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October 8, 1999 BC5T' Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE Community Centre almost at its limit Glebe residents BY SUSAN JERMYN Why the increase? 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 established, 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 colour 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 breakfast 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. WHEN TO TRAIN AND HOVV MUCH TO DO for some 15 years. He continued well into the WHY YOU SHOULD EXERCISE A host 8f young evening chatting with neighbours WHAT TO EAT TO MAXIMIZE RESULTS Monklandites gathered around the and former neighbours who came HOW TO AVOID INJURIES "Goodbye Mitchell" cake to help by for the occasion he could him blow out the 36 candles one have been on the campaign trail! Free Workshop. Limited Seating. Call 565-9995. for each year he has lived on the Monkland Avenue bears his mark Thurs. Oct. 14th 7:00 - 8:00 PM street. At that, the guests broke - it won't be quite the same with- Main Chiropractic Clinic Main Medical Centre. 194 Main St. Suite 208. into a rousing rendition of "For out him.

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Last chance to dance to Bruce and the Burgers BY WILLIAM D. NICHOL stuck and after a second staff Although MacGregor indicates It began as an impromptu per- party in 1986, followed by a that the band had a busy sched- formance by a group of Glebe Glebe school dance in 1987, . ule, performing up to 30 times a Collegiate high school teachers Bruce & the Burgers made their year in the early '90s, "... it's the during a staff party in the spring first public appearance. The community dances and public of 1985, and then evolved into a venue was an Ottawa South Com- performances in the Glebe and LYNN GRAHAM 15-year venture for Bruce munity Association function held Ottawa South that are among the MacGregor (lead vocalist), Fred in June 1988 in Windsor Park. A most memorable and were the Russell (saxophone), Brian Mac- Bruce & the Burgers dance at the most fun for us," he says. Millan (keyboard and guitar), Ottawa South Corrununity Centre UNESCO declared Glen Porteous (lead guitar), Rocco Old Fire Hall followed in Decem- In what may well be a fitting Romeo (bass guitar) and Ken ber of '88. Through the late '80s finale, the Glebe Community As- October 5, 1999 McGillvray (drums). It may draw and '90s Bruce & the Burgers sociation is pleased to host a World Teachers' Day. to a close this December when the served up their blend of '50s and dance featuring Bruce & the Bur- band known as "Bruce & the Bur- '60s classics to crowds at First gers on October 23, 1999 from 8 Congratulations and gers" considers retirement. Avenue, Mutchmor and Hopewell p.m. to 12 midnight in the Glebe thanks to our Avenue schools, at Brewer Park, Community Centre main hall. Ca- "I was the M.C. at the staff Carleton U. and at the Glebe Com- pacity is limited. Tickets are teachers. party in 1985," recalls MacGre- munity Centre. A key event in $10 each and will be available at gor, an English teacher at Glebe, the group's development occurred the Glebe Community Centre of- "and just for fun and on the spur in 1991 when Bruce & the Bur- fice, 690 Lyon Street South, for Trustee of the moment we put together a gers became the "house band" at one week only (October 42 Ottawa-Carleton District band which Fred Russell dubbed Moe's Newport Restaurant (home - through 16, or while ticket sup- School Board "Bruce & the Burgers." The name to The Elvis Sighting Society). plies last). 730-3366 Von's, continued Ottawa singer Ad paid for from the Trustees Personal from page 1 David Wiffen Communications Budget of the crash, reports that the driver of the van involved was signs CD at charged under the Highway Traf- fic Act with "entering a through Compact Music MUSHROOM COMPOST highway not in safety." He said BY IAN BOYD your flower and garden beds! speed or carelessness was not in- David Wiffen will autograph The Fall is the best time to top dress volved; the damage occurred be- his new compact disc South of Minimum Order cause the driver did not brake Somewhere on Sat., Oct. 16 at after the impact. A witness re- Compact Music (7851/2 Bank St.) 6 Bags for $20. (taxes incl.) ported that the van continued ac- from 10:30 a.m. to noon. (Each bag weighs approx. 