Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Whitton Awards honour community volunteers BY PAT HIEMSTRA AND voted volunteer for the Dow's SUSAN JERMYN Lake Residents Association and The Whitton Awards, named the larger community for several after Ottawa's first female mayor years. As a long-standing mem- and former alderman for Capital bership chair, he organizes an- Ward, Charlotte Whitton, were nual membership drives both for presented June 1 to 19 volunteers the Dow's Lake Residents Asso- who live or work in Capital Ward. ciation and the Glebe Community Councillor Inez Berg, who Association. hosted the ceremony, said, "The Brian is on the steering com- enthusiasm for this event, and the mittee for the Airport Parkway joy it brings make it a key com- Extended Traffic Impact Study munity builder. We need to cele- (APETIS), has helped facilitate brate our volunteers and the community workshops on solu- many wonderful things they do tions to Bronson traffic, and that are vital to us all. Bringing counted traffic for the Glebe people of all ages together to traffic study. He also partici- share community success stories pates in the region's light rail teaches us all so much, and it sets Top row, L to R: Peter Wells, Mike Lascelles, Reg Charette, Beverly public advisory committee. a great example for the adults of Davis, Brian Carroll, Mitchell Beer. Middle Row: Doug Stickley, Michael John Kane, who has just tomorrow." Loewen, John Kane, Ryan Ward, Nancy MacDonald, Tony Clark, Paula stepped down as president of the Whitton Awards for commu- Clark, Bob Simpson. Front Row: Coun. Inez Berg, Donna Silver, Deirdre Glebe Community Association, nity activism were presented by McQuillan, Lyne Burton, Joan Garvey. has been involved in many com- Mayor Jim Watson (who initiated lyn's representative and vice and co-founded Our Schools - Our munity issues such as increased the Whitton Awards) and City chair to the alternative schools Communities in 1998 to combat traffic on Bronson Avenue, Councillor Inez Berg to Mitchell advisory committee, co-ordinated school closures with local initia- threatened school closures, Beer, Brian Carroll, Reg Char- a province-wide conference to tives. In March 1999, Mitchell Lansdowne Park "revitalization," rette, Beverly Davis, John Kane, oppose declining provincial co-ordinated a team that organ- parks and recreation issues, and Nancy MacDonald, Deirdre funding for older schools and ized and hosted Reclaiming our planning concerns. In May 1997, McQuillan, Donna Silver, Doug initiated the school budget proj- Schools/ Mobilizing our Commu- John became president of the Stickley and Ryan Ward. ect to demonstrate that trustees nities, an education strategy GCA, assuming the many commit- Mitchell Beer's Whitton Award could retain needed school pro- conference for parents and corn- ments of the job as the community recognized his long-term work to grams without raising taxes. In munity members across Ottawa- fought to keep the Glebe Commu- maintain quality public educa- 1996 Mitchell co-founded the Carleton. nity Centre. He sat on the Glebe tion. He has served as Lady Eve- Coalition for Public Education Brian Carroll has been a de- continued on page 3 Great Glebe Garage Sale MPP Richard Patten re-elected Thank you from the Food Bank Richard Patten, re-elected support for the NDP was diluted. BY COLIN CHALK, those in need in our community. Liberal MPP for Ottawa Centre, Patten campaigned hard in the THE FOOD BANK Those people that missed our said that school closures, educa- new south and west parts of Ot- The crowds of sunburned volunteers on Saturday can drop tion and the environment were the tawa Centre: "We went up in shoppers May 29 showed once off their donations at Wringers on issues that concerned Glebe vot- every area, but the Tories were again why the Great Glebe Garage Second Ave., the Glebe Community ers. The quality of residential stronger than before." Patten Sale is the main spring event for Centre on Lyon St. or they can neighbourhoods and schools, two said his goal is to build some our region's bargain hunters. The mail it to the Food Bank at their inter-related issues, will be his bridges throughout the riding crowded streets and sidewalks, new address at 1317B Michael St., No. 1 priority, he said. that now includes a diversity of sunny skies and more than 600 Ottawa, KlB 3M9. Please enclose With the new riding bounda- communities. garage sales meant that this your name and address to receive ries extended west to Sherbourne, Results from 246 of 251 polls year's sale was the busiest and a tax receipt give Patten 17,772 votes (38%), most successful ever. Our thanks go out to the vol- Trees Kostuch (PC) 15,259 (32%) and As in previous years, the unteers, George Holland and the vandalized Arnold (NDP) 11,914 (25%). two Food Bank is proud to be a part of Glebe Community Association, the Vandals have destroyed this event as a tremendous num- Bank Street businesses and, most new trees planted in Central Park near Clemow Ave. only a few ber of the sellers donate a portion importantly, the Glebe residents of their day's takings to this for making this year's event such weeks after they were planted. INSIDE Neighbours found the trees, 10- worthy cause. On Saturday alone a huge success once again. Con- Forum 5 foot silver maples, had been re- over $3,000 in donations were gratulations to you all on a job The Lansdowne saga duced to a single pole on Sunday, collected by volunteers to assist well done. May 30. Someone had methodi- GNAG 6 cally lopped every single branch. Bradshaw increases Alert! Aggressive Decorate a tile for Glebe C. C. The loss is particularly un- Green Party vote bicycle thief strikes fortunate because the trees had City Councillor 9 Glebe resident Chris Brad- A much more aggressive type been intended to replace a treas- Reg'! Councillor 11 shaw received the largest number of bicycle thief is being seen in ured silver maple cut down last of votes of any Green Party candi- the neighbourhood. While riding summer because of disease. News 8 date in Ontario, 1,306, repre- his bicycle home from school, a The trees were among those Summer activities for kids senting 2.8 per cent of the vote. Grade 8 student from Hopewell paid for by the artists who put on "I'm committed to local quality- Public School was attacked by a the annual Art in the Park and a News 10 of-life issues and I found people man who pushed him off his bicy- group of gardeners from Vancou- Safe boating card mandatory in the Green Party have similar cle and made off with the bike. ver who wanted to help reforest interests," he said. He noted the The thief was wearing a balaclava Ottawa after the Ice Storm. They Feature 17 Green platform deals with a lot to hide his face. The attack oc- cost nearly $300 each. First Ave's centennial party more than the environmen for curred on June 2 along the path The trees will be replaced in example it proposes that govern- on the south side of Colonel By the fall. In the meantime, Glebe Health 19 ment decision maldng should be Drive between Bank Street and residents are requested to keep Schools 22-26 more localized. Bronson. Fortunately the youth an eye out for our other new The Green Party's election was not injured. One witness re- trees. Those planted by the signs were not just good looking, ported that the thief was wearing Toonies for Trees campaign are he said. By using stickers for the a pager, which could suggest that thriving, with the help of families NEXT DEADLINE candidate's name, they can be re- an organized crime element i s who have been watering them Monday, August 9 used in any election, anywhere. involved here. through dry spells. N EWS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 2

Glebe Co-operative Nursery James, Michael & Nancy Courtright Photo: Kevan Shantz opens new playground Courtright family retires BY KAREN REYNOLDS Saunders and Maureen Monse- Councillor Inez Berg, GNAG braaten enthusiastically took on after 20 years of service Chairperson Louise Carota and the project and focused all fund- The Courtright family first sub-delivery. members and staff of the Glebe raising profits from the 1998-99 became involved as deliverers of So every month for the past 15 Co-operative Nursery School were campaign to the purchase of a new the Glebe Report about 20 years years, Nancy and Michael have on hand May 8 to celebrate the play structure. The City of Ot- ago. Sylvia Holden met Mary delivered bundles of Glebe Re- opening of the nursery school's tawa agreed to match funds raised Catherine Courtright, then a stu- ports to, in some cases, the same new playground in the play-yard by the school through the self- dent at First Avenue School and houses in the south end of the beside the community centre. help matching grant program. signed her up as a block deliv- Glebe the area bounded by Fifth The new playground, which has a Then GNAG generously offered to erer. Avenue, Bank Street, Brown's In- new Little Tykes play structure, contribute to the school's portion For a number of years, Mary let and Craig Street. They have four-seat teeter-totter and a of the cost. The result has been Catherine and then her brother dodged EX traffic in the summer, newly sodded play and picnic the building of a safe and fun new James faithfully delivered the Senators parking when they were area, was funded by the nursery playground for the children of Glebe Report to several blocks of playing at the Civic Centre, icy school along with the City of Ot- our community to enjoy. Clemow Avenue. When they were walks and very narrow winter tawa and GNAG. winding down, it was only natural streets. The opening was a festive oc- The Glebe Co-operative Nurs- for their mother, Nancy, and their Nancy says, "Really, it has casion with cake, balloons, repre- ery School would like to thank the younger brother Michael to get been a pleasure and a very easy sentatives from the contributing community for enthusiastically involved, but on a higher level- way to do our part." groups and, of course, lots of supporting the school's fund- children who could barely stay raising events (buying our plants, off the play structures long coolcie dough and pumpkins), the enough for the official ribbon City of Ottawa and GNAG for their cutting to take place. contributions, the conununity The playground project began centre staff for their support, and last fall when the co-op members all the staff and members of the agreed the old play structure was school for working "co- worn and possibly hazardous. operatively" to 778 Bank Street benefit the school (Between Second & Third in the Glebe) Tel: 234-8587 Co-operative fund-raisers Susan and our children. 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Twelve-year-old Glebite and Try a little taste of Canadian postal historian, Danny Handelman, knows these names and many more. In April of this Danny Handelman year, Danny captured several BELG UM awards at his first national and the type of cancel. Danny philatelic exhibition, called collects big circles, small circles, EVERY Orapex '99, held at the R.A Cen- POCONS (Post Office Computer WEDNESDAY tre. Organization Number), squared Join us for The Orapex judges presented circles, broken circles, MOONS Danny with three awards for his (Money Order Office Number) and STEAMED MUSSELS exhi bi t en ti tl ed Canadian Town other weird types of cancels. Cancels with Animal Names. Danny has volunteered for good, freosh Danny's exhibit is now eligi- tly & OXFAM by sorting and bundling ii... ohtuus 11 ble to compete in the World Youth consistenthwi more thousands of cancelled envelopes ... Stamp Exhibition in the year and P10131P the brot FRITES" which are then sold to raise thickening 2000 in Bangkok, Thailand. He funds. In fact, his philatelic ex- will also be invited to compete the buY d the weeolt". wa Sun at pertise got him his first summer - The tta $4 99/lb the North American Youth Cham- job last year working with a lo- EORGE PANDI pion of Champions competition in cal stamp dealer, Ian Kimmerly, Georgia (United States) in October also a Glebe resident 1999. Although Danny does not like Danny has just received a let- doing research for school proj- OTHER BELGIAN DISHES... ter informing him that the Royal ects, he does like doing this for Beef or Chicken Kabobs Philatelic Society of Canada has his hobby. He uses books, post just chosen him as Canada's Young office lists, maps, and census ta- Flemish Beef Stew Philatelist of the Year for 1999. bles to find place names, mean- Many children of Danny's age ings, locations, population fig- Sausage E33 Lager Meatballs collect stamps; however, since he ures, and opening and closing was nine years old, Danny's i n- dates of post offices. He learned a terest has been in cancellations high-level typesetting language, on stamps when it was can- TEX, to catalogue his collection celled, where the post office was, and create his exhibit pages. 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IMM tendinitis, sprains, or strains - 1 ANN Whitton Awards from page my- Community Centre renovation old business have demonstrated = and many working committee oth- exemplary community involve- MOM MD's OHIP covered ers. ment, most recently raising Bernie Lalonde, M.D. Rod Bryden presented Whitton a $6,000 for charity with strol- Robert Gauvreau, PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health Awards for recreation to Tony M.D. lerthon. coverage and Paula Clark for their team Caitlin MacGregor of Glebe Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. effort in the Ottawa Centre Minor Collegiate Institute students 1095 Carling Avenue, Suite 101 Ottawa, Ontario KlY 4P6 Tel: (613) 729-8098 Hockey Association to keep house council presented the Whitton league hockey open to everyone, Award for the environment to to Bob Simpson for his contribu- Mike Lascelles and Michael tion as treasurer and corporate Loewen, Ottawa South's dedicated memory of the Glebe Little environmental volunteers who co- League, and to Thomas Arthur chair ECOS, the environmental Stoat who has been a key volun- committee of Ottawa South. teer with the Heron Park commu- thee2 nity hockey rink. Special thanks were extended Another Glebe resident, John to Otim Harris of the Carleton Gomez of the National Capital Mu- Graduate Students Association, cocopr sic Academy and conductor of the the Hopewell Avenue School stage group Ottawa Youth band conducted by Allison Woyi- Orchestra, pre- rt, 0-- R44 '4444 f sented the award for arts and wada, Coun. Clive Doucet, corpo- VaiNe4-,4i4c4 culture to Peter Wells who devel- rate sponsors Framed!, Select Ro- oped the Essential Guide to Old ses, Loblaws (Billings Bridge), Associate Broker Ottawa South (in print and on- McKeen's Loeb Glebe, Molson line). 