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Pharmacist Roland Innis's and assistant Julie Lepage can now be found working behind the counter at Shopper's Drug Mart PHOTO: SUZANNE LANDIS at the corner of Bank and Glebe. Inniss Pharmacy closes BY LESLEY CALDICOTT medical advice. In early 2006, Roland Inniss sold the pharmacy to new own- After 100 years as a pharmacy at 769 Bank Street, one of the Glebe's old- ers, Andrew Staples and François Sicotte, knowing they were committed to est businesses closed its doors for the last time on Aug. 30. The history of what the tradition of the pharmacy and agreeing that Roland would continue as is known today as Inniss Pharmacy began when the A. J. Brownlee Drugstore Pharmacist. He would also have the opportunity to take holidays and perhaps opened in 1907, changing names and owners over the years, but remaining the start to think about retirement. continued on page 3 same friendly business that Glebe residents relied upon for prescriptions and Mark your calendars WHAT'S INSIDE

September 15 SimplyRaw Festival www.simplyraw.ca Abbotsford 2 Environment 20 September 16 Glebe House Tour Editorial 4 Election 21-25 September 16 Feast of Fields, organic food celebration www.feastoffields.ca 26-27 September 24 Provincial election, All candidates meeting, GNAG 7 Art 7 p.m., GCC

Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 Provincial election, Advance polls at GCC GCA 8 Ted and Lois at the Movies .28 September 25 GCA board meeting, 7:30 p.m. GCC, all are welcome Old Days 10 Schools 30-34 September 26 GNAG annual general meeting, 7 p.m., GCC Good

September 27-30 Metcalfe Fair 35 www.metcalfefair.com Glebe Questions 11 Sports September 30 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, CIBC Run for the Cure Councillor's Report 12 Books 36-37 www.cibcrunforthecure.com October 10 Provincial Election and Referendum voting day, Business news 15-17 Religion 38-41 polls will be open from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. October 18 Underground Sound concert series, Health 18-19 Grapevine 42-43 featuring the SoulJazz Orchestra, 7 p.m., GCC October 20 Treasures for the Tower Auction noon to 5 p.m. NEXT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 October 27 Great Glebe Pumpkin Patch Celebrations at GCC, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. FOR THE OCTOBER 12 ISSUE 2 Glebe Report September 14, 2007 NEWS Party and meeting space for rent at Abbotsford BY JULIE IRETON Looking for some classy space for a formal dinner, a book-club meeting or a birthday party? Newly renovated space at Abbotsford House in the Glebe is now available, and at a reasonable price. The dining room at the front of the old stone house has been renovated to fit the age and traditions of the neo- gothic style home. Sue Walker is Abbotsford's Director of Development. She says the renova- tions at the house evolved over the summer. The Lord Lansdowne donated new carpeting, which inspired staff and volunteers to get out their paint- brushes. The dining room has now been restored to reflect some of the grandeur of the late 1800s. "We've tried to bring in some period pieces to compliment the actual era of the room. We had a lot to work with, with the original woodwork and plas- ter," explains Walker. Now that construction at the Lord Lansdowne tower is being completed, the fronts of both buildings are being tidied up and landscaped. Abbotsford has a new courtyard, flowerbeds and space for outdoor dining or reception. With the indoor and outdoor changes, it's an appropriate time to start market- ing the building to groups in the community. Abbotsford hired Anne Naylen to conduct a survey. She spoke with members of the business and non-profit community. She says there is an interest in more meeting space. PHOTOS: PAT GOYECHE The Glebe Community Centre, as well as various church halls in the neighbourhood, are frequently used by service clubs, business and non-profit organizations. But those spaces are at a premium. New rental space is welcome. "Abbotsford is always looking for new ways to utilize our facility. And there's such a demand for meeting space in the Glebe. We started looking at renting out the dining room and other areas of the building," explains Sue Walker. Now Abbotsford staff is in the process of designing a brochure to help with marketing. "The dining room is a lovely spot. It's very appealing for small intimate gatherings, such as luncheons, seminars, bridal showers. It's solid and sound- proof against traffic on Bank Street," says Naylen. The fully-accessible dining room can seat 40 to 50 people or host a cock- tail reception of up to about 100. Abbotsford also has an in-house sound sys- tem and can provide audio visual equipment. There's a multi-purpose room that could be used as a small dance hall. The building also has a kitchen and would welcome caterers. Naylen notes that Abbotsford has the necessary liability coverage and would allow groups to purchase special-occasion permits to serve alcohol. "We're in the final stages of brochure production. There's been a lot of fun and creativity in the process, and we'll start marketing the rental in Septem- ber and October. We're only limited by the imagination of the client." The Abbotsford dining room will be rented out for the first time this month for a special birthday party of one of its own members.

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Betty's Country Kitchen: Inn iss Pharmacy closes continued from page 1 This all changed when the Ontario Government passed a broad drug reform A makeover story Act in April 2006. The main part of that reform was a piece of legislation called the Transparent Drug System for Patients Act, also known as Bill 102. When Bill 102 came into effect in October 2006, it had a tremendous impact on many independent pharmacies across Ontario. The goal of the bill is to pro- vide improved patient access to drugs and better value for money; however, the ramifications include cuts in rebates available to retail pharmacies, making it difficult for independent pharmacies to continue business. A victim of these changes, Inniss Pharmacy's new owners had to make the very difficult deci- sion to close the doors. The silver lining is that Roland Inniss and his assistant of 20 years, Julie Lepage, will continue to serve our community as they join the team at the new Shoppers Drug Mart at the corner of Bank and Glebe. Shoppers Drug Mart purchased Inniss Pharmacy and thus all prescription files at Inniss will be transferred to Shoppers. "As a pharmacist at Shoppers," says Roland, "I am glad that I can continue working with our clients whom I'm really committed to, particularly the senior citizens." So it is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Inniss Pharmacy, but with an equal measure of gratitude that Roland and Julie remain a part of the Glebe community. BY JENNIFER DARE Have you ever wanted to redesign a room in your home? You know what you would like to do, but you don't have the money or all the skill it takes to N do it? Well, this is our story. On the first floor of Bronson Place at the Glebe Centre, our activity room was looking pretty tired. A room that is supposed to inspire creative programs When can I vote? such as art and baking certainly wasn't inspiring. In fact, over the years it had become more of a storage room. In 2005, we had a generous donation to cre- Election Day ate the garden of our dreams and we really wanted the success to continue to The provincial Election and Referendum day is Oct. 10. the interior. Our garden is accessed through the activity room and the two Polls will be open from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. spaces needed to complement each other. So, we needed another generous Advance polls donor to come forward and fortunately for us, Ruth and Phillip Munro want- The advance polls will be open from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, from ed to help! Ruth's sister, Betty Minshall, used to live with us and we were hon- 9 a.m to 9 p.m. If you prefer to vote before election day, you oured to be able to name the room in her memory. may take advantage of any advance polls in your electoral dis- We next needed a plan of action. We decide on the theme of a country trict. All advance poll locations are chosen for ease of access. kitchen, since this was our kitchen and laundry area already. We wanted to cre- Ballots cast at the advance polls are counted at the close of the ate a warm, cheerful and familiar space. Everyone pitched in with ideas and a polls on election day. The dates, times and locations of advance plan came to life! Then we needed to find skilled and talented people_ and have polls are provided on the Notice of Registration card. of fam- them all work for free! Luckily, we do have a fantastic group residents, See pages 21 through 24 for more voter ilies, volunteers and staff, and everyone gave graciously of their time and tal- ents. information and candidate profiles. Betty's Kitchen includes white wainscotting, cheerful yellow walls, warm curtains, original artwork, a hand stitched quilt, wooden cupboards, wood table and hutch, copper coloured backsplash and lots of "country kitsch" items. It is now a room that flows with our garden and feels so inviting! To thank everyone who made the room come to life, we had our official opening on June 14 with a Country and Western party. We had a great fiddle band, munchies and the final touch that showed just how authentic our coun- try kitchen is... a horse in the garden! Everyone enjoyed petting and feeding the horse, dancing up a storm and feeling really proud about the wonderful room we all created! PLAY...JUST PLAY GuitarViolin Bodhran BassDrums Choirs FluteHarp Percussion Bagpipes Tin Whistle Banjo' Piano Saxophone Fiddle Performance Autoharp Voice Private and group instruction master classes choirs sessions performance preparation fun Music The Ottawa Folklore Centre Ltd AlpOFC1111 Bank St OFCMUSIC.CA 613-730-2887

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CALL Zita Taylor at 235-1214, e-mail: [email protected], if you are willing to deliver a route for us. NEWS Glebe Report September 14, 2007 5 Our turtles at Brown's Inlet Calling all future prime ministers CBC Television wants You! If you think you are prime ministerial material and are between the ages of 18 to 25, CBC Television is offering the opportunity of a lifetime. Candidates are invited to apply for a chance to win a $50,000 cash prize and the honour of becoming Canada's Next Great Prime Minister by sharing their ideas for making Canada a better, stronger and more prosperous country. Interested? Go to cbc.cainextprimeminister to review contest requirements and check eligibility. Visitors will be directed to the YouTube site at youtube.com and encouraged to upload their submissions by presenting their one great idea! This is a golden opportunity for anyone considering a future in politics, world affairs or social policy. Last year's telecast attracted close to one million viewers and the four finalists shared the stage with former Canadian prime ministers: The Right Hon. Paul Martin, The Right Hon. Brian Mulroney, The PHOTOS: JIM DONNELLY Right Hon. Kim Campbell and The Right Hon. Joe Clark. BY VIRGINIA CARVER Canada's Next Great Prime Minister is based on a popular nationwide com- Turtles need to be able to bask in the sun in order to maintain their health. petition originated in 1995 by Frank Stronach, founder and chairman of brightest future lead- However I noticed that neither of the Brown's Inlet ponds had good logs Magna International, in his search for Canada's best and which the turtles could use for basking, and which were away from the banks ers. It was launched to engage young Canadians in the political process and to of the ponds and potential human disturbance. 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international Live 8 concerts was Underground Sound unveils new line-up one of the few chosen for EMI's Live 8 DVD. has played with such legends as Jun- For jazz lovers, the name Brian ior Wells, Howlin' Wolf, Albert Browne has a special resonance. Collins, Johnny Lee Hooker and This acclaimed jazz pianist, known Buddy Guy. His Underground Sound for his soulful, swinging piano, will concert is a rare acoustic gig by a be featured in May 2008. With a masterful performer. musical career that spans more than In February 2008, the Mighty 30 years, Browne has gained a repu- Popo will bring his beguiling guitar tation as a true Canadian jazz legend. sound to the Glebe. Blending the tra- Originally from Montreal, ditional music of Rwanda and Browne moved to Ottawa when he Burundi, he also infuses his tunes was a teenager. By the age of 18, he with rock, blues, jazz, R&B, reggae was playing in local clubs and soon and folk traditions that help create an had his own CBC radio program. unforgettable evening. Popo is a Browne will be accompanied by the member of the 2004 Juno Award legendary Michel Donato on bass. winning African Guitar Summit. His Tickets for each concert are $20 outstanding performance at the each ($25 at the door) and are avail- Canadian edition of Bob Geldof's able at Compact Music, the Glebe Community Centre (GCC) and the Ottawa Folklore Centre. Tickets for PHOTO: BRIAN GOLDSCHMIED the Souljazz Orchestra go on sale on The Souljazz Orchestra kicks off the season on Oct. 18. September 15th. Doors open at 7:00 BY LESLIE FULTON stage with such luminaries as Femi p.m. with a concert start of 7:30 p.m. Underground Sound is back with Kuti, Del& Sosimi (of the Egypt 80), The GCC is located at 175 Third an exciting roster of musical talent Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Etta Avenue at Lyon. that features some of the best jazz, James, Alpha YaYa Diallo, John Lee blues and world beat musicians in Hooker Jr., and more. The Glebe Community Associa- the country. On Nov. 22, Terry GillesiElie hits tion (GCA) and the Glebe Business The Souljazz Orchestra kicks off the stage. Known for his work with Group host Underground Sound, a the season on Oct. 18. This Ottawa- Heaven's Radio, Gillespie is known series of concerts to raise money to based band meshes funk and as "Mr. Groove" for his raw and sexy bury the hydro wires when Bank afrobeat, while also touching on performances. Both charismatic and Street undergoes reconstruction. If boogaloo, soul and jazz. The music soulful, his take on the blues (with a the City of Ottawa decides not to is raw and dirty with incisive lyrics tinge of reggae) has inspired many bury the lines, the money will be that run the gamut from politics to talented musicians, including Sue spent on other improvement projects spirituality. The band has shared the Foley, to follow in his footsteps. He Terry Gillespie PHOTO: JOHN GARNER to make Bank Street beautiful.

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We are geared up for an N amazing fall line-up of activities THE UPS STORE Register today at the Glebe Com- 99 Fifth Avenue in The Glebe munity Centre. It's time to sign up 1ir. for that program you have always (Fifth Avenue Court) wanted to take. Pick up a copy of the "Fall for GNAG" program guide at , , Phone: 613.230.5593 the Glebe Community Centre or visit us on line at www.gnag.ca. If you By have any questions, please call us at Mary 613-233-8713. Tsai- PRINTING & COPY SERVICES, Glebe House Tour Davies Mark your calendars for Sun., Sept. 16, 1-4 p.m. Visit six captivat- -Black & white 'Brochures ing houses, including a stunning soft seamstress of costumes. This is a pink brick home, with modern show which relies on all the trim- 'Colour "Letterheads stained glass and a charming front mings: be part of our celebration. "Wide format posters "Laminating garden. Also on this tour, located on Book your audition now for the escarpment on Broadway Tues., Sept. 18, or Wed., Sept. 19, 6- 'Business cards 'Sandwich boards

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Jacob Marley show him the spirit of be on Fri., Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Naan Pocket Oven baked Naan stuffed wfth choice ingredients, Christmas. Tiny Tim and the Cratchit GNAG Annual General Meeting accompanied wit' h a side salad 10 family, Fezziwig's office party and GNAG invites the community to 6oz. Pan Roasted Top Sirloin Steak Sandwich Cousin Fred's dinner guests help to their Annual General Meeting, Wed., With a savory mushroom & onion fegu, presented open faced on naan bmad, effect the transformation. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Are you interested in with a side salad 1 12 Join us for a big family show as an volunteering? Please contact us at actor, a singer, a maker of props or a info @gnag.ca or call 613-233-8713. Sxaluna Pates The Trio Slam Vegetable samosas, naan & Bhuji, with onion mint chutney, tamarind and cuny dips' 9 Soup of the Day 14.5 Antipasto Garden Salad Smoked salmon and band goals cheese roulade, Fresh seaSonal vegetables, greens chikvi braised vegetables, cheeses, olives & naan bites 1 13 & emon Omer vinaigrette 7

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Our tentative But as tirne goes by, 1 am becom- This autumn, there will be few agenda is to kick off the evening ing increasingly concerned about the noise problems because of CFL foot- with a debate on the referendum on second issue of how the project will ball at Lansdowne Park. The demise be carried out. The northern section of professional football and the dis- electoral reform with speakers from By both sides of the question. The four of Bank Street beyond Laurier has appointing attendance at SuperEx Bob major parties have now nominated now been closed off for two sum- add to the pressure to consider the their candidates and we have invited Brocklebank mers. I worry about the impact on future of Lansdowne Park. I will pro- them to speak. We are awaiting news merchants if we have _such a pro- pose at the next GCA meeting that on may also be tracted construction project in the we form a team to organize a public other candidates who asked me if we could find a larger Centre. Glebe. New pipes under a beautiful discussion on Lansdowne Park. running to represent Ottawa hall so interested voters would not street lined with boarded-up shops is Farmers' Market Liability need to be turned away. not what I want to see. The market continues at Lans- We are planning to hold the all- My attempts to find a larger hall Noise downe Park until Oct. 28. This candidates meeting in Scotton Hall, have been frustrated by demands that Several residents at the south end would complete the two-year experi- in the Glebe Community Centre, the GCA have extensive liability of the community have been suffer- ment. In the city budget debate, it which holds a maximum of about insurance coverage. A similar de- ing from noise from air conditioning will be up to council to determine the 400 people. Several people have mand for insurance was an impedi- equipment on a reconditioned build- basis on which the market proceeds ment in our contract with the city in ing. Similar concerns were also next year. organizing the Great Glebe Garage expressed about the modernized Volunteers needed Sale. GCC. Whatever your skill or interest, GCA's insurance issues may be a Through our membership in the you are invited to participate. We product of our risk-adverse age in FCA (city-wide federation of com- will need help with the all-candi- which coffee-drinkers sue restau- munity associations), we pressed the dates meeting, cleaning up the rants for serving hot coffee hot. It city on the inadequate attention neighbourhood, preparing the does give me pause to think that in- given to stationary sources of noise planters for winter (and next spring), Robert surance premiums threaten to (as opposed to vehicular, train and taking inventories of our trees, and Keene become the biggest item of expendi- aircraft-generated noise). Led by a organizing meetings about Bank __- ture for our association. REALTOR Sales Repfesepiatiye sister community association in Street and Lansdowne Park. Send us Bank Street Woodroffe North, we managed to a message at [email protected] if you Now that autumn has arrived we have the Official Plan of the city are interested in volunteering your Tel: (613) 725-1171 are anticipating further details about amended and an improved noise by- Fax: (613) 725-3323 time. Toll: 800-307-1545 the reconstruction of Bank Street. law adopted. keene@royallepagen Our concern centers around two Residents who have concerns issues: what is to be done and how it meeting 1111111111111111111 about noise should contact the city GCA board ROYAL LEPAGE will be done. by-law services unit, laying a com- Our next GCA board meeting 11111111111111111111 On the first matter, there is much plaint and seeking a reference num- is on Tues., Sept. 25, at 7:30 Team Realty agreement that burying the hydro ber for their case. As the city budget p.m. Everyone is welcome to INlevn4e,aeCsetatod, li..tetagg wires should be part of the design for process proceeds in the fall, I will be 20.335 CcAng O. Oma., K I 008 attend. the project. There will be many other proposing to the GCA board that we

