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o .0' 0 4(). Q (7 o Glebe Report celebrates 25th anniversary Parcel pick-up BY SUSAN JERMYN of Morris St., Penny Sanger, founding editor Donald McKenzie, reports the Fourth Avenue of the Glebe Report, said her idea that post office (Station E) now offers of a community newspaper is "to comfort the afflicted and afflict parcel pick-up. A letter to him comfortable." The paper she from Canada Post Manager, Gene the to started on her kitchen table cele- Dagenais says "I am pleased let you know that starting May 19 brated its 25th anniversary, June you will be able to pick up all 7, with a strawberry social. call for items at Judy Peacocke, chairperson of your (parcels) Station E as you the Glebe Report board presented requested. "Also, the week of to and to Sally Cleary, beginning gifts Penny postal longest serving staffer. June 4, your corporate station located at 99 Fourth Ave. Former editors Sanger, Bey Rix, will be open every Thursday Alfred Holden, Sue Pike, Inez evening until 8 p.m. This will Berg and Mamie Johnstone joined allow our customers the flexibil- past and present staff, advertis- ity to in our outlet at their ers and Glebe residents to ex- shop anecdotes and view the leisure." change expressed his an- display of early issues. Mr. McKenzie noyance in a letter to the post of- Turn to pages 19 - 24 for our Editors: Sue Pike, Sue Jermyn, Ellen Schowalter, Alfred Holden, Inez fice May 3 about the inconve- 25th supplement. Berg, Penny Sanger and Bey Rix. Photo: John Olson anniversary nience of calling for parcels at Whitton the 7-11 in Ottawa South. He said Awards honour community volunteers "The inconvenience of the (then) Capital Ward residents came current system discourages peo- out May 27 to honour their com- ple from using the post office." munity's volunteers at the annual Whitton Awards Ceremony. The Check out plans Whitton Awards are named after Ottawa's first female mayor and for Lansdowne Park former alderman for Capital Open houses for the revitaliza- Ward, Charlotte Whitton. tion of Lansdowne Park have been Councillor Inez Berg said, "It is arranged to provide the public events like this that are central with the opportunity to review to healthy community life. We the detailed plans of the propo- depend so much on volunteers to nents and fill out questionnaires. make our neighbourhoods thrive. Each meeting will have an in- I am proud to be able to pay formal open house followed by tribute to them, and to encourage presentations by both propo- the younger members of our com- nents. The final hour will be for munity to take part in building Photo: Serge Blondin informal discussions between the their communities of the future." L. to r: Brad Cairns, Heather Cairns, Gary Lum, Phillip Mason, Sharon public and the proponents: Abron Drache, Joanna Dean, Eileen Scotton, Leo Sat. June 20 at Salon A, Lans- SPORTS & Derome, Councillor Inez RECREATION Berg, Ellen Schowalter, Don downe Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sun. Dudleigh Coyle the Fugler, Linda Gama Pinto, Pat Heimstra, and Glebe Nadia Moi-avec, Lynda Rivington, June 21 at Salon A; Lansdowne Memorial Rink Rats were Bruce Aikens, John Loucks. recog- Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; nized for their Phillip and Fiona Mason, Joanna Avenue schools. Nadia fought Mon. June hard work main- 22 at Lakeside Gardens, Britannia taining a community-run, Dean, Diane McIntyre, Eleanor hard to save and renovate the high Park 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Tues. June quality outdoor rink. Stanfield, Suzanne Plante, David Glebe Community Centre, and as 23 at Westin Hotel, Provinces II Bruce Aikins has Wilson, Bob Hilton and Bob Chairperson of the GNAG, she led coordinated Ballroom 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. the Glebe Neighbourhood Harrison. Glashan Public School the fight to preserve and improve Activities Group's soccer program vice principals, Sheila Perry the Glebe's few city-maintained which provides over 400 children (past) and Leighton Brown, and recreational facilities. an opportunity each year to play city staff Tony Garnett, Brian Robert Showman received his soccer and learn the basic skills. Smith and Tom Carling provided award for his work with the Dows key support to the committee. Lake Residents Association. ARTS & CULTURE HONOURARY AWARD BUSINESS Pat Heimstra was nominated for John Loucks received an hon- Linda Thorne, owner of Thorne her extensive volunteer contri- ourary Whitton Award to recog- and Company, is actively involved bution to arts fundraising and nize his dedication to students as with the Glebe Business Group, administration. Pat serves on the principal of First Avenue School GCA, the Glebe C.I. Community Council of Community Arts COMMUNITY ACTIVISM Council, as well as being an Ontario and is president of Elva Code's Whitton Award rec- original member of the GCA Espace Musique. ognizes 21 years of volunteer committee that founded the Great Sharon Abron Drache, an estab- service at the Glebe Centre. She Glebe Garage Sale. lished author, received an Arts has coordinated the Saturday SPECIAL GUESTS and Culture Whitton Award for Bingo, escorted residents on Special guests were Mayor Jim her 17 years as a volunteer book medical appointments and worked Watson, Regional Councillor Clive reviewer at the Glebe Report at the resident "Happy Hour." Doucet, Rod Bryden, Malak Karsh, Ellen Schowalter was recognized Eileen Scotton has served the Maran Stern of Glebe C.I., Rob for her many contributions to the Glebe for decades as an elected Clipperton, the Hopewell Avenue arts. Ellen has worked for the trustee for the Ottawa Public School Stage Band and Lansdowne Next Deadline Glebe Report, has been involved School Board as District Brownies and and president of Guides. August 10, 1998 with two artist cooperatives in the Glebe Community Association A special thanks to corporate the Glebe, A Source of Art and (GCA) in the early 1970s when sponsors Framed!, Select Roses, Artiz, and was also involved from the original Glebe Traffic Plan Loblaws (Isabella and Billings the beginning in Art in the Park was adopted. Eileen continues to Bridge), McKeen's Loeb Glebe, and Art in the Hall. volunteer with the Glebe Molson Breweries, Labatt Brew- Cooperative Nursery School, GCA eries, Ogden Entertainment, Pelee Quote of the Month ENVIRONMENT and GNAG. Island Winery and Regional Age appears to be best in four The Central Park Renewal Nadia Moravec was recognized Councillor Clive Doucet. things,old wood best to burn, old Committee was recognized for its for her volunteer work with Get your nominations in early wine to drink, old friends to concerted effort in restoring GNAG, the Glebe Report, GCA, for next year's awards... hope to trust, and old authors to read. Central Park. Core members are Lady Evelyn, Mutchmor and First see you there! Francis Bacon N EWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 2 Glebe business honoured It's not unusual for customers to confess to the 'tile lady' they have been all over town but didn't find what they were looking for until they stepped into World Mosaic on Bank St. 7851/2 Bank Street (between 2nd and 31 So it's not unusual that this Glebe business recently received June Specials the 1998 Consumers' Choice Award for Business Excellence in the category of Ceramic Tile blue note festival '98 Distributor. Owner Elaine $6.99CD Nikiforuk, a.k.a. 'the tile lady,' received a plaque at the business (limited edition!) award gala.

"Selecting the right tile is al- John Fogarty ways a difficult job" says Elaine, "So it is heartening that con- Premonition sumers hold us in high regard." "Who'll Stop the Rain", "Born on the Bayou" The tile store, which opened 16 and other great songs. years ago in the Glebe, has estab- lished a reputation for its unique $15.99CD Mosaic, receives Consumers' assortment of ceramic tiles and Choice Award from presenter natural stone imported from Dalton McGuinty around the world. Lenny Kravitz $6000 and still counting 5 BY COLIN CHALK Centre on Lyon St. or they cao $15.99CD Thousands of bargain hunters mail it directly to The Food Bank filled the streets of the Glebe May at 7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, KlY 23 at the Great Glebe Garage Sale. 2C5. Enclose your name and ad- More than 500 different residents dress to receive a tax receipt. NAXOS Disc of the Month took part a record. We congratulate George Holland As always, a tremendous num- and his merry band of Glebe Boléro ber of sellers have donated a volunteers, the 50 or so Food and other Spanish Favourites portion of their day's takings to Bank volunteers out on the day, The Food Bank. As I write this the Glebe businesses for having $4.99 five days after the event almost such innovative special at- $6,000 has been received by the tractions (did anyone try one of Your Friendly Centretown Music Store Food Bank. This heartwarming those 15-minute neck massages in response is very encouraging. 5th Avenue Court? mmm good Those people who missed our idea), and of course, all of you volunteers on the day can drop off good people that laid out your their donation at Wringers on family heirlooms and treasures R.J. Vézina Drywall Contracting Second Ave., the Glebe Community on your front lawns. Stucco Drywall Taping and Plastering Metal Partitions DURABUILD LTD. 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The res- Saturday stroll along the canal. cuers put a bag around her head But the stroll turned into a dra- to cover the eyes, explained Miss matic swim for one visitor last Horvath. "They don't see the month. commotion and that calms them," On morning of May 30, a she said, adding that they also the put white-tailed, adult doe wandered duct tape around her legs to onto Pretoria Bridge then jumped protect them from her sharp into the canal. One theory is that hooves. she was hit by a car and fell into In the truck, the doe calmed the water. down right away. They took her back to the Greenbelt, south of the city. Miss Horvath said Doucet, who lives on when Fernand they took First Ave. next to Patterson off the mask and duct tape, the doe as Creek, said he heard a splash at "bounced off soon as we let about 11:30 a.m. When he looked go." In spite of Miss out his window he saw the doe. the blood, Photo: Shereen Miller Horvath said the doe's When he got closer, he saw her injuries Reporters Bailey Greenspon (8) and Alyse Schacter (7) with Fernand were not serious and they nose. He realized didn't bleeding she Doucet near the island at Patterson Creek. have to treat her. was tired, stressed and extremely "Thank goodness the rescuers quite scared. "I felt badly for and jumped in. A First Ave. her neck and dragged her into the came," said Alyse her," he said. resident called 911 and the N.C.C. boat. "They are good swimmers and Bailey. "We worried that the doe By this time, there were a few for help. but it was swimming back and would die before help arrived." people gathered. Doucet said he About 12:15 p.m. three conser- forth constantly. It could have "I've never seen told onlookers to move away vation officers from the NCC ar- drowned," said Ms Horvath, also anything like the this from the fence and to keep quiet rived and set their rubber rescue working as a junior officer for the before," said Bob Dawson, who has lived 45 so the doe wouldn't become even boat in the water. "The deer was summer. at First Ave. for more terrified. exhausted," said Julie Horvath, About 40 spectators on roller 45 years. The doe frantically jumped onto one of the rescuers. "It w a s the island, perhaps thinking it spooked by the crowd and by a was a forest, said First Ave. resi- couple of dogs. (Deer) are very dent, Alyse Schacter, who ran nervous animals." Glebe Dental Office from her home to the canal. She Working with Miss Horvath Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. watched as the doe repeatedly were Marc Villeneuve, a senior BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA galloped around the 100' x 25' conservation officer and Denis BRACES -TEETH WHITENING tree-covered island then plunged Bellmare, a summer, junior con- WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION back into the water. servation officer. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Meanwhile, Mr. Doucet dropped By 12:20 p.m. we saw her swim CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES ,his canoe over the fence into the towards the skate shack where the AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) creek, just east of O'Connor Ave., conservationsts put a rope around 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610

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metro-city realty ltd., realtor David Leff independently owned and operated Sales Representative Not intended to solicit properties currently tor sale Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. EDI'TORIAL PAGE June 12, 1998 4 Are we grown up yet? The Glebe Report's 25th anniversary party felt like a family reunion. Past and present editors, staff, volunteers and advertisers came by to see how we look now that we're all grown up. The Glebe Report has moved on from kitchen and dining room tables, to space over a shop and now we are upstairs in a long room in the (still not P.O. BOX 4794, STATION E renovated) Glebe Community Centre. Penny Sanger, Sue Pike, Alfred OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5119 Holden, Mamie Johnstone, Bey Rix, Ellen Schowalter and Inez Berg ESTABLISHED 1973 shared their favourite stories (the ones we can't print) and opinions TELEPHONE 236-4955 about the technology we've tried to use. We hope you enjoy the The Glebe is a anniversary supplement as much as we enjoyed preparing Report monthly newspaper. We receive no govern- it ment grants or Meet the current board members who will guide us into the year subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other mer- chants pays our 2000: Judy Peacocke, Penny Sanger, Ellen Schowalter, Russell Zinn, bills and printing costs. 7000 copies are delivered free to Glebe homes Diane McIntyre, Christian Hurlow, Hélène Samson, Sue Jermyn, and copies are available at many Glebe shops, Ottawa South Sheila Pocock, Judy Field, Elaine Marlin, Bruce Donaldson. Library, Brewer Pool and Glebe and Ottawa South THANKS . TO OUR SUPPORTERS Community Centres. Thanks to Elaine Marlin and Diane McIntyre who organized the A subscription costs $14.98 per year. To order contact our Busi- strawberry social with panache; and we also appreciate the ness Manager. contributions of The Emerald Ivy, Glebe-St. James Church, Grabbajabba, Loeb Glebe, Mail Boxes Etc., The Tea Party, Thorne & EDITOR: Susan Jermyn Company, Patti McKay, Director of the Glebe Community Centre and ADVERTISING MANAGER: Judy Field 231-4938 (Before 8 PM) Carolyn Best of the Pantry. BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé 233-3047 WHITTON AWARDS CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow 238-3572 Still bragging about our 'family,' we are very proud that some EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Margie Schieman Glebe Reporters received 1998 Whitton Awards for their volunteer work at the newspaper, and more. Lynda Rivington writes for us STAFF THIS ISSUE: Susan Bell, Susan Carson, Sally Cleary, Judy about hockey and softball, Sharon Abron Drache has been reviewing Field, Eva Golder, Barbara Hicks, Christian Hurlow, Mary Kovacs, books for 17 years and Nadia Moravec proofreads and coordinates Lois Hardy, Elaine Marlin, Erica McMaster, Judy Peacocke, Hélène delivery of the Glebe Report. And Ellen Schowalter has done Samson, Sheila Van Wyck. everythingwritten, done layout, sold advertising, illustrated and edited. Now she serves on the board of directors. We are proud that LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass this community newspaper was their vehicle for building community. COVER: Meredith Olson SUMMER HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, Marjorie The Glebe Report takes a holiday in July. We return August 10. George, Dorothy Donaldson, Gary Greenwood, Carolyn Harrison, Student Erica McMaster, who has been writing and helping us with Brian and Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia Moravec and layout, goes off to college this fall. Good luck and thanks Erica! Peter Williams. Correction: the article about gardening books in the May issue incorrectly identified East Wind on Bank Street ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. The Glebe Report is printed by Winchester Print

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S Glebe Report June 12, 1998 LETTERS Efforts appreciated Editor, Glebe Report, through Abbotsford Senior Centre Most of your readers are aware at the Glebe Centre Inc. Although of the lengthy and controversial demand for the service has grown Arbour process which our city council over the years, funding has been 800 Bank St. (613) 567 3168 has recently completed in build- reduced. The prospect of having ing its budget for the current our municipal funding eliminated Make your garden grow year. They were faced with many was of great concern to the agency with a difficult choices. and the 400 seniors who use our The cuts proposed on the op- program's services. tions list developed by the City of Through the course of this de- Ottawa staff would have created bate we were fortunate to have the Rain barrel very undesirable situations for support of Councillor Inez Berg. many people. One option pro- She was available to hear our con- Soft, natural vvater for a healthier posed was the elimination of cerns and provide advice on the garden. Saves on your water bills too! Home Support Funding for six process we should follow to en- council was aware of the im- 45 gallon heavy-duty plastic barrel agencies which provide assistance sure with child-proof, animal-proof lid. to seniors in their homes. pact of these proposed cuts. It The services provided by these was evident during the many ward Easy to install with brass hose agencies help seniors maintain budget consultations she con- fitting, leaf debris screen, and their independence and support ducted that she is genuinely con- overflow all included. their efforts to remain in their cerned with representing the best own homes. All six agencies are interests of her constituents. charitable organizations which She demonstrated a very clear $64.95 rely heavily on volunteers in the understanding of the issues fac- id. op plus taxes provision of service. Last year ing both the City of Ottawa and 41, ...Stir64.1 these agencies provided service to individual seniors in her ward. Visit us on the web @ www.arbouron.ca 7,000 seniors in Ottawa. We feel very fortunate to be rep- The home support agencies were resented by such a compassionate created in partnership with the politician and would like to pub- PRECISION STYLING City of Ottawa. Most of them licly express our appreciation on would be unable to continue of- behalf of our clients. Proudly Presents fering their service without the Janet Bridgewater funding from the city. Save 20% In Capital Ward these home Senior Centre Director Qualified support services are offered Abbotsford Senior Centre hairstylist on any in cutting, hair service Holding the tax line colouring & mentioned Editor, Glebe Report, lower income Canadians. Re: Holding the Tax Line may Municipal governments, on the perming. in this ad. Hurt the Poor other hand, are responsible for Having just last month filed my providing essential services such Call for your income tax forms with Revenue as snow removal, fire fighting and OPEN TUES. TO SAT. appointment Canada, it was with some horror parking to name a few. In this FREE PARKING Efaine today. that I read in the Glebe Report a city council's budget actions I see letter criticizing Mayor Jim a long overdue effort to cut back Watson for keeping his promise to on administrative expenditures freeze taxes for the beleaguered and control costs. Hopefully this 99 Fifth Ave tat Bank) Second Level 2334464 taxpayers in Ottawa. will help freeze what is already For starters, "Holding the tax too high a level of property tax. line may hurt the poor" casts a Contrary to the letter's author, stone at the wrong ho- use. Social I think Mr. Watson has a wonder- programs and those programs ful insight into the responsibili- which help the poor are run by ties of the mayor's office and the the regional government, not the role of the city deliver munici- city. Moreover, there are both pal service at the lowest possible provincial and federal initiatives cost to the taxpayer. in place to help meet the needs of Andrew Casey Home haidware If learning Business As Usual starts this During early, why Second Ave. Construction wait to Remember... teach? WE DELIVER!!!