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Even with nothing Both city and regional councils (savings $1.2 million) been a part of my neighbourhood, more than asphalt pavement, peo- have adopted, in principle, the transfers our aging sanitary as much as a part of my childhood ple are using Lansdowne as a proposal to transfer Lansdowne sewers to the region as my present. But virtually as marshaling point for events. The Park from the city to the region, () savings for the city $1.5 soon as I was elected to regional Coliseum is booked year-round together with our sanitary sewer million (which will increase council the city's development for indoor soccer, and the 67's sys tem. after the first four years) proposal was out for public dis- enjoyed a Memorial Cup-winning As you know my first prefer- 0 we will also have access to cussion, and suddenly Lansdowne year with great fan support. In ence was to proceed with the the region's sewer reserve revitalization was front-page short, Lansdowne is doing what it Canderel proposal as it would fund to help with our sewer material. The voices Were loud has always done. Its uses are have brought some stability and and road projects and diverse, the questions just as evolving and changing as the city closure to the issue. city pays region $675,000 plentiful: Should we tear the sta- and region change. In 1867, it was I believe the plan, which would per year for 15 years to help dium down? Should we turn the harness racing. In 1967, it was have seen a mix of residential, fund capital initiatives on park into an upscale condo devel- CFL football. In 1999, it's a wide rental and public green space site opment on the Canal? How best to variety of mid-size regional and would have been a positive step net benefit to the City of Ot- get rid of the city's financial local recreational uses. both from the community's point tawa - $2.025 million per year. burden? And the question put to And in 1999, the downtown of view and the taxpayers' point The proposal also disallows any me was simple: where did the new that Lansdowne is part of has of view. type of a casino on the Lansdowne regional councillor stand on all of changed. Employment has shifted Regrettably, the Regional Chair site and any changes to the site this? to the suburbs, especially the and some members of regional (i.e. residential, commercial de- council into the Initially I stayed out of the west-end, and the federal gov- entered discus- velopment, etc.) will require city debate for fear of clouding an al- ernment has downsized and moved sion and indicated that they approval (through site plan and ready divisive issue. It quickly much of its operation to Hull. On would not support amending the zoning approval). became clear that anything any the eve of the millennium down- regional official plan to allow it Once a draft agreement is local or regional politician said town Ottawa is mostly residen- to proceed. available, our council will hold would be immediately interpreted tial, small businesses, students, Therefore, Ottawa City Council public consultations with the by the public and the media in hotels and tourists. It depends was left with two choices: community, and there will also be terms of the anticipated competi- more than ever on a high quality We simply call off the public committee meetings at tion for positions in a single-tier of urban life, and that means whole process and allow the park both the city and region to seek municipality. green spaces and pedestrian and to remain in a state of continued further public input. So I listened. It wasn't diffi- business-friendly s treets. financial and structural flux. We have set a deadline for ap- cult because the debate just kept Lansdowne as a green space, as a I believe this would be the proval of August 4, 1999 and the getting hotter. The only thing that real park not a parking lot worst of all options. First, we final transfer of the site will be was clear was that residents from should be a vital part of this can't afford to have the site con- effective January 1, 2000. my ward were suspicious of all changing scene. tinue to lose $1.2 million to $1.5 As the councillor for Capital parties. They had seen too many This capacity of Lansdowne to million a year. And secondly, we Ward for six years and as a resi- destructive proposals for evolve convinced me that the first don't have the $7.5 million dent of one of the neighbourhoods Lansdowne in the past, everything and most important issue to be needed for standard work and re- most affected by Lansdowne Park, from a gambling casino to a mega- decided was whether or not pairs over the next two to three I wouldn't support this deal if I conference centre and hotel com- Lansdowne should remain in the years. didn't think it was good for both plex. 'There always seemed to be public domain. For me, it was (Incidentally, these capital the community and the city. someone wanting a piece of clear it should remain a public funds come from the same budget My hope is that with Lansdowne Lansdowne for something. space. It should not be privatized. that we are trying to get funding off the backs of city taxpayers, I decided that to have any per- If New York could survive the from for the Glebe Conununity we can actually start redirecting Centre a spective I needed to know a little Great Depression without privat- renovations bigger pri- scarce funds into community pri- we can ority in my opinion than putting history. I found out that the park izing Central Park, then orities like our community cen- had been around for 126 years, survive the Harris years without more money into Lansdowne tres. host to privatizing Lansdowne Park. Park.) harness racing, band- I ask for your support as we stands, cattle shows, circuses, Or the second option: When I introduced a motion at attempt to finally deal with a and military assemblies during regional council indicating that We sit down with the region problem that is older than both and work the First and Second Wars. Its the region must be prepared to out an amicable deal to you and I. more recent incarnation as a take over Lansdowne and keep it relieve the financial burden on Jim Watson, Mayor professional football and summer in the public domain the battle our taxpayers. carnival site is just one of many was on and I was in it. But for me reinventions over the years. As I it never was a battle. My motiva- reflected on the park's present tion was not to win, but to pre- Your use and lack thereof - the sta- serve Lansdowne so that it could Health Our Committment dium dangling empty along Bank continue to evolve to the point we Street like some great echoing would care about it the way Van- hangar overlooking the Canal I couverites care about Stanley realized the Park is once again Park. re-inventing itself under our There is an inscription at the very noses. The Canal and Drive- entrance of that park which ways have evolved into our re- reads: "To the use and enjoyment gion's principal festival avenue of people of every colour, creed are seeking relief and maintain optimal health for events like Winterlude and and custom for all time." It is my of pain and increased and wellness through our The Tulip Festival. The edges of hope this sentiment will guide youcomfort. You not only chiropractic, massage and the canal corridor teem with ac- the coming debate over want to feel better, you want nutritional services. tivity: bikeathons, skateathons, Lansdowne. to feel great. That is our goal Whatever your for you. needs, call today Letter As a chiropractor, 'my for a consultation. 151-015Lab specialty addresses If we can help, will be missed ynui- pain and we'll get started Editor, Glebe Repon symptoms, hearts of all its clients and walk- gently and immediately. It is with deep regret that I effectively without in customers who have always, .If yours is not a must inform the Glebe neighbour- drugs or surgery. unerringly found Mr. Bob Baillar- chiropractic case, we hood of the closing of MediaLab In fact, many will be glad to direct geon, the owner, one of the most Dr. Ken D. Brough Plus, one of Glebe's finer people turn to Gleb'e you to the appropriate genuine, helpful and honest per- I' Clinic Director 'Corporate Citizen' establish- Chiropractic to reach, healthcare professional. ments. sons. Given only three weeks to va- Good luck to you Bob. You Call now for an appointment cate the premises, the closing of will be sorely missed. 237-9000 MediaLab Plus will certainly A friend and customer, Fifth Avenue Court 99 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7 FREE PARKING leave an empty space in the Kerry Brown GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD .411n. s ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South "aft\ GNAG NEW Ottawa, ON, K1S 3Z9 Tel: Glebe Report June 11, 1999 6 564-1058 Make your mark on the GCC BY ALICE HINTHER or in memory of someone, GNAG and the City of Ottawa please call Carolynne Pynn- are proud to announce that the Trudeau at 233-9455 with Glebe Community Centre's main your request and arrange- hall renovation is close to com- ments. pletion. If you are interested in WANTED However, the main hall is participating in this commu- awaiting one final exciting touch. nity art project, please re- We plan to cover the first riser on serve your tiles by filling out the main hall steps with tiles the form below and sending it, hand painted by YOU, our com- along with your payment, to munity. the G.C.C. front desk. We therefore invite you to REGISTER FOR SUMMER leave your very own personal PROGRAMS mark on the centre. Approxi- We are still accepting mately 400 tiles will be available registration for summer PONTIAC SUNFIRE for your designs, messages, hand camps and summer programs SEDAN SE prints, foot prints, paw prints, on-going during normal cen- Includes automatic transmission, air conditioning, power locks, memorials or whatever you can tre hours. dual air bags, ABS brakes, am/fm cassette and more! imagine. To cover the cost of the We are also accepting Get a great family sedan... from a great family man! résumés for After 4 Coordi- tiles, glazes and firing, a $5 fee Compare at just will be charged. nator and counsellor posi- Those who participate in the tions. Wages range from Quest 4 Fun, Adult/Child Play- $7.50 - $10.10 per hour. For $266/month group, Messy Creations, Conquest more information please con- NO DOWN PAYMENT Continuum or Pottery classes will tact the main office at 564- NO SECURITY DEPOSIT be given s641 due on delivery an opportunity to pur- 1058. David Gough chase and decorate tiles during JUNE CALENDAR their sessions. If you would like June 11- Youth Dance $3 at to participate in this project the door, 7 - 10 p.m. Ages 11 during another class offered at - 14 yrs G.C.C., please contact Mary Tsai June 24 - Soccer ends Davies at 233-8713. June 28 - Summer camps Others are invited to attend begin (preschool camps end LEASING - ALL MAKES AND MODELS an open house June 19 in the Aug. 20, older camps end IMPORTS AND DOMESTICS craft room from 10 a.m. - noon. Aug. 28) There, you will receive your July 1 - Centre closed 728-9190 Business 232-0956 Residence tile(s), and have the opportunity August 2 - Centre closed LEGAL: Lease based on 36 months/60,000 kms. 12c per excess km. Payment is plus GST/PST. Total due includes first payment, dealer admin. and to learn tile painting techniques. August 20 - All preschool applicable taxes. A professional calligrapher will summer camps end also be available. If you would August 28 - All other like a tile designed for you, summer camps end.

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(613) 850-3139 or 292-3139 Visit us ONLINE 858 Bank Street (at sth Ave.), Suite io7B (by appointment please) [email protected] corn NEWS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 8 Learning with nature, Summer sports camps at Carleton learning with fun great seeing the kids having such Do educators have a responsi- Organizers are busy putting a wonderful experience making bility to prepare the next gen- the final touches on an exciting new friends and learning about a eration to live with as well as on program which will allow partici- variety of sports. Of course, the the earth? pants to choose from activities best part of the camps for most Organizers of Carleton Uni- such as Creepies and Crawlies, kids was and remains the all- versity's innovative summer day Wet 'n Wild, How Does a Garden you-can-eat cafeteria lunch," laughs Armstrong. camp for nine- to 13-year-olds Grow?, nature hikes, eco-theatre, The Carleton University Sum- The four sessions of the two- certainly think so. The Keen for eco-art and fashion, and orien- mer Sports Camps have been pro- week summer sports camps Green Adventure Camp is a spe- teering, to name a few. According viding sports, fun and learning to (includes several sports) for cial project initiated by Professor to camp organizers, if you are Glebe children for 25 years. The seven- to 14-year-olds remain Nancy Doubleday, associate chair nine to 13 years old and like the campers use virtually all of Car- the cornerstone of the camps pro- of the department of geography outdoors, and the rocks, birds, leton's physical recreation fa- gram. Specialty camps include and environmental studies at frogs and other neat things you cilities including the gym, the Carleton, with the active partici- find there, Keen For Green Ad- pool, squash courts, outdoor Half-a-Happy Day for four- to pation of a committed group of venture Camp just might be the fields and tennis courts. six-year-olds, a leadership camp environmental studies students. right place for you this summer. Glebe resident Greg Poole is for 14- to 16-year-olds, an ath- "We feel a nature-oriented The camp will run from July 5 the assistant director (programs) lete development camp for 14- to camp specifically addresses this to Aug. 20, 9 to 4, with after-care of the department of physical 16-year-olds, a squash camp for need to stimulate the ecological available. For additional infor- recreation and athletics and the 10- to 14-year-olds, a lifesaving awareness of the next generation, mation, call the university at manager responsible for the camp, two soccer camps and three while at the same time providing 520-2600, Ext. 8208. camps and other recreational and basketball camps. All full-day camps fun and adventure that will con- fitness programs. "The philoso- at Carleton finish the day good with a refreshing free swim. tribute to environmental phy of the camps is to have fun Campers receive a stewardship," explains Prof. while learning good fundamental T-shirt and membership into the Raven Doubleday. skills in a variety of sports," Junior says Poole. "Our summer sports Club that allows them to attend Carleton camp coordinator, Steve Baird, varsity games free. Stone by Stone The Carleton sum- does an excellent job of recruit- University Glebe-St. James United Church mer sports camps ing, training and developing a and children's and St. Giles Presbyterian Church programs have something first-class team of counsellors to for are excited to announce their every child who enjoys sports and summer Kid's Kamp, Stone by deliver enjoyable, safe activities for the children." games. For more information Stone. All children are invited to contact the department of byterian Current Carleton Ravens physi- come out and help us to build up Church at 729 Bank cal recreation and athletics at Street, then children men's basketball coach and Ot- an exciting program of games, are escorted 520-4480 or visit our Web site at to tawa South resident Paul Arm- singing, Bible stories, crafts and Glebe-St. James United Church www.carleton.ca/athletics. creative expression. at 650 Lyon Street for the after- strong was a counsellor at the The program is for children noon. Children bring their own first sports camp in 1974 and from kindergarten to Grade 6. lunch, but enjoy snacks and bev- continues his involvement as Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The pro- erages provided by the churches. camp director for the Carleton gram is free, but additional For more information and reg- summer basketball camps. "I childcare is available from 4-5 istration forms please call St. have fond memories of my time as p.m. for a cost of $5. The morning Giles (235-2551) or Glebe St. a summer sports camp counsel- program is held at St. Giles Pres- James (236-0617). lor," says Armstrong, "and it was Bring a friend to the newest store in the Glebe!

