.111611116111111;., ss`;;4, ttl%111111r gleb ice rat March 6, 1992 P°Vol. 21 No. 3 Residents working to restore Central Park
BY DIANE MCINTYRE While City budgets for tree planting and Park Neighbours of Central maintenance have suffered Park met on Tuesday evening in recent weeks, resi- February 25 with City of dents left the "Trees, Ottawa arborist Brian Trees, Trees for Central Smith to collaborate on Park" meeting Tuesday the restoration of what evening with a sense that was once a tree-lined park there was some hope for of gardens and benches. Central Park. Brian Residents of Renfrew and Smith, City of Ottawa Parks Co- Rosebery Avenues talked ordinator said that the about what the park was like City will draw up plant- 50, 20 and 10 years ago be- ing plans, allow resi- fore it was allowed to de- dents to plant trees generate to its current and plant and maintain sorry soggy state. the flower bed at Bank Let me take you back to Street (which was to be when Central Park was an sodded this year). island of green in the midst There was also some dis- of the City. Lined with cussion about the poten- Carolina Poplars and, Photo: Diane McIntyre tial for city supervision fragrant Mock Orange, Honey- and equipment for neigh- suckle, and Spirea bushes Central Park as it appears in the Spring. bourhood park maintenance the park was graced with work parties. Brian gave eight large flower gardens us hope that this summer planted with spring bulbs its flower beds, lost many summer closed with "We residents that want to and summer annuals. The giant trees (Some had trunks believe this is a serious help Central Park will park was a place where 6' across). Offers by environmental issue that not face the bureaucratic ---people could stroll or rest neighbours on Renfrew and must be addressed immedia- roadblocks previously faced. on benches and feel re- Rosebery to plant replace- tely." But, the park was If you'd like to be part moved from the bustle of ment trees were refused in the process of being of this neighbourhood im- Bank Street. No buildings by the then owners, the transferred last year and provement activity please could be seen from the park. .C.CC. The park was left to this process served the contact me at 234-6418, Children had a dry place decay because the NCC had procrastinators. The City Elaine Marlin GCA En- to play catch or tag. Fam- shifted their priorities of Ottawa acquired the vironmental Committee ilies hosted croquet parties to their "federal assets" Central dilapidated Park Chair 234-2233 or Bob and had picnics on the from their "City-like as- part a in late 1991 as of Harrison 230-1536 and lawns. Groups played Bocci sets." The park deterior- that pro- land trade deal come to the Glebe Com- Ball. It was still a spe- ated to its current state vided the infamous Triple munity Association An- cial peaceful place when I where it lies submerged in A baseball lands. Re- nual General Meeting in moved uo Renfrew Avenue water well into the summer sidents understand that a May to meet us, talk twelve years ago - you ,,or the past two years condition of the transfer about parks, and see a could still sit on the grass, ducks have nested in the of Central Park was that film on Urban Forests. we had picnics and street marsh-like environment. the space was to be main- parties where we all played Seagulls flock to the tained as park land and soccer...but not now. waters. A petition signed not ever used for de- INSIDE Central Park has lost by over 100 residents last velopment. Letters 3 and 5 Recycling GCA 8 Do you have a reminder Capital Column .. 12 favourite tree? Art 16 The Glebe Community Centre Fine Paper Recycling Tell us about it in Depot Words 17 continues to be well used. prose or poetry, with a The following paper is Cryptic photo or a drawing. ACCEPTABLE: white paper, The Glebe Community As- Crossword 18 (printed, photocopied, hand sociation would like to written or blank) Health 19 display what you send in light colored paper at the Annual General Meet- (light School pink, blue, green, yellow) ing on May 13th at 7:30 computer News 20 - 25 in the Glebe Community paper stapled Centre. paper is OK. NOT ACCEPTABLE: Drop off your tree des- dark paper (blue, strong Quote of the Morith criptions at: If there comes a little thaw, pink, etc.), construction Puggwash Books, 801 Still the air is chill and raw, paper, envelopes, newspaper, Bank Street. Here and there a patch of snow, glossy paper (magazines, Thorne & Co., 802 Bank Dirtier than the ground below, brochures, fax paper), The Glebe Community Dribbles down a marshy flood; cardboard, glue, tape, "Post Association letter box Ankle-deep you stick in mud it" stickers, telephone at the Glebe Community In the meadows while you sing, books, carbon paper, paper Centre's main desk. "This is Spring" bags, paper clips, elastic By Jacqueline Palumbo C.P. Cranch bands. A Spring Growl N EWS Brownie and Guide news Brownies of Lansdowne Dist- rict celebrated Thinking Day on Wednesday, February 19 at Fraser Hall of Glebe-St. James Church. The party celebrating the birthdays of founders Lord and Lady Baden- Powell featured awards, games, campfire songs and cupcakes. Pictured upper left are (1 to 0 Kristine Bourgeois, Gillian Brooks, Saskia Vanderloo and Jessica Button. These six- year-olds received awards for making cookie posters. Pictured lower left are Elaine MacNabb and Hartley Butler-George of the 123rd Pack. Pictured on the right is Elaine MacNabb presenting a prize to Alexandra Heinsjo- Jackson for her cookie poster. 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March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 2 LETTERS Glebe prerequisite a sense of humour
Editor, Glebe Report: fortably with the pack. Even person guess the extent to interests, and stuck by his You have to have a sense Jay Stone, the Citizen's which our City Council position with class and of humour to live in the "DoktoL Kultur", though would consistently and over humour, through a lot of Glebe! obviously somewhat uncomf or- time display such contempt abuse and whipped-up hysteria. Last month, going innocent- table in his choice, de- for its own by-laws, espec- All in all an amazing cided the risks of ly about our various bus- political ially those intended to scene. I suppose it all found incorrectness were too great iness, we suddenly help maintain the liva- points to a primitive human and and joined in the ourselves under public feeding bility of the city core. need in some quarters, es- vituperative attack by those frenzy. This is a bit of a good pecially among the lesser great cultural arbiters of The Councillors who op- news - bad news story. The media and politicians in the Ottawa scene, Earl posed extending the concert bad news is that our new this city, to create an art- "Boobs" MacRae, Claire Roy, hours were defending the Council is no tmprovement ificial enemy - preferably and Councillor Mark "Elvis rights of many communities: on its lamentable prede- some kind of class enemy - Lives!" Maloney. Amazingly, Ottawa South, Centretown, cessor when it comes to as a target for their venom. this Pavlovian response was Ottawa East, Alta Vista, flip-flops, verbal abuse And we're it. It's a dirty unleashed before a single etc... But good old "Granola of part of its citizenry, job, neighbours, but some- Glebite had even had the Heights" got all the blame and contempt for its own body's got to do it. to open his or and I suppose we should opportunity by-laws. In spite of denials, And finally, one wonders her mouth on the subject, consider it an honour to it will be difficult for how Councillor Maloney's was City be so singled out! which Council's Council not to create a neighbours on Island Park proposal to permit the City's Our abusers again trotted precedent by this action - would react to such cas- noise by-law to be waived out that tired old line a pity they could not com- ual flouting of the by- for of a about Glebites having known the evening possib- prehend this point. But laws protecting them, and le outdoor concert by Guns' about Lansdowne Park when the good news is that we whether he has a pet name n Roses and at we moved here. I suppose Metallica are represented by a coun- for them too? Lansdowne Park in July. there is some truth to that, cillor who took a decision Jim McCarthy The local media ran com- but how could a reasonable to defend his constituents'
Council urged to support A non-smoking, licensed Restaurant Vegetarian natural foods dining room & Seafood tree planting and maintenance
Editor, GZebe Report, and to rapid urban develop- The élimlnatiOn of tree ment in recent decades have planting in parks and on not been replaced. The city streets as proposed in the has a lot of catching up to City of Ottawa budget may do. While the number of well be approved this month. trees was decreasing, the Likewise the tree pruning number of cars was in- and maintenance budget may creasing. Trees are needed be cut back to an emergency ever to deal with more than 1060 Bank Street For people who service only. Whatever the automobile emissions and Ottawa K1S 3X2 care about outcome of the budget delib- noise. (613) 563-8122 what they eat erations for this year, it The mature trees in the is disheartening that the central area are not really cuts were proposed in the being replaced as they die first place. or are cut down. So many of I am sure we are all aware the newly planted trees will of the pollution-fighting never reach maturity. Many Association warns tenants properties of trees and of are planted in hard surfaces Recently more than 30,000 order to protect tenants their ability to provide or in planter boxes. The tenant households in the against unlawtul rents. At protection from the sun and effects of road salt, injury, had to Ottawa area received a form the time, landlords to act as noise buffers. pollution and vandalism letter from the Government register the rents they The appearance of a hole in take a very heavy toll. As a of Ontario Rent Registrar. were charging on their a- the ozone layer over our result, a 7-10 year life The information in this partments. This rent then area has given many of us span is normal for a tree letter comes from your land- became the basis for determ- grave concern about the ade- planted in a downtown set- lord (or his predecessor) ining the maximum legal rent quacy of shady areas in our ting. and contains rent informa- that a landlord could charge parks and public places. I urge City Council to con- tion going back to 1985. for a particular apartment. "Red Square" in front of re- tinue to support the tree Unless challenged, this in- Tenants have a right to gional headquarters is a good planting and maintenance pro- formation provides the basis challenge the rent that was example of an uncomfortably grammes both this year and for rent increases from registered. It is pos- exposed spot bereft of veg- in the future. The health now on. sible that you have been etation. Many play areas in of our population and the and In 1985, the government paying an illegal rent city parks offer little unique appearance of our of the day introduced a rent therefore you would be en- more in protection from the city would greatly benefit. registry system. This regis- titled to a rent rebate. sun's harmful rays. with Elaine Marlin try was to be in place in To help tenants deal The trees which we have this much delayed procedure, in Ottawa contribute to our OTTAWA CARPENTRY SERVICES I the Federation of Ottawa- city's special appeal. Be- Carleton Tenants Assoc- ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS -FINISHING TRIM cause of its green appear- will be holding a WINDOWS & DOORS -WALL UNITS iations ance, Ottawa does not look -.ETC series of drop-in clinics. like just any other North Watch for ads or call the For a limited time we will pay both American city. This special Tenants Hotline at 594- P.S.T. & G.S.T. and deduct 10%off quality is in danger of 5429 for times and places. being lost if we abandon or all labour costs cut back on tree planting. Call Mike - Office - 749-4915 The thousands of trees - Cellular - 720-2451 lost to Dutch Elm disease March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 3 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. _EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Finish the job council keep everybody happy glebe ppport
It was with some disillusionment and depression P.O. Box 4794, Station E (if not surprise), that I observed the relentless Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5H9 Glebe bashing that preceded City Council's flip- flop decision in February, to selectively allow Established 1973 its noise by-law to be broken the night of a pos- sible outdoor concert at Lansdowne Park in July, Telephone 236-4955 featuring heavy metal bands Guns 'n Roses and The GZebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive Metallica. no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from As a night owl and a rock fan, I know this con- Glebe merchants pays our bills and printing costs. cert won't bother me. What does is the apparent 6000 copies are delivered free to Glebe homes and need of some city councillors and a great number copies are available at many Glebe shops. of area residents, (urged on by some politicians EDITOR: Inez and others in the media) to justify their politics Berg, 233-6063 ADVERTISING MANAGER: Meredith of convenience by characterizing Glebe residents Olson, 236-5967 BUSINESS MANAGER Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé, as the enemy - stuffy spoilsports who can't stand to see others have a night of fun. It's a deplor- 233-3047 able tactic, and councillors would do well to re- CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow, 238-3572 member that if the rights of one area can be so THIS handily trampled on, so can the rights of all others. STAFF ISSUE: Susan Carson, Sally Cleary, Mayor Holzman was at the forefront of the Christian Hurlow, Sue Jermyn, Mary Kovacs, Judy flip-flop. She wanted to see a lot of happy people Peacocke, Susan Thomson. enjoy a rock concert, and she felt the event would COVER: "Summer on Winter", Photo: Inez Berg attract a lot of money to Ottawa. Stained glass: Joanne Brault I hope that she, and all other councillors who LEGAL ADVISORS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass felt and voted as she did, will be equally quick to keep those many thousands of people happy by approving the funds necessary to provide them with DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Courtright Family, Mary Glen, Geoffrey Gordon, Carolyn Harrison, Brian extended bus transportation after 1 p.m. and Marjorie Lynch, Deborah And the very least they can do for all the com- McNeill, Rose Family, Kevan Shantz, munities that surround Lansdowne Park is to ensure Williams Family, and Nancy Yank. that public safety needs will be met by providing the extra policing fhat will be tequired. ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. I .B. The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers Inc.