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Applicants must be Hours: Mon, Tues & Sat oam - 6pm / Wed, Thurs & Fri gam 8pm / Sun Noon - spm and have a E:Mail [email protected] the centre. over 16 years of age r Once again we had a great current First Aid and CPR cer- turnout for our Perennial tificate. Please drop your résumé Jamieson F Exchange. Thanks to Barbara off at the main office, care of Natural tt. Source., Lunney for organizing this popu- Mary Tsai-Davies, Executive Jamieson Vitamin E lar event. Director, GNAG. 400 I U Bonus Size 120's c WORKSHOPS Please note that the deadline Many thanks to the special for new programme submissions isitimemiamdk '7.99 guests who came out to offer their is June 15. If you have an idea Nat.ral Stock up Now! expertise to the Glebe's spring for a new course or if you would We really want you to enjoy ki-alphz with this coupon only workshops. The Bike Stop offered like to instruct a course, please the summer! Expires: July is/98 a free workshop on May 6 on bike contact the GNAG office by this J-Club and New Members Bring your tired feet to the welcome! maintenance. Heavenly Palates date. Glebe Apothecary and SAVE received rave reviews. Thanks to The GNAG Fall Craft Fair will Enter tO Carolynne Best from Glebe C.C.'s be held on November 14 this year. Cut out this entri tom lairds a 'n Bike Pantry; Solomon Dawit of Addis If you are interested in being a $5.00 OFF .1 :A compliments of Jamieson Vitamins Apothecary Café; Kamal from Kamal's vendor please note that late reg- Any pair of Sandals with this coupon... Plus restaurant; Alice Hinther and Pao istrations will be held at 9 a.m. receive a FREE pair of Thewlos.Comfort Socks Address: Max Value $15.00 with this coupon / Expires: July15/98 CI Yeh from Asian Flavors. on June 13 at the centre. Ci: Pt t 7M7.120T2SMSZVZSSESMSSZSOVEP I Thank you to Parker Estabrooks JUNE CALENDAR i Daytdie Pbont , . , for your beautiful handiwork in June 12 Youth Dance, 7-10 pm, Pradice Sale Sun ihis summer! :,- / t teriplete details in-I? , $3 at the door ' the front lobby. 11074SMS-MWDESMSESZIONt4: We are gearing up for our June 13 Late registration for strategic planning exercise which GNAG Fall Craft Fair will map GNAG's plans for the June 15 Deadline for new UVA/UVB next few years. This is a major program submissions Sunblock undertaking and we hope to have June 19 Dance, 6-9 pm 120ml sizes You pay only Come to the Glebe Year-end youth report Apothecary for a tasty The Blockbuster back-to-school In April, the Open Gym group at 8.99 treat. Discover House of Brussels chocolate bars. dance started the school year Mutchmor organized a successful each with this coupon drawing 127 youth. For October, Hoops for Heart basketball tour- 6 tasty flavours to with this coupon the Mayfair Theatre donated nament and skills session. Forty Expires: luth' choose.., for only Expires: June 30/98 INWPMER.,,MEEM movie passes, and Grand & Toy in youth attended. Thanks to Terry Billings Bridge Mall donated rolls Plumb with The Heart & Stroke of raffle tickets. Chez 106, Foundation, and Nike Canada for Downtown Records and Pizza donating t-shirts, hats, basket- Pizza sponsored our November balls, water bottles, key chains, backtracks dance. The youth had etc. a great time jiving to the 70's, KOOL fm donated CDs at the 80's and 90's tunes. May dance. For the 4th annual Valentine's NEXT YOUTH DANCE JUNE 12 dance the Mayfair Theatre con- June 12, 106.9 fm The Bear is tributed movie passes. Zellers raffling two Edgefest tickets. gave posters and McDonald's, Also, Sassy Beads and Game Power combining with Pizza Pizza, do- will give away prizes to winners nated a wonderful prize. in a limbo contest. All youth are Highlighting the month of March invited. Cost is $3 at the door. was our Karaoke competition. A special thanks to McKeen 1292 Wellington Youth who competed won amazing Loeb, who donated refreshments, prizes courtesy of Laser Quest, En Equilibre who donated t- 722-6414 fax 722-6703 Game Power and the Mayfair shirts and Compact Music who Theatre. donated posters to all our dances. Taekwon-do

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capture the unique style of the artist. Each doll' is individually signed and carries an authenticity certificate. Sasha Iswolsky, Rebecca Lazar Luxurious fabrics contribute to exquisite and Matt Pal, three thirteen- year-old Glebe Taekwon-Do costumes. $270. ea. students successfully passed the requirements for their Black Belts. They are the first youth graduates of the GNAG ITF Taekwon-Do program. Rebecca 790 BANK (AT THIRD AVE.) OTTAWA ON, CANADA Ki S 356 Lazar is the Glebe's first young TEL (613] 2344136 lady to achieve Black Belt status. 7 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 GCA p.m. at the Glebe Community contact the GCA. Also watch the School closures upcoming issue Centre. Possible closure of local notice boards in the Glebe schools will be discussed. This Community Centre and at the GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE will be -the last meeting of the McKeen Loeb Store for informa- The Great Glebe Garage Sale board before September. tion on the GCA. was another resounding success. GCA board meetings are open Early indications are this that to the public. All residents of the FOR INFORMATION year's participation was even Glebe are always welcome. If you I can be reached at 235-1782 higher than last year's record. have ideas, concerns or problems between 6-9:30 pm, (residence). to George By Thanks Holland and his regarding our neighbourhood, E-mail: [email protected] committee for all the work; they G. C. A. did a great job. Ten percent of the President GLEBE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION proceeds of registered partici- John Kane 1998-1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS pants goes to the President John Kane Food Bank. Once 520 The Driveway again proof that our Vice Presidents Anne Scotton "whiners and Doug Casey, of Charlesfort diners" label is a bad rap. VP (Membership) Cindy Delage Development Corporation is de- Secretary Acting, Nelson Coyle ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING veloping a proposal for 520 Queen Publicity Corry Burke The Glebe Community Elizabeth Driveway. Mr. Casey Diane McIntyre was Past President Association Annual Meeting will provide an update of the Committee Chairs held May 13 and despite some at next modified proposal the Business Dom Santaguida stiff competition attendance was GCA board meeting on June 23. Mark Bordeleau I would like to YOUR ASSOCIATION good. thank Education Carolyn Best, of the Pantry, for At the last few meetings there (Youth & Children) John Crump providing refreshments and Diane has been some suggestion that the Environment Joanna Dean McIntyre for her help. GCA is not representative or has Heritage Ian McKercher I would also like to thank all of lost touch with the community. Lansdowne Park Steve Gurman last year's executive for the work As a result I thought it might be Doreen Drolet they did and look forward to helpful to point out that since its Membership inception the GCA has had area Neighbourhood working with this year's new ex- Planning June Creelman I am happy to say that directors whose role is to bring ecutive. Recreation (GGGS) George Holland stayed on for another year local issues forward to the board most Seniors Eileen Scotton I some for discussion. Last year area di- although suspect that are Social Planning Brian Jonah wondering why. See below a list of rectors played an important role in passing on information regard- Tenants Soha Al-Haddad the 1998/99 executive. Traffic Pat Steenberg DOGS IN PARKS ing the region's plans for the GNAG Louise Carota Although a little early, the Airport Parkway. Below is a de- term "dog days of summer" comes scription of the six areas. The Area Representatives to mind. The discussion on this names of the area directors are Area 1 Brian Carroll Bob Showman 2 Hawley issue could have gone a little listed with the GCA executive. Area Terry Mueller Kane more smoothly but some progress Area OneDow's Lake. Area 3 Jim English Rochelle Handelman was made. For Brown's Inlet, a Area Two South-West: Area 4 George Hiemstra vacant 5 Diane Holland John Tobin compromise was reached by a bounded on the east by Bank St., Area committee of local residents and on the south by the Canal, on the Area 6 Chris Bradshaw Charles Nixon the GCA has endorsed it. The west by Bronson Ave. and on the GCA linkages to other organizations guidelines for Central Park have north by Fifth Ave (does not in- Federation of Citizens Association (FCA) Brian Jonah, John Kane Glebe Neighbourhood Activity Group John Kane not been finalized and the GCA clude homes on Fifth) . requested that the city defer the Area Three Midwest: Carleton University Students Association CUSA appointed decision on this park for another bounded on the east by Bank St., six months. This will give the on the south by Fifth Ave (both community additional time to at- sides) on the west by Bronson Ave tempt to resolve the issue. Check and on the north by Glebe Councillor Berg's column for de- Avenue. tails. Area Four Northwest: WINE VALLEY TRAFFIC STUDY bounded on the east by Bank St., on the south by Clemow, on the It seems that the region has 792 Bank St. (at 3rd Ave.), decided to provide some funding west by Bronson and on the north Off awa for a traffic study after all. The by the Queensway. 230-2431 study area will be the Glebe, Area Five Southeast: Ottawa South and Ottawa East. If bounded on the east and south by ON PREMISES DO-IT-YOURSELF you were planning on participat- the Rideau Canal, on the west by ing in our own local traffic study Bank St. and on the north by ULI1NE MAKING do not change your plans. Patterson's Creek and Central Park. Involvement by the community is Area SixNortheast bounded Come in and see how you can make essential to ensure that the re- truiv eood wine in return tor 1/2 hour gion act on the study recommen- on the east by the Rideau Canal, on south by Creek of dations. Details of the study are the Patterson's vow' time. and Central Park, on the west by unknown at this time but it will We be important to ensure that both Bank and on the north by the now offer some hew products: Queensway. the city and the NCC are full In addition to being a voice for Ice Wine contributors. Councillor Berg has Margarita sections of the com- indicated that the city will par- the various munity the area directors are a Port Daquiri ticipate. A study that consists of reviewing regional very important part of the mem- Sherry Irish Cream roads only bership will not be very useful. drive. Each household in the area is asked to join or main- Cider Bloody Caesar PLANNING ISSUES tain their membership in the as- 855 St. Bank (formerly sociation. Residents are also 15 Litre juice/concentrate kits Century Paint) en- couraged to offer their views on A full service Pizza Hut/Taco local issues and to volunteer for Bell restaurant is SPECIAL - $10 OFF being proposed any of the for the old association's commit- Century Paint store. It tees. SELECTED WINES is expected that the restaurant The 1998 membership drive will be able to accommodate 35. (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) will probably take It appears place some- that the current loca- time near the middle of tion is short of parking spaces. Hours: Tues. - Fri. 11:00 - 8:00PM September. The membership As a result, at the June meeting committee consists of Cindy Saturday 10:00 - 6:00PM the GCA will review a cash-in- Delage,,Doreen Drolet, Martine lieu request for six parking Sunday Closed Bresson and Val Swinton. Monday Closed spaces. For more information NEXT MEETING TO DISCUSS contact Peggy Gibson of Gibson LOCAL SCHOOLS Project Planning Inc. at 238- The next meeting -of the GCA Our wines are guaranteed good 8865. board will be June 23 at 7:30 N EWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 8 Summer youth concert series Do You Know... This summer, the City of Ottawa from the Coffee House in June hosts the first annual Lakeside will be given the opportunity to Hulse, Mayfair & McGariy Folkfest Youth Concert Series at perform at the Fifth Annual CKCU Lakeside Gardens in Britannia Folk Festival which returns to has the following options for funeral pre-arrangement... Park, in partnership with the Britannia Park August 28,29 and FORETHOUGHT® INSURANCE PLAN Ottawa CKCU Folk Festival: 30. Thursdays, June 25, July 23 and Tickets can be purchased at Forethought'Insurance Plan payment options can be August 20, are the dates. Lakeside Gardens, Greenboro individualized to meet your needs. Savings on funeral value cali be First will be a Coffee House and Community Centre, Heron Road realized. No medical. Open Stage Audition where teens Multiservice Centre or Sandy Hill PREPAID TRUST PLAN will have the opportunity to per- Community Centre. Costs are as Payment for your pre-arrangement is held in a Guaranteed form before their friends and a follows: $2 for the Coffee House Investment Certificate with the accrued interest being panel of judges. We ask teens to in June and $5 for each of the applied to any cost increase at time of need. book a time to perform b y concerts in July and August Buy PRE-ARRANGEMENT WITHOUT PREPAYMENT Monday, June 22. The top per- them in advance though, as they Your funeral plans may be recorded with us without formers from this event will then will cost $2 more at the door! So obligation in the privacy of your home or at any of our play as back-up for the live tell your friends about it and join locations. bands at the next two concerts. us for the three great evenings of The concerts in July and August live music this summer! Look for Central Chapel 315 McLeod St. will combine professional musi- more details at your local com- West Chapel 150 Woodroffe Ave. St. Laurent Chapel 1200 Ogilvie Rd. cians and amateur youth to create munity centre from now until the Simplicity Plans 584 Somerset St. W. a great evening of music. end of summer or call Lakeside Resource/Reception Centre 328 McLeod St. The top unplugged performance Gardens at 828-4313. In 1998 McGarry Memorial IIP Chapel and Crematorium Wakefield Watch history happening Please send information without any obligation to: BY BRADLEY ELLIS re-enactment of a civil war battle. Nane In school I Experience learned only briefly the sights, sounds and ' Address about the French/Indian war and way of life of those Canadians. the war of 1812. Imagine my sur- The 'battle' will feature infantry City Prov PC prise when I learned that and mounted cavalry; all uni- Phone (optional) Canadians actually fought in the forms, gear, and tactics au- are Mail to:315 McLeod Street, Ottawa. Ontario K2P 1A2 GR American Civil War. I always thentic reproductions of what was knew about the underground rail- used then. The demonstrations do road but I had learned nothing of not end there; camp life, mail the Trent affair, the St. Alban's call, drill, medical procedures, _Pfayfair & McGarry- day raid or the Lincoln assassi- civilian life and recreation ac- Chapels & Cremation Services nation conspiracy and Canada's tivities will fill the two days with role therein. Canadians such as something for everyone both 233-1143 McGarry Family Controlled Sarah Emma Edmonds and Calixa young and old. www.hpmc.ca Brian McGarry, C.E.O. Lavallée served as soldiers in the Sharon McGarry, Presidcnt war along with 50,000 other Come out and witness the spec- British North Americans for the tacle. Admission is free for all Union, an additional six to eight but donations are welcomed. For thousand served for the South! information call the farm at 825- June 20 and 21 there will be a 4352.

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By nity consultation through the TRAFFIC STUDY 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Councillor GCA. The current Dogs Allowed The Glebe Community Asso- On May 13, Glebe Centre Inez Berg Off Leash status will continue ciation Traffic Committee needs held a 100th birthday party for during that time. as many community volunteers fundraising team. Her nine of its residents who will three- Brown's Inlet will be mixed as possible to work on the traf- be 100 years old in 1998. part motion stipulated: 1) that use for a one-year trial as fic study this fall. For infor- any surplus transfer payments Happy 100th birthday to Mrs. follows: April 1 to October 31, mation contact GCA President to the city from senior levels of Ella McMenomy, Mrs. Vera Mon. to Fri. Dogs on Leash John Kane at 235-1782 or government for one-time ex- Thomas, Mrs. Florence Hodgins, between 9 AM and 11 AM and Traffic Committee Chair Pat penditures be brought to Mrs. Helen Plesiuk, Mrs. Jessie from 2 PM to 7 PM; on Sat. and Steenberg at 233-2245. St. Den- council for allocation, 2) that Orchard, Mrs. Gladys Sun.: Dogs on Leash from 11 AM CAN I HELP? Plant Pool redevelopment be the nis, Mr. Clarence Young, Mrs. to 7 PM. December 1 to April 1: Inez Berg, 111 Sussex Drive, number one priority draw for Maud Abolit and Mrs. Adeline No Dogs Allowed on toboggan Ottawa, ON, K1N 5A1. Tel: 244- any surplus and 3) a Plant Chisholm! that Avenue to 5367. Fax: 244-5373. E-mail: Pool Reserve Fund be estab- hill along Holmwood To honour them and their the end of pond. Dogs Allowed [email protected] heritage I am presenting them lished for these funds. The with a tree to be planted at the mayor and a majority of council, Glebe Centre. myself included, supported all LANSDOWNE PARK three. However, my added Dune Stone Manufacturing The public will be able to amendment that the Glebe view models and detailed plans Community Centre be the A DIVISION OF OURSON HOLDINGS LTD. for Lansdowne Park developed number two capital priority 1541 Michael Street, Ottawa by Canadian Gateway draw on any surplus, and that a Development Corporation and Glebe Community Centre Re- Tel: 749-5542; Fax: 749-5799 Canderel Management and De- serve Fund be established for velopment Services Inc. at open these funds, was defeated, re- For all your granite and marble custom work houses on Sat., June 20 and ceiving support from only three Sun., June 21 at Salon A Civic other councillors and myself. Granite Kitchen Counters - our specialty Centre, Lansdowne Park, 11 AM The intent of my amendment to 2, PM; Mon., June 22 at was also to seek the city's Marble Tables Lakeside Gardens, Britannia commitment, a statement of Granite & Marble Fireplace Surrounds and Mantles Park, 6 PM to 9 PM; and Tues., faith that would give,our Glebe June 23 at Westin Hotel, Community Centre renovation Marble Restoration Provinces II Ballroom, 11:30 fund-raisers encouragement AM to 2 PM. and support during the six year Call Patricia Dune I urge everyone to view the delay. models and plans and to fill out Though disappointed in this Check us out on the Internet: www.easyinternet.net/durietile the questionnaires. This is your outcome, I am certainly not opportunity to have a say on the daunted. Next year, I hope, will Lansdowne Park proposals. see less downloading and The Public Consultation Ad- budget cuts. I have staff's visory Committee will review assurances that the Glebe the responses and award five Community Centre will be kept 10th Year points to the proposal that most safely maintained for all its in business closely reflects the communi- users until a renovation is I / ty's wishes. The other 95 points possible. will continue to 1THE GARDEN GUYS will be awarded by the city's work with staff, the mayor and technical committee. council toward the renovation. I `14 NURSERY For information call Steve am very proud of our commu- GIVES YOU WHAT Gurman at 563-8162 or Howard nity volunteers who have Williamson at 830-6443 or worked so long for a renovated YOU WANT &MORE visit the city's web page at Glebe Community Centre, and www.city.ottawa.on.ca who continue to make it one of Big Savings!!! BUDGET 1998 the city's best-used facilities. End of Season Clearance. City Council achieved a zero PROPERTY TAX ASSESS-MENT Get those shrubs and perennials the Tea Party tax increase for rate payers. We APPEALS you wanted before they're gone. emerged from the April 1 cor- The deadline for submission 103 Fourth Ave: ut Bank St. 238-5031 porate reorganization and the of property assessment appeals THE GARDEN GUYS NURSERY May budget debates with a may be changed from July 31 to 615 BANK ST. PATTERSON $10 OFF leaner, downsized organization August 31. If you are consider- 569-2507 but without cutting services ing appealing, contact the Re- Cour Tisane substantially. I thank everyone gional Assessment Office of the wood tea chests who made presentations on our Ontario Ministry of Finance at (empty or full) budget. Your dedication and 2305 St. Laurent Blvd., tel. participation is critical to good 526-3890. The Ontario infor- local democracy. mation line is 1-800-827-1857 20% OFF and GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE their web site is Mark Dermer, M.D., C.C.F.P. all mugs or RENOVATION www.gov.on.ca/FIN cany teapot When city council approved DOGS IN PARKS Family Physician an October 1997 policy stipu- Council approved a Parks lating no tax increases and no Designation Policy to make city 10% OFF new debt, the Plant Pool and parks more open to dogs, min- 194 Main St., Suite 207 all Books imize Glebe Community Centre, the conflict between dogs and (above Nelson Medical Pharmacy, on Herbs, Tea or Coffee people, city's two top priority capital and minimize health across from St. Paul's University) projects, were put on hold until and safety impacts. 2003 and 2004. May 5, after Glebe park designations are council had achieved its zero as follows: No Dogs Allowed in Accepting new patients 100g. FREE tax increase, Somerset Ward Capital, Glebe Memorial, Lans- by appointment Earl Grey Tea Councillor, Elizabeth Arnold, downe Park Ball Diamonds, Li- tabled a motion to seek the onel Britton Tot Lot and Senator with any tea cosy Eugene Forsey 232-4817 city's commitment to the ini- parks. coupons valid until June 30, 1998 tiatives of the Plant Pool Dogs Allowed Off Leash in N EWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 1 0 Regional Councillor's report BY CLIVE DOUCE!' calm traffic. (Take a look at B UDG ET Cartier in Centretown and see how The budget marathon for 1998 effectively it has been traffic Royalty Should is finally over. It's been the calmed with green verges, bulbs longest, most difficult budget at the corners and rises at some Not Have debate in anyone's memory. And intersections. This street feels I'm happy to report that at the and looks residential, green and to Polish very last minute, the province safe. Compare this street with delivered an extra $25 million the narrow sidewalks and wide, Their Own which allowed us to cover part of speed-friendly Glebe avenues.) the shortfall created with the CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS Throne! downloading of roads and I have attended many dinners services to the region. We went and galas to celebrate the work of into the budget fearing that there volunteers in our community. At We know how to would be more, major cuts for the Centretown Churches Social treat your community and social services, Action Committee which sponsors already reduced by more than 30 the Centretown Emergency Food porcelain goddess! per cent and which affect the Bank, I learned of a 96 year old downtown disproportionately, but woman who drives herself in from we came out of the process with Winchester once a week to help these services intact. out at the Emergency Food Bank. for 6 Biweekly visits Carpet area I was to council And able convince at our own Capital Ward approx I Ox 12 that we needed $250,000 for Whitton Awards, we celebrated & receive free carpet cleaning traffic calming and pedestrian the citizens of our community issues and this money was added who have made a difference for us to the budget for this year so we all by creating outdoor rinks for will be able to go ahead with a youngsters, planting trees in traffic calming study for the Central Park, running summer MAVER CK Glebe, Ottawa East and part of Old soccer and winter hockey leagues Ottawa South. and keeping politicians on their TRAFFIC STUDY toes! We have a great deal to address It is inspiring to attend these in a traffic study. The events and I thought for this intersections all along the edition of the Glebe Report that Bronson corridor have to be instead of the standard head and CALL 744-MAID(6243) examined and we can do this in shoulders photo of myself, I combination with the APETISA would include one with my Ottawa's largest & leading home cleaning service FREE ESTIMATES Serving study now underway, which is daughter Emma who has attended Ottawa for over 12 years. We are bonded & insured provide equipment examining the potential impact of a number of these events with me & supplies. Specializing in serving D.P.C.R. & D.V.A. clients twinning the airport parkway. and Brett Delmage, President of We also need to look at ways of Citizens for Safe Cycling. I know slowing traffic which turns off that next year if we continue to NOBODY CLEANS LIKE A MAVERICK! Bronson and enters our receive no relief from the community en route downtown. I province and we see another would also like to see us examine marathon budget develop, I will the possibility of widening be thinking of that 96-year-old sidewalks throughout the Glebe as woman driving in from we reconstruct roads. Wide Winchester when "in despair with sidewalks and green verges fortune and men's eyes." provide a safe walking All the best for a sunny and environment for pedestrians and restful summer.

