS is available at Lansdowne. public participation policy. The result was City Coun- Traffic cil's April 17 approval of major expenditures for Triple On Lynn Smyth's initiative, A baseball and Lansdowne, Council approved a motion to DR . MARY TAY1 OR "despite not knowing the have Staff analyze the change final cost to taxpayers," as of scope for the Billings the Citizen put it. Bridge Transit Station, and FAMILY MEDI CI NE Decisions relevant to this its impact on parking requi- community concerned parking, rements at Lansdowne. This K lborn Medical Centre traffic, may sound great to all us recreation space, 1385 Bank St. ( just south landscaping, commercial dey- Glebe transit fans, but in of Billings Br idge) elopment and heritage pres- fact, it is based on fantasy. Suite 225. ervation. At meetings of the 1990 Lansdowne Park Traffic Study, Evening appointments available . Parking rip-off OC Transpo officials described the failure of repeated Council decided on a attempts to increase transit $19,500,000 parking garage usage by Lansdowne visitors. 731-2781 May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 8 HELP SUPPORT THE OTTAWA FOOD BANK

Saturday, May 25 th , 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. In case of pouring rain - Rain Date: Sunday May 26 th REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE Get together with your Glebe neighbours and hold a garage sale or wander through the Glebe in search of treasures and great food. One square mile of bargains galore. To help support the good work of the OTTAWA FOOD BANK, the GLEBE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION requests that you donate a minimum of 10% of your gross sales to the OTTAWA FOOD BANK. All Ottawa residents are being encouraged to drop off their donations of non-perishable food items at designated locations. REGISTRATION FORM GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE NAME: AD DRES S : PHONE: (Home) (Business) SALE ITEMS: GLEBE GLEBF Drop off registration forms at the Glebe Apothecary or the Glebe Community Centre. Contact Kate Preston-Thomas at 233-0038 for information. Sponsored by the Glebe Commufiity Association

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report 9 CAPITAL COLUMN Lansdowne's parking plan approved offer it for sale to the One Hundredth Birthday of unwanted household items private sector; use it as Mrs. Florence Milks. This out on their lawns or drive- a workshop for the Lans- By was a special event for a ways for other residents downe Park staff, or leave long-time member of our of the community to buy, Alderman it in its present function community and it was-a swap or take. This program Lynn Smyth as a curling rink. I feel lovely celebration will run on both the Satur- I could win reconsideration day and Sunday from 9:00 of this items if there is GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain interest from the private ACTIVITIES GROUP or shine. For further in- sector. "Any offers for formation, call 564-4486. 30,000 square feet of her- I would like to thank LANSDOWNE PARK UPDATE and congratulate the re- itage space in a revital- SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION ized park?" Copies of tiring Board members of PARKING PLAN APPROVED the report are available GNAG for all their hard Sidewalk reconstruction work during the past year will begin by the end of In April, Council approv- by calling my office. in making decisions for re- May on the following ed $19,100,000 to imple- RAPID TRANSIT APPROVED FOR creation programs and faci- streets: Broadway (north ment the parking plan. Four LANSDOWNE side) from Torrington P1 hundred spaces will be un- lities to serve the needs of the to 80 metres east of der the new Exhibit Hall. Regional Council approved Glebe community. Torrington Pl; and Lyon Six hundred spaces will be a change to the scope of the Welcome to the new members street (west side) from in an above-grade struc- Billings Bridge Rapid Trans- It is great to see new Glebe to Fifth Avenue. If ture (hopefully behind the it Station. This change adds people coming out and you have any questions south stands of the Civic a separate loading platform getting involved. I look please call 564-1875, Centre), and 1400 surface to service Lansdowne Park. forward to working with the the City's Project Manager. spaces for a total of 2400 I am very happy with this new Board. spaces. This total repre- approval as it shows a ALDERMANIC COMMUNITY OFFICE sents an increase of 600 real commitment to bringing FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL spaces of the park's pre- families to the park without The City has awarded The aldermanic community capacity, sent 1800-space 'cars. a grant of $7,500 to First office, located at the while increasing the park's Glebe Community Centre, ABERDEEN PAVILION Avenue Public School under green space. the Self-Help Programme. 690 Lyon Street will be were Other good decisions The boarding is now up. This funding will aid open on Friday June 7th ana- also made. The McElroy Construction will start First Avenue Public School Friday June 21st, from Building is to be demol- 10:00 June 1st. The last battle to install playground equip- a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Xshed,' immediately rathei was von at the April ment in the junior yard. lthan in five years. A. CITY HALL 'CONTACT-r, Council meeting and op- - green area described as An THE AMAZING, GREAT CANADIAN, , - ponents have no further activity area has been BUY, SELL, SWAP AND GIVEAWAY ill Sussex Drive, Ottawa, opportunities to defeat added to the community re- EVENT Ontario, K1N 5A1. The the project. , area for activi- City does provide a 24 -reation On the weekend of May 11 ties such as T-Ball. There hour emergency number ,COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA and 12 the City of Ottawa off 564-1111 will be a second-road will be participating in the Driveway, but it ummilmMEAGEMMOMMEMMEMMMMEME0 The wading pool will be a Region-wide program de- orients tdward the parking completed by the end of signed to reduce the amount lot behind the south stands. June. The baseball diamonds of "spring cleaning" waste Alzheimer I think this design solu- Ottawa-Carleton unfortunately will not be going to the landfill site. a one -- it tion is good available for the season. The program, entitled The 1525 Carling Avenue, Lower Level solves the community's Recent wet weather has Most Amazing, Great Canadian, Ottawa, Ontario concern of a road between caused the delay. Staff are Buy, Swell, Swap and Give- the T-Ball area and the K1Z 9Z9 doing their best to find away Event, will encourage community recreation area alternative ball fields residents to place their PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY while saving the taxpayer until our new ones are the cost of an underground available. road, The green space around NEW EXHIBIT HALL the Aberdeen Pavilion has The Parking Report includ- been icnreased to a fifty ed the final figures on foot width, so our beauti- what the amount of space is ful pavilion will be approp to be demolished in com- riately surrounded by parison to what the Exhibit green. Hall contains. Of the bulk There was a decision I space being demolished, was not happy with. Coun- 45,000 square feet will not cil approved a staff rec- be rebuilt. 10,000 square ommendation that the Horti- feet of exhibit space will Accessories cultural Building front not be replaced. Close at- facade be relocated and tention will be paid to incorporated into the de- the community comments from & Antiques sign of the Exhibit Hall. the April 29th public Open I objected since this House concerning the de- Open 7 days building is designated as sign of the new hall. The a week "heritage" under the Ont- end re'Sult will hopefully ario Heritage Act. I also be a visually exciting new 1115 Bank St. feel that the new hall hall. should have its own unique Ottawa, Ontario design and character. A ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY 150,000 square foot hall K1S 3X4 should not be constrained On Friday April 19th, the by a facade from a 30,000 Glebe Centre lounge was square foot building. The filled with family and least we could do is to friends to celebrate the May -31-»14991 tlebe' keport -10 NEWS

1414.,...11111MAINLainiall11.111614-201111111, Tulip Festival is back otkvag NONE 713 yowl, After one of the coldest, cruelest winters on record 1708e what could be better than the Canadian Tulip Festival. This year it is our 40th anniversary, which promises to be the best festival ever. Eleven days of solid fun for the family, as well as for those who would like to spend a beautiful spring evening listening to some of the hottest bands that Canada has to offer. From May 10th to the 14th, the festival will be hold- ing "Community Kick-Off" events, in Major's Hill Park, free of charge to the public. May 10 - Grand opening and volunteers' party.(evening only) May 11 - A Sports Day, with a picnic leading up to Nordion 10k Run and post-race concert. May 12 - Mother's Day Brunch and Concert in the Park -OVER WOO ITEM'? IN 5TOCK. May 13-14 - Downtown Benefit Charity Barbecue for FE- MEAT, PKODUCE, DAIR`f, Ottawa's business people and office personnel. tAKERY, FREEZER AND ALL-114E From May 15-20th, a $6.00 passport is required to gain g E5T OF YOUR GROCERY NEF-D5. entry to the "Main Event". Fourteen musical performers n+tv\E DAY DEL1V E.RY, in eight major concerts will entertain this year's crowd. Other programs during the "Main Event" include: QUAL ITY C9UAkANTEE..D. Wed. May 15th - Official Opening of: ALL FOR OUR FREE CATALCeVE. Children's area; Craft Market; Dutch Nursery; "A taste of Ottawa" Food Terrasse; Main Stage 715-1222, Concert Series; First Performers- Cajun and Zydecho Music Thurs. May 16 - Blues Concert Fr. May 17 - Rock Concert Sat. May_18 - Afternoon Folk Concert Evening Country Concert Sun. May,19 - Afternoon Children's Concert CONRAD BRISSON MASONRY Evening Concert and Victoria Day fireworks INC. Mon. May 20 - Victoria Day - Three main stage concerts and closing ceremonies. BRICKS, BLOCK, STONE Shake the winter doldrums and celebrate Spring. See Chimney Repair you at Major's Hill Park! For more information call Brick Pointing Beverley or NI.Cole ae:562-1480. . . Foundation Parging Fireplace Restoration as, Foundation Stone Pointing Flagstone Walks or Porch FREE ESTIMATES 837-2953 City street light conversion

The City of Ottawa has supplies and reduce the long recognized the bene- impact of electricity use fits of energy efficient on the environment. high pressure sodium for Ontario Hydro will con- streetlighting, but be- tribute 25% of the $3.3 & COMPANY LTD REALTOR cause of the costs, the million dollar program which conversion of the existing will reduce the payback system has proceeded slowly period to five years. Ot- and would not have been tawa Hydro will plan and 0 ABOUT SPRING! completed until the end of implement the program on this decade. behalf of the City. City of Ottawa, Ottawa The This program which will \i/t AruUTTZORGTGABEGEF RATES! Hydro and Ontario Hydro see the replacement of ap- reached agreement have now proximately 9000 incandes- a year program to on four cent and mercury vapour ABOUT OUR CUSTOMERS! remaining in- replace all streetlights with ef- efficient streetlighting ficient high pressure We are eZ, about the spring real estate market! in the City (with the ex-, sodium, is divided into of some decorative Please call us for all your real estate needs. ception four annual phases. Phase lighting) with energy ef- 1 includes the streets ficient High Pressure Sod- south and east of the ium streetlights. Rideau River, Phase 2 Annual energy and mainte- is the west end beyond savings to the City nance Churchill and Clyde Ave- upon completion of the nues, Phase 3 is from program are estimated at Churchill/Clyde to Bronson/ 4.n 1990 dollars. $500,000 Rideau Canal and Phase 4 The power saved (1,500 kW, is the remaining downtown Gary Jim kW.h) is enough 6,500,000 area. to supply electricity to Greenwood 236-9551 McKeown 500 homes. This will ex- tend available electricity 669999e r, May 99 ÇLebe,çepot , 11 G CA Farewell end of two challenging years