25 lbs.) celerating until it hit the restau- This is David's first f ull- rant wall and the engine contin- length album in over 25 years. It FREE DELIVERY ued to roar even after the van will be specially priced for this stopped. event. David hosts the Thursday 828-1329 Cst. Sadaka said the pickup night open stage at Irene's Pub. truck ended up behind the van Come on out and support a truly because of the driver's natural gifted Ottawa artist. human reaction to follow an inci- dent as one sees it happen. "It's a The Centre for miracle no one was hurt," he said. "It shows the need for individuals to be covered for acci- CORRECTION Personal Growth & Development dents with liability insurance," said Cst. Sadaka. In this case Bruce Donaldson would like Individual, couple & family therapy there was damage to the building, to correct an error in last exterior and interior, the cost of month's article on Norman 850-3139 or 292-3139 Beck. Norman is actually in loss of business to the restau- Street at 5th Avenue - by appointment his 70s. Bank rants, the cost of lost employee [email protected] salaries and damage to the other vehicle. Views expressed in the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. We reserve the right to all EDITORIAL PAGE edit submissions. October 8, 1999 4 Thanks for reading! The Glebe Report is pleased to present an issue that features original writing, book reviews, news about new books and g reflectiOns about literacy. We have always known that this is a neighbourhood that loves P. 0. BOX 4794, STATION E to read look around and see our new and used just bookstores, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1S 5119 newspaper a and magazine shops, public library within walking ESTABLISHED 1973 distance and coffee shops full of people with their faces buried in TELEPHONE 236-4955 newspapers and books. The Glebe is also home to many writers. It is with great The Glebe Report is a monthly newspaper. We receive no govern- pleasure that we have supplemented our monthly book review and ment grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe and other mer- words pages with a four-page feature section. We have news about chants pays our bills and printing costs. Seven thousand copies are the release of Denise Chong's latest book (her first was nominated delivered free to Glebe homes, and copies are available at many for a Governor General's Award). Read the review of Clive Doucet's Glebe shops, Ottawa South Library, Brewer Pool and Glebe and book about his Acadian heritage (it is one of two new books by Ottawa South Community Centres. Capital Ward's regional councillor). And for something completely A subscription costs $16.59 per year. To order contact our Busi- different, meet another Glebe writer Karen Irving who writes ness Manager. mysteries. Her first novel, Pluto Rising, is reviewed here. There is no mystery about the popularity of mystery thrillers EDITOR: Susan Jermyn, 236-4955 for Mary Jane Maffini. The co-owner of the Glebe's Prime Crime ADVERTISING MANAGER: Judy Field 231-4938 (Before 8 PM) book store has just written her first full-length book. BUSINESS MANAGER: Sheila Pocock 233-3047 We also include a review of a poetry anthology released on CD, CIRCULATION MANAGER: Zita Taylor, 235-1214 as well as a review of a book on writing by our regular book EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Margie Schieman reviewer Sharon Drache. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Susan Bell, Vange Campbell, Sally Cleary, Eva Judy Bernstein, a local literacy instructor and winner of a Golder, Teena Hendelman, Deidre Jones-Nishimura, Josie Padzior, literacy award from the Ottawa Citizen, shares her thoughts on -Elaine Marlin, Hélène Samson, Rita West, Leigh Widdowson adult literacy. Illiteracy is not just a Third-World problem, but also a problem right here in Ottawa. If people can't read well, they LEGAL ADVISERS: Russell Zinn, Peggy Malpass are excluded from our high-tech world. The public library is part of that world, trying to buy new COVER: Gwendolyn Best technology so that people in Ottawa can have access to the world of information available on the Internet. Hélène Merritt at the South DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Cheryl Casey, Judy Field, Daniel Freeman, branch of the library reports on new developments to be Gary Greenwood, Christian Hurlow, Deborah McNeill, Rob Moeller, inaugurated during Public Library Week. Nadia Moravec and Peter Williams. Jeffrey Simpson, a Glebe resident, is vice-chair of the board of the Ottawa Public Library. He notes that the library's gala dinner ADVERTISING RATES ARE FOR CAMERA-READY COPY with guest speaker Pamela Wallin will not only raise funds for The Glebe Report is printed by Winchester Print. books and new technology, but will also raise the profile of this Ottawa institution. The next Glebe Report will be out November 5. Everywhere in the Glebe, people are reading. Some of us have Monday, October 25 is our deadline even turned reading into a club activity. Allison Dingle describes for copy some neighbourhood book clubs. and advertising. This literary issue of the Glebe Report is proud to present some original writing by local authors: there is a short essay by Rita West and poetry by Sharon Drache. We give thanks for our many loyal readers; we give thanks for our wonderful contributors. Happy Thanksgiving. OUR VOLUNTEER CARRIERS Jennie Aliman, Avril Aubry, Carman, Michael, & Daniel Baggaley, Brendan Beardsley, Inez Berg, Ann Marie Bergeron, Marylou Bienefeld, Lee Blue, Emma & Zoe Bourg4rd, Nathan & Devon Bowers- Krishnan, Bowie Family, Chris Bradshaw, John Francis Brandon, Brewer Pool, James Cano, Christina & Alexandra Chowaniac, Jeremy Clarke-Okah, Leslie Cole, Coodin Family, Coutts/Bays-Coutts Family, Sophie Crump, Jordan Davies, Marilyn Deschamps, Amy & Mary Deshaies, Christie Diekeyer, Pat Dillon, Kathryn Dingle, Trent Duggan, Education for Community Living (Gd), Liam Faught, Ferguson Family, Judy Field, Brigid & Keavin Finnerty, David, Christiane, Sean & WELCOME TO: Liam Kirkpatrick, Joan Irwin, Brendan Beardsley, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Andre Fontaine (Center Town Community Health Daniel Freeman, Roger Roberge. 