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We also enjoy the fruits of As part of our commitment to $10.99 trees together, nuts, dates, figs, your good health we will have Vitamin E apples, oranges, etc. Ombrelle On sale all summer 400 IU Bonus size It is a challenge to make this 120's $9.99 Ombrelle 30 for Kids 120m1 $11.99 All spring holiday relevant to the Ombrelle 30 Extreme 120m1 multivitamins $3.00 off with children when we are still buried $11.99 in-store coupon in snow. It is a huge stretch to Ombrelle 15 120 Spray $10.99 elicit spring-like sentiments The children also hope to be able to participate in the selec- WARNING EPIPEN while we are freezing. Kodak Photo TREE FUNDS tion, planting and care of the HOLDERS: DIVERTED finishing TO OTTAWA trees. Thanks to Joanna Dean and Manufactors recall list available This year was not a problem. Elaine Marlin for providing us in pharmacy. Come & check 24 color prints $ 8.99 We were still reeling from the with information about trees ap- your Epipen!! effects of the ice storm. Evidence propriate to our area and advice of its power and the damage to our on how we might contribute to the SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THIS HAS BEEN beautiful trees was everywhere. Canada Tree Foundation, A PHARMACY LOCATION It was an easy and obvious deci- Operation Re-Leaf Glebe. OPEN: WE ACCEPT: VISA MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM MINIM FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM NMI MASTERCARD Thanks 1=11111 DEBIT CARDS from Central Park SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM 4=16. CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS BY JOANNA DEAN around the new drainage system GEMINI It was an energetic group who and finishing the paths. We now ,showed up May 9 to clean up have one of the finest crushed Central Park. Thanks to Noah, stone jogging paths in the city, as Your Health - Our Committment five, and Eva, three, for picking the Glashan School track and field up branches in the park east of group can attest Bank St. Thanks to the new Thanks to Lightning Bakery and neighbour in the tulip bed and Glebe Loeb for refreshments. the dog walker who disappeared And thanks to Hortus Urbanus for before we could get their names. the exotic tulips planted along Thanks to Glashan School princi- Bank St., and Loblaws Garden pal, Susan Rahn, and vice-princi- Centre for the flats of petunias. pal, Leighton Brown, who de- We're still looking for dona- ou are seeking relief and maintain optimal health ployed a set of clippers to great tions of perennials for a new pain and increased and wellness through our effect. And thanks to the usual flower bed in the centre of the Yofcomfort. You not only chiropractic, massage and gang of neighbours and friends. park. Contact the Masons at 236- want to feel better, you want nutritional services. Thanks as well to the City of 2151. to feel great. That is our goal Whatever your Ottawa staff, especially Tom Now if we could just get some for you. needs, call today, Carling, for re-seeding the park rain for the new grass. As a chiropractor, 'my for a consultation. specialty addresses If we can help, your pain and we'll get started Africa Refugee Day June 20 symptoms, gently and immediately. AFRICA REFUGEE DAY 1998 zation will convey to visitors effectively without If yours is not a SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1 - 6 other aspects of living as a drugs or surgery. chiropractic case, we COURTYARD, CANADIAN WAR In fact, many will be glad to direct refugee and why refugees were Dr. Ken D. Brough MUSEUM, 330 SUSSEX DR. people turn to Glebe you to the appropriate forced to leave their homes. Clinic Director Africa Refugee Day, June 20, The site Chiropractic to reach, healthcare professional. aims to will be loaded with educate the general pub- displays, African informa- lic refugee art, Call now for an appointment about experiences in tion tables, a countries of origin, mini-bazaar, and refugee camps other attractions and activities 237-9000 and in Canada. set up by African Avenue 99 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7 FREE PARKING In community Fifth Court the courtyard of the groups and non profit organiza- Canadian War Museum, aid orga- tions. help a nizations will re-create more refugee camp, complete with For information, contact: Nanda Na UNHCR, "registration" for visitors, by Champassak, setting up exhibitions represen- 232-0909; Celina Tuttle, Mines MII B XES ETC tative of their programmes Action Canada, 233-1982; Mary in Foster, Mines Action Canada, B & W Copies Colour Copies Laminating refugee camps. 234-6755. CERLOX Binding Private Mail Boxes Faxing Guides will be on hand to take visitors through the camp and Desktop Publishing Computer Time Rental speak to the public about their C#31Y,149/.. UPS, CANPAR, & DHL Shipping Calendars own experiences as refugees. Complete Services for all Home & Small Businesses Singers, dancers, and drummers [1.:10)1/- Let us help you with all your needs from African communities in the in Ontario May 22-Jonc 19 IT'S NOT WHAT WE DO. IT'S HOW WE DO IT! Ottawa-Carleton area will per- form throughout the day. A. OTI AVENUE COURT TEL: (613) 230-5533 Sharing a Healthier Futureli Speakers and a special dramati- paRnaparnon 1 3 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 NEWS The Challenge provides glimpse of poverty and the stamp to CCHC board members BY PAT LAWRENCE, While an experience such as required mail it We, the Centretown Community Health this is clearly artificial (after had me thinking about what I who organized The Challenge hope Centre all, a week is only seven days), it might have to give up in return. that it has raised public aware- Board of Directors did open to my eyes to some re- I am sure that each of the other ness of the many challenges faced alities encountered every day of 35 participants in The Challenge by people who live in poverty and I recently accepted T h e to Challenge, issued by the every 'week by people who live in has as many examples again of that it has sent a message that they were forced to do Regional Council that there is Centretown Community Health poverty. It goes without saying things without or think very seriously simply no room for further cuts Centre Board of Directors, to try that my budget for the week spending their money on. I to people living on low incomes. and live on $37 for one week. didn't allow for meals out or about am sure, too, that, like me, they Many people who live the day-to- This is what a single person liv- movies with friends, luxuries I all realized living on social of living on a low ing on social assistance would can certainly do without. But that day challenge is more than getting by stories have left to spend on food, enter- neither did it afford me the lux- assistance income told their through less money. It's about Hearings and we tainment and transportation after ury of a haircut, buying more with The People's dealing with people's attitudes hope, too, their stories have for rent, basic phone and hair spray when mine ran out nor that paying and stereotypes about why you're their experiences things like laundry soap long distance phone calls to check been heard other in the situation you are in; it's are real. and paper. The obvious in with family and friends. I was toilet about avoiding situations where The Centretown Community question, I suppose is "Why?" lucky I did not have to buy bus you will have to come up with ex- Health Centre thanks all those Well, aside from being a member tickets to get to work or other ap- cuses not to participate in ac- who participated in The Challenge of the group that came up with the pointments. Paying for trans- tivities that will cost more than and those who live on social as- idea and organized The Challenge portation would have cut into my you can afford; it's about doing sistance who let their stories be I that I might gain some already tight food budget, which, hoped what you can to avoid becoming have any questions awareness (and perhaps even lose as it was, allowed very little in heard. If you isolated and hopeless all things about The Challenge or would like a few pounds) from the the way of fruits and vegetables. that The Challenge could provide further information about it, call experience. Even a birthday card for a friend only glimpses of. Barbara Neuwelt at 563-4771. IDP celebrates 2 Oth anniversary AMR., The Infant Development Program children's service providers other SOLD (IDP) of the Centretown in the region. These close working 7 D Community Health Centre marked relationships help the staff meet COLD_Lueu. its 20th anniversary with a party the health and social needs of the BAliKe8 and with the news that the pro- child. family and Expect the best' gram has been expanded to serve a Karla Skoutajan, president of the larger number of children and board of directors of the families in the Ottawa-Carleton Centretown Community Health COLDWELL-BANKER region. Centre, and Stella Andriopoulos, FIRST OTTAWA REALTY The program assists families of the centre's executive director, young children who have a devel- said the centre's board and staff Ed Ronsyn, CD, B.A., M.ED OFFICE: 728-2664 opmental delay, or are at risk of are proud of the 20-year associa- Sales Representative RES: 233-7869 developing a delay. Services are tion with the IDP. delivered in home and group set- tings using a family-centered ap- "The doctors, nurses, social FATTIMATE SERVICE' proach based on the family's workers, nutritionist and other We keep our promises, or you don't keep us. identified needs and priorities. counsellors working out of the IDP has served children up to centre are valuable supports to the two-and-a-half-years old. With IDP staff," Ms. Andriopoulos said. the expansion, it will now: "The decision by the Ministry of expand the age group served to Community and Social Services to OTTAWA RIVER BOAT COMPANY for pro- four years 11 months, when most increase our funding this SCHEDULE children enter the school system gram suggests appreciation for the '98 SEASON CRUISE are possi- expand services to Franco- positive linkages that The Capital Region's largest tour ship, Sundays: Champagne Brunch Aboard phones by supporting parent ble." the 280 passenger Sea Prince II departs The Sea Prince H. The Sunday Champagne groups and community education Centretown Community Health daily from Ottawa and Hull on regularly Bnuich and Cruise aboard the Sea Prince II and by creating better Centre, founded in 1968, is one of scheduled trips of the historic Ottawa returns for another nut and continues to be initiatives, River. This year's Special Discount a wonderful family affair. The Sea Prince linkages to other Francophone the oldest community health cen- It provides a Package includes a Combined Capital departs the Hull Dock at 11 am and returns agencies tres in Ontario. Trolley & Double Decker Tour Bus at 12:30 pm. Reservations are reconunended. enhance services for children range of health and social services Trip and a Boat Cruise Pass. Passen- with visual impairments. for the people of the Glebe, Ottawa gers receive a free retum shuttle from Sundays: Chateau Montebello Excursion The program staff, which in- South and Centretown. It also most local hotels. Area residents should Aboard the MV Senator. Spend a relaxing cludes people with backgrounds in sponsors IDP, the lifestyle en- inquire about our Perfect Host Program day cruising the Ottawa River as the MV its way towards the world (LESA) to help welcome guests. Senator makes child development, nursing, psy- richment for senior adults famous Chateau Montebello. Enjoy a chology and special education, program and the community-based Wednesday Evenings: The Captain's sumptuous buffet and take the opportunity works closely with doctors and diabetes program for the entire "Feast Afloat" Aboard the Sea Prince. to walk the Chateau's beautiful grounds. speech consultants as well as ) Ottawa-Carleton region. The Wednesday evening (9 pm-12 am) This full day excursion includes a continen- Captain's Feast Afloat aboard the Sea tal breakfast, an afternoon return tea and Prince II buffet dinner dance cruise entertainment. Advanced reservations are with host Dave Smith of The Place Next necessary. Door is back by popular demand. Reservations accepted. New for '98: 'Rail and Sail' Sightseeing Thursday Evenings: The Captain's Package. Take a nostalgic steam train ride to Table Dinner Cruise Aboard the the picturesque village of Wakefield, Quebec. MV Senator. Reserve your seat at the Upon arrival, board the MV Charnbly for a Captain's Table for a fabulous four boat cruise of Wakefield Bay or book a course meal aboard the elegant MV return boat trip down the beautiful Gatineau Senator. Live entertainment is featured. River to our Chelsea fterboat Landing Seating is limited. Advanced bookings where you will be met by the train and required. returned to the Hull Station. This unique Rail and Sail package may be pre-booked Exclusive Charters. The Ottawa or purchased when on the train. Riverboat Company offers everyone the opportunity of exclusively chartering any one of our vessels. These ships are ideal for personal or corporate use; special occasions such as theme cruises, wedding receptions, etc. Each vessel is complete with the services of a Captain, First Mate, Engineer, Deck Hands and Staff Supervisors for food and beverage service.

RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION (Photos courtesy of Centretown Community Health Centre) THE OTTAWA RIVERBOAT COMPANY 562-4888 Cutting the cake at the 20th Anniversary party. The Ottawa R:iverboat Co. owns and operates The Sea Prince, Senator and The Chambly. N EWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 14 Glebe Questions Thank you for your little gift, Dogged as does it Of which I'll take a little nip. Now that you're my bosom pal, Confession time: when I was I'll confide in you why all's not well much too young, my father sent When your doggie friends run in packs and bark Under my window from dawn till after dark me away to a little boys boarding It's hard to concentrate, doing my home-based work school in southern England where (Which pays the taxes for that parld) the motto was Vince padentia. in Please, llttle doggie, explain to your friends Latin and in English, It's That meetings and petitions and haggling without end Dogged as Does It. Adorning the Raise snipes of impunity motto's scroll were a tortoise (at By From the mouths of the cormnunity. This isn't nice. What we really need the top) and a hare, with not a Clyde Is such energy harnessed for a greater deed Jack Russell terrier in sight. I Sanger Will everyone, so pent-up campaign For battered women with real pain? never quite understood why it Not too hard a question, thanks was called "dogged" rather than to Jules Bouvier in the city's What curse to have such sensitive ears "tortoised," especially since my that cannot love a rucicus. Licensing Branch. This year's Cheers! dictionary defines dogged as final numbers aren't in but he "sullen, sour, morose" and only estimates slightly more than secondarily as "persistent, stub- 10,000 dog licences will b e born." And what was the unmen- issued. Five years ago, there tionable "It"? were 8,091 and in 1990 there is for saying that That preface were 6,182. So there has been a the annual meeting of the Glebe noticeable increase. Licences in Community Association on May Ottawa cost $16 for a neutered 13 was dogged by debate about male. and of dogs at EVERY the rights wrongs The catch, though, is that NIr. Park. Brown's Inlet and Central Bouvier estimates only 30 percent TUESDAY Further, that several of the inter- of the city's dogs are licensed. ALL COFFEES AND TEAS 2 FOR 1 ventions in this debate may be The city has tried selling of described as dogged, whichever licences in shopping malls. The the five definitions you choose. 1169 BANK ST. 730 9829 fine is $95, which you can escape is of the My favourite memory if you pay for a licence within man who, in shQcked tones, com- three days of being caught of dogs in packs plained "running At the GCA meeting, Pat and barking" in Central Park. Strickland of Findlay Avenue, Since he is an eminent musician, kept repeating the wise remark ACUPREEibURE TRERAPY off it may have been the barking that this was as much a matter of key that upset him. health as of safety. She was deli- RELier from pain funny thing was that every- The cately referring to poop, either on Restore CALM one promoted his (or her) own the ground or in those open iron solution as a splendid compro- receptacles the city has set out. I Feel at EASE in your mise. First, we had the City of did a little sum. The city is tak- body and mind Ottawa's report of May 4 claiming ing in $160,000 this year in dog that its designations of "Dogs on licence fees and with some Leash" and "Timed" were new 569-8240 sleuthing, might double that - "tools for compromise." Then we 103 FotArth Ave. 3eci Flooe amount Oifawa, OvIfeaeio had a five-clause recommendation I asked an official of of the committee set up by the Agriculture Canada how much the GCA whose members (balanced far superior receptacles in the between owners and others) Arboretum cost He said they got For A Limited Time Only... amended the hours that dogs the 45-gallon drums for free from might run free at Brown's Inlet on Lee Valley Tools Ltd, did a bit of Global Exposure 100% RRSP Eligible weekdays. Then the man who painting and bought the plastic organized the petition along orange domes "for about $40 to Broadway and Craig (and got 70- $45." They even keep squirrels BANK odd signatures) argued that dogs Fidelity out, he said and any smells in. Hi FINANCIAL Investments should be on leash at all times at So an uncompromising sugges- GROUP ' the Inlet. That was, he told us, a tion to Mayor Watson and dog-friendly compromise, Councillor Inez Berg: let's spend The Toronto-Dominion Bank because it allowed dogs to come at some of that $160,000 on replac- all. ing the present bins with closed Fidelity International Portfolio Linked Notes What precisely is a compromise ones. depends on your baseline of tol- AN ODE TO QUIETER TIMES A word about a friendly ex- O The Notes are fully RRSP eligible and vvill not be considered erance. I was tempted to propose "the Chinese compromise," change across the dog-chasm! On foreign property. May 27 Lawrence Harris, o f recalling what the Maoists did to 0 An investment in the Notes is intended to allow investors dogs in early revolutionary days. Patterson Avenue, went to City Hall to urge the committee that to increase global exposure within existing RRSP portfolios. The Chinese ambassador, I thought, might help end our dogs should be on leash in 0 The retum on the Notes will be determined vvith Central Park east of Bank. He dogged debate by offering to take reference to the performance of Fidelity International Portfolio Fund. all our dogs, trading one followed a Glebe resident (guess dog for, Notes rank equally vvith all deposit liabilities of the TI) Bank. say, a dozen goldfish; offer who!) who had spoken out for a 0 The of for his closing October 1. Team Canada time unleashed freedom 0 The Notes may be redeemed on a daily basis. officials sounded interested when Jack Russell and other well-be- Lawrence began his Orders may be placed until June 26, 1998. I mentioned it haved dogs. 0 Since this is a statement: "I should admit my Question-and- The offering is made by Prospectus only and copies of the Answer column, here is a bias: I prefer Jack Daniels to Jack question from David Prime, of Russells!" Two days later a small Prospectus may be obtained by calling: Third Avenue. He writes: "Given bottle of the Tennessee brew was the increasing concerns about delivered to his door, with the Bill Congdon how to reach a compromise message: "To help you love me Financial Advisor more. Rafiki." [there's that word againq for dogs Midland Walwyn Capital inc. Lawrence replied handsomely, in the city, is dog ownership (613) 783-7337 increasing or decreasing? as with a 47-line "Ode to Rafiki" on compared with five years ago? a a Tibetan-like scroll. We repro- e-mail: [email protected] generation ago?" duce a tightly edited version: MIDLAND WALWYN Witl4.4.444**14. * '...... /.."/ BLUE CHIP THINKING. 1 5 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 NEWS History of Bank at Rosebery BY BRUCE MCCALLAN Thomas E. Stratton moved between Let's look at the history of a all three addresses between 1920 site at the north end of Bank St., and 1933. Molot's Drug Store was not far from the Queensway. at 586 from 1935 to 1948 while The above building, located on A. H. Bennett had a butcher shop the north-west corner of Bank St. at 590 from 1935 to 1940. and Rosebery Ave., was MODERN HISTORY constructed in 1911. Three When this photo was taken in stores are located at street level 1974 Ontario Upholstering occu- while the two upper floors are pied both 586 and 590 with the divided into apartments which McCagg Brothers Barber Shop at are accessed from Rosebery Ave. 588 since 1932. Do you remem- A variety of businesses have ber Vito's barber shop plus con- operated from this building over fectionery? He had one chair, a the years. Sner Miller had a shoe large TV and a gold fish tank to store at 586 in 1912 followed by entertain clients. Today you will Charles R. Woodburn, Undertaker, find Lightning Bakery, which during the war years, from 1914 started here in 1970 at 586; to 1916. The Colonial Art Glass Olga's Delights which has oper- 590, 588, 566 Bank Street 1974 Photo: Parks Canada Company which manufactured ated at 588 since 1992; and Art stained leaded glass and church Guise who arrived in 1997 at 590. memorial windows, was here from 1919 to 1928. Examples of their Thank you Bruce for sharing work can be found in All Saints your research on the history of Anglican Church- on Laurier Bank Street businesses these past Avenue. months! Bruce is a member of the SLIMMER SPECIAL A grocery store operated b y Glebe Historical Society. starting at $8000 /3 months(tax not included) 29 Aerobics classes weekly LINDSAY A. MACLEOD Full Strength Training Room Cardio machines 11, autvister & Solior 4k4. Personal Training Massage Therapy Family Law Wills and Estates MOMENTUM ATHLETICS The Finest Fitness Club serving the Glebe 8 Ottawa South 858 Bank Street at 5th Ave. 137 Second Avenue Oitawa, Ontario Tel: (613) 237.4880 Fax: (613) 237-7537 2 3 7 - 4 7 4 7

