11111111111:11111:1111; 11141111111p1._,,ij,11]Ei Vol.isirt 23 February 10, 1995 No. 2 Community shocked by tragic discovery BY MARK MACKINNON "It's a shock, especially when trendy or not, but I'm not in a licity stemming from the case Glebe residents and Fifth Av- it's in your building," echoed position to argue with the Citi- might detract from her bar's enue Court merchants were in Linda Melbourne, the owner of zen. There's a lot of good stuff business. shock after a newborn baby Precision Styling, a hair care that happens at Fifth Avenue "I'm a little bit concerned. was discovered dead in a centre on the second floor of Court, but all that people hear People might think this garbage can in the court on Fifth Avenue Court. Her cus- about is a dead baby." building is tainted. I hope not." January 30. tomers talked of little else be- Rose Roberts, a co-owner of Authorities in the case are The baby girl, described by sides the baby in the week The Arrow & The Loon pub, is awaiting the results of foren- Staff Sgt. Carl Boothe of the following its discovery. "It was concerned that negative pub- sic tests. -Carleton Police as "very a big topic," said Melbourne. newly born," was found in a Merchants in the court did Youth Café up & running their best to garbage can in the women's co-operate with BY COLIN RICHARDS Thompson, Principal of Glebe washroom on the second floor the police investigation and to The Youth Café at Collegiate Institute, the Glebe of the building. deal with the media and other Community Centre has enjoyed Community Association, Ilse The body was discovered by curiosity seekers. Some ex- a very successful first month. Kyssa from The Pantry, and the night janitor, who then pressed discontent with local Opening night January 20th the staff of the Glebe Com- called police to the scene. The media coverage. The Citizen's was attended by dozens of pa- munity Centre. baby's mother has since been coverage included a map on trons who braved Ottawa's located, although no charges the paper's front page, with an January monsoons. Every The Youth Café serves vari- have yet been laid. arrow pointing out Fifth week the turnout gets bigger ous flavours of coffee and tea, James Avila, 19, was disturbed Avenue Court. and we are already thinking of freshly baked muffins, cakes, by the discovery of the body in Shahab Bakhtytar, owner of expanding. cookies, and we also offer his neighbourhood. Glebe Photo, took issue with The organizers wish to thank vegetable platters and other "I've lived in the Glebe all my some of the article's wording. the Glebe Neighbourhood Ac- munchies. life and nothing like this has "They called us 'trendy tivities Group for their initial Our prices are low and we ever happened - it's a shock." stores.' I'm not sure if I'm funding and support, Steven have no minimum orders, so Rink Rats' wind chill party Roberts of Grabbajabba, come out with your friends on Stephen Leafloor of Starmajic, any Friday (except if there's a in the Byward Market, Jim Youth dance). We're open Watson, City Councillor, Mr. from 7 p.m. until midnight. Mid-winter environmental update BY MURIEL FLANDE next Glebe Community Asso- It won't be long now for the ciation meeting, Tuesday sap to start flowing. So, let's February 28th at 7:30 p.m. turn our thoughts to planting!! At that meeting we will be To com' memorate Earth Day discussing the future of Cen- on April 22, for example, why tral Park. The City of Ottawa not take advantage of the Put Down Roots programme of- has requested our input as to fered by the Friends of the their (and our) future plans Earth? For $25, a Global Releaf for this delightful, and very Planting Group will plant a watery, oasis. Please take this tree for you, give information opportunity to have your say!! on tree planting, a guide to en- You are welcome to call me ergy conservation and a tax (235-2139) in the meantime to receipt for your donation. express your views,or com- Applications for this pro- plaints and offer suggestions gramme can be picked up at regarding your park. the front desk of the Glebe Watch for news about our Community Centre or at the newest project next month

Warming up at the Rink Rats Party Photo: S. Thomson BY BARB COYLE dogs and hot chocolate. Many toaster oven. "Cozy" could be the best word brave families laced up their As the garbage was loaded INSIDE to describe skates and chased each other into his van, the Glebe Memo- 'Rink Rat Royale' GCA 6 rial/Glendale Rink party held around the rink. Even those Dudleigh Coyle was heard to Sunday, February 5, despite with frozen toes agreed the ice mutter, "Well, the good news is Arts 12 we raging winds and a wind chill had never been better. already have the balloons Business News 13 factor of 45 below! Instead of A special thank you to Terry and ribbons for next year's the usual balloons, broomball, Milford who introduced a party." Feature 14 races and outdoor wiener roast, whole new element to this an- Focus 15 the Rink Rats huddled in the nual event by serving toasted- Skating continues all season heated change shack for hot to-order hot dog buns from his at Glendale. Coupon 15 Glebe residents: Share your vision for Central Park School News 16-21 BY DIANE MCINTYRE level problem which, at pre- no longer effective, pipes un- Books 22 Residents of Rosebery and sent, curtails some of the der the park are broken, run- met Quote of the Month Renfrew Avenues January park's potential usage. off from neighbouring streets for an 31 to direction to the Youth's hour, provide Long time neighbours of and new infill building may Beauty's a flower, GCA Environment Committee, Central Park assured us that have increased, snow dumping City Planners, and mainte- But love is the jewel that the park used to have working in past years and faulty storm wins the world. nance crews for Central Park. drainage and was dry. The sewers. The City's efforts to As neighbours of the park we Epitaph of Dr. W.H. Drummond, park's poor drainage is likely pump out spring run-off alle- 1854-1907, Mount Royal focused on safety, mainte- the result of many factors: viate the situation temporarily nance and alternative ap- Cemetery, Montreal. At- drainage tiles have not been tri buted to Moira O'Neill. proaches to the ongoing water repaired or maintained and are Continued on page 15 NEWS

JEFF HOOPER SELLS THE GLEBE

Sleigh rides at Experimental Farm Sleigh Rides are offered between late December and mid-March, weather permitting. Being transported by two magnificent Clydesdales is a great way to visit the Experimental Farm. Times are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. For booking information call 991-3044. Feb. 10-12, 17-19: On Weekends there are free sleigh rides with admission or free Museum admission with sleigh ride. Barnyard break starts Feb. 27 BY TAMARA TARASOFF ewes for weeks on end. FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS, Winter routines are well un- To add to the excitement of all derway at the Central Experi- those new arrivals, we are mental Farm. Every morning, planning our first late-winter the herdsmen let the dairy programme. February 27 kicks cows out into the barnyard for off "Barnyard Break," three HOOPER a little fresh air. Five days a weeks of activities during the JEFF week, Ralph Henry harnesses Quebec and school Associate Broker two of our Clydesdale horses, breaks, that will focus on walks them over to the Arbore- farming, food and fun. At Advantage tum, and takes visitors on a various times each day, chil- Sutton Group picturesque, albeit sometimes dren will be able to visit the frosty, sleigh ride. Each day, barns and feed a cow, clean a we bundle up in our parkas, stall, grind wheat, make bread, 567-1400. boots and mitts to make the churn butter, do wool crafts, rounds and see if there are any meet an expert in an agricul- new arrivals in the barns. ture-related field, and play So far this winter, we have games in the snow. Partici- seen plenty of new piglets and pants can even take part in a a few new calves. One calf, a "Name the calf" contest. Sleigh brown-and-white Hereford, rides are offered daily Glebe surprised us all by arriving a (weather permitting) during LOEB 754 week early...and in turn was March Break. surprised to find herself in an Include us in your winter outdoor pen at a chilly -30°C! routine. Come to the Farm and On most cattle ranches, calves visit the cows in the barnyard, are normally born outside Ralph and the Clydesdales, the NEW AT LOEB GLEBE even in winter, but we were all herdsmen in the barns, and, of happy that this one found her- course, the piglets, calves and, self inside the barn before she anytime now, all those lambs. was a mere 10 minutes old, Activities take place at the thanks to a keen-eyed visitor Agriculture Museum and and a strong-armed herdsman. Barns, just west of the traffic FRESH Mother and calf are now doing circle on Prince of Wales just fine and are receiving Drive. visitors at their pen in the Admission to regular pro- Beef Barn. More piglets and grammes is $5 for families, $2 calves are expected over the for adults, $1 for children 3 FISH next few months. In February, and up, students and seniors, you will see the first of our and free for children under 3. new lambs. How many single Call for rates for the Sheep Available in our lambs, twins and triplets will Shearing Festival. we have? If last year is any For more information, call indication, the birthing pens 991-3044. will be occupied by lambs and Deli Department How about a real family show? Family Album is a new half- a.m. the show's topics include: hour TV program which ex- Teaching your children and plores issues of real interest to teens responsibility, Open 7 Days a Week parents and their families. It's Allowances and chores, got fresh ideas, advice and in- Food allergies and children, formation. Parenting Tips of the Week Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tune in Thursdays at 5:30 Family Album is a co-pro- p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. on duction of the Children's Aid Saturday: 7:00 am. to 9:00 p.m. Rogers Community 22. Society of Ottawa-Carleton and On February 16 at 5:30 p.m. Rogers Community 22. 8:00 and on February 18 at 11:30 Sunday: 9:00 am. to p.m. February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 2 N EWS Scouts winter camp outtasight!! BY DAVID CANO The activities included slid- Three leaders (Scouter Joe ing down a huge hill and off a Courtright, Scouter Bob Cano jump. Some people and their BRINKMAN and Scouter Simon Davy) and sled flew about 2 metres before eight boys from the 36th Ot- crashing to the ground. Other tawa Scout troop went to an people made huge "snow peo- Ltd area camp at Otter Lake, Que- ple" for sleds to crash into. De- bec, January 21-22. The group spite these challenging runs, 1-'J Eiza7Y- 1%1 AN A_ C: F. ME, isrr slept in scout-made shelters of no-one got hurt. COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE

tarps, twine and hay. The Our evening meal was a feast TO MEET YOUR iNDIVIDUAL NEEDS . camp went well except for the of steak, potatoes and carrots occasional episode of soaked cooked over an open fire. In clothes. the evening, we went into a H C4M E JR. E: A 11-. 1-2 S

One of the real challenges of clearing and launched "hot air DRIPP1NG TAPS , INSTALL FIXTURES , the camp was to find a site balloons" made out of dry- PLUGGED TOILETS , BROKEN WINDOWS AND SCREENS , where we could build our cleaning bags, wire, cotton and CAULK ING BATIITUBS , DOORS AND WiNDOWS shelters so we wouldn't get wet. camp fuel. The one really suc- Three boys got there early and cessful balloon went out of chose to build their shelter sight before it disappeared. All R A_T T C>P4-S

, under a picnic shelter made of in all, I think that this was a BATHROOMS KITCHENS , PORCHES . . . wood with a tin roof. great camp. Happy Valentine's Day E.ITrA_L, S1IVTCE SU I BY SANDRA KEARNS Valentines Day" can be heard TABLE TENANTS FOUND FOR YOUR HOUSE OR _APARTMENT. At the Glebe Co-operative throughout the Centre. Playgroup it is amazing how Afternoon playgroup looks quickly snowflakes turn to forward to a visit from a police 0 "US F. MI NÉ 1-) INC; hearts. Beautifully decorated officer as well as a visit to the YOUR INSURANCE POLICY MAY REQUIRE snowflakes that decorated our fire station. Our morning REGULAR INSPECTIONS WHILE YOU ARE AWAY; walls and windows, have been friends will be visited by a FOR A WEEK OR MONTH OR JUS7' FOR THE WEEKEND. magically replaced by hearts. dental hygienist. Children in all of our groups The Glebe Cooperative Play- eagerly glued hearts in all group offers a licensed -FA _i_ c., cp.. a I.: a shapes and sizes, making very preschool program for chil- (-a. -a c> r-1 a 1-> .1 r- c ta. - beautiful valentine decora- dren aged 18 months to 5 years. tions. Sometimes we can hardly Children enjoy a variety of Cts-vr/ et ci zA ri ci i tcl wait until the glue dries before activities including art, blocks, if z- <>En t: h(p._ C; cr? we surprise our friends at the dress-up, stories, sensory play Glebe Community Centre. and circle time. For informa- .2.38TL067 Faces light up with wonderful tion or to arrange a visit, call smiles and a chorus of "Happy 733-2350.

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February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 3 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions.

TAKE HEART DEAR VALENTINES.... Dear Valentines -- hopefully by the time this February Glebe Report is delivered, you will have had a chance to thaw out from this week's record setting cold tempera- P.O. BOX STATION E tures. If you are fearfully contemplating a skate on our 4794, recently deserted , take heart dear valen- OTTAWA, ONTARIO, K1S 5H9 tines. Gather your courage, your nose warmers, and put your best skate forward. Get out and enjoy Winterlude! ESTABLISHED 1973 You still have time. Though the ground hog has told us TELEPHONE 236-4955 that winter will last longer, the Ice Hog has compensated by extending Winterlude until February 19. The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no government grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and 'FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING' other merchants pays our bills and printing costs. 6000 copies The above titled report of the Royal Commission on are delivered free to Glebe homes and copies are available at Learning is very much in the news these days. (See many Glebe shops. O.B.E. Trustee Lynn Graham's column on page 10.) Many of you will be interested in hearing the EDITOR: Inez Berg 233-6063 Commission's Co-Chair, Gerald Kaplan when he makes a ADVERTISING MANAGER: Meredith Olson 236-5967 presentation on the report at Brookfield High School, (in BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé 233-3047 the Library), 824 Brookfield Road, on Thursday, CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow 238-3572 February 23. at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will be fol- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Susan Jermyn lowed by a question and answer session. For information please call the 0.B.E.'s Communications Department at STAFF THIS ISSUE: Barbara Brocklebank, Susan Carson, Sally 239-2777 or Lynn Graham at 730-3366. Cleary, Anne Donaldson, Christian Hurlow, Sue Jermyn, Mary Kovacs, Meredith Olson, Hélène Samson, Susan Thomson. ASPIRING YOUNG WRITERS This month's Words page is graced with the work of four loçal COVER: Nilvio Vezzaro students who are enrolled in the Literary Arts LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass Programme at Canterbury High School. It is a pleasure to feature the work of these aspiring young writers. DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, Marjorie George, Geoffrey Gordon, Gary WE Greenwood, Carolyn WELCOME YOUR INPUT Harrison, Brian and Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia The Glebe Report welcomes your news, views, letters, Moravec and Peter Williams. photographs, etc. concerning our Glebe neighbourhood. Our deadline for March is February 20th. ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers Inc. The next Glebe Report will be out March 3. February 20 is our deadline for copy and advertising.

