Glebe Report Another Issue of Concern Ant Heritage Buildings Should Invol- Contact the Principals Regarding Hei:Itage Properties Be Required to Post a 24 January 15Th

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Asked how she would respond was, "We haven't made up our He thinks Glebe residents BY INEZ BERG if demolition were recommend- mind about it yet." Asked should be petitioning MPP ed, she said "Barry Hobin un- what they hadn't made their Richard Patten to get of the In the aftermath derstands he can't come back mind up about yet, he said, Christine Hart, Minister of December 10th fire which gut- with a new site plan. I "I'm sorry, I cannot comment Culture and Communications heritage Whyte House ted the won't support any plan that on anything to do with it," to make sure the Whyte House on Queen Elizabeth Driveway does not rebuild in the foot- and hung up. is preserved. is much speculation there print of the existing wall "That building is a $1.5 happen to about what will configuration and have the million dollar national mon- building. the same number of units." Legal protection ument. I feel owners of vac- tried to The Glebe Report Another issue of concern ant heritage buildings should invol- contact the principals regarding hei:itage properties be required to post a 24 January 15th. ved for comments in general is the amount of hour guard on them," he said. Smyth confir- The walls Alderman Lynn l egal protection for them. "I have a lot of respect for med that an engineer's rep- On January 15 Barry Hobin, City of Ottawa Fire Chief, the developer. He's a ort on the condition of the architect for the development Bob Crothers was asked what straight shooter. But believe walls had been commissioned said he hadn't seen the eng- power he had to make owners me, if it was $1.5 million by Carling Realty and would ineer's report and didn't of heritage properties com- dollars that was sitting out be paid for by the developer. know which firm was doing it. ply with requests to board in the middle of a field un- She said the City would "Jack Aaron and I were to up doors and windows or main- attended, he'd be paying a not be assessing the walls have met today but it's can- tain access. He said he security guard six bucks an or paying for an independent until Wednesday. We're celled could not recall being phoned hour to watch it, and he'd report on their structural hoping the report will estab- by local residents regarding be armed to the teeth." soundness. "But the engin- that the stone walls are lish such complaints about the eers report would have to stable," he said. He said Whyte House, but that even satisfy City staff before there was negative feedback AVANAI4A14M,4k4ANMP4M, recommend demoli- if he had acted on such re- they would from some firms who had ap- tion," she said. quests his power was limited. DON'T FORGET plied concerning the hazards receiving "There is nothing in the fire She acknowledged of getting in to test the THE LANSDOWNE PARK TRAFFIC complaints from resi- code or my mandate that gives several walls. He thought a section dents about lack of security me authority to order a dev- & PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN of wall might have to be for the building and lack of eloper to board a property shored up to allow a safe STUDY - OPEN HOUSE maintenance for the site up. All I can do is call the inspection. "I'm concerned since late summer 1989. Property Standards Branch. about the unprotected top TUESDAY "City staff and the develop- That is their mandate," he of the walls," he said. "As JANUARY 23, 1990 er were asked to board up the said. moisture penetrates down windows and doors. I assumed He explained that in the into the walls, depending on it had been done." case of heritage designated IN THE ASSEMBLY HALL, the freeze-thaw cycles, there 'I also made one specific buildings (unlike other str- AT LANSDOWNE PARK could be a lot of damage. request at the Planning Com- uctures) he could not order If the mortar is blown the 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. mittee meeting where the City demolition. "If I think a wall will be undermined". gave the developer the exemp- heritage building is unsafe, PRESENTATION AT 7:00 PM tion to the Interim Control I have to submit my request DISCUSSION AFTERWARD By-law. Barry Hobin and the Redevelopment in writing to the Heritage representative for the deve- Branch. They can then take Asked what their options it to Council who will have loper were there. None of would be if the walls were to make the decision to re- them said they would not com- demolished, he replied, move the heritage status ply so I assumed they would," "The engineers report is building before it she said. from the geared toward the stone. If can be demolished." it had to come down you would INSIDE The Heritage Act look at the site differently. He declined to comment on You would put more units fa- whether or not he'd like to The Ontario Heritage Act 3 cing the Canal." He didn't have more power to make pro- Letters does not require an owner to think the developer would perty owners maintain vacant board up second floor windows Opinion 5 opt to go back through the heritage structures safely or plough snow for access. City's site plan controls before a fire occurred, /a- that the Abbotsford's Smyth added since for a different set of plans. ther than make recommenda- fire she has asked City Plan- "If we're going to develop tions about what to do with 100th 9 ning Branch to do a review of the site over again we would their burned remains. existing acts that protect likely build in the footprint Heritage Ottawa President, School designated heritage buildings of what we have now." he said. Richard Cannings was concer- while they are vacant, using News 12-19 "Jack Aaron has hung in with ned with "the potential dan- the Whyte House as an example. this site because he wanted ger of the building being However she is satisfied Art 25 to do something unique in the torn down, contrary to Part that the Aaron developer Jack urban area. Most of their 4 of the Ontario Heritage intends to save the structure. projects have been done in Act." He said the act pro- "Barry Hobin told me that the the suburbs. Most other de- vides that after a request thing Jack told him be- last velopers would have dropped for demolition has been Quote of the Month fore Christmas was that he this site long ago." applied for "there is an wanted to save the walls." When Peter Stapleton of obligatory 9 month (270 days) All one's life is music, 'The fire didn't benefit him. Carling Realty was asked if waiting period, after which if one touched the It has cost him more than if the engineers report was the City has the option to notes rightly and in tune. it hadn't happened." ready yet, all he would say buy". John Ruskin N EWS Perennial exchange sprouts again BY BARBARA LUNNEY His gardening enthusiasm is contagious. I was in- Gardeners are an optimistic spired to learn that he has group! In the depths of had success with Espalier; winter, while the earth is training fruit trees against frigid, seed catalogues his house. Correction A sample of items on arrive and encourage us to In December's GZebe Richards's dream (yet again) of the spring price list Report the article are: perfect garden. The easiest 'From Ilse's Environ- New Year's resolutions to Dwarf Apple $14.00 ment-Friendly Pantry make are those that will Blueberries 9.00 (p. 7) contained an not haunt us for at least Currants 6.00 incorrect telephone six months. This year I Dogwood 12.00 number for Canada Post will plant asparagus; this Forsythia 7.00 Customer Relations year I will weed everyday; Manchu Cherry 14.00 Department. this year I will prune the Magnolia (5') 49.00 lilac at the same time. Robinia (8') 39.00 For those of you who plan Broom (2') 14.00 ahead and are already sketch- Heather 14.00 ing your summer garden, The original list has Girl Guides get the garbage I have some information over 49 entries and offers to share. Richard Aubert perennial plants, wild (of Kanal clothes) called flowers, ferns etc. My to enquire about our annual garden fantasies include a Perennial Exchange. During pond and Richard even men- our discussion I learned tions water plants: He that he orders quality nur- said to please call early sery items at a fraction as he orders early to en- of the cost of purchasing sure delivery. Richard's through a nursery. He number is 820-4042. has offered to include or- We are beginning to plan ders from others. Richard for a spring gardening talk cautions that he has to and the Perennial Exchange. order a minimum of 5, but Please call the centre and this is usually not a leave suggestions with problem as many people us- Coleen or call me at ually want similar orders. 235-5698. Dream Green:

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 2 LETTERS Fighting the stigma of mental illness Editor, GZebe Report And the media hasn't helped ANNE SCOTTON to end the stigma. I am an alcoholic and a Ottawa Board of Education People suffering from manic manic depressive. I choose Zone Two depression, depression, or to remain anonymous because schizophrenia usually only it is Alcoholics Anonymous' hurt themselves. If you've Happy New Year eleventh tradition. ever seen someone who is sev- For 36 years I have tried Schools are now discussing the erely depressed you'll agree almost everything to combat OBE Budget and Throne Speech with the doctor who said, these two illnesses; medita- "You have the most painful initiatives. Get involved in the tion, "Recovery Incorpora- disease in the world." Manic issues that affect you and your ted", megavitamin therapy, depressives have the highest children. and many other treatments. suicide rate in the world. For years I thought beer Ottawa Board of Education Would you speak of someone and whiskey were just like 330 with a serious physical ail- Gilmour Street medications, but booze is a ment like muscular dystrophy 231-2778 Ottawa, Ont. K2P 0P9 depressant to the central or cancer in a derogatory nervous system. Since my way? Then please don't hang body chemicals were already invisible bells around our depressing me it was like necks and tell us we are throwing gasoline on a fire. unclean. My doctor infoimed me one Doctors in psychiatric hos- day, "If you don't stop F.C.A. clarifies position pitals have often told me, drinking, smoking like a fur- "We take well people in here nace, and overeating, you'll Editor, Globe Report: of regional responsibility to toughen them up to face be dead or in the Brockville and regional accountability. the crazies in the outside Here is a summary of the Psychiatric Hospital for the Recommendation: That all world." If you ponder these Federation of Citizens' rest of your life". members of Regional Council words you'll see quite a bit Associations (FCA) response It took three months to get be directly elected on a of truth in them. to the Ottawa-Carleton Re- up the courage to ask my ward basis. Through programs such as gional Review, Phase 1, friend to take me to an A.A. A.A., Alanon, "Emotions also known as the Bartlett "3. Nature and Number of meeting. She did a wise Commission Report. Wards thing and sent me to the mee- Anonymous" and the great dis- The Federation has re- Any a priori reference to ting alone and I've stuck coveries such as isolation of cently been made aware of existing municipal bound- ever since. Through A.A.'s the M.S. gene, and continuing research some misrepresentations of aries, in drawing the re- "Twelve Steps" I am finding there is much hope its position on the Bart- gional wards, is a recipe recovery, one day at a time. that a cure may be found. lett Report and would be for perpetuating the cur- A.A. hasn't arrested my I hope it's for all of us. grateful if the summary rent, entrenched state of manic depression completely If it were not for the were printed to clarify our parochialism which is em- but it has given me the tools Twelve Steps and programs of A.A., position. braced and vigorously pur- to stop drinking and to get the Manic Depressive The following summary sued by municipal officials a handle on some of the ter- and Depressive Association, remarks are taken from throughout the Region. rifying highs and devastat- and the late Dr. Neyer's the Nov 8, 1989 submission With regard to number of ing lows which characterize Alcoholic Manic Depressive to the Hon. John Sweeney, wards, and respecting ac- my mood swings. group I would not be here Ontario Minister of Muni- countability, represen- One of the toughest things today. cipal Affairs. tation, and duties to be about being manic depressive If you are newly diagnosed performed, fifteen (15) or schizophrenic is the with one of these illnesses Direct Election of stig- wards are deemed appropriate ma attached to mental ill- you are lucky that there is Chairman The Recommendation: ness. Sigmund Freud, the so much help, care and under- objectives of accountability and That regional council be father of psychiatry, claimed standing around. Don't for representation can only be comprised of fifteen (15) that the whole world is in- God's sake give up, for a realized if there wards, and that ward bound- sane. Well, what is cure may come at any time. is a direct, electoral normal? aries be drawn to reflect Why do people fear In the meantime would one relationship between the mental regional representative- illness. of you so called normal peo- citizens of the Region and the person serving as ness without a priori re- Personally, I ple take some poor person Chair- believe that gard for administrative, films like into your heart. man of the Regional Council. "Psycho" or "Night- political or other strict- mare on Elm Street" haven't Recommendation: That the ures of a municipal nature. helped break the stereotype. Regional Chairman be dir- "The concluding Recommen- ectly elected by the citi- dation is: "That the Govern- zens of the Region. ment of Ontario, which is Direct Election of directly responsible for Regional Councillors regional (and municipal) The same principles government, adopt and im- apply, and the same logic plement the recommendations holds, in total, regarding in time for the upcoming members of Regional Council: local elections". they must be directly ele- It is noted and emphasized cted by the citizens of that the Federation's re- the Region on a ward basis sponse to the Bartlett if the objectives of re- Commission Report makes gional representation and no reference to one-tier- accountability are to be government, since that mat- achieved. In anticipation ter is not part of the of, and in regard to the Review's terms of reference. proposition that mayors and/or members of municipal Russell Barton, President councils could or should Federation of Citizens' sit on regional council, Associations it fails the acid tests

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 3 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our EDITORIAL NOTES contributors

The Whyte House a very real presence Box 4794, Station EE Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 51-19 Welcome to 1990! We at the Glebe Report wish you all the very best in this new year. Hands Established 1973 on your cheques. up if you're still writing 1989 The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We No, no,...forget it...just kidding. receive no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe merchants pays our bills and printing costs. 6000 copies are On a serious note I would like to comment on delivered free to Glebe homes and copies an aspect of the fire at the Whyte House that are available at many Glebe shops. has not been reported on but is very real EDITOR: Inez Berg 233-6063 all the same. ADVERTISING MANAGER: Meredith Olson 236-5967

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 4 OPINION The Whyte House A tragedy that was waiting to happen BY JUDY PEACOCKE In our January llth phone conversation, Ald. Smyth The fire which gutted the said she was expecting the 1871 heritage Whyte House at engineers report on whether 510 Queen Elizabeth Driveway the Whyte House could be the night of December 10th saved, and that probably was a tragedy waiting to Jack Aaron and Barry Hobin happen. were working on two sets of It seems that local resi- plans; one with the Whyte dents and neighbours showed House and one without it. more concern for this gra- cious and imposing one-time Since the fire, guess country estate than the own- what? The property is fen- er, Jack Aaron of Carling ced and warning signs post- Realty, or City Hall. ed. It still is not being Despite constant telephone ploughed. calls by neighbours to Ald. Richard Cannings, Presi- Lynn Smyth, the Fire Chief, dent of Heritage Ottawa, the Police, City Hall, and said he wants a full inves- Jack Aaron to ask for the tigation to see whether neg- doors and windows of the ligence was a factor in the upper floors to be boarded destruction of "a national up, and the property to be treasure". (Citizen, Dec.12, nothing was snowploughed, 1989). done, even though we were told that it would be done by the City and costs char- ged to the owner. Monument to indifference Access to the property was If the Whyte House has to easy - a short climb to two be demolished the site will sets of french doors above lose its heritage status. the front door and conserva- Whatever is erected in its and tory, which were open place will be a monument to unlocked. These doors were indifference, consecrated Photo: Inez Berg not secured. Whyte House after the fire by the City in their pursuit of a larger tax base.