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1\01:1MA PETEQ6M CATCH US AT OUR NEW LOCATION 155 Sparks St_ 230-8455 FEATURE Glebe Report June 12, 1998 1 6 Second day is a bit of a downer. Perth, Franktown, Richmond and Is there life outside Ottawa? It begins with a drizzle and stays Bell's Corners. The going is good BY RAFAL PRZEDNOVEK showery all day. However we and we arrive at Baseline Road at There is something about taking make good time on the road. 9 p.m. but it's getting dark and a road and going places that Lesson No. 2: most rural roads are we hit construction again. strikes the right chord in most of quiet, with hardly any traffic and However, we can almost smell us. So it was not hard for me to no traffic lights! Nice change, for home now and nothing can stop agree to my son Adam's sugges- bikers. us, nothing . . . but a flat! Oh tion of a bike ride Kingston way Next overnight stop is Chaffey's well, at least we learned now how to see what rural Ontario's really I Locks, where we decide to rest for to change the tube on the fly like. What is it really like in a day, dry out and give my old thanlcs to Andy. Home never felt places like Elgin, Jasper, Toledo, bones a break. We find Chaffey's better. Lesson No. 4: to really or Jones Falls? Is there life Locks a nice place to explore on appreciate home comforts it helps outside Ottawa? Only one way to foot and there's great fishing if you bike all day. find out. laround. The Opinicon resort has So what is rural Ontario really Running a busy bed & breakfast facilities for all tastes and pock- like? I'll have to go on several doesn't leave you much spare time ets. Playing pool sure was a nice more expeditions to find out. But on the other hand, having change of pace! I've had a taste and my appetite formed a partnership with a bik- Next day off to Kingston, stop- has been whetted. Rafal Przednovek is owner ing outfit (Bye-the-Way B & B ping at Jones Falls to admire an of and Dow's Lake Pavilion Rentals) amazing dam built in 1835 as Bye-the-Way B & B on First Ave. one had no more excuses. So it part of the Rideau Canal system. was with mixed feelings that I put There are not many structures my 59-year-old body on a 21- around that are this old and still speed mountain bike and said in perfect working order. Colonel A Chance good-bye to the Glebe and hello to By and his boys would be proud. River Road which would take me The road is good now, except for to Dance Photo: Anton Baser an unexpected stretch of a out to wide open spaces. road Wild poppies and cosmos. And so it did, past the Anton's works. This is where mountain airport photo captures field flowers seen and on to Manotick's Long Island, bikes pass the test and win me r '98 in new morning light. over, 21 speeds and all. Evening Programmes where we made a bee line for (min. age 14) in Miller's Oven, the local seniors' and informative, but he wouldn't Kingston is a surprisingly busy Classical Ballet secret retreat. It was not hard to take a penny for all his time. place. We stay at Mary O'Brien's Modem & Jazz tuck into their delicious soup and Lesson No. 1: rural people are B & B and explore the town on June 29 - Aug. 14 dessert lemon meringue pie, my real friendly! bikes. We discover Chez Piggy, a Day Programmes favorite. What a way to start a First overnight stop: little restaurant with a big heart, Half Day Dance Camp (age 8 - 12) Merrickville at B trip! With high spirits we were Millisle & B. If great food and Chez Piggy T- Full Day Intensive Study off to Kars and almost there when you haven't been recently to shirts. They will make great pre- (Elem. to Adv.) I felt a sudden drag on my back Merrickville you should put it sents. Lesson No. 3: the best way August 3-14 flat! Luck high on your list of places to see. to explore a place is on foot or on tire, first was with us International Guest Artists however. A short walk took us to Great little town restored with bike, you discover so much more Custom designed studios loving care than from a car. a house for help. Sure enough, to its turn of the ottawa dance centre schools handy Andy showed me how to century origins, with great food Then it's homeward bound, 172 Gulgues at Cumberland take off the rear wheel, replace and terrific ambiance. It even through Westport, a touristy Routhier C.C. the tube and put it all back to- has its own very active amateur place catering to all those cot- 244-0401 gether. Not only was he helpful theatre. tages on the Rideau Lakes, then

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Their taste in music 885 Bank St. 230-4474 of the newly-opened Fahrenheit as reflected in the CDs they play in the café is certainly eclectic Café can tell that it was dreamed Breakfast in the Backyard - Anyone?? up by artists. Lucyna is a graphic and comes as a welcome change artist and her husband Krysztof from pre-recorded tapes. Check out IRENE's BACKYARD has a degree in Art History. They Danzig, (Gdansk, Poland) was on Weekends 10:30 to 2pm have created a café with a most the home of Krystof and Lucyana, appealing ambience. A large in- and the birthplace of Gabriel door fig tree placed between the Daniel Fahrenheit, whose name 1RENE's has GREAT Daily Food & tables, as well as foliage plants in lives on at the Fahrenheit Café. Beverage Specials the window, contribute to. the European flavour. Lucyna and Krysztof encourage Fahrenheit Café serves all the you to enjoy the music at Check out IRENE's Open Stage popular selections of coffee and Fahrenheit and would be de- Every Thursday Night tea. Muffins and -croissants are lighted to display your art too! Host: Kurt Walters baked every morning in the small They feel sure that local resi- kitchen, and freshly-prepared dents will appreciate their small sandwiches, pizzas and other independent café which has a Tear-out this ad & bring it to IRENE's for specialties are available from great feel to it! So give it a try. Business matters $5.00 off your next food purchase BY BRUCE DONALDSON and a one-hour free time limit, GLEBE BUSINESS GROUP whereas north of the Queensway No Cash Value-Not to be used with any other special of per couple In our last article we dealt (still on Bank) the meters are free Limit one coupon with police protection and some on weekends? In the Glebe, increase in Cst. Claude Cayer's Saturday parking costs the same patrols has been noticed. The as any other day. How can a per- merchants hope his visits will in- son from outside the area be ex- crease; it would also provide an pected to understand the appli- opportunity for business people cation of this confused rating to know what police objectives scheme? Surely city staff can and problems are that could be sort this out. used as the basis for mutual co- A further shopper irritation is operation. the enthusiasm with which meter The merchants tell us that fre- people hand out parking tickets quent visible police patrols ef- in the Glebe. These actions in- fectively improve security, not hibit business development by only in the business section, but driving up its cost City manage- Smart also in neighbouring residential ment tend to forget that the mer- kids don't areas. chants are there to conduct busi- PARKING ness profitably and to pay busi- have dumb Regardless of the efforts by the ness taxes too. They don't need parents. city to enlarge our parking ca- the irritation of confused and un- pacity, it has not been enough. reasonable parking fees, nor do Most congestion occurs at noon, their customers. from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. during the week and for most THIS AND THAT of Saturday. Due to As a parent, you always want There are no obvious means to construction on Second Ave., access to the best for your kids. Including an provide more street parking with- the Wringers education. But with university out interfering with residential parking lot can be from Third tuition costs rising every year, how Ave. via will you afford it? use or rush hour traffic. The re- the city lot behind McKeen's. construction of services on By planning ahead. And that's Congratulations to Linda Thorne streets crossing Bank adds to the where we can help. We'll design a Muriel Fiend, C.F.P. the recipient of a Charlotte comprehensive financial plan that problem. Whitton Award. takes into account your current and two hours future needs and goals. Including your For each worlcing day Pizza Hut both sides of Bank Street are / Taco Bell expect to kid's education. Why? open shortly south of Fifth Ave. Because we think you're Investors closed to parking to facilitate more. To Croup on Bank. No furtheu word regard- worth find out, 14, rush hour traffic. The resulting call me at 742-8018. high-speed lane ing the Boko Bakery yet endangers Body Shop will open on the soon in the pedestrians sidewalk with- space occupied out much apparent benefit to earlier by Wong's Grocery Store. traffic. Surely it was not intended that the speed limit increase for training in the non-violent during this period, but that is "How to Buy martial art that harmonizes body, and spirit what has happened since the dis- Your First Home" mind, appearance of police at that time 1 K_ I eliminates any discipline. A free seminar from A 0 Royal Bank Thus, it would seem timely to Get all the facts on how to revise traffic management regu- lations on Bank St. to delay The proceed plus a free Royal Bank start of the third lane by an hour. Home Buying Information Kit PARKING METERS AND FINES Royal Bank There are two problems with 745 Bank St., Ottawa parking meters on Bank Street. 7:00 to 8:00 pm One is the recent increase from Wednesday, June 17, 1998 $1 to $1.50 per hour and the Call Brent at 564-2770 Ottawa AItka' mark webster other is the inconsistency in the for a reservation. 110 ISABELLA (between metcalfe application of rates. & o'connor) OTTAWA KIS 1V5 photography & design Why is it that south of ROYAL BANK (613) 233-2280 t: (613) 567-3935 Sunnyside there are no meters f: (613) 567-8814 FEATURE Glebe Report June 12, 1998 18 Mr. Access to Information - a profile of Ken Rubin BY PENNY SANGER is that he's one of triplets. If paranoia means knowing all About half his troubles come the facts, as William Burroughs from bureaucracies federal, once said, why is Ken Rubin such corporate, provincial, municipal. a happy man? The other half is getting the me- He's been called mumbling and dia to use his information. Most scruffy, a bête noire, a pain in don't. "'They have bureaucracies the neck (by Perrin Beatty in the over them, too," he says under- House of Commons), a gadfly, a standingly. There was the case of snoop and a champion of open the new reporter on the Citizen government who phoned him from the news- Mr. Access to Information, room with a list of items he biking around town on his beat- should investigate. He inter- up delivery boy's bike, is the rupted her to explain he was an fact-chaser par excellence. He independent researcher and ac- makes several hundreds of appli- tually quite busy just then. cations yearly to governments and "Oh," she said. "I thought you corporations for information that worked down there in the base- should be public facts as di- meftt" verse as what really goes on in Ken, his wife Debbie, a teacher meat-packing plants, their environmental implications of the at Algonquin College, and in sale of Candu nuclear reactors to two children have lived the Ken Rubin, champion of open now a fact China, why toys banned as unsafe government, gets information from Glebe for 25 years bureaucracies to the public. his attention in the U.S. were still sold in that has turned again to his own community. "It's Canada. the crash of a Nationair DC-8 in other horrors. not an activist neighbourhood any He's as happy selling organic Saudi Arabia that killed all 263 "I think it's a shameful misuse It's full of chive blossoms from his farm in passengers, mostly pilgrims, and of the (Access to Information) Act more," he laments. make Quebec to the Chateau Laurier crew. The charter company's poor to spend all his professional time people who their living kitchens as he is defending him- maintenance and repair record vacuuming up information from protecting deputy ministers." self in a committee room on was notorious. Wheel assemblies government files and then selling All the same he served on Doug Parliament Hill, or standing up in on the plane that went down in it to the media," huffed an ad- Ward's Glebe Community Centre Federal Court on behalf of a Jiddah had not been inspected, viser to one cabinet minister. restructuring committee and client. No, he's not a lawyer, ei- though the company had been or- "He makes an awful lot of work wrote a minority report, of ther. dered to do so. Nationair de- for an awful lot of people." course. And he continues his Sometimes his persistence suc- clared bankruptcy and went out decades-long battle over the fu- ceeds in permanently opening up of business. Great. That's exactly what he's ture development of Lansdowne the way certain agencies the He's also uncovered information there for. "I'm a pest," Ken Park. "The process is faulty, it's Atomic Energy Control Board is about the influence of brand- cheerfully agrees. He charges bound to fail," he says about the an example relate to the public. name drug companies on the par- about $200 an application, but city's tightly-controlled plan to His personal interests in air liamentary review of drug patent it's negotiable. He works for hand the park over to one of two safety, the National Capital legislation, the Atomic Energy public interest groups such as recreational management compa- Commission, health protection, Control Board's secrecy about in- the National Anti-Poverty nies. "There's abysmal lack of Parliament itself (and there are ladequate safety systems at its Organization, Sierra Club, the leadership and vision." many others) mean some of his inuclear plants, Agriculture Canada Health Coalition, the Non- So how come he's so happy? campaigns are decades-long. He , Canada's development and pro- Smokers Rights people. A lot of Well, who else do you know in the is usually haring off on some new motion of new strains of tobacco, his work is unpaid. A social ac- Glebe or anywhere, who's still twist in their stormy sagas, on Health Canada's negligence over tivist who grew up in Winnipeg doing such a broad range of social top of the issue-of-the-moment. the Meme breast implants, the and became a community worker, activism full-time, and actually His biggest victory ever was Canada Food Guide scandal when he was indelibly marked by his changes some important things? last November when he won a six- the meat, egg and dairy lobbies heroes Saul Alinsky and Ralph Oh, and that's a designer stub- year battle to get Transport managed to change daily portions Nader in the 1960s and 70s. The ble, not a beard he's growing un- Canada to release the facts about from one to two and many, many bad news, as someone remarked, der the sun hat and shades. Marque Laflamme REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