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Veronica Classen, Cochrane Family, McGee, McGuire Family, Diane and Nathan Wexler- Layton, Matt Williams, Adam Cohen, Marylin Deschamps, Leia McIntyre, Ellen and John McLeod, Andrea and John Wins-Purdy, Kevin Amy and Mary Deshaies, Pat Dillon, Tommy and James McMillan, Alix, and Kelly Wyatt, Harold Young, Julia, Thanks, Kathryn Dingle, Amanda DiMillo, Nicholas and Caroline McNaught,- Eric and Vanessa Zahed. Christian HurlouP Bruce Donaldson, Heather and Sarah Jodi, Jennifer, and Karrie Miller, Jesse Circulation MIngr. Donnelly, Sterling, Pearce and Zoe and Anna Millest, Julie Monaghan, Doucette, Bill Dowsett, Sean and Zachary, Nathan, and Jacob Monson, Harry Dunlap, Dwyer Family, Nadia Moravec, Murdock- Thompson Phone #'s: Education for Community Living Family, Mutchmor School, Sana (Glebe Collegiate), Judy Field, Zak Nesrallah, Amanda Olson, Michael and Noah Firestone, Christiane and Pettit, Claire Prentice, Natalie and 238-3572 David Fitzpatrick, Brian Foran, Marcia, Marc Raffoul, Mary and Steve Reid, or Max and Dylan George, Marjorie Jonathan and Andreanna Rene de 236-4955 George, Ross and Laurette Glasgow, Cotret, Colin and Tim Richards, February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 4 GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South Ottawa, Ontario KIS 3Z9 564-1058 G NAG NEWS Youth Café success story BY CLARA HIRSCH RRSPs and RRIFs The number of people found Chairperson from 1983-85. We at the youth café Friday night extend our sympathy to his attest to its great success. Con- family. INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS gratulations to Colin Richards! Colin was instrumental not UPCOMING EVENTS only in conceiving of the idea March Break Program: TAX & ESTATE PLANNING but spending hours on the The community centre is pro-. planning as well as the nitty viding programming during For more information on gritty of putting the café to- the period of March 13-24th. your investment needs, call: gether. Thanks also to The cost is $85 per week, $80. Kathryn Camfield for her time for the second child, or $25 per Bill Siekerski Tom and effort. day. The programme is from Caldwell GNAG would also like to thank 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There is an Roberta Jim Watson, City Councillor, additional charge of $5 for the Driscoll and the Glebe Community As- After Four Programme unless sociation for providing some the child is already registered. 782-6826 additional funds to help fi- nance the café and finally, P.D. Programming: The RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS Graham Thompson, principal Glebe Community Centre will Investment of Glebe, for his support. Not provide programming on advisors to Canadian enterprise and enterprising Canadians only did the school donate February 24th. The cost is $17 some funds but also made per day$15 for the second available the P.A. system, as- child. ELMWOOD semblies and bulletin boards to An Independent advertise the Youth Café. Flea Market Registra- AL NOBLE REMEMBERED tion: Registration will be held Day School for Girls G.N.A.G. would like to recog- on March 29th. The doors will .44 nize the gteat contribution of not open until 7:00 p.m. Regis- WINTERLUDE TAKE A DAY Al Noble to the Glebe commu- tration will start at 7:30 p.m. BAL DE NEIGE nity. Amongst his numerous Cost of registration is $21.40. To Investigate Corner community involvements Al tables are $42.80. The Your was an active member of GNAG Flea Market will be held on Options for several years and its May 13th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, February 24 9 to 11 a.m. 1 to 3 p.m. r-` 6., 'S .. 1 UPCOMING EVENTS... .

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6 67'S / Belleville (7:30pm) 2 Senators / Tampa Bay (7:30pm) 8 67's / Sault Ste. Marie 3 67's / Kingston (7:30pm) (2:00pm) 4 Senators / NY Rangers (7:30pm) 12-15 Renovations Show 6 Senators / Philadelphia Choosing elementary and secondary 13 67's / Peterborough (7:30pm) (7:30pm) schools for your children is just one of 14 67's / Kingston (2:00pm) 8 Senators / Montreal (7:30pm) the careful choices you make for them. 20 67's / North Bay (7:30pm) 10 67's / North Bay (7:30pm) To help you explore the options, we 22 67's / London (2:00pm) 12 67's / Detroit (2:00pm) invite you to spend some time at our 27 67's / Oshawa (7:30pm) 15-19 Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen Show Open House. 27-29 Computerfest 23 Senators / Washington (7:30pm) 28 Senators / Buffalo (7:30pm) 24 67's / Belleville (7:30pm) You will observe classes in progress, 25 67's / North Bay (2:00pm) consult with faculty and staff and see 25 Senators / Florida (7:30pm) students work on exhibit. We invite you 27 Senators / Boston (7:30pm) to bring your child with you. 28 Senators / Hartford (7:30pm) Spend a morning or afternoon with us MARCH APRIL and discover why Elmwood is the decision parents make after they have 2 Senators / Tampa Bay (7:30pm) 1-2 Autorama '95 explored all their options. 3 67'S / Kingston (7:30pm) 3 Senators / Montreal (7:30pm) 3-5 Wood Product Show 5 Senators / New Jersey (7:30pm) Entrance Assessment and 5 67's / Kingston (2:00pm) 6-9 The Spring Craft Sale Scholarships 5 Senators / NY Islanders 8 Senators / Quebec (7:30pm) (7:30pm) 10 Senators / Pittsburgh (7:30pm) Grades 5 - OAC 14 67's / Peterborough (7:30pm) 14-17 The Ottawa Spring Home Show Saturday, April 8 at 9 a.m. 16 Senators / Philadelphia 20 Senators / Boston (7:30pm) (7:30pm) 21-23 The Ottawa Kennel Club 17 67's / Belleville (7:30pm) 24 Senators / Florida (7:30pm) Elmwood School 18 Senators / Buffalo (I:30pm) 27 Senators / Tampa Bay (7:30pm) 261 Buena Vista Road 19 Senators / Pittsburgh (7:00pm) 28-30 The Travel Show OTTAWA, Ont. 22-24 The Ottawa Valley Farm Show 29 Senators / NY Islanders KIM OV9 25 Rock Voisine (7:30pm) 613 749 6761 26 Senators / Quebec (7:00pm) 29 Senators / New Jersey (7:30pm) 31 Autorama '95

.,- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GIRLS Grades 1 - OAC PLEASE CALL: 564-PARK BOYS Grades 1 - 4 LANSDOWNE February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 5 G CA Agenda for February 28 GCA meeting G.N.A.G. for their forward requested the current zoning series of five speakers John thinking in originally making be changed to permit a fast has invited to educate us in as- the café possible through a food restaurant (the existing pects of heritage and how it af- large grant and use of the chip wagon) and an open air fects our community. room. The project offers a public parking area. This ENVIRONMENT much needed hangout for would be the permanent zon- The City has requested com- By neighbourhood youth. ing, not a temporary use for munity input on the future G.C.A. Cst. Gary "Skate" Schuiteboer the site. The applicant, Kamal, look of Central Park. The G.C.A. President gave his report. He encourages and Gordon Harrison, a City environment committee has Jim neighbours to contact him planner will be at our Febru- been very active in the park. Foster with any policing concerns ary 28th meeting to answer There have been two replant At the recent Glebe Com- they have. any questions concerning the days that have involved lots of munity Association board ON OUR AGENDA FOR application. volunteers. The annual spring meeting we were pleased to FEBRUARY 28 The location is at the Centre flooding of the park is most welcome our two Councillors of the Glebe business area and likely the top issue for the Jim Watson and Brian McGarry RE-ZONING OF KAMAL'S LOT I hope all who wish to express park. An as well as Jenny Aliman, the application to change the their opinion of the site will do COMMUTER RAIL chair of Glebe Neighbourhood zoning for 787-789 Bank St. so by joining us at the meeting Time permitting, Diane and 103-109 Third Ave. Activities Group and Colin or by forwarding their opin- McIntyre and I will report on Richards. It was a three table (Kamal's Parking Lot) has ion in writing by February 25 the recent rail committee evening, occupying all the been presented to the city and to the Glebe Community Asso- meeting at R.M.O.C. We will chairs we had. Such a good the G.C.A. has been asked to ciation, c/o Glebe Community outline the proposal, routes turn out at this time of the comment. Centre, 690 Lyon St. S., Ottawa, and costs involved in set-up year is gratifying when it's The site is currently zoned Ontario, K1S 3Z9 and operation. easier to stay home or head out for a mixed use building. A HERITAGE I invite anyone who would to the canal. Councillor public parking area and fast John Tobin, G.C.A. Heritage like to hear about some of the Watson reported on the food restaurant (existing chip rep. has invited Sally Coutts issues in our community to at- proposed city budget, a 0% wagon) are not permitted. from the City of Ottawa to our tend our next board meeting increase. He was also happy to When the original building February 28 meeting. Mrs. February 28 at 7:30 p.m., upper report a $200,000 earned was destroyed by fire a tempo- Coutts, a Glebe resident and meeting room in the Glebe income for the Aberdeen rary (three year) zoning for G.C.A. member will outline Community Centre, 690 Lyon Pavilion since its opening. We surface parking was granted. heritage from the City's per- St. also voted to approve his The temporary zoning expired spective. She is the second in a See you at Winterlude! choice of the name for the November 20, 1993. Kamal has ward, Capital Ward. It was suggested that this would be a good choice since Capital Ward Dear Friends of Norma Peterson was what everyone was going Exciting changes in the air for our customers in a completely new range of styles to call it anyhow. and fabrics. What won't change are our easy fitting and elegant styles with the Regional Councillor Brian moderate prices you love and expect. Norma has followed up on your requests for McGarry reported a 0% in- lots of colours, lighter, breezy fabrics and the return of classic florals. crease on regional taxes. He also announced the new assis- tant Police Chiefs and assured Spring and 1995 us Summer that their contracts would Rayons in plain and crinkle prints not include payouts for sick days. Both councillors Cotton knit, sweaters and skirts (some delicate and lacy) expressed their eagerness to 100% cotton jersey, crisp and lightweight work with constituents and the Novelty fabrics, in variety of prints G.C.A. They also outlined the committees they would be working on and invited all to Some of our luscious colours include: join them February 2nd for the Lemon, honey, cream budget review meeting at The Pinks, light, lipstick rose, magenta Old Firehall on Sunnyside. Bluegrass, jade green, forest Jenny Aliman, G.N.A.G. Chair Misty and Colin Richards, organizer aqua, misty mauve of the new Youth Café, re- ported on the café's first night of business. Everyone was de- Look for new styles in: lighted to hear of the project's Dresses, jumpsuits success. The café uses a room Flirty shorts and skirts in the basement of the Glebe Narrower and shorter pants Community Centre which has Blouses, lacy T-shirts been painted and set up to look New jackets...need we go on? as Colin says "like any cool, downtown coffee bar." The G.C.A. matched councillor Wat- Check out our new accessories. We constantly search out son's pledge of $150 for funds the unusual at the best prices we can find. to complete the coffee house. Not to be outdone Glebe Col- Our staff is legiate's progressive new truly excited about the lineup appearing in our store now and continuing principal Graham Thompson weekly throughout the year. Don't forget we have all the popular sizes pledged a further $151 and of- (4-24) and lengths. We like to take the time to help our customers find just the right fered to plug the café at an up- styles and colours. Carole, Germaine and I look forward to helping you look your coming school assembly. best in 1995. I congratulate Colin Richards Gail Schioler for his initiative and the work he and his friends have done to set-up the café. It looks 167 Sparks St. great! Congratulations to OQMA Pf:TEQ60 230-8455 February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report N EWS Skate's Beat Community policing in Edmonton lem solving initiative: 1) scan West Edmonton Mall assigned pleased to read an order from the problem 2) analyze the police would then investigate Deputy Chief Bickford indicat- problem 3) respond to the the possible Criminal Code ing that qualified Senior Con- problem 4) assess the solution. charge of impersonation. The stables with the Ottawa Police By I had actually followed this programme's primary inten- Service could pick up the Sr. Cst when I responded to the prob- tion is to get rid of the many chevrons that allow our rank Gary lem of theft from automobiles false identifications used by to be distinctly visible. Schuiteboer in the Glebe. 1 (scan) I real- underage drinkers. SKATE'S NEW ized that I had an increase in Constable Wilde was typical PAGER the crime of theft from autos, The Ottawa Police Service has of the officers I met during my provided me especially around the time of stay in with a pager in "Did you get a promotion Edmonton. Morale is order to better serve Skate?" On my rounds, in the Winterlude or during local extremely high amongst the you. It is sporting events. 2 (analyze) I to be used for non-emergency Glebe lately this question is Edmonton police officers. The or for often asked as people notice recognized that the public Edmonton Police Service is a information exchange reasons I the new single stripe chevron were leaving valuables visible bottom driven organization only. can u.sually be in vehicles prompting thieves reached between 8:30 a.m. and on my epaulets. In 1992 I that listens to the young offi- 3:30 p.m. wrote and passed the to take advantage of the situa- cers on the street who create Monday to Friday, at tion.3 (respond) The creation 566-1996. In case of Sergeant's examination. To be the problem solving initia- emergency, dial recognized as a Senior of the theft from auto warning tives. The Police Service then 9-1-1. Constable you must have at cards advising the public of incorporates these ideas into ASK SKATE the 4 This least 15 years of service and problem. (assess) policy. These officers on the My purpose has always been have successfully completed preventive program could not front lines are working with to become more involved with the sergeant's examination and be measured statistically. It is the people that make Com- the concerns of the hard to measure and record commu- the promotional board. munity Based Policing a work- nity I patrol. The crimes that may have been Glebe Report Though I have been a Senior able concept-- the public. has been an excellent The medium Constable since 1992 it was not prevented. success of such I am proud to say that man- to give advice on the programs can be determined different until I returned from agement level officers in the subjects that involve the police Edmonton recently that the by measuring public satisfac- Ottawa Police Service are also and the tion, education and awareness community. If you sign of my rank became visi- very receptive to new ideas. I have a concern you think that there is in fact a ble. problem. submitted a 20 page report could be of interest to others, In Edmonton, I had a tour of Last August I was advised by entitled "Community Based stop me on the street or write Chief Brian Ford of his inten- duty with a motivated young Policing and the Edmonton Po- to Skate's Beat c/o the Ottawa tion to send me for a one vveek officer who works out of one of lice Service: A One Week Carleton Regional the city's twelve Police, visit with the Edmonton Police community Visit." Along with this report I Community Services, 474 police centres. It is located in Elgin Service. I was then to compose also brought home the Senior St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2J6. a report outlining the problem the largest shopping mall in Constable Chevrons. On De- So, until next the world, The West time...see you solving initiatives utilized by Edmonton cember 14, 1994, I was very on the beat! Mall. these "Champions," of com- SELECTED CRIME STATISTICS- FOR THE GLEBE FOR munity based policing. Cst. Cst. Eric Wilde is indeed using problem solving initiatives. A FOUR WEEK PERIOD ENDING JANUARY Gerry Kinnear and I left Ot- 18, 1995 tawa on October 22nd to begin He was having problems in an GLEBE WEST GLEBE EAST GLEBE SOUTH our fact finding mission. area of the mall known as AREA ONE AREA TWO AREA THREE Our hosts were very friendly Bourbon Street which is made despite the fact that the nov- up of at least twelve drinking BREAK ENTER 4 3 elty of the exercise had establishments in very close COMMERCIAL dimin- proximity to each other. The ished somewhat. We were the 79th visit from an outside problems begin around closing BREAK ENTER 5 8 1 agency to observe this pro- time when intoxicated young RESIDENTIAL gressive police service. people become very aggressive While at police with each other outside the THEFT OVER 1 1 0 headquarters premises. Communication was $1000 I noticed several officers with wearing a strange symbol on established the owners to the shoulder of their uniforms. answer the very real concern THEFT UNDER 4 17 9 of underage drinking. Along $1,000 I made inquiries as to the significance of this single with placing large lettered, The Theft Under category includes: told it visible signage inside and out- bicycle theft, theft from autos, and chevron and was that side other thefts including indicated the rank of Senior licensed premises describ- shoplifting. ing the policy prohibiting un- I Constable. The Sergeant FITT OF MOTOR 0 5 0 us derage drinking, Cst. Wilde ex- VEHICLE giving the tour of the ercised his own initiative by station quickly determined creating a programme called QUEENSWAY that I was qualified as a Senior the "Found Altered Identifica- Constable and issued me a pair tion or the F.A.I.D. program." of these single striped This problem solving initiative chevrons for my epaulets. I would attempt to identify and proudly wore them for the rest of seize any fake or altered iden- my visit. tification from underage pa- Problem solving initiatives trons. The "responsible" door- by officers are encouraged and rewarded men have always refused en- by the Edmonton Po- try to underage individuals lice Service management. Of- RIDEAU who produce fake I.D. Cst. CANAL ficers who patrol an area of Wilde went one step by DOWS the further LAKE city practice the owner- directing the doormen to seize ship philosophy of policing. the altered identification, give Instead of the reactive style of the person the police officer's policing they are more pro- business card, place the seized active in their initiatives. If a I.D. in a zip lock bag with in- RIDEAU problem has been identified in formation attached regarding an officer's patrol area, that CANAL officer the doorman's name and the incorporates the prob- name of establishment. The February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 7 CAPITAL COLUMN Come out to enjoy Winterlude 1995 our neighbours who have done CARLETON U. CHARITY BALL February 28 and March 31. good work in our community Congratulations to the orga- You should also receive your with the third annual Whitton nizers and participants of the final tax bill by May 15, with Awards. 8th Annual Charity Ball held two due dates: May 31 and June The event will take place January 21 at the Ottawa 30. Monday March 27, at the As- Congress Centre. The payment options for the By sembly Hall (at the back of the It was a tremendous success, 1995 tax bills include: 1) Dis- Councillor Civic Centre at Lansdowne raising over $25,000 for two count for early payment of Jim Watson Park) at 7:00 pm. We will have worthwhile charities - the interim and final tax bills; 2) musical entertainment, and Community Foundation of Ot- New Discount for payment of BUDGET '95 complimentary refreshments tawa-Carleton and the Cana- total 1995 tax levies by Febru- My thanks to all who at- donated by local businesses dian Guide Dogs for the Blind. ary 28, 1995; 3) Pre-authorized tended my annual budget will be served. I hope you can The Charity Ball is a good ex- payments; and 4) Monthly briefing session, held Febru- attend! ample of how students give payment plan (good news - the ary 2 at the Old Firehall. We OVERNIGHT PARKING something back to our corn- service charge for the had a good turnout, and my Please remember that munit)'. In the past eight monthly payment plan has thanks go to City staff and Re- overnight winter parking re- years, over $100,000 has been been reduced!). Some of these gional Councillor Brian Mc- strictions are now in effect. donated to the Community options have been revised Garry for attending to bring us From November 15 to April 1 Foundation of Ottawa-Carleton since last year, so please read up-to-date on city and regional you are not allowed to park through the proceeds of the your tax bill and the Tax Pay- finances. your car on the street between Carleton University Charity ment Options brochure care- The City has prepared a bud- 1 am and 7 am. This parking Ball. Congratulations to the fully. If you have any ques- get with a 0% tax increase - prohibition is enforced when Charity Ball Executive on a job tions about the various tax something long overdue in the there is a forecast for 7 cm or well done! payment options or about your City. Over the next few weeks, more of snow, including a GALA FOR CHILD POVERTY tax bill, please call the City's I hope we might even be able forecast for a range of snow in The 3rd Annual Gala for Child Tax Office at 564-1211, Monday to decrease taxes by trimming which 7 cm is included (eg. 5- Poverty will be held on Satur- to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 other expenses that are not 10 cm). Once the parking ban day February 18, 1995 at the pm and have your roll number high priorities. The Glebe was has been implemented, it re- Museum of Nature. There will (which is listed on your tax particularly hard hit with mains in effect until the City be music and refreshments, bill) handy. Market Value Assessment and removes the ban. To find out with proceeds going towards a QUESTIONNAIRE we must do everything we can whether the overnight winter very worthy cause. I'm planning my annual to ensure our spending is kept parking ban is in effect on Call 769-0073 for tickets for Glebe questionnaire and would under control. any evening, call 564-1111, the this very special event. I am a like to see if anyone has an "- Members of the public are City's 24 hour customer service member of the volunteer idea for a question or two they _welcome to make delegations to line. committee, along with other would like included. The que: City Council on Vebruary 16 On-street permit parking Glebe residents Andrew Casey tionnaire is published every 4- and 17. There are a limited holders are exempt from this and Gary Clement. year in the Glebe Report and it number of time slots available, regulation and are only pro- SYLVIA HOLDEN PARK gives you the opportunity to so if you would like to make a hibited from parking on the City Council unanimously tell me your thoughts on local presentation to Council, please street during snow removal passed my motion to name the and municipal issues. Please call 564-1400 to book a time. operations. park at the corner of Bank send me a question you would The budget will be debated The fine for overnight win- Street and Holmwood Avenue like included and I will do my February 20-22 and copies of ter parking infractions is $50 Sylvia Holden Park. The offi- best to add it to the survey. the budget and summary doc- so I encourage you to listen to cial park opening ceremony Please send it by the end of uments are available at the the weather forecasts and ar- will be held Thursday June 1, this month to my office address Community Centre and the Li- range for alternate parking at 6:00 pm. I hope you will below or drop it off at 14 Pansy brary. arrangements when required. plan to attend the opening as Avenue. WINTERLUDE 1995 Remember: you can call 564- we honour a distinguished CAN I HELP? Winterlude 1995 will is now 1111 to find out if the ban is in resident of our community. Jim Watson, 111 Sussex Drive, in full force. Please remember effect. TAX BILIS Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5A1 that the No Stopping and No By the time you read this, you Tel: 564-1308, Fax: 564-8412 should have received your Freenet: Parking regulations in the YOUTH CAFÉ Dow's Lake area will be in 1995 interim tax bill. The in- [email protected] Congratulations to Colin terim tax bill place again this year on Richards and friends on the due dates are February 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and opening of the Youth Café on 19. January 20. I was pleased to There are a lot of new and attend the opening, and was interesting programming very impressed with the work CLEANING ideas for Winterlude 1995 I PARTY SERVICE and that has been put into the Café. HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZERS hope that everyone will have a HOME REPAIRS The Youth Café is located in the HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZING chance to get out and enjoy the basement of the Glebe Com- festivities. munity Centre, 690 Lyon My thanks to BE OUR GUESTS: I the Dow's Lake Street, and is a great place for I I Residents' Association (DLRA) 0 Complete Catering, Cocktails to Buffet 0 and the the youth of our community to I Glebe Community As- meet and spend time with I Dinners, Waitress(er). sociation (GCA) for their help Perhaps a Quartet! I on the friends. I Winterlude Traffic and Thanks to Jennie Aliman and I Gift Certificates! l Transit ...... - Committee. In particu- the Glebe Neighbourhood Ac- 1,....., w.-.1 lar my thanks to John Kane tivities Group for their major Discount Off from GCA Party Service and Bob Showman funding, sponsorship and ef- and Diana Paterson from DLRA Laurel 789-2246 forts in setting up the Youth ANIMINNINEN for attending the meetings. Café. The barricades program and Secondary emergency routes help ease funding came the burden for many from the Glebe Community As- residents sociation and my Youth Fund, and I welcome your input on Please support their effectiveness. sponsored by the 7-Eleven store in Ottawa South. WHITTON AWARDS our advertisers Mark March Tell your teenagers about 27 on your cal- this new spot! endar as we honour some of February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report -8 NEWS Hockey raffle a success BY KEN ROSS Gourmet selection of fine The East Ottawa Vanier food, meat & poultry LINDSAY A. MACLEOD Voyageurs Minor Peewee products hockey team, comprising of 11 Glebe Meat Market & 12 year olds, most of whom Winner: Jack Mac Rae BARRISTER & SOLICITOR reside in the Glebe and Ottawa Twin Accomodation for 2 NOTARY PUBLIC South area, recently held a nights in Toronto Days Inn Suite 4, 137 Second merchant-sponsored lottery to Avenue Winner: J. Bourdon Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2114 raise money for their hockey $100.00 Gift Certificate team. Marlin McKale Service Tel: (613) 237-4880 Fax: (613) 237-7537 The young hockey players Centre and parents are most appre- Winner: Brian Jonah ciative of the support received $100 Gift Certificate from the community residents Glebe Fashion Cleaners and the local merchants who Winner: Wes Nicol donated the following prizes to $25. Gift Certificate the following winners: Mexicali Rosa's Ottawa 1. Pine Armoire Winner: Ted Deslaurier Internationals Randall's Paints Ltd. Thanks also to Grabbajabba soccer Winner: Bill Ritcey for support with ticket sales. registration Ottawa Internationals Soccer Club will hold registration for its JOIN THE TEAM! BECOME A PARENT THERAPIST upcoming summer soccer league at the Glebe Community The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa-Carleton is looking for Centre and the Canterbury Community Centre on Saturday people with room in their home to provide treatment-based care February 25 and March 4 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Boys and for children experiencing emotional and behavioural girls from Atoms to Seniors are invited to register. Please disturbances. We need people with some relevant experience or bring a photograph, copy of birth certificate and health education who are available on a full time basis. card number. If you have energy, enthusiasm and a love for children, COME JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated colleagues. We offer training, support and financial compensation. For information: 742-1620