Repeated phone calls The pit was never filled in I phoned the AldeLman's and was not safely fenced: DOW11 office several times. She a bit of snow fence was Whc)pays?t4oworlater? answered propped around me by phone Sept- part of it. Following the fire Queen Comforter8 ember 5 & DOWN PILLOWS that the property Elizabeth Driveway (embedded would be boarded up at the in ice) was closed for 48 MADE IN CANADA!! owner's .fr. expense. When the Firemen hampered , 1,, second floor was still un- hours. A huge quantity of 111;llool,...41111K The fire was spotted Ili Ili ill% 1471, boarded and the french doors by an salt and grit was put on the r alert j. neighbour but when road and pathways to make , /4,..-.e remained open I called Bob , firemen arrived they .r,47,11 Crothers, City Fire Chief, could them usable again. Will the not get proper access. They October 2. He asked me to owner be asked to pay for the emergency snow ploughing call back a week later if had to wait as the blaze or for the damage to shrubs nothing had been done, which turned into a raging inferno and grass caused by the I did. while snow ploughs cleared massive salting operation, Also, on October 2nd I a path in for them. called the City garbage or are taxpayers to pay for In a telephone call to me collection service to this too? Was there fire see if January 11, Ald. Smyth said they would a insurance on the building? do collection that a review of the by-laws from the Whyte House the How much? If so, can the indicated that a developer next Wednesday if I bagged City claim from it for the does not have to board the and curbed all the cost of emergency services. garbage second floor or keep proper- and Will the owner be fined? grocery boxes that had ty snowploughed. She had been thrown from the upper spoken to Jack Aaron about I'm sure Ald. Smyth will front balconies where the it several times. If the want to address these and french doors were. This City had boarded and plough- other issues related to thE they did. WANTED ed the property it would not fire in her column this In the fall I noticed that have been able to recoup the month. a large quantity of dead HOUSE TO BUY cost from Jack Aaron. The police investigation cedar branches and evergreens into the cause of the fire had been piled up against Glebe family looking for 4 It is a shame that the continues. At the moment it the foundation of the house, home on City did not feel it worth- has been designated as a plus bedroom particularly along the west while to fence and board the fire of undetermined origin- quiet street with good yard side. On the east side at property and keep it plough- Four feet of water in the for children. the rear of the building a ed on its own account if the basement and the precarious large pit had been dug owner was uncooperative and collapsed interior makes If you would like to sell against the wall, perhaps to indifferent to this heritage full investigation difficull privately, please call inspect the foundation, and building. until the debris can be re- this had filled up with wa- How will Canada have an moved either during rebuil- 233-7500 ter and screen windows from architectural history if ding, if the limestone shel_ the third floor dormers. No Agents Please this is the attitude of ele- can be saved, or during de- gar- N Bits of wooden trim and cted and paid officials? molition. bage were floating in it. January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 5 GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 1 yon Street, South GNAG NEWS Ottawa, Ontario K IS 3Z9 Tei 564-1058 A fresh, new year at Glebe C.C. Mary Beth aboard. a structured, fun programme BY JANE WILSON WORKSHOPS STILL AVAILABLE where time will really fly.

P D DAYS Dylan once sang As Bob Space is still available SPRING CRAFT FAIR times they are a chang- "The in many of the workshops Parents; although those APPLICATIONS new year brings ing". Each being offered by GNAG. It new calendars may be free The Glebe Neigh- change. is hoped that the work- of penciled in dates now, If you are a crafts person Activities Group bourhood shop format would be of those P.D. Days of 1990 and would like to test your many other organiza- like interest to those who en- are fast approaching. hand made goods in the market in a period of tions is joy a shorter more intense The first P.D. Day is place why not apply for a to say transition having learning situation and for the Ottawa Roman Cath- table at the GNAG Spring good bye to the old familiar would like to enroll in a olic Separate School Board Craft Fair. Applications calendar year and plunge course later on in the on February 16, and for the are now available at the headlong into the uncharted winter. Ottawa Board of Education Community Centre. All ap- course of the new. Please call the Community February 19. Space is still plications will be processed Centre at 564-1058 for available in both programmes on a first come, first for 6-12 year olds. Cost is SALUTE TO SNOWFLAKE SPECIAL more information on the served basis beginning Jan. following workshops - Sten- $12.00 per day per child 22. The cost per table (6' Before we unveil the up- cilling for Beginners, and $10.00 for a second child x 4') is $15.00. The craft coming events of 1990, let Childhood Literature and of the same family. After fair will be held in the us take a few steps back to Imagination, Fairy Tales four care is available at Main Hall of the Community an event that truly brought and Hero Myths, Introduction $5.00 per day per child. Centre on April 7 from the community together. The to Computers, The Art of Let your child experience 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Snowflake Special - enjoyed Touching, Aerobic Shoe and once more the many faces Sport Injury, Prepare your that made this a festive Income Tax Return, and an family event. The Glebe Interior Design Workshop Neighbourhood Activities series. Group would like to thank Sun Dance Ranch, The Ottawa WELCOME Citizen who supplied carol The Glebe Neighbourhood sheets, Circus Magic, the Activities Group has Dnibro Ukrainian Dancers someone special to intro- and many merchants that duce to you - Mary Beth helped assure a successful Moore,our new After Four evening. Co-ordinator. She brings WINTER COURSES to the position a wealth of programming experience Registration for winter working with children in was courses and workshops the 6-12 age range. Don't held on January 10 and llth. be fooled by the fact that in all program- Enrollment Mary Beth drives a car ming areas was very en- with license plates from couraging. Registration is P.E.I. The Glebe Com- can now a breeze - everyone munity Centre is not just be home early getting their a stop-over on a cross- to Z's. Thanks must go country tour but a place all of the volunteers who she can call "home" for Dancers gave an evening of service a long time. The new year The Dnihro Ukrainian to their community centre. looks very promising with

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 6 NEWS

Shirley E. Greenberg, February 11 Celebrate Marriage Day Howard J. Polowin, and Lesley I. Cameron

On the evening of Feb- world as an encouragement GREENBERG & ruary 11 the Glebe Commun- to couples to toast each other and their years ASSOCIATES ity Centre will be humming 440 Laurier Avenue West with the memories of coup- together. Suite 330 1 2rarriciye Ottawa les celebrating their The theme for 1990 is K1R 7X6 marriage. This will be "Touching Hearts". The V Family the second Annual program begins at 8pm and Law, Wills and Estates, Marriage Business is open to all couples. and Employment Law, Day programme, organized Real Estate by a group of Ottawa Admission is free. couples. a journey For more information call Val Swinton or Noel Tel: (613)235-7774 Day is vvy Marriage celebrated Lomer at 234-8357 or Fax: (613)230-7356 many cities around the in offooen 737-4184. White Cane Week 0 The Canadian hours are noon to 7:00 p.m. Council on February 6 and 9a.m. to 3p.m. on February 7. - of the Blind FIRST ANNUAL CNIB CROCUS AND POSTER SALE "Access to Information" is the theme of this year's The crocus is now the White Cane week from the official flower of CNIB in 4th to the 10th of February. Ontario. On Friday Feb. 9 The Canadian Institute and Saturday Feb. 10. You for the Blind offers a full may support the CNIB by range of services to vision purchasing potted crocus impaired and deaf/blind plants or the Malak poster, people as well as those "Visions of Spring" at any Photo: Christian Hurlow who may be legally blind. participating member of The organization also re- Flowers Canada, Ontario. ceives major support from The display will interest Deliverer of the Month the United Way. blind and vision impaired Our Glebe Report Deliverer as a result of her work On February 6th and 7th people, their families of the Month for January as a lunchtime monitor at there will be a display in and friends, and those in is Dorothea McKenna. First Ave. School, and the auditorium at 320 McLeod the social and education A longtime resident her many hours given to St. Ottawa. The latest in services. of the Glebe, Dorothea the community. You will the fast developing optical They are also available contributes her time always find Dorothea with and electronic equipment, from member stores. The enthusiastically both a friendly smile and happy and many other aids, revenue will from this event delivering and helping memories of the "Glebe" be demonstrated. There will will support services to with the distribution of past. also be a display of the blind and visually impaired our paper. Many thanks to you, from arts, and sports and re- residents of the Ottawa She has become a familiar all of us at the glebe creational activities. The area. face throughout the area, Report.

support New organist at St. r advertisers Matthew's St. Matthew's Church is ford, during which time the pleased to announce the ap- choir sang at four great LouPlease pointment of Andrew Teague English cathedrals. Mr. as Organist and Choirmaster. Teague was Director of He was born in Surrey Music at St. Bartholomew's CREDIT UNION England, and when he was six, Church, Brighton, and Dir- the family moved to the ector of Music at Shoreham SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION Isle of Wight. His father, College. Since then he has a headmaster at one of been Director of Music at The Education Credit Union is a full service financial the local schools, played Christ Church Cathedral institution serving the employees of school boards, colleges the organ at a nearby School, Oxford, where many and universities in the Ottawa Carleton Region. The Credit church. Andrew Teague was of England's church musi- Union has an opening for a part-time Service Representative inspired to add organ cians are trained, as well lessons to his (Teller) position. This position exists to provide financial piano as Organist and Choirmaster lessons, and he succeeded at the Church of St. Mary services to customers, cashing cheques, processing his father as organist and and John, Oxford. deposits, withdrawals and general filing. We are looking for choirmaster at the church someone interested in dealing with the public, someone with in Ryde. Mr. Teague has made tours a flexible schedule who could provide us with a minimum of Mr. Teague was awarded of Canada and the United 20 hours per week. Applicants are asked to submit a resume his FRCO diploma at Wor- States as lecturer and/or to: cester College, Oxford and organ recitalist. He and his Catherine Elliott, Savings Manager qualified as a school teach- wife Celia, a nurse, have three young c/o Ottawa Carleton Education Credit Union Ltd. er at St. Catherine's children. "I'm very excited 14 Chamberlain Avenue College, Cambridge. He spent at joining a church with such Ottawa, Ontario two and a half years as Organist and a strong musical tradition" K1S 1V9 Choirmaster at All Saints' Church, Hart- says Mr. Teague.

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 7 CAPITAL COLUMN Triple A Worthy of support EKOS Research Association To the Glebe Centre resi- ALDERMANIC COMMUNITY OFFICE Inc. marketing research dents, staff and volunteers and 16,000 letters demon- for the great party on By The Aldermanic Community strated overwhelming sup- December 24th, with tele- Office, located off the Alderman port throughout the region vision personalities Max Main Hall of the Glebe Com- I have no doubt the market Keeping and Judy Darling. Lynn Smyth munity Centre, is open on is there and will continue To Maryse Maynard, Capital February 2nd and 16th, 1990 to grow. The rapid growth Ward artist for her wonder- from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of little league teams is ful angel. At the wildly City Hall contact is 111 one indicator of this. successful Arts Court fund- Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Triple A tickets are raiser "Winter Potpourri" K1N 5A1 - - 564-1308. The affordable. Five dollars each guest received an TRIPLE A EH? 24 hour problem referral admission fee compared with original Christmas ornament service is 564-1111. twenty and twenty-five dol- The most city wide con- donated by an area artist. lars the NAC or Ottawa troversial issue in 1989 for Lucky me....I received Rough Riders Games. was Triple A Baseball. It Maryse's creation. I was satisfied that with grew to dimensions that To the Glebe Businesses the financial commitment made it difficult for the for meeting all my Christ- of the private sector this mas shopping needs with public to understand why a facility could be built at council member would vote friendly and courteous ser- no risk to the taxpayer. one way or another. The vice. Shopping in the Glebe The city, and thus the tax- quest to bring a professional is always a pleasant ex- payer, would also benefit baseball stadium to Ottawa perience but particularly by the economic spin offs. so during the Holiday endeavour, was a year long However when the vote Season. although it certainly hit was counted, baseball To the area Church and year had the media at end. struck out and with it went School choirs for their My position, taken early a public multi-recreation Christmas music which high- was that I in the year, centre to be financed lighted the season for so a supporter for was firm largely by the private many. baseball. I would support sector and in my opinion a multi-purpose facility; a very good deal for the NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION Brian however, it's construction taxpayer. At a time of My new years personal costs were not to be a increases in taxation at McGarry burden to the taxpayer. resolution is to reduce These concerns were clearly all levels, this proposal our household use of plast- TRUSTEE was especially worthy of expressed to committees ic. We have taken stock of Ottawa and staff. The proposal support. I appreciated the our household buying habits before Council in December many letters and calls re- and realize that the amount Board of ceived on this subject. was for a ten thousand of plastic we buy and use Education seat multi-purpose facility is for temporary convenience which would accommodate THE SALVATION ARMY and at too great an environ- Zone Two CHRISTMAS DINNER baseball, field hockey, mental cost. So until recy- Capital & Wellington soccer, oval speed skating, As Deputy Mayor, I attended cling is fact for the Wards and act as a the Salvation plastic industry, reduction concerts Annual Army Home Office gathering place for rallies Christmas dinner with over of use is one proenviron- 233-1143, or national organizations. three hundred residents. ment action which can save 235-7549 To keep the size in per- The delicious meal, music both household dollars and Ad paid for by Brian McGarry spective, 10,000 seats is and ambience gave the feel- the environment. ing of a rather large family less than 1/3 the size of dinner. the Lansdowne Park foot- The Salvation Army residents ball stadium. It is not a are given shelter, hope and mega project contrary to guidance for recovery from expressed fears. desperate economic situat- I was an active supporter ions caused by unemployemnt Store Wide Sale of this proposal for the or destructive addictions. following reasons: The need for warm winter There is the need for clothing was painfully evi- a professional ball park. dent as the diners headed The city has pools, rinks, out into a bitter winter football fields, stages, night. So far this winter concert halls, galleries, has had a record of such etc. of a professional nights. Check your closets. faaeit# 444 quality. These facilities Zeldied: Good winter clothing just also continually enrich taking space could be put 6eatiek-at awl acce440,tia, the amateur level. to good use down at the While aspiring football Sally Ann. Take a moment to ceotaepitoteoe eaatell4e. players, swimmers, actors, drop them off. A great dancers, musicians, etc. way to start the nineties, Atoz. 4 have access and exposure Size to 26 help someone in desperate to professional facilities shape and gain closet space. and professional level Open Tuesday to Saturday talent, aspiring baseball CHRISTMAS THANK YOU NOTES 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. players do not. 4#4 a great sport To the Glebe Neighbourhood Baseball is Ottactsa,, 107 <__ -4---actscIA, at, 230=1654 that cuts across gender, Activities Group for the class and culture. Any- Snowflake Special, a perfect one, regardless of their way for a family to start age can play at their off the holidays with fam- own level. ily and friends. January 19, 1990 Glebe Report N EWS Abbotsford House celebrates 100th birthday