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Mayor Pierre Benoit said why didn't we run something make some threatened to sue us. So Vol. 1 No. like a Penny Saver and 2 ran what my partner, who has money. risen through the ranks to become But the worst was when the ad- an esteemed columnist for the vertising manager ran off with paper, still describes as an abject what money we did have. He lived apology. He, not so incidentally, across the street and had un- had written the headline. wisely stored some furniture in The story behind it was one of our garage. By threatening to sell the many contentious events to do it to recoup we eventually got the with the proposed traffic plan for money, about $300, back. But at the Glebe 25 years ago. Residents the time we had a paper with huge of Holmwood Avenue, led by holes on most pages, and the Marvin Schiff, were afraid their printers waiting. street would become a major east- Lucidly there was a new princi- west thoroughfare. They wrote to house of whomever was editor. pal, Mr. King, at Glebe Collegiate. stages of undress, done by a the mayor accusing him of a seri- A lot of people got to know our He had decided to impress on the neighbourhood artist, Suzanne ous breach of faith. Maybe, on kitchen pretty wellso well that, students the importance of suit- Labelle. I ran into her at the second thoughts, we shouldn't one trying day, the wonderful able dress by doing a strip, down Supreme Court this spring and we have apologized. - Joyce McCaffery called it the to his jockey shorts, on the stage had a great laugh about it. The Glebe Report of those days worst kitchen in the Glebe. We in the auditorium. So the holes Penny Sanger was the first edi- saw itself as battling for right got its fixed up 10 years later. were filled with a series of tor of the Glebe Report from June and justice. Its office was in the Advertising was very hard to drawings of Mr. King in various 1973 to 1975. Helen Gooderham remembers the 'olden days' the Glebe Report's secand FIRST, .GET THE ADS given to longtime deliverers. GR Sonnen, Mamie Johnstone. Sylvia editor taking over from PeWny My first job each issue was to staff were a little nervous about Holden was always there to help IwasSanger in January, 1975. That march up and down Bank St. won- letting kids run the paper, but with whatever. Food editors Carol was 23 years agothe 'olden days' dering which businesses to hit the summer editors never let us Kalmacoff and Kay Osier. long before the GR had an office, first. Scary stuff. Often embar- down. Toby Sanger was the next, Delivery captains Janet Jones, computer and a paid staff. rassing. Yikes. But Glebe busi- then Alfred Holden. And we used Lynn Culley, Mary Kovacs. Art Volunteers were plied with coffee nesses hardly ever threw me out the 'stashed cash' for GR scholar- editor Judith Sandiford. If I and all the chocolate Oreos they and in no time there was enough ships to young Glebites. missed youplease forgive! could eat, to sit around our ad space sold to put out a paper of Maybe the very best thing about And then: there were the ad- dining room table cutting and eight pages, then as revenue in- a community paper is the com- vertiserswithout the generosity sticking down copy, photos and creased 12 pages, then 16 and munitythe fun of working with, of Glebe businesses, there would ads. Sally Cleary and her typists eventually Christmas editions to name only a few: reporters not have been a Glebe Report! had pounded out copy earlier on a rose to 24 pages, taking up all the Sonja Dakers, Pat Davey, Ken Sadly for me, it all came to an rented Selectric. living room, and dining room Rubin, Catherine Mason, Colin end two years later when editing Pages littered our living room space, on final nights. Strayer, Blaine Marchand, Josie the Glebe Report produced a gov- floor and staff had to scamper Once I knew how many pages Budnick, Pat Kealey, Susan ernment job in communications. among them picking up pages to we'd have, out came the volunteer Annis, Ted Britton, Connie Sue Pike was the lucky next edi- correct. Sometimes we had to re- list of reporters, photographers, O'Brien, Eleanor Strayer, Janice tor to have all the fun. move the cat who liked to sit on layout people, typists, and most the editorial page (an opinionated importantdeliverers. Although cat). Dog hairs on the finished every editor's nightmare is empty product were not unusual. pages, I (almost) never wrote a Spouses and friends were roped word. It seemed everyone had in to help. We often didn't finish something to say about their ex- ate until midnightor later. Things perience in the Glebe. report vaume 3, numBer 7. OTTAWA AUGUST 1" 1915. often got quite tense as we tried Our volunteers included all to fit all the stuff in, and never ages. GR reporters covered com- enough space and time. munity events, interesting Glebe Exhausting. Exciting. Great fun. people, sports, city hall, the When the final edition was fi- community centre. There was a nally final it went on the morning kids page. We had opinions ga- bus to the printer. Barbara Hicks lore. We had monthly columns- would pick up the run three days John Leaning has never stopped later for the growing army of writing for the GR. Photographers, deliverers. including Toby Sanger, snapped FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY all over the Glebe and produced Penny had done a wonderful job some wonderful art photos. Soon in setting up the paper and since we had regular centrefolds of art it was growing like Topsy, we'd photos, garden photos, people- need (horrors) Fiscal Responsi- around-the-Glebe photos. Then bility. That meant more came the idea of refolding the GR advertising revenue. We'd need to allow for a cover to show off more money to pay for a bigger photos or drawings. Wow. paper to house all the articles, Eventually we had a Bank features, interviews, essays, Account, thanks to business photos, letters that poured in. No manger Joyce McCaffrey, not one talked about 'mission state- profits, of course, just cash ments' in those days but we had stashedin case no one wanted to oneno government funding, no advertise (this never happened). political bias, no lobby groups. Everybody could have their say. STUDENTS DO THE SUMMER In a dispute both sides would get EDITION equal time. And we hoped work- The summer of '74 two high ing on the paper would provide school students, Sean Leaning and good stuff for CVs when the time George Gooderham, had done a came for staff, mostly at-home successful summer edition, and a was mothers and young people, to look cover of George's adapted for jobs. later into a design for t-shirts 1975 cover illustration by Val Hostetler MEMORIES Glebe Report June 12, 1998 20 delivery captains. Even today, Unsuspecting ten years later, the Lynches are still involved in the paper distri- newcomer bution as are many others. And drafted one of my biggest surprises oc- BARBARA HICKS curred when an ad for a delivery came from Winnipeg to assistant found a. real winner, Ottawa in the fall of 1973 Christian Hurlow, my successor Weand moved into our house responsible for delivery of the on First Avenue. To my delight Glebe Report. the Glebe Report appeared at our Memories also include helping door, and a month or two later I in the production of the Glebe answered an ad for someone to Report, lunches in the Pantry deliver the paper on our block. I during work in progress, and phoned Sylvia Holden who was at racing to the bus station with the the time in charge of the Glebe copy which was sent to Renfrew Report delivery. She offered to for printing. And who can forget come over the next morning and our editors over the years: Penny bring me the necessary Sanger followed by Helen information. Gooderham, Sue Pike, Mamie Rix, The next morning I looked out Clem and Sylvia Holden Johnston, Beverly Joan of the window and saw two people McConnell, Ellen Schowalter, and coming up the walk, one carrying Inez Berg, now our city a large folder! In came Sylvia Sylvia Holden circulation councillor. One summer editor Holden and Penny Sanger; we in- was our son, Alfred, who got his troduced ourselves, sat down for manager and more start on the Glebe Report and coffee and talked about commu- to everybody wrote about in his study on the went on to be a writer and copy for the nity newspapers. When they left on the Glebe Report's 25th Glebe, and the Glebe Report has editor Toronto Star. And the paper thrived over the years an hour later, I suddenly realized Congratulationsanniversary! helped the Glebe itself survive that the large folder was still First, thanks to Penny Sanger, and thrive. under the leadership a n d assistance of Anne Donaldson, here and that I was in charge of our founding editor, who perse- DELIVERY FOR 15 YEARS the central distribution of the vered despite major difficulties How many memories and anec- Sally Cleary, Sheila Pocock- paper! At that time the job con- in the beginning. dotes spring to mind about events Brascoupé, Mary Kovacs, Margie sisted of dealing with 5,000 Second, thanks to all those in- during 15 years or so that I was Schieman and many others, most copies each issue, bundling them volved: editors, writers, proofers, responsible for the delivery of of whom are still involved today! up, delivering a bundle to each photographers, deliverers, ad- the 7,000 copies of the Glebe Mostly I remember the conge- volunteer, and acting as the con- vertisers, and finally the Glebites Report each month after taking niality and friendships of all the tact person for the volunteer de- and the City of Ottawa for our over from Barbara Hicks. The wonderful people of the Glebe liverers. It was a great way to home in the Glebe Community most vivid one was the monthly Report and I wish the paper an- meet people and to feel part of the Centre. gathering around the dining room other successful 25 years. community, with the added bonus The Glebe Report has been an table with Dorothea McKenna, Sylvia Holden, former circula- of making some friendships which essential element of "the older Brian and Marjorie Lynch and tion manager, now lives in have lasted for 25 years! urban community" John Leaning others bundling the copies for the Burlington, Vermont. Early years Heard it at the on the Glebe Grape Vine CONNIE O'BRIEN Report long afternoons and SALLY CLEARY evenings working for Helen earliest memories of /rememberGooderham in her dining room. volunteering for the Glebe There was much laughter and MyReport take me back to craziness, lots of tea drunk and the Sanger's large kitchen where much moaning about the scarcity the breakfast (cum typing) table of cookies as they had been eaten was located in front of a large bay by the Gooderham boys before the typewriter, copy window. The Sally Cleary and the late Anne Donaldson workers arrived. and I had to compete with their large, lazy, long-haired cat who took offence at being disturbed comparison with using the com- pizza parlors because often by "Friends made... and moved from his sunny spot puter today, I shake my head and billing time, the temporary head- which he considered to be his wonder about this method which quarters had closed or the are still own. The layout took place is supposed to save time and pa- restaurant was dying and we spread out over their dining room per. It certainly does not save could not find them to collect. wonderful..." table. At that time the paper! I will admit there are ad- My least favourite chore was typewriter used was an IBM vantages to word processing on a trying to collect payment from Criticism of the articles with no electric proportional spacing ma- computer, but with the number of the (thankfully) few who kept me by-lines was dangerous an d chine. Proportional spacing times copy is returned after dif- returning again and again before actively frowned on as the author meant different letters had dif- ferent levels of proof-reading to they would, with a great flourish might be sitting beside one or, as ferent units of space, for instance be run again and again, and see- finally produce a cheque as I discovered to my mortification, the 1 or i might be 2 units of ing the discarded pages pile up in though bestowing a great gift might be the editor herself! space whereas the w or m would the blue box, I am not convinced. when in fact, it was payment for a Friends made in those long off be 6 or 7 units. It produced a I still maintain a fast typist can six-month-old bill. These creeps days are still wonderful, long- lovely looking copy but it never input copy more quickly than were a minority and our dealings suffering friends today. gained wide popularity because of fiddling around trying (often un- were mostly with fine and inter- The Glebe Grape Vine which I the difficulty in making correc- successfully) to interpret, con- esting people and a pleasure. ran for a while was an easy way tions. vert, or get our machine to read I think with volunteer typing to keep in touch with the local IS THE COMPUTER REALLY other disks. almost from the inception of the market place. And the listings FASTER? TRIALS OF A Glebe Report, being a board for community events were often The paper changed over to using BUSINESS MANAGER member and business manager for mainly just the hours for church an IBM Selectric and this rented Speaking now as one of the early some years as well, I must be one services. I was constantly machine was used for years and business managers, we sort of of the longest-staying old timers. stymied by the refusal of one of years. I owned a Selectric so learned as we went along, and as I have enjoyed this association the churches to list, or some- could type both at home or in the in so many facets of life, some with the Glebe Report and wish times, even to speak to me. A office which was very handy for lessons were learned the hard you best of luck for the next 25 tiny thing, but I suspect that to- both the paper and for me. Most way. One lesson learned was to years. day there is more sense of com- corrections were easily made and get payment up front for certain Sally Cleary continues to pound munity. just required a one-line correc- types of advertising such as po- the keys as the millennium ap- Connie O'Brien put together the tion which was stripped in. By litical ads, for new restaurants or proaches. Thank-you Sally. Grape Vine page in the 1970s. 2 1 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 MEMORIES Sue Pike recalls many laughs editor No. 3 in the fall us a tiny space in the basement of 1979. In the days before we for a few issues until the com- /becamehad a board of directors each munity centre closed for renova- editor was responsible for tions. Out on the street again, we replacing herself. When Helen approached Inder Handa who op- called to say I had the job, I was erated a health food store and thrilled and terrified at the same travel agency at Bank and Second, time. She was a patient teacher where Home Hardware and and I had a couple of issues to Feleena's are today. He offered learn the ropes at her side. I the upstairs room for the price of remember those days as a crash a half-page ad and put no re- course in community-building. strictions on our use of the open- Introductions would be made as concept space. Somehow through people trooped through the those long hours of putting the Gooderham's front door to spend paper to bed we managed not to long hours hunkered over the eat ail the food in the store. dining room table proofreading, Occasionally we stuffed ourselves excising offending words with an with samosas and fruit and then exacto knife and replacing them tried to guess how much money to with tiny bits of correctly typed leave on the counter when w e paper. We drank pots of tea and turned out the lights and locked tried not to leave cookie crumbs up. in the rubber cement. I walked Liz and I both had cottages that home after one of those sessions took us out of town in the summer and discovered a sliver of paper and we were happy to hand over saying 'hockey' stuck to one the reins to students, notably sleeve and another saying 'Ernie' Alfred Holden, Edmund Hum, Pat clinging to my hair. Hart and Leslie Goodson for the Liz Pritchard came on as my July and August issues. The pa- assistant editor and I think we pers the students put out wfz-re laughed our way through every always imaginative and fun. issue for those two years. The Glebe Report has been a Alfred Holden and Sue Pike in the Glebe Report office at the Glebe Whenever I threatened to take learning ground and a launching Community Centre. myself or the job too seriously pad. Editors and student editors she had a way of slicing through went on to other editorial or Alfred Holden, teen summer editor the tension with a comment that writing jobs. I was hired by the we are 20, two seeking plugs and favours. Pat would reduce us both to helpless City of Ottawa to help other com- decades feels like an sold a lot of ads without strings laughter. munities launch their own news- Wheneternity. At 40, 20 years attached. I hope his skill and in- GLEBE REPORT MOVES TO papers. Everyone involved in the seems to pass when you blink. tegrity rubbed off on the next 21 GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE Glebe Report has been enriched in I wasn't quite 20 in the summer years of Glebe Reports. Anne When we started, we had a good some way by the experience. of 1977 when I edited the Glebe Hawkins, business manager did look at the inadequacies of our Sue Pike has just won the 1997 Report with fellow Glebe teens not get much of a summer own dining rooms and decided to Arthur Ellis award for short Edmond Hum, Colin Strayer and breathershe sent out lots of in- approach the city for an office at story writing from the Crime Patrick Hart. The summer was voices which most people did, in the community centre. They gave Writers Association of Canada. memorable, among other things, fact, pay. for some of our pranks. It was quite something to drive How I spent my summer holiday We ran a classified ad as a Anne Hawkins' giant Oldsmobile filler: "Ned, three-year-old vi- on Glebe Report errands, she was DANIEL SANGER ecstatically a sculptural cious tarantula, lost in the Glebe so cheerful and trusting. an idle summer in mind, installation by Heather Nicol Community Centre. Call 235- If there were a hall of fame for but my folk thought otherwise. entitled Boat-House, consisting of 2139." typewriters, I would nominate the /hadPerhaps they felt I should be a boat-shaped pool of motor oil The ad fooled no one locally, old IBM Executive which pro- encouraged in the belief that "topped by a swatch of golden- but we discovered the Glebe duced credible newspaper print labour can be creative and fun brown hay." My friend Rebecca Report's influence when Dave long before personal computers while still coming with a cheque Campbell hand lettered all the Brown called from the Ottawa came along. Typing the Glebe attached. headlines and the cover Journal. Report demanded stamina, miles In any case, a call was made, a illustration (of the Three Put on the spot, all I could tell of carbon ribbon and lots o f string was pulled and the Glebe Monkeys). him was that the spider had been white-out. Report, instead of lying fallow for Nobody sued us, and we even got squashed, and therefore there was We would often repair to the the summer, would come out with an unsolicited letter or two of no story left. Strayer residence on the a special issue. Oh, but i t congratulation. It was a happy Ned's fabricated demise Driveway to ponder our mistakes, couldn't be the Glebe Report the enough introduction to small notwithstanding, it was an ex- typing and otherwise, and plot paper's name and reputation were newspapers that, a year or two traordinary summer for us all our journalistic futures. too precious to be entrusted to a later, I started my own in and launched my career in jour- Colin and I figure we've largely 20-year-old slacker in 1983. How Montreal (the Montreal Mirror) nalism. realized our overlapping dreams. about Not the Glebe Report? with some friends. Since then, I Responsibilities were divided: We shared an interest in urban Advertisers were confused: "If have acquired some sense, but not Edmond and I handled the edito- architecture, street lights, old it's not the Glebe Report, what is muchI've only progressed to rial chores while Colin and Pat Kresge stores and have both made it?" But enough of them gambled magazines. hustled advertising, rounded up urban subjects the focus of our on us, so that (after two weeks photographs and printed pictures work. around an IBM Selectric and a big in a makeshift darkroom in my So you blink, and 20 years go dining room table) we were able parents' basement at 83 Renfrew by. My own family is gone from to put out 12 pages of not very Ave. the Glebe. I've had journalism Glebe Report-type copy. In the end everybody, including jobs that have paid better then Lively copy, all the same. We pepOIRIF Anne Sonnen of Powell Ave. and the Glebe Report did. But for sure heralded the blossoming of Amy Pike of Second Ave. (who I have been hard-pressed to find Canada's Green Party, ran a baby- can't have been more than 11 or more fun, or more freedom, or sitter's view of the Conservative 12 years old) did a bit of every- better friends than I knew at the Leadership Convention and a visit thing. Sisters Becky and Sarah Glebe Report. by Princess Di, and under the Pike comprised an ersatz edito- Colin Strayer's film, R e d section headed `Hocus Pocus' rial advisory board. Rocket, about Toronto's streetcar featured a fictitious report from Pat Hart, as I recall, had quite system, is entertaining and the current MP for Ottawa-Centre, the silver tongue. He was bril- definitive. Don Heavens. liant at selling advertising with- Alfred Holden was a city hall My father took the photosa out selling editorial. Most people reporter for the Toronto Star centre-page spread of Canada Day know the score here: advertisers before earning a master's degree millinerywhile an award- pay the bills, but a few are in historic preservation. Now he winning author and his wife (Don 7(1"166.1. 0 tempted to cheapen the news by is back at the Star, editing. and Barbara Mackay) reviewed MEMORIES Glebe Report June 12, 1998 22 The whole Glebe community is our beat MARNIE JOHNSTONE fire hydrants, the serene swan vi- home, occasionally the Glebe the many gnette, wonderful portraits of our Report had recipes to share. interesting people w h o featured personalities. PARTIES Iremembercontributed to the Glebe Photographers were able to access Well, we were supposed to be Report when I was editor. the darkroom in the community laying out the paper, but the Halina Jaletsky, historian. centre. gabfests were what brought us to- Halina noticed architectural de- John Leaning's greenhouse. gether with glee. Liz Pritchard tails, the iron gates of First We looked at the environmental and Elyse Munro brought in the Avenue and Mutchmor schools, value of having a toad in the ads and the latest news on open- their graceful arches, intricate house to keep the insects at bay ings and closings on Bank Street, brickwork and the value of our in the solar greenhouse. Solar the school news came in, everyone older buildings in the Glebe. energy was a hot topic in those helped pick the best pictures and When the push came to demolish days. read the Grapevine items first. First Avenue School, the com- Artists, writers and mu- And we laughed. munity shoved back, as we exam- sicians We interviewed Carol Later at Sylvia Holden's, when ined the rationale of this decision Shields when Small Ceremonies the paper came back from and decided to save our historic was published when Carol still interviewed all the candidates Renfrew, the volunteer bundlers school. The children are still lived in the Glebe. Monica Pine with a fixed set of questions. All had their own enjoyable tea party, looking out the big sunny win- and Dinah Showman introduced us hands on deck for that one! Is it and a first look at the finished dows twenty years later. to Glebe artists. Our musicians possible dogs were an issue then product. FRESH EYES and dancers were featured too. So too? The faces change but the old Two photographers, Toni and much talent in the Glebe! DINING OUT green editor's desk and the long Jinny, one Brazilian, the other Local politics A jaw with Dining Out was never a problem layout table linger on. Issue af- from Blackburn Hamlet saw the Howard Smith as he dropped off when Barb Riley reviewed the lat- ter issue. Congratulations Glebe Glebe with fresh eyes. Do you his column as GCA president and est restaurants to open in the Report. Here's to the next 25 remember the faces painted on later our man at City Hall. We Glebe and elsewhere. If we stayed years.

Can't resist temptation silliness ran the gamut from a and published in the next issue a BEVERLY RIX short debate about whether we letter (real) from an under- the Glebe Report should fail the copy editing test standably irate Glebite (very real created its own gentle but and let 'Colorado Cockies' go into indeed) who protested the sug- producinginexorable rhythm. First print (we didn't) to more elabo- gestion that squirrels might ap- came the search for copythe rate jokes. There weren't many, pear under pastry at Sunday din- stories and regular columns that but I wish now to clear my con- ner. The writer was, of course, would make up the next issue, science and confess. The 'squirrel quite right. I have since learned along with pictures to accompany letter' was a fake. I blame it all to adore all urban wildlife. them. A bit of nail biting just on Pierre and Janet Berton, whose before the deadline, and perhaps history of Canadian cooking Finally, of course, I would like a telephone call or two to track contains a recipe for squirrel pot to thank the bright and devoted down the tardy. Then the crunch. pie (both the book and the recipe people, who, although volunteers, I sat in the editor's chair in the are real). At the time, our always worked professionally and old sunlit corner office to edit, neighbours were having problems with such brio. These times re- all the while irrationally with a family of squirTels who main very happy memories. A nervous. Would there be enough clearly viewed their attic as an special word of thanks to my copy? Not enough to balance the ancestral homestead ( the mother, Kay McDougall, who after advertising? Of course it would cut and paste in kindergarten- squirrels were real as was our her retirement from running a not all fit together anyway. Then, such was the mood of play. neighbour's frustrations). Suc- high school office, used her man- just when I was in the depths of HOAX REVEALED ! cumbing to an overwhelming agerial talents to keep the paper's self-pity, the text would go out to This atmosphere generated most impulse, as they say in Victorian finances in order. Her friends Sally Cleary. who would whiz of the good ideas for upcoming is- novels, I composed a letter (fake) will want to know that a new through it on her IBM Selectric sues. It also allowed for the most to the editor, asking for advice on pacemaker rescued her from her and produce perfect columns the compelling temptation to those ways to deal with the problem and serious illness last Christmas next day. And Ellen, Margie, producing a community paper for publishing on the same page a and restored her to her wonderful Meredith and Sylvia would arrive a serious and socially active suggestionyou guessed itthe active self. to begin the layout. It was like a community like the Glebe. The recipe for squirrel pot pie. The Beverly edited the Glebe Report release from writing exams to do temptation was to be silly. The inevitable followed. We received from 1981 to 1983. Memories of red liquorice tea and Lover of literature in to work on New Year's Day JOAN MCCONNELL-OVER ELLEN SCHOWALTER oan McConnell-Over was years ago, new the tall, elegant editor of to the neighbourhood and the Glebe Report for four Twenty-somehome with three small years in the 1980s, following children, I was laying bricks in Beverly Rix. the back garden when a perky Joan had her Masters degree in voice observed, "You look like an English. This made her a wizard old-fashioned girl." Yes, it was for proper grammar and the finer Sylvia Holden about to introduce points of punctuationa real asset me to the Glebe Report. With her for an editor. Her love for litera- unerring ability to match the ture led her to champion local person with a suitable job, Sylvia novelists and poets in the Glebe and use the computer for print noted my hod carrier's muscles Report. She also had a strong in- production and design. and instantly signed me on as a terest in history and researched As well as handling the editor's deliverer. We quickly established and wrote several articles about busy job, Joan had the energy to some shared interests, such as torship I began doing layout in early days in the Glebe. write a cookbook: For the Love of human rights organizations, the downstairs corner office Design was also a major con- Cod, specializing in recipes using adventure playgrounds and a which is now the GNAG office. cern. She wanted the paper to be Newfoundland codfish. common origin south of the 49th Remember the Justowriter ma- visually interesting as well as In her cookbook Joan often parallel. After several years of chine clacking infernally in the informative. So new section heads spoke of her childhood and her dragging drooping bundles of closet? Following Mamie, Beverly were created throughout the pa- Grandmother Over's favourite Glebe Reports and wriggling Rix became editor and I was per. As a result, the Glebe Report recipes, which Joan duplicated toddlers up and down the icy advertising manager. During our was held up as a model newspaper for others to enjoy. Staff and vol- steps on my street, or conversely, 'working walks' we discovered in city-wide community newspa- unteers had the fun of previewing drooping tots and sliding bundles Muncie and Magdalena M. and per conferences. Together with and taste-testing many of the cod (winter was long in these frequently lamented the fact that Meredith Olson and Ellen, Joan dishes. memories), I felt a real bonding we had been born too late for designed many graphics for the After her years, at the Glebe develop with my neighbourhood Bloomsbury. Glebe Report. She was one of the Report, Joan concentrated on and its community newspaper. Joan McConnell-Over succeeded first Glebe Reporters to promote freelance editing and writing. During Mamie Johnstone's edi- Continued on next page. 23 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 MEMORIES Ellen Schowalter continued Inez Berg starts with City Hall story Bey as editor and I continued with I'll have to blame Mamie 1997) I most enjoyed continuing layout and production duties Johnstone. Twenty years ago, Sylvia's legacy of teamwork, under the title of art director. she dragged me aboard the inclusiveness, balance and When Joan moved to Toronto to Glebe Report "You're good with community building. In spite of work as a freelance writer and words," she said to me, a busy, the challenges, the Glebe Report editor, I became editor. So many young mother of two, "You'll do was a happy story to be creat- strong memories, of laughter, just fine." ing. I'll never forget Ilse Kyssa, caring, learning and moments of I soon found myself covering that angelic Glebe bastion of pure panic. To Meredith, adver- the story of Fifth Avenue Court. kindness, whose nourishing tising manager and good angel, How did that roof get built when meals from the Pantry saw us thank you for everything! the community was promised an through the rush before going to Remember our flying trip to uncovered courtyard? As I in- press. Runge Press? Sheila, Inez, Sally, nocently called politicians and In the '80s and '90s Courtney Anne, Margie, Mamie, Kay, bureaucrats it became clear Bond enlivened our paper with smoked I soon got used to Penny, Judy, Sharon, my family, that I was long on enthusiasm but his erudite, varied and feisty Ilse and Jane at the community but short on answers. The de- the journalistic vérité of it and Observation Post columns. And centre and all the other people I veloper, who shall remain the coffee cups. Skate, our irrepressible long- worked closely with, thank you. nameless, struck a chord with Sylvia Holden, circulation time beat cop, kept us informed me when he expressed his un- manager, was a great influence about community policing with Getting to know Courtney Bond bridled frustration at the run- and always helpful. Bundling Skate's Beat until last year. and many other writers and around he was getting from papers at her home I met long- So many memories. I want to artists in the Glebe was an ex- politicians at City Hall. time volunteers Dorothea thank everyone I've worked with traordinary privilege. Fond mem- McKenna, Geoff Gordon and over the years and wish good ories too, of the Glebe "Just when you think the Report vote's going your way, one Brian and Marjorie Lynch, over luck to all future Glebe Re- kids, especially Aaron and Zach, of them gets up and goes to the tea and cookies. Sylvia's wel- porters. Finally, a special Mike and Amanda, Katie and bathroom. There's more that coming ways drew many to the thank you to Richard, Dorion Emily, Dorion and Julia and gets decided down there by who paper. and Julia who made room in our Emma along with so many others, is in the can than like In my time as editor family life for all my Glebe Re- whose wonderful drawings, sto- you'd to no (December 1987 to September port commitments. ries and poems enlivened the pa- think!" he fumed. Still, facts were forthcoming. per each month. Twenty years, a On a hunch, I phoned one of generation grown up and Glebe the contractors. The ordinary Report 'kids' are now Ad manager, artist ... innovator writing joe who answered told me they front page stories! ordered the I-beams ages ago. A MEREDITH OLSON work. They were supportive of the Glebe Report and looked for my Looking forward to the next 25 few more details and I had the many, many years in the face popping into their years, I have no doubt that we story. So simple. So funny, es- '80s and '90s, I helped keep shops each month. will be reading articles by Glebe pecially since I am now the City Forthe Glebe Report ticking Report grandchildrenin antici- Councillor for Capital Ward. along in my role as Advertising It was an interesting job. Not only did I pation and with sincere thanks to Still, I can't resist telling it Manager. Since the paper receives solicit and collect ads from these I a grand community institution like I heard it. no subsidies or grants, it depends business people also prepared the ads for and all the staff, contributors, I also proofread, typed and completely on advertising production volunteers, deliverers and adver- did layout at the GR while my revenue. , at first, primarily by hand, and tisers who make it work. children were in the Glebe Co- This was a satisfying experi- then later with the help of hus- op Playgroup. Many of the staff ence. It was also great to work band John and his computer. with such a tremendous collection I also had the opportunity to of women at the Glebe Report over use my artistic skills by illus- these years. In addition, I met trating stories and submitting SPORTS & SPINAL INJURY CLINIC many of the business people along photographic images for covers. the avenue in the course of my During these many years, I also did extensive layout work at the SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER Glebe Report. I'm pleased that

