Glebe C.C. planning in progress stay tuned Bravo and thanks to everyone who and will appear as the Working made the Save our Community Group's recommendation to Council. Centre Rally a huge success! On In addition to thanking everyone June 20, over 1,000 local residents who took part in the rally, the rallied at Lansdowne Park to give GCCRWC thanks Doreen Drolet who overwhelming support for retaining conceived it and organized the the Glebe and Ottawa South Com- sidewalk chalking campaign, Janet munity Centres at their current Harris for photography, Glebe Photo sites. At the end of the meeting, for processing, Wallack's for Suzanne McGlashan, the Commis- donating the paint, Ian Van Lock for sioner of Community Services, organizing the banner and poster withdrew the Brewer Park proposal painting, and thanks all residents as the recommended option, though and businesses who gave support it will still appear as one of the with the petition. options in the Report to Council CRITICAL TIME LINES this fall. This was good news to Aug. 31 Reviews, changes & both communities who had voiced additions to Draft Report completed consistent and reasoned opposition Sept. 6 Draft Report com- to the planned complex since intro- pleted duction in early May. Sept. 16 Final Report com- Does this mean the fight for the pleted Glebe Community Centre is over and Oct. 9 Final Report to we can relax for the summer? No, Community Services & Operations not until plans developed over the Committee (CSOC) summer receive City Council ap- Oct. 16 Final Report to City Council for approval Photo: Janet Harris proval on October 16th. Community volunteers of all ages took part in painting the huge 'Save Our Since the Public Meeting, the WHAT YOU CAN DO Community Centre' banner with artist Ian Van Lock (L. front). It now hangs Glebe Community Centre Renovation In September, please show your above the Glebe C.C.'s main entrance. Working Committee has been meet- support for the recommended op- ing with City Staff to develop archi- tion by phoning or faxing all City Tree planting in support of tectural programming, and manage- Councillors and CSOC members. ment and operations plans for a At the October 9 (CSOC) and Oc- community-based option. With the tober 16 (Council) meetings, public Guatemalan human rights BY CAROL BRUNT local and advice and expertise of local pro- attendance will be crucial. Please artist elder, Simon Bras- On July 4th an tree- fessionals, we have been working on note these dates and plan to attend. historic coupé, at the west end of the park planting event in with a proposal which vastly increases In the meantime, we welcome your occurred Ottawa's assistance from the Glebe Central Park. It was a symbolic Community programming and rental space input and involvement. For infor- Association. To Jose, event for Jose Recinos, a resident of the tree symbolizes while respecting the heritage as- mation or to help, please leave a his hope for Ottawa and a Guatemalan exile, who peace and an to pects of the building. This creative message at the Glebe end human rights Community accompanied by fellow Guatemalan abuses around business plan will cost the City Centre (564-1058) or the the world and the GNAG Oscar Gonzales is walking across stTength of solidarity significantly less, both in renova- Office (233-8713), and a among Cana- Committee Canada to raise awareness of human dian people. tion and future operating costs, member will return your The white pine is sym- call. rights abuses in Guatemala. bolic as the tree than their Option 2 ($3.8 million), Continued on page 3. of peace for The white pine was planted dur- Canada's aboriginal people. ing an aboriginal ceremony led by Continued on page 18. Back in business on and off Bank Street INSIDE BY ALLEN MAYER pounding parking problems in our experiences this year confirm oth- Letters 5 Come on down for business as business area? Why were commu- erwise. GCA 6 usual in the Glebe. Merchants and nications between the project co- On Fourth Avenue, just east of customers are thrilled to see the ordinators and the residents and Bank, regular parking signs are be- Environment 9 end of street construction which businesses so minimal? (We were ing re-installed. This is an invita- has had Arts 11,22 devastating effects on many rarely informed about the status of tion for all to come down and visit. businesses. Business owners held the jobs and often arrived to find Landscaping of the properties, the Feature 21 on for their survival but are now huge holes and inaccessibility finishing touch, appears to be al- ,GCC Courses.... insert optimistic. New merchandise is without notice.) Why weren't the most complete. arriving and store shelves will be hydro lines buried? What hap- The area now looks great. New I NEXT DEADLINE SEPT. 3, 1996 I full of bright, unique items for pened to the angled/increased sidewalks, road surfaces, landscap- which the Glebe is known. parking plans? Quote the month ing and new services beneath it all. of Many questions remain unan- Despite numerous requests by this is the garden: colours come and Restored parking. The ironic swered. Why was Fourth Avenue business go, owners (who pay both "Business as Usual" signs reconstruction started before have dis- frail azures fluttering from Third property and business taxes), it appeared. It's a perfect night's Avenue was completed? were time to Why often seemed that the businesses visit Glebe businesses see outer wing Bronson and what Avenue and Bank Street were overlooked and given no spe- you've been missing. strong silent greens serenely resurfaced simultaneously, incon- cial consideration. If the city says lingering, veniencing drivers on both main it encourages and supports small Allen Mayer is the owner of the absolute lights like baths of golden routes at once and further com- business generally, our frustrating Tea Party at 103 Fourth Avenue. snow. e.e.cummings NEWS Fall Welcome at Abbotsford Senior Centre BY JANICE BRIDGEWATER Our Centre is small and offers a you might have about our courses. ing a particular interest you might Once again summer is flying by warm, welcoming environment - Courses offer opportunities to get have. This fall we will be featuring and before long the cool, crisp days which is very easy to fit into. New fit, create and learn in a friendly, an Art Appreciation series and of fall will be upon us. Fall is a members quickly find they are relaxed environment. For those Gallery Tours for those with a de- time when many of us choose to get known by name and involved in any interested in improving their fit- sire to learn more about art. Or involved in new ventures that will number of interesting projects. ness level and reducing stress, you might choose to join one of the keep us busy and interested For the convenience of our mem- consider Weight Training, Line clubs members have organized to through the long winter. If you are bers we offer meals and access to Dancing, Yoga, Reiki or Aerobics. share an interest they have - such a senior 55 or over looking for such other services such as hairdress- All of these courses are geared to as Play Reading, Stamp Collecting a venture, you may wish to consider ing, foot care and blood pressure seniors. or Book Discussion. the program at Abbotsford Senior checks. Our meals are nutritious, If you have a yen to indulge your If you have an interest that hasn't Centre. interesting and reasonably priced. creative side why not consider Art, been mentioned, there is always a Abbotsford Senior Centre is a For many the prospect of a full Tole Painting, Stained Glass or chance others share it and Abbots- meal enjoyed in the company small centre which offers a wealth course Pottery. There are also a number of ford provides the ideal atmosphere of choices for active seniors. The of others is very attractive. friendly craft groups who take on a to develop it. Centre is located across from Lans- Currently we are gearing up to variety of interesting projects. The Fall Welcome provides an ex- downe Park adjacent to the Glebe launch our fall program of activi- This fall we are pleased to offer a cellent opportunity to find out what Centre. Although we are currently ties, which offers a little something course in portrait photography with makes our Centre ticic. Don't miss caught up in the "construction to satisfy every taste. Monday renowned photographer Tsin Van. it!! Call 230-5730 for further de- jungle," once you flnd your way September 16 we are holding a fall There are countless opportunities tails or to receive a Fall Program into the Centre you won't be disap- Welcome. Staff and instructors will to learn or to compare notes regard- Guide. pointed. be on hand to answer any questions

Register for Sparks, Brownies, GLEBE CENTRE VOLUNTEERS Do you have 2 to 3 hours available weekdays or Saturday Guides & Pathfinders mornings to help with one of the many activities offered to BY SUSAN JERMYN Guides are for nine, ten and 11- residents of the Glebe Centre, a long term facility for el- Wednesday September 11 is the year-old girls. The 52nd Guide unit ders? Or would you enjoy spending quality time with one or date for Girl Guide registration in that used to meet at St. Matthew's more residents who would welcome a friendly visitor days the Glebe. Come to Glebe-St. James Church is moving to the Fifth Av- or evenings? Learn more about these and other volunteer Church, 650 Lyon St. at 7 p.m. The enue Methodist Church, where it opportunities by calling Volunteer Services at 238-2727 ext registration fee is $27. will meet on Thursday evenings. 323 or by picking up a volunteer application at the recep- Sparks, for five and six-year-old The 31st Guide unit meets Wednes- tion desk at 950 Bank Street. girls, meet Monday evenings at day evenings at Glebe-St. James. Glebe-St. James Church. There is a After Guides comes Pathfinders possibility of starting another (12 to 15-year-olds). Pathfinders Sparlcs group on Wednesday after- meet Wednesday evenings at Fifth 410 FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE noons. Avenue Methodist Church, Monk at There are two units of Brownies, Fifth. (seven and eight-year-old girls). Girl Guide groups are open to all INNIS S PHARMACY One meets Monday evenings, 7 to girls and women in the community. 8:30 p.m., the other meets Wednes- Try it. You might like it. 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) days 4 to 5:30 at Glebe-St. James. A Uniforms can be swapped at the TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 third Brownie unit meets Tuesday Community Centre exchange. Call coverage for many of evenings at Lady Evelyn School in Susan Jermyn at 236-2790 for more Yes! There have been changes in health Ottawa East. information. you. If you have concerns about your coverage ask me and if I do not have the answer I will get it for you. It is all part Join Scouts Canada 36th Ottawa Group of our service to this community. Enroll your boy in Beavers (ages to Cover Girl pressed powder $4.49 5 to 7), Wolf Cubs (8 10), or Reactine 10mg 12's $11.99 Scouts, (11 to 13) for an exciting, Cover Girl selected products instructive, fun-filled year with on sale Scouts Canada's 36th Ottawa Group Listerine Antiseptic 750m1$4.29 at Glebe-St. James United Church in Dry summer skin deserves Lubriderm AHA lotion 300m1 the Glebe. in in- Lubriderm daily UV 300m1 Gynacure Oiniment of Ovule The boys will participate $6.99 $11.89 door and outdoor activities includ- crafts, camping, ing games, sports, When the noise from the Ex gets Allergan Complete soin 360m1 etc., in accordance with programs SCOUTS CANADA to you! Advil tabs 24's $2.89 $6.99 established by Scouts Canada. We also need several new adult leaders this year to help run the Swiss Herbal bolt 90's $12.99 PHOTO FINISHING Swiss Herbal timed release We encourage parents or 24's $8.99, programs. Vitamin C 500mg caps 90's $6.99 other adults to join us. It will in- 2nd set $2.99 volve a few hours of your time per week. Training will be provided. Candidates will be screened by tween 7 and 8 pm. Parents or ___1111111111111 SINCE THE TURN OF TIIE CENTURY THIS HAS 13EFN Scouts Canada. guardians must register their own are Register your boy or volunteer as children as consent signatures OPEN: WE ACCEPT: a leader at Fraser Hall, Glebe-St. required. MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA For more information, or if you FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD James United Church, 650 Lyon SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS night, please call DRUG PLANS Street South, on Thursday, Septem- miss registration CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR ber 5 or Friday, September 6, be- Doug Selley at 234-9274. August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-2 N EWS GCA membership campaign needs your support BY CINDY DELAGE 1-2 hours between September 21 In June of this year Glebe resi- and October 6, please contact Cindy dents came out in impressive num- Delage (233-2207) or Martine Bres- bers to the rally at Lansdowne Park son (230-9489). We would be de- to show support for the much- lighted to hear from you! needed renovation of the Glebe Membership in the G.C.A. gives Community Centre at its current lo- each of us a stronger voice on com- cation. munity issues. A large member- You will soon have another oppor- ship strengthens the Association's tunity to show your support for credibility when making represen- your community, through your tations on behalf of the Glebe. This commitrnent to membership in the factor is particularly important Glebe Community Association this year, with the continued exis- (G.C.A.) for 1996. tence of our Community Centre in Neighbours will be knocking on jeopardy. your door between September 21 The Association is run by a board and October 6 asking you to join or of volunteers who work on behalf of renew your membership to the all Glebe residents. The G.C.A. ad- Glebe Community Association. We dresses such issues as city budget encourage you to give them a warm priorities, zoning and development, Glebe Centre welcome. In addition addition, should you traffic and parking, and community be away during that period, please safety. The Great Glebe Garage Sale proceeding on schedule join or renew your membership in is a widely recognized event orga- The above photo, taken in July, shows construction off to a good start on the Association at the Glebe Com- nized by your Glebe Community the 70-bed nursing home addition to the Glebe Centre at 950 Bank munity Centre. Street. Association. Note that membership The actual building can now be seen above the hoarding surrounding it We also urge you, if you are not in the Glebe Community Associa- and construction is proceeding on schedule to meet the expected already involved, to consider opening tion is not a membership in the date in early 1997. volunteering a bit of time as a Glebe Community Centre. The Cen- "Block Representative", to canvass tre is a city-operated facility open Weekend workshops at one side of the block on which you to everyone in the community. live. This is a Fletcher great way of keeping Events and programmes take place Wildlife Garden in touch with your neighbours! We there with the co-operative efforts Don't miss the summer and fall are in particular need of volunteers of the Glebe Neighbourhood Activi- workshops continuing in September for the Pretoria, Patterson and ties Group, comprised of community at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. INVASIVE AND NATIVE PLANTS Strathcona areas, but other names volunteers and City Staff at the are very welcome. If you can Saturday, September 7, 10 to spare Centre. noon. Glebe Community Centre cont'd from p. 1 What's exotic about the FWG List of ravine? Join botanist Don Cuddy, of councillors & CSOC members the Ministry of Natural Resources, for an outdoor workshop on invasive COU NCILLOR Phone Fax plants. Don will also talk about na- (*denotes CSOC member) tive plants and which ones are best *Elizabeth Arnold (Somerset) 244-5361 244-5273 for attracting wildlife. Meet at the *Richard Cannings (Rideau) 244-5357 244-5374 Interpretive Centre and dress for *Diane Deans (Southgate) 255-5355 244-5349 outdoors. Stéphane Emard-Chabot 244-5359 244-5373 BIRDING EXPEDITION (Bruyère) Sunday, September 22, 7:30 *Allan Higdon 244-5369 244-5372 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Alta/Vista/Canterbury) Fly away with the birds! Enjoy a in Karin Howard (Mooney's Bay) 244-5351 244-5375 guided birding expedition at 7:30 progress. Meet at the Interpre- tive Centre. Ron Kolbus 244-5351 244-5373 a.m. Between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., (Britannia/Richmond) BIRD FEEDERS take an informative, fun-filled Sunday, October 6, 10 a.m. to Brian Mackey (Carleton) 244-5353 244-5373 the to dis- journey around garden 1 p.m. Jim Watson (Capital) 244-5367 244-5651 cover the mysteries of migration. It's time to think about getting Joan Wong (Kitchissippi) 244-6363 244-5373 follow Pick up a "passport" and the out the feeder. Build a new bird birds. Local experts will be on feeder for your backyard. GCC Renovation Working Committee hand to give tours and answer questions. Hot coffee and goodies Related exhibits and take-away Phone will await you at the Centre after information will be available at the your excursion. Lots of information Interpretive Centre during all these Jennie Aliman, Chair 237-1347 events. Refreshments will also be Wendy Daigle Zinn, 232-2928 about birds, bird feeding and gar- dening. served; bring your own mug if you Communications can. All activities free, but dona- Doreen Drolet, Fundraising 237-3907 WILDLIFE GARDENING Saturday, September 28, 10 to tions gratefully accepted. For more Elizabeth Friesen, 237-0008 information, call 730-0714, or Architecture noon. For the past 10 years, Philip Fry 798-1620. Elaine Marlin, Environment 234-2233 The Fletcher Wildlife Garden is Nadia Moravec, Program 230-8464 has been turning a 15-acre site south of Kemptville into an oasis of south of the Dominion Arboretum Christine Richards, 232-7596 on Drive. Look for Architecture native flora and fauna. Those inter- Prince of Wales the sign with the heron logo and John Tobin, Heritage ested in gardening for wildlife will 230-9735 follow the arrows to the Interpre- Mary Lovelace, Program 237-9613 enjoy seeing slides of the project and hear Philip describe the work tive Centre. Admin. August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-3 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Summer trials & tribulations gliebe repor We at the Glebe Report hope that all our readers are enjoying summer III and holidays as much as the young fisherman on our cover. In catching P.O. BOX 4794, STATION E the 4 lb. 13 oz small mouth bass, five- year-old Jimmy Cleary beat out OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5119 dad James' family record. Sister Martine joins in the fun. ESTABLISHED 1973 Jimmy! Congratulations TELEPHONE 236-4955 GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no government Please see our page 1 and the Councillor's and GCA columns for an grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other merchants pays update on the Glebe Community Centre. Much work remains to be done our bills and printing costs. 6500 copies are delivered free to Glebe and community involvement of all kinds will be needed before a re- homes and copies are available at many Glebe shops, Ottawa South vamped and restored community centre is achieved. Stay tuned! Library, Brewer Pool and Glebe and Ottawa South Community Centres. A subscription costs $14.98 per year. To order contact our Business CLEANING UP AFTER AUGUST 8TH DELUGE Manager. Many Glebe residents and businesses are still cleaning up and as- sessing the damages after the August 8th deluge that over-taxed our EDI TOR: Inez Berg 233-6063 city's sewer system. The piles of discarded items on Glebe front lawns ADVERTISING MANAGER: Judy Field 231-4938 waiting for garbage pick-up August 13th bore witness to the effects of BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé 233-3047 flooded basements in the Glebe. City crews and private clean-up con- CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow 238-3572 tractors are still hard at work in the area. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Susan Jermyn Residents with anti-backup devices that were overwhelmed by the flooding, or who were to City flooded due water pipes breaking down STAFF THIS ISSUE: Sally Cleary, Hilary Delver, Anne Donaldson, June may be to able recoup some of their losses from the City of Ottawa and Filipkowski, Eva Golder, Christian Hurlow, Sue Jermyn, Mary Kovacs, are advised to look into City by-law #163-73 and other procedures Meredith Olson, Judy & Emma Peacocke, Hélène Samson. which may cover their situation. The City has been asked to respond to reports of raw sewage remain- COVER PHOTO: Anne Cleary ing in the subsiding water in Central Park as well. LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, After enduring several months of road reconstruction which created a Marjorie George, Geoffrey Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Carolyn Harrison, Brian and discouraging environment for customers, local businesses were more Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia Moravec and Peter Williams. than happy to see Bank Street and Third and Fourth Avenues back to normal Their new found optimism took a blow on August 8th as many of ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. their basements were flooded, damaging or destroying stock. Some new The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers businesses were more affected than the old-timers who were more pre- Inc. pared. As so many of our businesses support the life of this commu- The next nity, we encourage our community to return the favour and support lo- Glebe Report will be out September 13. cal business. Monday September 3 is our deadline for copy and advertising. Enjoy the rest of the summer! See you in September! OUR CARRIERS