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Pictuxe: Courtesy ofNo. South Books 9 Glebe Report June 11, 1999 REPORT City Councillor's update ADVERTISEMENT WHaTON AWARDS CEREMONY Which of These Costly Homeseller CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERS Congratulations to Glebe resi- Mistakes Will You Make When You dents Mitchell Beer, John Kane and Tony and Paula Clark. It was Sell Your Home? a privilege to present them and OTTAWA- A new report has just homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes other outstanding Capital Ward been released which reveals 7 costly that cost them literally thousands of By volunteers with Whitton Awards mistakes that most homeowners dollars. The good news is that each on June 1. It was a joyous evening Councillor make when selling their home, and a and every one of these mistakes is of families, friends and neigh- Inez Berg bours with entertainment by Al- 9 Step System that can help you sell entirely preventable. your home fast and for the most In answer to this issue, industry lison Woyiwoda and the Hopewell Many of us would like to be on have prepared a Avenue School Band, and food and holidays in July. However, if we amount of money. insiders free special refreshments courtesy of several want to ask questions and exam- This industry report shows how report entitled "The 9 Step System to local sponsors. I thank them and ine the proposal and what it the traditional ways of selling homes Gel Your Home Sold Fast and For everyone who made the Seventh means for us, we will have to keep have become increasingly less and Top Dollar." Annual Whitton Awards Cere- our eyes on the newspapers, at- less effective in today's market. The To hear a brief recorded message mony such a success. I was proud tend the open houses and make fact of the matter is that fully three about how to order your free copy to host it and I look forward to our views known to CSOC and city quarters of homesellers don't get of this report, call 613-820-8585 receiving nominations for next and regional councillors. what they want for their home and and enter ID#1500. You can call year. 'Though the region's proposal become disillusioned and -worse- anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a LANSDOWNE DEAL? has been presented as an offer too when they week. Call NOW to find out how you FINAL VOTE AUG. 4 financially disadvantaged good to refuse, there are many put their home on the market. can get the most money for your On May 5, city and regional unanswered questions about the councils approved in principle an As this report uncovers, most home. long-term consequences for Ot- Ian Hassell. salesperson. Remas rnetro-env real, lid Realtor 563-1155 offer from the region to take over tawa taxpayers and the region's Lansdowne Park and the City of commitment regarding our sew- Ottawa's sanitary sewer system. ers. 'Though city council ap- That gave the go-ahead to city and proved a motion that the region Member by invitation: regional staff to determine ensure Ottawa residents of at CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. whether the transfer will be cost least current levels of sewer efficient for City of Ottawa tax- service and facilities, the region KELLY FUNERAL HOMES payers. Their report, assessed by carried another motion, that they an independent auditor, should will allocate any and all costs in Lome Kelly - owner be ready in early July in prepa- assuming Ottawa's sewers to the ration for a final vote by both Ottawa sewer surcharge accounts councils on August 4. The public and that the acceleration of Ot- will be able to have input into tawa sewer system rehabilitation city council's decisions by ad- cannot negatively impact other dressing our community services RMOC sewer projects. and operations committee (CSOC) on Wednesday, July 28. To get a My motion committing the re- copy of that final report (or those gion to prohibit casino or gaming that went to council May 5) please operations from being enacted or call my office at 244-5367. I did contemplated in any future devel- not support approval in principle opment of Lansdowne was rejected because it means that Ottawa's by regional council. Their weaker sanitary sewers and Lansdowne replacement motion states that it must be a linked giveaway to the is the region's policy not to sup- 585 Somerset Street, Ottawa port casino gambling at region. At community meetings, Region my constituents did not support Lansdowne. This, plus the over- Serving the National Capital linkage and expressed their con- riding condition that the deal go since 1954 cern about their reduced ability through "at no cost to the region," to mitigate the impacts of activity certainly raises the question of 235-6712 and development at Lansdowne if why Ottawa should turn Canadian-Independent -Lansdowne Park over to the region it is controlled by regional coun- Note: Members must be Canadian Owned and Operated Independent cil. to control as a regional facility if, of International Funeral Industry Conglomerates. LANSDOWNE PARK one way or another, Ottawa tax- CONSULTATION MEETINGS payers will continue to fund it. My motions for public consul- I feel that we owe it to Ottawa tations on the final staff report taxpayers to protect their long- were passed. This means that if term interests. Please watch for the report recommends the the July open houses and attend Centretown Community transfer of Ottawa's sanitary them, and contact my office to Health Centre sewer system and Lansdowne Park share your views or ask ques- Centre de santé communautaire du Centre-ville to the region that tions. 420 rue Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N6 Four public consultation open houses will take place in CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OTTAWA SOUTH, THE GLEBE AND BOTANICAL GARDEN CENTRETOWN ON JUNE 21, 1999! July. Notice will be given to Recently, plans for a botanical community and business associa- garden in Ottawa have been Come and join us for a day-long celebration! tions and the public by the third brought forward, as well as con- Learn about our programs and services through workshops, demonstrations, tours and week of June. They will also re- cerns regarding preservation of more. ceive the original reports to the heritage aspects of the Arbo- Celebrate health for everyone. All ages and walks of life are served by CCHC council. Look for articles and retum. I set up an information Discover how you can make a difference by volunteering, donating or becoming a paid ads in larger and local media meeting June 9, inviting spokes- member. in June and July to inform the persons from the proposed Bo- public of the open houses. Hear what our staff and a panel of leaders in the health and social services fields have to tanical Garden and other groups say about making our community healthier. The open houses will be at concerned with the Arboretum. A your own Lansdowne Park, Jim Durrell Rec- report on the meeting will be in Meet neighbours or co-workers and our staff. reation Complex, Dovercourt the next issue. Renew membership or become a member (no later than 6:15 p.m. on the 21') Community Centre and St. Laurent HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY For more information, call Melanie Porter, at 233-4443. Details will be announced later. Complex, each running from 4 SUMMER HOLIDAY! Annual General Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. p.m. to 9 p.m. Board members are needed! If interested, call Joan Wahay, at 233-4443, ext. 2106, by The final report will be CAN I HELP? mailed to Ottawa's community and June 7. To be included on the ballot, we must receive nomination applications by June Inez Berg, Councillor, 111 Sus- 14, 5 p.m. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM. business associations with the sex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5A1. EVERYONE WELCOMED! dates, times location and format Tel: 244-5367. Fax: 244-5373, e- of the public consultation ses- mail: [email protected] Building healthier communities... together sions. Ensemble... pour bâtir des communautés en meilleure santé NEWS Glebe ReportJune 11, 1999 10 Boating safety course Summer - a great time to volunteer now mandatory BY CHERYL LEDGERWOOD a minimum commitment of 30 The slower pace and holiday hours over June, July and August BY RON SCHUTE 2009. Obtaining an operator card breaks of summer often give us Anyone applying for the Summer The time has finally arrived involves taking a basic Coast the chance to explore new inter- Youth Program (minimum age 14) when all people operating a pow- Guard accredited safety course ests or to finally get around to must schedule their interview erboat, including children and and passing a short written test. those long-standing things that and orientation by June 21 in or- families, must become qualified The card will be good for life. have been on our personal "to do" der to participate in this pro- powerboat operators and obtain Those that have enough experi- list. For those who have often gram. Volunteers who are looking their "Pleasure Craft Operator ence and knowledge about boating thought about volunteering or toward the fall as a time to start Card." On April 1, 1999, the new safety have the option of obtain- who perhaps are now wondering their volunteering are encouraged Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) ap- ing their card by challenging the for the first time how to fill some to begin the process now when proved Safe Boating Course Stan- test without taking a course. available hours summer can be a they may have a little more time dard came into effect Be a better and more responsi- great time to explore the possi- available and then delay their Until recently in Canada, any- ble boater take a course today bilities. At The Glebe Centre start date to September. and one of any age could operate a get your operator card. For long-term care facility, located at But of course, programs and more boat of any size without any for- information on the new leg- 950 Bank Street across from activities are ongoing at The mal training or experience. As a islation or on obtaining your card Lansdowne Park, summer means Glebe Centre in all seasons. Sat- result of the growing popularity call the Coast Guard Boating special needs and special oppor- urday afternoon Bingo, a year- of recreational boating in Canada Safety office at 1-800-267-6687 tunities. round activity that is a favourite and the need to reduce the num- or check out the Coast Guard Web With the fragrant scents of with residents, is currently ber of boating accidents, the fed- site at http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca. blossoms on gentle breezes and looking for people to make up a eral government has passed leg- For more information on boating the soothing warrnth of sunshine team of 3 volunteers to work on islation to ensure safety on our and a list of upcoming local on the cheek, requests soar from alternate Saturdays. The Music waterways, as well as to play a courses, call Ottawa Sailing and residents for someone to accom- Therapy Program needs people to more active role in promoting re- Powerboating Schools at 72 1- pany them on outdoor walks, or help on Tuesday mornings to es- sponsible boating. 8683 or visit their Web site at just to sit outside in the sunshine cort residents and to help set up The legislation will be phased http://www.boattraining.com. and chat with them. Not only are and assist the frail elder partici- in over 10 years beginning with Ron Schute is an instructor at summer activities, like BBQ,s and pants in the program. The gar- youth born after April 1, 1983. Ottawa Sailing and Powerboating ice cream parties, added on to the dens around the Residence Youths of this age must obtain the Schools which operate out of Bri- schedule, but many regular ac- (tower) are in need of a dedicated operator card by September 15, tannia Yacht Club and Nepean tivities are moved to the outdoors. gardener who could work any 1999, if they want to operate any Sailing Club. Their powerboating This means, of course, that extra weekday, while evening programs power boat. courses are offered in partner- volunteer help is more than usu- would appeal to those working As of September 15, 2002, ship with Hurst Marina. ally welcomed. full-time. Anyone wishing to do anyone operating a powered rec- The Canadian Power & Sail While these are ideal opportu- something special with their reational vessel less than 4 me- Squadmns also offer training in nities for the volunteer who can summer "time" and make a real tres (13 feet) long, including all recreational boating. Call Wil- meet the minimum 6-month, once- difference, can learn more about personal watercraft (Sea Doos), liam Kerr 727-8473 or Fern a-week commitment that is asked these or any of the many other must obtain the card. Morissette 827-8067 for infor- for, student volunteers may also volunteer opportunities by call- Finally, all powerboat opera- mation on the courses which start participate in the Summer Youth ing Cheryl Ledgerwood, Volunteer tors must obtain a Pleasure Craft this fall. Their Web site is Volunteer program which aslcs for Services at 239-2727 ext. 323. Operator Card by September 15, www.comnet.ca./-opss/ Drop into your Senior Centre BY GORDON HAUSER one after another if you've for- For lively seniors 55 and older gotten the values of the other col- NOT A CHAIN, BUT A LINK IN YOUR COMMUNITY who like people, our centre oppo- ours. And if you go around noon site Lansdowne Park on Bank St. you can start with lunch, or cele- is the place to be, rain or shine brate your learning the game by through the summer. Whether finishing with lunch, and the INNISS PHARMACY it's bridge, bingo, snooker or winner pays. Lunch is so inex- 769 BANK ST. (AT SECOND AVENUE) computers, we have it and more. pensive it will not hurt to fork TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 230-5730 is our number with out the cash. Phone 230-5730 to someone always there to answer confirm your arrangements. your questions about what is Look, we are your Senior Cen- FATHER'S DAY is coming and available when. and tre, so feel free to drop in for a we have a great selection of Our first big event this sum- visit. If you want a quiet place to Father Day cards for you mer is the June 12th ROCK-A- write a letter, we have desks, a to choose from... THON, that starts at 1:30 p.m. and telephone, computer and filing rocks 'till 4:30. Perhaps no one cabinets in an office for your use. has invited you to join their team You supply the literary inspira- the sun is beaming Raking, digyng but come along anyway. There Remember planting, biking tion, but every practical other on you while you ore the length of may be enough to form a new down tie canal for the thing is there to assist you. your excellent summer first team, or could be a team is short a rerusing time this yeor, great and adventures summer rocker and they will welcome you I haven't written anything activities doys eon leove us Be smart, ploy it safe just a to sit in. I think 15 minutes i s about all the other activities liWe achy. with su" screen the maximum time for any one available, but you can flnd out Advil Caplets or tabs 50's $5.29 rocker to occupy a chair, and about all those by asking at the Ombrelle Lotion SPF 15 Tly1,esnol Easy Open XS there are lots of rocking chairs to desk when you call in. I hope it will 120m1 $9.29 fit all sizes. I must emphasize be soon. Robaxisal xs that the afternoon is about having Ombrelle Extreme SPF 30 Canada Day Celebration for 18's $82$9.699 fun, and the prizes and 120m1 $ 9.99 refresh- Seniors ments, music and winners and Robaxicet xs Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson Ombrelle Lotion Kids SPF 30 18's $8.29 runners-up are just our way of hosts a Canada Day celebration 120m1 $9.99 ensuring a party atmosphere; for seniors, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kodak Photo laughter will be your Ombrelle LipBalm SPF 30 contribu- the Aberdeen Pavilion. Enter- finishing tion. I am sure you 120m1 $ 6.49 will find it tainment will be supplied by the easy to join in. 24 color prints $ 8.99 bands of the Cameron Highlanders The snooker now table in the and the Governor General's Foot- former board room its gets fair guards; breakfast will be served SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THIS HAS BEEN share of attention. You surely by Dave Smith. A PHARMACY LOCATION have a friend who will share a Free tickets may be obtained game with you. WE ACCEPT: Lots of ladies by ballot at Shoppers Drug Mart. OPEN: play and it's not like other tables MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA Couples celebrating their 50th MASTERCARD in snooker halls around the city. FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM wedding anniversary can call SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS You can make up your own game CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS if Senior Tours you don't know the Canada, 722-9400, rules just for put all the free tickets to the Canada Day to FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE reds in the pockets event. 