The next Glebe Report will be out April 10. Monday, March 30 is our deadline for copy and advertising. 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Finestone, Brian Foran, Peter and Linton and Carla Murphy, Thomas Glen,Nigel & Sebastien Mutchmor School, Sana Nesrallah, Goodfellow, Brendan Greene, Lauren and Merrill 0 Malley, Daniel and Michael Hargadon, Sarah Odell, Amande Olson, Michael and Christopher Harrison, Michael Pettit, Matthew and Laura March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 4 LETTERS M.P. Mac Harb responds to open letter certainly valid. Many of eral Editor, GZebe Report: Ottawa Centre residents Constitutional Committee those who responded felt as who have set In January, 1992, Glebe up a non-parti- reflects the thoughts and you do. resident Clyde Sanger wrote However, they qual- san Constituency Assembly ideas flowing out of the ified their votes with my office with a helpful Process. They have devised assembly. comments. I also noted your a critique of my question- structure that allows for I think you might be inter- remarks about our choice naire on the constitution a wide variety of input, ested in the philosophy and entitled Referenduw Ottawa of word to describe this looks at the constitutional approach of the assembly exercise. Centre which was distribut- Perhaps using a proposals from different organizers, and have taken different ed to Ottawa Centre resi- term, such as sur- perspectives, and stimulates the liberty of including vey would dents in December. Mr. have been more informed discussion and fresh some documentation for your Sanger also published his accurate. thinking. They have made a information. correspondence as an open I realize that in itself special attempt to bring the Once again, thanks for the letter to me in the Glebe referendum has limited constitutional discussion writing. I hope to hear value. Our methods were down to a grassroots Report. I replied to Mr. level. from you again. not scientific, and our Part of my Sanger in January. I would report to the Sincerely, Mac Harb, MP have responded more quickly statistics are not nec- to the open letter but essarily accurate. We have wasn't aware until recently received several critical ROYAL LEPAGE = of its publication. The commentaries, and would ON =- probably choose a different following is a copy of my Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Realtor correspondence with Mr. approach were we to conduct Sanger: the survey again. However, 165 Pretoria Avenue, Ottawa the Dear Mr. Sanger: process was an experi- Thank you for writing me ment in consulting the o "Living and Working in the Glebe" about the Ottawa Centre Re- people directly. I have been ferendum on the Consitu- impressed with the number of my tion. I appreciate your constituents who want to thoughtful critique of get involved in JUDY FALJI.PCNEER, B.Sc. how we summarized the gov- the constitutional discus- CHAIRMAN'S CLUB ernment's constitutional sions. This was emphasized proposals. to me by the number of 769-0668 (Car) 238-2801 (Business) It is true we presented replies we received in a the proposals in a greatly short period of time, and abbreviated form. As you the many written comments PROUDLY PRESENTS: so aptly illustrate, the included on the forms. proposals are much too com- I have prepared a brief plex to cover adequately report on the "referendum" in one or two sentences. for the Special Joint Com- The idea was to get a mittee on a Renewed Canada. general feeling of my con- It is my hope that our ex- stituents' reactions to the ercise in public consul- proposals, and for that tation will prove useful purpose I wanted to include should the committee ever all 28 of them. The re- contemplate the necessity stricted space and the time or advisability of a nat- 203 Powell 20 Montcalm Avenue limit within which we were ional referendum. Perhaps $299,900 $225,000 Substantial Brick Duplex working may in some cases they can view it as an ex- freehold Executive Townhouse Spacious 3 Bedroom Suite Family Room plus Solarium led to a have summaries so periment and guide on Ideal for Owner Occupant! Skylights, Central Air, 3 Baths abbreviated as to be mis- what to do or refrain from Maintained with Pride of Ownership! Modem Decor - Maintenance Free! leading. doing. Your point regarding 1A, The "referendum" is not the combination of the pro- the only constitutional posal to entrench property iniative under way in rights in the Charter with this riding. I have been the proposal to reaffirm working closely with sev- fundamental freedoms, is
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT March into spring THE GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE YOUTH DANCE BY LIZ PALMER The City Of Otawa and the Glebe Community Centre are This month's dance will presently accepting resumés from those interested in staff po- last few weeks Enjoy these be held on Friday, March 27 sitions in the Summer Camp Programmes. If you are interested winter because spring is of from 7 10:30 p.m. for ages in employment, please forward your resumé to Glebe Com- almost here! March is upon 11 14 years. Cost is $2.50 munity Centre prior to April 20, 1992. We are looking for moti- us and Spring Break is very per person. vated individuals who enjoy working with children and can ini- close. REGISTRATION SPRING COURSE tiate creative programming within a team setting. Current First MARCH BREAK PROGRAMME for The next registration Aid Certification is a prerequisite for emlpoyment. Job descrip- will be a March There the Spring Course will take tions are available at the Glebe Community Centre. Break Programme available place on Tuesday, April 14th, For further information, please call 564-1058. from March 16-20, for ages 7:30 9:00 p.m. More news 6 12 years. For further to follow next month. SUMMER CAMPS: (June to August 1992) information please call G.N.A.G. CRAFT SHOW Preschool Camp Co-ordinator Center at the 564-1058. Reminder: the Craft Fair Preschool Counsellors SPRING FLEA MARKET will be held on Saturday Childrens Camp Co-ordinator Spring Flea Market The April 11 from 10 4 p.m. Childrens Counsellors will take place on Saturday Come and browse, enjoy Youth Camp Co-ordinator 2nd. Registration will May yourself and stop at Ilse's Youth Counsellors take place on Wednesday Pantry for light refresh- Pottery Instructor (July 27 to 31 1992) April 1st from 7:30 9p.m. ments. The Pantry is usually Cost is $16.05 (includes open from 12-3 p.m. daily DEADLINE: April 20 1992 GST) per 6 ft table. So Monday to Friday and will clean out those closets be open this Saturday as Please send your resumé to: and bring in your treasures! an added bonus! City Of Ottawa Glebe Community Centre c/o Summer Camps 690 Lyon St. South Take your break at the Museum of Science and Technology At Your Service You're looking for a WaterRocket Workshop (weath- Water Major Roads Public Health Social Services Transit Garbage Disposal Sewage Treatment FUN PLACE where the environ er permitting). Catch the Computer Ani- Ment is stimulating, where Notice for Public Input you cari explore and dis- mation videos in the audi- cover on your own or with torium. a friend, where you will In addition, in the Con- feel challenged without text of our spring program The Rideau River Stormwater Management Study having to be in competition "The tommunity and the with anyone? Then, the Environment: Green Exchange". The Rideau River Stormwater Management Study (RRSMS) was initiated to GREEN STREETS -- A Carlington National Museum of Science develop a plan that would coordinate stormwater management activity in the and Technology, 1867 St. Community Organization -- will area. This study was funded by the City of Ottawa, the City of Nepean, the City of Laurent Boulevard in be presenting two special Gloucester, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and the Regional Participation in the also included the Ottawa is the place for you workshops (registration re- Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. study has quired): Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Canadian Parks Service and the ONTARIO MARCH BREAK Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. March 16 - 20 March 14,9:30 11:30 a.m. Daily demonstrations: on "Overpackaging" and The final draft report of the RRSMS has been prepared and is being made Potato Cooking, Caboose March 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. available for public review. This report summarizes an overall stormwater control strategy for the Rideau River Basin within the Region along with an Tour, Electricity Show, on "Garbage" implementation strategy. Farmer's Wheel of Fortune, Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 Gyroscopes, Cryogenics, p.m., Thursdays till 9 p.m. The report is available for public review at the following locations: Chick Breakthrough, Milk- Parking is free. All activi- ing Machines and Space ties are free with paid ad- City of Kanata (580 Terry Fox Drive)- Clerk's Office and Main Library Preview. mission. Museum admission City of Ottawa (111 Sussex Drive)- Clerks Office and Main Library City of Nepean (101 Centrepointe Drive)- Clerk's Office and Main Library is $1.50 for children TIMES AS FOLLOWS: City of Gloucester (1400 Blair Place)- Clerk's Office and Main Library 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6-15 (under 6 is free), R.M.O.C. (111 Lisgar Street)- Regional Clerk's Office and the Corporate Resource Centre Outdoor WaterRocket Work- $4.28 for adults, and $3.50 Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (1127 Mill Street) Manotick shop (weather permitting) for students and seniors; the Ministry of the Environment (2435 Holly Lane) Ottawa Ministry of Natural Resources (10 Findlay Avenue) Carleton Place 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. family rate is $9.00. Ad- Canadian Parks Service (Nicolls Island Road)- Area Office, Long Island Lock Station Computer Animation Videos mission is free on Thursdays in the Auditorium from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 993 Interested individuals and parties have until 4:00 p.m. on March 31, 1992 to 3:00 4:00 p.m. Potato 6667 for details and work- submit comments on the draft report. Comments must be made in writing and Clock Demonstration shop registration or for submitted to the following location. general information, 991 Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton REGULAR WEEKEND EVENTS 3047. Ottawa-Carleton Centre Get a new hairstyle court- Environmental Services Department esy of the Van de Graaff 111 Lisgar Street generator. Ottawa, Ontario Be An K2P 2L7 Find out how cool cold can (613) 560-2050 be at the cryogenics show. Ontario Take a spin on the science Arthritis Fighter! side at the gyroscopes de- monstration. Support Arthritis SO Ottawa -Carleton Check out the chicks at 1, A PARTNERSHIP IN PROGRESS the incubator. Research! Cumberland Gloucester Goulbourn Renate Nepean Osgood° Ottawa Rideau Rockchlte Park Vanier West Carleton Find out what time it r really is at the Potato Clock Demonstration. THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY Don't miss the Outdoor March 6, 1992 Glebe Report 6 7 -,N1A-te --)-,3,-.---ti..17. 1.1.1,10.1.1,1,1 pi 0.,...(, -4 s 0 1110111 1 111111 ). IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111 v ..': ei , 1,1111111film 1...... nme r II 011,111111 III . iiiiii..., I. 111111111111 1 ' li i-,, ii ,,,,, 1111 1111111 1,
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II 1,111 11111111111 G CA Who shall manage Lansdowne Park?? The membership committee is an excellent crime pre- to assist in holding the line have met to streamline the vention technique. on the police budget by per- process and cut down on the The GCA advocates the main- haps accepting a wage freeze paperwork. tenance of this program. so that the human resources By If you would like to can- 2. The proposed budget in- can remain in tact. vass your block please call crease of 9% needs to be G.C.A. SPECIAL POLICING COSTS your Area Director, listed addressed. Taxpayers, of which President below. the police are members, have Additional comments were Beatrice Spring is a great time to spoken loudly and clearly made by Larry Motuz, Chair- Raffoul meet your neighbours. The to the politicians in not person of the GCA's Traffic GCA needs you to make this wanting to see an increase Committee. He highlighted year's drive a success. in their taxes. The police the budgetary problem raised must take a leadership role by extra policing for special THE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE and show initiative in con- events. The City of Ottawa SALE - May 23 LANSDOWNE PARK trolling their administrative had to absorb all of the Surprise, surprise... Ogden The Board bids farewell costs at a time when many related costs even though Corporation, a Manhattan bas- and many thanks to Kate have had to accept either no others (the Regional Muni- ed company contracted to run Preston-Thomas who has chair- increase or cuts in salaries, cipality and the National the new Palladium, wants to ed this event for the past if not outright job losses. Capital Commission) have run Lansdowne Park, in parti- few years. 3. I asked the leadership been responsible for, or cular the Civic Centre and This year's Canada 125 of the police union to ap- shared in, the staging of the football stadium. If Great Glebe Garage Sale is preciate the constraints events requiring extra po- this arrangement is approved scheduled for Saturday, May of the economic climate and licing. by Ottawa City Council, Ogden 23. Reserve your treasures and Terrace will control the now for that date. Once two largest multi-use facil- again, donations will be ities in Ottawa-Carleton. made to the Ottawa Food Bank. Would this monopoly be in the If you want to be a part best interests of the tax of this year's committee, payers of this city? How do please call me at 237-3115. you manage only part of the OTTAWA POLICE BUDGET Lansdowne site? The GCA for one, would like more informa- On February 3, I was pleas tion on Ogden's record of ed to be invited to a public management in other citfes meeting to discuss the Ot-- It seems apparent that they tawa Police Budget Proposal. The do not operate in a competi- The fact that so many turn- Timeless tive climate. Their account- ed out in support of various Renovations ing of deficit reduction for police programs was evidence Gift of Lansdowne warrants further of the high regard in which Additions examination, the police are held in this Caring The proposed plan goes be- community. Custom Homes fore Ottawa's Policy, Plan- On behalf of the Glebe helping overcome ning and Budget Committee on Community Association I made hardships of the General Contracting March 12. Councillor Watson three points: past is the present will want the benefit of your 1. The foot patrol programme you can give to a Barrier-Free Retrofitting child's future questions and views before in our area has been very then as he is a member of successful. This type of USC and You ... that committee, police service to the com- Caring for MEMBERSHIP DRIVE munity is very effective and Third World Children more Please note that the Mem- should be done to in- 228-8564 bership Drive will begin crease it. Not only is it April 25th and run for two extremely good public re- lations for USCZ weeks. the police but Canada call
G.C.A. MEMBERSHIP - AREA DIRECTORS Unitarian Service JOHN or GEORGES ZONE 1 Dows Lake All streets bounded by West side Committee of Canada of Bronson, south of Carling & Building tomorrow...Today Founded by Or. Lotta Hitschmanova, C.C. north of Q.E. Driveway in 1945. Cam Robertson 233-1726 George Falconer 234-9532 Zone 2 Soutwest South of Fifth Ave. to the Canal between Bank & Bronson Inez Berg 233-6063 Karen Barkley 232-8559 Zone 3 Midwest Fifth Ave. to First Ave. ! between Bank & Bronson DON'T MOVE Nelson Coyle 233-9810 YOU ALREADY LIVE IN YOUR DREAM HOME Rochelle Handelman 234-4032 Zone 4 Northwest Glebe Ave. to Chamberlain WE DESIGN AND BUILD between Bank & Bronson QUALITY Valerie Swinton 234-8357 Rob Quinn 235-5179 RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS Zone 5 Southeast Holmwood to First Ave. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION Bank & the Driveway Ginny Hayson 563-7044 RICHARD LAZENBY Brenda Patterson 237-2986 RAPPORT Zone 6 Northeast Glebe Ave to Pretoria guy PROJECT MANAGEMENT 230-1667 between Bank & the Driveway Margaret Rudolf 233-6711 March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 8 NEWS Skate's Beat Crime synopsis for Glebe and Dow's Lake nature, such as robberies or window jimmied). If you are hatchback style automobile. sexual assaults. Each file away during the day, form a They were asking directions will be reviewed by myself. relationship with your neigh- to a certain place when The method of operation or bours, so they are aware of one reached out and grabbed M.O. would be indicated in this. If they do hear noises the victim's purse. They the report, if a pattern from your residence during were last seen heading north were apparent. In the case the day, they then can noti- on Bank Street. No further of theft from autos, the fy police. description was obtained. time of day, where the tar- No injury sustained. THEFT OVER $1000: geted vehicles were parked, THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: how the suspect made entry There were four incidents and most frequently stolen of this nature, two in Glebe There was only one theft articles would be summarized. West and two in Glebe East. of a motor vehicle in Glebe If a description of a pos- At the time of this report South. It was recovered sible suspect was obtained, the suspects are under in- two days later in the.same area. it was BY CST. GARY SCHUITEBOER this also would be reported. vestigation and no further Possibly used Residents either spotting details can be revealed. for a joy ride. There were is my in- This month it a suspect or a crime could two attempted thefts of auto- THEFT UNDER $1000: tention to use the space then alert police. mobiles in Glebe South and provided by the Glebe There were twenty-two such Glebe West; either the to introduce to I speak with many Glebe re- Report incidents reported; four in suspect was disturbed or Beat' column a sidents and merchants each 'Skate's Glebe West, eight in Glebe did not have the knowledge will become day. Their positive reaction segment that East and ten in Glebe South. to complete the theft re- Using to the idea of a crime analy- a regular feature. The majority of these thefts sulting in just damage to report each month in- the police computer print- sis the ignition area. a reported were theft from I collect, tab- dicates that it would be outs will autos. When reading the re- and classify criminal helpful tool. OTHER OCCURRENCES: ulate ports, I noticed that the each month. This activities SYNOPSIS OF CRIME IN THE GLEBE victim usually was returning There was one robbery will provide information ONE MONTH PERIOD ENDING from skating on the canal. reported in Glebe East. Due individuals with concerned 5TH OF FEB. 1992 Entry was usually gained by to ongoing investigation, of probable an indication smashing a side window. no information is available so they may COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTERS: future trends Never leave valuables or at this time. As well a their property protect There were two such inci- purses visible in the back- small fire was reported more frequently against the dents. One was in Glebe East seat of your vehicle. There in Glebe West. This is also activities, reported criminal and the other in Glebe South, are persons who just hang under investigation. defines the The map below both done by suspects un- around these parking lots This concludes the first the Glebe and Dow's areas of known, at night, between 1700 waiting for you to leave so ever crime analysis for employ when Lake that I will and 0630 hrs. One premise they can profit from your our Glebe. I hope you will distri- referring to crime was a construction shed, the trusting habits. Not only benefit from this know- bution in our neighbourhood. lock was snapped off, the was Lansdowne Park (Glebe ledge in order to better I will refer to these areas second premise was a store South) a favorite area of protect yourself from the as Glebe West for Area that had the front door jim- this activity, but also the criminal element. One, Glebe East for Area mied. parking lot around Linden ASK SKATE: Two, and Glebe South for Terrace and Queen Elizabeth My purpose has always Area Three. Drive (Glebe East). There been to become more in- QUEENSWAY were only two shoplifting volved with the concerns incidents reported from our of the community I patrol. merchants in the Glebe. I'm The GZebe Report has been encouraged by this as it an excellent medium to shows merchants are becom- give advice on different ing successful in their subjects that involve the awareness of the various police and community. If methods of operation shop- you have a concern you lifters practice. Always think could be of interest keep alert. to others, stop me on the One disturbing incident street or write to Skate's RIDEAU CANAL of theft took place on Beat, c/o The Ottawa DOWS Bank Street. The victim was Police Community Services, LA.KE approached by two males 474 Elgin St., Ottawa, ages 17 - 18 years old, Ontario, K2P 2J6. with boyish features. Both So, until next time.... were in an orange coloured See you on the Beat!!
