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Ofies Palladium is showcase for Glebe artists BY INEZ BERG Club Level meeting room), and a 12 January 15th, the Grand Opening by 30 foot long mural depicting the night at Ottawa's Palladium, was archeologically uncovered fresco filled with excitement. ruins of a gladiatorial locker room. Among the thousands at the cere- It is installed in the bar of the mony were several very happy Palladium Club Restaurant. Glebe artists, whose commissioned The Pompeii Room design was works were proudly installed on- based on period paintings. It em- site for viewing by the general ployed rich reds, golds and yel- public for the first time. lows, and featured pillars and other In charge of commissioning and architectural detail. The Palladium co-ordinating the efforts of all the Club mural shows gladiators, artists whose works brighten the horses, shields and a view of the Palladium, was another Glebe resi- Roman Colosseum. Humorously dent. Sandra Bryden, a Director on painted in among the "ruins" are the Board of the Ottawa Senators hockey sticks, helmets and a Zam- Hockey Club, had spent months boni. planning, viewing artists' propos- Artist Ian Van Lock, well known als, then creatively brainstorming for his "Glebescapes," was com- with those chosen to determine the missioned to create two murals. final product. His "View from a Roman Terrace," At the end of it all, on opening 12 feet high by 30 feet long, is of day, she described the project. an outdoor Roman bath, and distant "It was thrilling. It's a commu- horizon viewed through pillars and nity that is unlike the general statues. It was done on-site in the community that I often work with. Palladium Club Restaurant, using The artists were easy going and latex on drywall. very hard working. They took our His second, installed up in the concepts and ran with them, and the Owners Suite on the Penthouse results are far better than anything level, is an 8 by 30 foot long de- I could ever have imagined." piction of the Rideau Canal and Ot- Photo: After spending all day installing Tom Evans tawa River in winter, from the Par- their creation of plaster cast faces Artists Stephen Brathwaite, Peter Cunningham, Diane & Philip Craig on liament Buildings to the Palladium. of the Senators' 65 limited partners site and ready to install their mural in the Bar of the Palladium Club The aerial view incorporates many in the Limited Partners Suite, Glebe The casting was done at the found the half hour hard to endure. Ottawa landmarks and scenes of artists Philip and Diane Craig, group's Bank Street studio. Subjects Others, like Councillor Brian Mc- hockey and other winter sports as to Stephen Brathwaite and Peter Cun- had lie on their backs while a Garry, approached it with humour. it wends its way through the Glebe coat of latex ningham were looking forward to rubber was poured Many are requesting replicas for westward. In order to meet dead- Monday night's Bryan Adams con- over their faces, leaving only nos- themselves, a sure sign of the pro- lines on the two large trils ject's success. projects, Ian cert for a rest. The faces (of about open. Over this went a coat of was assisted by fellow artist, 80 people in all) will form a cove plaster which, when dried about 20 The four artists worked on two Maryanne Alfono. moulding in the suite, a private minutes later, was removed, along other projects, a mural covering the In addition to the five Glebe club facility. with the latex mask. Some subjects four walls of the Pompeii Room (a Continued on page 2 Thank you, Glebe from the Christmas Hamper Project BY PAT SADAVOY them those four or five ladies We've heard from some of the Wow! Do you folks know you're packed 83 hampers the night of De- people who received hampers. Peo- INSIDE amazing? With your help the cember 20th. They must have been ple made the food stretch right McLeod-Stewarton Christmas Ham- pretty tired puppies by the time through into the new year. And for Dates & Rates 2 per project delivered 106 hampers they were finished! Of course they many folks the hampers arrived Letters 5 this year. depended on your contributions to just in the nick of time, at the end To start with, thanks to Susan and fund the hampers, and you cer- of the month when necessities are GNAG 6 Susan and Susan, Judy and Lynn tainly came We running low, the through. owe a big and possibility of GCA 7 and Sandra, Jennifer and Inez and thank you to Pam Murphy, the man- Christmas dinner is remote. So let Angela, Chris and Cheryl. That's ager of Loblaws Isabella, for con- me thank you on their behalf as Glebe Questions 9 eleven hampers filled by Glebe well. tributing the turkeys. Skate's Beat 12 families and delivered ready to go. You helped pack too. Margaret You won't be surprised to know Seven hampers, two more than ex- and Kate, Maha and Julia, Maureen, we expect to be around next year. Sports 17 pected, came from the congregation Charlotte and Eric and - And we'll let you know Richard through the School News 21,22 at Wesley United with the help of Thank you! And an extra thank you Glebe Report how you can help Loeb McKeen, as well as bags of to Susan who did some serious, on- again. In the meantime, may you Books 23,24 extra gifts for the 66 hampers we foot, have a low-cost buying in the last wonderful 1996! Words 26 packed at the church. week of items we were short of, as And then there's. Jan Walton at well as to Eric who came again de- P.S. To those of you who sent Loblaws, Isabella and her little Quote livery morning to help carry about cheques: we will be sending out re- of the month band of elves. Fifteen hampers 350 boxes out to the vehicles. We ceipts for tax purposes towards the In spite of the cost of living, it's came to McLeod-Stewarton's project, couldn't have survived without you end of January. still popular. but you should know that between all. Unknown NEWS Glebe GLEBE REPORT DEADLINES Artists 1996 continued MONTH DEADLINE PAPER OUT January Monday January 8 January 19 February Monday January 29 February 9 March Monday February 26 March 8 April Monday March 25 April 4 May Monday April 22 May 3 June Monday May 27 June 7 NO JULY PAPER August Tuesday August 6 August 16 September Tuesday September 3 September 13 October Monday September 30 October 11 November Monday October 28 November 8 December Monday November 25 December 6 ADVERTISING RATES Advertising rates listed below are for camera-ready material. Typesetting and/or graphic and photographic services are extra. A 10% discount is available after the fourth time of advertising (extra graphic work is not included). We are required to charge the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). The total price (including GST) is listed below. The Glebe Report GST number is R124180472.

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Artists Ian Van Lock and Maryanne Alfono in front of Be a Buddy for the Perley "Skating on Air," Photo: Sandra Bryden The Perley Hospital and the Buddy Assist Volunteers are artists, three others provided cover an area of about 21 feet above National Defence Medical Centre asked to provide wheelchair assis- spectacular sculptural and fabric the video wall. are reaching out to members of the tance on the day of the move. pieces. Randy Chinkiwsky's "Pega- Patricia Doyle produced and community for assistance in A Back-up Buddy System o f sus," a 250 pound winged horse painted three translucent privacy helping their residents receiving on-call volunteers will be needed made of wood, wire and papier screens for the Palladium Club. Her chronic care to make a comfortable in case of absences due to mâché, hangs above the stairwell classical scenes were rendered in transition to their new accommoda- unplanned circumstances. through the north VIP lobby. acrylic. tion in the Perley and Rideau Vet- Information and Training Ses- The centrepiece in the main lobby Visual Arts students from several erans Health Care Centre on Russell sions will be held in January and is a life-size grouping of hockey area high schools also completed Road. It is expected that the move February. These sessions will be players by Perth sculptor, Riley murals, sculptures and frescoes for will occur in the Spring of 1996. held both in the daytime and the Garner. The four suspended figures the public areas of the Palladium. We need volunteers to assist in evening in order to accommodate the following: individual schedules. Buddy Volunteers are asked to For information please call Pat provide emotional support and Boyce or Joyce Burnett at 730-7171 White Cane Week Feb. 4-10 wheelchair assistance to patients so extension 2335 at the Perley 1996 marks the fifty-year cde- vices and more will be displayed at that no one is alone during the Hospital or Mrs. Kathy Bawden, bration of the White Cane as a sym- the White Cane Week Open House on move. This would require a Volunteer Division of NDMC, 945- bol of blindness, courage and inde- Thursday February 8, from 11 am commitment four weeks prior to and 6533. pendent spirit. to 4 pm at 324 McLeod. We will four weeks after the relocation. Did y-ou know that 2,700 people also be having a display and mo- in Ottawa-Carleton are either blind bility challenges at the Rideau or visually impaired and that one of Centre on February 6 from 10 am their greatest challenges is to be until 6 pm. able to be independently mobile? Charles Lapierre, Ottawa resident 1996 Ottawa Boat & Blind and visually impaired people and visually impaired inventor of Sportsmen 's Show have to learn to walk in the snow, Atlas Speaks and Strider, feels take the bus, get the mail, go to passionate about his invention. February 22 - February 25, 1996 work, etc... without good sight. "Atlas Speaks and Strider give vi- at Lansdowne Park, Civic Centre Losing does one's vision not mean sually impaired people the confi- HOURS losing one's independence. There dence and independence they need Thurs., Fri. 12 noon - 10 p.m. are many aids and devices that to navigate a city," he says. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. people with poor vision can learn to Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. use to be ADMISSION: $8.50 Adults independently mobile. CANADIAN COUNCIL $6.00 Seniors & Juniors These devices include white canes, 6 OF THE BLIND FREE Children under guide dogs, Mowat sensors, audible Fishing Demos, Camping Gear, Boats, u-attic signals, Atlas Speaks, Com- Hunting, Canoes, Seminars, Door Prizes munibuses, monoculars, Polarons, tactile maps etc. All of these de- January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-2 NEWS Artskids aims to expand horizons b. BY KATHRYN CURRIE In an ever-changing world, chil- dren need a broad base from which amal to grow. Sports have long been rec- ognized as integral to a child's de- velopment. Arts have also been Lebanese food recognized, but often in distinct We are open Monday to Saturday categories such as Visual Arts, for Lunch and Dinner Drama, Music or DANCE. ARTSKIDS Closed Sundays which is an after-four program 683 Bank Street (at Clemow) aims to expose children to all these creative disciplines. 234-5223 Deborah Stephen is the director Free Parking of ARTSKIDS. She organizes high quality instructors who make the Come and try a fast, healthy, snack at most of that two hour window from and delicious school dismissal to dinner time. KAMAL'S WAGON, Bank & 3rd Open 7 days a week to AR'TSKIDS driven Her dedication (For large orders call ahead) by her belief in the importance of 567-1951 teaching the whole child. By acquiring specific skills, Merle Adams doing Literpretation with ARTSKIDS children children can "learn how to learn." Teaching the arts can develop a child's skills, inner discipline and attain in the future. Free Willy. Gillian MacDonald will popular confidence. In January ARTSKIDS is happy to continue with the ever Drama, visual arts, music and introduce Eleanor Crowder to the highland dancing. Merle Adams dance can open doors for children. Drama program. Many know teaches children creative movement The arts can provide children with Eleanor from her work with Sala- which allows them to choreograph the means to express themselves, to mander Theatre. Most recently, she themselves. directed Cinderella at the NAC's understand others and to approach Limited spaces are available for Atelier. In addition the Visual problems creatively. Deborah be- the Winter term. Please phone lieves that ARTSKIDS is a valuable Animation Studios and has done work on The Simpsons, The Rac- Deborah Stephen at 236-7929 if adjunct to what our schools offer you are interested. currently and what they hope to coons and the animated version of

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ZONING BY-LAW CHANGES STAFF THIS ISSUE: Barbara Brocklebank, Susan Carson, Sally Cleary, The City of Ottawa is in the process of changing its zoning by-law. Anne Donaldson, Eva Golder, Christian Hurlow, Sue Jermyn, Mary Public reviews are being scheduled for various communities. For Kovacs, Meredith Olson, Judy Peacocke, Hélène Samson specific information please see the City of Ottawa ad on page 5, and COVER: Rebecca Humphries, age 7 the GCA and Councillor's columns on pages 7 and 8. Copies of the LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass 2020 Z draft by-law are available to the public. They can be picked up in the main lobby of the Glebe Community Centre. DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, Marjorie The Ward 9 meeting takes place on January 29 at the Old Town George, Geoffrey Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Carolyn Harrison, Brian and Hall at Main Street and Hawthorne Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia Moravec and Peter Williams. p.m. ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. ART AT THE PALLADIUM The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers In addition to the many fine works for completed the Palladium I nc. by professional artists, several from the Glebe, there were many The next Glebe Report will be out February 9. others created by high school students at Glebe Collegiate and other Monday, January 29 is our deadline area schools, such as Canterbury High School. We hope to cover for copy and advertising. some of their efforts in future issues as well. WIN TERLUDE. NAtr .°14011 40. BAL DE EIGE W INTERLUDE. WINTERLUDE WINTERLUDE DE EIGE BAL DE EIGE BAL DE tG.E - DAL