1 1 Glebe Report June 11, REPORT 1999 Regional Councillor's update Summer is i cumen in loudly begun renovations on the Old So things aren't all doom and sing cuccu! Firehall. In Heron Park, they are gloom. Yes, we all wish they had Anonymous, first recorded starting a fund for a community never built the Hunt Club ramps. Reading Abby c 1250 centre and cleaning up Sawmill This was a bitter pill, but there Spring is a time for celebra- Creek. are many reasons to celebrate our tion and it strikes me that we - St. Margaret Mary's school community and it's important not should celebrate the many suc- was saved from the Ontario Realty to forget them. It was in this cesses in the Glebe. In my work I By Knackers Yard all that hard spirit I invited Chair Chiarelli to tend to focus on the next problem Councillor work did pay off. the Glebe during our community's on the horizon, quickly forgetting Clive Across the region on so many annual garage sale and presented what has been accomplished. Doucet files I'm seeing people respond- him with an honorary pair of Like most things, this attitude ing with innovative ideas and new Birkenstocks. I wanted him to see has both positive and negative baked pan in the summer into a projects. The Preston Street the neighbourhood at its best, see consequences. On the good size, model park for other communities Business Improvement Associa- that we give back to our larger it keeps my nose to the grind- to emulate. tion will be building and main- community through events like stone focused on the next we have found a solution for taining at their cost a graceful the Great Glebe Garage Sale and "challenge." On the negative Lansdowne which will keep this archway across Preston Street the Ottawa Food Bank. Bob ad- side, it can easily leave the im- old park in the public domain near Carling to mark the entrance mitted that he is regularly lob- pression that life at regional (see Forum: The Lansdowne Saga). into the business area and com- bied by his two daughters, both of council and in the Glebe is all the work of the Glebe Traffic munity along Preston Street. The whom live in the Glebe, on the doom and gloom; nothing but a Committee and the Centre City double pedestrian zebra marking importance of keeping our down- series of cranky, unresolvable Coalition has unleashed a whole at Bronson and Brewer Way is town neighbourhoods livable! problems this isn't so. Even the having an effect on drivers. The series of creative ideas for keep- Summer is a comin' in. Enjoy much detested provincial down- intersection is more visible and ing our streets friendly for the It with the sure feeling that the load is having some beneficial cars are slowing more than they community as well as the cars: a Glebe and the communities of we build roads did. And I think we've come up effects 1) can't round-about at Sunnyside and Capital Ward are civil, caring, we used to because they with a very innovative way of the way Bronson which will not impede and accomplished places which cost so much (the Dunbar bridge dealing with the financial conun- traffic but, with the centre land- feel very privileged to represent $34 million) so it's forcing drums of Lansdowne by unifying cost scaped and properly signed, will at regional council. us to pay more attention to public are responsibility for our sanitary signal to drivers that they Best wishes, transit; and 2) it's forcing us to sewers and using those savings ID entering a heavily populated Clive Doucet, 560-1224 search out the best value for residential community; Bhat stabilize funding for the park. every tax dollar spent. Boy's great idea for child figures Let me give you some exam- along Bronson has captured eve- ples of community and tegional ryone's imagination and approval. successes in Capital Ward: (Transportation committee has Marque Laflamme the greening of the yard op- approved it in principal already REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST posite Hopewell school is a won- and we have got the region's sign derfully imaginative initiative depat tnient to assist in mounting Therapeutic massage for treatment of which will create a pleasant, them.) treed, and grassy place out of the most impressive thing headaches neck/shoulder stiffness back pain what is now dry and desolate; throughout Capital Ward has been whiplash stress management sports injuries the treeing of Bronson Ave- the hard work and many achieve- nue along Brewer Park combined ments of our community associa- GLEBE with the exceptional work of EGOS tions. 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King's Daughters www.compact-music.com garden tea June 5 Gwen Richards (I.) and Beth McLeod open the annual garden tea. Milton Boucher, right, visits with Rex, the parrot that lives at the King's Daughters Apts. Meals on Wheels, the seniors apartments and a Children's Aid group home are supported by the organization that began 110 years ago. 20 20 YEARS REPRESENTING BUYERS & SELLERS YEARS MICHAEL PROVOST & JULIE TESKEY OLD WORLD VALUES. NEW WORLD VISION AND ENERGY. AWAITING YOUR TOUCH CLOSE Affordable living, near Canal & TO CANAL all downtown amenities. i/2 -Fully reno'd double w/loads of space. residence Garage, garden, hardwood blending flrs., spacious living rm & sophisticated separate dining rm. Master design/old w/sunroom/porch. Loads of world charm potential in the third floor attic. and elegance. New furnace. $129,900 Ample entertaining space WATCH THE SWANS GO BY EXCLUSIVE GLEBE PROPERTY including fam. rm. 2nd floor View the River and parkland of One beautiful, tree-lined block master suite. $349,000 Ottawa South from most of the to Canal, handsome c.1898 res. rooms in this comfortable and Leaders In w/water/park views. Rare charming home situated in the owner live-in - 2 level res., UNIQUE GLEBE HOME Residential Real Estate over 2,100 sq. ft. of reno'd middle of a beautifully 1910 era 1/2 landscaped, fully fenced For Over 20 Years space. 2 other units pay double double lot. Centrehall plan towards mortgage & home, with formal main rooms w/ Others claim to be #1 or expenses. $575,000 completely hardwood floors. Second floor to be the biggest. All we renovated in has 4 bedrooms or study the 1980s. space. The-third floor master is want is to strive to be Designed by a real retreat, large enough for the bestfor,our. clients. Barry Hobin a sitting area plus bedroom and built by w/cathedral ceilings. Private Bateman Const. Sun flooded, IN THE GLEBE lane /garage. Grounds provide We are enjoying our space defined by old world private sitting areas. Super location - on the since charm. $269,000 Automated underground Avenues, ideal for family finest year year sprinider. $384,000 living. Original features 1978 and wish to thank THE MAYFAIR include hardwood firs., Superb 30s bldg. right beamed ceiling in rm, & all of our vendors and dining downtown. Spacious sun filled wood burning fireplace. Wide purchasers for their 2 bdrm apt. allows private lot provides room to expand plus space. loyalty and continued bdrm areas at each end, both garden/yard w/full baths. Hdwd firs. Eat-in Private drive. $279,000 support. kitchen. $178,000

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Eat-in kitchen, 5 Presently fireplaces and the gourmet 5 a spacious architect designed appliances included. Built years ago on quiet used as a 2 kitchen is inspirational. street, steps to the Canal, townhouse built 10 years ago. $214,500 Elegant and sophisticated Main floor home office/den floor owner w/superb entertaining space live-in with master suite with a marble highlighted by hardwood w/entertaining space towards faced fireplace and lavish rear of home. Master w/five pc. a private floors and pillars plus a huge flr apt. ensuite bath. A double car ensuite bath. 3rd flr. fam. rm. 3rd kitchen and family room. Main flr has garage accesses the garden & Luxurious second floor master open to roof terrace. $274,000 conservatory. $429,000 living room, plus three additional separate dining rm, eat-in bedrooms. Third floor is a 724 INCOME PROPERTY kitchen open to family rm sq. ft. great room with soaring which opens to private tree top views. 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Move-in condition. ideally suited for family living towards upcoming special and is easily rented. ideal at home office or rental $279,000 and entertaining. $369,000 assessment. $1 4 7,5 0 0 $249,000 at $700 /month. $189,000 Re/max metro-city realty ltd. phone: 613-236-9560 pag,er: 613-563-1155 3+1 O'Connor Street www.teskev.com facsimile: 613-236-6552 Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1\X'1 [email protected] NEVVS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 1 4 #4 bus route saved Seniors in the Glebe who peti- reported to one of the petitioners Rainbow Kidschoot tioned OC Transpo not to change in a letter from Coun. Doucet. the route of the No. 4 bus feel The TransPLAN 99 transit es, 1(c:ow/are, . like winners. proposals were presented to the .&e3 ;------Tenants of the Colonel By Tow- public at open houses in March / 6 ers have learned that the No. 4 and April so that OC Transpo /Morning Preschoo\ a-,° bus route will not be changed in could be responsive to the needs Program TransPLAN 99. The decision was of the community. ages 2.5 to 5 years \ Afternoon Program Ottawa on $5 a day Kindergarten ages 4 and/6 OC Transpo offers $5 DayPass show it to the bus operator and Afterschool Prograin for unlimited daily travel on all drop it in the fare box. The op- 'children up to age)9' routes. erator will print your DayPass Orer 1(1.1.car, The $5 DayPass can be pur- which you carry in the holder and chased from any OC Transpo ven- use all day. dor in Ottawa, including several You can pay for a DayPass on 63 Evelyn Ave. (just off Main St. near Pretoria Bridge) hotels and motels. It is being board the bus for $6. Just ask (613) 235-2255 marketed as the passport to all the operator for a DayPass and events and tourist attractions deposit the exact fare in the fare 1101V operating under the umbrella of Carleton Preschool that tourists and Ottawa resi- box. dents can squeeze into a busy The $5 pass is an economical day. way for tourists and Ottawa- When you're ready to travel, residents alike to see Ottawa on simply tear out the red voucher, $5 a day. MAIN CHIROPRACTIC Centretown Community Health Centre Open house June 21 565-9995 Everyone is welcome to help Mooney. "The centre has always Centretown Community Health provided free programs and re- We take time with each person to give the Centre (CCHC) celebrate 30 years sources that respond to commu- care they need to achieve better health. If of service at its open house Mon- nity needs." you have any questions about your health day, June 21 at 420 Cooper Street, CCHC provides a full range of just west of Bank. From the offi- health and social services to in- please call us. cial opening ceremonies at 11:30 dividuals and families who live or a.m. until late afternoon, people work in Ottawa South, the Glebe Dr. Dimitri Bichet can enjoy workshops, a panel dis- or Centretown and specialized cussion, food and entertainment services to all residents of the Dr. Sylvia Craston ... all in the spirit of a healthier broader Ottawa-Carleton region. community. Core funding is from the provin- OHIP Licensed. Extended Hours. Free Parking. "This day-long celebration is cial Ministry of Health, with the Main Medical Centre. 194 Main St. Suite 208. Air way to encourage everyone to Ministry of Community and Social live healthier lives and to thank Services as well as the Regional our many partner agencies," ex- Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton plained board president, Colleen providing additional funding. TurLgl Order your copy of Invest in your The Story of the Glebe future! The Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group is now taking pre- publication orders for the book. Fill in the form and mail or drop IMPROVE YOUR GRADES it off with your deposit to: Many qualified tutors available to come to the home and provide GNAG, Glebe Community Centre students with assistance in any subject from grade school through 690 Lyon St. S university. We also provide remediation for Attention Deficit Ottawa, Ontario Disorder. K1S 3Z9 Call for information... 599-8531 Please mark on the envelope Story of the Glebe. AFFORDABLE RATES Name. Phone No SUMMER SESSIONS BOOK NOW! Address: (numbers of copies @$10 deposit is required; balance

payable on delivery) A (total amount enclosed - make cheque or money order payable to GNAG) SUMMER'S 40% of the proceeds of books sold by GNAG or John Leaning will go COOKING to the Glebe Community Centre Renovation Fund. AT Summer cooking BY MONICA EMERY Here is an alternative to bot- tled sauces. Try this spice rub WANTED on vegetables, meat or fish. It adds an intense deep FOR ART-LINK flavour with very little effort. It is sweet with PROJECT: a blast of spice. The simple com- Your Participation bination of dry ingredients will Submissions invited from everyone: keep for up to three months. Bring us your ideas and/or old photos BARBECUE RUB or drawings of the Glebe 1/3 cup cracked black pepper All community groups & associations 1/3 cup kosher salt welcome! 1/3 cup paprika Celebrate your community! cup Celebrate Art! 1/3 ground cumin 2 Contribute to the community centre Tbs. cayenne pepper PEWELL TCHEN art installation 2 Tbs. ground allspice CARRY OUT CUISINE CATERR4G FUNKY HOUSEWARES FJ.EGANT GIFTS Contact Susan ASAP 2 Tbs. ginger Phone 232-7394 or at Hopewell Kitchen, a carry-out 70A LEONARD AVE., OTTAWA (CORNER OF HOPEWELL AVE.) blacksmith99 @hotmail.com cuisine shop, is at 70A Leonard (613) 730-6363 Ave. 15 Glebe Report June 11, 1999 N EWS Glebe Questions PERC-ing concern for peace Back in February, I partially s OMEN s.11 men II I 5 MI I I 11111=11 II answered a question about publi- MINI I s u um cations produced in the Glebe. I wrote about the remarkable ef- forts of Richard Sanders in put- ting out every three months his magazine Press for Conversion, the publication of the Coalition to By Wane Oppose the Arms Trade, as well Clyde it as his 30-minute video called Sanger hardware Mother's Day at the War Show, filmed at the National Capital Air her. The experiment of a rotating We Rent Fertilizer Spreaders, Show in May 1997. Needless to editorship, tried about 10 years say, Richard is delighted that the ago, didn't work; "nobody took Lawn Rollers & Wheelbarrows Î Montreal air show was cancelled final responsibility." So now this year, as being inappropriate Margaret puts in about 120 hours while some of those very aircraft a month, conunissioning stories, were bombing the innards out of editing, compiling the useful We Sharpen Lawnmower Blades,Pruners, Belgrade and other parts of Yugo- Peace and Environment Calendar up Grass Shears,Tools & More slavia. and keeping connections with 1 However, I lightly passed over all sorts of activist groups. She another publication, the Peace is the only person receiving an and Environment News, edited by honorarium for work on the pa- We Repair Windows, Screens & Margaret Jensen for the Peace and per. Environment Resource Centre (or She said e-mail these days is a Patio Doors PERC) on First Avenue. So let me main source of entries for the return and write more fully about calendar, and the best way of STORE HOURS 234 - 6353 this paper which has enjoyed a maintaining links and getting quiet success since being story ideas. The paper has to be MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM pro-active, she says: "If we launched in 1985. I say "quiet" sit THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM because its tone is never strident; back and wait for stories to come SAT u. in, we won't be accomplishing our 8:30 AM TO 6 PM but its pages, coming out 10 times SUN a year, are full of important and mission". 