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islebereport12POttawa, 7, Nov. 1986 1 Vol. 15 No28., /0 Tax Watch I Watch this space! BY JIM McCARTHY Some time in January all ding seminars and workshops home owners will receive to advise our fellow resi- their tax assessment, revi- dents on how, and possibly sed as per the Province's whether, to appeal what estimates of 1980 market appear to be cases of values. If you calculate unfairly high assessments. your new taxes based on that As well, we will be push- assessment (a formula will ing for improvements in the be provided) you will be in tax relief program for pro- for a shock: most of us perty owners unduly affected will be paying 15% to 20% by tax hikes, and hope to more due to this reassessment assist our fellow residents The Glebe Community Asso- to apply for this relief if ciation is planning a series they qualify. of activities to take place We will use all possible around the time the assess- means to publicize what we ments and subsequent tax are doing, but our most What a tangled web they wove Adam Wilson and Adam bills appear. These will important route will be the include encouraging the Glebe Report. So read these Rosalky constructed this elaborate web complete with its Province to hold its assess- TAX WATCH columns for the exotic fauna. Photo Desmond Hassell ment "open house" in our next few months and keep Community Centre, and hol- informed. New traffic signals Best wishes! BY W.G. OLSCHER Traffic conditions at this Claudia Moody was married intersection exceed the mini- Traffic control signals to Douglas McKeen Saturday, will be mum warrant requirements for placed in operation November 1, 1986, at Christ new traffic signals. The at the intersection of Bank Church Cathedral, Ottawa. signals are being installed Street and Third Avenue, She wore her mother's as part of the 1986 Traffic effective October 30, 1986. beautiful, cream satin gown Signal Programme. The signals will include which featured a long train. pedestrian signal heads dis- The estimated cost of playing "WALK-DON'T WALK" these signals is $50,000. Claudia, a pharmacist, signal indications. Pedes- The existing pedestrian is the owner of Glebe trians are reminded that it crossover at the intersection Apothecary. will be necessary to use the will be removed from opera- Douglas is the owner push buttons which have been tion simultaneously with the of McKeen Ltd. provided to get a "WALK" sig- commencement of operation of Electronics nal to cross Bank Street. the new traffic signals. Glebe landmark Brewer Pool closes, again INSIDE closes doors GBC 15 BY ELLEN SCHOWALTER Unfortunately the wide Seniors... 21 range of aquatics offered at Books 22 Badali Brothers grocery Brewer pool on Hopewell the pool had to be cancelled Words 23 and fruit store, a Glebe Avenue closed October 22 to in mid-programme. People landmark since 1923, closed have its roof replaced. who had regj_stered for clas- Quote of the Month: November 1. Leo and Sam Although geographically loca- ses were offered the choice The Choice the original Badali brothers ted in Ottawa South, it is of a refund, a rain check or The intellect of man is opened their first shop in the Glebe's swimming pool. the opportunity to transfer forced to choose 1918. In 1923 they moved One of the centennial to another City pool. O.B.E. Perfection of the life, to their present location pools, Brewer was built in lessons will be rescheduled or of the work, at the corner of Bank 1967. Last winter concrete at Champagne Pool on King And if it take the sec- Street and Second Avenue. panels on the edge of the Edward Avenue. ond must refuse Joe Badali and his sister roof began to bend. These Pool Director, Lory Dark A heavenly mansion, Marie, Leo's children, have panels were replaced last said, "people have been raging in the dark. managed the store for the summer at a cost of $50,000. phenomenally supportive" When all that story's past 28 years. This spring consultants about the inconvenience. finished, what's the Many loyal customers found some interior slabs Staff is being offered alter- news? shopped at Badali's for needed replacing. They rec- native hours at other City In luck or out the toil 25 or 30 years. They always commended replacing the facilities. has left its mark: received personal service entire roof at this time The new insulated roof That old perplexity an and a friendly greeting. because heavy snow might which will cost about empty purse, make it collapse. The pool $300,000 is expected to be Goodbye and Good Luck Or the day's vanity, was slated for a new roof finished by the end of in the future! the night's remorse. next year. December. W.B. Yeats, 1933 N EWS Big Sisters International Wine Tasting By MICHAEL BOTNER Bring your palate and a out the evening for several funding from the United