ford House Council and boards of Glebe Manor and near Wilton Crescent. The volunteers. The hot bisquits Abbotsford Haven amalgamate. large area south of Abbots- and the birthday cake were They did so and a new Board ford House was made into a most appreciated. of Directors of 24 members garden by the residents of At 5 p.m. a period dinner was formed, named The Glebe Abbotsford House. The pro- for 30 was being served in Centre Incorporated. In duce was used by the residents the Abbotsford House lounge and the 1974 a new 195-bed residential surplus was sold to Guests included Board mem- local care building called the merchants. bers and invited VIP's, such BY MARY MORROW " Glebe Centre was opened and The bridge just south of as our mayor, Celia Franca, on October 18, 1975, Abbots- Abbotsford House, which leads On December 5 there was a United Presbytery re- ford House officially became from the Glebe to Ottawa Soutt another celebration at presentative and others. an "Elderly Persons' Centre" was in those early days a Abbotsford House 954 Bank The decor was heritage. It was accessible to resi- swing bridge. Traffic then Street. It marked the 100th Altogether a day to remember. dents of the Glebe Centre by was also very heavy on this anniversary of the founding ABBOTSFORD HISTORY a glassed-in walkway and was street, and was often delayed of this centre for seniors. open to all seniors in the while boats passed under the Abbotsford House was The beginning of the Ab- community. Services include opened span. Children attend- made to look very festive, botsford House seniors' special classes, some home ing Mutchmor school, were and nowhere more so than centre goes back to 1886. support services, including frequently delayed and there- in the room with the dolls. Even then the need was felt home help and a luncheon fore late for classes. One Dorothy Steele had taken can assume for a harbour for those who club providing a hot noon they took that 100 dolls from her large had no place to call 'home'. meal for community seniors. in their stride. collection and fashioned A group of caring people es- The Ottawa Electric Rail- them into a display which tablished the first such LADIESTAUXILIARY way (streetcar) was the method illustrated the changes in home which was called The of public transportation in our society over the past Protestant Home of Refuge In 1887 the Ladies' Auxil- those days. The southern century. One section por- and was situated at 286 iary was formed. Too much terminus for the railway trayed our Royal family Sussex Street. In 1889 it praise can not be given to was the swing bridge. The from the days of Queen was considered expedient to that organization. It raised streetcar circled down down to the Victoria right change the name to "Pro- money and organized regular' Holmwood, turning on Monk very of youngest member "The testant Home for the Aged" events in the home to enrich Street going as far as Wilton Royals", dressed in the all The activities of the the lives of residents. The Crescent, then left on Bank of clothes and uniforms 'Home' had increased to events they organized were Street and back into town. their particular era. An- such an extent that it was garden parties, teas on the Three benches which had at other display called "The necessary to obtain larger, property of Abbotsford House, one time served as seats on Canadian Mosaic" illustrated more suitable quarters. The and also skating parties. these streetcars were ac- the Canadian history of doll- Alexander Mutchmor property They also made generous do- quired by Abbotsford House. making. This included five on Bank Street was purchased nations of food contributed They were placed on the lawn nursing sisters dolls re- and at 3 o'clock on Dec- by the various church groups. behind the house where re- presenting the five depart- ember 5th, 1889, the Board In 1974 the Auxiliary was sidents could sit and visit ments of our armed services. of Directors met in the new absorbed in the volunteer when weather permitted. Next was the history room. 'Home' for the first time. services. In 1986 another These same benches have Here were displays of old Soon after this new 'Home' Auxiliary was born and is onc e since been moved into the Abbotsford House ledgers, was established, the number more very active. Glebe residence and can be registers, various records of 'inmates' (as the resi- PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS OF found on three different of the administration and dents were called in those ABBOTSFORD HOUSE floors. Minutes of Board Meetings. far-away days) increased. The grey stone heritage Much has changed in the As well there were photo- In 1895 an additional storey building which Alexander Glebe over the decades, and graphs of various adminis- was added to the building. Mutchmor built in 1872, much more change is about trators, members of Ottawa's The object of this third and which became Abbotsford to take place when the pro- first Ladies' Auxiliary storey was to broaden the House, was situated on a posed chronic care nursing and of the home itself. An scope of the 'Home' and to large piece of property home is built. This is enlightening presentation. provide sanctuary not only stretching from Fifth Avenue, scheduled for completion In still another hall the for aged men, but when then called Mutchmor Street, within the next three years. dramatized event of December possible, for their wives to the end of the parking lot 5, 1889, that very first also. These women were ex Board meeting of this home, pected to pay for their was staged before a large keep by doing domestic work audience. The actors in in the 'Home'. However on this skit were the present DO YOU LIKE YOUR October 2, 1930 the consti- members of the Board of tution was revised so that Abbotsford House and the NEIGHBOURHOOD? from that date male resi- Glebe Centre. Mr. Charles dents only could be admitted Hurst, the Chairman of the Do you like where you live but the house Board, presided at this re- In 1967 the name was you live in is too small? enacted meeting of yore. changed once more to Abbots- The dialogue was from a ford Haven,since this had We can help . . . treehouse construction researched script. It was been the name of the original is a that specializes quite authentic and reflected stone structure. In the design/build company the concerns of that day. The early 1960s the United in custom additions and renovations. actors all wore period cos- Church of Canada wanted to times and were appropriately sponsor a residence .(Glebe /111111111111 SO BEFORE YOU made up. It was thoroughly Manor) for senior citizens, enjoyable theatre. Well but were stalled when the 4INuUv MOVE GIVE US A done. Ontario Government announced 11111111111111 CALL . . . WE CAN In the Abbotsford House all construction grants were the treehouse dining room a delicious stopped. The Ministry of 111.11111M. 111 I 1 1 HELP heritage tea was served by Community and Social Ser- the ladies of the Abbots- vices suggested that the [construction group I Call 596-4086

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 9 GCA Join the GCA in 1990! Rideau River with connect- concepts and intentions all the City approvals ions from Nicholas Street for Bronson Avenue and were in place - including to both the Alta Vista Park- asked for an opportunity the agreement of the Greek way By at Riverside Drive and to make the same presen- Ambassador - for the de- Industrial Avenue. G.C.A. tation to the Board of velopment proposal to go reg- President Directors at our next ahead. Work is proceeding PLAN OF THE GLEBE ular meeting. Their objec- on that basis. Don A sub-committee of the tive is to find a way in Dobson Board has extracted the which they can work coop- WINTERLUDE planning policies and princ- eratively with the community iples from the Glebe Neigh- and gain support for their Winterlude is upon us. bourhood Plan (January 1980) proposal for Bronson Avenue. Strap on your skates, take and produced a draft "Plan The next meeting of the a walk, spend some quality GLEBE RESIDENTS SUPPORT of the Glebe" for inclusion Board of Directors is Jan- time with your children TRIPLE-A BASEBALL in the new Ottawa Official uary 23, 1990. Pizza Pizza and grandchildren, renew - TRUE OR FALSE? Plan. We are now ready to will be there at 20:00 hrs. old acquaintances. Get out discuss the draft with City Meetings of the Board of and have some fun at this Directors are normally open Some aldermen are still planners. winter event. Leave your to members of the com- winter trying to raise the phoenix The draft has been de- blahs and excuses munity -- limited only by it is of Triple-A Baseball and to veloped on the understanding that too cold. See the size of the meeting room. gain support for public that extracting principles, you on the Canal: financial underwriting of from the City Council ap- 520 THE DRIVEWAY the costs of developing a proved Glebe Neighbourhood baseball stadium. This Plan, for inclusion in Prior to the fire at 520 time they appear to be tak- Ottawa's Official Plan, Queen Elizabeth Driveway, ing the matter to the Region. does not require public I have personally heard consultation. only negative views on Establishment of the "Plan whether tax payers should of the Glebe" in the new There's a lot underwrite the cost of a Ottawa Official Plan will, new stadium. Moreover, prior however, give the policies of interest in to the vote by City Council, and principles currently the GCA Board of Directors imbedded in the Glebe Mutual Trust's RRSP 's was polled as to its sup- Neighbourhood Plan status port or opposition to public under the Provincial Plan- FtRSP loans available financial support of Triple- ning Act -- status that terms up to five years A Baseball. The Board was has been unrecognized in no set-up fee / competitive opposed by a ratio of our appearances before the redeemable approximately 12 to 1. Ontario Municipal Board 11% personalized service There have been public (see President's Report, week day/end appointments statements to the effect September 1989). complete comprehensive that the residents of Capital as of Jan 8/90 retirement service Ward support Triple-A MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN 1 year ann. comp annuity and RRIF brokerage Baseball. Is this true? The Spring membership Call for today's rate: ALTA VISTA PARKWAY campaign will be in full swing in the months leading 234-7438 The Mutual Groupe I have now discovered the up to the Annual General Peter Zeltins & Assoc. Facing Tomorrow perils of having ten minute Meeting in May. We need Agents for The Mutual Group .1Together conversations reported in "block reps" for our cam- a few sentences. For the paign and invite interested 458 MacLaren Ottawa record, the official posi- residents to contact tion of the GCA on the Diane McIntyre, Membership Serving Canadiarts for over 100 years subject of the Alta Vista Chairperson, 234-6418. Parkway is (1) opposition to the Regional-Municipali- PIZZA PIZZA ties' Official Plan for the proposed Queensway Collector- Pizza Pizza are proposing Distributor (Queensway Up- to develop the property on CHARLESFORT DEVELOPMENT grade) and (2) support for Bronson Avenue near Ren- frew. Their first appli- CORPORATION the Ottawa-East Community Associations appeal to the cation to the Committee of Ontario Municipal Board of Adjustment was withdrawn. provisions in the Official The GCA and residents ob- Plan of the Regional Mun- jected to the Pizza Pizza icipality of Ottawa-Carleton. proposal; and Alderman The Ottawa-East Community Lynn Smyth wrote to resi- Association, supported by dents inviting them to the GCA, has taken the pos- share their views on the ition that "the northern proposal. This resulted in boundary of the proposed an impressive bundle of Alta Vista Parkway Functional letters opposing the appli- Design/environmental Assess- cation. WE PREFER THE GLEBE . . . DON'T YOU? ment (should) be Riverside After reviewing the com- in new infill Drive". This appeal has munities objections, Pizza Development Corporation, award winning builder is involved Charlesfortconstruction and extensive renovation work. We are.constantiv in search of new sites. implications for the pro- Pizza requested a meeting If you. your church. your club or association have property on a large lot which 'night be suitable with myself and posed Queensway Collector- the GCA for development then we would like to hear foin you. If vou are interested in knowing about Distributor (Queensway Planning Chairperson -- our current projects, please call: 233-0044 40 Glebe Avenue. Ottawa, Ontario K IS 2C1 Upgrade) and for the pro- Judy Rinfret. Pizza Pizza posed bridge across the explained their operating

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 10 OBSERVATION POST Examining the Region's waste plan about 30 other citizens I be required in new con- technologies and future attended the first on Nov. struction, especially apart- technologies, to maintain a 1. After a review of the ment buildings, no proposals publicly accessible data- planning to date and a frank for educating the public base on the current waste- disclosure of the effect on the technical issues and stream. A contract should produced by the Halton de- choices involved, no sug- immediately be issued to at cision handed down that gestion that the Region least one technical consult- March, it was agreed to attempt to interest the fed- ant to investigate signifi- break into two groups, one eral government in estab-- cant technical options treat- to consider Technical Is- lishing Ottawa-Carleton as ed perfunctorily by MacLaren, sues and one on Decision- a model waste-management and another contract to making, to report back. The area for Canada. define the region-wide waste second group failed to The group further criti- stream and composition. The agree on a presentation. cized the MacLaren documen- Regional Municipality should I joined the Technical tation for ignoring the incorporate suggestions pre- Issues group under the lead- rapid development of waste viously made by the pub- ership of John Sankey, a management technology that lic, which seem far ahead National Research Council is now occuring. The Region's of our political represen- engineer, well informed Technical Advisory Committee tatives, in a positive and was on environmental issues. criticized for being visible way. Sankey got the sometimes structured as a body to co- As lurching discussion back ordinate implementation, our brief put it, "Our mayors and the regional BY COURTNEY BOND on track time after time rather than as an evaluating chairman seem always to be during two meetings that each body. Expertise in a wide pushing sports activities Wastes are the concern of lasted over three hours. field was excluded from it. as their vision of community day. There should have been two the Montreal has just spirit. competing technical eval- Why can't (they) initiated a more or less express uation projects, not just our vision of a up-to-date programme. There responsible and one. The group noted the sustainable are plans to recycle bulky community?" Toronto Star. Ottawa-Carle- failure of the Region to have tonians, it is said, produce representatives on concerned The citizens have spoken. over 1.5 kg of waste each committees or attending re- With Halton and another sim- per day. We're running out levant conferences. It re- ilar decision in Northumber- of landfill sites. What's to commended that a Technical land and the total rejection be done? Evaluation Committee, embody- of an application from Sim- The Regional Municipality ing members with a wide range coe casting their shadows of Ottawa-Carleton establi- of expertise, be establish- over waste planning, the shed its Waste Management ed to judge current waste citizens must be heard! Master Plan Task Force in 1984, comprising regional councillors, members of the public and staff. MacLaren Engineering Inc. was ret- Glebe Fashion Cleaners ained to provide technical 34 Years in the Glebe assistance and Marbek Re- source Consultants Ltd. to provide assistance with public participation. Data was collected by April, 1984 and options were to be developed for spring, 1989. But the roof fell in! The "Joint Board" of the Ontario Municipal Board and the En- Sorting recyclables - vironmental Assessment Board Ottawa's Blue Box programme after a very long hearing is the hest in the province handed down a decision in respect of the Regional A brief emerged, listing At Glebe Fashion Cleaners Municipality of Halton's technical options not ade- the customer reigns! application for provision quately considered by the of new landfill that was Region's Technical Advis- We make you feel like very critical of the muni- ory Committee and its con- royalty. cipality. sultant, MacLaren Engineer- Have your clothes Ontario municipalities ing, Inc. It pointed to professionally cleaned at took shocked notice. In- the Region's ignorance of terestingly enough Ottawa- common U.S.A. and European Glebe Fashion Cleaners Carleton transferred res- waste disposal techniques. For Professional Care ponsibility for project Toxic dangers of inciner- 829-831 Bank St. 235-9776 management from the Waste ation (production of dioxins Plan Task Force to a new and furans, the toxicity of We accept Visa, Master Card & American Express Environmental Services Com- ash, and options for the mittee, a standing committee treatment of output gas) The King's Daughters DINNER WAGON, Ottawa's of Council, that very month. were not considered. Also Meals on Wheels, delivers meals Monday to This June it decided to ignored were mass separation Friday noons to people who are unable to prepare meals. you can out once or twice a month, conduct a thorough review. If help of material for refuse-de- please call THE KING'S DAUGHTERS DINNER In October, Marbek, act- rived fuel; there were no WAGON, 233-2424. ing for the Region, called recommendations that fac- two public workshops. With ilities for source-recycling January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 11 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor, Christmas concert at Mutchmor a success BY MARTHA HOLMES Christmas". Then the choir sang "Here Comes Santa Claus" On December 20, Mutchmor Mrs. Goodfellow's class did School put on a Christmas a play called "The Polar concert. There was music, Express", and for a grand plays and even a rap. Mrs. finalé the Junior Choir Dufours class and the Senior sang "The Little Drummer Kindergarten sang "Old Toy Boy". Trains", Mr. Derby's grade The Christmas concert was six class presented a play a great success and was called "A New Angle on enjoyed by everyone. Mutchmor raises funds for Snowsuit Fund

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS "RAP"

BY JOEL IMBERT AND TOM HATRY We spent a week practicing. It turned out great. We had Mrs. Kemp's class sang fun and everyone enjoyed "The Night Before Christmas watching us because it was as a rap. Four groups each unique. sang different parts.