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January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-4 LETTERS both superstars in the making, is tempt to get through to a seemingly hard to express. indifferent God. "Oh Lord My God, More on parking Listening to "our" Mark brought Hear My Cry! Be not silent to Me!" back many of those memories, and he thunders, accompanied by blar- Editor, Glebe Report, to doubt the merits of its legal ap- reminded me of the time last ing horns. Suddenly the boy sings I am writing to share my views on peal. However, should its argu- February when I got a chance to back, "Behold, a little cloud ariseth the City of Ottawa's position ments be accepted by the highest sing the title role in Felix now from the water. It is as a man's regarding their failure to provide court in Ontario, all developers Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah," at hand. The heavens grow dark with 3082 parking spaces at Lansdowne will effectively be given carte Blessed Sacrament Church, under clouds and with wind. The storm Park as required by Zoning Bylaw blanche rights not to meet parking the auspices of CAMMAC, with the rushes louder and louder!" The Z-2K. When the Civic Centre was requirements when erecting a new Ottawa Chamber Orchestra and sev- last words, on perilously high being built in 1966, the zoning by- building on a site where one has eral local performers. notes, are engulfed in a thunderous law would have required that 6632 previously existed. One of the climactic moments in roar from orchestra and chorus as parking spaces be provided. The Of course, the real issue for Glebe the work has Elijah praying might- the full fury of the storm descends City of Ottawa reduced this residents living around Lansdowne ily for relief from a drought he had upon the earth. requirement to 3082. However, Park is how to properly address the previously brought down upon the Mark sang that last climactic an- according to the City, the actual traffic and parking problems in the children of Israel as punishment nouncement like a pro, defying the number of parking spaces available area. The City has chosen to prose- for their sins. The scene calls for a elements with impeccable pitch and at Lansdowne Park is around 2100, cute the residents while overlook- young boy to go to the top of a timing. Throughout the perfor- and drops to as low as a handful of ing its own role in creating the mountain and look for clouds in the mance he conducted himself as you handicapped spaces during the problem. Incidentally, I and many sky. The boy was none other than might expect from such a clear- Central Canada Exhibition. The other home-owners in the area have Mark Donnelly! headed and self-possessed young City admits that it has never met legal non-conforming rights to park After each episode of the increas- man. the initial requirement upon which cars on our properties since this ingly intense prayer the boy's bell- I'm sure that all readers join me construction of the Civic Centre was practice has been long established. like voice calls back that no cloud in wishing Mark success as he approved. Unfortunately, some of my neigh- can be seen. Finally Elijah gathers climbs to greater musical heights. Although the City has been vigi- bours were harassed and intimi- all his strength for one more at- George Hiemstra lant in enforcing certain provisions dated by City enforcement officials of the zoning bylaw against those into discontinuing this practice. Glebe residents who allow Lans- The City recently withdrew charges downe Park patrons to park on their against me, effectively conceding property, it chooses to ignore the its case. root cause of the traffic problems - I have approached the Glebe Com- its own failure to provide adequate munity Association seeking their parking at Lansdowne Park. In support in dealing with the under- February of last year, I decided to lying issue, the City's non-compli- address this inequity by laying ance with its own bylaw. I have also charges against the City and the Ex requested meetings with Mayor 2020 Zoning By-Law Review for Holzman and the local their violation. council Draft Zoning By-Law Released Open Houses On October 10, 1995, both the member, both of whom have, to date, The City of Ottawa has a City of Ottawa and the Central refused to meet. Deflecting the just released A series of open houses to discuss Draft Zoning By-Law for public the zoning be held Canada blame for draft by-law will Exhibition Association were parking problems and review. on a ward by ward basis in January convicted in Provincial Court for traffic congestion onto local resi- and February, 1996. In the central failing dents Zoning is a system of land use that to meet their parking re- and pitting neighbour against divides the city into geographic part of Ottawa open houses will take quirements. In late October, Ot- neighbour will certainly not re- zones. A zoning by-law precisely place on: tawa City Council's Planning and solve the issue. I would be happy states what land uses are allowed in Tuesday January 23 at McNabb Economic Development Committee, to engage in a reasoned discourse to a given area (zone). It provides Community Centre (Ward 6) find a pragmatic - on may be chaired by Mayor Holzman, met in compromise details where buildings Monday, January 29 located, types of uses and camera to discuss their conviction. namely, the equitable application dwellings at Old Town Hall (Ward 9) The Committee directed City staff of the zoning bylaw. In the mean- permitted, standards for lot size, Monday, February 5 at Sandy Hill to time, I intend to oppose any parking requirements, building appeal the conviction to the On- at- Health Centre (Ward 5) tario Court of Appeal and to simul- tempts by the City to escape con- height and yard dimensions. All open houses run from taneously revise the bylaw as it viction by amending the bylaw and The new by-law will effect all 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. relates to the parking requirement will continue to look to the courts properties within Ottawa with the at Lansdowne Park. In view of its for justice. exception of the "Central Area" of the For more information, order to amend the bylaw city (an area generally bounded by please call John Cuthbert re- at 244-5300, ext 3126, or quirements, the the Ottawa River, King Edward Committee appears Laszlo Palhazi Avenue, Gloucester Street and Anne Ernesaks at 244 -5300, Bayview Road). ext 3867. Wishing Mark every success 95-1236EC0R Editor, Glebe I Report: years that sang with Stuart Glebe Residents: copies of this bylaw may be picked up in the main lobby Early in In Concert troupe. December, Peter Hamilton's Opera of the Glebe Community Centre. Gzowski, on his CBC program For many years this unique com- Morningside, spoke with Mark pany has been a "nursery" for some Donnelly, a young fellow well- of Canada's finest professional known to readers of this paper. I singers. It gives me great pride to listened with pleasure to the in- have been on the same stage with terview and was struck by Mark's among others, Ben Heppner, Daniel WINTER CLEARANCE modesty and unpretentious love for Lichti, Sandra Graham, Richard his music. The recorded selections Margison, Mark Pedrotti, and ALL STOCK REDUCED INCLUDING that accompanied the interview Stephanie Bogie. To be part of such OUR FAMOUS HANDKNIT SWEATERS! made it abundantly clear that we company, even as a lesser light in HURRY IN NOW FOR BEST SELCTION ! have a rising star among us. the back row of the chorus, gave me The broadcast brought back thrills I will never forget. Not that & pleasant memories of my involve- the chorus members were exactly Penelope's the Haberdashery ment in music at a professional slouches. The thrill of performing 703 Bank St. & 815 Bank St. (in the Glebe) level. As a baritone of some modest with musicians of such talent as attainments, 1 look back on the Russell Braun and Brett Polegato, January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-5 GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Stmet South GNAG NEWS Ottawa, Ontario }LIS 3Z9 Tel 564-105b 1st anniversary of teen café BY JENNIE ALIMAN is cost $37.50 a table. Application ' 4/N For Your Information: We hope everyone had a pleasant forms are available at the centre. holiday and we welcome you back to an exciting line-up of programs and CITY BUDGET activities the for winter session. As part of the City's budget de- There is still space in some liberations in December, there was Mate programs and workshops so check a proposal to charge AEI your GNAG (and December Glebe Report, drop other Recreation Associations) rent hardware by the Glebe Community Centre or for programming space. This would call 564-1058 for more in- have had a disastrous effect on ac- formation. We also have some space tivities here at the centre and on Services We Offer.. left in our way cool After-4 pro- other contributions GNAG makes to gram, so check it out! our community. Glass CuttingPaint Mixing GRIMACING NUN CAFE On behalf of several city recre- The Grimacing Nun teen will & café ation groups, GNAG made a presen- Window Screen Repairs be open January 26, February 2, 16 tation Dec. 14th to City Council Delivery ServiceKey Cutting Service & 23 for coffee, snacks, music and objecting to this proposal. We also Sharpening ServiceCarpet Cleaner Rental chat from 7:00 pm 'till midnight. sent a letter to all councillors on Come celebrate the 1st Anniver- Spreaders, Rollers, & Wheelbarrow Rental of GNAG behalf addressing con- Hand Truck Glass & sary of the Café at Bands in the cerns specific to this centre, and RentalSpecialty Mirror Basement III, January 26, 8-11 pm. met with Councillor Watson on this B.B.Q. Parts Special Order This will special concert feature matter. He didn't let us down! He Gift & Wedding Registry Treebeard, Mutt, Blue Skies and made a motion to eliminate the pro- Rebecca Henderson. All this and posed charges, which was approved STORE HOURS 234 - 6353 free coffee for only $4.00. by Council. We would like to take YOUTH DANCES MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM lcI I, this opportunity to thank Jim for THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM There will be a Youth Dance for his support on this issue. 11-14 year olds Friday, Feb. 9 from SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM Don't forget the Pantry (off the SUN 11 AM TO 5 PM 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Admission Main Hall) is open Monday to Fri- $3.00 at the door. - BANK STREET AT SECOND AVE. SPRING CRAFT FAIR day 12:00 3:00 pm for delicious, Applications for the Spring Craft nutritious lunches and snacks. fair will be accepted from January Stop in and have a bite! From all of 22 to February 2. The fair will be us at GNAG, wishing you and your held Saturday, March 30, and the families a happy, healthy 1996. ventilation. Roof sheathing should membranes under the shingles at be kept as cold as the outside air to similar locations. Both help solve NEWS prevent ice dams. Your unheated leaks and are fine as long as water Why you should keep your roof cold garage or shed is proof positive. held under an ice dam does not They have no ice dams at the roof back up higher than they are in- BY OVVERS the roof sheathing (the plywood un- MATTHEW edge'because the underside of the stalled. However neither stops ice If ice is edges der the shingles). building up at the roof is as cold as the topside. dams from forming. of your roof, you may be Ice dam damage can be easy to experienc- Properly ventilating your roof Heat tape is another quick-fix ing some form of roof leak, spot: water stained ceilings, mould whether may be as simple as adding vents or method which uses electricity to you see it or not. This ice causes on the inside paint, peeling or baffles or air chutes. An insula- melt ice dams. It has received not only expensive repair bills, but blistering paint on inside walls, tion consultant or a carpenter can mixed reviews, and is a remedy is an and plaster. Hidden dam- indication that you may be damaged help you choose the best method of which does nothing to solve the paying too is much for heat. age, however, more common and properly retrofitting an older problem. Shoveling snow off the Unfortunately, because of this often goes unchecked. The leaks home. This is usually not an ex- roof and chipping the ice is a fast year's weather, we will experience are slow often and can damage insu- pensive job, and well worth the but short-term remedy. It will these problems for the of lation in ceiling and walls. This duration savings in heat and recurring re- snow again. the in ice winter, and perhaps the worst effect turn creates more dams pairs. Sometimes cures for these prob- is yet to come - I typically get and again more leaks - a costly cy- The next-stage is to keep the lems are elusive and expensive. these calls a thaw. cle damage, during This which can lead to more heated air from the living space You may treat the symptoms, but it type of damage will affect and condi- higher heating and air from escaping to the attic or to is best, if possible, to stop the heat thousands houses of in the area tioning costs from damaged insu- vented areas (such as above a from leaking to the attic, to add each winter. Yet in many cases, lation. Hidden damage can create dormer or in a compact roof) so that insulation when necessary and to these problems are mouldy, humid, and possibly rot- relatively the roof sheathing is kept cold. provide adequately vented space simple to solve. ting wall cavities which can lead to structural decay and more serious Seal off any warm air leaks from under the roof sheathing to Ice build-up or ice dams as the ceilings, pipes etc. and add maintain a cold roof. industry costly repairs. walls, calls them, are usually a insulation if necessary to keep the sign of inadequate insulation When these symptoms are absent, you have ice dams, the first heat out of the attic. Matthew Owers of Matthew Owers and/or poor roof ventilation. Ice yet be to check the There are other popular methods and Associates, Construction/ dams occur when snow step would under- melts from of battling ice dams that treat Renovations is a licensed carpenter. the heat escaping from side of the roof sheathing. Get into your living symptoms only. 'These include He has worked in the Ottawa area space, the attic and crawl to the very edge and refreezes while it runs sheet metal strips layered over the for 20 years and has a fondness for over the unheated eaves. An ice of the roof directly under where the dam causes pooling of water under- ice dams are. Check the insulation eaves, or rubberized peel and stick the charm of older homes. neath it which results in water and the sheathing for dampness Soccer registratio backing up around the ice dams. After investi- under the shingles and The Ottawa Internationals Soccer recreational and competitive play- eventually leaking into your home. gating the damage caused by any Club will hold registration for its ers of all age groups are required to Preventing ice dams is leaks, and establishing a plan of quite summer league. Registration will register. simple: proper action, you must now solve the root placement and be held at the Glebe Community Please bring a photograph, copy amount of of the problem to eliminate a insulation and adequate and the Canterbury Com- of birth certificate and heath card roof recurrence. Centre ventilation to keep the warm munity Centre on Saturday Febru- number. For information, call air from the living space away from In older homes, the most impor- 3 and 10. House league, Pierre Seguin, 236-7929. January 19, 1996 Globe Report-6 tant consideration is adequate roof ary GCA New zoning bylaw ready for your comments counting on you all in 1996. nual membership campaign and Congratulations to Man who be- ZONING BYLAWS canvass each fall. To join the team comes the first North American The City has announced its plans or get further information please violist to win a position with the to provide for public participation contact GCA Vice President Val renowned Berlin Philharmonic Or- in the finalization of its new zoning Swinton at 230-6442. We will be chestra. During the past four years bylaw -2020/Z. The City has scheduling a meeting this month Karen and Matt have made their By scheduled an Open House for our with people who are G.C.A. interested in home in the Glebe while Man ward at the Old Town Hall on Mon- being more involved in the Asso- played with the NAC Orchestra. President day January 29th from 6:30 -9:00 Diane ciation. McIntyre pm. We encourage all residents of If you have any questions on THE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE our community - owners and ten- these or other matters call us at SALE - MAY 25 Happy New Year! ants - to become familiar with the 234-7911. The Glebe will again become a Thanks to each of you who partic- proposals and to provide comments AUF WIEDERSEHEN recycler's paradise on Saturday, ipated and volunteered time or to the city planners. The GCA The GCA will miss our Zone 5 - May 25, 1996. For the Glebe-wide services over the past year to help would also appreciate receiving Area Rep. Karen Hunter who is event, start saving all your make our community a more caring copies of your comments so that we moving to Berlin with husband Matt treasures now. Watch future place. Thanks to each of you who can gauge community response and and daughters Emily and Julia. columns for information. protected our environment by decide where our involvement is helping to keep our neighbourhood required. clean - who picked up litter, who The GCA has also invited senior planted trees or flowers, who recy- city planner and zoning specialist cled and conserved energy. Thanks Ann Ernesaks to present 2020/Z to the students who helped keep and to answer questions at 8 pm at 10% OFF school yards and parks clean. our next meeting Tuesday, January Thanks to all of the energetic 23 at the Glebe Community Centre all Giftware all year coaches and volunteers at our in the Upper Meeting Room. with schools and community centre, and BLOCK REPS NEEDED your "Best of the Glebe" card. to those who work on behalf of our The GCA needs new "block!' rep- museums, arts and cultural organi- resentatives for 350 The Driveway, zations. Thanks to Block Parents 400 Second Avenue and for uneven the Tea Party I and Neighbourhood Watch partici- numbers from 5 to 61 Ralph Street. a 11 103 Fourth Avenue 238-5031 pants. This city and our community Block reps provide a network of is enriched by your participation. contacts throughout the community Please stay involved - we'll be and ensure the success of our an- 9czfkry

