Safety problems to be fixed at Glebe Community Centre Toddlers, day-camp kids, yoga flashing. Repairs to correct these and fitness students will have a health and safety concerns will new rug to enjoy in the Glebe cost $50,000. After tender, the Community Centre's main hall carpet will be installed, the walls come August. Thanks to the of the main hall will be repaired city's 1999 budget, the carpet and painted and the tarp in the will be ripped out after the sum- dome will be resecured. mer programs end. The main hall is used days and "I'm delighted the rug is going evenings by fitness types, play- to be replaced," said Patti McKay, group tots, kids attending after 4, centre director. The rug now fea- day camps and tai chi, and Gle- tures strips of duct tape that bites who attend craft sales, con- cover up seam separations and certs and parties. ravels. When the new rug is installed, Gilles Renaud of the city's as- centre staff and GNAG will have set management division reports to develop new guidelines to cur- that engineers hired last year tail damage from strollers- and highlighted what was unsafe the salty, sandy boots. The rug has to carpet, the chimney and some last for the next four years. Glebe Community Centre, aerial photograph. A work in progress Regional councillors deliver download bill to Queen's Park Councillors Clive Doucet and of pressure for this government to Diane Holmes took a bill for $50 respond." million to Ql.ieen's Park, Feb. 26, By delivering this bill, the Ot- on behalf of regional council. The tawa-Carleton councillors aim to bill represents the money down- sensitize the Harris govemment loaded to local taxpayers by the to the problems caused by the transfer of services to the region provincial download. They also by the province. aim to sensitize the public to the Councillors Doucet and Holmes, fact that taxpayers pay for the accompanied by Howard Hampton $50-million download by delay- and Richard Patten, delivered the ing such important projects as the region's bill to Harris's executive repairs to Bank Street in old Ot- assistant. "And I taped it to the tawa South the repairs have The former OBE administration building is being turned door," said Doucet. "It takes a lot been postponed until 2001. into condominium apartments by Routeburn. Readers who remember the building as the Ottawa Ladies College or Carleton University are invited to share their memories. Glebe Little League registration ID Glebe Collegiate's pool Mar. 24 & 25 Registration for Glebe Little threatened League spring baseball (boys and .... School already of girls ages 7 - 19) and girls workshops and mo short softball (ages 9 - 16) is on March ..7 good physical education space 24 and 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at 14M.004.41.09....0 BY MARY THOMPSON For many students in the large Corpus Christi School, 157 Fourth botanical garden a After 77 years the Glebe Colle- English as a second language Avenue (use Lyon St. entrance). cod idea? giate pool is under threat of clo- (ESL) program, this is their first For more information please sure in September 1999 by the opportunity to learn to swim, es- contact Sue Patterson at 230- GCA 9 Ottawa-Carleton Regional Health pecially with the closure of Plant 0943. Unit. Repairs that were sup- City Councillor ....11 Bath. Swinuning is a successful Discuss OC ported by the Glebe community endeavour for students in the Transpo s Whitton Awards r)..minations due and the Glebe Advisory Council Community Living Program. With proposed bus route in 1996 and should have been swim and water polo teams, phys. changes ftegil Councillor's done at that time were vetoed by ed. classes as well as classes in The public can discuss OC luntn 13 the school board trustees. adult education aquaflt and Transpo's proposals to change bus .16 The repairs are needed now. stroke improvement, life saving routes and schedules at three ature The skimmers must be opera- and scuba, the pool is well used. sites this month. Gitiding in the Glebe tional and must be replaced as It could be better used with the Wednesday, March 24, there OCDSB must the make-up water-line. An needed upgrading. will be an OC Transpo display at Trustee....17 improved vacuum system would As many who learned to swim in Billings Bridge shopping centre, Schools 19-24 contribute to pool cleanliness and the Glebe pool will attest, swim- 11 to 2 and 5:30 to 8. March 25, make the job much easier for the ming is a lifelong fitness skill. A the session is at Carleton Univer- Arts 25 short- handed care staff. responsible school board would sity's Loeb Lounge from 11 to 2, Books 27 Glebe is an older inner-city see that its property is main- and on 29 March the public ses- Drache reviews John school and as such lacks the large tained. This is the cheapest way sion is at Carleton's unicentre playing fields, tennis courts, two in the long run. from 11 to 2. Irving gyms, etc. that the newer schools The Glebe Collegiate School At the open houses the public have. This makes the pool a valu- Council meets Monday, March 22 can see the proposed changes, ask able resource for the physical at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. questions and provide feedback NEXT DEADLINE education and extra-curricular The Glebe pool will be on the on how they will affect transit programs. agenda. needs. Thursday March 25 N EWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 2

Green thumbs needed The Got a green thumb? The Glebe talists, business owners inter- NEIGHBOURHOOD Environment Committee is looking ested in enhancing their commu- SPECIALISTS for volunteer gardeners to main- nity and families with a sense of COMIWTTED TO EXCELLENCE tain the planter boxes that grace pride in our neighbourhood. our neighbourhood each summer. Many thanks are due to every- The goal is to have each of the one who gave their time, plants 60 cement or wooden planter and gardening skills to improve boxes which brighten our streets the appearance of our neighbour- cared for by a volunteer caregiver hood last year. who will plant, nurture and Please call Joyce McMahon at maintain them. The choice of 237-0988 or e- ma i 1 jmcmahon plant material is yours, the work @cyberus.ca to indicate that you !! is easy and the rewards are great are willing to continue looking Volunteers have included garden- after your boxes from last year or Our Quality & Service ers looking for a little space to if you would be interested in LYNN GRAHAM express themselves, environmen- caring for a planter box. 565-5223 Sandy Hill Construction Member BBB OCHBA WWW.sandy-hill.on.ca Budget deliberations (1999-2000 school year) are in progress. For information, check the OCDSB web site at www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca Speedy girls qualify for or call 596-8255. North American championship Trustee Ottawa-Carleton District January. Claire placed fourth and School Board Lynne, sixth, thus both qualified for the North American champi- onship in Sault Ste. Marie. 730-3366 Claire also Ad paid for from the Trustee's Personal qualified for the Communications Budget Canadian championship at St-Foy where she placed eighth on Day 1. A case of the flu then forced her to withdraw. LP Claire (left) and Lynne (right) URIE STONE are shown with Coun. Berg who presented the medals at the INA NUFACTURING Photo: Eleanor Bennett Brewer oval. A DIVISION OF DURSON HOLDINGS LTD. Broadway Avenue residents FOR ALL YOUR GRANI7E & MARBLE CUSTOM WORK Lynne and Claire Wolfson, both 15, competed in the provincial DEFINITELY A CUT ABOVE long-track speed skating champi- Granite Kitchen Counters our specialty onship at the Brewer oval in Custom Marble Tables Quality Craftmanship for over 40 years Kiwaniannes help March of Dîmes Granite & Marble Fireplace Surrounds and Mantles, Hearths, Bathroom Vanities BY GLYNIS DOORBAR de Nortel, Walk for the Cure, and On Saturday January 30 several Hawthorne Public School's Early Patricia Dune President members of the Kiwanianne Club Literacy Program for ESL chil- Check us out on the Internet www.cyberus.ca/-durietile/ of Rideau helped canvass the dren. Glebe for the March of Dimes. 1541 Michael Street 749-5542 Fax: 749-5799 "Volunteers from the public are The Kiwanianne Club of Rideau, harder to find these days, so we a women's service club that is asked the Kiwaniannes to help us affiliated with the Kiwanis Club out this year," said Carol Eley, of Rideau, meets the second Tues- March of Dimes area coordinator. day of each month. Becoming in- IN THE HEART OF' THE GLEBE This is. the second time the Ki- volved in Kiwaniannes can help wanianne Club of Rideau has can- develop valuable leadership Dr. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Psychology) vassed directly for an organiza- skills and provide a sense of per- Roster Mediator, Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program tion. The club volunteers its time sonal fulfillment. It can also and raises money in various ways bring the pleasure of new friend- Personal, Relationship and Marriage Counselling in all of sections the city. Its ships, mentorship and network- Comprehensive Divorce Mediation (with or without lawyers) members come from as far afield ing. Applications for new mem- Family, Financial, Commercial and Community Mediation as Orleans and Carp, the Glebe, bers are now being taken. For and many other areas in and more information write to the K i- Bank St. at 4th Ave. email: [email protected] around Ottawa. Some of the proj-, wanianne Club of Rideau, PO Box 234-5678 (by appointment) www.magi.com/-mettanet ects they enjoy taking part in are 23107, Ottawa, ON K2A 4E2 or the Kiwanis Music Festival, Tour call Vanessa McCarney 824-7384. Income tax clinic Epilepsy Month for seniors Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton would Dal" (PelleAfriv%)131tAe_,I)VIT The Certified General Ac- like to announce that the month of TQL'SliSfCtrCCI TIIL.P4L triSf countants Association of Ontario March is Epilepsy Month across will be holding a free income tax Canada. Your local chapter will Try a relaxing and energizing massage to clinic for seniors whose annual have information kiosks in the reconnect your mind and body! income is below $25,000 on Sat- following locations during the A Body-Positive', Women Centered Approach which offers: Reasonable RatesExtended Health CoverageSliding Scale Fees urday, March 27, at Abbotsford month: Rideau Centre March 12 ,9N4) Senior Centre. and 13, Carlingwood Mall March 103 Fotwiil AveAnte, 2tul Abbotsford Senior Centre i s 19 and Gloucester Centre March (1:1 +1e Cilei,e-obove PLIHVI located at 950 Bank Street. Ap- 26 and 27. For more information pointments are required and may call the office at 594-9255 Mon- ? (613) 850-8021 be booked by calling 230-5730. day to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 NEWS A fond farewell BY CHRISTIAN HURLOW It's been many years since I be- gan helping Clem and Sylvia Holden bundle Glebe Reports for distribution. Yes, many years, 11 to be exact and they have flown by! Now it is time for a change ... I am off in search of new adven- tures. Marjorie and Brian Lynch have been by my side, faithfully ap- pealing on my doorstep, every month. These two volunteers have supported me throughout my term as circulation manager and mere words are not enough to express my gratitude. Add to this dy- namic duo a longtime friend and neighbour of the Lynches, Geoff Gordon. Being fellow veterans of Christian Hurlow Brian and Marjorie Lynch, Geoff Gordon and Millicent surrounded by the Navy you can only imagine we stacks of Glebe Report bundles. how Geoff and Brian entertained maraderie that have shared. You are, Marjorie and myself with stories and always will be, very from the past. Not to be outdone, special people to me. Bundle of memories Marjorie had a few of her own to NEW CIRCULATION MANAGER tell. I would listen with awe and AT THE GLEBE REPORT from Glebe Report bundlers wonder and always smile. Fur- The staff of the Glebe Report are BY PENNY SANGER were all right ther proof that these three are happy to have Zita Taylor as our Marjorie and Brian Lynch have Of course they were. Brian kind, gentle and generous folks: new circulation manager. A been delivering the Glebe Report went off as usual (with a ski pole my canine companion, Millicent, longtime active resident of the in their Renfrew Avenue to make sure he stayed upright) always greeted them enthusiasti- Glebe, Zita will take over the or- neighbourhood for more than 20 to help with disabled swimmers cally in aiendship. Few are so ganization of the distribution of years. No one can remember at the Jack Purcell Centre pool. honoured!! the paper throughout the Glebe, exactly when they started and They continue this particular Thank you Marjorie, Brian and Dow's Lake and Ottawa South ar- they aren't sure either. volunteer work three times a Geoff. I will miss our Thursday eas. Congratulations Zita and "Sylvia told me about it ... I week, helping with swim afternoon gatherings and the ca- welcome to our team!! started by helping her bundle the instruction and in the changing papers," Marjorie says. Sylvia TOOMS. Holden, a widely known We talked in their front room, The Centre for community activist, lived on right under the bedroom Marjorie Renfrew for many years. So did was born in. She and Brian moved' Charlotte Whitton, our famous back to her family's home to care Personal Growth & Development former mayor. Diane McIntyre, for her aging mother in 1968. former president of the Life then was ordered, but busy. community association, is just "My mother's best friend lived Individual marital SE. family therapy down the street. Lynn Smyth, a right across the street She came former city councillor, is nearby every afternoon to visit," she (613) 850-3139 or 292-3139 on Glendale. remembers. But running a 858 Bank Street (at sth Ave.), Suite 1078 (by appointment pkase) It adds up to a powerful household and looking after her centreforrowth@sympaticaca neighbourhood -- and a lot of mother didn't give Marjorie much hard work by community-minded time to re-connect with her old citizens. Some quick arithmetic neighbourhood -- until Sylvia estimates that the Glebe-Repor Holden came along. toting Lynches have spent at least Sometimes delivering the Glebe 345 hours on the street Three Report can do a lot more than help asilisk Dreams Books hundred and forty-five hours you make friends and meet your chatting up the neighbours, neighbours. Their neighbourhood Ottawa's only noting new arrivals, climbing up suffered a rash of vandalism and Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Store verandah steps, negotiating icy break-ins a few years ago. So the streets. And that's not counting Lynches with their next-door Featuring: all the latest books in the field; U.K. Imports and the bundling. neighbour Len Can formed Presentation Editions; Books on Tape (CDs and Cassettes); Brian used to play football for Neighbourhood Watch a system Role Playing Games; Media Tie-ins: Books, T-Shirts, Mugs, etc. the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, then that relies on people who are at Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-10, Sat 10-6 five years with the Ottawa Rough home during the day to keep an 857B Bank St Riders. He's had his 77th eye on their neighbours' homes. 230-2474 birthday now and they think it's Brian's long years of experience (at Fifth Avenue) http://www.basilisk.on.ca time for someone else to take on with the RCMP must have helped. deliveries. Not that they're Their Neighbourhood Watch group slowing down. I narrowly escaped soon gained support from the floating off under a huge bundle police department and grew to of happy birthday balloons when some 200 members. Ottawa'soResidential Salesperson I went to visit them. They'd just "The idea is to work hard to been entertaining two grand- make this a good community for daughters for a week -- 13-year- everyone," my notes of their 11111111111111111 III old Keren from the Netherlands conversation read. It's a pretty and Naomi, her older sister from good maxim for the Lynches' life ROYAL LEPAGE the University of Western Ontario in the Glebe and they are still II who was celebrating her 20th hard at it 165 PRETORIA AVE. birthday. em-A4 iezzezi. tin All Ase4 (in the Glebe) They remain devoted admirers of the Glebe Report "When new 119 238-2801 people move in they read it and it gives them a real sense of community," says Marjorie. And their involvement works both ways. Last year during the ice Visit us ONLINE storm they got several calls from neighbours offering help with the corn shopping and making sure they International Year of Older Persons 1999 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. We reserve the right to EDITORIAL PAGE edit all submissions. March 5, 1999 4 Reader Survey Dear Readers, The Glebe Report is your community newspaper. In order to be more responsive to readers' needs and interests, we would like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire and either drop it off at the Glebe community Centre, 690 Lyon St. P. 0. BOX 4794, STATION E or mail it to the Glebe Report, P. 0. Box 4784, Station E, Ottawa, K1S OTTAWA, ONTARIO MS 5119 5H9. ESTABLISHED 1973 TELEPHONE 236;4955 I always read: The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no govern- ment grants or subsidies. 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Drawings: Monica Pine If you have news call the editor at 236-4955 or write to the Glebe Report, P.O Box 4794, 5 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 Station E, Ottawa, K1S 5H9 LETTERS Thanks to Taste of the Glebe volunteers and contributors Editor, Glebe Report Lovelace, Mary Lovelace, Susan The Taste of the Glebe event last MacAleer, Megan Malloy, Patti January 28 was a great success. I McKay, Nina Myers, Christy was very proud to see the number Oliver, Sharon Plumb, Terry of people who came to help out the Plumb, Judy Rinfret, Jennifer Glebe Community Centre. Because Salmon, Elaine Taylor, Bill White, of everyone's generosity, we were Jane Wilson and Pao Yeh. able to raise $10,284 that night Thank you to the individuals I think we can safely say that and companies who donated local residents care very much prizes: Air Canada, Arbour Envi- about our community centre. As I ronmental Shop, Art Mode Gal- walked around the room during lery, Bell Canada, The Body Shop, the event, I could feel the sense of The Chateau Laurier, Compact community I've come to expect Music, Corel Corporation, Allison Brian Wallace and Lisa Duncan & Diane Golding from people in this part of town. Greg Cockburn Dingle, Emond Harnden, Barris- of Lightning Bakery of Clocktower Brew Pub I would like to take this op- ters & Solicitors, Escape, Glebe portunity to thank the following Apothecary, Alice Hinther, people and businesses who made Lansdowne Park, La Cache, it all possible. .McDonald's, Olympic Sport Shop, Thank you to the restaurants Ottawa Congress Centre, Sharon and businesses who participated Plumb, Reflections Hair Studio, or provided supplies: Arrow & Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa, Loon Pub, the Canal Ritz, Clock- Second Cup, Select Roses and the tower Pub, Feleena's, Flipper's, St. James Tennis Club. Fratelli, Grabba Jabba Fine Cof- fee, Hart Brewing Company Ltd., I would also like to thank GNAG Irene's Pub/Restaurant, Kettle- Chairs Louise Carota and Mary man's Bagel Co., Kittling Ridge Tsai-Davies, the staff of the Glebe Estate Wines & Spirits, Lightning Community Centre, Capital Ward Bakery, Loeb Glebe, McDonald's, councillor Inez Berg, Donnie "The Mexicali Rosa's, Morala Specialty Rainman" Leafloor, Kevin Nelson any where, Coffee, Party World, Pizza Pizza, of Majic 100 and Julie Bertulli Starbuck Coffee Co., Subway, the from my office, who did a tremen- Pantry, the New Delhi, Three dous job, along with the rest of any any Tarts, Vittoria Trattoria, Von's, my office staff who worked hard time, OUtfit! the Westin, Wringer's Restaurant to ensure the event went off with- and Zak's Diner. out a hitch. Come in today and check out Thank you to the volunteers: Taste of the Glebe will be back Kathy Ablett, Jennie Aliman, next year with more great food "Liz" stylish, versatile and Lesley Bunbury, Louise Carota, and warm cheer. So let's all lose TROTTERS® available in six great colours. Emma Doucet, Ian Hassell, Clair a few pounds and get ready to For lites most comfortable occasions. Hinther, Alice Hinther, Christine have more fun in 2000. See you Hollander, John Kane, Meghan then. Kelley, Terry L. Huntley, Joshua Jim Watson 860 Bank Street Plans for Metcalfe abandoned (Just south of 5th Ave) Editor, Glebe Report, on central Ottawa and its poten- NitttitlIOTTOS It was with immense relief that tial cost would have created an CASUAL FOOTWEAR 231-6331 central Ottawa communities re- undue burden on Canada's capital ceived news of the NCC's decision and its taxpayers. to shelve ambitious plans to widen Metcalfe Street to create a I would like to thank NCC ceremonial boulevard with en- Chair Marcel Beaudry and whom- [email protected] hanced views of Parliament Hill ever else made the final decision http://www.storm.ca/-topsey and the Peace Tower. Given the to abandon the plan. I wish them increasing number of valid criti- well on the many constructive cisms the Metcalfe plan raised projects in their current and fu- from business, community asso- ture mandate. I wish to offer spe- & SYSTEM SUPPORT ciations, city and transportation cial thanks to Cam Robertson and SOFTWARE DESIGN planners, heritage organizations all members of the City Centre JAMES HALLS and conservationists, it was in- Coalition for their excellent work deed wise to apply the brakes to on this issue. Access DataBase Design the project. Its negative impact Coun. Inez Berg Telephone: Web Page Design Troubleshooting (613) 236-2013 Training. Software Installation