Jennie Allman, James and Amy Glasgow, Nigel and Sebastien Natalie and Marc Raffoul, Zac Avila, Carman, Michael and Daniel Goodfellow, Brendan Greene, Gary Rankin, Mary and Steve Reid, Colin Baggaley, Dorion and Julia Berg, Greenwood, Marjolein Groenevelt, and Tim Richards, Robertson Inez Berg, Erica Bernstein and Rebecca and Madeline Hall, Family, Audrey Robinson, Toby Family, Marylou Bienefeld, Sally Michael & Christopher Harrison, RobinsonSusan Rose, Rutherford Bitz, Emma and Zoe Bourgard, George Hiemstra, Jake and A.J. Family, Margie and Leigh Nathan and Devon Bowers- Krish- Hirsch-Allen, Hooper Family, Schieman-Widdowson, Faith and nan, Bowie Family, John Francis Horan-Lunney Family, Calvin and Gerd Schneider, Ellen Schowalter, Brandon, Brewer Pool, Mollie Buck- Stan Jary, Chris, Caitlin and Devin Scott Family, Mrs. K. Sharp, Short land, Lyra and Hartley Butler- Jenkins, Paul and Leigh Jonah, Family, Tim Siebrrasse, Smith George, Jessica Button, Rachel, Johnston Family, Kennedy Family, Family, Vern Murrin, Sobriety Mary, and Tom Cameron, James Heather King- Andrews, Matthew House, Denise and Lucas Stet hem, Cano, Katherine and Matthew and Brendan Koop, Mary and Imre John and Maggie Thomson, Carr, Jessica Carson, Christina & Kovacs, Lauren and Jamie Kronick, Thomson Family, Trudeau Family, Alexandra Chowaniac, Kit Clancey, Glenda and Jan Krusberg, Bonnie Allison Van Koughnett, Lynn Jeremy Clarke-Okah, Veronica Kruspe, Wendy Laatunen, Lady Villeneuve, Gillian Walker, Lisa and Classen, Cochrane Family, Adam Evelyn P.A.S, Lindsay Family, Mary Warner, Jim Watson, Erin, Cohen, Coodin Family, Andrew Melanie and Danielle Lithwick, Gary Alexander and Keilan Way, Micheal, Dagger, Marylin Deschamps, Amy Lucas, Lyons Family, Anjali Matthew, Neil and Jan Webb, and Mary Deshaies, Pat Dillon, Majmudar, Malpass Family, Vanessa Wen, Stephan Wesche, Kathryn Ding le, Amanda DiMillo, Mazowita Family, McGuire Family, Chantal West, Nathan Wexler- Bruce Donaldson, Heather and Diane and Leia McIntyre, Emma and Layton, Matt Williams, Andrea and Sarah Donnelly, Bill Dowsett, Sean Sheila McKeen, Ellen and John John Wins-Purdy, Vanessa Woods, and Harry Dunlap, Oriana Dunlop McLeod, Tommy and James Kevin and Kelly Wyatt, Delores and Dwyer Family, Education for McMillan, Alix, Nicholas and Harold Young, Julia, Eric and Community Living (Glebe C.I.), Caroline McNaught, Julie Mona- Vanessa Zayed. " SOMEDAY MAYBE Judy Field, Brigid and Keavin ghan, Zachary, Nathan, and Jacob EACH WILL GROW AN Finnerty, Noah Firestone, Christiane Monson, Nadia Moravec, Murdock- APPLE TREE" and David Fitzpatrick, Brian Foran, Thompson Family, Sana Nesrallah, Marcia, Max and Dylan George, Amanda Olson, Michael Pettit, Marjorie George, Ross and Laurette Claire Prentice, The Pritchards, August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-4 LETTERS Compulsory workfare a slap in the face Editor, Glebe Report, pact do repeated refusals combined I read with dismay regional with vigorous poverty have on these councillor Brian McGarry's article individuals? At what precise point "Being fair with work- does the normal psychological re- fare/learnfare" (June 7th G.R.). I action of hopelessness in reaction have been struggling for several to this combination of rejection and years of my own volition to work my isolation become classified as way off welfare. His attempt to shadowy, illicit behaviour? scapegoat a portion of recipients is Meanwhile, the systematic abuse just too greasy. of recipients that has taken place He says research points out that for years continues unabated. The 73% of welfare recipients "want to privacy they have, sort of protected work and will voluntarily enroll in by regulations combined with their productive activity." He calls that newly-forged pariah status, level of self-motivation "commend- becomes a prison of silence. Like able" but doesn't mention some- anyone else, these people want most thing just as important. Before the to know that they are needed and new provincial regime cut funding useful, not lazy burdens. This in- for 'voluntary' re-employment and clusive message is precisely what training programs, demand for they are not getting. And if they participation by recipients out- are being denied even that dignity, stripped supply by a factor of be- then what affliction is compulsory tween five to one and ten to one. workfare supposed to remedy? Compulsory workfare would be a Even those who have tried to make The Glebe slap in the face to all of those peo- their own jobs via self-employment ple who were turned away and to have been squashed down by Junior Kindergarten the many more who were not even bureaucratic red tape that forces aware that such programs existed them to choose between food and q44-Deut Purcua because they were never told about tools. If their efforts were also them in the first place. "commendable" then why were they On what basis do people "prefer held back? What should they make School Readiness not to look for a job" or "who find of being required to stop working to job searching an inconvenience"? look for employment, and then be- Reading Specifically, how "surely" are they ing conscripted like a chain gang "ruining the system for those most veteran? Language in need"? McGarry might redeem himself by A full-time job at minimum wage advocating and encouraging the op- Mathematics pays about $1,100 a month. A sin- posite of his punitive stance. He Kindermusik/Movement gle person on welfare receives up to can try to convince and encourage $520 a month. Which is better? I those whom he says do not wish to am not willing to presume there work to try and do so; to foster in Offered by exists a single man or woman in those people that enthusiasm and The Ottawa Tutor Centre this city who conforms to the drive and, more importantly, hope slackard stereotype McGarry al- that his position claims they do not 200 First Ave., Suite 104 ludes to. have. Any less would reveal con- (613) 567-1251 Our economy is being-shredded tempt for the disposable unem- and people are losing their jobs ployed. left, right and centre. For those trying to find new work, what im- David Hoffman THE OTTAWA SCHOOL OF Hotel claims tree speec rama removal necessary in association with T National r Centre En ish Theatre Editor, Glebe Report, removal of the trees was required Join 0.S.S.D..and be a part of the most In February 1996, seven trees and performed on Thursday May 30 located on the north side of the at 4:00 p.m. with prior notification comprehensive theatre and speech art training Super 8 Hotel were found to be sent to the City of Ottawa and Mr. for children, youths and adults in the region. damaging the hotel (letter June 7, Zvonar. 1996 Glebe Report). The Super 8 Hotel has contributed FOR FALL REGISTRATION In good faith the Super 8 Hotel a wealth of economic growth, & INFORMATION CALL: agreed to wait until spring to employment within the community pursue the issue further. On May and tourism for over 30 years. The 6, the hotel donated the trees to the hotel is an excellent corporate City of Ottawa for relocation at the citizen and is disappointed with City's discretion and with Mr. John the people who have over reacted to Zvonar's awareness. The City the necessary removal of these declined this offer as they did not trees. have the proper equipment to do the Robert T Huff job. General Manager With the damage continuing, the Super 8 Hotel August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-5 GCA Positive community energy runs high Working Committee as the letters and counterproductive initiatives. dependency on automobiles into the tone and the attitudes expressed The principles stated in the report future- I hope that we'll prove them worry me. A copy is posted on the are fairly sound but the execution pessimistic by making an effort to GCA's bulletin board in the Glebe plans seemed less so - as one par- walk and bike more often and leave Community Centre front lobby for ticipant stated " from the mountain cars at home except for long trips. Each individual effort to By public information. emerged a mouse." The GCA will reduce COMMUNITY CENTRE participate as part of the Federa- consumption helps us all. G.C.A. QUESTIONNAIRE CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN President tion of Citizens Associations in The GCA received direction and providing comments on this report. Congratulations to Brian Jonah Diane on McIntyre comments on over 700 question- his election to the Chair of the naires collected at the June 20th GREENHOUSE EFFECT ? Federation of Citizens Assocations. Over 1000 residents of the Glebe Lansdowne Rally and with only one Many of us find ourselves Brian has served on the GCA in nu- and Ottawa South communities exception there was unanimous re- mopping up wet basements after the merous roles over the years includ- rallied to a meeting with City jection of the City's proposal to re- August 8 flooding which taxed our ing President and is currently our officials at Lansdowne Park on June locate our Community Centre to sewer infrastructure beyond ca- Chair of Social Planning. The FCA 20th. Positive community energy Brewer Park. Copies of the ques- pacity. With extreme swings in will benefit greatly from Brian's ran high as we demonstrated our tionnaire are available at the Glebe temperature and sudden weather quiet insights, wisdom and leader- unanimous support for the reten- Community Centre and all residents changes we should ask if such ship as we face the challenges tion of the Glebe Community Centre of the Glebe are invited to provide things are, at least in part, being ahead for local and regional bu- on Lyon Street. We thank and con- us with input to the process using brought on by our continued abuse reaucracies. gratulate each of the speakers who this questionnaire and / or by let- of our planet. We must make sure WE'LL MEET AGAIN joined the queue at the microphones ter to the GCA and the GCC Renova- that plans made locally are The GCA meets again on Tuesday to articulate our community views tions Working Committee c/o the friendly to our environment and September 24th. As mentioned so well. Thanks to the many young Glebe Community Centre. provide for a sustainabity and a earlier, draft plans for the new artists in our community who The decision to save our com- sense of well being in urban Glebe Community Centre will be helped to make banners and signs munity centre will be made by City communities. The Region's featured and discussed. Don't miss under the leadership of Ian Van Council in two stages - first by ap- expanded Blue Box program is a this important meeting. Lock that made the event so proval of the Report at the October good start - but we can't abandon As always you are welcome to colourful. The GCA especially 16th Council meeting and second at action to reduce packaging and come to any GCA meeting. To thanks all volunteers who worked budget time ( November - December waste. The Regional Development provide your input to our agenda, Plan has behind the scenes to orchestrate a time frame ) when scarce capital assumed very high please call 234-7911. very energetic rally and the busi- funds are allocated. At both stages nesses who donated to and/or took your involvement is needed to en- part in it. sure that our collective voices are Since the rally a number of heard. special volunteers have continued GCA MEMBERSHIP SOFISTIKIDZ HIVERNA to work toward an alternative plan Membership Co-chairs Martine under the umbrella of the Glebe Bresson and Cindy Delage are about Service is Our Business Community Centre Renovation to kick off the 1996/97 GCA mem- QUALITY TOT TO TEEN FASHION Working Committee. Our thanIcs to bership campaign. Membership in each member of this group for con- the GCA puts weight behind the Espirit Gusti tinuing to work with City planners positions taken on issues such as Mexx No No No zoning, preservation of green space, on behalf of the community Manhatten Louis Garneau throughout the summer months to community safety, and traffic complete a draft report by Septem- control that are important in help- Robert Allen as well as many others ber 6. This report is to be finalized ing to shape the environment that by September 16th for presentation supports our way of life in the to the City's Community Services Glebe. The GCA has twelve area and Operations Committee on Octo- representatives who co-ordinate CHECK OUR ADULT SKI WEAR ber 9th and City Council on October this membership campaign 16th. The GCA will review this supported by over 200 block 250 Greenbank Road, Greenbank Square package at our September 24 regu- representatives. Please see the lar monthly meeting. We hope to see article by Cindy in this issue for 828-0985 all interested residents at this further information. To volunteer Owned & Operated by Mary & Aaron Braverman (Original Owners of M.A.J.O.R.) meeting. It will be your opportu- please call the GCA at 234-7911. REGIONAL nity to see what a new Glebe Com- DEVELOPMENT PLAN munity Centre could look like. A Community Round Table on the It should be noted that while the Regional Development Strategy was City has agreed to work with the held August 7th to gather input community on an alternative plan from community groups to the and to not recommend the Brewer Region's numerous reports. There seemed to be consensus that urban Morning option that we all so adamantly op- For 2 1/2 to 5 posed, they have not conceded the sprawl should be contained by Programs costly year olds Brewer proposaland still plan freezing the borders to avoid Each Weekday forward as one of the options to new infrastructure. There was some Southside doubt on the pro- CSOC and Council. cast population Pre-School When I returned home from va- jections given government downsiz- Call ing and other economic considera- cation, I found a letter dated July Pick Your 730-5819 23rd from Suzanne McGlashan, tions and on assumptions such as Licenced, Commissioner of the Department of number of residents per dwelling Momings Educational Community Services. It was copied which is predicted to fall dramati- 2, 3, 4 or 5 Atmosphere , solely to I cally in the next 20 years. Also Mayor Holzman. have Located at Bank & Alymer- South Minster United Church provided copies to Councillor concern was expressed that the \ Watson, GNAG, OSCA and the GCC many bureaucracies seemed to have August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-6 sometimes conflicting assumptions GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South °nays., Ontario KIS 3Z9 564-105t, GNAG NEWS G.N.A.G. welcomes you to fall programmes quickly - some almost instantly! Sapothccarg BY MARY PAL Glebe Happy New Year! New offerings this year include: This may seem an odd greeting at JQ4 - An After School pro- 778 Bank Street (Between Second & Third) the end of August, because for gramme for 4- 6 year olds from NEW EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday many, January 1st heralds in the 3:30 - 5:30 PM 9am to 8pm / Tuesday & Sat 9am to 6pm / Sunday Noon till 5pm New Year. For others, spring is the special courses for Se- Tel: 234-8587 Fax: 236-0393 (E-Mail: [email protected]) season of renewal as snow releases niors/Adults TOLL FREE 1-800-461-4697 our gardens for a few months. But at a uniform exchange on Sept. GNAG, September marks the begin- 16th from 7 - 8:30 PM ning of our year - one we're looking sewing and quilting classes forward to sharing with you. And this year, we're offering a lively FALL FLEA MARKET session of courses, workshops, ac- A reminder to those of you who PROTECT YOUR HEALTH WITH OUR tivities and events to suit every- are planning to rent a space at our COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: one's taste. Fall Flea Market ($21.40 per table) Please take a moment to look over that Registration is September 23 our new and improved brochure, in- from 7 to 8 PM. The actual Flea serted in this issue of the Glebe Market date is Saturday October 19 Free medication home pickup and delivery Report. Mark your calendar now for from 10 AM to 2 PM. Registration September 7th from So come on out to the Glebe Com- Free medication history in a medical wallet format 10 AM to 2 PM - so you won't be munity Centre to celebrate our new disappointed. As you know, our year with us. We're looking forward Open SEVEN days a week to serve you better courses and workshops fill up to seeing you! 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fib II I I I II I I I August 16, 1996 Globe Report-7 CAPITAL COLUMN Community rallies to save our community centres Customer Service line at 244-5444. For information or health care O'CONNOR/LAKESIDE/FIRST As a result of my survey in the parking permits, please contact the AVENUE CONSTRUCTION O'CONNOR: Glebe Report; the City is not going City's Licensing, Transportation to enforce the non-accessory use and Parking Branch at 244-5600. Construction starts this month by-law for driveway parking during TOURISM PARKING from Catherine to First Avenue and the Ex. This will allow visitors to I am pleased that the tourist early next spring from First to By use your driveways, but will courtesy parking notice is now in Fifth Avenue. New water and sewer Councillor strictly forbid any cars on effect. mains will be installed. In FIRST AVENUE: Jim Watson boulevards or landscaped areas (i.e. 1994, tourists from outside Ontario and Quebec received over Construction starts this month lawns). I welcome your feedback on from O'Connor to the Queen Eliza- how this works this year. 8,000 parking tickets, but very few I would like to express my were paid. beth Drive. sincere thanks to the over 1,200 I think relations between the Ex LAKESIDE and the In April, I asked staff to develop people who attended the rally and community have improved Construction will begin this greatly the a courtesy ticket program for such public meeting on June 20 about over years. If you have month and last about two months. comments visitors who are often not familiar the future of the Old Firehall and or suggestions regarding New sewers and water mains will be this year's with Ottawa's parking regulations, the Glebe Community Centre. fair, please do contact installed. me. so they will now receive a courtesy It was to see so many For information on the above encouraging CARLETON warning. of UNIVERSITY please call Reg Rehbein at 244- members the community sending ORIENTATION We must make our city more a NO to the City 5300 ext. 3222. out resounding The Carleton University Commu- "tourism friendly" and help ensure staff proposal to close these two SKATEBOARD PARK nity Relations Committee are plan- that tourism continues to grow. The Lansdowne Skateboard Park community centres and to build a CONSTRUCTION ning Orientation Week (August 31 UPDATE has been removed for the Ex, but it new complex at Brewer Park. THIRD AND FOURTH AVENUE: to September 8). will be back after the Ex is so As so put By now the on over one person eloquently My thanks to GCA rep. Anne Scot- construction Third that our it, a community centre should be in & Fourth Avenues should be done. neighbourhood youth can ton for her participation and to enjoy it for a while I thank Dave longer. the centre of the community! student reps from Carleton Dougherty and Rick PERSONAL Legault from NOTE City staff got the message loud University Students' Association the City's Engineering Earlier this summer, a very good is Branch for an and clear, but the fight not over and the University of Ottawa. outstanding job. Dave friend of mine, Carl Gillis, was of of and Rick were yet. As a result the outcome Again the Party Protocol van will extremely responsive killed near Dow's Lake while inline the public meeting, staff will revise operate during Orientation. If a to residents' concerns, and while skating. their report and recommendation they could not fix every problem, party at a house in the Glebe or Ot- I want to thank the many people which will be brought to they forward tawa South gets too loud or rowdy, certainly went the extra mile from the Glebe who called or to wrote the Community Services and simply call 788-6688, and a van ensure the project was cartied me on his passing. 9, out as Operations Committee October from CUSA will arrive and deal quickly and painlessly as Carl lived on Fourth Avenue and 16. possible. then to City Council October with the problem. worked for Ottawa South M.P. John The Glebe Community Centre Relations have improved greatly I do have concerns about the Manley. length of Renovation Working Committee is between students and the time the work took, par- Regrettably, when Carl fell, he ticularly in front continuing to study renovation of community and I will host a pizza of the businesses was not wearing a helmet. Inline on the Glebe Community Centre with party for Ottawa South and Glebe Fourth Avenue. A number suf- skating can be a dangerous sport, City Staff. fered as a result of what students at the Old Firehall on appeared and I would urge skaters to wear we com- to be While managed to get a September 12 at 6:00 pm. All stu- excessive digging and then the appropriate safety equipment to from the of filling I mitment Commissioner dents living in our ward are of the same hole. have avoid injury or a greater tragedy. Community Services not to bring raised this issue welcome and there is no cost, as with the Again, my thanks to those con- forward the Brewer Park option as a sponsors help provide the pizza and Commissioner of Engineering and stituents who offered me their kind recommendation, it will still be in pop. Works to see how we can improve words. the report for Council to consider. SENIORS HOME CARE the situation in the future. CAN I HELP? I think it is a waste of time and PARKING PERMIT If you have any concerns about Jim Watson 111 Sussex Drive, money to even study this option A main concern in our community the project, please contact Dave Ottawa, KIN 5A1, Tel: 244-5367 further as there is no public is the excessive parking Dougherty at 244-5300 ext. 1- Fax: 244-5651, E-mail: support for it. My thanks to GNAG regulations and the lack of on- 3517. [email protected] and GCA and those Board members street parking. Many homes in our who spoke so forcefully and ward don't have driveways, which eloquently (Mary Pal, Jennie makes the situation worse. Aliman, Diane McIntyre, Anne This has been a problem for our Scotton, Inez Berg and many others) increasing elderly population who and all those who helped with the have home care services. A number parade, logistics and publicity. I'll of seniors have contacted my office keep you posted on further details. because their home care givers have kiBriEYCONFIlliCT 4\ THE CENTRAL CANADA nowhere to park and are receiving EXHIBITION IS ON parking tickets. The fear of losing .Renovations By the time you receive this issue their home care giver was causing of the Glebe Report, the 108th an- tremendous strain for seniors. .Additions nual Central Canada Exhibition will I asked staff to develop a permit .Decks be on at Lansdowne Park. parking program allowing any Ot- This year there are no outdoor tawa resident who requires in-home .Patios and Walkways concerts - a relief from some of the health care to receive a parking .General Repairs noise that has caused problems in permit free of charge. This the past. Concerts .Painting will take place program is in effect for areas of the in the refurbished Civic Centre City where long-term parking and .Design arena. driveways are not available, and the If you encounter any parking home care attendant cannot leave problems (i.e. blocked driveways) the patient to move the vehicle. FREE ESTIMATES 237-3949 please call Parking Control at 244- This permit will allow cars to stay 5600, or if the office is closed, call on the residential street past the the City's 24 hour Information and posted time restrictions. August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-8 ENVIRONMENT Protecting greenways and open spaces in your neighbourhood The city of Ottawa's Greenway ... vttatva System is a network of natural City at Ottawa bouts, Greenway System Corridors Unitas de la YOW Minn and open space corridors which 4%. interconnect forests, wetlands,