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May, Gordon McCaffrey, Fiona McCarthy Kennedy, McGuire Family, Emma & Sheila McKeen, Rebecca McKeen, Ellen & John McLeod, A car is necessary for this job, as it involves delivering bundles Nickolas Meng, Julie Monaghan, Zachary, Nathan & Jacob Monson, of our papers. In total the job takes takes about an hour a month. Nadia Moravec, Rosemary Mosco, Murdock-Thompson Family, Sana Nesrallah, Pagliarello Family, Sally Pearson, Freya Potter, Paul CALL: Zita Taylor © 235-1214 or ztaylor©webruler.com Prepas, Pritchard Family, Quinn Family, Beatrice Raffoul, Zac Rankin, if you are willing to deliver a route for us. Mary & Steve Reid, Alex Richards, Robertson Family, Audrey Robinson, Roger Roberge, Susan Rose, Rutherford Family, Faith &

Gerd Schneider, Ellen Schowalter, Scott Family, Mrs . K. Sharp, Short Family, Dinah Showman,Tim Siebrasse, Bill Dalton / Sobriety House, Denise & Lucas Stethem, Isaac Stethem, Stephenson Family, Karen Swinburne, Tallim Family, Eleanor Thomas, John & Maggie Thomson, Trudeau Family, Turgeon-Taylor Family, Allison Van Koughnett, Caroline Vanneste, Sara & Michael-James Viinalass- Smith, Gillian Walker, Lisa & Mary Warner, Erin, Alexander & Keilan Way, Michael, Matthew, Neil & Jan Webb, Chantal West, Leigh & Eric Widdowson, Matt Williams, Ann Withey, Delores & Harold Young, Julia, Eric & Vanessa Zayed. If you have news call the editor at 236- 4955 or write to the Glebe Report, Glebe 5 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 Community Centre, 690 Lyon St., K1S 3Z9. LETTERS Kay McDougall remembered Trees from the dead Editor, Glebe Report charm, and of course her exper- Re: Kay McDougall tise with the finances at the Glebe Editor, Glebe Report; I remember that shiny lady Report when her daughter Beverly Good news, everyone. Do you always with a smile, when she was the editor. remember those two trees that lived around the corner from her This summer I bumped into were massacred last June ... well, daughter, Beverly Rix, my Second Kay at The Bay. We were both they have come back to life. A f- Avenue neighbour (1972-79). loaded down with produce from ter having every single bit of Kay had moved to Ottawa from the market, sitting on a bench green shorn off them by an un- Mitchell, Ontario, and she would opposite a perfume counter, try- known assailant one Saturday sit sipping tea on the Rix front ing to catch our respective night last spring and left as un- porch, looking like she had lived breaths. Kay jumped up before sightly sticks in a ring of shorn there all her life. Yet, she had me from her short rest. greenery, they were given up for been uprooted and come to Ottawa I know Beverly, her husband dead by the neighbours of Central to start over, when she was cer- Allan and their two children Park. tainly already more than a senior (Kay's grandchildren) will miss Everyone was discouraged. citizen. But you never would have her dearly. The two trees were planted with known from her energy and Sharon Abron Drache funds raised by Art in the Park and the Vancouver Gardening So- ciety. The City of Ottawa then John Leaning's Story of the Glebe matched those funds as part of its ice storm relief program. A tree This illustrated history of the Glebe, to cost $20, can be specialist had been consulted to ordered from the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group. find a suitable variety, but all for Fill in the form and mail or drop it off with your aeposit to: naught. In one brief encounter GNAG, Glebe Community Centre with a hooligan, the trees seemed 690 Lyon St. S. lost. Ottawa, ON A warm growing season and lots of rain made the spirited sticks back to life as if they had K1S 3Z9 never met their assailant. There Please mark on the envelope Story of the Glebe. trees sprout just a sprig of green. is a certain satisfaction I feel Name: Phone: Some of the neighbours watered the tree on dry weeks. Sprigs of whenever I look on those two trees. I Address- green turned to small branches. feel victory over stupid-, We all watched as the miracle of ity. nature brought those two forsaken Bhat Boy number of copies @ $10 deposit is required; balance payable on delivery scheduled for this fall, in time for Christmas and the millennium. total amount enclosed - make cheque or money order payable to GNAG Please recycle 40 % of the proceeds of the books sold by GNAG or John this newspaper Leaning will go to the Glebe Community Centre Renovation Fund.