11 AM TO 5 PM well researched information, at- She has strong support from tractively laid out. talented committee members and writers of all ages. Kate Keating The origins of PERC and what wrote a rivetting article on "The Margaret calls PEN trace back to Dirt on Snow Removal in Ottawa- that amazing lady, Charlotte Carleton" in April, while Hazel McEwen, whose house on Jack contributes friendly pro- Third 1111111Os mow s O I I 111 INNS I II lu Avenue was awash with newspa- files of PERC volunteers. And per clippings, press releases and they have acquired a fine photog- posters. She founded the Peace rapher, Linda Archibald, who Resource Centre with other works in a law office. Ann Cleary friends like Esther Mathews, and of Carleton Place writes an Or- put out a listing of peace events. ganic Gardener column. Mike Margaret, who lives on Renfrew Kaulbars offers a personal, Avenue, helped Charlotte run the sometimes apocalyptic, commen- SLIMMER PASSES centre. tary on world and social trends. Margaret grew up in up-state PEN runs a feature supplement New York, and came to Ottawa in in each issue, funded by different OR /15 VISITS groups. The current issue has a $75.00,25visas $55.00 1976 when husband John got a job (TAX INCLUDED. ALL PASSES MUST BE USED BY JULY 31/99. NO EXTENSIONS.) teaching linguistics at Ottawa U. supplement "Working with Youth She also majored in linguistics, on Crime Prevention" supported 23 Aerobics classes weekly and they met at summer school. by the Ottawa-Carleton Police Full Strength Training Room Cardio machines In Ottawa she worked for a Services Board, while the March Personal Training Massage Therapy time on a community paper, the issue had one on gardening and Overbrook News, then fighting planting, funded by Canada regional government over a waste Trust's Friends of the Environ- MOMENTUM ATHLETICS ment Foundation. These are incinerator it was planning. She The Finest Fitness Club serving the Glebe 8 Ottawa South helped stop it, with flyers and planned at least three months in 858 Bank Street at 5th Ave. petitions. "They wanted to put it advance. There's one coming from in Overbrook because it's a poor Southeast Asia in November, the and working-class area, and they anniversary of the Dili massacre 2 3 7 - 4 7 4 7 thought they wouldn't get any in East Timor, and Peacefund flack," she says. She smiles to Canada will fund that. Margaret remember she also wrote a 'Kids says the New Internationalist Korner' page, with bilingual puz- magazine has been a model for zles and all. her. In her spare time, Margaret PERC has evolved, since Char- says, "I try to squeeze in re- lotte's day, into an organization search with linguistics." She with some hundred volunteers writes learned papers with hus- who go through a thorough orien- band John. (She smiled toler- tation and commit themselves to antly when I asked if they study 12 hours' work every month. Its their two cats, Shadow and Pon- Louise Tardif FCSI. CIM ,:oordinator is the very dedicated sonby, for their research on vo- investment Advisor Mike Kaulbars, who was central to calizing.) John in return has 236.0103 the campaign to raise awareness taught himself newspaper layout of the world's vanishing rainfor- and does the page-making work on ests. Membership fees for PERC computer. are the main funds to sustain the What's her biggest problem? paper. "Money," she says without hesi- Margaret has a strong editorial tation. The hope is to recruit Plan for their education committee (nearly all women) who more members to PERC. So, out write and edit stories alongside with your chequeboolcs, folks. OWLEVESQUEBEAUBIEN GEOFFRION 1000 ProtctiontFut: SPORTS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 16

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Karen Dickey THINK A young athlete with goals SHANK BY LYNDA RIVINGTON During the winter, Karen also ixteen-year-old Karen plays in a Sunday night soccer Dickey likes to keep busy. league but these games often con- 860 Bank Street 1, For her, 'busy' means play- flict with her hockey games. (Just south of 5th Ave) ing on three soccer teams and two She has played house league hockey teams. hockey with the Ottawa Centre Mt Karen and her friend, Julie CO Minor Hockey Association since CASUAL FOOTWEAR 231-6331 Monaghan, also 16, were recently she was seven and competitive named to the Ontario provincial girls hockey for the Belair Bob- girls under-17 soccer team which cats for the past three seasons. involves travelling to Toronto two With at least two games and two to three times a month for prac- practices each week (sometimes tices and probably more in the more), it is not unusual to see summer. Karen rushing from one arena to The provincial team trains at a the next with her equipment still big indoor/outdoor soccer facility on and just minutes to spare. in Vaughan. As a team member, Karen and Alexandra Hatry, Karen is looking forward this who also plays for the Bobcats, summer to making it to the na- were the only girls playing 11/L4KE YOUR MILLENIUM tional championships in Granby, hockey at the Bantam level (ages Quebec and to travelling to Oak- 14-15) with Ottawa Centre this WINES NOW !! land, Michigan for an Olympic past year. Both move up to Midget development program tournament next season. where the U.S. team will be NATURAL JUICES ONLY picked. Karen plays sports for a num- Karen and Julie also play com- ber of reasons. "I play to keep UNIQUE SPECIALTY BLENDS petitive soccer for the Ottawa In- myself out of trouble. I don't like GRAPES FROM FRANCE AND ITALY ternationals and for the Glebe to sit around. I like to keep busy. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Collegiate junior girls team which And I do it because I love it" She recently won the High School also finds the competitive atmos- Western Conference and made the phere appealing - "I like being NEW CUSTOMER DISCOUNT: final. city-wide championship under pressure and then I strive $20.00 off for 1 batch made Along with playing on the same to do better." -$30.00 off for 2 batches made three teams, the girls have played She encourages young girls to $40.00 off for 3 batches made together for five years and Julie's play sports. "Sports offer the father, Bob, used to coach them opportunity to have a lot of fun, with the Internationals. the chance to travel a bit and to EXISTING CUSTOMER DISCOUNT: Playing Division 1 soccer for, make new friends. You meet lots $20.00 off next batch with referral the Ottawa Internationals means and lots of people through of new customer, who makes a batch weeknight games in the greater sports." Ottawa area from Kanata to Corn- Her goals for the future in- wall and weekend tournaments clude making the national girls Expert supervisors. Clean comfortable anywhere from Syracuse or Roch- soccer team in a couple of years environment. Specializing in on premise wine ester to Mississauga or Montreal. and perhaps getting a U.S. univer- making for weddings or large gatherings. Because of the short spring sity soccer scholarship. She says schedule, playing high school she will also keep playing hockey 20 Pretoria Ave. Just behind the Loblaws on soccer means practices or games as long as she can. Good luck almost every day after school. Karen! Isabella. 236-2968 Offer expires July 31. 1999 IIRSIMENLeigh MorganEINSIRED NOME IN FASHIONS

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Have noticed mer evening. you develop the Stop Smoking Now! difficult and you will support her (Why not get her a free day pass anything different with friends program. It's an individualized in trying to adopt a healthier for your gym? She might end up and family this year? Is your program that includes free sup- lifestyle. joining.) Or organize a desig- husband's breathing a little port materials and a Canada-wide SEEK OUT THE "Cs" nated dinner-date when you can heavier? Is your buddy not mak- telephone counselling service CONVENIENCE & COUNSELLING relax and chat about the week's ing it around 18 holes as quickly with a nurse specially trained in Help your friend or family stresses. as he used to? Summer always re,- addiction counselling." member find all the options BE FORGIVING minds us it's time to get in shape The next time someone i s available for help. Some stop This is a difficult time for and yet one third of all Canadians quitting smoking, remember the smoking systems are easily avail- your loved one. Try to be forgiv- are still regular smokers. Why support you can offer as a friend able off the shelf in your drug- ing of irritable or edgy moods and not make this the summer to help or a family member is just as im- store and professional counsel- steer clear of situations that a friend or family member kick portant as the quitting method ling is only a phone call away. should be avoided. the tobacco habit once and for all. they choose. You can get advice about starting If you've seen someone try to THE FIRST STEP THEY'RE on a stop smoking program by CREATE A SMOKE-FREE ZONE quit, you know it's not easy. Go- THINKING OF CUITTING calling toll-free: 1-888-730- When your friend first quits, offer to ing "cold turkey" is the most If someone you 1:now is think- 4636. Ottawa-Carleton has a to- help clean the house and the car. common method but it is also the ing of quitting, rerr ember these bacco information line, 724- Nicotrol and the Stop least effective. According to Dr. heart-smart tips. 4236. Their sto0 smoking Smoking No program suggest that you Robert Reid, at the University of NO NEED FOR r,AGS courses, including Kick Butt For rid both places of all smoking reminders as a Ottawa Heart Institute, other op- Remember positive change Two (for pregnant women), start symbol of tions for quitting smoking, such happens when we have a positive in the fall. disposing of an old way of life. as nicotine patches, are far more attitude. Your friend has to want AND NOW... Also, make sure to sit in "non- effective. But that's not all. In a to quit for himself and not for THEY'RE READY TO QUIT! smoking" sections of restaurants recent study, he found that nico- you. Once your friend or family and try not to frequent areas tine replacement therapies are BE UNDERSTANDING member has decided to quit where smoking has been associ- most effective when linked with Keep in mind that people smoking, here is how you can ated. counselling. "We want to give smoke for many reasons, like help: QUIT TOGETHER CELEBRATE THE DAY If your spouse is quitting, why Plan a fun activity for the not quit together or, if you're not Play golf safely designated "quitting day." If a smoker, consider giving up your sister is trying to quit, treat something else. Maybe if dad's BY DR. DIMITRI BICHE!' AND her to a day spent in her favour- trying to stop smoking, the whole DR. SYLVIA CRASTON ite way. Maybe a game of tennis or family could give up a favourite Summer is here. The golf sea- a massage? food, like ice cream, for a month? son is into its second month and we are starting to see the injuries walking into the clinic. Low backs, midbacks, necks and knees. These all undergo an un- due stress because of the high Dr. Jeannine Howey degree of high-speed rotation of with a weighted club during the swing. To make things harder on Glebe Medical Centre the body, practising hitting balls but it is even more important to involves repetitive rotations of stretch after the game is all over. Welcomes the spine that are always in the DO: Lie on your back with knees same direction. This leads to un- into chest, let your knees drop to balanced muscles and asymmetri- one side then the other, hold for Dr. Sandra Hyshka cal ranges of motion. 30 seconds. Let's look at some helpful tips Chiropractic care: The Family Physician to make sure you will be playing goal is to evaluate asymmetrical golf into the millennium. ranges of motion and identify ar- Warm up: It is important to eas of the spine that are locked. 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PANHANDLING BEGGING ble Jennifer Smith will soon be Grades 1 to 6 Summer attracts panhandlers available. Morning classes to the Glebe, and this year they It is very difficult for the Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Math, French & Study Skills are becoming more aggressive and police to deal with panhandlers High School intimidating than usual. due to the inadequacy of the by- Evening classes Two weelcs ago, the proprietor laws. Reach Ahead/Review Mathematics (Gr. 9 & 11) of a Bank St. store says a panhan- The most effective deterrent Study Skills and Writing Workshops (Gr. 10- OAC) dler came into her store at 9 a.m. is that the public stop giving to Small groups. Now registering. all for details. asking for money. She refused, panhandlers and give to Food even when he said he was going to Banks and other social services stay there until she did. He be- instead. Of course the social came quite intimidating and she services will not provide alcohol finally gave him a couple of can- for them. TM dies, after which he left. The GRAFFITI proprietor recognized the beggar The senseless defacing of pri- Arbour and was very frightened. vate and public buildings is on 800 Bank St. (613) 567 3168 She reported the incident to the increase in the Glebe. This is the police but was given no assur- a chargeable offense if caught. Make your garden grow ance that anything would be done However since the wall and sign with a re follow-up on the identification painting occurs only at night, i t of the panhandler. This added to is difficult to stop. Call 230- her concern and she wondered if 6211 and police will try to inter- she had called the right police cept the action. The call will be Rain barrel number. treated as a TIPS call and would We are advised that the police be eligible for reward considera- Soft, natural water for a healthier are prepared to take action and tion. garden. Saves on your water bills too! 45 gallon heavy-duty plastic barrel Glebe Dental Office with child-proof, animal-proof lid. Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. Easy to install with brass hose BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH CO,UNCIL Of CANADA fitting, leaf debris screen, and BRACES TEETH WHITENING overflow all included. WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION ROOT CANAL TREATMENT CROWNS, BRIDGE, DENTURES $64.95 AVAILABLE EVENINGSIEMERGENCIES plus taxes 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 Visit us on the web @ www.arbounon.ca

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a7,4gpV\ Thinking about art lending OF OTTAWA Real Estate? Call a professional. Focus Monthly Rent or Buy Fine Art... Show presents: Ross Janice wad Andrea June 14th pastel 7:30pm to 9:00pm Thompson June 15th 10:00am to 9:00pm Remmer Gautreau Anne -- watercolour SALES FREPRESENTATIVE Free Admission & Coffee, rpee Parkin() LaWrence Shirley sculpture Unitarian Church atn3_ Cleary Ave. -- clay 238-2801 (off Pichmond Pcl. near Woodroffe Ave.) Art Lending 111111111111111111111 is a non-profit ROYAL LEPAGE For more info. call 594-8513 111111111111111111111 organization Next exhibition is September 20-21, 1999. Closed July & August. 