Oa parks, waterways, recreational 1# facilities, utility corridors, and other natural and open space ar- ....e eas. The main goal of the Sys- tem, as stated in the city of Ot- tawa Official Plan (1991) is "to sustain and enhance natural processes in the city, while rec- ognizing its role in providing A Hunt Club-Riverside selected corridors for utilities, Community Centre September 19, 1996 scenic roadways, and for leisure 7:00 pm - 9:30pm resources". 3320 Paul Anka Drive Two parallel projects are Glebe Community Centre being undertaken by the September 26, 1996 Department of Engineering and 7:00 pm - 9:30pm Works, Environmental 690 Lyon Street North Management Branch in working ra Sandy Hill toward delineating, enhancing, -"-". Community Centre and protecting the Greenway October 24, 1996 System and other natural and 7:00 pm - 9:30pm 250 Somerset Street East tiras open spaces in the city; the Greenway System Management St. Laurent Complex D November 5, 1996 Plan (GSMP) and the Natural and 7:00 pm - 9:30pm Open Spaces Study (NOSS). Both 525 Côté Street will be used as tools in making Heron Road informed planning decisions Multi-Service Centre regarding the remaining unbuilt 1996 OTTAWA RIVER WEST 8. EXPERIMENTAL FARM 14. GREENBORO November 14, PINECREST CREEK 9. CHAMPAGNE 15. EASTERN areas in the city. 7:00 pm - 9:30pm WESTERN 1 0. RIDEAU CANAL 16. ALTA VISTA THE GREENWAY SYSTEM 1480 Heron Road RICHMOND/BYRON 1 RIDEAU RIVER 17. WEST-EAST HYDRO SCOTT STREET 1 SOUTHERN HYDRO 18. SOUTH-NORTH HYDRO MANAGEMENT PLAN * Workshops on Ottawa 's NORTH-SOUTH HYDRO 1 SAWMILL CREEK/ 19. AVIATION PARKWAY In addition to zoning and site West End were held in June ISLAND PARK DRIVE AIRPORT PARKWAY 20. OTTAWA RIVER EAST planning, a Greenway System Management Plan is being devel- and utilities companies, as well workshops.) The first Greenway would like to request a presen- oped to protect and enhance the as local community groups. De- System Newsletter will be dis- tation to your group or organi- Greenway System. Individual termining the relative impor- tributed in September. Starting zation. Greenway Corridor Management tance of natural areas city-wide in November, individuals and Plans are being developed for through the NOSS will be highly organizations with an interest in Can you get AIDS each of the 20 corridors in the dependent on the social impor- a particular corridor will be in- from sharing System (see map). These will tance list placed on each individual vited to be members of a Corri- a needle site-specific, detailed guide- area. dor Working Group that will deal while lines and recommendations for Community Workshops to with corridor specific issues. doing drugs? action designed to ensure that obtain input were held in The first in a series of YES! Get the facts. each corridor is managed in Ottawa West in June, and will Information Bulletins on the Let's Talk. Call the keeping with Greenway System continue for the rest of the city Natural and Open Spaces Study Ontario iVlinistry of goals and objectives. in the fall (see map). Workshop (NOSS) will be distributed to Health AIDS Hotline THE NATURAL AND OPEN participants work in small interested groups and 563-A.IDS SPACES STUDY The NOSS began in February groups and identify the natural individuals in August. 1996 in association with a local and open spaces in their The first NOSS Public Work- planning firm and a resource neighbourhood on maps, priori- shop will be held Tuesday, COMPLIMENTARY tize what management firm. The NOSS is a features they value October 22 at McNabb Commu- FACIAL secondary planning study that most, and indicate how and when nity Centre, 180 Percy Street they're used. will provide a classification Issues related to from 7:00 to 10:00 to discuss the Mary Kay has a proven- framework of all natural and these areas are then identified, draft classification framework. effective skin care program open spaces based on their envi- and solutions are proposed. Also, watch for Drop-In Centres designed for your skin type. ronmental and social impor- June workshop participants for the NOSS to be located in All basic skin care products tance, and will rank them on found this approach to be far shopping malls and other public are non-comedogenic their relative importance city- more effective at obtaining areas in your neighbourhood and clinically tested for wide. Realistic targets for meaningful public input than starting in September. skin irritancy and allergy. greenspace protection will also more traditional approaches that Most are safe for sensitive skin. WHO CAN YOU CONTACT? be established. The Study will emphasize information dissemi- Call today to receive your For more be completed in June, 1997. nation. Apart from generating information on the complimentary facial. GETTING INVOLVED valuable data to be used in the Greenway System and how you COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS can be part of the stewardship two projects, information from kel_k_ The successful completion of the Workshops will be made effort, contact Anna Hercz of the MA Ry KAY- both of these projects relies available to local communities Environmental Management Independent heavily upon community input for their own planning purposes. Branch, Department of Engineer- Beauty Consultant ing and cooperation. Implementa- WHAT'S NEXT? and Works, at 244-5300, ext. Maureen Winges tion of the Greenway Corridor For Central Ottawa residents a 3824. Please contact Deborah (613) 230-5136 Management Plans requires the Greenway Workshop will take Irwin at the city of Ottawa at active participation of land own- place at the Glebe Community 244-5300 ext. 3000 for more ask how to receive $25 of free products ers such as the National Capital Centre, September 26 from 7 - 9 information on the Natural and Commission, private landowners PM (See map for this and other Open Spaces Study, or if you August 16, 1996 Globe Report-9 SKATE'S BEAT Volunteers help police curb theft from Community Police Centre. On autos occa- fight crime. a concern you think could be of in- sion I frequently cover off and re- ASK SKATE terest to others, stop me on the lieve the officers normally who My purpose has always been to street or write to Skate's Beat, c/o work out of the Police Centre at 277 become more involved with the con- The Ottawa Carleton Police, Com- Bank. I am most impressed by how cerns of the Community I patrol. munity Services, 474 Elgin St., Ot- dependable and hard working the The Glebe Report is an excellent tawa, Ontario K2P 2J6. volunteers are and they all seem to medium to give advice on the dif- have an excellent sense of humor ferent subjects that involve the po- So until next time....see you on when it comes to dealing with Skate. lice and the community. If you have the beat! All of Inspector O'Sullivan's District One officers were given an SELECTED CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE GLEBE AREA FOR A assigned task to combat a particu- FOUR WEEK PERIOD ENDING JULY 17TH, 1996 By lar criminal activity. We were Sr.Cst. Gary Schuiteboer to Area Area Area Area Certain crimes have their own respond in a proactive fashion. My One Two Three Four unique cycles. For example, there task was to lower the incidents of Break Enter Commercial 2 7 2 0 are months that the Skate's Beat theft from autos. Making use of the statistics will indicate a rise in car resources the Centre offered Break Enter Residential 1 3 7 2 thefts but then in the very next brought our volunteers to work with edition the numbers will show only me in the field. You may remember Theft over $1000 0 1 0 0 one car theft reported for the entire the theft from auto warning card Theft under $1000 16 12 1 Glebe. There are those crimes how- that I designed. It looks like a fa- 15 ever that do seem to maintain a miliar parking violation ticket. The Theft of Motor Vehicle 4 2 0 0 consistent level of frequency. The design was intentional as I wanted most consistent of all these crimes to get the car owner's attention. The Robbery 2 1 0 0 would seem to be thefts from auto- initial reaction would be one of anger "a $#@ mobiles. This selected crime parking ticket!!!" but QUEENSWAY statistic is tabulated and included then once the motorist reads the in the theft under category which "ticket," the education process includes shoplifting and theft of kicks in and they will realize that GLEBE WEST GLEBE EAST bicycles. it is in fact a crime prevention tool AREA ONE AREA TWO One very active week, I received and perhaps they will take better CARLING AVE. calls from some area residents re- care of their possessions in the AREA FOUR porting numerous thefts from their future. FIFTH RIDEAU automobiles. The thefts included Ron McCarthy is the co-ordinator DOWS CANAL sunglasses, cigarettes and various of this program. We designed a LAKE GLEBE SOUTH amounts of small change. They also manual advising other volunteers of AREA THREE included significant damages to the the procedure of this crime pre- vehicle such as broken side win- vention program. The program is dows. indeed a simple one but there were Thefts from vehicles yielding no safety issues that had to be ad- more than a couple of loonies can dressed and documentation that had District 1 Community Police Centre result in hundreds of dollars in to be maintained in order to ensure Seniors' Report replacement cost for a smashed side the program became a regular ini- BY PAT MACGREGOR window. My advice is simple and to tiative. Statistics were gathered re- Do you have a couple of hours or more a week to the point. If you leave property in vealing the locations where reports spare? The District 1 Community Police Centre your car you actually create an op- of theft from automobiles were at Somerset and Bank could use the help in the portunity for a crime to be commit- high. On two consecutive Friday office during business hours of some dedicated ted. Remove the opportunity and mornings Ron and I and two other seniors. Some of the duties would involve: you will not become a crime statis- volunteers blitzed the identified Taking minor reports, e.g. bicycle thefts, tic. Of course apprehension of the areas with the anti theft cards. In both over the person (s) responsible can also be a the hours we conducted this crime telephone and from walk-ins. most effective method of crime pre- prevention program over one thou- Doing follow-up reports for break-and-enter vention. In the case of the several sand cars were scrutinized and over incidents. reports of theft from automobiles in 260 warning cards were placed on Dealing with public enquiries, etc. the area I am happy to report that a vulnerable vehicles. There was an Training will be provided that will enable you to young offender was in fact appre- amazing variety of articles left be- represent the police service in a professional hended and charged with posses- hind in them. With the doors obvi- manner. If you are interested and would like to help sion of stolen goods. ously unlocked or the windows out, call the Centre at 236-1222, ext. 5804, or drop Since the June 1995 move to the rolled down they clearly had the in, and leave a message for Constable Mike District One Police Centre to Som- potential to become future crime McMurchy. erset and Bank, my District Inspec- statistics. tor, Susan O'Sullivan has included My future presence with the vol- all of her beat officers in the cen- unteers in the field delivering this tre's various operations. I have also crime prevention program will be experienced some very positive limited. My role will be more su- LINDSAY A. MACLEOD initiatives that have included the pervisory. Ron, the program's vol- use of the many valuable resources unteer co-ordinator, can seek my that our District One Police Centre advice or use my contacts to estab- BARRISTER & SOLICITOR has access to. lish where the current hot spots for NOTARY PUBLIC The most valuable resource avail- theft from autos are. Suite 4, 137 Second Avenue able to the District One police offi- This type of crime prevention Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2H4 cers is volunteers. Many dedicated program is consistent with what members of the community give community based policing is all Tel: (613) 237-4880 Fax: (613) 237-7537 their time and talents in order to about. The community and their enable the smooth operation of your police service working together to August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-1G ARTS Happy memories of Art in the Park BY CHANDLER SWAIN The quality and diversity of the It has been two months since the work displayed was impressive. In 4th Annual Art in the Park took keeping with the philosophy of Art place at Central Park in the Glebe. in the Park we had professional as As a participant and an organizer well as fledgling artists side by of this community arts festival I side. write this with many happy memo- The mix was heart warming ries except for our run in with the and offered visitors a wonderful rain. As a potter I wasn't bothered spectacle of colour, texture and