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Dear Glebe and Dow's Lake Residents, people do not buy as well as why they do. Almost any home can be made It is 1995! Goodness knows what this year will bring. more attractive to potential purchasers. Lots of fascinating conversational topics. Almost all of For a them will impact on real estate one way or another. free consultation with no cost or obligation, please feel free to call me at my Royal Lepage Office, 238-2801, or my home at 163 Clemow Avenue, 233-6766 REAL ESTA TE, REAL ESTA TE, REAL ESTA TE. Three criteria to real estate are price, condition and location. The three reasons people buy are location, location, location. Yet location is one criterion we cannot do Number of Home Sales in the Glebe anything about. The accompanying information confirms that others think as we do - - the Glebe and Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Dow's Lake are great locations. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec There are events to unfold this year that will clearly

affect us all. However, the reality is that there will be 1991 0 12 12 10 16 11 8 1 6 6 4 4 90 properties for sale for a myriad of reasons as there is 24 37 15 14 every year. For those that will be offering their property for sale, success wiH be determined by price 1992 10 10 19 20 11 7 11 13 8 10 5 4 128 39 38 and showability. If you are serious about selling your 32 19 home, make it showable then price it right in the first 1993 7 3 9 16 12 11 11 8 3 3 6 7 96 place. 19 39 22 15