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Grade 6 - 12, Mar. 27 to May 1 (12hrs) 567-1251 200 First Avenue (at Bank) Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank St. 730-2257 GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South GNAG NEW S Ottawa, ON, K1S 3Z9 Tel: 564-1058 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 Ready for March Break Scents for cents workshops BY ALICE HINTHER nated their time and worked so The hows and whys of bottling your own March Break is fast approaching hard to ensure this event was a and if you have still not made success: Mary Lovelace, Alice BY EMMA ROBE Chanel No. 5 was born and went plans for your children, please Hinther, Ian Hassell, Jennie Ali- Emma Robe, a trained aro- down in history as the very first check out the GNAG March Break man, Nina Myers, Megan Malloy, matherapist and masseuse, will designer perfume. programme. We have planned five Louise Carota, Terry L. Huntley, be presenting "Your Basic Aro- Sadly, this was also the begin- fun-filled days with activities Clair Hinther, Christine Hol- matherapy Kit" April ,13 and a ning of the end of using nature's ranging from science workshops, lander, Patti McKay, Bill White, "Scents for Cents" workshop on essential oils alone in perfumery. visits to the Museum of Science Emma Doucet, John Kane, Sharon April 27. The workshops will be You may want to consider mak- and Technology, the Midway, Cy- Plumb, Christy Oliver, Lesley at the Glebe Community Centre ing your very own personal fra- berdome, Fulton's Sugar Bush, to Bunbury, Jennifer Salmon, Pao from 7 to 9 p.m. grances with essential oils and swimming at the Nepean Yeh, Jane Wilson, Meghan, Kelley, I remember my once again Sportsplex, movies, a Multicul- Joshua Lovelace. A special grandmother breathe more tural Cook-off and the First An- thanks to Mayor Jim Watson and telling me that deeply nature's nual Invention Convention! The his staff for spearheading this her very first life-giving force programme runs from March 15 to event, to Councillor Inez Berg and perfume was that has been March 19 and the cost is $90 per her staff, Regional Councillor "Parma Violets" born of the soil, week, per child, or $25 per day. Clive Doucet for his generous do- which in her day sun, wind and Pre-care is also available from 8 nation, Kevin Nelson from Majic were grown on the rain. a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at no extra cost. 100, and to Donnie "The Rainman" French Riviera. And despite Post-care is offered from 4 p.m. Leafloor for providing the musi- The first gift she what you may to 6 p.m. at a cost of $8 per day if cal entertainment ever received think, personal- not already registered in Q 4. Thank you also to the following from my grand- ized fragrances Call 564-1058 or drop by the businesses and local artists who father was the are very simple centre for more information. donated items for our raffle: scent "Lily of the and relatively This year the annual spring Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau, potter, Valley" from the inexpensive to craft fair will be held in the main Leslie Fraser and Barbra Kozbial famous Atkinson make. One five- hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on of Escape, Christine Brunside of Perfumeries on milligram bottle March 27. Be sure to check out the Body Shop, Patty Gourgon of Bond Street in London, England. of lavender essential oil will give the fine selection of hand-made Select Roses, Tammam Askari of It came in a beautiful glass bot- you nine 25-ml bottles of laven- crafts and artwork. Olympic Sport Shop, Adrian Arm- tle, as round as a ball. der water or splash. Your one Also on March 27, we will hold strong and Sean Twomey of Ar- The first perfumes were made homemade bottle costs far less our GNAG spring programme reg- bour Environmental Shoppe, Doug exclusively from essential oils than one store-bought bottle of istration. Because the spring McKeen of the Glebe Apothecary, extracted from flowering plants. the synthetic lavender water, craft fair will be in the main hall, Alice Hinther, painter, Ian Boyd The 'natural' tide began to turn which may well make you sneeze, registration will take place in the of Compact Music, the Ottawa when the chemist Ernest Beau wheeze or itch! basement hall from 10 a.m. to 2 Symphony Orchestra, Reflections discovered ways of fixing syn- For further information on the p.m. Numbers for registration Hair Studio, Sandra Myers of La thetic aldehydes for use in per- worlcshops please call 237-0519. will be handed out starting at 9 Cache, St. James Tennis Club, Du- fumery. With the encouragement (Scents of Well Being) or 233- a.m. Be sure to come early as can Dee of Air Canada, Art Mode of fashion designer Coco Chanel, 8713 (GNAG). popular courses fill up quickly. Gallery, Jacques Emond of Emond Check out the programme bro- Hamden, Barristers and Solici- chure which is included with this tors, the Chateau Laurier, Joan edition of the Glebe Report for Culliton of the Ottawa Congress courses and workshops of interest Centre, Asha Gosein of Corel Cor- to you. poration, Rinaldo Hair Designers A WEALTH OF LOCAL Registration for the spring flea and Spa, and John DiCesare of INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE market will be held March 22 Second Cup. Sample of Products & Services Available: from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost per ta- And, of course, many thanks to Individual Portfolio Planning ble is $25 or $50 for a corner ta- all the restaurants, bars, bistros, No Load Mutual Funds ble. Spring is a good time to coffee shops and stores for their No Fee RRSP Plan clean out your attics and base- generosity in providing the tasty Financial BluePrints for Comple e Retirement ments so you might want to con- and RRIF Planning food samples for this event Tax-Advantaged Investments a Bill Congdon sider renting table. If you are MARCH EVENTS Estate Planning more interested in buying than March 12, Youth Dance 7-10 Financial Consultant A metnber of Call For Further Information on: selling, the flea market will be p.m., 11-14 yrs, $3 at the door your community held on April 17, from 10 a.m. to March 15, March Break Pro- A complimentary consultation My next seminar 2 p.m. gramme 50 O'Connor St., Receiving my newsletter As many of you who attended March 22, for Suite 800 Registration Any of my services the Taste of the Glebe evening on Spring Flea Market, 7 - 8 p.m., Ottawa, ON January 28 already know, this $25 per table, $50 per corner KIF 6L2 culinary event and fundraiser for March 27, Spring Craft Fair - (613) 783-7337 or 1 Merrill E the renovation fund was a huge Main Hall, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 800-267-9345 Lynch e-mail: On of GNAG I 27, GNAG Spring Regis- vvww.canada.ml.corn success! behalf March [email protected] Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. is a Member - CIPF would like to thank the following tration - Basement Hall, 10 a.m. - volunteers who so generously do- 2 p.m.

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oa.d.4i. ea.s.a 4a4el 737-7200 703 Bank Street metro-city realty ltd., realtor (613)567-3989 David Leff independently owned a. opend. In The Glebe Inquire about The Escape Customer Appreciation Program Sales Representative Nol NINtloc N solot No. Ns ooNeolN o.olo 7 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 FORUM Central Experimental Farm threatened by garden proposal -.--. The k BY EDWINNA VON BAEYER Public Consultations on the Fu- I am writing concerning a threat ture of the Central Experimental to the Central Experimental Farm. Farm, headed by Graeme Kirby, no,ya .. The proposal of the Ottawa Bo- ignored? The report states: . tanical Garden Society endangers "Participants were pleased that k the historic character of the Farm the CEF (Central Experimental tia and its role of providing public Farm) had been designated a Na- Meet me at the Oak! greenspace. The Society recently tional Historic Site; and were has had a spate of news coverage strongly supportive of AAFC's 779 funk St. (in the qtete) Ottawa 235-2624 in the Ottawa Citizen in which a (Agriculture and Agri-Food Can- number of alarming propositions ada) announcement that all the have been made. This develop- lands would remain in public YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE ment scheme could savage a na- hands and that research activities tional treasure and destroy a would be continued; ... They were unique part of our heritage. also strongly in favour of main- IRISH... . There are a number of questions taining the Farm's present rural that need to be publicly debated: character, its function as a large Why are the implications of greenspace in the centre of the Vo cete6tate the entire Central Experimental city and its use as a destination . -16 Farm's designation as a national for passive activities." historic site by the Minister of VVhy is the idea of building a ST, PATRICK'S DAY Canadian Heritage in 1998 pretty traditional, walled Chinese gar- much disregarded by this group? den in the Arboretum still being with us on Mock 17 - This designation was based on the proposed? It did not receive surviving character and national widespread support from the mi,,,s,.. significance of the Farm's cul- community the first time it was Jtish music all Day long! w sr Pita; tural landscape: its buildings, proposed in 1997. This type of tip pun, laneways and roads, field layout, garden would be completely in- on Sat. 6njog some Delicious featarinMarch K ornamental grounds, the consid- congruous with the evolution of ered arrangement of landscape the Farm and Arboretum. Why *Irish lute! "suo-zurn elements and the views created, aren't other more appropriate and the plantings. All are recog- sites being explored where such a nized as forming an organic garden would better contribute to eaturin Terrific traditional whole. the greater understanding of However, the botanical garden China's magnificent culture? Live Entertainment! society advocates carving up the Can the proponents prove that Arboretum and adjacent spaces to their proposal reflects what was 4 PM - "Full Moon Fever" build cafés, research buildings, defined as a botanic garden in the PA6 horticultural therapy areas, in- 19th century when William Saun- .W4v 7 PM - "The Drain Bros." appropriate gardens, shops and ders, the Farm's first director, other infrastructure that could was busily establishing the lay- destroy the historic layout of the out of what we see today? Arboretum (recognized by histo- The society seems to base its rians as a wonderful example of a argument to develop the Farm by Is your skin dry, sensitive or 19th century picturesque land- saying that the act establishing both? scape) and other areas of the the Farm in 1886 called for a bo- Accent on gea4 Have you begun to notice the tanical garden there, although a Farm. By corrupting one part, the appearance of fine lines and a does Esthetics & Electrolysis whole will be compromised. reading of the original act loss of firmness? it will not reveal such a statement The society states that With the help of an Accent on build a heritage garden that Saunders' vision of a unified Beauty therapist, we can find "would start with an early abo- landscape, however, has survived the answer to your beauty riginal garden, then every 50 as a testimony to the progress of problems by making a precise years, as immigrant populations Canadian agriculture and horti- analysis of your skin and came to Canada, you could view culture and as a unique inter- suggest the best treatment to different gardens." This is horti- pretation of 19th century land- meet your needs and restore cultural façadism of the worst scape ideals. The Ottawa Botani- your skin to its natural beauty. sort, and is a thin sop to those cal Garden Society would destroy Is your skin in perfect who would question the group's this unity. condition? Then how about a understanding of or sensitivity to The Experimental Farm has a facial anyway, because it is very the heritage values of the site. rich, vibrant history that should relaxing! Why destroy what is there and be brought to the public, rather Free Customer Parking Elevator to 2nd Floor then install an artifice of his- than disregarded. The Farm and 26-99 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue Court) 238-3236 tory? It smacks of Disneyland on its system of stations across Can- the Rideau Canal. This creates a ada were extremely influential in Facials Manicures Pedicures Waxing Electrolysis Laser Hair Removal Massage Make-up "catch-22" situation that sees Canada's growth as a nation. They heritage components destroyed so helped immigrants settle our new that restaurants and other country, improved agricultural buildings can be built to help practices, beautified our towns * WP rabbits, reptiles, birds & other pets support the operating costs of and cities with greater numbers k care fordogs, cats, ferrets, these new, so-called heritage of hardy flowers, trees and elements and the rest of this de- shrubs bred at these farms and velopment enriched our diet with greater M0 0 Glebe Pet Hospital How, given the society's state- varieties of fruits and vegetables Serving the Glebe area for 12 years... ment that it will charge admis- that were either bred or tested , sion when the complete botanical here or on other experimental garden has taken shape, do its stations. 233_8326 proponents propose to keep peo- The Farm is a site to be treas- , ple out so that they can collect ured, a history waiting to be made 591 A Bank Street the admission charge? By fencing visible, a public greenspace to be (Just south of the Queensway) in the Arboretum and extended preserved. Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 area? Will the next generation of Edwinna von Baeyer, landscape Ottawa-Hull be children unable historian, is the author of three WwW cyberus ca/-glebepetvet to toboggan there in the future? books and numerous articles on W'alkers and joggers barred from Canadian landscape history. this public space? Students & seniors welcome Housecalls available Why are the conclusions of the Dr. Hussein Fattah Final Report on the Results of the N EWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 8 Centretown Community Health Centre moves to meet growing need Centretown Community Health ices would have been increasingly Centre (CCHC) is relocating March difficult." 26 to accommodai& the increased CCHC, one of the first commu- its services. demand for nity health centres in Ontario, is Louise Tardif FCSI, CIM This much needed move from celebrating its 30th year! Core Investment Advisor 340 MacLaren to 420 Cooper funding is from the provincial 236-0103 Street, just west of Bank, also of- Ministry of Health, with the fers greater space for members of Ministry of Community and Social the community to participate in Services, as well as the Regional any one of CCHC's many programs Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton that encourage healthier life- providing additional funding. styles. The centre's focus on clients "In the past several years, our will continue even during the Plan for their education client needs have grown and as a move: March 19 - 25 the centre is community health centre, we have closed but clients with medical or MINMr. BEAUBIEN responded," Stella An- MILEVESQUE Canadian Imestm explained social services emergencies will GEOFFRION Protecbon Ftmd driopoulos, executive director of receive service. CCHC. For example, "We now have March 26 - The centre, proudly an afternoon medical and social set up at 420 Cooper St,- will be services walk-in clinic and short fully open for business. term counselling is available to The CCHC provides a full range those living in our catchment of health and social services to area. As well, we have a new out- individuals and families who live reach program to the homeless or work in the Glebe, Ottawa BYTOWN 00 ATHLETICS and a region-wide diabetes edu- South and Centretown and spe- cation program. Without the cialized services to all residents 0.0.0 1 (XX) move, delivering this range of of the broader Ottawa-Carleton 2 3 5 - 4 0 5 very needed programs and serv- region. 218 FIFTH AVENUE Natural and Open Spaces Study PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO The only areas in the Glebe Ail the other parks and reconunended to be protected by schoolyards in the Glebe, the city's Natural and Open including Lansdowne Park, are Spaces Study (NOSS) are Brown's noted as open spaces in the Inlet and Patterson's Creek. The inventory. They were not final report of the study, released evaluated for environmental Malpass Law Office November 1998, recommends that values. PEGGY MALPASS Suite 304 all watercourses be designated 151 Slater Street protection areas. NOSS protection areas I.,awyer Mediator Arbitrator Ottawa, Ontario The study sets goals to protect recommendations are supported KIP 5H3 by and objectives in the Trainer Facilitator important woodlands, wetlands, policies Tel: (613) 235-8274 all natural areas ranked high for official plans of both the City of Dispute Resolution Design Services ext. 41 environmental value and all Ottawa and the Regional Fax: (613) 230-7356 watercourses. Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, Brown's Inlet is rated as well as legislated through the moderate for environmental Planning Act and the Fisheries values. Patterson's Creek scores Act. high only for recreational linkage The information in the NOSS values. Although their represents Ottawa's first natural environmental values are not resource database. Volume 2 of Personal Tax Corporate Tax high, they deserve protection as the study is available at A4I\NAV Accounting watercourses. The Rideau Canal is community centres and libraries; an important waterway corridor the four-volume report can be since it feeds into the Rideau purchased from city hall for $85. Marlene Wheeler, CMA River. It is particularly Call Deborah Irwin 244-5300 ext. important as a recreational link. 3000 for more information. 54 Orrin Avenue, Ottawa, ON KlY 3X7 Tel. (613) 798-1666 Fax (613) 798-8230 E-mail: [email protected] The Easter La Société des www3.sympatico.ca/marlene.wheeler Seal Society Timbres de Piques Ontario Ontario