Nick Swain helping to work on the Glebe Dragon artists, for providing such inspired Visitors to the festival were also cuisine. invited to paint on a banner dedi- Special touch was the creation of cated to saving the Glebe Commu- the Glebe Dragon by Ottawa Sculp- nity Centre. Thanks to Wallack's in tor Susan Rennick-Jolliffe. Susan the Glebe for supplying the paint. Alice Hinther beside her display of wooden wall pieces has made several spectacular mixed Over 90 artists participated this media sculptures for the National but many artists who work on paper shape. year compared with about 60 last Capital Commission in recent years. year. The organizers intend or cloth were more affected. Every- We were pleased to that have Ann The main body of the Dragon was Art in the Park will remain a local one was very brave and later in the Creskey firing her Raku kiln again brought to the park on the morning the weather event and will continue to attract day became more rea- this year. Several times I looked of the festival. Susan had been sonable. across the park neighbourhood artists to fill a ma- to see a large crowd busy dreaming up the beast made jority of the spaces. I distinctly recall watching the watching Ann remove white hot pots from, among other things, hubcaps, As Art in the Park gains popu- Celtic musicians set up to play. directly from the kiln with long parts of a wooden chair, plastic larity we intend to keep the They opened their chairs, arranged tongs and put them event under buckets bucket lids, chicken wire and a to a scale that respects the size of themselves and unpacked their in- filled with straw to finish the pro- wooden tea towel rack, long before the park and the integrity of the struments - including a beautiful cess characteristic of Raku pottery. the day. Susan brought along a event. suitcase filled with lots of crazy Organizers would like to thank stuff for everyone to add to the all the sculptors, painiers, dancers, dragon. I chose a really ghastly musicians and crafts people who pseudo-silk tie to weave into the participated in the true spirit of a chicken wire. Interestingly, at the community arts festival. As we get end of the day the Dragon magically together for planning meetings over disappeared and is hopefully living the winter and spring - all the happily ever after somewhere in the memories from past years of Art in

Blacksmith Robert Vaughn at the forge hammer dulcimer. As they played Thank you Ann for all your hard the very first bar - the heavens work in the rain. opened. Many thanks to Charles de Blacksmith Robert Vaughn had Lint, Maryann Harris and Peter his forge set up as well. It was a Quenter for attempting to play for rare treat to see a blacksmith at us. work right in the heart of the Glebe. Thanks Robert! Despite the weather, many visi- If you tasted any of the tors incredi- Under the umbrella at Art in the Park came to the park. We were ble treats being sold by Halpin pleased with the Glebe. Thanks Susan for bringing the Park will inspire us as we look turnout and could Foods (66 Main St.) you will join me your only imagine how collaborative sculpture to the forward to filling Central Park with many more would in thanking these restaurateurs, Glebe. have been there had the sun shone. Art and Music next June. who are great supporters of local August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-11 NEWS 1996 to January 3, 1997 June 25 & 26, 1997-city-wide report March Break March 10 to March Professional Activity Days- bBE trustee 14, 1997 Secondary (Selected Schools) Ontario who sit on this Council ad- School Holidays Thanksgiving- September 13, 1996-city-wide vise the Minister on issues that af- October 14, 1996 February 21, 1997-city-wide fect students and education. Well Good Friday-March 28, 1997 October 25, 1996; June 19 to 26, done, Ken. Easter Monday-March 31, 1997 1997-Brookfield High School Three OBE students have been Victoria Day-May 19,1997 November 22, 1996; January 28, elected to the 1996-1997 By 1997; June 20 to 26, 1997-Canter- provincial executive of the On- Professional Activity Days- bury High School OBE tario Secondary Trustee School Students' Elementary (Selected Area 3 November 1, 1996; June 19 to 26, Lynn Association. This organization en- Schools Only) 1997-Glebe Collegiate Institute sures that the views Graham of public high September 13, 1996- city-wide November 8, 1996; June 19 to 26, school students across Ontario are September 27, 1996- city-wide 1997-Lisgar Collegiate Institute heard at the provincial level. Con- MUTCHMOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TO October 28, 1996 -First Avenue, October 25, 1996; June 19 to gratulations 26, BE PART OF JUNIOR KINDER- to Andrew Graham Hopewell, Lady Evelyn & Mutchmor 1997-McArthur High School GARTEN PILOT PROJECT (Lisgar) OSSSA Premier; Andrew November 28 & 29, 1996- city- FOR INFORMATION The Minister of Education and Leonard (Nepean) OSSSA Deputy wide parent/teacher interviews Trustee, OBE Zone 9, c/o 330 Training has given one Board in the Premier; and Natasha Sawh (Lisgar) February 21, 1997-city-wide Gilmour Street, Ottawa. K2P 0P9, province-the Ottawa Board of Edu- OSSSA Minister of Provincial Af- April 4, 1997 -First Avenue, Tel. 730-3366 Fax 730-3589 cation-permission to run a pilot fairs. Andrew and I should have Hopewell, Lady Evelyn & Mutchmor Internet: [email protected] project in the 1996-1997 school lots to talk about in the coming year employing early childhood ed- year! ucators to instruct Junior Kinder- THANKS Hopewell School renovation is now garten classes. On July 29, I sup- SCHOOL OF ported the OBE decision to proceed. underway. Ken Slemko, Jeff Hume Starting this September, six OBE and many members of the Hopewell in association with a elementary schools will have a community worked hard to ensure Centre English Theatre that it proceed. I also speeca classroom using one of three mod- thank Brian els: (1) a class size of 20 with an McGarry, Anne Scotton, and Jim early childhood educator-indirect Watson for invaluable guidance and supervision by a teacher elsewhere support. in the school (2) a class size of 25, Please contact me with your with an early childhood educator questions and concerns. and an educational assistant-indi- If you have questions regarding rect supervision by a teacher else- the right to send your child to an where in the school and (3) a class OBE school, call the OBE Assess- of 50, in one large room or two adja- ment/Admissions Office at 239- cent rooms, with a certified teacher 2464. If you have questions regard- and an early childhood educator- ing OBE schools and programs, call direct supervision by the teacher. the OBE Planning Office at 239- It has now been decided that 2422. Mutchmor and R. Byrns Curry will GENERAL EDUCATION DEVEL- pilot model number 1; Crichton and OPMENT (GED) PREPARATORY Pinecrest will pilot model number PROGRAM Trustees have 2 ; and Charles H. Hulse and approved the es- Woodroffe will pilot model number tablishment of a GED Preparation PRE=SCHOOL 3. Traditional JK classes will serve Centre to operate at the Learning as comparators. Evaluation will in- Centre, 396 Cooper Street, effective CREATIVE clude parental input and will focus September, 1996. The GED is an on an assessment of the children's internationally standardized high readiness to enter Senior Kinder- school equivalency test for the adult (19 years plus) who has been garten. out Approval from the Ministry came of school for one full year and ARTS who has been unable to complete late (July 17) and I would have PROGRAMME preferred more consultation than high school or lacks a high school was possible. However, Junior graduation certificate. The Min- istry Kindergarten as we know it may not of Education and Training ran a GED survive another OBE budget cycle pilot project in Toronto this and there are many four year old past year and, due to outstanding results, is children who depend upon the instituting this program FOR tHILDREN provincially. school system to provide early The GED has been of- fered for more 3 TO S YEARS OLD learning. The models (with vari- than 25 years in Canada in all ables such as lower than normal provinces and terri- 1 OR 2 HALF DAYS pupil-staff ratios) could provide tories except Ontario and Quebec. Before taking the PER WEEK significant pedagogical as well as test, students will receive up to 60 financial benefits. Our pilot may hours of training. have important provincial implica- SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR tions. According to practice, the school year has 194 school REGISTER NOW! CONGRATULATIONS days, 185 of Fall Session Begins September 1996 Ken Slemko, OBE parent them instructional and nine profes- (Hopewell and Glebe) and member sional activity days. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION of the OBE Joint Council Executive, Fall Term Tuesday, September AND REGISTRATION tALL: has been appointed by the Minister 3, 1996 to Friday, December 20, of Education and Training to a two- 1996 year term on the Ontario Parent Win ter Term Mon day, January 789=6999 Council. The 18 parents from across 6, 1997 to Thursday, June 26, 1997 August 16, 1996 Globe Report-12 Holiday Break December 23, 76987900 FOR SALE The Residences of Jefferson Hall "In the Heart of the Glebe"