RIDEAU CANAL TWO TONE PAINTING A TRADEMARK The crime categories tab- RESIDENTIAL BREAK AND ENTERS: DETAIL PAINTING will in- ulated each month There were seven such in- and resi- A SPECIALTY clude commercial cidents. Two in Glebe West, and enters, FLAWLESS dential break two in Glebe east, and three 1000 dollars, theft under in Glebe South. Most of the WORKMANSHIP vhich includes theft from targeted addresses were BEST RATES over dol- autos. Theft 1000 apartment type dwellings. cover the more FOR GLEBE RESIDENTS lars would Most of the break-ins re- such as expensive articles ported were during the work in- [7,779 bicycles etc... .The day period between 0730 and I:ri L,c,i7AmNFrAri provided will formation 1800 hrs, when the residents theft of autos also include were at the office. Point war vim, and other criminal activi- of entry was usually direct, of a more serious ties (front door pried open or 234-2191 March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 9 Mar-ch Break Des activités Again this year, we offer a great choice of special programmes and activities that will help make your child's March Break a rich ..en mars! and memorable experience. Pour mars 1992, ce n'est pas le choix qui manque ! Pour faire du congé de Day Camps in your mars une semaine enrichissante Community Centres pour vos enfants, choisissez parmi les activités suivantes. A healthy blend of activities ((( designed to captivate your 5 to 12 year old child. Dans les centres communautaires are available at the Camps Des camps de Jour qui following community centres: toucheront a divers intérêts des Albion Heatherington jeunes de 5 à Alexander 12 ans. Bellevue Centre communautaire Saint-Pierre Canterbury 353, rue Friel Heights Carleton 564-1060 Dalhousie Dempsey Centre communautaire Overbrook Fisher Park 33, rue Quill Glebe 5641184 Greenboro Hintonburg Centre polyvalent du chemin Heron Jack Purcell 1480, chemin Heron Main Street 564-7320 McNabb Michele Heights Ottawa South Dans les piscines Overbrook Sandy Hill intérieures In your Incloor Pools Un camp qui concentre évidemment sur la natation, Camps that focus on swimming mais qui s'ouvre aussi skills of course, but that also d'autres genres d'activités. explore activities outside the pools. Camps available at: Piscine Saint-Laurent Clifford Bowey Pool 714, rue Morin Pinecrest Recreation Complex 564-1229 St. Laurent Pool Please note that all pools offer an Il est aussi à noter que l'horaire expanded swimming schedule for, de natation récréative est the duration of March Break. prolongé dans toutes les Please call 564-1023 for details piscines intérieures pour la At your Arena durée du congé. Also note that all arenas offer an Composez le 564-1023 pour expanded recreational skating plus de renseignements. schedule for the duration of March Break. Dans les patinoires Please call 564-1181 for details. intérieures L'horaire de patinage récréatif est prolongé dans toutes les patinoires intérieures pour la durée du congé. Composez le 564-1181 pour plus de renseignements.
March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 10 N EWS
Spring "melt" planned for UPHOLSTERY COSTS LESS!tm At Ottawa Upholstery we feel that the cost of re-upholstering good furniture should be LFSS than the cost of new furniture, Smith campaign debt and the quality and variety of the fabrics we provide should reflect your personal taste and budget. for the lowest possible price to you. Friends and supporters of Smith said her organizers Our low overhead allows Nancy Smith are planning a welcome donations for the At Ottawa Upholstery our work is of the highest quality. WORKMANSHIP IN WRITING. cabaret fundraiser on Thurs- auction. "Nothing mundane WE GUARANTEE OUR though," she day, March 26 to help wipe like fur coats Consider re-upholstering your favourite furniture. We will come to your house with fabrics and give you a free quotation. out her $80,000 campaign said. "The wackier - the debt. The former veteran better." Already up for au- city councillor came a close ction are, brunch with Smith second in the mayoral race and her husband in Wakefield, OTTAWA r UPHOLSTERY in last November's municipal a Nancy Smith bike helmet election. cover (modelled by "Dr. Bicy- CALL NOW 235-8172 1 McCormick Street, north off Wellington, one block east of Parkdale With several local enter- cle Helmet", Rob Kushman, tainers featured, it will be and 18 plywood phone booths an evening of mainly acoustic built for her campaign head- entertainment, humour, skits, quarters. Parents organize to help several surprise guests, and Tickets are $35 per person a "fun" auction. in order to allow many to The evening starts at 7 pm. attend, and include food. children who stutter A buffet dinner will be ser- Smith's campaign manager A successful first meet- orders and the variety ot ved at 7:30, featuring a Dennis Lewycky said, "many ing of The Ontario Stutter- services which can be pro- "flatbed of lasagne", follow- people are concerned that, ing Project was held on vided by an external organ- ed by dessert. unless the community can show January 16. It was an ex- ization such as The Rehab- The cabaret will be held financial support, neither cellent opportunity to meet ilitation Centre; at St. Joseph's Hall, below Nancy nor any similar candi- with other parents who share to effect some change St. Joseph's Church at the date will feel they can aff- the same concerns. in how children who stutter corner of Wilbrod and Cumber- ord to run for office in the main ob- are dealt with in schools; land in Sandy Hill. Tickets The following future." jectives of the OSP were and can be ordered by calling Any Ontario resident or discussed at the meeting: to help parents get a 233-5992. Those who wish to corporation can make a dona- to an awareness better understanding of how help or sell tickets may initiate call tion to the campaign before our local school systems the same number. program for stuttering; the end of March. Cheques to demonstrate the im- work (information provided Five local businesses, in- made out to the Nancy Smith portance of teacher train- about the_different levels cluding the Book Bazaar on Campaign can be mailed to ing in order to help child- of.authority to approach Bank Street hasa,e, issued cou- P.O. Box 3050, Station', ren who stutter cope in when the special needs of pons which can be redeemed Ottawa, KlP 6H6. a child stutters are their daily struggles with -, Wm before the end of March speech; not met). to dispel outdated and A speech conference will discredited myths about be held at 2 p.m. on Sat- the psychological origins urday April 11 at the Rehab- of stuttering; ilitation Centre,. 505 1:50L5TER PiLLOW to encourage communi- Smyth Road, behind the cation between educators Children's Hospital of FOFZM5 and speech-language path- Eastern Ontario. ologists; For more information, .qq to inform educators of contact Lise G. Cloutier- the availibility of in- Steele, The Ontario Stutter- 0.3" /8.qq formation on stuttering ing Project, 1330 Avenue Q, and other communication dis- Ottawa, K1G 0B6, 745-3537. C.C.B.'s tour CH I NTZ Y15 "Sharing the Vision 7 7 Two Students On March 25, Judith for the Price of One Arnold, a 25 year old legally blind staff member of the Canadian A temporary offer to study Council of the blind Art for half the normal fee. will begin a solo, 5000 REFORMI2 Just bring a friend, along mile, cross Canada tour PARTY OF CANADA on horseback. Intended with this flyer. to raise public aware- HELP BUILD THE NEW MOOR Whether interested in Art for Personal or PARTY ness of issues involved Professional Development, the Painted Word Studio JOIN THE REFORM with blindness and vis- specializes in Individualized Adult Instruction for the Beginner to Advanced. Enrollment limited. YES, I'M INTERESTED! ual impairment, the tour All materials included. In becoming a member of the Reform Party (I'm enclosing will begin in St. John's and end at the Pacific 5nring Session: Mar. 23rd-June 4th a $10 cheque payable to "Reform Party: Ottawa Centre") Watercolor/Color Theory El In obtaining more information on the Reform Party of coast. Drawing, StM Lift/Figure Private Tutoring Canada and its policies. Corporate sponsors are NAME still being sought, as well as a horse trailer. ADDRESS To help out please For brochure please call: POSTAL CODE contact Judith Arnold, PHONE # (anadian Council of Painted Word Studio COMPLETE AND MAIL TO: the Blind, 405 - 396 234-1987 1523 Skeena Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 1T5 Cooper Street, Ottawa, or call 226-2449 K2P 2H7, Ph. 567-0311 March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 11 CAPITAL COLUMN that as City Councillors it Nancy Mitchell, Diane their input. is our role to uphold the Holmes, Alex Cullen, Tim If you would like a copy laws of the city, not to Kehoe, Peter Hume and my- of HODI's report please break them. I also think self. call me at 564-1308. that bending the rules for My opposition was never WINTERLUDE this concert, sets a very against the concert or Winterlude celebrations dangerous precedent. If we the music. It was simply were quite successful this By bend the rules for this band, a matter of respecting year particularly in terms Cou ncillor what is to stop this from the law. of the effectiveness of the Jim Watson happening every time a pro- The task at hand now is barricades installed in the moter wants to bring a big to ensure that if these Dow's Lake area. Reports BUDGET name to Ottawa? People in bands do decide to come to indicate that they worked issue The most pressing the community must be res- Lansdowne, that adequate very well. I will host a before the city this month pected and protected from provisions are made to post Winterlude meeting to the City of Ottawa's is this situation. provide transportation for evaluate this further at 1992 budget. I assure you (as I would like to dispel concert goers OC Transpo the end of March. Please am fighting hard to that,I a few myths about what buses normally would not write to me if you have any ensure that basic services it means to allow these be running) and that meas- ideas for improving this to the community are main- bands to receive an excep- ures are taken to protect system for next year. tained and to keep tax in- tion to the law. the neighbourhood. Thanks to the Dow's Lake crease to 3%. A three per Some have argued that Finally, I would like to Residents' Association and cent increase is below last this is only one concert - thank the more than 100 City staff for a job well year's rate of inflation that it is only one ex- residents who called in their done in ensuring the safety and would mean an increase ception. This is not true. support for my position on and security of the neigh- of about $15 to the City's Other concerts in the past this issue. bourhood. portion of the tax bill. have been allowed to run HODI PROPOSAL BIKE RACKS AT LANSDOWNE I have spoken to many of past 11 p.m. The city has received a COMMUNITY PARK you about the importance of Another myth is that proposal for the Historical I am pleased to report continuing to fund wading the noise wouldn't really Ottawa Development Inc.(HODI) that bicycle pools and skating rinks racks will be be that bad. A large num- for the development of a installed this spring at throughout the city. I am ber of people who called farmers' market in the Lansdowne Community Park. pleased to report that none an an- supporting the time ex- Abe/deen Pavilion and They will be of the pools or rinks in our installed tension thought the concert tique market in the Horti- near the wading ward are threatened. pool and would be indoors. The cultural building. near the baseball diamond. Thank you to all who at- for a concert is NOT indoors. The proposal calls I have tended the Town Hall Meeting also requested that With an outdoor concert, joint effort by the City, the racks be February 24 at the Glebe wide enough to noise will be clearly audi- the private sector and the accommodate the Community Centre on the wider moun- ble over two miles away. federal and provincial gov- tain bike tire in budget. More than 50 people addition The argument that al- ernments fur restoration to attended as well as the City's the regular bicycle tire. lowing the concert to con- of the buildings for this WASTE Chief Administrative Officer, RECEPTACLES AT FIRST tinue until 1 a.m. means use. The City's contribu- AVENUE Dave O'Brien and three City AND O'CONNOR only two hours extra of tion would be limited to the Waste commissioners: David Curry, receptacles have noise is only half the story. same amount as it would cost been Commissioner of Engineering reinstated on O'Connor We must also remember that the City to tear down the Street at the corners at and Works; Don Gamble, Com- the crowd will Lake much two buildings. of First and Third Avenue. missioner Recreation longer to disperse. Often Before any decision is made and Culture; and George Hopefully, this will add concerts at Lansdowne I will hold a Town Hall Montgomery, Acting Commis- to the cleanliness of the cause problems of vandalism Meeting on this topic to sioner of Finance. area. in the nearby neighbour- seek your input and guidance Many expressed concerns OFFICE INFORMATION hoods. These problems will While I support the idea in about the City's priorities likely increase if the principle, it is very im- Should you have any con- and Wanted to see, as I do, concert ends later at night portant to determine the cerns about these and an emphasis on providing because there will be fewer impact of these developments other issues, please do not basic services such as tree people on the streets on existing businesses in hesitate to call me or my and park maintenance repairs and therefore fewer "eyes the Glebe and Ottawa South assistants, Heather and and other public works pro- and ears" in the community and on parking in the area, Elizabeth, at 564-1308. jects. Other issues, such as to act as a deterrent to and what the cost would be Our mailing address is proposals for the development this kind of activity. to the taxpayer. I am cur- 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa of Park be Lansdowne will the This issue does not effect rently conducting a survey Ontario, K1N 5A1 or fax subject of future public meet- only people who live in the of those businesses to seek us at 564-8412. ings. Glebe and Ottawa South. I Thanks to averyone for had calls from Alta Vista, your constructive and thought- St. George's, and By- ful comments. Rideau wards. People in As the budget goes to coun- all of these communities cil after my deadline, I appreciate the problems will outline budget items in that people living in an my next column. UNIVERSITY urban area must face. NOISE BY-LAW Some people argue that Another issue that has we knew when we moved here PAINTERS been in the forefront of dis- that Lansdowne is a part cussions at City Hall has RECIPIENT OF THE MINISTERS AWARD of life. But we also knew been whether or not to al- FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT that we had a noise bylaw low the heavy metal bands, in place to protect us! Interior/Exterior Metallica and Guns N'Roses Reliable Service The councillors who to perform past the legal Quality Workmanship voted to allow council noise cut off of 11 p.m. Fully Insured to break the bylaw were at Lansdowne Park this sum- Two Year Guarantee Mark Maloney, Richard mer. Council voted on Feb- Cannings, Jill