111111111111111111111111111111 structure. The final O.M.B. neighbours - people who , There may also be intor- hearing on April 22 ad- recognize the value of Stand- mation about an additional dressed two years of oppo- ing together on issues that "surprise" incentive for sition by residents. Ob- affect us individually and people who get their do- By jections to the proposal collectively. nations in to the Glebe Community G.C.A. were based largely on the GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE Centre before 6 p.m. President built form and mass of the MAY 25 Saturday. new way Don structure and the SWAN SONG in which the developer The Great Glebe Garage Dobson meets the definition of a Sale is May 25. Rain date This column is my "swan semi-detached structure; is May 26. Glebe merchants, song" as President of the and judgements that the churches, groups and resi- G.C.A. My two years have proposal is not in chara- dents will all be involved been challenging, busy and BY DON DOBSON cter with the surrounding in our biggest social acti- satisfying. I've welcomed The Glebe Community As- neighbourhood. At stake are vity of the year. To vol- the opportunity to meet sociation Board of Directors the "ground rules" of what unteer to help with col- and work with many resi- dealt with a number of sen- will be interpreted as "okay" lection kit distribution, dents who felt challenged sitive issues at its meeting infill proposals and Some call Lynn Lane at 594-0198. by developments in the kpril 23rd. indication of the impact of I've had calls from people community. I've enjoyed Lansdowne Park development intensification in establish- who come from 200 miles sharing my views and has been an issue for resi- ed communities like the Glebe. north of North Bay every concerns with you in this dents of the City of Ottawa year. This week a woman column. for almost a decade. In that BROWN'S INLET - RETAINING from Gatineau called to Thank you for supporting period, we have had little WALLS find out where the direct- the Glebe Community Assoc- iation, its activities and recognition from the City The retaining walls in a ories/ maps will be dis- of our concerns. large part of the City of tributed. As she put it, projects. go quickly. Lansdowne Park is a signi- Ottawa's section of Brown's they COME TO OUR A.G.M. ficant civir green space and inlet (the west pond between Last year our 300 direc- recreational site. It's a tory maps were gone in 20 Let's say goodb,,e to Ralph and Craig) have col- the outgoing Board and focal point for popular acti- lapsed, exposing private minutes. We're printing vities - some of which have 400 this year. We're also welcome the incoming Board property to risk of erosion at the Annual General Meet- been enjoyed by generations and the public to selling coffee mugs made safety ing on May 15th at the of Ottawa residents and visi- hazards. Alderman Lynn from recycled plastic to tors. draw attention to the "sale" Glebe Community Centre Smyth wrote to a Broadway (Main Hall) at 7:30 p.m. Now the City's focus is Avenue resident to explain and to the theme of returning to a more "commer- that City officials advise cycling. Be on the lookout We'll take you on a cial" orientation trade- that the current budget for them at the churches visual tour of the Glebe of 50 years ago and show space. To do this, it's does not include any pro- and selected Glebe merchants we'll going to have to ezone Lans- vision for reconstruction. Donations to the Ottawa present you with some of downe Park in such a way as Food Bank should be brought the issues of today. Archi- Rather, temporary repairs John Leaning and to reduce the requirement for being made to to the "main drop-off point. tects are areas Gouhar Simison Present parking by about 25% - from of the Inlet walls most at the Glebe Community Centre, will approximately 3,200 spaces risk. 690 Lyon Street, on the day History and Heritage of to 2,400 spaces. The 800- of the sale if at all pos- the Glebe, a talk and slide space proposed parking struc- MEMBERSHIP (1991-92) sible. A representative of presentation. There will be cake and cookies and ture would bring the number Our membership "block the Ottawa Food Bank will of parking spaces provided be there until 6 p.m. on the usual draw for door representatives" are can- prizes. now to the 2,400 space vassing now. Be on the look- Saturday May 25th to issue number discussed at Open out for them. ,They are your official receipts for in- House. come tax purposes. Given the public opposi- tion of almoSt ten years and the recent disinterest by GLEBE COMNiUNITY ASSOCIATION private developers in a joint venture, why do these plan- L'ASSOCIATION COMMUNAUTAIRE DU GLEBE ners continue to promote such a vast project? Nominations KAMAL'S DEVELOPMENT and PROPOSAL BANK & THIRD Refreshments Annual General Meeting Door Prizes Doug Casey, Developer, and The Glebe Community Association will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glebe Barry Robin, Architect, pre- Community Centre (lower hall) at 690 Lyon Street. One of the items on the agenda is the annual election of the Board of Directors. sented a development proposal Members of the Association, including incumbents, are eligible to serve on the Board in the positions established by the By-laws, as follows: for the former site of Kamal's President One person to represent each of the Restaurant on Bank and Third. Vice-President (2) following interests: Recording Secretary Business It is similar to a proposal Treasurer Education for which zoning changes had Past President (ex officio, and by Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Liaison already been approved with- succession) Heritage Membership Co-ordinator out objection from the GCA, - Lansdowne Park and would appear to be an Assistant Membership Co-ordinator Neighbourhood Planning Publicity Co-ordinator Recreation attractive addition to the Area Directors: Social Pianning Bank Street Commercial Strip. 2 for each of Zones 1 - 5 Tenants NEWTON STREET DEVELOPMENT 'Area Director: 1 for Zone 6 Traffic PROPOSAL If you would like to participate in the direction of your neighbourhood association, or if you wish to forward a nomination, the Nominating Committee would welcome your call and provide further information. Please call or contact one of the following: The GCA supported residents of Newton Street Don Dobson Beatrice Raffoul in their appeal to the 594-0128 237-3115 Ontario Municipal Board PRESENTATION ON LANSDOWNE PARK against a development proposal for a semi-detached Wednesday, May 15, 1991 May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 12 N EWS Camping we go even in winter SCOUTS CANADA disappeared shortly after On Saturday March 9th, breakfast. 16 cubs and 7 leaders We set off for our hike set off for Camp Opemikon in the woods following for our annual winter camp- trails set by the aliens. ing event. I must admit the 2.5 miles later, they were weather conditions were discovered. Success: One ideal for sliding, skiing, slight problem. It was snowshoeing, and hiking. 2.5 miles back to the kit- Our "chalet" was located chen. We hiked through the at the top of a hill. woods, walked across the Ground conditions were icy. lake, and finally slid What a sight to see the down the last hill leading cubs and leaders sliding down to the kitchen with down hills for most of the five minutes to spare. weekend. The only casualty After lunch the boys of the weekend was Bagahera's finished their packing and flashlight. While "Raksha" had a few more runs down slid down the hill Bag- the hill with their sliders. ahera reached out to save 4i After the closing grand her and she put her foot Where did those aZiens go? 36th Ottawa Cubs on howl, it was time to head through his flashlight. their winter camping trip. back to Ottawa After a fantastic lunch Visions of indoor plumb- prepared by Homer on Sat- The sun had set, stars also initiated our new ing and a hot bath were urday the boys followed were shining, moonlight treasurer, Stephen Bresolin dancing through leaders trails in an attempt to glistening off the icy for our fall session. We heads.... find the missing leaders. snow, it was an ideal set- participated in a lengthy THANK YOU GLEN After a successful rescue ting for discussion on which leader all of the Beaver, mission half of the group our campfire. We From sang songs, told ghost would be the stiffest in Cub, and Scout leaders; played a vigorous game of stories and the morning after all of the we would like to take this capture the flag. jokes. "wipe outs" suffered through- to thank Glen Time for supper...we 9:00 p.m., time to slide opportunity on down to the for out the day. Robinson for being our- allslid down to the kit- kitchen "mug up". The of 6:00 a.m...I've only Treasurer over the past chen to enjoy the tradi- aroma hot chocolate and had five hours of sleep... seven years. Thank you tional winter camping din- toast some of the early risers Glen for the many years of ner. Roast beef, corn, filled the air. Homer led are ready to hit the slopes service. We potatoes, gravy and fruit the pack with a variety of dedicated on their sliders. Judging wish you all the very best cocktail for dessert. traditional cub songs. from my aching muscles, in the years to come. over, When dinner was Shortly before 10:00 p.m. I think I will forego the several attempts were made the boys were in their bunks ride on the Smurf Saucer chalet 36th OTTAWA TREES FOR CANADA to gain access to our fast asleep. The leaders this morning. hill, at the top of the took this time to plan the 7:45 a.m. It was time to The beavers/cubs/scouts finally we made it. activities for Sunday. We find three aliens which had from the 36th Ottawa group ****************************** will be contacting you shortly to ask for your sup- ATTENTION ALL BOYS AND ADULTS port in our Trees for Canada Are you interested in any of the following activities? fundraiser. Please help Go-Karting; 67's Hockey Games, Movies, Parties, STEFF-KI M_ support the environment Sugar Bushing, Pumpkin Picking at a Pumpkin Patch, and the boys with this Canoeing, Designing and Building Racing Cars, RET RENN-r worthy cause. Family Banquets, Hiking, Camping, Games, Tobogganing, Planting Date: Saturday, Movies at the Omnimax Theatre, Cross Country Skiing, Lc' )c.1-7: May llth. Tie Dying, Helping the Environment by Planting Trees, 174 Glebe Ave. Wide variety of crafts Being with other boys in your age group Ottawa, Ont. KI S 2C7 The Glebe St. James 36th Ottawa Beavers, Cubs, and - RESIDENTIAL CARE Scouts, are looking for you. If you are interested in joining up, please call Dianne Merritt for an appli- - VACATION CARE

cation. Deadline for applications for the fall - DAY LARE session is June 15th, 1991. For the Adults...Leaders are always in demand. We will provide the necessary training. Just think of the quality time you will be spending with your son. Positions are open to both males and females. For more information and an application form, please contact Dianne Merritt at 233-9546 after 6:00 p.m. ****************************** MEXICAN FOOD Cat4o44,i,e. Stifte

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 14 BUSINESS NEWS We'll be back! look good. Shoppers pop in Norma Peterson cloth- When to try on things, feeling thing opened its doors at comfortable in sox and Fifth Avenue Court five years running shoes. ago the result was an over- We know it won't be long whelming success. Women before Norma Peterson will eagerly bought out the entfre be back in the Glebe: stock in three days and clamoured for more. If business is so good, why would the shop be clos- Puggwash expands ing its doors May 29 and moving into its other Sparks Puggwash Children's Books Street Mall location? has had to expand their Store owner Gail Schioler store. They have moved explains it this way-- "It's their back wall and cre- important for our customers ated a children's play to understand why we are area. Parents will now moving. We face another five- be able to browse while year lease in a store that their young children have is frustratingly small. We fun in the larger play need space to display our area. The brightly de- vast array of sizes, colours corated space has cushions and styles. We have a Mum & and pillows to sit on and Kids line that we had to dis- is full of books and toys continue for lack of space. to play with. We need more dressing rooms, The expansion also al- counters and storage. Actual- lows for more shelving to ly, we outgrew the shop on properly display their day one !" laughs Gail. growing selection of But the customers don't titles. As John Owen ex- seem to mind; they crowd plained, "It is import- into the shop and overflow ant to customers that the the dressing rooms, compet- books they want are easy ing for a spot in front of to find. That means hav- Stop! It's the thing to do. Your bicycle Is a vehicle tool gets the mirrors. Everyone ing clear signs to guide Remember, cycling safety is a two way street, into the act-- passing opin- them and displaying the A message from the National Task Force on Cycling and Fitness Canada. ions on what does or doesn't books with their covers face out."

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NA\NAE THE Billi_DiNG CO N TES T NAME THE BUILDING At the April 23, 1991 meeting of the Glebe Community Association, CONTEST BALLOT Kamal presented a Redevelopment Proposal for the land he owns at the corner of Bank Street and Third Avenue.

The plans which were prepared by Barry J. Hobin & Associates feature Suggested Building Name: large window with brick and stone treatment, similar to that found on Broder Electric's building and the Glebe Central building.

We thank Mr. Jonah, GCA Member for his suggestion to run a contest to name the new building. If you are interested in participating in this Your Name: contest, kindly complete the ballot form and return it by August 1, 1991 to Kamal's 683 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3T8. Phone No.: The building name will be selected August 15, 1991. The winner will receive a dinner for 4 persons at Karnal's Restaurant. May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 15 PROFILE Glebe author's work - prolific and varied