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August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-13 NEWS Ottawa Ex Home(craft) on the range In the air conditioned Salons of in the Floriculture and the Civic Centre are located the Vegetable shows. CENTRAL CANADA EXHIBITION ** Central Canada Exhibition's Seniors o- Centre, Homecraft Program and Tea THE GOOD COMPANION STAGE August 15- 25, 1996 §tilseaftsig_ll Room . (August 16 to 25) Songs and ANTIQUE SHOW AND WEDDING Eleven Great Days GOWN EXHIBIT AND SALE dances mixed in with down of Entertainment for the Whole Family ! (August 17 & 18) The very first home demonstrations flavour Antique Show at the Ex. Displayed this Senior's Centre Stage. The NEw 96! are exquisite period wedding Lonesome Grandpa and his gowns, Meissen revival urns of the Grannies Off Their Rockers The Cavakade ofAffradioas - Daily Grandstand shows included with admission to to get everyone up Victorian period, early country and are sure the grounds. formal furniture and vintage and the Unforgettable Hearts clothing. Sales items feature carni- will bring back melodious ELVIS Live at the Audi World premier featuring over 140 photos of Elvis's 1957 val glass, unusual 1950's furniture, memories. If dancing is more concert in Ottawa! very 20th your style, Bytown Squares hot century porcelain The Better Living Pavilion - Daily fashion shows, dance demonstrations and including Susie Cooper, Clarice and the Good Companions cooking seminars. Cliff, Charlotte Rhead, sterling and Centre Line Dancers will show Home of the 1996 feature exhibit Funterhgthe-ex! jewelry and art glass. The bride and you the steps to dazzle your Aberdeen Pavilion "Ihe Games People Play' theme featuring historical exhibits, friends. groom lived happily ever after! high dive shows, demo program and Virtual Tryout Centre! HOMECRAFT THE TEA ROOM (August 15 to 25) The Handicraft (August 15 to 25) Hosted by The Showcase Stage - All day, every day, showcasing the region's top performers! the Women's Institute and Department, both professional and Aberdeen After Hours - The best of folk, jazz and classical in a licensed venue. amateur, will demonstrate works in U.C.F.O., cookies & apple pie, sewing, needlework, quilting, teas and lemonade are sold in Kids Workj the Classic K-9's dog show, Pig Races, Rural Roots Pavillon and more! smocking, order to raise funds for these knitting, crochet and Over 80 Free Shows A photography. All winning entries two organizations. We invite Day! in Culinary Arts will be on you to savour their Lansdowne Park Coliseum display, as well as winning entries "homegrown cookin." Building Hours of Operation Admission Prices August 15 16:00-00:30 Adults $8.00 August 16 - 25 12:00-00:30 Youth & Seniors $5.00 Ottawa Ex Children Jethro steals the show $3.00 The agricultural portion of the Ex sheep, laying hens, turkeys, ducks, (August 15-25) will see a number emus and a sow and her piglets. of changes for '96. The Rural Roots Visitors will have a chance to chat pavilion will feature a Show of with veterinarians about caring for Fun Zone is for children of all ages Breeds, a Beef Show, Agri-food ex- both pets and farm animals, study Stepping into the Zapzone playing Chief Handler at the beginning of hibits and agricultural awareness the beef industry and find out why area is like walking through a life- the Birds of Prey presentation. programs. A Show Ring for judging a farm animal is like a blue box. size video screen into a futuristic Each bird is "flown" with a "play and demonstrations, a variety of There will be ongoing demonstra- labyrinth. The Zapzone, featuring by play" description provided by interactive marketing board ex- tions of cow milking, sheep shear- 2,400 sq. ft. of laser tag madness, the Chief Handler and you could be hibits, a vegetable garden and an ing and sheep herding as well as will be opened daily between noon the member of the audience invited expanded 41.4 program will complete agricultural skits by local 4H and 11:30 p.m. to assist with certain birds. Birds the presentations. clubs. Children will compete for At Gym Jam, a noncompetitive, of Prey presentations daily at 1:00, A variety of animals will line up the right to harvest the on-site gar- supervised, safe environment for 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. as this year's stars: a 2500 lb den. children twelve and under, chil- The Classic K-9s perform a series Black Angus Bull named Jethro, a Don't forget, Jethro is waiting for dren can experience exciting tun- of intricate manoeuvres where Katandin Sheep (a haired sheep you in the Show Ring! nels, slides, balls, or test them- handlers and their dogs rise to the used for meat), five major dairy All shows are free with Gate selves with challenging physical challenge with a wide variety of breeds, goats, horses, llamas, Admission. play equipment and skill games. Olympic styled events like: flyball, The Drama and Creative area will high jumping, musical mats and The indulge their imagination. Main Event...Grand Prix Racing. Aberdeen Pavilion "Just what is a Raptor?" This is Classic K-9s presentations daily at The games people play the first question posed by the 2:30, 5:00, 8:00, and 9:30 p.m. The Games People Play begin in rabilia. Watch for daily appear- the Aberdeen Pavilion featuring ances by Ottawa Senators stars and eleven days of sporting competi- don't miss Ottawa Senators Day on Better Living Pavilion tions in five August 20th. different pavilion The Better Living Pavilion show- exhibit and latest software and CD The Tryout Centre will offer fair- venues. The Forum will spotlight cases the latest of life in the '90s. ROMs from Corel. goers a full range of interactive the talents of Cliff Thorburn in Exhibits include health and fit- Take in the daily dance perfor- billiard equipment ranging from virtual demonstrations, arm ness, computers, software technol- mances at 1, 4, 6, 9 and 10 p.m. fea- wrestling competitions, a 10 bout reality units and simulators to ogy, home entertainment, beauty, never before seen martial arts turing the Bolf Dance Company, boxing card and the National Wom- fashion, hobbies and special inter- among others. en's. Beach Volleyball trainers. Team. Four ests. Margie O'Brien and Peter times a day, the The lights are low and the mood at Drain-All High The pavilion's programme fea- Cochrane will add their own blend Dive Show divers changes for Aberdeen After Hours will plunge from tures daily fashion shows, dance of spices to the cooking demonstra- the ceiling of the pavilion into a when on-going entertainment cre- and fitness demonstrations, gar- tions. ates an pool 65 feet below. environment suitable for dening and cooking demonstrations Fashion shows will be held each The Treasures of the adult fairgoer. Sport exhibit topped by Fun tech@the-ex featur- day at 2 and 7 p.m. during the Ex. area will showcase sports memo- Aberdeen, day or night, enter- ing the Ottawa Citizen's on-line August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-14 tainment for everyone! NEWS On safari in the land of diamonds BY JUDY RICHARDS drilling. Imagine working 12 hour shifts in Last February I had the incredi- these conditions. ble privilege of being one of five Tight security was the norm at Canadians invited by De Beers (the both the gold and diamond mines. world's largest producer of gem Upon our arrival each day, we were quality diamonds) to be their guest required to sign documents con- for a ten day South African tour of senting to a strip search if the their Diamond and Gold mines. This management deemed it necessary. offer has only been extended 4 (And for those who are wonder- times in the last 20 years - how ing....No, thank goodness!) could I refuse! Kruger Park was as thrilling as After a 14 hour non-stop flight to you would expect it to be. From Johannesburg I was presented with open army-type jeeps we travelled an itinerary in which our days of- the country side where lions, ze- ten began at 5 a.m. and did not end bras, giraffes, elephants, baboons, until 11 p.m., not to mention the 16 etc. were at arms length. One close flights scheduled for use on the two call came during our night drive private jets at our disposal! Luck- when a male lion was upset by our ily, along with touring the mines, surprise visit and began to charge our tour included some "play time" Judy beside a small truck used to move diamond bearing kimberlite rock. our jeep. He certainly got my - a two day safari in the Kruger airlift suction box brings the week adrenalin going. Our final stop was National Park (lions and tigers and gravel from the seabed, to the An entire day was spent at the Cape Town. A tour of the peninsula Brand Gold bears oh my! - well, no bears), a surface through flexible hoses. President Mine which is took us to one beautiful beach after soon to be closed due to its age tour of Boschendal Estate Winery Each vessel is equipped with a and another, followed by the the depth of the mine. After "suit- (which they also own) and a visit to diamond recovery plant and X-ray breathtaking views of the Cape of ing up" in overalls, hard-hats, Cape Town and the Peninsula. sorting machines enabling min- Good Hope. This is where I saw the ers lights and oxygen tanks, we Diamond mining has traditionally immediate extraction of diamonds. biggest surprise of all - Penguins! were lowered 4000 feet by freight been open pit style but the newest No harmful chemicals are involved Something I just wasn't expecting to elevator where temperatures ex- and most interesting form is Deep in the treatment process and the see in South Africa. ceeded 120 F and humidity was, I'm Sea Mining. De Beers is now mining gravel is returned undamaged to the Truly, this was a trip of a life- the ocean floor 130 meters deep ocean floor. The entire underwater sure, immeasurable! We then hiked time. on railway ties about with a fleet of two (soon to be four) operation is computerized and the 3/4 of a mile, enormous ships. Drilling devices operation crews and supplies are climbed down ladders and crawled Judy Richards is President of out to break up the diamond bearing helicoptered aboard every 21 days where the miners were Davidson's Glebe Jewellers Limited gravel from the seabed, and an to ensure productivity 7 days a Three star cooking at St. Giles Ex booth

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Volunteers outside St. Giles' tent, 1995 George Lee, manager for 30 years is at centre holding sign. Saturday, August 24th booth is just north of the Aberdeen BY JENNIFER HUMPHRIES Pavilion (Cattle Castle), near the at 773 Bank Street St. Giles Church invites Glebe Holmwood entrance. Specialties residents to visit the St. Giles booth include hot turkey with gravy, (Corner of Bank & Second) while at the Central Canada Exhi- burgers, fries and pies. Food so bition. Celebrating its 39th year, good that loyal customers such as the Booth offers "some of the best St. John's Ambulance staff carry food found anywhere on the fair- Hours: Daily 7 am 11 pm accounts! Table service under the grounds," according to the Ottawa blue and white tent offered from 7 Citizen's Michael Prentice - who am - midnight everyday except also says it earns "three stars: Sunday. definitely worth a detour." The August 16, 1996 Globe Report-15 NEWS Regional councillor report