BY JOHN ELLIS to all classes at recess. Shortly before Christmas Mutchmor School raised one of the families in $264.03 for the Ottawa our school had a house Snowsuit fund. fire which completely des- Pictured above is Nina troyed their home. In true Davidson who donated a tub Christmas spirit the school full of pennies to the fund. community responded by do- Mrs. Corrigan's class had nating over $1500 to help a popcorn sale and raised the family reestablish $75.85 by selling popcorn themselves.

Canterbury: The Regional High School of the Arts The Arts Canterbury pro- potential and academic gram is for students with a achievement," she adds. high interest and ability The school specializes in in the arts field. Founded dance, dramatic arts,visual by the Ottawa Board of Ed- arts and music (instrumental A group of Arts Canterbury Students ucation in 1983, Arts Can- and vocal). There is no set Photo: Tim Wickens terbury, located in Canter- limit to the number of stu- bury High School, is a spe- dents accepted per school medicine, dance, political arts events in- cial program of the arts Upcoming board. science, and visual arts. clude A Midsummer Night's in the Ottawa-Carleton Ro- "Although students may almost con- There's an 2 and 3, a man Catholic School Board. end up travelling long dis- Dream on March 1, stant series of concerts, on May 4, 5, and "Arts Canterbury is ideal tances to attend Arts Canter- dance night exhibitions and performances for students wanting a com- that art exhibitions. bury, parents have found HS. bination of strong academ- at Canterbury To find out more about it is definitely worth it," The most recent was a ics and enrichment in the the Arts Canterbury drop states Kirsh. full-stage production of A arts," says Judith Kirsh, in to the Canterbury Open Eighty to 90 percent of Woods. Dir- Canterbury's Arts Coor- Clearing in the House on Thursday, January Arts Canterbury graduates acted and ected, designed, 4 10 pm. dinator. "To ensure high go on to post secondary 25 from to staged with minimum staff standards, entrance is For more information, education. They are accept- involved 50 through an interview/audi- guidance, it contact Canterbury's Arts ed into such programs as from all the arts tion which looks at arts students Coordinator at 731-1191. industrial design, music, areas. January 19, 199U Glebe Report - 12 SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Collegiate Institute G.C.I. Outreach in the 1990's

BY VIRGINIA LINDSAY Co-op students are not of photography, but also students to do Drug Education paid, but receive high that: "A photographer spends presentations in Ottawa What does Glebe Collegiate school credits reflecting only about 20% of their elementary schools. Sue have in store for the 1990's the type of work they do time with a camera. The Patry, the Glebe Guidance besides a 75th anniversary and time spent in the rest of the day is devoted Counsellor who supervises in 1997? placement. 120 hours of to doing promotion, keep- Erin, feels that this pilot One certain trend is placement work earns one ing the accounts, schedul- program is a real break- Outreach. The school looks credit. Students placed ing "shoots", and dealing through in getting vital beyond for the entire for help in expand- school year with the tide of trivia information to elementary usually 3-4 credits ing its educational man- earn that every small business school students. "Kids 11-14 date. through Co-op. is subject to." get tired of being lectured The "Field Trip" concept Glebe students have been Peter Jacques, Co-op by adults," she says, "but is not new. Every year, placed with Members of student at Olympic Sports, listen with rapt attention thousatids of pupil/periods Parliament, lawyers, hos- says "Through to these sessions run by are spent in off site loca- pitals, veterinarians, my Co-op placement, I've certainly Glebe seniors." tions which provide Glebe theatre companies, account- Ian McKercher, who runs an ants, learned a lot about how the students with enhanced architects, film the Co-op Program at Glebe, learning environment un- studios, and engineers, free market works that I never learned in my high feels that even if Co-op available in the classroom. to name a few career school Economics course". students aren't galvanized The NAC, the Court House, areas. by the career of their the Gatineau Hills and the dreams, they still pick up Calabogie Field Camps pro- invaluable information. vide students with first- He explains: "Jason, one of hand learning experiences our Co-op students, thought more vital and viable he wanted to be a Civil than what you can normally Engineer, so we set him up arrange in the classroom. with Dr. Droste at the Glebe's Co-operative Edu- University of Ottawa. Jason cation Program, and their worked with several grad Partners-in-Education Pro- students on their research gram are two vivid examples projects, assisting with of how the Collegiate is experiments, collecting reaching to the community information, and recording to provide more varied data on the University com- learning opportunities for puter system, which he learn- Glebe students. ed to operate. Still he decided that Civil Engin- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION eering wasn't for him, and There are currently 44 entered the Business Pro- students in Glebe's Co- gram at University of Ottawa operative Education Program. instead. He saved himself The program is available a year of university, to senior students who and his parents a lot of want to take a chance Ai money, by exploring en- learning outside the gineering through Co-op school CO-OP Student Shereen Lankagi works with MacGregor in an area where they Education." Faulkner at the Glebe Parent's Day Care at have a In next month's Glebe career interest. Mutchmor Public School. These students register in Report, we'll outline how February for a half time- our new Partners-in-Educat- ion (The federal Department table of in-school courses Within the Glebe, Co-op Sherryl Smith, mother of of Energy Mines and Re- for the coming September, students have trained at Co-op student Erin Smith, sources from the public and apply for a Co-op Beninger Photography, says: "Erin has picked up sector, and IBM, from the Placement in an area that Olympic Sports, Silver self-confidence, and great private sector) will add they are seriously con- Scissors, The Glebe Centre organizational skills in a educational opportunities sidering as a lifetime Inc., and at Mutchmor very demanding placement. for senior Math, Science, career. Public School. She has been given freedom Communications and Computer Glebe's Co-Op Department to use her ingenuity and Jane Beninger, of Ben- students at Glebe. screens applicants, arranges inger take initiatives. This ex- Studio has nothing Parents, students, or placements, develops indi- perience has turned her head but praise for the way Co- businesses, interested in vidual training plans, and around as far as career op student Melissa Fowler more information about monitors goals go." student progress has worked in their studio. Glebe's Co-op Program can with regular visits, and Melissa, an aspiring photo- Erin coordinates a peer contact Ian McKercher in reflective in-school grapher, has learned not counselling service that the Collegiate Co-op office sessions. only many of the intricacies trains senior high school at 239-2627.

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It won't be long before The High School of Commerce Jan. 25, Glebe students will be flipping has programs in vocational Jan. 31, Commerce through the Ottawa Board of art, beauty culture and Feb. 6, Rideau STEFF-KIM Education's High School business. Highland Park and Feb. 8, Brookfield Courses Guide and filling McArthur high schools have Feb. 13, Ottawa Technical. RITJIR17-_,'"AWNT in their option sheets. The vocational programs, while 1_01)C11-LS deadline for registering Ottawa Technical High School According to a public for the 1990-91 school offers specialized technical opinion survey released last 174 Glebe Ave. year at all OBE high schools programs. An extensive co- March, parents with children Ottawa, Ont. is February 23, 1990. operative education program, in OBE secondary schools K1S 2C7 The Ottawa Board of Ed- where students split their gave high ratings (4 out of - RESIDENTIAL CARE ucation offers a wide var- day between school and work 5) to the range of courses iety of programs including: is also available. There offered, quality of facili- - VACATION CARE a of bil- bilingual, gifted, commer- are also English as ties, availability DAY LARE cial, technical, semestered, Second Language (ESL) classes ingual programs, and high vocational, arts, enrichment, for students whose first academic standards. This and work experience. OBE high language is neither English telephone survey of 1,004 schools offer hundreds of nor French. Glebe Collegiate randomly sampled households individual course options. and Lisgar Collegiate offer in Ottawa, Vanier and Rock- All these choices are special enrichment programs cliffe was conducted by an described in detail in the for gifted students. A bil- independent research organ- 1990-91 High School Courses ingual high school program ization to monitor the Guide, which will be dis- is offered in four schools - opinions of the community tributed in late January. Brookfield HS, Glebe CI, (ratepayers, parents, stu- "The Courses Guide is a Hillcrest HS and Nepean US. dents, employees, business tool students use to see and government) towards the what courses best meet their Meetings scheduled OBE. needs," says Janet Castle, To obtain a copy of the A series of meetings have Vice Principal of the OBE's 1990-91 High School Courses been scheduled for parents Program Department. Guide, visit any OBE inter- of children entering grade A wide selection of courses mediate or high school, or 9. The dates of the infor- and programs are offered call the Public Relations mation meetings are as in the OBE's 15 high schools. Office at 239-2312. follows: Arts Canterbury has a special dance, drama, music Jan. 24, Ridgemont and visual arts program. Jan. 24, Lisgar Touch Velvet OF OTTAWA NEPEAN Furniture Stripping, Refinishing, Repairs fIWDIP TANKS.11/0 CAUSTICS

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 15 SCHOOL NEWS First Avenue School Always a busy place coNTZy-pes, being augmented and enhanc- BY CAROLE SWAN ed. Students are encouraged to focus on research and de8ign First Avenue boasts an observation and report their extensive extracurricular findings at the end of a fabric program. Two kinds of extra- project. An important part curricular activities take of this activity will be place within its walls: displayed at the Science outlet those which are school-based Fair to be held in April. and organized, usually by Outdoor education and envir- the teachers; and those onmental studies are a val- NOW OPEN! generated by outside groups uable supplement to the According to Sheila Perry, regular curriculum at First First Avenue's Vice-Prin- Avenue. Beginning this THINGS YOU'LL FIND... cipal, the administration May, Grade 4 to 6 students views First Avenue as an will have a field-based "open school" and is eager program where they will spend Decorator fabrics to promote that image with 2 to 3 days at an outdoor activities designed to ex- camp studying various as- Ends tend and enrich what goes pects of our environment. of bolts on in the school during the First Avenue students are Dis day. also being given hands-on continueds The range of extracurric- experience in developing ular activities available group decision-making and Sample pieces to students of First Avenue leadership skills. Their is impressive. The music Junior Student Committee Pillow forms program offers lessons in (composed of representatives recorder, piano and voice, from Grades 3 to 6) are help- Sewing notions as well as general music ing in a direct way to steer classes for young children. school activities and de- Decorating ideas The success of this program velop the special activities was evident when the Junior that students want. choir and recorder students Although not a "light- 780 BANK ST. 2nd FLOOR 232-0792 performed in a 45 minute house school" First Avenue GLEBE program, December 16 at facilities are used vir- (ABOVE APOTHECARY) Fifth Avenue Court. tually every school evening by a variety of organiza- An extensive range of tions for adult activities sports activities is avail- ranging from soccer to com- able throughout the day: puters. The Glebe Community THE FIRST AVENUE HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION floor hockey, ringette, Centre, in cooperation with presents basketball and broomball are First Avenue, has organized an Information Evening on just a few activities that computer activities for THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE THRONE SPEECH are organized by teachers and children two afternoons a room monitors. Students can Jean Comptois, Regional Director, Eastern Ontario Office week after school. An skate on the canal at noon of the Ministry of Education adult computer workshop will and Grade 5 and 6 students Robert Gillett,Director of Education, Ottawa Board be held on February 15. can participate in the of Education This extracurricular Alpine Ski Club which goes Lyle MacLennan,Director of Education, Carleton program at First Avenue is to Camp Fortune every Board of Education an endeavour of which the Thursday for an evening of have been invited to speak and to answer questions school and the community downhill skiing. on parent concerns about Throne Speech implications justly can be proud. Its Computer enthusiasts in on their children's education. success depends upon a great Grades 2 to 6 can parti- deal of volunteer effort on Tuesday, January 30 cipate in the computer club the part of: the Principal, 7:30 pm at noon, a knitting group Vice-Principal, teachers, in the school gymnasium has recently started up room monitors, parents and All are welcome for grade 4 students and community members. As may be expanded to other Sheila Perry puts it, "the crafts, and over 45 First extra measure of activity Avenue students are in the and commitment required patrol program. from teachers and parents DAVID B RAU LT "Extracurricular" does in our extracurricular ac- not just mean outside regular tivities makes our school GENERAL CONTRACTING school hours. In science, the healthy environment it the regular curriculum is is today". LTD.