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February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report N EWS serious implications for the mation of school boards. It OBE in terms of our ability to states that Ontario has fewer OBE Trustee report maintain existing programs school boards per capita than will help to eliminate the and services. any other province in Canada, unnecessary duplication of Recommendation # 163: That that there is no evidence that curriculum materials by many government establish an Of- the number of school boards boards. Here the province fice of Learning Assessment relates to the quality of should play a co-ordinating and Accountability, reporting learning, and that significant role, consulting at the local to the Legislature. Its first re- amounts of money cannot be By level and perhaps contracting sponsibility would be the saved by amalgamating school OBE out specific curriculum Grades 3 and 11 system-wide, boards. It seems clear to me Trustee development tasks to in- every-student assessments. that time and energy can more Lynn dividual school boards profitably be spent Graham and This would be an arms- concen- school communities. This rec- length educational auditing trating instead on co-operative ommendation FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING: allows for some body, reporting to the Legisla- ventures between our board adaptation of curriculum to lo- ture on testing. It should give and other community part- REPORT OF THE ROYAL COM- cal MISSION ON LEARNING conditions; in Ottawa-Car- the education system more ners. This long-awaited report was leton, for example, due to credibility and make it more Please let me know your released on January 26. It rep- labour force requirements, accountable. How much will it views. If there is enough in- resents a comprehensive re- Core French instruction be- cost? According to what cri- terest I will arrange a public view of Ontario's education yond the provincial require- teria will the assessments be meeting to allow for informal system, the first in twenty-five ment at the Grade 9 level is es- designed? How will the test re- discussion of the Royal Com- years (since the Hall-Dennis sential and our board should be sults be used? mission report. Report). The five commission- allowed to program accord- There are many other key For information, contact ers considered almost five ingly. recommendations in the report Lynn Graham, Trustee, OBE submissions and Recommendation # 108: That and I urge you to become fa- Zone 9, c/o 330 Gilmour St., thousand the have made their unanimous Ministry of Education and miliar with them. I would like Ottawa, K2P 0P9, Tel 730-3366, views known in a four-volume Training mandate that each to point out that the report Fax 730-3589, Freenet: report containing 167 recom- school in Ontario establish a does not recommend amalga- [email protected] mendations. To obtain the en- school-community council, tire docurnent ($45.00), or a with membership drawn from shorter version of it ($4.00), the following sectors: Kaplan to speak Feb. 23rd on contact Access Ontario at the parents at 238-3630. The students (from Grade 7 on) Education Commission report short version can be accessed teachers in the representatives from local Gerald Kaplan, Co-Chair of library at Brookfield on Freenet. the Ontario Royal Commission High School, 824 Brookfield While I have only had this religious and ethnic commu- nities on Learning will be in Ottawa Road on Thursday, February report for a couple of days, and -service providers February 23rd to make a pre- 23, at 7:30 p.m. it is the condensed version, I (government and non-gov- sentation on the Commission's The presentation will be fol- would like to highlight some ernment) report, 'For the Love of lowed by a question and an- I of recommendations consider -municipal government (s) Learning.' Organized by the swer session. For information particular interest. -service clubs and organiza- Joint Council Advisory Commit- call the OBE's Communications' # 1: That Recommendation tions tee of the Ottawa Board of Edu- Department at 239-2777 or Early Childhood Education will Trustee Lynn Graham at be -business sectors cation, the talk take place 730- (ECE) provided by all school According to 3366. boards to all children from 3 to the report, these councils are to relieve 5 years of age whose par- teachers ents/guardians choose to en- of their non-aca- demic duties by bringing ap- NEWNE WNEWN roll them, ECE would gradually propriate resources into replace existing junior and schools to address the non-aca- senior kindergarten programs, demic needs (eg. social) of stu- and become a part of the pub- dents. While there may be BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. lic education system. merit in this approach, how The report states that start- does this relate to recommen- ing children in school at age dations of the three will positively affect Ontario Parent Council which called for a BULK FASTENERS their future educational devel- parental opment and help to ensure a and community role at the school level in academic more level playing field of op- decisions portunity and Yet pertaining to areas -METRIC experience. such as curriculum and pro- several questions come to gram development? -STAINLESS STEEL mind. Is the province trying Recommendation # to shift the responsibility for 159: That quality equal per-pupil funding across -K.D.FURNITURE daycare to the local tax the province, as well as addi- base? Would there be adequate co-ordination tional money needed by some -BRASS between the school boards for true equity, ministries of Community and be decided at the Social Services and Education provincial -MISC HARDWARE and Training? level, and that the province ensure that funds be properly -TAPCON Recommendation # 14: That allocated. local schools and boards be al- The report points out that CONCRETE FASTENERS lowed to develop and offer boards like the Ottawa Board of We Deliver Ask for Details programs in addition to those Education that have higher as- in 'The Common Curriculum' sessment wealth are able to STORE HOURS 234 - 6353 as long as those options meet spend more per pupil. This ad- provincially MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM developed crite- vantage would end with equal 9 ria, and as THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO PM long as at least 90 per-pupil funding for all 6 percent of SAT 8:30 AM TO PM instructional time is boards. Would additional SUN 11 AM TO 4 PM devoted to the common cur- monies be factored in to ad- riculum for Grades I to 9. dress the very special needs of In my view, the move to- an urban, inner-city board wards the province accepting such as ours? responsibility for curriculum Implementation of this rec- EWNEWNEW development is positive, as it ommendation could have very February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 10 N EWS Glebe Questions street names that no longer and set some maidens' hearts exist. Why were they aflame. "For most Ottawans, changed? he asks. Two of the the fortnight of the Strath- Squirrels and such changes - Jane to Pretoria and conas was the high point of book about English wildlife, I Hickey to Strathcona - are the war," Sandra Gwyn wrote have read of a squirrel found linked with Canadian troops in her book Private Capital. with 200 hen's eggs under a going to the South African (or We remember them to this day. fallen tree. Boer) War. The glamorous new But who were Jane and Surprise #3: Squirrels have regiment, Strathcona's Horse, Hickey? a big brain for their size and camped in chilly barns in More on old street names are clever animals, even if Lansdowne in February 1900 next time. By they are forgetful. François adds that their forgetfulness is Clyde a boon to the ecology: "Many of Sanger our oak trees came from acorns they buried and never MONEY Now at last it is squirrel time, dug up." time for my research assistant How to keep squirrels from CONCEPTS Rafiki and that great help in eating the seed from bird- The Money Management People Parks Canada, François Mil- feeders? François puts some lette, to respond to Boyce chicken feed out front of his Richardson of Second Avenue, house near Smith Falls, and the s Your Future Important? and to present our findings on bird-feeder in the open at the the life cycle of the grey and back. We hang our feeder on Tax & Retirement black squirrels that have been the clothesline and the squir- Planning so busy in our backyards. They rels only get what finches Mutual Funds have come up with a few sur- drop on the ground. RRSP, RRIF and Annuities prises. Rafiki has done a survey of Surprise #1: the black and other dogs in the Arboretum LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE grey squirrels are of the same (where, by the way, there are family - you may get two grey red squirrels among the and two black from the same conifers) and has only ever WE WILL HELP YOU PLAN IT litter. They are distinct from met one dog that has caught a the other types, the red squir- squirrel. The backyard visi- Call NOW for a rel and the flying squirrel tors have adapted to running (which seems a rare breed, but along not only fence tops but complimentary Retirement Analysis being nocturnal may be more also their new 'information common than we think). highway,' the powerlines be- 238-7818 Surprise # 2: the black-and- hind us on First Avenue and 99 FIFTH AVENUE COURT grey lot were close to extinc- elsewhere. OTTAWA, ONTARIO tion hereabouts a century ago HOW do they survive the when the broadleaf forests winter? François says they were cut. They lived off the mostly find hollows in tree nuts and fruits of those trees. trunks. The bunches of leaves Even in the 1970s there were you see high in the bare trees few of them in, say, Montreal. of winter (there's a fine ex- The Italian Gift Shop But they have made their way ample in the big birch in front back from southwest Ontario, of 234 Clemow ) are their adapting to urban life and city summer nests. parks (and our backyards). Now on to human nests. Ottawa is about their northern Patrick Walchuk, who does real limit. The red squirrel, by estate business in the Glebe Valentine!, contrast, is found as far north with the Sutton Group, wrote a as the Yukon and Labrador and friendly reply to questions I likes coniferous forests, doting had raised in this column, on the seeds of conifers (also whether trees add sales value on Saskatchewan songbirds, to a house and why the Special according to The Globe's Peter kitchens in Younghusband Whelan in a recent story oddly homes are so small. He in- headlined "Those predaciods cluded a fascinating survey red squirrels"). Certainly they done in 1994 on the "average 15 models to choose are not just vegetarian: in a payback potential" of renova- tion projects done by would-be from: Saeco sellers. Mokita It seems the smartest thing Reg.: $ you can do (if you have a spare Pavoni $10,500) is to add a bathroom Briel on the main floor - you are Special: likely to recover 96 per cent of Faema the cost of resale. Adding a etc. swimming pool is a rich man's $2450° folly - you might get 39 per cent return on $24,000. A ma- jor remodelling of the kitchen Expresso Cups for the same amount would and give you a 70 per cent return. In his letter he adds that an Cappuccino Cups attractive tree in the front yard will do little to help sell a Frothing Mugs house that is old and deterio- A\e",$' , rated - "no one factor should be considered in isolation." In 785 Gladstone (corner of Booth & Gladstone) Rafiki, research assistant. his job doing property surveys Photo: Clyde Sanger he has come across old Glebe 233-3719 February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 11 ARTS Glebe student stars at Centrepointe Theatre BY PAT & MORRIS NEWMAN as the first Peter Pan to soar Centrepointe stage by over 40 Maran Stern, a 15 year old, through Nepean's 6 year-old of the most talented young grade 10 student at Glebe Col- state-of-the-art theatre. people in the region, includ- legiate, has won the starring When Maran auditioned for ing another Glebe student, role of Peter in the Jewish the play, the artistic directors Michael Caspi, who will play Community Centre The- of Peter Pan were over- one of Captain Hook's pirates. atreworks production of Peter whelmed by her sweet voice Peter Pan will run from Pan, and will be flying over and manner. "Maran is Peter March 8 to March 12 at Centre- the stage at Nepean's Centre- Pan, the embodiment of the pointe Theatre. Tickets can be pointe Theatre in March. In boy who would never grow obtained at the Centrepointe addition to being a member of up," said play director Nancy Theatre Box Office in person or the Glebe student council and a Turner, who has seen many by calling 727-6650. There will saxophone player in the senior young people develop their be two special school matinees concert and stage bands, this talent in the National Capital, at noon on March 8 and 10, at Hopewell Avenue School grad- most recently as Artistic Direc- $5 per ticket (teachers free). uate has been a multiple win- tor and General Manager of School theatre outings the can be ner in voice and piano at the Ottawa Children's Festival arranged through Cathy Beau- Kiwanis Music Festival, and de la Jeunesse. doin at the Theatre at 727-6655. was awarded the Savoy Society Maran will be joined on the Scholarship in the Gilbert & Sullivan category. Already a veteran of the mu- Glebe Singers thank sical theatre scene in the Na- community tional Capital Region, Maran Our concert of seasonal music last December 10th was a has appeared in three other community effort. Besides the contribution of our members, plays over the past two years. musicians, and the choir director, the financial support of local She was featured in the Com- businesses and residents enabled us to meet concert expenses and pany of Musical Theatre pro- have enough left over for a contribution to charity. Over 30 local ductions of Annie, and just last businesses donated goods, services, or cash towards the expenses November in Oliver! Last year, of the concert. The goods and services were auctioned among Maran cast her spell as the choir members. good Sorceress of the North in The audience December 10th was the largest ever for a Glebe JCC pro- Maran in her costume for 'The Singers concert. There was a free will the 1994 Theatreworks Wizard offering and thanks to the duction of The Wizard of Oz. of Oz' with brother Gabriel generosity of the audience about half of the offering will be Despite this busy schedule, donated to the Ottawa Food Bank with the other half going to meet Maran maintains a 90% aver- At present, Maran is rehears- concert expenses. age in the gifted program at ing for Peter Pan three Glebe, still to evenings a week and Sundays. and finds time She will study voice, dance and grade 9 also spend time at the piano. theatre learning how to "fly" Glebe-St. James Drama by Church Players In the heart of the Glebe, a Jack Nield, a minister at Beat the Winter Blahs quiet tradition of thespianism Glebe St. James welcomes these at is taking root in a local activities. "We are part of this church. Glebe-St. James, community," he says. "Drama which has frequently opened is an excellent way to get at its doors to rehearsals by the both the serious and funny Great Canadian Theatre Com- questions in our lives. And ev- pany, is increasingly the eryone enjoys the common scene of drama activities work of putting a play to- which go well beyond the gether -- whether it's staging, traditional church pageants. acting, lighting, makeup or During the term of Ron and whatever. They even got me Kris Klusmeier at the church, into the last one!" Momentum Athlettcs a Youth Drama Group was Rehearsals for God- started, which has continued search/God's Search have bee strongly under the leadership underway since the beginning Beat the Blahs with 10% off all regular memberships of Janet Guillén. Last spring of January. It will be pre- during the week of February 19-25, 1995 they presented The Techni- sented at 7 p.m. on February 28 colour Promise (about Noah), (Shrove Tuesday) in Glebe-St. and ' CON1PLIMENTARY ONE WEEK 'FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN approval has been ob- James Church (First and Lyon TRIAL Membership and NO Service Charge tained to put on Godspell this streets). Admission to the per- April. formance is a free will offer- * Membership includes COMPLETE REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST Two years ago on Good Friday ing. FITNESS PROGRAMS ' NUTRITION COUNSELLING evening, a group of Church Shrove Tuesday is the last day 'NO INITIATION FEES Players presented To Job: In before traditional Lenten Memoriam, a well-received, fasting begins on Ash Wednes- If you live in the Glebe, Ottawa South, Alla Vista, Billings Bridge or original dramatic piece with day and tradition has it that Civic Hospital areas, Momentum Athletics is your best choice music for the occasion. pancakes were served on for Fun and Fitness ! Now, this February 28, the Shrove Tuesday. So, as an Church Players will offer God- added bonus, and at a minimal Conveniently located at search/God's Search, another charge to playgoers and 858 Bank St. original dramatic presentation participants, there will be at 5th Ave. with music. It explores the ef- pancakes in the Church Hall In the Heart of Glebe forts of individuals to reach after the play -- the last out and find authority and dessert before Lent! 237 - 4747 meaning for their lives, in Further information can be face of the harassing doubts obtained from the church of- and difficulties of the 1990's. fice at 236-0617. February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 12 BUSINESS NEWS Kensington Lane Ladies Fashions closes

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Photo: John Olson SEMI-ANNUAL BY MEREDITH OLSON Sale Vassilia Meireles, the Lily of the Valley) and then friendly and vivacious owner was asked to work for Glebe of Kensington Lane Ladies Tailors. Vassilia stayed for 20 30 to 50% OFF Fashions is retiring and clos- years -- the last 10 as manager ing her tailoring business in for the new owner. When he SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION March after 30 years as a retired and sold the business prominent member of the Vassilia decided it was time to Over 20 Quality Brand name men's and Glebe business community. go out on her own. For the women's clothing and accessory lines. Foremost in her retirement past 10 years, she and Kensing- -plans are travels with her ton Lane have been at Fifth husband. Portugal and Greece Avenue Court. are at the top of the itinerary. 722 Bank at First Avenue A mother of five, Vassila Vassilia wants to say thanks 238-2020 Free Parking started her full-time tailoring to her many loyal friends and Open Fridays until 9 p.m. 'career in the Glebe when her customers by having a closing youngest was in full-time out sale. This will also include school. She started sewing and her tailoring supplies and oak teaching in the shop above Zig fixtures. The sale ends March Zag (the present location of 31.

Mail Box Etc. store opens in Glebe

BY MEREDITH OLSON Mail box rental is only one ing services. Mohsin also According to Mohsin, the facet of the business. The new provides other services such as centre will ship and receive Mail Boxes Etc. Mail Boxes Etc. store also offers packages via 99 cutting keys and supplying United Parcel Fifth Ave. photocopying (both colour and Service (UPS), Canpar, Purola- (Fifth Ave. Court) business cards and rubber black and white), word pro- stamps. Office tor and Federal Express. Both Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-6pm and packaging cessing and desktop publish- supplies are also available. sending and receiving fax Sat. 9 am-lpm transmissions and Western Sun. closed Union money transfers are handled for worldwide trans- "We provide convenient, one-stop actions. shopping for an as- "We're really in the business sortment of mailing and busi- ness needs of saving people time and leg- right here in the work," he said. "Customers can neighbourhood," says Mohsin telephone us to see if they've Shaban, owner of Mail Boxes received mail and request that Etc., which recently opened in it be held or forwarded. A pri- Fifth Avenue Court (ground vate mail box can be particu- floor, northeast corner), 99 larly useful to people who are Fifth Avenue. mobile or who operate a small Independently owned and business from their home." operated, the Glebe MBE centre Mail Boxes Etc. the is of provides part an international option to use a street address or chain offering a wide variety of suite number -- choices not postal, shipping, communi- available with standard post cations and business support office boxes. This permits the services. receipt of packages via UPS "Initially, we will have 200 and other carriers that deliver mail boxes available for rent only to street addresses. by individuals and businesses, (L. to R.) Ken Sparks, Area Franchisee, Mail Boxes, Etc., Joan with the ability to expand to Won g, Deputy Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, Capital Ward City more than 350 boxes," Mohsin Councillor and Moh sin Shaban, local franchisee, Mail Boxes said. Etc. February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 13 FEATURE Crypti Community Support Network içaoswordRose begins February 14 1 12 3 4 5 BY WENDY DAIGLE ZINN & JANE CAPELL STALKER 67 The Community Support Network is a church-sponsored out- reach which offers short-term, non-financial support to individ- 8 9 uals and families in the Ottawa community. In a time of diminish- ing social services and community resources, there are pressing needs in the community for information, referrals and coun- selling. I10 11 1111112 Our services will be threefold: Telephone help line - Volunteers will respond to phone 13 calls and refer callers to local agencies or our trained counsel- lors. 14 15 Short-term counselling - A group of trained volunteer counsellors will offer timely short-term counselling. 11116 Education - We will offer a number of life skills courses; 17 18 19 the first one will consist of four evening sessions on the topic of "You and Your Aging Parent." This is an education-support pro- gram for Family Caregivers of the Elderly, offered by Family 111120 the Service Centre of Ottawa-Carleton. The cost is $5 per session or 21 22 23 $15. for the series. You and Your Aging Parents Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 24 25 Date Topic Location March 26 Family Relations St. Matthew's 217 First Ave. ACROSS DOWN 1. Alarmist in store or over 1. Poe's passerine that quoth April 4 Normal Physical Aging Glebe-St. James on the'farm (7) "Nevermore" (5) 650 Lyon St. S. 5. She's the clear side of 2. Provide slippage with schizophrenic Carla (5) return from portfolio (3) April 11 Community Resources for Glebe-St. James She has a hearty period 3. The sharp bite of a rising the Elderly of abstinence after a gnat (4) cutting of the vine (9) 4. We hear she ruled but pre- April 18 Housing Options for Glebe-St. James Gardener who comes & goes cipitated a downfall (6) the Elderly a lot in crosswords (3) 5. The fruits of Rose and Don Reputation for having a perhaps black or Blue (8) This series will be followed on 2 May by a free information mean streak (4) 6. Alberta as cutter in fine evening on the provisions of Ontario's Substitute Decision Act, 12.Bury fare change in form of statuary medium Advocacy Act, and Consent to Treatment Act. This session will be monthly report (8) (9) from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's. 14.1 join the party to get 7. Yes, Lana Turner may think The object of the Community Support Network is to supplement, equal treatment (6) (7) but not replace services offered by established agen- 15. Starkey was one to beat 11. Big Tuesday blowout before cies/networks. It is based in the Glebe, but is not limited to any the French drum (6) the shriving of 8 (5,4) geographical area or population. 17. Serious cards to play on 13. Fall behind a form of GST The Community Support Network will begin February 14. This losing faces (8) that breaks back of 19 (8) is a community outreach service supported by Glebe-St. James 18.Facilitate escape from 14. Sounds like the swine in- United Church, St. Matthew's Anglican Church and Blessed the freezing weather (4) tended colouring stuff (7) Sacrament Roman Catholic Church. Other churches are planning 21.Turn back Premier Bob for 16. Low endless marshes entrap to join us in the near future. a cranial appendage! (3) men of conviction (6) If you are in need of this service or if you wish to become a vol- 22. She and her shadow may 19. Glare masks the marcher of unteer for the Community Support Network, please call 236-1433 presage more winter (9) Pomp and Circumstance (5) or write to: Community Support Network, 650 Lyon St. S., Ottawa, 24.Makes sense in Alberta's 20. Tie securely for speed at KIS 3Z7. telephone company (5) sea (4) 25. Pioneer good writing of 23. Calculating force of Mr. letters (7) Clarke's odyssey (3) GLEBE LAWYER Solution on Words page REAL ESTATE, CORPORATE 411. 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February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 14 FOCUS Distress Centre The challenges & rewards of volunteering BY MIKE KELLY work fulfilling. Volunteers shop in suicide prevention. In airess. Tickets to this perfor- "Call someone who cares." have stayed for ten years and addition, ongoing support and mance, on Thursday, March 2, For twenty-five years, Distress even more, in some cases de- training is part of the D.C. ex- are ten dollars each, and are Centre Ottawa and Region has scribing D.C. work as a "voca- perience. available at Puggwash Chil- been answering the call. tion," a second career that The most fundamental part of dren's Books. The Centre runs an anony- gives them a lot more satisfac- the preparation to be a volun- In order to use its limited re- mous, confidential distress line tion than the paid work they teer is training in active lis- sources wisely, the Centre re- did at 238-3311. Approximately 150 previously. tening skills. Often potential ceives a It takes a special person to be commitment of one carefully screened and trained volunteers will approach the year of service from potential volunteers staff the service 24 a Distress Centre volunteer. Centre saying they think they volunteers Sometimes people who would before they are ac- hours a day, 365 days a year. are go- be good volunteers be- cepted into training. Volun- It is among the most chal- ing through a difficult time cause "everyone comes to me teers work three four-hour lenging volunteer work themselves will want to help for advice." This must be "un- shifts per as month, including around. Supported by a small others a way of helping learned" to work at the Centre. one overnight shift (a themselves. This is neces- professional staff, the volun- not good Distress Centre volunteers do sary component of 24-hour teers are the front-line work- for anyone, and the Centre en- not give advice; they are non- directive service). ers of the D.C. They comfort courages these applicants to and non-judgmental. Members of the Distress the lonely and depressed, pro- apply again when things are Using reflection, the volun- Centre Speakers Bureau are vide information on commu- going better for them. teers help callers clarify their provided at no charge to nity resources, and occasion- Distress Centre volunteers situations and make their own church groups, service clubs ally save lives. Because the must be unfailingly reliable. decisions. professional associations, so- work is so challenging, it is Although the work is unpaid, a All this training costs money. cial groups, and schools. An also highly rewarding. "professional attitude" perme- The D.C. receives 70 per cent of informative display is also Some of the Centre's long- ates the Centre. Volunteers re- its budget from the United available. term volunteers live in the ceive 56 hours of training in- Way, and makes up the differ- Glebe. The "working with cluding such topics as be- ence with donations from To inquire about volunteer- people" aspect appeals to those reavement, spousal and child members of the public and ing or The Millionairess, re- who have spent their time abuse, sexuality, substance service clubs, regional grants, quest a speaker, or obtain raising children. Recently abuse, and mental health. All and fund-raisers such as the other Distress Centre informa- retired, or soon-to-retire, per- volunteers are trained in the upcoming Tara Players benefit tion, call the D.C. office at 238- sons also find Distress Centre Alberta model two-day work- performance of The Million- 1089. NEWS téritral Park, cont'd I Meuse support but at the expense of damag- When wet, the park be- oui, advertisers ing lawns by driving in heavy comes a swamp lacking the equipment when the ground is eco-diversity to keep it healthy soft. All agreed that it is criti- - a place where bacteria and cal that the standing water mosquitoes thrive. problem be addressed Nvith an A list of issues raised at our ongoing drainage system with meeting were grouped under a contained pump. the headings - Main Uses The neighbours of Central (passive with spontaneous ac- Park would like to see it main- tivities), Safety (water, light- tained to provide maximum ing, overnight campers, dogs), utility to users. The park is a Planting (trees, flowering small green space with a net- shrubs, flowers), and Minor work of pathways that make it Maintenance (mowing, weed a natural pedestrian route to control, Rosebery wall, bicycle access the north western seg- access, winter staircase barri- ment of the Glebe. When dry, ers). This list and some notes the park provides a green oasis on the pros and cons of creat- for pickup games of tag, Fris- ing a pond area to contain wa- bee, bacci ball, touch football, ter are available at the desk of Glashan runners, and as well, the Glebe Community Centre. a place to sit and draw, read, Your comments on our initial sunbathe or have a picnic. The notes and your planning input park has drawn practicing are welcome. Please leave them musicians, students of Tai at the Centre's Chi, desk, c/o GCA- a short walk from Oow's Sunday evening church Central Park or call Diane After a long day on the canal, Located only groups, and even a pipe band McIntyre, 234-6418 or Muriel we invite you to unwind in an Lake, The Rochester boasts a tine selec- rehearsal last summer. Flan& 235-2139. aUthentic British pub a family tion of imported draughts as well as the place where young and old can mingle. regular domestic brands.

