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Andi Plitz tkepart June 7, 1996 Vol. 24 No. 6 Glebe Community Centre The of & trust unraveling process the building. As BY JENNIE ALIMAN & the primary provider of ELIZABETH FRIESEN programming, GNAG For over 5 years, the Glebe Com- wrote to Suzanne McGlashan, Com- munity Centre has been working its missioner of Community Services way up the City's renovation prior- (formerly Culture and Recreation), on ity list. While the building con- March 14, requesting a timeline for the Department's tinues to deteriorate, the process recommenda- tion to has been repeatedly delayed and Council. On May 2, a reply thousands of tax dollars spent on was received from the Commis- sioner, meetings, feasibility studies and along with the draft recom- reports. mendation to combine Glebe and Old Ottawa South Community Since May 1994, a volunteer Cen- tres at Brewer Park. working committee of Glebe resi- The working committee was dents made up of Glebe Neighbour- very shocked and disappointed with this hood Activities Group (GNAG), and recommendation. We Glebe Community Assoc.ation have spent many volunteer hours working with (GCA) members has been meeting the City in good faith, and have with City staff regularly to develop followed guidelines of options for the renovation of the the process. The Brewer option, Community Centre. At the City's although never initiative, two public meetings were formally proposed by the City, is not a new one. When held to hear what the community "sounded out" several years ago, the would like to see in a renovated idea was re- jected by both Glebe and Old centre. In May 1995, the options of Ottawa South Community closing the building and investigat- representatives. To bring Old Ottawa South into the ing satellite sites were eliminated equation at by the City, this time and to recom- leaving three options mend a for renovation (minimum, medium Stephanie Montgomery collects signatures proposal that was never even an option is and maximum). In October 1995, a to save GCC. Photo: George Hiemstra blatant abuse of document entitled "Architectural ovation was not a viable option. work and implement a monitoring the partnership and an act of bad Analysis for the Glebe Community On March 7, 1996, a Health and programme by the Centre Director faith, indicating contempt for both Centre Renovation Options, Report Safety inspection of the building and caretaker. Restrictions were communities. No. 2" outlined these same three was carried out at the initiative of imposed on programming activities The Department of Community options. At no time during the pro- City staff. A plan was devised to in the Main and Basement Halls, Services Mission Statement says in cess did the City indicate that ren- carry out recommended remedial due to deteriorating conditions in Continued on page 2 Don't Forget Loeb Glebe reopens after fire ART IN THE PARK Saturday June 8 (R.D. 9th) Help Build the Glebe Dragon! Starting Friday, June 7 in Central Park West of Bank Street

INSIDE Loeb Glebe Monday May 27th Photo: John Olson Get your Garage Sale donations in! Letters 5,6 BY !CATHRYN BRADFORD Last year residents of the Glebe Opinion 7 As the Glebe Report goes to It was raised a record-breaking $8,600 perfect weather for a GCA 8,9 press, (Tuesday June 4th), we are garage sale, and the Great Glebe for the Food Bank through the happy to announce that McKeen's Garage Sale proved yet again that it Garage Sale. Donations for this Profile 21 Loeb Glebe at 754 Bank Street has is truly the year, as of May 31, are $4,850. As giant of community Business 23 just opened. That is good news for garage sales as thousands of people a result of government cutbacks and this community which has missed came out to browse, bargain and tough times for many here in our Books 36 having this centrally located store buy. Now it's time to demonstrate city - and in our community - the available to them since a fire shut once again that we are a caring Food Bank's need has never been INEXT DEADLINE AUGUST 6, 1996 I it down the night of May 26th. See community, by making our Food greater. Your donation will make a the Loeb Glebe ad on page 20 for Bank donations from the proceeds difference - and it will pave the Quote of the month information on their re-opening of our sales. The suggested dona- way for next year's Sale. This is There's a blessing on the hearth celebrations. tion is 10% of the proceeds from because much of our publicity for A special providence for each sale. Continued on page 3 fatherhood! Robert Browning N EWS is linked to years of poor mainte- Committee are, simply put, the Glebe Community Centre, continued nance and neglect. While dollars maintenance of a centrally located, part "To plan and provide safe from the loss of walk-in and neigh- were spent on facilities in other walk-in community facility in the community and city-wide recre- bourhood-directed programming, communities, our building was Glebe which is important to the ational and cultural programmes ... and loss of the cultural and arts allowed to decay. existence of our community as a These activities provide opportu- programming (which benefits the The Glebe Neighbourhood Activi- secure, inner city neighbourhood; nities for: entire city) currently offered at the ties Group of volunteer residents continued service to our existing meeting community recre- Glebe Community Centre, the has continued to run successful and user groups, both in the community ational and cultural needs; recommendation represents a sub- popular programmes in spite of the and city wide and to achieve these fostering a spirit of community stantial reduction in service. In physical limitations of this build- goals as economically as possible. involvement and self-reliance; 1995 alone, Glebe Community Cen- ing. The building is well used and fostering personal involvement tre cerved over 85,000 clients. appreciated by city-wide arts and Jennie Aliman is Chair of the and enjoyment" Abandoning our centrally located cultural groups. We believe these Glebe Community Centre renovation The Brewer Park recommendation community centre and transplant- services are well worth continuing. committee. Liz Friesen is a member does not uphold that mandate! ing our local programmes to City The goals of the Renovation Working of the committee. We are fortunate in the Glebe and facilities at Brewer Park, in an area Old Ottawa South to have very ac- where extensive recreational com- tive Community Associations plex facilities already exist, does (GNAG, GCA, and OSCA). A com- nothing to enhance service. Brewer plex at Brewer Park, the operation Park is only accessible from the of which is likely to be put out to Glebe by busy regional roads, un- Morning For 2 1/2 to 5 tender as happened recently at the friendly to pedestrians and danger- Programs Don Gamble Centre in Ottawa East, year olds ous to children and cyclists. The Each Weekday would be the end of these Associa- Brewer Park proposal would mean Southside tions as we know them. It would be in effect the withdrawal of service Pre-School the end of community-directed pro- to these groups. Call gramming, in favour of strictly Of course it is necessary to be Pick Your 730-5819 profit-motivated programming. fiscally responsible. The current Licenced, The City staff proposed claim that community centre is expensive to Momings Educational closing the local centre and con- run and now requires 1.36 million 2, 3, 4 or 5 Atmosphere structing a new 3.5 million dollar dollars expenditures in asset pro- Located at Bank & Alymer- South Minster United Church complex at Brewer Park will en- tection alone. Clearly this is an hance services in this community. expensive proposition. However, we This is not the case. On the con- would like to point out that in the trary, when one takes into account name of fiscal restraint, the City the significant reduction in service allowed the building to deteriorate to the Glebe community resulting for years. The current repair bill

Proposed new Centre at Ottawa Projet d'un nouveau centre

Departrnent of Community Services Brewer Park Services communautaires au Parc Brewer The proposal seeks to investigate In order to ensure a continued deliv- Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous aime- Afin d'assurer le maintien de services and receive community input to the ery of quality recreation/cultural rions recueillir les commentaires et récréatifs et culturels de qualité, il con- option of building a new community services, a new strategy is required l'apport de la communauté au sujet de vient d'adopter une nouvelle stratégie centre, at Brewer Park, which would that better reflects the City's fmancial la construction d'un nouveau centre qui reflète mieux la situation finan- de la Il convient aussi de be linked to the existing pool and situation. Our reality includes an communautaire au parc Brewer qui cière Ville. serait relié à la piscine et â l'aréna afin dresser un inventaire exhaustif des arena to create a total recreation extensive inventory of aging buildings, de créer un complexe récréatif polyva- bâtiments vieillissants et de consigner complex.The proposed new centre increasing operating costs, and chang- lent. Le nouveau centre proposé rem- l'accroissement des frais d'exploitation would replace Glebe C.C. and ing recreational & cultural program- placerait le Centre communautaire du ainsi que les besoins changeants en Ottawa South C.C..This proposal ming needs.The proposal seeks to Glebe et le Centre communautaire matière de programmes récréatifs et would provide much improved address these needs in a way that is d'Ottawa-Sud.Ainsi, les deux commu- culturels. Le projet tente de traiter de recreation programming space to beneficial to both the Ottawa South nautés disposeraient de locaux récréat- ces besoins d'une façon qui profite à la both connnunities and result in a and Glebe communities. ifs nettement supérieurs. La Ville pour- fois aux communautés d'Ottawa-Sud et cost savings to the City of $270,000 rait, quant à elle, réaliser des économies du Glebe. de l'ordre de 270 000 $ annuellement annually and a $1.4M capital savings A PUBLIC MEETING has been et de 1,4 million de dollars en frais Une RÉUNION PUBLIQUE est over the next 25 years.The capital organized to receive input from d'immobilisations au cours des 25 organisée pour permettre à la cost of the new Centre is estimated the community on the staff prochaines années. Les dépenses en communauté de commenter les to be $3.5M. recommendations and options; immobilisations du nouveau centre recommandations et les options Thursday, June 20b sont évaluées A3,5 millions de dollars. mises de l'avant par le personnel The Glebe C.C., has been the subject at 7:00 p.m. Le jeudi 20 juin 1996 of a study to determine the future of Une étude sur l'avenir du bâtiment du Assembly Hal4 d 19 h the building. Centre communautaire du Glebe vient Renovation options Lansdowne Park Salle d'assemblée, parc Lansdowne ranged from $1.5M to keep the d'être effectuée. Parmi les options fig- des travaux de allant doors open for 5 years, to a $4.5M urent rénovation Des copies du rapport sont Copies of the report are available at 1,5 dollars pour garder requirement to maximize the build- de million de disponibles au Centre communautaire the Glebe C.C. and Ottawa South C.C. le Centre ouvert pendant 5 ans, â 4,5 du Glebe et au Centre communautaire ing's potential and begin to address de dollars vue max- millions en de d'Ottawa-Sud. some future program requirements. imiser le potentiel du bâtiment et de All of those options reflected the sta- For additional information, please répondre à certaines exigences futures Pour obtenir de plus amples ren- tus quo in terms of ongoing capital en matière de programmes.Toutes ces call fosée Helie at 244-5300 ext. 3109 seignements, veuillez communiquer and operating costs requirements. options reflètent le statu quo quant avec Josée Mite au 244-5300, aux exigences en frais d'immobilisa- poste 3109. tions et d'exploitation courants.

June 7, 1996 Globe Report-2 NEWS Glebe Centre photo contest awards prizes BY JEAN SOUTHWORTH winning shots were taken in Hol- "I'm thankful that I was just the land and Indonesia. patron and not one of the judges," Maxine Oldham, a neighbor of the Mayor Jacquelin Holzman com- Fentons in Ottawa East, received mented when awards were pre- second prize in both the people and sented for the 1996 Ottawa Seniors' the flora and fauna categories. Reg Photo Contest held by Abbotsford Waterman, the 1995 grand prize Senior Centre. winner, got second prize in miscel- The contest attracted close to 250 laneous and third in people. Hon- entries from 73 City of Ottawa ourable mentions went to John A. residents in the 55-plus age group. Maguire, Teresa G. Wightrnan and Therese Hould. The one Glebe winner was Dale " Crook, a resident of Renfrew Av- The prizes were donated and pre- enue, who took both first and third sented by Amin Amlani, who oper- the prize in flora and fauna cate- ates the Japan Camera outlets in the gory. He got the awards for photos Rideau Centre and on Gatineau's a a owl, of raccoon and great grey Dale Crook shows his photograph which won first prize in the Flora & Promenade de l'Outaouais. both taken in a wildlife sanctuary Fauna category The winning entries have been in the Shirley's Bay area, which he Mrs. Molson also got second prize laneous categories and came second shown at the St. Laurent Shopping visits as a member of the Ottawa in the structures category for a in landscapes. Her husband Centre and they are to be on view at Duck Club. He says the great grey shot of a barn near Trenton, Ont., Charles, a structural engineer, the main branch of the Ottawa Pub- owls are very tame and "tend to third prize in landscapes for a placed third in structures and got lic Library until June 14. Then pose." photo featuring a fog bank in Ta- an honourable mention in miscella- they can be seen at the Toronto Top honours went to Carolyn Mol- doussac Bay, and an honourable neous. Three of their winning pho- Dominion Bank, 109 Sparks St. son, a nurse at Grace Hospital, who mention in the people class for a tos were taken in France and the (June 17-23), the World Exchange received the grand prize and three picture of her eldest grandchild, others in Canada. Plaza (June 24-29), Bank Street other awards. Her grand prize entry Alison Fry. Phillip Munro got first prize in Framing, 728 Bank St. (August 15- was a photo of waves taken at Ta- Two married couples collected a the people category and third in 22), Heron Road Multi-Service doussac, Que., where she and her total of eight awards. Phyllis Fen- miscellaneous, and his wife Ruth Centre (September 21) and Ottawa husband Robin have a cottage. ton won the structures and miscel- won the landscape class. Their City Hall (October 1-20). Strawberry Social at Glebe Centre The Glebe Centre Auxiliary is $3.50 and can be ordered in ad- DAVID BRAU LT hosting its Annual Strawberry So- vance through the Glebe Centre Va- cial on Thursday, June 27th from 2 riety Shop (230-5227, 10 am to 1 GENERAL CONTRACTING pm to 4 pm in the main Dining pm weekdays) or can be purchased at the door. All proceeds from the LTD. Room of the Glebe Centre (950 Social will help support the work of Bank Street). A traditional straw- the Awdliary, so mark this date in berry dessert and tea will be your calendar and invite a friend served to the accompaniment of along to celebrate the arrival of musical entertainment. Tickets are summer. Food Bank donations, continued the Sale is given to us by the local Bradford of the Glebe Comrnunity media for free simply because we Association at 234-3198 (or in support the Food Bank. writing c/o the Glebe Community This year 160 households Centre, 690 Lyon St. South, Ottawa, preregistered for the Sale. These KIS 3Z9.) folks enjoyed all the benefits of My thanks go out to all those who preregistration - they were entered helped me put the Great Glebe on the Garage Sale map, sale items Garage Sale together this year. As Fine Residential of note were listed, and they usual, there are always a million Improvements received door-to-door collection things to do at the last minute, and service from the Food Bank. These your support and efforts got them preregistered sales also played a all done to ensure that it truly was ei011,b011141'004 major role in the publicity we a "Great" Glebe Garage Sale! received from The Ottawa Citizen, Majic 100 and CHRO. Sandy Rill If you didn't get a chance to RENOVATION Construction Ltd. preregister or Make a donation, SPECIALIST please do so by visiting the Glebe Licenced Master Carpenter Community Centre at 690 Lyon 565-5666 Street. Temporary Food Bank tax Matthew Owers and Associates receipts and envelopes have been A Family Business dropped off there, so you can make Three Generations in Ottawa DID YOU KNOW? your donation (by cheque please!). Carpentry Feeding your pet You can also mail it to the Ottawa Masonry table scraps may Food Bank, 7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, Foundation Repairs K1Y 2C5. Water Damage Repairs disturb the nutrient With the experience of this year's General Home Improvements balance provided Garage Sale fresh in all your minds, in pet foods. I encourage you to share any feed- 726-9538 back or suggestions you have. Professional Pre-purchase Home Inspection CVMA Pet Food Certification Program Please get in touch with Kathryn June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-3 Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those our contributors. of EDITORIAL NOTES We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Forget fishin' it's time to petition! As summer rolls around every year, we at the Glebe Report usually dub our June issue the Gone Fishin' issue. That is when we, like our readers, P.O. take a summer holiday - a well deserved break for our big team of BOX 4794, STATION E OTTAWA, ONTARIO, volunteers - until we return to work on the August Glebe Report. US 5119 ESTABLISHED This summer, however, we in the Glebe and Ottawa South won't be 1973 relaxing as much as we'd hoped. We'll be fighting to retain our community TELEPHONE 236-4955 centres at the centre of our communities where they belong. See articles The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no government and columns 1, on pages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 37, as well as children's grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other merchants pays drawings and our cover. our bills and printing costs. 6500 copies are delivered free to Glebe Since May 3rd, when the City's Department of Community Services first homes and copies are available at many Glebe shops, Ottawa South sprang on us their proposal to combine and relocate Glebe and Old Ottawa Library, Brewer Pool and Glebe and Ottawa South Community Centres. South community centres and their activities to a single facility at Brewer A subscription costs $14.98 per year. To order contact our Business Park, this community has been reeling with disbelief and a real sense of Manager. betrayal. There was no consultation with or agreement from the community for the City to abandon renovation of the Centre or to proceed with a costing EDITOR: Inez Berg 233-6063 for the Brewer option. Nonetheless, long-time community volunteers in ADVERTISING MANAGER: Meredith Olson 236-5967 the both Glebe and Ottawa South found themselves sitting across the table, BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock-Brascoupé 233-3047 at two public community association meetings, from their former partners CIRCULATION MANAGER: Christian Hurlow 238-3572 in renovation at the Department of Community Services who were armed EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Susan Jermyn with a rationale for the Brewer option. At both meetings the proposal and the City's estimates were questioned thoroughly. Not a single resident of STAFF THIS ISSUE: Barbara Brocklebank, Sally Cleary, Anne the Donaldson, Glebe and Ottawa South present supported the Brewer option or the June Filipkowski, Eva Golder, Christian Hurlow, Sue Jermyn, Mary rationale behind it. Commissioner, Suzanne McGlashan was asked Kovacs, Meredith Olson, Judy Peacocke, Hélène Samson. pointedly by the Chair at the OSCA meeting, if, in the light of such total community opposition at this early stage, her department would not simply COVER: Drawing by: Andi Plitz, age 11 abandon plans for their "Public Information Meeting," on June 20 and LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass abandon the Brewer option. She declined comment and said that the meeting would proceed as planned. DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Courtright Family, Marjorie It is clear that the City's interest in pursuing the Brewer option was not George, Geoffrey Gordon, Gary Greenwood, Carolyn Harrison, Brian and deterred by a solid NO from community association representatives. It is Marjorie Lynch, Deborah McNeill, Nadia Moravec and Peter Williams. now up to both communities to attend the Public Meeting on June 20th at 7:00 PM in Assembly Hall at Lansdowne Park. A rally will take place at ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY. each community centre at 6:00 PM, after which those gathered will proceed The Glebe Report is printed in Renfrew, Ontario by Runge Newspapers to the meeting. Inc. Petitions are circulating in the community and are at many businesses in The next Glebe Report will be out August 16. the Glebe. Information and petitions are also at the Glebe Commnity Tuesday, August 6 is our deadline Centre. for copy and advertising. OUR CARRIERS