MIN IMM1 MAYOR JIM WATSON'S COMMUNTIY SlURVEY: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND?

UMF 11,1F, A ,c:", Dear Friend: 1. Taxes in Ottawa-Carleton are the 3. On the municipal reform issue, the City CI Improving municipal infrastructure second-highest among major urban of Ottawa has formally adopted the and maintenance Far too often cities in Canada. position of "one city, one tier". What (e.g. roads, snow removal) politicians become model do you support? isolated from the Do you want City Council to continue 71 Giving a greater priority to community facilities such as parks, people we claim to its policy of freezing taxes and eventual- ElStatus quo s41, rinks, pools and community centres represent. That is ly reduce them as the debt is paid off? (11 municipalities and the Region) why, from the time I 71 Yes El Improving safety in neighbour- was first elected, I El No CI One city, one tier, i.e. amalgamate hoods zoning initiatives have tried to meet as Comments: seven cities and the Region together through many of you as possible at various and leave rural townships to decide CI Other (specify) community events such as charity their own future fund raisers, church bazaars, business openings, tree plantings, CI Three cities with the Region 71 Other (specify) sporting 2. The province is allowing municipalities and cultural events, community II to restructure their hydro commissions 71 Three cities without the Region association meetings and many other which could generate a substantial (common services would be run by El Other (specify) neighbourhood activities. I also can- revenues for the City service boards) vass door-to-door in a different amount of new (it could be as high as $100 million). neighbourhood every week to meet CI Other 5. What are-your top three community 1 constituents and listen to their con- How should the City best use this concerns in your neighbourhood? cerns and suggestions. money?

Through this survey, I want to CI Spend a srnall portion on community extend that listening to you and initiatives such as community centres, 4. What are your budgetary priorities? Check your family. Please take a few libraries and parks that have been off a maximum of 3 items that you feel are moments to fill out this survey and waiting for funding for some time your priorities: Feel free to use a separate sheet to return it to my office so that I can expand your answers. read about your hopes and sa El Invest the money and not spend it CI Freezing and reducing taxes and priorities for our city. in an effort to reduce our debt and reducing the city's debt. Please send your answers to: taxes Name 0 Reducing number of levels of Mayor Jim Watson Address 0 Spend it all, restoring various cuts governments in Ottawa-Carleton. 111 Sussex Drive City Postal that were imposed in the past five to Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5A1 Code El Protecting the environment and Phone Fax ten years Fax: 244-5379 promoting "green" initiatives E-mail E-mail: [email protected] El Other CI Improving library services El Yes, I would like to receive the results of this survey AND the Mayor's funding to arts, culture ElIncreasing Ottawa monthly newsletter. and heritage projects GR

;as- / 1=11. MIO GLEBE NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES GROUP 690 Lyon Street South GNAG NEW S Ottawa, ON, K1S 3Z9 Tel: 564-1058 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 6 Welcome new GNAG members BY ALICE HINTHER This year's Glebe Neighbourhood Glebe Community Centre on Sep- Activities Group (GNAG) annual tember 29. The following is a list general meeting was held in the of new members: Executive 'Von's Fayyer's Chair Louise Carota Vice Chair Christie Oliver Treasurer - Megan Malloy 819 Bank Street Secretary Tina Denis Communications Judy Walker Board Pre-School Rep Caroline Bigue Children's Rep Terry Llewellyn-Huntley Q4 Rep Sally Ann Crawshaw Youth Rep Michele Barusta We're now reopened Adult Rep Christine Hollander Seniors Rep Eileen Scotton GCA Anne Scotton Fall programs we're all back. We still have spaces available vember 14 from 10 - 4 p.m. We in many programmes and work- will have two levels of high qual- shops. The programme brochure ity arts and crafts as well as a is available in the main office and tile- painting workshop in the Come and see us! registration is ongoing during lower level. The tiles are part of normal centre hours. a community project to decorate The annual GNAG Fall Flea the stairs in the main hall. If you all Market will be held on Oct. 16 haven't yet had a chance to par- We missed you! from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We still ticipate in this community proj- have a few tables available for ect, be sure to drop in to the craft vendors. To rent a table, please fair and leave your "mark" in the contact the GNAG office at 233- main hall. 8713. Tables cost $25. FALL CALENDAR The fall Antique Fair will be Oct._ 8, Teen Dance 7 - 10 p.m. held on November 6 from 10 - 5 $3 at the door, ages 11-14 p.m. We still have spaces avail- Oct. 11, Centre closed able for vendors. Please contact Oct. 16, Fall Flea on's Fayyer's Market 10 a.m. the GNAG office if you are inter- 2 p.m. Free Admission ested in renting a table. The Nov. 6, Fall Antique Fair 10 a.m. 819 Bank Street GNAG Fall Craft Market will be 5 p.m. held on Saturday, November 13 Nov. 13 & 14 GNAG Craft Fair from 10 - 5 p.m. and Sunday No- Sat. 10 - 5 p.m., Sun. 10 - 4 p.m. 4

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Sunday, October 17 free admission and parking Montessori School is ready to expand. At Natural Resources At the Experimental Farm: bly in the past four years. Today, program addresses the young (601 & 615 Booth St.): Discover the world of bugs GMS has 78 students ranging from child's eagerness and enormous Identify rocks & fossils Pancake breakfast pre-school through Grade 3. As capacity for learning. This phi- Learn about maps Join a 4-H Club GMS has grown, so has its reputa- losophy is carried through to the noon to 4 p.m. 10 am. to 4 P.m. tion. The school now has an ex- elementary level, Grades 1 to 6, Free doubledecker bus ride between Science Funfest and tensive waiting list of parents in which children are encouraged Funfest on the Farm!