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The good news is that each make when selling will proceed only when sufficient John Kane their home, and a and every one of these mistakes is funds are available to cover 9 Step System that can help you sell entirely preventable. publication and other related several open houses that were your home fast and for the most In answer to this issue, industry costs. The GCA will assist the hosted by the steering committee. amount of money. insiders have prepared a free special best we can to raise funds for The solutions varied from those This industry report shows how report entitled "The 9 Step System to of printing costs. The first printing minimal cost such as the the traditional ways of selling homes Get Your Home Sold Fast and For cheapest form of traffic will consist of 3,000 copies. The cahning have become increasingly less and Top Dollar." allowing parking on streets (such publication is expected to be less effective in today's market. The To hear a brief recorded message available for as Bronson during non-rush hour Christmas '99 and fact of the matter is that fully three about how to order your free copy will cost periods) to the expensive, around $20. quarters get tunnelling under Dow's Lake. At a of homesellers don't of this report, call 613-820-8585 PANHANDLING glance it appear what they want for their home and and enter 11)41500. You can call The number of panhandlers would that none of the suggestions will become disillusioned and -worse- anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a along Bank St. has increased, and proceed without considerable financially disadvantaged when they week. Call NOW to find out how you prime locations are being hotly discussion. It appears that the Regional put their home on the market. can get the most money for your contested. Both the GCA and the Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton As this report uncovers, most Glebe Business Group feel it is home. (RMOC) is at a point now where Ian Hassell. salesperson, Itsmax metro-aty rea1ty lit. Realtor 563-1155 time that something be done. Over it must identify its the next month both groups will priorities. Limited resources and be reviewing options regarding dwindling reserves means some our local area. It bears repeating real that panhandlers stay in areas decisions have to be made. RMOC a where donations are highest is billion-dollar corporation that now has to pay most of its TRAFFIC costs from local sources. The first draft of the Airport Provincial sharing for roads and Parkway Extended Traffic Impact mass transit has dried up. A ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MINI STORAGE Study (APETIS) was released for Building and servicing roads cost Hume Trading Company Limited review this month. The report in six times as much as a mass MINI STORAGE SPACE its present form did not meet the transit system to move the same expectations of many on the number of people. From $20.00 per month. Security fenced outside storage steering committee, consisting of If it is the will of local also available from $15.00 per month for cars, boats, and community associations, the taxpayers to maintain or possibly trailers. airport authority, Carleton reduce municipal taxes, then Call A Acceptable Alternative Self Storage at 822-7666. University, the City of Ottawa, hard choices will have to be made. 4863 Bank St. Serving the Glebe for over 36 years. the Regional Municipality of The desire for more roads, right Ottawa-Carleton, pedestrian and or wrong, will have to be balanced cycling groups. A second and against policing, social services, final draft will be prepared by economic planning, etc. Even if the consultant after steering you say it fast, a billion dollars committee members provide their is big money but it is not enough input. to build all the roads and have a Although there was some police officer on every corner. Glebe useful information in the draft, MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS the first section was clearly March 23 LOEB 754 Bank Street directed at identifying and April 27 offering suggestions on how to May 25 71,0m 044 'neat alleviate future north-south June 22 Dot --- traffic congestion, with an Annual General Meeting: May SAVE emphasis on problems related to 12, 1999. Fresh Boneless Center $2. Boneless 00 /-- the Airport Parkway-Bronson All meetings start at 7:30 Cut Porkloin Roast (Product of Canada) IonRoast Porkloin : route. The simple answer, it p.m. and are held at the Glebe with coup 12.10kg/5.49lb expires appears, is expansion of the Community Centre. $ -----Apri 3/99onl roadway system. The Alta Vista I would like to remind Parkway, when completed, was everyone that the GCA board credited with reducing traffic on meetings are open to the public. 7100t orxr Dee/. Doe Bronson. Even the twinning of the All residents of the Glebe are Airport Parkway was described always welcome. If you have Fresh Homemade Soup as a requirement to reduce future ideas, concerns or problems per bowl congestion. regarding our neighbourhood, 714m Nor Pladace Dela, $1.9 9 The second section provided contact the GCA. suggestions on protecting the I can be reached at: New White Potatoes local conununities from the Residence: 235-1782 between 6- inevitable onslaught. The 9:30 p.m. E-mail: .99 51b bag suggestions were submitted $i at [email protected] (Product of Canada - CANADA #1)

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Our own communities health is our main concern and as a Pharmacy location since 1910 we focus on old fashion personal service with high technology to Meals on Wheels back you up. BY JANET SNYDER warding to have a client call to We offer service because we want you to well is essential for say that they are stopping the bilingual Eating be comfortable with your medication. good health throughout your life. meals because they are feeling This is the message for the 1999 better." Season is Nutrition Month campaign spon- The Cold and Flu While the program is excellent but our prices are! sored by dietitians of Canada. to get some clients back on their not news, hicome Ta' "Eat Well, Live Well ... For a feet, it is important for others to Lifetime," the theme this year, i s Centrum Forte, Select stay on the service long-term, not 100's $10.99 very appropriate for Meals on only to maintain adequate nutri- Pepcid AC Wheels. The program assists in- tion but also to see the Meals on Advil Childrens bonus 6 + 6 free tabs $ 3.49 dividuals who are not able to pre- Wheels delivery volunteer daily. 100m1 $ 5.29 adequate meals. Good nu- Nizoral Shampoo pare It happens from time to time that Advil Cold and Sinus 60mI $ 4.99 trition has a significant impact a client is not well and is unable 20's $ 8.99 on how a person feels. The Meals to get up in the morning. It is Solo-Care on Wheels program realizes that Advil Tabs 360m1 $ 5.99 reassuring for them to laiow that 50's $ 5.29 there is more to good nutrition the volunteer will be coming who than an adequate meal. It is the can summon assistance. The Benylin Cough Syrups Kodak Photo 250mI $ 9.49 friendly visit of the volunteer daily visit of the volunteer, al- finishing and the security of knowing that though it is very brief, brings an Jamieson Vitamin E 24 color prints $ 8.99 someone will be dropping in to interested person into the home, 4001u Bonus 120's $10.99 deliver a meal that are also im- someone to say hello to and to portant. All of these factors help share a few friendly words. "It i s SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THIS HAS BEEN the clients feel better. amazing how well the volunteers A PHARMACY LOCATION Some clients need inunediate and clients come to know each assistance to meet their nutri- other in some cases," remarked. OPEN: WE ACCEPT: tional needs after discharge from Rosa Venuta, the manager of vol- MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD hospital. Others begin the serv- unteer services for Dinner Wagon. SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS ice when they sense they are If a client is not on the route one CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLAW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS losing weight because they just day, the volunteers call to check 401 FOR YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING IN THE GLEBE are not eating adequately. Shop- that everything is all right. The 0 ping and preparing good meals reverse also occurs when a client can be a challenge when you are will phone the office to find out not feeling well. One good meal a where the usual delivery volun- day can make quite a difference. teer for that day is. A very Because one type of service is strong bond and interest in each not suitable for everyone, a sec- other often occurs. ond type of Meals on Wheels So, while providing a good meal service was started a few years in order to maintain or improve ago. Frozen meals are delivered the client's health is the goal of by the package once a week. Meals on VVheels, the social as- These meals provide choice to the pect is equally important. Being Restaurant clients and also are available to active, eating well and enjoying meet special diet needs. With the mealtime are important parts of Presents meal delivered by the Meals on good health. Thanks to Meals on Wheels volunteer, the client re- Wheels volunteers, there is help gains strength and often is able to available when needed to help Lebanese Live Entertainment Every Saturday Night resume other activities that they people "Eat Well, Live Well ... For had previously lost interest in. a Lifetime." For information or to Shirley Anne Gorman, client co- volunteer, please call the King's ordinator for Meals on Wheels, Daughters Dinner Wagon at 233- FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS commented that "it is very re- 2424. ANNIVERSARY Special delivery (?) WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS, When a couple of old alley cats of the conversation he asked them OR A BIRTHDAY PARTY died and arrived at Heaven's gate, how they were enjoying Heaven. they were assured that it was "Well," they said. "We are just as very important that they be com- happy as we could be. But what fortable, and they were eventu- we like the very best of all - and Seating Capacity up to 140 People ally asked what they would like. least expected are those deli- They said they would like nothing cious meals on wheels." better than a quiet, sunny spot Sound System and where they could just relax and Lebanese Entertainment enjoy themselves. are available A little while later, several mice arrived and were asked the same question. They said what would make them really happy would be to whiz around on skate FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL boards, something they had al- ways wanted to do on Earth but hadn't been able to. 234-5223 Later, when the guardian of Heaven's gate was walking around chatting with everyone, he came 787 Bank St. (at third ave ) Ottawa upon the two old cats relaxing in KAMAL'S FALAFEL STOP OPEN 7 DAYS A VVEEK their sunny corner. In the course 1 1 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 REPORT was that the city and region settle Schools/Mobilizing Our Commu- outstanding issues regarding the nities, will take place Saturday, City Councillor's update future of the park. March 6 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $1 MILLION FOR GLEBE Since that time several meet- at Regional Headquarters, 111 COMMUNITY CENTRE ings have occurred between Mayor Lisgar. St. For information call During 1999's city budget Watson, Chair Chiarelli, the 237-6227. process I succeeded in getting RMOC and city CA0s, and more BAIL OR JAIL council support for a $1-million recently, local architect Barry Stay tuned for an arresting de- reserve fund for the Glebe Com- Hobin and Richard Moore of velopment I have learned that I munity Centre. This was good will be put in jail later this By Fuller Construction who have news for Glebites suffering the been hired as advisors for the month. Goodness knows what I setback of the city's fall 1997 de- Councillor RMOC. Whatever proposals are will be charged with, but if I. cision to freeze capital projects Inez Berg put forward by the region as a re- can't prove my innocence I may such as Glebe Community Centre have to cool my heels in be. Much planning and work by sult of these in-camera meetings, the and Plant Bath. The freeze was slammer. I hope I can count on ourselves, our staff, GNAG vol- they should consider the resi- maintained in the tough 1998 your help to bail me unteers and the outstanding culi- dential nature of all the sur- out. Your budget process as well. Hard- donation will go to nary performances by 25 Glebe rounding communities, and the Crime Stop- working community volunteers pers, an program businesses created Glebe history need to keep development to a excellent which and fundraisers were thankfully has recovered millions of dollars at the January 28 event. A sell- scale that will not create negative given hope and encouragement in stolen property and is out crowd filled the Glebe Com- traffic impacts on Bank Street, respon- with this year's approval of sible for at one munity Centre, and the almost Queen Elizabeth Drive and sur- least arrest per money for reserve funds for both day. For your Bail or Jail $11,000 raised went into the rounding residential street pledge, projects. Five hundred thousand please call my office Glebe Neighbourhood Activities SCHOOL CLOSURES at 244- dollars for the Glebe C. C. reserve 5367. Group's renovation fund for the In late February the Ottawa will be increased by an addi- SPRING CLEANING THE Community Centre. My Carleton District School Board tional $500,000 when the city re- Glebe CAPITAL go to Mayor Watson, his (OCDSB) voted to close five federal payments in lieu of thanks With a successful Winterlude ceives Julianne Ber- schools. This concerns me taxes later this year. staff (especially behind us, it's not too early to tulli), all businesses who par- greatly, as city council had ap- WHITTON AWARDS - proved a motion requesting that look forward to spring. If you, NOMINATIONS ticipated and donated raffle the OCDSB not approve closure of your neighbours, community or for prizes, GNAG's Mary Tsai Davies March 31 is the deadline any school until after an arranged school group want to plan a Award The and volunteers, Kittling Ridge Whitton nominations. meeting takes place in March neighbourhood clean-up project, Whitton Awards ceremony will be Winery, Hart Brewing Co., Kevin please call my office and we'll Nelson and entertainer Donnie between the Assistant Deputy held Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. Minister of Education, Norbert send you information on how to in the Assembly Hall at Leafloor. Thanks also to Coun- join us. cillor Clive Doucet who donated Hartmann, and Ottawa-Carleton Lansdowne Park. It is my pleas- mayors and school board chairs CAN I HELP? ure to host this event where out- from his office budget. Thanks to and planning staff. I thank trus- Inez Berg, Councillor, 111 Sus- standing volunteers from all over all who came out to make A Taste tee Lynn Graham for her work in sex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5A1. Capital Ward are recognized and of the Glebe such a great success! support of keeping schools open. Tel: 244-5367. Fax: 244-5373. E- residents celebrate their accom- LANSDOWNE PARK - 90 DAY A conference Reclaiming and have a wonderful NEGOTIATIONS Our mail: [email protected] plishments FREEZE evening together. Refreshments On January 20 council ap- and food will be provided cour- proved a 90-day freeze (at tesy of many local businesses. Canderel's request) on the city's The Categories for nomina- 1,44 'TRAVEL cins negotiations with Canderel Man- Canadian Universities Travel Service Limited tions are: Arts and Culture, viL agement for the revitalization of Sports and Recreation, Community We Will Be Happy to Arrange All Aspects of Your Lansdowne Park. The motion Activism, Business and Environ- authorized city CAO John Burke Vacation, Let Us Do Your Planning! 41, mental. Please fax, write, or e- 4?0 to enter discussions with the re- mail my office with the name of to consider any offer the re- your chosen candidate, their ad- gion may make to purchase Europe dress, phone number and a de- gion Park, consistent with scription of their volunteer work Lansdowne 565-3555 RMOC motion 255, October 8, and why you feel they should re- 7380 Bank St in the Glebe° stated concern ceive a Whitton Award. Include 1998. Canderel's your name, address and tele- phone number also. I look for- ward to receiving your nomina- Third Ave. (At Lyon) In The Glebe tions. Please circle June 3 on St_ James your calendars and come out ID celebrate at the Whitton Awards -r ceremony. -C" A TASTE OF THE GLEBE Tennis As Mayor Jim Watson and I L, canvassed Bank Street businesses Club one sunny day last fall, seeking participants for A Taste of the Glebe, neither of us dreamed what a success the event would Junior Camps and Programs Friendly Adult Round Robins /999 for training in the non-violent Early-Bird martial art that harmonizes body, Professional Instruction 10% Special mind, and spirit OFF City Leagues take 10% 011'11k' fees A 1 I< D CD0 payment is if Lots of Tournaments by April made PLAY TENNIS! 15110999.