BY ROY MACSKIMMING Commons, and their son, Julian, and daughter,Emma, Sometimes I hear him, both students at Glebe Col- sometimes I don't - it de- legiate. From the autumn pends whether I'm already of 1987 to the spring of wide awake at six a.m. Up 1988, the family rented a on the third floor of a hillside villa with a truly Glebe semi-detached, you sublime view in the village can't help but notice when of Rousset, near Aix-en- the guy on the other side Provence. Julian and Emma of the wall opens his win- attended the local school, dow, however softly, to Pat studied at the univer- admit the rising sun. sity in Aix, and Clive re- But that's all right: lished "the sheer pleasure if I can hear signals of waking up in the morn- that Clive Doucet is up ing and knowing I had the and writing, I silently whole day to write." applaud. I'm a profes- For a fiction writer, sional writer too, so I there's no greater joy - understand the bleary- knowing you're free to work Glebe Author Clive Doucet relaxing at his eyed self-discipline it without looking over your kitchen table. takes to write every shoulder at the clock, formed at the Muskoka Festi- Penguin Theatre. morning before leaving free to give your full at- val and the Lighthouse Sum- of Tor- for the office - and to tention to the emotional At the University mer Festival in Port Dover, stick at it day after day, nuances and narrative in- onto, where he took a B.A. Ontario. month after month, until tricacies of your story. in anthropology, Clive was Of his collaboration with a sweep oarsman on the U the book gets written. "I kll,w why you liked France Claire, Clive says "We're By comparison Clark Kent so much, Dad," Emma tells of T rowing team - a sport very different in approach had it easy. him. "It was like one big he still practises, lug- - we drive each other crazy Mild-mannered Clive weekend for you." ging his 27-foot scull a lot of the time, but it Doucet may be a bespec- Clive says he recovered over to Dow's Lake for a works. Claire's a linear tacled public servant by his writing "voice" in solitary row during those thinker who likes to start day, turning out speeches France. "Rushing to get "timeless moments just beat A and work resolutely and press releases as an the words down on paper fore dawn when you're poised through to the end. I start information officer for can be damaging sometimes. between air and water, at M and zip around - even- the Department of Justice, You need time to reflect." night and day." Obviously, tually the alphabet gets but at the crack of dawn This was exactly what he he's a morning person. put together, but it's n he's a novelist and play- wanted to achieve during These days, much of his little weird." wright, and a damn good the year abroad, along with writing energy is going Although Clive admits one, too. And impres- seeing Europe and spending into a successful collab- he and Claire are both sively prolific. At 45, more time with his family. oration with family friend "pigheaded" about writing, Clive has already published He decided to scrap an and fellow-author Claire their partnership works three works of fiction earlier novel he'd been Harrison, who lives in because their skills are plus a memoir of his an- working on in Ottawa, and to Ottawa South. Clive and complementary, and because cestral Cape Breton, and concentrate on this matter Claire co-founded the both respect the other's has had four plays proof voice. lively professional group professionalism. "The fessionally produced - not In Rousset he completed Ottawa Independent Writers process forces me to slow to mention the manuscript The Gospel According to several years ago, and now down and let the play take of a newly completed novel Mary Magdalene and a series write plays together. the form it needs to take. in the hands of his lit- of letters to Peter Gzowski Their first joint effort, We've been working on a erary agent, about to be about living in France, the comedy Seduced by Moon- new play for several months sent to publishers. which were read on CBC light, received a staged now, and although we only His latest book is a Radio's "Morningside." reading at the NAC Atelier have 20 pages done, they're novella, The Gospel Ac- Since returning home, Clive and two summer-theatre good pages. So I hope it cording to Mary MagdaZene finds his writing has gone productions last year. will be a long and fruit- (Black Moss Press, $12.95). better than ever, attri- This summer, it will be per- ful collaboration." It's available at Brit- buting this to the benefits ton's, Food for Thought, of breaking with routine Octopus, Prospero and other and living in a stimulat- good book stores. The ing new environment. THERE ARE THREE (COUNT 'EM! 3) Globe and Mail called it Born to an English mother a "brilliant juggling act and Acadian father who Exceptionally good of craftsmanship." In the worked as a fisheries ex- Citizen, the distinguished pert for the federal govern- reasons to ask critic George Woodcock ment, Clive grew up bill- James Palmer praised its psychological ingual, mostly in Westboro to market your and moral dimensions. "within the smell of the Globe reviewer Eve Drobot pulpmill," and attended real estate. concluded, "Clive Doucet's Fisher Park High School. Call him at 563-1155 spiritual tale, made Summers at the family RE/MAX Metro-City lovely and lyrical by the homestead in Nova Scotia magical light of Provence, produced the memoir My Realty to find out just is good news in the ful- Grandfather's Cape Breton, what they are. lest sense." which has been used in The novella grew out of Maritime schools. In ad- the year Clive spent in the dition, he's published two RE/MAX Metro-City Realty Ltd. south of France with his novels, Disneyland, PZease 563-1155 (anytime) wife, Pat Steenberg, who and John Coe's War,and has 238-5356 (res) works in the Speaker's had plays produced by the James Palmer C.C.I.M. Associate Broker Office in the House of National Arts Centre and 16 Ottawa's late, lamented May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - N EWS Skate's Beat Sidewalk skateboarding unsafe, illegal customers leaving the pre- the skateboarder, but what the sidewalk. Consideration mises, only to be met of the pedestrian? The for those entitled under outside the door by speed- sidewalk should be discouraged law to use the sidewalk, ing skateboard riders. as a place where skate- should be motivation for the The result of such a col- boards can be used. The owners of skateboards and lision is injury to either deterrent for using the bicycles. The safety factor or both the surprised sidewalk for skateboarding cannot be understated, customer and the skate- should be the concern for but the tickets one could boarder. Perhaps an alter- the safety of pedestrians. receive is also a very native site for this kind Another deterrent could be strong deterrent. of activity is a vacant the fine that is the pen- ASK SKATE alty for those that violate parking lot. One must re- My purpose has always City of Ottawa By-law Num- member to get the permis- been to become more in- ber 1 of 1990 Section 60 sion of the owner, as this volved with the concerns is often private (1) that states: 'No per- BY GARY SCHUITEBOER property. of the Community that I son shall drive a vehicle, \ Another alternative is patrol. The Glebe Report Ever including a skateboard or since that popular the skateboard theme parks has been an excellent tool film rollerskate, on a side- 'Back to the Future' in the Ottawa-Carleton to give advice on different was walk or footpath on a released, the sport Region that cater speci- subjects that involve the of highway, except for the skateboarding has been fically to the sport. Police and the Community purpose of directly crossing revitalized. It is truly A United States 1977 that it serves. If you have amazing the sidewalk or footpath.' to watch young study revealed that 28 a concern you think could people One would not tolerate who are able to children died and over be of interest to others perform a car, truck or motorcycle the jumps,'turns 100,000 were injured in as well, stop me on the and driving on the sidewalk. gravity defying tricks skateboard mishaps. Norway street and tell me or write The by-law covers this by that seem mandatory if has taken a very hard look to 'Skate's Beat', c/o mentioning a vehicle. one is to be a bonafide at the sport. In 1977 and The Ottawa Police, Per- Under the Highway Traffic skateboarder. Along with until three years ago, sonnel Division, 474 Elgin Act a bicycle is consid- the obvious excitement of skateboarding was outlawed. Street, Ottawa, Ontario ered a vehicle. A viola-, the sport, unfortunately It was even against the law K2P 2J6 tion is committed by those comes the disappearance in Norway to advertise the So until next time who ride their bikes on of safety to the rider and sale of Skateboards. see you on the.beat! the unsuspecting pedest- Perhaps the use of elbow rian on the sidewalk. A pads along with knee pads common complaint I receive and the mandatory wearing from Bank St. merchants of a helmet would be a solu- regards the safety of their tion to the injuries to ENERGY HINTS Kitchen

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 17 SCHOOL NEWS "Clowns" coming to First Avenue School BY CAROLE SWAN the heart, and that the search isn't limited to There's a lot of one day, but goes on tomor- clowning around going on row and every day with new at First Avenue School secrets to be discovered. these days. Rehersals and Over 200 students of preparations are well First Avenue School are underway for the May 28 in the operetta, all stu- and 29 performances of the dents in the school have Children's Operetta been involved in some way Clowns. in preparations and related Clowns, written by Can- activities. Many First adian Craig Cassels, is Avenue School teachers and an energetic, fast-paced parents are engaged in musical about a troupe bringing the production to of young clowns who hope the stage. someday to be professionals Sylvia Darwood, a curri- in their trade. The story culum resource teacher with is one of singing and the Ottawa Board of Edu- dancing, laughing and cation, is the director of crying, searching and Clowns and David Reid, Students are involved in finding - the very elements First Avenue School's prin- every aspect of the proof life itself. The aud- cipal is the producer. duction. Some are!pictured ience joins up with the Clowns will be presented promoting thPir hats and clowns as they begin the at First Avenue School on clowns. quest of finding out one Tuesday, May 28 at 1:30 of the secrets of life. p.m. and Wednesday May 29 The Staff and Friends of Glashan School After looking for the sec- at 1:30 p.m. and at 7:30 a ret in tangible things, invite you to join us at reception p.m. Tickets are $1 for to honour they are shown that the students and $2 for adults. search must take place in JC)Vtl, 17_3©VC. Music at ON THE OCCASION OF HER First Avenue The First Avenue School Junior Choir has been busy DATE: Thurs. May 23, 1991 preparing for the Ottaw.a. .197 . Kiwanis Music and Dance M TIME: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Festival at Sir John A VVildlite Fund 199°- MacDonald Centre. PLACE: Glashan School Library Under the direction of 60 St. Clair Avenue East, 28 Arlington Avenue Andrew Teague, accompanied Suite 201, by Margaret Coleman and Toronto, Ontario PRESENTATION: 5:15 p.m. assisted by Penny Patten, M4T 1N5 38 members have been Send $10.00 to Glashan School Social Committee actively practicing. Help protect an acre of 28 Arlington Avenue the earth's vanishing Ottawa, Ontario K2P1C2 rainforests for only $25. Contact: Kitty Serrao 239-2264

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 18 SCHOOL NEWS Education Week at Corpus Christi attract more attention than BY TONY CHARBONNEAU others and so independent This important week will study techniques are be observed by three major taught so that the children events to which the entire can capitalize on this moti- community is invited: a vation. The school science festival of musical arts, festival provides a show- a festival of science and case for this form of learn- a Eucharistic celebration. ing and students will be Our school is proud of delighted to explain their our music enrichment pro- science projects to you on gram. Throughout the year Thursday evening (May 9) in music is a prominent part the school gymnasium from of life at school and this 7:00 until 8:30. is reflected in the child- Our Education Week acti- ren's participation in the vities will be completed school choir; lessons in with a Eucharistic Cele- piano, recorder and violin. bration at Blessed Sacra- On Monday evening, May 6, ment Church. This will be at 7:00 in the gymnasium, a special occasion for us to everyone is invited to come pray and reflect on the and enjoy the musical blessings of an education talents of the children. system which allows us the Science education is a unique opportunity of con- critical component of tributing to the faith school curricula in our growth and development of community. During the school our children. This mass year, the children parti- will be an opportunity for cipate in many reading the children to express actvities throughout the themselves spiritually. schOol which We are directly invite everyone to join Stephen Zrodlo (gr 6) and teacher Allan Brownrigg or indirectly related to us at the Church on Friday prepare for Corpus Christi's annuaZ "Festival of this aspect of our lives. morning, May 10 at 9:30 Science". IneVitably, certain topics a.m. Corpus Christi Public Speaking Festival -.114

BY TONY CHARBONNEAU skills and to celébrate We generally think of them. An excellent way 0 towg_ the development of lit- to do this is to hold a 11M--44.14e-= eracy as consisting only festival of public speaking. of reading and writing, Throughout the next sev- however, in fact, eral the weeks the children Ffitei the Puggwash process is considerably will be helped to organize more holistic. their thoughts and feel- 1 n'Y 1 / -437 13 in). I Literacy also requires ings about matters that Î i t 'Of .iliiiiiiitir us to be able to speak are important to them, Story- Writing (-coolest and to listen so that our and to articulate these communication may be as in a formal way to their W (i,re:.ot rri.?esmmt receptive and expressive peers. as possible. The festival will take Pick To assist children to place at the school dur- iiri-yotir entry form at 1-.'mlowa.sh Children's Books 801 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario grow in this regard, ing the last week of May. K1S 3V7, 563.3809. we provide them with oppor- and everyone ils invited. tunities to learn these

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 19 SCHOOL NEWS Glebe C. dominates science fair BY STEVEN MATHIAS Robyn Bragg and Elizabeth 'Students from Glebe Col- Parsons were awarded an legiate Institute were Honourable Mention in Sen- responsible for collecting ior Engineering and the Canadian Student CO.MPOST- a record total of 22 as- Pugwash Tt.T.Pfit.NO:. sorted prizes and awards Science in Society Award at the.recent 30th annual for their environmentally- Ottawa Regional Science friendly "The Amazing Fair held over the April Compost-Turning Auger" -12-14th weekend at the presentation. Peter Mac- Canadian Museum of Nature. Pherson and Chris Lindberg, The dynamic duo of David although entered in the Sims-Williams and Julian Senior Computer Science ,Christians, with their category, won awards from inventive "Look Ma, No the Canadian Institute of Hands" presentation, won Forestry and the Ottawa Field a grand total of six dif- Naturalists Club for their -ferent awards - including presentation entitled

.,. First Place Senior Engin- "Balanced Ecosystem Gen- eering, Canadian Astronau- erator". tics Limited Award, Engin- In May, Sims-Williams -eers' Wives Association and Christians will parti- of Ottawa Award; 'Association cipate in their third of Professional Engineers Science Fair. Their 1991 of Ontario Award, Society presentation won more Environmental Project by award winners Elizabeth of Automotive Engineers awards than any other dis- Parsons (Z) and Robyn Bragg Award and invitations to play at this year's Ottawa attend the Canada-Wide Regional Science Fair. Science Fair in Vancouver George Holland, chairman in mid-May. Two months of the Glebe Science Fair previously at the 8th an- said "David and Julian nual Glebe Science Fair, have been working on Science Sims-Williams and Christims Fairs at Glebe since their had been awarded First Place Grade 9 days; they are ex- Senior Engineering as well perts at it now - and we aSAhe wish them every t-raditional "Best- . success in inFair" Award presented Vancouver". by-the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario) and the Science Department Head's Prize. Glebe"s Environmental