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STORE HOURS 234-6353 Home MONWED 8:30 AM TO 6 PM THURS & FRI 8:30 AM TO 9 PM hardware SAT 8:30 AM TO 6 PM BANK ST. AT SECOND AVE. S U N 11 AM TO 5 PM 9 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 REPORT City Councillor's update GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE RENOVATION RoyThael I am happy to report that the Glebe Community Centre renovation project will be under consid- eration for funding in the city's -upcoming budget, with construction hopefully to proceed in Oak By summer 2000. After struggling Councillor Meet me at the Oak! to keep this important project on Inez Berg 779 Bank St. On the Glebe) Ottawa 235-2624 the city's capital budget priority list, and securing support for a majority of council has now voted $1 million reserve fund for the to implement the project in 2001. This approval represents a recog- centre, I am very encouraged by SC_ARJ-OAK-EE this positive development The nition by councillors and staff of possibility of funding comes as a the need in the new millennium result of the recapitalization of for fast, cost-effective and envi- Ottawa Hydro. Mayor Watson and ronmentally friendly public to I attended the Glebe Neighbour- transit serve the growing com- hood Activities Group's annual munities in the south, west, and HALLOWEEN general meeting in September to east of the region. Operated and co-ordinated by OC Transpo, the announce the good news. I thank him and look forward to his sup- light rail would also link up with port in this ongoing initiative. huge employment areas at Confed- cOSTUMÈ PARTi MUNICIPAL RESTRUCTURING eration Heights, Booth Street, Glen Shortliffe, the provin- Tunney's Pasture and Hull, as cially appointed advisor on mu- well as Carleton University, U. of karaoke Style! nicipal restructuring in Ottawa- Ottawa and both Algonquin cam- Carleton, has begun his review of puses. Many thanks to Councillor information and one-on-one Doucet and the City Centre Coali- meetings with the regional chair tion chaired by Cam Robertson, SaftAC8a9 Oct. 30 and local mayors. He has invited assisted by Brian Carroll, Pat John Kane, Chris Brad- individuals to send written sub- Steenberg, Join us for missions to him by October 22 at shaw and George Wright among Suite 500, 1547 Merivale Road, others. As a founding member of Nepean, ON, K2G 4V3, or by e- the coalition, I am very proud of Vedead Fume% mail to glen.shortliffe their accomplishments. @mah.gov.on.ca or by fax to 225- BRUCE & THE BURGERS served every 0319. OCT. 23 AT G.C.C. Come join Glebe Commu- He will meet with munici- the SATURDAY & SUNDAY nity Association and another full palities October 12, 13 and 14. house as we rock our socks off in 8 am itil 2 pm Two public meeting are scheduled what may be a farewell concert October 27 for the rurals, on from Bruce and the Burgers, on and on November 3 for Ottawa. 23. I am The region will hold a meet- Saturday, October pleased to MC this event which ing at the Glebe Community Cen- will start at 8 p.m. in the main tre, October 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. Glebe Dental Office hall Community At a city-held public forum, at the Glebe Dr. Khaled Hashem D.D.S. Centre, 690 Lyon St. S. Tickets BOARD MEMBER, MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA September 22, most speakers (25 are $10 and are available starting BRACES *TEETH of 37) supported a one-city WHITENING October 12 at the Glebe Commu- WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTION model. I invite you to share your nity Centre main office. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT views on municipal restructuring BRONSON PEOPLE CROWNS, BRIDGES, DENTURES with me. See my below. address Thanks largely to local artist AVAILABLE EVENINGS / EMERGENCIES LANSDOWNE PARK Bhat Boy, an interesting group of 738(A) Bank St. (at Second Ave.) The city has voted to transfer people will be working full-time 232-2222 Emergencies: 232-2610 Lansdowne Park to the region in a on Bronson Avenue to civilize the stand-alone deal that excludes a speed and nature of traffic pass- regional takeover of Ottawa's sew- ing through the Glebe. The life ers. The deal includes a yearly sized, two-dimensional figures, payment by the city to the region created by Bhat Boy and another of $675,000 for 15 years, and a local artist Chandler Swain, rep- one-time payment of about resent a good cross-section of $178,000 for accumulated em- neighbourhood characters. Hav- If learning ployee benefits for Lansdowne's ing received many coats of paint staff. The city will also continue by Glebe Collegiate students and to pay down Lansdowne's out- other volunteers, they will soon starts this standing debt and servicing (for be installed on the hydro poles prior costs at the park) amount- along Bronson Avenue. Many ing to $4.5 million. early, why thanks to Bhat Boy and everyone On September 21, the re- involved in bringing this art to gion's corporate services and eco- streets. wait to nomic the development