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ALki Sam, Ottawa - I al Families $170 CI Juniu, CI Scrum TOTAL 110 ISABELLA (between metcalfe Sanie: Discount 10% & o'connor) OTTAWA K1S 1V5 Li Jun:01 UI if paid before April 15 (613) 233-2280 - Address: TOTAL S Phont It II NEWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 1 2 New trends in pet care Stretch before you hit the pavement BY KARYN SCHWINGHAMER cording to demographer Dr. David BY MARILYN WEBSTER need to iocus on stretching mus- It used to be that you took your Foote of the University of To- With the days noticeably get- cles of the lower back, quadri- pet to the vet for yearly shots and ronto, as the boomer population ting longer, the snow melting ceps, hamstrings, calves and an emergency illness or injury ages and their children move away and the joy of nature's groin; paying special attention to and that was it for a year. The away from home, pets are becom- spring splendour just around the previously injured areas. Remem- clinics were basic, with a small ing more important as compan- corner, for many of us this is a ber that stretching after exercise waiting room and a few pam- ions, and by extension, as mem- time of year when thoughts turn also prevents muscles from tight- phlets. Now, you walk into a bers of the community. again to jogging. However, don't be ening too quickly. clinic and you can buy food, toys "We live a lot closer to our pets too anxious to hit the pavement To help build strength and and clothing for your pet and a now than we used to," says Dr. without first considering poten- flexibility, gradually increase refrigerator magnet and animal Morgan. "They're almost like tial injuries. the frequency and duration of the stationery for yourself while children for some people. They Shin splints is the general program. Initially, consider run- waiting for your appointment are important members of our so- term to describe a group of con- ning shorter distances on softer Not only have the clinics changed, ciety. We want to make sure that ditions characterized by lower surfaces and avoid downhill run- but the approach to veterinary pet owners get the information leg pain related to exercise. Of- ning as this stresses the lower medicine is changing as well. they need to make pets a good ten, this is muscle strain at the leg. The less force the limb ab- According to veterinarian Dr. part of the community. This front of the leg commonly caused sorbs, the less risk of injury; Lynn Morgan, the trend in hurmn means helping pet owners with by chronic irritation of the ti- therefore, proper shoes are a medicine to a more preventive, their pet's behavioural problems bialis anterior muscle. This mus- runner's most important consid- holistic approach is also being and helping them resolve issues cle, which is located on the out- eration. If your shins do become applied in veterinary medicine. which may lead to the animal be- side of the shinbone, lifts toes strained, rest until there is no "We are interested in looldng at ing rejected from the home or up- upward off the ground during the pain when running and no ten- the animal as a whole, looking at setting other members of the swing phase of running. Injury to derness to touch. Relieve dis- their nutritional requirements community who don't enjoy pets." the area can be the result of sud- comfort using R.I.C.E. [Rest Ice and their behavioural character- Dr. Morgan and Dr. Kia Nielsen, den excessive use, often occur- Compression Elevate] and alter- istics, rather than just giving partners in the Pretoria Pet Hos- ring at the start of an ambitious nate running days with swimming pets a vaccine and sending them pital, also plan to offer homeo- running program. Some risk fac- or cycling. If your injury does not on their way," says Morgan. "For pathic medicine for pets in the tors include improper footwear, respond to this plan, you may re- example, if an animal's nutrition near future. incorrect technique, imbalances quire extra help. At this point, is neglected, the animal can suf- With New Zealand recently de- in strength and flexibility, and you will find that a massage fer from digestive problems, claring that some apes have rights previous injury. therapist can adequately access which can turn into expensive and researchers confirming that Before exercise, you need to and treat this problem. visits to the vet later. Practising laboratory-raised bonobo apes properly warm up and stretch It is very important to learn to preventive health care means have a vocabulary similar to a your muscles. A warm-up may be pay attention to the messages taking blood and urine samples to human three-year-old, look for a short brisk walk, or the use of a your body gives you. Feelings of identify potential problems. more and more attention being stationary bike or skipping rope tension, soreness, weakness or Taking the time to educate and paid to the physical, emotional for at least five minutes. A apprehension in your body, dur- counsel people is a way to main- and mental needs of animals in proper warm-up will help to ing motion or at rest, warn you of tain an animal's health. This the future. maximize your co-ordination and future problems. means giving longer appointments Dr. Lynn Morgan and Dr. Kia minimize the potential for injury. Marilyn Webster is a regis- than the standard 15 minutes; Nielsen's new clinic to open some For your muscles to fully relax, it tered massage therapis't also means making house calls." time in March 1999 will be lo- stretches should be held for at practis- ing at the Glebe Chiropractic Another trend is the changing cated at 16 Pretoria Avenue in least 60 seconds each and only to role of pets in a conununity. Ac- the Glebe. the point of tension. Runners Clinic, Fifth Avenue Court.

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Please ask a Sales Associate or call 233-0412 for details. Cac-Oe 13 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 REPORT part of their mandate. large, electronic sign at Brewer Regional Councillor's update I must admit my attention and Bronson similar to the one at wandered during the meeting. I the Bank Street bridge which will School Closures couldn't help but think back to flash "PREPARE TO STOP" when In the 1970s I worked for the the old days when I was a young the crossing button at Bronson government of Ontario in Darcy man surrounded by the brio of and Brewer is pushed. And McKeough's super- mi nis try the in Davis-McKeough court. As I May, the intersection cross-walk Treasury, Economics and arrived for the meeting a fire Intergovernmental Affairs will be painted with "zebra" alarm was taking place in one of markings. (TEIGA). It was a Ministry which the buildings and people were reflected the power of the By leaving in small, BANK STREET dispirited RECONSTRUCTION, Minister and the confidence of Councillor clumps with no cheer about BETWEEN them THE CANAL AND RIDEAU RIVER the Premier in him. 'Clive at all. They looked bedraggled At transportation committee I In retrospect, Premier Davis' Do ucet and the old buildings no longer put forward a motion requesting government was the last in a long looked stolid and with the Minister of Education for comfortable. that regional staff begin working line of conservative dominions The a fairer break for our town. The Minister's senior officials with the business community and which functioned as the looked as tired and besieged as two points we intended to make the community association in Old province's uncrowned regencies. the buildings. It was like coining with the Minister were very Ottawa South to prepare a concept The provincial Liberals were upon old friends that you haven't simple ones. First, 81 per cent of plan for the redevelopment of this occasional, accidental inter- seen for years and suddenly new school financing is going into street that is pedestrian and regnum just there to remind you realizing that they have grown old who should be, and the New the 905 region of Ontario. The shopping friendly. I am hopeful rest of the province has to share and sad. this motion will receive the Democrats were a university There the 19% and that just isn't was one thing that approval of full council next week debating club with a mischievous emerged absolutely clearly from enough. Secondly, our school and soon after I will be inviting auto-worker alliance. And we the meeting, is boards cover the largest urban and that there is members of OOSBA, OSCA and young public servants at TEIGA simply not enough money area in the province. We are four being Councillor Berg to join me in resonated with the confidence of raised to pay for what used to be young men and women attached to times the size of Toronto. It's forming a working committee to like amalgamating Dufferin Peel regarded as essential public begin this concept/design work. the court. services. I remember the government with Toronto and if you did that Deadline for completion will be under the present ffinding WALKLEY RAMP December buildings that circled the At the last 1999. formula you wouldn't be building transportation Again many legislature as being appropriate committee meeting, thanlcs to a school in Dufferin-Peel without Councillor community leaders for their reflections of their masters: Holmes and I put forward a virtually shutting down Toronto, efforts on all of these files conservative, stolid, well-built, motion ro divert $600,000 which is exactly what we are clean and comfortable, currently allotted for the especially those who made it out facing in Ottawa. appropriately named after Walkley ramp into traffic to our ward budget meeting. An The Minister graciously demand previous kings and princes of the management (TDM) and traffic effort above and beyond the call received us. He heard our pleas court. The Mowat, Hepburn, and calming initiatives. The of duty. and promised to have his senior thinking Frost buildings were places here is that managing demand public servants to come to Ottawa by, where, even if the world outside say, spreading the peak rush hour In the better to look into it. And I think there late than might be falling apart, inside of is a better strategy than widening never file, we have a website Ontario we were sure we'd always is a good chance that we will get some relief on the capital funding Bronson. Getting this motion by up and running. The address: sail on confidently, happily and full council will be a close vote. http:www.rmoc.on.ca/Public_A formula, but I hold out no hope well-managed. I'll keep you posted. ffairs/ward17 Let me know This week I had for the adult education program. the occasion to PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT what you think. revisit those old buildings, this Both Ministers Johnson and Sterling were quite clear they did BREWER AND BRONSON. Best wishes, Clive time as part of a delegation from The region will be installing a Doucet (560-1224). Ottawa-Carleton come to plead not consider adult education to be Ottawa-Carleton. We can make it even better!

Ottawa-Carleton is governed by the Region and 11 municipalities: almost everyone agrees this should be changed. To help you decide what we should do, just think of the services already provided by the Region of Ottawa- Carleton. They are the essential ones that 750,000 of us rely on every day.

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The major roads, 911 to speed Garbage, blue box, leaf and yard highways and bridges emergency waste collection are all services of that link us. Our bus services. the Region. And for most of us, service, bicycle lanes, Police to protect us day drinking water as well as unseen even the operation of traffic lights, are and night. environmental services like services of the Region. surface water quality, trunk Community sewers and sewage treatment. Planning and Reforestation and the protection Services of green space is our Economic Development provided by commitment to the environment. the Region The Region ensures include social effective, efficient land assistance, Public Health use. Through good child care, The Region protects us through urban and rural homes for the restaurant inspections, planning it brings about aged, social immunization, control of economic development housing and disease outbreaks, heart disease that helps in the employment programs to and cancer prevention, and creation of jobs. help people find jobs. promoting our children's health