Organization & Earth Day Action in Judges Room at Glebe Science Fair. - Compost Workshop (Sussex BY MOLLY SWEET Club, Apr. 26)...and more! The G.E.O. Bulletin This spring at Glebe Col- Board was covered in per- Glebe C.I. Dancathon '91 legiate, G.E.O. decided to tinent information, and a publicize and support the showcase in the Main Lobby BY BRUCE MACGREGOR most of the music, ob- many Earth Day activities contained a huge Earth tained fruit drinks and On Friday, April 12, at happening around the city. Day calendar. As well, first aid for the dancers, 9:30 a.m., over two hundred G.E.O. had an extremely Molly Sweet went on the air manned 'sign in and out' Glebe students from all five successful "poster-making" daily, attempting to publi- stations and paid $2.00 grade levels embarked-on a meeting one lunch hour. cize these events on the to return in the evening test of stamina and strength Twenty colourful, infor- morning announcements. to cheer on the contes- in the school Gymnasium. mative Earth Day Activity One event in particular tants. Energy 1200 provided Organized by the Student's posters were created for was special to G.E.O.: the the rockin' tunes through- Council and Peer Outreach, GCI's beige walls. These Earth Day Rally. Glebites out the lunch hour. One the "Dancathon" lasted until highlight involved a large posters 'advertised' a were encouraged to meet 11:30 p.m. - fourteen circle of students, with variety of events, including: on the front campus after hour of shaking and a series of incredibly the CBC's Environmental school with their bikes, baking 'tif you drop. good dancers performing Fair (Apr. 19) banners and enthusiasm! This event involved more in the middle. Plastic Bottle Recycling The plan was to bike up to than just the dancers; With approximately 50 (Corpus Christi School - Parliament Hill, taking up every student was given the marathoners lasting the April 20-21) as much road space as pos- opportunity to collect entire fourteen hours,-,this Sunrise/Sunset Ceremonies, sible, and to participate pledges to support the event was a great success, Garbage Free Picnic (Vic- in the various speeches .give contestants from in terms of money pledged toria Island, Apr. 21) and activities held from their home room, and to con- (close to $5,000) and Funrun for the Earth (Apr. 3-6 p.m. tribute to 'Shout', an or- school spirit displayed. 21) G.E.O. urges Glebe Res- ganization dedicated to The students who ran Tree Shadowing (Evening, idents to adopt the "Every- the building of a drug and the 'Dancathon' and Apr. 21) day is Earth Day" attitude, those alcohol rehabilitation who participated - and Rally for the Earth '91 and to get involved in centre for teens here are still limping - (Parliament Hill, Apr. 22) saving your environment: in Ottawa. should feel proud of their Glebe students provided accomplishment. May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 20 SCHOOL NEWS Dance fever at Mutchmor Judging by the enjoyment ly quieter atmosphere pro- and entertainment value of vided a break, along with the evening of March 1st, fam- several "guessing" competi- ily dancing will become a tions, in which we learned popular event at Mutchmor a few interesting facts about school. This really was a our principal, John Kruspe, family affair, where parents, in our "Do you know your teachers, toddlers, kinder- principal?" competition. garteners and all grades up- The primary goal of this wards got together to bop event was simply to bring the night away. From 'sixties Mutchmor families together to to 'motown' to 'rock n'roll' have fun. Each family brought and 'new kids', entire fam- a can of goods for the food ilies danced to the sounds bank, and as a result of of great disco duo - Jim the entertaining evening, McKeen and Phil Woods. Re- $500 was also raised for the freshments served in a slight- East Yard Playground fund.

Mutchmor's French Week a success

BY JOHN ELLIS with Mr. Ellis as the wolf. Following the play The week of April 15-19 was a raucous sing-song was one of many special acti- led by Ms. Wheeler, much vities at Mutchmor School. to everyone's delight. Since the school offers a The highlight of the strong core French program day however, proved to be it was felt that some a French Café in the large unique events could focus gym. Students dressed as the children's attention waiters and waitresses on our second language and bustled about serving make it come alive in an the packed house with won- Landscape Design exciting way. Little did derful pastries and cakes Interior Plantscaping we know just how success- which had been donated. ful the week would be About 300 parents and All week long the daily children enjoyed this un- announcements and the usual atmosphere in which Photo: John Ellis Ellen Bacal Segal National Anthem were given one was expected to try Horticulturist in French. In French classes one's highschool French Les Trois Cochons 728-9266 students prepared special (how long ago it seems) if Petit posters, games, and other one wanted to order and items to be used for events be served the delicious later in the week. fare - amazing motivation Mutchmor's Thursday provided the for some: most excitement - Not only was the Café Chess Camp and work! We began with a culinary and motiva- a French film festival tional success but it also Deepee Khosla a grade in three different loca- turned out to be a fin- 6 student at Mutchmor was tions. This was followed ancial one. Over $300 one of three grade 6's by a French play, an oper- was raised for Mutchmor's from the Ottawa area to etta in fact, performed primary playground re- travel to Niagara Falls by the French staff and novation. for the provincial chess the Vice Principal. You We're all anxiously championships. Deepee could hear the laughter awaiting next year's played extremely well to blocks away as the child- French activities week. make it to the finals where ren saw their teachers Maybe the French staff he won three of his last dressed as pigs perform will perform the Phantom five games. Well done Les Trois Petits Cochons, of the Opera? Stay tuned. Deepee:

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 21 SCHOOL NEWS Hopewell P.S. Our dedicated coach

BY ERIN STOCK stic, Who doesn't get enough credit? No, not the water boy/girl. It's our dedicated coach, Dougal mane Martin. Here's an inside look at the only teacher Science fair experiments permitted to dress in through the microscope," "sweats" all day! BY CHRIS DAY, Grade 7 I liked it. The head was Q. Have you always been In Mrs. science involved in sports? Walsh's really interesting." ,k0s, class, form 7-5 helped Walsh said A. Yes, since the age of Benj "Cool! six. Mme Bélanger's grade 2 Looking at them through class dissect bugs for their the Q. What were your favorite microscope was fun!" insect sports as a boy. Are unit. After they looked through Throughout the course any family members involved the microscope they made in sports? of the experiment a lot of their own bugs out of craft "oohs" and "ahs" and"that's material. Emma - A. I mostly played hockey, Saunders were heard. football and track. My disgusting" Hastings said, "I really Atifaa grade 2, liked I father was an avid athlete; Chamaa, them. really like said, after she looked he was into hockey and crafts." baseball. My daughter PhysicaZ education instructor plays competitive soccer Dougal Martin. and has fun playing basket- Track and Field for the ball at school. Ottawa-Nepean Q. When did you become in- Club. Q. Did you or do terested in teaching Physical you have a Education? sports hero or a role model? A. No. A. Oh, about 18 to 20 years Q. If you could change ago, when I decided to become a teacher. something in the Phys. Ed. program or in Q. How long have you been your role as a gym teacher, Camp" a gym teacher? what would "Sunnyside Summer it be? A. Nine years. Before that A. I'd like to see BY ALLISON WOYIWADA, are the same, although no I taught grade five and six proper facilities. Children do better Drama & Music Teacher student is guaranteed the full time. same part things in a bigger gym. It he/she had last Q. What schools have you "Sunnyside Summer Camp" year. taught at? would be nice to have two levels is the name of the musi- The story is as follows: A. W. E. Gowling and of Phys. Ed. An ad- cal being presented by It is the last week of Hopewell. vanced level for people who want to and Hopewell's intermediate the school year. As an end- Q. Do you enjoy being a learn excel as well students on May 23 and 24. of-the-year activity the Phys. Ed. teacher? as a level for students What Participation is optional teachers take their clas- are the who just have to take it and advantages and dis- for all students. The cast ses camping. Some of the advantages? aren't interested. We also need more and chorus will probably students are good campers, A. Yes, I kindergarten to enjoy my job, total 200 students, which others have never been out it's lots of fun! grade six gym teachers. It can will make it necessary to of the city before. As a also be frustrating, es- Q. Do you have any advice for student split the chorus each day result the role of some pecially when I get certain athletes who (we must save some space students changes within students aspire to be Physical Edu- who decide they for the audience). the group. This leads to can't cation teachers or competors? do something; they "Sunnyside Summer Camp" some interesting problems. don't try or even attempt A. To people who want to be is a sequel to "Sunnyside However, the students are it. My best feeling comes teachers, don't be discouraged at the Junior High", which the all able to resolve things when I see someone achieve prospect of not get- intermediates presented for themselves and their their goal. ting a job. To all you ath- last spring. The characters friendships remain intact. Q. Do you see any differencesletes, pursue your goals. in the student's enthus- Thanks Mr. Martin! iasm and ability today com- May 6 to 10: Education Wee Transition Years Task Force pared to when you first Sat. May 11, 10:00 a.m. - started teaching? 2:00 pm: Hopewell's May Play BY ROSEMARY GEDDES advanced stream would not A. No, not at all. Those Day: bike parade, gar- At the last Hopewell Par- have to be made until who want to learn, age learn; sale, baking contests, ent Teacher Organization grade 10. those who don't want to games, races, face painting, meeting on ApTil 9, par- The Ministry of Education learn, don't. input auction, barbecue, sales of ents were given the is asking for public Q. Which part of the teach- baking, bikes, books and latest information on the into all the possibilities ing program do you enjoy crafts, plus Bruce and the proposed changes for the of this proposal. They the most during any one Burgers pub- day? supplying some of transition years (grades want to know how the A. Coaching. that good ol' rocker' design the new roll. 7, 8 and 9). OBE consul- lic would Q. Are the parents Tues. task, co-op- May 14, 7:30pm: HPTO tants, John Robson and system. A daunting erative or supportive of meeting in the Library Re- Terry McDonald, raised and not much time to do your teams? source Centre more questions than they it in. It seems that A. They are all very help- Wed. May 15: The grade 8's answered and the audience the deadline is the end ful and a lot of them do present their Thingamajig seemed edgy about this of May. show up at meets; many help Convention in the gym, a very complex matter. However, HPTO has form- with the gear or driving. project for their science The provincial govern- ed a committee that has Q. Are you involved unit on in any Work, Force and ment is looking at de- met to draft a response extra curricular Phys. Ed. Energy. streaming grade 9 only to the Transition Years activities outside of Wed. May in- Hope- 22 and Thurs. May and combining it, in some Task Force. For more well? 23: com- Intermediate students form, with grades 7 and 8. formation on this A. Yes, I coach volleyball musical production, "Sunny- The decision to choose mittee please call Hua at Glebe Collegiate side Summer Camps" and the basic, general or Franks at 238-1236. May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 22 N EWS

0 CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL Support 0.B.E.'s camps DESIGN 0 COMMERCIAL DESIGN o RENOVATION o PROJECT MANAGEMENT With summer on the way, their goal is to raise many parents begin to $20,000 by the end of May wonder what activities they in order to help send child- RONALD M. LEDUC will plan to keep their ren to camp who might not BUILDING CONSULTANT children occupied through otherwise have the oppor- 717 SANDRELD CRESCENT 200 DONALD STREET the warm months. Summer tunity to do so. CORNWALL, ONTARIO OTTAWA, ONTARIO K6H 5C4 K1K 1M8 camps are always an option - The children who attend (613) 933-0103 (613) 744-5156 unless, of course, fin- these camps are between ancial resources are lim- the ages of 4 and 12 and ited. In this case there include children at risk, are few choices. children from single par- In recent years, the ent homes, new Canadians OBE's Lighthouse Program and children from families 'TREE' Poetry winners has been able to provide where both parents work. community based summer Carol Clarke, OBE's Com- On April 26, TREE announc- writing of poetry in the camps to children at costs munity Education Supervisor, ed the winners of the Jane National Capital Region. based upon their parents' says these camps provide a Jordan Competition for In 1991 over 300 poems ability to pay, thereby safe, stimulating environ- 1991: First Prize, Ellen were submitted by 85 poets providing an opportunity to ment for children in which Drennan, $200., Second and were judged by Prof. those with restricted fin- they may engage in positive Prize, Cyril Dabydeen,$100 Seymour Mayne of the Depart- ances. However, due to social interaction, re- and Third Prize, Colin ment of English, University reduced government grants creational and creative Morton $50. of Ottawa. this year, the Lighthouse activities., They received their priz- The winners of the Jane Programme requires finan- It is estimated that a es at the Literary Awards Jordan Poetry Awards will cial assistance to continue mere $30 will enable one Presentation of the Ottawa be the featured readers at to provide these camps. child to enjoy a week at Valley Book Festival, Fri- the next TREE reading, at Subsequently, the "Commun- summer day camp. So why not day, April 26, 8:00 p.m. the Glebe Community Centre, ity" sub-committee of the "Send a Kid to Camp". at the National Library. 690 Lyon at Second Avenue, OBE's Continuing and Adult Donations are presently Honourable Mention went Tuesday, May 14th at 8:00 Education Advisory Com- being accepted and may be to Ronnie Brown, Tony p.m. Admission is free and mittee has decided to make mailed to: Lighthouse Cosier, Eleanor McSheffrey, all are welcome. In place of the Lighthouse Program's Community School Program, Donna Murdie, and Enid the usual open set, the re- Lyon St., Ottawa, summer camp its fundraising 662 Rutland. cipients of Honourable target for the year. Ontario. Please make che- The Joan Jane Jordan Awards Mentions will read their com- Frommer, ques payable to OBE "Send Chairperson of were instituted by TREE to petition poems. this sub-committee, says a Kid to Camp". foster excellence in the

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 23 g Day Camps, City Style This summer, the City of Ottawa's Department of Recreation and Culture is offering great Day Camps, City Style! For Preschoolers At your local community centre. Half-day programmes especially for children 2 to 5 years of age. Information: 564-8421.