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January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-7 CAPITAL COLUMN Highlights of Ottawa's new budget budget. courses, seminars, etc. My motion increased over last year, and an in- Winterlude: City will con- to reject this proposal was accepted crease in taxes would simply hurt these job even more. Bud- tinue to fund Winterlude with a re- and the hourly fee will not be creators gets are an exercise in balancing. duction of $7,000. This major fes- charged. Some on tival has a $31 million positive im- Wading Pools/Rinks: None Council suggest we slash in I pact on our economy. are affected with this budget, but everything sight. believe we By must look at Adult Crossing Guards: in the new year, the City will be each item in perspec- Councillor tive, not simply ideologically. Only Councillor Kolbus and myself examining a criteria for future Jim Watson Some say we have no role to play in voted to keep this program, which cuts, based on use/upkeep of the the arts, environmental management was in operation at three schools outdoor rinks and the pools. Staff: Close to 50 or anything but roads and sewers. I hope everyone had a peaceful including Hopewell, which staff staff posi- tions were eliminated My definition of a basic service and relaxing holiday and I wish you judged was at one of the most dan- throughout goes beyond just snow plowing. and your family the very best for a gerous intersections for children. the Corporation. This is one of the Parks and their upkeep; community happy new year. We are under This cut is regrettable. The pro- least enjoyable aspects of my job. four centres; adequate fire protection; years away from a new - gram will continue just until the Some positions were vacant, but 26 century proper zoning; libraries; cultural hard to believe! end of June 1996. individuals were given layoff no- and festival funding, etc, all add up SURVEY '96 Travel Junkets: Council ap- tices. It is regrettable that this / to what we know as "quality of life" Next month I will be including in proved to story received little attention, my motion eliminate over issues. the paper my annual survey. Since $50,000 out of the staff travel while the swans story got the head- / lines. BUDGET UPDATE being elected as your City Council- convention budget and the $8,000 Purchase of Service: A num- Since writing the above, the City lor in 1991, I have published a sur- spent to send the Mayor and staff to ber of very worthwhile organiza- has been informed that the province vey every year to find out what you the Grey Cup. In tough times, not tions had their funding cut, is cutting an additional $3 million. have to say on a wide variety of is- an appropriate use of tax dollars. includ- ing the This means that we must regret- sues. Swans: Much talked excellent Family and Pa- about. tient tably re-open our budget again at a If you have a question or topic are a Communications Centre in They beautiful addition to the special meeting on January 17. The that you would like to include in Fifth Avenue Court. Others re- Rideau River, but I didn't feel tax- province told us in the Fall to ex- the survey, please call my office at payers should continue to pay al- ceived a reduced allotment such as the Peace & pect a 20% cut and we budgeted ac- 244-5367 or fax it to 244-5651. most $30,000 per year for this pro- Environment Resource Centre, Women's Place, cordingly. Now, having passed our 2020/2 OPEN HOUSE gram, especially when people were and the Centretown Churches budget we get a letter in the mail The City has released the new being laid off five days before Social Action Committee (all 20% reductions). telling us to cut another $3 million. draft zoning bylaw 2020/Z, and Christmas and the Food Bank's there will be an open house held on Sidewalk Plowing: A pro- I will keep you posted on this sit- grant being reduced. I supported a posal to cut $200,000 from this uation. I welcome your feedback on Monday, January 29, 1996, from motion to allow the private sector to budget was thankfully defeated. the budget and my comments. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Old Town fund the program, and thankfully We don't give enough attention to CAN I HELP? Hall, 61 Main Street. Cognos Incorporated has come to the sidewalks as it is, so I didn't sup- Jim Watson, 111 Sussex Drive, Staff will be in attendance to an- rescue. Many thanks to them for swer your questions. port this cut. Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5A1, Tel: their generosity. Fax: WEEKEND WINTERLUDE Tree I 244-5367, 244-5651, E-mail: Heritage Planning Branch: Planting: did not sup- Winterlude 1996 will take place port cutting out the 1996 tree [email protected] I voted to save this valuable section on the weekends between February planting budget, or eliminating of the Planning Department. The 2 and 18. As a result of Winter- 25% of the Environmental Manage- COME AND MEET THE NCC two staff are our guardians of her- lude, traffic and parking restric- ment program. The National Capital Commission itage buildings and it would have tions are put in place in our ward Design Committee: This invites you to the Second Annual been wrong to during these weekends, particu- cut this. committee was eliminated, saving a Meet the NCC public meetings. Arts & larly in the Dow's Lake area. This Culture: A number of minimum of $126,000 a year. Join them on either January 24th year's restrictions will be similar local arts groups receive funding Councillors' Offices: in Hull at the Cabane en bois rond, from the City to those in effect last year. This (i.e. GCTC, Opera $20,000 was taken from the Coun- 331 Cite des Jeunes Boulevard or on year the barricades in place at the Lyra, OSO, etc.), and three options cillors' offices. January 25th at the Oblate Centre, were before us: cut entra-nces to Dow's Lake off Bronson 5%, 10% or Library: Provincial cuts forced 153 Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa. 20% of their funding. I supported will be unstaffed, and there will be the Library to cut an initial Doors open at 7 pm. the smallest cut (5%) and the ma- no parking at all in the Dow's Lake $250,000 from its $14.2 million Contact NCC INFO at 239-5555. jority of Council approved the same. area. This is to avoid safety con- budget, and Council asked the Li- Arts funding is 1% of the City's cerns with narrow streets. brary for an additional $124,500. entire operating budget, and I be- BUDGET '96 This will mean reduced hours and lieve we receive tremendous value Just prior to Christmas, City other inconveniences. As I've said, for money, and hundreds of jobs are Council approved the 1996 Budget I do not believe in user fees for li- created and maintained in our city. that will see taxes frozen at the braries, and I hope that never MIR 1995 levels. This budget was a Admission Fees: Fees for city comes to pass. very difficult one, given the cuts we facility use (i.e. skating, swim- BUDGET SUMMARY It's have received from both the federal ming) for children were frozen and It was a difficult exercise, but for adults were time and provincial governments. Of the increased slightly. one that we had to go through in an to start $6.7 million that had to be cut, ap- Community Centre Fees: effort to control spending and Many community groups (Glebe planning your proximately $5 million was a result taxes. summer project. of senior levels of governments re- Neighbourhood Activities Group, A few people called my office to ducing their funds to us. Ottawa South Community Associa- say they didn't mind a small tax tion and Ottawa East Community Some of the highlights that you increase, but the vast majority of ILEAN NG may be interested in: Activities Group) were upset that constituents let me know loud and Spay and Neuter Clinic: Will the City was going to levy an hourly clear that a) taxes are already too ASSOCIATES stay open, but will reduce operat- fee for the use of community cen- high; b) we are still reeling from architects ing days from five to four. tres. I didn't support this because Market Value Assessment; c) don't Comprehensive Cycling these groups are all volunteer and raise taxes! it would have been inappropriate Suite 202 - 22 O'Meara Street, Plan: Council approved my motion The small business community, Ottawa, Ontario K I Y 4N6 and of to fund the 96 plan with $150,000 inconsiderate the City to Ottawa's economic backbone also tel. 729-3292 fax. 729-3362 taken from our vehicle purchase charge voluntary groups, in told me to control spending. See our Internet home January 19, 1996 Globe Report-8 essence, a tax for providing Bankruptcies in early 1996 may be page; N EWS Glebe Questions Now Open at Billings Bridge Plaza Of lamps and swamps New RBC Dominion Securities Office According to Dave Bullock, the Ot- tawa City archivist, it used to be called Forest Street. The name was changed before 1946, when a his- tory of Ottawa was written by Lu- cien Brault, but there's no record of why it was changed. It was "named ASSET By Findlay for a Toronto alderman, of Clyde all things," exclaims Dave. Sanger It is an appealing idea that Colonel John By stood on top of that bit of granite, and decided to run ALLOCATION One of the really nice things the canal further south than a short about writing this column is that cut through that lily-pond known there is nearly always someone in as Brown's Inlet. But it ain't true. the Glebe who can add to what I There are lots of stories, indeed have said, and who takes the story whole books, about the course the THAT on from where I left it in the last Rideau Canal might have taken, and issue. This was most definitely the eventually took. You can read them case with my answer to Nick all in the Bytown Museum, as long Ketchum about the single-line as we can keep that valuable place railway that runs from Hull across running under its youthful Direc- WORliS. by Lemieux Island and through the tor/Curator Lana Shaw. Arboretum and past Carleton She put me on to Paul Couture, a University heading south. I said historian with Parks Canada down my map (an Ottawa streetguide) ran in Cornwall. He first told how an out at the airport. early bit of insider trading de- DYNAMIC PARTNERS FuND Jim Whelan, of Glebe Avenue, tected by Lord Dalhousie stopped takes it on from there with great the canal running the shortest authority. He affirmed that the route through what is now LeBreton railway was built by Canadian Pa- Flats to a point above Three Island Dynamic Partners Fund cific in 1877, and added that it Rapids on the Rideau river. Instead goes down to Bedell hamlet, about the Governor-in-chief favoured a continues-to be one of the top 30 miles south, where it joins the route starting a few hundred yards double track from Montreal to below the Rideau Falls that was RRSP-eligible asset allocation Smith Falls, when it becomes single plarined by Samuel Clowes, an engi- 1 YEAR track again. It used to carry long neer from Kingston, in 1823. When funds. Dynamic Partners Fund freight trains, up to 40 boxcars, Colonel By looked over these plans and the Bruce Coal Co. shipped its in 1826, he altered the entry point is the ideal choice for investors coal up from Prescott. to Sleigh Bay, which cut the number How is he such an authority? of locks and took advantage of easy with long-term growth and Well, his father Herb Whelan was passage through a beaver meadow. +15.9% the conductor on Number 86, the He did not however alter the route preservation of capital as their freight train that left Bayview Clowes had recommended around yards for Bedell every evening. The the present Glebe. 3 YEAR investment objectives. family lived at Bayswater and Lau- The Glebe itself was swampland, rel, and as the train passed near with gullies and dense underbrush home Herb swung his lantern be- (hence Forest Street?), and it took To position your RRSP for yond the schoolyard and his wife By's surveyor John Mactaggart Mary answered by swinging the three days (some say five) to hack Dynamic Performance, call: lamp in their back bedroom. his way from Entrance Valley to +15.8% Today, says Jim Whelan, a freight where Hog's Back dam is today. WADE BROWN, M.A., M.B.A. train runs only four times a week. Mactaggart suggested they should 5 YEAR But in the glory days CP's build an aqueduct on trestles to Investment Advisor Transcontinental from Montreal ev- carry the canal these first few ABC Dominion Securities ery evening left Ottawa's Union miles. John By had larger plans for station to go across the Alexandra steamboats that could carry the Billing Bridge Plaza Bridge to Hull and back over timber trade. Neither idea came 2269 Riverside Drive Lemieux Island to Ottawa West and off. The canal was cut and the ex- on to North Bay and Vancouver! cavated soil made two mounds that Ottawa, ON K1H 8K2 Nick, what you missed! turned Dow's Great Swamp into a Fax: 731-6831 Who was Findlay? lake. Mactaggart took to drink, and 13 Years Experience By never received the honour he Tel: 731-6725 Now a fresh question from deserved in Britain. Lawrence Schembri, who lives on Findlay Avenue, so he asks the DYNAMIC MUTUAL FUNDS® routine question "Who was Find- Your Partner for Dynamic Performance lay?" and then goes on (more inter- Alzheimer estingly): "Is it true that Colonel Ottawa-Carleton Returns to December 31, 1995. All performance numbers are historical, annual compounded total returns, including changes in unit value, reinvestment of distributions, and do not take into account any sales, redemptions or option- By stood on top of the hill that is 1525 Carling Avenue, Lower Level al charges payable by an investor which would have reduced returns.Past performance may be no indication of now Findlay and decided it was too future returns. Unit value and investinent return will fluctuate. Important information about this mutual fund is con- Ottawa, Ontario tained in its simplified prospectus 'Obtain a copy from your financial advisor and read it carefully before investing. hard to dig the Rideau Canal K1Z 9Z9 ® Registered Trademark of Goodman & Company Ltd. through that way to Dow's Lake?" DMF010496 GIVE GENEROUSLY First, about the name Findlay. PLEASE January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-9 NEWS previous government of Ontario hospitals, certainly between the Regional Councillor report which started this process, aiming General and the Civic and perhaps Most of us will experience a for a 25% reduction in costs. For a with a Region-wide administrative decrease in taxes of about $12. We copy of the recent position paper body. must be careful with such and options produced by the To end on a lighter note, City equations. Water charges are not Ottawa-Carleton Regional District Councillor Jim Watson, O.B.E. Region-wide (i.e. don't apply to our Health Council please call my office Trustee Lynn Graham and I offered rural communities) therefore re- at 560-1224. Some of the di- in a draw, Ottawa Senator box seats bates will not go to all citizens. rections were drastic, including the for a game in the new Palladium. By Furthermore, is it fair to place a closure of the Civic Hospital and The constituent winner is Master Regional tax on water, only to say "we didn't CHEO. Early reaction from con- Brook Simpson from Third Avenue Councillor really need to tax so high" and stituents is that neither option is who signed and deposited his ticket Brien McGarry therefore water-ratepayers are acceptable and I agree. The Civic at one of our booths which traveled currently conducts 50% of all about our constituency during RMOC Budget decisions continue. subsidizing other programs. Far surgery in CHEO community events last Final direction concluded in early better, to be up front about our our region. is a fall. Con- gratulations to Brook. January. Difficult choices must be needs and tax accordingly...Region- specialty hospital which, in my We will wide for Region-wide services and view, can't be duplicated by make the same offer in the fall of made; the priorities I have chosen '96. in Social Services focus on food and localize when only certain users dispersing our sick children to Councillor Brian shelter as opposed to funding of ad- benefit. whatever other facilities survive. McGarry O. C. TRANSPO 111 Lisgar Street Ottawa, K2P 2L7 vocacy groups. There is a role for No doubt there can be combined This brings me to O. C. Transpo. 560-1224 or fax advisory alliances, but when 66.4 administrative savings among our 560-1268 Although it is unrealistic to have million dollars less is coming into 100% user fees for public trans- social services, we the Region for portation, currently only 54% of must sit- accommodate emergency our total costs are recovered from uations first. the fare-box. The proposed budget Therefore, I agreed with Council- lors who added back into our bud- brings rider-fare recovery to 56% percentage is get 1.4% on the Region-wide mill (Toronto user-pay areas in rate (averaging $6 more per house- 65% and most urban are higher percentages than hold) to accommodate such initia- Canada Ottawa-Carleton except for Van- tives as: Centre 454 (day programs couver). For the past two years, involving counselling and food for there has been no fare increase in homeless individuals); the Rape our Region and still ridership went Crisis Centre; the School Breakfast down; therefore it is not entirely children not receiving Program (for the fare-box affecting public use of adequate at home). Of nourishment our buses. If we don't increase course RMOC can never make up the may have multi-million dollar cuts from the fares this year, services Province but we are showing some to be cut even more and this will compassion for the less fortunate. affect usage. Our proposal will following breakdown: Vrackoor We remain committed to Food Banks mean the 56% of O. C. Transpo costs will be =;:y in Ottawa-Carleton as well. I am a an from Re- sorry to report the poverty-rate in user-pay; 26% will come taxes and 18% will come Ottawa-Carleton has now reached gional the Province (the latter per- For 2 to 6 year-046 14% of our population, touching from however, over A creative program to foster thz (ove ofmusic families who never imagined they centage to decline, the next 2 years). One area of ac- and deverop the mate of cf." would find themselves at a food aby charm commodation to bank. promote family use of O. C. Transpo is for During Corporate Services and children Gfebe; A[taVLsta from 0-5 years to free-of- Economic Development Committee ride charge and from 6-11 years discussions we cut approximately the 739-7531 charge would be $1 $300,000 from their budget includ- compared to the $1.85 adult fare. ing a 9.3% reduction ($58,125) in HOSPITAL REORGANIZATION the Regional Chair's office expendi- An area of intense discussion is tures. A $2,000 decrease in indi- the District Health Council Health vidual Councillor office budgets Services Reconfiguration Project did not pass but has been sent to a (translation: reorganization of our predetermined review in mid 1996 area hospitals). Regional Council of Councillors' salaries and office has no direct responsibility in this accounts. I would have preferred area (perhaps we should have), but that cuts were made now to indicate we feel compelled to comment. we are contributing our part toward Time limits set by the Province for reductions. public input are extremely short, In case we feel the Province is i.e. four days following the initial cutting entirely on the backs of Report giving three case scenarios; has now joined welfare recipients, $90 million has by February 15, the District Health the team of also been cut province wide in Council will make a recommenda- business subsidies with a total re- tion to the Minister of Health; by Diane, Debby, duction reaching $200 million by March 11, implementation will be- the Province's fiscal year end. gin with the Minister making the Though Region-wide taxes will final decision. increase an average of $6 per The directive is hospital costs household, this is more than off-set must be reduced by 18%. This by an average $18 rebate coming to means job losses for 1,800 to 2,000 households from good management people in the next two years. We resulting in reduced water charges. should remind ourselves it was the January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-10 NEWS Health Council was supposed to be gamate school boards, close hospi- M.P.P.'s report nothing more than a rubber stamp tals, change municipal boundaries for this government and when it and levy user fees. Given the Pre- Council was about to vote on. seemed that their recommendations mier's majority, Bill 26 was nothing That is until the Ministry of were not in keeping with the Harris more than an attempt to do away Health reached out and usurped manifesto, they were stalled. It is with what they clearly see as the this tortured process at the quite obvious that the Ministry of inconvenience of public hearings eleventh hour. It seems that after Health has its own agenda, regard- and debate in the Legislature. giving the Council an embarrassing less of what the District Health Given the volume of mail petitions four days to consult with the pub- Council recommends. Hijacking the and phone calls I've received, it lic, after every heath care facility process at the last minute was a would seem that the people of Ot- in the region has desperately shock and embarrassment to all tawa-Centre are none too happy ei- scrambled to validate its continued concerned. ther. existence, the proposed scenarios No one is arguing that our health It would be a sorry day, indeed, if for reconfiguration are not to the care system is not in need of re- Mike Harris is successful in remov- Ministry's liking. Apparently we form. Quite the opposite. But if ing any say you, the public, have in are not cutting deep enough. Ap- you are going to close hospitals, cut the future of Ontario until the next parently the Health Council spent funding and put people out of work, election. I welcome your comments BY RICHARD PATTEN M.P.P. too much time agonizing the well- give people an honest say in how on this, or any other provincial you go about it. The Ottawa-Carleton District being of our community and not Despite the Pre- matter of concern to you, and I hope Heath Council has the unenviable enough time cutting and canceling. mier's endless pontifications, gov- that you can join us for our open job of recommending restructuring A ministry spokesperson sug- ernment is about more than just the house on Sunday, January 21, 2pm scenarios for our region's health gested that "We have a government bottom line, otherwise we might as at the Constituency Office, 1276 care facilities. Each and every one that has a very aggressive agenda well just shut the Legislature down W,Alington Street. of the hospitals being considered for reform." Aggressive? Try and turn the whole thing over to the for closure or reconfiguration have cynical and manipulative. Try in- accountants. thousands of supporters who owe flexible and driven by its own cor- Give the Ottawa-Carleton District these facilities their very lives porate agenda in spite of the wishes Health Council the opportunity to and well-being. The tens of thou- of the constituencies it purports to do its job unharassed. Give those sands of letters, faxes and calls the serve. Health care reform is neces- concerned about the future of heath Health Council received clearly sary. But why not wait for the rec- care in our community an honest indicates the powerful and emo- ommendations of the Council? Why opportunity to voice their concerns. tional concern in our community not at least pretend to be consulta- BILL 26 over the recommendations that the tive and caring? It is clear that the In December, the government in- It's RRSP time. troduced Bill 26 which could Open your home change some forty-seven pieces of legislation and give Cabinet Minis- to an exchange student ters the unilateral power to amal- ASSE International Student Ex- sponsibilities, as well as being in- change Programs (ASSE) is seeking cluded in normal family activities (Ile ('areful old lliere). local host families for boys and and lifestyles. When You Can't Breathe, girls from Scandinavia, France, The students are well screened Nothing Else Matters. Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and qualified by ASSE. Families It's your money. You've worked hard for it. Every year at this time, you're faced with the Holland, Britain, Poland, Czech Re- may select the youngster of their For information about sometimes daunting task of buying your RRSP. public, Slovakia, Switzerland, choice from lung disease such as And every year you buy one because it's the extensive student ap- thing to do. Whether you understand why or Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Thailand, plications, family photos and bio- asthma, tuberculosis, and not. United States, That's where I can help. I'll sit down with you Australia, New graphical essays. Students and emphysema, contact your and explain every detail of your RRSP invest- Zealand, 15 to 18 years of age, families are encouraged to begin local Lung Association ment. What to look for and why. Together we'll Muriel Runde examine how RRSPs fit into a comprehensive M.A. coming to this area for the upcom- corresponding prior to the and well balanced financial plan that's right for ing high school year. These person- student's arrival. you. THE t LUNG ASSOCIATION I am a trained financial planner, advising able and academically select ex- ASSE is also seeking local high on a wide portfolio of investments for 2-1/2Investars years and I believe you're vvorth more. MGmUP change 11,I1.11,7HIfee students speak English, are school students to become ASSE ex- Call me at 742-8018. bright, curious and anxious to change students abroad. Students learn about this country through should be between 15 and 18 years living as part of a family, attending old and interested in living with a COLDU181.1. high school and sharing their own host family, attending school and BANKGR 0 RHODES & COMPANY culture and language with their learning about the lands and people newly adopted host family. of Scandinavia, France, Italy, Spain, The students are sponsored by Portugal, Germany, Holland, ASSE, a nonprofit, public benefit Britain, Poland, Czech Republic, organization, founded by the Slovakia, Switzerland, English Swedish Ministry of Education. Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, ASSE also cooperates with the Thailand, Australia or New Zealand. Canadian Provincial Ministiies of Students should have a good aca- Education and is approved by the demic record and desire to experi- Australian and New Zealand De- ence another culture and language partments of Education. ASSE is through living with a warm and the only organization with these giving volunteer family. Academic credentials. year and shorter term summer va- The exchange students arrive cation programs are available. from their home country shortly Those persons interested in ob- Expect the best. before school begins and return at taining more information about be- the end of the school year. Each coming a host family or becoming ASSE student is fully insured, an exchange student should contact Thinking of Selling ? Call the Results Team of brings his or her own personal ASSE's local representative: Ter- Gary Greenwood and Jim McKeown at 236-9551 spending money and expects to bear ence McCann at 613/829-5482 or his or her share of household re- call 1-800-361-3214. January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-11 SKATE'S BEAT Dont become a selected crime statistic detection and apprehension is SELECTED CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE GLEBE AREA FOR A SIX minimal. You will now more than WEEK PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 20, 1995 likely become a statistic. During January and February Area Area Area Area many trusting people leave valu- One Two Three Four ables, (purses or cameras) behind Break Enter Commercial 4 0 3 0 in the car while they are on the Enter canal skating or at an event at the Break Residential 4 9 4 1 Civic Centre. Theft over $1000 0 0 1 0 At this time of year I employ a crime prevention program I devel- Theft under $1000 18 18 18 6 oped to help reduce theft from au- By Sr.Cst. Gary Schuiteboer tos. Perhaps you have received one Theft of Motor Vehicle 6 7 4 0 of my warning cards. They have the One of the most popular features eye catching size, shape and the Robbery 0 2 0 0 of the Skate's Beat column is the shock value of a parking ticket. Selected Crime Statistics. Glebe The initial anger will change to re- Setting a Fire 0 0 0 0 Report readers will often stop me lief once the owner of the car un- on the street to comment on this derstands that the form on the Indecent Act 1 0 0 0 topic and tell me how much they windshield is not a ticket but a Disturbing the peace 0 1 look forward to seeing the changing warning; "Are the articles left in 0 0 statistics. my vehicle visible from the out- QUEENSWAY The decision to release crime side." The educational process will statistics was not made to frighten then hopefully kick in and the in- GLEBE WEST GLEBE EAST people who live and work in the dividual who received the warning AREA ONE AREA TWO Glebe but to make them more aware card will take better care in the of what is going on around them. If future. CARLING AVE a person knows there was an in- EXTRA DUTIES AREA FOUR FIFTH crease in residential break and Since the District One Community RIDEAU enters, they may take that extra DOWS CANAL Police Centre has moved to 277 LAKE GLEBE SOUTH moment before leaving home to Bank, I have been asked to occa- AREA THREE close the garage door or activate the sionally relieve officers assigned alarm system. Each street and home there. As a direct result of moving is identified using an atom, a com- the Police Centre to this more vis- RIDEAU puter term we use that indicates an ible, accessible location, more area. All atoms of the Glebe and people are using it to report inci- selected crimes are then cross dents. Beat officers are occasion- FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE tabulated to calculate these statis- ally called upon to cover off when tics. the Centre's officers are engaged The most significant category of with outside activities. INNIS S PHARMACY the Selected Crime Statistics is SKATE'S PAGER theft under $1,000. This includes Just a reminder that you do have 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) incidents of shoplifting, stolen bi- access to my pager number 566- TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 cycles and theft from automobiles. 1996. I can usually be reached During December, January and Monday to Friday between 8:30 am Your Community Pharmacy where you can talk to the February statistics will reveal an and 3:00 pm. The pager is not for pharmacist face to face. Remember, over the counter increase in reported incidents of emergency use but for information medications are drugs too! When in doubt ask, we are here for all your health care needs. theft from automobiles. During De- exchange and advice. cember Christmas shoppers leave ASK SKATE valuable presents behind in their NASTY BUGS ARE HERE My purpose has always been to Fight Ultacare Complete automobiles. These articles are back with our cold and become involved with the concerns flu products... 360 ml, $5.99 usually very visible to anyone of the community I pau-ol. The Coricidin D Gynecure Ointment passing by. A crime is usually Glebe Report has become an excel- Bonus Pack 20 + 10 tabs committed if there is opportunity or Ovule lent medium to give advice on sub- $3.99 300 mg, $11.99 and especially if detection and ap- jects that involve the police and the Tylenol Cold & Flu Tabs prehension are minimized. For ex- community. If you have a concern Reg. or Xtra Strength $4.29 ample, you have just left the new you think could be of interest to Photo Finishing Bradosol Lozenges 24's $8.99, V.C.R. that you bought for your others, stop me on the street or 12's $2.49 Uncle Joe on the front seat of your write to Skates Beat c/o the Ottawa 2nd set $2.99 car with the doors unlocked while Carleton Police, Community Ser- New Clairol Natural you rush off to shop for a new bread vices, 474 Elgin St., Ottawa, On- Instincts Hair Colours Need An Energy Boost After All maker for Aunt Hilda. The oppor- tario, K2P 2J6. $8.99 That Snow? Vitathion 20 tunity to steal Uncle Joe's V.C.R. is So until next time see you on Sachets Magic Bag $14.99 introduced and the possibility of the beat! for those weary musckes At Least It Is An Excuse To Sit Regional Police Service changes phone numbers SM or LG $19.99 And Sip For A Minute All administrative numbers for Division (Ottawa), * voice-mail ac- These prices are in effect until the end of the month the Regional Police Divisions serv- cess to all employees, and ing Gloucester, Ottawa, SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THIS IIAS BEEN Nepean and *bilingual automated menus to find 'Y LOCATION Vanier have been replaced by a new services. OPEN: WE ACCEPT: central phone number, 236-1222 TDD numbers remain unchanged. MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM .40° VISA for non-emergencies. FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD For emergencies call 9-1-1. SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS The improved system includes; Police Community Centres' and CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME as411=6. & MAJOR DRUG PLANS *one centralized number, *central- Court Liaison Section numbers will ized switchboard for 23/24 be changed and automated. January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-12 NEWS discussions. They wish to pay yond government grants. We are OBE trustee report particular attention to programmes presently awaiting word from the and services affecting secondary province as to what changes in edu- created at all school boards. schools and I am committed to pro- cation funding will mean for our The Board passed a motion to viding as much documentation as Board and how drastically our bud- support this in request principle possible on these budget items. get will be altered. and establish a mechanism for im- Thanks to Student Council Co- I would appreciate your input as plementation within the coming Presidents Noel Baldwin and we begin the 1996 budget process. year. Although I was in By agreement, Amanda Foran for inviting me, to In accordance with provincial I abstained from the vote given OBE that Anne Hyland from the Guidance legislation, the OBE budget year my son, Andrew, was one of the Trustee Department for making the ar- runs from January 1 to presenters! December Lynn rangements and to Graham Thomp- 31, coinciding neither with the Graham PURCHASE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE son Principal, and Sheila Selley, school year (September to June) nor In early November, the Board, by Co-Chair of the Parent Advisory the provincial government fiscal a narrow one-vote margin, Committee, for taking part in the year (April to March). One of the NEW DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION approved session. consequences of this incongruity is Trustees have appointed Carola a motion to spend approximately $5 million of the 1995 THE 1996 OBE BUDGET that OBE budget discussions take Lane Director of Education, effec- anticipated The budget surplus on computer hard- November 29 economic state- place after our fiscal year has tive January 2, 1996. I have every ment by Ontario finance minister ware for schools. While I recognize started and normally continue until confidence she has the qualities Ernie Eves indicated the importance of information tech- that the March 31 when revenue estimates needed to meet the challenges provincial government will reduce nology and the need for our stu- have to be submitted to the City of ahead. She brings to the Ottawa its grants to school boards by $400 Ottawa. dents to become computer literate, I Board many years of experience in million in did not support the motion because 1996-1997 education, as a classroom teacher (representing about 7% of total in my view it was being "rail- and principal with the Hamilton provincial grants in education). FOR INFORMATION roaded" through without proper de- Board, as Director of Education While the OBE receives less than Lynn Graham, Trustee, OBE Zone bate on the use of the surplus and with the Peterborough County 2% of its revenue from the province 9, c/o 330 Gilmour Street, Ottawa without input from our Budget and Board, and as an Assistant Deputy ($4.3 million in 1995), it is ex- K2P 0P9. Tel. 730-3366, Fax 730- Management Committees Minister with the Ontario Ministry and our pected that our Board will be sig- 3589. Internet Address: computer advisory committee. of Education and Training and the nificantly affected by factors be- [email protected] Ontario Ministry of Labour. Her Furthermore, to ensure effective implementation, a philosophy of education is student- such hardware centered and she is a strong advo- expenditure ought to have been ac- cate of public education and life- companied by support for teacher long learning. training, software, and completion of Robert Gillett, the outgoing the OBE infrastructure i.e. Recycling for our community Director of Education, has accepted wiring of the classrooms. the position of President of In late November, to ensure that Algonquin College. In December, my concerns were partially ad- he was recognized and thanked for dressed, I put forward a motion to PAPER RECYCLING DEPOT his many years of service to the prevent this new hardware from being warehoused before it could be students of the OBE. LANSDOWNE PARK, FEB, 10 9:00AM TO NOON ANNUAL ORGANIZATION installed and used by the students. MEETING While this motion was adopted BANK STREET EKTRANCE On December 4, 1995, we began unanimously, I am still not con- If your present program doesn't accept the second year of our three-year vinced that the OBE will get full computer paper, fax paper, glossy paper, newsprint, egg cartons, term as trustees of the Ottawa value from this purchase. posters, greeting cards, file folders, post-it notes, cereal boxes, Board of Education. I was elected corrugated cardboard, packing paper, gift wrap, telephone books, HOPEWELL AVENUE SCHOOL paper, Chair of Education, one of our three RENOVATION office paper, junk mail, directories, white paper, coloured Kraft paper, paper bags, envelopes, paper towel rolls, catalogues... standing committees (the other two Plans are progressing for the ma- being Management and Human Re- jor upgrading of Hopewell Avenue sources). In addition to serving on School. Architects from the firm we will!! a number of Board advisory Edmundson and Matthews have been In an effort to promote the collection of recyclable products, committees, I was also elected as consulting staff at Hopewell as Waste Recycling (Ottawa/Hull) Inc., in the OBE representative to the Board working drawings are conjunction with Arbour Recycled Products, finalized. Glebe Trotters, the Bike Stop, LOEB Glebe, and Councillor Jim of the Ottawa-Carleton Learning Board administrators have identi- Watson will operate a paper Foundation (an organization which fied two possibilities for relocation recycling depot at Lansdowne Park promotes parmerships between of the "school" during the 1996- Saturday February 10th, 1996 education and business). 1997 school year. The preferred between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Linda Hunter, a trustee since option is the use of the now vacant 1988, was elected OBE Chair for the Immaculata High School facility on coming year. Bronson Avenue while the second Glebe STUDENT OBE TRUSTEE choice is the Fisher Park School LOEB 754 Street GI,E0NOTINS On November 27, 1995, Noel site on Holland Avenue. It is im- Baldwin, Co-President of the Stu- portant to note that the renovation CASUAL FOOTWEAR dent Council at Glebe Collegiate, of Hopewell is contingent upon OBE Arbour and Andrew Graham, Co-President budget approval, normally at the Ottawa Valley's Environmental Shoppe, of the Student Council at Lisgar end of March. 800 Bank Collegiate, made a presentation to MEETING WITH GLEBE COLLE- theBoard on behalf of the OBE GIATE STUDENT COUNCIL WASTE RECYCIING(OTTAWA/r1W)INC, Presidents' Council They On December 11, I spent the noon Councillor requested a hour at Glebe, meeting non-voting student informally Jim Watson 1233 BANK trustee position on the OBE, with members of the Student Ottawa, Ont. Council. We City of Ottawa K1S 3X7 emphasizing the need for students exchanged information 731-5211 to have an active voice in Board on our respective roles and re- issues and pointing out that the sponsibilities and in particular Royal Commission on Learning discussed the best way for students recommended such a position be to become involved in OBE budget January 19, 1996 Globe Report-13 NEWS 'Dealing with difficult emotions' at Centretown Comm. Health Centre The Centretown Community Health Centre continues its Tuesday seminars for 1996. Sessions run from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the Centre, 340 MacLaren St. No charge. Free childcare provided. Call 563-4336 for information. January's remaining sessions on the topic Dealing with Difficult Emo- tions include: Jan. 23, Coping with Anxiety - Members of Recovery Inc., a self-help group, will demonstrate their unique method for coping with anxiety. your favourite restaurant Jan. 30, Dealing with Depression - A panel presentation on various peo- doesn't have enough non-smoking tables... ple's experiences of dealing with depression, and some professionals' techniques for coping, including medication and alternatives. talk to the manager. The focus of February's sessions is "Crisis." Feb. 6, Recognizing Signs of Crisis and Stress in Ourselves and Others,- How do we know when we, or a friend are really at a crisis point? Mary Ann Carmichael, a social worker at Centretown Community Health Centre, will help us be more aware of the signs, before the crisis hits. CONTROL.. Feb. 13, Problem-Solving - Learning how to deal with things that seem A cErrnpEdgn overwhelming can help us to cope better day-by-day. Speaker is Sabina smake-fiwe living Wasserlauf, a counsellor in private practice. Feb. 20, Blaming the Victim - Sometimes when we experience difficulties For more information call OTTAWA-CARLETON HEALTH DEPARTMENT that aren't caused by us, we get blamed for the problem. Join Betty Taylor *V Ottawa-Carleton and Christine McKay two social workers at Centretown Community Health 724-4256 PA1111111111111P 1P1 PMU,, Centre, for a discussion of how to identify "victim-blaming" in everyday A SERVICE OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT life, and how to cope with it. Feb. 27, Women For Change and Larry - Women for Change and Larry know about living on social assistance and raising kids in a housing project. They will perform skits about their life experiences, followed by a discussion of how we cope with the kinds of problems portrayed in the Women on Skis Jan. 25 skits. Ladies do you like to be outdoors in winter? Interested in learning how to Cross Country Ski You & the separation/divorce process or improving your skills, or even Are you going through a separation or divorce? Do you have relatives or trying to skate on skis? friends who are asking how to make the best of an unhappy situation? If any of the above situations fit Would you like more information ? your lifestyle, then Thursday Jan- The Community Support Network, of Glebe-St. James, St. Matthew's, First uary 25 might be just the day for United and Blessed Sacrament churches, is offering, to all members of the you. It's the 13th annual Women on public four Wednesday evening sessions dealing with Separation and Skis Day at the Terry Fox Athletic Divorce. The facilitator for these sessions is Daniel Berg, an Associate facility, Mooney's Bay Park, for Member of the Family Mediation Association of Ontario and Family lessons on Cross Country Skiing in Mediation Canada. the morning, followed by a four THE DATES AND TOPICS TO BE COVERED ARE: course luncheon at the St. Elijah Jan. 24 To Fight or Not to Fight Family Law and Mediation Centre. During lunch participants Information Session, followed by information/interchange sessions can view the latest fashions in ski Jan. 31 First AidSurviving the Process wear, followed by clinics on Feb. 7 The Real VictimsLessening the Trauma for Children waxing, new equipment, and tips information on registration please Feb. 21 Help or hindranceflow to Support the Separated/Divorced for the trail. call: 592-3511; 749-5544 or 830- Couple Cost for the day is $30. For more 6905 as soon as possible. All sessions will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Glebe-StJames Church 650 Lyon St. S. between Glebe & First Avenues To register for your choice of sessions call the Community Support Network at 236-1433 by January 22. SPORTS Cost for the Separation and Divorce sessions is $5 per evening. &SPINAL INJURY CLINIC

