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sw. ebe 1995 Vol. 23 No. 3 1Ia March 3, Young offender charged in Renfrew Ave. robbery BY INEZ BERG Later, a pedestrian reported Police confirmed recently seeing a vehicle with several that a young offender has males in it parked in front of been charged in a February the targeted home prior to the 7th robbery on Renfrew incident. Avenue. About 11 a.m. the homeowner was surprised in his bedroom Glebe North Neighbourhood by four persons wearing bal- Watch spokesperson, Brian aclavas, who had gained entry Lynch, concluded that this in- to the home by kicking open a cident, and others which re- back door. The four tied the main unsolved, underline the need for continued vigilance Photo: Babi man's hands and gagged him, and Chatteerjee leaving him in the bedroom. communication between Hillary Rodham Clinton on the canal near Fifth Avenue. They then stole a computer, residents in order to make the electronic equipment, jewelry neighbourhood watch success- and money which they took ful. from the scene in a car. The Glebe welcomes The owner was able to sum- "We're sitting ducks," he said, mon police. Three cruisers "because the perpetrators of the arrived and conducted an im- these crimes know the habits Clintons of area homeowners. They just mediate neighbourhood inves- When 9 year-old Shormila Then it was all over. The tigation. An ambulance was watch their chance and in they go." Chatterjee and her friend Chretiens and Clintons had sent also. Romith Naug went skating on disappeared inside for lunch. the Canal February 4th, they The girls thought that this were hoping they might get to must have been their most Accident at Bank & Third see Hillary Rodham Clinton. exciting, and memorable P.D. On February 14th a traffic leased, apparently unharmed. Shormila's mother Babi day ever. accident at Bank Street and The child's caregiver sustained Chatterjee had her camera To top off their day's Third Avenue resulted in a minor leg injuries. along, and the three joined the excitement, the owner of the toddler being sent to hospital. The second child, an 18 crowds near Fifth Avenue nearby Hooker's Beavertails As a parent and caregiver month-old, was unharmed, hoping for a glimpse of concession suddenly decided to with two children in strollers though the stroller he was in America's First Lady. Shormila offer free Beavertails to the crossed Bank Street on the was damaged. Police escorted had several drawings with her crowd. The girls skated right green light, a vehicle turning the child home. which she planned to present over to get some. onto Bank Street from Third her with if she had a chance to "It was a great way to end the Avenue struck one of the Bright sunlight may have get close enough. afternoon," said Babi strollers. The young child been a factor in the accident on which As the two girls sat the Chatterjee, "relaxing with a strapped inside, who originally occurred at about 2 p.m. steps near the Canal Ritz, a Beavertail and a cup of coffee." seemed to have trouble staying Police have confirmed that the grey haired was to driver of the distinguished awake, taken hospital vehicle in the gentleman approached them P.S. Will we ever find out if for examination and later re- incident has been charged. "Did you bring those for me?" President Clinton shared he asked, smiling. Shormila's drawings with his "Yes," said Shormila, as the wife? Whitton Awards three recognized with ceremony March 27 astonishment that the man BY RITA ASSABGUI and Sports and Recreation. speaking to them was INSIDE President Bill Clinton. He was Circle March 27, 1995 on your "Volunteers are the back- accompanied by Prime Letters 5 calendar as we honour many bone of our community," Wat- Minister Jean Chretien and GCA 6 of our son dignitaries. friends and neighbours explained, "and the Whit- other Business News 13 who have volunteered their ton Awards give us an oppor- Unbeknownst to the public the time to make our community a tunity to show what a differ- two men were joining their Community Centre special place to live. ence these people make in our wives for lunch at the community and to express our restaurant. Courses 17-20 The Whitton Awards, named appreciation for their hard As his security staff and the Profile 21 after former ward Alderman work." crowds pressed closer, the and Ottawa's first female Mayor President suggested to Money 23 Charlotte Whitton, were initi- The Whitton Awards cere- Shormila that her mother School News 27-30 ated by Councillor Jim Watson mony will be held on Monday might like to have a picture of as a way to recognize the ef- March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the her