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Ms. Makush's class is I unusually mild weather) to also going to be making a pa- I usher in winter and the new pier mâché boar to celebrate I 1 MOUSING ABOUT FOR year with much warmth. the Year of the Boar. At the beginning of Decem- December and January were I ber the School celebrated the also popular months for class I YOUR TRAINING NEEDS! Year of the Family with the trips. MacSkimming Science I school event "Family Celebra- Farm was visited frequently. I tion." This sock-hop had ev- At the farm the children have I eryone dancing, moms and a hands-on opportunity to ex- I dads, dads and daughters and perience the many aspects of I moms and sons. A good num- farm life and the outdoors. The' ber of the boys seemed to be chicken coop is quite popular. 1 running and sliding across the The children collect, weigh 1 gym floor...perhaps a new and sort eggs, listen to a chick-I dance? One standout couple, en's heartbeat and it's one of I the dad and daughter pair of the few places you can still get I John and Heather Neale, won a a dozen fresh jumbo eggs for I couple of dance prizes. Addi- $1.25! The horses and sheep I tional entertainment was pro- are also favourites, especially I vided by the always popular the ram Valentine. Believe it I fish pond, and a well stocked or not, there was even enough I ie snack and refreshment table snow for Matthew Ridgeway's 1 of corn'?d completed the evening. class to snowshoe during their I #1 lime #3 Software Lady Evelyn contributed visit. At Mousing About, our time is your time, TRAINING AVAILABLE generously again this year to A meeting was held on Jan- 1 we offer training to fit your schedule'. FOR THESE CURRENT the Snowsuit Fund. Seventy- uary 19 to discuss the report I Each tutorial takes place when it is con- SOFTWARE TITLES from the subcommittee on Dis- 1 five dollars was contributed by venient for you the student. 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February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 16 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor skating party revives 1895 BY USA BURKE AND never change. will become eligible for a draw MARY GLEN anniversary of the Canadian flag). for prizes. Lots of incentive to In this winter of unpre- NEW HOUSE CAPTAINS hurry up, curl up and read! MUTCHMOR READS MORE dictable weather, the night of FI ECTED SUCCESSES ON THE VOLLEY- the old-fashioned community After a vigorous campaign "Mutchmor Reads More" is a two week BALL COURT skating party and bean supper that saw over 50 students enter annual event, run- Congratulations All ning this year to the was about as un-wintry as they the race for eight co-captain from February Star Girls team who won it all come. The rains poured down, positions voting 20 to March 3, during which took place and our entire at the Division "B" tournament the rinks puddled up, and the the winners were announced community devotes in late more than the usual amount of January. Team mem- party stayed indoors. But on January 27. Leading the bers are Karen Dickey, Julia nothing could dampen the four Houses for the next term time and attention to the joys of reading. There will be in- Dirienzo, Irene Fraser-Kealey, high spirits of children par- are: Yellow House, Julia Jocelyn McManus, Alix Mc- ents, teachers and our wonder- Dirienzo and David Froom; creased opportunities to read in the classrooms (everyone Naught, Kayla Meyer, Emily ful community of friends. Blue House, Mary Cameron and -- Rush, Miriam Westland and The 1985 Time Capsule was Patrick Coyle; Green House, custodial staff, administrative staff, teachers, Lynne Wolfson. opened to the great delight of Miranda Wight and Clark Wil- students, even The All visitors -- Star Boys team did many former staff and stu- son; Red House, Karen Dickey will take a 20 minute very well too, reading break each day at a winning Divi- dents who well remember and Harry Dunlap. sion "B" for Mutchmor. Hearty planning and filling that cap- Congratulations to all candi- designated time); Scholastic Books will be congrats to team members sule to mark what was then the dates and best wishes to those present a book Benji fair on February 21 and 22; Hurlow, Pat Coyle, Vince 90th anniversary of their elected to serve. Weineke, Neil Washburn, school. Former principals PATHMAKERS: CAREER "celebrity readers" will read to student groups; and there will Tommy MacMillan, Noah Apsi- Douglas Goodier and John POSSIBILITIES mon, Eric Yank, Wayne Hay- Kruspe were on hand to mark The Pathmakers programme be a book exchange (standard price of 25 cents per book) on don, Jordan Galaski, Justin the occasion. Thanks go to is designed to provide positive Alves, Dan Metcalfe, Rob Lar- Kathy Bell female role models March 2 and 3. Students will Karen Barkley, and and to ex- be son and Daniel Smith. Dale Poulter who coordinated pose students to a variety of encouraged to set reading goals -- Finally, a vote of thanks to this part of the festivities. career choices. Mutchmor's time, frequency, the amount variety -- dedicated and inspiring A hearty bean and bread Grade 5 and 6 students had the etc. and, upon submission of coaching provided by Mered- supper at the old-fashioned good fortune to meet three their ith Elton-McLelland. and highly appreciated price members of the programme record of achievement, they of $1 was served under the recently: Marielle Gerzain watchful eye of organizers (Carleton University), Glen Boustead, Margie Hooper, Karoline Scott (Carleton), and Yoga for Young Children Dave Kelly and Diane McIn- Sylvie Gagne (University of Children aged 4-7 enjoy an imaginative, playful tyre. Outstanding logistical Ottawa) are studying in various approach to yoga postures which enhance strength, support for food, drink and the fields of science, including flexibility and balance. Guided elaxation and sound system was provided by mechanical and chemical concentration experiences McKeen Loeb Glebe. And engineering. A highlight of help children to develop "Mostly Bows" made a come- their presentation to the calm and happy minds. back performance following students was a demonstration their successful debut at the of the papermaking process. 10:00 - 11:00 AM community picnic last Fall. CENTENNIAL EVENTS Saturdays Period costumes circulated A winter "Carnaval" featur- among the gathered folks, ing traditional native and reminding us of the look of early Canadian games is com- 1895, while the warmth and ing soon, and "Hundreds Day" conviviality of the people re- on February 15 will focus on minded us that some things group activities (also the 30th To register phone Sivananda Yoga 235-5378

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There 567-1961 are no charges for initial consultations and where possible NOW OPEN any fees will be based on a flat rate determined in advance. CAFE CARAVAN -*N at Bank and Third Sean D.Caulfeild B.A. (Hons), LL.B. Barrister and Solicitor More Delicious Lebanese Cuisine 200 First Avenue, Suite 301, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2G6 200 First Ave. Tel: 237-6773 Fax: 237-8026 Suite 301 For Dependable SNOW PLOWING Call 234-5223 February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 17 SCHOOL NEWS Hopewell Happenings: Art against violence BY NORMA STANSBURY Now onto the boys volleyball. Just last week I was lucky enough to chance upon some Like the girls, they have both wonderful artwork with a mes- A & AA teams. They have par- sage right here in Hopewell's ticipated in a tournament library. Ankaret Dean, a local against Fisher Park as a tune- artist (and grandparent of two up for the up-coming Glashan Hopewell students), was "in- Tournament (January 25-28) school" coordinating the ef- and the AA team who starred forts of grade 4, 5, & 6 students in the 013E tournament (Feb. 2- in creating wall hangings fo- 3. Tune in next month to hear cusing on the W.A.V.E. (Work the results. Against Violence Everywhere) Volleyball fever has even hit theme. the Juniors who have begun a This project, which was noon hour (Mondays, Tuesdays sponsored by the Ontario Arts and Wednesdays) program. Council, with 25% of the Run by Junior teacher Rita funding being provided by the Cardarelli, these games are school, asked the students to sure to be action packed. interpret what W.A.V.E. meant As of Friday, January 27, In- to them in a sketch. These W.A.V.E. wall hangings - work in progress. termediate classes began a drawings were displayed, dis- Canal skating program. We are cussed and finally narrowed Français focused on the busi- House League V-ball tourna- hoping for good weather, so we down to five suitable to both ness world. On the last day of ment was wrapped up in mid- can lace the blades and get out the theme and to the medium the unit, the students partici- January, making way for the there!! Hope to see you there Ankaret uses, which is vi- pated in the stock market basketball house league start- too! brantly-coloured hand-dyed simulation game. They earned ing up in about 2 weeks time. As a favour to gym teacher wool woven, onto large frames stock market money for cos- Meanwhile, our Intermediate of chicken wire. tumes, business cards, graph- Lucie Olivier-Cyr, I cordially girls volleyball teams have invite you to join us for an All the students were re- ing of stocks, song writing and been seeing a lot of action sponsible (in small groups at a odd jobs around the school. evening of Square Dancing! lately. The 2 teams (A & AA) Yep, with door prizes and the time, over the period of a After reading the Hopewell consist of 17 girls who take week) for enlarging the news, each group of three stu- promise of lots of heel click- pride in representing us (and ing, ten-gallon hat fun on the drawings to scale, carding the dents representing a broker- do it well). They played well in wool and then weaving the age house, traded different lone prairie! It's on Friday, practice matches against February 24 from 8-10 p.m. wool onto the chicken wire companies' shares on our stock Fisher Park and Glashan using their drawings as pat- market. Emotions were varied Your $7 admission fee will go schools and were both in the to help the Crohns and Colitis terns. The finished products as the value of the stocks Glashan invitational are and are on dis- tourna- Foundation of Canada. Tickets marvelous, fluctuated. At its close at 3 ment, January 11 and 14. The play, as we speak, in the li- p.m., our market was doing are available through Lucie AA team came in first place in Olivier-Cyr at Hopewell School, brary, so if you have a chance, very well indeed. the Round Robin do come in and check them out! tournament, at 239-2348. There's no experi- but were sadly eliminated_ in SPORTSBEAT ence necessary, so strap on yer the semi-finals. A valiant ef- cowboy boots and hat, and STOCK MARKET BY DREW WILLIAMSON fort by all! BY FRANCINE HOULE Hi, it's Drew, your Hopewell come join us (I just couldn't Later,_they played the resist). In December, the grade 8 stu- sports rep for this year, keep- Hopewell teachers in mid-Jan- dents were involved in the ing you informed on all the uary as a tune-up, before com- "Stock Market Unit." The sports our school So that's all folks! Join us cur- undertakes. peting in the 013E tournament riculum, which integrated First off, we've got some vol- on January 19. Once next month for your school Mathematics, Art, leyball news. Our lunch time again, the updates English and AA team came in 1st in the and remember, the Round Robin, but lost in the Glebe Report's Hopewell Hap- semi-finals. A good represen- penings column is the next best thing to being there! fair cS{ .111cGarry tation by those girls! 11 I1t [luise, Play 111"411111 /-2art Youx Comniunilti Snce 1 925