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hanged for sheep-stealing. We main- Munroaming in Quebec and Scotland tained he was really a social activist, leader of the tenants' resistance to and a fine potter in Merrickville, through flooded England in his Mer- the lairds clearing the Highlands for Stephen Sanger, traces his roots cedes. The three-day gathering was sheep. And we spun this tale at the through Devon and Newfoundland. all great fun, with 180 American next evening's supper to credulous It is my mother's two Canadian fam- Munros from Texas and Idaho, table companions from Houston. ilies, the Munroes and the Green- another hundred French Munros, and They even sympathized with Finlay shields, who peep tantalizingly out even one from Paraguay. Barbara for being a bigamist. By of the mists of time. Munro and her husband Martien de The scenery and hospitality were Clyde Actually, the Greenshields are in Leeiw, of First Avenue, came and great. Even Penny, who had stoical- the clear, because two great-uncles helped make up a Canadian contin- Sanger ly tolerated the graveyard tour in became quite famous lawyers in gent of ten. Quebec, enjoyed this latter exercise Montreal, although now our branch My brother and I were disappoint- in Munroaming. She stood on the has withered in the male line. My ed that, at the banquet organized by When I interviewed Doug Ward steps of Foulis Castle and told Chief mother, Hope Munroe, always dis- the Americans, nobody got up and of Holmwood Avenue in November Hector that she was a Graham dained the Greenshields lot as snobs, told tall stories about their ancestors. 2002, about what he was doing since descendant, on the other side at the but was vague about her father's (What about President Monroe?) So retiring from the CBC after 30 Battle of Culloden. family, indeed even about him. we invented a brother to Finlay, years, he had several answers. He And that's how we spent bits of was volunteering with Inter Pares this odd summer. We never got to and another NGO after his own Loch Broom or to Thurso or even heart, the Developing Countries to South Ely. Maybe another time. Farm Radio Network, and also chairing the Taste of the Glebe cam- paign for some years. But his great new passion, he admitted, was SLICK genealogy. "It's the fastest growing &SASSY sport in North America," he assert- 858G Bank Street ed. (Hey, what about soccer?) 236-2662 Anyway, he is way out in front in tracing his ancestors. Already he had traced his Ward forebears in Eng- Our services: land back to the 1700s and had 1,500 names on the family tree he Hair: Color, relaxers, had compiled on computer. When- weaves, braids... ever he made his annual trip to DRY CLEANING Skegby in Nottinghamshire, where the Wards for generations were Custom Sewing framework knitters, he found him- Alterations self the hub of the family and intro- ducing English cousins to each Tanning other. PHOTO: PENNY SANGER Excellent services Since then, he has self-published Mella Trotter (my sister), myself, son Daniel and first cousin Dinah Reasonable prices a booklet In Search of My Morley McLennan four descendants of Hugh Munroe and wife Janet Allan at Ancestors, a fascinating account of Melbourne Presbyterian cemetery how he used all avenues family So this summer we set out to find bibles, birth certificates, marriage out something good about the registers, bills of sale, and plain Munroes. Daniel, through a lucky instinct and good luck to trace his Internet hit, learned some details of mother's family back 200 years to my great-grandmother, Janet Allan, Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. Best born near Thurso in northernmost of all, he has dug up what they did, planetofsound Scotland, brought to South Ely in and several old photographs. Quebec when she was six, and died I am a humble follower, many at Melbourne in the Eastern Town- 1194 Bank St., 613.731.4434 footsteps behind. We know about ships in 1922. So four of her descen- our particular branch of Sangers, dants my sister Melia, cousin www.planetofsoundonline.com who hailed from Salisbury, while Dinah, Daniel and myself headed others (including David Sanger who off to Richmond, Quebec, in the writes for The New York Times) merry month of May. came to Waco, Texas from Bavaria; There, in the Presbyterian ceme- tery in South Melbourne, we found a hilltop sprinkled with Munroe graves. Who were they all? My great-grandfather Hugh, born in 1833 at Loch Broom, Scotland, was straightforward. But who was Mur- doch? More mysteriously, who was Finlay? Maybe Hugh's father and the patriarch; but he seemed to have two wives simultaneously; and his own gravestone was broken. And South Ely, where he probably farmed, has vanished from modern maps of Que- bec. The 1871 census in the Nation- Tivoli Model One al Archives showed South Ely with AM/FM Radio many families, and three households $349.99 of Munroes, but no Finlay (who did- n't die until 1880). I drew a conjec- $1695.00 tural family tree, which the others mocked. All this, inevitably, led to an expe- dition in July to northern Scotland, to the Clan Munro Association gath- ering at the chief's home near Evar- Pro-Ject Debut HI Naim Nait 51 PHOTO: CLYDE SANGER ton, beyond Inverness. By now, my Turntable Integrated Amplifier Penny, on the stairway of Foulis rich brother Jim had joined in, with Castle with Chief Hector Munro, his tartan trews and cummerbund, head of the clan. and he drove Penny and me up WE BUY RECORD COLLECTIONS! 12 Glebe Report September 14, 2007 COUNCILLOR'S REPORT Isabella Street planters will help pedestrians feel safe

with a pleasing This is unsustainable and will put brick and cement Stone birth further pressure on property taxes. sidewalk to prom- Say each rock was an egg There is no money this year for enade on. The that all life was nested inside the rocks of the earth, traffic calming, which means the pl anters are that the earth itself opened each morning backlog of safety measures request- watered from the like a clam shell to let out the fish, ed by communities is growing faster By inside, directly the animais, the birds than ever before. It is so bad, that Councillor from the Pal- to populate the surface and seas. Ottawa has not allocated any money to retrofit traffic lights with audible Clive isades' system, so And at night the stones of earth the signals for the visually impaired. But Doucet plants closed around the souls of earth should remain the green light continues to flash for vibrant even on to keep them safe. cars. City council recently voted to Progress in the Ward the hottest sum- That's why you must be careful accelerate new road projects like the Ribbon cutting on Isabella mer day. when throwing a stone widening of Prince of Wales and the Helped out by representatives of There is no fund it may contain your grandfather, Strandherd Bridge for cars, and to The Palisades Retirement Residence, for beautifying city it may contain your great-grand children transfer $10 million of provincial Jane Ironsides, the planner on the streets and funding you never know with stones funds previously earmarked for tran- project, Dan Joanette, Doran Con- for the project was sit to roads. struction, and CGA President, Bob obtained from the In August, transit committee re- Brocklebank, we cut the ribbon on developer. This was possible because the developer to invest in beautifying viewed short-term options to try to the new planters installed along I obtained development charge relief a city street which was an expensive revive transit. Remember, most light- Isabella between O'Conner and Met- for all construction that faces onto undertaking for him and a technical- rail-related studies have been calfe. They make quite a difference. the 417 between Bronson and Preto- ly difficult one because of the weight shelved, as well as the inter-provin- There are still four very busy lanes ria. The reason for this relief is that of the planters and the many services cial transit study, when the Mayor's of traffic along Isabella exiting and the presence of the 417 and all its under the street. But he did listen to task force began its work in January. entering the 417, but pedestrians are attendant traffic is a substantial dis- my arguments that it would make the In effect, transit progress has been now protected by hefty cement incentive to any quality construction. city street, as well as his develop- stalled. Right now Ottawa is com- planters, screened by green plants, There was no formal obligation for ment, far more attractive to his resi- pletely out of step with cities like dents and he hung in with long nego- Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmon- tiations that were necessary with ton and Vancouver who are all invest- Ottawa Hydro in order tO get the ing heavily in electric rapid transit. It ilk necessary approvals. A big commu- isn't clear whether the committee nity thank-you to Joe Ger of The Pal- will be able to make up for the harm HISIDES isades. that's already under way. ETIREMENT RESIDENCE The communities of Capital Ward Transportation is the most impor- are all working hard to move for- tant area where the city is headed in tNV CCFP ward and make Ottawa a better city. the wrong direction. The unprece- In the Glebe, a priority is the burial dented scale of our road investment of the hydro lines along Bank Street. at the expense of more community The community is eager to see this and environment-friendly projects issue settled. To date, the city's will force our taxes up and our air response has been a discussion quality down, and leave communi- paper, which is, at best, a preamble ties wanting. We tould be spending to a policy of when and how hydro transportation money now more lines should be buried on historic intelligently and have ample funds PHOTO: DONNA SILVER main streets, gateways and else- left over for sounder projects which Councillor Doucet cuts ribbon for new planters in front of the Palisades on where. In other words, the city has local communities support. Isabella Street. not provided a tangible response yet. Presently, the city is being run by Luckily, the reconstruction of Bank a loose coalition of rural and outside- Street has been slow and is likely to the-greenbelt councillors led by be further delayed. I am not over- West Carleton Councillor, Eli El joyed that the city is investing so Chantiry and Mayor O'Brien. They in slowly rehabilitating existing have been quite successful at council infrastructure, but in this case it is to GORDONe, in reversing the decisions of the our advantage. The longer the proj- city's standing committees on the ect gets delayed, the better the guar- arts and transit, and in keeping the antee that we can resolve the wire service-cuts budget alive. burial policy. MEGOVfRil Coffee with Clive Regress in the City Coffee with Clive is at the Wild Building a better city was tough Oat on Bank Street in the Glebe on Need Renovations? before, but in 2007 Ottawa is setting the third Thursday of the month from a new low standard. City-wide, Ottawa is moving back- 9 to 10 am. wards. Ottawa will build more than Clive Doucet 200 km of roads in 2007. This will be City of Ottawa a record high. At the same time, we 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, have a record low 40 per cent of the ON KlP 1J1 roads that are in need of repair being tel.: (613) 580-2487 fixed. We also have record low fax: (613) 580-2527 - investment in community projects, [email protected] pedestrian and cycling programs. www.clivedoucet.com

Custom Designed Additions and Major Renovations that respect the Craftsmanship and Architectural style of your older home. 594-8888 wvvw.gordonmcgovern.com N EWS Glebe Report September 14, 2007 13 See the Glebe and Ottawa Imagine Ottawa Social Forum BY LEIGH THORPE workshops that will examine and South like you've Would you like your neighbour- emphasize the importance of sus- hood to be a stronger community? tainable neighbourhoods to the never seen them before Are you wondering how you as an future of Ottawa, focusing on five individual can make a real difference key areas: are two Heritage Ottawa walking tours scheduled for this fall. There to slow global warming? Perhaps arts and culture The Glebe and the houses of Werner Noffke you'd like to get involved in efforts to participatory democracy improve the living conditions and housing and anti-poverty Date: Oct. 7, 2 p.m. available safety nets for those living village-building Noffke, one of Ottawa's most influential and prolific architects, is known in poverty. Whatever your hopes the environment for many industrial, commercial and institutional downtown buildings, and about Ottawa and its future, join res- There will be opportunities to join particularly for a number of visually delightful houses in the Glebe. His use of idents from all parts of town to find in discussion groups on reviving and the Colonial Revival-style, within an Arts and Crafts-inspired aesthetic, out how to get the city you want by updating the Ottawa 20/20 frame- strongly influenced development of the beautifully landscaped Central Park at attending the Imagine Ottawa Social work for city planning and priority Patterson Creek. Forum this fall. Come out and bring setting. You can find out more about Guide: Ken Elder, restoration architect your proverbial "two cents." Ottawa 20/20 online at www. Meeting place: Clemow at O'Connor The social forum will help Ottawa ottawa.ca/city_services/planningzon Fee: $10.00 ($5.00 for Heritage Ottawa members). residents to better know and appreci- ing/2020/. No reservations required. ate their city, their fellow residents, Local groups, community associa- For further information, contact [email protected] or 613-230-8841. and the democratic process. It will tions and individuals are invited to encourage leadership and inspire submit proposals for presenta- Old Ottawa South attendees to take an active role in tions/workshops, and to register for a Date: Oct. 14, 2 p.m. public dialogue and priority setting, display table in our "Marketplace of In 1907, Nepean Township villages such as Ottawa South were annexed to local culture, and caring for each Ideas." The deadline for submissions the City of Ottawa. Improved city' services soon followed, such as a new high other and for the environment. of workshop proposals was Aug. 31. level Bank Street Bridge over the canal. It allowed the privately-owned Ottawa The forum consists of two events: Registration deadline for display Electric Railway to extend streetcar services, stimulating housing and the a public lecture to be held on the tables is Sept. 30. More information development of one of Ottawa's first "streetcar suburbs." evening of Thurs., Oct. 18, and a about proposals and table registration Guide: Leo Doyle, Development and Planning Committee, Old Ottawa South day-long program on Sat., Oct. 20. is available on the Imagine Ottawa Meeting place: Southminster United Church, Bank at Aylmer Both events will be held at Domin- website at www.imagineottawa.ca, Cost: $10.00 ($5.00 for Heritage Ottawa members). ion-Chalmers United Church, 355 or by calling Leigh at 613-563-4922. No reservations required. Cooper St (at O'Connor). Those See you at this year's Imagine For further information, contact [email protected] or 613-230-8841. attending will be able to choose Ottawa Social Forum invite your from an array of presentations and neighbours to come along!

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brated the fact that thanks to our hard Dancing in the Streets a huge success work and dedication 54 per cent of Rays Reptiles, and Bouncing Cas- cancer patients in Ontario will sur- tles and finally, the Dance Party Cen- vive. Our goal is to increase that tral provided free lessons in disco, ratio. We will continue to unite peo- ballroom and jazz. ple in the fight until we have won." A host of Ottawa's elite accompa- Minister of Health Promotion, Jim nied the Firefighter's Brass Band as Watson, added, "I am delighted that Max Keeping led the Celebration of the Ministry of Health Promotion Life Parade, accompanied by Premier supported this incredible celebra- Dalton McGuinty, Minister Jim Wat- tion. My congratulations to Max son, Richard Patten M.P.P., Ottawa Keeping, The Ottawa Regional Can- Centre, Dr. Hartley Stern, vice-presi- cer Foundation and especially to the dent of The Ottawa Hospital Cancer survivors, for celebrating life. Like Centre, Walter Robinson, chair and you, being healthy is what we're all Linda Eagen, president and CEO of about." the Ottawa Regional Cancer Founda- Sponsors for this year's event tion. Mayor Larry O'Brien and Hon. included Hill and Knowlton, Sun John Baird, minister of the Environ- Life Financial Inc., Scotiabank, ment, also joined the festivities. Loeb Glebe and the Ministry of Max Keeping with organizer Jeff Froggett PHOTOS: GIOVANNI BY GIOVANNI "Cancer has always had the connota- On Sat., Aug. 18, the second annu- tion of death; that's no longer the al Dancing in the Streets event made case. Fifty four per cent of people another successful appearance in the with cancer in Ontario will survive. Nations Capital. Those present We need to change the culture. included representatives from the Dancing in the Street is a way to Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, remind folks that cancer patients do cancer survivors, and their families survive." Max expressed gratitude to and friends. They gathered with over all who contributed to the success of 15,000 people to make this the Dancing in the Street, especially the biggest street party Ottawa has ever people and business leaders in the seen. Furthermore, $15,000 was Glebe, who made all of the visitors raised to benefit the foundation, a to the area feel at home. truly generous reflection of the char- The Scotiabank Main Stage fea- ity of the people of Ottawa. Much of tured a great roster of local talent, this money was raised through dona- including Ana Miura, Amanda Ashley MacIsaac tions and t-shirt sales. Thanks to all Rheaume, Reverb Syndicate, Fifty- Linda Eagen exclaimed, "We are Health Promotion. People interested of the sponsors, this event was free men, Sadies, the African Guitar very proud of Dancing in the in learning more about this incredi- of charge to all of those in atten- Summit and Ashley MacIsaac as the Streets. It is one of the most impor- ble event can find event details and dance. headliner. The Loeb Community tant things we do all year. With this pictures posted at www.ottawa The event's inspiration, Max Stage also highlighted local talent: event we want everyone in our com- cancer.ca. Those who want to be part Keeping, celebrated his own cancer musicians, magicians and itnpres- munity to know that we can and will of the fight for cancer survivorship in treatment completion last August, sionists. For kids, the Majic Mid- win the battle. If we unite, if we Eastern Ontario are encouraged to putting the emphasis on living: ways Kids area featured clowns, work in partnership, cancer does not contact the Foundation to find out stand a chance. Saturday we cele- how they can help.