Brown, George FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE CALL: JAMES CLEARY ruary 21 to allow these bands Brown, Joan O'Neil, Jacques to play until 1 a.m. Legendre, Jack Mackinnon, As you may know, I was one 722-3375 Joan Wong, Peter Haris of the councillors who voted and Jacquelin Holzman. against-allowing the bands Those who supported up- to play past 11 p.m. I feel holding the bylaw were March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 12 N EWS Kidney Foundation of Canada 1 March Drive '92 The New The Ottawa Valley Chapter style change. The process Symbol of Love of the Kidney Foundation of literally cleansing the of Canada is conducting blood must occur several and Friendship its annual March Drive thro- times a week for the pat- ughout the eastern Ontario ient to maintain their region. This is the largest health. annual fundraiser of the The other method is year and provides revenue transplantation. This is for medical research, pat- dependent on the availa- ient services and public bility of a donor organ education. The Ottawa Chap- and there is always the pos- ter hopes to raise over sibility of rejection. ÉATI ON as $400,000. Transplantation, with THIBAUDEAU INC What makes kidneys so dialysis, also requires important? Three very nec- changes in diet and life- The Inseparable Ring essary functions: Regula- style. tion of salt and water in The Ottawa Valley Chapter This year capture someone's heart with a the body; removal of un- conducts programs which symbol of enduring love - desirable chemicals and have been very popular in give them an Inseparable Ring. waste products; release of local communities. Approx- Made of two bands of precious metal hormones regulating blood imately 20,000 children in intertwining to form one ring, the pressure and red cell pro- eastern Ontario take part Inseparable is to be worn on the right hand. duction. If any one of these annually in the child test- It is available in styles for both men functions is lacking, the ing program for early de- and women. body is in for a very rough tection of urinary tract ride. infection, diabetes and ot- Prices start at Kidney disease can strike her potential problems. More $99.00 anyone at any age,and there than 12,000 adults are Available at: is little that can be done tested for hypertension in the way of prevention. (high blood pressure) through DAVIDSON'S When kidney failure occurs, blood pressure clinics. JEWELLERS SINCE 1939 There more than 12,000 dialysis and transplants are 790 BANK AT THIRD are the only treatment kidney patients in Canada 234-4136 options to return a-person with 1,000,000 Canadians to a near-niiirrikl'iifestyle. affected by kidney disease Of the two methods of or a related illness. The coping for the patient, Kidney Foundation of Canada the most common and available is the only national non- method is dialysis. There profit health organization Qat-Awire. are various types of dial- dedicated to seeking the CLEANING ysis but what they do have total answer to diseases of PARTY SERVICE HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZERS HOME REPAIRS in is that they are the kidney. There are 10 common HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZING absolutely necessary for branch offices and 90 chap- the survival of the patient ters across Canada raising E3E: OUR GUESTS: and require a drastic life- funds during March Drive '92. Complete Catering, Cocktails to Buffet Dinners, Waitress(er). Seniors' recreation services Perhaps a Quartet! Gift Certificates! Twenty years ago, operat- bers to develop fitness ing out of the Churchill activity and cultural oppor- 101/0 Discount Off Party Service Club on Richmond Road, for- tunities. Laurel 789-2246 merly the old Nepean Town The demands for services Hall, a lone city staff work- grew, necessitating an ex- ical Gardens, and Lanark er began the task of pro- pansion into the community. have been offered, repre- gramming for Ottawa's senior Qualified instructors were senting a portion of our citizens. The Churchill Club, recruited to share their special events. now a well-known seniors skills in painting, tai chi, Direct programming of ac- drop-in centre, continues fitness, and yoga. Other tivity has taken off in many to thrive while the Senior activities for older adults local community centres, Adult Division has grown were created, ranging from swimming pools and ice since 1972. active ventures, such as arenas, as seniors have tak- In 1972 Ottawa City Council walking, to interest clubs en responsibility for their gave the Department of Re- programmes, such as card leisure time and utilize creation and Culture the MEXICAN FOOD playing, creative writing, it by becoming more mandate to expand its ser- active. Ca14444,i4, St9te and movies. Special one day Staff members are now vices to the residents of workshops that feature wine located in offices all Ottawa-Carleton Regional throughout GLEBE 236-9499 Lasting, cardio-pulminary the city of Ottawa Housing Authority Build- and would 895 Bank St. Ottawa resusitation, and chess be more than willing ings. Each time two major to dis- gatherings were also organ- cuss recreation with any DOWS LAKE 234-8156 housing buildings were con- ized. member of the community. PAVILION, Ottawa structed, the Department Weekly summer picnics at For more information please hired a recreation worker. Lakeside WEST END 722-4692 Gardens, monthly call our Registration Of- City staff workers were luncheon 975 Richmond Rd. Ottawa clubs at local rest fice at 564-1017. Our Cust- responsible for the develop- aurants, year round bus omer Services Clerk would be DOWNTOWN 234-7044 ment of social clubs in the trips to destinations in- pleased to put you in contact 207 Rideau St., Ottawa buildings and worked with cluding Montebello, the 1000 with the recreation worker these clubs and their mem- Islands, the Montreal Botan- in your area. March 6, 1992 Glebe Report 13 BOOKS Rapoport explores sensual parameters gleam: "Cap d'Or, Cape of screw, springs miniature PhotwAllanHysmers GoZd glitter was merely bullets/through perpetually By distraction, a brief invi- purified condo air. And tation to abandon occupation then you see the cousins Sharon to temptation/They rememb- clearly: suddenZy focused, Abron ered recent accidental dis- for the occasion/into ugults Drache coveries with Zess than from each other's birthday accidental names/'crazy vis- party pasts: pleated breasts, ionaries' and 'the damned diamond flecked teeth/a insane. ',/" hand-painted tan." UPON HER FLUENT ROUTE Rapoport doesn't rate the Rather than relentless by Janis Rapoport, consumer quotient high. castigation, she opts out, Hounslow Press, 106 pages Moving from east coast to leaves the cocktail party northern Ontario and fin- for the succah, the make- Janis Rapoport quotes ally urban Toronto, her shift hut with no ceil- Emily Dickensen in the title Janis .hpoport values lie with the abstract; ing, save tree branches, of her fifth book of poetry, she prefers the well-thought built by observant Jews Upon her Fluent Route. Like out idea and mystery to the during the harvest holiday Dickensen, she explores sen- rugged and tender, reflect- cold fact. "Ladybird" en- of Succoth. This tiny booth sual parameters through ing the conundrum of our visages: "I who am twice gives her solace, becomes language. Most impressive great, vast land. born and wear the armour of her tabernacle. is the range of her geo- For several years Janis labyrinths...javelins of Children, parents, and graphical landscape as she Rapoport was co-editor with rain fall from my masked lovers figure as large begins her poet's journey Robert Weaver of Tamarack face ... through my throat / as the landscape so suc- on Canada's Eastern Coast. Review and until recently an entrance to the shrine / cessfully drawn in this As far as this reviewer managing editor of Ethos My-singing ceZebrates cre- welcome Canadian collection knows Rapoport was born and Magazine. She has been a ation: fertility, prosperity The scope of place is match- for the raised in Toronto and has writer-in-residence -- by sacrifice." ed by range of rock and spent most of her adult Toronto Board of Education While mythologizing failed flower -- double-edged, both life there. Yet, she focuses and the Ontario Libraries. Nova Scotia prospectors, on Nova Scotia as an idyllic MO MI IMININ =MOM= NM= NM NM IM =MO MN I= IIMI NM MO Rapoport lashes out against haven, a spiritual quest the wealthy Toronto Jewish OTTAWA VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL APRIL 25 - MAY 2 1992 of place as she employs clique she has chosen to This year's featured writers include Doris Anderson, the splendid metaphor of separate herself from. In Marie-Claire Biais and Gratien Gelinas demonstrating what is left after several "Traming the Family,"she The Power of Words/Le Pouvoir des Mots. Brochures failed attempts to prospect writes: "A bottZe of cham- will be available soon in libraries and book stores. gold. She has done her home- pagne snaps under pressure/ For more information call 230-4032. work well, "Champlain names from a ten-carat goZd cork- Nova Scotia headland for its
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Human rights delegation The Kelly Family returns from El Salvador BY CAROLYN LUCE pitted US-backed military and government Ten Ottawa residents re- forces turned from a two week tour against the Farabundo Marti of El Salvador March 3rd. National Liberation Front Lorne Kelly (FMLN) and all thought Founder/President The participants met with a those variety of Salvadoran organ- Lo support them. This in- cluded civilian peasants izations working to promote KELLY and other grassroots sectors peace and development in FUNERAL HOMES as this small war-torn Central such church and student (Family Owned) groups who lobbied for land American country. There is one serving your community and basic and ec- The Ottawa delegation, political 235-6712 onomic rights. Canallarl-WVIIVO,111 all members of the Ottawa Janice Kelly-Barrie Central America Solidarity OCASC is a non-profit Director Committee (OCASC), met with volunteer organization which recently returned refugees, supports groups that promote women's organizations, en- meaningful democracy and vironmental and human rights respect for human rights in groups. OCASC solicited these Central America. Its acti- groups' perspective on the vities include fund raising, prospects for lobbying, and public edu- long-term Maureen Kelly-Kincannon Brenda Kelly to Canadians' Director peace and their role in the cation increase Mark Kelly Director development and reconstruction awareness of these issues. Director of their country. Delegation participants, a diverse group that includ- ed students, engineers and 238-2420 community workers, will be conducting various presen- short term 4 NYIEX Holdings tations throughout the Ottawa region to report on child care Specializing in residential units and their findings and exper- wewiliprovide: iences. Canadian non-resident owned properties a flexible daytime child care in a February I saw a formaliz- service suited to supervised private 741-5603 ed peace agreement ending your needs. home or in your home. Property Management Asset Management El Salvador's civil war. This A joint program of Andrew Fleck Child Care Services, the Children's Village of Ottawa-Carleton and Gloucester Child Care Services. twelve year war has claimed 131 Granville St., Vanier, Ontario KlL 6Y3 over 75,000 lives. It has
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March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 15 ART Memories of Glebe to hit the stage BY KATHLEEN EGAN Easy Avenue's characters Brian Doyle is a man who are people whom Mr. Doyle loves to remember and who recalls from his years at- loves to have others share tending Glebe Collegiate in those memories. This Institute. Chubby Atkinson Ottawa author, admired ac- was principal in 1949 and ross the country for his the author remembers him as colourful, entertaining and one of those rare teachers true to life stories, is who cared about his students soon to have a second novel as individuals. "He saved adapted by Alan Davis and my life," says Mr. Doyle, Janet Irwin for the stage. with a genuine warmth. The Great Canadian Theatre Chubby Atkinson, a nick-name Company and Easy Street he coined himself, pushed Productions will present the award-winning wriLer to- Easy Avenue at GCTC. APril wards English, bending the 8 - May 2. AngeZ Square, rules a little su the directed by Janet Irwin younger Brian Doyle could was produced by the Nat- pursue something he loved, ional Arts Centre four years even as a child. And he ago, and Easy Avenue will has always written: as a also be directed by Janet child, for himself to hold Irwin. onto memories of his father; Although he has never as a parent, to entertain lived in the Glebe, Mr. his own children and now, Doyle spent a lot of time to share with all of us. here in his youth, attend- "I know the real pictures of ing Glebe Collegiate as a what I remember," says Brian Doyle, author of "Easy Avenue." student and later teaching the writer, "but once I've Easy at his alma mater. His mem- shared that, the rest is up the text to 'Words and Avenue . Tickets for this ories of the area are those to you." What we make of Music" something he and evening are sold out. A special of a child from a working his memories, the images Clark have put together for night for Glebe residents class district who found we create, are none of his a special evening at GCTC, is planned for April 15th. For himself in the midst of business, he says. called "Glebe Collegiate more de- tails see the an affluence he could He has written for the Night" on April 23rd. The Easy Avenue ad barely Imagine. Easy Avenue stage before with fellow two men rekindle their in this edition of the GZehe is in fact, a fictitous Glebe teachers Stan Clark partnership in recalling Report. When Clemow Avenue, the Glebe's and John Parry. They wrote Glebe Collegiate Institute asked if seeing some- one eise's richest street in the novel's musicals, and Mr. Doyle says with sometimes funny, some- adaptation of a work so 1940's setting. "Just the the partnership worked be- times touching, always fond close to him would be difficult, size of the homes," says cause they each knew their memories of a school and Mr. Doyle uses a family Mr. Doyle, "at a time when jobs. Maybe it's his exper- a community they love. The analogy. "It's a bit like eight families were sharing ience as a script-writer old assemblies, characters letting someone else dress a bathroom at Uplands, it that makes Mr. Doyle's books like Westy Westington and up your child. They may not was like another world." so adaptable to that medium. Flissy Wilson, and the be the cloLhes you would And, he says, the Glebe He claims that his stories music that helps to bring pick, but then again, still has something of that are best read aloud and them all back will help the kid might end up looking great." other worldliness - a hearing him give voice to make up this special even- With as warm and caring true neighbourhood and one his own work is truly ing. The main feature of a parent as of the few in-city commun- wonderful. the evening following the Brian Doyle, the kid ities left in Canada. He shared with me some of Doyle and Clark warm up couldn't turn out any other will be the performance of way.