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February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 18 SCHOOL NEWS Science programs at Glebe Collegiate Physics - Calculus course for OAC Robotics project Glebe Collegiate offers a undoubtedly one of the reasons that Glebe BY SARAH LAUGHLIN of 30 students from grades unique physics-calculus pro- Collegiate has done Glebe Collegiate continues to gram: a combination of en- so exceptionally well in na- nine through OAC who all tionally written physics be an academic force to be sci- riched OAC physics and OAC con- share an enthusiasm for tests. For example, Glebe Col- reckoned with as our first ence and technology. We have calculus called "phys-cal." Robotics Team begins its pro- This two-credit course is team- legiate Physics Teams have six weeks to design and build placed among the top three ject. our robot, working day and taught by Mr. Maris Neimanis in We are honoured this year to and Mr. John Ghantous, and of- Canada in nine of the last ten night, weekdays and weekends. years in the Sir Isaac Newton be the only Ottawa area high We are fortunate in having the fers the students an exciting school participating in the and challenging approach to Physics Contest, sponsored by full support of our Principal, the University of Waterloo. renowned high school engi- Mr. Thompson, the Head of Sci- these subiects. This course is neering competition, "Canada ence, Mr. Holland, and all the First." by Glebe Science Fair Feb. 22 Organized Motivate science teachers at Glebe. We The will be scientists from Canada (1994) Inc., a national Glebe Science Fair will would like to thank our corpo- be held February 22. Students universities, business and non-profit organization, rate sponsor Bell Canada for government. All science "Canada First" was created in from grades nine to OAC will paying our entry fee of $8,000. compete in a wide range of students are encouraged to order to make math, science In addition, four engineers and categories from life sciences to participate and we look for- technology courses more from Bell computers. Once again, ward to seeing their results. attractive to students by turn- Northern Research judges have volunteered to be our ing technology activities into a mentors and GLEBE COLLEGIATE PARENT ADVISORY form of This advisors. competition. The Robotics Team has as- COMMITTEE MEETING year, 18 high schools from sumed across Canada are competing. responsibilities in addi- tion to building the robot it- Our next meeting will be highlighted by a discussion of On January 14, all 18 teams self. We are making a film to "Co-operative Education" with Ian McKercher and were given identical packages presentations on "Scholarships" and the "Library" which included construction record our efforts and putting parameters, building materi- together a book which will include a detailed log of our THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 als, and the task which the progress with accompanying 7:30 p.m. downstairs in the Library at Glebe Collegiate robots will be required to per- pictures. form at the The competition. On February 23-25, we will be objective of this year's com- in Brampton where our robot Geography at Glebe petition is to design and build a will compete with those from BY BOB STEVENSON display unit on the overhead remote-controlled robot which the other schools. The variety of landscapes in projector and illustrated the collect deposit This will be can and balls the culmination of six weeks of the Ottawa Valley and the pres- use of remote sensing satellites into a team's own goal or quad- ence of government depart- for traffic surveillance. rant while competing against gruelling but exciting work. We are determined to do our ments involved with the envi- up to three opponents. best ronment make this an excel- Our next guest was Ms. Pat The Glebe Team is composed lent area for geographical Hunt from G.S.C. who special- studies. Our grade eleven izes in geo-chronology which Economic workshop aids is the Physical Geography class has dating of rocks. Her Department of Finance been taking advantage of this slide presentation illustrated BY JULIE RICHARD OAC economics student at Glebe in many ways. her background and the vari- With the economic chal- C.I., said "The hardest thing I Our first field trip was to the ety of possible careers at the lenges facing Canada, the found about facilitating was nearby museum at the Geologi- G.S.C. In Ministry of Finance is looking learning how to be quiet. Af- cal Survey of Canada. The De- February we will visit the to Canadians for suggestions ter I had spent many classes partment of Natural Resources geological hall and mineral concerning our economy and learning how to keep the dis- is one displays at the Museum of Na- of Glebe's Partners-in- ture. budget. cussion going, I found myself Education. Dr. Jean Dougherty The Canadian Foundation for having to cut the discussion told us about the Meanwhile, our OAC geogra- history of the phy students are also Economic Education, a non- off. Everyone had a lot to say. G.S.C. and its present activities involved organiza- Obviously, Canada's economy is and in expanding the Glebe partisan, non-profit passed around an Collegiate tion, organized 15 workshops a subject that everyone has an excellent set of mineral recycling across Canada entitled Canada's opinion on, including myself." programme. As well as using samples. the Collegiate Economy: What Path? What Participants then gathered to We also visited the map re- Blue Boxes, we Future?, hear each group's conclusions. production section next door. will now be recycling fine Glebe C.I. was chosen as one Ideas ranged from reducing Our guide, Mr. André paper. This project is site and on December 6, Ottawa military spending to restruc- Beauchamp, emphasized the organized and co-ordinated by residents came to share their turing social programmes. transition from mechanical Mrs. Sciortino's OAC "Canada views and concerns about the Representatives from the map reproduction to electronic and the Environment" class. economy. Senior Economics Ministry of Finance took note methods. Our tour of Students in our other OAC the map course, "World Issues," are students at Glebe participated of all ideas. There was then a revision room illustrated how in organizing the work- question and answer period. computers working in groups of five over are being used to a two-week period trying to shop As a student involved in or- up-date all A and facilitating discussion types of maps. improve the Human Develop- groups. ganizing the workshop, I felt it video described all the other ment of The facilitators were very was an it gave level a developing honour, because operations of Natural Re- using a excited about the project. We me a chance to learn about the sources Canada and especially country sophisticated, had to be fluent in the subject issues Canada the computer assisted simulation facing and rapid growth of Geo- model material, and able to direct a young Canadians. It gave us graphic Information Systems or "game" called STRATEGEM. This small group to conclusions, the opportunity to appreciate or G.I.S. which is the multi- game, discussing issues such as the complex nature of our faceted interface of computers developed by Dennis Meadows Canada's debt and deficit, gov- economy and the challenges and of Dartmouth College for the geography. Students with use of in ernment spending, productiv- that we will face. We were interests in planning officials computers and developing countries, was ity and growth, and interna- also able to hear what matters environmental studies can in- to other Canadians. adapted for high school stu- tional competitiveness. tegrate them in a variety of dents with the assistance of the Following addresses from Thank you to the CFEE, and ways in G.I.S. Ontario government and O.B.E. Glebe's principal Graham the Ministry of Finance, and to After this field trip, Mr. Thompson and representatives Principal Brian geography teachers, including Graham Thompson, Pouliotte, general Mrs. Virginia from the Ministry of Finance Vice-Principals John Patton manager of Satelite Emergency Lindsay. Her and the CFEE, classes are currently playing participants and Bob Dagenais, and Glebe's Tracking Corporation, hooked the broke into small groups. senior economics teacher, Mr. his lap-top computer to a game at Glebe. Facilitator Kassie Helm, an John Parry. February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 19 SCHOOL NEWS Corpus Christi School fire Enviro Club catches Leslie Bury of the PTA acted as The Corpus Christi Enviro facilitator. Club planned a full slate of ac- She reviewed input tivities for the week of Jan- from the students and indi- 3rd. The cated that they seem to have a uary 30th to February good Club also is focusing on: re- grasp of what is accept- cycling in January and Febru- able and expected behaviour. ary, endangered species in A review of 16 other schools was also made. Parents fels March and April, and energy that conservation in May and June. procedures at the school The Club has accepted re- were well established and en- sponsibility for emptying the forced and that, in general, blue and green boxes and pro- things were in good order. moting recycling. In addition, They also felt that school staff the last week of January was needed some latitude in declared litterless lunch week. enforcing the code. Students were encouraged to Topics discussed included reduce their use of non-recy- language, homework, dress, clables such as lunch contain- personal belongings, vandal- ers and will be monitoring the ism and theft, safety and ap- average amount of litter pro- Mrs. Nieminen & choir prepare for Kiwanis Music Festival propriate consequences. Par- ents duced per student in each Christi School. The directory is says Jill Henderson a member felt that words such as re- classroom. "Students will be intended to provide an alpha- of the executive, and we look spect responsibility and co-op- graphing and tracking their betic listing of areas in which forward to the benefits for eration were key words and progress," says Pina Aprile, parents feel that they could children that will that the golden rule could be one of the teachers involved. result. the most heard assist the school. This might OPEN FORUM HELD for any code. A Mrs. Burns, the other teacher include providing advice or di- sub-committee of parents, staff working with the Club, hopes An open forum to provide and students rection in the purchase of parent input for a new school will be set up in- that these activities will pro- equipment or classroom assis- code of corporate these ideas into the mote awareness of the prob- behaviour vas held at tance. Approximately 30 par- the school on January 25. 'Code of Behaviour.' lems we cause ourselves. In ents volunteered to share their addition, she has worked with knowledge expertise. the Club to plan a "Re-Day." "The idea came about as a re- Magic Lantern show at Students will be encouraged to sult of discussion at the PTA," recycle, reduce, reuse and re- says Brian Jacobs, PTA presi- Billings Estate Museum pair such items as books, dent. "We are always looking games, comics and toys. The to improve the educational In celebration of Heritage tion of the technology that Club will also be purchasing process and this seemed to be Week 1995, the Billings Estate produced these still, and some- recycled materials and selling an easy way to tap parents' ex- Museum invites you to spend times moving, images. A short them at the seventh annual pertise. Leslie Bury provided some of your time in the 19th presentation on how the school Mardi Gras on February the concept and was given the Century. Come to the Magiç Billings family spent their 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at support of the group to give it Lantern Show on Sunday leisure time will precede the Blessed Sacrament Church a try. "We were astounded by February 19 at 1:30 p.m. show. Hall. Already they have found what she came up with," re- In an age before television, Admission is $2.25 for adults, T-shirts made out of recycled ports the school principal. videos and even the movies, $1.60 for seniors and $1.00 for pop bottles. They seem like "She alphabetized Magic Lantern Shows were all children and youth. The parent re- the rage for regular T-shirts. All are in- sponses so that a teacher can turn-of-the cen- Billings Estate is located at 2100 vited to come out to this fun look up by subject tury Ottawans looking for ways Cabot Street, off of Pleasant or occupa- to spend their time. filled family event. tion and call a parent for in- leisure Park Road near Riverside PARENT RESOURCE DIREC- formation that might be useful The 1 hour show will com- Drive. For information please TORY CREATED in the classroom." mence with a brief explana- call 564-4621. A Parent Resource Directory "We have a wealth of infor- has been created for use by the mation and support that we Member by invitation: school staff and PTA at Corpus weren't even aware existed," CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL KELLY FUNERAL HOMES OPEN HOUSE - Owner FEBRUARY 28 157 FOURTH AVE.

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They have Tuesday, VICE-PRINCIPAL enjoyed good weather and February 18, 1995 Hello again, and a very be-s snow conditions. 7:00 p.m. Room 105 The activity All parents are invited to attend an information lated Happy New Year! takes place on Thursdays for 6 night for First Avenue School ended new kindergarten students for the school year 1995-96. An weeks. Students leave the overview of the the 1994 school year with a school at 4:15 p.m. and are back kindergarten program will be explained by number of activities: A concert at the the teachers and principal. Everyone is welcome! Regis- school at approximately tration will with Dominic Darcy had all the 9:00 p.m. begin on Wednesday, March 22. staff and students clapping their hands and singing along As of February 1, attendance joyfully. The Safety Bear, who records at First Avenue School was also present, helped Do- were computerized. That is, minic remind staff and stu- teachers will no longer be dents of Safety in and around asked to keep registers; the of- Olebe c';') gpothecarg the school, the streets and the fice will enter a student's lates home. The Junior students or absences in the computer. 778 Bank Street (Between Second & Third) were involved in a workshop The Ministry has audited our Store Hours: Mon - Wed 9am to 6pm / Thurs & Fri 9am to 9pm / Sat 9am to 6pm Open every Sunday Noon till 5pm / 234-8587 on "Media Violence" presented attendance records and has by a Curriculum Resource found them to be in keeping teacher. They learned to with the Ministry regulations. watch the television programs When we asked for computer- with a more discerning eye. ized attendance, our request TIRED & STRESSED OUT? Our choirs, after having was approved. Because of our spent a lot of time rehearsing, good call-back program Then it's time to have a sang wonderfully for the par- (handled largely by parent ents. The Primary choir, under volunteers), we manage to GINSANA DAY! the direction of Gisèle Pilon, keep very good track of the sang for the patients at St. students' whereabouts. Par- Vincent Hospital, and per- ents are very good about formed a delightful noon hour phoning in whenever a stu- concert for parents and stu- dent will be late or absent. dents. The Junior choir, under This is an important factor in the directorship of Maggie our being able to keep com- Kerkhoff, sang for the audi- plete and accurate records. ence at Fifth Avenue Court, and presented a noon hour Noon hour activities started concert at the school for par- as of the first week back in ents and students. In addition, school. So far, we have con- they sang for a delighted audi- centrated on Library, Sports, ence at the Steff-Kim Senior and Computer, as well as Knit- Home. In both Having one of those days? Pressed for from a single species of Asian panax Citizens' the ting. More activities are on time. Overwhelmed. Stretched too thin. ginseng C.A. Meyer. choir presentations at school, the way: we will have games, Ginsana can help put a smile back on parents were invited to stay your face. Every Ginsana capsule contains 100 mg of line dancing, arts and crafts. pure G1156, guaranteed. So, unlike other and lunch with their children. We will provide activities on Most ginseng supplements are just ginseng products, you get the right dose of It was a very pleasant and joy- Tuesdays for Primary students, ground-up ginseng root. Only Ginsana active ingredients each and every time. ful way to end the year. contains Gll5® an exclusive high and on Fridays for Junior stu- potency blend of active ginsenosides So if you're looking for results, pick up dents. This has been a popular based on extensive scientific studies, some Ginsana today and start smiling. way to spend the noon hour. We had two major fundrais- Computers are being used ing projects: the Snowsuit more and more as educational Fund and the Food Bank. Both tools - a desired outcome. We projects were very successful have been doing graphs with arum and we are proud of the in- the computers, as well as po- volvement of the student body, etry and speech-writing. Some staff and parents. Much food of the new maths programs and many articles of winter that we have recently bought clothing were donated to the will address problem-solving charitable organizations. skills, geometry and classifi- cation. As well, the use At of the the beginning of January, keyboard by the Junior stu- the Public Health Nurse spoke dents has to the dramatically im- student body about proved since we have allergies and the use insisted of on regular practice sessions on Epipens. It seems that there a typing program. are more and more children that are severely allergic to As of January, we have a certain types of food and to bee French Language Monitor in stings, and require the use of the school. He is Antonin an Epipen in life-threatening Séror, an Ottawa University situations. By bringing in the student who hails from Prince Public Health Nurse, we made Edward Island, and whose everyone aware of the mother tongue is French. He situation, the signs to look for, works at the school on and how the Epipen is used. Wednesday afternoons, and all Individualized Program Parents were also invited, and day Friday. His day brings him Drawing/Painting a number of them attended the in contact with many grade prestation. levels and he is helping with a Teen Program variety of The activities, from Ski Club is in full swing. computers to reading groups to Painted VVord Studio The grade 5 On the Glebe) 234-1987 and 6 students who art. His versatility is appreci- signed up are out on the slopes ated by students and teachers of Camp Fortune every Thurs- alike. February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 21 BOOKS Journey anthology bland & predictable bring a greater understanding Only Dorothy Speak's contri- published in both the 1990 and to ourselves and others. bution, Relatives in Florida, 1993 Journey Anthologies, and By I find the selections for the provides a fully fleshed out the title story of this new book Sixth Annual Journey Anthol- Sharon yarn which fulfills its fic- was in the latter. Again, I feel ogy not only bland, but pre- tional promise. Speak Abron portrays I am standing on the wrong dictable, with the exception of a young dental hygienist who side of the Drache politically correct Dorothy Speak's Relatives in lives with her aging mother, street, as I search for merit, Florida. I might add that I was but is in love with her boss, and dare I say it, entertain- totally unfamiliar with her with whom she's having an il- ment, diversion, or merely a work, until I read this anthol- licit affair. Should she care good THE read? JOURNEY PRIZE AN- ogy, but Speak has previously for her mother for the rest of For example, in her story THOLOGY: Short Fiction published one collection of her life or marry the from good Requiem, the protagonist is the best of Canada's stories, The Counsel of the dentist? supposed to be at the end of New Writers selected with Moon, 1990. Alas, he not Douglas does wish to her spiritual rope, as she tries Glover In my opinion, Melissa marry her, and she really does to figure out why her mar- MCCLELLAND AND STEWART Hardy, who won the ten thou- flot want him for a husband, 205 pages, $16.99 (paper) riage failed. Her "no regrets" sand dollar award for her because in her own unique conclusion is okay; even her contribution Long Man River, way, she enjoys their naughty prayers for ex-husband Phil, A LITANY IN THE TIME OF from Exile Literary Quarterly, couplings in between PLAGUE patients their shared past and unshared did not deserve the prize. Her and even on one occasion at is BY K.D. MILLER future-to-be buyable. What story about the baptism of an the dentist's home when she is is not palatable is what falls in Porcupine's Quill, Indian woman, Liza Light-Up- called in to act as a baby sitter, between; 167 pages, $12.95 (paper) their life as a couple. The- Sky Talahawa, leaves this and more! Speak knows how to Phil was thirty when they reader cold; as cold as Liza must enchant readers, as she de- met. She was twenty-two; now When James A. Michener have felt, when she immersed scribes the girl's a pleasure, as she is forty-two, and looking made donation of his Cana- in the chilly waters of the well as her angst: a back at a dian royalty earnings from responsi- loveless relationship his Ocunaluftee River and a crea- ble gal, who like her partner in which there was little com- novel, Journey, (McClelland ture called an and "uktena rubbed in hanky-panky, doesn't ap- munication. Requiem Mass, Stewart, 1988) to be against her leg as seductively prove of the idea of breaking with awarded annually to a new and her name and her ex- as a cat." Surely there is more up happy families, but is still husband's on the list, is par- developing writer of distinc- Liza could tell readers at this lured by the possibility. tion, I wonder if he knew how ticularly poignant for a mar- juncture about her forthcom- The second offering, K.D. riage, which never lived. conservative this publishing ing marriage to white man, Miller's first house would become. collection of sto- Still, if it were not for struc- Wally Barkman, for whom she ries, A Litany in the Time of ture and On the other hand, "safe" is style, the narrative is undergoing this religious Plague, is as bland as all the would fail. In short, this col- perhaps a better word; a sure ritual. Hardy's narrative sale in Journey selections, except for lection was saved by Metcalf's today's market. Too bad; abilities are severely curtailed the by because fiction is redeeming editing John help and/or interference. As about taking here, and I don't understand Metcalf, which is so good, it oc- for the risks, reconstructing events to content, I'll take w hy . casionally takes over. And the Dorothy Speak's one story, production of the book itself, Relatives in Florida, over any FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE by Porcupine's Quill, as usual of K.D. Miller's and that goes for this excellent publishing for the rest of the contribu- house is impeccable! tions in this Sixth Annual INNISS PHARMACY K.D. Miller has had stories Journey competition.