165 Pretoria Avenue SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report June 11, 2 1999 2 What is an alternative school? BY MICHELLE WEINROTH lective effort. As parents devote tion of a school curriculum. It can sumptions are not warranted. When our children are of age, time to volunteering, they have also be found in a school's physi- Alternatives and creative options we pass them over to an institu- the right to help shape the peda- cal environment. The inviting am- do not lead to poor academic tion which becomes a surrogate gogical, ethical and social atti- bience which Lady Evelyn Alter- achievement or unstructured edu- authority, a collective caregiver tudes of the school. Through an native school fosters eases the cation. Students at Alternative and educator. School removes a open-door policy, parents are entry of any apprehensive new- schools excel academically in all portion of our parenting role we thus able to remain abreast of comer. areas of the provincial curricu- surrender the power of educating their child(ren)'s developmen Anecdotal reporting is a hall- lum. What is certain, however, is and policy-making to teachers they are regarded as 'unofficial' mark of the Alternative Pro- that the Alternative Programme and ministries of education. But educators and their intimate gramme. Children are allowed to demands more of its teachers and how much should we hand over? knowledge of what transpires at progress at their own rate. Em- parents; and, in its demands, it A growing number of parents feel home provides vital information phasis is placed on stimulating symbolically begs modern society that if they fail to participate for a teacher's assessment of a the child's self-confidence, to slow down its frantic pace and substantially in their children's child's performance at school. As rather than on ranking him/her keep a close eye over its budding educational growth and in as- partners in this process, parents in the class. This type of report- youth. That is surely a worthy serting definite ethical and peda- of the Alternative Programme ing offers more detail and expla- sacrifice. As parents and commu- gogical principles, they leave help to ensure the excellence of nation than the often opaque let- nities, we can say in years to themselves a future replete with education, as well as the account- ter- or percentage-grade used in come that we were fully involved unfinished business. The ability of teachers who are con- standard report cards. However, and conscious of our choice to 'business' of our children, they stantly striving to perform at the practice of anecdotal report- experience the richness of our argue, is as vital to our well- high levels. ing varies from Alternative children's quests for well-being. being as any individual enter- The Alternative Programme school to Alternative school, Families are encouraged to prise. If we can invest creatively cherishes the specialness of each given the Ontario Ministry of contact the principal or the in one, why not in the other? And student, does not shun eccen- Education's recent imposition of a school council at any current if individual responsibility and tricities, but accepts these as the province-wide report card. Alternative elementary school for choice are desirable features of rich potential of character and To many, the Alternative Pro- more information on programmes democracy, such principles individuality. Such a philosophy gramme remains obscure; it con- or to arrange a school tour. should be equally beneficial to a endows every young individual jures up fearful abstractions To find out about registering modern system of education. with a sense of dignity and social falsely associated with some edu- in an Alternative Elementary integration. It focuses on specific cational anarchy of the 1960s and Programme, contact the OCDSB at The Ottawa-Carleton District cognitive needs, while taking into '70s radicalism. But such as- 596-8211, extension 8254. School Board offers the choice of account learning goals deter- this kind of education. An Alter- mined collaboratively among native Elementary Programme is teachers, parents and, where pos- offered alongside its Eng- sible, students. Classes are thus lish/Core French and French Im- multi-aged groupings where chil- mersion Programmes. The Alter- dren learn to help their younger native Programme has been a suc- mates, while reinforcing their cessful reality for almost 20 own knowledge. Such a mixed-age years. As a participatory form of grouping allows for a more flexi- education, it represents a close ble pedagogical approach that is collaboration of parents, educa- sensitive to the uneven strengths tors and students in an environ- and weaknesses of each child's ment which supports two funda- cognitive growth. Massage, Shiatsu, Polarity, Reflexology mental objectives: a strong sense The Alternative Programme of community, emphasizing fam- adheres to a holistic philosophy ily and democratic decision- that upholds the importance of Tel No. 233-7993 Fax No. 231-7831 making, and an educational pro- creative learning. Creative and gramme which focuses on the in- flexible pedagogical styles allow dividual educational require- the Alternative Programme to ments and learning aspirations of honour a child's interests, rate each child. and type of learning. 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Tel: 1-613-746-2367 Fax: I-613-746-3050 Tuesday 1/2 price E-mail: [email protected] Cut Special Still On! 23 Glebe Report June 11 1999 SCHOOL NEWS June jumble at Hopewell school BY J. C. SULZENKO Collection and dressed in cloth- cover that the recipes are for So much happening. So little ing of the period, the group reading enjoyment and have not space. The next column will brings students and teachers been tested could deter me from cover the school year that was. alike a mix of melodies and facts! devouring From Our Mothers' For the moment the Hopewell Gambina's visit has ArtSmart Kitchens. This collection of reci- community is running full tilt support. Jack and the Giant, pes from intrepid five-year-old towards that lovely last day of the Junior musical, was a huge cooks has such old favourites as school, June 24 and it's a jum- success in May. Imagine the gym, Linda's Chocolate Chip Muffins. ble! bursting at the seams with a The ingredients: "a little bit of GRASS YARD horde of costumed actors and flour, a little bit of milk, a little It's real! The school council singers from Grades 4, 5 and 6, bit of butter." The instructions: illANI'',441.0 has accepted final plans for not to speak of a somewhat "put a little flour and a little bit greening the grass yard opposite authentic, two-person cow and a of salt, too. Put some more flour Committed-to Excellence' the school, and work begins in capacity audience. The and then a little butter. She excite- General Contractors earnest now and through June to ment and enjoyment were conta- doesn't stir it, she never does. prepare the ground. Neighbours, gious. And all it took was a cou- Put them in a pan and then put i t friends, families of Hopewell ple of magic beans .... in a really hot oven it has a 5 565-5223 the Grass Yard Committee needs READ-A-THON and a 2 on it. They're finished at Sandy Hill Construction of Ottawa volunteer gardeners NOW to li t- In April the whole school read 9:00. Put them on the hutch to www.sandy-hilLon.ca erally move mountains and give madly for pleasure and pizza! cool." I also loved Ann's Blue- the grass maximum growing time During the three-week event, stu- berry Cake, with one bag of flour during the summer before thou- dents devoured more than 1,200 and 5 - 10 blueberries as ingre- sands of feet invade in the fall. If books and raised more than dients, which all goes into a bowl you have some time and enjoy $4,000 for projects at Hopewell. with a "bag of flour. Then put in gardening, please call Gordon There was great enthusiasm, as the blueberries and squeeze out Stokoe at 730-1510. He will be shown by a 'book worm,' repre- all the juice because you want it thrilled to put your talents to the senting the number of books read, to get all blue. Crack the eggs test. You can also become in- that stretched 183.3 metres along and stir them around .... Cook it volved by adopting a shrub for school corridors. The competi- for 5 - 10 minutes." I can almost the yard! At the June 9 barbecue, tion to see which classes in each taste it! And the book is beauti- a $15 donation allows you to division could read the most and fully illustrated too! A delight! 'sponsor' a shrub and then, later gain the much-desired pizza Dog walking and backyard in June, plant it on site. lunch as a prize was fierce. Be- UPCOMING EVENTS stoop & scoop services in MUSIC AND MAGIC cause of the many ties within Invention Convention: Wednes- Gambina, an early-music en- each division, school council day, June 16, Hopewell gym the Ottawa area semble, is sharing its unique bought lunch for each class with Junior Track Meet: June 16, blend of music and Canadian 100 per cent participation. Well Brewer Park (Grades 4-6) history with Grade 6 and 7 stu- done, Hopewell book lovers and Junior Kindergarten Open dents this month. Using repro- their families! House: Tuesday, June 15 for all Laura Smith ductions of 15th-century musical SENIOR KINDERGARTEN JK and new SK students instruments from the Canadian RECIPE BOOK Grade 8 Graduation: June 23, 798-5200 Museum of Civilization Opus Not even the disclaimer on the Hopewell School gym, 2:00 p.m. GoDogsGoatenvolt.com www.tenvolt.com/GoDogsGo Primary gifted centre comes to Mutchmor BY ALISON PERRY from the basement to its rightful with rags and a motley crew. He ent from Mutchmor's so we had to With the closing of McNabb place on the main floor. It is a set off to sail around the world. adapt our production a little. Park School at the end of this large, beautiful and bright space We had to finish the story our- Also, we had a few close calls. school year, Mutchmor will be which all of Mutchmor's commu- selves, giving it a happy ending. receiving its primary gifted pro- nity enjoys and utilizes to the In May, our class took part in First, our most important prop, gram. This program is the only fullest. Mrs. Lindo has also hired the Ottawa-Carleton District the furnace, would not fit on the one of its kind in the central part many excellent new teachers. She School Board's annual drama fes- bus. Finally, we managed to of the city. While the closure of has promoted literacy and love of tival at Carleton University. We squeeze it through the door. McNabb is unfortunate, the addi- the arts through visiting authors, performed our play "The Crema- Next, some of our other props tion of these students and their storytellers, theatre groups and tion of Sam McGee" by Robert were misplaced and only found at teachers is regarded as very artists from various media. Service. We thought that the the last second before the curtain positive for our school. In prepa- Mutchmor's annual Christmas other plays were very good and opened. But, in the end, we man- ration for this transition, parents singalong at Fifth Ave. court is a that everyone put lots of effort aged to have all our props in of McNabb students have visited tradition she began and which the into their acting. The stage at place and people in their right Mutchmor for an information ses- school will enthusiastically con- Alumni Theatre was quite differ- places. It was a lot of fun. sion, welcome reception and, of tinue. Mrs. Lindo has also been course, a guided tour! The stu- dealt the difficult task of man- dents also came for a visit in late aging a school with fewer re- Alliance with science May which included a snack and sources and staff, implementing a BY KAREN JUNG AND bridges, examples of levers, pul- playtime in our field. Principal new curriculum and report card, MEGHAN FULFORD leys and gears, and models of the and Donna Lindo has hired three planning for the future with During Education Week on six different classes of simple teachers from the program the addition of the new primary gifted May 5 and 6, Mutchmor School machines provided the students McNabb In at to ensure the continu- gifted classes. other words, had an amazing science fair. Each with an opportunity to develop ity and success of the program. Mrs. Lindo has done an excellent classroom was filled with spec- their skills in design and inves- The Mutchmor School Council job in maintaining and enhancing tacular science and technology tigation. Other classes studied hopes that McNabb parents will Mutchmor as the fine community 'Projects. On the first day of the the weather unit in the earth and get involved on school council school that it is. Best wishes to fair, every class did a tour space systems strand. Student- when elections are held in early her in her retirement. around the school and saw won- designed weather instruments September, and that we can adopt BUSY DAYS IN GRADE FIVE derful visual displays and heard and experiments were in abun- and maintain McNabb traditions. BY ROOM 22 STUDENTS informative explanations. The dance in these rooms. We are sure they will feel right at Storyteller Linda Howes vis- next morning the students shared It seems, after discussing the home before long and spend niany ited our class in May. She started their projects with parents. event with others, that the stu- rewarding years at Mutchmor. off telling us stories with chal- There was a variety of displays dents did an excellent job of ex- DONNA LINDO TO RETIRE lenging to solve riddles that got most of which were related to the plaining their science topics. As Speaking of rewarding years at us thinking creatively. We were structures and mechanisms well, the teachers were pleased Mutchmor, Principal Donna Lindo also asked to tell stories about strand of the new science cur- with their students' accomplish- has announced her retirement at our names and we learned things riculum. An assortment of ments. the end of this school year. After about each other's names that we three years at Mutchmor, and 33 never knew. We ended our ses- in education, Mrs. Lindo feels it sion with Linda by listening to is time to move on and explore her story about a young boy who her many other talents and inter- begged his wealthy father for a ests. Her legacy at Mutchmor in- ship. He was finally given one in cludes bringing the library up poor repair that was equipped SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 24 First Avenue School News New school council elected BY KEN DESSON AND USA province's new space allocation MENARD formula. Sylvie has accepted a The First Avenue school coun- position at Knoxdale Public cil held elections June 2 for the School where she will teach Grade 1999-2000 school year. By ac- 5 and will also run the computer clamation, Nina Stipich and Les- lab. Nathalie has yet to find a po- lie Slade will serve as co-chairs, sition. Sylvie's and Nathalie's while Linda McDougall will re- many friends in the Glebe wish main treasurer. Deborah Margo them all the best and hope th'at was elected as vice-chair. Several future staffing allocations will positions remain vacant the sec- one day see them back at First retary, the community represen- Avenue. tative and a co-representative for BUDDING AUTHORS the Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of Grade 6 students have been School Councils (OCASC). If you busy participating in the Royal 793 Bank St. are interested in learning more Commonwealth Essay Competition (In the Heart of the Glebe) about or volunteering for any of and four talented First Avenue these positions please contact writers were awarded prizes in 235-6552 Nina or Leslie by leaving a mes- the Ivan Sparks Awards, given by sage with the office at First Ave- the Ottawa Chapter. Sara Vii- nue (239-2261). nalass-Smith took first place Jennie Aliman, current chair ($70), Allison Hockin won $50 Greactivity (4 to 7 years) and an active school council for third place, Kirsten Cole was June 28 to August 27 member for many years, will be awarded $40 for fourth place, and leaving the First Avenue school Jessica Robin took sixth place New Ventures (8 to 13 years) council. Jennie is taking on the with a $20 prize. Congratulations June 28 to August 27 job of co-chair of the parents as- to all the students who submitted Leadership (14 to 16 sociation at Glebe Collegiate next creative stories! Training years) year. lier hard work on the school June 28 to Aug-ust 20 LOOKING FOR A council and her unwavering com- CHALLENGE For more information on these programs, mitment to excellence in educa- As the school year comes to an attend one of our information sessions at: tion and the important role par- end, this will be our final column ent-volunteers play in schools for the Glebe Report. We have en- Metro Central Y Centre (180 Argyle) has been much joyed June 12, 1999 appreciated. interviewing staff, students 10:00 1:00 pm FOND FAREWELL and parents and always being in First Ave students and parents the thick of things at the school. Downtown Y Centre (99 Bank) June 7 & 8, 1999 "A will also be saying bientôt" to If you are interested in taking on 11:00 am 1:00 pm two wonderful teachers, Sylvie the job of writing this column or call the Camp Office at 832-1234. 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The balls, basketballs and a CD digi- rest was divided between the tal audio ghetto blaster, which Services We Offer . . . Glashan emergency fund, which was won by David Orien in class was established to meet the needs 7-2. of individual students, and This was the second major GLASS CUTTING Glashan's phys-ed program. fundraising event of the school PAINT MIXING Twenty teams took part in the year. In February, students took basketball tournament Walkers part in a Volleyball/ Walk/ KEY CUTTING and rollerbladers completed the Skate-a-thon, with proceeds also Tour of the Three Bridges, fol- going to the CNIB, the phys-ed SHARPENING lowing an established route along program and the emergency fund. B.B.Q. PARTS SPECIAL ORDER the Rideau Canal. Students from In total, Glashan students have classes 7-8 and 8-4 raised the donated over $1,200 to the CNIB. WINDOW AND SCREEN REPAIRS Glashan updates SPECIALTY GLASS AND MIRROR BY MARTHA BOWERS ment that included 29 boys' DELIVERY Glashan Intermediate Public teams and 33 girls' teams. You School has, as usual, been a busy can imagine the scheduling and STORE HOURS: organization place as the school year winds this required! Par- MON - WED 8:30 am to 6 pm down. One of the highlights was ticipants claimed it was a great THURS & FRI 8:30 am 9 pm the spring band concert, held May success and good fun. to 12. The capacity audience of During Education Week in SAT 8:30 am to 6 pm family and friends was impressed May, several Grade 8 students S U N 11 am to 5 pm by the performances, particularly participated in mini-enrichment by the rousing numbers per- programs offered by the Univer- 234-6353 Bank St. at Second Ave. formed by the Grade 8 band, and sity of Ottawa and Carleton Uni- by the first-year musicians in versity. The students took part the Grade 7 band. Many of the in courses, seminars and work- Grade 7s will continue their mu- shops in a range of subjects, in- ,lalit Help is sical careers in the Grade 8 band cluding drama, geography and close to home.) next year. An added feature was science, where they had a glimpse the pot-luck food provided by of life in the area of higher edu- families. Some 400 people en- cation. joyed a wide assortment of deli- As part of Integrated Studies, cious finger foods and snacks. A the Grade 7 classes had an excur- big thanks to Gino lanni of Mico sion to Upper Canada Village. In DURILE Angelo's Pizzeria, who supplied addition to experiencing the idea STONE great pizza for the performers of living history," the students and guests. Another important focussed on the art and architec- NUFACTURING aspect of the band program is ture of the period, producing vis- outreach to other schools. The ual records of their visit. 