For Children At your Community Centre These camps offer a healthy balance of arts, crafts, sports, and special events. Information: 564-8421. "Rollers" - for children with physical disabilities This Day Camp includes activities such as swimming, visual arts and games, with an emphasis on outings. To be held five days a week from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Information: 564-8026. Pinecrest Sports Camp Each week will feature two different sports such as baseball, basketball,' lacrosse, volleyball, and soccer. Every day, participants will also receive specialized swimming instruction. Information: 564-1228. Operation Sport Camp Specific sports such os track, water, and team sports will be highlighted each week, Information: Terry Fox Athletic Facility at 564-1094. Exclusively Soccer This Half-day camp is for children interested in competitive soccer. Information: Terry Fox Athletic Facility at 564-1094. ..Hockey Development Camp This full day programme includes three hours of on ice instruction plus swimming and other sports. Information: 564-1180. Ringette Camp The Ringette Camp features a Recreational and a Competitive Camp. Other sports complete the programme. Information: 564-1180. Tennis Camp Three hours of daily tennis instruction, plus swimming and other sport activities. Information: 564-1180. St. Laurent Aquatic Camp for Children 7-14 years old Instruction in a variety of aquatic sports such as waterpolo and competitive swimming as well as instruction in the Red Cross swim programme. Information: 564-1229. Arts Camp Where your imagination wil1 be put to workl At Hintonburg ComMunity Centre. Information Susanne Ure at 564-7328. For Teens Leadership Training Programme Provides instruction for teens between the ages of 14 and 17 an opportunity to develop many of the necessary skills to become effective leaders. Call Murray Shoup at 564-1200 for details. Camps for teens with disabilities "Rollers" - This Day Camp has an emphasis on outings and will be held five days a week from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Information: 564-8026. A Summer Day camp for teens with developmental disabilities will feature outings, workshops, and social activities. Information: 564-8026. Arts Camp Where your imagination will be put to workl At Hintonburg Community Centre. Information: Susanne Ure at 564-7328.

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Pour les enfants Des camps de jour dans les centres communautaires de vos quartiers d'âge Un programme équilibré d'activités artistiques, sportives, ainsi que des événements spéciaux. Les camps sont pour les préscolaire et 6 A 12 ans et se tiendront du 2 juillet au 23 août, cinq jours par semaine de 9 h A 16 h. scolaire Au Centre communautaire Heron (préscolaire)

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75$ par semaine par enfant. Renseignements : 564-8414. Le camp aquatique de la Piscine St-Laurent Des cours de natation selon le programme de la Croix-Rouge, ainsi que des notions touchant aux sports aquatiques, tels le water-polo et la nage compétitive. Appelez le 564-1229 pour plus de renseignements.

Pour les Formation en leadership adolescents Un programme qui donne aux jeunes Ages de 14 A 17 ans l'occasion d'acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour devenir des leaders efficaces. Renseignements : 564-1200.

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 24 ART

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May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 25 OBSERVATION POST Taijiquan - reviving traditiona art

It wasn't easy. Mr. Kwei make the graceful, ward- took us through Part I ing movements of Taijiquan. time after time, but never When winter falls, it be- broke it down. I couldn't comes a barefoot indoor remember the chain of arm, exercise in the swimming foot, body and head move- pool area, before the daily ments. Attempts at stick 32 laps. Once, several drawings,to serve as memory years ago, in the sym- aids were futile. I fin- bolical Garden I found the ally did a thorough job, heavy metal pole bearing taped his instructions,- the Newfoundland banner photographed every pos- blown down right across sible position. I took 160 my territory. Surely that shots. These I traced onto was an omen: plastic sheets so as to be There is an aesthetic able to reproduce them by pleasure in the movements. xerox. He and I reproduced They have names, many of them with the text and sold which are poetic: the these 10-page efforts at White Crane Spreads its cost to fellow students; Wings, Stepping in and they were a help. Most stu- Beating on the Fence, dents only actomplished the Sticking a Pin in the Sea preliminary Part' BY COURTNEY BOND I. One or Bottom, Monkey Climbing two managed Part If, which Backwards, Hands in the "Taichi" is having a round has a number of kicks. By Clouds, Riding the Tiger, Photo: C. Bond of popularity these days. visiting him in his Vanier The Fair Maid Plies the Marshall Kwei does Really'Taijiquan (pro- apartment during a winter Shuttle, the Wild Horse Taiiiquan nounced.Tie-jee-chewan), I learned the last section, Shakes its Mane. Also, Part literally "the very highest III, between glasses rosy-fingered Aurora Someone asked, so Can- 'it is de- of order of boxing", delicious Longjing tea often touches the Terrasses adian-like, (I learned a finedin a Chinese-kitglish from-Hangzhou. de la Chaudière or the certain scorn of some dictionary as "a tradition- Marshall Kwei comes from farther buildings at native ways long ago from al kind oi shadow-boxing». Ningpo, near Shanghai. He Tunney's Pasture. Tulips Robertson Davies) "But Translations of Chinese worked as an accountant push up through the snow what does it do for you?" manuals desctibe it as for one of the great in early April. And the I answered, "Well, you push "a traditional art in phy- British companies in Shang- birds sing. I greet the away the coming cares of sical_ 'culture, very pdp;ular hai. There in 1983 I took usual early morning pere- the day." But, do they among the people since a message to his son and grinators. stay away? anciegt days." , received as a gift the About 1981 it was intro- excellent Chinese copy of duced as a half-hour per an American pen this was week course at the Good written with. At 6 a.m. on Companions Senior's Centre, Shanghai streets people under Meu-Z (Marshall) on their way to work did Kwei. For a very human a few passes of Taiji with WHAT SHOULD YOU DO reason, having nothing to me. The same happened in IF YOU SEE A FALLEN do with physical fitness, other cities. My Beijing I enrolled. It was because friend Liang Shi-gang, HYDRO WIRE? of a Globe resident, some- who recently visited Ot- Don't go near a fallen wire. \Warn others to time contributor to these tawa, said my style is columns. A friend, he used genuine. He says people stay away and call your hydro to report it. to visit me and join in a on the streets in China Do not, under any circumstances, try to move swim in our pool. There he these days are more likely would enter a long, private to be doing aerobics. The the wire yourself. Even a seemingly harmless communication with some very old still play,how- wire can be dangerous. If the line fails across mystic power, by engaging ever. The recent film on in Yoga exercises. Pique Bethune seemed to ridicule your vehicle while you are in it, stay inside at his reserve, and envy, an old codger posturing until it is removed by a hydro crew. If yOu led me to learn Taijiquan, away. so as to be able to launch Almost every morning, a must leave because of fire, jump clear. Do not into my own esoteric com- little after six, I walk touch the vehicle and ground at the same time. munion with mystical powers to the Garden of the Pro- at some future time when he vinces and there, under If there is a live power line in contact with started to stand on his Newfie, North-West Ter- your car, putting even one foot head. ritories and Yukon flags on the ground can bé fatal.

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which once housed rich and occupation, and private BY JAMES PALMER changing whole blocks to home day care. poor, young and old, become nothing but revenue pro- An "x" added to a zoning Zoning in the Glebe has exclusive enclaves of the perties, but for people who category refers to an ex- a tradition. It defines well-to-do and youngish or have lived in the Glebe ception or special limita- the neighbourhood as it middle-aged. and like it, an opportunity tion within the zone. was in the past, as much But, as I said, zoning is offered. Family break- in the R4 -x(2) example as it is designed to ac- defines the past as well up, old age, or hard times found in the Glebe prevents comodate development or as defining what may be may make a house in the major changes of use until redevelopment in the future. done in the future. Let me Glebe unaffordable unless "the owner has owned and The Glebe has always had illustrate what I mean by it is made over. The zon- occupied the dwelling for its share of apartment explaining one of the most ing allows that to happen, a period of not less than houses, duplexes, tri- common zoning categories and in a curious way may three years." It would plexes, commercial, public in the Glebe, that of R4 - permit the Glebe to stay seem to be a codicil de- and shared uses making it x(2). the same in its diversity, signed to prevent specula- a more diverse neighbour- R4 permits the construc- as the housing stock is tors and non-residents from hood than Rockcliffe Park tion of, or conversion to, renewed in different ways. or Kanata. With the reno- buildings for use as single- snapping up houses and vation boom of the past family, duplex, semi-de- twenty-five years, however, tached, or multi-family many Glebe buildings now uses according to rules house fewer people. which are largely concerned A large number of room- with lot dimension, floor ing houses and small rev- space, yard sizes, and enue-producing properties parking. Often overlooked, have been "white-painted" however, are uses which are or "gentrified", the def- becoming increasingly im- inition depending on the portant to those who elect quality of the work done, to work at home, care for or your bias. Remodelling, an elderly parent, take renovation and redevelop- care of other peoples' ment may be very good things. children, or live together Housing, after all, does because of common interests wear out. What has so many or needs. R4 zoning, al- people uncomfortable though,, though with many rules is that with geqtrification attached, also permits,dwel- arrives only the gentry; ling units for elderly per- and that neighbourhoods sons, group homes, home

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May,31..99)i,.-eb03- PqT:t,7 27 KS Manguel's first novel courageous, gripping

present while everyone else Not until Buenos Aires motor car, unable to get is a victim of his/her past. does she make her import- out. ant discovery By The prose style is rich and about him. Manguel has given us a She stops taking sensuous calling to mind photo- gripping read while pro- Sharon graphs, Borges, Marquez and becomes slovenly bing the rationale behind D rao he .and obese. Fuentes. evil. Personal and national Ana's mother, Marianne evil melt into one as picks up the story, flip- .The Captain must leave the misguided actions of ping back to her child- Argentina; he hopes to nations and their henchmen hood in Algeria. Told in spend hiS final years have far-reaching effects, quietly NEeTROM A FOREIGN the first person, hers in Quebec. In even on those not directly COUNTRY CAME, is the strongest and most the last twenty pages of involved. The irony is by Alberto Manguel, successful character de- the book, again called that the characters who Harper Collins, 255 pages, velopment which continues Here, in one continuous are central to the vio- $24.00 (cloth) through two more sections sentence, he tries to lence are like puppets; of the novel. Paris and justify who he is to Ana, they cease to be real -- the Nothing-is as it)appeara, Buenos Aires respectively. child he had with they are instruments with- In our rpttine.realities, It is to Mangel's credit Marianne. While he speaks out consciousness - - and she is we'are shaken i'ftPre by that.the first 'person strapped inside yes, when they are finally accumulation of past events, fqAale ppinofview works her seat belt in his judged, they are guilty,. than_by any present act. A so well;:in fact it is cUtteiWdeed-cAnHileverbe justright,for-the thete' that poteili-even ofHvitilence-:-perPetrated horrifio'-or by men that pervades the Alberto Manguel attempts' -narrative'. Personalized Word Best Word Processing Service to define the meaning of Marianne has two brutal Word Processing for Professionals and eviiôn both-an individual awakenings to the horrors Consultants and national Scale The-fict- ,of France's war with ion.*Unfolding-of-A, family's -Algeria: the murder of an Laser Pnnter WP 5.1 - Harvard Graphics life';- spanning more than innocent French boy -- a Labels - Merged Mailing Lists fifty years on three conti- thirteen year old, set on Reports - General Correspondence nents is courageous and fire by his Arab friends Newsletters - Overheads ,..thoughtprovoking --what and her own victimization, Gerry Leus 233-9729 one wvld hope to 04 in a firS<*vel'b*MOnguel, be4aUse we:CS#U0tOSC-etU of:704nfida's fPre6O4tA.iter- whether shejs Consciously aryCritics and antholo- responsible."' The father gisis. of her Arab friend Mthirik of the Argentin- Fatima, a Moslem doctor ian4Orn author. (1948), whom she knows is hired nOw a Canadian citizen, as by his own people to abort CANIPFIRE immersed in the work of the illegitimate offspring others, but we see that:he of French soldiers from can put his creative powers Arab women, lures Marianne . to personal:use -- and to his surgery. During a (i1J 'Ali might adc4:brilliantly. violent demonstration, Without giving too much calling for tearing out away,' we begin with a lovely the eyes of Algerians, 'daughter,Ana-Berence, age smearing them on French ' seven; basking in the sun- banners, he rapes her. shine oil the beach at the She vows she will never SIX WEEK COURSES TO GET YOU PLAYING Gaspé Peninsula, one of her marry. Yet, at ,age thirty- AROUND THE CAMPFIRE THIS SUMMER two homes (the other is in two, she does. Captain Ste Thérèse, Quebec). She Berence, her husband, is appears the happiest of little a man of mysterious, un- Campfire Guitar I girls, until her companion known deeds. He loves- A six week course designed for the complete beginner. Learn to Josie, is suddenly drowned. books and art; he savours It»i_s an accident. images. One that he will strum, play the basic chords and master 10 popular campfire songs. Horrifiedi Ana 'attempts never forget is the sight SATURDAYS 10:00 MAY 18 - JUNE 22 WEDNESDAYS 7:00 MAY 15- JUNE 20 to discover from those close of a-dead cat, imprisoned to her why her friend had to in the cracks of some Campfire Guitar II die. ,She gets different rocks at the seaside, A six week course for the more experienced beginner. Learn new answers from her ever-silent gulls plucking out its mother, her bookish father eyes. He is much older chords and those connecting licks that polish up your sing-a-long