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 16 SCHOOL NEWS Corpus Christi news

MUSICThe music enrichment pro- LIVES The students, their fam- gram at Corpus Christi ilies, and the teachers of School is quite unique to Corpus Christi believe the Catholic schools in that music is a very im- Ottawa. Music education has portant aspect of life at always been part of the school. We are fortunate school's tradition, but in that it provides us with recent years the staff so much pleasure and joy. became aware that many families wanted their children The program supports itself in that the fami- to receive a more intensive music program. lies of the students are responsible for the In response to the com- tuition munity's desire for an fees. The fees are quite enriched music program, reasonable because they the school consulted with are based on group lesson rates and Mary Ann Foley, a profes- afford families sional music teacher with the opportunity of having their to considerable experience in children begin such programs throughout learn to play a musical in- the city. strument at school. The lessons take The program began modest- place wo:N. ly with Mary Ann teaching during the school day in piano lessons to small a classroom which is be- coming more groups of interested child- and more a ren. It has grown over the music studio. Corpus Christi past three years to include is blessed with four pianos Corpus Christi "Music Enrichment", Martha Massey and these to almost 30 children. From are available conducts the ensemble of (Z to r) Renée Deschamps, the outset there was a com- the students so they can Nicole Steinert, Heather McKenna, and Danielle mitment to develop the practise even if their fam- Gariepy. ily doesn't a program in order to ensure have piano quality. at home. This year recorder lessons were initiated by Martha Massey, a professional music teacher with a wealth of experience throughout Canada. The school is fortunate to be able to enjoy 1 TA her talents. ILEAJADW T ER great selection affordable prices casual setting There are now two students of the violin in the program. DOWNTOWN 234-7044 207 Rideau St. Ottawa 61111 . serving investors in Canada for over 50 years. The school's teaching GLEBE 236-9499 staff have beeen quite sup- 895 Bank St. Ottawa portive of the project and DOWS LAKE 234-8156 have also become involved. PAVILION, Ottawa This year a team of teach- Is a 15% rate of return too much to expect? ORLEANS 824-6014 ers - Debbie Nieminen, 2401 St. Joseph Blvd. Veronique Lafleur, and A TRADITION IN GREAT TASTE Lucie Dagenais - contributed With sound investment advice and proper to the program by organizing investment selection, a 15% rate of return may not be a successful school choir. too much to expect. The choir has already sung Your current investments may include: for the residents of Steff- Kim Lodge on Glebe Ave. Canada Savings Bonds, the Tea Party and delighted their families, GIC's, Fine coffees, teas & coffectabks teachers and schoolmates with a concert at school. Term Deposits, The teachers are pleased with the children's initial Stocks, successful choral experiences Mutual Funds. and have decided to have the choir participate in the These investments may also be part of an RRSP. annual Kiwanis Festival of Either way you should review what you are doing Music and Dance. and compare some of the alternatives currently The school supports all available. of these musical efforts by our good taste providing a number of oppor- "Discover For tunities for the children to a review of your investments without cost or enjoy different styles of obligation, or to compare some alternatives, GOURMET COFFEE me live music played by such please call directly. 30 Roasts Available diverse groups as the National Arts Centre Orchestra's string Daniel S. Moore B.A., M.B.A. 103 FOURTH AVENUE quintet, Andrew Huggett on his renaissance instruments, 598-0058 238-5031 and the contemporary fold group "Tamarack".

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 17 SCHOOL NEWS Lady Evelyn Alternative School Environment: a "Yes we can" attitude BY DODIE WOOD & JOANNA DEAN STAFF ACTIVITIES Parents too are involved in environmentalism at Lady an all day In keeping with the Ottawa Attending Evelyn. Proceeds from the how to inte- Board of Education commit- workshop on December Green Bazaar grate the planet earth and ment to environmental issues went to buy the best new Primary wildlife into the curriculum. Lady Evelyn Al- environmental books for the Activities ternative School staff, Student school library. Parents are students and families plan STUDENT ACTIVITIES forming an environmental to emphasize environmental subcommittee to share protection as an integrated Learning about litter. ideas with other schools. school theme again this year Measuring, classifying They have donated ceramic Young students learn about and weighing the vast array mugs to replace styrofoam loving the environment, of garbage from home and ones at school parties and maintaining peace with it, school. are volunteering to wash and living with all of its Learning about various them. Parents are also inhabitants in a respectful, kinds of pollution. making special presenta- responsible and reliable Developing charts of bio- tions on environmental pro- way. The focus is on em- degradable items. tection and recovery. They powerment of the student, Conducting in-class ex- are recycling wood and paper in order to develop a "yes periments. for the school art and we can and yes we will" Participating in in- woodworking programs. attitude towards the pro- school recycling projects. tection of our lovely planet Submitting written mat- earth. erial for publication

Pollution! Lady Evelyn kindergarten BY JEFF DAWSON student Mathew Blogg in- People are polluters who make our world bad. vestigates some seaweed. Ozone with holes will make our world sad. Litter that people throw on the ground. Litterbugs we call them make a mound. Ugly view: It hurts my eyes. Why can't people be more wise? Please support Tin cans, oil, glass bottles too. Industry smoke, oh! What do I do? our advertisers Ooze from sewers, pollute our water, killing the fish and even sea otters. Noise is bad for my ears and so why can't we tell the polluters, "good bye." Jeff was 8 in grade three at Lady Evelyn McKeen Glebe IGA... when he wrote this poem. your n,eigbourhood grocery store. Specialty meat cuts available on request. Wide assortment of seasonal baking items. gondue ,OEnei Selected Imported ANTIQUE SILVER Rougemont Cheeses 27 Hawthorne Ave. Apple ARTHUR BOUSQUET Ottawa, Ontario in our Deli section Juice (613) 232-5665 K 1 S 0A9 1 litre jar

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 18 SCHOOL NEWS Glashan contributes to Snowsuit Fund

and Cambridge School in December. In French and In December 1989, the English, choir members Snowsuit Fund received a spread good cheer by sing- large donation of winter ing traditional seasonal clothing from Glashan stu- tunes such as "Sainte Nuit" deats and parents who can and 0 Come All Ye Faithful". appreciate that some child- The generosity of Glashan ren have special needs for students and parents will warm winter apparel in assist in meeting the needs these frigid months. of others in the National In a special assembly on Capital Region. Glashan December 21, 1989, Glashan students hope that their students donated 322 food goodwill is contagious. items to the Ottawa Food Bank. At this assembly, the Glashan band (36 members) and choir (88 members) BREAK entertained parents and 7Vef students. All Glashan stu- THE PATTERN dents and guests joined in OF POVERTY Photo: Jim Bennett the singing of "Tears are Please contribute to: not Enough". Glashan Choir, directed by Laura Gonis, performs 56 Sparks at Fifth Avenue Court in December USC Ottawa Choir performs Canada K1P 5B1 The Glashan choir per- (613) 234-6827 formed at Fifth Avenue Court

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 19 BUSINESS NEVVS Silver Scissors Celebrating 10 years in the Glebe "We've also hired two new BY CHRISTINE MARLIN people and renewed our lease for the occasion". There is the Between the cradle and mention of a party and ...... ''' the grave giving of free t-shirts, un- Lies a haircut and a shave. but these are still Samuel Hoffenstein certain. Since Lee took over the

8 years ago, the ...... The hairdo is a concern business doubled in size that preoccupies us period- salon has gone from a staff of ically, like when our bangs and 9. men and women get trapped in our eyelashes 2 to The there now have been as we blink, or when split- working in places like ends have us tearing out trained Montreal, as our unruly hairs. Toronto and well as in Los Angeles and "Silver Scissors", the even Japan. unisex first hairdressing Lee's own experience has salon to open in the Glebe, been with "Vidal Sassoon" (there are now three more), in New York and with "La prides itself on tending to Coupe" in Montreal. He people's coiffures with provides employment for Owner appropriate care and a Lee Saikaley with customer co-op students from programs measure of creativity. Com- like Futures, some of whom plimentary coffee, the daily then stay on with him, as newspaper and the popular did Joseph and Lilianne, magazines invite customers two of his assistants. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. to let their hair down and sink comfortably into the Prices at "Silver Scis- customers of the last all the trendy black leather chairs. sors" vary according to ten day and donating years. Lee hopes There will be an increased client's gender and age. money to CHEO. cuts usually Goals for "Silver Scissors" aura of festivity in the salon Children's hair also to branch out into 3 include a repeat of the over the month of January as cost less. new locations in the area. CHEO event in which $1000 "Silver Scissors" celebrates Regular clients constitute "Silver Scissors" is open was raised for the Children's its tenth anniversary. Owner the mainstay of Lee's bus- 6 days a week and offers Hospital as a result of the Lee Saikaley is excited iness. Without regulars, free parking outside. employees working a full about the event. "We'll be Lee says, running the bus- offering champagne and iness would be difficult. orange juice", he says. He is grateful to his Glebe

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FOR INFORMATION CALL: /4896028 AGNETA GIBSON January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 20 BUSINESS NEWS Mrs. Tigay Winkles Getting it together As of January 1,1990 By Meredith Olson Onward and upward must be you no longer pay OHIP premiums the motto for Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's because upward is exactly the new direction she's taking. By mid-March expect to see a wide staircase where the cash is located at the pop- And you are still covered ular Bank Street toy store located at 809 Bank Street. It will take you to a new second level which will focus on nature and science items for children, such as fossil kits, rock collector kits, acid rain kits, celestial maps and star gazers. Not to be missed will be the inflatable snakes that look When will premium payments end? Will there be enough money to maintain like the real thing. On a the quality of health care we enjoy today? January 1, 1990. there will gentler level, Ontario residents are responsible for paying their Yes. Last year nearly fourteen billion dollars, one third of also be more room downstairs, premiums until the end of December 1989, for the period the entire provincial budget, went towards providing health where the book section will through March 31, 1990. care for Ontario residents. The elimination of premiums be extended. in no way affects the amount of money the government Throughout the two parts Will my health care coverage continue? has committed to health care. It simply changes one of the of the store will be modular sources of the money. In the past OHIP premiums only paid for a very small part of the Ontario health care sys- play areas, including an Yes. If you were covered you will continue to be covered under your present OHIP number. tem. Most of the money for health care came from general aquarium and a terrarium. Payment of the final premium will ensure continuous revenues collected through the tax system. Altogether, it sounds like coverage to March 31, 1990. it's going to be an interest- After April 1, 1990, coverage will automatically remain What do I do when I go to the doctor ing addition to the Bank valid for all eligible residents of Ontario. or the hospital? Street shopping scene. Ontario's health care system covers all residents of the province including students, senior citizens, retired Do what you usually do. Use your OHIP number. It's still people, people on social assistance, people who are the same. Present your number to show that you are Ernie's to be employed, unemployed or self-employed. eligible for health care services. Did we miss answering one of What should I do if I do not have smoke-free an OHIP number? your questions? Since starting business in If you have further questions here are two ways we can Contact your local OHIP office. the Glebe in 1970 Ernie's help you: has tried to keep current to Will the change affect personal coverage Call your local OHIP office. You'll find the number in the needs, demands and chan- under company plans such as semi-private the blue pages of your local telephone directory. ging attitudes of their coverage or company drug plans? or customers. Call the Ontario Ministry of Health toll-free number: At the time of our move to No. 1-800-268-1154. our present location at 785 TDD 1-800-387-5559. Bank Street we had antici- Why did the Ontario Government pated leaving the smoke shop eliminate OHIP premiums? business behind and operate In the past, many companies paid all or a percentage of a Hallmark Card & Gift Shop. OHIP for their employees. Other companies paid nothing. Economic curcumstances, how- Many Ontarians paid OHIP premiums on their own. Ministry of Health Unfortunately, many of the people who had to pay ever were such their that the Smoke own premiums were those who could least afford them. Shop was continued in the The new Employer Health 'Pax and the elimination of CD Ontario new premises. OHIP premiums will malte the system fair for everyone. Ministère de la Santé Over the past years, the attitudes toward smoking and smokers and all things conn- ected therewith has had a great impact on the business. ally put all our other rea- convictions (more tax dollars) of Smoke Shop or identifica- Rising prices, taxes and more sons into final perspective this by-law is and will be tion purposes for several taxes, declining sales and was the new City of Ottawa as ineffective as or no years prior to that. increased varieties of brands by-law to license tobacco stronger than the previous and sizes of cigarettes have sellers. This by-law, thou- laws. As we fought against all combined to keep our though admirable in intent, this by-law we cannot see inventory at a level not is really a tax grab on the ourselves being licensed. commenserate with reasonable Contest winner business people of the comm- We thank the residents of return. Our personal de- unity. The structure of the the Glebe and our many cus- Jennifer MacIntosh was the sires for our product lines by-law will not in itself tomers for their understand- winner of a $10 Gift Certifi- offered to our customers, change the fact that persons ing our our situation . We cate in the Great "Canadian the changing attitudes of under 18 smoke or purchase will continue to serve you Book Week" contest held by Canadians and reduced sales these products. Unless the with our other products. Puggwash Children's Books have all contributed to the Police devote many manhours While many or most people to celebrate the Canadian final decision that now is to stake out and monitor all still refer to us as Ernie's Children's Book Week of the time to close out our businesses in the city (our Smoke Shop, we officially November 13 - 19, 1989. cigarette and tobacco sales tax dollars) that are lic- changed our name to Ernie's department. Probably the ensed to sell these products, Gifts, Cards, Stationery proverbial "straw that broke obtain proof of contravention over a year ago and previous- the camel's back" that fin- of the by-law and obtain ly had eliminated the use January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 21 City of Department of Recreation and Culture Ville d Ottawa Service Gas loisirs et de la culture

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You're invited to a seasonal revelry of events, activities Il y aura une ribambelle de festivités, d'événements, and good times for every age group. The City of d'activités et de plaisir pour tous les groupes d'âge. Le Ottawa's Department of Recreation and Culture offers Service des loisirs et de la culture de la Ville d'Ottawa a medley guaranteed to thaw the iciest of spirits and offre une variété d'événements qui dégèlera les esprits ft- turn this frosty season into a fun-filled frolic through the les plus froids et transformera cette saison glaciale en ttuo flakes. Be sure to take note of the programme partie de plaisir sous les flocons. Inscrivez-vous dès highlights in the Recreation Update in the Friday, maintenant et obtenez plus de précisions January 5th Ottawa Citizen. Registration is on now. en appelant l'installation la plus près Call the facility nearest you for details. de chez vous. Winter Splash Baignade d'hiver! With bodies scrunched from bracing the cold weather, Lorsque votre corps est saisi par le froid, il n'y a rien de there is nothing like immersing one's self in the heated tel que de plonger dans une piscine chauffée; ça water of the swimming pool; it's relaxing and it's fun. détend et cest plaisant. Toutes les piscines de la Ville el\-$ All City of Otttawa pools offer Red Cross and Royal d'Ottawa offrent des cours de la Croix-Rouge et de la Life Saving Society Instructional programmes for Société royale de sauvetage à l'intention des enfants et children and adults as well as lessons for preschoolers. des adultes et même, des enfants d'âge préscolaire.

Winterlude - February 2 - 11 Bal de neige - Du 2 au 11 février 414S41 The ever-popular annual event that rekindles Le très populaire événement annuel qui fait renaître community spirit by getting everyone involded in l'esprit communautaire en offrant des activités something. pour tous.