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Let's hear it for the boys! Glebe students organize BY AYAN MAHMED Championship title at Carleton Ultimate Frisbee tournament NOVAE RES SPOR'TS WRITER University. The boys started off BY JENN PATERSON Ian McKinnon and C. J. Jamieson, All over the city of Ottawa and with a little less oomph than Frisbee has commonly been the teams showed real Glebe-style beyond, senior boys basketball usual, but with their amazing lcnown as a recreational activity; school spirit. Despite their teams were feeling the heat of the fans cheering them on and a title friends usually toss the disc losses they kept a bright smile. Glebe Gryphons. Right from the at stake they got themselves to- around at picnics and barbecues. Our Glebites had been prac- get-go they came out strong, gether and fought till the end. But, more recently, it has become tising hard for only three weeks playing various games and tour- Unfortunately, their effort was a competitive sport that is played and merely went to the tourna- naments and showing the world not enough to overthrow St. Pat's. nationally. Students at Glebe and ment to have fun. And the goal that Glebe's senior boys B-ball When returning player Scott Gaf- Hillcrest have recently joined to was achieved. "It's cool to have so team wasn't to be taken lightly. field was asked about the game, organize an Ultimate Frisbee many schools out," said Glebe The boys showed tremendous he said, "It was disappointing Tournament player, Meg Kelly. "'There is a lot skill and persevering effort in that we didn't play our best." The idea for this came from of competition, but it's also a lot their defeats over J.S.W, Brook- Whether that was the case or Carol Rosenthal, a physical edu- of fun. People give you a hand field and also Garneau in the not, with eight wins and only two cation teacher at Glebe Collegiate, even when they're whipping our quarter finals. Later they went losses throughout the season, as a project for her OAC gym stu- asses." on to play and beat Nepean in the they definitely have something to dents. "Over the last two years Coach C. J. agrees. "We played semi finals and continued on to be proud of, not to mention their the students have been involved competitive teams today and eve- play S.R.B in the West Conference No. 1 seating in the west and in organizing the annual softball ryone played well. It was a short final. As you may have heard, their sixteenthth place overall in tournament, and this year there season with tough practices, but they did beat S.R.B and showed Canada. was a significant interest in do- the teams kept going. They all them who was boss. "We had a great season, we ing the same with Ultimate Fris- played well, demonstrating team Do you remember where you couldn't have done anything bee." spirit and supporting one an- were the night of March 5/99? more." said Ese Beaudoin. I think Glebe students Sophie Berolo, other." That was the night that Glebe the team and everybody else Jill Washburn and Jane Maxwell The goal for participation, not played St. Pat's for the NCSSAA would second that notion. organized the tournament for competitiveness, was thoroughly their Independent Study in the achieved and the tournament was course. Along with Hillcrest stu- a success, thanks to its fabulous dents Sarah McMullen and Isa- organization.. "The day ran asilisk Dreams Books belle Deguise, who joined the smoothly and everyone seemed to Ottawa's only project "just for fun and as a be having a lot of fun," enthused Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Store community service," the girls put Sophie Berolo, one of the organiz- together a phenomenal full-day ers. Enjoy some summer reading! tournament that spread over four The fun-filled day raised $300 fields behind Hillcrest High for the Ottawa Boys and Girls We offer all the latest books in the field; U.K. Imports and School. The fun-filled day in- Club. Despite the rainy weather, Books on Presentation Edifions; Tape (CDS and Cassettes); cluded a barbecue and teams only the smiles lasted throughout Role Playing Games; Media Tie-ins: Books, T-Shirts, Mugs, etc. had to pay $84 to join in. Technically, the grand winners Hours: Mon-Thtus 10-6, Fri 10-10, Sat 10-6 Teams came from about 13 were St. Mark's High School, but 857B Bank St 230-2474 schools from across the Ottawa- the maximum participation and was enough to (at Fifth Avenue) http://www.basilisk.on.ca Carleton School Board. Glebe had total team spirit three co-ed teams. Coached by make winners out of everyone. 27 Glebe Report June 11, 1999 BOOKS Short stories portray daily life in immigrant community THE WORLD BEATERS Alvin's dad cannot stand the all those years in Canada, when By Ed Kleiman, sight of him. his work became his life, and his Thistledown Press, 239 pages, A Memorial for Johnny is an Chinese family and heritage, a $14.95 (paper) equally compelling fiction. The dream? narrator (a child himself) meets Kleiman's highly distinctive The World Beaters, Ed Klei- By Johnny when he is in his 50s, the voice is driven by a limitless vi- man's third collection of short Sharon owner of a laundry establishment sion of wide-open fields and fiction follows a New-Found Ec- on Winnipeg's Selkirk Avenue. endless skies which almost seem stasy (1988) and The Immortals Abron John has been in .Canada since Drache to touch the earth, defying (1980). All three books are a 1912, separated from his wife and boundaries that attempt to har- tribute to Kleiman's time and the sister's son Alvin's Bar Mitz- children for 30 years, yet he ness free choice and individual- as place and the immigrant genera- vah, pulls out all the stops. talks if the family were sepa- ism, particularly as it is often tion preceding him. Largely set Alvin's father is not Jewish, nor rated only yesterday, "still de- expressed by minorities to which in Winnipeg's fabled Jewish en- does he have much inclination termined to get them out of immigrants especially feel loyal- clave, the North End, Kleiman toward Judaism or any religion. China." Johnny's determination ties. While Jews appeaz number adds a personal touch of magic And further, he owns a rabbit kindles an interest in the young one on Kleiman's list of mul- realism which has been attempted farm near Bakersfield, California, narrator which lasts until he re- ticultural preferences, he also by other writers, including a few hours drive from Los Ange- turns from his university studies tackles the reconstructed paths of Miriam Waddington, Larry Zolf, les. The odd thing about Alvin's in Toronto to learn that Johnny's many other Canadians who no Sondra Gotlieb and the late Adele dad is that he appears to have second Winnipeg laundry estab- longer benefit from the suste- Wiseman (1928-1992). They have many of the characteristics of lishment (this time on Main nance of their birth communities, succeeded in elevating the ethnic Alvin's maternal Grandfather Street) had been closed down, and and this covers the gamut from to the universal, that larger- (Zeyda), who once had a hankering that Johnny has vanished forever. ethnicity to families fragmented than-life daily poi trait of the to move to California, tried it, and But the narrator's quest is only by divorce. residents of this midwestem me- abhorred the place. The intimate spurred on when, he finds out Kleiman tropolis captured so viscerally by sharing by the estranged siblings about Winnipeg's attempt to close assures his readers the late Margaret Laurence of their remembered childhood, Johnny down by shipping his that the promise of the past is as (1926-1987), particularly in her the mutual childhood, the mutual laundry equipment to Ottawa to strongly linked to the future as novel, The Diviners. But, like tinting of a common past has a be housed permanently in a Na- the vast expansive skies are at- Laurence, Kleiman steps easily spiritual energy of its own as the tional Museum. 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We're working... Have a peaceful Passez un été paisible to that you will to have safe, ensure continue reliable summer Les beaux jours sont revenus et nous services January 1, and through 2000 beyond Warmer weather means' that passons davantage de temps a l'extérieur. ... for your peace of mind! were spending more time Les climatiseurs et les systèmes de filtration outdoors. Air-conditioners and des piscines fonctionnent. Les fenêtres sont Info: 244-5300, ext. 4444. swimming pool filtration systems ouvertes. Des fêtes sur les terrasses sont are turned on. Windows are left organisées. Les travaux de rénovation et de open. Patio parties are planned. réparation domiciliaires sont plus fréquents. Home repairs and Nous travaillons... renovations Le bruit est inévitable en milieu urbain, afin de garantir à tous des services sûrs et fiables lors du passage à l'an 2000 increase. mais un niveau sonore excessif peut être et au-delà Noise is part of living in an urban stressant et débilitant. L'Arrêté municipal sur centre, but too much noise can le bruit de la Ville d'Ottawa renferme des ... pour que vous ayez l'esprit en paix. be stressful and debilitating. dispositions contre le bruit excessif. Ottawa's Noise By-law 3-97 Information : 244-5300, poste 4444. Comportez-vous en bon voisin. Renseignez- regulates against excessive noise. vous sur les règles s'appliquant a Be a good neighbour and l'équipement que vous utilisez et a vos EnviroCentre L'EnviroCentre peut vous observe the noise regulations. activités et respectez-les. can help you save aider à économiser Info: 244-5444 Renseignements : 244-5444. money and energy temps et énergie A HOST OF EVENTS PLANNED AT BILLINGS ESTATE MUSEUM Une évaluation d'une durée A 2-3 hour evaluation, de 2 à 3 heures, comprenant Located at 2100 Cabot Street (off Pleasant Park Road near Riverside ts, Drive). Admission is free to all is an including a "blower door" test un test d'aspiration par les events. There admission charge to the house. Info: 247-4830. and a 10-page report, will portes faisant appel à des show you how to do it. crayons de fumée et un n'A Antique Car Show - Sunday, June 20, Noon to 4:00 p.m. rapport de 10 pages, vous Bring dad to an Antique Car Show at the Billings'Estate montrera comment y parvenir. Effectuée Museum featuring 30 classic and antique cars. $175 + GST of professional, ii I par un professionnel indépendant au Children's Day - Sunday, July II, Noon to 4:00 p.m. independent advice can actually coût de 175 $, plus TPS, cette évaluation Take part in some family fun with activities including live save you money! Shorter Green music, craft workshops and games, and peut réellement vous permettre blacksmithing open Home Visits are also available for hearth cooking demonstrations, ice-cream making and tasting d'économiser! Des visites vertes au foyer, only $55 + GST. and lots more. plus courtes, sont également offertes au Colonel By Day Open House - Sunday, August 1, prix de 55 $, plus TPS. Noon to 4:00 p.m. lido: Drop by your local Renseignements : Pour obtenir une Celebrate Colonel By Day at the Billings Estate Museum's Open community or recreation brochure, rendez-vous à. votre House and meet pioneers Braddish and Lamira Billings. centre for a brochure; or call centre communautaire ou récréatif the EnviroCentre at ou appelez l'EnviroCentre, au EVENENENTS SPECIAUN AU MUSEE DE DOMAINE BILLINGS 244-5624; e-mail: 244-5624; courriel : 2100, rue Cabot. On y accède depuis le chemin Pleasant Park, près de la promenade [email protected] [email protected] Riverside. Entrée gratuite aux événements; des droits d'entrée A la maison sont requis. Renseignements :247-4830. Exposition de voitures anciennes - le dimanche 20 juin de 12 h à 16 h Community Pride Achievement Awards Les pères sont invités a admirer les belles d'autrefois au Musée du domaine Billings A Recognizing clean-up and beautification contributions to the community l'occasion de la Fête des pères. Une exposition d'une trentaine de voitures présentée par le Antique Automobile Club of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa's Community Pride Achievement Journée des enfants - le dimanche I I juillet de 12 h à 16 h Award Program acknowledges the outstanding Participez en famille d la Journée des enfants au Musée du domaine billings. Un après-midi community efforts of groups and complet d'activités y compris des ateliers de bricolage, des démonstrations de forgeron et individuals involved in the clean-up and de cuisine de l'époque des pionniers, de la musique, des jeux, de MUSq DU DOMAINE beautification of the city. Residents la crème glacée fait maison et d'autres surprises. and businesses may nominate any group Journée portes ouvertes - le dimanche Ier août de 12 h à 16 h DILLINGS Venez célébrer la Journée du Colonel By au Musée du domaine or individual whom they feel deserves Olt& Billings et venez rencontrer les pionniers Braddish et Lamira Billings. ESTATE MUSEUM Community Pride Achievement Award special recognition for their volunteer, community pride efforts. du Programme mérite civique Les danses « Big Band » Info: Paul McCann, 244-5300, ext. 3363. Big Band Dames for the 55+ pour les 55+ Prix de mérite civique Swing to the hits of the 30's, 40's and 50's Dansez au rythme des chansons populaires des En reconnaissance des efforts de nettoyage et d'embellissement de la communauté and enjoy the sounds of Ottawa's best big années 30, 40 et 50 et profitez des meilleurs La Ville d'Ottawa a mis sur pied le programme des Prix de mérite bands! orchestres d'Ottawa! civique afin de reconnaître les efforts exceptionnels déployés par des At Lakeside Gardens, Britannia Park Aux Jardins Lakeside, pan Britannia groupes et des particuliers de la communauté dans le cadre de projets de nettoyage et d'embellissement de la ville. Les résidants et les Wednesdays on June 16, July 21 and Sept. 1, les mercredis 16 juin, 21 juillet et ler septembre, commerçants peuvent soumettre la candidature d'un groupe ou d'un from 8:00 p.m. to midnight de 20h à minuit. Rafraîchissements - bar payant particulier qui mérite, selon eux, une reconnaissance spéciale pour leur Refreshments - Cash Bar. Tickets: S15 (advance) Billets : 15 S par personne 6 l'avance ou 18$ fierté civique. or S18 (at the door if available) la porte si disponible