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A web programmer, Eric designs timing seemed right to take a step custom web pages that require spe- back from consulting and put jew- Amicalement vôtre cialized shopping-cart functionality. ellery design in the forefront. B Y ALEXANDRA SERRE In today's virtual business environ- Specializing in 18k-gold stock and les installations de la Ville. Il Site Web de l'Amicale ment, many companies don't keep sterling silver, Pamela's work has présente des programmes de loisirs Bonne nouvelle, chers amis fran- inventory on hand, storing it instead many inspirations, including archi- offerts en français un peu partout à cophones et francophiles! L'Amicale with fulfillment companies (ware- tecture, nature and art. The Fine Ottawa, y compris le groupe de jeu francophone d'Ottawa aura bientôt houses) until an order is placed and it Lines collection offers a wide selec- Copains et copines », offert au un site Web tout nouveau tout beau, is shipped directly to the customer. tion of rings, earrings, and cufflinks, Centre communautaire du Vieil qui servira de lieu d'échange et de The logistics of purchasing, pay- but it is the unique, boldly designed Ottawa Sud (renseignements : 613- mine d'information à ses membres ment, shipping and tracking are typ- rings that drew my attention. 247-4946). Une section du guide ainsi qu'aux francophones de la ically more complicated and require The Arctic/Antarctic animal and porte particulièrement sur l'Amicale, région d'Ottawa. On devrait y trou- a sophisticated purchasing system in Inukshuk inspired line, Canada, is sa mission et ses activités. Procurez- ver, entre autres, un forum de discus- the web designwhich is what Ben- available in sterling silver, 18K and vous le guide et profitez au maxi- sion, un babillard, des liens menant à zaiten delivers. 14K gold. The Canada line offers mum de ces beaux programmes www.benzaiten.ca intricately designed polar bears, des sites francophones intéressants, visant particulièrement les francoph- seals, Inukshuk, penguins, canoes, et, bien entendu, des renseignements ones de la région. ses ses paddles, whales and salmon, to name sur l'Amicale, activités et Rappel: Assemblée générale Disegno divers comités. surprises just a few. Pamela also does custom D'autres de l'Amicale en octobre When you speak with Pamela vous y attendront sûrement. Nous Coulsten, jewellery designer and design work (engagement rings, La prochaine assemblée générale anniversary gifts, etc.) and works vous tiendrons informés de la date de de l'Amicale devrait avoir lieu en owner of Disegno Fine Jewellery, avoir with precious and semi-precious lancement du site, qui devrait octobre (des détails suivront dans you get a sense of the passion that lieu d'ici quelques semaines, par gemstones as well. The retail show- notre prochaine missive). Cette réu- goes into the design of every piece in l'entremise de cette chronique et de room is open from Wednesdays to nion permettra d'établir les priorités her studio. Her jewellery designs are la missive électronique de l'Amicale. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., by hap- de notre association pour la elegant, easy to wear, yet solid and En passant, si vous désirez vous penstance or by appointment. année. Nous wonderful to touch. "I believe jew- abonner à notre missive, veuillez prochaine procéderons www.disegnojewellery.ca à aux ellery is not just a visual pleasure, nous envoyer un courriel à: missive_ l'élection des candidats postes but a tactile one," says Pamela, "and amicale@ sympatico.ca. clés de l'Amicale (notamment la the core of my philosophy is that it joa Ryan Keur Studio présidence, la vice-présidence, le Mon guide francophone has to feel good." The amount of With canvases and painting mate- secrétariat et la trésorerie) ainsi que des loisirs gold used in each piece is what sets rials taking over his home, landscape des responsables de L'Amicale est fière d'avoir con- l'organisation her work apart from mass-produced design and mixed-media artist joa d'activités sociales, récréatives et equivalents. Ryan Keur was thrilled when pre- tribué à la préparation du nouveau Mon guide francophone des loisirs culturelles. Il faut être membre de A self-employed consultant in sented with the opportunity to set up l'association pour participer au vote. international development and free- a studio in the Glebe. The studio pro- d'Ottawa, édition automne-hiver 2007/2008. Le guide est disponible Si vous désirez postuler à l'un de ces lance writer, Pamela always had a vides the much-needed space for his postes, ou si vous voulez obtenir de special enthusiasm for jewellery collection of varied materials that he en ligne dans le site Web de la Ville d'Ottawa (www.ottawa.ca) et en ver- plus amples renseignements au sujet design. In 1992, after graduating uses in his work, a quiet and peace- de l'Amicale, envoyez-nous un cour- from the Gemological Institute of ful environment to focus on his cre- sion papier dans les centres de serv- ice à la les et riel à: [email protected]. America, she launched Disegno (the ativity and a group of individuals clientèle, bibliothèques Italian word for design). Over the with whom to share conversation past 15 years, Pamela's work has and down time. grown to include a wide selection of An active participant in the specialty lines and collections, cus- Ottawa art scene, joa has shown his tom designs for private collectors work in numerous restaurants and and numerous commissions, includ- shows, such as the Glebe's Art in the ing the Canadian Museum of Civi- Park. While much of his work is on lization and the Governor General's canvas, joa's creative passion these cooke KA dfiecle, oitt the Latest cftwu.r residence. With her jewellery now days is for interior landscape design, Local, Leatlier found in specialty shops around the a type of mural that incorporates shap world, on cruise ships and in gal- paint and "any other type of material Otxr owvt, LocaLL0 tce Leather bags leries, and with the opportunity to that fits" to create a very unique open a studio at The Launchpad, the landscape in one's home. 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It is the largest, single-day, line holding hands with my husband, have an volunteer-led, national event to sup- son and daughter is out of this accident if you cough, sneeze, port the breast cancer cause. This world," Rita says. "It's the feeling of laugh or exert yourself physically? year, Canadians in 53 communities great joy to have survived breast can- Have you had 1, 2 or more children, from Victoria to St. John's will par- cer and being able to run the 5k with and have difficulty returning to your ticipate by running or walking either my family." pre-baby inner works condition? Well, guess what? You're one or five kilometres. Want to make a difference? not alone! Many of us We all know someone whose life Donate visit www.cibcrunforthe are going about our has been affected by breast cancer cure.com and donate online. Or visit day to day business holding onto a a wife, mother, husband, daughter, any CIBC branch and register your little secret that is often accepted as son, sister, aunt, brother, friend. In donation. 'normal,' but in reality is certainly fact, over 22,300 Canadian women Participate join us on Sept. 30. not! Urinary incontinence (UI), the and some 170 men will be diagnosed Bring family and friends. Visit the involuntary loss of any amount of with breast cancer this year. Run website to sign up online. urine or difficulty controlling your "The funds being raised are mak- Volunteer we need over 300 vol- "waterworks," is a common problem ing a very important difference," said unteers to make Run day happen! that affects more people than we volunteer Run co-director Kelly Fry. Visit the Ottawa-Gatineau web page think. In fact, it's estimated that 3.3 "Lives are literally being saved and tell us what you'd be interested million Canadians have some form through earlier detection while more in doing. There's something for of incontinence or difficulty with effective treatments are improving everyone! bladder control, including up to 55 quality of life." See you on Sept. 30! percent of all women and 15 percent Teams are key to the of men over the age of 55! This con- Run's success The Canadian Breast Cancer dition is particularly common among Run teams are key to the event's Foundation is the leading national pre-natal and post-partum women. fundraising success, accounting for volunteer-based organization in For all those mothers out there, approximately 70 per cent of all Run Canada dedicated to breast cancer, let's face it after having even one donations. Run teams are dedicated and to raising funds to help create a baby, your body has gone through to creating a future without breast future without breast cancer The the longest marathon in history and cancer. They are made up of sur- Foundation supports and advocates your body needs major fine tuning, vivors, friends and families of sur- for relevant and innovative breast in particular your "inner works" (the vivors, corporate and government cancer research, education and pelvic floor muscles). Did you ever awareness colleagues and school groups from programs, early diagno- think that your body had been so across the sis and effective Ottawa-Gatineau region. treatment, and a traumatized from childbirth that it'll Rita's Dream Team been positive quality of life those liv- has rais- for never get back to 'normal'? Fortu- ing funds since 2000 ing with breast cancer and has raised nately, this is not the case. What is pelvic floor rehabilitation/physiotherapy? 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Brain Gym and Yoga Did you know that recent research Chess What are has shown that over half of the the pelvic floor muscles? women that receive instructions on Magic Workshop The pelvic floor muscles are mus- performing `Kegel' exercises, Contemporary Dance cles that form a sling or funnel shape including patients who believe they Computer Graphic", at the base of your pelvis. Picture the have mastered the technique, per- bottom of your purse: their main form these exercises ineffectively? A Clown Workshop '- function is to keep all your pelvic definite link to incontinence and Cartooning organs and contents in the right pelvic floor dysfunction has also Martial Arts/ place, and because they are so close- been found. Tae Kwon Do ly associated with the bladder and With all this new information in rectum, they also on mind, take care of your body and get Creative Cooking keep check your urinary and bowel systems. You've a tune-up soon! jewehy Making er-school probably come across the word Textile & "Kegel?" Well, this term refers to Yolanda Tsang BSc.PT, RPT, is a specific exercises that are tailored to registered physiotherapist practicing Th 'Wor op Prfograms recruit and retrain the PF muscles. for 14 years in Ottawa. Her involve- ment and interests with prena- Who would benefit Call today for registration or further information. tal/postpartum/ Mom and baby/ from PFR? Yolates classes led her to further Individuals who would benefit pursuits in postgraduate education from PFR are those with: in treating pelvic floor dysfunction. 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You can have an essential oil derived from citrus fruit peel (such as grapefruit and mandarin), from ORE STA tree bark or needles (like black organic skin care confectionery spruce and pine), or from flowers, lavender being the best known exam- ple. Because they are derived from (51* plants, essential oils contain many is proud to introduce therapeutic properties. Most are anti- oils should always be diluted in what bacterial, antiviral or antimicrobial, is known as a "carrier oil." Look in so using them will help keep your your kitchen cupboard and find a family free from colds and other air- vegetable oil like olive or sunflower. Arghand Soap Stones borne illnesses. Each essential oil This can be used as the base in your has many properties. Some are seda- massage blend. The general rule of a good news success story from Afghanistan tive while others are energizing. thumb for a normal healthy adult is 5 Some work on congestion and mus- drops of essential oil in 15mL of car- Arghand is a soap and body oil cooperative in Kandahar which soreness while others are better cle rier oil. You can also use the same produces hand-crafted, hand-molded soaps resembling river- suited to skin care, even helping con- blends in the tub. Some oils will polished stones from grinding pomegranate seeds, almonds, ditions like eczema or psoriasis! It is leave oil residue, so be careful not to licorice roots, roses and other indigenous botanicals. important to know the oils' proper- slip. ties before deciding on which to use. There are some rules to follow Some oils can even help you recall with essential oils, both to verify information just in time for back to their quality and to safeguard against school! harm. When choosing an oil, make How can you use essential oils? sure the label says "essential oil," not The easiest way to use essential "fragrance oil." The price should oils is with a diffuser. This allows the vary according to- the plant the oil is oil to be gently heated and dispersed derived from. It takes many more throughout the house, office, or even rose petals to produce the essential car (there is a specially designed dif- oil than, say, of lavender. The price fuser for this purpose). How can should reflect that. Always use smelling an oil actually produce any essential oils diluted (except in a dif- physiological change? Our sense of fuser). They are so concentrated that smell is the oldest and most sensitive contact with skin in undiluted form of the senses. Essential oils are con- can cause a reaction. Although some ducted from our nose to the olfacto- aromatherapists use essential oils ry receptors. Once the odour is iden- internally, I do not recommend this tified, nerve cells convey this practice. Use the herb or plant form information to the most primitive instead. Be knowledgeable about the part of the brain, the limbic system. ingredients you use so that you get Here, scents evoke memories and the maximum benefit from them. affect behaviour. Now you know Finally, special care should be taken why the scent of lavender makes you around children and pets, as both think of your great aunt Martha! have much smaller body masses. Specific oils can be used to relieve Use special caution with those who congestion from a cold, to help have an existing medical condition September 15th at 3pm memory when studying for an exam, and pregnant/nursing moms. Check Saturday, or to refresh in the morning. Rose- with a health care practitioner if in meet mary is one oil with all these proper- doubt. Essential oils are truly a gift ties. 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When considering how to con- serve water inside the home, remem- ber toilets and showers are responsi- ble for consuming most (about 75 'TER 11 per cent) of household water, so 9 these are the easiest places to start to st9 change our water use habits. Here are some ideas to ponder: ILLUSTRATION: GVVENDOLYN BEST /Ai OrirrAbitt If you are renovating or thinking of upgrading, retrofitting a new toilet shower head, kitchen aerator, two is one of the most effective ways of bathroom aerators and a toilet tank (EWejk.ttN EV00/ reducing water consumption. Every bank. time you flush, about 15 to 20 litres Try having a "sailor's shower" FIE BEERNIOEMENUSAI of water is sucked out of the Ottawa turn off the shower while soaping up, River. Retrofitting a low flow toilet then turn it back on to rinse. This can can reduce that to only 6 litres. The be a bit cold in the winter, and cuts '71114,)'4711,, timing is perfect too. The city's Toi- down on the singing. let Rebate program is scheduled to The average bath takes about 60 launch this fall. In order for a° toilet litres of water. After bathing, my to qualify, it must be a model that is daughter and I try to save the grey on the city's approved list. Keep an water and use it for filling the back eye on the website for updates. of the toilet tank or watering plants. If you're like me and dont want to When brushing your teeth, turn off buy a new toilet, try installing a toi- the water after you wet your tooth- let dam by filling a one or two-litre brush. plastic container with sand and place When shaving, fill the sink with a it in the toilet tank, away from the few inches of water. This will rinse flushing mechanism. your razor just as well as running You may want to experiment with water, with far less waste of water. the "mellow yellow" route. You Check your faucets and pipes for know: "if it's yellow, let it mellow; if leaks. A small drip from a worn MONDAYS: 2 FOR 1 BURGERS it's brown, flush it down." This faucet washer can waste 75 litres of works fine for my family in the cool- water per day. TUESDAYS: 35 CENT WINGS er months, but I gave it up during the Use the dishwasher and clothes VVEEKENDS: 10oz. SIRLOIN - $9.95 summer heat as it led to some embar- washer for only full loads. AVAIL. AFTER 5PM rassing odour problems. When washing dishes by hand, Switch your shower and faucet don't leave the water running for heads to aerated ones. A shower with rinsing. a standard shower head takes 100 Using these steps, it's possible for litres of water compared to 35 litres the average household to reduce with an aerated or low-flow shower their water use by 40 per cent. That's head. You can get them free from the a great savings to your pocket book, city in their Residential Indoor Water Ottawa's infrastructure and the envi- Efficiency kit, which is available ronment. now at City Hall's Client Service For more info about the city's pro- Centre. Each kit contains a low-flow grams, consult www.ottawa.ca. Is bottled water safe? Canadians wanting to do some- myth of bottled water that under- thing about the environment can mines trust in tap water. We need to start by drinking tap water. support and reinvest in public tap David Suzuki water systems The Polaris Institute sponsors, in This forum will feature three collaboration with the Ottawa River knowledgeable panellists discussing Keeper, Environment Working the social, health and environmental Group (First Unitarian Congrega- impacts of the bottled water trend as STUDENTS; tion), OTESHA Project, CUPE Dis- well as the importance of supporting trict Council (Ottawa) and the Social public tap water systems. Panellists 15% OFF WITIVALID STUDENT CARD Planning Council of Ottawa a com- are: Zoe Maggio, Polaris Institute; munity forum: Is Bottled Water Aaron Freeman, Environmental EAT IN I TAKE OUT I DEL.IVERY I CATERING Safe? on Sept. 29, 2007 at Jack Pur- Defence; and a CUPE Ontario cell Community Centre, 320 Jack speaker. 99 Fifth Avenue Purcell Lane, from 1-5 p.m. Two community action workshops Bottled water is the number one will take place, aimed at developing (inside the Fifth AvenueiCourtl growing segment of the beverage one to two practical steps that can be industry in North America. The bot- taken by community members to help tled water trend has social, environ- curb the growing bottled water trend. 613-237-0448 mental and health impacts that can For more information, contact Zoe Imo neighbourhood Pub & be avoided by drinking tap water. Maggio at [email protected] Restaurant There is a need to unpack the purity or 613-237-1717, ext 104. ELECTION Glebe Report September 14, 2007 21 reform. It is sometimes called MMP Before an election, parties would About the Referendum for short. publicly nominate candidates as It is a mixed system, because it "list members" and describe how When you vote during the advance polls or combines two voting systems: a first- they were chosen. If a political past-the-post system and a propor- party is entitled to more seats than on Election and Referendum Day, you will be tional representation system. it won locally, "list members" are given two ballots. One is for voting for a can- If this system is chosen, Ontarians elected to make up the difference. will have two votes in future elec- "List members" can only be elect- didate in the general election; the other will tions: one for a "local member," and ed from a political party that one for a political party. received more than 3 per cent of ask you to consider which electoral system In each electoral district, one vote these votes. Ontario should use to elect members to the would be used to elect a "local mem- In the end, a political party's over- ber" using a first-past-the-post sys- all share of seats will roughly equal provincial legislature. tem. The candidate with the most its share of the total votes for parties votes in an electoral district wins. in the province. Some background on the referendum vote The other vote would be for a The party with the largest number In June 2005, the Ontario Legisla- Assembly proposed the mixed mem- political party. Votes for parties will of seats in the legislature, including ture began a process to review elec- ber proportional system. be used to determine the number of both "local members" and "list "list members" each party gets. This toral systems. In March 2006, the What is first-past-the post? members," is asked to form a gov- on Electoral is the proportional representation Citizens Assembly First-past-the-post is one of the ernment. Reform, an independent body, repre- part. two electoral systems you will be Why should I vote senting the electors in Ontario, was With a mixed member proportion- asked to vote on in the Ontario efer- created. The Citizens' Assembly was al system, Ontario would be divided on the referendum question? endum on electoral reform. It is the made up of 52 women and 52 men into 90 electoral districts, and would A referendum is your chance to system Ontario uses now. aged from 19 to 78. They were cho- have a provincial legislature with have your voice heard. It's not often For the 2007 general election, sen at random from the permanent 129 seats. "Local members" would that a referendum occurs. When one Ontario will be divided into 107 Register of Electors to represent fill 90 of these seats, while "list does, it is because the opinion of the electoral districts. In each district, each electoral district in Ontario. members" would fill 39 seats. public you, the voter is important. gets one vote to choose Their job was to learn about the each voter feel should electoral system Ontario is using which candidate they now, and other electoral systems win a seat in the provincial legisla- A list of official candidates will be made around the world. They looked at ture. One vote one ballot. how votes are counted and how votes In an election using the first-past- available to the public by Elections are used to calculate seats in the the-post system, the candidate with provincial legislature. the most votes wins. Ontario on September 18. In April of this year, the referen- After the election, the political* dum law was passed. It requires that party that wins the most electoral Visit www.elections.on.ca for updates. if the Citizens' Assembly recom- districts is asked to form a govern- mended an alternative to the existing ment. What is mixed member system, a referendum must be held For more information about the Oct. 10 general election and the referen- with the next provincial election. proportional? dum vote, visit On May 15, 2007, the Citizens' Mixed member proportional is www.elections.on.ca Assembly recommended an alterna- one of the two electoral systems you tive to first-past-the-post (our exist- will be asked to vote on in the www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca ing electoral system). The Citizens' Ontario referendum on electoral www.yourbigdecision.ca Grand Re-Opening... October 6th Watch for door crasher specials! Wekome to Loeb Glebe! Here at Loeb Glebe we are committed to providing you the customer with the highest quality and freshest products we can find. This is why we have gone to a local approach. What is meant by local? Local means within a hundred kilometer radius to Ottawa. There are many benefits to buying local that impact not only the quality of product but that ofthe environment as well. 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Greg Laxton GGREEN P. ARTY Danny Moran FAMILY COALITION PARTY Greg Laxton, 37, was born in Toron- I have been married for 27 years; my to. He grew up in North York, where his wife and I have two adult children and mother worked as a nurse and his father one grandson. Rosa and I are active as a taxi driver. In 2000, when Laxton participants in our church family. I travelled to Brussels and saw European believe in God, prayer, the sanctity of Greens playing a positive role in the life from conception to natural death, European Parliament, he was inspired and the family as the cornerstone of to join the Ontario Greens. Laxton our society. earned an M.A. in Political Science Most of my working life has been in from York University in 2004, focusing the area of marketing and advertising. his studies on the need for electoral I am not a politician, but I believe reform in Ontario and Canada. These the only way we achieve a government studies led to a position in policy analy- we expect is if we work to make our sis at the Democratic Renewal Secre- voices heard and follow through by the tariat. Laxton lives in Ottawa with his actions of voting and advocacy. wife.

