ctober 6, 1995 ebe Pe,iport October 6, 1995 Va 23 No. 9 Join Centra Park autumn cleanup BY JOHN ZVONAR THE GREAT GLEBE TREE HUNT Volunteers of all ages are wel- The Great Glebe Tree Hunt is come to join us again in Central modeled on the great Kanata tree 14 the Park on Saturday October for hunt of years past. I am looking for GCA's Autumn Clean-up. a group of volunteers to help This time we have the inspiration coordinate this project next spring. of an early photograph of the park. The idea is simple: nominate trees Taken from Bank Street looking of significant size (height, west, this striking image will pro- diameter), unique species, etc. vide the impetus for future works, Other considerations will include particularly in evoking the impor- associative value, i.e. connections tant historic character-defining with famous individuals, events, features. I hope to see the centre and the like. path through the park weeded and Following review by a panel of widened. This will require some judges, awards will be presented. toil and sweat but we know we can It is important to acknowledge im- count upon our community's well portant trees in our midst, and by known enthusiasm and support. doing so, perhaps assist in protect- Considering other parks in the ing them for the future. This en- Glebe, is there interest in the sec- deavour may provide the impetus to tion of Central Park east of Bank Central Park in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of Ottawa Archives develop a comprehensive survey of Street or elsewhere? I would be applause for her coordination of LOOSESTRIFE CAMPAIGN trees throughout the Glebe. I will to get the happy together with inter- planter box programme this past be in touch with the City to coordi- to the is- ested individuals discuss year. This colourful expression of Thanks to Mr. George Falconer for nate this larger effort. sues. Contact me via the GCA's community spirit is appreciated by monitoring the European Beetle re- If you are interested in volun- telephone mailbox at 234-7911. all. Congratulations lease at Dow's Lake swamp in early teering for the Environment Com- THANKS TO PLANTER BOX and thanks to each of the volunteers! We look September. His article in Septem- mittee, or if you have ideas for po- VOLUNTEERS ber's Glebe Report tential projects or initiatives, call Barbara Hicks deserves a round of forward to another strong effort for was informative 1996! and educational. me at 234-7911. Recycling Day Sat. Oct. 21 On Saturday, October 21, Mayor Friendly Girl Guides will help Holzman in cooperation with toss your recycled donations into Councillors Jim Watson, Elisabeth the Laidlaw trucks. Arnold and Stéphane Emard-Chabot "I encourage residents to will once again join Laidlaw Waste participate in our Recycling Days, Systems and the Ottawa Area Girl and to buy with an eye for less Guides to set up a recycling depot, packaging," said Mayor Holzman. one of four across the city. Another Recycling Day is Plastics, corrugated cardboard scheduled to take place on April and boxboard will be accepted at 20, 1996. our local depot at First Avenue Public School, 73 First Avenue from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. You can bring rigid plastic bot- INSIDE tles and containers with recycling Letters 5 numbers 2 to 7 plus all kinds of cardboard. Corrugated cardboard, GNAG 6 cereal boxes, Kleenex boxes, shoe Glebe artist Jaya Krishnan beside "Evening Glow,* GCA 8 just one of more than 30 boxes, detergent boxes, cigarette of his paintings shown at Brown's Inlet park October I Photo: John Olson boxes, paper towel rolls and card- Focus 9 Outdoor gallery at Brown's In let board egg cartons are acceptable. Capital Column 10 Glebe Questions 13 the Brown's BY INEZ BERG Inlet ponds themselves. took the time to tell Jaya Krishnan Feature 17 The exhibit, entitled Brown's how much they enjoyed his re- Business News 19 "It was a blessing." With those Inlet Through My Window,, drew creations of their familiar sur- words, Glebe artist Jaya Krishnan hundreds of people, from its 11 roundings. The response was so School News 21-25 a.m. summed up the October 1st outdoor opening until well after its 4 positive, that the artist is planning p.m. close. Church News 28,29 exhibition of his work at Brown's Whether they arrived a winter showing of the works at on Inlet Park on Craig Street. foot, by car, or pedalled in on Fifth Avenue Court. He welcomes Next Deadline Oct. 23 Balmy 22 degree temperatures bicycles, people stayed to wander pre-arranged visits to his home through the and a clear blue sky turned the exhibit, drawn in by studio at 25 Newton Street as well. Quote of the month park into an idyllic