=NM A private clinic specializing in the layout is now recognized as an care of: important part of the paper. 111111MMI INTRODUCED 11111 .:. sudden or recurring back pain NEW BUSINESSES Another innovation of which I'm sudden or recurring neck pain proud was the introduction of stories about new businesses in tendinitis, sprains, or strains the Glebe. I truly believe this helped put a more human face on MD's OHIP covered the shops in our community. Bernie Lalonde, M.D. Photos for these stories were of- Robert Gauvreau, M.D. PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health ten taken by John who also helped edit. He contributed many cover Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. coverage photos as well. 1095 Carling Avenue, Suite 101 Ottawa, Ontario KlY 4P6 Tel: (613) 729-8098 I would be remiss if I didn't take this opportunity to thank my children, Michael and Amanda, LN GRAHAM for their contributions. Their delightful drawings helped to in- For information spire a tradition that continues on MacSkimming in the Glebe Report to this day. Nature Camps, Space Camp and Summer Explorers For Father's Day Day Camp, phone our Continuing Education Cool Cotton Batik 41r7;r--**8'".0 NEW Department at 239-2751. Shirts DELHI Exclusive to "...food delicious, Trustee elegant, service excedigt... Dilemme Ottawa-Carleton District THE °rum,. CrracH 785 Bank St. School Board LUNCHEON &WET DAILY WESER 233-0445 (MOADAY4121114Y) SPECIAL $895 fro- '29.95 Pr 730-3366 race OUT NOW AFA1LA8LE 1 683 BANK et Glensew I, the Glebe 237-40412 Ad paid for from the Trustees Personal Lotsc4Free Parking on own lot Communications Budget MEMORIES Glebe ReportJune 12, 1998 24 Plus ça change... Glebe Report... today and tomorrow front page stories then and now JUDY PEACOCKE rent chair of the Glebe Report CHAIRPERSON GLEBE REPORT Association Board, which was in- ELAINE MARLIN The big scare story at that time ASSOCIATION BOARD corporated June 5, 1983. This the Glebe Report was the Murray and Murray plan will never forget my first day volunteer board is elected from began there was another which "would like to see the new at the Glebe Report community members who have Beforecommunity newspaper The bridge [over the canal] con- 1 When I arrived to proof read, interest and experience in the Glebe News. In the July 15, 1972 structed at Fifth Avenuefuture I found a hive of activity crammed production of the paper. The edi- Glebe News the front page acquisition of the area bounded into one oblong room. It was hard tea., business manager and trea- headlines screamed Massive by Bank Street, Fifth Avenue, to find a spot to work at the long surer are automatically appointed Changes Proposed For Lansdowne O'Connor Street and Holmwood table. Sally Cleary's typewriter to the board. Park, Traffic Plan Stalled Until Avenue is mentioned as a possi- was tapping away faster than a The importance and necessity of September and On tario bility when debentured to raise colony of knocking beetles, Ellen the GR, as the voice of the com- Government Gives Go Ahead For the necessary capital, the cosi Schowalter's and Meredith munity, being in the community Glebe Centre. Well, some things would rise to $160 million" Olson's scissors were snipping centre was recognized in 1977 have changed and some haven't round columns of copy and ads, under Sue Pike's editorship. Sheila Fallis, Jack Redden, Ted Almost three years later, in the phone was ringing, business We are now a quarter of a cen- Britton and Geoff Poapst put out 1975, the Glebe Report top people were arriving with tury old and computerized. the paper in 1972 relying mainly stories are Lansdowne Expansion advertisements, other community During production week the office on Glebe businesses to act as Rejected and Holmwood Turns the members brought news and is busier than ever. The goal of distribution centres. Ted Britton Tide. Holmwood residents had notices, a troop of kindergarten the board, editor and volunteer went on to write a sports column organized with the help of the children clattered up the stairs production staff is to alert and and articles for the Glebe Report GCA to defeat the possibility of and then stood in the doorway to inform the neighbourhood on for many years and now dissemi- having their homes replaced by a hand in their drawings, cups of emerging issues, to provide a fo- nates sports information in his megaproject Editor Penny Sanger tea gone cold were dotted about rum for community groups and own special way at Britton's pleads "to move the Fair at least and everyone was shushing our elected r presentatives and to out to the Green Belt" and to scale Smoke Shop. everyone else. I was hooked. print opinion, current happen- Lansdowne Park Danielle Sabourin of Metro "down into a Now I am proud to be the cur- ings and general news. Music remembers her late People's Park." father's involvement in the Glebe DR. R. QUEN LEE OPTOMETRIST Report's precursor. Bob Sabourin Both issues I have described was editor and publisher for feature cover photos of sweet and GENERAL EYE HEALTH CARE several years. Danielle and I intense girls playing in the wa- CONTACT LENSES spoke recently of the businesses ter. In the 1972 Glebe News they EXTENSIVE DESIGNER EYE WARE SELECTION that used to advertise in the are fishing for tadpoles; in the GLAUCOMA a CATARACT TESTING CHILDREN'S EYE EXAMINATIONS Glebe News and how many of them 1975 Glebe Report one girl is have come and gone. Remember holding up a frog. Some subjects MAIN CLINIC-CARLETON SATELLITE OFFICE-DOWNTOWN Beamishes, our very own five- are sure-fire winners. Both SUITE 2700 - CTTC BUILDING 135 SPARKS STREET and-dime? issues report the views o f CARLETON UNIVERSITY OTTAWA, ON OTTAWA, K 1 One that appeared in the July, politician, Gary Guzzo, who has ON S 5R1 K 1 P 5B5 1972 issue was a clip-out been so often quoted in the city PHONE: 613-521-7717 PHONE: 613-233-0750 application for membership in press in recent weeks. Could it Community FAX: 613-521-7813 the Glebe Association. be that Lansdowne Park E-MAIL: [email protected] Improvement Through Unity it redevelopment will continue to be promised. They got that right. a perennial front page story too? Caring for the Glebe, Carleton University and the surrounding communi. 25 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 NEWS Investors Group

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Literally trans- spellbound by their expertise, lated, it means 'expensive dance' their incredible rhythms, their referring to the nature of the dancing, and the way the whole costumes used. performance held together in a Baobab brings a lot of people complicated way. from different backgrounds to- Baotiab Young Performers is an gether to do one thing they have Ottawa group for youths who have in common: the music and dance an interest in the music and of Africa. It brings us closer to dance of West Africa. We per- the traditions of other places; so form the music of Ghana, and re- it was a lot better to stay with Photo courtesy Easy Street Productions cently toured Washington for families in private homes in three days to do five perfor- Silver Spring, Maryland rather Love in Central Park mances: at schools, in St. Paul's than in a hotel. Songs and poems about Love and Easy Street Productions surprise Cathedral and at the African Eros in Central Park east event more variations on a little Call Kathy Armstrong at 725- Heritage Center. The audiences at 6994 for more information about BY JANET IRWIN night poetry. All Strathcona Park the schools were very receptive Easy Street Productions cele- performances are in the Willow Baobab Young Performers, or e- and Baobab showed them how to mail her at [email protected] brates the coming of warmer Grove north of the parking lot. dance Gahu a piece of peace so CENTRAL PARK weather by gearing up for our an- they could dance along with us. Mark Johnston, Glebe Both Central Park performances resident, nual summer poetry event, Good The audience at St. Paul's was just is a member of Baobaban en- are east of Bank St. under the God, What A Night That Was! as receptive and Baobab did a semble that integrates drumming, (1998). This year we add the trees. Starting time is 9 p.m. joint show with the Children's singing and are dances of West Glebe's Central Park as a venue Audience members asked to Choir of Washington. The African Africa. for these popular evenings. In bring lawn chairs and/or blan- addition to the traditional kets, and a friend. Monday evenings in Strathcona Easy Street Productions is a Park's Willow Grove, we plan to project-based theatre company Anne Remmer Thompson visit the Glebe's Central Park east run by Glebites Janet Irwin and Thedramatic paintings of Anne Her focus show will reflect her for two performances Sunday, Andy Lunney, operating with fi- Remmer Thompson, Glebe resident travels, featuring seascapes from August 2 and Sunday, August 9 at nancial support from the Regional will be displayed at Art Lending Newfoundland, landscapes from 9 p.m. Weather permitting, Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, of Ottawa in a focus show on Costa Del Sol in Spain, winter Central Park will welcome poetry the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Tuesday, June 16 at 30 Cleary scenes from Quebec and her lovers and word-revelers for an Arts Council and friendly assis- Avenue (the Unitarian Church) perennial large florals. evening of Love and Eros, spoken tance from the Glebe's Ottawa from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and sung by professional actors School of Speech and Drama. Anne is a past president of the Art Lending of Ottawa is held and singers. Good God has, over Easy Street Productions is Ottawa Watercolour Society in in the Unitarian Church every the years, tickled and delighted committed to providing training which she is a Fellow, and is also third Tuesday of the month. hundreds of Ottawans and guests and performance opportunities a past president of the Nepean Tasteful paintings, graphics and with poems loving and longing, for emerging performers, and Fine Arts Association. Her fa- sculptures can be rented for a low funny and spicy. This summer each year we invite several of ther, Jack Remmer, taught at monthly fee. There is no charge we've asked local poets to con- them to work with some of Glebe Collegiate and her husband, to become a client member. If one sider the Senses and the Ottawa's most experienced actors. Graham Thompson, was recently wishes to purchase a piece of art, Elements, and submit the results In 1998, we welcome back Good principal of Glebe Collegiate. the rental already paid can be for possible inclusion in this God regulars Kate Hurman, John Anne is one of about 70 active applied to the purchase price. one-hour program which also Koensgen and Robert Marinier, artists who have been juried into For more information, call 594- draws from the international plus a number of new faces, all the non-profit Art Lending group. 8513. repertoire and the last two mil- under the direction of Janet lennia. Irwin. The Strathcona Park perfor- Admission is free but the hat mances of Good God, What a Night will be passed. That Was! (1998) are Monday, For further information, contact WEAR LESS, DO MORE! July 27, August 3 and 10. On Andy Lunney at 234-8637 or Monday, August 17, look for an Janet Irwin at 236-2502.

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Emma Peacocke, a 16-yr-old student at Elmwood School, holds a letter Access DataBase Design from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien congratulating her on winning first Telephone: Web Page Design - Troubleshooting prize at the Concours de français d'Ottawa-Carleton in the core French (613) 236-2013 Training Software Installation category. SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 28 Glebe C.I. says goodbye BY ERICA MCMASTER This year Glebe Collegiate says goodbye to Mary Thompson, one of its most long-standing and valued Trees teachers. After 38 years of teaching on and off, it is very safe itw;tes N10u to say that she has been an in- valuable member of both the staff to our 5th and community. anniytrsari Her list of accomplishments and involvements are endless. Since the late sixties Mrs. Thompson SALE has been a prominent fixture at June 21Si- -8pm the St. James Tennis Club both June 3-1-0junc 30 Glebe Community teaching and hiring the club pros. Ceni-t-e She also started the lime-out club 6))giat with her now close friend, &Au Çor detaiis: Madeline Cross. At a time when 202 iYw. St. 230.0304 government programs were limited, the club's purpose was to Glebe was when she was teaching give mothers a break from their a Red Cross class and a boy came hectic lives. Starting at St. sailing through the door and Matthew's it later moved to the dived into the pool stark naked in The Original Roadster Fourth Avenue Baptist Church front of a class of girls. where Mrs. Thompson took over in Mrs. Thompson's plans for the Instant comfort. Timeless quality. 1974. future include perhaps returning My conversations with Mrs. to help at Mutchmor and possibly Cross left me in awe of Mrs. going back to University to take Thompson. Whether she's enjoy- Latin or German. "Anything that ing the outdoors or activating keeps me with young people, they community awareness, she keep your mind young." "personifies goodness." Out of all the schools she's BLESSING TO THE BOARD taught at she says Glebe is defi- On the education side, not only nitely her favourite. has she taught mathematics but "In a high school like Glebe, she has been invaluable to the students have so many opportu- high school swimming fraternity nities to get involved in extra- and a big factor in the success of curricular activities, opportuni- high school swimming in Ottawa. ties they'll never have again. The She also volunteered at Mutchmor sad thing is that the vast majority where she sat on the parent don't take advantage of this. They Easy to operate gears. Five or seven speed. Change council for years, always wanting come to school and simply go gears while stopped or on the go. A new version of the to help make education better for home at the end of the day." timeless3 speed. "It's hard to put an old head on children. Coaster & hand brake. Back pedal to stop. Signal I Mrs. young shoulders. The wisdom you When asked Thompson while slowing down. More safety, less maintenance. what she enjoyed the most about acquire with age can't be given to teaching, her answer was "the kids. They have to learn for Customer chooses saddle and handlebar. Cycle in kids. They're funny, they don't themselves." comfort. know it but they are." Perhaps A wise message indeed. Mrs. Lightweight wheels, fenders and chain guard. one of her funniest memories of Thompson, we'll miss you. Relaxed frame geometry with a lower center of gravity. Very stable. Ideal for city streets or unpaved Responding to student requests lanes. BY HEATHER BASER As most of you know, the Glebe School Council, Mr. Ottawa-Carleton School District PRESTON BIKE BIKE STOP HARDWARE STOP o Dagenais and Mr. Everett have Board budget has been cut dra- 225 Preston Street Balsam -5 " cci),5 been working on several projects matically and there is now con- (at rear, enter from Balsam) (2 identified by a 1996 student sur- siderably less money for mainte- Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R1 Gladstone vey. You may have seen some of nance than in the past. For those Tel: (613) 569-1058 Queensway the results. of you who want to show your E-mail: [email protected] o The shower heads in the girls' artistic talent, 4 by 8 boards are Website: www.bikestop ca Carling change rooms (a long-standing available which you can decorate gripe because they were so low) as you wish, to be displayed in have been raised by Mr. Cluff, the the cafeteria. Let us all try to building supervisor, his team and keep the painting on these panels Spring sports the school board plumbers. And rather than on regular walls the Romance, Chris Donaghue and a full-length mirror has now been BY ROD DENEAU custodians will have much less It has been a great spring at Katherine Peacock all qualified installed in the change room to time to in the future repaint. Glebe in the sports department. for the OFSAA Track meet i n replace the old distorted one. Please contact Mr. Dagenais if you Both the junior and senior girls Sudbury June 4-6. Some of you may have already wish to demonstrate your artistic soccer teams advanced to the city Other spring champions were played new talents. with the volleyball finals. The seniors lost 1-0 in the senior badminton team win- net which has been installed on Next year, the School Council overtime to Hillcrest in a very ning the city tourney and the the front campus. This was fi- will work with the Students' exciting game and the juniors won juniors who placed a strong third. nanced from the proceeds of the Council to identify two or three 1-0 against Lisgar to claim their The junior boys volleyball team Coke machine. things to fix or purchase in re- second title in a row. was defeated 3-2 by Canterbury Most of the clocks have been sponse to students' requests. You Not to be outdone, the girls in the semi-finals. synchronized so that they are can make your priorities known CITY CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS varsity rugby team captured the B more accurate through the school than previously. suggestion box city championship and the girls In total this year Glebe Gryphon Again, the school in the School budget picked Council room. We softball team swept the tourna- teams captured eight city cham- up this cost (which is encourage you to run- surpris- voice your ment in May to capture pionships: cross-country ingly opinions. the ju- high because the clocks are championship. ning, junior girls basketball, difficult to adjust). TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES nior girls volleyball and junior Racks for about 40 bicycles are GO TO OFSAA girls soccer. Other winners were about to be installed on the front Track & Field news was just as the varsity girls touch football, campus along the fence on Glebe impressive as 25 athletes corn- varsity girls rugby, senior bad- Avenue. They were built by the peted in the NCSSAA meet with minton and varsity girls softball school board shop and financed nine advancing to the regional teams. from the school budget. meet in Kingston. Michelle Great year, Gryphons! 29 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 SCHOOL NEWS Glashan School News Pot luck dinner a success BY WENDY DAIGLE ZINN Daytime Rock classes CHAIR, GLASHAN SCHOOL COUNCIL for teens and preteens The family pot luck dinner was a first for Glashan. The feed- back we are receiving is that it was an overwhelming success. Glashan school council wanted to celebrate our school. We feel that a community school is not bound by geographic boundaries. We wanted to celebrate all the com- munities, families, students and staff that make up our wonderful school. We want to thank all of you for attending and contribut- ing your time and wonderful food to make the celebration such a success. Some estimates have well over 600 people attending! The Glashan community would The Dragon Dance Week long intensive classes or intensive like to thank Jacquie Mansell (chair of this committee) and her joyed immensely by everyone. private lessons committee members: Heather May, Thank you to the Improv Team Pre-teen or young teen beginners Betty Jean O'Riordan Culley, Fay who valiantly kept on acting as Chao, Suzanne Harding, Fil Young, the crowds swelled beyond any- 'Experienced teen guitarists, bass players, Wendy Daigle Zinn and John Van one's expectations. Thank you to John Van Mossel. They worked the Dragon Dancers Michael vocalists or drummers hard to organize everything and Wong, Hung Ha, An Tran and their efforts were rewarded. We Nham Pham for sharing your w H I. S 81 E A k also want to thank and recognize dance with us. Thank you to the contributions of o u r Chris Bradshaw, our community Women in Rock Principal, Susan Rahn and Vice- representative on council who, The course Includes 1 hour of voiceinstructiOk and 2 hours of Principal Leighton Brown who although he has no children in guitar instruction per day with the music of Sarah McLachlan, made the evening possible; the any school now, helped with the . . - contribution of Glashan staff: set-up. Thanks too to the many Ani.:Difraft66 jewel etc, Huang Thai who provided multi- children who decorated the gym, lingual translations of publicity served food and cleaned up. materials, obtained food dona- 0.1 tions and organized the Dragon Lastly, a thank you to all who ottalIwa.: Ilitt centre Dance; April Weeden who orga- helped out in the kitchen and in nized the production of the the cleaning up. Many hands 1111 bank11130-21181 posters and coached the Improv make light work. Team; Kathy Turnbull who coor- A big thank you to our com- dinated food preparations and munity donors and sponsors who helped out in many other ways; contributed food and raffle items. Valerie Cairnie, our music If you get an opportunity, please teacher who led our Grade 7 and 8 tell them how much their contri- bands to new heights; and to all of bution was appreciated. The list our teachers who gave so freely of of those from our business com- their time and their food. munity who contributed to the To the members of the Grade 7 success of our evening w a s JOBS! and 8 band, you are to be con- printed in the May issue of the gratulated. Your playing was en- Glebe Report Hopewell School News Need EXPERIENCE Year-end barbeque fund raiser The Hopewell School Year End THE KINGDOM OF KINGS to get WORK? BBQ and Grass Yard Fund Raiser BY JULIAN SMALL (Grade 6) will be held on Friday, June 19, There are usually three school from 5:30 to 7:30 (weather per- plays in one year, and that's ex- mitting). This is a chance to get actly what happened. The last together with friends and neigh- play was the junior musical Ready for bours one last time before the called "The Kingdom of Kings." summer holidays start, plus a The play involved a king who in- special push to raise more money sists that everyone in his king- a ROAD TRIP? to enhance the grass yard. dom has to be happy. Some of the Children and parents have raised cast are the royal family, two approximately $5,000 so far, but pages, a minister of happiness we will need a lot more. First and his two associates, Flora, the ALL EXPENSES PAID priorities are picnic tables and flower grower and Fauna, the seating areas and basketball animal tender. Since I was the hoops. Come on out for a good minister of happiness I have a time (and don't forget to bring good idea about what it was like GRADUATE - 18 TO 29 YEARS OLD along your cheque book). to go to the rehearsals. At first I CANADIAN CITIZEN / LANDED IMMIGRANT Hopewell Council is in the pro- thought that it would be hard to SPEAK ONE OF CANADA'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGES cess of applying for a charitable memorize the lines but I did it, donations number which will al- and I thought that it was fun to low us to give receipts for sub- work with everyone, including the Apply: stantial contributions. If you can producer, Mrs. Woyiwada. EXPERIENCE CANADA help out at the BBQ or with any EXPERIENcE www.experiencecanada.com other of our fund raising activi- ties in the future, please call 1-888-234-6618 Nancy Bickford at 730-2082. PLEASE a2/(9 RECYCLE Q:3 A Project of Government Gouvernement n The Council for Canadian Uri, 1.1 of Canada du Canada SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report June 12, 1998 30 Mutchmor School News Notre restaurant français BY LAURA KOVATS AND they were happy. Then the KA'TE PURCHASE, Gr. 6 waiters and waitresses came out Your investment and For Education Week, R. and performed some songs. They retirement needs plus our McLelland's Grade 6 class put began with Dans ce petit together a French restaurant, restaurant and Le menu Chez Personal Investment Managers with our French teacher Mme Danielle. That morphed into equal a well-planned Guindon. Our restaurant was music composed by student Mark financial future. aptly named "Au 6e ciel", which Johnston and played by students means "In Sixth Heaven" in in the class. English. We moved our desks into The funniest part of t h e clusters and brought in restaurant came when the tablecloths and candles. Flowers students/clients got to order, and and menus were made. Small the waiters took orders from groups made restaurant designs parents and other students for the blackboard and doors. watching the performance. Our class put in a lot of work to make the restaurant look good. Le restaurant Au 6e ciel c'est We each took different roles. un gros succès! We all enjoyed Holly Landry Some students were clients, some the experience of creating a Personal Investment Manager were waitresses, some musicians, restaurant to perform in. The Tel: (613) 841-9913 and there was a maîtresse d'hôtel. most enjoyable part was the Fax: (613) 834-2411 The job of the maîtresse was to singing and socializing with our E-mail: [email protected] seat the customers and make sure customers. Scotiabank Personal Investment Managers, like Holly Landry, are focused solely on your Our tour of Ottawa investment and retirement needs. At no charge or obligation, we would be pleased to sit down with BY KEVIN the REYNOLDS, Gr. 4 Rideau Canal. We also you, help you analyze your current investment and On Thursday, May 7, the classes learned about log cabins and how retirement plans and advise you on what options of Ms. Blackmore and Ms. Fulford loggers lived. We saw cabins are available to you to help secure your future. took a yellow school bus to start lived in by the rich and the poor. A future which you want to be carefully thought out our tour of Ottawa. We saw very nice toys that were and planned for The Billings Estate. First very old. Please call us to arrange for an appointment. we visited the historical Billings Other places We know that informed clients make better visited. decisions and at Estate. The founder During we Scotiabank we are committed to of Ottawa, the tour visited Hogs helping you in every way possible. Bradish Billings, first came to Back Falls where we grabbed a Ottawa in 1913 and lived in a snack. At the Rideau Falls we Scotia bank one-storey house on farm land saw three ducts of the dam shut i" near the current Billings Estate. down. We walked past City Hall 828 Bank St We visited the Estate which is a on the way to Majors Hill Park (at Fourth Ave.) mansion, the ice house, the smoke where we ate our lunch. house and the well. I enjoyed the trip because I Colonel By and the learned a lot about Ottawa. I Philemon Wright Museum. liked the Billings Estate house At this museum we learned how the best because it was neat to see Colonel By built the 26 locks the changes over the past genera- between Kingston and Ottawa on tions. Drawing for Adults, Kids & Teens Basic / Basic Plus