5 issues I find most important 5 issues I find most important Electoral Reform The referendum to adopt proportional representation to our election Education Process. Health The uploading of costs to municipalities which are usual responsibili- Local Sustainability ties of provincial ministries (i.e social services and disability supports). Energy The support of abortion on demand with public healthcare dollars. The low priority of family issues; education, law and order and housing As MPP, I would bring the fresh perspective of an entrepreneur, volunteer, affordability. and civil servant to Queen's Park. My commitment to real democracy and The erosion of parental rights and teacher rights which enables disci- dedication to enacting real change make me the best choice to represent pline and direction to be provided to our youth. Ottawa Centre. My eureka occurred in 2000. During a trip to Brussels, while attending a session of European Parliament, I saw firsthand the key role played by Euro- I promise to speak for the unspoken for majority. In the last 4 decades peo- pean Greens. I realized that formal political involvement is the only way to ple of faith based communities, who believe in a higher power, have been address fundamental problems. ignored, rejected and even persecuted simply for trying to be heard. Our sec- I first joined a political party soon after. I chose the Green Party of Ontario ular schools do not tolerate prayer while our courts and our houses of gov- (GPO) because of its core value of sustainabilitysocial, economic and envi- ernment both call upon participants to swear oaths with their hand on the ronmental. Only the Greens understand that a real commitment to consensu- Bible. In 2002 our hospitals in Ontario performed 38,138 induced abortions al decision-making will realize a sustainable way of life. of which 6,857 were performed on young women and girls under the age of While taking a course at York University in Ontario provincial and munic- 21. (Source Statistics Canada: http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/82-224- ipal affairs, I noticed crucial gaps between the public's views and public poli- XIE/2002000/tables/t007_en.htm) cies. I isolated our antiquated electoral system, which regularly translates Our culture permits derisive assault on faiths of many beliefs, yet when minority votes into majority seats, as the root cause of this discrepancy. those faith-based people speak up for the values they hold sacred, they are Electoral reform soon became my passion and the subject of my M.A. the- silenced with accusations of intolerance and hate mongering. I am a man who sis. I pursued the cause by speaking on behalf of FairVote Canada, a multi- believes we need to spend more energy building bridges through our shared partisan citizens' group urging electoral reform, and by advocating, in my the- beliefs and values. People of many faiths share the idea that life begins as an sis, the switch to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system for Ontario act of God at the moment of conception. Many of us further believe that the and Canada. In the run-up to the 2003 provincial election campaign, I secured joyful expression of love in sexual activity is a sacred manifestation designed a public promise for a binding referendum on voting system reform from to procreate and strengthen the bond between man and woman. We believe then-candidate Dalton McGuinty after an address to the Toronto chapter of that the divine gift of life is given and taken at the pleasure of God's will, not FairVote Canada. man's. I continued my work on electoral reform as a policy analyst in the Ontario Many faiths hold that the sacred bond of marriage is reserved for man and government's Democratic Renewal Secretariat. There, I played a key role woman as commitment of their love and in order to provide a stable base for advising on different electoral systems and participating in the process lead- the children their union is designed to produce. If so many of us believe these ing to the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform, which culminates in the notions as sacred truths, why is our majority view not represented or respect- October 10th referendum. ed in these matters as illustrated by the recent laws related to homosexual This is my second time running for provincial office. In the 2003 Green marriage? Why are the minority determining the outcomes of policy? Party campaign in Trinity-Spadina, I achieved one of the top ten Green As a representative of all the constituents in Ottawa Centre I can work with results. During my time in Toronto, I developed a keen understanding of a all the faith communities that adhere to the natural laws of God, as we each growing city's need for stable and predictable provincial funding and policy. understand Him. I will work to draw the diverse groups and cultures together I believe a new, consensus-building approach at Queen's Park will see the sta- along our common ideas and represent those ideas with passion and thought- ble, long-term funding Ottawa needs as it grows and develops. fulness to seek the votes of lawmakers and representatives to hear our voices My new wife Deirdre and Iwe married September 1moved to Ottawa, and act on our wishes. I can build consensus and will work to do this. Deirdre's home town, in order .to settle down and start a family. Fresh back Those who believe in family values, good stewardship, accommodating from our honeymoon in Quebec City, I'm looking forward to engaging my education policies for faith groups, and power being brought back to the fam- fellow Ottawans in my vision for a vibrant, sustainable community. ily and teachers in order to maintain discipline with our children, are in the majority. Our needs and the values we believe in must be recognized and As MPR I would advocate: given a voice and I promise to be that voice. a single public school board providing quality education in English and French; If you agree with me in these matters, then please vote for me. If you do not agree, then I hope you meet your conscience late one night and see what minimal tuition fees for post-secondary education; the rest of us see. long-term Green energy policy and the promotion of bio-fuels; improved regional rail service; preventive and community-based health care initiatives which save money; sustainable provincial funding to municipalities and re-balancing provin- cial-municipal responsibilities, recognizing the different needs of changing municipalitiessmall, medium, and large.

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I grew up in a small, bilingual I believe in fairness and justice. As a Ontario community. My father was an lawyer, I saw how the McGuinty Liber- OPP officer and my mother a nurse. als frustrated my attempts to achieve They were very proud that I was a top real justice. I won a decision ensuring student in my school, captain of the mental health patients were assessed volleyball and basketball teams, voted in appropriate healthcare facilities after most valuable player and athlete of the being charged but McGuinty's Liber- year. I worked three jobs to put myself als failed to enforce the law. Last year I through the University of Ottawa law attempted to prosecute payday loan school. At Queen's Park, I worked for companies for charging rates that would the Ontario Minister of Labour, and the make loan sharks blush, but the Liberal Minister of Energy and Environment, government blocked the prosecution. strengthening my environmental As your MPP, I will fight for fairness activism, and am currently practising and get results for Ottawa families. I law, helping represent those that seek will make sure your concerns are heard justice and fairness. loud and clear at Queen's Park.

5 issues I find most important 5 issues I find most important Strong leadership Municipal services and property taxes Safer neighbourhoods Cleaner environment Real action to protect the environment Healthcare Accountability to end government slush fund scandals and waste Education A health care system that provides timely service Affordable housing and help for the most vulnerable

I want to be your MPP because I care about our community and am deter- I have lived in Ottawa for most of my life and have watched it develop into mined to fight hard to represent you. the wonderful city it has become. Ottawa is a great place to live, grow up and For too long, Dalton McGuinty and the Liberals have taken Ottawa for raise a family. granted. I am committed to public service. As a lawyer I tried to make a difference Even the outgoing Liberal MPP quit in disgust saying "...it's the govern- only to find that even after I won, the McGuinty Liberals could just ignore or ment of Toronto, not the Government of Ontario." (Ottawa Citizen March 15, shut down these cases. 2007) It became clear to me that if I wanted to help build a stronger province, a Eastern Ontario is showing clear signs of neglect in our hospitals, our roads fairer society and a better community here in Ottawa, I would need to step up and our community services. The fact that Toronto received $90 per house- to the plate and run for provincial office. hold in gas tax rebate and Ottawa only $20 per household speaks volumes Our province was hit hard over the past decade by Liberal funding cuts at about how much the Liberals care about us. the federal level and the Harris Conservative government at the provincial I will stand up for Ottawa at Queen's Park. I will fight to get things done level. These governments damaged our education system, harmed our pre- and not just in the last days before an election. cious health care system, and left our social safety net in tatters. They stood The last four years have seen broken promises, record tax hikes, slush fund idly by as air pollution made Ontarians and our environment sicker and sick- scandals, longer hospital waiting lists, flip flops and environmental failures. er. These are all symptoms of a larger problem a lack of leadership. The McGuinty Liberals promised to address these problems but have failed It is time for a change. to honour their committments. This government lacks the courage, conviction Leadership means keeping your word, working hard and staying true to and vision to make a difference for you and your family. principles. It means never forgetting that government has no money of its We can do better. But this requires leadership and the courage to talk own only your hard earned tax dollars. straight, to take risks and to move this province forward. Along with John Tory, I will work to give you government that's truly I know that quietly throughout our city and province children are going accountable that tells the truth about what it taxes and spends, and operates hungry, people are going without legal protection, women are being abused by clear, transparent rules. and don't have access to the services that will protect them, and seniors are Taxes and health care are two areas where the Liberals have broken prom- waiting in hospital beds for the care they need. ises. A Progressive Conservative government will eliminate the regressive When we're stepping over homeless people on Rideau Street, when we're McGuinty health tax. John Tory's 'Better health care' plan will improve waiting in the emergency room at the Civic Hospital for 6 and 7 hours, when access and quality of care with larger, smarter investments than those being our kids are in classrooms with over-worked teachers we have to ask our- made by the Liberals. selves: "Is this the type of society we want to live in?" As the daughter of an OPP officer, I understand that safety is essential to Some Canadian governments have known that creating the type of society our community. It is time to end the Liberal approach of "catch and release" we want with safe and clean streets, a healthy environment and help for the justice and outrageous plea bargaining deals. A John Tory government will most vulnerable can't happen if a growing number of people are being left take a zero tolerance approach to crime, and give police the resources they behind. need, punish criminals and support victims' rights. But in Ontario this has not happened. The Ontario government has neglect- Clean air is also another essential that has been neglected by the McGuin- ed its responsibilities and ignored the reality that our society will only be as ty Liberals. good as the programs, services and infrastructure that we build. I am passionate about protecting our environment. Having grown up in I am a pretty rational guy. I studied law and I work as a lawyer. I know that Northern Ontario, I took full advantage of the many opportunities for camp- we can't change things just by wishing they were different. We need to invest ing and fishing. Ontario's natural heritage has been a big part of my life, and in the kind of change we want and work hard to achieve it. it's one that I am determined to pass on to the next generation. If we're going to pass this society on to our grandchildren, it has to be sus- Like John Tory, I believe it's time for firm, ambitious environmental targets. tainable. We are going to have to be innovative, creative and smart. For an energy supply that's cleaner, greener and more secure. Howard Hampton and the NDP have the fresh and practical ideas to make I will be a fighter for Ottawa-Centre. a difference. With your support, we can make a difference. The PC "Truth in Taxes" program will give Ottawa its fair share of gas and See next page for more candidates fuel taxes to spend on transportation and provide relief for Ottawa property taxpayers by ensuring stable municipal funding in time for the 2008 budget. Along with John Tory, I will work hard to give you a government you can Voting Day is October 10, 2007 believe in. That's what leadership is all about.

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Yasir Naqvi _IBERALL PARTY Yasir Naqvi is the Associate Director rs GI MikeeRNIASAVE at the Centre for Trade Policy and Law at Carleton University, a part-time law professor at the University of Ottawa, 778 Bank Street and a lawyer. (Between Second & Third in the Glebe) Tel: 234-8587 His family arrived in Canada in 1988 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm / Saturday 9am - 6pm / Sun Noon - Spm Email [email protected] after the Pakistani government impris- oned his father for leading a pro-democ- AP- ,t your xc Ccd [ro Poirrth Ado'Sun Life racy march. holders - We can biil your He has been a board member and Shop hours promotions area wi di cenceon24fid eelbes treasurer at the Centretown Community A &Ka' at Wades loges: mine health fiat ails lbe Glebe **any Inc Health Centre for the past four years. Naluropalhic Consultation services available in-store Thursdays & Fridays. Call for details. He is also the co-chair of the Capital Food Bank Blitz since 2005. This summer, the blitz collected 10,000 pounds of food.