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BY PAMELA ROSOLEN 2:00 p.m.: FIFI BRINDACIER; a special invitation to see In recognition of Freedom to Read Week, February 24 to this French film about Pippi Longstocking. Ages 6 and up. March 2, a display of banned and challenged books was set Pre-registration. FIFI BRINDACIER, long métrage mettant up in the library. Interestingly, the first titles to be en vedette Fifi, une petite fille bien spéciale. Pour les borrowed from the display were the challenged Canadian 6ans et plus. L'inscription. (90 min.) books Hey Dad by Ottawa author Brian Doyle and Lioes of 6:30 p.m.: SLUMBER PARTY; brush your teeth, put on pyjamas Girls and Women by Alice Munro. Included in the display and bring your favourite stuffed toy to night-time stories was the following censorship quiz distributed by the for those who still like to be tucked in with a tale or Book and Periodical Council to stimulate interest in the two. Ages 3 to 6. Pre-registration. (45 min.) censorship issue. Why not try the quiz and stop by the bulletin board at the library on your next visit to check March 17 (Tues.) 10:30 a.m.: KEATS, KEATS, AND MORE KEATS. your answers. Stories and films to celebrate Ezra Jack Keats' birthday A QUICK CENSORSHIP QUIZ Ages 3 to 6 (45 min.) 2:00 p.m.: AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW. St. Patrick's Day What famous American 4uthor agreed with the Brooklyn, stories and crafts for ages 5 to 9. Pre-registration. New York, library when it removed his book from the (45 min.) Children's room because it served as a bad example for youth? March 18 (Wed.) 10:30 a.m. STORYTIME for 3 to 5 year olds In what well-knowu and much-challenged Canadian novel (both 45 min.) 2:00 p.m. STORYTIME for 3 to 5 year olds is Morag Gunn the principal character? March 19 (Thurs./jeudi) 10:30 a.m. FILMS FROM STORIES What modern classic by a great Irish writer was first for 6 to 12-year-olds. (60 min.) published in Paris by Sylvia Beach? 14 h: COIN DES PETITS. Contes, films et marottes pour What great work on the freedom of the press was written les 311 6 ans. Inscription. (45 min.) by John Milton? What Walt Disney character was banned during the 1930s March 20 mars (Fri./vendredi) 10:30 a.m./10 h 30: from Soviet Russia, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy? PAINT IN: Young artists are invited to display their What Canadian novel about a boy growing up on the prair- talent. Ages 5 to 8. Pre-registration starts March 6. ies has been challenged in several Canadian school dis- PEINTULURONS. Pour les peintres-en-herbe de 5 'a 8 ans. tricts because one of its characters uses the words "god L'inscription débute le 6 mars. (45 min.) damn"? MARCH 21 (Sat.) 10:30 a.m. SATURDAY STORIES AND FILMS What is the pseudonym of British writer Eric Blair? for ages 4 to 7 (45 min.) What famous fictional detective was banned in the Soviet Union in 1929 on account of his "disgraceful April 2, Ottawa author Brian Doyle will be reading from occultism and spiritualism"? his book Easy Avenue on Thursday April 2 at 2 p.m. in Why was The Rabbit's Wedding by Garth Williams banned our Children's Department. Anyone age 10 and over who in libraries in the sate of Alabama in 1959. has read some of Brian's work is invited to attend. Brian Who is the hero of the best-selling novel by J.D. is looking forward to a question and autograph session Salinger that has been repeatedly challenged in a multi- after the reading. Pre-registration required. tude of schools across North America? The following were the top ten requested titles in Award nominations requested the Ottawa Public Library system this month. Mulroney: The Politics of Ambilion John Sawatsky The International Read- school children by authors Scarlett Alexandra Ripley ing Association, Ottawa residing in Eastern Ontario Me Katharine Hepburn Valley Reading Council and Western Quebec region. Sum of all Fears Tom Clancy requests nominations for The 1992 Ottawa Valley As the Crow Flies Jeffrey Archer the Ottawa Valley Reading Reading Council Children's Revolution from Within Gloria Steinem Council Children's Book Book Award will be pre- More than a Rose Heather Robertson Award to recognize and to sented to an author for Toujours Provence Peter Mayle promote deserving books a book written in English Kitchen God's Wife Amy Tan written for elementary and published in Canada No Greater Love Danielle Steele in 1990 or 1991. All genres are eligible. 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March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 17 FEATURE Enjoy solving cryptic crosswords BY DAVID ROSE Another form of this is Cryptic clues can be a word contained within baffling for people used another word, as in to standard crosswords "straining," where "rain" with straightforward def- is nested inside "sting". initions. The first point Parts of words or of to understand is that the phrases. A clue may pick clues in a cryptic puzzle out a piece of a word, such are just that -- clues -- as "ill" in "drilling", and not definitions of the which could be the answer to, answer, as they are in a "Bad part of drilling." standard puzzle. Never- This type of clue can also theless, in most cases cover several words. For there will be a definition example, "Grder found in buried in the clue, along the dictionary." Look for with some other hints. "edict," with the "e" from Let's look at some examples "the" and the "dict" from of the types of clues you "dictionary." Look for can expect to find in a trigger words like "in" or cryptic puzzle. "part of" for this type of Anagrams. Sometimes a clue. cryptic clue will contain Double meanings. These the answer in the form can take many forms, from of another word with the two meanings for the same by IDavid IRose same letters. When the word to outlandish puns. clue contains an anagram, For example, "Splits paymen ts Across Down 1. Ball there will usually be a for accommodation" is a Upset cur and hog for goes partly round the Oscar type. (6) planet. (6) hint in the form of a word great clue for the word 4. French curtain falls. (6) Unmade small bed and that suggests changing "rents". "Splits" gives one A riot on Bob's patch. (7) French for eight. (5) the letters, like "upset" meaning and the rest of the Spot 1000 after garbled An ear for pipe type. (7) or clue gives another meaning. "strange". For example, musical lines. (5) 5. It's finer to conclude. This clue is particularly if you saw "strange rose" Strange cat it is, (5) you should be looking for devilish because "for" upstairs. (5) 6. Only you have rye foes. an anagram on "rose", leads one astray as does Fear fig (?), not this big (4,3) like "sore", in the answer. the all-too-easy notion guy. (7) 7. The cost of the Joneses? In an ideal clue this will that "splits" should apply Local rag puzzles you. (6) be buried naturally in a to payments. (5,6) 8. No gentle walkers these. sentence that also gives Numbers, abbreviations, 18. Order fish around an even (5,6) two thousand. (7) Break a direct clue as to the foreign language, etc. Num- time in top kind of 20. 4 is more fun than root company. (7) expected answer. To con- bers at the end of the clues sort! (5) Stuff time in parcel. (7) tinue the example, I are the word lengths -- 22 Bury between friends. (5) Kid's crib extends to hold might say, "Strange multiple words or hyphenated 23.. rose Muhammad in repose is down old writer. (6) is words are always indicated. hurting." The last part to earth. (7) Planned salted mine. (6) is a definition of the For example, (3,5) means a Gives more than the local 19. Pointed or raw shaft. (5) answer, "sore". The first 3-letter word followed by lake. (6) 21. Those hammered are part shows the answer in a 5-letter word. Look for Well, it's knowledgeable, sometimes slain. (5) anagram form. A special words like "short" as signals but badly served. (6) case of this type of clue that there might be an ab- is an inversion, such as breviation involved. If Solutions on Kidspace, Page 28. "dog" being "god" back- you see a word like "French", wards. Watch for words chances are you will need like "back" or "up" as a translation as part of signals of this type of the answer. clue. Good cryptic clues often Words in words. Some- combine these elements. 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March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 19 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor Multicultural education of a story teller, Itah BY ELIZABETH GORDON cultural artists to perform Sedu, for the junior or give workshops in the div- This year a Multicultur- ision. This event is des- classroom. It will also ap- alism Committee was or- cribed by one of proach parents and members the stu- ganized at Mutchmor by dents. of the community to talk several parents. The ob- ITAH SEDU about their heritage and jectives of this group are BY EMILY JOHNSON, 6 traditions. It plans to Grade to instill A sense Of'res- acquire multicultural lit- She came from the Barbados pect for human beings what- erature and other materials to talk to people about ever their differences, an for the school as well as Black History. She was to recognize cultural div- suggest multicultural com- interesting person especially ersity and similarities to ponents for the curriculum. in the way she expressed bettet_prepare students for In addition the school will herself during the stories. the ChAnging Canadian reality participate at the Board Everybody enjoyed listening and to involve the partner- level on issues of multi- to her because of the rapping ship of parents, teachers cultural education. she did. It wasn't just and community. As part of this initiative Lhe rapping, it was also the The committee will be the Home and School Assoc- short stories she told btinging in various multi- iation arranged for the visit about slavery and how some escaped. Itah Sedu at MUtchmor Mutchmor volleyball BY PETER LANGFORD second game 15-6 and thus 'The Ottawa Board Volley- the muCh ball finals (A Division) The Girls' team completed took place in the first their perfect season by week of February. Mutch- defeating Cambridge 15-5, mor's Girls and Boys teams 15-6. were both competing after The success of these each had progressed through teams is a tribute to the undefeated in the qualifying fine coaching and tremendous tournaments. The Mixed effort put forth by team was eliminated in the Meredith Kemp who states - Sem]-finals' "I had a great hunch 0 The b6ys jumped Back to athletes to work;'ith. They a 15:8 win against Robert made my job as coach both Bateman School after trail- easy and enjoyable." - ing at first»Thrb wori'the Recorder Rendezvous '92 to practice. First you went Girls AU-Star volleyball team On February 22 the fol- to the room your teacher lowing students from Marcia told you to go to. When the Phillips' recorder class whole group got there we at Mutchmor participated in went to the auditorium to Recorder Retdezvous which practice a piece from the "SURE, THE was organized by the OBE'S Nutcracker that we had mem- extracurricular music pro- orized. Then we went to OUr ACADEMIC COURSES gram: Alexandra ShaugneSsy, rooms and practiced dif- Irene Fraser-Kealey, Mia ferent songs that ail had a Golder, John Hodgkin, Lyming dance theme. In my group, ARE POPULAR, BUT Huang, Matthew Cole, Megan like all the others, we Apisman, Thomas MacMillan, had practiced this music THERE'S A WHOLE Rochelle Ross, Mieke Stethem before and got together at Here is a first hand account Recorder Rendezvous to LOT MORE." by Grade 5 student Mieke play with kids we had never Stethem. met before from other DANIEL INY At the Recorder Rendez- schools. After that we had GRADE 11 vous there were 183 kids a snack and went to watch from 52 different schools. a movie. Then the concert We had to get there at 4:15 started and it was fun! Kindergarten registration BY ELIZABETH GORDON had reason to question my OBE Kindergarten regis- decision. My daughter had tration begins March 23rd a wonderful start." Chris- Mutchmor recently held a tine Pugh, co-chair of the well attended information Home and School, recalls night. The kindergarten that Mutchmor was a "warm teachers, Donna Edwards and welcoming school with and Carmen Penner, gave a ASHBURY COLLEGE creative teachers who wanted brief description of life SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE my child to be happy." in their classrooms. The Registration will take advantages of both a com- (613) 7495954 place at Mutchmor from munity-based and English GRADES 5-8 FOR BOYS March 23 - April 3. school were discussed. GRADES 9-13 Please call 239-2267 for "I was lucky," said parent, FOR BOYS AND GIRLS more information. Diane McIntyre. "I never March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 20 SCHOOL NEWS Lady Evelyn School News the cars back onto the BY MARTHA BOWERS Y Camps - they're only Marching right along, road: ti -A natural! Lady Evelyn people have CONFLICT RESOLUTION been involved in all sorts This year parents, staff '11111151MINIMIE11 of activities during the and students have been Camp Davern Kinder Day Camp discussing and implement- past month. Our annual For girls 7-15 years For girls and boys 5-7 years ing "conflict resolution" Valentine fund-raising en- A traditional resident camp for girls, Games, nature activities, crafts, deavour for the Ottawa ideas. Conflict and aggres- with 5 modern specialty programs. swimming and more. Heart Institute was a suc- sion are part of our lives, cess. Rather than the at home, at work, at school Camp Y and at play but problems children buying commercial For boys and girls 6-15 years seem to becoming more ser- valentines for their fri- Resident camping in tents. A range of ends, they donated the money ious in our society today. group & individual programs. The Lady Evelyn community towards the fund and created I large, co-operative hand- is trying to develop Leaders In Training awareness and skills to /111111110WW.IMIIIIMM111,111.111M14.11 Mt soma ME made valentines to present For girls and boys 12-16 years deal with conflict. More- Camp Otonabee to the Heart Institute. It 1 Day and residential camp programs For girls and boys years was a truly heart-warming about our progress nexL available 8-13 way to celebrate February month. A day camp filled with sports, games,
, crafts, environmental awareness &more. 14th. DO NOTHING-A-THON WINTER PICNIC How's this for a great LUSIIIIIIIIIINEINIUMailai fffal 11 fund-raising idea: a Do tonnum Sunday February 16th was English Horseback Riding Outdoor Specialty a splendid day for the Nothing-a-thon: That's Day Camp Day Camp at the right, you don't have to Winter Picnic, held For boys and girls 6-13 years For boys and girls 8-13 years bake, buy, skate, run or Baxter Conservation Area Four levels of horseback riding Three specialties a day to choose - sports, near Kemptville. The few even attend: The Lady camp crafts, kayaking, computers, swimming, families that Evelyn School Advisory canoeing, Earth Education, Lady Evelyn theatre, archery. showed up for skating, Committee came up with Iniamontamin sliding, skiing and munch- this wonderful way to sup- Trailblazers Day Camp port additions to our ing were joined by busloads For girls and boys 12-14 years front other areas children's educational en- of Beavers Learn advanced camping skills & to enjoy the excellent faci- vironment. Families are overnight experiences. lities and weather. At just asked to send a mone- the end of the day, while tary donation to the school driving out, several vehic- and the rest will be looked 119/111)111111111111N111.11 :111111111MIZIATAIIIIMN visas aura's 96 after. Shall we patent les slid off the road and OTTAWA YMCA-TvliCA DVITAWA TWA-YWCA the idea? into the ditch. Luckily Call 788-5040 for more information many bodies were available Happy March Break holidays Day Camps held at the Y Outdoor Centre to push, and even lift, everyone:
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Report - 21 March 6, 1992 Glebe SCHOOL NEWS First Avenue P.S. Winter Olympic Games On Friday, February 14, all First Avenue students Gtade 1 to 6 participated in a co-operative Winter Olympics. Each team represented a country participating in the Olympic Winter Games. Grade 6 students assisted in organizing the 10 events which included activities such as broomball, puck shoot, snowathalon, freezin friz- bee, tug of war and structure frolic. With perfect weather conditions and ice conditions on Patterson Creek, everyone had a great time. French public speaking