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Dr. Joan A. Craig Academic Programs Grades 1 to 6 Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Math, French Dr. Robert W. Crook Study Skiffs Grades 5 to12 GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY Organizational skills and learning strategies for school success? Small classes. Registering now Experienced teachers. Please call for details. Fiffh Avenue Court Individual tutorials are available throughout the summer. 21 99 Fifth Ave 234-6405 567-1251 200 First Avenue at Bank) 3 1 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 SCHOOL NEWS Summer pot-pourri from First Avenue School BY J. C: SULZENKO event was particularly welcome. Last but not least, the search is WHITTON AWARD WINNERS on for new correspondents to A of winners of this number write the School Council's regular year's Whitton Awards have di- rect links to the school. Among newsletter to parents, First News, them are First Avenue grand- and to cover school activities in mother, Eileen Scotton, an d The Glebe Report. Parents who could share these mother, Nadia Moravec, who were enjoy writing recognized for their community tasks and have their own byline- activism. John Loucks, departing no mean feat for aspiring poets, principal, received an honourary journalists, and novelists. Both award, since he works, rather 'jobs' require regular, but not ar- than lives in the community. duous work, and they provide a great window on what goes on at Congratulations to all! EVENTFUL EDUCATION WEEK the school. If you have an inter- May 5-7, the school population est in taking on either task, jumped in size as parents and please contact the school office at siblings joined students for an 239-2261 and leave a message ac- exciting week of activities. There cordingly. I've enjoyed writing Photo: J. C. were jams in the computer lab, Villages Sulzenko this column and thank everyone science experiments, perfor- for their input and positive feed- mances of skits, dances and back over the school year. of a resource binder planting a small garden at the songs, poetry readings and de- development classes is the base of the school sign with the bates ranging in subject from for use by all would contain school's dates outlined in flow- cloning to violence on television. principal tool. It on daily life 100 ers. Should you be able to help in Grade 5 students designed and information objects. They years ago, the neighborhood and any way, please contact the built flying committee c/o the school office at out with all their designs how it has developed, society, the trouped 239-2261. on a very fine, sunny day some arts, politics, etc. The Centennial Committee seeks input from mem- SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS flew and others did not! Grade 6 The annual BBQon June 16 from classes built villages from bers of the community to com- plete the binder. In particular, 5:30-dusk will give students, scratch to learn about communi- parents and staff the chance to ties. The energy and enthusiasm they hope for artifacts, pho- tographs, print material and ref- celebrate with John Loucks and were contagious! the teachers who are not return- CENTENNIAL PROJECT: erences, whether electronic or in 1998-99 other form, which could be used ing in the fall. Food will be Planning is well underway for in the binder or for displays. available for cash on site, there celebrations of the 100th an- Special events could include will be a great band, and, o f niversary of the school. So far, visits to heritage sites and muse- course, the sun will shine! For parents and staff have looked at a ums and the possibility of a re- more information or to offer help range of events and programs that union for former students, com- in coordinating the event, please include special projects, such as bined with a 19th-century fair. call 231-6676. heritage designation for the To make this year-long celebra- The Council held its annual building, a commemorative quilt tion a success, parent involve- Teacher Appreciation Lunch for with a square from each student ment is key. Additional areas of all First Avenue staff on May 22. and a history book. interest include contacting for- Barb Ahuja and other volunteers In-clas's activities with a cen- mer students, developing a converted the library into an ele- tennial theme remain a primary "typical day in the life of a gant café for a magnificent buffet. focus of the celebrations, and the school child 100 years ago," and At the end of a complex year, this Photo: J. C. Sulzenko

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"I didn't think I would be is published by the Region of Ottawa-Carleton WINDOW ON YOUR REGION in this situation so soon, but my mother recently had a stroke," explains Dave. "I MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL CHAIR live with and care for my mother. It's a big responsibility and I'm Cowleithokk, the tine getting cabin fever." To get help, he enrolled O/l I1C47110,UJl t46ve8, in You and Your Aging Parents/Relatives, a course ON MAY 13TH, REGIONAL COUNCIL finalized what began as one of offered by the Region's Health BOB CHIARELLI the most difficult Regional budgets ever. The cost of land ambulances, Department and the Family social housing and other downloaded services are, for the first time, Service Centre of Ottawa- being paid for through your property taxes - at a cost of over $50 million. We also had to Carleton. find another $20 million to pay for the increased cost of delivering Regional services, "The course provided Dave Stinson and his mother; Mabel including policing. a lot of support. I thought I was I am pleased to say that we have achieved what we set out to do - preserve existing the only one going through this, but I soon realized that others were in the same Regional services, pay for the new ones, and hold the line on your property taxes. situation," Dave says. With the 1998 budget approved, we must now roll up our sleeves to find long-term He has continued to use the services of the Region's Caregiver Support Program, solutions. This will involve reviewing all of our programs, negotiating with the Province, which provides resources, information and assistance to caregivers in Ottawa-Carleton. and pursuing restructuring options to reduce costs. "The service is a bit of a The graph below demonstrates where your property tax dollars go - with over lifeline. I'm at work all day, and $552 million spent directly on people through our community services programs. HEALTH my mother can't do everything herself. Even though she gets The Region of Ottawa-Carleton plays an important Meals on Wheels, she rarely eats .....110 rote in caring for the community's well-being and quality of life. Professional staff work in them. She doesn't take her pills Bob Chiarelli partnership with the community to prevent if I don't remind her," he says. Regional Chair chronic disease and injuries, to promote family Jean McKibbon, a public health and to control infectious diseases. 560-6010 health nurse, says Mr. Stinson's Phone: Programs include: E-mail: [email protected] situation is consistent with prenatal classes, and well baby drop-ins statistics. A 1993 survey of parent-child information line caregivers for adults in Ottawa- tobacco use prevention Carleton, showed that 44.7% healthy sexuality of caregivers also work full-time. 1998 REGIONAL nutrition BUDGET heart health The Region has the fastest growing women's health elderly population in the province. $552M Community Services: caregiver support About 70,000 residents, or 11% restaurant inspections, senior's health of the population, are over 65. social assistance, ambulances, social housing, long term "This growing elderly care, public health population, combined with a trend towards the early discharge of patients from hospitals, is causing a lot of difficulty," says $180M Pay as you go, debt servicing Ms. McKibbon. "Many people are being sent home without information or services. Our goal is to help the community deal with the increasing demands of the elderly population." $168M OC Transpo, ParaTranspo

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- $48M Major road maintenance, Rabies Vaccinations Mandatory traffic signs, signals IT IS MANDATORY in Ottawa-Carleton for all cats and dogs to be vaccinated $36M Planning, administration, against rabies. This serious disease is caused by a virus which can be spread to grants to external agencies people and animals if licked, bitten or scratched by an animal with rabies. $31M Garbage, blue box, leaf Services paid for by your & yard waste collection property tax bill. The Region's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert 'Cushman reminds everyone just how important rabies vaccinations are, "Health Department staff investigate between 500 and 700 incidents a year involving people bitten by YOUR REGIONAL COUNCILLOR animals. Between 50 and 60 of these result in the necessity for people to receive rabies vaccine."

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AS TEEN-AGED GIRLS LIVING IN THE Ottawa- "THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION the resource police officers make to our school is that Carleton area, Samira Dualeh, Hadiya Hussein kids know that if there is an issue, it will be dealt with," says Canterbury High School and Shamso Bihi have a lot in common. But the Principal Margaret Young. thing they share most is the friendship and Canterbury, like all Ottawa-Carleton schools, participates M the School Resource confidence each of them has gained as part of Officer Program, which was set up by the Region's police force in 1990/91. Fifteen police the United Sisters. officers work in 264 schools; each officer works with between 20 and 23 schools on a "The United Sisters has changed my life. regular basis. It has helped me sort out my problems, set "Our resource officer is really part of our school community. The kids know him Clockwise: Hadiya Hussein, Shanzso priorities, and get a lot of leadership qualities," and respect him, and he is available to talk when students wish to talk," says Mrs. Young. Bihi, Sam ira Dualeh, Lisa Sharp says 17-year-old Hadiya. Canterbury student Arthur Kyeyune agrees that having a police officer visible in As one of the Regionally funded community programs, United Sisters offers drop-in the school can be positive for the school community. "It's a good idea, and a privilege centres in four different locations, with recreational activities, lifeskills training, and for students." Kyeyune is a peer counsellor at Canterbury, and although he has not had workshops on healthy sexuality, self-esteem, depression and communications to 11 - 16 to deal with the police with any of the students he has been counselling, he recalls situa year old girls. tions in which students worked "I've met so many great_people. I am now a volunteer at the Centre. I just helped with police to resolve problems organize a workshop at a United Sisters conference. I never could have imagined doing before they became too large. this before I joined this organization," says 17-year-old Samira. POLICE According to Sergeant Allan "Getting together with a group of girls is neat - an exclusive experience! I learned a By July 1999, the Ottawa-Carleton Regional Martell, who runs the School lot culturally. I didn't know my community that well beforehand," says Samira. Police Service will have responsibility for Resource Officer Program, officers 18-year-old Shamso, who also volunteers at the Centre, agrees. "The workshops are police services in all of Ottawa-Carleton. It in schools have two very important is positioning itself to meet the challenges of really good, but the thing 1 like most is the socializing," she says. roles. They deal with criminal the new century through the development "The Region plays a large role in supporting a social network in The drug and violence offences, and Ottawa-Carleton. of strong community relationships. Police Region funds social service agencies, community resource centres, day programs, food services within Ottawa-Carleton include: as educators, they hold formal programs, community houses, housing agencies and women's organizations," says Dick lectures on a wide variety of emergency response Stewart, Social Services Commissioner. topics and hold informal in-class Lisa Sharp, United Sisters traffic control question and answer sessions. program co-ordinator, says there crime prevention SOCIAL SERVICES are no user fees. "We work with victim services The Region of Ottawa-Carleton provides financial the girls to identify issues and top- transportation assistance and support to residents who are ics they wish to know more about. unable to provide for the necessities of life for We now have a very large list themselves and their families. AssiSting clients to of workshops we can offer," obtain jobs, reducing reliance of social services she says. and assisting them to meet their basic needs are our three main goals. Just some of the programs and services include: working with people in need &anomie 6004fitc the helping people towards employment integrated services cfirlmntomn/ colee

WHEN HEAVY CONSTRUCTION IN OTTAWA'S downtown core started in February, Elgin Street retailer Selena LaBrecque, of Selena Maternity - an upscale women's clothing shop - was worried the construction would hurt her business. AS THE WEATHER TURNS "At the beginning we were concerned about the impact the construction would have WARMER, Ottawa-Carleton resi- PUBLIC TRANSIT on us," she says. To lessen the impact of the construction, the Region of Ottawa-Carleton dents are turning to alternative has been actively' and frequently 'working with downtown businesses. Selina is convinced The Region of Ottawa-Carleton is responsible forms of transportation to travel to for public transit in the urban transit area. that the restoration project will provide an economic boost to the downtown core - and work, school or other destinations. Transit services include: her business in the future. Some are riding bicycles; others are Mike Sheflin, the Region's 787 OC Transpo buses on 150 different routes jogging or in-line skating to work. Commissioner responsible for this TRANSPORTATION And, of course, there is always the the Transitway, 31 kms of bus only roads and extensive construction project 4 Park & Ride lots Safe, efficient and reliable transportation services bus, which - when used alone or agrees. "If the core is vibrant, support the local economy and foster economic in combination with other modes ParaTranspo, a service for the physically everyone in the Region will growth by facilitating the movement of people disabled of transportation - is a popular benefit. We're investing a lot in and goods. The Region of Ottawa-Carleton is alternative to driving a car. the downtown core right now," responsible for planning, design construction "By using a combination of he says. At the heart of the management, and maintenance of: mostly bus and bicycle, I very restoration project is a goal to the Regional road system rarely need the use of a car," says Don McVeigh, a regular OC Transpo rider. "Buses get make the downtown area more the traffic light system you where you need to go, and they're quite cheap. You don't have to pay for parking, pedestrian friendly; to open the maintenance or gas." area up with more lighting, more the Transitway For many people, the bus is also a quick and convenient alternative to traffic-ridden public seating and attractive highways - and a good way to avoid driving in snow or inclement weather. Bike racks landscaping; and to provide an have now been installed at many Transitway. stations and Park & Ride lots throughout environment that allows businesses to prosper. Ottawa-Carleton. Restore the Core is a four-year undertaking by municipal, regional and federal governments that will enhance the downtown core in time for the new Millennium.

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The Region's ice storm clean-up is now completed and we thank everyone for being patient. We have collected an estimated 50,000 Public Transit in tonnes of branches and leaf & yard waste since the January ice storm. This represents ten times the amount of waste that we would normally pick-up during that same period. Ottawa-Carleton Leaf Sc. Yard Waste Collection Reminder In your community, the hi-weekly leaf & yard waste collection has begun, your next pick up is scheduled for the week of June 15. Mark This Day on Your Calendar!! Please remember to package leaves, plants, brush, branches, grass and garden waste properly as regular equipment is now used for this collection. Community forum on IQ LIGHT RAIL In a reusable container or in a cardboard box. The box will 1.,XX Pilot Project be emptied and left behind for reuse. In a paper compostable bag, available at your local retail store. Thursday, June 18, 1998 from 7:00 to Bundle and tie branches no longer than 1.2m (4 feet) in 10:00 p.m. Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa-Carleton Centre, length and not exceeding 23kg (50Ibs). No metal wire or 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa Exhibits open at 6:00 p.m. plastic string please. Branches should not be more than 75 mm (3 in.) in diameter. The Region is considering the introduction of a light rail pilot project to our No earth or rocks. transit service in late 1999. This initiative will involve the use of one or more existing rail lines by diesel-powered light rail vehicles. No Plastic Bags The Community Forum on Light Rail is being held to share information Your leaf & yard waste is not landfilled, it is composted. and obtain public input on key pilot project issues, including: Since plastic bags do not compost, they will not be collected! routes and station locations For more information on the collection schedule, please consult your services and community issues Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Calendar or call 560-1335 vehicle technology measuring pilot project success Information gathered at this forum will be incorporated into an assessment of environmental issues, as required by applicable provincial Tips for gardening and federal legislation. without chemical pesticides 1 Take the Water Wise Challenge The Region of Ottawa-Carleton encourages everyone to use preventive, environmentally- friendly approaches to lawn and garden pest problems. Water use, on average, doubles during the summer For healthy lawns, fertilize and aerate your soil in the spring and fall. Add organic months. Lawns get dry, but frequent watering does not help. It causes shallow root growth, making grass materials such as compost to your lawn. Let your grass grow to a height of 10 cm more susceptible to drought, which in turn requires more water. (4 inches) before cutting it to a height of 6 cm (21/2 inches). Water thoroughly once a week. Also, by spraying your lawn with soapy water at the right time, you can control grubs and other larvae. The Region of Ottawa-Carleton encourages you to be water efficient. It's good for the environment, reduces your water bill, and gives you a To deter garden pests use diatomaceous earth products sold in garden centres or small chance to win a free rain gauge. Fill in the pledge form below and send it to amounts of wood ash. Earwigs and slugs are irritated by the fine material and will not the Region of Ottawa-Carleton. Rain gauges will be drawn want to go near the area it is applied to. Cardboard collars and tin cané placed around throughout the summer. plants can prevent cutworms from eating young shoots. I understand that it is best to water my lawn only: Companion planting can also deter pests in gardens. Planting marigolds, chives, lavender and mint in your vegetable garden is effective at repelling some insects. D once a week, off peak We can all make a difference in our own communities by being aware of what D early in the morning or late evening makes our environment as safe as possible. If you do decide to use chemical pesticides, on the weekend (if possible) make sure you read the label and follow the detailed instructions with care. Storage and D when rainfall has been less than 2 - 3 centimetres disposal of pesticides are two areas where accidental poisonings and exposures may occur, so make sure children and pets are protected. I pledge to practice once-a-week, off peak hours

Call the Ottawa-Carleton Health Department at 724-4227 to get an information package Signature. on Alternatives to Chemical Pesticides. Name. Water Wisely Once Address. Please Return to: a Week, Off Region of Ottawa-Carleton Peak! Water Wise Challenge For more information, call our automated Water Information Line 5th Floor, 111 Lisgar, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L7 at 560-6089 to order a free publication on: Fax: 560-1274