Jennie Aliman, James and Amy Glasgow, Nigel and Sebastien Natalie and Marc Raffoul, Zac Avila, Carrnan, Michael and Daniel Goodfellow, Brendan Greene, Gary Rankin, Mary and Steve Reid, Colin Baggaley, Dorion and Julia Berg, Greenwood, Marjolein Groenevelt, and Tim Richards, Robertson Inez Berg, Erica Bernstein and Rebecca and Madeline Hall, Family, Audrey Robinson, Toby Family, Marylou Bienefeld, Sally Michael & Christopher Harrison, RobinsonSusan Rose, Rutherford Bitz, Emma and Zoe Bourgard, George Hiemstra, Jake and A.J. Family, Margie and Leigh Nathan and Devon Bowers- Krish- Hirsch-Allen, Hooper Family, Schieman-Widdowson, Faith and I would like to say a nan, Bowie Family, John Francis Horan-Lunney Family, Calvin and Gerd Schneider, Ellen Schowalter, big THANK YOU to all Brandon, Brewer Pool, Mollie Buck- Stan Jary, Chris, Caitlin and Devin Scott Family, Mrs. K. Sharp, Short land, Lyra and Hartley Butler- Jenkins, Paul and Leigh Jonah, Family, Tim Siebrrasse, Smith of our dedicated George, Jessica Button, Rachel, Johnston Family, Kennedy Family, Family, Vern Murrin, Sobriety delivery persons!! It has Mary, and Tom Cameron, James Heather King- Andrews, Matthew House, Denise and Lucas Stethem, Cano, Katherine and Matthew and Brendan Koop, Mary and Imre John and Maggie Thomson, been a very busy year Carr, Jessica Carson, Christina & Kovacs, Lauren and Jamie Kronick, Thomson Family, Trudeau Family, help Alexandra Chowaniac, Kit Clancey, Glenda and Jan Krusberg, Bonnie Allison Van Koughnett, Lynn for us all, and your Jeremy Clarke-Okah, Veronica Kruspe, Wendy Laatunen, Lady Villeneuve, Gillian Walker, Lisa and has been greatly Classen, Cochrane Family, Adam Evelyn P.A.S, Lindsay Family, Mary Warner, Jim Watson, Erin, Cohen, Coodin Family, Andrew Melanie and Danielle Lithwick, Gary Alexander and Keilan Way, Micheal, appreciated by the staff Dagger, Marylin Deschamps, Amy Lucas, Lyons Family, Anjali Matthew, Neil and Jan Webb, of the Glebe Report, and and Mary Deshaies, Pat Dillon, Majmudar, Malpass Family, Vanessa Wen, Step han Wesche, Kathryn Dingle, Amanda DiMillo, Mazowita Family, McGuire Family, Chantal West, Nathan Wexler- the residents in our Bruce Donaldson, Heather and Diane and Leia McIntyre, Emma and Layton, Matt Williams, Andrea and neighborhood. Without Sarah Donnelly, Bill Dowsett, Sean Sheila McKeen, Ellen and John John Wins-Purdy, Vanessa Woods, and Harry Dunlap, Oriana Dunlop McLeod, Tommy and James Kevin and Kelly Wyatt, Delores and you, our community Dwyer Family, Education for McMillan, Alix, Nicholas and Harold Young, Julia, Eric and not reach Community Living (Glebe Cl.),. Caroline McNaught, Julie Mona- Vanessa Zayed. paper would Judy Field, Brigid and Keavin ghan, Zachary, Nathan, and Jacob as many readers!! Finnerty, Noah Firestone, Christiane Monson, Nadia Moravec, Murdock- and David Fitzpatrick, Brian Foran, Thompson Family, Sana Nesrallah, Have a wonderful, and Marcia, Max and Dylan George, Amanda Olson, Michael Pettit, safe summer break. Marjorie George, Ross and Laurette Claire Prentice, The Pritchards, June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-4 LETTERS City's request. Only the City of Ottawa could Richard Patten responds Cannings states: "Mr. Baird and afford to pay their lobbyists (out of Mr. Patten paid no heed to the By- our municipal tax dollars). with a Editor, Glebe Report: conflicted prior commitment. Ward Market B.I.A." Everyone involved against the City I did not hear from them I am I am writing in reference to the again. A petition circulated amongst was an unpaid volunteer. to letter from Councillor Richard certainly open meeting with any and signed by over 250 By-Ward Cannings states: "These two Cannings (Baird & Patton disregard group that feels they have an issue market businesses clearly M.P.P.'s engaged in paternalistic local government decisions) in the of merit to bring before our local indicated their opposition to the neo-colonialism and ignored the May 3 edition of the Glebe Report caucus. City's need for P.R. - 42. elected democratic officials." "...showed a As an elected official, one is some- cavalier disregard Cannings states: "They (Baird & Over 30,000 consumers in the By- for what times called upon to make tough local government wanted." Patten) paid no heed to the Ottawa- Ward Market signed a petition choices and expects a certain Wrong. Cannings seems to think Carleton Board of Trade." against the City's stand. all amount of criticism. Mr. Cannings that we do at Queen's Park is sit The Ottawa-Carleton Board of Cannings states: "They have around waiting for letter, however, borders on the li- instructions Trade did not support or oppose the destroyed the oldest outdoor pro- belous and I felt I should address from Ottawa City Council. Legisla- City's application. ducer based market in Canada." tion submitted for consideration to some of the more glaring inaccura- Cannings states: "They cast a We saved it from over zealous, out a of deaf cies. committee the Provincial Legis- ear to the pleas of the producers of control and ill informed City on its own "Richard Patten lobbied long lature must stand merits and chose instead to listen to a paid Councillors and bureaucrats. and hard at the provincial commit- and will not be simply rubber Public Relations expert." Pierre Labelle tee..." Wrong. I am not on the stamped, which is what Cannings committee. I spoke with the Liberal suggest we do. I repeat, I was not Time for evaluation members in my capacity as Chair of even on the committee that turned Editor, Glebe Report maKes one look in a different light the Ottawa-Carleton Provincial Lib- the legislation down! It was made I wholeheartedly agree with G.C.A. at Mayor Holzman and Councillor eral Caucus after two of my caucus up of 8 Conservative MPPs, 3 Lib- President Diane McIntyre's corn- Cannings when evaluating officials colleagues pointed out some of the eral MPPs and 2 NDP members with ments (Glebe Report May 3, 1996) seeking re-election in the fall of problems in the City of Ottawa's Gary Guzzo, Conservative member regarding the ousting of Councillors 1997. Perhaps it is better to cast submission. for Nepean presenting. Watson and Higdon from their our ballot for people who believe in "The Tory dominated committee "Mr. Patten has...destroyed the committee chairmanship responsi- the principles of democracy rather gave credence to their lobbying..." oldest outdoor producer based mar- bilities for daring to oppose pro- than those who practice crass, self- Wrong. I suppose I should be flat- ket in Canada." Wrong. I was down posed Market Bylaw 55-95. What serving politics. tered at the hold Cannings thinks I on the market last weekend. It was other reason could there be but have over the Conservative majority full of people and thriving as it al- petty politics and vindictiveness? It Ted Lupinski at Queen's Park. The truth however, ways is when people come out after is that at no time did I ever speak a long winter. Applauds Jim Watson to any of the Conservative or NDP Finally, if there is blame to be Editor, Glebe Report: to be independent of political members of the committee. assigned for failure in getting the Re: Richard Cannings' letter of stripes. One who fails here is Mr. "In his haste to meddle in enabling legislation passed, it May 3rd (Glebe Report). Talk about Cannings. He says - City(sic) Politics(sic), Richard should go to Cannings and his col- closing para- grand-standing! He was the one to graph "they ignored the elected Patten turned his back on the will leagues. Their submission to move a motion to remove our democratic Officials who had an of City Wrong. It was Committee raised more questions Council..." Councillor Jim Watson from a unblemished 170 year history of representatives of the City and than it answered, with the presen- Committee chair. I applaud Jim running the market." If that is the supporters of the enabling legisla- ters changing their minds on cer- Watson for taking the stand he did case, why did you move to remove tion that called on me, not the other tain items during the committee regarding the Ottawa Markets. The Jim Watson! He is my representa- way around. In fact, all members of hearing. It did a disservice to City has been meddling too long and tive - elected democratically. I our caucus received representa- those it was intended to benefit. At they should not have the legislative might add...get a life Mr. Cannings. tions from both sides of the issue. one point in the application pro- right to manipulate the markets. The only person who never bothered cess, I even suggested that they All civic politicians are supposed Leo Morency to pick up a phone at any time withdraw it as it was obviously go- during this process was Richard ing down in flames. They of course, Cannings. knew better. "He got caught up in a slick I am going to pass on the tempta- Public(sic) Relations(sic) cam- tion to indulge in the same childish name paign..." Wrong. I am astounded calling as Cannings. My stock th that Cannings would even suggest in trade is my good name and repu- such a thing. It was Cannings and tation, so I felt it necessary to clear the proponents of the legislation on up these point, particularly when Anniversary City Council that spent a reported Cannings chose my own community paper to $20,000 of our tax money on a Con- throw his tantrum. I hope I Sale servative PR firm to lobby Conser- have set the record straight. vative members of the committee on Richard Patten, MPP this issue. Ottawa Centre IN STORE SPECIALS "He refused to meet with the Growers..." Wrong. Cannings is ei- Ed. Note: We apologize for the ther misinformed or has taken mis-spelling of leave Richard Patten's UNIQUE GIFTS of his senses. They asked for one surname in the headline of Richard meeting on one specific date that Cannings' original letter. FOR WEDDINGS, GRADS, TEACHERS Refuting Cannings' claims AND DADS Editor, Glebe Report; ward Market issue, I know Cannings Re: Letter to Glebe Report, May is wrong on all points. 103 Fourth Ave. 238-5031 3, 1996 by Richard Cannings. Cannings states: "The Tory domi- Richard Cannings is the one who nated committee gave credence to has always had a pathetic grasp of their lobbying and refused our re- the real issues. quest (City of Ottawa and its bill As a market business man, who P.R. - 42)." donated my time, money and ex- All the Liberal Committee pertise to fight City Hall on the By- Members also voted against the June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-5 LETTERS destroying healthy, beautiful, ma- trees at the motel, or in a Glebe Glebites question Brewer option turing trees, the motel's owners and park. Editor, Glebe Report, ple, they did not know the extent to management have dealt our com- I hope members of this commu- Along with.over two dozen Glebe which Glebites go to the Centre on munity a double blow. nity as neighbours of the Super 8 residents,and the new GCA foot rather than by car). They had At the least, we are owed an Motel will express their displea- executive, 1 attended a meeting on not done a needs analysis as well as apology and explanation, not to sure with this situation, so that our Tuesday May 28 in which City a cost/ benefit assessment. They mention some form of restitution. I politicians will take action. planners explained their future had not taken into account the suggest replanting at least seven Nora Van Doninck agenda for the Glebe Community first-class recreational/ cultural Centre. The main problem is that, facilities at Carleton U, right due to neglect (lack of funding) and across from Brewer, nor of the ser- Don't mess with poor maintenance management, the success vices provided by the R.A. Centre success of Centre, a Glebe landmark building nearby. The Ed Note: Regional Councillor the Glebe Neighbourhood current density of ex- Activities Group, the is badly in need of basic repairs, to cellent facilities in that area Brian McGarry has shared with the Glebe Com- munity Association, the Glebe Re- the point that it could be shut down should have been obvious to experi- Glebe Report his letter to Suzanne port centred in the building etc. for safety reasons. enced planners. Their cost McGlashan, the City of Ottawa figures etc. are the envy of many other The planners informed us that, were questioned by community Commissioner of Community Ser- after a 3 year joint City-community professionals, who will do their vices, neighbourhoods. As a Regional Councillor I can say there are few study, in which three cost option own costing to challenge the City's were identified to maintain/ estimates. Dear Ms. McGlashan: other constituencies which can boast of the and enhance the safety of our As taxpayers we are not being As a parent and former Chair of activism accom- plishments often originating from Community Centre, City Hall well-served by City Hall planners the Ottawa Board of Education I re- the Glebe Community bureaucrats decided to unilaterally on this issue. Local politicians spectfully support the retention of Centre. the Glebe Please consider carefully the work on a fourth option a few would be wise to consider the op- Community Centre. The dismantling of this building which. months ago. Their fourth option tics of constructing a new recre- Centre acts as a focal point and would see the destruction of both ational building, especially at magnet for community activity would mean much more than the loss of bricks and the Glebe Community Centre and Brewer Park Many of us in this throughout the Glebe. Residents of mortar but in addition the likely destruction of a the Old Firehall in Ottawa South in town have been involved in deficit- all ages see the Centre as integral community's spirit which is im- favour of a "Wal-Mart of Culture" reduction in one way or another. It to this area's health and well-be- possible to type complex at Brewer Park. seems to me that the least-cost, ing, encompassing a vast number of evaluate in monetary terms. In an age where According to the City, the new highest benefit option for the Glebe volunteers along with the few paid big is as structure would cost $2 million Community Centre should involve (but expert) employees. sometimes seen better and more professional, we can lose sight of less, as a result of unified adminis- Glebe residents, who pay a hefty In particular the Glebe Commu- the very human contribution to tration, and other benefits reaped slice of the City's property taxes. nity Centre serves our youth ex- community which I surely have eX- from tying in the existing Brewer We have qualified urban planners, tremely well, within safe walking perienced in the sports facilities. architects and administrators in distance of all homes. To expect Glebe Community Every Glebe resident at the our midst. We can surely come up these same young people could Centre as a parent, school board meeting agreed that the visiting with a reasonable option, make their way to a larger centre, trustee and as Regional Councillor for the area. City planners had not done their acceptable to city politicians who remote from many areas of the homework. First and foremost, they are pressured to cut budgets, Glebe, would be a disservice to the had not consulted the client/ user without constructing a new Brewer community ,ife so carefully culti- Brian McGarry, on the Brewer option. They had not complex at the community's vated and ustained by local resi- Regional Councillor, profiled the various types of users periphery that would surely be- dents over many years. Indeed the Capital Ward. of the Glebe Community Centre come an underused white elephant. which had 85,000 "walk-in" cus- tomers in the past year (for exam- Julianna Ovens Open letter to City planners Dear City Planners: repairs but it really is worth the As you know lots of people really investment. Plus we can't go all the ("in don't like your idea of shutting way to Brewer Park just to get to Siltd elo down the Community Centre. The our Community Centre also it would Ie *SA real fact is that so many people love hardly be an actual community the G.C.C. and have put a big part of centre, since it'll be so far away. II Ake+ their lives into that old place. I know you probably don't listen Ws (a; Don't think that I don't know that to very many 11-year-olds but you the City doesn't have quite enough better listen to this one! I hope you money at the moment to give the will reconsider your decision. Glebe Community Centre the right Leia McIntryre Moonlight lumberjacks revisit Super 8 Motel Editor, Glebe Report, buses there. Departing buses start After agreeing to wait for a vi- their engines as early as 7 a.m. and able alternate plan, the Super 8 leave them running for hours. Ar- Motel (formerly the Venture Inn) riving buses park on residential had the remaining five trees on its streets, dropping off groups of Isabella Street side cut down. often noisy, cigarette butt-flicking As with the first two trees, the tourists bent on recreation. Super 8 accomplished this under While we appreciate the tourist cover of darkness during the night income generated, it is somewhat of May 31st. offset by the short- and long-term The management has shown a damage to our neighbourhood. shocking disregard for our com- Trees in an urban setting are vital munity, particularly when we con- to help reduce noise and air pollu- sider the pollution caused by tour tion. The Super 8 Motel is a regular June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-6 contributor to both conditions. By OPINION Losing local community centres Supporting healthy communities is good business BY JOHN LEANING pressing event that seems to happen We like to think that we are not every forty to sixty years. suffering a Thirties' style SUBVERSION OF MODERNISM depres- FOR sion, but the actions and underly- PROFITS Sometimes I regret that I may ing thoughts of some of our public have assisted in the devaluation of and private managers, bureau- and our environment by advocating crats - organization men and modernism as a young man. But the women, anxious to keep in favour ideas of the modern with some of our meaner spirited movement were put forward in politicians and their constituents, the name of archi- tectural honesty. Our lead me to believe that we are. ideas were BOTTOM LINE THINKING subverted by managers of real es- Witness the recent actions of the tate, developers, financiers and Commissioner of Community Ser- even bureaucrats who should have vices (note the title) at City Hall in known better or been more socially Ottawa, our Nation's Capital that in responsible. But big profits were to better times was thought to be the be made out of easier to make, simpler, modern, super human en- city that should inspire the Nation Illustration by John Leaning to better things. She announced, vironments. And elsewhere mod- ernism was being even more sub- very quietly, a plan to abandon two ment and its departmental offices. trepreneurs for their own rather verted by the managers of German well-used community centres lo- They were expensive to maintain than public profit; demolished; left National Socialism and cated in buildings of considerable and made very uneconomical office Russian as vacant sites or parking lots be- Communism. How could we have local heritage interest in the cen- space, with no parking. What more fore being rebuilt for commercial predicted all that? Only the Scan- tres of two older districts in the logical thing than to demolish at gain....a depressingly familiar sce- dinavian countries ably demon- middle of the city - the Glebe and least the East and West Blocks and nario of the boom years. strated a more sensible and humane Ottawa South. On a national scale, put up a clean-lined structure that Thus we may see in the heart of way into the future, but they were that is not big news, very small the Nation's Capital a microcosm we could afford. All of these ideas news in fact, except for the impli- thought of as softies by doctrinaire and a replay of the Depression were advocated by the new manage- socialists. cation that if an idea like that can rial and business class trained in years and the feckless construction So now, what to do? The fly in Ottawa, then it can fly in Colleges to and money-making years of the the emerging Business spendthrift ways of the '60s, '70s Thunder Bay or Saskatoon too. national ef- fifties, sixties and seventies which maximize private and and '80s have squandered our pub- NEGLECT OF MUNICIPAL and to balance the books. MAINTENANCE followed them. ficiency lic bank accounts on real estate LACK OF PUBLIC SPIRITED MAN DOES NOT LIVE BY BREAD The rationale behind the pro- IMAGINATION ALONE deals and an unconscionable con- posed closures, which some hoped As the political economist and As a young architect, trained to struction binge that was supposed would quietly pass through City author John Ralston Saul pointed be imaginative and socially re- to support the social infrastructure Council during the summer months out in his recent Massey Lectures, sponsible, along with many other but in actual fact only served to whilst of many us were away from it is not the lack of money that people of my age, I may have unwit- pad already well padded bank ac- town, reads quite well, thus having causes this kind of action; it is the tingly assisted in this impending counts. Now we mistakenly blame more sinister implications for all lack of public spirited imagination situation. Meanwhile, wiser men our impecunious state on having of us unsuspecting citizenry. and will. The and women from an earlier age were over-endeavoured to support our The political handmaidens two buildings, formerly a of the situation are now in, are preaching that man does not live by communal well being. So, among church we in the Glebe and a fire hall our financiers, our managerial bread alone, but their voices, as al- many other things we close com- in Ottawa South, like some older class and our senior bureaucrats ways, were difficult to hear. I may munity centres and cut off social people I know, are somewhat worse pandering to the dictates a mean also have endorsed the clearing support funding. If we then wonder for wear of due to a characteristic money market, mean-spirited away of Victorian visual junk, for why Canada looks like the poorer lack of parts of municipal maintenance, and politicians and behind them all the there was ample justification for our great capitalist neigh- have some to the south, we will elegant design features grey, soulless and ephemeral global getting rid of the ill-designed and bour have only that in better and more imaginative corporations and their sharehold- ourselves to blame. times we would superfluous paraphernalia of the NURTURE OURSELVES have voted to spend ers. It is all money on. rather like a grim late Victorian middle class. But The bottom line is that, if we are puppet show. there was even more justification to attract business, attract tourists, INCONVENIENT LOCATION I was brought up in England In a fit of municipally during the post war years for gut- attract capital, we have to maintain inspired during the Depression Years. I logic the Commissioner suggested ting the social infrastructure that our culture and enhance it and its helplessly watched and suffered had been forgotten in the late Vic- differences - support our young, that a single new building, on the from the slow decomposition and far western edge of the two torian clamour for material wealth. our aged and the needy and provide disappearance of public institu- What there was had been disman- an attractive environment within communities, unimaginatively tions, a process assisted subse- located adjacent to the Airport tled during the Depression Years. which to nurture ourselves. That is quently by war. Across the At- Now we are doing it again - a de- not a luxury, it is necessity. Parkway with lots of parking at- lantic, my future country Canada, tached, would be a far more eco- and in particular Ottawa, which I nomic arrangement for the City. have come to know best, underwent Tutorial Her department could then proudly similar pangs of urban disease. Services Invest in your demonstrate to her political bosses There was, for example, a very of Ontario future! that they had saved money, both real proposal in the 1920s to fill in now and in the future, quietly for- the Rideau Canal to make a grade- LNPROVE l'OUR GRADES getting the downside that, because separated highway to the City cen- qualified tutors to come to home of the new location many in the tre. Many available the and The canal was not making any provide students with assistance in any subject from grade communities would have difficulty money, it was costing money to getting there school through university. We provide remediation for without a car, and maintain and the increasing use of therefore cease to use it. Attention Deficit Disorder. The for- the automobile lent credence to its mer community centres, intrinsi- being turned into a highway. Like- Call for Information... 599-8531 cally important parts of our city's wise, there was that old fashioned centres but now abandoned would pile of Victorian Gothic buildings AFFORDABLE RATES be bought up by private en- that served for the Nation's Parlia- June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-7 GCA Community pulls together to save GCC planners, who had for several years ebrations and cultural gatherings. 20th at 7 P.M. We must show been working through a process We question what fraction of this how important this centre is to us. with a committee of community vol- usage would transfer to Brewer THE GREAT GLEBE GARAGE unteers on three options to renovate Park. Certainly for the 36 Board SALE and restore the Centre showed little members of the GCA, Brewer Park The Glebe Community Association respect for this process or for would not be a convenient location hosts this event annually to make it By community needs when they added for monthly meetings, a community easier for residents to encourage G.C.A. the option of relocating services to bulletin board, membership or recycling, community participa- President Brewer Park. The City proposal in- garage sale registration drop-off or tion, and to support the much Diane cludes closure of Ottawa South needed services of the Ottawa Food McIntyre as a mailing address. Community Centre at the Old Fire The City has also overlooked the Bank. The GCA makes it easy to Three recent events have height- Hall. City representatives who met valuable contribution of volunteers hold a sale by providing the adver- ened the sense of community and with GCA and with OSCA were told who gave thousands of hours to or- tising and promotion and by ar- connectedness among Glebe resi- clearly that neither community en- ganize and ensure that activities ranging for after sale pickup of un- dents. dorsed the Brewer option. The GCA offered at the GCC serve the com- sold items by organizations such as The City of Ottawa's recommen- has written to the City expressing munity. Surely the planners must the Ottawa Neighbourhood Services. dation that the Glebe Community concern about government account- realize that travel time and costs We ask in return that all partici- Centre activities be served out of a ability in this planning process are important considerations for pants give 10% of their proceeds to proposed new facility at Brewer and the apparent lack of regard for these volunteers who help reduce the Ottawa Food Bank. If you have Park has sparked a community wide community needs. the costs of operating programs on not contributed do so today by reaction of disbelief and an ener- The Glebe Community Centre is a behalf of the City. mailing a cheque to 7 Bayview Road, getic response. The community is gathering place for the community Over the years the City has not Ottawa KlY 2C5 or by leaving it at mobilizing to save our central gath- and for many city- wide groups who invested in the infrastructure of the Glebe Community Centre. Please ering place that has become such an appreciate having a central meeting the Community Centre building and do not send cash. Receipts pro- important focal point for so many place that they can walk or cycle to as a result it is falling apart. It vided. community activities, organizations easily after work. Few users of the urgently needs repairs and reno- Thanks to our very capable, ener- and traditions. Read on. GCC drive there. Most walk, cycle, vations to comply with current getic organizer, Kathryn Bradford The sun shone on our May 25th push strollers and pull wagons and health and safety codes. The major- and her helpers for a job well done. Great Glebe Garage Sale! A festive they will not be inclined to be ity of Glebe residents support re- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING atmosphere pervaded as neighbours regular users of a facility at Brewer taining our community centre and A full 36-member board was met, tons of treasures got recycled, Park, no matter what services were do not support abandoning the Lyon elected at our Annual General churches and other groups served offered. Our young people appreci- street site for some other use. Meeting May 14th. Many of our barbecued delicacies and we all ate the drop in programs at the GCC The GCA, GNAG, and the GCC 1995-6 team agreed to serve again pulled together to support good particularly the Youth Dances and Renovation Working Committee are and I thank them and welcome our causes. Many blocks gathered for The Grimacing Nun Café which give organizing community support to new members to the board. Thanks street parties afterward. them a gathering place. Brewer save the centre. Ottawa South and to the following sponsors who Few witnessed the May 26 drama Park is distant and foreign to them Glebe representatives have mounted provided door prizes for the AGM: on Bank Street when firefighters and few parents would feel comfort- a joint opposition to the proposal Addington's Brew Pub and Winery, from Station # 10 responded to the able about letting young teenagers for a new centre at Brewer. Several Arbour Recycling, Arrow & Loon, 9:45 PM alarm from the Loeb Glebe, or pre-teens venture there un- Glebe consultants have volunteered Bank Street Framing, Bucklands, but on Monday there was an out- escorted. to conduct independent reviews of Canal Ritz, Capital Home Hardware, pouring of support for the McKeen The GCC, located centrally in the the structural repair needs, an East Wind, Feleena's, Glebe family who have unfailingly sup- Glebe, is an example of good plan- audit and assessment of the City's Emporium, Kamal's, La Strada, Lily ported so many community causes ning. It serves the community estimates, a needs analysis review of the Valley Flowers, Loeb Glebe, over the years. I received many where it is. Our needs for accessi- and a market analysis. We are Jim Foster of Pelican Fish, Pop Tif, calls from residents asking to help. ble programs for youth, children, lucky to have skilled volunteers for Reflections, The Glebe Bookshop, I passed them to Jim & Christine at toddlers and community would not this review. The Pantry at Glebe Community Loeb Glebe and to Claudia & Doug at be served by adding a hiking com- Thanks to the volunteers who are Centre, The Papery, Thorne & Co. Glebe Apothecary but in McKeen ponent down one of two regional helping rally the community to save and Wringers. Special thanks to fashion they had everything well in roads to Brewer Park. the centre. Residents, of all ages, The Emerald Ivy for an exquisite hand with professional teams At a two day conference "Improv- are encouraged to write letters, hotel floral arrangement which working on inventories and ing Neighbourhood Travel Options," draw pictures, sign the petition to graced our gift table and was won cleanup. hosted jointly last fall by the Re- save the centre, and especially to by long-time community activists The Glebe Apothecary is open and gion , the City, Environment Canada attend the City's Public Infor- Elaine and Randal Marlin. Loeb Glebe hopes to open within and Health Canada, all the experts mation session at Lansdowne The GCA depends on a network of emphasized that to reduce auto- days. Community seniors who de- Park Assembly Hall on June Continued on next page. pend on deliveries from Loeb Glebe mobile usage, facilities for received calls Monday offering to recreation and culture be placed fill their orders despite the closure within communities where people and Loeb staff were reassured that could get there by walking. I have NOQMA DETE1MON their jobs were secure. requested that a copy of the full Fifth Avenue Lace owned by report from this conference be for- warded to City Jennifer Currie also was forced to planners in the De- 11 close due to smoke damage. She partment of Community Services hopes to reopen this week with a who seem to have forgotten that the eis new stock of European lace, deco- location of a facility is an impor- rating and gift items. Her priority tant factor which strongly influ- is to fill outstanding orders. Call ences the demand for services. I her at 237-5223. have also asked the City's Commis- Zia& SAVE THE GLEBE C C sioner of Engineering and Worlcs to News that the City has recom- communicate transportation de- Zoep," Lts 2.4 mended that the Glebe Community mand modeling principles to the Centre be abandoned sent shock planners in Community Services.. 167 Sparks Street 230-8455 waves through the community. City Over 85,000 people used the GCC June 7, 1996 Globe Report-8 in 1995 for meetings, courses, cel- NEWS GCA, continued 220 block reps who act as informa- and your house, ruined by unin- tion channels between us from the vited guests. Police will respond to GCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1996-97 community and who canvass for our evict uninvited guests but, the best President Diane McIntyre 234-6418 annual membership campaign. To defence is preventative action - Vice President/Traffic John Kane 235-1782 Vice President Val Swinton volunteer as a block rep or for any taking care in who is invited, not 230-6442 Past President Jim Foster 563-3571 GCA position call 234-7911. posting signs announcing the party, Secretary Nelson Coyle 233-9810 This year the GCA celebrates its and indicating that there will be Treasurer Roger Short 234-1371 30th anniversary. We are Ottawa's some element of parental presence. Membership Martine Bresson 230-9489 Membership Cind Delage 233-2207 oldest, largest, and probably most TO REACH THE GCA active community with Publicity Sebena Arbuckle 567-2327 association, To bring an issue to the GCA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS current membership of over 4000 please leave a message at 234-7911 Business Greg Best 563-4110 members. Glebe residents are to tell us your concerns. We will Business Doug McKeen 234-8587 Business Bruce Donaldson welcome at monthly GCA meetings, continue to deal with issues of 237-9677 held the fourth Tuesday of the Environment John E. Zvonar 232-9155 zoning, safety, environment, traffic Heritage John Tobin 230-9735 month at 7:30 PM ( except July, plans and likely with others such Youth and Children Anne Scotton 231-2778 August December) at and the Glebe as bike theft, neighbourhood use of Planning Bill Metz 234-2733 Community Centre - the GCA home toxic lawn and garden chemicals, Recreation/Garage Sale Kathryn Bradford 234-3198 Seniors for the past 25 years. weekly junk mail hung on doors in Eileen Scotton 235-4055 SWARMING Social Planning Brian Jonah 236-2299 plastic bags, community services, Community policeman, "Skate," GNAG Rep Jennie Aliman 237-1347 condition of sidewalks or bike Tenants Jennifer Robinson warned us about a form of 234-5427 paths, bus service, parking regula- AREA DIRECTORS "swarming" which involves youth tions, etc. Also share your views by Zone 1 (Dows Lake) Bob & Dinah Showman 236-3507 gang invasions of house parties. Brian Carrol 237-8474 dropping a note to the GCA c/o the Alert your teenagers so that they Zone 2 (Southwest) Inez Berg 233-6063 Glebe Community Centre. can prevent having their parties, Steve Gurman 235-2992 Zone 3 (Midwest) Michelle Lelay 230-6659 Rochelle Handelman 234-4032 GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW Zone 4 (Northwest) Philip & Fiona Mason 236-2151 AND MEDIATION SERVICES George Hiemstra 238-4016 Zone 5 (East) Marcia George 567-6613 Reija Hilska-Hall 230-5583 Peggy Malpass, B.A., LL.B. Zone 6 (Northeast) Chris Bradshaw 230-4566 Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Charles Nixon & Anita Busz 232-4457 440 Laurier West, Suite 330 phone: 235-8274 Ottawa KIR 7X6 fax: 230-7356