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For more information about The Physiotherapy Extended Robert Gauvreau, M.D. The clinic provides a multidis- Grace's Menopause Clinic, please health care coverage Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. ciplinary approach to menopause call 724-4603. and assists women in exploring all of the Carling Medical Centre, options available so they can 1095 Carling Avenue, Suite 107 take responsibility for their own Ottawa, Ontario KlY 4P6 healthy futures. There is no fee for Please recycle (613) 729-8098 thetwo-hour session and women January 19, 1996 Globe Report-14 this newspaper AHRIMIIMIINPAnIIRRIg NIEWS St. Matthew's choristers sing like angels while having fun BY RICHARD C. DAY It isn't very cool being an Angli- former musical director Andrew Since that time, the choir has sung can boy chorister in today's video Teague. in dozens of churches including the arcade culture. The threat of expo- But the future of both choirs de- National Cathedral in Washington sure to school peers is a profes- pends in large measure on the in- DC, the Salisbury and Ely Cathe- sional hazard for the boy sopranos terest of the young choristers and drals in the UK and Jesus College who sing the angel-like treble lines parental willingness to support Chapel, Cambridge. The choristers in classical choral music. them. Peer pressure, an over-abun- have entertained the sick in hospi- Despite the risks, the boy choris- dance of extra-curricular activities tals, Christmas shoppers in the ters of St. Matthew's Church on and declining support for tradi- malls and audiences in the National First Ave. near Bank Street are tional religions all threaten the Arts Centre. maintaining a tradition of music future of this classical music tra- that goes back to the middle ages. dition. They're also having a lot of fun at It will be 40 years since Gerald Richard Day and his two sons, the same time. It's a style of music Wheeler first established the Choir Patrick and Gavin, sing in the St. that involves four part harmonies - of Men and Boys at St. Matthew's. Matthew's Choir. from the top line of notes sung by the boys to the lower lines sung by gentlemen altos, tenors and basses. To the listener, the result can be a moving experience. It's easy to understand how one can feel closer to God listening to the classical ar- rangements. Singing in a men and boys' choir is one of very few skilled activities Photo: Beninger Photography today in which children and adults Men and Boys Choir, St. Matthew's take part on equal terms. The 14 Anglican Church, First Avenue boys in the St. Matthew's all male teer singers in this all male chorale chorus range in age from 8 to 13. are team players. Differences in They're accompanied by 20 teens age, experience and talent all have \rn and men - many of whom were once to be overcome for the choir to ex- boy trebles themselves. One gen- cel. tleman chorister, George Old, Matthew Larkin, the 32 year-old started as a boy with the choir al- musical director and organist at St. Treble choristers of St. Matthew's at play most 50 years ago. Matthew's, somehow manages to pull Choirs of gentlemen and boys all the parts together. To do so, first appeared in English cathe- Larkin encourages, inspires and drals around the 13th century. yes, sometimes admonishes those Schools attached to the churches under his charge. Practices are supplied the choristers. Much of strenuous yet exhilarating. The the music in the western world to- men have compared them to a good Accent on geatity day has its roots in these monaster- physical work out. Esthetic & Electrolysis ies and schools. It was during the Matthew Larkin started with St. middle ages that systems of written Matthew's in the summer of 1995. Specials music were invented, people taught A former chorister at St. George's danuMy how to sing and organs first built Cathedral in Kingston, Larkin left * Save 25% on cleansers & toners from Jeanne Gatineau in the larger. churches. balmy Victoria, B.C. after seven * Free gift* with any regular priced Jeanne Gatineau Although some boy choristers to- years at the Church of St. John the product worth fifty dollars or more day keep their singing a secret, Divine for the nation's capital. He * Purchase any product from Mary Cohr for an option to their counterparts in the 16th is a premier organist with tremen- buy a limited edition cosmetic bag* with a cleanser and century were celebrities. Many dous enthusiasm for the music he toner for only $30 ($60 value) plays and were actors and played principle directs. *Hurry in because supplies are limited! roles in works by Shakespeare and But enthusiasm is just one of the other notable playwrights of the traits needed to keep 14 highly en- 26 - 99 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue Court) 238-3236 day. ergized boys concentrating on mu- Elevator to the 2nd floor. Free customer Parking St. Matthew's Head Chorister, sic. The distractions inside and Mark Donnelly, is one member of outside the Neo-Gothic architecture the choir approaching celebrity of St. Matthew's are numerous. status. The 12-year-old Glebite is Pure discipline doesn't work. Or- the lead soloist in Susan Ham- ganization and variation do. So If you or someone you love suffers from chronic mond's latest Classical Kids does humour, and the ability to tell bad breath, something can be done. recording about the life and times a good story. And if the energy of George Frederick Handel. Hal- level is just too high, a quick game lelujah Handel features Mark as of floor hockey in the church hall Dr. Bruce Murphy is pleased to announce the opening of Thomas, an orphan boy who com- will sometimes remove the edge. Ottawa's first clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of municates in a beautiful treble Despite the seriousness of the halitosis, or "bad breath". singing voice. However, few stu- music and the importance of the dents at Glashan Public School end product, Larkin insists the know that he sings, or that he's a bottom line for choristers of all recording artist with two CDs under ages is having fun. The men and The fresh Brea+h his belt. boys in the choir hail from all Despite the prominence of former parts of Ottawa and the surround- (en+re choristers like Gerald ing areas. So do the women and Finley and 357 Waverley 232-4538 David Arnot Johnston, the volun- girls who sing in the all female January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-16 chorale founded five years ago by SPORT n T'aekwon-Do exams feature self-defense & sparring BY PETER ISWOLSKY Parents and participants were One of the worst major snow- treated to power breaking tech- storms of the year could not dis- niques by Mr. E. Jeannot during his suade the students of Hoang's Black Belt examination. Combining Taekwon-Do from attending their breath control, concentration, re- grade examinations at the Glebe action force, equilibrium, mass and Community Centre December 14. speed, Mr. Jeannot successfully Examinations were conducted by broke up to four boards with one Mr. Hung Hoang, Head Instructor, blow, demonstrating both fist and 5th degree Black Belt of the Inter- flying foot techniques. national Taelcwon-Do Federation. Congratulations to Mr. Jeannot Mr. Hoang was assisted by Peter who achieved his 1st degree Black Williams, Instructor-2nd degree Belt after many years of hard Black Belt, and assistant instruc- training. tors Renforth Thomas and Peter Is- Congratulations to all the chil- wolsky, 1st degree Black Belts. dren and adults who trained dili- Examinations consist of theory, gently in orcier to achieve their patterns or forms, self-defense goals. techniques, and, at a more senior Ed Jeannot breaking boards during Black Belt Test. Promotions were as follows: belt level, sparring and power Yellow Belt: Paul Prepas, Calvin breathing techniques of TKD. Only breaking Many thanks to Mr. Renforth Pacolac, Kazmir Drahotsky, techniques. during the performance of patterns The theoretical portion of the Thomas who acted as assailant Francino Cloe, Ursa Szathmary, is full power permitted. The ratio- during the exam probes the students' knowl- self-defense technique Gary McHugh, Dan McHugh, Badgi nale behind this rule is immedi- edge of the development of Taek- testing. I trust the minor bruises Bluteau, Susan Murphy, Paula ately evident when you see four or inflicted by won-Do as devised by General Choi the children have all Vaillancourt, Adrianne Ritchie. more boards shattered by the im- faded. Hong Hi, father and founder of Yellow Belt Green Stripe: pact of fist or foot. Properly exe- Math Taekwon-Do. Sparring is perhaps the most Law, James Muir. known Lower belts commence their edu- cuted, pattern is a fluid and component of TKD. As a Green Belt: Les Pal, Lauren cation with the history of Taekwon- graceful deadly dance. sporting event, the combination of a Hernandez, Emily Brascoupe, Mark series of Do, the meaning of the colours of Self-defense techniques begin spinning high kicks and Krowec. belts and basic Korean terminology. with simple releases from arm lightning jabs provides unequalled Green Belt Blue Stripe: Gideon By the time the student is ready for grabs and neck chokes, and entertainment. However, sparring Humphries a Black Belt examination, this progress until the student has the requires great endurance, skill and Blue Belt: Matt Pal, Julien Egron, knowledge base has expanded to ability to deal with multiple oppo- control. Though sparring partici- Nathan Bowers-Krishnan, Sasha cover The Theory of Power, Moral nents in armed or unarmed scenar- pants wear protective gear, it is the Iswolsky. and Philosophical requirements of ios. Though techniques taught de- control of emotions that can surge Blue Belt Red Stripe: Rebecca during a Lazar TKD and much more. pend upon the age and size of the bout, and control of physi- Patterns or forms are a series of student, the intent remains the cal action that may protect the Black Belt 1st Degree: Ed combatants. Jeannot. movements in which the practitoner same: provide the student with the Students For is set against an invisible as- ability to break free of an as- found themselves information about The Inter- sailant. Individual movements, sailant's grasp and escape. Only closely monitored during the exam- national Taekwon-do Federation ination, and whether they be kicks, punches or when faced with no other option not only for their technical training courses, contact the sparring blocks, are performed at full power than fighting will the student of ability but also for their Glebe Community Centre at 564- accompanied by the characteristic TKD stand and retaliate. ability to demonstrate control. 1058. Try speed ska ting on the Brewer Park Oval skaters swiftly gliding across the are BY CHRIS WHERRE I I fortunately however, the City in- out, so be part of the head Now that the cold temperatures ice. There will be several competi- tends to decrease funding of the count. are here my thoughts turn to one of tions held this year where you can Oval operating budget. Their ratio- We will also have longblade Ottawa's premiere attractions: the get a close view of the racing action. nale is that the number of skaters skates available to rent at the Oval world's longest skating rink. By We are hosting two major meets this using the facilities has declined for a very reasonable price. As now the Rideau Canal should be year: Canada's Capital Long Track over the past few years. This is well, the club provides instruc- open. But there is another skating Invitational on January 12-14, and partly due to the poor skating con- tional programs for all ages and attraction in our own neighbour- the Canadian Age Class and Masters ditions we have had the past few abilities. If you are interested, hood, the Brewer Park Slcating Oval. Championships on February 10-11. winters. Therefore I am encourag- speak to any of the Pacers and we'd Each year, the Ottawa Pacers Everyone is encouraged to use ing everyone to get out and use the be glad to help you get started. You Speedskating Club, along with sup- these facilities. There is plenty of Oval before we lose it. The City might even get bitten by the long- port from the City, maintains an room on the track. The only "rules" keeps records of how many skaters blade slcating bug. outdoor 400 metre skating oval. to follow are that slower skaters Much of the work is done by volun- should keep to the outside lanes CANADIAN AGE CLASS AND MASTERS SPEED teers. There is also an outdoor and hockey sticks should be used SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS hockey rink complete with boards on the hockey rink, not the Oval. February 10 & 11, 1996 and nets. There is a heated change We also request that people not BREWER PARK SKATING OVAL across hut with ample parking nearby. walk the track (i.e.. when Long Track Mass Start (ages 10+) Masters Olympic Style (age 30+) These facilities are open to all crossing the park). This is because 9:00 am each day ( 2:30 pm each day hockey players, speedskaters, and salt and dirt from our boots recreational skaters of all ages and damages the ice surface and dulls abilities. There is no admission our skates. charge. The Oval has some advantages The Brewer Skating Oval is used over the canal. It is the smoothest ice to train elite speedskaters as well outdoor surface in Ottawa. It is lit at as novices such as myself. If you night and there is no danger of falling come by on evenings or weekends over any of those large cracks. you can watch groups of speed- There is a heated change hut. And it is close at hand. Un- January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-17 ARTS Local actors in new musical show An original full length musical Children's Festival de la Jeunesse And The Winner is...?!, is about to and respected veteran of the Ottawa premiere in Ottawa. Local Ottawans musical theatre community. A full Robert Gould and John McGovern orchestra will be conducted by the have created this brand new show to Composer and Musical Director be performed February 7 to 10 at John McGovern. Nancy Burns, a Centrepointe Theatre. bright light on the Ottawa Presented by the Jewish jazz/modern dance scene, is the Community Centre Theatreworks Choreographer, her last show being and Brottaway Productions, the Anne of Green Gables. The set has show deals with the trials and been designed by Peter Woolnough tribulations of a kids' T.V. talent who has worked professionally in show, complete with 25 kids (only 3 scenic painting and design for of whom make it to the finals), many years. parents both "stage" and "non And The Winner stage," a smarmy show host who is...?! will be presented at really doesn't like kids, a wily old Centrepointe Theatre producer, etc. on Thursday, February 8 and The musical comedy with over 20 Saturday, February 10 at 8:00 p.m. original songs, was workshopped Vern Fraser (I) and Lyra Butler-George (r) in rehearsal for And the There will be two student matinee two years ago with very positive Winner is ...?! performances Wednesday, February reviews. Since then it has been 7 and Friday, February 9 at 12:00. polished with additional script and crafting their own new musical. for the show and the cast includes To book blocks of tickets for these songs, all fully orchestrated for the The show had to be about kids, with veterans of previous. Glashan special school performances only, call big Centrepointe stage. kids and for kids (the only School is well represented in the Centrepointe Theatre at (613) Gould wrote the book and lyrics, condition being that it not take show by Vern Fraser, playing the 727-6655. place in an orphanage for obvious role of the "smarmy" show host and and McGovern wrote the original Tickets for evening performances Annie and Oliver reasons). Lyra Butler-George as a musical score. After participating are on sale now for $16. at Maureen Quinn McGovern added to soprano/juggler senior finalist. locally in some way in every known Centrepointe Theatre box office, in the creative team, contributing The show is directed by Nancy musical about kids including person or by telephone at 727- Babies, Peter Pan, Sound of Music, some of the wonderful music and Turner, Artistic Director and Manager of the Ottawa 6650. Wizard of Oz, Bye Bye Birdie, etc., lyrics. General Gould and McGovern embarked on Well over 100 actors auditioned 99 Fifth Avenue Court Ottawa K1S 5K4 A SOURCE OF ART ASA. 238-5908 Brown's Inlet comes indoors January 1 - 27 - Works by new members Reception: January 20, 1-4 pm February 1 - 17 The Big Ribbon Exhibition, Juried Show Reception: February 1st, 5 - 7 pm A Source of The