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111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, ON. K2P 2L7 www.rmoc.on.ca 560-1335 ttA, Ottawa-Carleton 35 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 BOOKS Hybrid first novel tackles gay problems and issues LOVE RUINS EVERYTHING The documentary quality of the Granny. By Karen X. Tulchinsky novel goes up in smoke when Tulchinsky adeptly weaves Papa Press Gang Publishers, Tulchinsky returns to the coming Solly's psychological predicament 280 pages, out aspect of being gay. Cousins with his son's. Miraculously, $18.95 (paper) Henry and Nomi see their situa- Solly turns up immediately after tion as best expressed by their Henry has been physically as- By Jewish grandmother (Bubbe). saulted in Toronto, the same day Earnest and gutsy, this hybrid Sharon first novel by Karen X. Interesting that it is the matri- his close friend, Dr. Albert Tulchinsky hovers bravely be- Abron arch, not the patriarch, who Maxwell, is beaten up in New tween two worlds, Jewish and gay. Drache makes the pronouncement: Bubbe York City. Albert rushes to the Toronto hospital where Henry is As if this were not a tall enough which is not as serious as PCP, thinks the two cousins are recuperating. He warns Henry order, Tulchinsky splits her pneumocystis carinii pneumonia "cursed by God." This condem- nation is brilliantly exploited by that they have been targeted by novel between two protagonists, or CMV, cytomegalo virus. While Tulchinsky who sets up Granny's the FBI because of Albert's re- cousins Nomi and Henry KS is a tumor and disfiguring, it prophecy to parallel the death search on the conspiracy theory Rabinovitch, who each tell their progresses slowly. CMV, on the sentence that 111V-positive people about the U.S. government delib- coming out stories in the first other hand, is an opportunistic person present, darting back and face. erately infecting the gay com- virus which can cause blindness. munity. forth like champion ping pong The list goes on .... Nomi enjoys several touching Is there a connection between players from the fag to dyke point Later in the novel after encoun- moments with her widowed mother. Without hammering away these two friends' physical of view. Pardon my tossing about terms, I tering these unknown bashing on the same day, prior to the idiom but Tulchinsky wildly to w h y at heterosexual readers, begin understand the breaking of their research to peppers her fiction with gay ver- Tulchinsky may have decided to Tulchinsky resolves ambiguities nacular as well as Yiddish. She's which could be irritants for het- the media? Is Tulchinsky sug- omit a medical glossary. In the gesting a final solution for gays, very funny but she's also dead words of cousin Henry who suf- erosexual parents and gay off- spring. A shopping excursion to much as Hitler claimed a final serious, succeeding with what she fers from KS: "With such a low T- a solution for East European Jewry? chooses to communicate about cell count, I'm a walking candi- Yorkdale Mall is classic as butch dyke daughter helps Mom Nomi's personal story is bitter- AIDS with her intense black hu- date for PCP, CMV or MAI. I'm a mour. Frankly, she had this het buy a wedding dress. sweet innuendo compared to grown man terrified of three-let- Henry's. Toronto gives her (heterosexual) riveted. words...." Well, I'm a grown The split between Nomi and her ter claustrophobia, while Henry faces Tulchinsky's narrative abilities woman who thinks MAI refers to a mother is easier to grasp than death. Is he truly are not flawless. She develops multilateral investment agree- Henry's estrangement from his "cursed by God" ... is Nomi truly the sur- her plot which begins and ends in ment, including cultural indus- parents, particularly his father, San Francisco, the Gay Mecca tries. Solly. Tulchinsky creates a neat vivor? where Nomi Rabinovitch feels fictional twist through Granny's This is a heavy hypothesis Through cousin Henry, readers which makes the reader of truly free. Leaving a broken also learn: "The U. S. government dictum: "Solly, too, is cursed by God." But is Tulchinsky's debut novel think three-year affair with lesbian created AIDS on purpose, back in he not a homosexual. is deeply about these issues. Sapphire, Nomi returns to Toronto the seventies, as a weapon of germ Instead he guilty of bank rob- Tulchinsky not only writes well; on the occasion of her widowed warfare, and purposely injected beries and insurance scams and mother's second marriage, where has spent many years in jail, "a she has something important to the virus into people as an exper- guest of the government," says say. she falls in love with Julie, the iment. Hidden inside vaccines. woman she wishes to marry. To see if it would work. And now Nomi's reunion with her family we have this worldwide epidemic Consider volunteering now that you have retired. is handled with a curious mixture ...." This is a short version of the Make a difference in your community. Call the of tact and verve. Loving her conspiracy theory presented. It Volunteer Centre at 789-4876. mother but missing her late fa- continues: "All of a sudden back ther, and being gay, she feels in the 1980s fags are getting sick. isolated until she remembers she Men have been f----- each other is not alone cousin Henry is forever. How come no one got sick also gay. Tulchinsky's alternat- before 1980 if it's because of the ing chapters between Nomi's and kind of sex we have?" II 9 OMNI V . I MI I IIMMINI 11 Henry's point of view are not as Repeated documentation back- seamless as they could be, but ing up Henry's statements is in- then Henry's issues are different formative. Unfortunately, it be- from Nomi's Henry is HIV posi- comes an invasion which weakens tive. the novel. While I did not need a glossary Still I would be doing for Yiddish Home the which was often Tulchinsky a disservice if I explained textually and also îll didn't give her credit for provided in an appendix, 1 was attempting to drive home her hardware challenged by the initials used theories concerning the origin of for various stages of AIDS. I AIDS. I learned a great deal but We Rent Fertilizer Spreaders, called a local physician who con- my question is: should I have firmed that the average reader learned about this conspiracy Lawn Rollers & Wheelbarrows' would not be familiar with these theory while I was learning about terms. Here are a few: KS, PCP, coming out, or must coming out CMV. KS is Kaposi's sarcoma and AIDS be a package deal? We Sharpen Lawnmower Blades,Pruners, Grass Shears,Tools & More

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PARTICIPATING IN CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES PARTICIPATION AUX COMMISSIONS ET COMITÉS DE LA VILLE .fLar City of Ottawa is looking for residents who are interested in serving on the following Boards and Committees: 1.0 Ville d'Onowo sollicite Ia tancedature de citoyens intéressés c siéger a to commissions et conliteisoiyonts do la :

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES COMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR LES SERVKES EN FRANCAIS

l'avides advice on French language services. Meets at City Hall, 2nd Thursday of month, 5:30 p.m. Fonction :offrir des conseils sur les services en français. Réunions : hôtel de ville, Nad du mois, 17 h 30

PINEVIEW MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE- BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TERRAIN DE GOLF MUNICIPAL PINEVIEW - CONSEIL D'ADMINISTRATION

Tolet the policy and monitor the operation of the golf course as a Board. Meets a Pine View Municipal Golf (ourse, os Fonction :établir la politique et canitôler les activités a titre de conseil ,roiministration Réunions : terrain 490If munidpol iniked, on Fridays, 11 Plneview, vendredi, midi

:TAXI ADVISORY COMMIME (OMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR LES TAXIS ilihrlies on oll aspects of the taxi industry. Meets at City Hall, lst Monday of month, 5:30 o.m. Fonction: fournir des conseils sur tous les aspects relatifs à l'industrie du taxi. Réunions: hôtel de vile, le! lundi do mois, 17 h 30 '**Réunions le jour. *. Day Meetings,- Pour présenter toute candidature, priera de faire parvenir votre demande et votre curricalim vitae, avec WrOSSO au To apply, pion seind a lettor of applkation and copy of your resunté, inclucling your home address to: dattliiik, : .Coordinatet For information: Coordonnatrice Pour reaseignoksoots ttlonnslttee and Council Services Carole Lang ford Servkes aux comités et ou Conseil Carole *fiord Doportment of Corporate Services Tek 244-5300 -I- 3617 Servkes intégrés, 111, promenade Sussex, Ottawa (Ontario) KIN 541 244-5300, poste.3617 111 Sussex Drivi3Ottawa, Ontario KIN SA! DEADLINE: FRIDA'f, JUNE 30, 1998 ÉCHÉANCE : LE VENDREDI 30 JUIN 1998 FocsimBes (244-5417) wiU be actepted; however, please forward original by mail. Les demandes peuventiodereent être télécopiées ou numéro suivant (244-5411) mois les originaux cloiveditre envoyés d l'adresse précitée.

Ptose note that apparents Bray epply to saveral committees but may only be appointai te one. f est and second term opplkants being considered for Vade noter que les candidats peinent présenter leur tienne ô plusieurs comités, ranis qu'ils ne patati siéger eun seul curie. Les pestikke de premier ou dont candidatureest prise en considération devrom se présenter à une appointment will be required Io attend an interview. The principles of equity and.amornrnodotion are considered in filing ail positions. The City has a deuxième mandat Io entrevue. Les 111411140100S sertfeen*otem pour combler les barges vocales. la o égalemem une Poing. de dépenses de parrreonoo pour rourridrefieirkiiênkiftedidsale*Silesdéperises Participation Expenses Poicy which °Ans kalvisitting, taxis, and expenses whithatise from participation in ADVISORY commette ordy. \k en2o96. Po., Io Thi(sYsAtultiodturalism Policy antes: "The City of Ottawa s committed ta a nitititultural, multiracial sodey n fiant). believes *al ils &verse public hava a Polf16440.-0044.***tfiiii*O4ii4oii. Poitique sur k muleculturobscm de le Yillesteele ce qui sur Le Vie d'Oit. se veto une Wei muitimktnalle nunitinàbas cjMnuiroie siMaiiiiiicole to play in influencing Municipal decisions, and in pariicipating in Municipal Government as wei as ni the bleui the araire community: importard dans les prises de diasim, ln >rectal* de ce potiron pouoemement mmiceelestscobeitable cirvi qiewcantalekoi byoielt'n,

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If you are a resident of Ottawa and ore inierested in partitipating in the implementation of the Si vous êtes un résidant d'Ottawa désireux de participer o la mise en oeuvre du plan d'ensemble sur le Testée, si vous connaissance des de Comprehensive Cycling Pion, have cychng expérience and knowledge of current urban cycling issues, we avez del'expérienceen cyclisme ainsi qu'une questions l'heure en cyclisme urhoirl0;guoi ne pas nous contacter? Un engagement minimum de 4 heures par mois est exigé la durée du 3 ans would film to hear from you. A minimum commitment of 4 hours per month is required and the postion rtion4.4iiiie aluni of 3 years. Les candies et candidats sont avisés que toutes les demandes, documents ou mémoires reçus par la VilletOttewo en enliai applicants are advised that all applications, documents or submissions received by the Corporation réponse au prisent avis seront réputés itre des docummtts publics et seront pleinement accessibles 6 tout nternbre du of the City of Ottawa in response to this notice will be deemed to be public records and vall be fully *Oublic. accessible by any member of the public. Daphne Hope (244-5300, poste 1-3225) For more information please call Daphne Hope (244-5300 ext. 1-3225) la date limite de réception des candidatures est le 30 Min 1998. The deadline for the receipt of applications is June 30, 1998. Merci Ottawa! Ces* - La St campagne annuelle du Grand minage du printemps coi* qui s'est tenue du 4 aulO mai,soldée StaiS

.110 00.04; ni tIttlit011111100 talittittifirtit.ii la 37 Glebe Report June 12, 1998 CHURCH NEWS THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Come Holy Spirit CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) BY THE REV. BILL WATSON by some as having had too much to Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 Sixty-two days ago, Jesus broke drink, were able to preach in at Father Joe Le Clair, Pastor the bonds of death; 22 days ago, least 17 different languages. Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence Jesus broke the bonds of earth; They preached so convincingly Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 AM 12 days ago, Jesus sent "another that 3,000 people were converted! Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM Counsellor, the Spirit of Truth," Today, almost 2000 years later, Sunday: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 8:00 PM as He had promised. on the brink of the 21st century (Elevator access for the handicapped. Loop system for the On that day, the Christian com- and the 3rd millenium, we thank hearing impaired) 120 munity of found itself hud- God for Pentecost and for the FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH dled behind closed doors "for great gift of his Holy Spirit, the 2 Monk Street (1 block west of Bank & Fifth) 233-1870 fear" of those in authority. Then Keeper of knowledge, power, Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna the promised Spirit came as a creativity, insight, imagination rushing and Sunday: Youth Sunday School at 9:45 AM mighty, wind and inspiration as we ask Him to Morning Service at 11:00 AM "tongues," like "fire," rested on renew our spirit and to enkindle Adult Ministries Bible Study at 6:30 PM each of them and they began to within us a holy esprit de corps. Friday: 12 Noon Eucharist to great of preach the throngs May he inspire the prophets of Saturday: Youth Group 5:13 PM people who had reassembled in today, journalists, playwrights, Jerusalem for Pentecost, i.e., the directors, artists, sculptors and FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH fiftieth day after the Passover. preachers among them, to reveal Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 Devout Jews were expected to the Will of God in our lives and to Minister: E.J. Cox make every effort to be in the make us thankful for all that is Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM holy city for the Passover. If it beautiful in creation and in the GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH were possible, they were to stay lives of humanity. 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 in Jerusalem for -the entire 50- Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the Minister: Rev. Dr. Jack Nield day period. If this were not pos- hearts of your faithful people Summer Worship 10:00 AM sible, they were urged to return with the fire of your Love! June 28 - Aug. 30 inclusive to Jerusalem for the 50th day of The Rev. Bill Watson is hon- Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) the feast. orary assistant of St. Matthew's ST. MATTHEVV'S ANGLICAN CHURCH The apostles, who were accused Church. Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 Rector: The Rev. Désirée Stedman Church lift at Glebe-St. James Holy Communion: 8:00 AM Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM With the installation of a Choral Evensong: 5:00 PM (second & $46,000 set of Garaventa lifts and fourth Sundays) Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM a new, landscaped entry ramp ac- cessibility to Glebe-St. James Counselling by appointment 234-4024 United Church is now barrier- (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) free. THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Installation of the lifts in May 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 marked the culmination of seven Clerk: Anne Thomas 489-3341 years of planning and fund rais- Sunday Service: 10:30 AM ing by the church. "Preserving the original architecture OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH made 600 Bank Street 594-4571 the job much more challenging Senior Pastor: Rod Bennett and we learned a lot. We are Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM proud of the fact that we now are Cantonese/Mandarin & English totally accessible," said Hilda 11:00 AM Sabadash, Access Committee OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP (Total Communication) Chairperson. at Fifth Avenue Free Methodist Church Glebe-St. James United Church 2 Monk Street (1 block west of Bank & Fifth) is located on the corner of First Minister: Pastor Dick Foster Avenue and Lyon. Sunday Sunday Service: 11:00 AM worship is at 10:00 during the ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Wheelchair Access) summer months. Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Janet Snyder "test drives" the Minister: new lift system at Glebe-St. James Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith United Church. Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA) 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Member by invitation: Clergy: The Rev. Fr Andrew Morbey 523-1928 CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. The Rev. Dr Symeon Rodger 725-9215 The Rev. Fr Lionel Dixon KELLY FUNERAL HOMES VIGIL 5 PM Sat HOURS 9:30 & DMNE LITURGY 10 AM Sun Lorne Kelly -owner PRAYER SERVICE (Moleben/Akathist) 10 AM Tuesdays VESPERS 7 PM Wednesdays LITURGY 7 AM Thursdays EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM

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Registration June 23 & 25 between 5pm and 7pm at 309 First Avenue

Please call now for information and class times Miss Rosemary CDTA 235-2813 ******************************************************************************************** This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre, inclu- ding name, address and phone no. FOR SALE items more than $1,000 not accepted. GRAPEVINE FOR SALE EMPLOYMENT NOTICES NOTICES CHAINSAW, 16" Homelite $75; 2 NURSERY SCHOOL TEACHERS * GOOD MORNING PRESCHOOL " ANTIQUE CAR SHOW, BILLINGS Grey 1 Carpet, 6 1/2' x 10' $25; wanted, 1 full-time, part-time, FOR 3 & 4- yr. olds for July on ESTATE MUSEUM, 2100 Cabot St. stove, white 24" - $50. Call 233- 2 mornings per week. Résumés Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-11:30 a.m. at Sun. June 21, noon to 4:30 p.m. 2249. may be dropped off at Glebe Co- $35/wk or $120/mo. Register at Info. call Kevin Kitchen at 247- DINING ROOM SET, 1930's ma- operative Nursery School, 690 174 First Ave. or contact Dawn 4833. Dads with children free. hogany Duncan Phyfe 6 Lyon St. Ottawa. table, McArthur at 567-4922. Also Admission $3.50 adults, $ 3 chairs & china cabinet, all refin- DETAIL-ORIENTED PERSON registering 2 yr. olds for Sept. seniors & children. ished $1000. 233-1673. needed to assist in inventory * CENTRETOWN COMMUNITY " CANADIAN GUIDE DOGS FOR IKEA DESK & CHAIR, suitable management Permanent part- HEALTH CENTRE AGM June 18, 7 THE BLIND requires sewers to for child up to 12 yrs of age. time. 3-4 days a week. Call Greg p.m., 3rd floor, 340 MacLaren St. make puppy jackets. Call 692- White w. blue trim, exc. cond. at 563-0285 or FAX 563-2625 or For centre membership contact 7777. $100; 233-1538. visit The Sassy Bead Co., 757 Joan Wahay at 563-4771, ext. " FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL * NOTEBOOK COMPUTER TI Bank St. to drop off resume. 179. LIBRARY OF CANADA are Travelmate 4000E. Active Matrix CHILDCARE " PONTIAC ARTISTS' STUDIO collecting used books for the BABYSITTER AVAILABLE screen, 200 MB IID. Internet mo- TOUR, June 13, 14 & 20, 21 from Annual Giant used book sale on evenings & weekends. First aid, dem. Windows 3.11 MS Office 4.3, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Info. (819) 647- Oct. 2, 3 & 4 at the Carlingwood ECE. Clare at 567-6626. $800; 235-7807. 3416, Shopping Centre. Drop off at CHILDCARE AVAILABLE in " BRIO STROLLER $280; Double [email protected],www. Kanata & Nepean home. Ages 2 - 6, starting in Sept public Winchester bike trailer $299; mha-net.org/users/pasta or Info libraries, Prospero Books, Coles Louis Garneau baby helmet $20; Reasonable rates 232-1884 Pontiac International ACCOMODATION WANTED (1-800- Books, Smithbooks, Les libraries also car seat, booster seat, um- 665-5217 ) " REGIONAL POLICE CONSTABLE Réflexion de l'Outaouais & brella stroller, Cathy 828-2904. " CANADIAN seeks a MUSEUM OF Chapters. * ANTIQUE LACE collar, cuffs, reasonably priced one- - NATURE summer hours: 9:30 a.m. *GARAGE SALE CLOTHES of the dress yokes, edging $40; 2 hand- bedroom apaitment in the Glebe. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sun., Thurs until 70's Sat. June 27 all day, 217 $18; pull for window July or Aug. 1, 290-5047, leave kerchiefs 8 p.m. Fourth Ave., 238-2677. blind $18; 2 1991 collector message. plates. Full length fur coat, sz CONSCIENTIOUS FAMILY would 'BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS June 13 at St. Matthew's community fair. like to a preferably 12-14 - $80. Call 567-8232. rent house, (Blessing at 11:30 -12:15 & 1:30-2:15. All pets must be restrained. base- BRIO SINGLE STROLLER, very three bedroom, yard and good cond. $275. Call 563-8243. ment 565-4414. MEC. PURPLE SNOWSUIT sz. 3/4 MAN (AGE 35) recovering from $25. Call 563-0571. Chronic Fatigue illness seeks to BEIGE SOFA-BED and matching rent room or small apartment in chair, seat and cushions foam and smoke & pet-free house in Glebe May occa- A-AC[11U feather filled. Good condition. or Ottawa South. need $750, 565-6755. sional assistance. 820-7371 or 730-2060. PUSHMOWER, excellent condi- LESSONS tion $100, other garden tools LANGUAGE aCHANGE French- 237-3374 after 7:30 pm speaking person wishes to ex- **rage 6eeegf IKEA TWIN BED & mattress change French lessons for hardly used $300. 235-7575. Spanish lessons (mainly conver- 100 years of fashion LOST sational) 238-2677. " GOLD PIERCED EARRING, in BEGINNER PIANO LESSONS Bought, Sold, Rented & Recycled winter, Broadway & Bronson or on avail, for children in the Glebe. bus. Reward. 233-2249 July & Aug. Call Peggy 236-8254. 43 Flora (near Bank St.) After 36 years in Ottawa, Cathy WANTED Parkinson, of Dilemme, wants to * WORKING MICROSCOPE for 8 - Open 11-6 Mon-Sat. say "thanks and bye". Friends are 12-yr-old children. Call 563- invited to bid her farewell and send 8243. her off to Regina, SK. Join Cathy at INFORMATION ABOUT present 233-6940 a party at the Glebe Comm. Ctre location of Rick Wilson (formerly on Wed., July 8th, 7 to 10 pm Aurum Goldsmithing, Fifth (nibblies provided). Avenue Court). Call E. Strayer, CATHERINE ST If you wish, bring 238-8112. Canadian Tire MISSING Money to help * SKATEBOARD from Lansdowne mom and son Park on Mon. June 8. Owner's MINI STORAGE travel west name underneath. REWARD - no Please join us, should be fun! questions asked. 232-2281. DOWNTOWN SECURE SELF-STORAGE 399 Catherine (near Bronson) Climate Controlled For All Your Home & Business Needs PARKER CLEAN WITH FULL TAILORING SERVICE 234-6888 Same Day Cleaning Environmentally Friendly Save Up to 30% Everyday Conveniently Located

a - , ._ 6 Enna Green 856 Bank St. (at 5th Ave) - Phone: 236-2662 - We care for dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, birds & other pets Open Mon-Fri 7 am to 7 pm Sat 9 am to 5 pm M Glebe Pet Hospital (formerly Glebe Pet Service)

- Rent- -Wife Household Organizers 233-8326 591 A Bank Street "cetteitif uilvdzittf wanum needs, a wil&I" Oust south of the Queensway) Regular & Occasional cleaning - Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 Pre & Post move cleaning and packing www.cyberus cai-glebepetvet Pre & Post renovation cleaning Blitz & Spring cleaning welcome Organizing cupboards, basements . . . Students & seniors Housecalls available Perhaps a waitress??? cLiw./ 749-2249 Over 10 years of service to our furry friertds in the Glebe '4. Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group City of Ville d' Ottawa 7 A pAttk. Glebe Community Centre Department of Community Services 690 Lyon Street South Services communautaires Ottawa, Ontario 233-8713 K1S 3Z9 564-1058 End of. Schoo Wear Bash! City Moves A summer pro ject offered in collaboration with The Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, The School of Dance and the City of Ottawa. Who are you? What moves you? Find out with City Moves! A half-day programme for teens at the Glebe Community Centre. Under the direction of Sylvie Desrosiers and with the participation of dancers from The School of Dance, here is a chance to express yourself in ways that incorporate everyday movement patterns and physical activities in a unique and exciting summer dance experience. Ages 13 - 16 years For a sizzling good time, be at the July 20 - July 24 Glebe Community Centre 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Glebe Community Centre June 19 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. $115.00 For more info call 564-1058 or 233-8713