: and her nursemaid, Rebecca. than Marianne and he woos style. Leave with the words and music to 20 wild and wacky campfire Their responses form a puzzle her more in her dreams i..n.her mind and in the than through actual en- classics. :reader's. counter. From the day they SATURDAYS 11:00 MAY 18 - JUNE 22 WEDNESDAYS 8:00 MAY 15 - JUNE 20 -"It takes slightly less meet, and throughout their than a third of the novel, marriage, he is seldom FEES: $86.00 includes a lifetime membership in the Ottawa entitled Here, to lead the home. poor Folklore Centre and GST (price for members: $54.00) child to the only possible To pass the time, she of conclusion -- silence, for takes up photography, And, course, we offer our famous private instruction all year round. Spend your summer discovering the musician in you and enjoy in our herself, if not for anyone chronicles their lives individual attention air-conditioned else. studios. We teach all styles of guitar, fiddle, banjo, flute, voice, bagpipes and much, much in Algeria, Paris, Buenos Manguel flirts with exis- more. tentialism in the Aires. She adores her work tradition ANN and 11111. of Camus. Ana, like Meursault, even the Captain praises OTTAWA FOLKLORE N23T8-122E22 is totally caught in the her, tells her how talented 744 BRONSON AVE ATCARLING PPHONE she is. May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 28 IF YOU HAVE NEWS Call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the GLEBE REPORT P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 VVORDS News from Ottawa South Branch Library

BY PAMELA ROSOLEN May 11 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and films and make your As a part of our ongoing material selection process, mother a beautiful corsage. Ages 6 to 10. Pre-re- we will be reviewing our magazine subscriptions this gistration. (60 min.) month. We welcome any comments or suggestions for pur- May 30 (Thurs.) 7:00 p.m. CUDDLE YOUR CHILD(REN) WITH WORDS chases from you. Please submit your ideas to the sug- Ever wondered what all those dots and coloured stripes gestion box on top of the card catalogue, including your on our children's books mean? Well here's your chance name and telephone number (in case follow-up information to find out. Informative talk about age appropriate or a sample copy is needed). Please remember that any children's books, for parents of children from birth title recommended should be of general popular appeal. to age 13. If you have trouble finding a sitter, bring The following are the top ten requests in the Ottawa your child along for an informal ustorytime" session. Public Library System this month: Pre-registration. (60 min.) June 7 (Fri.) 10:30 a.m. PICTURE BOOK PARADE Plains of Passage Jean Auel Films made from picture books. Fun viewing for all Spy Sinker Len Deighton picture book readers ages 3 to 8 (45 min.) Heartbeat Danielle Steel June 7 (Fri.) 2:00 p.m. RECYCLONANIA Burden of Proof Scott Turow Stories and films for the environmentally conscious Life on the Fringe Eugene Forsey kid. Come and make your own terrarium out of a milk September Rosamunde Pilcher carton. Ages 6 to 10. Pre-registration. (60 min.) By Way of Deception Claire Hoy Elizabeth and Philip Charles Higham ONGOING PROGRAMMES INCLUDE: Posession A.S. Byatt Trudeau and our Times Stephen Clarkson BABES IN THE LIBRARY; music, rhymes and books for babies from birth to 18 months. Thurs. at 9:30 a.m. Please It is interesting to note that three of these are Cana- contact us for information at 598-4017. dian titles. STORYTIMES FOR 3 TO 5-YEAR-OLDS. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. BOYS AND GIRLS and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 P.m. Pre-registration required for the Wednesday sessions (45 min). Upcoming Boys' and Girls' programmes include the TIME FOR TWOS. Storytimes for 2-year-olds. Mondays following: at 9:30 a.m. Please contact us for further details. 598-4017. May 4 (Sa02:00p.m. DRAGON'S DELIGHT, Dragon stories, SATURDAY STORIES AND FILMS. For 4 to 7 year-oidg: films and a craft for 4 to 7 year old dragon hunters Saturdays at 10:1() a.m. (45 min.) Reading a lifelong adventure

BY JOHN A. OWEN them. If you are looking when he tells his friend treasury. Parents will re- for quality books, or want that he can swallow "sev- cognize well-known authors Reading to your child informed advice, you can enty-six flies in the blink and illustrators like Dr. can begin at a very early consult your local lib- of an eye". When his Seuss, Arnold Lobel and age. Show him that reading rary or bookstore. You can friends ask to see him do Maurice Sendak. a book is a wonderful source also dig out those old it, Franklin finds himself ONCE UPON A GOLDEN APPLE - of fun and adventure and classics that you read as in an embarrassing pre- by Jean Little he will cherish books for a child. The important dicament. He has to solve This delightful fairy tale the rest of his life. thing is to get reading. his problem, and regain spoof is Jean Little's first The benefits become evi- Below are some titles that the respect of his friends. picture book. On a family dent the moment you see you might want to add to This third Franklin ad- picnic, Dad tells a story the wonder in his face as your personal library. venture is again beauti- and playfully mixes in dif- he listens intently to a THE ORPHAN BOY - by Tololwa fully illustrated by ferent bits of popular fairy story. You will recapture Mollel Brenda Clark. tales and rhymes. His child- the same look of fascin- This beautifully il- EFFIE - by Beverly Allinson ren guide him along towards ation you saw when you first lustrated Maasai tale ex- Effie the ant is sad the more traditional tel- drew attention to a squir- plains why the planet because her insect friends ling of the story. The col- rel on the lawn or a bird Venus is known as Kileken, are startled by her loud ourful illustrations by in a tree. Your child's the orphan boy. It is the voice. One day her thun- Phoebe Gilman, author of boundless imagination will most recent winner of the derous yell saves them all the Jillian Jiggs books, be stimulated by introduc- Governor General's Award and Effie makes a new big are packed with action and ing him to the world through for Illustration. Paul friend. Barbara Reid's detail. books. Morin's paintings have a colourful plasticine il- John Owen is owner of Children's books are texture that gives them a lustrations jump off the Puggwash Children's Books. available from more sources wonderful three dimensional page to add humour to a today than ever before. Gas quality. well-written story. stations hand them out as FRANKLIN FIBS - by Paul- CIEME WHEELS ON THE BUS - by Paul promotional items and toy ette Bourgeois PET SERVICE Franklin exaggerates Zelinsky and department stores sell 591 (a) Bank Street This traditional song is presented in a book with (613) 233-8326 parts that actually move.The wheels on the bus do go Veterinary Care for your pet round round, the wipers and Dr. Richard Seccombe go as do swish swish swish Dr. Terry Zarkesh we follow the passengers on their way to the local Mor,Fri. 1p.m.-71,m library. T., 11,tn..511m Sat. 11astri.-311m. READY...SET...READ! by Hair Studio Joanna Cole 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE

851 Bank St. (at Fifth Ave.) Every youngster will enjoy Associtted with Brittany Animal Hospital 1236-6408 the stories and poems in 603 Cummings Avenue, Ottawa, Ont. (749.2143) this beginning reader's May 3, l99]._ Glebe Report 7_29, FEATURE Law Talk: What you should know about wills BY COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES you can name the person you wish. A will does not be- easily. This copy should want to supervise the distri- come effective until the A will is a legal docu- have a note attached say- bution of your estate. This testator dies and can there- ment in which a person states ing where the signed person is called an exe- fore be changed at any how his or her property will is located. cutor. By naming an executor should be distributed after time and in any way you can ensure that the DO I NEED A LAWYER TO death. The difficulties the testator might wish. person responsible for dis- MAKE A WILL? placed on your family and Keep in mind that if any tributing your property is change in the will is not friends if you die without a It is legal for you to someone you trust to do a signed by the testator valid will are considerable. draw up a will by yourself. good job. and witnessed, it is invalid Even if you do not own much You can write the entire and of no effect whatso- you should have a will. Here WHAT ARE THE REQUIRE- will yourself or buy a ever. is what you should know about MENTS OF A WILL? form with blanks to fill Because a holograph wills. in. However, it is strong- There are several for- will does not require ly recottut tended that you WHAT IF THERE IS NO WILL? mal a a requirements that witnesses, change in do not make your own If a person dies without must be met before a will holograph will does not re- will because it is easy having made a will, he or is valid. First, witnesses either. with quire to make some errors in she is said to have died some exceptions, a person the testator However, the formal requirements intestate. The estate of a has to be 18 years old must sign any change and for a will and it would person dying intestate is or older to make a the change must be entirely will. then be declared invalid. distributed according to an Second, a must be own will in the testator's Lawyers usually charge inflexible set of rules es- in writing. A court will handwriting. relatively small fees for tablished by law. Only a not accept a verbal state- WHERE CAN I KEEP MY preparing a will. Indeed, person's blood relatives and ment as evidence of your WILL SAFE? it is probably the most in- legal spouse can inherit last wishes. Third, a Once you have made your expensive form of legal if a person dies intestate. will must be signed by will, you should keep it advice available and your Making a will is the only the person making the in a safe place. Often the peace of mind and the dif- way you can give instruc- will, or by someone author- ficulties are tions as to who will bene- lawyer who drew up the saved well ized by the testator to worth the fit from your property, the will will keep it in his expense. sign on his or her behalf. If you want kind and amount of property or her office free of to speak to The authorized person must a lawyer each beneficiary will re- charge. If you have chosen about making a sign in the presence of will you may ceive, and how the bene- a trust company as your contact the the testator. And, with Lawyer ficiaries are to take owner- executor, it will usually Referral Service some exceptions, a will toll ship after your death. keep your will without free at l-800-268- must be witnessed. 8326. The Often family quarrels are charge. first half hour CAN A PERSON SIGNING of is prevented because you have ON You can also file your consultation free of BEHALF OF A TESTATOR BE charge. determined in your will will at the Ontario Court A BENEFICIARY? If you cannot afford a how the property is to be office for a small fee. lawyer, you may be able distributed, leaving no No, usually, such a Once you have deposited to get a Certificate from room for argument. person will not be allowed your will, nobody can get Legal Aid. A Certificate However you should keep to be a beneficiary. If it out without your writ- pays for all or part of in mind that there exist your spouse, for example, ten permission or a Court your lawyer's fees. The restrictions on your free- signs your will on your Order. Legal Aid office is sit- dom to make whatever gifts behalf, the disposition You should however keep uated at 167 Lisgar Street you like by will. This to your spouse may be an unsigned copy of your at and may be contacted at arises from the law that invalid. Although the will home so that you 238-7931. gives your dependents (i.e. will itself remains valid, can review its contents spouse, child, parent, grand- the property will be dis- parent, grandchild, brother tributed to others, unless or sister) certain rights to it can be shown that you your estate. If a dependent were not undly influenced Glebe Fashion thinks that you have not by your spouse in making Cleaners left him or her enough mon- the will. Your spouse 35 Years in the Glebe ey, he or she may apply to will have to show in court for an allowance out court that you genuinely Spring means flowers and birds of your estate. A judge who wished to make the gift and sun and green grass ... is asked to determine the and were not pressured It also means the dirt, grease, and question will consider into it by your spouse. grime of winter must be removed. many things, including the WHAT ARE HOLOGRAH WILLS? size of your estate, and A holograph will is the dependent's own means made completely in the and ability to provide handwriting of the test- for his or her own support. ator and signed by him NAMING AN EXECUTOR or her. Such a will is If you die without a will, legaly valid. No witnesses your relatives must apply are needed for a holography to have the Court respon- will. sible for most matters per- However the disadvantages taining to estates, and of a holograph will is name someone to be your per- that after the testator's sonal representative. This death,the executor or Have your clothes professionally cleaned at is called Ontario Court and beneficiaries will have it is situated in Ottawa at to prove that the handwrit- Glebe 161 Elgin St. While the ing is, in fact, the test- Fashion Cleaners court will try to choose ator's. This could be For Professional Care someone who is both compe- easy or diffcult depending 829-831 Bank St. 235-9776 tent and close to the fam- upon the circumstances. ily, that person may well CAN I CHANGE MY WILL We accept Visa, Master Card & American Express not be the one you would Yes, you can change have chosen. With a will your will as often as you May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 30 N EWS Canada's housing problems