At Lansdowne Park this year the line-up of events is Au parc Lansdowne cette année, la série 104 as fun and fantasy filled as ever with the ten day d'événements est plus divertissante et fantastique que celebration being "Danish Style"! This cultural jamais, avec une célébration de dix jours dans le "Style extravaganza boasts exciting events, exhibits and danois"! Dans le cadre de cette fantaisie culturelle, eateries, guaranteed to keep des événements, des expositions et des gâteries ne 04.0 the chill off and the enjoyment on. manqueront pas de vous faire oublier le froid et de 0(0) vous divertir. At Pig Island, "Fantasy on Ice" is a must in your À l'île aux cochons, "Fantaisie sur glace" est un des Winterlude line up. You and your family will be dazzled plats de résistance au manu de Bal de neige. Vous et by the awesome skill and imagination featured in three votre famille serez émerveillés par l'imagination et la great performances: qualité de présentation de trois grandes "Beauty and the Beast" by the Professionals, représentations: "La belle et la bête", exécutée par "World of Fairytales in Winterlude" by the des professionnels, "World of Fairytales in Winterlude" Nepean Skating Club and "Pablo Penguin" exécutée par le Club de patinage de Nepean et "le by theMinto Skating Club. pingouin Pablo", exécutée par le Club de patinage Minto.

At Pig Island, Come Skate with Us À l'île aux cochons, venez patiner avec nous tout hroughout Winterlude you can participate in the City of au cours de Bal de neige. Vous pouvez participer Ottawa's Recreational Skating School "Can you aux cours "Pouvez-vous patiner" et Skate" and "Ice Dancing "Danse sur glace" de l'école de patinage instructional sessions. récréatif de la Ville d'Ottawa.

A 'Celebration of Aging' is coming to Ottawa this Un "Hommage aux aînés" sera â Ottawa en avril! April! Senior Citizens from across Canada will be Des personnes âgées des quatre coins du Canada involded in a 3 day talent showcase taking a futuristic participeront â ce spectacle de talents jetant un regard look at life in the year 2021. The Celebration will be futuriste sur la vie en l'an 2021. Cette célébration geared to all ages so be sure to highlight April on your s'adresse aux personnes de tous âges, alors calendar assurez-vous de marquer le mois d'avril sur votre and stay tuned for details to follow. calendrier. Les détails vous seront communiqués plus tard. b For information call 564-9291. Ire prepsh4, kt Op%

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bilities of those with Al- Fundraising is another zheimer. From 9am to 3pm, important part of the soc- SOCIETY OF OTTAWA- CARLETON one to four times a week, iety's work. Money raised the AD person takes part in in Ottawa-Carleton through structured activities in- regular donors,special be- ALZHEIMER cluding exercise, music, quests, solicitation and SOCETE D'OTTAWA- CARLETON outings and the reinforce- special events is channeled ment of some of the basic into research efforts on living skills which the the local, provincial and disease takes away. national level. A local - 5,000 The number of Canadians Locally, 3,000 The caregiver has a day priority for funding is the Alzheimer affected by Alzheimer Dis- people suffer from away too, with time to shop Memory Disorder Clinic at disease, one family in three ease, a degenerative brain see friends or go out for the Ottawa General Hospital. this fig- disorder currently affect- is affected, with lunch without the demands This centre for diagnosis double over ing 300,000 Canadians, will ure expected to of the Alzheimer person. and research has an ongoing more than double by the the next 10 years. Family support counselling educational program to of year 2020. By that time, The Alzheimer Society and family support groups promote the need for ac- help- more than 700,000 Canadians Canada is committed to organized by the society curate assessment and fol- a cause and cure are expected to suffer from ing to find make the caregiver feel low-up procedures. en- Alzheimer Disease, which for the disease and to less isolated, and sharing In January, the Alzheimer quality of life has been cited as the major hancing the concerns with the same pro- Society of Ottawa-Carleton for individuals who are contributing factor to a blems is helpful and presented the Memory Dis- sharp increase in the in- living with the disease now. reassuring. order Clinic with a cheque cidence of diseases of the Studies have shown that for $100,000. For more nervous system over the Alzheimer caregivers risk information on the programs last decade. severe depression and other Myths abound and services available January 1990 is National illnesses. As the needs of through the Alzheimer Soc- Alzheimer Awareness Month; the afflicted person increase, Although the last 10 years iety of Ottawa-Carleton, have a a country-wide campaign to in-home care is harder to seen great increase please write: The Alzheimer in AD alert Canadians to the im- arrange. Alleviating the awareness, it Is still Society, 1525 Carling Ave., stress of dealing with AD is a condition clouded in myths portance of finding a cause Lower Level, Ottawa, Ont. one of the main aims of the and misconceptions. A and a cure for the disease K lZ 8R9 or call 722-1424. and of addressing the social, Alzheimer Society of Ottawa- quarterly newsletter, Al- emotional and financial Carleton. The Society's zheimer Lifeline, keeps issues faced by Alzheimer Day Away Programs are de- clients informed about the Disease patients and their signed to optimize the in- latest reserach services families. tellectual and social capa- and fundraising efforts.

workplace smoking law New Ontario Please send contributions to: 3 S 5 2 m 311 USC 56 Sparks -0 8 ,... Ontario has a new smoking- ing areas, he or she is Ottawa, K1P 5E31 Canada (1) E E cn law which required first to consult C (J) in-the-workplace My contribution $ is enclosed. n = came into effect Jan 1st. with the joint health and (Postdated cheques welcome) ap 0- Mr. . Labour Minister Gerry safety committees at their Mrs Miss (Please print and indicate apt no and postal code) Phillips said, "Ontario is place of business, or Ms the first province to re- with a similar committee Mdress: gulate smoking in the work- in which employees parti- place". "This law enhances cipate or with the workers' the effort health and safety repre- Registration number 006 4758 09 10 government's Founded by Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, C.C., in 1945 to create a smoke-free sentative. environment in Ontario". The law prohibits smok- Dialogue needed ing in enclosed Ontario If there are not such workplaces under provincial committees or a health jurisdiction except in and safety representative, smoking areas designated by the minister said exper- the employer. Designated ience shows that it still UNIVERSITY areas in which smoking is makes sense for employers permitted cannot exceed to talk to their workers 25 per cent of the total about the proposed policy. PAINTERS space of the workplace. "Several employers have Employers were to have told me that this is a RECIPIENT OF THE MINISTERS AWARD their smoking in-the-work- good opportunity to find FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT places policy in place by out the preferences of January 1, 1990. If the their employees and what Interior/Exterior employer decides not to problems some individuals Reliable Service designate a smoking area, may have with tobacco smoking is prohibited in smoke," he said. "This Quality Workmanship that workplace, he said. puts the employer in a Fully Insured If the employer is think- position to make an in- Two Year Guarantee ing about designating smok- formed decision". FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE CALL:

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January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 23 BOOKS F The writer, the raven and Solomon Gursky

behaved themselves when he It is therefore with a biography. Included with left, a messiah, one of his certain amount of irony the last letter is a that street map with L.B.'s By personal descendents, would Moses becomes a de- come to them to make seal voted Gurskyologist. How- favourite haunts, the YMHA, Sharon and caribou so plentiful ever he is not paid. A Horn's cafeteria, Fletcher's Drache that nobody would ever starve wealthy Englishman, Sir Field; a photo of the In the Eastern Townships Hyman Kaplansky, also fas- sculpture of L.B. which he sold property to Gentiles cinated by the Gursky rests on a podium in the that he claimed was veined story, offers Berger a foyer of La Biblioteque with gold. Known stipend which he honorably Juive de Montreal and com- SOLOMON GURSKY WAS HERE as Brother he the refuses. puter printouts of the BY MORDECAI RICHLER Ephriam, started Church of the Millenarians, Strong reverberations in tabulations of the gramma- Viking/Penguin, 557 pages, the tical idiosyncracies in $26.95 predicting the second coming Berger story call to of Christ, and then mind for this reader the the poems of Yeats, Eliot, None of us will get out disap- peared as mysteriously as late A.M. Klein who was Frost, Auden, Lowell and of this world alive,except, he had surfaced. In 1861 he the hired writing hack of L.B. Berger. perhaps, Solomon Gursky. turned up in the Samuel Bronfman for close At this point, Moses, And then, we ask how can foothills of the rockies, making Whoop- to two and a half decades. the obsessed Gurkyologist, this occur? Transmogri- Up Bug Juice which he ped- Klein fell mysteriously surrounded by Gursky news- fication, memory, imagin- paper articles and memora- dled by the cupful to Black- silent for the last 17 ation? Mordecai Richier bilia as well as Solomon's foot Indians in exchange years of his life. Richler combines all three, cook- journals; a man who has for furs and horses, a pre- moves brilliantly beyond ing up his most challeng- slyly relived Gursky lives cursor to his family's fact to a far deeper fict- ing novel to date as he with a delicious combination larger activities of rum- ional truth. The obsession wrestles with both ephemeral of booze and meddling, has running across the longest of Moses Berger to expiate and eternal issues, our not written a single word. undefended border in the the sins of his father, to dogged days on earth, parti- world. get the story straight However, as Mordecai Rich- cularly the accomplishments, If Ephriam and his fav- (without being paid) is a ler's alterego, Moses Berger usually achieved at a price. orite grandson, Solomon, fine, quiet tribute to has done much more; he has At his best, Richier has who he chose, rather than the late A.M. Klein. proven that Solomon Gursky always managed to look through . his other grandsons, Ber- and the rest of the family Canadians as well as at them ' nard and Morne, to follow were here and that those He has done the same with Fine, quiet tribute in his footsteps, become who tell their story,both his own people, the Jews. larger than life; their ob- Richler further develops the raven and the writer, His satirical punch is as sessed life's chronicler, this silent tribute as fill the gaps, providing sharp as ever in this current Moses Berger, does not. Moses Berger becomes his vistas for a greater under- offering. He is more involved in alterego, this son of a standing than real life, a Richler spent almost a the lives of the Gurskys Yiddish poet who the Jews larger truth. decade on this book spanning than in his own, a self called Montreal's Israelite, 150 years in the lives of proclaimed Gurskyologist, a role, which Richler, Canada's legendary liquor who drinks what the Gurskys himself, has never managed baron family, the fictional successfully. When Bernard make: the ultimate metaphor. 7/74 Gurskys, thinly disguised fears Moses is digging too BREAK The second beginning of Bronfmans, yet, alsolutely deeply into Gursky history THE PATTERN the novel concerns Moses not a roman à clef. It is he offers: "Come work for Berger and his father, OF POVERTY rather, any untold story of me and I'll pay you double the late L.B. Berger, one contribute to: any hugely successful family, what you can get in some Please of the few successful Mont- in this particular case, a shitcan university". Moses real Yiddish poets, who in 56 Sparks Jewish Canadian family and defies Bernard and honours USC Ottawa addition to his own writing, their bootlegging (cum sani- his father by refusing money, K1P 5B1 was speech writer and cul- Canada tized whiskey and other in- yet he remains a staunch tural advisor to Solomon's (613) 234-6827 vestments) empire. The Gurskyologist. brother, Bernard L.B.Berger novel unfolds with the help The Gursky empire run who wrote impassioned art- of the Gursky's would-be primarily by frontman Ber- icles for the Canadian biographer, Moses Berger, nard and the devious elusive Jewish Herald to warn his who describes the Gurskys as Solomon is gradually re- fellow Jews about Hitler. "the new royalty in Canada: vealed in a panoramic saga, Bernard arranged for an from Rambam (acronym for the set in the Canadian Prairie, annual retainer of $10,000 12th century rabbinic philo- Montreal, the Eastern Town- for the poet. As far as sopher) . First we ships, and the Arctic. A his acolytes and his son meet Ephriam Gursky, grand- recreation of London in were concerned, L.B. had father of Solomon. Ephriam's the late 1800's during sold out. In the words trek from Minsk via Liver- Grandfather's youth con- of the not-so-celebrated pool, Durham and London to trasts with Moses Berger's yiddish poet, Shloime the New World has taken him contemporary visit to London Bishinsky: "What I am to both the Canadian Arctic to meet with Sir Hyman trying to say, forgive me and the Eastern Townships. Kaplansky. is that such princes in We learn that he came to Whoever Moses does not America are entitled to this country to help Sir meet and interview, he reads their mansions, a Rolls- John Franklin in his search about in Solomon's journals Royce, chinchilla coats, for the North West Passage. (which usually arrive in yachts, young cuties out He lived among the Inuit as mysterious ways). Moses of the burlesque shows. But Ephrim Gor-ski, or Tulaq, tries to visit all the a poet they should never taught them a smattering of Gursky landmarks. He even be able to afford. It has Hebrew (Esquimaux word for falls in love with Solomon to do with what? Human bread is lechem), enchanted Gursky's daughter, Lucy. dignity. The sanctity of them with Old Testament explaining Toward the end of the stories, tended their sick the world. I'm it badly. But the man I novel Moses Berger receives and circumcised their sons. took you for, L.B., you letters from a man who He promised that if they are not". is writing L.B. Berger's January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 24 ZA\ Casting shadows on the curtains of the universe Maryse Maynard Jan. 10-31, 1990 A sampling of responses to ARTIST'S Maryse 's exhibit were "fun," "provocative," "made you STATEMENT think," "beautiful and This exhibit is based on two main forms inspiring," "a very multi- that 1 have been using to express myself; faceted exhibit; not just boxes and windows. These I have or- one theme or approach but a maze-like structure ganized into many," "positive, exciting," which, on one level, describes a personal journey and hopefully on another level, "It made me realize I should a universal one. have enjoyed the beautiful The goddesses within the maze were view from the window at my own, born out of boxes and have their cottage last year," are shown un- but for this exhibition everyone feeZ protected. "She makes good to be alive and a part of civilization," ON MAZES "She has taken our ordin- We walk through mazes all our lives. ary everyday things and they depict They are legendary because framed them," "She has used mankind's quest for truth. 'Mazes repre- and made sent journeys of discovery, challenge the ordinary things and adventure, games of amusement, them extraordinary," decision-making, conquests, tests, "I felt wonderful while I failures, losses, strug,gle and confusion - was there and after I left," moments in each of our lives. "She won't let you be Think of the expressions we use; "...up against the wall," "...something at every pretentious,". turn," "...I'm working it out," or AN that's left to do is just around the corner." A maze can be go and see it. It will at experienced in many different ways. once be Zike everything grocery stores are Shopping centres and you've seen before and my challenges. This magic is a journey of discovery. unlike anything you've seen There are lots of choices. You can before. choose to move quickly through it or you can immerse yourself. Either way, at some level of being, a metamorphosis might take place. You start out with one set of feelings and and you end up...? Photo: John Tappan ON WINDOWS Walking down my neighbourhood street with a friend who grey,' up on the I guess that brings us to another form other side of the world, I heard her of internal maze; the Mental Medicine wonder about what went on beyond Cabinets. Just as the windows are those lit windows. I have another who mediums through which one can see likes to stare out of his with a pair of nnd the maze is a form through which binoculars. I think it's his hobby. Win- oae can walk, there is a type of internal dows are barriers which either hold you journey which requires reflection - the in or keep you out and allow you only opposite to a window's function.) But limited glimpses. They naturally frame how many of us have spent our most or control what you see much the way an reflective moments gazing through win- does. It is this element of actual painting dows?) The Mental Medicine Cabinets control which intrigues me, and it is why are my attempt to enter this labyrinth I to guide people have chosen windows through my art. to the work. The clouds of our personality affect our Another element is that of memory. perceptions and insight. ln strivirT to These storm windows are from windows see clearly, we catch fleeting reflections built during or just after the First World of our distortions - those very flaws that War. I value them as much as I would an create the patterns of our lives, shape eighteenth-century European antique - out art and demand our vision. probably more. They are, of course, a This quote, from a Sufi poem by Fo'ad very Canadian thing, and I like the idea Kermani called "Lord of the Sanctuary" of recycling, and of being a Canadian. praises the Divine and sums up, in a few Although they act as barriers, you can short words, how I feel about my exist- sec through them, see other works ence here on the path through this through them, physically move around labyrinth of time. yourself on the other them, and find How can the heart of Fo'ad pretend side. A counterpoint is set up in which each decision made by the viewer chan- To be ignorant of your presence ges the work of art. When on every side the rays Of your hfe blaze forth BOXES ON Casting shadows which grow long or Nepthys, goddess of the Photo: Nicole Chouinard short night and of the As the song says, "We all wind up in home. boxes." We also live in them, go to school On all the curtains of the universe? in them and work in them. Unless, of course, you live in a tower. As with windows, the inside is as intriguing as the outside and equally important. They arc, for example, the ideal metaphor for people. Each of mine has a natural bird's nest; yet another symbol of those HOURS OF GALLERY combinations of things that exist in our Tues to Sat natural world. I love the endless variety of boxes. 1 llam - 5:30pm have a psychiatrist friend who was Sun & Mon c1osed renovating his bathroom, and knowing that I loved boxes, brought me his old medicine cabinet. What do you do with a rnedicine cabinet from a psychiatrist? January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 25 IF YOU HAVE NEWS Call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the GLEBE REPORT WO R DS P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 Programmes at South Branch LIBRARY QUIZ Here's another literary quiz, courtesy of Steven Ottawa Public Library Gilbar and The Book Book. How well do you rate? Most of the titles described are available at STORYTIME FOR 3 TO 5 YEAR OLDS the South Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Mondays at a.m. (No registration necessary) 10:30 Try to tie the twenty tales to their tellers. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Pre- registration required) (45 min.) A Tale of Two Cities A. Edgar Allan Poe SATURDAY STORIES AND FILMS AT 10:30 a.m. The Tale of Genji B. Joseph Conrad For 4 to 7 year-olds. (45 min.) BABES IN THE LIBRARY The Tale of a Tub C. Alberto Moravia Music, rhymes and books for babies from birth Canterbury Tale D. Charles Lamb (Elia) to 18 months (30 min.) The Old Wives' Tales E. James Fenimore Cooper (Pre-registration required) The Piazza Tales F. Jonathan Swift Please contact us for information, 598-4017 Tales of the South Pacific G. Rudyard Kipling RED, WHITE AND YUM - January 22 - February 14 Twice-Told Tales H. Charles Dickens Guess the number of jelly beans in the jar and Winter's Tales I. F. Scott Fitzgerald you could win them as a special Valentine's treat. Incredible Tales J. Mikhail Sholokhov Contest ends Wednesday Feb. 14 at noon. Tales of the Grotesque and K. Herman Melville Ages 3 to 12. Arabesque TIME FOR TWOS February 1 (Thurs.) 10:30 a.m. Stories and films for two-year-olds (30 min.) Tales from Shakespeare L. Washington Irving Pre-registration starts Jan. 18. Plain Tales from the Hills M. Murasaki Shikibu A TOUCH OF RED February 10 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Tales of a Traveller N. Sholem Aleichem Splash some red into your Valentine's Day with Old Country Tales O. Isak Dinesen crafts for 5 to 8 year-olds (45 min) The Leatherstocking Tales P. Arnold Bennett Pre-registration starts Jan. 27 Tales of the Jazz Age Q. Saki TIME FOR TWOS February 16 (Friday) 10:30 a.m. Youth and Other Tales R. Geoffrey Chaucer Stories and films for two-year-olds (30 min.) Tales of the Don S. Nathaniel Hawthorne Pre-registration starts Feb. 2 Roman Tales T. James A. Michener Answers 1-H, 2-M, 3-F, 4-R, 5-P, 6-K, 7-T, 8-S, 9-0, 10-Q, 11-A, 12-D, 13-G, 14-L, 15-N, 16-E, 17-1, 18-B, 19-1, 20-C Ottawa Public Library to circulate video cassettes Patrons of the Ottawa ner video store. Subjects Public Library are now able include travel, cookery, Children's Books to use their library cards fitness, nature to check out videocassettes physical at no charge. and history. In addition, wide selection of English ; OPEN operas, The collection is housed there are ballets, / the BBC and French books SUNDAYS In the Audio-Visual Section plays from Shakes- peare collection and public any book .., 801 Bank St of the Main Library, 120 We'll order television favourites such just ask! 563-3809 Metcalfe Street, and num- bers some 1,300 titles for as "The Jewel in the Crown". fees have been adults and children in Rental dropped on videodiscs and English and French. As this Buy a book they're fun and educational 16mm films. However,charges is a special-interest col- equipment will remain lection, it is unlikely for effect. Patrons may rent that you will find copies in playback units of these videocassettes videocassette and videodisc players also. on the shelves of the cor- Valentine 's Gift Certificates THAIVK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Now Available IN 1989! WE LOOK FORWARD TO &COMPANY ITD.RiAi ioR WORKING WITH YOU IN 1990.