5 issues I find most important Work to find long term transit solutions, as a champion for a rapid tran- sit solution and as an opponent of widening the Queensway in the down- town. Strengthen public health care, by investing in OttaWa's community health centres and hospitals so that we are able to meet the needs of our growing population. Support investments in our public schools; stand up for accessible, post- secondary education and apprenticeship programs; and champion accessi- ble education for new Canadians. YI TAM,' Promote a green community through tax incentives and responsible development. 1 Reg 229.99 Keep our streets and neighbourhoods safe. witti this coupon expires'. Oct 14/01 oausFoRmE. Active Packs Ottawa is a vibrant, growing community that I am proud to call home. Assorted Styles! Full Line While working alongside other volunteers at our local food bank and Centre- town Community Health Centre, I saw how important it is for government to ensure that no one is left behind. Working together with this government over the last four years, we have made great strides. Ottawa, in particular, has seen: hiring of more than 450 more teachers; 124 more family doctors since 2003; increase in base funding

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All candidates meeting Sept. 24, 2007, 7 p.m. TrfrOrTsrrrrrrinnt Glebe Community Centre www.irenespub.ca 26 Glebe Report September 14, 2007 ART Irene's Art Show S NAPDRAGON a big success GALLERY Earth and Sky: oil on canvas by Juliana McDonald Sept. 6 - 30

Mattie Kennedy and Sharon Johnson, Irene's Pub curator

BY SHARON JOHNSON at least ten times. It, like all his other With all paintings sold but two, works, was highly favoured by cus- Mattie Kennedy has every right to be tomers, including many accom- deeply pleased with his recent art plished musicians. Mattie. just 24 show, Resonance, held at Irene's Pub years old, is already a significant tal- ent with a distinctive and exciting style. How's the summer been going for you? Do you fancy one last trip in the Though it's clear that Mattie could canoe or on the boat? Maybe you havent even gotten out yet? Come and get have a successful career in the arts, the feeling again at McDonald's show, "Earth and Sky," which runs until Sept. he is presently studying clinical bio- 30. These are paintings inspired by Juliana's seven summers paddling Lake mechanics at the University of Superior and many years on Georgian Bay and in Algonquin Park. Add to that, Ottawa. Interestingly, most of his her love of the invisible beautymusicand it's as if the rocks are the bass school studies have been in the sci- notes, the bones of the earth, and the skies are the voices. This show is music ences, and he hopes to pursue a for your eyes, balm in a busy world. career in medicine. The fusion of art and science has Snapdragon Gallery been a most formative and fruitful 791 Bank Street one for Mattie's painting. The Reso- Ottawa, ON nance show was inspired by the 613-233-1296 wave nature of both sound (music) www.snapdragongallery.com and light (colour). As music itself has always been a key source of inspiration, it was highly appropriate to do a series of mus ic-themed paint- ings that targeted scenes and emo- tions evocative of jazz, blues and folk. Mattie's work can be seen at & Restaurant. The sales of his mattiejk.spaces.1 ive.com. music-themed paintings, hung to Irregular Migrations, featuring NC coincide with the summer music fes- paintings by Karen McRae, a tivals, started immediately. One par- recent graduate of the Ottawa 0 ticular painting, looking along a gui- School of Art, is the current show tar fret board and strings to the at Irene's Pub, 885 Bank Street, 0 player's hands, could have been sold until Oct. 14.

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BY TED LANDIS BY LOIS SIEGEL These three movies are all fantasies Waitress, 2007 that transport us to elaborately construct- Directed by Adrienne Shelly ed worlds populated with enticing char- Rated PG acters performing heroic tasks. While Can she bake a cherry pie? She sure they are not restricted, they would prob- can. This quirky comedy starts slowly, but you quickly get sucked in to ably not be appropriate for children the off- beat nature of the film. Its not pre- under 12. They are the types of films that dictable, and the acting is fine for this should be watched with a clear, relaxed type of film its fun with good charac- mind, open to adventure, inspiration and ters. Adrienne Shelly, the director, skill- romance. fully plays Dawn, a wallflower type, and Jeremy Sisto, that creepy, psychotic Stardust, 2007 "Six Feet Under" guy, Billy Chenowith, plays Directed by Matthew Vaughn Earl, aka Earlie.... and he's as creepy as ever. Eddie Jemison is won- Rated PG 13 derful as Ogie... he looks like the name Stardust is a modern-day fairy tale sounds. Ogie writes spur-of-the- with the requisite witches and magic- moment poetry.... and uses his verse to there's even a unicorn. Based on a novel woo Dawn. by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess, the The main character is Jenna (Keni film stars Claire Danes, a star who has fallen from the sky, and a boy, Charlie Russell) a small town waitress at Joe's Diner. She's pregnant, has a nasty husband, but also has a knack for Cox, who tries to retrieve her to prove his love to another girl. They are pur- making wonderful pies, which she names according to her mood. sued by Michelle Pfeiffer as a witch and Mark Strong as the seventh prince The tragedy of this film is that it was Adrienne Shelly's last. She was mur- aspiring to be king. Robert De Niro has some show-stealing scenes as a light- dered November 1, 2006 in New York City. Shelly died before learning her ning pirate. This is a must-see for fantasy fans or anyone looking for a touch film, "Waitress," had been accepted by the Sundance Film Festival. of romance.

MirrorMask, 2005 My Life Without Me, 2003 Directed by Dave McKean Directed by Isabel Coixet Rated PG Rated R MirrorMask is a surrealistic adventure, also based on a Neil Gaiman story. What would you do if you were told you were going to die? Would you More than anything, this film is a work of art. At times it reminded me of a make a list of the things you want to do? Would they include making a stranger Salvador Dali or Hieronymus Bosch painting come to life in muted tones. The fall in love with you, even though you are married and have two kids? Ann (Sarah Polley) does all of this and more. The cast is excellent: Laurie (Aman- story is simple and well played, but it's the journey that will mesmerize you. da Plummer), Lee (Mark Ruffalo), Dr. Thompson (Julian Richings), and Ann's The closest movie that I could compare it to is Labyrinth (1986), but it is real- mother (Deborah Harry). ly much more sophisticated than that film. This film could be watched repeat- The writing is outstanding and unpredictable. Pedro Almodovar is one of edly and each time you would discover new and original things. the executive producers.

La Cité des enfants perdus (The City of Lost Children), 1995 Dead Poets Society, 1989 Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro Directed by Peter Weir Rated AA Rated PG 13 Lastly, we have a more challenging fantasy film by the director of Le Fab- You probably saw this film when it came out 1989. If you did, see it again. uleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Amelie) and Un long dimanche de fiançailles If you didn't, see it. It's one of those films that lives forever. (A Very Long Engagement). This film has everything from clones, to a talk- Robin Williams is outstanding as John Keating, the type of teacher every- ing brain in a fish tank, to assassin fleas. The story can be hard to follow at one remembers because he inspires his students. Keating teaches English at a private school for boys and wants his students to be individuals, not puppets. times, but comes together well at the end. Those that make it through the entire Not everyone agrees with his way of teaching. film will be rewarded by some incredibly beautiful and touching scenes that The film won an Oscar for best written screenplay, written directly for the they will never forget. screen.

Tracy Arnett Broker of Record Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0N8 TEL (613) 233-4488 FAX (613) 233-4788 www.tracyarnett.com N EWS Glebe Report September 14, 2007 29 Ottawa's Biggest Bake Sale Warm Hands network comes to the Glebe Calling all -Ottawa knitters! How Avoid white or very light colours. about dedicating some of Our stash Feel free to mix a bright and cheery to an outstanding project? Yarn For- palette from your yarn collection! ward and the Ottawa community are Wool or wool-blend items only, teaming up for this worthy cause. please. Next Generation Guardians is a Please assume standard garment group of Innu women in Northern sizes. And remember, warmth is very Labrador working to help the next importantLabrador generation learn life skills and pre- and Mongolia have serve and protect their Innu lan- very cold winters, guage and culture in a commu- just like here! Hats nity. They would be very need to cover ears, crrateful to receive warm sleeves need to go the clothing, hats, socks, wrist and torsos need sweaters or blankets to be long. for children up to No used items please. 12 years old. There is a par- Where? When? baked goods. Ottawa 's Biggest Bake Sale features a variety of delicious ticular need for You can drop off your projects at any Yarn Forward BY SUI-LING LEUNG registry for the benefit of hundreds items for chil- location. Our deadline for The 7th annual Ottawa's Biggest of local community organizations dren four to Labrador is Nov. 20, and our Bake Sale presented by TD Canada that refer clients. Even when the five years old. deadline for Mongolia is Dec. 31. Trust will talce place on Sat., Oct. 6, referring agency is providing assis- The Dulaan Come see us at Creative Festival at the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, tance directly to a client, the agency Project, Warm- 2007, Oct. 25-28, at the Toronto 109A Fourth Avenue (corner of forwards the names of those it ing Mongolia, Metro Convention Centre, South Bank and Fourth). The Christmas intends to assist so that a cross-refer- is a co-operative Building. Knit with us at the show Exchange, along with churches, cul- ence check can be done to avoid effort that seeks to inspire the gen- with yarn sponsored by 'Coats and tural and community groups, and duplication. This ensures that every erosity of the knitting community. Clark Moda Dea Washable Wool. specialty bakeries will be selling dollar collected is distributed equi- Mongolia's winter is extreme; to sur- What is the Warm Hands Net- delicious baked goods just in time tably and fairly. The Exchange pro- vive, many of the homeless live in work? We will ship your charity for Thanksgiving, with proceeds vides this service free of charge to the heating ducts below the nation's knitting to our partners. We love benefiting the Christmas Exchange organizations such as: schools, day cities. Warm, well-made clothing knitting, and know there are children and participating groups. A coffee care services, churches, social wel- can allow a child to go to school or out there in need of a warm hat or service will also be available cour- fare agencies, conununity resource an adult to go to work, can restore a blanket, pair of mittens or socks. tesy of Bridgehead. centres, food banks, and housing sense of dignity, and can maybe even "We cannot do great things, only This is one of several fundraising shelters. Over the past five years the save a life. small things with great love." Join events throughout the year that rais- duplicate check has saved the com- us! Questions? Contact Anita at: es money for the Christmas munity over $1 million, which Helpful Hints pat- or visit Exchange. Christmas Exchange is a enables them to help even more peo- Knit or crochet your favourite [email protected]. Check our Website at: www.Findingforty non-religiously affiliated seasonal ple. terns or try something new. food assistance charity that has been Christmas Exchange does not out our Website for patterns. gatheringknitting.blogspot.com. operating in the Ottawa area since receive funding for food assistance 1915. Incorporated in 1974, Christ- from any level of government, and is mas Exchange is a registered charity not a United Way agency. Their and was originally established to funding comes mainly from the gen- support families feeling the pinch of erosity of donors, businesses and wartime rationing during the First corporations, and through fundrais- World War. Today, in response to the ing events. The Exchange serves all Watch Sale! growing need in our community, the Ottawa residents, regardless of age, Exchange continues to provide food ethnicity, creed or culture. vouchers and food hampers to fami- In 2006, the Christmas Exchange 2O- 50% off lies and individuals who are verifi- assisted 22,900 people in 8,380 ably in a time of need during the households of which 10,502 were Selected Models December holiday season. The children under the age of 18 and Exchange also receives and process- 1,804 were seniors. Alfex - Movado - Raymond Weil - ESQ es referrals for the Salvation Army The bake sale will be open from Toy Centre. Since its founding, 9:30 am. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is Christmas Exchange has developed free but donations of non-perishable into a well established charity affili- food items for The Ottawa Food ated with over 315 social agencies, Bank will be accepted at the door. including the Salvation Army and For more information, contact the The Ottawa Food Bank. 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Welcome to the newest Kathy Your school staff are ready and generation in assisted retirement living. Ablett more than willing to answer any of your questions, but you can also help them by becoming a volunteer or a member of the parent council. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the life of their schools whether it be Corpus Christi or Immaculata High School. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces and to meeting new ones in the next couple of months at various school functions. Best wishes to all of you. Together, success for every student is our goal and together we will make it happen. If, at any time, I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at 613-526-9512. Looking ahead to a positive and exciting year day decides to pursue over the remainder of this year. I do hope that the one-school-system, issue, as important as it may be, does not occlude the more practical and immediate concerns to top up fund- By ing needs and to make sure that we OCDSB get a funding formula review earlier Trustee than 2010. "NW Rob We have major reviews under way Campbell in implementation, such as the non- gifted special education review of last year and the gifted review to The following is adapted from my come out this year. And then there is recent address to OCDSB principals the French-as-a-Second-Language in luxurious living, in the finest and other system leaders. review on the future of French Ottawa tradition, with The sort of school year we are immersion, and eventually of Eng- the highest standards of likely to have is beginning to come lish core French, at the OCDSB, Delightquality and service. You and your family can into sharper focus now. I think that it which will be up for discussion in relax, knowing our many technologically advanced will feature a larger than normal part this month. These reviews, and share of varied challenges and others, have generated and will gen- features add to your comfort and security. opportunities from a board perspec- erate much internal and public dis- tive, but also believe that it will be cussion and could improve or alter fundamentally a positive and excit- the education we deliver to students. We offer a variety of ing year. Whatever position one takes on FSL First of all, of course, our financial or Spec-Ed services provision, one upscale one bedroom challenges are not over. With $16 must agree that these reviews are suite designs as well as million in cuts for last year, and then potentially transformative. studios, deluxe studios another $16 million for the one about In addition, the transportation to begin, the prospect of a making a consortium with our Catholic col- and exclusive 2 bedroom further $6.3 million in cuts for 2008- leagues will start to really fire up; we penthouse suites. 09 had been very unpleasant. The now have a new mission statement provincial funding recently an- and visioning document to give the nounced does release non-trivial OCDSB more of a strategic focus; steam from this pressure cooker for a there's new school building to com- Lord Lansdowne, in the year, but does not quite cover our plete and also accommodation heart of the Glebe, is deficit, keeps us running excessively reviews to do under a new policy; lean and does not allow us to reinvest perhaps now we'll even have provin- conveniently located at 920 Bank Street, at the corner of importantly in key areas. We have cial curriculum council recommen- Holmwood, across from Lansdowne Park and only steps real, continued cost pressures, some dations regarding environmental away from the Rideau Canal and Brown's Inlet. shared by all boards and some which education to implement, and other may be more acute at the OCDSB. balls to juggle which have yet to be All in all, serious provincial atten- thrown. We are on the move. This tion to funding continues to be year will be busy, productive, required. There are real challenges crammed full of interest and an For a personal appointment, for us as we seek to maximize sup- important year for the OCDSB. ports for learning within our If you have a suggestion or a con- resources, but there are real opportu- cern, or would like to be added to my please call nities also as we continue to examine electronic newsletter list, please carefully all aspects of our opera- don't hesitate to contact me. I can be tions and to advocate forthrightly for reached via telephone at 613-730- 613-230-9900 student needs. 8128, e-mail at [email protected] There is, of course, a provincial or mail at Rob Campbell, 133 Green- election in the offing, and it will be bank Road, Ottawa ON, K2H 6L3. www.lordlansdowne.com interesting to see what different or Info on board meetings, budget, doc- additional education policy or fund- uments and delegation, etc., is avail- ing initiatives the government of the able at www.ocdsb.ca.