to cooperative housing, Many of these seniors solve the problems that MP'S COLUMN contributed a total of are considered part of exist in providing afford- BY MAC HARB, $1,373,201 in 1988-1989. Canada's poor, with a total able housing, one thing Ottawa Centre MP Considering the over- of 2.5 million Canadians remains constant -- no Liberal Critic of Housing whelming number of homeless living in poverty, accord- one entity, the national Canadians and the afforda- ing to the National Council government, the private Canada is one of the bility crisis, these ef- on Welfare. And 12.2 per housing sector, or the non- richest countries in forts are not strong enough cent of Canadian people profit sector, can indepen- the world and prides to deal with the avalanche spend more than 58.5 per dently relieve us of the itself on its contempor- of housing problems. More cent of their income on tremendous housing de- ary recognition of social emphasis has to be placed food, clothing and shelter, ficiency we are currently problems. Social assis- on affordable housing, in according to 1990 Statis- facing. All three levels tance programs abound, particular helping Cana- tics Canada figures. of government must work with lending a fatherly hand dians most suffering in This level of poverty non-profit organizations to the 4.7 million house- the affordable housing and inadequate housing is to find a solution, com- holds -- excluding the pinch: the poor, senior unacceptable. And as our mitting energy and re- homeless and collective citizens, disabled people governments attempt to sources. households such as rented and the aboriginal popu- rooms -- that the Fed- lation. eration of Canadian Muni- On Canadian reserves, for cipalities says live in example, Indian Affairs EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Canada's 16 metropolitan Canada reports that 20 per areas. cent of houses lack running IN THE GLEBE With all this country's water 25 and per cent lack Part-time employment in a small professional social and technological adequate sanitation faci- office; advances, about 25 per cent lities. Furthermore, the of these households live Assembly of First Nations Ideal position for mature individual who has; in housing that falls be- says 36 per cent of Excellent typing skills low one or more of today's Indian reserve houses are Experience in WordPerfect 5.0 and dictaphone; housing standards. Another overcrowded. By 1996, 130,000 to 250.000 Canadians Statistics Canada says Good command of English is essential, are homeless and many Native 84,000 families will be bilingualism an asset; Canadians live on reserves living on these reserves. Pleasant telephone manner. in sub-standard housing Another 3.3 million Can- conditions. adians suffer a disability, Please contact Diane, Mondays or Wed- ObvIoUsly, hciusilig has and like many Native Can- nesdays, from 8:30 to 4:30 at 237-7530. become a luxury in Canada, adians, live in sub-stan- instead of a basic right dard housing. Low incomes afforded to everyone. How- are to blame. ever, shelter is a basic One-quarter of disabled human need and should be men -- including one-third provided. Acceptable levels of those unable to work -- of health and comfort de- and one-half of disabled Mac Harb, MP/Député pend on adequate and se- women -- including more than Ottawa Centre . cure housing, as do devel- 60 per cent of those un- opment of a family life and able to work -- reported Working for you! full integration into com- annual incomes of less Travaillant pour vous! munity life. than $5,000 to Statistics Unfortunately, an indi- Canada in 1985. vidual's housing situation These same income re- Constituency/Comt: 0 is largely decided by his straints are visible in the 710 Somerset W/O income and depends upon senior population, a popu- 992-7191 employment rates. Because lation that will claim one the housing market and in every four Canadians by labour market are closely the year 2031, compared to intertwined, as our unemp- one in every 10 now. In loyment rate worsens and a spite of the fact that growing number of Canad- CMHC says about two-thirds ians work in less stable of seniors still live in jobs, housing THORNE CO. and afford- homes they own and 88 e3 ability hang precariously per cent own their homes in symphony. a garden and gift store mortgage free, seniors' Canada's three levels of incomes still remain well government are now strug- below levels of the rest gling to repair our shaky of the population. affordable housing system. In 1986, elderly couples W here to find gifts The federal and provincial had an average income of for all the gardeners governments, for example, only 63 per cent of that have in your life and to established cost-shar- earned by families headed ing housing programs. Over- by men aged 25 to 64. put sonne life into all, the federal government Similarly, Statistics Can- your gardening... -- under the Canada Mort- ada says the average income gage and Housing Corpor- of unattached senior men ation -- contributes a was just 60 per cent -- minimum of about 60 per 66 per cent when looking cent of the revenue for at the same figures for 802 Bank Street these programs in each of senior women -- of that of 232-6565 the provinces and, exempt- unattached men between 25 ing the amount dedicated and 64.

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 31 NEWS Age does not limit seniors form on the same intel- attitude. Develop a good BY HELENE EVES lectual level as they did we can share together. Our attitude and your tomorrows in their thirties. It experiences of how we coped will be full of sunshine. Seniors have the time just needs a little incen- with past problems and Of course there'll be a now to do things they have tive to get going. the optimism of the young few problems. No life is wanted to do for years. We can appreciate the blended together could without them. We've solved Age won't stop you unless young remembering we were make life more meaningful problems before and can do you let it. there once ourselves. There for everyone. it again. Intelligence does not de- are so many caring young Every phase of life is Anyone can smile at cline with years and the people. Both the seniors good. We have learned their neighbour and you ability to learn is not and the young should get from the past and can look can be sure you'll get a limited to any age group. to know one another bet- forward with eagerness to smile back. Try this. It may Seniors are able to per- ter. We each have something tomorrow. The best asset be a whole new attitude we can have is a positive towards living. A discussion of Canada's future create a real sense of Can- versity, and the University ing causes in which they BY ITA STRASZAK adian identity and com- of Quebec in Hull. It will believe. Become involved munity. That is the role of bring together leading in: Dialogue Canada, P.O. If you are asking your- Dialogue Canada - and time citizens of all ages and Box 595, Aylmer, Quebec, self whether there is a is of the essence. We want from all groups and regions J9H 6L1, or call (613) future for Canada, perhaps to act now and to continue along with constitutional 838-2523. you should join Dialogue the dialogue in the future. experts to discuss, among Canada, a non-partisan as- One of the activities other issues, French-Eng- sociation of individual ahead is a national con- lish relations and lan- citizens which was founded ference which will be held guage policy; native at a series of meetings at in Ottawa in August called rights and institutions; the University of Ottawa "Dialogue of Renewal" and northern development. in March, 1990. It was in sponsored by the University Different people have response to the several of Ottawa, Carleton Uni- different ways of support- hundred people who had answered Prof. John Trent's letters in numerous newspapers reacting to the growing wave of intolerance and distrust that was en- gulfing the country. Its primary goal is to find ways of increasing mutual understanding among Can- IGABaink?re!? e adians. We have learned we cannot simply leave the future of Canada to our leaders. If Canada is to thrive, we the ordinary citizens must BARBECUE become informed and im- plicated. We need to com- held during municate with each other to The Great Glebe Garage Sale Saturday, May 25 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on City parking lot behind the amal store

Lebanese food Quarter Pounds

SUNDAYS Hamburger $ 00 *1).- I fik OPEN at 5 p.m. 683 Bank Street ?'0 (at Clemow) 234-5223 Net proceeds to be donated to the Ottawa Free Parking Food Bank &the Good Morning Play Group

May 3, 1991 _Glebe.Report - 32 1 CHURCH NEWS Goodbye to St. Matthew's THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU and the Glebe CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) St. Matthew's. His insis- Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 BY SALLY GADD tence on the social aspect Parish Clergy: Msgr. David Corkery, Pastor The ranks of the Glebe of the Gospel has brought Rev. (Joe) Preeda Onakul In Residence are Ministerial shifting. of the parish fruit such Rev.Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Sister Teresa Morrissey, as Harmony House (a safe Hungarian Community the much-beloved Coordina- place for women) and Op- Rev. Leo Charlebois Weekend Associate tor of Pastoral Services, eration Rainbow (a self- was the first to leave. help program for unemployed Masses: SaturdaY: 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM Sister Teresa brought her professionals). Sunday: 9:00 AM )1:00 AM own personal sunshine to The Glebe, however, isn't (Loop system for the hearing impaired) a sometimes dark hospital. losing them since they are EGLISE CHRIST-ROI My memory of her will not moving from their home 254 rue Argyle 233-3202 always be of a warm, wel- on First Avenue. Our thanks Pasteur: Jacques Faucher coming presence when I and best wishes go with Messes: samedi al7h00 first visited in the Perley them both on this new dimanche à 10h00 as an intimidated and very beginning. FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH green theology student. And finally, it is my Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 Her retirement leaves turn to say good-bye. After Pastor: Rev. Christopher B. Walker quite a gap, but her posi- two years as curate at St. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM tion has been ably filled Matthias and almost a year Morning Worship 11:00 AM by Shelley Kuiack. Shelley as assistant priest at Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM comes to the Perley with St. Matthew's, I have been training from Saint Paul assigned to my own parish FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH University, and her friend- at Campbell's Bay (just Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 234-5765 ly, energetic style will be northwest of Shawville). Minister: E. J. Cox a bonus for all who come I've enjoyed my stay at Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM in contact with her. St. Matthew's. The people In June our ministerial there are friendly and im- GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH Lyon Street at First Avenue member of longest standing, mensely talented - and the 236-0617 Pastors: Ann Canon Keith Calder, will be music is out of this world. Woodland and Jack Nield Sunday Services: New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM leaving St. Matthew's to I've also enjoyed being (Family Service) become rector of St. Rich- a part of the Glebe Minis- Worship 11:00 AM ard's in Nepean. Keith and terial. It's the most active Christian Development Program (3-13) Sylvia (who has been a warm and welcoming ministerial ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH (Handicapped accessible and hard-working presence I've come across. (Glebe near Bank) from the parking lot.) in the Church) have been And of course I've en- Sunday Services at St. Matthew's for eight- joyed the Glebe itself. 8 AM & 12 Noon Holy Eucharist (Prayer Book) een years, so there were Campbell's Bay has marvel- 10 AM Parish Choral Eucharist (B.A.S.) tears shed when the notice lous scenery and great Choral Evensong 7PN 1st & 3rd Sun.monthly of their leaving was read. people - but the shopping Weekday Eucharists Canon Calder's endless falls a bit short of the Wednesday 5:30 PM THURSDAY 10 AM energy and strong skills in Glebe's. Counselling by Appointment 234-4024 Loop pastoral counselling, or- Three faces gone, three System for the Hearing Impaired ganization and the purpose- new ones coming. Variety is THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) ful enabling of lay ministry the spice of life. Good-bye 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 have been real gifts for and God bless! Clerk: Dana Mullen Outreach: Constance Mungall Helen Thomas Sunday Service: 10:30 AM

H/H PAINTING & HOME REPAIR OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Ave Baptist) Pastor: David Pan 232-5211 FOR FREE ESTIMNITS Sunday Service: Worship: 9:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM CALL 839-5372 ASK FOR KEVIN OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Minister: Rev. Wing Mak Sunday,Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM Bilingual Service 11:00 AM OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP Fifth Avenue at Monk Street Minister: Pastor Dick Foster THE Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM COMPETITIVE Total Communication

EDGE ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 You deserve every ad- Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Sunday Service:- Worship 11:00 AM vantage possible in the Church School 11:15 AM market. Please give me a ANNUNCIATION TO THE THEOTOKOS/ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX if you have any Real CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL call 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 JEFF HOOPER matters to Parish Clergy: Bishop Seraphin Associate Broker Estate (Storheim) 233-0999 Father John 563-1155(24 hrs.) discuss. Scratch 1-658-2901 Vespers: Saturday 6:30 PM (English) Divine Liturgy: Sunday RE/MAX METRO-CITY REALTY LTD., REALTOR 10:00 AM (English & Slavonic)

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 33 KIDSPACE

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's Everything you need for your "super-mom" 809 Bank Rideau Place Street Centre d'Orleans AMJ 234-3836 230-8081 834-8989 Claire Wolfson, Age 7

THE LANSDOWNE PARK DEVELOPMENT - UPDATE FROM THE PROJECT OFFICE

This is the third in a series of news bulletins designed to improve public understanding of and information about the Lansdowne Park Development Project.