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BY GARY STEIN files filed and every other end- The constant flow of people less task ended. If learning through our office, the incessant The third member of our team is ring of phones and fax machines, Sue, the corrununity legal worker. starts this and the frenetic activity of staff Sue is usually somewhere out in as they scramble to help every- the community, working magic ro body right away, means that there help low-income community early, why is rarely a dull moment at South members understand their legal Ottawa Community Legal Services. rights and to see they are linked Allow me to provide a taste of life up to the clinic (and other serv- wait to in your local legal clinic. ices) when necessary. Sometimes Any person who walks in or that means helping a tenants as- teach? calls will be greeted by Dawn, sociation stay on track; other the receptionist and legal secre- times it means representing an tary. Dawn is our chief gate- individual at a legal hearing. keeper and traffic director. She Sue's big plan for 1999 is to use Glebe Montessori School somehow manages to juggle the our legal information pamphlets phones (politely calming the as the basis for a team contest stressed callers, all of whom which she calls The Wheel of think they have legal emergen- Justice! The winning team will BILINGUAL PROGRAMS cies), the anxious clients in the play against the clinic's board of waiting room and the incoming directors in the final round. AGES 2 1/2 TO 6 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The other two team members are mail, with the lawyers' requests AGES 6 TO 9 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM to type urgent letters, organize the lawyers, Chantal (the clinic's our documents for tomorrow's director) and me. We represent court hearings and, of course, lo- clients, present briefs, speak to 650 LYON STREET SOUTH community groups and do any- cate every paper form and com- (Glebe St. James United Church), TEL. 237-3824 puter file when we cannot. On top thing else we can think of to le- of all that, Dawn finds the time to gally help our clients and the produce literally hundreds of communities in our area. affidavits every year for some- Each one of us is keenly aware times-desperate clients who need that none of our work would occur them to obtain social assistance without the other four. In our or an OSAP loan. Dawn might own ways, we each try to organize sound a bit rushed when you call the mayhem that swirls around in and you can see why. the office every working day (just Arbour so we can create more of it). Environmental Shoppe If you get past Dawn, you might What do the 1998 statistics meet Chris, who combines the job show? For starters, we gave brief * Lots 0 great products For of office manager and immigration legal advice about 1,100 times; we paralegal. That combination prepared 659 affidavits and other you and your environment! means Chris produces reams of administrative documents; as paper to satisfy everyone from "duty counsel" at landlord-tenant *Environmentally Friendly our provincial funders to our vol- hearings, we assisted 170 people; cleaning products unteer board of directors, while and we opened 118 new files for simultaneously struggling with clients with longer-term legal He' and Cotton such overwhelmingly frustrating matters. We also made over 2,000 clothing tasks as helping already accepted referrals; made 23 public pres- political refugees obtain perma- entations about the law and pro- cruelty free soaps nent residency. And, oh yes, duced 15 publications. and shampoos maldng sure paycheques are Not bad for a year's work. If (no animal festin) signed, computer programmes you need us in 1999, please call function, supplies are supplied, us at 733-0140. 800 Bank St. ( in the Glebe ) 567 3168 Make the right call Visit us on the web g www.arbour.on.ca Each year, the Ottawa-Carleton life threatening police emergen- Police Service (OCRPS) receives cies. 269,000 calls for service. Ap- In other cases such as lost and LINDSAY A. MACLEOD proximately 10 per cent of these found, stolen property or recov- are emergency 9-1-1 calls, in- ered stolen property, you can Barrister & Solicitor volving life-threatening situa- make your report over the tele- tions. Less than 20 per cent of phone or in person at your near- Family Law the calls received require a po- est Community Police Centre lice presence, but are not life- listed in the Red Pages. The 1999 Divorce Separation threatening emergencies. telephone directories contain new Access Custody More than 70 per cent of the Red Pages that outline all the in- Support Property calls received are non- formation residents will need to emergencies and non-urgent. The find the right number for the 137 Second Avenue Ottawa, Ontario calls include items such as lost type of police service needed. and found property or requests TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Tel: (613) 237.4880 Fa.: (613) 237-7537 for information. If there are no injuries, damage The right number to call in is more than $1,000 and the vehi- such cases is 236-1222. 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Fifth Avenue Court 99 Fifth Ave.. Suite 7 17 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 N EWS Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee report Re-allocate your RRSP and maximize THE OCDSB 1999-2000 STAFF- our foreign content to 100% RECOMMENDED BUDGET (SEPTEMBER 1 TO AUGUST 31) On February 17, 1999 staff re- Introducing three ways to maximize your leased its recommended budget Foreign Content for the 1999-2000 school year. Expenditures and revenues total $517 million, an $18.7 million TD Bank Fidelity European Fund, By TD Bank Fidelity International Portfolio Fund & reduction from 1998-1999. The Lynn OCDSB is entering Year 2 of a Graham TD Bank Fidelity Growth America Fund Linked Notes five-year, phased-in provincial reduction in funding of $85 mil- check the OCDSB Web site at Investment Highlights www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca. You can lion, i.e. 15 per cent in all. The 1. Daily Liquidity also call the automated informa- province now has total control of 2. Increased Global Exposure line or call education dollars. tion at 596-8222 3. Excellent Performance Linked to Fidelity Funds The Ministry funds according to board services at 596-8225. SCHOOL CLOSURES grant categories and the recom- Fidelity Funds Yearl Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Since Inception mendations in the staff budget Trustees have decided to close Int. Portfolio 24.61% 21.50% 16.88% 17.18% 14.0% five schools as of September Euro. Growth 31.25% 26.75% 20.49% N/A 19.6% reflect an attempt to bring ex- . 1999. They are Crichton Alter- Growth America 22.16% 24.73% 21.65% 21.30% 23.8% penditures in line with these Past performance is no assurance of future returns. Sold,by prospectus only. categories. The largest cut is in native Community School, Confed- the instruction category. This eration High School, McNabb Park fewer elementary Public School, Queensway Public Call me today for a private consultation means 173 Public teachers, 34 fewer secondary School and Whitehaven I close teachers and 28 fewer profession- School. think the vote to Christopher Martin have de- als such as social workers, psy- schools should been Branch Manager / Investment Advisor for a few weeks since the chologists and speech language ferred 783-4071 /1-800-605-7299 pathologists. Other savings, Minister of Education and Train- though of a much smaller magni- ing has promised to review the tude, will come from areas such school accommodation situation Today's Rates in Ottawa-Carleton. In the end, as school closures and cuts to Years 1 2 3 5 6 may be nec- transportation for students from fewer school closures Rates 5.189% 5.251% 5.372% 5.47% 5.55% essary and I'm not convinced the Grade 7 to OAC. Rates as of 01/22/99. Rates and availability may change without notice current list makes sense. The staff budget has new ex- As it now stands, trustees will penditures, including a mentor- 1' be considering a second list of WEALTHEMANAGEMEN ing program for new teachers, a school closures and staff will RRSP, RRIF. RESP. Strip Bonds, Mutual funds, Preferred Shares, Segregated Funds, Stocks, school implementation team to re- GIG, lease the names of schools on this Estate Planning assist with secondary school re- TD Evergreen is a division of TD Securities Inc. ("TDSI°) a subsidiary of TD Bank and a licensed user of TD Bank trademarks. TDSI - Member CIPF form, 76 additional plant and new list in May. Trustees are to maintenance staff and seven ad- make decisions by October 1999 ditional clerical and secretarial for implementation by September staff. The most significant new 2000. YEAR (a total of $17.5 SCHOOL CALENDAR, expenditure 1999-2000 (SUBJECT TO MINIS- million) targets education devel- TRY APPROVAL) opment charges (EDC) and re- For those who plan ahead, here serves for the construction of two are key dates for the 1999-2000 new schools in high-growth areas. school year: EDCs are levies which school Wednesday, September 1, boards can impose on new resi- 1999 first day of the school dential and commercial develop- year. ments. Wednesday December 2 2 , 778 Bank Street All students will be affected by 1999 4°, to Tuesday, January (Between Second & Third in the Glebe) Tel: 234-8587 the proposed changes. In par- 2000 (inclusive) Christmas Hours: Mon, Tues & Sat 9am - 6pm / Wed, Thurs & Fri 9am - 8pm / Sun - Noon - 5pm ticular, there will be fewer Eng- Break Shop on Line www.feelbest.com lish as a Second Language teach- Monday, March 13, 2000 to Fri- ers and fewer opportunities for day, March 17, 1999 March special education students to re- Break ceive instruction in small congre- Monday, June 26, 2000 gated classes. Many other im- last day of the school year pacts are noted in the documen- (Professional Activity Day) Heidi is still at the Apothecary but now is taking tation. It is now up to trustees ID Please note that once again orders over the phone and from our intemet site, consult with school councils and processing these orders and shipping them to new school will start before Labour Apothecary friends from around town and around the general public, debate the Day. One of the reasons for the the world. recommendations and make deci- mid-week start and finish for the You can take advantage of our new Internet service, sions by the end of March. from the comfort of your home or office and shop Christmas Break relates to Y2K the Apothecary website: wweitfeeibest.com Changes must be implemented in and travel concerns! Heidi can assist you in all aspects of Internet time for school in September. I I hope to hear from you. shopping. want to look at discretionary Lynn Graham, Ottawa-Carleton We offer the foHowing: spending in all grant categories District School Board, 133 Green- g000 plus products, increasing every day. Prescrip (such as transportation, con- bank Road, Nepean, ON., K2H 6L3. renewals - use our easy to follow renewal form. Links to helpful and solution orientated health tinuing education, adult educa- Tel: 730-3366. Fax: 730-3589. E- tion, and administration) to see locations. mail: offers to the internet. what resources can be reallocated Special exclusive [email protected] Telephone orders to 234-4643 extension 30 to classroom instruction and professional supports for stu- dents. New Homes CLARITIN QUEST Please get involved in this de- Claritin I8s... Buy One get One... bate. The effects of these reduc- &Renovations Vitamin E 400IU 111 tions are significant for the Complete Service in a a a Natural Source coining year and even more so as Design & Construction FR 90 capsules QUEST only pay only downsizing continues. I also want 25 Years Experience Natural to ensure that the general public Client Participation Encouraged CUOTIN VITAM IN E and the province understand the 4lietg, 17.99 $7 400 I.U. bob jurmain, m. arch. with this coupon effect these cuts are having on K4tar designer and builder Expires: with this coupon regular $18.99 our public education system. 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Front row l-r: Ryan Nahas, Charles Macmillan, Joshua Abraham, Peter Black, Ahmed Malifouz, Chris Khalil. Back row l-r: James Abraham, Michael Black, Rowan Thomas-Reynolds. L to r. Chanel Dorion, Jamie Hearne, Jordan Abraham, Adam Burns, Will Anthony, Andrew Zamori, Cassandra Tan, Tom Barr-ans. Family skating party food & fun! BY ALLAN BLACK for the group photo. Where's Great times at Mutchmor As luck would have it, after Waldo!! BY ALISON PERRY Fulford will go on to Hopewell four days of warming tempera- Events such as this are Mutchmor's French classes School for the area semi-finals on tures and four days of nervous planned throughout the school to our seemed to spent much of January preparing March 9. Congratulations anticipation for what year to give families a chance to à tous be end of winter, the tem- for the visit of Matt Maxwell, a winners and bonne chance the get to know one another and to perature plummeted to well below popular and charismatic les trois. show our appreciation of how "chanteur." Learning his songs And, of course, what would zero just in time to make the fortunate we are to be able to in advance helped to make the winter be without a Winter Fun Mutchmor Family Pot Luck Sup- send our children to such a fine 'concert on February 9 a real Day? Although it rained most of per and Skating Party a huge suc- family-oriented communi ty learning experience. Student the afternoon of February 12, this cess. school as Mutchmor. of comments include, "It was nice to did not dampen the spirits The party took place Friday Many thanks are extended to have people and teachers dancing Mutchmor students as they par- evening, the 5th of February, and the city for allowing us to use the on the stage." (Jessica Vickey), ticipated in activities all around well over a hundred parents and rink, to the Mutchmor school "It was neat and I didn't think he the field, all organized by Grade children turned out to a veritable support staff for helping with the had a great smorgasbord of delicious main would look like that." (Megan 6 students. Everyone set-up and tear-down, to Loeb McFeeters), and "Great action on time. courses and desserts followed by Glebe for the loan of several hot the stage with the lights and Now that March is here, so is two hours of rollicking fun at the drink urns, to families for being smoke." (The Gosselin). Thank the annual Mutchmor Reads More. Mutchmor outdoor skating rink. there and to the weather man for you to Madame Joanne Cameron This two-week event emphasizes Even Waldo turned up just in time ordering colder temperatures. for bringing Matt to Mutchmor. the love of reading and the won- Speaking of French, in Febru- der of books. This year's theme ary, ten students from the Grades is Canada, and maple leaves will

; '5 and 6 classes presented their be placed all around the school to discours français in front of their represent the books that students teachers, peers and host Richard have read. Parent volunteers will Laliberté, the principal of Bay- be everywhere, helping with Can I Help? Puis-je vous aidez? view School. Topics ranged from reading to classes. This year's Le titanic to Les jeux Mutchmor Reads More is all the d'ordinateurs. Speeches were more significant thanks to our memorized, with coaching pro- beautiful library which now oc- vided by parents and Mutchmor's cupies two large, bright rooms on dedicated and excellent French the main floor. Books are a big teachers Gaetane Guindon and Jo- part of life at Mutchmor. It's a anne Cameron. Winners Karlye great time to be a student at Wong, Robert Nahas and Meghan Mutchmor.

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i them on. Then Jeremy explained the proper safety instructions (such as chop-checks) and we were introduced to all the equip- ment. Of all the challenges, such as the climbing walls and caves, and the prussick ropes the favourite was the zipline. After climbing eight metres towards the ceiling of the gym, brave students would clip into a karabiner which at- tached them to the zipline. Then they would jump from the plat- form and zip down to the bottom. Glebe Collegiate The students enjoyed it very Explore careers with Co-op much. "I have never had so much I was interested BY MAIREAD For instance, fun just hanging around," says I a HORAN-LUNNEY in clothing design, so chose Gina DiRienzo, who has never Well, course selection is un- placement at Justina McCaffrey rock-climbed before. In fact, derway at Glebe. For students Haute Couture. I sewed, beaded, BY JENN PATERSON most of the students were intro- who are looking for a class that learned about pattern making and Throughout the week of January duced to the challenging sport for gives you hands-on experience in small business. llth, all Glebe students taking the first time. the workplace, a good suggestion Through Co-op you learn much physical education were given a Our gym teacher, Ms. Rimes de- is Co-op. more than just the concepts of a chance to try their hand at rock- cided it would be a good way to Co-operative learning is a great career field, as you would in a climbing. The cost was $20 per expose the students to a new experience that allows you to ex- classroom. You actually acquire person, but the course was op- sport. "It's also cheaper than it plore career choices. Before ma- hands-on knowledge about the tional. Those who didn't wish to would be at a climbing gym," she joring in a subject at university field and about workplace envi- participate were assigned other says. "And the students seem to or college, why not try Co-op to ronments. activities, such as dry seatwork, really be enjoying themselves." find the field which interests This course enables the student but they missed a hell of an expe- Whether they were the climbing you. to get a feel for an occupation rience. type who loves a thrill, or some- Co-op turns the working world before making a definite career Jeremy Smith, from the Boulder one who's afraid of heights and into an educational environment choice at university and college. City Climbing School in Kitch- prefers to be a spotter, all the The student chooses a field that Besides, some colleges nowadays ener, instructed the 171 students students enjoyed the introduc- he or she is interested in and require Co-op experience on their who signed up to spend their gym tion. picks up an application form in applications. class each day traversing walls "The Glebe students were just the Co-op office. The student and So, if this course sounds ideal and climbing prussick ropes. fantastic!" Jeremy said. This ex- the Co-op teachers then flnd a to you, or if you would just like "It's exciting and fun. The zip- perience has put more novelty workplace that allows them to more information, contact either line is really cool!" says Andrea into gym class and given some learn more about the field with Mrs. Fournier in Rm. 235 or Mrs. Catley, a first-time climber. The students a new hobby. lots of hands-on experience. Forward in the Co-op office.