Renseignements : Paul McCann, au 244-5300, poste 3363. Info: 828-4313 Renseignements : 828-4313 244-5300 www.city.ottawa.on.ca 111 promenade Sussex Drive K1N 5A1 www.ville.ottawa.on.ca 2 9 Glebe Report June 11, 1999 RELIGION THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Our Fathers... CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) BY ERNIE COX The Church for centuries now, Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 Two years after the first ob- has spoken of God as Father. Father Joe Le Clair, Pastor servance of Mother's Day, Fa- There is nothing wrong with that Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence ther's Day was observed for the imagery, yet, we are reminded Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. first time, June 19, 1910 at Spo- that ultimately all "God-talk" is Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. kane, Washington, where the local analogical, and that in the Bible Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. YMCA and the Spokane Ministe- God is also portrayed in feminine (Elevator access for the handicapped. Loop system for the rial Association persuaded the imagery. But we're also reminded hearing impaired) city councillors to set aside a that when Jesus speaks of God as FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday to "honour thy father." Father, He is not saying anything 2 Monk Street (1 block west of Bank & Fifth) 233-1870 a to about the maleness God, He Such lofty beginning Fa- of but Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna Day however, is saying something about the ther's has not nec- Sunday: Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. essarily guaranteed tenderness of God. And for those that the sen- with Sunday School and Nursery timents attached to the first Fa- of us who might have had to deal Friday: 12 Noon Eucharist ther's Day would be ongoing, for with the authoritarian father, the surely all fathers have noticed by angry father, or the absent father, OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP (Total Communication) now that Mother's Day is the main the tender father, earthly or at Fifth Avenue Free Methodist Church thing, whereas Father's Day heavenly, is indeed a helpful im- 2 Monk Street (one block west of Bank & Fifth) seems to be something of an af- age. terthought. Pastor Dick Foster It was the Friday before Fa- Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. More than that, however, it ther's Day at school. Fathers seems as if fathers aren't re- were asked to go to class, so that FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH garded as highly as are mothers. their child might tell the other Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 Consider for example, something I children what their fathers did Minister: E.J. Cox read from a Father's Day sermon for a living. Many fathers were Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. preached more than 30 years ago, busy with their work, and were Nursery and Sunday School the preacher made mention where unable to attend. GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH of Mother's Day and how mothers The teacher went around the 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 golden room deserve a halo, and then and asked each child what Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jack Nield went on to say: "Can we not find it his or her father did. One child Christian Education: Dr. Gillian Wallace in our hearts to give father a 'tin said that her father couldn't be New Ventures in Celebration 10:00 a.m. (Informal worship halo' now and then? It might en- there because he was a very im- in church hall) courage him to do better." portant lawyer, and was too busy Worship (in Sanctuary) 11 a.m. with Those of us who fall into the to come. Another child whose Baby Nursery, Sunday School (ages 3-11) and yuppie generation, have no doubt father wasn't there, said that his Youth Alternative Worship (12 & up) given much thought to what our father was a doctor, and made lots own fathers went through trying of money. Another child said his ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH to be good fathers. Most of them father was a very important busi- Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 worked hard and were good pro- nessman and that he owned his Rector: Archdeacon Désirée Stedman viders. They did love us, al- own plane, and was away on busi- Holy Communion: 8:00 a.m. though many of them found it ness. Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 a.m. difficult to say so. For many fa- And so it went around the Choral Evensong: 5:00 p.m. (second & fourth Sundays) thers of a past generation "the room, until the teacher came to a Weekday Eucharist Thursday 10:00 a.m. curse of fatherhood (was) dis- little boy whose father was there Counselling by appointment 234-4024 tance." My own father worked that day. The little boy didn't (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) constantly and was often unavail- know what to say about his fa- THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) able. More than that'however, he, ther's job, and so with a big smile 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 like many fathers of his genera- he said: "My father is here!" My Clerk: Anne Thomas 489-3341 tion, was emotionally unavailable. father is here!" Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. When Emily Dickinson's father Those are important words for died, Emily's brother leaned into any child to be able to say. But OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH -594-4571 their father's casket to kiss his they are also the words of the 600 Bank Street Senior Pastor: Rod Bennett father and said: "There Father, I Ch-urch, that we believe God in all Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. have done in death, what I never His tenderness and love, is here. & English 11:00 a.m. dared to do in life." Some of us Rev. Ernie Cox is minister of Cantonese/Mandarin easily relate to that. Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Wheelchair Access) Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Local churches to sponsor Interim Moderator: Rev. MacArthur Shields Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Kosovar refugees Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 a.m. Southminster and Glebe-St. Explain the practicalities of Church School 11:15 a.m. James churches plan to sponsor a Canadian life: garbage pickup, CIIURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS Kosovar CATHEDRAL extended family (a group telephone use, budgets, shopping, CHURCH IN AMERICA) of related nuclear (ORTHODOX families). The etc. 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 federal government will pay the Provide general orientation to Dean: The Archpriest Andrew Morbey basic costs. The government will schools VIGIL 5 p.m. Saturday provide medical (but not dental) Provide furniture and clothing HOURS: 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 10 a.m. Sunday insurance, a rental allowance over and above what the govern- VESPERS 7 p.m. Wednesdays (depending on family size), bare- ment provides PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays in Lent bones household furn is hings Give friendly support and re- * Services are mostly in English (beds but no couch, one blanket spect. per bed, etc.), and a living allow- EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) ance. The sponsors have under- The sponsors will welcome Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) taken to do the following: additional support from indi- Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Attend the government orien- viduals and groups in this com- Sunday Service: 3:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. tation meeting where the names munity. If you can offer language and composition of the refugee expertise, life skills training, family will be provided leads on affordable housing, Locate emergency housing, if money (for things' like dental care 50th ANNIVERSARY permanent housing cannot be ar- or bus passes), furniture or FR. LAURIE CONLON, OMI ranged in time clothing, please call the Glebe-St. Fr. Laurie Conlon was ordained as an Oblate priest in the chapel Meet the Kosovars on James office their ar- church at 236-0617 St. Pat's College on Echo Drive, 50 years ago. He returns to Cana- rival in Ottawa of between 9 and 4 and leave a mes- dian Martyrs Church, 100 Main Street, to remember this event on Find people who can trans- sage specifying how you could Saturday, June 26, the anniversary of his ordination. Friends and late/interpret Albanian and/or help the refuge family. As soon former parishioners are invited to share this moment with him, his Serbo-Croatian as required as we have a clear idea of the family and members of the Oblate Congregation. No formal invita- Find permanent housing and needs of the family, we will get tions are being sent. Mass at 10:30 a.m. will be followed by negotiate suitable leases with back in touch with those who have refreshments in the parish centre. Best wishes only. land lord offered to help. WORDS Glebe Report June 11, 1999 30 South branch library news

BY FIÉLÉNE mERRrrr We're thrilled to announce the winners of Ottawa Public Library's first-ever writing contest for children. Megan Halliwuska for her story Two Tubes Katy Grabstas for her story Kindness Max MacBride Peterson for his story The Pilot Christina Doman for her story The Galloping Steed Emily Nadolny for her poem Remembrance Congratulations to all our winners! This contest was open to children who visit the library with their teachers we're looking forward to holding another writing contest next school year. Please keep following our articles for more information, JUNE PROGRAMS Our June programming schedule is as follows: Storytime for three- to five-year olds Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. Photo: Saturday storytime for four- to seven-year olds at 10:30 a.m. Jan Fraser Babes in the Library Friday June 11 Left to right: Megan Halliwuska, Christina Doman, Coun. The latter program will end in June and resume in September. Inez Berg, Max McBride Peterson and Katy Grabstas. Summer programming will appear in silbsequent issues of your neighbourhood newspaper. Please feel free to pick up a programming brochure at the library or to call us at 730-1082 x 5 if you have any questions. TRAVEL CUTS Canadian Universities Travel Service Limited Tulips theme of new book We Will Be Happy to Arrange All Aspects of Your Canada's Capital Region Vacation, Let Us Do Your Planning! * * A Capital of Tulips Photography by Malak produced and published by the National Capital Commission, 565-3555 92 pages jkEurope7380 Bank St in the Glebe° ° Canada's Capital Region A Capital of Tulips featuring pho- tography by Malak, has just been released by the NCC. The book tells the story of the Canadian Tulip Festival (initiated by Malak), the history of the gift of HAIRIZONA IMAGE STUDIO tulips from the Netherlands and the tulip industry today, and also offers you offers practical tips on selecting, planting and growing a variety of Hair / Esthetics / Tanning tulips. Malak, a Glebe resident for the past eight years, chose photos Bikini Wax $34.99 he has taken over the years of the Pedicure $24.99 tulip beds that beautify Canada's capital region from Brown's In- with Joan Rasmussen let to Parliament Hill. June only At Dow's Lake Photo: Malak 856 Bank Street 236-2662 [email protected] http://www.storm.ca/-topsey

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730-2460 137 Secona Avenue Ottawa, Ontario Monday to Friday 9 7 Saturday 9 Tel: (613) 237 4880 Kt, (613) 237-7,1337: This space acte as a free community bulletin board for Globe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre, including your name, address and phone no. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. GRAPEVINE EMPLOYMENT WANTED FOR SALE NOTICES NOTICES HOUSECLEANER, 15 yrs. Glebe BASKET BALL NET, freestand- CARLETON UNIV's KEEN FOR ART LENDING OF OTTAWA, experience. Excellent rates & ref. ing, Huffy NBA, good cond. $160. GREEN adventure camp, enviro June show, Unitarian Church Call Terrence, 722-0018. Tel. 567-7038. day camp for 9 - 13 yr. olds. Info Hall, 30 Cleary, Mon. June 14, ANNA'S HOME-DAYCARE for *CHESTNUT CANOE, circa 1920, & registration 5-8 p.m. at Dept 7:30 - 9, Tues. June 15, 10-9, Sept. '99, 10 yrs. experience, functional/partially restored, 10 of Geog. & Environmental Studies, free admission, coffee & parking. good ref. Tel. 236-7885. ft. squaw. $600,o.b.o. Tel. 23 7- Loeb Bldg., room A 237. Tel 520- * TREE DISTRICT COMMUNITY ga- aPERIENCED, LICENSED 2304. 2600 ext. 8208. rage sale, Sat., June 19 (raindate DAYCARE worker, ESL teaching LIT l'LE 'TYKES PLAY HOST PROGRAM to provide 20th) 8 - noon. Area boundaries, cert., ECE training, first aid & STRUCTURE, w. slide, mint cond., friendship for newcomers. 2 Albert, Preston, Gladstone & Bell. CPR. Receipts & refs. full days, $300. Tel. 233-8657. hrs./wk for 8 mo. for ages 17+. Fundraiser for Plant Pool & Rec- before and/or after school. Tel. 160 ENGLISH WALL TILES, ce- Info. 232-9634. reation Centre. 237-9726. ramic blue & white, 6", $16. Tel. STRING OF PEARLS - a seniors' HERITAGE PICNIC, SUN. JUNE * WILL WASH YOUR CAR OR rim 233-0568. showcase Wed. June 16, 1:30, 13, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. BILLINGS your lawn $10 car or lawn. You LASER SAILBOAT, 2 SAILS, 2 Centrepointe Theatre, $10. Info or ESTATE, INFO. 247-4830. provide equipment Call Porter @ masts, $999, boat dolly (trailer) tickets tel. 234-8044, Senior Cit. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 8 594-8713. $200. captain's bed, junior, Council, or Good Companions wk. education session for people WANTED white, very good cond., $150. Gib- Centre 236-0428. caring for someone with life- MEN, married or cohabiting for son elec. stove, poppy colour, FATHER'S DAY ANTIQUE CAR threatening illness. Info. Audrey 2 yrs. or more for study on de- $100, 233-2207. SHOW Sun., June 20, noon - 4, Carter 728-4611, ext. 7096 or pression. Questionnaires to com- ANNABELLA AND THE 'TYCOON, Billings Estate Museum. Free. Don Ciavaglia, 724-4616. (Part of plete. $200 raffle prize. Tel. Lou a delightful & gutsy story for 6- Info: 247-4830. Salvation Army Sylvia House Hos- Oliver, 562-5800 ext. 4465, #3. 10 yr. olds. Half proceeds to KINGS DAUGHTERS DINNER pice prog.). RIDE TO/FROM LAC Hopewell Public School's instru- WAGON, Ottawa's Meals on MAIN CHIROPRACTIC offers a TREMBLANT, May - Sept several mental music prog. Avail. at Wheels prog. seeks short-term free stretch class Thurs. June 17 trips, time flexible. bag space Hopewell, the Glebe Bookstore, volunteers for summer. 2 hrs./wk. at 7 p.m. Come and have a posture needed. costs shared. tel. Deirdre Mother Tongue Books & Boomer- once or twice/month. Tel. Rosa or assessment and learn how to 234-1868 aft/eve. ang Kids. Pauline 233-2424. stretch to improve it. Call to * TAPE RECORDER & TURN TABLE ANTIQUE VANITY DRESSER with AIR CONDITIONER desperately register 565-9995, Main Medical 798-555 Ext. 6978 (day) 23 6- embroidered stool, mint cond. required by Little Rascals Pre- Centre, 194 Main St., Suite 208. 8758 (eve). asking $395 call 232-3827. school summer camp. To donate, * SISTERS OF CHARITY Health *OLD FASHIONED HOUSE KEEPER, WEAVING LOOM 60 inch with please call Matthew, 729-1604. Service needs volunteers for vari- twice/wk., 235-0712. sectional warp & accessories, ART IN OUR GARDENS Studio ety of jobs. Orientation & train- MOTHER'S HELPER, 2-3x wk., $550, Mohair yarn from Britain & tour in the Glebe July 10 & 11. ing. Info. Saint-Vincent Hospital light housekeeping, errands, Pure Canadian Wool, below whole- Maps avail. at Glebe Community Volunteer Resources, 782-2761 childcare. ref. & receipts re- sale prices. Call 238-1769. Centre. Info: 235-9061. (Mireille Roy). quired. $7/hr., flexible hours, FREE min. age 17, Tel 231-6262. ONE FEMALE DÉGU and her PAINTINGS 2 BEDROOM APT. LIVE OUT CAREGIVER for Sept. cage. Fun to observe & easy to FOR RENT AUGUST 1 3-4 days/wk. Mostly childcare, care for. Tel. 236-1935. FOR SALE. Paintings For quiet tenants: sundeck, some light housekeeping & food by Barry McCarthy, prep. Tel 563-0571. hardwood, Glebe charm, no " FORMER GLEBE RESIDENTS re- CARPENTRY Edwin Chau, Corbett parking. $770. Call 236-2790. turning from a year in England RENOVATIONS/ Gray, Don Connolly seek a reasonably priced apart- REPAIRS and others. ment in the area (one or two bed- Tel: (613) 652-1263 COTTAGE FOR RENT room) for July 1. Non-smoking, no Peter D. Clarey 422-3714 AUGUST pets, excellent references pro- Near Anrprior on a vided. Please call 730-0915 to CLEANING HOUSE leave a message. secluded river. Two WRITE/RIGHT Bonded and insured bedroom, well equipped, DISCOVER YOUR Experienced central air. $1,300/month IMAGINATION Get the best rates on: or $350/week. 237-2304. WORD-PROCESSING Home/office cleaning CREATIVE DOCUMENTARY Professional Carpet Part-time employment wanted, (journals, memoirs) weekday afternoons: word- Cleaning PIANO LESSONS pr ocessing, editing, FICTION (beginners and Good references administrative support. Call advanced) Cleaning House may be the Julia Campbell, B.A. Deidre Nishimura, 234-1868, last cleaner you'll ever hire. afternoons. 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`MoDt. Cvse/des Wvter Ode The After School Programme Thursday, July 15 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kiddie Pool and sliding area - not recommended for children for 5 - 12 years under 3 years. Cost $15.00 per person Looking for a part-time job this fall? Le 13evuebv-inp Wednesday, July 28 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Glebe Community Centre is hiring Enjoy a day at the Beach and pack a picnic innovative, enthusiastic and caring staff. Cost: $5.00 per person

1 coordinator position GPPpmvelc Zoo 5 positions Wednesday, August 18 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. councillor Come to Wendover with us to see the white lions and other exotic animals. *First Aid and CPR is required. Cost: $12.00 per adult *Previous experience per child $ 9.00 working with children is an asset.

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