By MAJDA DABAGKI and judges; Roger Lalonde, Mme. CHLOE LAMBERT, Grade 6 Lynne Senecal, Mlle Sheila Murphy, Mme. Nicole Major On February 12, 1992, the and co-ordinator Mme. Chan- 9)9skIN- Grade 4 to 6 classes held tal Haines. a French Public Speaking Contest. Two candidates from each class were chosen by their teachers to parti- cipate in the contest. It 4?-:(( was a very hard choice for all the judges. The 3 win- ners were Rachel Gurstein, Leah Friesen and David Coodin. All the candidates received a gift for their BOOK SALE participation The two win- ners will go on to a higher tNdbooks,recoras,tapes,octs TaK. 5),LE category in the Ottawa Board of Education Finals on timrsctc9 kaell Monday, March 9. Leah Friesen Z9 Mme will_epresent the Immersion With teacher, Chantai Tria9 cfril 3 ' 10 cn - 9-p-m section, while Rachel Gur- Haines (left) are finalists stein represents,the Franco- in the First Avenue Public ccturcta.-1) 7A-crYil 41. 10am - 2 pm phone section. Good luck Speaking contest, Leah to our 2 representatives. Friesen, Rachel Gurstein 73 Tr& Avont-e Ottawa., SpecialAhanks to the and David Goodin. Cormer 0.Cowricyr Giebe 139-216L First Avenue School kindergarten 'Otoogal7 by_ruE Fig5r AvFNiva HOME 4K2 itoot- A550CIAT-10/-1 registration March 23 Choose from more than 20,000 used books, records tapes, and All parents of Junior and Senior Kindergarten aged magazines. Donations are students are invited to register their children in welcome and can be left at the school during the the Early French Immersion Program at First Avenue day, Monday to Friday, or call 239-2261 School beginning on Monday, March 23 at 8:00 a.m. Par- ents new to First Avenue for the 1992-93 school year must complete an official Ottawa Board of Education Admission Form and present their child's birth certi- ficate (or suitable alternative) and a iecord of jilt- munization. For further information, please contact Yoga for Healing the school office at 239-2261. A specialized Yoga course designed to unfold perfect radiant health and to restore physical, mental and emotional balance through: Yogic Postures (asanas) a garden and gift store Postures in Motion (kriyas) Body Locks (bandhs & mudras) Ijnce again, Landscape Architect Breathing Techniques (praanayaam) JOIIIV SZCZEPAIVIAIC will be Meditation (dhyaan) Yoga Philosophy (gyaan) in the store to comment on your plans and arzewer any design questions you may have. Six week courses start the week of Nlarch 16. Saturday. March 7, 21, and Choose fixlln: April 4 from. 2-5 p.m. inornhng sessions 9:00 to 10:30 afternoons 2:30 to 4:00 evenhngs 8:00 to 9:30 802 Bank Street 252-6565 (between 5rd and 4tb) For registration call Diane Samulski
230-1812 d/ March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 22 SCHOOL NEWS Corpus Christi activities BY V. IOZZO and children attended the event. to Corpus Christi School is Congratulations Murphy and the entire having an Open House on Susan Corpus team of volunteers. The Christi School March 9 - llth. We invite following were most generous guests to visit the school in prizes: to look around and to ask contributing Jewellers, Ottawa Open House questions. Registration for Davidson's March 9,%, 11 Club, the fall will take place Rough Rider Football Pizza 157 FOURTH AVE. during the week and will Capital Home Hardware, Pizza, J.D. continue throughout the Adam Kitchen RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Stamps winter and spring. Child- Company, Ian Kimmerley BILINGUAL EDUCATION T.V., The Tea ren born in 1988 are Ltd., CJOH OUTDOOR EDUCATION eligible for Junior Kinder- Party, Chintzy's Design Fab- SCIENCE FESTIVAL garten. ric Outlet, East Wind, Glebe CHOIR February the 18th Ski Apothecary, True South, MUSIC ENRICHMENT Express, HIGH Day was cut short due to Croissant Morning- TECH FOCUS The DAY CARE a steady downpour but the star Fashions, Yuk-Yuks, Fuels, Glebe second Ski Day on the 27th Papery, Drummond was ideal. Seventy-five Fashion Cleaners, Canadian Corpus Christi students Museum of Nature, The REGISTRATION Canada Post took advantage and skied Ottawa Citizen, ON GOING FOR ANY CHILD BORN IN 1988 OR Corporation, Richard Melan- the slopes of Vorlage. EARLIER . son, Northern Telecom, Angelo Gavillucci, a FOR MORE INFORMATION Colonial Bus Lines, former Corpus Christi stu- Voyageur CALL 232-9743 Prime Crime Books, Cheers, dent, and two other disabled SOHN Muffler Service, IMAUGIFINIESST -PRINCIPAL athletes put on a demon- Custom Mrs. stration for the grades Hershey Canada Inc., 4-6 students on sports for Tiggywinkles, Ottawa 67 SERVING THE GLEBE SINCE 1929 Hockey Hair the disabled athletes. The Club, Reflections focus was on the Canadian Studio, Videoholics, The Sun, Dilemme, Olympic VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE was also a session on how to Winter Games for 1992. Ottawa WILDERNESS use a compass and another on Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair Ski Shop, Scotts Chicken Kent Bowling Lanes, prey and predators. The Basketball, and Glow Ball Villa, On February 12th - 14th Crafts, entire experience permitted were demonstrated. The stu- Louise Makarskaja the grade 6 students parti- Bed and Bath, Bain the students not only to dents were extremely inter- Mousse cipated in a Winter Camp at broaden their knowledge of ested and kept our guests Shoes. Lac La Peche near Luskville. survival and winter sport overtime with their numerous Activities included snow- skills, but also created a questions. shoeing, sliding and the spirit of camaraderie. Two representatives from construction of igloos. There the Shepherds of Good Hope, Frederick and Candy, vis- ited the school on February Ottawa Waldorf School welcomes you 13th and set up a cloth- BY BRENDA ST. JEAN ing shop for all students. philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, School, Tuesday, March 31 "Healing Students from all grades the Learning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at 8:00 p.m. Call 226-7369. Discouraged Child" (and the shopped free-of-charge for April 4 at the Ottawa Wal- East German Renaissance? attitude disabled child) clothing which could be is dorf School, 10 Coral Frau Helga Nolle will sneak both the topic of of use to them. We appre- a talk Avenue, Fisher Heights, on the explosion of in- at the Ottawa Waldorf School ciate the generosity of the 226-7369. terest in Waldorf education and something our teachers Shepherds of Good Hope - Those interested in re- in former GDR on Friday, have considerable experience many students who were lack- gistering a child at the April 3 at 8:00 at the in doing. Parents of such ing sufficient clothing school for September may school. children who have come to took advantage of their do so Saturday, March 28 Enjoy family fun at the the school, speak with kindness, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Egg Batik! On Sat- wonder and gratitude of the NEWCOMB BALL How art, music and lit- urday, April 11 at 10 a.m. rekindling of their child's Corpus Christi's New- erature enliven abstract and 1:30 p.m. Batik beau- enthusiasm, self-confidence comb Ball Team placed first thinking will be clarified tiful easter eggs at the and will to work, in preliminary tournament in a talk by Paul Hodgkins Ottawa Waldorf School. "Making the Maths and and qualified for the on the teaching philosophy Call 226-7369 to reserve Sciences Live," is another board-wide championship of the Ottawa Waldorf a place. workshop on the teaching of at St. Raymond's School. arithmetic, geometry, alge- The team showed great bra and the seven sciences. spirit and sportsmanship Both will be offered Satur- in the finals, but fell day morning, April 4 and/or just short of the medals. Tuesday evening, April 7 Well done, Mr. Lalonde according to the convenience and the entire team. of those who pre-register. PIANO/VIOLIN Call Brenda St. Jean 232- The piano and violin stu- 5424 or Cathy Gilhuly 226- dents of Corpus Christi and 7369 before March 29. Children's Books 1 St. Margaret Mary's Music Babysitting available for Enrichment Programmes presen- Saturday session. ".)*-L..) Buy 20 Books, Get 20% Off ted a short recital in the For a general introduction For every 20 books that you buy at Puggwash in 1992, Corpus Christi gym on Tues- to Waldorf education, come we will give you day, March 3. walk your way through the 20 % off any one book in the store. Waldorf curriculum WINTER CARNIVAL with an Pick up your 20/20 Club Card today!!! The February llth Winter experienced class teacher, suc- who will lead a guided tour Carnival was extremely 801 Bank Street 563-3809 Open Sundays cessful; hundreds of adults of classrooms, the children's work and the educational
March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 23 SCHOOL NEWS Globe Collegiate:
Airbands a big hit! SPORTS &SPINAL On Friday, February 21, Meningococcal research at INJURY CLINIC students from Hillcrest, the Ottawa General Hospital Nepean, Lisgar, and Glebe Congratulations are in SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER High Schools assembled in order for the two acts The Clinic focuses on the AM. the Glebe auditorium for did not win from Glebe that treatment of sports, back and AIMI an evening of dancing, but who put in a fine other muscle and slceletal .111 111111111MINl_ humour, and great lip- showing - Marky Mark and injuries. No referral necessary MONO syncing. They were there Bunch and Abba. the Funky La Clinique concentre sur le 1IM for "More Than Words '92", Special thanks to the Glebe traitement de problèmes No waiting period 11. "MM the final round in a month Stage Crew and Mr. Parry, sportifs, de dos et autre MINII blessures musculo skeleta ires. In of hot competition. the volunteer security M.D.'s OHIP covered For all of February the students, and the teacher four.High Schools have been supervisors. Physiotherapy Extended Bernie Lalonde, M.D. holding Airband contests But wait! That's not all health care coverage Robert Gauvreau, M.D. within their schools on that happened at Glebe Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. Friday nights. The four this month! On February best acts from each school 28 Glebe had its second Carling Medical Centre, squared off in the audi- annual 'Disco Dance'. It 1095 Carling Avenue, Suite 101 torium to determine who was a great deal of fun Ottawa, Ontario KlY 4P6 (613) 729-8098 was the best of them all. and attending studenis After two hours of intense dressed in their flashiest competition, the five cele- and tackiest 70's disco brity judges (including gear. swimmer Carolyn Waldo) On February 18, a group of came up with three winners. concerned Glebe students MALPASS LAW OFFICE In first place came Glebe's presented an enlightening GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW & own 'Vogue' by Madonna, and entertaining assembly on FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES in second was Paula drinking at school functions. Abdul's 'Vibology' as per- It tackled a big issue at formed by Hillcrest, and PEGGY MALPASS, BA .u.,B Glebe this year and showed BARRISTER SOLICITOR in third place was a med- NOTARY PUBLIC students that alcohol is ley of Jackson 5 hits not required to have fun. from Glebe. So as spring rapidly ap- SUITE 330 - 440 LAURIER AVE. WEST TEL: (613) 235-8274 All in all it was a very proaches, Glebe knocks OTTAWA, ONTARIO KIR 7X6 FAX: (613) 230-7356 successful evening, with down the winter blahs with all the proceeds going to lots of fun for all. Middle French Immersion another choice heartaches BY NANCY SMITH for the child who stressed with excellent re- who started in Senior struggles Middle French Immersion through grade 1 sults. Grade 6 testing by Kindergarten. and 2 in El only to (AFI) is one of the best kept experience the Ottawa Board indicates Overbrook is a small, possible frustration and secrets in the school system. fail- no drop in proficiency in friendly school with low ure in both Yet it is the most logical languages. The English. teacher/student ratio first years of school choice for anyone wishing should By the end of grade 6, where the principal and be a fun, to enroll a child into French wonderful and posi- MFI students are expected to the teachers know all the tive experience coupled Tmmersion. Many teachers, with be roughly at the same level students. It is a wonder- that magic of curriculum specialists, par- learning to as their counterparts in ful learning environment read in their natural lan- ents and trustees agree, but El. Last year's grade 6 for those critical middle guage. with the focus on the large graduating class of Over- years. More parents should By grade 4 the child's Early Immersion (El) schools, brook integrated with their consider MFI as a logical confidence at school the startling success of MF1 has rea- neighborhood El class into choice for learning our ched a level at which he/ is not well publicized. Four the grade 7 immersion pro- second language as there she can confront something years ago Jane Dobell and gram at Queen Elizabeth. are no setbacks in the new without being too Harriet Lang were instrumen- self- later grades and every ad- conscious. As a parent of To date, according to the tal in setting up Overbrook teacher and vantage in the early ones. a child in her 2nd year of principal at QE as the MFI school for the and Ottawa For more information, MFI at Overbrook I Board curriculum north-east part of Ottawa. have ob- phone Overbrook and dis- served that after the initial specialists, this integra- Middle Immersion begins in tion is cuss this option with the adjustment in the working very well. Grade 4, a level at which a witch teachers who have had ex- to MFI, classes The Grade 7 students who child has already obtained a continue perience with both Early with rapid have had 3 years of MFI good grasp of reading and absorption of and Middle Immersion. French are keeping pace with those writing in English, the bas- vocabulary and gram- mar through ics of arithmetic and also an the same curri- culum as the introduction to French thr- English program, but in French. ough 4 years of Core French The enthusiasm and energy RESI D ENTIAL (starting in SK). By the time level these stu- PETER dents have a child has reached the end towards learning French during these AND of Grade 3 parents and teach- middle WILLIAMS grades ers have had a good oppor- is wonderful to COMMERCIAL watch. tunity to assess the child's English is certainly not neglected in these ARCHITECT capabilities and his/her ARCHITECTURE grades. The attitude to school in gen- present teacher works wonders with her one eral and language in parti- 34 ELLA STREET hour of English a day cular. This critical time of with OTTAWA, ONTARIO TELEPLIONE / FAX each class. Spelling, read- assessment can prevent many KIS 2S4 (613) 233 2370 ing and composition are all March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 24 SCHOOL NEWS Hopewell P.S. Valentine's Bash successful family celebration BY GLYNNIS FRENCH great support from many in The auction, was also for a day. All of Hopewell the community who cooked a a great success. Michael awaits a Langdon musical The of Hopewell families variety of delicious chili, Wilson handled the enthus- production. School celebrated Valentine's baked cookies and volunt- iastic bidding skillfully; All proceeds from the Val- Day with a family dinner and eered to serve food or sell $586 was raised. The auction entines dance go to the Hope- dance in the school gyms. tickets. could not have happened well Parent Teacher Organi- About 500 people of all ages Live music by the Firehall without the donations from zation which uses the funds came out on February 14th House Band had the crowd local businesses: Atlantis ro support various education- to eat good food, chat with hopping from 5:30 - 9:00 Beauty Spa and West Coast al activities in the school. neighbours, pick up some p.m. Formed by residents of Video as well as members bargains, and kick up their Ottawa South who came to- of the community: Peter heels to some lively music. HOPEWELL'S COMING EVENTS gether at the coffee house Hecht, Rosemary Cihlar, Everything for the dance evenings at the Firehall, Marilyn Grant, Liz Fulton, Tue. Mar. 10 - HPTO meet- was donated: the food, tal- this band has played toge- the Crier family, Wilson ing in the Library Re- ent, prizes, auction items ther a few times through Wood, Laura Johnston, source Centre, 2nd floor. and the hard work and time the fall. More public ap- Nancy Fraser, Heather Dow, Wed. Mar. 11 and of volunteers. Making such pearances are scheduled and Sharon Bockowski, Karen Thurs. Mar. 12 - The an event work requires hard the community will be Warwick, Sheila Young, Roza Junior classes present a work. The organizing team looking forward to these Aronovitch and the Young musical entitled "The included Virginia Taylor occasions. family. Magic Box" at 2:30 p.m. and Niki de Vito (overall Local businesses helped One of the most sought and 7:30 p.m. in the old coordinators), Melanie Farr make this evening a success. after items of the auction gym; (chili), Irene Cherner (de- Prizes were provided by Zuggs was the chance to be Principal Mar. 16-20 (incl.) Mid- sserts), Rosemary Cihlar Pe-nan Wok, .St. Hubert's, for a day. We just hope that Winter Break - (decorations), Jeff Hume Mitzi's, Fida's,,Hilary's Bill Langdon, the principal Mar. 23-Apr 3 (incl.) (clean-and set-up and Peggi Cleaners, Hitzmans and will be able to do the win- Kindergarten Registration. McNeil (auction). They had Lob laws. ner's job - music teacher