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June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-9 GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Stpeet Soutt, GNAG NEWS Ortawa, Ontario KIS 3Z9 Tel: 564-205t, GNAG Community Centre to build a new UPCOMING EVENTS to feature complex at Brewer Park to serve June 7 - Youth Café 7-12 midnight seniors programming both the Glebe and Ottawa South. A June 14 - Youth Dance $3 at the public meeting will be held on June door, 10-14 years 7-10:30 p.m. BY ALICE HINTHER tre staff on programmes of particu- 20, 1996 at 7 pm at the Assembly June 15 - GNAG Fall Craft Fair At long last spring has arrived in lar appeal to seniors. Suggestions Hall (at the back of the Civic Cen- Registration 9 a.m. at the front the Glebe! In one week we went include: play readings, debating, tre) at Lansdowne Park. A rally desk. A small number of tables from snow on Mother's Day to tem- historical society or "Film fan" will begin at 6 p.m. at the Glebe will be available, total cost $74.90 peratures in the high 20's on the evenings with discussion and "Do Community Centre, 690 Lyon Street per table. Victoria Day weekend. The leaves You Remember?", socials, knit- South. If you care about the future June 20 - Public Meeting on Glebe on the trees have finally unfurled ting/crochet/sewing "circles," of your Community Centre, please Community Centre 7 p.m. Assembly and the lilacs are in bloom. photography and art groups, and plan to join us on June 20 and let Hall, Lansdowne Park. Rally at 6 The spring-like weather brought trips to not-so-far-away places. City staff know your views and con- p.m. at Glebe C.C. out a record number of gardeners to If you are interested in being in- cerns. the 10th Annual Perennial Ex- volved or know someone who might change. Both experienced and be, or if you have ideas for seniors' Sponsors make youth novice gardeners gathered on the programmes, please call Eileen at dance steps of the Glebe Community Cen- 235-2778 or leave a message for a huge tre to exchange plants and infor- her at the GNAG office 233-8713 or success BY BOB shirts for our Pack the Dome Dance, mation. Thanks to Barbara Lunney Glebe Community Centre at 564- TUDAN Throughout Brian Kelly and The Bear for T- for organizing this popular event. the 1995-96 year, 1058. GNAG shirts, the SENIORS PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY CENTRE ran monthly theme dances for Mayfair Theatre for Youth aged The movie passes, Susan Our new Seniors' representative By now you have probably heard 10-14. participants Handry at came in As McDonald's on the GNAG board is Eileen Scot- that we are in danger of losing our busloads. many as 225 for orange juice for our Youth ton. She will be working with our Community Centre. City staff are attended our Valentine's Mid-Winter Beach Bash, Marc Comeau from executive and the Community Cen- recommending closing the Glebe Dance in February. Much of our Colonial Furniture for success is due to the kind dona- donating surprise bags for 3 Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo tions we received from area busi- successive dances, and to Pizza nesses. Pizza and Fida's Pizza for providing meets Grimacing Nun Thanks to: Jim McKeen and all the half-priced pizza slices at our BY KATHRYN CAM FIELD desserts. McKeen's Loeb-Glebe staff for do- March and May dances. On Thursday June 27 from 7 pm nating refreshments for each Tickets are $4 at the door (this dance, 'til midnight, the GNAG Grimacing Tim Connors for supplying weekend Thanks also goes out to all our includes a free "bottomless" cup of Nun Youth Café will be marking the rentals of 3 games and a Sony Play volunteers, youth staff and the coffee) and there will be great door end of the school year with an Station at each dance, Paul Caron at members of GNAG for their partici- prizes to be won! All are welcome, "open house" and concert featuring En Equilibre for giving us five T- pation in our dances. special guests Mumbo Jumbo including parents - this is an op- Voodoo Combo. Come on out for a portunity for you to check out the great evening of live music and place where your kids hang out on THE PANTRY in Glebe Community dancing! The café will be open as Friday nights. For more informa- Centre will be closed for the sum- usual, serving coffee and snacks as tion, please call Kathryn Camfield mer June 29. Proprieter Caroline JOIN well as delicious home-made at 563-4379. Best welcomes everyone to its re- opening Tuesday, September 2 OUR

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June 7, 1996 Globe Report-11 CAPITAL COLUMN GCC is the heart & soul of the community tributed to the sale and the Ottawa MINOR REPAIRS FUND give enormous powers to the City in Food Bank. Do you have a small civic project its fight with family farmers. SKATEBOARD PARK that needs fixing in your neigh- Richard Patten has been more than Unfortunately, the opening of the bourhood, such as a cracked side- fair in his dealings with the City on Skateboard Park has been delayed. walk, broken park bench, etc.? this and many issues, and Richard It was recently discovered that the Each Councillor has a fund called Cannings appears to look for a By roof on the Brewer Arena has to be the Ward Infrastructure Minor Im- scapegoat a month to blame for the Councillor replaced, forcing the Skateboard provement Program to help fix up multi-thousand dollar fiasco the Jim Watson Park to change locations. The in- these irritants. Write to me ex- City has gotten itself into. door, supervised Skateboard Park plaining the project and we'll see if As I said earlier, consumers are will now be located at McNabb we can help. GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE the best judge of what types of Arena, and from May 26 to June 23 THANK YOU RICHARD PATTEN! Following years of working with fruits and vegetables they want, not it will be open Thursdays, 4 pm - I want to comment briefly on some the community, City staff without politicians and bureaucrats. 8:15 pm; Fridays, 3:45 pm - 10:30 colourful yet inaccurate comments consulting with the community have Contrary to Mr. Cannings' assertion pm; Saturdays 2 pm -10:30 pm; and in last month's Glebe Report in a come up with a very disappointing that the Market is on its last legs, Sundays 1 pm - 8 pm. From June letter to the editor by City Council- recommendation to close the Glebe to paraphrase another humourist, 27 to August 18 it will operate lor Richard Cannings on the Community Centre and build a new Byward "The rumours of the death of the Thursdays to Mondays, 1 pm to Market. He didn't allow too complex at Brewer Park serving many Byward Market are greatly exag- 10:15 pm, except for Saturdays facts to get in the way of his rant, both the Glebe and Ottawa South.. gerated." It's alive, and prospering when the facility opens at 2 pm. and managed to malign Richard I am very upset with this recom- thanks to consumer demand, not Cost remains $2 per session ($3 for Patten's excellent reputation as a mendation. I ridiculous by-laws. believe that we should adults over 18), and protective gear fair person. maintain independent community must be worn and is available for For the record, Richard Patten is CAN I HELP? centres in the Glebe and Ottawa rent for $2 per session. not even a member of the provincial Jim Watson, 111 Sussex Drive, South as we do now with the Glebe There will also be an outdoor, committee that turned down the Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5A1 Community Centre and the Old unsupervised Skateboard Park lo- City's request for a far-reaching Tel: 244-5367 Fax: Firehall. We need community 244-5651 cen- cated in the northeast corner of the and bureaucratic E-mail: tres that are accessible to by-law that would [email protected] resi- parking lot at Lansdowne Park dents, and one located at Brewer (near Lansdowne Community Park Park would simply not meet the ball diamonds). This should be needs of Glebe or Ottawa South open by mid-June if not sooner. ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF THE GLEBE! residents. A community centre is Watch for posters for more details. more than a building - it's the For information about the Skate- We have an aquatics program heart and soul of the community. board Park, call 244-5300 ext. 1- I just for you! support the option to renovate the 4009 existing or 564-1005. Glebe Community Centre - LAWN REPAIRS the ADULT LEARN TO SWBI option that GNAG and GCA and By now all repairs to lawns dam- the City have been studying for - Watershy - for people who are shy of the aged by snow plows should have water and wish to overcome old fears over two years.. 1 have expressed been completed. If you have not re- - Basics - focus on and my displeasure with staff basic swimming safety skills, for ported your lawn damage or the re- deep water orientation, and survival techniques putting forward a proposal that was pairs have not yet been done, please - Stroke Improvement - for people who can swim never even on the table for call the City's 24 hour Information 100 metres, preferably using two recognizable strokes discussion. and Customer Service Line at 244- On June 20th at 7 p.m. in As- 5444. AQUATIC FITNESS sembly Hall at Lansdowne Park, we CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC GARDEN - Aquafit - Carleton's flexible "ticket" system allows you will host a public meeting to let The City has been assisting the cl) to vary times of the work-outs you attend each week. staff know how much we cherish our Canadian Olympic Association to - Master's (Whitecaps) - fitness swimming, graduated community centre and to put a stop find a location for the Centennial work-outs, stroke improvement to this Brewer Park option. Olympic Garden. A location has PUBLIC SWINIS My sincere thanks to Jennie Aliman been selected in the Glebe along Starting July 2, the Carleton University pool will be and her group of tireless volunteers Lansdowne Park and the Canal. The open to the public weekdays between 12:15 and who are helping to lead this battle. landscaping will help make this 3:30 p.m., 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., 9:00 - 10:30 p.m.; FIRE ON BANK STREET site a popular tourist attraction, 1-4 and on weekends, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and My thoughts are with Jim and and make our community a little 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. Cost: $2.50 per person per swim. Christine McKeen, and Doug and more beautiful. A family rate of $8.00 is also available. Claudia McKeen as they work to put The Canadian Olympic Associa- Ask about our certification programs in CPR and their two stores back in top shape tion will be fundraising for the First Aid. It only takes a few hours of your time, following a fire on May 26th. We garden until this year's Olympics, and it could save a life. can be thankful no one was injured, and may be contacting area resi- and by the time this article ap- dents to sell engraved bricks to be pears, I would imagine everything used in the garden as part of this will be back to normal. Thanks to fundraising. Construction of the For more information and the Ottawa Fire Department, and in garden is scheduled for Spring particular Station 10 in the Glebe, 1997. registration, call 520-4480 Carleton for their tremendous efforts and CARLETON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. UNIVERSITY quick response. - NEED A LAWNMOWER? GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE If you happen to need a lawn- It seems the Great Glebe Garage mower to cut your grass, give me a Sale gets bigger and better every call and you can borrow mine. I year. My thanks to the GCA, and in often receive complaints about un- GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION particular to Kathryn Bradford, kempt lawns and often the reason is ST. GILES CHURCH this year's co-ordinator. that the tenants don't have a lawn- FIRST & BANK ST. The weather was perfect and the mower. You might try asking a JUNE 8TH bargains plentiful. My thanks to neighbour, or call me at 730- VIEWING 9:00 A.M. AUCTION 10:00 A.M. all of the participants who con- 2235(h) or 244-5367(w) and I'll be June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-12 pleased to lend you mine. SKATE'S BEAT 9-1-1 gives access to 3 emergency services It is very important, if possible, to NOT for emergencies. For police and the community. If you stay on the line with the 9-1-1 emergencies call 9-1-1. have a concern you think could be operator in case they need more ASK SKATE of interest to others, stop me on the details to assist the officers who My purpose has always been to street or write to Skate's Beat, c/o are enroute to call. This the caller become more involved with the con- the Ottawa Carleton Police, Com- had not remained on the line after cerns of the community I patrol. munity Services, 474 Elgin, Ottawa, requesting police to attend so we The Glebe Report has been an excel- Ontario, K2P 2J6. had no idea what to expect when we lent medium to give advice on the So got there. I'm usually a pretty easy until next time...see you on the different subjects going kinda guy but there are times that involve the beat! when I can be very intense and leave no doubt about what I'm By Sr.Cst. Gary Schuiteboer thinking. This person was SELECTED CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE GLEBE AREA FOR A definitely a witness to the more FOUR WEEK PERIOD Yes I love my job. I could not ENDING APRIL 24, 1996 imagine making a living doing intense side of my personality I Area anything else. If someone asked me when gave him a very one sided Area Area Area One Two Three Four to identify one aspect of my pro- and "no questions please" lecture on the proper use of the 9-1-1 Break Enter Commercial 1 2 0 1 fession that I find most appealing, I emergency phone system. would answer that as a police Break Enter Residential 2 1 2 0 officer you never get bored. Never In the case of a potentially life threatening emergency or any are two days exactly alike. Even Theft over $1000 0 0 0 0 one moment to the next can be a emergency that you have witnessed that requires an immediate re- totally different and an unpre- Theft under $1000 7 6 17 . 0 sponse the 9-1-1 emergency phone dictable experience. I could be walking my beat and talking to one system is an answering centre that Theft of Motor Vehicle 1 1 2 0 allows you access to of the many people I meet each day immediate the Robbery 0 0 1 and suddenly get an emergency call three emergency services. Police, 0 fire and ambulance will on my portable radio. I could be services respond individually or collec- running full out, adrenaline QUEENSWAY pumping, equipment jingling and tively depending on the nature of jangling, towards a target address your call. As I stated, you must just to be cancelled at the last mo- stay on the line with the 9-1-1 GLEBE WEST GLEBE EAST TWO ment. Whereas the officer in the operator to answer questions and AREA ONE AREA police cruiser will use roof lights provide details about the problem and sirens to get to the targeted ad- to assist the services that are re- CARLING AVE sponding. Be AREA FOUR dress quickly, I have my own assured that the ap- FIFTH propriate emergency services are RIDEAU unique warning devices to get CANAL responding to your even DOWS there. I've always been told that I location LAKE GLEBE SOUTH am a very vocal person, which does while you are answering these im- AREA THREE come in handy when I am running portant questions. down a crowded sidewalk. People You should only call the 9-1-1 do tend to get out of my way very phone system if your situation is quickly when they see my 240 (+) potentially life threatening or in pounds of muscle (OK be nice!) progress. Alternative phone num- coming towards them flat out and bers for the three services can be yelling "passing on the left" or found in your phone book. The emergency is "passing on the right." I try to phone number that not quite the level of a 9-1-1 pri- BOS."-L* Cohltion, avoid running over people as I come call is Soift up from behind them. I can usually ority for your police service Comfort by design Breathable Leather High Density make it to the address about the 230-6211. The "low priority" or Linings Anhmicrobios Foam Insole for added same time as administration phone number for comfort and the area police Anatomical Foot bed in Premium full grain prevernion oi odor the Ottawa Carleton Police Service full vegetable tanned leather uppers cruiser. I confess there is a certain leather that moulds to the degree of personal ego involved is 236-1222. foot for a customized fit Interestingly, my lecture to my when I do make it to the address Forepan extra very attentive complainant was cut cushion before or about the same time the reduces leg police cruiser pulls up. short that day when the officer in and foot fatigue the cruiser called out to me that we One warm spring day, I was just finishing a radio check on a pan- were to clear from this call to re- to an with injuries. handler on Bank Street when I over- spond accident heard the radio dispatcher asking A 9-1-1 activation had just been if a unit was available to respond to received for a collision that had '...=411111.101.- a 9-1-1 activation. The location just occurred at Catherine and O'- Connor. Mens sizes 7-13 Shock absorb g tri-Density Added Comfod by was about five city blocks from Full & Half pure latex rubber sole for Design heel shock For more 9-1- *A Division of K,. Enterprises long wear absorber where I was standing. I quickly information on the volunteered to this priority call 1 service you can call or write to along with another officer who was the 9-1-1 Management Board, Ot- heading in that same direction in a tawa-Carleton Centre, Cartier 860 BoattnakwSatreet cruiser. After running flat out in Square, 111 Lisgar Street, Ottawa, full gear on that warm day I was Ontario, K2P 2L7. The phone num- physically very hot but not as hot ber is 560-1243. CASUAL FOOTWEAR Just South of 5th Ave. as I was frustrated when I FOR INFORMATION ONLY PAGER Footwear for discovered that the complainant LADIES MEN CHILDREN had used the 9-1-1 service I can still be reached at pager DRESS CASUALS WEEKEND CASUALS ACCESSORIES 231-6331 improperly in order to settle a very number 566-1996. This is for minor landlord and tenant dispute. exchange of information only and June 7, 1996 Globe Report-13 SPORT Record year for Ottawa girls hockey