committee ap- COMMUNITY PRIDE proved a report from their CAO ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Merv Beckstead recommending the The city is accepting nomi- teach? takeover. The report made no nations for Community Pride mention of prohibiting casinos or Achievement and Community future gambling venues at Pride Leadership awards. Please Lansdowne, and seemed to indi- send us your letters and photos Glebe Montessori School cate that the region's takeover of regarding work done by individu- Ottawa's sewers is just a matter of als or groups who have organized time. Regional council will vote or helped organize and partici- BILINGUAL PROGRAMS on that report October 13. pated in community clean-up and LIGHT RAIL GETS GO-AHEAD beautification projects. AGES 2 1/2 TO 6 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

FOR 2001 CAN I HELP? AGES 6 TO 9 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM I was pleased to give my sup- Inez Berg, Councillor, 111 port for the region's light rail Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N pilot project before their corpo- 5A1. Tel: 244-5367. Fax: 244- 650 LYON STREET SOUTH rate services, transportation and 5373. E-mail: (Glebe St. United Church), TEL. 237-3824 transit services committees. A [email protected] James BUSINESS NEWS Glebe Report October 8, 1999 1 0 What's next? Richards is bub- press your message to future bling with excitement about an heirs. These diamonds will be impending celebration - Decem- worn with pride by generations to ber 31, 1999. Davidson's will be come. "It's a marking of time," promoting The Millennium Gift. she explains, "with gifts that are "What better way to mark the timeless." dawn of the new millennium," she aslcs, "than to give a gift to be The Davidson family and staff cherished by generation after look forward to the new millen- - generation." For example, lim- nium and continuing to be a part ited edition millennium dia- of their clients' "happy" occa- monds, with laser-inscribed se- sions. "Jewellery is a wonderful rial numbers, will be offered in a and exciting career," says Judy time capsule accompanied by a "and we excitedly anticipate the small leather-bound book for you challenges and triumphs of the or members of your family to ex- next sixty years."

Eastman Davidson at watchmakers' bench in his workshop on Gladstone Avenue, (c. 1939). Davidson's Jewellers celebrates diamond anniversary "Yes, we're 60 years young and she completed her graduate jew- still growing," says owner Judy ellers degree, diamond certifica- Richards with pride. tion and jewellery design course. This fall, Judy and her Judy has seed many changes daughter Dana Hanes are cele- over the last 25 years, including brating Davidson's Jewellers 60th gold rising from $300 an ounce to anniversary - their diamond an- $1,000 an ounce in just a few niversary! months. "Just imagine what that Her father, Eastman Davidson, does to your inventory," she opened the well-known jewellery laughs. store in 1939 and built his busi- Davidson's Jewellers has ness with honesty and integrity. gained a reputation as one of the "Always tell the truth," he would finest jewellery stores in Canada, preach, "It's easier to remember!" winning numerous awards for de- Davidson's Glebe Jewellers, 1939. Eastman Davidson was born in sign and leadersh!p. Judy, also Ottawa. In 1928 he moved to De- known as an industry leader, was troit where his father had found one of five Canadians invited by Pamper yourself at Hairizona work during the depression. De Beers in 1996 to tour their Hairizona, 856 Bank St. the makeover day, Thursday, Oc- While at school in Detroit he diamond mines in Botswana, Na- Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. tober 21, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. learned jewellery design and fab- mibia and South Africa. Cur- Sat. 9 - 6 & Sun. 12 - 5 For $29.95 Harizona will offer up rication, which led him to win rently she is part of an advisory to 30 women a makeover, with first place in a North American group to the government of the BY MARINA CARSON before and after photos. The ses- student competition. Northwest Territories where Can- As soon as I stepped into the sion includes advice on wardrobe Upon the family's return to ada's very own diamond mines studio, I felt my body sigh with and accessories, a hair styling Ottawa he went on to learn the have recently opened. relief. Enna Green, the new owner and makeup session followed by a watchmaking trade, and at age 24 As well as her active involve- of Hairizona Image Studio, is photo (to take home) by Artistic he began a watchmaking business ment in her own business, Judy proud that her shop provides a Photos. of his own, turning the living has been chair of the Better Busi- place of cairn. Greeted by her Enna enjoys being part of the room of the family's Gladstone ness Bureau, the Women's Busi- disarming smile and gentle man- Glebe and believes that busi- Avenue home into his workshop. ness Network and the Canadian ner, I felt comfortable