and Romith with himself Coupon 15 forts of all those individuals Assembly Hall at Lansdowne and the Prime Minister. from our community who give Park. The awards ceremony "I was so anxious to get the Quote of the Month of themselves for the benefit will feature entertainment picture taken," said Babi 0 the snow, the beautiful snow, of our community. Twenty-two provided by the Ottawa Sym- Chatterjee, "that I dropped my Filling the sky and earth individuals will be receiving phony Orchestra and the Glebe mitts and the lens cap!' below; 1994 Whitton Awards in Collegiate Senior Band. The She had just finished when Over the house-tops, over the recognition of their outstand- ceremony will be followed by a Hillary Rodham Clinton and street, ing involvement in one of the reception with refreshments. Aline Chretien and their Over the heads of the people following categories: Envi- entourage approached from you meet, ronment, Arts and Culture, the Canal. As the crowds Dancing, flirting, skimming Business and Everyone is welcome to at- Commercial Ac- tend and participate in the thickened she quickly snapped along. tivities, Community Activism festivities! another photo or two. James W. Watson NEWS Sea Scouts help build brothe 4114 FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE BY TIM PARIS, more interesting. As a chal- TROOP SCOUTER lenge, the Scouts found them- INNISS PHARMACY The St. Matthew's Sea Scouts selves helping put together and Wolf Cubs continued their load-bearing walls for a two 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) strong volunteering effort this story set as well as a revolving TEL: 235-4377 FAX: 235-1460 year. On the last Friday of set. They learned about stage- Winterlude, Sea Scouts and craft as well as building tech- Wolf Cubs were out in force at niques. One Scout was sur- "Spring In" to see our March Lion the Fifth Avenue Lost chil- prised to find out that he knew Advil sai/ I sized value prices, they will have dren's Booth. Then on Satur- the set designer, Glebe resi- 100's you "happy as a lamb" Nancy Solman. She de- °Tr when you leave! day, two senior Sea Scouts dent, $7.99 helped Orpheus move sets for signed the set for the Orpheus Flinstone their up-coming production of production opening on March Vitamins Vitamin therapy can help you shake 3 at the Adult High School. the last of winter blahs! "Best Little Whorehouse in $5.99 Texas." Michael Hogan has helped The Lost Children's Booth was three times with Orpheus' Neo Strata Freemans Botanicals will help you a volunteering effort of a move-in and tear-down. He Facial Creams feel as fresh as an Irish Shammrock! number of Scouting Groups in receives the builder badge for $16.99 the National Capital Region. his efforts. Leo Trottier was The 26th Sea Scouts volun- helping with the production's Photo Finishing SWISS HERBAL Hydrocare teered to man the booth on Fri- move-in for the first time. Primrose Oil Cleaning/Soaking Sea Scouts Second Set Always day February 17 from 5 to 9 The travelled to 100 mgs 90's Solution p.m. Invitations were made to the Area Klondike Derby on $2.99 Cub Pack Sunday February 26, in $15.99 360mIs $9.99 the to join the Sea Centrum Forte Bonus Scouts and two senior Cubs Luskville. This was the second Colgate Precision joined the Scouts on the ice. time we've attended the 120's $9.99 COVER GIRL Steven Copland, Michael Klondike and was the first time Tooth Brushes we $1.99 All Eyeshadows Hogan, Yu-Wei Koo and Jason actually had our own sled. We carry Ontario Grown Chouinard all spent time at the On March 5, we will be at St. .75(G off Ginseng with Royal Jelly Opti-Free booth, though no children Matthew's Anglican Church All Mascaras 540mg 90's $15.99 Bonus were lost on Friday night. for the Baden Powell Sunday $3.69 (There was however, one par- Parade. We hope to see many 470 mls $7.99 ent looking for the other par- Glebe residents there! THESE PRICES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL mARCH 31ST, 1995 All The 26th Sea Scout Troop ent.) Scouts and Cubs at- SINCE THE TURN meets every Tuesday at 7:15 in OF THE CENTURY THIS HAS BEEN tending received a Winterlude A PHARMACY LOCATION ear warmer for their efforts Lower Jefferson Hall of St. OPEN: WE ACCEPT: and enjoyed a Beavertail at the Matthew's Anglican Church, MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA, end of the evening. Glebe and Bank Streets. Youth FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD The 26th Sea Scouts have who wish to try Sea Scouting SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR helped Orpheus move their sets are invited to join the troop DRUG PLANS in to the stage twice before, and try out for 4 weeks free.