Big Ribbon Fifth Avenue Court, 99 Fifth Avenue (at the corner of Bank Street in the Glebe) Exhibition Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 51(4 Phone 238 5908 WHEN: Thursday, Februaryl to Saturday, February 17, 1996

MEDIA & FORMAT: Visual artwork on board, canvas, or paper, and sculptures. Works not to exceed 30 inches width or length. Sculptures should be easily trans- portable. Winter subjects preferred. Limit of 2 pieces per artist.

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DELIVERY AND PICKUP: DROP-OFF: January 27, between 11:30 am, and 4:00 p.m. PICK-UP: February 17, between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. or Monday, February 19, betwen 11:00 a.m. and noon. &*, An outside jury will award ribbons for the best works in the show. Feeling trapped in the A Source of Art reserves the right to refuse any works which they feel do not meet their standards in any way. Due to midst of at Brown's Inlet Park, Glebe artist limited space, the jury will use its discretion in deciding which works will be hung. Any worlcs not hung are to be this long, snowy winter? Longing Jaya Krishman will exhibit his picked up by the artist as soon as (s)he is notified. for the green and golden days of Brown's Inlet paintings at Fifth Av- All works MUST be clearly identified on the back with the artist's naine, address & telephone number, and the title summer? Then step of the work. Although every reasonable precaution will be taken, the Gallery assumes no responsibility for lost or into Fifth Av- enue Court, 997 Fifth Avenue at damaged works. enue Court on Saturday, February Bank Street on Saturday, February 10, and remember the warm, sum- 10 between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Remove and mail or deliver this entry forrn before January 27, 1996 to A SOURCE OF ART GALLERY at the address mer and fall breezes rippling the The artist invites you to wander at the top of this sheet. ponds, the leafy willows drooping among the impressionistic paint- Name Address over the still pools, the dappled ings, full of colour and light, and Telep,one (day) (evening) sunshine shimmering in the heat oi imagine yourself beneath a canopy Title of Works (1) the day. of leaves, beside the peaceful wa- As promised last October, after ters of Brown's Inlet. The glorious (2) his sun-blessed open-air art show days of summer will come again. Medium Amount Enclosed $ January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-18 Deadline for entries: January 27, 19% FEATURE Consider your garden... BY AILSA FRANCIS trees (especially conifers) all with snow any exposed dwarf and desiccating winter conditions. Ei- Many of us look at our gardens in constitute the 'skeleton' or 'bones' tender evergreens during a late ther know your limitations and do January and are relieved that all we of a garden. During the growing winter thaw. not attempt to grow these plants, or can see is the snow covering up a season, these features provide con- Conifers, hedges, fruit or seed- plan now to create a micro-climate. multitude of errors. Winter is the text, support and a foil for the more producing shrubs and trees all Plant an evergreen hedge or a shrub time for gardeners to put their feet transitory elements, namely annu- provide either food or shelter for border with conifers, erect a fence up (or finally clean the house) be- als, perennials, smaller shrubs and wild creatures. Making your land or an arbour anything to provide cause soon after spring arrives, climbing vines. Looking at your hospitable to birds, bats and other a protected area in your garden so summer is fast on its heels, bring- garden in winter will reveal animals not only ensures that they that you can experiment with a ing with it garden growth that whether it has an attractive struc- will not be without refuge and sus- larger variety of plants. seems quickly out of control. tural framework. If these elements tenance, but also allows your gar- Many city gardens support trees If you are someone who feels are lacking, consider adding a well- den to be a living and self-regulat- and shrubs that are considered overwhelmed with their garden by placed evergreen, a statue or a ing environment where pest prob- 'weedy;' these plants are fast- June, reserve some time in the next bench, or place a small tree with an lems are usually kept to manage- growing, weak-wooded, messy few months to take stock of it. The attractive branching pattern in able levels. Incorporating some (dropping branches and seeds) and relatively exposed landscape allows your line of view from a window. habitat or food-providing plants hard to discourage. In small gar- you, without distraction, to con- Bare trees, shrubs and fences into your garden also often adds dens, these plants often call the sider the structural elements of should be a pleasure to look at in winter interest: sumac, winter- shots. However, seeing their leaf- your garden's design, to tackle or the winter. But if these plants or berry, snowberry, cedar, hawthorn, less silhouettes in winter allows us make note of plant and other types structures need care, they will be a mountain-ash, (crab) apple, vibur- to be reminded of our garden's ac- of maintenance requirements, to cold-season eyesore. Make notes of num and dogwood all add presence tual size and potential. Winter is plan shelter and food sources for overgrown shrubs as well as un- and charm to any garden. the perfect time to consider ridding wildlife (especially for next win- ruly, broken or diseased branches Is your garden exposed to bitter your garden of extraneous and ter), to identify pre-existing mi- on trees; many of these may be and drying north-westerly winds in weedy plants. With a cro-climates (or create your own), pruned while they are still dormant the winter? You may see evidence few judicious actions and and finally to see most clearly the in late winter or early spring. of this in-your snowdrifts; if your planning this winter, your garden overall space with which you have Contact an experienced arborist or snow cover is higher in one part of will soon become a more pleasant place to look at and be a part of to work in your garden. horticulturist to do the job if you - the garden than others, chances are Even if your garden does not ap- are faint-hearted. To avoid losing a your garden cannot provide a mi- during every season. pear to have been 'designed,' there shrub or tree to broken limbs, mis- cro-climate for less rugged plants. Glebe resident and garden are elements that may pre-date you shapen form or wind-burnt foliage, Japanese maples, magnolias and that provide it with structure. gently shake snow-laden branches scores of marginally hardy orna- consultant Ailsa Francis owns Hortus Urbanus. 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January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-19 Keep Your Gardez vos résolutions du Temps New Year's Resolutions! des Fêtes! Great programmes right in your Des activités incroyables dans votre quartier. neighbourhood. Natation, patinage, exercice, visites en Skating, swimming, fitness, bus trips... autocars... Register now and start the year on the right foot! Inscrivez-vous maintenant et commencez Call your local pool or l'année du bon pied! community centre for details. Communiquez avec la piscine ou le centre communautaire de For general information, call 244-5678 votre quartier pour plus de détails.

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January 19, 1996 Globe Report-20 SCHOOL NEWS First Avenue School The spirit of sharing BY RUTH BUTTON classes were sold to raise over $500 The students and families at First for the Centretown Emergency Food Avenue did an excellent job of Centre. The Grade 6 English sharing and collecting for those classes also raised $60 through a less fortunate. The hallways were reading and sale of their full of decorated boxes collecting anthologies. In all, $800 was food, toys, books and clothing. donated to the Food Centre along Along with these donations, some with 225 canned food items, and innovative ways were found to col- $1200 was sent to the Snowsuit lect further money. On the evening Fund along with 20 snowsuits and of the school concerts, superb dis- 75 pieces of winter clothing. Fur- plays of hbrne-baked goods and ther donations were made to Toy crafts made by students from all Mountain and Santa's Book Shelf.

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- 4. PLEASE CALL: 564-PARK The Canadian Red Cross Society January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-21 SCHOOL NEWS Karl Saidla to compete on Technology at Glebe Collegiate Canadian X-C ski team BY VIRGINIA LINDSAY Committee has been formed, chaired As a result of a motion at its De- by Vice-Principal Peggy Lister and cember 18 meeting, the OBE voted with representation from all aca- to increase substantially the num- demic areas and from the Parent ber of computers in each of its sec- Advisory Committee. This group ondary schools. The new machines will determine what distribution of which Glebe will receive will rep- computers within the school will resent the latest Macintosh and IBM allow their optimum use by all stu- technology and some will be dents. The curriculum of courses equipped with a multi-media op- will be re-evaluated to achieve tion. In order to best use this new maximum integration of computer capacity, all instructional rooms use with required course content will be wired within the near fu- and skill development. Emphasis ture to form an instruction LAN. will be placed on staff development At this point, we will have a greatly so that teachers can use computers improved capability to access In- with confidence in ways appropri- ternet. ate to their subject areas and Glebe will be working with various local To ensure that Glebe makes the high-technology companies and best use of the educational oppor- with government to develop further tunities offered by these comput- educational opportunities for our ers, an Information Technology students.