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY DYMON HEALTHCARE CORPORATION SCHOOLS Glebe Report September 14, 2007 31 New look, same great programs at Good Morning Creative Arts and Preschool ILLUSTRATION: GWENDOLYN BEST New beginnings at GCNS BY KARRI MUNN-VENN opportunities he will have to learn, to He's waited and waited and wait- explore and to grow. I am also ed. Oscar's turn has finally arrived tremendously grateful that the and I can hardly believe it. My lit- GCNS is welcoming back its three tle guy wasn't even born when his wonderfully caring and creative big brother started nursery school teachers, Vicky Hadd, Cindy LeBre- two years ago, and now it is his ton, and Sharon Greene, to teach and turn. His tiny backpack is labelled, guide the children, each in her own extra clothes packed, new running special way. shoes purchased, and his little cup The Glebe Co-operative Nursery ready to go. I can't wait to see his School is a wonderful little school reaction on his first day of school that has been serving families from PHOTO: STEPHANIE SMALL when he realizes that he gets to throughout Ottawa for over 25 years. L-r: Teachers Sandy Bulchak, Liane Gallop, Karen Cameron, Melanie stay ! The Glebe Co-operative Nurs- The school environment is nurturing, Bauman and Gerrian Haaijer. ery School is his school now. No stimulating and fun. Through play, BY STEPHANIE SMALL Overall, the main effect is fun and more along-for-the-ride to drop off the children develop confidence and Children starting the new school welcoming. Gabrielnow he gets to stay and creativity, as well as physical, intel- year at Good Morning Creative Arts A durable new floor was installed, play. lectual and social skills. Huge satis- and Preschool are being greeted by a and parents and teachers came in to Oh the fun he will have! New dis- faction with the program is demon- bright new space, thanks to the paint and do minor renovations. On coveries around every corner! Will strated by the many families that efforts of a local interior designer, one of the last weekends of the sum- the sensory bin be full of gooey mud, return year after year. parents and teachers. mer, 10 families came out for a prickly pine cones, smooth marbles All spaces for the 2007-08 year Interior designer Brenda Nitschke, working beethe first annual par- or cold snow? Will the sweet- are currently filled, but if you would the aunt of two students at the ents preschool prep day. smelling play dough be purple, yel- like to add your name to our waiting school, came up with a new colour "It was great to have all these par- low, pink or blue? Will the books be list, please e-mail us at info@glebe scheme and reorganized the space so ents pitching in and also getting a about animals, excavators or outer preschool.com. If you would like it flows better. She also introduced chance to get to know one another," space? Will the bright, squishy paint more information about this wonder- playful touches like a picket fence said Mari Teitelbaum, president of be mixed with bubbles or sparkles? ful preschool program, you can visit and flowerpots. the board of directors and a parent at What will there be in the dress-up our classroom at the Glebe Commu- "I introduced some vivid, saturated the school. "We are excited to be closet, on the puzzle table, on the big nity Centre (175 Third Avenue), or colour to make the space come alive," starting the new school year in this red carpet on the floor? I'm practi- check out our website at www.glebe Nitchke said. "I thought it would be 'new' space." cally giddy thinking about all the preschool.com. interesting to add more colour to There is limited space available in stimulate and inspire the kids, espe- the school's afternoon Creative Arts cially for the Creative Arts program." programs for three-year-olds and for The new classroom layout is also kindergarten children. designed to hide more of the supplies For more information, e-mail: LEAVE A and toys that aren't been used, to goodmorning [email protected] help kids focus on their activities. or call 613-276-7974. SMALL FOOTPRINT Mutchmor gets a makeover

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corne children in my office and it is Talking "school" with Julie Morris large enough that they could be com- As summer ends and a new school fortable here. But no, my office isn't year begins, First Avenue Principal part of the plan. Julie Morris talks to First Avenue Pierre: So what are the new proj- parent Pierre Gratton about the year ects for this year? ahead, the brand new daycare and Julie: Well, we're introducing the the arrival of new teachers with her balanced school day programme. usual infectious enthusiasm and We're looking at our instructional good humour. Part-way through, one time, redistributing it so that we have of the new First Avenue teachers, longer periods of instructional time Dalya Goldberger, dropped in to join 100 minutes, followed by longer the conversation. recess periods. We expect some Pierre: Tell us what you've been implementation bumps, as students up to this summer? get used to the longer instructional Julie: The summer is a great time periods, especially the younger ones, to reflect on the previous year and to but we've built in some flexibility to plan ahead. I always find the school make sure it happens seamlessly. year zooms by so quickly that reflec- And research has shown that the way tion is a tough thing to fit into one's we're going to be structuring the schedule. But this summer we've recess and nutritional breaks will be spent time as staff thinking about our better for students. mandate within the school board to PHOTO: PIERRE GRATTON The Canada-Mali partnership and implement balanced literacy and bal- Julie Morris with First Avenue daycare staff and children outside the new our environmental action projects anced numeracyan integrated daycare (l-r): Julie, Sunshine, Juliana, Ruiter Construction foreman Dave continue. approach to learning. And we've Tubman, Farrell, Emmerson, Tracie Stewart, Georgia, Coral and liana. Dalya! Dalya! Come in. I'd like been doing this with the help of six you to meet someone. This is Dalya new teachers who are coming in working closely with the daycare. the first couple of weeks while the Goldberger, one of the new teachers from schools that have been actively And we've got five other teachers construction is being completed? I mentioned. We're talking about involved in ministry initiatives. joining the staff this year, all with Julie: That's where we come into new projects. Tell Pierre about the Pierre: Speaking of new teachers, great experience and enthusiasm: contingency plans a, b, ... and c journalism club. (Dalya Goldberger I understand one of them is a famil- Dalya Goldberger, Silvina Almeida, [laughing]. I'm so pleased with how joins the conversation). iar and favourite face at First Grant McMann, Louise Hall, Denise everyone has worked together on this Dayla: I will be introducing a AvenueTracy Smithis coming Logan and Pascale Larivee. to find solutions to meet the needs of journalism club for grades 4-6. We'll back. I know my daughter is excited Speaking of the daycare, we had children. We're making use of the be developing a school newspaper that she's back. the daycare staff at our staff meeting school's common spaces, like the that we'll publish twice a year. I did Julie: That's right. We're so this morning to talk about the chal- library and gym, for the first week or this at Pleasant Park Public School thrilled to welcome Tracy back. lenges they faced this summer with so. This won't affect our pro- last year and the students really Tracy is also a member of our com- the construction of the new space. grammes, since they're common enjoyed it. They'll learn how to plan munityher family is right here in I'm pleased to announce that the spaces. And we'll be creative, by a paper, collect stories, write and edit the Glebe. She's also thrilled to be space is "almost complete." I wish I involving the daycare children in them and also design. I'll be the sen- back. She's already organized, could say complete, but we're not some of the orientation exercises. ior editor. We won't have advertis- everything is set and she's ready for quite there. It's going to be a great We've also completed a number of ing, but I want to get the students a seamless transition into the school. space. other large scale projects in the involved in marketing the paper in As a Kindergarten teacher, she is Pierre: What's going to happen school and I can't talk about this different ways throughout the school without mentioning Dan Fournier, to build up support and interest in the the project coordinator for the upcoming issues. Ottawa-Carleton District School And then we sell it! We don't Board. He worked around the clock make much money last year we coordinating all our projects. sort of broke-even. Pierre: So the rumours of your Pierre: Sounds like there's lots to 20% off office being taken over by the day- look forward to! care aren't true, then? Julie: I look forward to another absolute Julie: [laughing] I always wel- great year, full of fun and learning. 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Coming out as a movie in the fall. to a good start at Glashan Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo (first in the Charlie Bone BY EMEL MEDINIC series): Charlie discovers he can hear people in photographs talking his hor- Starting in a new school, new grade and new environment can be tough. rible aunts are delighted when they discover this "endowment." With the Here are some tips to help you achieve a good start at Glashan. direction Charlie's life takes at the Bloors' Academy, he'll be lucky to survive Respect yourself and others until Christmas! In order to have a good start at Glashan, you need to respect yourself. Magyk by Angie Sage (first in the Septimus Heap series): Septimus Heap, Respecting yourself includes confidence and positive attitude towards your- the seventh son of the seventh son, disappears the night he is born. On the self. It doesn't matter if your not very good at sports, don't score high on tests, same night, a baby girl with violet eyes is found in the snow by Septimus' or aren't confident with your body. As long as you are proud, confident, and grieving father. Who is this mysterious girl adopted by the Heaps, and what you try, you can achieve anything, have a great start here, and make some new really happened to Septimus? Our book club loved this story! friends. Hamish X and the Cheese Pirates by Sean Cullen: meet Hamish X Be kind to each other and help one another orphan, enigma, and enemy to pirates everywhere. First in a trilogy, a hilari- kind to others, you will make plenty of friends without breaking If you are ous debut for this Canadian comedian. a sweat; others will be kind to you; and the teachers and students will respect you. Help others out too; that way, they will help you when you need it (or if The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (first in the Percy Jackson and the you need a favor). Treat others the same way you would want to be treated. Olympians series): Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school, Don't bully others, be kind to them, that way you will make even more friends. again which turns out to be the least of his troubles. Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be Include others encroaching on his life. A real 21st century quest! Don't make others feel bad. Allow them to join in your games. That way, they will include you in their games and, who knows, you may even have more The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden: we can barely fun with these new people. Including others can lead to new friends or friend- keep this on the shelves! Everything boys need to know from ages 8 to 80 ships. Others will find that you are kind and will respect you. (including such topics as: a brief history of artillery; making a go-cart; girls; Look after your things and the class environment Latin phrases every boy should know: and how to play poker). A book to hand down from father to son. Don't worry, girls: The Daring Book for Girls will be It is important for you to look after your things, such as your school sup- coming out in late October. plies, so that you are organized and prepared for class. If you are not prepared for class or organized, the teachers will give you detentions. Look after your Airborn by Kenneth Oppel: a Victorian-era fantasy with cabin boy Matt class environment too, so that you and your classmates won't have to stay in Cruse who sails on the Aurora, a 900-foot luxury airship. Over the middle of for lunch or after school. Keep your class clean so that your class can have the ocean, deadly air pirates board the Aurora and fling Matt and his friend more fun time (such as going outside, playing games, etc.). Kate into adventures beyond imagining...Matt and Kate have further adven- Use appropriate voice and language tures in Skybreaker. Make sure you keep your mouth clean. No profanity. Doing so, will keep The Fire Thiefby Terry Deary: A hilarious time-travelling tale that reinvents you out of trouble with the teachers and the principal. Don't say rude things the myth of Prometheus. From the author of the so-popular-we-have-to- to others, and respect them. If someone is saying mean things to you, don't import-them-from-England, Horrible Histories. respond, simply ignore them and tell a teacher. The Divide by Elizabeth Kay: During his last summer in Costa Rica, Felix Learn from your mistakes falls through the Divide (the very centre of the global crossroads) and awak- Finally, learn from your mistakes. Don't repeat your mistakes. If you get in ens in an upside-down dimension: mythical beasts are real and humans are trouble or get a detention, it is so that you will learn and think twice the next imaginary! time. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: "Are you a gift- Good luck to all new students. Have a great year! ed child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children see this ad in the newspaper and take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. What hap- Emel is a grade eight student who survived and thrived in grade seven by pens to the four very special children who succeed in these tests? just being himself. These titles were recommended to us by Kaleidoscope Books!

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Cheques in the amount of Ottawa's Adopt-a-Road project. $100,000, $20,000, $5,000 and other Throughout the year, students will impressive amounts adorn the wall. help to keep the area clean as part of These cheques are symbols of the the community service experience dedication of the staff and students within their religion classes. to the community. Each student in grades 9-12 in Terry Fox walk Ontario is required to complete a Immaculata High School students minimum of 40 hours of community PHOTO: S. MASSEY have a long tradition of focusing on service prior to graduation. Most GCI's office staff (l-r): Lindy Mertick, Pamela Wilson, Phyllis Benson, social justice activities. Again this Immaculata students far exceed this Margaret Rule, Wendy Gagnon, Celina Smith- Vadneau and Suzanne year, the school plans to continue requirement through their volunteer Nicholls (not in photo) have worked hard to ensure a smooth school start up. with these traditions. On Thurs., work for CHEO, for seniors, for Their dedication and commitment is inspiring. Sept. 13, the entire school showed its sporting events, and for major BY STEVEN MASSEY In August, student council wel- you support for cancer research by par- fundraising initiatives. If would As the bell signals the start of a comed over 350 Grade 9 students ticipating in the school's Terry Fox like to check on the availability of new school year here at Glebe Colle- with a pre-school BBQ and orienta- walk. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the possible student volunteers, please giate Institute, our students, both tion. Other upcoming events include: students walked one lap around the call the student services department past and present, continue to meet the teacher night, motivational track followed by a walk along Echo at 613-237-2001 with specifics of impress. Congratulations to Kelsey assemblies, university and college Drive, through the community and your event or activity. The school Friedlander for successfully com- information sessions, and student back to the school. The event ended will be pleased to promote your pleting the Secondary Athletics council activities. In addition, with a BBQ lunch. Over the years, activity and advertise the volunteer course through the Ontario Educa- assemblies have been planned to the students and staff have raised opportunity to our students. tional Leadership Centre. Drawing promote an awareness of substance Admirable goals over $130,000 through this event. approximately 200 students from abuse, inappropriate and bullying Last year the students and staff Run for the Cure across Ontario, this six-day course behaviour, and ethno-cultural diver- year, Immaculata staff took part in two major social justice Again this develops leadership skills through sity, to name a few. and students will take part in the Run activities. The DREAM team trav- athletics. According to course man- GCI's Amnesty Club has started for the Cure to help raise awareness elled to the Dominican Republic to ager Jim Allen, "Kelsey was a very the school year with a human rights help support the mission work the and funds for the fight against breast of enthusiastic, hard-working- leader. awareness campaign. The group will Grey Sisters. Along with their trav- cancer. The school consistently She was eager to become involved focus on a different human right els, the students and teachers donat- ranks among the top schools for this and she showed initiative within her every week through bulletin board yearly event. Under the leadership ed $10,000 to local charities. of section. GCI is lucky to have such a and video presentations. Starting teacher-librarian Darlene Charron Teacher Diane Boisvert and her dynamic individual as a key leader." with "We are all born free and and the outstanding fundraising of husband, Les, spent second semester This year, Kelsey will continue her equal," students and staff ,will dis- living and working in Uganda to Ottawa Catholic School Board chair- leadership role in the annual cancer cuss human rights abuses and share help with projects in this impover- person Kathy Ablett, last year's team drive, the student outreach and sup- good news stories of how rights are over ished area. Prior to leaving on her raised $9,000. We look forward port (SOS) group, as well as the GCI improving across the global village. to another good showing by the journey, Diane and her students students athletic council. Any students interested in helping formed the Help Uganda Club school. Students and staff will take From our graduating class, Vania with this campaign or being part in fundraisers for United Way, (H.U.G.) and raised an astounding Z. Mirdavoudi was one of eight involved, should come to room 311 St. to donate to schools and Mary's home, Christmas baskets $20,000 Ontario students who received a on Thursdays. special in Uganda. for needy families, and many other projects $20,000 French immersion scholar- Get ready for Ontario Student worthwhile charitable events. The Well done, Immaculata! Keep up ship from the University of Ottawa. Votes! On Oct. 4, GCI's students will social focus contin- the great tradition of social justice school's justice Kudos to Vania and her teachers, have an opportunity to participate in ues from and community service! to thrive the Catholic val- particularly Mme. Leggat and Mrs. the upcoming provincial election. As Miller! Not only did she pass her well, they will be able to have a Advanced Placement (AP) English voice in the provincial referendum HELEN BUDAY class, she also excelled in AP French on adopting the Mixed Member Pro- Sales Representative and has received credit recognition portional voting system. (613) 226-8790 BUSINESS from the university. Other GCI stu- Glebe has been participating in the (613) 226-4392 FAX dents enrolled in last year's Calcu- Student Vote campaign since 2003. (800) 472-6512 TOLL FREE lus, French, English and Physics AP Students enrolled in Civics courses COLDweu. EI courses performed well and several will be rulining the polling stations BAN KeR received perfect scores. and disseminating information about our election campaign and referen- COBURN REALTY Turning to the coming year, the and we are dum. 1415 Woodroffe Ave. enrolment has increased Nepean, Ontario K2C 1V9 pleased to welcome new and return- When you receive this, our sports ing staff. The office has been work- teams will be training hard with an Each Office is Independently [email protected] Owned and Operated ing double-time over the summer eye to repeating last year's top high organizing timetables, registering school sports ranking. new students, hiring staff and cata- In addition, students and staff will loging texts. Their hard work and be immersed in their art, music and We still have some summer left... commitment is truly appreciated by academic programs, and they will students, staff and the community. all continue to strive for the On a side note, anyone who has not heights...stay tuned to see what else returned a text can drop them off in GCI has in store over the coming the office over the next few weeks. months.

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2 record in Eastern Ontario and The Shooting Stars continue to strike gold! overall 29-5. Major Bantam boys won gold at Tryouts for the competitive teams the Eastern Ontario championships. will be held in late September/early Atom boys won bronze at the October and players should keep Ontario provincials in London with their eye on the team's website at Nick Jordan winning the award for www.ottawashootingstars.com for fair play. They also were EOBA gym times and dates. Teams are champs. formed by late October with prac- The club also placed an outstand- tices being one or two times a week. ing midget player, Emilie Vachon, The season ends after the provincial on the Ontario team for the under-15 playoffs, usually held in London, championship in British Columbia Ontario, or end-of-year tourna- this summer. Vachon recorded a ments, which take place in late total of 15 points and 14 rebounds in March or April, depending on the her six games at the provincials. Her level. team was undefeated 6-0 and beat This past season saw the club cap- Alberta by one point in the finals. ture numerous medals: The club also hosted its end-of- PHOTO: JOHN SCHEMBRI Minor Bantam girls won gold at year banquet where over 300 Shoot- The Stars juvenile team after it won gold at Gloucester' Wolverines' Mike the Ontario provincials (Div. with ing Stars faithful packed St-Antho- O'Connor tournament. Front row (I-r): Susan Menchini, Diana Schembri, Kayla Jones being named MVP of ny's banquet hall on Preston Street Laura Richardson, Anna Dupuis. Back row (1-r): Eric Schwartz (coach), the tournament. to celebrate the momentous season. Kishani Thomas, Emily Cork, Heather Ambury, Kelsey Long, Avril Ford Juvenile girls won gold at both The club boasts an excellent Aubr-y, Lana Dingwall, Charlotte Ashe, Dave Richardson (coach). the Eastern Ontario regional group of coaches, headed by techni- Avril and Charlotte are Glebe residents. (EOBA) tournament and the Mike cal director Paul Armstrong, the for- O'Connor tournament in Glouces- mer head coach of the reigning KIM LAMBERT BY The Shooting Stars are looking at ter. national champs Carleton Ravens The Ottawa Shooting Stars bas- putting as many as 12 competitive Major Midget girls won silver men's team (1983-1999), and club are coming off a banner ketball teams on the floor seven girls medals at the Barrhaven tournament women's team (1981-1983) the call to season and are putting out teams (atom to juvenile, grade five to and bronze MEDALS at the Shoot- and coaches to sign up all players first-year university) and five boys ing Stars tourney in Ottawa (Janu- Kim Lambert is president of the The club continues this September. teams (atom and bantam, grade five ary) and later in Kingston. Ottawa Shooting Stars and a Glebe about 200 to expand and now boasts to grade ten). As well, house league Major Bantam girls posted a 17- resident. athletes, in both boys and girls bas- teams are offered for girls looking at ketball. a smaller time commitment.