BY DONALD VACHON end they were playing better The Bel Air Bobcat girls hockey hockey and played extremely well finished a great 1995-96 season of in the playoff. Rosemary Levert, fun, team work and great hockey. the first year goalie, improved more The novice team coached by and more with every game. Danielle Zion, had a great season Our Midget team coached by Sean and playoff, improving all year long Casey and Landon French had a sea- and playing in three girls tourna- son that may never be repeated. In ments. For the first time ever they regular season and playoff they played in the Ottawa boys tourna- went undefeated thanks mainly to ment, losing to Vanier 1-0 and to our goalie Andrea Rivington for her Ottawa West 5-2. Gabrielle Smith excellent skills. Her overall aver- was outstanding in nets. age was .91 goals per game. The Atom coach Mark Wight had a For the first time ever an Ottawa year of fun. The team was composed girls House League team qualified of ten rookies and three goalies, for the provincial. At the provin- Ingrid Grenke, Margie Marlin, Blair cial it was not the play of our great Stratas Polychronopoulos were all players that made the difference testing that position. The Atoms but the play of our rookies. Made- made it to the semi-final giving the line Matthews, Hilary Clark and first place Kanata team all they Jeanne Millions were all over the could handle but losing 2-0. Spe- place and played their hearts out cial thanIcs to Pauline Teader, an ex for the team, and the goalie was Bobcat player, for helping the team amazing, giving only four goals in and winning provincial gold with five games. the National Capital Midget. Hope All together we won not just the to see you next year. Midget but all of the Bobcats were Our Peewee team coached by Greg winners this year. We have had a Montcalm had a great year, finish- successful season. Thanks to the ing in second place in division 2. many volunteers who week after The sock head (The Bobcats) team week contributed to our success, also played in the Ottawa boys giving their time and expertise so tournament. The goalies on the our girls would have fun and a safe team, Gabrielle Laurence and place to play. Their only reward is Alyson Conner, were solid in nets. the smiles on the girls' faces. This is a team to watch next year. We expect to keep growing. If you The Bantam team coached by Ron are interested in joining us or get- Levert played with lots of spirit. ting information for next year They had a year of learning as half please call Donald Vachon at 725- the girls were rookies. By season's 2543.

Taekwon-Do tournament supports CHEO dents from the Glebe, as well as to BY PETER ISWOLSKY the students who participated in On Saturday April 28 students the event. By the way, there were from the Glebe Taelcwon-Do Pro- no broken bones. gramme ventured forth to Place Those who participated were: in d'Orleans to participate the an- Lauren Hernandez, Susan Murphy, sponsored by nual Break-A-Thon Chloe Francesco, Patrick Cunning- Lu's Taekwon-Do in order to raise ham, Sasha Iswolsky, Matthew Pal, The Children's money for Hospital Julien Egron, Mark Krowec, Minh of Eastern Ontario. The event com- Nguyen, Peter Williams, Instructor menced bright and early with the and Peter Iswolsky, Assistant In- traditional recitation of the student structor. oath followed by warm up exercises For more information about In- to limber up mind and body in an- ternational Taekwon-Do Federation ticipation of the event itself. (T.K.D.) classes may contact the Power breaking provides the stu- Glebe Community Centre at 564- dent with the opportunity to test 1058. concentration, power, focus, reac- tion force, and all the skills earned during the many hours of hard training. Once the student has ac- More Boston Marathon quired these skills they are quite congratulations capable of breaking two or more boards with a single blow. Congratulations to Ian Griffin of Participants and the public were Glebe Avenue who ran the Boston treated to power breaking demon- Marathon in 2 hours, 56 minutes, CHEO mascot joins Break-a-thon and to Steve strations by Mr. P. Lu 6'th Degree Roberts, co-owner of contribution to the over Grabbajabba at 843 Black Belt and his senior I.T.F. stu- the shoulders of another student, $12,000 Bank Street who presented to CHEO by Mr. referred to his 41 dents. It was quite a sight to see who was standing on a chair! Move Phap Lu. 3 hour and over slam At $3 per board you minute marathon as "a Black Belts breaking pine boards and dunk artists! can see that cruiser Our participants raised approxi- many boards were broken! Many run." held aloft by a student sitting on mately $800 which was a great thanks to those who sponsored stu- June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-14 YOUTH Glebe girl is heading to Guyana BY KAELIN SHEA environmental projects: in- To make my dream become a real- My name is Kaelin Shea, and I volving rain forest and wildlife re- ity, I have many long hours of hard have grown up in the Glebe. In the search. work ahead of me. In order to attain spring of 1995 I graduated from I have been selected as a Youth Glebe Collegiate my goal of $3,750, I am organizing Institute, and I Challenge volunteer, and I am spent this past year various special events and benefits attending the leaving for Guyana, South America throughout University of Calgary in the faculty the next four months, at the end of September, 1996. The such as garage of Kinesiology. At this time in my sales, barbecues, project will last just over two coffee houses, life I am putting my education donations and raf- on months, and I will return at the hold for one semester, in order fles. I am depending greatly upon to beginning of December, 1996. the travel to South America to help support of my family, friends Each challenger is expected to and community. people less fortunate than myself. I raise funding of $3,750 which will If anyone am able to do this through an orga- has any questions about cover 60% of the costs (my airfare, YCI, or has some nization called Youth Challenge good fund raising living costs while in Guyana, and ideas please contact me International (YCI). This organiza- at 523- funding for the projects). The other 9602. Your interest is tion sends youth between welcomed the ages 40% is covered by CIDA and private and appreciated. of 18 and 25 to developing coun- sponsors. In addition, each chal- NEXT FUND RAISER! tries to do volunteer work. The lenger must commit to 100 hours of CAR WASH work consists of: volunteer work in Canada upon AT DRUMMOND'S GAS medical projects: YCI works Kaelin Shea their return. In this way, YCI 635 Bronson Ave. with SEE gives International, an organi- construction projects: c o m - Canada Saturday June 22 zation that 5000 hours of volunteer gives sight-restoring munity centres and schools are work for each of their many 10:00 am to 5:30 pm operations to people pro- with cataracts; built; jects. All proceeds go to YCI

Celebrity helps NIP=e launch sINMIN111411 11 B Canadian Youth Business Foundation BY GEOFFREY GORDON VVho's the man in the photo Home talking to Larry Mah? Larry we know. He's one of us Glebesters. He iii hardware and his two brothers Raymond and Harvey grew up on Renfrew Avenue, went to Mutchmor and Glashan Services We Offer schools, to Glebe Collegiate and SHARPENING SERVICE then on to local college and uni- WINDOW & SCREEN REPAIRS versity. Larry's parents, Linda and GLASS CUTTING Gordon Mah, continue to live in the PAINT MIXING family home at 41 Renfrew. Larry CARPET CLEANER RENTAL got his degree in Commerce at Car- SPECIALTY GLASS & MIRROR leton which led eventually to his work on the development of the DELIVERY SERVICE Canadian Youth Business Founda- HAND TRUCK RENTAL tion and his meeting with the man SPREADERS, ROLLERS & WHEELBARROW RENTAL in the picture at a special occasion KEY CUTTING SERVICE in Toronto. GIFT & WEDDING REGISTRY The date was April 26,1996 and BBQ & PARTS SPECIAL ORDERS Larry Mah was briefing the Prince STORE of Wales during the launching of HOURS 234 - 6353 "Intervision," Canada's first Inter- Who's that with Larry Mah? MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM net site to dedicated supporting THURS & FRI Canadian youth entrepreneurship vide mentoring, business support 8:30 AM TO 9 PM and young Canadian entrepreneurs. and micro-lending to young Cana- SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM Intervision is the electronic infor- dian entrepreneurs. The founding SUN 11 AM TO 5 PM mation and support arm of the partners are the CIBC, Royal Bank Canadian Youth Business Founda- and the Canadian Youth Foundation. Its goal during its first five tion which itself was launched ear- years BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. lier in April. Prince Charles' par- is to provide direct support in the ticipation is explained by the fact creation of 5,000 new businesses and to provide access to its services that the new Canadian project is to existing youth-owned en- partly modelled on the Prince's treprises a. I 1111MMNIN II IS Youth Business which are estimated to I. Trust. He is ac- number tively involved in the conduct of 200,000. Intervision, the newly the Trust and the Canadian scheme instituted Internet facility of Youth Business, BREAST incorporates many of the lessons SCREENING can be found at http://www.cybf.ca learned by the British trust in the Por the centre nearest you cal: The mailing address for the office years since its founding in 1986. of the executive director is: Cana- 1-800-668-9304 The The Ontario Breast Screening Program is Canadian Youth Business dian Youth Business Foundation, a program of The Ontario Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, private- 221-40 Dundas Street West, P.O. Treeatment and Research Foundation sector initiative designed to pro- Box 44,Toronto, Ontario MSG 2C2 June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-15 NEWS OBE trustee report students in the primary years (kindergarten to grade 3). Many members of the public made presentations to trustees during budget deliberations. In particular, I acknowledge OBE By several students from the Zone 9 schools who made ...one of OBE Trustee their views known. Thanks to Sarah Lynn Dingle, Vicky Goodman, Bernie Mc- Graham Manus, Steven Owen, Melissa Pagliaro, Jill Peters, Alexa Sulzenko and Peter Woodbridge. The arrival of warm weather al- HOPEWELL RENOVATION t Hopewell op lows for conversations with many of Avenue School is slated four you in the ball park, on the street for renovation during the 199 6- and at Loeb Glebe. I hope it will be 1997 school year (pending a final br b . open for business soon! Thanks for vote by trustees in late June to the phone calls and suggestions re- ratify the tender). Built in 1910, garding the Ottawa Board of Educa- the school has served the needs of s tion budget. young people in our ewpu community for THE 1996 BUDGET many decades. However, health, On April 29, four months into the safety and security concerns make fiscal year, trustees finalized the it imperative that the upgrading 1996 budget. We have, for the sec- proceed. It is expected students ond year in a row, held the line on will be temporarily housed in the property taxes. However, in order former Immaculata High School on to maintain a zero per cent tax in- Bronson Avenue. To save $300,000 crease, and keep both revenues and in transportation costs, students expenditures at $263 million, we will be bused to and from school on Bowering, author of four books on had to approve $19,980,000 in bud- the front end of a triple busing Ian get reductions. schedule, for an 8:00 am start and a the history and brewing of beer, Every attempt was made to mini- 2:30 pm finish. Ottawa Citizen, May 23, 1996 mize the impact on the classroom GLEBE COLLEGIATE and there will be no change in aver- Graham Thompson, Principal of age class size in our elementary Glebe for the past two years, has schools. However, many programs accepted a secondment to Mitel and services have been reduced or Corporation from July 1, 1996 to Only The Glebe has eliminated. Some key ones are: June 30, 1997, when he will retire -reductions in teaching and non- from the OBE. Graham has had a teaching staff (elementary and sec- significant impact on the revital- The Addington's Experience. ondary) ization of Glebe C.I. and his support -teacher/librarians to be re- has helped ensure a strong School placed with library technicians Council there. I know everyone Reach Ahead Summer School Pro- wishes him well in his new endeav- gram reduced and eliminated after our. this summer A welcome to Bob Dagenais, for- -downsizing of the Curriculum mer teacher and Vice-Principal at Glebe, who will be Services Department returning as Black Crow Ale is an extra special Castlerock English-style Ale Principal. "twinning" of some smaller ele- bitter, light amber-in-colour and is is deep gold in colour with mentary schools Have an enjoyable summer and medium-bodied with a great balance a very light hop flavouring deferral of certain capital pro- please contact me with your ques- jects tions and concerns. between malt, aroma and flavour. and aroma. cancellation of noontime moni- Lynn Graham tors, except at Clifford Bowey and Trustee, OBE Zone 9 Centennial Schools c/o 330 Gilmour Street reductions in administration Ottawa, Ontario changes to the Adult High School K2P OP9 -downsizing at MacSkimming Tel. 730-3366 Outdoor Education Centre Fax 730-3589 elimination of some evening Internet Address: lgra- A full-bodied ale, Lion Heart is Our blonde Wheat Ale has a credit courses [email protected] nutty brown in colour with a special clean and crisp taste beer that is child care centres in schools to ruby hue, and malty arfflui. refreshing with a nice wheat aroma. operate on a cost-recovery basis Can you get AIDS -paperback lending library to from provide a lower level of service sharing -transportation savings a needle whilt: Future budgets may reflect more doing drugs? significant savings. While Junior Kindergarten will proceed as YES! Get the facts. planned this fall, its continued Let's Talk. Call the Ontario Ministry of existence is far from certain. As Health AIDS Hotline ADDINGTON'S BREW PUB & WINERY well, a program review could mean 563-Al r)5 the return to a neighbourhood 575 Bank Street at the Queensway 236-1641 school "one program" model for June 7, 1996 Globe Report-16 NEWS Glebe women to receive Women of distinction Awards An innovative educator and a pio- The Women of Distinction Awards benefitted from her exceptional Wieland and a group of colleagues neer in the work of childhood sex- Ceremony begins with a cocktail re- insight and perseverance in the de- established the Centre for Treat- ual abuse, both Glebe residents, are ception at 5:30 followed by the velopment and implementation of an ment of Sexual Abuse and Child- among the 10 women to be honoured awards presentation and dinner. innovative, board-wide curriculum hood Trauma in the fall of 1992. at the YMCA-YWCA Women of Dis- Musical guests are Three Sheets to for gifted students. She has authored two books on tinction Awards Ceremony on June the Wind and The Ottawa Klezmer In 1996, Ms. Naujokaitis' innova- working with children and adoles- 13 at the Ottawa Congress Centre. Band. Tickets are $75 per person tive educational achievements cents who have been sexually Now in its third year, the Women ($25 is a tax deductible). earned her the Prime Minister's abused. of Distinction Awards recognize DALIA NAUJOKAITIS Award for Teaching Excellence in women who have made unique or ex- Science, Technology and Mathemat- emplary contributions to the Na- ics and the Roy C. Hill Award from tional Capital Region in eight dif- the Canadian Teachers' Federation ferent categories. for Innovations in Teaching. She Dalla Naujokaitis is being recog- received an award of Excellence nized in the education, training de- from the International Society for velopment category. A special as- Technology in 1995. signment teacher, Ms. Naujokaitis DR. SANDRA is an innovative educator who has WIELAND Dr. Sandra pioneered the use Wieland has signifi- of computers, cantly interactive media raised awareness about the and the Internet issues surrounding childhood for effective learning in Ottawa abuse through her work as Catholic schools. an edu- cator, academic and psychologist. Dr. Sandra Wieland, the Director Her quiet determination in helping of the Centre for Treatment of Sex- others has made a real difference in Sandra Wieland ual Abuse and Childhood Trauma, the lives of the people she works is being honoured for her Dr. Wieland has been active outstand- with, in advancing the clinical ing achievement in health, within the Glebe community, science knowledge of her and technology. profession and helping establish the Glebe treatment of childhood sexual The remaining 1996 recipients Community Centre, as past abuse, and in bringing new hope to are Floralove Katz, Arts and Cul- president of the Glebe Neighbour- individuals who have been sexually ture; Elizabeth A. Clarke hood Activities Group, as well as a and Daila Naujokaitis abused. Shirley Westeinde, Business, Pro- member of the organizing committee Concerned with the inadequacy of of the Glebe Parents fessions and Trades; Miriam Fry, With the help of Daycare. her students, Ms. specialized services in Ottawa- To join in this celebration, Communications and Public Af- Naujokaitis has please designed, launched Carleton for individuals who have call 788-5045 to order your fairs, Fern Martin and Rose Mary and is managing tick- two major educa- experienced childhood trauma, Dr. ets. Murphy, Community and Volunteer tional telecommunications projects, Contribution, Jeannette St. Amour, Taining the Tube and News Wave Sport, Fitness and Recreation. Canada. Both projects have gained This year, a new category was world-wide recognition and have SPECIAL added: the Young Woman's Leader- become ongoing learning events on SUMMER ship Award. This year's recipient the Internet through Canada's Ap LR Lo DR Eu TcATI sL is Melanie Goodchild. Schoolnet. 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Kna-nonsHAIR STUDIO Glebe Gardeners at the Perennial Exchange 782 BANK STREET IN THE GLEBE Photo: lise Kyssa 5 6 3 - 1 7 - 0 0 Pierre, Brenda, Carlo, France, Pauline, Stephanie or Sylvie.