Wanted: Glebe Collegiate Literary Arts Sponsors Sponsors are wanted for English Literature year-end prizes for Glebe Collegiate students. Maths and science prizes abound but the arts seem to have been forgotten. Help us rectify this by committing to sponsor a Glebe Collegiate's Karl Saidla grade prize for at least three years. Prizes could be a copy of the Giller BY JAYNE FORWARD for his five years at Glebe and has or Governor-General Award books, or a monetary prize for a graduate. Karl Saidla, an OAC student at achieved excellence in each sport. Book Clubs, local book stores and businesses and individuals are asked to Glebe Collegiate has been selected Karl was the top Glebe runner on contact Susan Zettell 730-5620 or Jan Fraser 237-8880 for further as a member of Canada's cross Glebe's cross country team that information. If there are more interested patrons than necessary prizes country ski team to compete in the placed 4th in the Provincials in for English, awards will be extended to other arts courses. Or specify world championship February 1-5 November. your preference for sponsorship and we will match you up with the in Italy. Karl has been a member of We extend our best wishes and appropriate course. Glebe Collegiate's cross country congratulations to Karl and the running, skiing, and track teams whole Canadian team. Fine Residential New vice-principal comes to Glebe Improvements rection Mr. Dagenais' career was going. Woodroffe was fortunate, we 11,b1.1 all understood, to be receiving a man with solid crisis and inter- The vention skills. But what was going eiSti0b01111"°CeCialiStSSandy Rill to happen to Glebe? Construction Ltd. Glebe lucked in with the transfer of Peggy Lister from Vice-Princi- 565-5666 pal, Student Services. Peggy brings to Glebe Collegiate a wealth of ex- perience and enthusiasm. She is really looking forward to getting to Hulse, Playl:iir McGarry mamma know Glebites.

Peggy Lister, Vice-Principal Best of luck to the new triumvi- Funeral Homes YOÇIEI BY DAVID ALDWINKLE rate. May it be as successful as the NI 233-1143 Posture, body "Please Mr. Custer, I don't wanna former. Funeral awareness go." These words might easily have Pre-Arrangement been attributed to Vice Principal, Can you get AIDS Breathing and Bob Dagenais who, one morning, from sharing This important matter may be discussed at discovered that he had been pro- relaxatiôn any of locations or within the moted to the position of Principal a needle whilé our 4 privacy of your home. For information All Ages, All Levels at Woodroffe High School. He had doing drugs? without obligation please call 233-1143. been reunited with a number of NANCY YES! Get the facts. MOLITZ, former Glebe Serving The National Capital Region colleagues at and was Let's Talk. Call the being fine tuned by Mr. Thompson McGarry Family: majority owners Instructor Ontario Ministry of Founded 1925 to be ready for the next challenge. He-alth AIDS Hotline Glebe / Ottawa South But, as we all know, cream rises. 563-AIDS Everyone was happy with the di- 730-6359 239-4200 January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-22 BOOKS Strong narrative talent in novel of self discovery gaging his reader's emotions as he daughter-in-law, while she tries to names the early death of either rebuild her romantic life by having By parent, "the hole in the kitchen an affair with a married man, who Sharon floor." This metaphor is beautifully both James and Grandfather have Abron extended throughout the split novel difficulty accepting. Drache featuring male and female protago- With Garland, who is Daddy's girl nists, James Kinell and Garland after her mother dies, it's the route Rose respectively, each struggling of perfection and the wall around to exorcise a deep personal loss, in herself to make sure life doesn't BETWEEN FAMILIES AND the case of James, the early death of crumble again. Metaphorically she THE SKY his father and Garland, her mother. trains as an architect, winning all By Alan Cumyn, Cumyn describes each path of self the prizes she covets except a man, Goose Lane Editions, 232 pages, discovery with ease and clarity, ex- because she can't bear to abandon $17.95 (paper) celling in his ability to lead the her father until he makes the first novel with one protagonist and then move and falls in love with one of Between Families and the Sky is totally switch to the other without her teachers from primary school. Alan Cumyn about the world we know and the the reader losing interest. How he Cumyn's adept portrayal of Daddy same world we have so much diffi- brings the two lives together is as an amateur golfer is uncanny. make of our losses as well as our culty understanding. It is about both clever and unpredictable, as Ile longs to be professional, (Ben achievements. With great insight romantic love and parental love, unpredictable as the respective Hogan is his idol) and he divides and strong narrative talent Cumyn which we tend to think of as more parents early deaths. The split his day and his life as neatly as the proves that with time even the tangible; "unconditional," tends to novel also succeeds because of the golf course he constantly plays. greatest personal losses can prove be the word psychologists bandy page turning roster of events, all of Like her father, the golfer, daugh- to be our biggest successes. about. But is it? What happens if a which are highly original and ter Garland does not want sur- Alan Cumyn's first novel, Waiting parent suddenly dies, how does this sometimes slightly wacky. prises. for Li Ming, received high praise death affect the surviving spouse as For example, James' first love Cumyn's surprise introduction of from critics across Canada. He is well as the children, whose feelings whom he never gets over (because Jim and Garland when she is hired also author of VVhat in the World is only gradually unfold and never he never really got over his father's to renovate his mother's house Going On?, a best-selling guide for fully surface until they make their early death) is Mirele, the daughter (another metaphor) is a touch of people working and studying own choices which are shaped not of a diplomatic couple, with a host fictional genius which not only ties abroad. Cumyn makes his home in only by love and physical attrac- of problems of her own which she the novel together but offers the fi- Ottawa, but has spent extended pe- tion but by their first early losses. continuously flees from. And nal surprise which is really no riods teaching in the People's Re- Author Alan Cumyn writes lu- James' paternal grandfather who surprise at all or shouldn't be public of China and most recently, cidly and has a poet's eye for en- appears to fancy his bereaved what matters in life is what we Indonesia.

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The Canadian Red Cross Soclely January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-23 BOOKS Malcolm MacDonald had lifelong commitment to world humanity MALCOLM MACDONALD and Singapore, Bringing an End to Empire Commissioner-Gen- eral for South-East By Clyde Sanger Asia (including the time of launching McGill-Queen's University Press the Colombo Plan for development $49.95 aid and Indo- China peace negotiations), High BY GEORGE WRIGHT Commissioner in India during the I had the privilege to read have Suez incident, last most of Clyde Sanger's publications Governor of Kenya and roving ambassador in over the last few decades and I be- Africa during lieve that this is his most compre- both the Rhodesian hensive effort, especially in the de- crisis and the Nigerian-Biafran gree of exacting research that went civil war, Clyde illustrates how into this manuscript. Sanger deals Malcolm held many important posts with the most meticulous details of interacting with the rulers of the world. the personal life of Malcolm Mac- But how much substantive Donald, because he feels that in or- accomplishment emanated from his holding all these der to comprehend the key role that portfolios? Clyde points out how much Mac- personal diplomacy played in the Donald added to arbitration of diplomatic crises, it the constitution- making process, is necessary to understand the especially in family, the cultural molding and Malaya and Kenya, but I think Mal- the social and political background colm's contribution goes much of his biographical subject. deeper than that. Sanger, I feel, ac- The scope of Malcolm's political o curately portrays MacDonald as an and diplomatic career from 1930 idealistic visionary. In all the de- until 1970, and his active retire- Commissioner-General, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, with three Dyak chieftains veloping countries and former ment until his death in 1981, spans 1940s gave me a much clearer un- exposed to all the political élites, colonies that he engaged with in the many of the major political events derstanding of the factors operating whether conservative, liberal or de-colonization process, he set an in the referendum of October socialist, he example to both the of the inter-war, World War II and 1995. judged them on the commoner and the post-war years of the 20th century. Sanger's chapter on the Conscrip- basis of their individual merit, ruling classes as a human being tion who The underlying theme of this biog- Crisis should have a relevance character and personality. showed great deference to the equal raphy is the de-colonization of the for all readers of the Glebe Report, In addition to his worldwide ex- or superior aspects of their British Empire. But his career also whether they follow the interna- posure as colonial secretary in cultures. touched other parts of the develop- tional scene or not. 1930-40, he gained invaluable He broke the most complicated ing world and was linked to both VVhen Sanger describes the for- lessons for his later life as a diplomatic logjams by stressing his domestic British politics and, be- mative years of Malcolm, the reader diplomatic negotiator and concilia- sincerity and humanity in order to cause of the Canadian heritage of gets a better sense of the impact of tor through his early experiences achieve conciliation between polar- his wife Audrey, to events dealing the world of his father, Ramsay, with Palestine and Ireland. At an opposite forces such as Kikuyu and with our own Canadian setting that who was the first social democratic early age, he was introduced to Luo, Chinese and Malay, Irish Catholic and far transcend his period as British prime minister of the United King- some of the world's most in- Protestant, English and French Canadian, High Commissioner to Canada dom. Although his mother died tractable ethnic problems that are Arab and Jew, Hausa and Ibo between 1941-46. prematurely during Malcolm's still with us in the Middle East and and communist childhood, and As Britain's Colonial Secretary, family life was stimu- Northern Ireland. non-communist forces in he delivered a speech at Oxford lating and served as the basis for Although Malcolm served as an French Indo-China. Although he University in which he stated that his enthusiasm for many facets of M.P. throughout the 1930s and was and his associates were not always "the trend is towards the ultimate life. Sanger describes the never- Churchill's health minister in successful, he had this lifelong establishment of the various ending stream of political and in- charge of air raid shelters during commitment to world humanity. It colonies as self-reliant members of ternational visitors, the rural re- the London Blitz, Sanger shows how is true he did not always hold a great commonwealth of free peo- treats that stirred his lifelong love Malcolm MacDonald's real profes- the ultimate positions of respon- ples and nations." Sanger quotes of nature, the political and social sional love was always diplomacy sibility where "the buck stops," Malcolm that his interpretation of activism of his parents as they took and foreign affairs. It was thus at but he often achieved more than his British policy was eventual na- the first concrete steps to build mid-life in 1941 that, as High stuffy aristocratic colleagues in the Colonial tional independence with demo- Labour into a national political Commissioner to Canada, the career or Foreign ministries. I entity during first two and concur with Clyde Sanger cratic majority rule and that he was the decades pattern primary responsibili- that these the first secretary of state to make of this century. ties that MacDonald shouldered for accomplishments transcend his that absolutely clear. His years at Bedale's co-educa- the rest of his life began to solid- aversion to administrative detail Malcolm MacDonald was abso- tional school and Queen's College ify. and his occasional failings vis-à- lutely devoid of any sense of racism Oxford reinforced his eclectic love In Canada Malcolm not only wit- vis family and some personal rela- and, in my view, shared the pio- of life and individualistic traits nessed the Conscription Crisis that tionships. In his retirement years neering public role of Robert and Clyde describes how Malcolm, some would say makes the two ref- as Chancellor of Durham University Kennedy of treating non-white as a member of an Oxford debating erendums of 1980 and 1995 pale in and President of the Royal Com- peoples with total equality and re- team, travelled to North America terms of ultimate challenge to monwealth Society and Voluntary spect. and Oceania. Clearly this experi- Canadian solvency but, as Clyde Service Overseas, he retained the I found as a development worker ence cemented his internationalism vividly illustrates, MacDonald be- same eccentric idealistic spirit in East Africa and Malaysia, as well and indeed his preference for ex- came a confidant of Mackenzie King. that he had held all through his as being involved in national unity otic parts of the world. He also developed his lifelong in- life. issues in Ottawa and as a visitor to The author clearly illustrates the fatuation with bird watching in our Ironically, he had an aversion to Ireland, that Clyde's vivid de- effect during Malcolm's early national capital region and wrote the United States of America as an scriptions of MacDonald's profound adulthood of his father Ramsay's the excellent book Birds of Brewery uncivilized 'Rome' after the British experiences in these four parts of influence as he became Labour Creek. 'Greece' but, Sanger's Malcolm Mac- the world evoked fond memories of prime minister and then fractured In his concluding assessment of Donald reminds me most of the hu- my own intense experiences in the the socialist party by leading the Malcolm's life, Clyde Sanger ques- manity and idealism, in a setting of Third World. Malcolm's observa- National Government during the tions whether his subject was 'a racial equality, of my political icon tions of Mackenzie King's role in first half of the 1930s. Malcolm proconsul or just a runner.' As and mentor during my graduate the Conscription Crisis of the followed his father's lead in becom- British High Commissioner in years in America, the late Robert January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-24 ing a pragmatic social democrat Canada, Governor-General of Malaya Kennedy. CHURCH NEWS THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU It appears that... CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 BY REV. STANLEY J. T. HANNA is where the theologians run away Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, Administrator We have entered the season of and hide in terminology, and skep- Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence Epiphany which means "to appear." tics laugh, scoff, and haul out the Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Hungarian Community Christmas "appeared" and "disap- biggest question in their arsenal -- Masses: Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM peared" as quickly as usual. The if God is a God of love .... Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Hungarian) stuffing of turkeys and ourselves What is the answer for the reali- (Elevator Access for the handicapped. Loop system for the are but memories mixed with mem- ties that crash into our lives? Let's hearing impaired) ories. Gone now are the "specials" come back to Epiphany "to ap- that plucked the nostalgia strings pear." FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 pulling out our laughter and tears. I have found that God "appears" Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna As I get older I notice more every in these situations in numerous Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 AM year that Christmas brings out the ways. He appears in the phone call Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM best and worst in people. That is of a concerned friend or minister. not new, of course. He appears in the prayers of a FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH As we are singing "0 Little Town relative or neighbour who believes Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 of Bethlehem" and "Silent Night" in God's power to heal. He appears Minister: E.J. Cox with in I candles hand would doubt in the message of forgiveness and Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM that many are thinking that just love in the TV show Touched By An months later soldiers descended on Angel . He appears in the outpour- GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH the same sleepy little village to ing of loving letters and/or cards, 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 slaughter innocent children. A in the gentle touch of a sibling par- Pastors: Ann McKeown and Jack Nield nasty turn of events if you ask me. ent or spouse. New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM (Family Service) Yet, is it all part of the same If I am reading this rightly God Worship 11:00 AM plus story. I like this story for that desires to appear to each of us. Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) very reason. It is real enough to Good news came to the shepherds in ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH knock the stuffing's out of our pen- the night. I think He breaks in chant for romanticizing. when He knows He is most likely to Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 It reflects the realities of life. I get our attention. For some of us Rector: The Rev. Canon Lydon McKeown think of those sailing along enjoy- that is when we are at our worst Assistant Curate: The Rev. Janet Smith ing life, career, family and discover rather than at our best. Holy Communion: 8:00 AM plus noon (2nd & 4th Sundays) the lump on the breast one morning. My prayer during this Epiphany Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM Cancer comes crashing into our season is that God will "appear" for Choral Evensong: 7:00 PM (first & third Sundays) reality like those soldiers on that each of us in a special and decisive Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM town. way. Counselling by appointment 234-4024 And does God warn us in a dream The Rev. Stanley J. T. Hanna, (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) of where we can go hide? Some- B. Th., M. Div., FSCL is Senior THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) times, yes! Most of the time, no! Minister at Fifth Avenue Free 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 This is where it gets dicey This Methodist Church. Clerk: Betty Hurst Sunday Service: 10:30 AM