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K2P 1W4 January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 26 420 O'Connor Street, Ottawa MONEY This year prepare for G.S.T. You owe it to yourself working after 65. Another tax-saving device BY HARRY L. MARDON and your family to save The eligibility rules not many people seem to as much tax money as you state you may qualify for know about is that when you as tax the special UIC benefit retire and start drawing This is the year Canadians can. This is known on two grounds: Plan (or should prepare themselves avoidance, which is per- Canada Pension legitimate. What is Quebec Pension Plan) bene- for the impact on their fectly you must have worked you to personal budgets from the illegal is tax evasion. in insurable employment for fits, are entitled federal Goods and Services So, this year -- if ever at least 20 weeks in the split the benefits with the spouse. This is one Tax (GST). The government there was one -- is last 52. your avoid as cur- of the very few income- proposes to introduce it year to much if you have received rent and future taxation splitting arrangements still on Jan. 1, 1991. unemployment insurance in available since Ottawa It now looks as though as possible. the last 52 weeks, you must the tax its tax reform this tax on consumers will Unfortunately, have worked 20 weeks since launched laws become so com- program. be at a rate of seven per have the end of the claim. that a lot of You have to apply to cent. This doesn't mean plicated The lump-sum benefit can miss out on tax- Health and Welfare Canada your cost of living will go Canadians be substantial. It can be -- in order to arrange to split up next year by a full saviqgopportunities equivalent to three times know CPP seven per cent as there because they don't the weekly payment you your payments equally they exist. Almost every- with your spouse. In the are a number of goods and would get if you were on at vast majority of situations, services which are excluded body by now knows regular unemployment insur- tax- this will lower your com- from the GST, such as least something about ance claim. This could total benefits of bined taxes -- if, as groceries, medical services sheltering over $1,000. Of course, you investing in a Registered usually is the case, the and sale of a used home. will have to report the Plan spouse with a larger CPP However, the impact will Retirement Savings income when you make out pension is in a higher tax be severe enough that Can- (RRSP). your income tax return, but adians should give serious But there are a number of you still should end up with bracket. known opportunities thought to budgeting this lesser at least $600 extra net or year for major purchases to either avoid taxes income. govern- before year's end, to es- claw back from the The government doesn't (Mr. Mardon is Manager, cape the new tax. For ex- ment some of your hard- broadcast that this special Community Relations for ample, if you've been sav- earned money. unemployment insurance is Investors Group Inc., ing to buy something for A good example of this available for 65-year-olds. the Winnipeg-based financial delivery in 1991, it is a little-known pro- It is up to you to apply planning services company.) will likely be to your vision in the Unemployment for it, at your Canada Em- benefit to increase your Insurance rules for a one- ployment Centre. savings during 1990 to time special benefit when enable you to accept the you Lurn age 65. You may delivery before the end of be eligible for this ben- the year. efit even if you continue

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Ébénisterie CLAUDE TOUTANT We're celebrating our lst year in the Glebe with a Cabinet-Maker, Reg'd. week-long ANNIVERSARY SALE 821-4613 Enjoy daily specials, demonstrations and giveaways throughout the week Fr!., Jan. 19th to Sat., Jan. 27th

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Thursday, January 25th Presentation by the Music Department 7:10 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Formal Programme begins at 7:30 P.M. Jessica Horton at the Snowflake Special In The Auditorium of Glebe Collegiate 212 Glebe Avenue 239-2424 Find out about the Regular and Bilingual Programmes, about Credits, Diplomas, Bilingual Certificates, Course Levels and Grades, and the Extra Curricular Programmes offered here at Glebe. Question and Answer Period Refreshments 'Parents and Students are Welcome. Mad& Ceramic Tile, Marble & Hardwood Floors Bazaar Supplied, Installed & Repaired MOROCCAN FINE CRAFTS lijkFatima's Residential - Commercial Prices TEL: (613) 233-0405 Guaranteed Workmanship at Competitive 687 BANK STREET OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 3T8 CANADA Free Estimates 738-4703 / 723-8220 January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 28 CHURCH NEWS January visitation program THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU BY JIM MANLY To-day most of our churches CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) attract people from all over Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 This January most of the the city including some who Parish Clergy: Msgr. David Corkery, Pastor churches in the Glebe will have never lived in the Glebe. Rev. (Dr.) Jozef Denys In Residence be co-operating on a visi- But the core of our dif- Rev. (Joe) Preeda Onakul In Residence tation program. ferent congregations has Masses: Saturday: 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM Unless people indicate always been made up of people Sunday: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM that they do not want to who lived fairly close. Glebe be visited, we hope to visit residents are the source EGLISE CHRIST-ROI 254 rue Argyle 233-3202 every home in the neighbour- both of renewal and of sus- Pasteur: Jacques Faucher hood. tained strength for our Messes: samedi al7h00 Our purpose is simple: We congregations. Local people I dimanche à 11h00 (nouvelle heure) want to let people know look to us for pastoral about t e different communi- care, for youth groups and FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH ties ofjaith which meet in for Christian education Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 the Glebe and we want to opportunities. Pastor: Rev. Christopher B. Walker invite people to worship At the same time we re- Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM with us. We want to know cognize the changing nature Morning Worship 11:00 AM who you are and we want you of the Glebe. Many large Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM to know who we are. houses which used to be The churches of the Glebe single family dwellings now rOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH were originally built to often have apartments. With Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 234-5765 Pastor: Interim Ministers serve the local community, the changing nature of Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM to provide places of worship modern jobs, many people Sunday School 12:15 PM and Christian education for move in and out of a com- Glebe residents. munity over the space of GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH Over the years many fam- two or three years. Lyon Street at First Avenue 236-0617 ilies become members of Our visitation will be Minister: Rev. Jim Manly Glebe churches and then a chance for us as churches Sunday Services: New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM moved to other parts of the to meet some of the new Sanctuary Service 11:00 AM city. Sometimes these people in our neighbourhood Christian Dey. Program 11:00 AM people joined other congre- and to remind people once gations which were based in more that a warm welcome ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Handicapped accessible (Glebe near Bank) their nieghbourhoods. awaits them at any of the from the parking lot. But in many cases, people churches in their neighbour- Sunday Services 8 AM & Holy Eucharist (Prayer Book) maintained their connection hood. We look forward to 12 Noon Eucharist (B.A.S.) with a church in the Glebe. seeing you. 10 AM Parish Choral Choral Evensong 7 PM First Sunday each Month Weekday Eucharists CHOIR PRESENTATION Wednesday 5:30 PM THURSDAY 10 AM Counselling by Appointment 234-4024 The choir of Chinese Bible Church will present Loop System for the Hearing Impaired "God so loved the world" on Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fourth Ave Baptist Church. This cantata THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 was composed by an outstanding Chinese musician. Clerk: Dana Mullen The choir will be singing in Chinese but the Outreach: Constance Mungall words will be translated into English on the bulletin. Helen Thomas Sunday Service: 10:30 AM There will be fellowship and refreshments after the presentation. Admission free. All welcome. OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Ave Baptist) Pastor: David Pan 232-5211 Sunday Service: Worship: 9:00 AM Ecumenical Worship Service Sunday School 11:00 AM An ecumenical worship service celebrating the Week OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place at 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church Sunday Minister: Rev. Wing Mak January 21, 1990 at 7 p.m. at Fourth Avenue and Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM Percy Street. Members of the Glebe clergy will Bilingual Service 11:00 AM participate.

OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP The offering at this service will be used to support Fifth Avenue at Monk Street the Roman Catholic initiated project for El Salvadoran Minister: Pastor Dick Foster refugees. Fellowship and refreshments will follow Morning Worship 11:00 AM the worship. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 AM Total Communication All are most welcome to join the celbration. ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy OPERATION RAINBOW Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM Unemployed Executives and professionals looking for work ANNUNCIATION TO THE THEOTOKOS/ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX in the Ottawa area -- contact others with similar CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL experience. OPERATION RAINBOW, a self-help group offering 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 support and sharing of information, will meet at St. Parish Clergy: Bishop Seraphin (Storheim) 233-0999 Matthew's Church Hall, Glebe Avenue near Bank Street. Father John Scratch 1-658-2901 Six seminars on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. starting Vespers: Saturday 6:30 PM (English) 18 January 1989. Sessions will occur on January 18, 25, Divine Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (English & Slavonic) February 1, 8, 15 and 22nd. Information call 234-8841.