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Abron Glanum), near the asylum where Van In Atwood's acknowledgements, Drache Gogh painted his irises. Time spins she writes: "The title of this book, back to the third century. The con- Moral Disorder, was the title of the cluding words of the story, "Not yet," novel Graeme Gibson was writing in Moral Disorder set the universal pervasive tone for 1996 when he decided to stop writ- argaret By Margaret Atwood the ten stories which follow. ing novels. I use it here with his kind McClelland and Stewart, Flashing through the narrator's permission." Atwood 225 pages, $32.99 (cloth) life, the reader learns of resentments Margaret Atwood was born in felt in families for quasi-logical rea- Ottawa. She lived in the Glebe on This memoir-like collection of sons that unconsciously and continu- First Avenue for three or four years inter-related stories, billed as Mar- ously fester until forgiveness is or is during her childhood years. trayed that it waxes universal, and garet Atwood's second work of short not forthcoming. It appears deliber- Though highly autobiographical, her feminism so empowered that it fiction (the first was Wilderness Tips, ate that, although the two sisters of Moral Disorder is much better than has almost become obsolete. Mar- 1991), is both surprising and note- the second and third stories are not straight autobiography. Atwood's garet Atwood is a national literary worthy. Atwood rarely tinkers with named, yet obviously they are Nell Canadianism is so profoundly por- treasure. the short story format; she has and Lizzie, the two sisters in the secured her literary reputation with story "White Horse." The fourth several award-winning novels and story, "My Last Duchess," is about a volumes of poetry. favourite teacher and first boyfriend. Moral Disorder is a departure, In the fifth story, "The Other Place," The Penelopiad marked by personal probing and the female narrator fights desperate- zeroing in on selected formative ly for adult independence. exclusively in Ottawa, Sept. 21 to Oct. 6 events. Readers are rewarded with a All these stories are about growing fictional account which reflects up. At the end of the fifth story, National Arts Centre many of real life's significant Atwood describes a huge and often moments for Atwood, who, in turn, unacknowledged truth, and, interest- A theatrical collaboration like no otherCanada's National Arts represents Canadian feminism for ingly, she does so just before the nar- Centre, the UK's Royal Shakespeare Company and Margaret her own and subsequent generations rator names herself for the first time Atwood, perhaps Canada's best loved and most admired literary such since the very first story. "That was of women writers. Predecessors iconcollaborating on a world premiere for the stage. as Margaret Laurence (The Diviners) all quite long ago. I see it in retro- and Adele Wiseman (Crackpot), who spect, indulgently, from the point www.nac-cna.ca/en/theatre/index published pivotal feminist novels, I've reached now. But how else could paved the way for Atwood's acerbic I see it? We can't really travel to the first novel, The Edible Woman. For past, no matter how hard we try. If me personally, Laurence, Wiseman we do, it's as tourists." and Atwood are Canada's trailblaz- Nell and Tig (who was previously ing feminist authors. married with two teenage sons) first In Moral Disorder, the narrator of rent and then buy a farm in northern a in folk six of the 11 stories is a woman Ontario, and later buy house frr r named Nell (for Nellie McClung?). downtown Toronto. Nell, who slips sfis The narrator of the other five, heroically into the "other womanJ although unnamed, appears to be the wife/stepmother" role, even finds a same narrator. This is a clever new house for Tig's first wife. device, providing distance and Atwood provides wondrous por- GLEBE FASHION CLEANERS anonymity for all 11 stories which traits of family life in northern are so rich in autobiographical reso- Ontario and urban multicultural nances. Toronto. In the ninth story, "The Your. 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Reverend Dr. Christine Johnson artist, typesetter and photographer as "They enrich our lives in lots of good has been unanimously called to be well as acquired experience with TV ways," she says. Glebe St. James' new minister. and radio. She is married to Rev. According to the Bible, God creat- Christine's first service will be on James Murray and has three sons, ed the birds of the air and the fish of Sun., Oct. 21 at 10:30 am. Glebe-St. Nathan (20) and twins Peter and the sea before man "and it was James (GSJ), located at the corner of Scott (17). PHOTO: GORDON METCALFE good." Sadly, humans have seriously Glebe and Lyon streets, welcomes Below are some excerpts from her Rev. Canon Pat Johnston and her damaged the environment and jeop- newcomers and old timers to come statement of personal faith. golden retriever, Southpaw, taken ardized the planet's future, says and meet her on Oct. 21 and to stay "I believe in a creating God who outside St. Matthew's. Canon Johnston. "We thought we on for coffee and an informal lunch works with the world as it is in order were here to dominate the Earth and following the service in the church to bring it to where it could be. I BY MARGRET BRADY to use its resources rather than really hall. believe in a loving God who seeks NANKIVELL caring for future generations and Our congregation feels very justice for all. I believe in a God who Pets and their families are invited protecting our lakes, rivers and envi- blessed to be able to enjoy Chris- longs to be in an intimate relation- to celebrate a special "Blessing of ronment in general," she says. tine's leadership and spiritual wis- ship with all of earth's creatures. I a the Animals" at St. Matthew's Angli- In June, she attended the Anglican dom. Christine brings a wealth of believe in transcendent God whose mysterious spirit is larger and more can Church in the Glebe on Sun., Church of Canada's General Synod experience, energy, friendship and amazing than I can comprehend.... I Sept. 30 at the 10.00 am. service. in Winnipeg. Several sessions were pastoral skills to GSJ. She feels very believe in the grace of a God whose Rev. Canon Pat Johnston, who devoted to the issue of the environ- much at home in the Glebe neigh- radical inclusiveness embraces all became rector of St. Matthew's last ment and especially concerns about bourhood, where she lived while water. "Over the next several years, people and celebrates differences in November, is excited about presid- completing a journalism degree at ing over we will see the rise of environmental race, creed, religion, gender, physi- her first pet-blessing cere- Carleton University. She also holds a mony inside a church. Earlier issues among thoughtful Christians," cal and mental abilities and sexual Doctor of Minister in Preaching "Blessing of the Animals" services she says. "It is a matter of steward- orientation...." from the Chicago Theological Semi- at St. Matthew's have attracted up to ship, of establishing our place in the Until Christine arrives, Glebe-St. nary, and a Master of Divinity (First 100 pets, including dogs, cats and natural world, not only about human James will have guest ministers birds. On one memorable occasion, a salvation," she adds. Class Honours) from Emmanuel preaching at its regular Sunday young boy brought a snail in a mar- The "Blessing of the Animals" College, University of Toronto. morning services: - garine container punctured with air service will feature hymns about the Most recently, she has served as min- Sept. 16: Rev. Nino Gualtieri (ser- holes. goodness of God's creation. Scrip- ister at Roxboro United Church in mon) and Rev. Kathryn Guthrie "I see it as a fun morning," says ture readings will include stories Montreal. (liturgy) Canon Johnston, whose golden about Noah's Ark. Animals will be Christine has a great love of the Sept. 23: Rev. Stewart Hewlett retriever, Southpaw, will be among invited to the front of the church for arts and music and enjoys creative Sept. 30: Rev. George Clifford the pets blessed. She describes her individual blessings, followed by writing. She is a quilter. She has also Oct. 7: Rev. Mark Wilson eight-year-old pooch as a great fam- communion for the congregation. worked as reporter, editor, graphic Oct. 14: Rev. Stewart Hewlett ily dog with a big heart and little Jesus's own sermons make many brain. "We want people and their references to the natural world, men- Sunday concert series pets to feel very welcome," she says. tioning, for example, the lilies of the Glebe-St. James Sunday concert series also continues this fall. The celebration of animals as a field and the birds of the air. "Like The line-up so far is: church event is in remembrance of St. Francis, Jesus was concerned Oct. 28: 4:00 p.m. Judy Vachon, voice and Gloria Fox, piano about the poor and the St. Francis of Assisi, the patron marginalized, Nov. 11: 4:00 p.m. Barb Hallam Price, organist saint of animals and ecology, who and non-human living beings," says Nov. 25: 4:00 p.m. SaxArt, saxophone quartet died on Oct. 4, 1226. The son of a Canon Johnston. "He had time for prosperous cloth merchant, Francis little creatures." Dec. 9: 7:00 p.m. Heather Dale, modern folksongs with Celtic roots, Bernardone was a wild youth who For further information, please and Ben Deschamps. renounced his wealth and frivolous call St. Matthew's Anglican Church lifestyle after a religious-conver- at 613-234-4024 or simply come to sion experience. St. Francis worked church with your pets on Sun., Sept. with the poor and the sick, and was 30, 2007, at 10:00 am. They will be known for his great love of nature. welcomed with open paws!

St. Francis' sermon to the birds The place where food and art meet One of St. Francis' most moving sermons was given to a flock of birds. The birds Every Saturday until October 20'h from 8 am to noon stretched their necks . and extended their wings when St. Francis walked among them, Over 60 vendors of fresh vegetables, baked goods, plants, food, clothing, I IF according to one of the friars accompanying the ..41 art, crafts, Baby stuff & furniture. P...._1"-N46-,11 0 holy man that day in the 13th century. The friar recorded these words: "My brothers, birds, you Metcalfe Fair Grounds, Metcalfe THE NEIGHBOURHOOD should praise your Creator very much and always Lots of Free Parking SPECIALISTS" IN RENOVATIONS love him; he gave you feathers to clothe you, wings so that you can fly, Go to our website for a listing of event days and whatever else was necessary for you. God made you noble among his CELEBRATING OVER 10 YEARS OF QUALITY AND SERVICE creatures, and he gave you a home in the purity of the air; though you wwwmetcalfefm.com neither sow nor reap, he nevertheless protects and governs you without 832-171.7 New Vendors Always Welcome any solicitude on your BBB www.sandy-hill.on.ca part:' Committed to Excellence 40 Glebe Report September 14, 2007 RELIGION

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on display at St. Giles CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street, 613-232-4891 stained glass bring a whole new www.blessedsacrament.ca meaning to the depictions. We at St. Pastor: Father Joe Le Clair Giles are delighted to present to the Masses: Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. Glebe community an exhibition of Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 9:30 a.m. own just such photographs. Our Ter- Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. ence Morris, a Glebe resident, has Sundays: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. captured and enhanced the images in (elevator access for the handicapped, loop system for the startling detail. Portraits are rendered hearing impaired) with a richness of colour that lends a fresh perspective to what is depicted ECCLES TAX in the windows. What we thought 2 Monk Street, 613-565-4343 were familiar images now come to www.ecclesiax.com life as Terence captures the raw emo- Dream Specialist: Rev. Joseph Moreau tions and beauty of the characters, Sundays: 11:07 a.m.*, Art & Worship Service, followed which when glancing quickly at the by community mealall welcome. real windows, remain hidden. View community art gallery by appointment. Terence comments, "When I first *NOTE: Sunday service time of 11:07 a.m. is the right time! saw the stained glass windows in St Giles Church, I was fascinated and FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH Stained glass from St. Giles Church moved. They epitomize the mystery Fourth Avenue at Bank Street, 613-236-1804 If you've ever wandered down of all good craftsmanship, to render www.fourthavenuebaptist.ca Bank Street on a bright sunny morn- works of beauty through skill and Minister: Rev. Neil Hunter (interim) ing you may have noticed St. Giles love. The windows depict the Services: Sundays: II a.m. Presbyterian Church, a rather domi- beloved stories of the Bible but, like Junior church & nursery available nant red brick building on the corner an illuminated tapestry, do so in rain- (parent/tot room available at the back of the church) of First Avenue. It looms large on the bow colours and vivid detail. It is the street, perhaps looking rather formi- small elements that catch your imag- GERMAN MARTIN LUTHER CHURCH dable, with heavy wooden doors and ination and draw you in. Maybe that 499 Preston Street at Carling Avenue, 613-233-1671 a brick façade. But really that's all it was intentional, since images are Pastor: Rev. Dr. Christine Johnson (Oct. 21) is, a façade. Inside you will find essentially static. Our curious eyes Music Director: Robert Palmai lovely warm rich dark wood, fanciful find the meaning and message from Service: Sundays: 10 am. raspberry pink walls and the most the many parts. Of my favourites is (first Sunday of month: 11:15 a.m., English Service) luminescent stained glass windows the depiction of Jesus walking on the Sunday School: 10 a.m. bathing you in their soft glow. If the Sea of Galilee towards the tiny fish- light is right and the rays of the sun ing boat. In this beautiful and dra- GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH come streaming through, it is a glori- matic portrayal we witness Peter's 650 Lyon Street at First Avenue, 613-236-0617 ous place to be, a sacred space, yes faith and willingness to trust, as seen www.glebestjames.ca but really just a wonderful space, through eyes of artisans who surely Minister: Rev. Jim Uhrich Worship: Sundays: 10:30 a.m. bathed in multi-coloured light. loved their subject. My hope is that Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Stained glass, so traditionally these photographs showcase their (wheelchair accessible, FM system for the hearing impaired) associated with churches, has a very deep vision within a modern medi- ancient history. Although usually set um, and in doing so, touch our hearts OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH into windoWS, the purpose of stained and inspire us once again." 600 Bank Street, 613-594-4571 glass is not to allow those within a Come and enjoy this photographic www.ottawa-ocuc.org building to see out or even primarily exhibition at St. Giles Presbyterian Minister: Rev. Wilson Chan (cell: 613-889-0838) to admit light but rather to control it. Church, Bank St. at First Ave., on Fridays: Prayer Meeting at Church: 8 p.m. For this reason, stained glass win- Sun., Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m. Those Sundays: Sunday School (for all ages): 9:30 a.m. dows have been described as "illumi- formidable wooden doors will be Worship: 11 a.m. (English with Mandarin nated wall decorations." Originally open wide, and all are welcome to translation) termed "The Poor Man's Bible," enjoy some leisurely time in our stained glass windows were used to sanctuary with the real windows and THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (Quaker) depict just that, biblical stories to Terence's photographs. Don't miss 91A Fourth Avenue, 613-232-9923 what was once an illiterate popula- this most inspiring exhibition of Co-Clerks: Steve Fick & Signy Fridriksson, 613-233-8438 tion. light, colour and passion, and if you Well, if your eye is drawn to wish to purchase a print, you are ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH things of beauty, the stained glass welcome to place an order. Reflect, Focus Delight windows at St. Giles will prove to For more information, call 613- Make church a part of your life. amaze and delight. Photographs of 235-2551. Bank Street at First Avenue, 613-235-2551 www.stgilesottawa.org Minister: Rev. Ruth Houtby Worship, Church School & Nursery: Sundays, 11:00 a.m. (wheelchair accessible)