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TIGER - TAIL WHO'S WHO Tu.. Mardi 16 Sun. March 14 TECHNIQUES MAGNETIC ID Using sculpey, recreate the faces KAOS CHOKERS Grtr-rcat braids, WeaVG 6, and PERSONALITY of your ferny, your heroes, even You'll learn four weaving techniques crimping techniques. (15Lrt please, no You can't fight the "attraction" to BEAD BUDDIES your dog as beads. Wear them on for chokers Choose one to make a lions, tigers or bears Oh Myl) Oils workshop. Create *positively- The hottest acw,sory M town. Make your own personalized necklace. fun1y choker. funk/ fridge magnets with sculpey animals pendants out of seed beads. Fri. Mardi 19 Thur.. Mardi 15 Thum March te. pompoms and arkything else you're Create geckos, butteriliesanythingi "drawn' to. Hang them off your knapsack, key- two. March 16 chain or necklace SCULPEY MOBILE Don't forget about our evening workshops! Wed. March 17 Using beads and swim, make cool run from PM. your a. amazing mobile. Learn These classes 6:30 until 9:00 milleflorl and wiring techniques. Pick up a copy of our regular BEADED TREASURE 0, Note: 9. - 12. KIDS BASIC BOXES workshop schedule for more details! JEWELLERY Sun. Mardi 21 6 paces past Saturday and 2 paces before Sunday. There! Mark A fun and easy introduction to beading. Learn an on your calendar for this the basics of and wiring. treasure box workshop. stringing techniques Ret..millaiigtr Frl. March* flat. March 20 e re:"1'41 illew .411Iriagr include noterials. All work shops khi at our Bank Street locationNI prints frolode rootenolt Tone on artra 7),:llwork shops khi at our Bonk Street location. Tans one extra 0 0 0 0 # SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 2 0 Glebe Collegiate Volleyball through the ages BY JENN PATERSON Other sponsors from around the February 18th was a day of area included Starbucks, Sassy flashbacics on the past millen- Beads and the Mayfair Theatre. nium; the gaudiness of the '80s, The main theme of the day was a the '70s disco-fever, mobsters look at the past millennium, but and their girls from the '20s. the teams ranged from decade Glebe showed its creativity and themes to Disney characters to nostalgia at the 8th Annual Ce- cross dressers. lebrity Volleyball-A-Thon. The event was also supported by Thirty-one student teams en- Ottawa's local celebrities, who tered the event for a day of vol- formed their own teams. The po- leyball and school spirit. The lice came out for a few games, as registering price was $150 per did a collection of players from team with the majority of the pro- Ottawa U. Even the Lisgar stu- ceeds going to United Way. The dent council formed a team to join The purpose of this bridge is to successful day raised $4,700 for in the festivities. allow trains to cross over ravines and the charity. "Overall, the event was defi- valleys. Constructing the bridge was hard at first, but it got easier as we went on. We The first game of think building this bridge was a challenge and a lot of the day was at nitely the most succéssful," says fun. 7 a.m.. For those of us unfortu- Steph McKay. "We raised the Kendra, Rebecca, nate enough to play that early, most money and had the most in- Jessica and Emma there were free bagels in the volvement of any year before. It Hopewell School breakfast room, courtesy of Ket- looks as though it will only keep tleman's Bagels on Carling. growing." Building bridges BY J. C. SULZENKO tin McCormack, students in Senior girls are back on the attack KIDFEST MEETS WINTERLUDE Grades 7 and 8 are building their BY MARY WARNER other schools had been practising A picture is worth a thousand own individual web pages sites on Volleyball at Glebe Collegiate is for months, but Glebe proved that words, of course! Over 40 sculp- the internal network. tors worked in shifts at Dow's back with a vengeance. The Sen- they cannot be overlooked. The To reach the school on the In- Lake to build the school's ior Girls team, after two not-so- team failed to make the semi- entry ternet, just plug in these coordi- successful seasons, is back on the finals but nearly beat the second- in the Ice Sculpture Contest as nates: part of http://www.ocsdb.edu.on.ca attack. place team in the city, with a Hopewell's participation and at that point, select schools The new Grade 11 players are score of 16-14. After the tour- in the international millennium and click on Hopewell. coming from back-to-back city nament the girls knew that there celebration, Kidfest 2000. The THE BRIDGES OF championships as juniors. The was nowhere to go but up. peace sign in good hands cele- MANY A COUNTY team now has new confidence and Currently, the team has a 3 and brated everyone's right to peace, As part of the science program a very strong desire to win. 1 record and two big tournaments one of Kidfest's themes. Among unit on structures and mecha- The season started off slowly coming up. Come out and support the sculptors were principal Pat nisms, students in Liz Bonell's and with a disadvantage at the the Senior Girls as they take on Hendry and vice principal Denise 4/5 class are well on their way to first tournament Many of the the city. Poirier, both attired in boots, careers in engineering. They tgo mitts and ski jackets, who did spent a number of weeks con- whatever they were asked to do by structing a variety of bridges, the creative team. The sculpture using K'nex kits, based on what was a winner by all accounts! they imagined and what they saw. Writing Workshops HOPEWEB One effort involved the recon- World Wide Web, not spider, struction of the Humber Bridge in explore your creative self that is! Parents received a 'tour' Britain. It took 10 students an improve your skills of the school's Internet and In- intensive afternoon to put the share your writing tranet sites at a special presen- 6,000 pieces together for that tation in the computer lab. Candis Graham span. From there, students (That's the same lab that risks worked in teams building medie- 722.9611/ [email protected] conversion into a standard class- val drawbridges, vertical lift, room if Hopewell's population trestle and other bridges. swells because of schools closing Their reconstruction of an arch elsewhere. And we all thought bridge to replicate Pooley's technology was critical to educa- Bridge at Lebreton Flats brought tion today! It appears to be them right into community activ- somewhat expendable to the On- ism. That bridge is due for Adirte4 tario government and the Ottawa demolition this summer. Stu- Carleton District School Board, dents heard architectural guru given school funding formulas John Leaning discuss this whole that ignore the importance of issue and immediately began at such hard fought for facilities.) their own fund raising to save the Anyway, back at the Hopewell bridge. Local regional council- computer lab, great things are lors came to Hopewell to hear the landwne 4a4k taking place now. Every class- students' concerns and accepted room has access both to the In- OTTAWA their letters, as well as the $40 ternet and the rapidly expanding raised for Pooley's Bridge. The Intranet, a network internal to kids are not willing to let the the school that carries a wealth of matter drop they are continuing information on subjects from to collect funds and will visit the curriculum to specific class Pooley's Bridge and other local projects and events. In fact, un- bridges in the spring. Great der the guidance of teacher Mar- s tuffl

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Call us direct: 236-9560 Let Michael Provost and Julie Teskey represent your irterests 344 O'Connor Street www.teskey.com -Ottàwà-,- 1W1 SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 22 Corpus Christi celebrates Heritage Week BY JEANNIE WONG AND SUE in Canada. CHIOTA On February 19, Mayor Jim Our school conununities repre- Watson visited the students to sent a prosperous mosaic of share his knowledge of Ottawa. We'll help growing Canadians. Mr. Watson demonstrated to the Every day we celebrate our children Ottawa's own flag and heritage through our exchanges explained the history of the flag's with one another. Children inter- symbols. He also had them inter- your child act by sharing their similarities acting in an excellent quiz game and differences amongst one an- about Ottawa. other in the classroom and play- A multicultural day took place step forward ground. on February 23 teachers intro- The children at Corpus Christi duced a variety of activities from School were engaged in diverse around the world emphasizing the u,r of ours. festivities for Heritage Week and cultures represented in the Flag Day. On February 15, for- school. Students learned about mer mayor Marion Dewar, was the different recipes, dances, crafts guest speaker at our Flag Day as- and music from different coun- tries. This sembly. Ms. Dewar inspired all hands-on approach Feeling good about yourself is the We have a program to suit us was an exciting journey for the of with her knowledge of Cana- first step to learning. That's why your schedule: the students. dian history and her love for Carleton Preschool uses books, Canadian people. She shared Suzanne Pinel will be visiting Morning puzzles, arts and crafts, show and many of her experiences on the in early March. She is an accom- 8 I ta,m. for 21/2 to 4 year olds tell, games, storytelling, music foundations of our Canadian plished nurse and television per- Lunch and Afternoon heritage. The children enjoyed sonality who is currently a Cana- and creative movement to help 10:30a.m. 230p.m. for 4- and her thoughts and reflections. dian Citizenship Judge. Ms. Pinel your child develop self-confidence. 5-year-old kindergartners In addition, Mrs. Pummer, the will be discussing with junior And self-esteem. And a love for After School principal, presented a Grade 1 students why we are fortunate to learning to last a lifetime. 2,30p.m. 5.15p.m. for kinder- student with a certificate on be- be Canadian citizens and how a gartners and children up to 9 years. coming the only new Canadian at person becomes a citizen in this For more than 30 years, our of age warm and caring atmosphere the school this year. To end the country. PR ceremony the whole school came The school would like to thank has helped children like yours together to say the Oath of Cana- the Minister of Canadian Heri- to thrive. Our director and three carleton dian Citizenship and sing 0 Can- tage, the Honourable Sheila Copps teachers each hold diplomas in preschool ada with a beautiful piano accom- for providing us with Canadian Early Childhood Education. paniment played by Siobhan flags to decorate the gym and al- Deshauer, a Grade 4 student lowing every child in the school Thea Earl and Yvonne Auguste to wave their own personal flag on 63 Evelyn Avenue (Just off Main St. near Pretoria Bridge.) had a special part in the cere- Flag Day. A special thanks to all mony: both children had the op- the guest speakers and students Space is limited. Call 235-2255 now to register your child. portunity to express their re- who contributed to making these flections of what it meant to live events very memorable. Marsville project The Grade 6 students are part of a lowance or from the entire family. Canada-wide project called The funds are used to purchase Marsville. 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Our and of the importance of the edu- &Milt students are designing and cation of children. www.calljeff.com building a system to provide air - VIRTUAL REALITY PROJECT to the habitat. The students have The Grade 4, 5 and 6 students 567-1400 visited with Major Mike McKay, took part in a virtual reality a 24HRS BUS PAGER Canadian astronaut, and learned project developed by Dr. Joan sutton group - advantage realty ltd. what is involved in becoming an McComas and Jane Pivik to de- astronaut and what he does in velop disability awareness. The Canada's space program. On Sat- children were required to use urday, April 24, 1999, the stu- their virtual wheelchair to move dents will join with other re- around in a virtual school and Leigh gional schools at the National Mu- discover both the obstacles in Morgan seum of Science and Technology this fictional facility and the where groups of six will put to- people they met. Not only did FASHIONS gether their systems to develop a they have lots of fun but they had complete habitat on Mars. They an opportunity to discover and Spring / Summer will also connect with other talk about many issues faced by schools across Canada and NASA people using wheelchairs as well '99 and exchange what they have as have the chance to experience Designer Clothes learned as well as talk with an virtual reality software. At Affordable Prices In Old Ottawa South astronaut working at NASA. After the student validation of For Catalogue / Appointment PROJECT LOVE the software, the researchers Rosemary Corfield 7 3 0 - 0 3 5 8 As a Lenten project the stu- hope to have it available for use dents have joined other Canadian by all Canadian students on In- students to raise funds for liter- dustry Canada's SchoolNet We US four. new computers, the re- and space. We look forward to the acy kits for needy children in thank everyone who made this searchers who discussed with the next piece of research on street Zambia. Children have under- experience possible: parents who children the barriers they iden- safety awareness done by our taken chores at home to raise gave their approval for the chil- tified and the ones they over- partners at the Rehabilitation money for Project Love or have dren to be involved, our superin- looked, and the school staff who Centre at the University of Ot- contributed money from their al- tendent, Mr. McCracken, who lent were so flexible with their time tawa. 23 Glebe Report March 5 1999 SCHOOL NEWS

Inexpensive baily Specials Lots of Fun & Games Wednesday Night Jazz Thurs. "Open Stage" Mar 6th Allegator Combo $4- Chicago Blues Quartet Cindi Bates signs books with Black Magic Spikers volleyball team Mar 13th members. Left to right: Melissa Cunningham, Phnong Bui, Cindi Bates and Julia Doering. (Melissa & Julia are Glebe residents.) Andrea & the Fun Guys $5- Glashan launches first novel Mar 20th by teacher Cindi Bates Winter 'Blues' Festival Sue Foley, Mighty PoPo, SouthSide The official launch of Mikayla's by junior hosts from Ms. Bates' Steve & More Victory, a novel for young adoles- volleyball warn, the Black Magic Mar 27th cent readers by Glashan teacher, Spikers. Cynthia Bates, took place Febru- More than a hundred people Capital'B'Blues Machine $4- ary 10. The launch began with came out to join the celebration, two school assemblies in which including Mayor Jim Watson, Ms. Bates shared how and why her Councillor Inez Berg, Trustee novel had come to be written. She Lynn Graham and Ottawa Carleton then read a chapter from the District School Board superinten- book. dents Katharine Saunders and During the question and answer Judith Hoye. session, a Grade 8 boy candidly Ms. Bates was eloquently intro- asked Ms. Bates if she thought it duced by longtime friend and was a good book. Glashan colleague, Rick Des- Centretown Community "I think it's a good story," she clouds, who pointed out that Mi- Health Centre replied. "It's a first novel, so kayla's Victory had been dedi- there's still a lot for me to learn cated to the author's mother and Centre de santé about writing, but I really like that the theme of a daughter's communautaire du centre-ville the story." getting strength through her Ms. Bates also held a worlcshop mother was also evident in the We're moving! with 30 interested students to book. Ms. Bates then spoke, ex- Our clients, partner agencies and neighbours should note that speak in greater detail about the pressing gratitude to friends and effective March 26, we will be located at 420 Cooper Street, writing and publishing process family for their encouragement. just west of Bank Street. From March 19 to March 25 and signed copies of the book. the Centre will be closed and we will offer daytime At 4:30 the Glashan school li- Ms Bates is a recipient of the medical or social brary came alive with the public Elementary Teachers' Federation emergency services through our current main phone portion of the launch. The cele- of Ontario Writers Award-Women number 563-4771. If your call is not an emergency, please bration was organized by a com- Only for her book, which includes wait until we re-open on March 26. Our new phone number mittee of Glashan teachers a cash award of $5,000. will be 233-4443. Peggy Cununing, Susan Rahn, A companion novel called Cour- Your cooperation during this time is appreciated. April Weedon, Glenn Kletke, age on the Line is corning in May. Debbie Ferren and Gerri Richard- Cindi Bates' response to all the Building healthier communities... together son. Florence Borsos organized excitement? "It's a dream come the many staff contributions of true. I feel incredibly blessed food. The committee was assisted and very grateful." Information Night celebrates the Glashan advantage "open doors" invite students to be in school before/after class and at noon multicultural student population represents the Canadian mosaic challenging learning environment recognizes the complex needs of adolescents experienced subject specialists nurture student potential in the ou are seeking relief and maintain optimal health pursuit of excellence pain and increased and wellness through our enrol in English (regular & second language), French Immersion, or yofcomfort. You not only chiropractic, massage and gifted programs want to feel 1;. tter, you want nutritional services. extensive performing arts programs cultivate students' musical and to feel great. That is our goal Whatever your dramatic talents for you. needs, call today nationally acclaimed sports teams/activities develop superior ath- As a ch-iropractor,'my for a consultation. letes and fitness levels specialty addresses If we can heip, active parent and student council advise staff you'r pain and we'll get started Internet access in classrooms and computer labs link students with symptoms, gently and immediately. global research sites effectively without If yours is not a honour rolls celebrate student achievement drugs or surgery. chiropractic case, we numerous awards distinguish student excellence in arts, athletics In fact, many will be glad to direct Dr. Ken D. Brough and academics people turn to Glebe you to the appropriate Clinic Director Register now for September 1999. For a tour of the school call Chiropractic to reach, hea'Ithcare professional. Glashan Principal, Susan Rahn. Glashan Intermediate Public School, 28 Arlington Avenue, Ottawa, K2P 1C2, tel: 239-2264, fax: 563-2955, Cati now for an appointment e-mail: [email protected] 237-9000 Please attend our Information Night on March 9 at 7 p.m. in the school library. ik99 PifiliAvenue, Suite 7 FREE PARKING SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 2 4 Lady Evelyn School Marathon for snowsuit fund A wonderful effort on behalf of Day. The students from kinder- the kindergarten classes at Lady garten donate the equivalent Evelyn recently raised substan- amount of money they would tial donations for two worthy spend on cards for classmates to WANTED... causes recently. the Heart Institute of the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus. An added Bonnie Laurie's kindergarten advantage to this thoughtful ges- classes held an annual snowsuit ture is a visit from "Healthy marathon. This event sees the Heart" who involves the students children putting on and taking off in a discussion around how to their snowsuits as many times as grow a healthy heart! Again a possible in a predetermined terrific project with benefits to amount of time. The children all. asked sponsors for donations It is consciousness-raising prior to the marathon and were events such as these that help to able to raise an incredible $800 develop citizens of the future who for the snowsuit fund. What a will care for each other and for great effort! those with needs we can help to Another popular annual fund meet Congratulations to all in- For Automotive Leasing Advice raiser occurs around Valentine's volved. Trust David Gough, aka The Expert, to counsel you on: Auction March 25 fun & funds for Your lease maturity options Looking for a fun evening with will be none other than the infa- a purpose? mous and zany morning crew from Structuring a lease to your needs CHEZ 106.1! Lady Evelyn is about to launch The benefits of leasing versus conventional financing their first ever, action-packed If you would like to come out GST (goods, services and talents) and spend money while having The differences between in-house leases auction! The evening of March 25 fun and supporting Lady Evelyn and manufacturers' programs will see the school doors open to Alternative School or if you all. It promises to be an evening wish to donate an item, service or to remember not only will there special talent more information be items ranging from back rubs can be obtained from school fly- to Senators tickets on which to ers or from Peggy at 230-2765. bid there will be door prizes, We look forward to meeting refreshments, a cash bar and fine some of the community and seeing ("rpm music to complete the ambiance of Lady Evelyn families out to this / the candlelit gym. Auctioneers fundraising event! 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Tues Mar 30 5:30 - 8 p.m. Region of Ottawa-Carleton, Rotunda, CC Transpo 111 Lisgar 25 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 ARTS Kentucky choir to sing II IN IN IM SUR*NB Ill IN NI March 24 at Glebe-St. James On Wednesday, March 24 at 8 full academic load, all students p.m. the choir of Berea College, are required to work 10 to 15 Kentucky, will present a concert hours per week in a labour pro- at Glebe-St. James Church, First gram, which permits them to earn Avenue and Lyon Street. Each at least a portion of their educa- 11.11111111S spring, the choir goes on tour, tional expenses. and this year their itinerary is The Berea choir performs a wide JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE, RINGO and PHIL taking them to Ohio, through On- variety of music, both sacred and tario (with stops in Windsor, To- secular, ranging from motets and SONGS OF THE BEATLES and PHIL JENKINS ronto, Peterborough, Cornwall and anthems to folksongs, spirituals, Ottawa), New York and Pennsyl- selections from music theatre and vania. The public is warmly in- choral jazz. 'Their program will vited to attend this special event include works by Heinrich at which a freewill offering will Schutz, Francis Poulenc, John be received. Rutter, Daniel Gawthrop and Ca- nadian Donald Patriquin, as well The choir of 55 voices is drawn as an organ solo. Director of the from the student body of Berea choir is Dr. Stephen Bolster, College, a liberal arts college in Professor of Music and Chair of central Kentucky that was the Music Department. Accompa- founded in 1855 for the purpose nist is organist John Courter, a of providing a high-quality lib- Fellow of the American Guild of eral arts education at low cost, Organists. As well as singing ... within the context of the Chris- throughout the U.S., in past years TVNAVol SOCtirTY - tian faith. The college limits en- the choir has performed in Ger- - rollment to 1,500, charges no many, Austria, the Czech Repub- tuition and takes 80 per cent of lic, Slovakia, Hungary, England, a I 111 its students from the southern Wales, Switzerland, Holland, cow Appalachian Mountain area and France, Poland and Russia. ,,.., of ti2e,,,,,, Kentucky. Berea was founded Glebe-St. James is arranging , \ is a to with commitment educating families to host these young peo- ,,,, ,, 1i*, ti MN black and white students to- ple for two nights (March by 24 and Gilbert 8e Su!!! gether, which made it one of the 25). If you are interested, please first interracial colleges in the contact Brian Cameron (236- Mark April 9-11, 14-17 South. In addition to carrying a 0617.) ..... Platiner April 11