from Ottawa South along with many to work in concert for the benefit of disappointment in June was the re- more. Letters of support from Re- our total constituency. Rumour has instatement of Regional develop- gional, O.B.E. and Provincial repre- it that a number of vacancies will ment fees in Ottawa Centre. This sentatives were important. Lynn occur. The continued strength of can only hurt the efforts to revital- Graham, Richard Patten and I were our inner-city is dependent upon ize our urban centre. By equally comfortable speaking as all of us doing our part. To date I wish everyone a wonderful Regional parents; in fact it isn't always there has been no shortage of in- summer and if you need any assis- Councillor possible to differentiate the roles. volvement by citizens and local tance from my Regional office Brian McGarry As we move into 1997 and a mu- politicians. Nonetheless, we all please feel free to contact me at nicipal election year, let us hope must remain alert. Our city-centre (613) 560-1224 or fax (613)560- the Glebe, Old Ottawa South, Ottawa is the heart-beat of Ottawa-Car- 1268. I can also be reached by Summer is a good time to count East and Heron Park continue to leton and it must be protected. A email ([email protected]). our blessings and accomplishments elect representatives who are able in Capital Ward. We have one of the most active constituencies in Ot- tawa-Carleton with citizens taking a keen interest in their communi- After ties. This is why we should con- tinue to have a lively city-centre, Elmwood, even though we face frequent chal- our students lenges. Thank you for your in- volvement and input. cari do Witness recently our success in obtaining renovation funds for whatever Hopewell School. Led by Ottawa they like. Board of Education Trustee Lynn Graham, Hopewell overcame many When they leave Elmwood School, hurdles. There is a tendency for some elected officials and citizens our graduates are'confident young to focus on new development, leav- women prepared for the challenges ing our older neighbourhoods sus- of higher educationand of life in ceptible to infrastructure decay. Capital Ward has refused to let this the modern world. They excel in happen. In the case of Hopewell, math and sciences, the arts, the fight has gone on since 1992. Many individuals can take pride in communications, and sportsand obtaining the necessary funds to are comfortable with today's rebuild. Most recently, people like technology. Ken Slemko and Jeff Hume de- livered the message from Hopewell They attain parents. Principal Margaret grades that are Dempsey was there with her guid- ance too. among the Historically, former O.B.E. highest in the Trustees such as John Smart, Anne Scotton and yours truly spent province, and are countless hours defending such consistently accepted into the most core schools as First Avenue, Lady demanding university programs. Evelyn, Glashan, Elgin Street, Lis- gar, Glebe, Hopewell, Mutchmor etc. They are the product of a school that Teamwork with other levels of mu- has been offering girls a positive nicipal government has been most helpful in defending our cherished experience and quality education of downtown institutions. The coop- the highest order for over 80 eration and constant consultation years...And when finish among City Councillor Jim Watson, they their Trustee Lynn Graham, Separate time with us, they can do whatever School Trustee Jim Kennelly and they want. myself on Regional Council have carried on a tradition which is to For a complete information package our benefit as opposed to turf-wars or to arrange a tour of the school, among politicians which can only contact us be to the detriment of the con- today. Selected spaces stituents we are elected to serve. available in some grades. The most recent and perhaps best example of communities and local politicians working together has to be the 1000 person rally to save the ELMWOOD Glebe Community Centre and to ad- dress the needs of an improved An Independent Day School conununity centre in Ottawa South. 261 Buena Vista Road, Ottawa, Ontario KIM 0V9 GCA President Diane McIntyre and (613) 749-6761 Councillor Jim Watson deserve much credit as does Greg Wright August 16, 1996 Globe Report-16 NEWS August 31st deadline to replace faulty home-heating vents If you own a furnace or other with the names UltraventT", Sel- coverage, or to apply for it at l-800- information on whether replacement heating appliance that has a plastic ventTM and PlexventTM are 387-7861. vents appropriate for your particular venting system with the name defective. They \yin fail before Owners of older homes, who will system are now on the market. UltraventTM, SeJ_ventTM , or their normal life-span has ended. not be covered by ONIIWP, may The ministry advises all PlexventT", take some advice from Consumers should also know that wish to register for a class-action homeowners and renters to have a Ontario's Ministry of Consumer the danger of failure increases with lawsuit which is underway to licensed contractor conduct a full attempt to recover expenses and Commercial Relations. Now is length of use. for inspection of their heating systems system correction. the time to move to help protect For further every year and to be sure their information call your family's health and safety in 1-800-461-6166 ftintaces are properly maintained. Safety order issued (ext 385). future winters. In September 1995 the ministry Consumers wishing to receive issued a safety order requiring List of Fuel supply will be cut off consumers to have their systems replacement units Arther information on home To receive an The deadline for replacing defective brought up to acceptable safety updated list of the heating safety or on a variety of heating appliances and vents with approved alternatives or standards. Since then, affected certified consumer issues should call the alternate venting solutions that are replacing the heating system is homeowners have been contacted in minisuy's General Inquiry Unit at currently available, contact August 31, 1996. After that date, writing. However, some people the (416) 326-8555 in the Toronto area ministry's General Inquiry gas utilities and propane suppliers may have missed the ministry's Unit at or at toll-fi-ce 1-800-268-1142 from the number listed below. are requited by law to cut off the information bulletin, so consumers other parts of the province. Special Your heating appliance fuel supply to all appliances in who have mid-efficiency gas electronic equipment for the manufacturer and fuel supplier will Ontario with these heating systems. furnaces that were installed after hearing and speech impaired is have the most up-to-date If the vents fail, poisonous carbon 1988 should check whether they available at (416) 326-8566. monoxide gas could escape into the have one of the defective types of rooms of your house. Carbon systems. monoxide gas is highly toxic. It can If you have one of these systems, cause nausea, headaches, please have it fully inspected by a unconsciousness and, under licensed service person before by extreme conditions, death. August 31st. Member invitation: Experts at the ministry's CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. Technical Standards Division say Alternatives availialde KELLY FUNERAL carbon monoxide is considered The systems can be corrected by HOMES more dangerous than many other installing alternate vents or Yolwe 764 - Owner toxic gases because you can't see or replacing the heating system. smell it, so you don't know if it's Owners of newer homes should there and harming you. contact the Ontario New llonte The evidence shows that high- Warranty Program (ONIIWP) to see temperature plastic venting systems if they qualify for warranty Message from the Mayor Ending the confusion BY MAYOR J. HOLZMAN school board structures. If you would like to receive a copy please Who are you going to call when call my office there is a pot hole on your street? (244-5380). I hope It could be the National Capital that, following public con- sultation, voters in all 11 Commission, the Regional Munici- area municipalities will be able to se- pality or the City -- it all 585 Somerset Street, Ottawa depends lect their preferred on exactly which street you live governance op- on tion during the and, in some cases, it even depends 1997 municipal Serving the National Capital Region on which end of a street election. your house CORE VITALITY THREATENED since 1954 is located. Local government, the Just when it was getting started, level of 235-6712 government closest to the Regional Council's recent decision people, should not be that confus- to reinstate residential Canadian-Independent ing. develop- ment charges in Centretown could Note: Members must be Canadian Owned and Operated Independent The pot hole is scenario the most spell the end of "restoring the of International Funeral Industry Conglomerates. obvious argument in favour of one- core," and as goes tier the heart of a government in Ottawa-Carleton. region, so goes the whole. The question is of course more Families bring life to any neigh- complex than that and so the City of bourhood and the downtown core is Ottawa has recommended that a no exception. Families need afford- neutral body be engaged to conduct able housing. The decision to V1;7., a region-wide public education and reintroduce development charges 0 consultation program on the topic. will add at least $7000 to the cost carleton It is vital that we become familiar of each new residential unit, a fig- with all the possible options and ure that is more than the down preschool with their effects on us before payment required on an affordable taking any action. home in Centretown. As well, the MORNING PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The financial and economic im- charges are likely to kill plans for ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR pact,of four options has been ex- the construction of at least two new SEPTEMBER 1996. PLEASE plored by the City of Ottawa. A pa- housing projects currently in the CALL 2 3 5 2 2 5 5 per released in June defines these final stages of planning for the 63 EVELYN AVENUE, OTTAWA, KIS 006 options, which include two three- downtown core. (LOCATED IN LADY EVELYN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL) city models, one two-city model and Provincial approval is required one one-city model. The paper also before the Region's charges can be provides information on how high imposed. I continue to urge the technology can affect a one-tier Province to reject the Region's pro- environment and explores possible posal. August 16, 1996 Globe Report-17 NEWS positively in their community by a garden. We are looking for a Youth and the Habitat giving them space to make deci- piece of land where we could start a BY JULIE ARCHAMBAULT on working with homeless young sions. community garden for the Youth at a United Nations Confer- people in each country. This conference taught me not to community's benefit. We would ence? Aren't youth more likely to Youth who wanted to go to Istan- wait for governments to help us, ev- also like to build an open air be sitting passively in a classroom bul to participate in the conference eryone of us must take the respon- theatre where youth could present or watching T.V.? Actually many had to raise their own funds. Lyn- sibility to do something positive. shows and have fun. To help out on the youths are concerned about the way dsay Poaps and I were assisted by a You can start now, bike to work talk garden or share your ideas the world's turning and feel that successful benefit supper at the to your neighbour, naturalize your contact Carolyn at 234-7038. they want to actively shape the pre- Green Door. Our friends, teachers lawn. Through the Youth for Habitat II sent and future to get things cook- and local supporters came out to In Ottawa youth are working on Canada coalition and the Canadian ing in our own communities and help. Donations by Glebe residents many neat projects; organizing an Environmental Network, we re- schools. This urge caused young and our schools also helped us. A environmental network between ceived a grant from the Ontario people from across Canada to relay big thank you to everyone. high schools, initiatives to green Government for an Environmental their message to the Habitat II Istanbul was our introduction to schools, social justice groups Youth Project Youth have been World Conference this past June. the world of the UN. I participated preparing various events such as employed to further their knowl- We are now generating action in our in the NGO (non-governmental or- Gorilla Theatre, participating in edge on habitat issues in the the local communities. ganization) conference and some of newspaper publishing, gathering Ottawa Valley bioregion. We are The broad focus of the conference the parallel activities such as "The food and cooking for homeless or consulting with local authorities concerned the problems we en- Rights of the Child" Conference. needy people, making better envi- about food, naturalizing community counter living in cities and rural My goal was to explore the events ronmental lifestyle choices, and life, making communities and cities areas. Everything from gang prob- and organizations as tools for community gardens where youth better for pedestrians and bikers. lems in cities, clean water and hu- change and communication and to help out...The list of the social Information gathered will be shared man rights to urban forestry were bring back what I learned to my contributions that youth are with the community. We are orga- a addressed. The UN is usually home, community and co-workers. I bringing to our schools and com- nizing camp-out on an organic something we only hear about on attended workshops on youth ini- munities is endless. The idea is to farm, exploring the Brewer Pond CBC or that some people "out there" tiatives, on the environment and continue to support us, nurture us naturalization site and making a participate in but the point is to other social issues. The Mexican and even better, work with us. chalk mural. If you would like to get action happening around the youth group "Urban Courage" pre- This summer, the Ottawa Youth participate in a similar experience. world. And guess who is respon- sented their project. Over 40 for Habitat are helping at the Sal- or find out more contact Julie or sible for the action...you and me! "banditos" (youth gangs) trans- vation Army Community Garden in Jen at 237-7176. The Youth coalition involved formed a dump into a youth haven. Alta Vista. The food will be dis- A special thanks to Jude Fermer, youth from ages 15 - 28 working on They made a soccer field, a play- tributed to community health cen- his dad, Carolyn Saunders, The issues related to habitat and youth. ground and a centre where youth tres of the region. The group also Green Door and to all the other Consultations were held in many can learn to repair things. Their helped the Parklane Residence, a wonderful volunteers who helped us Canadian communities to get as model was later extended to 20 home for the schizophrenic, to start for our benefit supper. many voices as possible into the other Mexican communities. I gath- Tree planting, continued 1 youth declaration. This was a huge ered information and chatted with from page task and by no means does it repre- people from around the globe. sent all the youth in this country. The UNICEF convention on making The Ottawa consultation at St. the city child friendly struggled Lukes Community Centre in Jan- with the issue of giving children uary drew youth came from such and teenagers a more active role in different high schools as Glebe, shaping where we live. Perhaps Merivale, Brookfield and DeLaSalle. children prefer climbing trees in- Others came from groups such as stead of a wood structure in the the Ontario Public Interest Re- middle of a hot asphalt dessert. search Groups, auto-free Ottawa, Maybe teens would feel less iso- Youth for Social Justice, Food not lated and car-dependent if cities Bombs and the Forest Activist Col- were less spread out. I met with a lective. People came to seek out the group of people setting up a "hear "recipe" for a more friendly and the children day" for September 17. fulfilling community fabric. It's a day of access for young people Following the regional consulta- to talk openly to authorities, For tions was a national conference in more information contact Glenna Hamilton. Youth convened from Ed- Voegle at [email protected] - a monton, Quebec, Iqualuit, White- website to visit: horse, Cornerbrook, Toronto, Vic- http://www.envirolink.org/orgs/voi By August 6 Jose and Oscar had have toria, Ottawa, Gananoque and many ces). and provided food and rest completed over 2,500 of the 7,000 stops along the way. other places. It was impressive to Urban sprawl was an kilometre issue which trek along the Trans For more information, contact meet youth who designed by com- hit home. New visions explored Canada and had reached Thunder puter a whole sustainable commu- condensed living which would Bay. They are now crossing the Carol Scott of the Ottawa Walk sup- nity which they actually plan to permit more walking, biking and prairies. port committee at (613) 739-1409. build. I also met youth working on community building. Concepts in- Since May 1st when he left Char- There is a a national gathering in need for gas vouchers Winnipeg clude bringing nature back into lottetown, Jose has spoken in over for the support vehicle, contacts for for native youth this August. Oth- cities and exploring more sustain- 30 cities, during solidarity accommodations, Bell telephone ers share their recipe for a suc- able ways of life with--- commu- marches and tree plantings vouchers, donations and messages cessful community garden. My nity gardens, recycling, compost- throughout the Maritimes, Quebec most of support as the trekkers cross powerful experience was to ing, biking, walking, cutting down and eastern Ontario. He has been hear youth speaking honestly. Canada describing the realities of on consumerism. A reassessment of received by mayors, communities, their country. T- Young people from the southern "Long Walk Home our needs and lifestyles is crucial. and the general public. He has shirts, printed by Glebe artist hemisphere got sponsored to corne If all around the world lived like been interviewed locally and na- Claude Latour with the Walk logo up here. Talking with them about North Americans, we would use up tionally by TV and radio stations ($12.) can be obtained by calling their lives and experiences put our the resources of three planets. In and many newspapers. the above number. Donations go to lives into perspective. A Montreal Ottawa, we can work towards cul- Canadians have opened their The Long Walk Home, 5- -3520 and Zimbabwe youth shared notes tural harmony, the elimination of doors and their hearts to the "Long Downpatrick Road, Ottav a, ON, KIV August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-18 poverty, empowering youth to act Walk Home," as Jose has named it, 8T4. NEWS Glebe Questions The elusive Mr. (or Mrs.) Brown Accent on eauty Esthetics & Electrolysis fired, and his dramatic statue by George William Hill was only Facials Manicures placed on Parliament Hill in March 1913. Perhaps at the same time he Pedicures Waxing was being commemorated in both Electrolysis stone and water. But should we re- Make-up name it Jaya's Pond? Massage By Back to NoeIle's question about Clyde Capital Park and a possible dump. 26 - 99 Fifth Ave.(Fiffh Avenue Court) Sanger The most useful document I was 238-3236 Free Customer Parking shown was a 1988 study by Intera Technologies Ltd. of Ottawa, map- Two questions this time about ping 177 former industrial sites names and history in the Glebe. around Ottawa that might then still NoeIle Harris of Craig Street, after contain hazardous wastes. This suggestions for the Great Loretta study also noted on maps a few Bakery Hunt, wants to know dozen 'former landfill sites.' whether Capital Park (the open The nearest one to Capital Park Art for square opposite her house) was was coded L-20 but is shown only really marked as a dump in the on the east side of Craig Street and maps of the 1930s and, if so, what to the south of Brown's Inlet. That Adults was dumped there. makes sense, for it is the low-lying Jaya Krishnan, who lives on ad- ground close to Broadway, whereas joining Newton Street and is busy the area between Ella and Newton is & Teens making Brown's Inlet famous with on high ground and hardly needed his lovely series of acrylic paint- landfill. f- ings (recently shown in the Art in Furthermore, NoeIle, the nearest the Park gathering), understand- landfill noted as 'a dump' was L-7, ably is interested in who 'Brown' otherwise Carlson Street Dump. Specializing in Drawing was. This is marked as west of Bronson All Levels So off I go to the ever-helpful and south of Sunnyside. In fact Archives; Individualized Instruction staff of the Ottawa City (dare I say it?) this dump is now and Serge Barbe, the reference called Carl,eton University. Draw to Paint Program archivist, pulls out lots of old maps So I think the Capital Park (Craig as well as the early records of the Street) area of the Glebe is clean of Painted Word Studio 234-1987 Ottawa Improvement Commission, any hazardous wastes. The Intera (in the Glebe) which was forerunner to the Na- Technologies study is also reassur- tional Capital commission. ing about other parts. Its re- The first map was dated February searchers assessed 163 former in- 1903 and signed by Newton J. Ker, dustrial sites for a potential envi- Come to see the Finest Fitness Club City in 1900. who became Engineer ronmental impact. The two closest in the Glebe! It was compiled as a plan of water were an asphalt plant on the corner distribution, and in it Patterson of Lyon and Chamberlain, and Sam Creek ran almost to what is now Is- Rogers Oil Company at Isabella and Lyon. Brown's Inlet was abella at Bank. The study classifies them as in 1903, an inlet still unnamed Group III, that is of "minimal im- connected to the Rideau Canal. In pact." fact, documents show far more in- The remains of an oil warehouse terest in Patterson Creek, for the that stood on the corner of Cather- Improvement Commission chroni- ine and Percy was, according to the cles its infilling and study, buried under three to six M OMENTUM into Central Park, transformation metres of fill during the construc- while ignoring Brown's Inlet. CS tion in 1964 of the Queensway. ATHLETI Even R. F. Legget's book Rideau Discover how much fun a healthy lifestyle can bel Finally, a postscript to Lawrence 858 Bank St. at 5th Ave., "Lower Level" Waterway makes only one reference Schembri's question last January to Brown's Inlet, saying it was about the canal's route through the 2 3 7 - 4 7 4 7 blocked off from the canal before Glebe from Dow's Swamp. (He had June 1912. Another city map dated wondered if it might have been cut Regular Programs: " Strength Training * Aerobics * Personal Training * 1912 gives it a name, and shows the along present-day Findlay.) Child Care * Massage Therapy * and much more. crossing Craig Street - but inlet During this latest research I came Fall Programs: * Adult Recreational Ballet * Self Defense for Adults * south of Holmwood. on the description of that part as Self Protection for Children " Teen Fitness " Strength There's an interesting change "the well-wooded Mountains of Training for Young Athletes * between the 1903 and 1912 maps. Nepean" and of the route chosen Don't forget to purchase Mr. Ker (who designed Bank Street between Bronson and Bank your MEMBERSHIP at SUMMER RATES bridge) had retired by 1912 and, (previously Concession and Ella) as presumably in his honour, what had the "Notch of the Mountain." No been Little Percy Street was re- molehills in the Glebe! named - Newton Street. $109.00 $119.00 But who was Brown? Could it have 3 months Aerobics Membership 3 months Weight Room Membership been George Brown, founder of The Globe (1844) and Father of Confed- Please support Offer expires August 31, 1996 Offer expires August 31, 1996 One coupon per person. No cash value. One coupon per person. No cash value. eration? He died in 1880, after Cannot be combined wiff, offer special offers. Cannot be combined with otter special offers. being shot by an employee he had our advertisers August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-19 SPORT Glebe football star selected for award In May the board of the Jim Coode and Bursary Programme is a non- Memorial Awards and Bursary Pro- profit organization dedicated to gramme presented Glebe High honouring excellence in football, School football standout Dylan academics and leadership, while Hemmings with a $100 Jim Coode honouring the memory of Ottawa Memorial Award. With that honour, Rough Rider lineman Jim Goode. A the player was also considered to graduate of the University of receive the $1000 Jim Coode Michigan, Jim Coode began his ca- Memorial Bursary. Winners of the reer with the Ottawa Rough Riders Award were selected for their in 1974. A perennial all-star, demonstrated athletic and academic Jim's athletic achievement was duly ability, along with their leadership recognized in 1978 when he was qualities. awarded the Schenley Award as Dr. Dan Komesch, Awards Chair- Canada's Outstanding Lineman. man of the Jim Coode Memorial Awards and Bursary Programme, Jim was diagnosed with ALS confirmed that the 1996 Programme (Lou Gehrig's disease) in was a success with nominations re- 1983 and was named the first Honourary ceived from 23 high school football Captain of the Ottawa coaches in the Awards area. The Rough Riders. He re- mained a leader in Awards along with Coach of the this community until his Year recognition were presented at death in 1987. It is in Jim's the annual Awards Dinner held in honour that the Rough Rider Rooters and Riders Alumni first Salon B of the Ottawa Civic Centre established this Awards and Bur- on Monday May 13th. Each nominee Alex Saunders ad gives Glebe Collegiate's Dylan Hemmings (r.) the Jim sary Programme in 1989. Since was with a of presented certificate Coode Memorial Award. then some 175 local high school achievement, a Jim $100 Coode sary Programme pin. tawa Rough Rider pre-season game football players have received $100 Memorial Award and an official Jim The four winners of the $1000 in June at the Frank Clair Stadium. awards and 31 have received bur- Coode Memorial Awards and Bur- Bursary were announced at the Ot- The Jim Coode Memorial Awards saries valued at $1,000. Glebite in Olympic Torch relay Precision Styling

