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It ap- mid-'90s who advised on the hail light rail The Glebe Community Centre pears that, not only are there lots community centre renovations. Cam Robertson, Glebe resident is overflowing with children. of kids in the Glebe, but the new "They projected an aging popula- and chair of the City Centre Coa- Staff were surprised at the Sep- students who transferred to tion in the Glebe with virtually lition, applauds the light rail tember registration by the de- Mutchmor when McNabb Park no need for preschool program- pilot project approved by regional mand for the after-four program. School closed have also joined the ming," says Sharon Plumb. In council in September. They scrambled to accommodate after-four program. Sam wonders fact, there were more preschool- "I am delighted that the light the 20 extra children on the if the centre is now close to its ers than expected at the day rail project is going ahead," he waiting list. Now, eight newly- limit. "We have the gym at camps this summer. This fall all said. "It will provide a valuable hired staff have joined the six Mutchmor two days a week," he GNAG's preschool programs are complement to the existing bus returning staff, says Samee (Sam) says, "and that is key to accom- full and the two parent-and-child service and will enhance rapid Bhatti, after-four co-ordinator. modating all of them." The city is playgroups are full, as is the transit in Ottawa-Carleton in a This fall there are 82 school-age paying the OCDSB to use the gym Glebe Co-operative Nursery way that is neighbourhood- children registered in the after- for children's programs. School that uses the centre. friendly." four, almost double the 38 who "People are pleased with the He noted that the project will came last spring, according to Preschool program registra- continuum of programming here start with only three trains run- Sharon Plumb, City of Ottawa pro- tion is also up, contrary to pro- for children from zero to 14 ning on a single track (plus a gram co-ordinator. jections by consultants in the years," says Sharon. passing track to be built at Car- leton University). However, once Run for the Cure runs through the Glebe Von's Bistro the value to commuters is estab- lished, the region can add more reopens train cars and extend the line to BY SUSAN JERMYN Hull and to the airport. Von's Bistro and Flippers Mike Sheflin of the Regional restaurant at Bank and Fourth Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton reopened Wednesday, October 6. (and also a Glebe resident) says Owner Caren Von Merveldt said that fully integrating light rail all the staff were keen and eager service with other OC Transpo to return: "We really missed all services will help meet the target our customers." of a 20 per cent increase in rid- There is a new look at Von's. ership. "Otherwise, we will reach The car crash August 15 damAged gridlock." the interior walls, floor and part of the bar of the bistro. Now that the damage has been repaired, the ZONING MEETING decor has been changed. "We re- GLEBE COMMUNITY tired the duck wallpaper," said ASSOCIATION Caren, "and we are making a new Public Meeting on Glebe start for our twentieth year." Montessori expansion and Cst. Atallah Sadaka of the Ot- rezoning of 172 Glebe Avenue tawa-Carleton Regional Police, the Thursday, October 21 investigating officer at the scene 7:30 p.m. on Glebe Community Centre Photo: M. Schieman Continued page 3. Dr. Turnaround point for the CIBC Run for the Cure on Queen Elizabeth INSIDE 'Thanks for supporting literacy' Literary Issue The Glebe Report is in the lections. Clara Brownlee of happy position of making small Mutchmor called the donation "a donations to community groups. delightful surprise." Bob As an organization that deals Dagenais of Glebe Collegiate wrote with the printed word, the board that with the many budgetary of the Glebe Report decided at the cutbacks it is difficult to meet June board meeting to contribute the many priorities for our stu- to the libraries of our local dents. Pat Hendry of Hopewell schools and to the South branch of found it heartwarming to know the Ottawa Public Library. that the Glebe Report understands All these libraries have been the challenges faced by schools. very appreciative and have used "Thank you for supporting us in the donation to add to their col- our goal of literacy!" she wrote. Denise Chong 17 Karen Irving 16 Whodunit set where? In the Glebe Mary Jane Maffini 16 New author Karen Irving has readers will recognize the Poetry review 16 penned her first mystery novel Birkenstock-shod clientele of the and set it in the heart of the oh- hippie-style bakery. Literacy 18 so-mysterious Glebe. Pluto Ris- The characters in this sus- 18 ing is her first Katy Klein mys- Writing penseful novel come with in- Original writing by Rita West tery; a second is to be published depth astrological charts that and Sharon Drache this coming spring, and Karen is hold clues to their personalities, now at work on the third in the thanks to the author's study of Book clubs 19 series. astrology. Karen said it was easy ID Mystery authors that Karen Clive Doucet 17 Books 27 write about her neighbourhood Irving admires are Linda Barnes Drache reviews Betty Jane Wylie she's lived here since 1990, she and Dennis Lehane. The first- Words 30 and her husband work in the time Glebe writer is now off to be Happenings at the library Glebe, and their two children at- a panelist at a mystery conven- tend Mutchmor and Lisgar. "I tion in Milwaukee. She will sign Business 10 didn't know of any other mystery copies of Pluto Rising at Smith NEXT DEADLINE Davidson's celebrates diamond set in the Glebe," she said, "so I Books, Rideau Centre, Oct. 22 Monday, October 25 ann ive.rsary thought it was about time." Glebe from 11:30 to 2. N EWS Glebe Report October 8, 1999 2 Abbotsford Senior Centre Everything going according to plan BY GORDON HAUSER Come on your own or bring a With all our programs rolling, partner, $4 per ticket in advance we feel satisfied that we have purchased at the desk. Want chosen the right staff and the more info? Call our number right subjects to interest our above. membership - which is anyone 55 Bingo enthusiasts can enjoy or older. Abbotsford Senior smoke-free games on the first Centre, opposite Lansdowne on Wednesday of every month. It's Bank, is delighted that so many .25/card/ game and there are re- have enrolled in courses to have freshments. fun. There are a few places left if Lastly, we invite you to use you hurry and phone 230-5730, our computer and/ or our office. but very few. The terms are spelled out in our Did you get our fall program guide, or may be obtained by guide? It outlines all the many phoning our ever-helpful staff at resources available as well as the 230-5730. leisure guide. You can get it at the phone number above, but why not call in to our grand Victorian Photo: C. Sanger to pick one up and look mansion Barbara Ahuja and Susan Annis bid farewell to Mitchell Sharp. around. Call in for early break- fast or lunch at noon, and ask as many questions as you like. Goodbye Mitchell Bridge and tea parties are Neighbours gathered to wish He's a Jolly Good Fellow!" planned on the second Wednesday a fond farewell to Mitchell Sharp Mitchell was then presented of every month at 1:30 p.m. Re- on September 19 at the annual with a T-shirt with a large col- freshments and prizes, of course! Monkland Avenue street party. oured photo of his house on the Barbara Ahuja, who hosted the front and the signatures of all party in her driveway, pointed his neighbours. He donned the out the appropriateness of the shirt, blinked back some tears, FIND OUT HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF EXERCISE setting, recalling that Mitchell and gave a touching thank you for and his recently deceased wife, the party and the many happy WHAT ARE THE BEST ANTI-AGING EXERCISES Jeanette, had attended similar memories he carries away with HOW YOU SHOULD ORGANIZE YOUR EFFORTS Monkland Avenue get-togethers him.