June 7, 1996 Globe Report-17 NEWS

g V 'Mal g g I VaaVgg g I 101.11S J /NM I g g g Glebe Questions g g The long of it drop? How would the great Chief Statistician of Canada, Ivan P. Fel- legi, try to average it all out? liorne In my immodesty, knowing that Iiit Peggy has been reading my award- hardware winning biography of Malcolm Mac- Donald (available at Books Canada We Rent Fertilizer Spreaders, By and the Glebe Bookstore% I asked Clyde her if she added some hours on her Lawn Rollers &Wheelbarrows Sanger form for that activity. "Oh no," she said sweetly, "that was pure plea- sure." Who would have believed it?! Re- But she and Nino couldn't resist We Sharpen Lawnmower Blades,Pruners, member how, in the last issue, the wide open space on page 32 Peggy Gualtieri of Broadway Avenue where comments were invited of Grass Shears,Tools & More asked this column how someone those who had completed the long might to contrive get the long (47 form. Not often is one given 22 questions) form in the census on lines on a government form to sound May 14, and had to be We Repair Windows, Screens & informed it off about bureaucratic wastage and was entirely by chance whether you were the one profligacy. The Gualtieris filled Patio Doors household in five that them all with their deep received it? Guess, resentment then, who got that Jean Chrétien the long form on had taken his STORE HOURS 234 - 6353 Broadway. Peggy own armoured and Nino Gualtieri, of personnel carrier to course. Cairo (an to the MON-WED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM She had no insult Egyptians), problems with Ques- that foreign service tions 17 and officers spent THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM 19, about ethnic origin extravagantly, that the military and race which some SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM people thought down in Halifax wasted $250,000 objectionable. "I fully SUN support the on a retirement party, and that ev- 11 AM TO 5 PM ethnic questions," she said. "It ery household in Canada (at least matters very greatly to us that Ni- according to Mac Harb's office no's parents were born in Italy, and staff) got census forms in both BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. I that I come of Irish and Scottish background." English and French. See what a chance we all missed, we who got The part she concentrated on was only the short form. But section "(a) Doing unpaid house- poor Mr. Fellegi, how is he going to II g g g I g MONI I II work, yard work or home mainte- handle nance" including such i t? activities as My son preparing meals, doing Matthew also got the long the laundry, form, and he just shopping and cutting happens to be on the grass. She leave from his job didn't like the way and looking after the form only their two daughters INNIS S invited you to mark while his wife PHARMACY down a broad Mary launches her literary range of hours: "30 to 59 hours" career 769 BANK ST. (AT in, among other SECOND AVENUE) was too imprecise and the great publications, the Centretown Buzz and short-story TEL.: 235-4377 FAX.: 235-1460 latitude would probably skew ana- lyis. contests. So he was interested in section (b) of Your summer for In the first six days she notched Question 30, "Looking center allergy relief, sunburn after one or of this up 44 hours. She gave me the taste more person's prevention and sunburn relief, these products are own children, without of one day's labour (the form only pay." He priced competitively for you all summer. easily fitted the top bracket, 60 wanted number of hours). "I spent hours or more. Over to you, two hours making the meat sauce Stats Canada! Clariten Extra 10's $5.99 for spaghetti - chopping and mixing Cover Girl Lipsticks $3.49 We're all still hunting for the Clariten 10MG Bonus 18+6 Cover Girl Nail Slicks $1.99 and everything. Then I was baking Loretta family. Meanwhile, $17.99 for Nino's sister. 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Gordon Fraser Father's Day Cards nine hours chopping wood and or- and Lotions $17.99 ganizing the winter wood supply, and then several more planting and Ombrelle Extreme 30 Lotion PHOTO FINISHING gardening. 120ML $8.99 Ed Note: Double congratulations 24's $8.99, A somewhat Ombrelle 30 for Kids $8.99 impertinent thought to Clyde Sanger, who won in the 2nd set $2.99 intruded at this point of my ques- English Non-Fiction Category at the tioning the Gualtieris. Did every 1996 Ottawa -Carleton Book household that received that long Awards. form get suddenly galvanized into His winning book, entitled SINCE THE 'ruin OF THE CENTURV TIIIS HAS BEEN frantic household activity that Malcolm Macdonald: Bringing an Pli %BM k(' ' lOC.tTION week? Looking OPEN: WE ACCEPT: along the street, End to Empire, (McGill Queens MON-THURS 8:30-6:00 PM VISA would you see that fifth household University Press) was reviewed in FRIDAY 8:30-7:00 PM MASTERCARD flitting around their yard, painting the Glebe SATURDAY 9:00-6:00 PM DEBIT CARDS January 1996 Report CLOSED SUNDAY TO ALLOW STAFF FAMILY TIME & MAJOR DRUG PLANS the verandah, shopping till they June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-18 NEWS Sobriety House feels the pinch 11_111_ II NI MI III II BY JENNY VORVIS fund-raising events. Recently a Alcoholism and drug addiction raffle was held for a side of beef. are psychological and physiological The winner of the draw was Gail No diseases which are fought every day Grazer of Fourth Ave. Special by the residents and staff of So- thanks to all in the Glebe who pur- briety House. chased tickets. Also thanks to Don Sobriety House is a 20-bed treat- Vondette for his extra effort with R. ment facility for chemically depen- this fund-raiser. dent men over the age of sixteen. The proceeds of the raffle were mew- Their aim is rehabilitation. Clients used to buy softball gloves and lane Now Open I. 7 Days a Week who have successfully completed time at a bowling alley. One of the the program can normally return to greatest challenges the residents society and lead happy, productive, face on the road to recovery is so- LET US SIMPLIFY YOUR BARBEQUE! drug-free lives. cializing without drugs or alcohol. We'll prepare salads, side dishes & Sobriety House is very much a These activities are a great help to part of the Glebe. For more than 10 them while they are at the House. desserts. Also, ask about our years it has provided a safe, home- Recent cutbacks by the govern- cottage & picnic specials. like atmosphere where residents ment are making it increasingly can learn to trust others again and difficult to make ends meet. Sobri- regain their self-confidence. And ety House is a registered charity. they have been doing it Donations of any kind, including: AFTER5 successfully. household items, foodstuffs, mone- DAILY ENTREES The House is strictly a non-profit tary donations etc...are gratefully 21 organization supported only in part accepted. You can call or write for CHEESES Fitness Menu by minimal government funding. It more information at: OF THE is therefore necessary for staff and Sobriety House, 90 First Avenue W 0 RL D volunteers to raise money through Ottawa, Ont. K1S 2G4 233-0828. am. Ask About Raw Yol 'au Milk Cheeses Dexter the Parkosau rus is back! -w_.l1 Dexter the Parkosaurus, our envi- passive games, water games, songs, ronmentally friendly dinosaur, is contests and special visits. The day anxiously awaiting your local will be a tremendous success if we park's Special Event. The City of work together. Ottawa's Park Programmes Division The Special Events in your is in the midst of creating 24 fun local community are tenta- 915 Bank Street 234-9400 filled Special Events at various tively set as follows: MEIN Wading Pool Parks across the city Lansdowne July 9th Fifth & as well as two large Summer Slam- Driveway min' Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tour- Windsor July 24th Windsor naments. We would like to invite (south/sud) Ottawa Community Associations and other McNabb August 7th Percy & community to 111 YALS members participate Gladstone 11. SOCCER CLUB in the planning of your local park's St. Luke's August 8th Frank & Founded 1966 Special Event. Elgin The Special Events Team is avail- Those interested in becoming in- GNAG Soccer players! able to help plan the day, gain volved should either approach the Play summer soccer in the Glebe with the Ottawa Royals! Like GNAG corrununity involvement and obtain Park Supervisor or contact the Soccer, this is recreational, house-league soccer, for boys and girls sponsorship. Your help will assist Special Events Team at the Park us in making our celebrations ex- Programmes Division during regu- Ages Grades 1-6 citing for the children and youth. lar office hours. Plan a Special Starts Monday, June 24, 1996 Our themes this summer will focus Event at your local Wading Pool! & on Sunsense, Wildlife and the Envi- Our pools may be closed due to the When Mon. Wed. nights, 6:30-8:00 p.m. ronment. The day will be filled weather. The event will be Where Glebe Collegiate field with a multitude of activities to rescheduled at a later date. Please Cost $25 for 10 weeks of soccer, all inclusive suit all age groups and interests: contact the office (244-5300 ext. To register Simons (237-7652) or Steve arts and crafts, sports, active and 3500) for more information. Contact Cathy Section 68 Schools Cochrane (230-6484) before June 24 Fighting education cuts for disabled kids Staff, trustees and parents at the children could become lost in the transfer the governance of the Sec- The MoET also funds 50% of the Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre sea of regular education delivery if tion 68 Schools to large public costs of therapy and other (OCTC) School, are rallying in sup- Section 68 School Boards are given school boards. John Snobelen, services. port of children with severe physi- over to local public school boards. Minister of Education and Training, Explained Ruth Herrick, cal disabilities whose education Replacing Section 68 Schools with directed MPPs to provide input by Principal of the OCTC School, "Gov- system may be jeopardized by an a new model within the regular ed- the end of June. ernment officials speaking to Sec- imminent decision from Queen's ucation system would delete from "We are already very cost ef- tion 68 trustees and staff earlier Park. the Education Act, the only official fective and I do hope that MPPs, this year commended Section 68s The group is lobbying the Min- education recognition that these other politicians and taxpayers for the admirable level of family istry of Education and Training to children have in Ontario. The re- will voice concern to Queen's Park support that we provide. keep the provision for Section 68 sult could leave this small, quiet about this," said Kathy Yach, vol- Schools in the Education Act. Sec- population of children as possible unteer Chairperson of the Board of Postcards addressed to Queen's tion 68 Schools provide the expert targets for future funding cuts. Education for the OCTC School. Park and background information support needed by physically OCTC's concerns stem from a rec- Section 68 schools receive 80% of are available at the OCTC, 395 challenged children. Without the ommendation of the School Board their funding from the Ministry of Smyth (adjacent to the north side of Section 68 identification in the Reduction Task Force to eliminate Education and Training (MoET). CHEO) or by calling 737-0871. Education Act, these special Section 68 School Boards and to June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-19 754 Bank Street Tel.: 232-9466

COFFEE, JUICE AND DONUTS FRIDAY JUNE 14 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY JUNE 15 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 am.

Join us on Friday June 14, and Saturday June 15, 1996 to celebrate the re-opening of our community food store. STORE HOURS Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 am. 9:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 am. 8:00 p.m.

June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-20 PROFILE Award winning teacher promotes excellence BY ALAN KORS you're going to do. I am pioneering. Dalia Naujokaitis's students I am not afraid of change. If the think she's such a good teacher, she change is going to come I will grab deserves an award. it by the horns and I'll say, OK, They're not the only ones. Since let's see where we can run with March the Glebe resident has been this." showered with six honours, starting She's been teaching the gifted with the Prime Minister's Award program out of St. Elizabeth's for for teaching excellence in science, years now. Before that, she was technology and mathematics, along training other teachers in using with the Canadian Teachers' Fed- technology in the classroom. "I eration's Roy C. Hill Award for in- said, if I'm going to teach a gifted novations in teaching. program, one of the first things I'm Her latest comes on June 13 at an going to have is a modem and a tele- Ottawa Congress Centre gala. There phone line in the classroom or else the YMCA-MCA of Ottawa-Car- I'm not even going to look at it." In leton will present her with their a classroom where Archie, Jughead Women of Distinction Award for and Veronica are Internet tools and education, training and develop- where encyclopedias sit gathering ment. 'On the Net,' award winning teacher Dalia Naujokaitis with her students at chalk dust, Naujokaitis rallies for She's overwhelmed by this flood St. Elizabeth School. better equipment. "I do not have of bouquets. "People think I'm They didn't. And Naujokaitis her- Day." state of the art," she says, listing great, which is such a joke!" she self was amazed at the girls' overall "She can draw from students off the limitations of the system. says with a chuckle. favourite show: Friends. "We'd like their best because of her excite- Yet to her, technology is not there for its With kind eyes and easy smile, to ... put it on the Internet and ask ment, her enthusiasm," says Eugene own sake. "I do not take a she seems about as pretentious as other kids from around the world to Margeson, St. Elizabeth's substitute computer as an end in itself," she your favourite Lithuanian aunt. respond," she says. "What are they principal who helped nominate says. "It's like a fork. What do I use Even her wristwatch, glowing green actually seeing (in this show) that's Naujokaitis for the Women of Dis- a fork for? It helps me do specific from the hologram etched on its a plus within it and what ... (is) tinction Award. "It's catching. The things faster instead of mucking up face, looks cheery. negative? What is being told to children catch her enthusiasm." my hands. Well, I look at Her students, the gifted learners kids?" Maureen Sanscartier, the technology and computers in the same of the Ottawa Roman Catholic Sepa- Naujokaitis sits on a tiny orange school's secretary who also nomi- way ... If it's going to free me up where I rate School Board, are clearly im- plastic chair in front of the class nated her, agrees. "Her students are can do more thinking pressed. "She's the ideal kind of computer, eager to show off her the most enthusiastic," she says. and the kind of thinking that I can do is teacher," says John Hutchings, a other pet project. NewsWave Canada "Her own enthusiasm exudes out facilitated by it, brother, I sixth-grader who comes to Nau- is "an electronic and print news from her. It spills out." will go with it. jokaitis's class once a week. "She magazine created, managed and After 25 years of teaching, Nau- "I don't play games and such. makes you feel really comfortable published by students for stu- jokaitis sees this kind of attitude The kids, well, they will explore, in the classroom ... She's got a lot of dents." Launched on the World as a necessity. "I don't think I'll but at the same time they definitely creative ideas." Wide Web last fall, its pages have ever lose the enthusiasm to go to have a task at hand. They have to Classmate Kathryn Denommee been used by students from more the next step, to see what's around produce something. I try to inte- agrees. "She pushes your creativity; than 20 schools around the world to the corner," she says. " Every year grate the process of doing some- she calls it thinking in different explore such topics as the United I have to be different. If it isn't thing with the product they are ways," she says. "It's OK to voice Nations, Mars: Above and Beyond, different I really don't like it. I doing." opinions." and Greening the '90s. Any student actually look for change." She feels she can use the chil- Naujokaitis began attracting can submit articles, which her She credits that restless spirit dren's natural fascination with wide-spread attention two years ago classes compile and post on the for the innovations she's brought to technology to spur them on. "I'm with the launch of "Taming the Web. Schools can then decide which her job. "I've always been just a pushing them as far as they can go," Tube." The project, which her stu- articles they download for printing little ahead ... looking around the she says. "I think if you set up a dents help manage, uses the Inter- as a hard copy magazine. corner to see what's coming," she goal of excellence for the kids, they net to monitor the TV-watching "Journalism on the web!" ex- says. "Nobody said, this is what will arrive at it." habits of 10-to-12-year-olds. Last claims Naujokaitis. "You're looking year almost 4,000 students in nine at the whole publishing process, countries from England to Estonia connecting with kids around the took part in the project, which won world, talking about issues of im- honourable mention in a contest portance to them. They become re- sponsored by the International So- porters, gatherers of news, pub- I Can Help. ciety for Technology in Education. lishers, writers ... It's no longer Naujokaitis made sure the pro- It takes solid financial planning to reach your financial goals. 'just something that I do because ject involved I can help you with: more than just a find- my teacher asked me.' ... The whole Mutual Funds the-answer treasure hunt. editing and revising process is "(The Guaranteed Investment students feel) they're sci- much less painful, because they Certificates entists," she says. "They're collect- know they don't want to appear in- Registered Retirement ing the data, they're analyzing the Savings Plans adequate. They really do work a bit Registered Education Savings thing, they're making hypotheses. harder." Plan They're testing it out with the real Naujokaitis's trick is to make all Life and Disability Insurance thing and they're Annuities making that hard work seem easy. "It conclusions. Then they say, 'OK, Call Muriel Flande, M.A. doesn't feel like work, it feels like what do we have to do next? Maybe at 742-8018 fun," is how sixth-grader Geoff to find out more. we should change something next Gertz puts it. She does this time.' largely through the power of her enthusi- Some of the survey's results asm, whether it's about getting Building futures came as a surprise. The Investors students invited to lecture at Queen's Uni- Group since 1940. believed American children would versity, or about NewsWave being watch TV more than Canadians. named "Canadian Cool Site of the June 7, 1996 Globe Report-21 Glebe Residents

Both Claudia and Doug McKeen along with our entire staff wish to express our sincere thanks to all the residents of the Glebe for the many phone calls, personal visits, cards and letters of support and kindness after we sustained smoke damage on Sunday, May 261 7:4444 yo4,4

This is a great community in which to have a business.

Olebe 3pothecarg 778 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario K1 S 3V6

Phone: 234-8587 Fax: 236-0393 E-Mail: [email protected] BUSINESS NEWS Road construction affects local businesses BY ALLEN MAYER this? City Hall currently has a Enter the war-like construction committee studying tax deferral for zone on Third and Fourth Avenues businesses affected by construc- in the heart of the Glebe's business tion, but such a proposal is too lit- area and you'll appreciate the tle and for some may be too late. frustration currently felt by the Some sensitive and realistic businesses and consumers in the landlords have offered reduced area. rents for businesses severely Infrastructure replacement is affected, particularly on Fourth necessary throughout all city cores. Avenue. They realize keeping a No argument there. Unfortunately, good tenant is foremost. we all must suffer the resulting Left to right: Ian Dicicison and Archie Archibald temporary inconveniences. The plan If the Glebe were a Business Im- is to dig up each street five times, provement Area (B.I.A.), the busi- filling them in between digs. nesses could lobby and rally to- Addington's for a local taste Loss of parking - perhaps the gether to make the best of a bad ADDINGTON'S BREWPUB & WINERY ers are inToronto and Kingston.) biggest problem - has affected situation. But that isn't the reality 575 Bank St. at the Queensway Two of the brew at Addington's most, if not all the Glebe shops and here. "Construction Sales" or signs Open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. are Addington's Castlerock Pale shoppers. With Third and Fourth indicating "Come and watch the big Ale and Addington's Lion Heart Avenues closed as well as the me- trucks" are an attempt at surviving If you're looking for a beer with a Ale. The first is described as ters along several blocks of Bank this summer. unique distinctive taste, now you having a sweet flowery nose and Street, many shoppers with cars With all the new businesses just don't even have to leave the Glebe. light body, with a finely lingering simply by-pass the Glebe all to- opened or opening in the Glebe this Addington's Brewpub and Winery aftertaste. The latter is said to gether. This has recently frustrates shoppers year, after so many store closings, I opened at Bank and the have the full, round aroma from the who may never return and hurts the am sure we all wish them the best Queensway. Partners John (Archie) malt, with an enticing aftertaste. local businesses more than some of luck in our "war zone." Things Archibald and Ian Dickison have a (These comments from Ian Bower- can manage. will get better. Our shopping envi- wealth of experience with Ottawa- ing, who rated Addington's in the Combined with lack of parking ronment will improve. area establishments. They've taken top four.) are noise and obstructions, dust this experience and added the on- If you want to taste for yourself, and mud, all deterrents to Allen Mayer is the proprietor of site brewing that makes brewpubs a Addington's is open daily from 11 business. Are we compensated for The Tea Party, 103 Fourth Avenue different experience. am to 1 am. Archie and Ian hope that you'll Addington's, one of three brew- think of Addington's as a local The best of India to and from Sarah pubs in Ottawa, has been named one Glebe pub, even though it does have BY PENNY SANGER longer than my barn coat, and of the top four in Ontario. (The oth- a region wide name. Now that Sarah's is closing I'll bought for nearest-and-dearest keep my barn coat forever. presents. And the velour pants, and It's one of those big-collared, great pleated skirts you just roll up puffy with kapok jackets that closes and shake out. in front with loops and toggles and Thank you Sarah -- it's been has big pockets. It's about 15 years great. Just going in to look around Wanted old and the fine Indian cotton has on a gloomy winter day was a spirit been held together with scotch tape lifter, seeing all those wonderful Advertising Manager for many years. I bought it (on colours and designs, and the Glebe Report sale) beautiful young women draped dec- because of its yvonderful You will be a key member of the GR team. brown and black design, also be- oratively around the store. You cause it is labelled S for small. brought us India and you deserve You get the ads that bring in the money that keeps the GR going. Sizing never was a the best of India now. strong point at For a small honourarium, you will work throughout the month, taking Sarah's. P.S. A And it's divinely warm. barn coat is the coat you and making phone calls, as well as meeting business people along On leave on a hook cold days, when the house is by the back door Bank Street. You will lay out the ads and mark up the printed paper for draughty, Raff our dog snuggles up not to go to the barn anymore, alas, billing. Writing and computer skills an asset. in it on the chair where I left it the but maybe to the compost heap or to night before. take the dog for an evening walk. For more information: The other Sarah's garment I ex- phone Ellen at 233-8284 or Chris at 230-4566. pect to keep forever is a splendid Only candidates selected for an interview will be lawn skirt and jacket I bought for a Ed. Note: Sarah Clothes is open for contacted. son's wedding in Wick. Right after business until June 20th, and there the wedding we went bird watching are still lots of goodies! near John O'Groats, the tippy tippy end of Scotland, and I nearly froze to death. But the Africa-inspired Accent on Beauty design, with rows of tiny gold dots, Free Estimates Esthetics & Electrolysis is still so stunning I sometimes 3 Year Guarantee take it out of the cupboard just to Facials Manicures admire it. And there are the big poppy Pedicures Waxing Mathew Kovacs cushion covers on our window seat Electrolysis Make-up a huge extravagance, it seemed at Veteran Franchisee the time, that I've never regretted. (613) 564-0531 Massage Maybe they have more somewhere, Central Office 460 McNicoll Avenue 26 - 99 Fifth Ave.(Fifth Avenue Court) on sale .... (416) 491-8951 Willowdale, Ont. M2H 2E1 And the scarves I've worn even 238-3236 Free Customer Parking June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-23 ROYAL LEPAGE