Way, pencil. The entrance fee is exciting door prizes: eight percent from the Reg- The art of wine tasting only $20. You will receive A weekend for two in Toron- ional Municipality of Ottawa- takes many fascinating forms; a souvenir wine glass, a to, accomodation at the King Carleton, with the remaining unpretentious wines sipped program listing the wines Edward Hotel and dinner for 13 percent the responsibility at informal gatherings; sav- available, and the opportun- two at Panache. of the Big Sisters Associ- oury, full blooded wines to ity to sample the wines of A return trip for two from ation. The Wine Festival is go with rich spicy food; your choce at no extra cost. Ottawa to Calgary (Pacific their main fund raising event. fine, elegant wines to accom- Western Airlines). The ticket price of $20 pany gourmet cuisine; rare, A day at the Sussex Club. includes a $10 tax receipt vintage wines for serious Weekends for two in Ottawa for a charitable donation. contemplation; and wines at the Chateau Laurier and Tickets can be purchased at that pop and fizz for special Four Seasons. the door or in advance festive occasions. Enjoying -Dinners for two at Hart- through all Uniticket out- a glass or carafe of the new well's and Hy's Steak House. lets, or from the Big Sisters wine in celebration of the -Dinner and Theatre for two office at 448 Kent Street, vintage is a typical scene at Penguin Cafe. 237-7089. in wine villages throughout A murder mystery dinner for the world. two at the MacDonald Club. The 6th annual Big Sisters Six wine Society memberships. International Wine Festival ALAN will be held on Saturday WHATMOUGH evening, 7-11 p.m. November Chief fundraiser 15, and will feature a brand CRAFfSMAN MEMBE.R new layout. The stalls and All proceeds from the Fes- PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILD INC. exhibits will be set up tival go to the Big Sisters along Association of Ottawa-Carle- EXPERT TUNING bustling laneways rad- AND REBUILDING iating out from the lively ton. This annual event helps SERVICE, SPECIALIZING central to raise more than $20,000 IN GRAND RESTORATION square, the focus of SALES AND RENTALS village festivities. towards the goal of providing Handy wine 238-2520 scoring sheets girls aged 6-16 with the Embassies of major wine- 80 NELSON will be provided to help opportunity for optimal producing countries will be you rate the wines. You may growth, development and on hand with colouful booths then visit the on-site LCBO social adjustment. The Big to provide information on store where you will be able Sisters Association is a wines, food and people of to purchase many of the wines non-profit, volunteer organ- the countries they represent. tasted during the evening. ization which receives approx- Top Ottawa merchants and res- Interpretive panels will imately 79 percent of its tauranteurs will offer ex- be displayed throughout the hibits, demonstrations and hall, providing guests with samples of their culinary entertaining and informative expertise. wine trivia. You will be able The Big Sisters Internat- to chat with local wine ex- ional Wine Festival brings perts or find out more about together the wine lovers of the various wine societies Ottawa-enthusiastic begin- in Ottawa from their repre- ners as well as the exper- sentatives. ienced connoisseurs - for an Test your wine tasting evening of discovery. With skills on the Mystery Wine over 100 wines from 12 wine- Challenge. If you can corr- producing countries, the ectly answer questions about choice is great. To complem- the origin of the mystery ent the wines, there will be wine, you have a chance to an array of Canadian cheeses win a valuable prize. Also, and patés. draws will be held through- A_SSOCIATES School Bus Safety Week ARMSTRONG in Ottawa-Carleton ATACLE October 18 - 24 DES Ci N-EltS 11UlLDEBS 11/47+ Did you know that.. k er 1111r.- - izz ki)tr. I tVs' 't»OCM.- 4When a yellow school bus flashes its red lights, traffic in both directions must STOP, regardless of the posted speed limit (unless there is a concrete median). 4 Drivers should be on the alert when they see a school bus in front of, or coming towards them. 4 Failing to stop for a school bus with its lights flashing can result in a fine of up to $500 for a first offence. Keep Our Children Safe. Stop For School Buses!! A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO THE RENOVATION PROCESS' Taw Ottawa Board of Education Public Relations L. Conseil scablike d'Ottawa 239-2312 3 2 4 POWELL AV ENUE 234-5401 410 November 7, 1986, Glebe Report-2 N EWS Colouring contest erikzi winners laffne LITTLE REPAIRS 523-5375 "REPAIR IT, DONT REPLACE IT" By BILL LIPPMAN There is no excitement cribs carseats playpens We repair household goods, mend equal to that of winning a strollers highchairs toys, tighten furniture joints in contest.