setting - the the rich tones and sensuous opu- perfect gallery in which to display lence of the paintings, then were Refreshments were served and If you have your sight, you are over 30 large impressionistic charmed to stay and enjoy the glis- Councillor Jim Watson officially blessed. If you have insight, you acrylic renderings of the park and tening water and fall colours. Many opened the exhibit at 1:30 p.m. are a thousand times blessed. NEWS II Playgroup to become rI . S. Glebe Cooperative i Yes we have PAPER. , . Nursery School yard waste,leaf &lawn BY BRENDA WHALEN In addition, our program offers It's September and that means time for gross motor activities such as required by the City another fun-filled year at the nurs- as playing with balls, bikes, cars, i BAGS ery school. There is a lot to cele- climber and slides. brate this year. We are now under- Preschoolers aged 2 1/2 - 3 years going a name change, and will soon enjoy similar activities in our become the Glebe Cooperative Nurs- Mon/Wed/Fri morning group from ery School. 9:00 - 11:30 am. In addition to our name change we We also offer an afternoon pro- are pleased to welcome our new co- gram for children who will be en- ordinator Lisa Fletcher. Lisa comes tering Kindergarten the following to us from Bells Corners Co-opera- year. The afternoon group enjoys a tive where she has had many years variety of field trips to the library, experience as a nursery school fire station, pumpkin patch etc. As teacher. I am returning for my well, special visitors come to the third year, and looking forward to school. The afternoon program op- it. erates Monday to Thursday from Our nursery school offers a li- 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. censed preschool program for chil- The Glebe Cooperative Nursery dren aged 18 months to 5 years. School is located in the Glebe Com- Toddlers enjoy our Tuesday/ munity Centre at 690 Lyon Street Thursday morning program which South. For information, please offers sensory activities, crafts and contact our coordinator Lisa art, sandbox, blocks, dress up area, Fletcher, 723-8067 or our Presi- I . package of 5,only $2.99 circle time and stories. dent Ann Scotten at 231-2778. BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. 234 - 6353 Heather's Hippopotamus Concert STORE HOURS MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PIVI comes to the Glebe Oct. 28 THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM On Saturday, October 28, the ir- Heather's third children's SUN 11 AM TO 5 PM repressible Heather Bishop will recording, A Duck in New York come to Ottawa for a special benefit City, received the prestigious Par- concert at Glebe Parent's Daycare, ents' Choice Gold Award. A re- cr FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE 041) 10 Fifth Avenue. viewer called it "an outstanding Heather has a wonderful ability production," containing songs of to draw everyone into the act, tak- "sheer fantasy" that "convince us INNIS S PHARMACY ing listeners that there's beauty and value on a rollicking guided in ev- 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) tour through a land populated with ery creature." helpful robots, operatic slugs, and The concert is at 2:00 pm on Sat- TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 kids who know what's what. This urday, October 28 in the Basement singer, songwriter and guitar Hall at Glebe Parents' Daycare, 10 REmEmBER td.iiiek up your free copy of player travels Fifth "Family Health Care Counselor", our newletter. Filled with throughout Canada Avenue, near Queen Elizabeth great health care advice and this month's In Store Speçials. and the United States spreading her Driveway. Tickets are $6 and are philosophy that "music lives in us available at Octopus Books, As your Family Healthcare Pharmacist, I am committed to providing our all." Heather also has toured in Puggwash Books, Ottawa Folklore community with the best possible personal pharmaceutical care. Every business day Australia and in Scotland and Centre, Glebe Parents Daycare or at you will receive knowledgeable advice, counselling and courteous bilingual service. Wales. She has been a regular guest the door. After business hours an answering machine is available" for your service needs. on the TV program, Fred Penner's For information, call Dave Hager- If you are on prescription medications, always check with the Pharmacist before Place. man at 233-9268. you buy a non-prescription product, the product may seem harmless but they can form harmful combinations with adverse health effects. This is not a new concept or service, it has always been our way of working with you as your health care partner.