at once. nesses can give back to the com- During the lean times he would Jewellers Association, and is a "The staff works at ease ... and munity. In particular, she admits pack up his briefcase and travel past winner of the Business- we're family oriented," she says. to having a soft spot for kids. In downtown to the government of- woman's Achievement Award. Hairizona offers many ways to the past she has contributed to fices where he would pick up jew- relax and pamper yourself, such the Children's Hospital of Eastern ellery and watches for repairs, The store is now into its third as massage with aromatherapy Ontario as well as Big Brothers. returning them to their owners a generation, with the granddaugh- oils or 15 minutes on a warm tan- According to Enna, the setup few days later. ter of the founder, Dana Hanes, ning bed. of the Glebe - predominantly low- In 1939, with $200 in his who joined the firm in 1991. Dana A wide range of hair services rise buildings - makes it seem pocket and credit from the major made her debut in the jewellery includes highlights, colours, more residential than comrrwr- watch companies, he decided to industry by receiving a scholar- weaves, braids and relaxing. Spe- cial. open a retail store in the newly ship for the highest mark in Can- cials include discounts for kids Although the hours are long formed suburb of "The Glebe." ada of 97.3 per cent on her gradu- on Mondays, seniors' specials on and it can be rough starting a new Little did he know what success ate jewellers exam. "That's when Tuesdays (25 per cent off) and business, Enna feels her work is was in store and just how the I knew I would be able to retire student specials (25 per cent off) ultimately rewarding. "At the Glebe would grow over the next 60 someday," quips Judy. The all year round. end of the day, people look good, years. mother and daughter team work Book ahead to take advantage of and feel good." His daughter, Judy Richards, well together, although Dana i s worked in the store after school currently on a leave of absence, and on Saturdays. She made a full caring for 10-month-old Mallory, time commitment in 1972, when Davidson's fourth generation!

Lansdowne Animal Hospital T. Zarkechvari D.V.M., M.S. JEWELLERY - CLOTHING- GIFTS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM 281 Sunnyside Ave. (corner of Bank & Sunnyside) 785 BANK ST. - THE GLEBE DANIELLE PLOUFFE OTTAWA, ONT. K1S 3V5 730-2460 TEL: (613) 233-0445 BOB TROTTER Monday tO Friday 9 7 Saturday 9 4 1 1 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 REPORT Regional Councillor's update "Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song A medley of extemporanea And love is a thing that can never go wrong gteliaP"") And I am Marie of Roumania" REsli PUB Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) 885 St. BANK ST. SAFETY By Bank 230-4474 Following the very scary ac- Councillor cident at Bank and Fourth this Clive summer, where a minivan ca- Doucet reened through the Von's Bistro's Pool Tables - The $16 million will cover the Games front window, I have asked re- cost of leasing gional staff to look into installing three trains from Bombardier for two years, Live Entertainment protective bollards on the side- re- walk and traffic lights at the in- pairing the track, and the construction of the five stations: Backyard Patio tersection. I expect a report back Greenboro, Confederation Heights, within the month. Anyone who Carleton University, lives in the Glebe or passes Carling at Best Burgers in Town Preston, and Bayview. But more through it knows that Bank St. is it a highly traveled car corridor, importantly, should usher in a Real - whole new era of improved public Food Real People and I am in full support of any transit for our region measures that make this stretch by being the first step of road safer for the many pedes- in creating, with the bus transitway, both an trians that go to shop and eat inner and outer loop (see map diagram) $5.00 off along its length. Drivers have that can come to expect traffic lights at bypass the centre of the Your next meal at Irene's with this Coupon city. Right most street crossings in the now, virtually all bus and car traffic must funnel downtown core - should we not No Cash Value-Applicable to Menu items Onl through the downtown core to the expect the same in the Glebe? Limit of one Coupon/Couple or $2.50 Single LIGHT RAIL point where at rush hour "the The pilot light rail project throat" over the McKenzie Bridge was approved on September 16 by and along Albert and Slater, as three committees of council by a well as along Laurier, is ap- vote of 10 to 6 and 12 to 6 at full proaching gridlock. council. It was the happy result Once the Carleton-Preston of two years of intense work. Line is completed, there will be a Council had requested that the Chicago-style loop around the project cost no more than $16 core for all those people travel- million in capital expenditure. ling from the west-end and This proved an impossible target south-end of the city who