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115 STRATHCONA AVENUE 83 THIRD AVENUE $279,900 162 THIRD AVENUE $195,800 376 THIRD AVENUE $429,000 396 THIRD AVENUE $249,900 $264,900 Victorian 3 storey! Country size Renovated end unit! Hardwood floors, Unsurpassed quality in this Imprint your own style! Loaded with Accent on space! Oak kitchen, main kitchen, main floor family room, private fireplace, rec. rm. with stone accent Younghusband home! `Neff' kitchen character! Double car garage plus! floor family room and powder room! drive! wall! overlooks family. I iyiNG, AND WoRKINGIiyouk Commipirm June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-24 ARTS Glebe resident sings like an angel BY CHRIS WHITE touching remembrance of her The love of singing has opened mother, and "Stand Up!" is a rous- some exciting doors for Glebe resi- ing tribute to Ottawa feminist He- dent Beth Ferguson. "My public len Levine. Five more songs were school music teacher discouraged contributed by other group mem- my early singing attempt," says bers, including three by Lee Hayes, Beth. "She thought I wasn't singing who joined the group when Heidi the melody correctly, but I was Anderson left Ottawa for Vancou- probably just trying to create a ver. harmony part. It wasn't until I was This summer will see Malaika in my twenties that I realized that performing on the main stage at the singing is something that I can do, prestigious Winnipeg Folk Festival, something I need to do." as well as in Toronto, Montréal, Several years ago, Beth began Vancouver, and Santa Fe, New Mex- writing her own material and per- ico. In July, Malaika will shoot a forming at local venues such as music video of the Lee Hayes tune, Rasputin's and The Stone Angel. As What is Love? well, Beth joined the songwriting For Beth, one of the most exciting collective known as Writer's Bloc. aspects of singing with Malaika is The monthly meetings at the Ottawa Left to right Neema Mugala, Beth Ferguson, Stella Haybukhai, Lee Hayes the opportunity to work with Debo- Folklore Centre gave her encourag- rah Herr. The Kingston-based sign ing feedback, and Beth found that language interpretive dancer will her musical horizons were expand- unnamed vocal group performed at folk, world beat, jazz, gospel and join Malaika for two shows at the ing. the Glebe Community Centre as an r&b. The group sings in many lan- National Arts Centre on June 21 A turning point came when Beth opening act for the InHarmony cho- guages - English, French, Por- and 22. According to Beth, "Debo- teamed up with Heidi Anderson to rus. The response was overwhelm- tuguese, Swahili, Xhosa...even rah adds such an exciting visual form the duo Too Mad Crows. Then, ing, and Malaika was born. "I felt Japanese! dimension to our show. She makes at a United Way benefit concert in right from the start that the group Malaika has been featured in nu- our music more accessible to every- 1994, Beth and Heidi met Stella had something special," says Beth. merous local concerts, including one, regardless of their hearing Haybukhai and Neema Mugala, two "Even so, I'm surprised and Winterlude, the Tulip Festival, the status." Malaika's NAC appearance musical sisters originally from thrilled at how quickly things have Ottawa Folk Festival, and the CHEO is also the official release of their Tanzania. The four women decided moved for us." Telethon. Their debut CD, produced new CD "Malaika Live." to learn a few songs together, just Malaika (the Swahili word for by Ross Murray and Ian Tamblyn, Tickets for the NAC concert enti- for fun. "angel") now has a repertoire that will be released this month. Two of tled "See the Music" are available Several months later, the still spans the globe, incorporating pop, the songs on the album were written through TicketMaster (755-1111) by Beth. "Mama Would Say" is a or at the NAC box office. Glebe-St. James Friends of the Farm Art Auction June 8-9 The Friends of the Farm is hold- food and beverages and a welcoming Casting call for 'Joseph ing its Sixth Annual Fine Art Auc- atmosphere. Just follow the signs tion on Saturday and Sunday, June from the Arboretum traffic circle & the Amazing Dreamcoat' 8 and 9th. The Friends of the Farm on Prince of Wales Drive. is a non-profit organization and a Proceeds from the auction will be Glebe-St. James United Church is ing theatre workshop on Wednes- registered charity whose aim is to used by the Friends of the Farm for producing "Joseph & The Amazing day, Thursday, and Friday of Au- preserve, protect and enhance the tree planting and landscaping at Technicolour Dreamcoat" in the gust 28,29,30 for kids aged 8 to 16 Central Experimental Farm and the the Arboretum, ornamental garden church on 17, 19, who October 18, 1996. would like to be in "Joseph." Arboretum. maintenance and other projects It will be a full scale Workshops will be production from 9:00 am to The Auction is a silent auction of aimed at enhancing the "public ar- with the Senior, Intermediate and 12:00 noon each day and include not only paintings and sculpture, eas" of the Farm. With government Junior choirs and members of the learning the songs and dances from but also pottery and jewellery. The cutbacks, this work is becoming as congregation. "Joseph," well as playing theatre art will be on display at the spa- more and more important to the games and doing improvisations. cious heritage barn (Building # 76) Farm as we know it. We want to make this a Glebe There will be a small charge of $6 next to the Ornamental Gar- For information call 230-FARM. theatrical event, and are looking for for located snacks. Those interested should dens which are part of the Central We are always looking for new children and young people to par- contact Brian Cameron at Glebe-St. Experimental Farm. There will be members and for more volunteers. ticipate in it. James United Church, 650 Lyon We will be holding a three morn- Street South. Telephone 236-0617. Sue Raven Company of Musical Theatre AIR COMMAND PIPES AND DRUMS Physiotherapy Clinic Auditions for Gershwin musical 45 Piece Band - 35 Bagpipes The Company of Musical Theatre 18-36 years), two Semi-Leading CENTRAL PARK Main Street Medical Building will be holding auditions for Women (act/sing 45 years and up), West of Bank between 194 Main Street, Suite 205 "Crazy for You," the all singing, all Powell & itosebery 567-4808 two Semi-Leading Men (act/sing -45 dancing, all Gershwin musical the- TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 8 p.m. atre production, June 17th - June years and up). The company is also Sue Raven looking for behind the scenes per- 21st. The Company needs the fol- By invitation of Pushpa Jain and B.Sc.P.T.,Dip.P.&O.T.,M.C.P.A. sonnel (no experience necessary) lowing: ten Follie Girls 5' and up Lloyd Homes, the Pipers of The Air and musicians for our 21 piece or- (minimum of 14 years old, to Command will be enlivening the air Personalized Assessment, chestra (audition appointments re- sing/dance), six Folie Show Girls at Central Park on June 1 lth. Treatment and Education quired). The show will (dancers), ten Cowboys open in Please mark your calendar and November at Centrepointe Theatre (sing/dance/act), three Men (Minor come out to enjoy their fine Covered by and will run for two weeks. For in- WCB, GSMIP (PSHCP) Roles), one Leading Man A chair and blanket and Extended Health Care Insurance Plans formation and program. (sing/dance/act - 18-36 years), two audition appoint- would enhance your pleasure. Leading Women (sing/dance/act - ments please call 820-9805 or 723- 6462. 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June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-26 NEWS Join the summer school for social justice VAN LEEUWEN'S AT With all the cuts to social pro- Faith and Social Justice. The in- THE VICTORIA WOOLLEN MILL grams by federal, provincial, re- formation session will be followed CAFE/ GALLERY gional and municipal governments by hands-on activist training such it is easy to feel targeted and iso- as Strategic Planning, Coalition Cafe: lated. But you are not alone. The Building and Creative Popular Edu- Creative fresh market cuisine, daily menu and 'The cuts from all levels of government cation. Mill's' renown Sunday brunches ensure that this are affecting everyone. If you are Thanks to the Public Service Al- destination offers something special. Bask in feeling hopeless and frustrated by liance of Canada, The Council of 'The the cuts join us at the Second An- Canadians and The Ottawa and Dis- Mill's' charming surroundings and picturesque setting nual Summer School For Social Jus- trict Labour Council the Summer overlooking the falls of the Mississippi river. tice. School is free. You are welcomed to Gallery: School is an oppor- to all sessions The Summer come to one or come Warm your heart and home with all that 'The Mill' tunity for you to get up-to-date - just show up! information and hands on activist The next dates for the Summer presents. Innovative gift-ware, bed & bath, training brought to you from a School are: June 11, 25, July 9, 23, homewares & original artwork. Treasures of the world broad range of social justice groups August 6, 20. await you. in the Ottawa-Carleton area. The topic on June 11 is Women St. Luke's Community Centre at and Poverty and Direct Action 166 Frank street (just east of Elgin) which will coincide with the Wom- will be the location of the Summer en's March Against Poverty, "Bread School again this year. The evening and Roses, Jobs and Justice." The will get underway at 6:30 p.m. with March includes women from across a pot luck dinner. You are encour- the country who will converge on aged to bring some food to share, Ottawa with a March on Parliament however if you are not able to do so Hill June 15. please come and join us anyway. On June 25 the topic is The Im- There will be plenty of food for ev- pact of the Provincial Budget on eryone. We will also provide child Ottawa- Carleton and Alternative care. Budgets. After dinner we will have an in- If you have any questions or formation session where guest would like to become involved in speakers will share some informa- the Summer School For Social Jus- 7 Mill Street, ALMONTE, Ontario tel: 256-0268 fax: 256-7025 tion on topics such as Women and tice, please call Ken at 233-7820 or Poverty, Health Care, Banking, Arthur at 777-4647. National Laughter Day June 21 Ten cities and municipalities in only 15 times per day. Laughter is the Ottawa-Carleton region have a proven stress-reliever. Endor- proclaimed Laughter Day in Canada phin, which is the body's natural June 21st and the news is spread- painkiller and which produces a ing! "high," is released during laughter. Official proclamation has been "Humour Rooms" have been estab- requested at the Federal, Provincial lished in a number of health care and Municipal levels so that all facilities to help patients cope with /61i5 Canadians can benefit from a and overcome a disease. PUB laughter day. A number of politi- GOALS OF NATIONAL LAUGH- cians have replied and support the TER DAY 885 Bank Street idea, but official permission is not AWARENESS of the many physi- Ottawa, Ontario a prerequisite to laughter. cal, psychological and social ben- K1S 3W4 In the last few years on June efits of laughter. 230-4474 21st, many radio stations encour- CHOICE: choose laughter daily to Fax 230-7376 aged listeners to call in with jokes reduce stress. or funny stories about "growing up LIVE life! in Canada." Others read or wrote WHY JUNE 21ST? Open at 10 Sat. & Sun. about research on the benefits of Because it is the longest day of laughter. But whatever the ap- the year ... and we need all the proach, laughter is for everyone! laughter we can get! Because the for Breakie. The interest in "Celebrating first day of summer is significant Laughter" is growing! with "letting the sunshine in." Be- There should be no costs incurred cause it is close to Canada Day. We invite You To... in promoting Laughter Day. The goal is to relieve stress, not create Help make tomorrow it The onus is on the individual to a better place. seek out laughter and use it to pro- Irene's Backyard mote quality of life. Support families in Africa and Asia. FACTS Please make your pledge to USC In a recent survey, 60% of Cana- by calling: 1-800-5656 USC and dians described themselves as 234-9335 for Ottawa calls. severely depressed. Young chil- SillcairpkS58StIreet dren laugh in excess of 400 times USC 0145-56 per day. Adults, on average, laugh (613)234-6827 Canada !uFsAcX4(64134)234-b6.48p4e2.org [email protected] June 7, 1996 Globe Report-27 NEWS A proud sponsor of Glebe Little League Regional councillor report Fatimah, and seventeen-year-olds. A bad ptvirtasIiIs: Tewolde day with parents could result in and the young person leaving the home LAWN CARE and soon setting up shop on their Protect the Environment with Organics ! Dawit... own or better still getting two or Three small three peers to join in and a quite TIP OF THE MONTH By comfortable new household was at- Water your lawn heavily reasons to Regional tainable. support USC Councillor Such free funding en- and infrequently so proper Please make couraged this type of your pledge to Brian McGarry accommoda- roots will grow. Never village tion and has occasionally resulted USC development in too much leisure time along with water during mid-day. by calling: 1-800-5656 USC programs in BEING FAIR WITH WORKFARE serious mishaps in Ottawa-Car- /LEARNFARE: and Africa and leton. 234-9335 for Some on Regional have FREE! Council We still have 440 sixteen-and Ottawa calls. Asia. closed minds when it comes to seventeen-year-olds on welfare but SPRING FERTILIZER 56 Sparks Street workfare. I prefer the title learn- this is about half of the former (for new prepaid clients) ((lit:3a w) fare but until we know the exact 234-68275B1 number before we got serious about FAXFAX (6131234.6842 plans of our FREE ESTIMATES No 006 4758 09 10 [email protected] Ontario Government we qualifications. No doubt the ma- Regsstatton - 3 5 9 shouldn't dismiss the program. It jority left on the program are young 2 3 6 5 may htt ://www.c berus.ca/env-mas well be a work based and/or people who have faced serious cir- learn based system can help fami- cumstance. Social Services Com- lies and individuals become self- missioner, Dick Stewart, is amazed sufficient. at the number of children and teens Presently in Ottawa-Carleton over who face abuse in their homes. 100,000 of our population are re- These are situations where society ceiving some sort of social assis- needs and wants to come forward tance from government with help. What we don't want and (approximately 15% of all citi- Hair Studio cannot afford (if we ever could) is 873 Bank Street In The Glebe zens). Thirty-one thousand are to fund those who take advantage of general welfare recipients and of a caring community. We cannot al- these 2 3 7 - 1 1 7 1 about 18-20,000 may come low these people to hurt those who under the anticipated guidelines truly need help; otherwise, for our so- workfare. From this total we cial infrastructure will break would subtract those who are al- down. ready engaged in productive activ- I appreciate your comments and ity (i.e. schooling or community suggestions. Please contact me at service) and we are left with 6,000 Regional Government 560-1224 (fax able-bodied individuals who would 560-1268) or e-mail have to (mandatory) enroll in ([email protected]) "workfare." This would not be an unreasonable number of people who could use some extra encourage- ment to become productive and to contribute toward society in ex- DID IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO change for government assistance. THE PEOPLE THAT The majority of Regional Council 'DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS' (10 in favour, 9 opposed) want in- WAS THERE? stead of the Provincial workfare/ learnfare initiative, our present FOR ME, THE ANSWER IS YES. SIDNE MADDISON, NURSE FROM BRANTFORD, ONT Regional "Opportunity Planning BOSNIA & CROATIA Program." The main difference is that the Provincial initiative is Dactors Wthout Borders Canada volunteers wons in areas of the world where the health mandatory while the Regional is care system has broken down or is non.exis- voluntary. The majority of Council tent, M areas of immense poverty, in the midst of war points to the research and violence. which sug- Your support will keep these volunteers where gests 73% of welfare recipients they are so desperately needed. Please donate to Doctors Without Borders Canada today. want to work and will voluntarily AFFORDABLE, PERSONALIZED, QUALITY HAIR CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Through a special arrangement with our interna- MONDAY-SATURDAY 9:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. AND TIL 7 P.M. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NITES. enroll in productive activity. tional partners, every dollar donated to Doctors Without While this is commendable, it isn't Borders Canada is used to buy supplies and materials the 73% who are not taking advan- for emergency field missions. Doctors Without Borders Canada is the Canadian tage of the system we need to be partner of Médecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without worried about but rather the pos- Borders, the world's largest independent charitable sible 27% who prefer emergency medical aid organization. It is a registered not to look for Canadian charity, Il 980096-11. LINDSAY A. MACLEOD a job. Even if it is only 15% or 20% who find job searching an inconve- nience, these are the people who BARRISTER & SOLICITOR surely are ruining the system for $1110 MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES those most in need. DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NOTARY PUBLIC Already, as we tightened the re- CANADA Suite 4, 137 Second Avenue quirements for Ottawa, Ontario KIS 2114 assistance, the Re- 355 ADELAIDE ST. W., SUITE 5B, gion has noticed a drop in appli- TORONTO, ONTARIO msv 152 Tel: (613) 237-4880 Fax: (613) 237-7537 cants. One area which was almost TEL: 416-586.9820 OR 1-800-982-7903 completely out of control was gen- eral welfare assistance for sixteen- June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-28 FEATURE Summer specialties from L'Amuse Gueule

T. S. Eliot told us that April is quickly grilled in oil and sprin- GRILLED PEACHES & RASP- No time? We have lots of the cruellest month, but this year kled with truffle vinegar; whole BERRIES WITH ZABAGLIONE choices: They change daily depend- "L'Amuse Gueule" it seemed as though May almost had new potatoes quickly blanched, ing on what is fresh at the market. In a large piece oiled and grilled, are tossed with of tinfoil put Or call ahead and reserve one of our April beat! Spring in Ottawa is so four sliced, fresh fresh dill; cucumber with yoghurt peaches (or wonderful herb-roasted grain-fed late that we now immediately asso- pears), 1/2 pint of ciate it with "barbecue" weather. and garlic (tzaziki) or with fresh raspberries, a chickens, perfect for a picnic with tablespoon or two of This has traditionally meant meats ginger, cumin and garam butter, and a country potato salad or a four rice another tablespoon or of all kinds, charred and masala(raita); shredded carrots two of brown salad with herbs and pinenuts: 234 dripping a with juices. with chives, currants and walnuts; sugar, half ounce of brandy, 9400, or come to l'Amuse Gueule at However, more and liqueur or more it also means discovering tiny new green beans with shallots fortified wine, and seal 915 Bank Street. the packet. Place on simple ways of preparing the best and pine nuts. The possibilities the barbecue at medium heat (or of fresh fish, vegetables, even are endless! immediately after it has been desserts, tossed on the grill and turned off from grilling) for 10 - 15 minutes. watched in a leisurely fashion with This is a season that takes its In the meantime, in a metal bowl, a cold drink in hand. The work, if inspiration from the Mediten:anean combine three egg yolks, a third of there is any, goes into the mari- and tropical climates. Fresh herbs, a cup of sugar, two nades and not into complex prepa- tablespoons of oils and spices can be combined in the same brandy or fortified wine, ration. Salads of all descriptions an infinite variety of ways: tape- 1/4 cup of white wine. Whisk are conceived (in France they are nades, teriyaki sauces, pestos, briskly over a pan of boiling water known simply as "crudités") but chutneys and curry pastes, are until the liquid is a custard con- again they are made to show off or mixed and matched with unique sistency. Serve over the warm embellish, not mask, the basic abandon in grilling season. We are fruit. If this is too much work, quality of the ingredients: sweet to looking forward preparing mari- serve with a good roma tomatoes with fresh basil and quality ice cream nades of all kinds that can be added or sorbet! balsamic vinegar; tender leeks to the wonderful meats of our And for asparagus lovers look- ing for yet another way to serve this spring treat, here's another A A.Z. simple recipe: 3 ASPARAGUS STRUDEL --. Mix 1/4 lb each of chevres and 1(. cream cheese with some finely VJoin the Glebe garden tourtii7 :hopped leeks, spread on top of Would you be willing to share your garden 4.' hree buttered whole layers of filo with your neighbours for an afternoon? "astry, top with freshly blanched Facing Kathryn Currie and lise Kysse are hoping to asparagus, add salt and fresh pep- organize a Glebe Garden Tour. per, fold in the edges and roll it On Saturday July 27th from lpm to 4pm like a jelly roll; brush lightly with we will walk around to participating more melted butter and bake for 10 Divorce? - 12 minutes at 325 degrees. gardens. Who knows? We might see some "I'd recommend mediation as butterflies too. We'll stop for an iced tea in the least painful way to go the Pantry. through a very painful time." Please call Ilse at 235-8115 or Kathryn at 237-2091 if you would be willing to let "Our children saw that we could work together on a par- your garden be viewed. Don't be shy! enting plan . . . they needed to Everyone is welcome. We will meet that luiow that we were divorcing Saturday July 27 at lpm on the steps of the each other, not them." 4F Glebe Community Centre. Any free-will spoke for ourselves and j) ri offerings will go to help save the Glebe "We remained in control of the Community Centre. 0 issues." "The shared cost of mediation was much more manageable than we had expected." "I felt more comfortable agreeing to support payments which we had negotiated together." "Until now we were never able to talk to each other. . . YOUTH 1VIASTERS in mediation we talked and From $250 1111111;1i. $125 to $225 listened." month" monthly Divorce doesn't have to

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June 7, 1996 Globe Report-29 NEWS June is Clean Air month On June 3 Environment Minister other badly in need of a tune-up, tawa, particularly on June 25, des- transit or car pooling. Sergio Marchi kicked off Pollution will be tested at the Ontario Clean ignated Clean Air Campaign and Pollution Probe will hold a free Probe's Clean Air Campaign, a Air testing facility in Toronto June Commute Challenge Day. vehicle emissions testing clinic in month-long public education and 4 and the results announced. The Clean Air Commute on June Kanata, in cooperation with the Na- action program, sponsored in part "Most emissions contributing to 25, will provide opportunities for tional Automotive Equipment As- by Environment Canada. It high- smog come from cars and light local businesses, government de- sociation and Certigard, on June 11, lights the relationship between trucks," said Marchi. "It's time we partments and individuals to com- from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7 Carbrooke vehicle emissions, smog and human start driving less and driving pete for prizes based on the accu- Street. respiratory problems. smarter." He noted that a well- mulation of Clean Air Points for For more information on vehicle At the first event of Environment tuned car is less costly to run and reducing automobile emissions by maintenance and the environment Week, Minister Marchi was "the of- suggested that, where practical, getting car tune-ups and finding call Natural Resources Canada's ficial starter" on Parliament Hill of Canadians should commute by pub- "fresher ways" to get to work such AutoSmart Hotline at 1-800-3 87- the Clean Air Test Drive, a two-car lic transit, walking, cycling or car- as walking, bicycling, public 2000. Ottawa to Toronto trip demonstrat- pooling. ing the economic and environmental That is what Pollution Probe benefits of a well-tuned and the hopes will happen in June in Ot- Thank you Merci Ottawa! Ottawa! The 3rd annual Spring Cleaning the La 3e campagne annuelle du Grand ménage du Capital campaign, May 6-12, was a printemps de great success! la capitale, qui s'est tenue du 6 au 12 mai, s'est soldée par un Thank you to all individuals, groups, schools succès monstre! and business people who pitched in to help make Ottawa clean and green. Merci à tous les particuliers, groupes, écoles et gens d'affaires qui n'ont pas hésité Thanks also to our many sponsors who à se retrousser les manches pour rendre helped make the campaign possible: Ottawa propre et verte.