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THESE PRICES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 28TH, 1995' SINCE Til I TURN OF THE CENTUlt TH IS II AS BEEN A 191 ARM ACA OPEN: LOCAT ION WE ACCEPT: MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA, FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 22 OBSERVATION POST One U.S. approach to science education Royal Commission on Learn- have yet begun to change tional Science Education Stan- ing. what math and science our dards. "Even though students 44 school Success or failure of a youth study and how they (there are million such age in U.S.A.) are giant programme as this un- study it. The A/CPB M. & S children the dertaking deeply concerns Project has found alliances studying more science today, Canadians. If our with media and communica- the level of scientific literacy neighbour, acquired is far less than what that elephant, is ailing, we are tions professionals, with edu- deeply affected. What's going cation organizations and par- they need to make informed on, what will happen in our ent and policy groups, to advo- decisions in their everyday own schools. My grandson, a cate reform in mathematics lives and about their futures." The National Science Educa- bright Grade X student in an education. The new National Ontario school, Science Education Standards tion Standards are to be re- hasn't had an leased in late 1995. Through iota of training in maths since now provides a focus for simi- June 1994. It's because lar alliances for science edu- the 1995-96 school year the of the Teachers As- "semester system:" four sub- cation reform. National Science jects are The project has three initia- sociation (NSTA)will propagate concentrated on for these and work toward their half the year. But surely tives in hand: those implementation. The NSTA will students should be living, Initiative I is the preparation breathing of a dissemination plan for guide the development of video mathematics daily. for use in What has Annenberg/CPB material that spreads among and print material got to tell us about their the parents and the public this work. A National Science year? Awareness Kit will BY COURTNEY BOND First, we find optimism. Re- familiarity with and support Teachers' for reformed be prepared. Stress is given to In April, 1994, in an article form is working. "Many more science education of our young and instruction in ways and capability to produce material describing the American phi- people are taking in a variety of formats and to lanthropist Walter Annen- advanced math and science means toward this, and help- courses..." ing schools educate communi- produce material of very high berg's astounding gesture of They find optimisti- quality in a very short time cally that their programme is ties, in the need for reformed granting $500 million aimed at science education. frame. combatting school violence in endorsed and hearty action has The focus is ensued, that on illustrating the present sci- - Initiative III, "Working the U.S.A., I mentioned inci- the need for a of the thorough in ence education and what under the direction dentally his parallel Math and education science Council of State Science Science Project, undertaken and mathematics is being should replace it. After this grasped; a limited will follow a short video Supervisors (CSSS) and the jointly with the Commission education in Education these aspects has a terrible ef- showing the tangible benefits National Science for Public Broadcasting. That of Leadership Association body has just issued its 1995 fect on children, who slip into reformed science education. trivial Finally, a publication of a more (NSELA), a media/ guidelines, which contain educational pursuits. will But the detailed explanation is communications group, matters of interest to us, citi- job is not yet done. It produce materials that engage zens of Ontario, in view of the is now understood that all planned. An introductory young people brochure available online is science supervisors and just-released report of the should study developers, admin- maths and science. Few people also planned. curriculum Initiative II will create ma- istrators and policy-makers at terials to help science teach- state and local levels in stan- ers, prospective teachers and dards-based science education teacher educators to familiar- reform in all schools and HIVERMO DIRECT ize themselves with the Na- communities." is NOMINATION MEETING Pleating up Winter TO CHOOSE NDP CANDIDATE FOR OTTAWA CENTRE with IN 1995 PROVINCIAL ELECTION Quality Service & Savings Date: Thursday, February 23rd Time: 7:30 pm of up to 60% Location: St. Anthony Italia Soccer Club 523 St. Anthony St. OUTERWEAR SPORTS WEAR (off Preston St., n. of Queensway)

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Hiverna Mini Togs THE INTERNET SURF up on your Apple will set you 8r. I all Software 150 Robertson Road - to take Macintosh included - (Bells Corners) Documentation of the amazing advantag,e full Internet 730-3762 828-0985 BRUCE MORELAND Owned & Operated by Mary & Aaron Braverman February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 23 1995 Budget Budget 1995 I1% Olt ;,:zodf Ottawa Members of the public are invited to Le public est invité à présenter son point address Ottawa City Council about the de vue sur le budget de 1995 au Conseil /Ale municipal d'Ottawa les 16 et 17 février 1995 budget on February 16 and 17, 1995 ,freomeofewyr. .. 1995 à la salle de in Victoria Hall at City Hall. Victoria l'hôtel de ville. Pour ce faire, les intéressés doivent réserver une période de présentation A time slot must be booked ahead if you want to address City en téléphonant au 564-1400. Les présentations sont limitées à 5 minutes. book a by calling (564-1400). Presentations Council. You may time Des services d'interprétation simultanée sont offerts. are limited to five minutes. Simultaneous interpretation is available. Le budget 1995 a été rendu public le 9 janvier. Les documents du budget on The 1995 Budget was released January 9, 1995. Budget sont à la disposition du public à toutes les succursales de la Bibliothèque documents are available at all Ottawa Public Library branches, City publique d'Ottawa, aux centres communautaires et casernes de pompiers of Ottawa community centres and fire stations, as well as at the de la Ville d'Ottawa ainsi qu'au Centre d'information, rez-de-chaussée, Information Centre, 1st level, Pavilion, City Hall, 111 Sussex Dr. pavillon Bytown, hôtel de ville, 111, promenade Sussex. On peut Information on the budget is also available on the National Capital également obtenir de l'information sur le budget en consultant le menu de FreeNet under the City of Ottawa menu. la Ville d'Ottawa du réseau FreeNet de la capitale nationale. A special meeting of City Council to consider and approve the Le Conseil municipal tiendra une réunion extraordinaire en vue budget will be held on February 20-22 beginning at 9:15 a.m. in d'examiner et d'approuver le budget du 20 au 22 février à compter Victoria Hall. de 9 h 15 à la salle Victoria. 1995 Interim Taxes for Taxes provisoires de 1995 Municipal and Educational Services pour les Services municipaux et scolaire Early in February, the City of Ottawa will issue an interim bill for the first Au début du mois de février, la Ville d'Ottawa va émettre une facture provisoire portion of 1995 realty (property) and business taxes. pour la première tranche des taxes foncières (propriété) et des taxes d'affaires.

Les factures provisoires doivent être payées aux dates suivantes : Interim tax payments are due on the following dates: Taxes foncières : 28 février, 31 mars Realty Tax: February 28, March 31 Taxes d'affaires : 28 février Business Tax: February 28 Une pénalité de 1,25 % est ajoutée aux factures en souffrance le jour suivant l'échéance et le A penalty 01 1.25% for late payment is added the day after the due date and the first day premier jour de chaque mois par la suite. of each month thereafter. La Ville d'Ottawa offre les options suivantes pour régler le montant de vos taxes : The City of Ottawa offers these tax payment options: Un rabais pour le règlement anticipé des factures de taxes provisoire et Discount for early payment of total interim tax bill by February 28 finale d'ici au 28 février For realty taxes only. Pour les taxes foncières seulement. NEW discount for early payment of total estimated Un NOUVEAU rabais pour le règlement anticipé du montant total estimatif 1995 tax bill (interim and final) by February 28 des taxes de 1995 (provisoire et finale) d'ici au 28 février For realty and business taxes. Pour les taxes foncières et les taxes d'affaires. Pre-authorized payments Prélèvement automatique The amounts due will be withdrawn automatically Les montants dûs sont prélevés automatiquement de votre compte from your bank account. en banque. Monthly payment plan Régime de paiements mensuels Between February and December, a monthly payment De février à décembre, un montant mensuel sera prélevé automatiquement will be withdrawn automatically from your bank account. de votre compte en banque. Details about these options are provided with yo'ur tax bill. Ces options sont décrites sur votre facture de taxes. On peut également obtenir des renseignements et des formulaires de demande - Régime des Information and an application form for pre-authorized and monthly paiements mensuels et Prélèvement automatique en consultant le menu de payments are also available on the National Capital FreeNet under la Ville d'Ottawa du réseau Libertel (FreeNet) de la capitale nationale. Si the City of Ottawa menu. If you do not receive your first bill by vous n'avez pas reçu votre première facture d'ici au 13 février 1995 ou si February 13, 1995, or if you need more information, contact the Tax vous souhaitez obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez Office, City of Ottawa, 111 Sussex Drive, 3rd Floor, Sussex Pavilion communiquer avec le Bureau des taxes, Ville d'Ottawa, 111, prom. Sussex, (old City Hall building), or call (613) 564-1211 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. 3e étage, pavillon Sussex (vieil hôtel de ville) ou composez le to 4:30 p.m. (613) 564-1211 en semaine, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30. Private Swimming Lessons Des leçons privées de natation All City of Ottawa Pools offer private swimming Toutes les piscines de la Ville d'Ottawa offrent des lessons. leçons de natation privées. Talte advantage of one of the following options: Profitez d'une de ces possibilités 1 : 10 $ la 1 participant: $10 per half-hour participant demi-heure 2 participants: $8.50 per person per half-hour 2 participants : 8,50 $ la demi-heure par personne 3 participants: $7.50 per person per half-hour 3 participants : 7,50 $ la demi-heure par personne Communiquez avec la piscine de votre quartier pour Just call your neighbourhood pool for all the details. tous les détails. Notice to City of Ottawa Pet Owners! Avis de la Ville d'Ottawa aux propriétaires Have to purchase or renew your City of Ottawa dog license? d'animaux! Want an identification tag for your cat? Vous devez acheter ou renouveler votre permis de propriétaire Need information about City of Ottawa animal-related de chien? Vous voulez une médaille d'identification pour votre by-laws or programmes? chat? Vous aimeriez obtenir des renseignements sur les règlements ou les programmes de la Ville d'Ottawa concernant Visit our Animal Services Information Booth at: les animaux domestiques? Westgate Shopping Mall- February 3 and 4 Rendez-vous à notre Centre d'information sur les services Elmvale Shopping Centre - February 10 and 11 animaliers qui sera Lincoln Heights Galleria - February 17 and 18 au Centre commercial Westgate les 3 et 4 février au Centre commercial Elmvale les 10 et 11 février Information aux Galeries de Lincoln Heights les 17 et 18 février Licensing, Transportation & Parking Branch Information Direction des permis, des transports et du stationnement 564-1457}