January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 29 "UPD. UffImEn HMqt1O.M2101e Caring for the earth Environmental action begins at home shoe boxes and many sanitary fooled by the advertisements BY VICTORIA DICKENSON AND those who prefer out-of- papers. But we had to do from paper JEFF HARRISON companies. They sight piles. something about the paper, may be planting the trees, The city's campaign for so we made For many years we've pat- the attack on but it's the government that reducing Hazardous House- two fronts: reduce and reuse. grows the seedlings, and ted ourselves on the back hold Wastes also alerted us First we tried to elim- you know whose money for being "environmentally pays to problems in our domestic mate some of the non-essen- for that! conscious". We tried to management. We've now re- tial paper products. walk more than we drove, Did we really need Ban duced the number of poisons always used unleaded fuel, paper plates, those disposables towels and napkins, some- masquerading as cleaning and enjoyed environmentally Finally, there is one times even produced from products and instead rely benigri activities like paper item which has become trees cut in the on Ivory Snow and washing hiking, cycling and canoeing. Amazon a nuisance at all dump sites rainforest? soda in the wash, and But last year we got quite What did our --disposable diapers. There grandparents use? They Murphy's Oil Soap and the a jolt when we began to was a time when we were used tea odd bottle of disinfectant examine our towels, dishcloths, spending $20.00 per week on domestic pract- for cleanup. We confess, and old rags, and now so paper to diaper our two ises to see how environ- however, to remaining ad- mentally conscious we really do we. We miss the conven- children. Now we make an ience of dicted to our dishwasher, were. paper towels, par- initial outlay and purchase ticularly when the children which unfortunately uses It was the Blue Box that what can only be described seem to spill a glass of detergents. We are on the really got us started. We as a work of art -- The In- milk a day! But we don't lookout for a phosphate-free took to heart the 3R's of disposable, a marvellous miss paper napkins. Inex- dishwasher soap, and we waste management: Reduce, soft cotton diaper in three pensive cloth napkins can promise not to feel our Recycle, Reuse. Even sizes with velcro attach- be thrown in the washing life is ruined if our dishes before the Blue Boxes ar- ments and Goretex water- machine, and how much nicer are occasionally spotty. rived, we had been taking proof pants, and a Canadian to wipe sticky fingers and our glass bottles and product from Worldwide Baby faces with soft cloth rather tin cans up to the recycl- Basics of Vancouver. For Non-toxic changes than scratchy paper. ing depot in the Glebe.But all those who want to make We're learning to prefer the switch we provide WBB's now the city made it easy. Reuse your envelopes latex paints, which don't We cheerfully bundled news- toll free number: 1 800 require toxic solvents, and papers, tin and aluminum Some paper is essential. 663 1730. we've decided that beeswax cans, glass bottles of all We use and receive a lot of What else can we reduce? or lemon oil are perfectly descriptions to be put out large manila envelopes. According to Pollution Probe adequate polishes for our every garbage day in our Now we open them carefully one fifth of all household furniture. If they were Blue Box. Obviously many and reuse them. For just garbage is organic. All that good enough for Chippendale Ottawa residents shared our $3.00 we can buy 75 attract- wet, sloppy yucky stuff left in the 18th century, they're enthusiasm, since the Ot- ive address lable which over'dft plates, plus grass probably good enough for us. tawa programme has the say "Re-use envelopes - help clippings, hedge trimmings, We're buying rechargeable greatest success of any save forests". You just etc. We now have two plastic batteries, and we refuse municipal recycling pro- lick the label and put it tubs on the counter, one for to use pesticides or herb- gramme in North America. over the mailing label ad- the compost and one for the icides even if we do have dressed to you. The labels rabbits. Into the compost spiders in the houseplants. Excessive packaging are available from the go items like tea leaves, None of these innovations Ontario Public Interest Re- coffee grounds and filters, have caused major crisis in The first thing we began search Group, OPIRG-Ottawa, grapefruit and orange skins, our domestic activities, and to look at was that pet 631 King Edward Avenue, onion skins, egg shells, up against the enormity of peeve of waste reducers -- Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7N8 and other non-rabbit food. the problems, it seems a excessive packaging. In We also receive a lot of Into the other bucket go pretty small effort. But supermarket and hardware smaller business envelopes. all the stale baked goods, we had to start somewhere. stores, how many layers of The backs of these are ideal outside lettuce leaves and Genuine change in our living packing are really needed? for recording telephone mes- celery stocks, squash skins, and working habits is nec- Why did-hardware stores sages,making out shopping lists and apple cores, potato essary, indeed essential, convert to plastic blister and listing activities to peels and avocado rinds if we are to meet the un- packs which always contain be done during the day. Be- which delight a rabbit's precidented global changes either more or less screws fore, no matter how many heart and tummy. Our compost that the experts are pre- than you need? While we pads of fresh clean paper also takes the autumn leaves dicting. The 1980s have continue to purchase some were around, there never and the following summer, we certainly been a decade of items which do use multi- seemed to be anything to turn it over to reveal rich high consumption and enor- layer packaging, we try write on when you needed it. brown soil made during the mous variety of commodities. to buy in bulk, or shop at Since we converted to en- previous seasons. We Perhaps the 90s will re- stores where we can select velopes, the problem has wouldn't recommend that every- introduce some old-fashioned what we want from bins. been solved. Now we have body buy rabbits, but we do values back into our daily And paper! Our house is to figure a way to keep the recommend composting, and lives; values which may be awash in paper from kids' pencils and pens from ready-made plastic composters necessary if we are to save school masterpieces to disappearing! are readily available for the future. bungled computer sheets. Used computer paper, the In fact every Canadian throws innumerable notes sent home out 216 kilos of paper from the school, and junk annually, and for every mail also have a place in WE BUY FINE tonne of paper we use, we our reuse FURNITURE. CHINA schemes. We now ANTIQUES lose another 17 trees. We keep a box full of scrap thought try we'd buying paper into which we or the recycled paper, but supplies children can delve to make China gift are limited georgette and it is still notes, drawings, paper more expensive than news- airplanes, etc. Admittedly, /4nticfues paper. We discovered as we're postponing the inevi- Fine Furniture, China, Gifts well that many of the paper table disposal of the paper, products we use do contain but at least we feel we're 502 Bank St. 232-6851 some recycled paper, chiefly getting our moneys worth boxboard used in cereal and out of it. And don't be January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 30 This space acts as a free community bulletin board. To get your message in the GRAPEVINE, please drop off your written information to the Glebe Community Centre including name, address, phone no. before the deadline date. RAPEVINE NOTICES NOTICES WANTED EMPLOYMENT * FEMALE LYRICIST SEEKS CANADIAN HOSTELLING AS- BROWN BAG LUNCH SEMINAR *WINTERLUDE SALES HELP female song writer for col- SOCIATION ONTARIO-EAST of- Mon. Feb. 5 at Ottawa Pub- needed for an indoor food laboration, contact Di fers recreational and social lic Library, Metcalfe St. concession at Lansdowne Murray, 230-7423 8:30am to activities to members and Free program cosponsored Park Feb. 2 - Feb 11. Day 10:00pm. non-members. All activities by REACH (Resource Educa- and evening shifts. 233-1673. are run by volunteers. tional and Advocacy Centre k2 BEDROOM APT. for April/ Information, 230-1200. for the Handicapped) and May by working parent with the Library. Topic, Envir- TREE READING SERIES feat- one child, non-smoker. onmental Sensitivities: A ures short story writer 830-4067 evenings. FOR SALE New Disability. 12 noon. Rita Donovan who will read *CAT SITTER WANTED: 8 yr. Info: 236-9436. BEAUTIFUL GLASS DINING from her work at the Glebe old cat needs sitter for 3 table, 183cm x 107cm. Community Centre, Tues. * BASKETBALL 10th Annual wks (Feb 10 - Mar 5). In Reasonable, 236-3869. Jan 23 at 8:00 p.m. All Jack Purcell Integrative your home, cat food & supp- welcome, admission free. Basketball Tournament. All lies provided. Remuneration LADIES PLEATED ALL-wool Eve, begins with an open set. groups welcome to partici- negotiable. 230-1456 after 5 reversible skirt, 1950s pate. Information, 777-3148. original, size 7-8. THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY *WANTED: Reliable snow shov- $45.00, 230-7423 between needs volunteer canvassers CONSERVATION EDUCATION eller needed for Findley 7am - lOpm. for the big residential SOURCE BOOKS completed & (driveway & walk). 233-8587. now available. The series campaign in Ottawa-Carleton BEAUTIFUL 11 piece flame of "Source Books" is infor- in March. Phone 728-2685. CHILD CARE mahogany dining room suite, mation for teachers on OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, circa 1920; 2 twin beds natural studies, easy to * CAREGIVER WANTED at my Rainbow Group public infor- like new. 237-1776. understand and based on home in the Glebe for 2 Jan. 24 mation night is Ontario school curricula. year old girl weekdays. *SILVER TIPPED RACCOON coat Westminster at 7:45p.m., Information - contact 233-7500. ladies size 10-12. good Hall, Presbyterian Church Charles Billington, Rideau condition $900. 563-4467. There * WANTED - QUALIFIED CARE- 470 Roosevelt Ave. Valley Conservation Auth- at McNabb GIVER to provide nurturing, are meetings ority, Box 599, Manotick STOLEN Community Centre every day Glebe, home environment for Ontario, KOA 2N0, 692-3571 *TAKEN: Little Tykes Red or night except Friday. 4-month old baby boy. Tues. wagon taken from 282 Holm- Newcomers welcome mtg. held ARC Readings Series Wed. & Thurs. 9am-6pm. wood before Christmas. every Thurs. 7:30p.m. presents Audrey Thomas, a Phone 832-3041. major Canadian fiction Wagon has name Lambert on * ART LENDING'S FEBRUARY writer 25 Jan. and LESSONS bottom. Reward. 236-4438. EXHIBITION, Tues. 20th from 15 Feb. Kevin Crossley- 10am - 9pm at Unitarian * QUALIFIED PIANO TEACHER Holland, well known Church Hall, 30 Cleary Ave. will teach private lessons English poet. Information featuring, Mitsugi Kikuchi, to children after school from Christopher Levenson 'Skip Pynn and Glebe artist and Saturdays. Call 232-3827 563-0677. Suzette MacSkimming. Special exhibition will SNOWSHOVELLING, babysit- be held at the Nepean Public ting, cleaning or office Library between Feb. 2-27.. work; do you require help in these or other areas? The HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF Alexander Community Centre r OTTAWA monthly mtg. Fri. in the Carlington area Jan. 26, 2pm, Glebe-St. launches their Youth Job James Church Hall. Gwen Bank Jan. 22. Employees are Richards speaker, non- reliable, hardworking and members welcome. available for part-time A music programme for cfactren 2-8 ycar s of age. JOLLY JUMPING JUNIORS and odd jobs. Call 564-1182 Register now for Winter Term January Jamboree, a fun and support todays Youth. by calling: fair with music, entertain- WANTED ment, crafts and games, Westboro - 489-2569 Sun. Jan. 21, Landsdowne, RESPONSIBLE COUPLE WITH ONE child requires fur- Glebe/Alta Vista - 739-7531 Salon A., 10am - 3pm. Adults free. Sponsored by nished accomodation; ren- Independent Child Care- tal or house sitting. giver's Association. Jan. 28-Feb. 28 approx. Contact Ann or Barbara OPERA LYRA presents Clas- 746-8843. sical Cabaret Brunch, Sun. DAYBREAK - Jan. 28, 12:30 in Chateau non-profit CHARLESFORT DEVELOPMENT Laurier Ballroom. $35 com- housing for singles requires good used sheets and wash- bines a sumptuous brunch CORPORATION with zany entertainment. able blankets. Call Pat Single tickets or table re- Kealey 233-6868. servations, call Opra Lyra, ALLERGIC CAT-LOVER must 233-9200. find good home for beauti- WIFE ASSAULT: A CALL TO ful tabby. 232-7587. ACTION - a one-day sympo- *FLORAL DESIGNER WANTED sium, Sat. Jan. 27 from for silk and fresh flower 9am - 4:30pm, Theatre B, arrangements, Victorian Southam Hall, Carleton wreaths, trees, etc. Must University. Contact Joan be very creative, part time, Hawkins, John Howard Soc- possible full time, reply WE PREFER THE GLEBE . . . DON'T YOU? iety, 236-9793. in writing to P.O Box 4433, harlesfort Development Corporation, an award winning builder is involved in new infill THE GAELIC SOCIETY OF Station E., Ottawa, K1S 5B4 construction and extensive renovation work. We are constantly in search of new sites. If you voue church, your club or association have property on a large lot which might be suitable OTTAWA will hold a ceilidh WANTED - RESPONSIBLE PER- for development then we would like to hear from you. If you are interested in knowing about at 8 p.m. in the Orange SON TO SHOVEL driveway on our current projects, please call: 233-0044 40 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario' K IS 2C1 Hall, 334 Gladstone Ave Renfrew Ave. Please call Thurs. Jan. 26. 233-7500 or 236-2126. January 19, 1990 Glebe Report - 31 Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group City of 690 Lyon Street, South Ville cf Ottawa A Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z9 Tel: 564-1058

IVIARCH BREAK PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS Join us for an exciting March Break Programme full of fun and entertaining activities! Our March Break Programme will run Join us for a variety of workshops this winter: from Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16, 1990 (5 days) Stencilling for Beginners and is for children ages 6 - 12 years. Interior Design Workshop Series Childhood Literature & Imagination for the March Break Programme begins on Febru- Registration Fairy Tales & Heros Myths ary 12, 1990 The cost is $60.00 for the 5-day programme (8:30 Relaxation Techniques for am - 4:00 pm). Additional supervision is available from 4:00 - Pain Sufferers 5:30 pm at a cost of $20.00. Registration for individual days Introduction to Computers will take place after February 21 providing space is available. The Art of Touching An of activities will be available at registration. outline Aerobic Shoe & Sport Injury Clinic Preparing Your Income Tax Parka Making JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! For more information about these worshops The Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group is accepting resumes from those inter- call or drop by the Glebe Community Centre, ested in staff positions in its children's programmes. March Break Programme 690 Lyon Street South, 564-1058 applicants should apply immediately; Summer Camp applications should be received prior to April 20, 1990. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working with children and can initiate creative programming within a team setting. Current First Aid Certification is required. For more information please call the ATTENTION CRAFTERS!! Glebe Community Centre at 564-1058. Application forms for the 1990 Spring Craft MARCH BREAK PROGRAMME (March 12 - 16, 1990) Fair, held April 7, 1990 will be accepted begin- 1. Camp Co-ordinator 2. Camp Counsellors ning January 22, 1990. Applications are available now SU1VEVIER CAMPS: (June to August, 1990) at the Glebe Community Centre, 1. Preschool Camp Co-ordinator 2. Preschool Counsellors 690 Lyon Street South. 3. Children Camp Co-ordinator 4. Children Counsellors For more info call us at 564-1058 5. Youth Camp Co-ordinator 6. Youth Counsellors