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June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-30 SCHOOL NEWS Corpus Christi: Education Week highlights BY LUCILLE B. PUMMER, PRINCI- ficial Opening of the Third Annual PAL Race Against Waste at the Canadian CATHOLIC EDUCATION: OP- Museum of Civilization on May 31. PORTUNITIES: PARTNERSHIPS: Don't miss the Race Against Waste Education Week found students at Toy Exhibit at the Children's Mu- Corpus Christi School very busy seum, Canadian Museum of Civi- sharing their successes over the lization, in Ottawa-Hull, June 4 to past year with fellow students and September 10. Awards of Excel- parents as well as celebrating their lence will be chosen from three age talents! We officially opened categories. The names of the Catholic Education Week with a Award-winning toy makers Muffin Breakfast followed by will be announced at the end of May. classes presenting the highlights of GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE the year: The junior kindergarten A Special Thank You to those par- sang special songs (even some so- ents who helped at the Garage Sale los); Senior kindergarteners sang to raise funds for the school: Mau- and danced; Grade ls sang in reen Winges and Leslie Bury for French; Gr. 2s presented the high- selling food; Kevin Figley and Joyce lights of their French program; Gr. The Art Club, students from creations. The Race is an initiative Dumont for looking after the park- 4s shared their video clips of Grade 4 and 4/5, exhibited their of the Philippine Development As- ing; Bob Cano and Chris Finnerty Conflict Resolution Scenarios; Gr. masterpieces and had an auction of sistance Program and Canada. The for looking after the "Save the Glebe 4/5s sang French songs; Gr. 5s a selected piece from each student toys of three of our students have Centre Campaign," and especially, demonstrated their simple ma- during Education Week. At the reached the National Competition Brian Jacobs who coordinated this chines and retold the tales from the auction, the students explained the Level. We want to congratulate project and looked after parking, folklore they had studied media and techniques used in their Caitlin Davies, Frances Ashe and setting up tables and cleaning up (accompanied by masks, a narrator, work. They have been studying Van Jessica Mena for their creative after the event. We are very grate- and dramatizations); Gr. 6s demon- Gogh, Monet and Picasso over the contributions. They, along with ful to these parents who gave up strated the Marsville Habitat and last few months and have experi- their classmates and the Gr. Four their Saturday and to all those who the "air system" they developed for mented with these styles. Visiting students, will take part in the Of- assisted behind the scenes. the International Marsville Project. artists have displayed their art The Junior Division students in- pieces, demonstrated their style volved in the Dance Festival for the and worked with the students to CYCLE FOR KIDNEYS School Board performed their practice different techniques. Con- A CYCLOTHON FOR EVERYONE Lakeside Gardens, dance, The Troika. This event truly gratulations to our budding artists. Brittania Park was a celebration of Catholic Edu- Students who take piano and Sunday, June 23, 1996 Start Time: cation, of Opportunities used to ex- recorder lessons performed a se- 10 a.m. cel, and, of Partnerships between lection for the students and par- 5, 10, 15 & 20 km routes Call classes, divisions, parent group, ents. In closing, the two choirs sang 7240-9953 for information. and the community at large. selections from their repertoire. As the week went on, the students Congratulations to all the students Please Join Us!! worked together on technology and on their excellent work! A big science projects, shared reading thank you to the families, relatives and other cooperative activities. THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA and friends who celebrated with us LA. FONDATION CANADIENNE DU REIN Each student in the Junior Division during this special week. and each class in the Primary Di- THE RACE AGAINST WASTE vision prepared a project for the 1995-1996: Science and Technology Fair. These Participants in Grades 1, 4 and PAEDIATRIC were displayed and explained to 4/5 who during the month of April their parents, relatives and created toys for the Third Annual friends. Later the students ex- Race Against Waste, have recently SPORTS CARE plained them to their peers. received recognition for their A sports medicine clinic for Ottawa Tutor Centre today's active youth tThe announces its G.A,UREV DRUB 19% Summer Study .Renovations Talh to someone who understands the needs Program of competitive athletes, and specializes in the .Additions injuries commonly associated with youth in the Glebe .Decks and children in sport. Classes conducted in small groups for all ages in: LORRAINE HENDRY, physiotherapist .Patios and Walkways DR. PEGGY BAXTER, orthopaedic surgeon Reading, Writing, Spelling, .General Repairs DR. KATHY KEELY, paediatrician Mathematics and CATHERINE O'HALLORAN, Study Skills .Painting sport nutritionist/dietitian .Design Sessions run from: Overuse problems Knee pain & joint problems July 8-19, July 22-August 2, August 5-16, and August 19-30 Underlying medical conditions: FREE ESTIMATES 237-3949 asthma, diabetes,,eating disorders, ntenstrual problems Register early to save a space.

Private schooling at affordable fees! 562-5970 The Ottawa Tutor Centre University of Ottawa 100 Marie Curie, Suite 200, Suite 104, 200 First Avenue Centre Ottawa, Ontario KIN 6N5 Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2G6 Sports Medicine Tel: (613) 567-1251 / Fax: (613) 567-3172 June 7, 1996 Globe Report-31 SCHOOL NEWS Mutchmor thanks its patrollers BY JACQUIE MANSELL & KELLEY SWEENEY Rain or snow, you will find them there out on street cor- ners...making sure our children cross safely. Each year at Mutch- mor, approximately 50 junior stu- dents (grades 4,5 & 6) volunteer their time as school patrollers. Being a school patroller is an es- sential and demanding job. Every day from 8:45 - 9:00 am, for 10 minutes at the start and the end of the lunch period and from 3:40 - 3:55 pm, the main street crossings around Mutchmor School must be patrolled. It is the patroller's job to make sure cars and kids - and their parents - share the road wisely. Most elementary schools in Ot- tawa have student patrollers. A School Constable from the City of Ottawa Police Department helps to train the students in what is not an easy job, with large groups of stu- dents often in an enthusiastic rush to get into the school yard to join On behalf of the whole Mutchmor Stalker, Liz Bradley, Sebastian Vanessa LaPointe, Lisa Weagle, friends, or home for the day. At Community, a very special thank Goodfellow, Joshua McMahon, Jon (absent) Miriam Halderson, Anjali the busiest times - just before and you to: (front row) Tyler Golding, Barrett, Celeste Percy-Beauregard, Majmudar, Kelsey Gravelle, Jake after school - students need to work Ben Prentice, Mani Ramezani, Tom (row 4) Andrew Barr, Tamsin Mclssac and Alison O'Connor. And in pairs. And in miserable Hill, Christina Hovey, Jenny Har- Johnston, Krystal Dugas, Koby finally, thank you to Mrs. Kooy- weather, it is really not much fun. gadon, Heather Szadkowski, Emily Banks, Clarke Wilson, Eric Conboy, Roome for all her extra work in co- Yet these young citizens stick to Bertrand, Daniel Levine-Katz, Geoff Mary Deshaies, Yu-Wei Koo, Hannah rodinating the school patrollers their jobs and it is not because Capelle, (row 2) Josh Gravel, Evan McGregor, Philip Stiles, (row 5) this year. of the fantastic pay. At Mutchmor, Akins, Mark Phillips, Kris Wyatt, Matti Law, Peter Hill, Amelia Lyon, we try to show our appreciation by Andrew Stewart, Lauren Rock, occasional special activities for Shannon Hargadon, Caitlin Green, Celebration of learning patrollers such as pizza or movie Gerard Chan, Marco Llamazares, The focus was "Science, Technol- topic (...colour, clothing, flight, lunch. And each year the School Zandara Kennedy, Richard Rehder, ogy and Change" and the topics planes, media, water, energy, Constables sponsor a day trip to the Alex Richards, Tom Cameron, Eliz- were as wide-ranging as changes in weather, seasons, changes in the water slides for all the Ottawa abeth Scharf, (row 3) Nick Swain, architecture in the Middle Ages to animal world...) and developed an school patrollers. But no thanks Stephen Froom, Robert Glasgow, Tom flight beyond the year 2000. amazing array of science fair type can be too much for such an impor- Glen, Christina Czaban, Meghan projects to share with their peers tant job, so well done. Downes, Tyler Larson, Ginny On the evening of May 9, parents and parents. Madame Cameron's and children filled our school to primary students even put together The world greets Mutchmor the brim to explore together what a "sell out" fashion show for the A big star of the evening was a steady street and they're com- the children had been studying and evening! And to top off the cele- Mutchmor's new Internet connec- ing still. Our E-mail map (a spe- creating within a school-wide ex- bration, parent volunteers - orga- tion, complete with our own "Home cial thanks to parent Joe Hill for amination of the theme of "change," nized by Inez Kettles - offered Page!" The parent-run Science and this project) shows great activity in in the area of science and technol- coffee, juice and cake to the happy Technology Club, headed by Glenn all corners of Canada and the ogy. Each class chose a specific crowd. Boustead, organized an United States, as well as many mes impressive Pi 6- E-mail project for our sages New school. In from Australia, Zealand, CELEBRATE April, the word was sent far and the Philippines, Russia, Saudi COLONEL I3Y DAY wide that Mutchmor Public School Arabia, Singapore, Sweden and was on the "Net" and eager for mail. Wales. What a convincing demon- MONDRY, AUGUST 5th At first the messages and greetings stration of the power of electronic 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. trickled in slowly, but soon we had communications! ,

BLUEBERRY SOCIAL & HERITAGE FÊTE PRESENTED BY THE BYTOWN MUSEUM FLORAL DONATIONS WANTED & COUNCIL OF HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS IN OTTAWA. Could you donate your extra annuals to be used in the The Bytown Museum is located beside the Ottawa Locks of the community's wooden planters Rideau Canal in the volley between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier. beside Mutchmor School? If so please call Penny Finnerty at 235-2611. For information call (613) 234-4570.

The Bytown Museum, operated by The Historical Society of Ottawa, and the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation; Parks Canada, Rideau Canal, Ministry of Canadian Heritage. June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-32 SCHOOL NEWS Experiencing outdoors inspires love of the environment BY WENDY JERMYN students who, like Mr. Holland, en- What can a wacky science joy the outdoors and have an inter- teacher and a group of eager stu- est in camping, hiking and nature. dents accomplish over a school year Asked why he does so much for on the subject of camping expedi- the students, Mr. Holland replied: tions and outdoor learning? To find "The natural world is under se- the answer, one has to only ask the vere threat, and I note with sadness students in Glebe's Outdoor Educa- that environmental issues are now tion course. at the bottom of our national The course was initiated by agenda. It seems that environmental Mr. George Holland of the science concerns cannot compete with eco- department, who had been in nomic issues. This is a real charge of the Outers' Club, and tragedy, and may result in terrible jumped at the idea of creating a consequences. I have run Outers' course for students about nature Clubs in Ottawa area high schools and camping. He was aided by Mr. for over 25 years, and I often feel Stitt who became the co-leader for that my most important and lasting the course. contribution as a teacher will be The course is a physical Mr. Holland surrounded by Glebe's Outdoor Ed. class on Mount Washington the lessons that these students have education credit, but it is much learned on our canoe trips and our more than that. This year students appropriate to the season. During sentations by the students on vari- backpacking trips. Students learn enjoYed a hiking trip up Mount winter camp, students built ous camping or outdoor sport ac- about the incredible beauty of our Washington, ,a winter camp at Base quinzys out of snow and a few slept tivities such as canoeing, animal mountains and rivers, and hope- de Plein Air, and a canoe trip in in them. tracking and mountain climbing. fully also learn that they should be Algonquin Park. Each focused on The course requires written re- Glebe's Outdoor Education Course gently and lovingly tending this different camping skills ports of each expedition, and pre- will continue next year, open to fragile and troubled planet. " GCI hosts impressive Glebe's Physics Team-3rd in Canada! BY GEORGE HOLLAND Joanne Charlebois and Alexander theatre festival The Glebe Collegiate Physics Team Yang. BY DAN WEISSENBERGER characters and timing while behind did a superb job this year in the Special congratulations to team The Ottawa High School Theatre the scenes, the stage crew toiled, annual Sir Isaac Newton Physics members Joey Paul, Mojtaba Hos- Festival took place this year at creating an innovative set unparal- Contest. This contest was written seini, Hannah Hickey and Samir Glebe Collegiate during the last leled in its realism and complexity. by 5200 OAC physics students Rostum, who all placed in the top week of May. This year was un- from 580 high schools from across 1.8% of all students in Canada. usually spectacular due to the Another daring aspect of this the country. Our team placed ambitious productions mounted by production was the live orchestra third in the country. The team Finally, a word of thanks to four Ottawa high schools. Each re- providing musical accompaniment members are: Mojtaba Hosseini, teachers John Ghantous and Maris ceived financial support for set to the drama. The original score, Joey Paul, Hannah Hickey, Samir Neimanis, for the excellent job construction from the Ottawa Little written by Evan Ware, was per- Rostum, Simon McDougall, Jenn they have done in preparing these Theatre which sponsored the Festi- formed from the balcony of the Motuz, Steve Owen, Michael Bales, students. val. auditorium by an 11 member or- The first play was Glebe Colle- chestra of Glebe students. giate's production of Tennessee The other plays in the festival Williams' play "Camino Real." This were "Rebel Without a Cause" by Performance highs in GCI sports challenging play was taken on by James Fuller from Confederation BY ROD DENEAU fied for the NCSSAA meet on May Mrs. Rundle's OAC drama class in High School, "Flowers for Alger- TRACK AND FIELD 22 and 23 and Glebe was 5th over- early January but since then it has non" by David Rogers from Sir Mali Devlin, a senior student at all. Michelle Romance was runner- grown to encompass students from Robert Borden and two plays from Glebe, has taken on the task of up in junior girls with a 1st in high throughout the school. The play Laurentian High School, "Liar" by Track and Field head coach and jump, 2nd in 80m hurdles and 3rd ran from May 23 to 25 before its Dennis Foon and "To Be What You done an outstanding job. Forty in 300 m hurdles. festival performance on May 28. Are" by Morris Panich. Altogether, participants in the OHSAA on May Karl Saidla was 3rd in Senior The actors worked continuously this was an impressive festival en- 14 and 15 accumulated enough boys with 1st place in the for the past month to perfect their joyed by all who attended. points to win the city champi- steeplechase and 3000 m run. onship. Thirty-one athletes quali- Eighteen students qualified for the Eastern regional meet held on May GC! students honoured at National Musicfest 30th at Terry Fox Complex. Con- BY JAN SALMON Yamoka All-Star Band, Jeremy on International Golden Reed Award gratulations to Matt and all the Two Glebe Collegiate music stu- alto saxophone and Jakob on trom- and Berklee College of Music in team members for an exceptional dents were honoured at the National bone. Only one other National Boston gave him a full tuition year. Musicfest held this year in Toronto Capital Region player was selected. scholarship for their five week JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL May 22-26. This competition gath- Additionally Jeremy won the Rico summer jazz programme. Mr. Stronach coached the Junior ers together school concert, stage boys to an undefeated year culmi- and combo bands that have won gold nating in an exciting city champi- medals in their regional music fes- onship against Brookfield. The tivals across Canada for a final GLEBE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE boys fell behind two games to one evaluation. School Council & Parent Association but refused to lose and won the ti- Jeremy Thompson and Jakob von Please join us for an informal meeting during which we will say: tle three games to two. Well done Baeyer competed with the Nepean "Farewell" to Principal Graham Thompson & boys! All City Jazz Band, earning a gold "Welcome Back" to incoming Principal Bob Dagenais As we go to press the boys rugby medal and with a sextet, "Hexagon," Tuesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m. Staff Room, Second Floor team, girls junior and senior soccer that earned gold as well. They were teams and the boys baseball team both selected for the festival's were still in the hunt for city championships. June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-33 SCHOOL NEWS Lad)/ Evelyn Literary samples BY MARTHA BOWERS announced at the School Council Twinning.- this simple word has meeting on May 30, too late for this taken on new meaning for many in press deadline. Ottawa Board of Education schools. Despite our best efforts, it looks Lady Evelyn has traditionally like we are losing our third held a year-end picnic. Please join principal in three years. One can us for this friendly, box-lunch only wonder at the decision-making social on the banks of the Rideau methods of the trustees, but as River at Brantwood Park on June 24 usual, the Lady Evelyn community from 4:30 on. It's a chance for new will make the best of a difficult families to meet old ones, time for situation and carry on. good byes and good luck, good food Thanks to all of the local and good fun. businesses that donated prizes for Below are some literary samples our raffle. Winners were from Lady Evelyn students. The CityMs. Daigle's Primary class THE WOLF BY RONI LAPID Snarling, Snapping, he leads his pack on, through the snowy swirl of sleet, the wind stirs up the cold like a giant spoon of ice, he feels dejected. Feared by most, rejected by all, his frost covered paws fail, Glebe Physiotherapy & again and again, Sports Injury Clinic to stay on top of the cold hard blanket, on the ground. He sinks down with weariness for the treatment of joint and waits, and muscle conditions of all age groups silently, for his followers to fall as well and they lie sprawled, their breathing Marjolein Groenevelt BScPT comes in heavy gasps, waiting. Registered Physiotherapist For the sleep of eternity.

TREES nual Therapy BY MCKEE WHAT ARE VVE? CHRISTOPHER stural Assessments Neck and Back P BY GEORGE ROCKLIFFE I can be tall or short. dical Exercise Therapy Arthritic Conditio I come in many different colours. ctrotherapy Sprains & StrainS are around you every day. I can be I thick and can be skinny. upuncture Sports Injuri0 ---are on my paper. ort Massage We have -- on us now. At times I am wasted. ---are the things we see. I become many things and ----are on the floor. provide things for many creatures. ---are on the map. 6014444. are the leaves. I am used by nearly everyone...... 1.. on Prevention On the U.S.A. flag are 3 I have been around long before] ---. & you and hopefully I will be around Education long after.

MOVING Fifth Avenue Court, Suite 4 BY ALEX KHAVICH (Bank at Fifth Avenue) free parking Losing friends in different neighbourhoods Different street names DAY & EVENING HOURS 237-3750 Fewer school days a different language to learn.

Learning new things, like reading and writing Packing and unpacking A different time zone apartment buildings skip numbers.

Warmer weather where I used to live carleton New, tall buildings Feeling left out preschool After a while, making new friends. Preschool spaces still available for Sept. '96. BY RUSSELL TOOLEY Call to make arrangements Once a sun was very He foolish. kept on going out at midnight. The moon for a was a June visit. yellow happy moon but not any more because the sun was taking his 2 3 5 2 2 5 5 spot all the time. The sun saw the moon was sad so the sun never came out 63 Evelyn Avenue, Ottawa, KIS 006 at night again. The moon was never sad anymore. (located in Lady Evelyn Alternative School) June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-24 0 SCHOOL NEWS First Avenue School unveils new flag BY RUTH BUTTON dents, she was also surprised as Very soon a new flag will be fly- her class has many talented artists. ing outside First Avenue school. Emily had made about ten different Over several weeks last Fall, the designs before picking what she primary and junior students were liked best from each for her final asked to draw a design that could drawing. This design then went to be used for the new First Avenue the printers and came back several School flag and banner. Two designs times for Emily's approval before were picked from each class and the final product was made. displayed in the hall outside the At an assembly on May 14th, office. All students voted for their Principal John Loucks unveiled the first three choices out of these de- flag to rounds of applause. There signs which were identified only by will now be a school flag flying a number. It was obviously a diffi- outside the front entrance as well cult choice as they were all good as inside the school. There will also designs. be a flag and banner to take to When the votes were in and num- sports meets. Enthusiasm for the Grade 6 students display the new flag ber 17 was announced the winner, new flag is high. The students liked sixth grader Emily Rahn was trying being a part of the process. They to picture what it looked like. It also can't wait to display it at the the took her a few moments to realize next track and field competition. National Capital Music ented young musicians, including that it was her design. Thrilled at The unveiling of the flag was fol- Academy String Orchestra 2. We two First Avenue students, Eliza- being chosen by her fellow stu- lowed by an excellent concert by were entertained by some very tal- beth Cummergen and Paul Casey. Education Week opens classroom doors From seeing beans grow and showed off their gardening skills. worms composting, to science ex- The rest of the primary classes periments and displays of environ- demonstrated science activities and mental projects, there was a lot to experiments with water and senses, see during the recent Education as well as performing songs and Week. Events began with a concert dances in celebration of spring. by primary and junior choirs, fol- Computer skills were demonstrated lowed by grade 6 students perform- by all classes. Some of the junior ing with ukuleles. students also performed plays and dances while others demonstrated Three days were set aside for nutritious cooking, showed their parents and guests to peruse ac- creativity in planning advertise- tivities in ail classes throughout ments, and discussed their project the school. The junior kindergarten on the pioneer days. It was a won- classes gave a delightful concert derful opportunity to find out what while the senior kindergarten goes on in all those classrooms.

Alexis Ramp ton & Bridget Hall observe their growing bean plants in Sr. K.