111 Dinner/theatre April 17 Webster - ,.. Group rates available The Yeomen of the Guard on stage Supporting the Children's Alsh Foundation Photography & Design CLOSING NIGHT DINNER & Tickets on sole nowt THEATRE PACKAGE Centrepointe Theatre For an unsurpassed evening of 567-3935 727-6650 I 6. 117,75.1 aF SAVOY fine dining and theatre, Savoy offers a dinner theatTe package on 4gOCIETY closing night, April 17, to sup- or OTTAWA port the Children's Wish Foun You know spring has arrived in dation. the nation's capital when The Sa- For only $70, you are provided voy Society of Ottawa moves into with a first-class dining experi- Unfobing Images GatierN Centrepointe Theatre for its an- ence complete with live enter- nual offering of an exciting and tainment. Following dinner, you Original Contemporary Canadian Art witty Gilbert and Sullivan musi- have the best seats in the theatre cal. reserved to enjoy the final per- We carry affordable quality art in a variety of mediums: The 1999 presentation is The formance. acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, pen and ink Yeomen of the Guard; a bitter- Savoy Society shows require the drawings, collage, pottery, sculpture, glass and more. sweet tale set in the historic efforts of more than 150 volun- Every 6 weeks we feature new artists. Tower of London. teers and we encourage anyone Performance dates are April 9 interested in musical theatre Come in and browse, enjoy the ambiance of this unique to 11 and April 14-17. Call 727- either on-stage or behind the gallery found in the heart of Westboro Village. 6650 for tickets. scenes to join us! Antiques at Aberdeen Pavilion 307A Richmond Rd. (east of Churchill Ave.) Ottawa "Do your homework!" says tured stock includes country 759-4594 noted antiques expert Mary Suth- pine, folk art, formal tnahogany Gallery Hours: Tues to Fri, 12:00 6:00; Sat 10:00 5:00 erland. "Antiques are some of furniture, silver flatware, china today's best values." The world of place settings as well as original fashionable and affordable an- and affordable period art. tiques is again coming to the historic Aberdeen Pavilion on The Antique Show opens at the April 9, 10 and 11. Aberdeen Pavilion Friday, April SPORTS & SPINAL INJURY CLINIC With many out-of-town dealers 9 at 4 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m., showing exclusively at this event, then reopens Saturday from 10 those with an interest in tradi- a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGE77-IER tional decorating as well as the a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 ardent antiques collector,, will with free re-admission all week- 11111111fII1 A private clinic specializing in the find a fabulous selection. Fea- end and free parking. 4.111 care of: am. sudden or recurring back pain 11011111111.111... Glebe Dental Office sudden or recurring neck pain Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. I tendinitis, sprains, or strains BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF /0/ CANADA al= =MI BRACES TEETH WHITENING WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION MI6 MD's OHIP covered ROOT CANAL TREATMENT CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES Bernie Lalonde, M.D. AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES Robert Gauvreau, M.D. PHYSIOTHERAPY extended health 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. coverage 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 1095 Carling Avenue, Suite 101 Ottawa, Ontario KlY 4P6 Tel: (613) 729-8098 NEWS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 26

THE BROKEN ENGLISH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE 1999 NEW CANADIAN STORIES AWARDS NIGHT Great Canadian Theatre Company Sunday, March 21 at 8 p.m. "Who is Canadian?" Meet some of Ottawa's finest professional New Canadian actors, writers and musicians at The Broken English Theatre Company's (BET) second annual Writing Competition Awards Night. In celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Broken English Theatre will announce the 13 competition winners and present their works. This year's theme is "Tell a story that will help audiences understand more about New Canadians." The top 3 winners will also be featured in a CBC Newsday documentary. A work-in-progress reading from the new play New Canadians, music and a party will follow the presentations. Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can 236-5196 Sou thside Preschool tots with their Christmas wreath. Southside Preschool news The following are several great ciation with school and is well- reasons why you may want to look prepared for JK." Georgina The Easter into Southside Preschool for your Hunter, current Southside Mom. little ones: "When I went to Southside Pre- OPEN HOUSE AND school we did lots of beautiful REGISTRATION IN APRIL Seal Society painting and puzzles. I loved b3 Stay tuned for news of an Open ride the tricycles and motorcycle, House at the end of April, for fall play the beanbag game and do mu- '99 registration. The plan is to Ontario sic lessons. Joanne and NoeIle make an evening of it! We'll have made me feel special," Zachary some local clothes, toys and book- Giuliani, graduate 1996-97. sellers there for those needing Our 'paper prayers' for World new summer clothes, 'graduation' Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Presents Lecture & slides Aids Day 1998 were on display at or birthday gifts. Watch for our Paddling, Politics, Thursday, March 25 8:00 p.m. the Canadian Museum of Civiliza- posters around the neighbourhood Clark Room, R.A. Centre. and the Admission free/$5 donation tion until January 3, 1999. in April or call the school for Environment: Each child made an ornament more information. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly to decorate a wreath that was Of course, registration is on- Jarnie Benidickson Jamie Benidickson traces the role of the canoe and its auctioned or raffled off at the going at Southside; choose from paddler as they wind their way 1998 Festival of Trees at the Ca- two to five mornings, or two af- through the eddies and currents nadian Museum of Nature to sup- ternoons, or a combination of of Canadian his-tory and society. Join us for a thought-provoking port Big Sisters of Ottawa- both. Give Joanne a call at 730- examination of this Canadian Carleton. 5819, or stop by and visit at our icon and the questions it brings Thanks to the Southside's lov- bright and sunny location in to the surface in an age of ing increasing environmental and stimulating environment, Southminster Church, Bank and concern. Elisha has made a positive asso- Ayl mer. Jamie Benidickson teaches environmental law and is the Keep your children safe author of Idleness, Water, and SAFE KIDS Canada, a national Do you monitor the setting on For more information contact: a Canoe: Reflections on Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society ((PAWS) Paddling for Pleasure, and organization dedicated t o your water heaters to prevent Ottawa Valley Chapter (613) 730-2797 www.cpaws-ov.org co-author of reducing the frequency and scald burns? 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Does your home have func- SAFE KIDS a 15% discount Canada has free 1 tioning smoke detectors and are MAIL BOKESMt: 1 information line that provides 1 1 the batteries checked regularly? , on all in-house laminations 1 tips to help keep your children i 1 yes [71 no safe. Call 1-888-SAFE TIPS. 5th AVENUE 1 with presentation of this 1 1 1 COURT 1 coupon 1 1 1 (613) 230-5593 1 1 i Valid 30/99 1 1 to April PLEASE Fax: 230-8357 RECYCLE co 1 1 27 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 BOOKS Irving tackles love and loss in Widow For One Year A WIDOW FOR ONE YEAR she has made her dead sons live which I find mesmerizing. by John Irving, again through Eddie. As a touch In short, this novel appears to Knopf, Canada, 537 pages, of irony Marion Cole abandons be about the loves and losses of $34.95 (cloth) both Eddie and her family (her two very strong women, Ruth Cole husband Ted and her four-year- and her mother, Marion. But Nothing is as it seems. John By old daughter, Ruth) at the end of there are a host of other women Irving's spunky protagonist, Ruth Sharon the summer love affair. Marion who are equally strong, and the Cole, is only four years old and Abron totally disappears, and instead of list includes a Dutch prostitute very precocious for the first 170 Drache being devastated, her husband who is murdered by a serial pages of this novel. For the next Ted cares only about protecting Compared to the female 200 plus pages, Ruth Cole is happened in the Cole family and loving their only daughter. characters, the males are wimps mostly a best-selling novelist, before Eddie arrives on the scene. (Ted is an inveterate womanizer.) or unidimensional (maybe two- unmarried and in her late 30s Ted and his wife Marion's twin Marion's decision to leave her dimensional they have minds (with the body of a woman and the sons have been killed in a car family is made for love she and penises, but no hearts) mind of a man). Married for a few accident. To lessen the pain of wishes to spare her only daughter except for Eddie O'Hare, Marion's months, Ruth is suddenly the past (to get on with life), Ted the grief she must live through. lover, Allan, Ruth Cole's editor widowed, and she is a widow only and Marion have another child, She must grieve for her dead sons and short-term hubby, and a from pages 413-523, which may Ruth, who is four years old when alone. Dutch police inspector, whom or may not be the reason why the novel opens. Irving intricately weaves his Ruth falls madly in love with. widows searching for panaceas When Eddie O'Hare gets off the plot so that Marion's decision But these exceptions exist only should read or avoid this current ferry in the Hamptons where the works, i.e. it is always in the because these three men (note Irving offering. Cole family lives, he expects Ted back of the reader's mind that that Ruth's father, Ted, is not Still, what any widow or reader Cole to be waiting for him. because her twin sons abandoned among them) have learned from will discover is vintage Irving Instead he sees Marion, Ted's wife Marion by their premature the women in their lives how to those consistently unexpected and Ruth's mother. He is deaths, she must abandon connect with their emotions. happenings which are immediately smitten, and so is everyone in her own life that she John Irving portrays an end-of- Marion. Eddie and delightfully engaging and Marion become loves this is Marion's way of the-century male, who can love as deliberately misleading. Irving lovers for life, each for his/her fixing things. passionately and wantonly as own is masterful at preparing the unique reasons. The whacky world according to Gustav Flaubert's Emma Bovary, reader for the wheel of fortune Marion is still mourning the Marion Cole is not so whacky as and who is rewarded for his and fatality which always deaths of her twin sons (the same John Irving communicates to feelings, rather than victimized. connects most often with a age as Eddie O'Hare, 16). readers that when love is lost in a Eddie O'Hare's sustained love for peculiar, rather wrenching twist. Marion's purpose for falling in family, particularly a love which Marion Cole, an older woman who Like life, the prevailing theme love with Eddie is to exorcise her held the family together, it can has abandoned Eddie physically cannot be predicted, but the mood sons' premature deaths. She resurface in a dimly connected but not spiritually, is a brilliant and characters are triumphant, sleeps with Eddie to pass on the manifestation, which will literary achievement, one of the almost to the point of excess, and promise of her dead sons' lives to probably prove perversely most compelling love stories I dare I say it, boredom (again like him, a kind of kinky sacred trust, mundane. have ever read. Perversely 1 i fe) . and Eddie is supple and horny A superb ability to take life out though, I wish the novel were Irving's canvas is astonishingly enough to comply totally with of proportion and then zoom back called Eddie O'Hare. In more large as he tackles the two heady Marion's wishes. Marion is not into context is a type of magic ways than one, this novel really topics of love and loss how one only beautiful both physically realism peculiar to John Irving belongs to him. deals with the rush of memories and spiritually she also has a which flood the heart when one is first-class mind. There is least prepared to handle the nothing that happens during deluge. Marion and Eddie's summer affair Deliberately obtuse, Irving beyond separate individual life 25% fools readers into assuming the memories (and lots of steamy sex) novel is about a young man to lead the reader to believe their Wood Rcfiihint, (rather than Ruth Cole) obsessed love affair will last. And this is OFF Regluing with his love for an older woman. when John Irving's imaginary fabrics* (He sure deceived this reader!) leaps become so compelling. .1.1% I FI ) RETAIl l:pholsterv & Eddie O'Hare is 16 during the Eddie O'Hare continues to Carpct 'lean i n1.2, summer when he is hired as an search for Marion Cole in other assistant for the successful older women throughout the novel children's writer, Ted Cole, and his own life. For Marion, this Ruth's father. A -tragedy has means her plan has succeeded:

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the past two years, the City of Ottawa has had to reinvent cours des deux dernières années, la Ville d'Ottawa a dû se Overitself. The urgency for action was largely brought on by the Auréinventer. Le besoin pressant d'agir était attribuable en grande spending decisions of previous councils, as well as a lack of firm partie aux dépenses approuvées par les conseils municipaux planning and financial discipline by the Corporation. In antérieurs ainsi qu'à un manque de planification addition, the City was subjected to unprecedented tax RESIDENTIAL TAX DOLLAR rigoureuse et de discipline sur le plan financier de la Average Tax Bill - $2,918/ la Ville a visée and assessment reform sponsored mainly by the TAXES RÉSIDENTIELLES part de l'organisme. En outre, été par Facture fie taxes moyenne - 2 918 S une réforme sans précédent de l'imposition et de provincial government. The following represents some City/Ville key highlights of comparison between the 1996 budget 16% l'évaluation foncière entreprise principalement par le Region/ and the 1999 budget: Région gouvernement provincial. Le tableau ci-dessous 60% présente certains points importants de comparaison 1996 1999 entre le budget de 1996 et celui de 1999 :

Rclueation/ 1996 1999 1. Staff 2204 2005 iduention 2. Uncollected Taxes $50M $40M \ 24% Effectif 2 204 2 005 3. Outstanding Debt $176M $137M Taxes non perçues 50M$ 40M$ 4. Debt Financing $36M $31.2M Encours de la dette 176M$ 137M$ Nil HIGHEST DEBT PER CAPITA (1996)/ Financement par emprunt 36 M$ 31,2 M$ 5. Temporary Borrowing (Peak) $55M DETTE LA PLUS ÉLEVÉE PAR HABITANT (1996) Debt per capita/ Rank/Rang Emprunts temporaires (point max.) 55 M$ Aucun Dette par habitant (among 71 municipalities) Despite all of the changes, the City of Ottawa managed (1996) (parmi 71 municipalités) Ottawa 934.34 1 to prevent a tax increase and stick to a policy of no new Kanata 712.95 7 Malgré tous les changements, la Ville d'Ottawa a réussi debt over the past two years. In addition, we have Gloucester 455.17 22 éviter une hausse de taxes et à se conformer au principe du 32 more million since Nepean 388.79 refus de tout nouvel endettement durant les deux reduced operating costs by than $33 Source: DBRS survey/ 1996. All of this was accomplished with an effort to Source sondage DBRS dernières années. De plus, nous avons réduit les frais de preserve our current service levels and programs. fonctionnement de plus de 33 millions de dollars depuis WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?! 1996. Cette réussite a été obtenue sans que soit diminué le OU VONT LES FONDS? This year marked the first of many years in which the Ibtal $307.9 million (gross)/lbtal (brut) 307,9 millions de dollars niveau actuel de nos services et programmes. City has approved a budget with no planned staff internai Charges/ Fire/Incendies Parics, Recreation, Huis intentes /13.7% Arts & Heritagel nombreuses années Adrnin. & 9.7% \ Rats, Loisirs, Arcs C'est la première fois depuis de reductions. This result could only be accomplished SupporV et Ritrimothe Adrninisnutiont 12.5% que la Ville approuve un budget qui ne comporte with a well-planned strategy and tough financial soutien 11.2% aucune réduction de l'effectif. Ce résultat n'a pu être management by both Council and staff. Having said Uri.) lAanning & obtenu que grâce â une stratégie bien planifiée et â la that, the Corporation's financial performance is still By-Law Enforcemfmt/ solide gestion financière du Conseil et du personnel. very much a work-in-progress. Although the City is Urbanisme et Application Cela dit, le rendement financier de la Ville demeure we have Contributions to now pointed on a more positive course, still des *ligner. Capital & Debt 8.3% l'heure actuelle un travail en voie d'exécution. Bien que work to do to achieve the overall goals of full financial Servicing/ Contributions a. libraty/Bibliothèque la Ville vise maintenant une orientation plus positive, il stability. immobilisations et 5.5% Service de la dette Sewers/t.gouts &lads, Sidewalla,Streedighting& nous reste beaucoup à faire pour atteindre notre 18% 12.3% Snow Removalfitoutes, Dortoirs, clairoge de rue et aineigerrucnt 8.8% objectif global, qui est la stabilité financière.