February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 24 CHURCH NEWS Our Ministry in your midst THE GLEBE CHURCHES BY REV. D. S. KENNEDY tradition in the Glebe. Five The Glebe Ministerial is a years ago the ministerial con- WELCOME YOU loose-knit organization which ducted a survey of Glebe CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) includes ministers, priests, households and believe the Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 chaplains, pastoral care coor- time may be ripe to repeat the Clergy: dinators and professional process. At least once a year Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, Administrator church workers from the the members meet in a local Rev. Patrick Connolly in Residence Glebe and Ottawa South. restaurant, sometimes to say Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Hungarian Community Meetings are held monthly, farewell to one or two of our Masses: Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM the location changing each number who have been ap- Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Hungarian) month as invitations are made pointed elsewhere. (Loop system for the hearing impaired) in turn. The ministerial advertises The ministerial has no office regular worship, Christmas EGLISE CHRIST-ROI bearers and when small and Easter 254 rue Argyle 233-3202 special services in Pasteur: Jacques Faucher amounts of funds are occa- the Glebe Report. For each is- sionally raised they are sent Messe: dimanche à 10h00 sue someone from the minis- Café-rencontre: premier dimanche du mois directly to a local charity terial writes an article. In the (usually the Emergency Food past these have promoted the FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Center at 507 Bank Street). A work of the Centertown Fifth Avenue at Monk Street 233-1870 high level of attendance is not Churches Social Action Com- Minister: Rev. J.W. David McMaster, M.A., M. Div. expected due to the busy mittee, Ottawa Inner City Min- Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 AM schedules of participants. istries, local shelters, Carleton Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM However, at each meeting light University Chaplaincy and the FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH refreshments are served and Canadian Foodgrains Bank. As Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 the time is spent socializing well there are usually inspira- Minister: E. J. and supporting each other's Cox tional messages at Thanksgiv- Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM ministry. Also members take ing, Christmas and Easter. an interest in building pro- The Glebe Ministerial wel- GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH jects, Vacation Bible School comes all professional church 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 and other plans and work of workers, active or retired. Pastors: Ann McKeown and Jack Nield the local congregations and Meeting times vary but infor- New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM (Family Service) institutions. The main annual mation can be obtained by Worship 11:00 AM plus project of the group is the Ad- phoning 235-2551. Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) vent Service of Lessons and To our readers and support- Carols. At this time the choirs ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH ers we hope that you will keep Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 of the churches are invited to us in mind as we continue our add their gifts to a growing Rector: The Rev. Canon Lydon McKeown ministry in your midst. Priest Associate: The Rev. Dr. John Gibaut Holy Communion: 8:00 AM plus noon (2nd & 4th Sundays) Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM Choral Evensong: 7:00 PM (first & third Sundays) THE LISGAR STRINGS IN CONCERT Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM at Counselling by appointment 234-4024 SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) 15 Aylmer Ave. (at Bank St.) THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) February 26 8:00 p.m. 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 Admission: $5.00 adults $2.00 children Clerk: Carol Dixon For tickets, please call: Sunday Service: 10:30 AM Church Office 730-6874 Barbara Davidson 225-7314 Barbara Reid 226-5992 Shirley Simpson 730-0713 OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor: Rev. Yu-Hsiung Chen 232-5211 Sunday Services: Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School: 11:00 OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Minister: Rev. Wing Mak Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 AM Bilingual Service MOO AM OTTAWA DEAF EH LOWSHIP Total Communication RETIREMENT LODGES Fifth Avenue at Monk Street A friendly neighborhood residence in the Minister: Pastor Dick Foster heart of the Glebe...a short walk to Bank Sunday Services: Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 Street...bus service at the door. ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Our dedicated staff are com.mitted to Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 providing quality service Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy and care. Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith We promise you a secure Sunday Service: Worship11:00 AM Church School 11:15 lifestyle that supports your CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS independence and overall (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA) well-being. 55 Clarèy Avenue 236-5596 Clergy: Father Andrew Morbey 523-1928 TRIAL STAYS NOW Deacon Symeon Rodger 725-9215 AVAILABLE; CALL TODAY Vespers: Wed. & Sat. 6:30 PM Matins: Sunday 9:00 AM FOR A PERSONAL TOUR. Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (Services mostly in English) 234-0590 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) 174 Glebe Ave. Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 {30 MANAGED BY DIGNICARE Ottawa, Ont. K1S 2C7 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 25 IF YOU HAVE NEWS Call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the GLEBE REPORT WORDS P.O. BOX 4794, STATION E, OTTAWA K1S 5H9 Selections from four young local poets The following submissions are from local students enrolled Poem at High School in the Programme. Canterbury Literary Arts BY AMY MACKENZIE A Girl's Broken Heart Water and earth circle BY ANNA HUMPHREY the green, blue sphere I've finally realized that it's hopeless and freeze She's the one you want. Clocks tick, steady, stubbornly not me Second by Second In a way it makes me mad constant rhythm of tides, moons, days that I've wasted so many hours of sleep existence replaying itself thinking about you. eternal evolution So many percentage points in Geography As we die and live doodling your name on my binder live and die I'm sitting at the kitchen table Like indecisive butterflies eating whipped cream I look at the palm of my hand from one of those spray cans watch blood flowing through my veins I should be eating chocolate ice cream. white bones creaking as I move them the traditional medicine for a girl's broken heart. Brain to hand but we're all out Hand to brain I search for connections South Branch Library news within and outside of me. February is Black History month. Throughout the month South Branch Library will feature special displays in the Adult and Children's Sections honouring our Black community. The 1995 Black Orleans History Month Events calendar listing community events is BY available at the Branch. HEATHER SHIPLEY Red TOP TEN laced The top ten requested items in the OPL system are: boots by The Chamber John Grisham The (broken) front door On the Take Stevie Cameron and (poor) kids Body Farm scream, yell, laugh, Patricia Cornwell in Original Sin P.D. James their small playground. The Celestine Prophecy James Redfield depending on Debt of Honor Tom Clancy where you stand Open Secrets Alice Munro near the woods Playing for the Ashes Elizabeth George you can (imagine you) hear Rainmaker John Grisham the screams Lottery Winner Mary Higgins Clark from a young woman CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMES who was There will be three special Saturday programmes for children bludgeoned there in February. Since pre-registration is required, please plan to (it was over a year ago). register early. The programmes are as follows: The sand in the (sandbox) Feb. 11 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. A Touch Of Red; add a splash of playground red to your Valentine's Day with crafts. Ages 4 and up. Pre- smells (comfortingly) registration (45 of urine, beer, decay min.) and Feb. 18 (Sat.) 2:00 p.m. Ice Cold On The Outside, Ice other famous remnants Cream On The Inside; cool stuff for a cool winter day. For 4 to from the 7-year-olds. Pre-registration. (60 min.) poor side of town. Feb. 25 (Sat.) 1:00 p.m. Beach Bash; bring your beach (so poor we even had to patch our words). blankets and your shades for a winter break with stories and films for ages 4 and up. Pre-registration (45 min.) Sweethearts! Guess the number of cinnamon hearts in the Poem jar. Contest ends February 10 at noon. Ages 3 to 12. Coeur a BY ANDREA CROLL coeur! Devine combien de coeurs à la cannelle se trouvent dans Shattered mirrors le pot. Le concours se termine le 10 février à midi. Pour les 3 à 12 sprinkled across the sidewalk. ans. street lamps Bébés à la biblio! Musique, comptines et livres pour les reflecting their neon brightness bébés de la naissance à 18 mois. Mardis à 9h30, du 7 mars au 11 upon them. avril. Inscription dès le 21 février. Bare trees Babes in the Library. Music, rhymes and books for babies against the shadowed sky, from birth to 18 months. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., March 8 to filled with constellations April 12 inclusive. Pre-registration starts February 22. the moon, Time for twos. Stories and films for two-year-olds. IvIondays at surrounded by a glow 9:30 a.m. March 6 to April 10, inclusive. Pre-registration starts of misty light. February 20. monotonous walking pattern, Storytime for 3 to 5-year olds. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and breathing out clouds of smoke Solution to Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m..and 2:15 p.m.. cold wind, piercing into my face, Cryptic Crossword Saturday Stories and Films 10:30 a.m. For 3 to 6-year-olds. making my eyes water, awakening me. 613 1113%, 31SV1,.,

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N 1 H V V I V V 1 6 3 I, S Ot 0 d 4 dV9 a 1 February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 26 This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre including name, address and phone no. before he deadline date. 'For sale' items more than $1,000 not accepted GRAPEVINE FOR SALE FREE NOTICES NOTICES KENMORE (1993) NO.2 SEWING * CUTLERY, CHEFS KNIVES, & *WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP *COALITION IN OTTAWA FOR MACHINE, features adjustments cookware, dishrack & drainer, meets Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. REFUGEES presents A Matter of on straight stitch, 4 zigzag photo frames, 232-3485. YM/YWCA, Rm 137, 180 Argyle Heart, a refugee issues seminar stitches, buttonhole & more. EMPLOYMENT WANTED Ave., Topic Personal Security & on creating jobs, Sat. Feb. 25 Pd. $168. in 93, asking $125. Travelling Alone by Mike Mc- 9:00 - 4:30 at the Newcomer Call * NEED A BREAK? Exper. Murchie of Ottawa 233-6625. caregiver will look after client Carleton Centre, 219 Argyle St., 232- QUALITY WOOD VENEER Regional Police Service. Info: 5900. An invitation to sponsor- in your home, 15 yrs exp. in ph: 729-8128. KITCHEN CABINET DOORS chronic rehab hospital, 10 yrs ing groups, Hosts, ESL/FSL $600.00 for set of 28 doors in of home care. Specializing in *CAMMAC & OTTAWA CHAMBER teachers, NGO's, ethno-cultural exc. cond. Oakstain w. brass care. ORCHESTRA present selections communities & refugee advo- handles. For sizes & viewing, elderly/rehab/palliative from Elijah, Ref. William 733-3316. Mendelssohn's cacy groups. $20 registration call Cynthia or Ian 236-4893. Sun. 12 Feb., 7:30 at Blessed HOUSECLEANING includes meal. OLDER STEEL 4 DRAWER Sacrament Church, 4th Ave. at *BLOOD DONOR CLINICS: Feb. 13, * WILL PROVIDE EXPERT FILING CABINEf. $25.00, 237- Percy. Freewill Offering. 85 Plymouth 12:30-8 p.m. & 9228. HOUSECLEANING, light to *VALENTINE'S DINNER, DRY L'Esplanade heavy, honest, thorough, Laurier, Main WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DANCE & AUCTION to support Foyer, 300 Laurier Ave. W. 12 - polite & DRYER, 5 yrs old, wht. exc. patient. References Rideauwood Family & Addiction 3, & Feb.14 at 85 avail. Ph: John, Plymouth 9 cond. rarely used, $599. Moffatt 230-9735 after Services at Dovercourt am - 5pm & L'Esplanade self-clng stove, 8 yrs old, wht, 6 p.m. Recreation Centre, 411 Dover- VOLUNTEERS Laurier, Main Foyer 12 - 3 p.m. exc cond. $199. Ph 567-6344. court Ave. Catered by Dave ARTSKIDS offers a compre- *CAN. CANCER SOCIE'TY seeks *IRISH LINEN dbl/qn. Smith. Tickets $25. Door prizes. hensive arts March Break pro- bedspreads/throws, white volunteers to sell daffodils Info: Brenda at 724-4881. during annual gramme, ages 6-10. Call Debo- ceramic lamp & shade $10, Daffodil Fest, Rideauwood provides family- rah Stephen 236-7929. various locations March 31 & knitted round afghan, prints & oriented addiction programmes OTTAWA SCHOOL OF ART, 35 paintings, knick-knack & April 1. Ph. Glen Truax 723- for men & women, for 1744 for info. George St. presents an exhibit china, English Ironstone set of teenagers w. alcohol/drug of Rouyn-Noranda artists - dishes $10. Best offers, 232- * HERITAGE OTTAWA is looking problems & family members in for new various printmaking media- to 3485. volunteer President distress. Feb. 25. w. exper. in heritage *STAIR CLIMBER EXERCISE *OTTAWA WELSH SOC. presents BREAST CANCER ACTION OPEN MACHINE, used twice, $100. preservation. One year commitment. For info: call a St. David's Gymanfa Ganu, a MEETING Feb. 13, 7 pm, Billings 231-7552. festival of traditional hymns Bridge Plaza, Billings Court WANTED Heritage Ottawa at 230-8841. Send résumé to: 2 Daly St., sung in Welsh & English at (access by door #2), Dr. Eva Tomiak will SET RIGHT-HANDED GOLF Ottawa, KIN 6E2, Fax: 564-4428. Westminster Presby. Church, talk on the "Search CLUBS to buy cheap to be cut 470 Roosevelt Ave. Sun. Feb. 26, for the Cure." Info: 736-5921. down for 4-yr-old beginner. WANTED at 3 PM. Free will offering. MUSIC FOR YOUR VALENTINE 563-3409. Ans. mach. *THE PANTRY'S SIGN Reward Info: 722-1144 (AM) or 722- by a quartette from Capital DOUBLE SIDE-BY-SIDE offered for the return of the 5365. Chordettes. Avail. Feb. 11, 12 & STROLLER, good condition. Pantry's sandwich board sign, 14. Price $40. Info: Barbara missing from Glebe CAUSEWAY'S THRIFT SHOP 592-6055, Prefer metal frame w. basket the Com- Margaret 822-0841. munity Centre. Call 564-1058. Hours: Thurs. 1:30-3:30 underneath. Call Karen 820- Donations Welcome MOVING SALE DAY CARE 8778, lv message. clothing, dishes, toys, books EQUIPMENT. Shelves, tables, chairs, cots, blocks, misc. 1461 *LARGE FRAMED BIKE -any The Glebe Clothing Shop a t 20 Graham Ave (off Main) Heron Rd. , Feb. gender, any speed,low St. Matthew's 230-9557 11, 11 am-3 pm. priced, Church, Glebe No calls. working order. Ph 234-6418. Ave. at Bank St. open every SEEKING PARKING SPACE for Monday 9:30 am-1 1 am, Thurs. summer car, Apr. 1-Oct. 31, 7pm-9pm. Clothing donations near Bronson & 5th Ave. ph: welcome. Proceeds are used CD TARA PLAYERS 237-9228. for social outreach programs FOUND present The Millionairess *SILVER PIERCED EARRING, Thursday, 2 March 8 p.m. 280 Gloucester St. bet. Lyon & Bank, Jan. Identify Just say All tickets $10.00 in support of the Distress Centre to claim, 236-5967. Tickets: Michael Kelly 238-1089

when you're asked to make a donation BABY FAIR during February, Heart A ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MINI STORAGE and Stroke month Over 65 exhibitors! Hume Trading Company Limited Educational Toys MINI STORAGE SPACE Handmade Clothing Books Improving From $20.00 per month. Security fenced outside storage Carriers Gifts and your odds also available from $15.00 per month for cars, boats, and tty against HEART trailers. Accessories Parenting AND STROKE FOUNDATION Call A Acceptable Alternative Info. Maternity Clothing Canada01killer Self Storage at 822-7666. 4863 Bank St. Serving the Glebe for over 36 plus ... Door Prizes, years. Clowns, Face Painting, Play Areas OVER 20 YEARS OF BACKGROUND FEBII 6 EXPERIENCE MUSIC TO HOUSE CLEANING Hall Lanscii4.6:: Park, Exhlbltlon ANNIVERSARIES UPBEAT SING-A-LONG Customized service to suit your needs 11 a.m.to BIRTHDAYS DINNER PARTIES PIANO General and detail cleaning Admission: Adults $3. Half of proceeds WEDDINGS BY to be donated to the Cradle Fund, JIM BOSTWICK $5 8/house ( and up ) HOUSE PARTIES Ottawa General Hospital BUSINESS FUNCTIONS 828-3112 oh 100/* discount on all Please call Margaret 742-0916 lndisposables PORTABLE PIANO products at the fair! PROVIDED 11111111111111111111,11 February 10, 1995 - Glebe Report - 27 Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group 690 Lyon Street, South -Ottawa, Ontario K1S 3Z9 CVille itY °fOttawad Tel: 564-1058 TAT'" Youth Café Iff.A.EC111 .21SAIE Come to theYouth Café in the basement of the Glebe Community Centre .P.Z CGMA Miff (690 Lyon St. S.). This is your own "Coffee House" to meet with your Come join us for a week or friends, meet new friends, listen to music, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and two of fun-filled activities! a dessert. Separate entrance through the playground on Lyon street. Open Registration : Ongoing (1-0 o Friday nights (except when there is a Youth Dance - 2nd. Friday of the Qo, month ) from 7:00p.m. 'till midnight. Glebe Community Centre For further information, 690 Lyon St. South Ages: 5 - 12 years please call 564-1058

Cost: $85.00 per week $80.00 per week (2nd.child) or $25.00 per day $5.00 per day post care (if not in A-4) Tole Painting Workshop (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Come join Cheryl Roach for this popular 3 day workshop. Learn how to paint a Dates: March 13 to March 17 Victorian birdhouse, a wooden wall hanging, or decorate an old tin. Pick your and March 20 - March 24 project at the first class, then come to the next two classes and learn to paint it! Times: 8:30am - 4:00pm You don't need an artistic background to make a beautiful project. Price does not 4:00pm - 6:00pm (post care) include wood cuts and some final finishes. For further information, 1111:0111 please call 564-1058 Saturday, March 4 (project selection) Don't be disappointed, register while Saturdays, March 1 land 18 (project completion) spaces are still available! 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $25.00 (Includes G.S.T.)