The second news bulletin, published in March 1991, focused on expressed by the public will be reviewed and, where possible, design the joint venture process and the parking report. Although there solutions will be incorporated into the concept design. The concept was considerable interest shown, there was no response from design for the Exhibit Show Complex and the parking structures will the private sector to the call for expressions of interest for joint be presented during the second Public Open House on May 23rd, venture development at Lansdowne Park. 1991 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Assembly Hall at Lansdowne City Council, on April 17th, 1991, approved the following Park. motions that will have an impact on potential future private A report requesting approval of the concept design for the Exhibit development: "That staff protect the proposed floor plate along Show Complex and the parking structures is scheduled for review by the Bank Street frontage for private sector commercial develop- Community Services and Operations Committee on June 12th, 1991, ment, and that Planning staff initiate a re-zoning application Policy, Priorities and Budgeting Committee on June 13th, 1991, and that would allow approximately 350,000 square feet of office City Council on June 19th, 1991. Concurrently, a planning report on commercial development in this protected area. the zoning matters related to the current development will be The parking report approved by City Council on April 17th, reviewed by Planning Committee on June 4th, 1991, and by City 1991 established direction to proceed with the concept design Council on June 19th, 1991. and estimates for 2,400 parking spaces at Lansdowne Park. Four hundred spaces will be located below the Exhibit Show Com- plex, 600 spaces will be in an above-ground parking structure, FOR MORE INFORMATION: and the remaining 1,400 spaces will be on the surface. Warren McCaully City Council also approved motions to re-locate the front facade Project Manager of the Horticultural Building and incorporate it into the design Lansdowne Park Development of the Exhibit Show Complex, and to provide additional contigu- Project Office ous green space adjacent to the community park area. 1015 Bank Street City staff and consultants are proceeding with the concept Ottawa, Ontario design and estimates for the Exhibit Show Complex and above K1S 3W7 and below grade parking structures. Two important public open (613) 564-3612 citYVille d'c'f Ottawa houses have been scheduled to provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the design of these structures. Preliminary designs will be presented at the first Public Department of Recreation & Culture Open House on April 29th, 1991, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the DEVELOPMENT des loisirs et de la culture Assembly Hall at Lansdowne Park. Concerns and comments Service

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report 34 Changes tc) the Grapevine We will no longer accept ads for real estate or cars in the Grapevine. Other ads will be inserted at our discretion. Paid ads are welcome for these and other substantial items. GRAPEVINE

FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT NOTICES NOTICES * OTTAWA CHAPTER, MIDWIFERY * PART-TIME OFFICE ASSIST- INTERFAITH NURSERY SCHOOL *2"x10" PRESSURE TREATED TASK FORCE & Midwives of ant req'd: clerical & typ- licensed preschool for child LUMBER at $1.00 per foot, Ottawa-Hull host a "Drop-In" ing duties ($8.40 hrly) w. ren ages 2-5 now register- new 4' x 12' cedar privacy day, May 5-from 1-4pm at working knowledge of Word ing for Sept. 1991 school the lattice $30., 236-1762 year, 9-1130 a.m.; 5,3,or Parent Pre-School Resource FREEZER,W.C.Wood Perfect. Knowledge of DOS, *UPRIGHT 2 mornings per wk. South- Centre, 171 Donald St. Adm. Lotus & Data Base 3 an as- Canada, 16 cu ft. exc. cond. minster Church Hall, 15 set.'Must be one 8-hr or free. Activities for all ages used 1 yr, was $700, now Aylmer Ave. (at Bank). Info: two 4-hr days per week, to enjoy, adult workshops 230-5705 or reg 234-6874 731-7648. & *ESTATE SALE furniture & bus. hrs. Send C.V. to videos re midwifery care *WORLD INTER-ACTION PRESENTS paintings (specializing in Box 4205, Stn. E., Ottawa & legislation. Light re- K1S 5B2, att: David Brault Ottawa Premiere of The Canadian), 567-0932 aft. 5. freshments served. Info: Elephant Keeper 6:50 pm Tues. (819) BIKE suit. 4-7 827-3843. *HIGH-RISE ,May 7, Adm. $7.00, Bytowne yr old, ex. cond. 232-3485. *GROCERY SHOPPING VAN FOR David Brault General Con- Cinema, 325 Rideau St. A *A HERITAGE GARDEN GUIDE, SENIORS; to McKeen tracting Ltd. is an equal benefit for World Inter-Act- prod. by Heritage Programmes IGA ea. 2nd Wed. Cost $2.50, opportunity employer look- ion. Tickets: Octopus Books Unit, City of Ottawa's ing for individuals to Free delivery serv. Seniors 798 Bank/World Inter-Action Culture Div. to assist in work as construction la- Outreach Services 230-5730 2 Daly (238-4659. re-creation of,authentic bourers on a part-time *IODE CHAPTER BUS TOUR- or *PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH & heritage garden informed basis. Please send your Hudson Country Homes, Thurs. Desmond Hassell, Organist traditional landscaping. c.v. to David Brault Gen- June 6, $47 incl. 8:30 am- invite you to an evening of Informative. $5.00. Avail eral Contracting Ltd., P.O. 5:30 pm (tour, ticket, bus- sacred and secular music; at City Hall, Corporate Box 4205 Station E, Ottawa fare, luncheon) Ph: Barbara featuring soloists, choir Communications, 4th fl. Ontario, K1S 5B2. Crysdale 725-1853 or Char- & organ at Parkdale United 564-1363 or Billings Estate lene Sibbit 749-6471. Museum, 2100 Cabot St. Church, Gladstone & Park- *ST. GILES GUILD, First Ave. *BEAUMARK HEAVY-DUTY WASHER CHILD CARE dale. May 12, 7:30 p.m. & Bank St. Luncheon and Sale Hotpoint apt-size Tickets at door of church * EXPERT CHILDCARE AVAIL. of Bedding Plants, office, $2.00 ea or $5.00 Bake, dryer (110 volts) $150. in my home, References family. Table, Attic Treasures, Sat. Both perfect cond. 230-5345 provided, 236-4975. May 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. *YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO,model * TWO 16-yr old girls from *EXPLORE THE NEW REVISED Luncheon, $5.00 U3, Walnut colour, like new STANDARD VERSION Quebec wish to be live-in BIBLE with OLD SOD FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY Evgs 723-0233 Dr. Reginald Fuller, nannies, learn English and Sat. presents: Jim Payne & May 11, 8 am - 12:30 pm, at FOR RENT share French, July &/or Christina Smith in an even- Gloucester Presbyterian Ch., Aug. 563-1697. ing of great traditional *COTTAGE FOR RENT $350 wkly 91 Pike St. An overview of Newfoundland songs and fid- Mississippi Lake 238-2169. LESSONS NRSV's preparation and work- dling.,Sat. * FURNISHED ROOM overlooking May 11,0:30 *EXPERIENCED ONTARIO REG- shops. Info: 232-2551. garden &Canal, quietpTi- Glebe Community Centre, Info. istered Piano'Teacher now *THE CANADIAN CENTENNIAL Nivate, telephone, kitchen, 729-8432. accepting students for the CHOIR Concert "Sing We Mer- bathroom privileges $275 20/20 ART SALE -Á benefit Fall. Dow's Lake/Canal rily", Tues. May 14, 8:00pm (non-smoker), 237-4375 for Arts Court, Sat. May 25, area, 233-2348. at St. Jean-Baptiste Church 10am-5pm, 2 Daly Ave. (old 96 Empress Ave. Tickets Court House). Art HOUSECLEANING treasures NOTICES $12, $8 seniors & students. & collectibles fine china *THE OTTAWA WELSH CHORAL *RIDGEMONT HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA silver, antiques. More * HOUSECLEANERS, experienced SOCIETY presents "Bach to Club presents "The than 30 good references avail. now. Miracle artists'-booths, Broadway", May 10, Wood- Worker", the story gallery. Info 772-2378 or 238-6265. of Helen 233-,344.0. roffe United Church, 7:30 Keller, May 16,17,& 18 at *EXPOSURE: A SALE OF ORIG- & REPAIRS pm. Tickets $6. $4 seniors/ 7:30pm. *SPRING CLEANING Tickets $4 advance INAL-WORKS, Jewellery,,lea- FOR SENIORS (60 & over) students. Info: 728-8364/ or $5 at door & $3 seniors ther, porcelain, paintings, Basements cleaned, walls & 729-4015. and children under 12. artists open for business, windows washed $7. hr; light May 25/26, 11-:30-8:30 /heavy housecleaning $6. or Rain date, June 1/2, Canal Ritz $7. hr. Yardworkers rake & tidy lawns, trim hedges & cut grass $6. hr. alsoavail. FOR PINT MINOR REPAIRS, PAINTING, WINTERIZED COTTAGE, WANTED TO RENT LIGHT CARPENTRY & ELECTRICAL We have qualified clients who are looking for long !. WORK. Ph. Seniors Outreach NORWAY BAY, P.Q. term leases on the following rental accommoclatiops Services at 230-5730 JULY-AUGUST/SEASON,3 EEDROOMS for July 1, 1991: . Glebe, McKellar Park, Civic Hospital Aria CALL ROB EVENINGS, WEEKENDS bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, fenced yard. $1,1d0 range. . SERIOUS ENQUIRIES 523-3140 (H) Glebe 3-4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 - 2 baths, formal.living and dining rooms, garage, fenced yard. $1600 -$1:600.. 733-7124 (W) KEEP TRYING. S.D.J. Property Management Inc. The flealdetItiat. LOST Specialist. 236-3407. *GENUINE FISHERMAN'S RAIN HAT, yellow, Lost Apr. 14 in Glebe, 235-9978 FOR RENT IN CENTRETOWN WANTED FOR RENT ONE BEDROOMS ATTRACTIVE,DETACHED, RENOVATED *DOG LOVERS (16 yrs old or Dows Lake view, The Lakelander condominium. possibly a senior) to walk Modern, spacious. Glassed in sunroom to walkout SMALL HOUSE patio. 5 appliances, air conditioning, ample closet lge golden retreiver 2 afts and storage space. Indoor parking. June lst. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms a week for 1 hr at 4 or 5p.m. $900.00 plus util. S.D.J. Property Management Inc. 235-2192 evgs. 236-3407. 5 appliances, parking Civic Hospital area. Ground floor triplex. LR/DR, available in June, $1100.00 *TO RENT GARAGE in Glebe for parking. $600.00 plus hydro. July 1st. S.D.J. storage of basic non-flam- Property Management Inc. 236-3407. CALL 230-5705 mable bldg. supplies.David Brault, 230-3396.

May 3, 1991 Glebe Report - 35 ML Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group 690 Lyon Street, South Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z9 CityofOttaWaVille d' Tel: 564-1058 1991 SU MM. ER DA Y CAMPS MINI K-FORCE MUNCHKINS Ages: 3 - 4 years K-FORCE Ages: 2.5 - 3 years Times: Monday, Wednesday, & Ages: 4 - 6 years - Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays Friday 9:00 11:30 am Times: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:30 am Location: Glebe Community 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm Location: Glebe Community Centre Location: Glebe Community Centre Fee: $25.00 / week Centre Fee: $15.00 / week Fee: $45.00 / week

Registration Information Summer Camp Registration will be held on ODYSSEY Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 - 9:00 pm -YOUTH Ages: 6 - 10 years at the Glebe Community Centre, 690 Lyon Ages: 11 - 14 years Times: Monday - Friday Street, South. Registration will be ongoing Times: Monday - Friday while space is available. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Glebe Community All Camps will operate in week long sessions, Location: Glebe Community Centre Monday to Friday, beginning July 2nd until Centre Fee: $67.00 / week August 23rd, 1991. There will be no camps Fee: $72.00 / week Post Camp: $25.00/wk offered July 1st or August 5th, 1991. Post Camp: $25.00/wk 4:00 - 5:30 pm 4:00 - 5:30 pm Children may not register for both Mini K-Force or K-Force in any given week.

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