Sports beat othvoanIONEroyouic Sasha Singer, Maran Stern BY TYLER WOYIWADA the tournament. kt and Becky Manley. Members Thanks also to The Intermediates have of the Grade 8 team are the parents who hacUa busy month in sports. Kelly Meade, Heather helped out with Do+ball intramurals fin- Ryerse, Sarah Rci,th, Jen- transportation ished in Emma February and nifer Campbell, Lewis, 'during the boys' basketball- began. There Katie Kirby, Mary Kubesh OBE tournament. are two leagues; compe- Natasha Sawh, Angela titive and recreational. Strange, Kailey Kemp,Karin The Boys' "B" Volley- Phillips, Angela Billings March is ball team consisting of and Janet Leslie. Red Cross Brent Pattee, Gavin Pat- The Girls' "A" Team did ton, Matt Lincez, Nick not go to the playoffs. Month + Diak, Ferg Clarke-Okah. Team members are Jenny Pir- Raphael Kerwin and Travis illi, Rebecca Van Vlasse- Please support the OVER WOO ITEM IN 5TOCK, Grimes played in the Glash- laer, Julia Fleming, Laura efforts of your local FR E-%1 MEAT, PRODUCE, DAIRY, an Invitational Tourna- Patriquin, Michaela Byrne, 91 Cross branch. 56NKERY, FREEZER WALL TI-IE ment. They played extreme- Jennifer Lochhead, Alexis hankYou. RE5TOr YOUR GROCERY ly well and qualified NEED5. Osepchook, Lizzie Frank nttAE PAY DELIVERY, for the playoffs. and Alison Ferguson-Woods. The Boys "A" Volley- However, this team along A United Way Agency 'QUALITY 6UARANTEED. ball Team consisting of with Heather Ryerse did -CALL FOR OUR FREE GATALC6-VE. Matthew Devlin, Aaron play in the O.B.E. Tourna- Fransen, Andrew Graham, ment on Feb. llth and 12th The Canadian Red Cross Society 725-1222, David Bradley, Sean Far- at the MacDonald Centre. rell, Paul Osepchook and They took the Mike Swinburne played in gold medal for the 0.B.E. 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Joanna Langley, laundering Members of the Grade 7 Jenny Pirilli team are Lisa O'Connor, and Julia Monica Dingle, Emily Fleming for For information and a free sample call 235-8207 Depew, Erin McCauley, coaching the Melanie Richards, Erin teams during Gowling, KathrYn Foran, March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 25 OBSERVATION POST The music of Steven Gellman the programme will be broad- York and London debuts in cast by CBC Stereo on "Two 1984, is based on a plain- New Hours" on a future tive, questioning phrase Sunday at 9 p.m. Listen from the Piano Quintet, for it opus 44. Zhanna Gumenyuk In Keyboard Triptych, performed this. There fol- Andrew Tunis gave a bravura lowed two choral works, performance on two key- sung by the Calixa Lavalée boards. The synthesizer's Ensemble led by Lawrence keyboard was placed on top Ewashko. These were Can- of the concert grand, at the ticle II of St. Francis, level of the performer's composed in 1989 for the chest. His right hand dart- 75th anniversary of the ed up from the ivory keys Red Cross; and a Gloria to the other keyboard like of 1991, for the centenary a Rock musician's, setting of Ashbury College. The the stop (which varies the exuberant Gloria was em- instrument's tone) and in- phasized by three exulting toning a phrase or episode, trumpets; it brought Vivaldi then back, his eyes meanwhile to mind. The final work was Composer, Steven Gellman following the score. The the enigmatic, mystic faith. How did this piano, as it were, speaks Trikaya of 1981, for violin, happen in this day and to the synthesizer, which clarinet, percussion and age, such honest reli- answers. The work is tri- piano, also tripartite in gious feeling?" BY COURTNEY BOND partite in structure. It form and structure. A: "Those choral works are elicits the sonorities of Mr. Gellman, who obvious- my most tonal (Haydnish, Steven Gellman, Professor each instrument to the ly loves threeness, was Motzartish, Beethoven- of Composition and Theory full. The synthesizer is tickled to be asked three ish) and are sincere at the University of Ottawa, more versatile: it can pro- questions: expressions of faith. is a man to be watched -- duce a much greater variety Q: "Would it be fair to say Certainly both texts are and listened to. He has been of sounds and intensities. that from time to time, Christian. Saint Francis cited as one of the most But the older instrument I seemed to hear a hint means a lot to me. Of frequently performed and has a much richer tone. of Messiaen, a chord course, you know I am of highly regarded composers The tirst movement, in- sequence, a bit of Gat- Jewish origin. I have of his generation. Born in vocation, is in solemn ineau birdsong?" (Mes- been very much influenced Toronto, he gained his mus- chords. The second, Toccata, siaen uses avian melodies by Buddhism. Call me a ical formation at that city's consists of rising and fall- frequently.) Universalist." great university. After ing six-note scales with A: "I used new chords, but Q: "What chance have we of studying at the Juilliard interjected staccato chords, not Messiaen's modes. In hearing you on C D's?" School in New York with changing rapidly from in- the Canticle I did use a A: "There's no viable music Persichetti and Berio, he strument to instrument, cadence in a Messiaen publishing enterprise or worked under Olivier Messiaen increasing in tempo and vol- mode. But, generally iecording industry in at the Conservatoire de ume, to end in an upward speaking, by the 1980's Canada. Here, there is Paris. There he won the run. The third movement, I had found my own voice. a lack of passion for the First Prize. Of Messiaen Aria, offers a melody on the As to the birdsong, there arts. They are merely the Larousse Encyclopedia synthesizer. Here Gellman could be an unconscious considered as decorative. of Music states, "... he has chosen a tone like that touch here and there." This is saddening. Cul- produced, almost single- of the French electronic Q: "In the choral music I ture is the soul of a handed, the leading avant- instrument of the 1920's, sensed no feeling of country. When I was garde composers of the post- the Ondes Martenot, much modern skepticism. Those young, it seemed that war years." He is a practis- used by Messiaen. It was in- were open, fresh and things were moving. Now, ing Roman Catholic; much teresting to hear the key- strong expressions of alas!" of his music reflects his board instrument that was faith. beloved of Haydn, Mozart Steven Gellman's orches- and Beethoven compared and tral works have been per- contrasted with the one formed throughout Canada favoured by some modern and Europe. His works for composers. piano, commissioned and Other Gellman composi- f performed by such artists as tions were equally interest- Angela Hewitt and John Kim- ing. Dialogue for Flute and ura Parker, are making their Piano, an early work, was way into the repertoires most "modern". The composer of many pianists. His com- called for extraordinary Open Daily at 1Z:00 in the AfTERNOON positions also include flute tones, quite unlike Jill with 3-6 P14 chamber, vocal and choral the usual limpid notes of luncheon Suadags Trio works. the spe.cials from Rene Lavoie silver instrument. So MARC-1 8 The Some of these latter were Roy r.VMY THuRSDAY NIGHT That You Will Hear Me, 15. Bob M;sener, MARCH Friends =- 9'00pm TO 1200= heard on January 10 at a con- translated from the works of Brunch with us from Reynoids cert in Freiman Hall, Depart- Ottk, Zria SAZZ WITH the Chilean poet, Pablo 11:00 an'Ail 2:00 pm 'CM.21174)1.1yal ment of Music at the Uni- Neruda, composed for Soprano every Saturday ralle versity of Ottawa. They Sandra Graham, was sung by Suridayl demonstrate the breadth of her, accompanied by Cynthia scope of this versatile Floyd. This ended the por- R9,yal local ?Mt Oak: composer and the qual- tion of the concert that 4 LOCATIONS IN THCOTTAWA AREA ity of his work. It was pos- will be broadcast. sible to observe the de- Fantasia on a Theme by velopment of his style over Robert Schumann, commission- the last decade. Part of ed for Angela Hewitt's New March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 26 FEATURE Law Talk Responsibilities of owners and tenants BY COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES safe while on the premises. avoid occupier's liability safe in addition to your In practical termG, what if you're a tenant as op- responsibilities for the in- about WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT does all this stuff posed to a landowner. The terior of the house. mean? AN OCCUPIER'S LIABILITY "reasonableness" Occupiers' Liability Act The best advice is err Quite simply, what's reason- is clear on this point - on the side of caution. On the time of year This is able in one situation might an "occupier" is the per- these wintry days, it's the that ice and snow rule not be reasonable in others. son who is in physical when best to shovel, sand day. This is the time Occupiers of premises have possession of premises or seri- and salt. everybody should give a duty to take care of who has responsibility or ous thought to their duties neighbours and that duty control over the condition and sand. to shovel, salt can increase depending of the premises or the act- - Occupiers of premises on who the neighbour is. ivities carried on there. homeowners that means both Let's look at the example If a tenant is in possession take and tenants - should of a senior citizen's re- when an accident occurs, the seri- those responsibilities sidence. They will be re- court will determine who ously because a quick quired to have more railings 5 assumed responsibility at the recent activi- look for example - than a youth and control over the pre- of the provincial legis- ties hostel. In other words, mises. Depending on the courts shows lators and the the occupier's duty to fact situation, that could that they're putting the visitors increases if those well be the tenant. If you boots to occupiers, parti- visitors are children, live in a highrise apart- and ice cularly where snow physically or mentally in- ment building, you are not are concerned. firm, or drunk. This means responsible for shovelling to the provin- According that you might have to take the front walk. But you are cial Occupiers' Liability more precautions depending responsible for the condi- Act, an occupier of premises MP / Député on your visitors. You must tion of your own apartment. Mac Harb, owes a duty to take such think about whether your Make sure your rugs aren't Ottawa Centre care as in all the circum- premises are safe for the going to trip someone, for Working for you! stances of the case is rea- type of people you expect example. But, if you're Travaillant pour vous! sonable to see that persons to be on the property and renting a house, you most entering on the premises, ** Constituency / Comté 4* the type of things they probably have the responsi- and the property brought 710 Somerset W/O will be doing there. bility for keeping the front 992-7/91 on the premises by those Now, don't think you can walk and steps clear and persons, are reasonably
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If your child will be four-years old in 1992, you are eligible for Ottawa Register for School Today! Catholic Schools Junior Kindergarten program. Ottawa Catholic elementary schools will be holding registration times during March.
To register, contact the school nearest you to enrol during its special registration times. All you need to register is a birth or baptismal certificate and an up-to-date immunization record.
All Ottawa Catholic elementary schools offer a Partial French Immersion program, small Kindergarten class sizes, transportation, and religion as integral to the curriculum.
If you need information about the school in your area, or additional information about Ottawa Catholic Schools, please phone the Communication Office at 237-5660, ext. 193.
StHOOLS REGISTRATION Assumption 330 Lajoie Street March 2-6 746-4822
Corpus Christi 157 Fourth Avenue March 23-27 232-9743
Our Lady of Mount Carmel March 9-13 675 Gardenvale Rd. 745-4884
St. Brigid 200 Springfield Road March 30-April 3 746-4888
St. Margaret Mary 88 Bellwood Avenue Following March Break (March 16-20) We have a long tradition of building 235-9328 do bright tomorrows. St. Michael 741 Bernard Street Ongoing k31-56" 749-1642 \ IX )1 Note: Registrations will be accepted outside of these dates. Please phone the school.
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March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 28 N EWS Children's Television Watch for "Just Jeffrey" Goblin Films and Nation's co-produced by Chris REF' 1.1-111\,111-41,NT LODGIF:S Capital Television Inc. Needham and written by A friendly neighborhood residence in the (CJOH-TV) begin production Patrick Granleese, both of heart of the Glebe...a short walk to Bank this week on "Just Jeffrey," Ottawa, "Just Jeffrey" Street.. .bus service at the door. a half-hour puppet-anima- features an array of charac- Our dedicated staff are committed to tion special tentatively ters cast from the Dark scheduled for broadcast on Ages. The puppets, ec- providing quality service April 19 at 7:00 p.m. centric in appearance and and care. A rural landscape is richly detailed, come to \w,4144 We promise you a secure t'43. home to the fabled knights life under the assistance ,;4, lifestyle that supports your of King Arthur's court, of puppeteers, tequiring independence and overall whose tales of bravery the skilled manipulation well-being. have survived the ages. of wires and air compression. Their passion for adven- The set, designed by David TRIAL STAYS NOW Clendining AVAILABLE; CALL TODAY ture captures the imagina- and created by .1ABILO tion of one little boy Andre Dupuis, illustrates FOR A PERSONAL TOUR. named Jefftey, firing his in subtle tones a period ambition to become a that, while renowned for 234-0590 knight's squire. With his its chivalry, was remark- 174 Glebe Ave. youth and inexperience able for its survival BOMANAGED BY D1GNICARE Ottawa, Ont. K1S 2C7 working against him, and against the ravages of war petty jealousies in cer- and pestilence. Moats, tain characters threaten- drawbridges and castle ing to derail him, Jeffrey walls keep the enemy at ultimately proves worthy bay, while gargoyles survey in battle when Sir Ector the surroundings with a the Stout, lone defender fierce eye. of the land and in failing Co-producer Garry Bitze health, calls upon the gives the story its direction, young boy's strength to suggesting strong attention defeat the Black Knight to historical accuracy. Under after his own squire falls his administration, the voices victim to a savage beating. some guttural and rasping, "Just Jeffrey" is a give flesh to the characters Medieval tale of moral of young Jeffrey, Sir Ector courage given its yoice the Stout, Hoof, Holly and through the art of puppet- the Black Knight. animation. Created and
Ottawa Conseil Welcome to Learning! KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION ./ Registration takes place at the OBE school in your neighbourhood. You will need proof of age and an up-to-date immunization record. School starts in September 1992 for children born in 1988 (Junior Kindergarten) and for children born in 1987 (Senior Kindergarten).