OTTAWA CENTRE Summer Special- MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION will be held Thursday, You deserve that new look with the best September 5, in from 6 - 9 p.m. hair care. So treat yourself now to and Saturday, Sept, 7 this super special with Chan tale. from 9-12 noon at Brewer Park Arena. 20% discount on Perms and Highlights. For information call Lynda Rivington at 567-7447. We use KNIS, PAUL MITCHELL, SCHWARTZKOPF products. Precision Styling 99 Fifth Avenue (Court) Fred McGuire is photographed with a torch bearer from South Carolina. Free Parking Emi Second level Fred McGuire and wife Susan ex- terest in Montgomery. Fred perienced an opportunity of a life- (holding the Canadian flag) is pho- 233-1464 time thanlcs to a contest sponsored tographed with a torch bearer from by Coca-Cola and Mac's Milk. 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Call 733-5553 was a wonderful host, touring the Call for information... 599-8531 RIVERSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE group around the Olympic sites in 1919 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 411 Atlanta and historic points of in- AFFORDABLE RATES August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-20 FEATURE Choice flowers to enjoy, Cryptic Crossword then eat! by David Rose By Karen Carriere juice will not discolour the petals Did you know that some of the nor overwhelm their subtle 1 2 3 4 5 flowers in your perennial garden flavours. First toss the leaves in 6 7 are edible? You can create eye- dressing then arrange on serving catching summer menus by decorat- plates, adding the flowers just be- with candied flower fore serving. UUUUUUU0 ing desserts petals or garnishing cream cheese FLORAL ICE CUBES With ice cube trays half filled covered crackers. Minced petals can with water, place an edible flower be added to herb butters, or to pan- or petal in each cube. After freez- Ui9 10 You .1111 cake, crepe or waffle batters. ing, fill the with water and can even make floral ice cubes! tray freeze again. an extra tray The culinary use of flowers dates Make now to create an extraordinary back thousands of years; the first 11 12 13 was 140 years winter punch bowl! recorded mention CANDIED FLOWER PETALS 14 before the Christian era. Some blos- Any firm, edible flower petal can soms, such as violets (Viola odor- be used. Make a syrup of equal 15 16 17 10 ata), lavender (Lavandula) and amounts of sugar and water. As the roses flavour sorbets, jams, jellies, ii mixture cools, dip blossoms and lay custards, teas, and wines. Other them on wax paper to dry. flowers -- pinks (Dianthus), EDIBLE FLOWERS 19 daylilies (Hemerocallis), beebalm Daylily (Hemerocallis) use raw iUUUURUUUUUU (Monarda) and tulips are rather floated in a soup bowl or punch dull in flavour but add a splash of bowl, in salads, or stuffed, sautéed 20 21 colour as garnishes. in flour batter, in stir fries; pinks, VVhen selecting flowers to serve yellows and oranges are best; the with food, you should follow these stronger the scent, the stronger, Solution on Words page. important guidelines. Firstly, be sweeter the flavour sure to use only edible (non toxic) Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tri- ACROSS DOWN blossoms. You must be positive in colour) add to salad greens, pud- 1 Device for Ms. West to 1. A computer expresses your identification of the plant dings, chilled soups, punches, jams, put her chin in (7) sympathy, but gives you use a good reference source, contact jellies, can be candied to decorate 5 There's no blemish on the bird (5) the local horticultural society or desserts this trash collecter (5) 2. Connection from a page of Poison Control Centre. (All flowers Beebalm (Monarda) add to bever- A mood swing from the age channel guide (6,2,5) displayed near food must be edible, ages, ice cubes, yogurt, fruits, in of ranch round-up (6,2,5) 3. An artless genuine even those just meant as a garnish.) apple jelly jars Carrier long ago split in newcomer (7) By using your own flowers, you can Garden Mums (Chrysanthemum) two directions (5) 4. Runs away for naughty also ensure that they have not been strongly flavoured, add a few petals Appears to join in the sleep (6) sprayed with pesticides or other to salads, stir-fries other two directions (7) 5. Colour with hot-centred chemicals. PinIcs (Dianthus) use mild clove- Selected from the most molten core (5) Do not gather your blossoms more like flavour of petals in ice cubes, macho sentries (6) 6. Unfrocked Dean checks fog than one day in advance as they conserves, beverages Sharpens to back for break and new deal wilt quickly. Pick your flowers Chives, Garlic chives (AlHum athletics (6) (6,2,5) early in the day and in dry schoenoprasm, A. tuberosum) sal- 15.A cut above the early 7. Checks over the torn-up weather. Rinse quickly under cool ads, herb vinegars, garnish Beatles (7) streets (7) running water. Here are a couple of Lavender(Lavandula angustifolia) 17. Search for malfeasance or 11. Funny, I can bring to- recipes, you'll find many more in sparingly in salads, in conserves, a bit of fraud and end it gether the triads of Com- the cookbook and herb sections of vinegars, jellies (5) munism and Calvinism (7) Simon Fraser Library. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) use The cook's chef sang 13. Passage across it (7) FLOWERS IN THE SALAD BOWL with cheese, in salads, garnish badly for a pair of new 14. Dots a pair of "i"s for A scattering of colourful petals Hollyhock (Althea rosea) use pinky sheers (6,2,5) the dotty disadvantaged and flowers is most dazzling when petals in salads, garnish, sliver Royal leg that is broken (6) set against a background of salad or use petals whole (5) 16. Bird in a Glee club (5) greens. Mildly flavoured lettuces Karen Carriere owns Centre Corn- Please sit back as ferry 18. Back at the pen all is and salad herbs are best. A dress- mons Perennials near Newington, docks (7) scrumptious (5) ing that is light in vinegar or lemon Ontario ates an ideal environment for lawn KEEP THE WATER IN THE POOL Become summer water wise diseases to develop! To cut down on water loss from You can save money on your water MOW-A-BILITY HELP YOUR TREES GROW splashing, fill your pool 15 to 20 bill and help the Region save on Raise the blade level of your lawn Even during dry periods, trees centimetres from the top. Using a costs by following these easy tips: mower to at least 9 centimetres. six years or older require water pool cover will not only keep debris EASY DOES IT Taller grass holds water better and only once a month; whereas, during out and keep heat in; it will Water your lawn only once a prevent provides shade for roots. Leave the first five years, trees need to be evaporation as well. week, and give grass 2 your only to grass clippings on the lawn to add watered every two to three weeks. GIVE YOUR CAR A SPONGE 3 centimetres of water. Remember, nutrients and help retain moisture Newly planted trees require 2 to 3 BATH, NOT A SHOWER once a week is enough! and reduce evaporation. centimetres of water per week for If you wash your car with a run- RAIN REPLACES SPRINKLERS TIMING IS EVERYTHING the ning hose, you can use as much as Place a small container in your first two seasons. Water your lawn in the early DRIP IRRIGATION 400 litres of water each wash. In- yard to measure the amount of morning. Grass blades watered in Drip irrigation from a soaker stead, use a bucket and sponge, rainfall your lawn has received the morning dry off quickly. Avoid hose or a drip disk inserted in the then rinse it quickly using a trig- over a one week If period. rain ac- watering on windy days when water end of a garden hose allows water to ger nozzle on your hose. This way, cumulates 2 to 3 centimetres or will evaporate rather than reach slowly drip deep into the root zone. you can save up to 300 litres of more, you do not need to water for thirsty roots. Watering at night Drip irrigation prevents wasteful water with each wash! another week. during cool, moist conditions cre- surface runoff. August 16, 1996 Globe Report-2I Divertimento Orchestra looking for new members Divertimento Orchestra is now looking for new members. Diverti- mento Orchestra is going into its IL 1:ntri 15th season and is rehearsing at Saint Thomas-d'Aquin Church, 1244 Kilborn Avenue in Ottawa. Conducted by Gordon Slater, the ARTSKIDS Dominion Carillonneur, the group AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM averages 55 musicians and gives concerts in the winter and spring. AND ART PROGRAM The orchestra rehearses from AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR September to May and is available VIOLIN LESSONS THE CREATIVE CHILD. for fund raising concerts. The repertoire for the coming year in- AFTER-FOUR COST INCLUDES cludes Beethoven, Symphony No. 1, INSTRUCTION, A SUPERVISED WALK Dvorak, Symphony no. 6, Copland, FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND A SNACK. Four dance episodes from Rodeo, FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL Bach, Brandenburg Concerto no 3. DEBORAH AT 236-7929 and Schumann Symphony no. 4. At this time there are openings for a LOCATED AT 650 LYON ST, GLEBE ST. JAMES CI EURCH. french horn and string players, es- SUZUKI OR CONSERVATORY pecially the violin and viola. Op- portunities are available for play- 12 years of teaching experience ing in smaller ensembles. These include instrumental, choral and An ages and levels are welcome Broadway projects. For further in- formation call Elsa Slater, person- Ms. J. Trinca, 1148 Bank nel manager, 823-1200 or Noreen St. B. Mus. (Hons.), B. Ed., A.R.T.C. Ottawa, Ontario Dertinger, Orchestra Secretary, KIS 3X6 821-0682. 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ir 235-2813 ************************************************************************************************** August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-22 SCHOOL NEWS First Avenue highlights BY RUTH BUTTON successful day, thanks to our summer vaca- We'll be well into dedicated athletes: Jeffrey Cowan, is and tion when this issue printed, Jordan Findlay, Jeffrey Fink, by those CARLETON UNIVERSITY maybe even surrounded Zachary Milne-Haverty, William depressing back-to-school sales. Averill, Andrew Kuracina, Julien STUDENTS ARE an First Avenue would like to give Egron, Alexander Way, Andrew on some of the activities LOOKING FOR HOUSING update Greenwood, Tommy Depew, Matthew that took place at the school during Tunis, Brett Carriere, Lauren the final weeks of June. Carleton University has a free listing OPERETTA Myers-Cavanagh, Megal Taylor, service for both students and One of the highlights was an Op- Naila Assam, Vanessa Seguin, eretta performed by the Grade 6 Katrina Wright, Maggie Thomson, landlords. To list your classes and backed by the Junior Christine Acton, Heather Elliot, accommodations, call C,arleton's Choir. "We Can Save the Earth" was Vanessa Wen, Micaela Mankowski, a musical play in which the Grade 6 Laura Haley, Blair Housing Office at 520-5614, students wrote and learned the Polychronopolous, Kieran Wyatt, Monday through Friday, Anya Brebner, Anna Williams, lines, acted the play, made the 8:30 a.m. 12:00 noon and props, found the costumes and gen- Owen Scott, Avi Wexler-Layton, erally looked like they had a good Lauren Reid, Rachel Spears, Adam 1:00 4:30 p.m. time pulling together this well- Freeborn, Graydon Solman and prepared production. Neala Barton. TRACK & FIELD BARBEOUE The Ottawa Board of Education During one of the final days of Track and Field meet was held at the school year, we held our annual the Terry Fox Arena in June. This Barbeque which was a great success Carleton competition for ten and eleven- thanks to excellent organization. UNIVERSITY year-olds attracted many students The students, parents and staff en- who spent a lot of lunch hours and joyed good food, music and cama- early mornings practising and radarie. As well, presentations trying out for the team. Although were made to some staff members cut short by rain, we still had a who were leaving the school. GIVE BLOOD The Canadian Red Cross Society Every day in our region nearly 250 units of blood are required for patients who are undergoing surgery, need cancer treatment or are involved in accidents. Giving blood will make a difference - you will save lives. Call or visit us today - We need you. Tel: (613) 560-7445 NEW CLINIC HOURS QUEENSWAY MONDAY: 12:30 - 8:00 I RED CROSS. I TUESDAY: 9:00 - 5:00 85 PLYMOUTH ST WEDNESDAY: 5:00 - 8:00 LYNN GRAHAM THURSDAY 12:30 - 8:00 CARLING AVE. FRIDAY 9:00 - 12:30 Trustee Zone 9 JAZZ & CLASSICAL PIANO/GUITAR INSTRUCTION MUSIC Classes resume FOR 1M PROVISA11ON THEORY/HARMON Y COM POSITION Tuesday, September 3. YOUNG CHILDREN GARRETT LEAVER by Frances Balodis All school offices will PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN / EDUCATOR M.Ed., A.RcT, R.M.T be open for GLEBE STUDIO Group Lessons information and new 20 THORNTON AVENUE Parent Participation OTTAWA, ONTARIO K I S 2R9 registrations as of Begin Any Age from 3 to 8 years Monday, August 26. Appropriate Curriculum and 237-4349 EMAIL: [email protected] Age Teaching Methods Singing . Ear Training. Rhythm and Movement . Sight Reading Keyboard Ottawa Board of Glebe Dental Office Call Ottawa South MYC Teachers Education Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. SUZANNE McVEIGH 730-7761 330 Gilmour Street BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA FRAN MOWBRAY 730-5577 BRACES TEETH WHITENING Ottawa, K2P 0139 WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION for CLASSES BEGIIVNING IN ROOT CANAL TREATMENT 730-3366 SEPTEMBER _ CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES Ad paid for from Trustee's Personal AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES Communication Budget 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610

August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-23 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor meets GCI at 'Island Getaway' BY ESTHER ROSSMAN AND MARAN STERN What do some grade 4 & 5 stu- dents from Mutchmor Public School and a grade 11 English class from Glebe Collegiate Institute have in common? Lots, as we recently found out. During the last months of school the two classes got to- gether, sharing ideas and simply having a good time. The result was a display of islands, born from the imaginations and creativity of both groups working together. In past years, Jane Shaughnessy, teacher at Mutchmor, and Daniel Adams, teacher at Glebe have merged their two classes and posi- tive results were always attained. This year, they decided to do it again. At first the high school stu- dents were skeptical. They didn't *# know how well 9-year-olds and 16- Glebe Collegiate (Gr. 11) and Mutchmor P.S. (Gr. 4 & 5) students worked year-olds would interact but they together on "Islands" project decided to give it a try. The project project." Kevin Liu, grade 4, island, we not only exercised was to create a fictional island with agreed. "I learned that you will not our imaginations but also its own government, economy, char- do a better job working alone and learned valuable leadership acteristics, vegetation and so on. you will do a way better job if you skills." Both groups bene- After meeting at both schools ev- work with others. I learned work- fited from the get togethers RENOVATION ery few weeks to create the islands, ing as a team," he said. and would highly recommend SPECIALIST the projects were displayed at Tom Glen, grade 4, learned that the idea to other classes. Ucenced Master Carpenter Glebe for parents and fellow stu- "with a grade 11 student and an- dents alike to enjoy. The variety other person from our class, I can Matthew Owers and Associates was incredible and results ex- learn more." Sarah Abraham, grade A Family Business ceeded everyone's expectations. 4 said, "I enjoy working with my Three Generations in Ottawa partner and Sarah H. because it is There was everything from Blue- Carpentry berry Island to Termination Island. fun and we got to decorate our pro- Masonry The projects were so successful, jects!" Foundation Repairs the students couldn't stop talking Mrs. Shaughnessy's grade 4 & 5 Water Damage Repairs about them. Liz Bradley, grade 5, class thought the project was a suc- General Home Improvements said "I think having a buddy is cess, and Glebe students share good because you can have a better their enthusiasm. "In creating an 726-9538 Glebe business hosting Prolesslonal Pre-purc hase Home Inspection international ed ucator NLP Centres CANADA, at 338 criterion for diagnosing ADD, how First Avenue, is hosting a two-day to assess for the true ADD, and seminar by outstanding educator techniques for helping ADD stu- PAEDIATRIC Don A. Blackerby, Ph.D. of Okla- dents, without drugs. homa. The workshop, scheduled for Dr. Blackerby is also available SPORTS CARE August 28 and 29, is designed for for private sessions with children teachers, counsellors and parents and their parents. Everyone is of struggling students. invited to a informal reception and A sports medicine clinic for Increasingly parents and educa- small presentation by Dr. tors are concerned with the Blackerby on Tuesday, August 27 at today's active youth widespread reliance on drugs, par- 7pm. For information about his ticularly Ritalin, as a prescription visit call the NLP Centre at 232- Talh to someone who understands the needs for children with difficulties at 7782. of eompetitive athletes, and specializes in the school. They want to look at other injuries commonly associated with youth solutions. This seminar offers those and children in sport. alternatives. LORRAINE HENDRY, physiotherapist Dr. Blackerby will present DR. PEGGY learning strategies, BAXTER, orthopaedic surgeon generated from DR. KATHY KEELY, paediatrician NLP techniques, to increase reading CATHERINE O'HALLORAN, comprehension, vocabulary, math sport nutritionist/dietitian strategy, and commitment to school. His emphasis will be on how to af- Overuse problems fect student attitude to learning -- Knee pain & joint problems how to turn them on. He will show Underlying medical conditions: attendees how they can positively asthma, diabetes, eating disorders, merzstrual problems affect self esteem. In a segment on 1276 Attention Deficit Disorder, atten- Wellington 562-5970 dees will learn more about a new 722-6414 4 fax 722-6703 University of Ottawa 100 Marie Curie, Suite 200, August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-24 Sports Medicine Centre Ottawa, Ontario KIN 6N5 CHURCH NEWS Be still and know THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) I am God (Psalm 46:10) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 that Rev. Dr. Leslie BY REV. D.S. KENNEDY going to lakes, mountains and Laszlo, Administrator Each summer I often remind my- forests. Not necessarily so. A park Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence self of the words of the psalmist - bench or a quiet room will do. So Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Hungarian Community "Be still and know that I am God." It will a backyard or an apartment Masses: Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM keeps me aware that summer is a balcony. Some can rest in the midst Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Hungarian) time of slower pace, more moments of noise, consciously tuning out the (Elevator Access for the handicapped. Loop system for the to contemplate the deepest meaning busy world around. And of course, hearing impaired) of life and to rest up for the hectic quiet music helps others. pace of the other seasons. We are FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 not meant to spend every moment The point of the Psalm's message Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna involved in frantic activity. Indeed is not how we keep still, but is Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Jesus set an example for us. rather that we do it from time to Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM There were times when He went time. There are wonderful oppor- off by himself to pray and think tunities during the summer to do FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH and slow down the pace of life. Ile, that! If you haven't grasped the op- Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 who packed so much into such a portunity yet, it's not too late. Minister: E.J. Cox short period of time, was inclined There is still some time left. Time Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM to be still for hours or even days. to get to know God better and to be- Why should we not? come refreshed and strengthened GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH To be still may make us think of for the busy days ahead. 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 Pastors: Ann McKeown and Jack Nield New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM (Family Service) Worship 11:00 AM plus The Glebe Co-operative Nursery School would Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) like to thank the following merchants through their kind ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH donations that helped to make our annual raffle a success: Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 Rector: The Rev. Canon Lydon McKeown Assistant Curate: The Rev. Janet Smith Mrs. Tiggy Winkles, Mangia Restaurant, True South, Holy Communion: 8:00 AM plus noon (2nd & 4th Sundays) The Tea Party, The Sassy Bead Co., The Glebe Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM Emporium, Home Hardware, Davidsons Jewellers, Choral Evensong: 7:00 PM (first & third Sundays) The Glebe Apothecary, The Papery, Puggwash Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM Books Counselling by appointment 234-4024 (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System)