MARCH BREAK IN THE CITY! LE CONGÉ DE MARS À OTTAWA! Nous savons à quel point les enfants peuvent être exigeants. Nous We that we are We know how choosy kids are. also know savons aussi que nous sommes vraiment compétents: ce sont nos we do. Our have told us! really good at what customers clients qui nous font dit! Community Centre Day Camps Camps de jour dans les centres communautaires We guarantee a great break for your kids with an action- Nous garantissons que le congé des enfants sera passionnant en packed week of swirruning, sports, outdoor activities, arts, leur offrant une semaine remplie d'action camprencmt natation, crafts, field trips and fun at your community centre. Our sport, activités de plein air, an et artisanat, excursions et beaucoup excellent staff have it all planned in a safe and caring de plrri ir à votre centre communautaire. Notre excellent personnel a envirorunent. To register for the program of your choice, planifié tout un programme ckxis un milieu sécuritaire et amicaL contact your community centre for all the details. Pour inscrire votre enfant au programme qu'il préfère, communiquez avec votre centre communautaire et informez-vous des détail& Specialty Camps Camps spécialisés Dance "Page to Stage" Camps City of Ottawa Arts, and Les camps d'art et de danse et le camp d'art dramatique Page to introduce children to a variety of cultural experiences. Stage de la Ville d'Ottawa présentent aux enfants diverses expériences culturelles. Les camps de Sports, Junior Lifeguard, "Fun For All Sports Camp," Basketball, Aquatic sports aquatiques, de basket ball, de conditionnement mixte et même de tae kwon do, le camp de Sport and Swim and even Tae Kwon Do Camp are just a Combo Conditioning, sauvetage Junior Lifeguard, le camp sportif Fun For All et le Camp aquatique et sportif ne few for kids to try. opportunities représentent que quelques-unes des possibilités que les jeunes peuvent essayer. For further information, please call: 244-5300, ext. 4057 Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de téléphoner au 244-5300, poste 4057 244-5300 http://city.ottawa.on.ca 111 promenade Sussex Drive K1 N 5A1 http:/ /vil le.ottawa.on.ca 29 Glebe Report March 5, 1999 RELIGION How is this ni ght THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU different CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) from Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 all other nights? Father Joe Le Clair, Pastor BY TEENA AND WALTER symbolizing the festival Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence HENDELMAN sacrifice and the continuity of Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. Passover, a joyous and life Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. symbolic holiday for Jews, retells Zeroah - a roasted bone Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. the story of the exodus from (vegetarians use a beet) (Elevator access for the handicapped. Loop system for the Egypt and celebrates our symbolizing the Passover hearing impaired) sacrifice. liberation from bondage. FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH There is also a An eight-day holiday, plate of matzah, 2 Monk Street (1 block west of Bank & Fifth) 233-1870 Passover begins with the seder, a Elijah's cup, and a container of Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna family-based ritual meal. salt water on the table. The Sunday: Youth Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Central to the seder, which means matzah, made of flour and water, Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. order, is the Haggadah that tells is baked quickly before the dough Friday:12 Noon Eucharist the story and guides the ritual, rises to symbolize the haste to Egypt blessings and singing. The depart on the night of the OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP (Total Communication) retelling of the story gets started exodus. Matzah is eaten instead at Fifth Avenue Free Methodist Church with a of bread on child asking the Four Passover to remind us 2 Monk Street (one block west of Bank & Fifth) we were Questions (variations on "How i s that slaves in Egypt. Pastor Dick Foster According to this night different from all other legend, Elijah visits Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m. nights?"). every home on Passover and In the centre of the festive drinks from his cup. The salt FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH table is the seder plate on which 'water, symbolizing tears of Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 the foods that symbolize the slavery, is used to dip the Minister: E.J. Cox holiday are arranged: vegetable in. Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Karpas - a green vegetable (e.g. This year Passover begins on Nursery and Sunday School parsley) symbolizing spring the evening of March 31, GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH Haroset - a mixture of chopped corresponding to the the full 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 apples and nuts symbolizing moon of the fifteenth day of Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jack Nield the mortar that the slaves Nissan on the Jewish calendar. Christian Education: Dr. Gillian Wallace made for bricks in Egypt Teena and Walter Hendelman New Ventures in Celebration 10:00 a.m. (Informal worship Maror - bitter herbs (e.g. raw belong to the Ottawa Re- in church hall) horseradish) symbolizing the constructionist Havurah, a lay- Worship (in Sanctuary) 11 a.m. with bitterness of slavery led Jewish congregation based in Baby Nursery, Sunday School (ages 3-11) and Beitzah - a roasted egg the Glebe. Youth Alternative Worship (12 & up) ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 Rector: Archdeacon Désirée Stedman Holy Communion: 8:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 a.m. Choral Evensong: 5:00 p.m. (second & fourth Sundays) Weekday Eucharist Thursday 10:00 a.m. Counselling by appointment 234-4024 (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) The Ng ;Era The ShanK Bone 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 Clerk: Anne Thomas 489-3341 Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Bitter Herbs--ni6 OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Senior Pastor: Rod Bennett Pars ley- °Di haroseth-ri onn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. geg();.*(i. Cantonese/Mandarin & English 11:00 a.m. LeffuceYrrrn ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Wheelchair Access) Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Interim Moderator: Rev. MacArthur Shields Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. Illustration: Saul Raskin CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA) 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Dean: The Archpriest Andrew Morbey VIGIL 5 p.m. Saturday HOURS: 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 10 a.m. Sunday VESPERS 7 p.m. Wednesdays PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays in Lent' Cluibbnum: (Jearkh and chtness * Services are mostly in English ,T.Aysica/gilness & Culinary Consu/kn/ EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) * Maintain your weight-loss without dieting Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Sunday Service: 3:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. * Decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and osteoporosis

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* Meal planning & preparations MARION CAMERON Phone: 730-8491 Fax: 730-2448 * Heart Monitor watches email: [email protected] For more information contact Derek Marcotte (613) 799-3423 WORDS Glebe Report March 5, 1999 3 0 South branch library news BY 1-LLINE MERRITT After having waded through another winter, we're happy to invite Winter Walk you to take part in our March Break activities: Monday, March 15 - 2:15 p.m. Papier miché fun. Ages 3 to 8. Pre-registration. 45 minutes. BY WENDY LAST Tuesday, March 16 - 11:45 a.m. Munch at the Movies. Bring your lunch and munch to films for the whole family. 45 minutes. There's the comforting crunch of cleats underfoot, Tuesday March 16 - 2:15 p.m. The Fisherman and the Golden Strapped to the soles of my high winter boot. Fish. Puppet show with Artellephants. Family program, 45 minutes. My wind proof pants flap. My head, cozy under cap Thursday, March 18 - 2:15 p.m. Papier miché encore. Ages 3 to Of Lynx fur pulled down to the rims of my brown 8. Finish the project started on Monday. Pre-registration. 45 minutes. Sun glasses, bows to the wind, strong enough to make me blind, Friday, March 19, 2:15 p.m. Filmtastic! Films for ages 4 to 6. 45 As the cold of the Arctic North minutes. Waters my eyes as I struggle forth. REGULAR 'PROGRAMS Mine is a Storytimes for three- to meandering straggle five-year-olds, Mondays at 10:15 a.m., Across Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. spasmodic salt and gravel, As I seek a sure footing on the uneven Saturday Storytimes, for four- to seven-year-olds, at 10:30 a.m. path, ADULT READING Where I am constantly looking for ice, aftermath Roy Mayer will be reading from Inventing Canada on Thursday, March Of freezing rain, snow, wind and sun, 11 at 7 p.m. Followed by snow-plows all at the run. We hope you can join us for these programs as well as for your usual With my head into the wind, I can feel its fingers browsing activities. Please call us at 730-1082 if you have any Searching for stitch holes where it lingers questions about our programs or fax us at 730-2884. In the seams of my jacket, around my chest. A long warm muffler prevents the rest Of the infiltration, and exertion Compensates for heat ir Ian Hassell desertion. eautf salesperson RE/MAX wAiw 563-1155 100% Club metro-atY realtY ltd REALTOR * REMAX 100% Club * High List/Sale Price Ratio * 8 Step Marketing Plan * Buyer Profile System * 24 Hour Talking Ads & Faxback * TV Advertising - RE/MAX Home Tour * Home Buyer Seminars Free Special Reports * VVebsite: www.cyberus.ca/--hassell email: [email protected] 1292 Wellington Call Ian today for a Free Computerized Market Evaluation 722-6414 fax 722-6703

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Also HOUSE, condo or apartment to twice a week for 2 hour session Southminster Church, call 730- baby/toddler cotton clothing rent in the Glebe. Must have at $7.50/hour, my home, 230-0992. 5819. (Gap, Roots, etc...), little tykes least 2 bedrooms. From August SUPPLY TEACHERS NEEDED for WIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP of car, rocking horse & Fisher Price 1999 to August 2000. Non- Southside Preschool E.C.E. an Ottawa-Carleton meetings are cars & toys. 234-0806. smokers, 1-888-272-2288. asset. Please drop off résumés at held 3rd Wednesday of each SUNBEAM PORTABLE JACUZZI, PROFESSIONAL LADY desires 2 Southside Preschool at month at 7:30 p.m., 'YM-YWCA, $50. Olivetti electric typewriter bedroom (or 1 br + den/br) quiet Southminster Church, Bank St. at 180 Argyle Ave. On March 17 $40. Sharpe personal word apartment w. parking, 1st May or Aylmer Ave, during working speaker Michael Hollingsworth on processor with printer $50. 230- 1st June. Call 234-1495 anytime. hours; Mon.-Fri. 9-11:30 a.m. and "Financial Planning". Info: 723- 3787. Leave message. Tues. & Thurs. 1-3:30 p.m. or call 0010. MAYTAG DISHWASHER, $150 & at CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL at the EMPLOYMENT WANTED Joanne 599-8304. nearly new day bed/trundle bed, PHOTOGRAPHS MANIPULATED Canadian Museum of Nature BABYSITTER: Responsible Grade twin-size, white finish w. brass computer - presents "Mr. Grump and the 7 student, graduate of by combine photos, $600. 234-2774 Canada add or subtract people, resize. Clown" on Sat March 20 and Sun. Safety Council Babysitter's Quality results, no damage to March 21 at 11:30 a.m. and PANTRY HEIRLOOM Training course, avail, after originals. Call Sarah at 230-6875. 1:30.p.m. Additional show at LACEWORK MISSING since Val- school or weekend caregiving. entine weekend. Framed antique 3:30p.m. on Sunday. Tickets Call Jonathan at 238-2830. Info. 728-5863. lacework spelling out "Sweet Lav- EMPLOYMENT $7:50. NANNY WANTED full time, live- THE CANADIAN MENTAL ender" on pink background. in nanny/housekeeper. Non- OPPORTUNITY Please return to Glebe C.C., no HEALTH ASSOC. is looking for smoker. Please call 567-3859 or TUPPERWARE OTTAWA volunteers to work with people in questions asked. fax resumé to same number. "Helping people our community who have mental health problems. Info: 737-7791. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE one family at a time" ART LENDING OF OTTAWA SPACES AVAILABLE in home HOUSE FOR SALE Now hiring full time managers MONTHLY EXHIBITION be setting. Full days, before and/or will and part time consultants. held Unitarian Church 30 GLEBE brick single, after school available. Experi- at Hall, Party inquiries welcome. Cleary Ave., Mon. March 15, 7:30 4 enced licensed daycare worker, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Sonya Miles 789-5630. p.m. - 9 p.m. and Tues. March 16, hardwood floors, large ESL teaching cert., training in ECE, first aid, etc.. 237-9726. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. You can rent or fenced yard, private buy original Fine art at reasonable prices. Info: 594- driveway. Accounting & Tax Services $235,000. 232-3827 8513. EMPLOYMENT WANTED U.S. and Canadian taxes, CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE, March 1-5 and 15-19, CAREGIVER/ Personal and Business Nature Day Camp for children 6 COMPANION Returns and Schedules, to 10 who will get to know the 20+ years experience. HOME FOR RENT Mature women, compan- universe of "bugs". Info and Low, reasonable rates. ionable, dependable, registration, 566-4701. Furnished family home Call: 364-0143. responsible and caring. THE GAELIC SOCIETY OF for rent. Summer 1999 OTTAWA will celebrate St. Will do light housework, to Summer 2000. Patricks Night on Wed. March 24 shopping, washing, etc. 4 bedroom, 3 bath in at 8 p.m. Orange Hall, 41 10-15 hours per week. the Glebe. 237-9257 Rosemount Ave. Cost $2. 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Committed ta the Community 564-1058 or 233-8713 Register March 22 Don't miss Saturday March 27 7:00 p.m. Spring Craft Fair Come and register for any of the up coming events. * 10:00 5 These well attended events are ideal for those who are a.m. - p.m. interested in buying or selling those long lost treasures at Free Admission very affordable prices. Registration prices vary pending on event. Call G.C.C. for details. * Spring & Summer Programme Registration Begins SPRING FLEA MARKET 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preschool Field Trip The Log Farm's Sugarbush ANTIQUE & POLLECTIBLE FAIR.6 Friday, April 16 Saturday, May 1, 1999 9:00 a.m. - Noon 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $ 6.00 per person Infants are free (13 months & younger)

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Saturday, May 29, 1999 from our sugar bush - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A guided tour A taste of maple taffy Tour the house and visit the farm animals