ELIGIBILITY ./ For your child to attend an OBE school, you must be assessed as a public school supporter. To check your support status, phone 239-2464.
SCHOOL LOCATION ./ Students normally attend the school in their neighbourhood. Call the OBE Planning Office at 239-2422 for more information.
NEW STUDENTS .1 If you are moving in from outside the OBE's jurisdiction, you should arrange for transfer of your child's academic records to the new school and bring copies of report cards with you.
ELEMENTARY INFORMATION KIT Phone 239-2312 (or Fax 239-2308) for an Elementary Information Kit (includes "Welcome to Learning" video and booklet). OBE Kindergarten Registration for the 1992-93 school year takes place March 23 - April 2, 1992. For more information: 239-2312
March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 29 CHURCH NEWS THE GLEBE CHURCHES The kiln of life WELCOME YOU Christ in order to BY CHRIS WALKER avoid CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) martyrdom and, later, wanted "Earth, Air, Water, Fire.. Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 to come back into the church. These are the ingredients Parish Clergy: Msgr. David Corkery, Pastor The issue arose, then, as of pots and human beings Rev. Jonas Santah In Residence to if the church was only alike. Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for the gathering of the flawless Each formula contains Hungarian Community ones or a mixture of wheat also the element of chance. Rev. Leo Charlebois Weekend Associate and tares (weeds)! It is a Do not seek perfections Masses: Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM concern still with us today. in pots or people, for your Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:15 (Hungarian For we see a high standard search will go unrewarded (Loop System for the hearing impaired). being held up in the writings and you will miss knowing of Paul to the churches, but EGLISE CHRIST-ROI many good pots and many at the same time, an acknow- 254 rue Argyle 233-3202 good people." ledgement that all was not Pasteur: Jacques Faucher When my family and I were well among the saints-in- Messe: dimanche à 10h00 recently in Kentucky, we process. And one can simply Confessions: 30 minutes avant la messe went to a favourite spot... observe the state of the FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Harrodsburg Pottery on Body of Christ now and note Fifth Avenue at Monk Street, 233-1870 Harrodsburg Road, named for the similarities. Pastor: Rev. Christopher B. Walker a local town that was one of Read the letter to the Ephe- Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM the earliest settlements in sian church, one in which Morning Worship 11:00 AM the state. On one of the Paul had no particular theo- Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM pieces we purchased was the logical axe to grind nor above statement. Whether was he primarily writing to FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH one agrees with it theolo- address a problem in that Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 gically or not, there is church. Yet, in chapter 4:17 Minister: E. J. Cox some truth therein -- there there is a strong implica- Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00AM is a good chance that we are tion of imperfections in the GLEBE-ST JAMES UNITED CHURCH not 'without flaw' as we pots. He reminds them (v. Lyon Street at First Avenue 236-0617 would wish to be: There is 22) that "you were taught, Pastors: Ann Woodland and Jack Nield some sense in which we are with regard to your former Sunday Services: New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM in process of becoming. This way of life, to put off your (Family Service) would then seem to imply old self, which is being Worship 11:00 AM that in the process of being corrupted by its deceitful Christian Development Program (3-13) baked in the kiln of living, desires; to be made new in those imperfections may the attitude of your minds; ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH (handicapped accessible show up. and to put on the new self, Glebe Ave near Bank St. from the parking lot) Those who followed Christ created to be like God in Sunday Services when He lived in His first, true righteousness and holi- 8 AM 10 AM 12 noon Rector: The Rev. Canon fleshly body in the world ness," The rest of the let- Weekday Eucharists Lydon McKeown and who later were filled ter is a series of admoni- Thursday 10 AM Asst: The Rev. Carol Hotte by His Spirit, became the tions, loving but firm, to Counselling by Appointment 234-4024 church -- the "called-out ensure that these Christians Loop System for the hearing impaired ones" who "belonged to the (in a world as cosmopolitan THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Lord," to give literal and challenging as ours) 91A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 translations to two Greek were being refined in the Clerk: Dana Mullen words about the church fire to make them stronger Outreach: Constance Mungall (ecclesia and kuriakai, and more like the Christ that Helen Thomas respectively). And the church they followed. Sunday Service: 10:30 AM was full of people who were To those who look upon the in the process of becoming. church as "full of hypocr- OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH It did not take long for the ites," the admonition would Bank Street at Fourth Ave. (Fourth Ave. Baptist) flaws to show up; ample evi- be: know that God uses both Pastor: David Pan 232-5211 dence is given for it in the the Body of Christ (the Sunday Services: Worship 9:00 AM very fact that we have the called-out ones, those who Sunday School: 11:00 AM letters of Paul written to belong to the Lord) and OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH churches that were experienc- the world to refine, strength- 600 Bank Street 594-4571 ing interpersonal problems. en and purify! Minister: Rev. Wing Mak Arguments could be made Be sure that you take ad- Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM that we wouldn't have a New vantage of the kiln, and Bilingual Service 11:00 AM Testament if it wasn't for that you don't miss knowing the problems in the church! many good pots and many OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP When persecutions and good people, who are in the Fifth Avenue at Monk Street martyrdoms became more pre- process of becoming more Minister: Pastor Dick Foster valent against the Christians and more like Him! Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM a new challenge arose: what Chris Walker is Pastor at Sunday School 9:45 AM to do about those who re- Fifth Avenue Free Methodist Total Communication nounced their belief in Church. ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 AM saveN Church School 11:15 AM scissF ANNUNCIATION TO THE THEOTOKOS/ ST. NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Parish Clergy: Bishop Seraphin (Storheim) 233-0999 Hair Studio Father John Scratch 1-658-2901 236-6408 851 Bank St. (at Fdth Ave.) Vespers: Saturday 6:30 PM (English) Divine Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (English & Slavonic
March 6, 1992 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. PEVINE
FOR SALE CHILD CARE WORKSHOPS ON CHOOSING DAY VOLUNTEERS 7-DRAWER KNEEHOLE DESK CARE: Tues. Mar. * WANTED: EXPERIENCED CARE- 10 6:30 * THE OTTAWA VALLEY CHAPTER $25, 2 original schoolhouse p.m. & Tues. GIVER in my home to look Apr. 14, 6:30 OF THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION desk chairs with drawers p.m., Parents after 3 young children 3 Exploring urgently needs volunteers $40 each, 2 39" single beds Day Care days a week starting asap Options, at the with a medical background (box springs & mattresses) Children's or mid-April. References Village of Ot- such as R.N.'s, R.N.A.'s, $50 each, 1 full set ladies tawa-Carleton, required. Ph: Liz 738-0464. 333 Churchill Dental Assistants, Doctors, golf clubs w. bag $50., Ave. N. Info: * MATURE LADY, can babysit 725-2040. Lab Assistants, etc. (es- golf bag & cart $20, 1 *ARC READING on weekends (Fri-Sun). Ph: SERIES presents pecially in the East end wooden table cut down for Guelph fiction 592-5019. writer & and downtown area. Blood typewriter or computer $20, critic Constance Rooke, Thurs *RESPONSIBLE, YOUNG WOMAN - pressure clinics are a pre- 232-4160. Mar. 12 care for your children evgs 8 p.m. at National ventative and educational *MIDSHIPMAN'S CHEST (circa Library of after 5 p.m. Ph:Sylva Canada, 395 Wel- service. The prime objective mid-1850's or earlier) -- lington St., Adm 567-6163 after 6 p.m. $1. info: is identification of hyper- a rare handpainted treasure; Lorna Knight NOTICES 789-0679. tensive individuals. If must see. Ph: Sharon after *SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH you can help, call 724-9953. 5 p.m. 235-2192. GLEBE CLOTHING SHOP Rummage Sale, Bank St. at at * CANADIAN CROSSROADS INTER- BIKE, will suit 4-7 yr St. Matthews Anglican Aylmer (Galt St. Entrance) Church NATIONAL (CCI) is looking old, w. training wheels, has new hours: Mon. 9:30 - for families in the Glebe offers, Fisher Price adjus- Fri. Mar. 27: 2-7 p.m. Sat. 11:00 a.m. & Thurs. 7-9p.m. to share their homes with table roller skates $5, Mar. 28 9 a.m. - noon. Good quality second hand a Crossroads volunteer from curtains var. sizes for THE OTTAWA TWINS PARENTS clothing. Entry: Glebe Ave. Nigeria or Cook Islands (in home/cottage/students; Assoc. Annual Spring Sale, door, west of Bank St. the South Pacific) for a silks, Liberty cottons, Sat. March 28, lla.m.-1p.m. Info or donations 234-4024. period of up to 11 weeks, 232-3485. features children's cloth- beginning in mid-May. For NORCO AVANTI 1500SL Row- ing, equipment & toys at *NANCY SMITH CABARET: Help information ph. Laura ing machine, brand new, Woodroffe Ave. Public School melt away Nancy's debt from 230-3070 (message). Rower computer, new $320. of Carlingwood Mall. the mayoral campaign. Music, will sell $200 (OBO) fun, good ST. PATRICK'S ALUMNI food, special auc- 235-6562. tion. Thurs. March 26, at St. HOUSECLEANING ASSOC. plans a get-together ANTIQUE BRASS BED - double Joseph's Hall, Wilbrod at * WILL March 27 at 8 p.m. at the DO HOUSECLEANING, needs cleaning & minor Cumberland, at 7 PM. St. Patrick's High School Tickets experienced, good references repair, $135.00 $35.00 Ph. 233-5992. beautiful cafeteria, 1485 Heron Rd. 724-6772. designer drapes as new, pale Open to all former students, * RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED young yellow & white weave, cov- *OTTAWA teachers, staff, spouses INTERNATIONALS woman will do cleaning, ers large area $150.234-2036 SOCCER CLUB, REGISTRATION and all friends of St. washing & ironing. Good ref- FOR BOYS, GIRLS, WOMEN & FOUND Pat's. Cash bar, tickets erences, Ph. Gabi or Sylva MEN, March 7th at Glebe Corn- WINNWELL HOCKEY GLOVE $20.00. Info: Rick Levesque 567-6163 after 6 p.m. munity Centre, 9 AM - 1 on Percy Bet. 3rd & 4th. 821-4787 or Marc Mes PM. * WOMAN WILL DO HOUSECLEAN- Canterbury 236-0380. 733-0501. Community Ctre, INC Glebe area 230-4258. Noon - 4 PM. For FOUND on Februaty 18, Information/ * WILL DO HOUSECLEANING *KIWANIANNE CLUB OF OTTAWA Late straw hat with dried flow- Registration: 521-2394. Mon &/or Wed. Experienced. "SPRING PROSCENIUM" Fashion Men Age 35 and up: Ph. ers - used for door orna- Jack Show/Fundraiser will be held 234-7084. ment. 232-5607. MacRae 235-5529. at the Ottawa Hunt and Goft WANTED Club 3811 Bowesville Rd. BOOKS, good quality mag- April 1. Tickets $30. azines, records, tapes, CDs Info: 747-8216 or 729-6990. HOUSECLEANING for First Avenue School Booksale/Fundraiser (Apr. PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES Housecleaning 2-4). Donations may be INTERNATIONAL MTG. Thur. Domestics March 12, Ottawa Chapter, dropped off at school of- BE A Available fice (O'Connor & First 723-6556 for further info. Ave). or for pick-up ph THE RED CROSS PRESENTS DESIGNATED Lady will do house and Daphne Barrett 235-8366 UNDERSTANDING "WHAT'S FAIR" DRIVER apartment cleaning. or school office 239-2261. International Humanitarian Experienced, APT. WANTED FOR MAY 1st. refer- Law Seminar held at the ences, and free estim- Ground floor, 2 bedrm & National Office of the Can- dining room. Ph: Helen adian Red Cross Society, ates. 233-1082 days, or John 1800 Alta Vista Dr., 9- Call days 596-3932, evg. 459-3519. 4:30. Lunch provided. Reg- istration req'd. $20. ($15 237-7547 *WANTED: A CANOE - 235-7400 for students) to help defray LESSONS costs of event. Join the many people who agree not to drink SPANISH LESSONS, *WANTED: QUIET, 1 BEDROOM alcoholic exper- beverages... and to drive BLACK cAT PRIVATE APARTMENT ienced teachers 724-6772. for single, pro- everyone in their group HOME DAY CARES PIANO TEACHER, experienced fessional lady, prefer upper home safely. floor/loft in older dwell- FULL-TIME, Glebe area has openings DPART-TIME,TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY for students, all ages, ing. Parking needed. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE 722-2100 or fr beginners to intermediates, Pager 239-6972 235 - 5908 English/French 236-4446. (leave voice message).
WEST COAST CARPENTRY THE SEPARATION & DIVORCE GOES GLEBE ! EXPERIENCE Imaginative Designer-Builder (Semi-retired) A Separation & Divorce experience wort.shop is offered. It will cover many topics including Your Legal Rights, Children and Custody, and the will Consult and Advise on Major -- or Repair Emotional and Social Impact of Separation. fè most Minor -- problems related to your DATES: EVERY 'TUESDAY, FROM MARCH 24 TO APRIL 29, 1992 Ilome's improve ment. Quickly, Efficiently, TIME: FROM 730 P.M. TO 930 P.M. and Reasonably. LOCATION: 44 ECCLES, OTTAWA Call David (NEAR BOOTH & SUMMERSET) COST: $70.00 (GST INCLUDED) - 745-8782 For awns information or registration, please call (613) 133-3046 IN THE GLEBE
March 6, 1992 Glebe Report - 31 : 4.i* Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group 690 Lyon Street, South 4-- 7 MAO City of " Ottawa, Ontario K1S I ' Ville cA,Ittania 3Z9411:14) LIIR, .....--- ilk ....,, ...., ...... 4,...... , Tel: r-Nr"s ,I.,,,,t ...---...... _... 4...... 564-1058
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