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We are now open on Saturdays & Sundays Rector: The Rev. Canon Pat Johnston at Parkdale through October 2 8 th . Weekday services: Wednesdays: 7:15 am., Eucharist & fellowship Heirloom Tomatoes, Coloured Carrots, Golden Beets, Fingerlings, and so much more! Thursdays: 10 a.m., Eucharist & coffee 10 a.m., drop-in nannies/stay-at-home parents group Web: www.br sonfarms.com Sunday services: çammirmi Parking Regular Parking N. Pa rkdale 8 a.m., Eucharist 819-647-3456 Park 10 a.m., Choral Eucharist Choral Evensong, Sept. 16, 4:00 p.m. Bryson Farms Booth Blessing of the Animals Service, (We) X Armstrong Sept. 30, 10:00 am. RELIGION Glebe Report September 14, 2007 41 Treasures-for-the-Tower Auction Oct. 20, 2007, noon to 5 p.m. This year, Mr. Craig will paint St. extraordinary works by Dolères Por- Matthew's musical director Stephen ras and Angelica Vasquez. Candow, who will be playing jazz Bidders may bid for events such piano at the afternoon event. Mr. as "A Dickens of an Evening," a dra- Candow was part of a jazz band matic reading of "A Christmas when he lived in St. John's, New- Carol" and music by period-cos- foundland, prior to his move to tumed animators with mulled wine Ottawa. and hors d'oeuvres for up to 20 The aucti6n will include tasty nib- ouests Tickets for the Stratford Fes- blies, wine and musical entertain- tival, Opera Lyra, the Governor Gen- ment. Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd. is eral's Performing Arts Awards gala, sponsoring the wine for this year's PHOTO: GORDON METCALFE the Ottawa Symphony and Seven- auction and McKeen's Loeb is the Bird black clay sculptures, by teen Voyces concerts are also on major food sponsor. Many Glebe Donna Rosa, Coyotepec, Oaxaca, offer. merchants, such as the Glebe Pet Mexico, contemporary The auction will also feature Hospital, Civic Schwarma, the Glebe Canadiana and Victorian furniture as Meat Market, Mexicali Rosa's, Pom For this year's auction, St. well as fine china, pressed glass, Pom and Mister Muffler have donat- Matthew's has already received sig- jewelry and the popular "Silver ed items or gift certificates. nificant art donations including sev- Vaults," a gleaming display of silver "I have been to cattle auctions, eral Inuit prints by top artists such as and jewelry in the church's chapel. rural auctions, auctions in other Pudlo Pudlat, William Noah and For information, please Philip Craig PHOTO: DIANE CRAIG contact countries and each one has its Josie Papialuk. Auction-goers will the church at 613-234-4024 or visit BY MARGRET BRADY charm," said Anne Gregory, a also have the opportunity to bid on the St. Matthew's website at NANKIVELL Gloucester resident who came to the two works by Don Fraser, a student www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca. Auc- Two years ago, St. Matthew's Treasures-for-the-Tower auction in of "Group of Seven" master, tion tickets ($15) include food, Anglican Church in the Glebe held a 2005. "But I've never been to such a Franklin Carmichael, and a print by entertainment and beverages. hugely successful auction event that varied and entertaining auction as Shirley Wales, raised about $60,000 towards restor- this one," she said. "You could sit whose work is in ing the church's crumbling mortar. and eat and drink, listen to beautiful the National The live and silent auction offer- music, watch an artist painting or bid Art Gallery's ings featured excellent art works on the many interesting items on collection. Pho- including Inuit sculptures, limited offer." tos of these items edition prints and etchings by well- The atmosphere in the church was will be posted known Canadian artists and contem- relaxed and the volunteers were real- on the church porary oils by talented artists, such ly friendly, she recalled. "I've never website soon. as Glebe artist/architect Christopher been to such a really nice fundraiser The church will Leggett. A highlight of the event was and I'm a fundraiser." she said. Ms. also sell a fine col- a "live painting" by acclaimed Gregory is a member of the Order of lection of contem- Ottawa artist Philip Craig, who com- the Eastern Star, an organization that porary and antique pleted a large oil painting of a string raises money for charities such as art, sculpture and quartet as it performed. He did this Harvest House, the Kids Help Phone pottery from Mexi- PHOTO: GORDON METCALFE in a mere hour! Line and major disease charities. co, including some "The Igloo Builders," Dorset, 1975, by Pudlo Pudlat GRAPEVINE Community Connections APPLEFEST. Cumberland Her- (beside 170 Lees Ave.) on Sept. 15, itage Village Museum, Sept. 23, 2 -5 p.m. This free picnic is sponsored Fall at Sunnyside Library 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information by the Calvary Baptist Church and it events about directions and hours, please will include games and entertainment call 613-833-3059 or visit by the Ernst Family folk singers from For Children ottawa.ca/museums. Nova Scotia. Babytime BEREAVED FAMILIES OF RETHINKING POVERTY: an For babies and their parent or caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs ONTARIO. Join us in our annual Ottawa Community Forum explor- and games. Ages 0-18 months. Weekly. Walk to Remember on Sat., Oct. ing ways of challenging poverty will Tuesdays, 2:15 p.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 11- Oct. 23 13, 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Experi- be presented on Thurs., Sept. 27, Toddlertime mental Farm Arboretum, Prince of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m at the Nepean For toddlers and a parent or caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs Wales Drive. Remembrance table Sportsplex, 701 Woodroffe Ave. To and games. Ages 18-35 months.Weekly. and hot dog lunch. Pledge forms and register and for info, call 613-238- Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 11-Oct. 23 or info at www.bfo-ottawa.org or 613- 8214 ext. 2883 or email rethinking Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.) Sept. 13-Oct. 25 567-4278. poverty @yahoo.ca RUMMAGE SALE AND Storytime BRIGHTON AVE. CLAMBAKE. SIDE- Stories and rhymes for young children parents and caregivers Sat., Sept.15, current and former WALK BBQ at St. Giles Church, Brighton Ave. residents will assem- Bank St. at First Ave., Sat., Sept. 29 are welcome to join. Ages 3-6 years. Weekly. ble for their annual clambake at old from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 613-235- 24 Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. (30 mins.), Sept. 12-Oct. Brighton Beach. Residents enjoy 2551. O00000h! corn, clams and potluck while greet- SIMPLY RAW FESTIVAL. Cen- Spooky stories and a craft to celebrate Halloween. Ages 5-9 years. ing new neighbours and renewing tral Park (Bank and Clemow) Sat., Oct. 27, 2:15 p.m. Registration required. old acquaintances.Volunteers to help Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: Mother Daughter Book Group with Clambake set-up are invited to www.simplyraw.ca A place for girls and the special women in their lives to share contact Lori Pope at 613-730-1352 TREASURE OF NATURE. Cum- excellent books. Ages 10-12 years. Monthly. or Carol-Lynne Saad at 613-730- berland Heritage Village Museum, Mon., Sept.17 and Mon., Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. (1 hr.> 7107. Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more THE BRONSON BENEFIT. On information about directions and For Teens Thurs., Oct. 11, a musical celebra- hours, call 613-833-3059 or visit www.ottawa.ca/museums. girlzone tion in recognition of Community For fun with a variety of themes, come join our lunchtime book chat Care Worker Week will be presented at the Bronson Centre Theatre & group for girls in grade 7 and 8 at the Sunnyside Library. Reception Hall, 211 Bronson Ave., ART Registration required. 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Reception and Ten- IRREGULAR MIGRATIONS. Oct.19, 12:05 p.m. (45 mins.) Fri., Sept.21 and Fri., ant Exhibition in Mac Hall; 7:00- Original paintings by Karen McRae 8:30 p.m.. Tickets: Bronson Centre, on view till Oct. 14. Vernissage: For Adults 613-237-5550, ext. 227 or visit the Tues., Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m. Irene's Pub 15 minute computer tutorials Website at www.bronsoncentre.ca & Restaurant, 885 Bank St., 613- Having problems with the library catalogue? Accessing the Web? FERRET RESCUE SOCIETY of 230-4474, www.irenespub.ca. Email issues? Register for your own 15 minute computer tutorial. Ottawa presents the Fall 2007 Frolic OPEN DOORS, PHOTO EXHIBI- Mondays,10:00-11:30 a.m. Weekly, beginning on Oct. 15 in McNabb Park (corner of Bronson TION. St. Giles Church, Bank St. at Introduction to business services and resources at the OPL and Gladstone) on Sun., Sept. 16, First Ave. Sun., Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. Find out how the Ottawa-Public Library can help your small business from 1-4:30 p.m. Website: See the stained glass of St. Giles in a with an introduction to our business services and resources. www.ferretrescue.ca whole new light. Photos by Glebe MY KIDS FUNKY Presenter: Patricia Sutherland, business librarian with the Ottawa CLOSET. resident, Terence Morris. Free Children's consignment sale at the admission and refreshments.' Prints, Public Library. Registration required. Glebe Community Center, Sun., framed and unframed, will be avail- Wed., Sept. 26, 7 p.m. (1 hr.) Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: able to buy. Using the Internet to plan your vacation www.mykidsfunkycloset.com. WATERCOLOUR GROUP Planning a trip? Travel information of all kinds is available on the 2008 NATIONAL STUDENT FORMING. Join a group of approx. Internet. Come and find out about some terrific resources and get ENTREPRENEUR COMPETI- 8 women who meet one afternoon a some tips on avoiding the pitfalls of online booking. Participants TION. Nomination and self nomina- week indoors or out to paint and must be familiar with using the Internet. Registration required. tions will be accepted through the socialize. Beginners welcome. Info: Limit of 12 participants. ACE website, www.accepted.ca Donna Edwards, 613-233-4775. Fri., Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m. (1.5 hrs.) until Fri., Dec. 7. The competition is Discover the vegetarian manifesto! open to full-time students at Canadi- MUSIC Jay Fothergill, author of the Vegetarian Manifesto, will talk about the an universities or colleges who are MUSIC CLASSES powerful effects our food choices have on the world around us and running their own businesses. CHORAL OTTAWA NEWCOMERS CLUB. OPEN HOUSE EVENINGS. Wed., ourselves. He will make the case for vegetarian and bioregional Women new to Ottawa are invited to Sep. 19, 8 p.m. and Mon., Sept 24, 8 as ways decrease our ecological footprint and share some of eating to the next monthly social event, a p.m. Join Lawrence Harris for a live- his favorite recipes! Registration required. luncheon or dinner and speaker, on ly hour of music-making, and find Wed., Oct. 10, 7 p.m. (1 lu..) the first Wednesday of each month. out about our fall classes and events. Flu, colds and homeopathic medicine For details, phone 613-860-0548. Admission is free, so bring all your Tailoring a treatment to your unique defense mechanism helps you OTTAWA STORYTELLERS will friends! Come to room 201 of the heal and prevents relapses. Join us for a free lecture with Julek tell (not read) from Homer's Dominican University College, 96 Meissner ND. With over 20 years experience in holistic health care, Odyssey at the NAC 4th Stage on Empress Avenue, just off Somerset Meissner has a wealth of insight into the fascinating world of natural Sept. 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets St., two traffic lights west of Bron- healing. Visit his website at www.homeopathyrocks.com. are $20 ($15 for seniors and stu- son. For more info, call 613-567- Registration required. dents) and are available at the NAC 7729. box office or TicketMaster at 613- CROSS TOWN YOUTH CHO- Wed., Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. (1 hr.) 755-1111. RUS, directed by Kurt Ala-Kantti, Sunnyside Book Club' THE PARLIAMENT HILL Mathieu Saindon accompanist, Drop by, meet new people and join in stimulating discussions on TOASTMASTERS CLUB offers a begins its sixth season this fall, and selected titles in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Monthly. "fear free" environment, where you is looking for new members! There Fri., Sept. 28, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) The Constant Gardener by John LeCarré. can develop and hone your public are no auditions required, and is for Fri., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. (1 hr.) Zorro by Isabel Allende speaking skills. Meetings: Thurs. ages 5-15. Rehearsals are on Mon- nights at 7-9 p.m. at 340 Laurier Ave. days, for the Alta Vista group, at W. Info: parliamenthilltoastmasters. Pleasant Park Baptist Church, and on For a complete list of Library events, org or call 613-862-9902. Tuesdays for the Orleans group, at visit www.BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. PICNIC IN THE PARK CON- Resurrection Lutheran Church. Both CERT to be held at Springhurst Park are from 6:15-7:30. www.ctyc.ca ST

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CORO VIVO OTTAWA, a welcom- OTTAWA SYMPHONY 12TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY ing 75-voice community choir, is ORCHESTRA. In Southam Hall at CONCERT AND SILENT AUC- FOR SALE looking for singers to join its spring the National Arts Centre, on Mon., TION, featuring Hopewell School ANTIQUE CEILING LIGHT performance of Johannes Brahms, A Oct. 1, 8 p.m., the OSO brings its Choir and Honour Band, and Savoy FIXTURE. Circa 1890's solid brass, German Requiem. For more infor- new season of second symphonies to Society Choir, sponsored by 3 arms, glass shades, one of a kind. mation, phone 613-736-9139. life with Gustav Mahler's Symphony Hopewell School and TaxAssis- $375. Call 613-233-1673. HARMONIA CHOIR OF No. 2. Tickets for the Oct. 1 concert tance.ca, to be held at 7:30 p.m. on DUAL DVDNHS TAPE PLAYER, OTTAWA. Auditions will be held on are available from the NAC Box Mon., Nov. 19 at Hopewell School, Samsung, progressive scan. $50. Wed, evenings in Sept., at Rideau Office and Ticketmaster outlets. 17 Hopewell Ave., Ottawa. Silent Call 613-565-2413. Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Prices range from $24 to $59 for reg- auction features numerous items LOVESEAT AND ARMCHAIR, Drive (at Cunningham). Email ular tickets, and from $22 to $54 for donated by individuals and mer- IKEA `Karlstadt', blue cover, 2 [email protected] or phone seniors and students. chants. Information and tickets ($5) years old. New price over $1,000, 613-833-1812 for an audition time. TERRY GILLESPIE and Vince from Allison Woyiwada (613-235- now asking $300 (or individually: More information from the choir's Halfhide (guitar), Peter Measroch 6813) and Robert McMechan (613- $200 for loveseat, $100 for arm- website: www.harmoniachoir.com (piano), Jody Golick (sax), Steven 237-9427), 28 Glengarry Rd. chair). Call 613-237-7479. OLD OTTAWA SOUTH ART & Barry (bass) and Gordon Adamson MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sat., Sept. 15 (drums) will be performing at the (rain date, Sept. 16) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fourth Stage of the NAC on Fri., WANTED FOR RENT Windsor Park, just off Riverdale Oct. 5, 8-11 p.m. Tickets ($23.50 + WOMEN (65 and older). Would GARAGE for winter storage. Phone Ave. Free admission and parking. gst) are available at the NAC box you be interested in being inter- 613-232-7295. OTTAWA FOLK CHOIR. The office, from Ticketmaster, TEKA in viewed by a writer? I am writing a Ottawa Folk Choir, directed by Kurt Vankleek Hill 613-678-3333 or book about women (65 and older) on Ala-Kantti, with David Loyer piano, http://www.terrygillespie.ca. For their retirement years because I think Spray Texture Ceilings is looking for new members. info, call 613-678-5862. you have interesting things to share. Rehearsals are held on Monday Please email: womanwriting@ Redone, Repair or evenings, 7:30-9 p.m., at Pleasant omail. com or tel: 613-789-6009. Park Baptist Church, 414 Pleasant Brand New THE HELPER Park Rd, off Alta Vista Drive. More Plaster Moulding Repairs information from the choir's website: Professional organizer WRITE YOUR HEART OUT www.OttawaFolkChoir.ca serving Glebe residents and Use your own life experience 613-327-3901 small business since 1992. to write fiction. Beginner/ CARPENTRY "Lighten your load... intermediate. October 2'd 27th. $200. RENOVATIONS/ brighten your day" to November A NEW SPA IN THE HEART Contact Mary Borsky at REPAIRS OF THE GLEBE is looking Call 613-728-2310 613-730-7005 or for hair dressers with Peter D. Clarey [email protected] experience. Any demands 819-422-3714 will be met. Also included PARIS FLAT RENTAL ,.are,hair stations arkcl,a. 60m2, near Bastille, quiet, TUTOR massage room with a stand MATH/SCIENCE-PHYSICS well-lit, loft-style, fully- equipped, up shower for rent. Call suitable for one couple. TUTOR High School Math Susan at 613-232-1171. Available from May 15th to and Physics Ontario certified teacher (PhD June 30th, 2008. Open air in Physics) for grades 7 to 12 market, walking path, metro and university levels, patient close by. Zach 613-796-9230 and knowledgeable. First [email protected] References lesson is free. Rate: $25/hr. The Pantr Tel.: 613-233-9914. VEGETARIAN TEA ROOM FOOD 15 ORGANIC UJHERE POSSIBLE DRUM LESSONS 13AIL-Y HOME RENOS AND 5440.4chs by experienced professional 011111k5ALios player and teacher. Current drum REPAIR - interior/exterior 5PrcrAtis roliiiirCroorv*," instructor for Algonquin College painting; all types of flooring; Music and Audio program. drywall repair and installa- Ilmr-, or Lorne Kelly tion; plumbing repairs and .Au much more. GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE (Metro Music) THE Please call Jamie Nininger 233-9688 or MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 613-852-8511. 725-1119 11:30 Tn. 3:00

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Join GNAG's production team çlebe Liouse Tour Sunday, September 16, 2007 A Christmas Carol 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Charles Dickens' beloved classic is as much a part of Christmas as the pudding! Ebenezer Scrooge humbugs goodwill until the ghosts conjured ?4' Remember to by your tickets today! by his partner Jacob Marley shows him the spirit of Christmas. Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, Fezziwig's office party and Cousin Fred's dinner guests help to effect the transformation. Join us for a big family show as an actor, a singer, a maker of props or a with seamstress of costumes. This is a show which relies on all the trimmings: Have fun GNAGI be part of our celebration. Program registration has begun!

Auditions for children 10 years to adult Tuesday, Sept 18 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. GNAG offers a wide variety of Wednesday, Sept 19 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. exciting programs for all ages.

Schedule your audition by phoning 613-233-8713 & we will email audi- tion materials to you . Don't be disappointed, register today while spaces Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sept 25 - Nov 20 last! Additional Rehearsals: Sept 30, Oct 14, 28 & Nov 25 10:00 - 6:00 p.m. Visit www.gnag.ca Production Week: Nov 25 - Dec 2 call 613-564-1058 or 613-233-8713 Show dates: Nov 30 - Dec 2 (5 shows) Tuition: $180.00