Member by invitation: OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor: Rev. Yu-Hsiung Chen 232-5211 KELLY FUNERAL HOMES Sunday Services: Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School: 11:00 _6..764-owner 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 Total Communication Fifth Avenue at Monk Street Minister: Pastor Dick Foster Sunday Services: Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM

ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith 585 Somerset Street, Ottawa Sunday Service: Worship11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM Serving the National Capital Region CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS since 1954 (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA)55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Clergy: Father Andrew Morbey 523-1928 235-6712 Deacon Symeon Rodger 725-9215 Canadian-Independent Vespers: Wed. & Sat. 6:30 PM Matins: Sunday 9:00 AM Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (Services mostly in English) Note: Members must be Canadian Owned and Operated Independent of International Funeral Industry Conglomerates. EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-25 If you have news call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the Glebe Report WORDS P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 South branch library news BY PAMELA ROSOLEN PUBLIC NOTICE Last month we spoke about the impact of municipal and provincial cuts OPEN HOUSE to the Ottawa Public Library budget. Starting January 2, 1996 South Branch hours of opening to the public have been decreased. Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings the Branch will open at 10:00 City of am. Fridays we will open at 1:00 pm. Closing times will be unchanged. In Ville d' Ottawa INO Ottawa-Carleton spite of budget restraints, we are pleased to announce some policy changes which will enhance our customer service. Now, with a touch-tone phone CITY OF OTTAWA you can renew library materials by calling 236-8001, 8 am to midnight AND Monday to Saturday. We have also increased the number of items you can REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF OTTAWA-CARLETON borrow to a maximum of 24. In addition you can reserve library material yourself either through remote access or at the Branch through our PAC CENTRAL OTTAWA WASTEWATER STORAGE terminals. Please note that you cannot reserve reference material, TUNNEL ENVIRONMENTAL magazines, video laser discs or talking books. ASSESSMENT It is our hope that these changes will make borrowing library materials OPEN HOUSE easier for you. St. Theresa's Church, 95 Somerset St. W. TOP TEN (one block east of Elgin St. - private lot and street parking) The following titles are the top ten requests in the Ottawa Public 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library system: Thursday, February 8, 1996 (wheelchair accessible upon request only) 1. The Rainmaker John Grisham 2. Coming Home Rosamunde Pilcher Attention individuals, businesses or groups who might have interest in down- 3. L is for Lawless Sue Grafton town sewer services, Rideau and Ottawa River water quality issues, and construc- 4. From Potter's Field Patricia Cornwell tion activity along Somerset Street where it intersects with Preston Street, 5. The Piano Man's Daughter Timothy Findley O'Connor Street, the Rideau Canal and Strathcona Park as well as River Road. 6. Men are From Mars, Women Phases 1 and 2 of a Provincial Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) process to are From Venus John Gray consider options for the rehabilitation of Ottawa's combined sewer system were 7. The Canadian Revolution Peter C. Newman completed in 1993. The City of Ottawa's approved preferred alternative solution 8. Come to Grief Dick Francis to the identified problem was the replacement of existing deteriorating combined 9. Let Me Call You Sweetheart Mary Higgins Clark sewers and construction of a wastewater storage tunnel. The proposed general 10. The Dark Room Minette Walters location of the tunnel is along Somerset Street between the Rideau River and Preston Street. The will be CHILDREN' PROGRAMMES tunnel constructed underground approximately 25-35 metres below the Jan. 31 4:15 pm Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters and surface. Galimoto; African tales to celebrate Black History The tunnel and related sewers will capture much of the wastewater which over- Month. Ages 6 to 9. Pre-registration. (60 min.) flows to the Ottawa River and send it to the Region's wastewater treatment plant. Feb. 10 2:00 pm Valentine Special. Hearts abound in a feast of This will greatly improve the functioning of the wastewater system and reduce the amount of overflows to Ottawa River. friendship for 4-7 year-olds. Pre-registration. (45 min.) discharged the Construction activities would be centered around 5 or more shaft locations in the vicinity of the inter- Feb. 28 4:15 pm From the Mixed up Files Mrs. Basil E. of sections identified above. Other affected streets/intersections in the downtown Frankweiler An after-school video treat for 7 to 10 may still be identified. year-olds. Pre-registration. (30 min.) Babes in the Library. Music, rhymes and books for babies from Phase 3 of the Environmental Assessment process, now underway, is examining birth to 18 months. Mondays at 9:30 am, to February 12 inclusive. Pre- design options for the approved solution described above. The City of Ottawa registration. and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton are jointly carrying out Phase 3 for the development of the central storage Bébés a la biblio! Musique, comptines et livres pour les bébés de la tunnel for mutual benefit and use. Preliminary design concepts for the tunnel and related sewer works will be evalu- naissance à 18 mois. Mardi à 9h30 au 13 jusqu' février inclusivement. ated, potential impacts identified, and appropriate mitigation measures recom- Inscription. mended for implementation during the construction and operation of this facili- Time for Twos. Stories and films for two-year-olds. Wednesdays at ty. Completion of the Environmental Assessment study process is anticipated 9:30 am. To February 14 inclusive. Pre-registration. some time during the spring of 1996. Heure du conte. Histoires et films pour les 3 à 5 ans. Jeudis à 14h00, Anyone wishing to make inquiries or offer comments at this stage in the devel- 25 janvier, 8 et 22 février. Inscription. opment of this project may do so by contacting the consultant for this project: Storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds. Mondays at 10:30 am and Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 2:15 pm. R.V. Anderson Associates Limited Environmental Planner: Sally McIntyre Saturday Stories and Films. Saturdays at 10:30 am. For 4 to 7 1755 Woodward Drive, Suite 200 Tel: (613) 226-1844 Ottawa, Ontario K2C 0P9 Fax: (613) 226-8930 Bank Street Book Club! Drop in after school for bookish activities. Ages 12 to 14. Call for details. NOTE: This is an official notice as required under the Provincial Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O., 1990. Budget cuts affect library

hours and services IN* NOQMA 1Ir December 20, Ottawa City Council Starting January 5, 1996, new DETEQ6ON approved a cut of $392,600 to the Friday hours will be 12 noon to 6 Ottawa Public Library's 1996 op- pm at the Main Library, 120 Met- erating. To accommodate this calfe Street, the Alta Vista Library, shortfall, the Ottawa Public Li- 2516 Alta Vista Drive and the Car- brary Board passed a motion reduc- lingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe ing hours of service by opening li- Avenue; and 1 pm to 6 pm at the braries one half-hour later five Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre Li- mornings a week and closing every brary, the Rideau Library, 377 Friday morning. Rideau Street, the St. Laurent Li- Starting January 1, 1996, all Ot- brary, 847 St. Laurent Blvd., the 434.6141+-9.4 tawa Public Libraries will open at South Branch Library, 1049 Bank 10 am instead of 9:30 am, Monday Street and the West Branch Library, 167 Sparks Street 230-8455 to Thursday and on Saturdays. 18 Rosemount Avenue. January 19, 1996 Glebe Report-26 This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Globe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Globe Community Centre inclu- ding name, address and phone no. 'For Sale' items more than $1,000 not accepted. GRAPEVINE FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT NOTICES WINTERLAND EXPRESS FOR CHEO, SOFA - 3 cushion Kroehler, *CAREGIVER FOR MARCH BREAK: UNEMPLOYED EXECUTIVES and Dow's Lake Feb. 10. Help tiny Sanderson fabric - exc. cond. $300. experienced, flexible, energetic, professionals looking for work in hearts at CHEO. Ride the Bicycle Coffee table 38" round solid non-smoking, for lively 4 yr. old the Ottawa-Carleton area - contact Built for 30. Promote your com- walnut, matching end table 22" - Glebe boy. Refs req. Ph. 237-9984 others with similar experience. pany by displaying your signage on exc. cond. $350. Pioneer stereo, EXPERIENCED, LOVING CARE- OPERATION RAINBOW, a non-profit the bike for all to see. Teams of 15 tuner, tape deck, 2-100 watt GIVER req'd for precious 3yr old & self-help group offering support or 30 people collect pledges for a speakers & glass door cabinet - 9 month old girls, preferably in the and sharing practical information, chance to ride the "Bicycle Built exc. cond. $300. 235-0058. area of Corpus Christi/Mutchmor will meet at St. Richard's Church for 30" around the sculptures at GERMAN SHEPHERD/HUSKY PUPS. Schools. Mon-Thurs. Ph. 237-8443. Parish Hall, corner of Rossland and Dow's Lake on Saturday, Feb. 10. Can be good companions or used as VOLUNTEERS Merivale, Nepean. This Winterlude event is topped off mushers. $150. Calico Country VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER needed Seminars on six consecutive with a dance party at HMCS Car- Dogsledding 258-7815. part-time for Community Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 pm leton. Info: Mary Hawkeye at 737- * TURN OF CEN'TURY WICKER Child/Parent Supervised Access start January. Professional consul- 2779. SEWING BASKET (on legs) $75. Program. Your home/our office. tants volunteer their services to CHESS WORKSHOP FOR 1800s, small Chinese sewing basket Info: Peggy 238-2241. assist in the programme. To regis- CHILDREN. Tues. (Main Branch w. complete details on top (i.e. chi- PERLEY & VETERANS' HEALTH ter, call Canon Calder 224-7178. Ottawa Public Library) & Wed. nese coins, glass beads, glass ring CENTRE requires immediate assis- OTTAWA MUSIC CLUB concert (Glebe Community Centre) 6:30 - for handle & tassels.) $65 236- tance to escort residents to medical Jan. 27 at 2 pm in the Chateau 8:00pm starting week of Jan. 22. 5967. appointments. Ph Pat Boyce, Volun- Laurier. Violinist Sunita Gingras, Chess basics required. For more X-COUNTRY SKIS Brand new non- teer Services, 526-7171 ext 2335. contralto Mireille Rijavec & pianist information contact Rochelle wax 170 cm $20. Girls riding THE NEW PERLEY & VETERANS' Marie-Claude Montplaisir are the Handelman at 234-4032 (home) or breeches, $10. Ladies freestyle HEALTH CENTRE needs volunteer featured young artists. Tickets at David Handleman at 562-5800 ext. skates Lange sz 8, $15. 232-3485. help to open a Gift & Coffee Shop. the door $5 ($3 for children under 3509 (office). 2 PRS X-C SKIS & POLES, ski Those w. experience & a desire to 12). Info: 236-3325. OTTAWA CIVIC HOSPITAL boots sz. 8 & 10. $30 ea. set., 1 help are encouraged to contact Pat * TAWAW-MSDC support group for presents STROKE EDUCATION a Siemens old radio $70. 233-2619. Boyce at 526-7171, ext. 2335. Separated/Divorced Catholics in- free, public awareness seminar on WOODEN CRADLE, great condition VOLUNTEER INFORMATION OFFI- vites separated/divorced persons of the effects of stroke on patients and $125, 235-8115. CER needed to answer questions & all denominations to our meeting families. Ottawa Civic Hospital, FOUND give guidance to all those visiting Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Yvonne Graham pre- Norman Paterson Education Centre FOUND 2 KEYS cor. Broadway & The Perley & Rideau Veterans' sents Harris Credit Management & Amphitheatre, Wed. Feb. 21, 7- Popes Lane, 7th Jan. '96. Phone: Health Centre 10 am to 6 pm. Call Solutions to Credit Problems. 9:30pm. Info: Speech & Hearing 234-9186. 526-7171 ext. 2335. Feb. 15 Fr. Bill More presents The Disorders, 761-4722. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE THE KING'S DAUGHTERS DINNER Not So Comfortable Pew: The Place * W.E.GOWLING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDCARE SPACE AVAIL. Mar. WAGON, Ottawa's Meals on Wheels of the Separated/Divorced in the 50th Anniversary Reunion, June 3- 17 full days, age 1-4 yrs. depend- program needs volunteers, short Church. 1247 Kilborn Place 738- 8, 1996: open house, fun fair, able, experienced, caring, flexible term or long term, to deliver hot 3359 ext. 251. dinner dance. Former students or hours, stimulating environment. meals once a week, 2 hrs/week or CAN YOU CARRY A TUNE? In Har- staff, call 722-8004. Lots of running around space, home twice a month as drivers or servers. mony, a women's chorus is welcom- * WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP cooked food, 236-0969. Call 233-2424. ing potential new members for the MEETING Wed. Feb. 21, 7:30pm EMPLOYMENT WANTED TREASURER NEEDED immediately 1996 season. Previous musical YM/YWCA, Rm. 137, 180 Argyle. ENGINEERING STUDENT WILL TU- for volunteer board of residential training not required. We are a Donna Monroe talks about Sleep TOR high school math, shovel snow, treatment facility for chemically group of lesbians & friends of les- Problems. tune-up bikes for spring(!) Mark dependent men. If you are bians w. several years of singing 237-5827. WANTED interested, contact Kelly Reitsma at experience. For info: call Diane at COUNTRY *WANTED TO BUY: Spacious Glebe 230-5787. 798-7910. house, 4 bedrms, parking, yard, LINE DANCING SNO'WBLITZ! 4th Annual Jack Pur- Level 1 quiet loc. Max. $250,000 Ph. 231- cell winter games will be held Sat. 4068 Thursdays/ 7:30-8:30p.m. Feb. 17 at Jack Purcell Community Level 2 Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane. Wednesdays/ 7:30-8:30p.m. MINI OFFICE SERVICES Volleyball, broomball, football, Fisher Park Public School prizes & more. Info: 564-1050. 250 Holland Avenue NOW AVAILABLE CORPORATE DAY PERMANENT IN UPSCALE BUILDING BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, Red Cross AEROBICS House, 85 Plymouth St., Thurs. Jan AT LYON & LAURIER CLASSES 25 9:00 - 8:00. Mon/VVed/Thurs Daily rate of $50.00 includes private *ELMWOOD SCHOOL PLAY The 5:45-6:45p.m. office with phone, use of boardroom, Trojan Women $8, Jan 25-27 8 pm Elmdale Public School kitchen, reception and Sat matinée 3 pm Ph. 729-9169 minor secre- 49 Iona (Holland &Byron) tarial services, low cost copies and fax. INFORMATION Call Peggy at 238-2241 for info. Lydia 729-4789

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Cost: $85.00 ($80.00 second child) / week or $25.00 Daily rate Spring Craft Fair Registration (Aftercare is available at an additional cost) Application forms will be received by mail or in person at Glebe C.C. I Mon. January 22 to Fri, February 2, 1996. Applications received prior to this date and all late applications will be Winter Programme Registration discarded. Only one application per person will be accepted. Check out some of the fantastic programmes coming to the Craft Fair Date: Saturday, March 30 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. community centre near you! Register today, Note: Applications will be selected at random after the closing date. there are few spaces left. Applications can be picked up at Glebe C.C. For further information, Glebe Community Centre please 564-1058. For further details, call 564-1058.