The winners were: BRENDAN COX, CHRISTINE AMBAR, NIEL THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) BROCK and LARISSA KOPLYAY. 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 Cleric: Betty Hurst Sunday Service: 10:30 AM Congratulations to all. Have a great summer. OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH We will see you in September 1996. Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor: Rev. Yu-Hsiung Chen 232-5211 Sunday Services: Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School: 11:00

OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Minister: Rev. Otto Ng. Rod Bennett Qerit- -wife INC Co-worker: CLEANING Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30AM PARTY SERVICE HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZERS Cantonese/Mandarin & English 11:00 AM HOME REPAIRS HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZING Time to tackle the OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP Total Communication house - Let us help you with the basement, Fifth Avenue at Monk Street the kitchen cupboards, the windows, Minister: Pastor Dick Foster Sunday Services: Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM perhaps a coat of paint on the wall! (for cleaning only) ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10% Discount Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Laurel 789-2246 Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Sunday Service: Worship11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA)55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW Clergy: Father Andrew Morbey 523-1928 AND MEDIATION SERVICES Deacon Symeon Rodger 725-9215 Vespers: Wed. & Sat. 6:30 PM Matins: Sunday 9:00 AM Peggy Ma!pass, B.A., LL.B. Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (Services mostly in English) Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) 440 Laurier West, Suite 330 phone: 235-8274 Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Ottawa K1R 7X6 fax: 230-7356 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM August 16, 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 A proud sponsor of Glebe Little League BY PAMELA ROSOLEN Your community Branch of the please drop by to see Susan's won- Ottawa Public Library has suffered derful Summer Book Club mural If God went on strike flood damage as a result of two re- designed with the Ottawa South BY HELENE EVES LAWN CARE What would happen God on cent flash storms. The Children's Rideau River in mind. if went Protect the Environment with Organics ! Section was closed on July 31 im- While the Children's Section is strike mediately following the first storm. closed, a variety of books, tapes and If he shut off the moonlight and TIP OF THE MONTH The carpeting in the section was videos is available on the main sunshine Check your lawn often for Then turned off the light ripped out. We had almost recov- floor of the Branch. We are happy to signs of insects by looking bring in any If He let the oceans, lakes and ered when a second equally severe item you request from for brown spots and weak flood occurred on Aug. 8. We regret another Branch. rivers run dry that our summer programmes had to We would like to thank our regu- What would happen to you and I? areas - treat if necessary. be disrupted. lar customers for their patience The staff of our Children's De- and support during this emergency If God said I've had enough of FREE! partment - Helene Menitt and Su- and apologize to all the disap- vour greed and cruelty to others, san Townley - have offered an ex- pointed young customers who have just caring for yourself INSECT TREATMENT cellent variety of programmes this entered the library so joyfully, Always wanting more (for new prepaid clients) only to find their beloved section When some have nothing at all summer on the theme of urban ecol- FREE ESTIMATES ogy. When the section reopens - closed. Your pickets and strikes Will only lose you your jobs. 2 3 6 - 5 3 5 9 http://www.cyberus.ca/env-mas YOUNG LEARNERS' ACADEMY Then maybe you'll realize What it's like to have nothing at all Turning the Is your child bright If God went on strike and inquisitive? It would all come to an end. page to a new chapter We blame the government for Would s/he enjoy a everything in life. learning environment Granted they use poor judgement that stimulates emotional, at times But they are trying physical, social and To get their house back in shape academic growth? again.

So much poor judgement has gone upport US s The Y.L.A. is a Private Kindergarten opening 9eptember on before Adolescent Girls 1996 for four and five year olds. We offer: Now hard times are at our door Training Programme Just think it could be worse. in Bangladesh. a focus on academics - science, math and language Please malte your pledge to USC by calling:1-800-5656 USC and a bright, spacious, central location in the heart of the If God went on strike 234-9335 for Ottawa calls. 58 Sperks Street, Otluw,ON. KIP 581 Golden Triangle, 166 Frank 9treet There would be chaos and 18131 2348827IFAX 18131234-8842 uscanadativreb.net experienced, caring teachers licensed by the Ontario confusion everywhere Ministry of Education Maybe it would teach us a lesson My contribution $ is enclosed. We'd never forget if God went on Name* an enriched learning environment with community strike. outings and guest speakers Address: a student/teacher ratio of 10 to 1. God is the only one who can change it all. If we care for others we can help Repstration number 008 4758 09 10 Our tuition is $300 per month for five afternoons per too week; 12:30-3:30p.m. Why not Public 9chool in the morning Sharing and caring will help to and Private 9chool in the afternoon? make it happen DRIVERS For more information or for an application, please call Just maybe then Do you want to help seniors or God would not go on strike. people with a disability? Offer 230-0992 or 761-7719. your services as a volunteer driver. Phone the Volunteer Centre at 789-4876 for more information. 2.0 pr-bv Solution to Cryptic Crossword À S 111 II ± v S 3 I 1 Fine Residential $2 hnproventents NEW 1 8 I 1 N V DELHI 1 A 030N VI-11 INDIAN CUISINE rCIS v a v d 0 -ki ejohbotcrit°°(/ 4 GRAND OPENING SPECLUS1 I. ii,in 0 a A 8 (4 Course-Meal for 2) A 0 S II 18 S 0 Fi in The from $25.95 tO $36.95 00 a , 3 S 3 Sandy Hill $7.95 LUNCHEON BUFFET 3 9 131 3 IN Construction (Id. 1 'ul 9 V BUSINESS LUNCHEON $5.95 a d 3 N V 683 BANK at Clemow "In the Glebe" lei3113 0 3 9N VHD. 565-5666 LOTS OF FREE 1?416S7.VG I FOR RESERVATIONS: 237-4041 H 3 1 N H V

, D, S 0 3 N I Fl 3 V IN i I August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-26 k This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre inclu- ding name, address and phone no. 'For Sale' items more than $1,000 not accepted. GRAPEVINE FOUND sew. Patterns, fabric etc supplied; FOR RENT NOTICES CASTER ER ROLLER for desk chair at prices negotiable. 567-8197 * PARKING SPACE, 186 5th Ave LOOKING FOR WORK? Join others 83 Renfrew Ave. after Great Glebe WANTED $40/mo. 230-4877. for coffee, share ideas, network & Garage Sale. Reclaim caster at the STROLLER, double or triple, side NOTICES plan for next week. Fri. 10 - 11:30 * WIDOWED SUPPORT Glebe Comm. Cire, 690 Lyon St. by side or type that faces each GROUP OF a.m. Glebe Comm. Centre, 690 Lyon OTTAWA-CARLETON Wed. Aug. 96 OLYMPIC BLACK LEATHER other. 730-2494. 21, St, No registration necessary. For 7:30 pm at YM/'YWCA, 180 CASE w. eye glasses & pen on Bank GARDEN SWING SEAT W. CANOPY Argyle information call Mary at 742-8254. Ave. Const. Mike near 2nd Ave. Call 231-6997. 232-3485. McMurchy will * OTTAWA CENTRE MINOR HOCKEY FOR SALE USED TRUMPET suitable for discuss Personal Security. ASSOC. registration Thurs. Sept. 5, GLASS TOP COFFEE TABLE $70, 4 school band. MATH TUTOR for a CHESS WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN. 6-9 p m & Sat. Sept. 7, 9-noon at Ikea dining chairs $110, X-country Grade 8 French Immersion student Tentatively Tuess. & Wed. (Main Brewer Park Arena. Info: Lynda skis, non-wax $20, professionally 2-3 times a week. Must be reliable, Branch, Ott.Pub. Library & Glebe Rivington at 567-7347. framed prints $5 - 40, assorted patient & willing to teach. Terms Comm. Centre) 6:30 -8:00 p.m. * CENTRETOWN COMM. HEALTH china, fondue set w. fuel, (never negotiable. 233-4775 starting week of Sept. 30. Chess CENTRE offers seminars on stress: used) $15. 232-3485. TO BUY Child's Loft Bed, Couch, basics req. Info: Rochelle Han- Sept. 3 Rethinking the Problem; VIOLIN 1/4 size Suzuki violin, Sm. Freezer. Ph. 730-1149 delman 234-4032 h., or 562-5800 Sept. 10, Drainers & Energizers; ext David suitable for child around 6 yrs. VOLUNTEER TUTOR for English 3509 (office of Handle- Sept. 17, Coping w. the Stress of Not $250; phone 234-5348. as a second language. Ph: 230-4877 man). Sleeping Well; Sept. 24, Changing * CENTRETOWN COMMUNITY STEREO SET ( receiver, turn table, QUIET ACCOMODATION for Stressful Situations; All sessions tape-deck & cabinet) $450., Rowing visiting grad student, female from HEALTH CENTRE offers 5 week 1-2:30 pm at 340 MacLaren St. Call machine $50. Ph: 235-9862. Australia, for 5 weeks from Sept. support & info group for caregivers 563-4336 for more information. No EXEC. MAPLE DESK $250 o.b.o., 1 16. Ph. 235-3200 after 7 pm. of seniors w. alcohol problems. charge. Free childcare can be Starts Mon. Sept. 9 7-9 p.m. at 340 twin bed w. mattress $150 o.b.o., EMPLOYMENT WANTED arranged. MacLaren St. Info: Andrea Madan 233-0777. HOUSESITTER AVAIL, for short./ OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB in- (563-4781 or Christine McKay CHUBB ALARM SYSTEM complete long periods Aug to June 1997. Re- vites all women who have recently w. panel, smoke, motion detectors, sponsible professional woman & re- (563-4799). moved to the National Capital Re- transformer, battery, contacts, cent homeowner. Willing to care BELL ST. UNITED CHURCH gion to a luncheon meeting Sept. 11. siren, strobe etc. Good working or- for pets. Isobel 235-8177. COMMUNITY B B QWed. Aug. 28, To register ph. 828-7809. 4:30 - 7:00 pm, $5 per person, der $1,833 new; asking $375. An- RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED CARE * WIGGLY WAGGLY WALKATHON Children 12 & under $2. Join us in tique Balance Beam Weigh scale GIVER looking for a toddler to join Join friends of the Humane Society our parking lot, Bell & Raymond St. useable as is & genuinely antique our group Mon-Fri. Includes trips of Ottawa-Carleton, on a walk for All welcome $165. Jewellery case, locking glass to the park, arts & crafts, story the animals on Sun. Sept. 15 at CHEVROLET MOTHER-DAUGHTER top, like new $75. Ph 230-6442, fax time & tender loving care. Refs Central Experimental Farm Arbore- FOR HEART & STROKE Sun. 230-2149. avail. Call Louise at 567-1594. WALK tum. Prizes for pledges. Call 725- Sept. 8 at Vincent Massey Park at DELUXE PATIO SET $600. Very CLEANING LADY AVAIL. 3166 for pre-registration info. w. 5 k wallc. new. Ph: 733-5408. 10 a.m. Choice of 2.5 or VISIT OTTAWA SCHOOL OF ARTs experience & references. Call 749- Room, FISHER PRICE BIKE CARRIER/ Pre-register at the Running 6th Annual Art in the Market 5242. 911 Bank St., Fri. Sept. 7, 6-8 pm & SEAT includes hardware, helmet & CLEANING LADY AVAIL. Call Exhibition to Aug. 24. All works box $30, Cosco kitchen booster seat Sat. Sept. 7, 2-6 pm. Info 733-2097 for sale. Free adm; 35 George St. Odete, 237-6523. BETWEEN $10, Goldstar VCR w. remote (needs SINGLES: discussion AL-ANON IS A SUPPORT PRO- "PINOCCHIO HOME DAYCARE group for singles of all ages. Every cam gear) $20. 230-3787. healthy environment w. loving exp. GRAM for anyone whose life has Tues, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE caregiver. Stories, crafts, outdoor been affected by someone else's Thomas Church (no religious 55"w x 20" deep x 53" h, $500 play, nutritious meals, exc. drinking. Info or directions to a affiliation), 2345 Alta Vista Dr. o.b.o. Call 234-5602. references. Call 235-8115 meeting, ph the new Al-Anon in- APPLE IMAGE WRITER II Dot Information: 738-8728 or 233- formation number 860-3431. Matrix Printer excellent condition HOUSE TO RENT 9863. $75. Call 236-2790. (or house-sitting) LESSONS --__ .eDDOW'S LARE M.A.C. JAZZ & CLASSICAL PIANO/ GUI- From Oct. or Nov.,96 TAR LESSONS prof. musician/ (flexible);furnished Residential Painting educator, B. 20 Commercial & Mus., yrs exp. Glebe rate for studio, individually customized Special Interior and Exterior suitable tenants programs, also jazz improvisation Water Damage Repair A. Trevor Hodge for all instruments & voice, theory, Plaster and Drywall Repair harmony, composition, midi 230-5705 Wall Paper Removal application. Garett Leaver, 237- 4349. Painting in Ottawa South EMPLOYMENT CAUSEWAY'S THRIFT SHOP & Glebe Over 15 Years MOTHER'S HELPER WANTED, open to the public Thurs. 1:30-3:30 FOR REASONABLE part-time for cleaning, cooking, DONATIONS WELCOME RATES CALL 730-0963 some child care. Must provide re- clothing/dishes/crafts/toys ceipts. Ph: 231-2692. books/knick knacks/shoes GLEBE RESIDENT wants to have easy-care, uncomplicated clothes 20 GRAHAM AVE. (OFF MAIN) made regularly. Interested in 230-9557 helping out a student who likes to

HOUSE FOR SALE CLEMOW AVE. A ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MINI STORAGE $424,900 Hume Trading Company Limited Elegant neo-Georgian, centre hall plan, 6 bedrms, MINI STORAGE SPACE 3 bathrooms, two fireplaces, hardwood floors. From $20.00 per month. Security fenced outside storage Outstanding basement renovation. Tastefully also available from $15.00 per month for cars, boats, and decorated & impeccably maintained. South side. trailers. Call A Alternative Self Storage at Lovely perennial garden. Full security system. Acceptable 822-7666. 4863 Bank Serving Glebe for over 36 years. Until listed, save 41/2% on agent's commission. St. the Phone: 230-6442 August 16, 1996 Glebe Report-27 i Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group 690 Lyon Street South Ottawa, Ontario ,Srdf Ottawa Department of Community Services K1S 3Z9 Services communautaires 564-1058 Costume & Uniform Exchange and Sale Fall Flea Market Need a uniform (or part of a uniform?) for that new group - Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Taekwon Do, etc. Or Registration: Monday, September 23 thinking about Hallowe'en? Bring what you've got and exchange, buy or sell - it's up to you! Free Admission. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $21.40 per table Motiday, September 16

XI 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Admission Actual Flea Market date: Saturday, October 19 Fall Programmes For All Ages 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

XI I Check out all our exciting programmes offered at For further information, XI the Glebe Community Centre!

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