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June 7, 1996 Globe Report-35 BOOKS The best of Rosenblatt in prose & poetry of purpose, far more trustworthy across the dunes of the sea's wide than their human compatriots with dream bed By whom they share the cosmos... like a jetting scallop escaping Sharon I Want to Hijack a Bumblebee some amorous Abron tube-footed starfish and that fi- I want to hijack a bumblebee nal Drache pressure, & fly over thimarigold a crustaceous question stirs in home to where the fires begin the sediment: what diamond-encrusted In the orange moonlight THE ROSENBLATT READER paramour glows for us I'll reset th'buzz machine's crouched under a bleeding eye- by Joe Rosenblatt speedometer Exile Editions, 311 ball of evening - pages, start from zero in th'center nibbling sweet $24.95 (paper) tidbits of squiggly & when Death signals from his eternity? TENTACLED MOTHER control Pli take by Joe Rosenblatt my flight out in the In slumber's deepest and most Exile Editions, 80 pages, morning. bountiful tide $14.95 (paper) a current invites us into a steamy Tentacled Joe Rosenblatt is one of Canada's Mother, Rosenblatt's chophouse second book of true originals when it comes to po- sonnets (The Sleep- where dreams fondle and devour ing Lady, his etry. An admixture of the first, was published their dreamer in 1979) are proletarian and environmental, his called piscatorially who awakens, radiant, on anoth- perverse. I wonder work offers a unique antidote for why judge for er's dream plate. yourself with this the flak we endure from sampling... conservatives with their extensive Our Wishes are Eaten Entirely Long after our wishes are eaten cutbacks to arts and social Raw entirely raw- programs. Joe Rosenblatt When all our riven wishes why does each fishy nerve vibrate If Rosenblatt were to counsel blindly race ahead its affection? politicians, he'd likely do so from his boat, salmon fishing on the Campbell River in British Columbia. He moved there from Ontario over a decade ago and it's a good job he did because he doesn't UNIVERSITY much like the Toronto he once knew it's all a bit too chic for the likes of this poet of the people. Walking the streets of downtown, PAINTERS he seeks the ambience he cherishes, but in the 1990s it's harder to find. RECIPIENT OF THE MINISTERS AWARD The Italian area of east St. Clair and Chinatown of Lower Spadina are FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT still a draw because one generation of immigrant replaces the next, the Interior/Exterior ultimate seeds of Canadian Quality Workmanship multiculturalism. Rosenblatt's Jewishness has never Fully Insured been central to his work at any con- Two Year Guarantee scious level but memories of the bustling 1940s and 1950s Kens- Proudly Serving the Glebe for 12 Years ington market area where his Uncle Nathan was a fishmonger amid a sea FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE CALL: JAMES CLEARY of Jewish merchants has fed his imagination from his earliest years of writing. The Rosenblatt Reader is a 722-3375 sampling of the best of Rosenblatt in prose and poetry culled from all his books to date which include Top Soil for which he won the Governor General's Award in 1976, The Riverside Medicine Clinic Winter of the Luna Moth, Blind Travel Photographer, Bumblebee YOU TRAVEL: Dithyramb, Escape from the Glue BEFORE Factory, Brides of the Stream, and immunizations Kissing Goldfish of Siam (to list a anti-malaria medication few)... health advice It is the animal kingdom to whom For an appointment with physician or nurse Rosenblatt pays homage, cats and frogs, moths and ants, fish and Call 733-5553 bumblebees. These creatures oc- RIVERSIDE CENTRE cupy his metaphysical world with PROFESSIONAL an all-knowing and delicious sense 1919 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 411 June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-36 CHURCH NEWS THE GLEBE CHURCHES WELCOME YOU Glebe Community Centre CHURCH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT (Roman Catholic) Fourth Avenue at Percy Street 232-4891 Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, Administrator should not be killed Rev. Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence BY REV. JANET SMITH the Glebe community nor easily ac- Rev. Dr. Leslie Laszlo, 233-8603 for Hungarian Community The City Department of Commu- cessible to those who travel by foot. Masses: Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM 4:30 PM nity services recommends $468,000 There is considerable irony in Sunday: 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (Hungarian) worth of treatment over the next 3 the fact that the same city which (Elevator Access for the handicapped. Loop system for the years and then euthanasia. would have us reduce reliance on hearing impaired) It is true that the Centre's physi- the car (for good reason) is cal self is showing signs of age. a solution which could FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH proposing Street She appears to have been badly significantly increase car usage. Fifth Avenue at Monk 233-1870 cared for over the years and one Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna wonders why the neglect. At the Community is built not only in Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 AM same time, the Centre's spirit and the G.C.C. but also on the way to and Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Fellowship 6:30 PM soul are alive and very well. from G.C.C. Adults with small FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH children are so- and babies meet and talk Women, men and children Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 beings, needing to gather - in and share en route, teens cluster cial Minister: E.J. Cox at the in the and talk and share en route. And the sand pit, barber's, Sunday Services: Morning Worship 11:00 AM church hall, in the Glebe Commu- so we become familiar with one an- nity Centre. The value of the vari- other, we recognize faces, are JAMES UNITED CHURCH community. GLEBE-ST. ous activities, events and programs named, and linked in 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 offered at the G.C.C. lies not simply It is in and through the experience Pastors: Ann McKeown and Jack Nield we can and do in the doing but also in the being. of gathering then that New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 AM (Family Service) for one an- If the story of the G.C.C. were to be begin to care about and Worship 11:00 AM plus written it would bear witness to the other. Christian Development Program (ages 3-13) thousands of ways in which those Life is not easy in many ways for who have climbed its steps have many people in this our generation ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH been strengthened, supported, en- in this the Glebe. We need all the Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 couraged and cared for by the com- kinder, gentler ways and means of Rector: The Rev. Canon Lydon McKeown munity that gathers there. counter-acting all that is hard. We Assistant Curate: The Rev. Janet Smith People tend to gather in places badly need all the community we Holy Communion: 8:00 AM plus noon (2nd & 4th Sundays) that are accessible and a Commu- can get. There is too much loss all Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 AM nity Centre that is at the centre of a around us, too much grieving. We Choral Evensong: 7:00 PM (first & third Sundays) community is obviously the most must save the Glebe Community Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 AM accessible. The City-recommended Centre. She should not be killed. Counselling by appointment 234-4024 option "proposes to concentrate ac- (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) tivities in a centralized area." Janet Smith is Assistant Rector at Brewer Park is neither central to St. Matthew's Anglican Church. THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 Clerk: Betty Hurst

Member by invitation: Sunday Service: 10:30 AM CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. OTTAWA CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH Bank Street at Fourth Avenue (Fourth Avenue Baptist) KELLY FUNERAL HOMES Pastor: Rev. Yu-Hsiung Chen 232-5211 cJYfle -o., Sunday Services: Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School: 11:00 OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH 600 Bank Street 594-4571 Minister: Rev. Otto Ng. Co-worker: Rod Bennett Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30AM Cantonese/Mandarin & English 11:00 AM

OTTAWA DEAF FELLOWSHIP Total Communication Fifth Avenue at Monk Street Minister: Pastor Dick Foster Sunday Services: Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM

ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 585 Somerset Street, Ottawa Minister: Rev. Duncan Kennedy Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Serving the National Capital Region Sunday Service: Worship11:00 AM Church School 11:15 AM since 1954 CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS 235-6712 (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA)55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Clergy: Father Andrew Morbey 523-1928 Canadian-Independent Deacon Symeon Rodger 725-9215 Note: Members must be Canadian Owned and Operated Independent Vespers: Wed. & Sat 6:30 PM Matins: Sunday 9:00 AM of International Funeral Industry Conglomerates. Liturgy: Sunday 10:00 AM (Services mostly in English)

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH (Hispanic Ministry) Bank St. at Fourth (Fourth Avenue Baptist) Pastor Rev. Pedro Morataya 741-0628 Sunday Service: 3:00 PM Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 PM June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-37 If you have news call the Editor at 233-6063 or write to the Glebe Report WORDS P.O. Box 4794, Station E, Ottawa K1S 5H9 South branch library news BY PAMELA ROSOLEN The second of our Authors' Reading Nights will take place on June 12th at 7:30 pm in our programme room. Our guest is award-winning Regency ro- STARTING mance author Jo Beverley. Jo will be reading from her recently launched novel The Shattered Rose and plans to speak about the creative process of genre writing. Please plan to join us. TOP TN The top ten requested titles in the Ottawa Public Library system are: 1: The Runaway Jury John Grisham 2ND 2. In The Presence Of The Enemy Elizabeth George 3. Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus John Gray JULY 4. Corning Home Rosamunde Pilcher 5. Moonlight Becomes You Mary Higgins Clark 6. The Horse Whisperer Nicholas Evans 7. Malice Danielle Steele NEW GARBAGE SERVICE 8. Primary Colours Anonymous 9. The Web Jonathan Kellerman COMES TO OTTAWA! 10. The Dark Room Minette Walters CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMMES Upcoming events in the children's section include the following pro- grammes. Look for your June 19 (Wednesday) 4:15 pm. Have a whale of a time with Humphrey "Blue Box and More!" the Lost VVhale and Gift of the Whales; video special for 6 to 10- year- olds. (60 min.) Babes in the Library. Music, rhymes and books for babies from birth to booklet coming 18 months. Mondays at 9:30 am. to June 10 inclusive. Pre-registration. Bébés à la biblio. Musique, comptines et livres pour les bébés de la to your mailbox at naissance à 18 mois. Mardis à 10 h, jusque'au 11 juin inclusivement. Inscription. the end of June. Time for Twos. Stories and films for two-year-olds, Wednesdays at 9:30 4A1:45, am, to June 5 inclusive. Pre-registration. Storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds. Mondays at 10:30 am and Wednes- days at 10:30 am and 2:15 pm. for July & August. MORE items, MORE Saturday Stories and Films at 10:30 am for 4 to 7-year-olds until often, June 15. MORE service! June 9 (Tuesday) 2:00 pm Swing into Sumner with a party to celebrate the start of the summer All A lEIVICE IF IMINAL IMMINENT reading club. club participants For more Information call welcome. Pre-registration. (45 min.) July 12 (Friday) 2:00 pm Water World. Make your very own water 560-1335 garden. For 5 to 9 year olds. Pre-registration. (45 min.) July 19 (Friday) 2:00 p.m. Life in a bottle. It's amazing what will grow in a bottle. Come and find out! Terrariums for 6 to 10 year olds. Pre-registration (45 min.) July 23 2:00 pm Frog Film Fest Hip, hop to frog films for 3 to 6 year old tadpoles. (45 min.) July 26 2:00 pm Origami Animals. Make your own paper friends. For 6 to 10 year olds. Pre-registration. (45 min.) July 30 2:00 pm Tadpoles and Toads. An introduction to pond-life with sensational Sheila Silver. For 4 to 7 year olds. Pre-registration (45 min.) August 6 2:00 pm Fine Feathered Friends. A film programme for 4 to 7 year olds. Pre-registration. (45 min.) August 9 2:00 pm For the birds! Make a recycled bird feeder. For 5 to 9 year old bird lovers. Pre-registration (45 min.) 1276 Wellington August 16 2:00 pm. Fishy Friends. Make a fishy floating palAer maché mobile. For crafty 6 to 10 year olds. Pre-registration (45 min.) 722-6414 4 fax 722-6703 August 20 2:00 pm Terrific Tarantulas Bug specialist Henri Goulet tantalizes us with his crawly critters. For brave 6 to 8 year olds. Pre- registration (45 min.) August 23 2:00 pm Party-time! Celebrate the end of the summer reading club with films and snacks for all club members. Pre-registration (45 min.) Glebe Dental Office Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. Main Library hours ()For the centre nearest you call: Borrowers are reminded that the 1-800-668-9304 BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA BRACES TEETH WH,TENING Main Library at 120 Metcalfe will BREAST WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION be closed on Sundays from May 19 SCREENING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT until October 20 inclusive. CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES IT MAY SAVE AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) YOUR LIFE. 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 The Ontario Breast Screening Program is a prograrn ol The Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-38 This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message at the Glebe Community Centre inclu- ding name, address and phone no. 'For Sale' items more than $1,000 not accepted. GRAPEVINE FOR SALE WANTED CHILDCARE WANTED NOTICES IKEA BED, SINGLE, like new with MOTHER/CHILDCARE provider * CAREGIVER NEEDED, Teacher's 2 * VVIDOWED SUPPORT GROUP OF of mattress $100. 233-3841. desperately wants to purchase 2 or children need full-time care, Ottawa-Carleton meets Wed. June starting DRIVEWAY GATE. Keep your child 3 seater stroller. Please contact Sept. 1996.0ur home. Call 19, 7:30 p.m. at YM/YWCA Rm. 137, safe in backyard. Tudor brown wood Megan 235-1292. 235-4450. 180 Argyle. Speaker: Lorraine Mer- w. mesh, 113" 1 x 44" h approx. PATIENT PERSON/STUDENT to cedes Ricot on Coping with Stress Crib size youth bed from Sears. teach me the basics of word pro- VOLUNTEERS Through Nutrition. White molded plastic, 1 yr old $40. cessing in my Glebe home. My com- * DO YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD * TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR 235-1652. puter is a 386-SX11 programmed CHOLESTEROL and are you between HEALTH: "Saving Money & Getting DREXEL King-size headboard for Windows 5.2. I'll require 5 or 6 18 & 70 years of age? If so, we to Know People By Bartering" Tues. $600. 230-4735. lessons @ 1 1/2 hrs. Ph. invite you to consider taking part June 11. "Wake Up Your Wonderful CHAIR in 2 cholesterol- MAPLE ROCKING $85, Sharon at 235-2192 evgs. a study comparing Voice" Explore the power of your lowering medications. Please call maple cradle $80, Pine cabinet HOUSE TO RENT. Responsible, singing voice to relieve stress, Cast iron stove $50. Call Colette Favreau, R.N. at the Ottawa $240, non-smoking prof. couple w. one promote healing, and have fun w. Civic Hospital 798-5555, extension 235-8115. child longing to move back to the Barclay MacMillan June 18. "Sa- FOUND Glebe in time for nursery school 7074 for more information. cred Circle Dancing" w. Meredith CONTACT LENSES at Great Glebe * GLEBE CENTRE needs volunteers (around Aug. 1). Please can Anne Blaney June 25. Garage Sale May 25, on First Av- for 2-3 hours a week to help with a All sessions at Centretown Com- enue, 230-6834. Louise or Jim at 567-1213 if you're looking for long-term range of activities including frail munity Health Centre, 340 Ma- AMPLIFIER Call reliable 233-1450. tenants. elderly programs, bingo, fitness / cLaren St. No charge. Free child- CHILD CARE exercise, afternoon teas, walks and care provided. Call 563-4336 for FEMALE (24), non-smoker, will APARTMENT WANTED, friendly visiting. Students (over info. care for children until mid-August. Newlyweds, non-smokers, no pets, 14) can gain skills and experience kids or car seek quiet, spacious 1-2 * BOOK LAUNCH OF BYWARD 1 year ECE exper. References. Have through summer volunteering. bedroom MARKET RESTAURANT GUIDE, "To First Aid, St. John's Ambulance & apt for long-term Information: 238-2727 ext. 323. commitment. Market, To Market" by Cindy Infant-Child Standard First Aid & Avail. after Jul. 31, 567-4985. NOTICES Deachman, at Food for Thought CPR training. Laura 236-5170. * CITY SLICKERS TRAVEL CLUB - a LESSONS Books, Thurs. June 27, 7-10 p.m., STOP WORRYING about the kids - grab bag of travel services for the PIANO LESSONS, all levels. Em- 103 Clarence St. loving exp. mother, creative envi- globe-trotting independent senior 562-4599. phasis on body awareness to en- * BIG SISTERS OF ronment, has openings immed. arts presents information about OTTAWA- hance performance & help prevent CARLETON presents Pasta & crafts, playgroup, nutritious Ecotourism and Adventure Travel injuries. Adult students welcome. Persuasion 1996 Wed. June 19 at meals, outings, stories, music, on Tues. June 11, 1:00 - 3:00 Summer lessons avail, to prepare 6:30 pm at St. Elias Centre, 750 swimming lessons; fenced yard. No Lakeside Gardens Pavilion. Non- for winter conservatory exams. Ridgewood Ave. A scrumptious age limit. Call Megan 235-1292. members welcome. Video & slide Terry Jones. B. Mus., ARCT, member Italian meal, prizes & * TWO 19 YR-OLD NORWEGIAN presentations & door prize. Info: of ORMTA Reg'd Kinesitherapist. entertainment. Tickets $20. Call nanny jobs in Senior Adult Division, City of girls seek live-in 235-6247. ,Big Sisters at 729-2242. Ottawa for 1 year, starting Sept. 96. Ottawa, 244-5300 ext. 4018. PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS Reg- * CAPITAL CHORDEI'l ES CONCERT Bright, sport-loving girls w. child- * SLEEP/WAKE ister now for fall lessons or for a 4- DISORDERS meeting "Sentimental Journey" Sat. June 22, care exp. Ph 233-0063 8-10 pm. Mon. June 17, week summer session. Enjoy learn- 7:30 - 9:30pm Adult High School 2:30 pm & 7:30 23-YEAR-OLD FEMALE avail, to ing the music you want to play from McNabb Comm. Centre, 180 Percy. pm. For tickets contact Aileen babysit evenings & weekends. Ex- Dr. classical (Royal Conservatory exam Harfield on Oral Appliances Murray 837-7704, Maralyn Newman per. working w. children. 234- used for prep) to pop & rock styles. Call snoring and apnea) plus 722-0793 or Pat Wrazej 729-6990. 3518. Christine at 234-2040. Sleep/Wake Self-help Networking * RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL Annual MOTHER OF ONE avail to sit for EMPLOYMENT WANTED Free. Donations accepted. Info: 1- Meetings of the Board of Trustees child age 3 & up in Glebe anytime MULTILINGUAL, CULTURED, 800-387-9253 9am-5pm or 824- and the Hospital Foundation, Wed. starting from May. Lots of CARING & sensitive lady w. car, 4092 after 6 pm. June 12, 5:00 p.m. Dr. Nathan experience. Phone 230-3757. offering services as "Dame de com- Schecter Amphitheatre. FULL TIME LIVE-OUT NANNY pagnie" for an elderly person, i.e. Caregiver seeks employment 7 yrs. accompanying to doctor's, hair- QatAwife INC exp. Avail. in July, good refer- dresser's/barber's appts., outings CLEANING ences. Ph. Vangie: Days 237-5442 to museums, cafés, library, shop- PARTY SERVICE HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZERS ping, reading, preparing light HOME REPAIRS or evg. 225-8661. Leave message. HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZING lunches etc. Call Leila, 236-0955. Time to tackle the CLEANING LADY AVAIL. REF. & house - Let us help you with the basement, exper. Call Connie 235-4411. the kitchen cupboards, the windows, CLEANING LADY AVAIL. REF. perhaps a coat of paint on the wall! Call Odette after 5 pm 237-6523. garden (gar d '11), n. 10% Discount (for cleaning only) A quiet thoughtful place for kids, adults, birds, Laurel 789-2246 nei,ghbours, lovers HOUSE TO RENT gardener (gar' d 'ner), n. patient, quiet, creative, down to earth Centretown, Victorian There's comfort 2800 sq ft + basement in a g,arden 3 storeys, verandahs Call deck, garden, 2 parking lin 230-GROW. 2% baths A ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE MINI STORAGE $1675, some utilities Hume Trading Company Limited Cooper near Lyon MINI STORAGE SPACE Small family/adult group From $20.00 per month. Security fenced outside storage also available from $15.00 per month for cars, boats, and 233-4294 trailers. 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June 7, 1996 Glebe Report-39 4111,, 10f.f W "7416" * Wh Pe ( 4)", (*), 1,Fe >,,ee V V lt;? Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group 41* 690 Lyon Street South * Ottawa, Ontario teg, Po"- K1S 3Z9 Ottawa 14y)('41' , 2*. 564-1058 74fik :14.7 41k 410'' 1,74' .:10? 5,11p2 NO' , . WA 4/0 :yre Public Meeting on the .504tv044 P 441p4.0vtt.4 T,57 Glebe Community Centre ;,,,e ilggv Te: F44444 P0.00 (z4.14.444 (T) CLOSURE Mof.A44.1/ F4z 6:4S - 7:4S Date: June 20,1996 4444.0 24- 14410.41 30 (Etei. MI IV- A. S) Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Assembly Hall (at the back of the Civic F4J,L444414.--Do S60. 00 Centre) Lansdowne Park. 56S.00 314 714. +) * .74111%, T44414475 44 T444144 6:00 g. - 7:00 Rally: 6:00 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre 44.4,4 2Ç - Set404e4 12 City Staff are recommending closing the Glebe lamer Day Camp Community Centre to build a new complex at 4P The City of (MN.] II offering their DU IO popular Jammer Day Cd(Dp Brewer Park serving both the Glebe and Ottawa South. rfOgfaUXPU. \N/C OffCf ddl/CfhfC, Cxcitemeut and good old farbioned fun to , .rde;;;., childrCO farilipg from infanti to pr e-teenf. d(1171) HIPI from Aly 7 - If you care about the future of the Glebe oc, Auguft 75. rleare call the Qlebe Community Centre for fegiftration Community Centre and the principle of * to information Or for further detailfl fummer II hot, d(13p iill make you independent, accessible community centres, :4171. please come out to the Public Meeting and let .ir IIZLICI City Staff know your views. .41, * :AT?. ?fie, OW, AK Jfr 7. (fit' ffe; * >9.;" N.e.41 ',9;4(