want to cross for Canadian Pacific. After a year the city but don't want to go of studies and negotiations, the downtown. For example, students from the lowest cost CP could deliver it for west-end going to Car- leton no was $21.4 million. Those of us on will longer have to go the light rail steering committee downtown and then bump all the way down Bank Street on the JEWELLERY - CLOTHING- felt council would not approve GIFTS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM anything that did not meet the Number 7. it'tore importantly for Old Ottawa South, there will be a $16 million price tag. So regional 785 BANK ST. - THE GLEBE DANIELLE PLOUFFE OC fast, efficient alternative to OTTAWA, ONT. KTS 3V5 and Transpo staff developed a TEL: (613) 233-0445 BOB TROUER proposal to bring the project in driving down Bronson Avenue for S16 million capital costs. which will give us relief from the Bronson Expressway proponents. Frankly, I wish we were spending pensive to maintain and blight port recommending some struc- more on it to get the station more Getting any new transit initiative accepted by council, neighborhoods. tural changes to the roadway conveniently situated at Bayview Take Preston Street as an ex- which should stop this racing for and a whether it is in Calgary, Edmon- pedestrian bridge across ample. Thirty per cent of this good. If you have ans' suggestions, the Rideau as students have been ton, or Ottawa, is always a tough neighbourhood is current') please do not in the habit of walking across slog. But I truly believe this light hesitate to contact parking lots. It doesn't need more my office. I also this bridge. But we could not rail project has the capacity to set up a public parking lots. It needs develop- meeting to bring the project in at transform our region by bringing discuss this matter anything ment, businesses, houses, cafés. October 4. less than the simplest service. the suburbs and downtown neigh- bourhoods together in a creative, Light rail, by bringing in people (Remember, the first two years TREES community-friendly way. With but not their cars, will encourage ALONG BRONSON are a test so- if it does work as Thanks for your phone the download we can no longer developers to invest in this old calls expected we should be able to get and yes, there afford to build commuter roads and important neighbourhood. has been some these upgrades once the pilot has die-off. Those trees that are expensive to build, ex- (This is what we have been told that have not proved itself.) by people who own land along the survived will be replaced, and at I Preston corridor.) the contractor's expense. I'd like to thank John Kane, 3 HULL_ COMMUNITY FORUMS .-..., past president of the Glebe Com- 0= _cce _ a The Region of Ottawa-Carleton °-.... munity Association for present- z a Ao - Row r- : 4C sr. co .s _ ,a a ing a brief at committee; City is hosting a series of community ° r4alteiNC: 19 Councillor Inez Berg who spoke forums this fall. Capital Ward's tr' I 0 night is October 14, from 5 to 8 =our o Dot, DOWNTOWN 0'.4 up for light rail and braved the 1 cARLINowoop i.i. Illoctaes wrath of the nay-sayers; Cam p.m. at the Glebe Community 0 QUEENSWAY tinint Robertson, chair of the City Cen- Centre. This event will be a CARLETON 0 1 UNIVERSITY chance to speak in person to staff . tre Coalition; Randal and Elaine from the 0 BASELIME Marlin and to all of you who wrote representatives various CONFEDERATION OBILLINGS departments at the region, as well al BRIDGE and telephoned councillors ... my HEIGHTS 18. heartfelt thanks. as a chance to make your views on DATA CENTRE ROAD RACE municipal restructuring known to Cit-r75' TRACK Chair Chiarelli and myself. Hope I spoke too soon on the motor- to see you there and hear what cycle you have to say about this im- is SOUTH noise being reduced on this is KEYS route. The second policing is portant decision in the life of our region. AIRPORT4° drawn away to other areas of im- mediate concern in the region, the All the best, TRANSITWAY RAIL motorcycles inexorably make Clive Doucet (560-1224). 0 BARRHAVEN their return. I've asked regional E-mail: [email protected] Inner .11, Outer :Loop Service staff to come forward with a re- Website: www.rmoc.on.ca/ward17 Lbeb Loves the Glebe

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McKeen's Loeb Glebe wishes to thank co-sponsors of the Bronson People, Penelope's Haberdashery, Charlesfort Development Corporation, Prime Crime, the Glebe Community Association, Art in the Park and residents of the Glebe for their contributions and assistance, as well as the co-operation of Ottawa Hydro, The Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, and of course, Bhat Boy. 13 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 NEWS Glebe Questions Ted by any other name Hands up, all those who knew that Ted Britton had left Britton's Smoke Shop! Really, as many as that? Well, you must have read A Louise Tardif FCSI. CIM the report by Bruce Donaldson in ...., Investment Advisor the last issue of this paper. I 236.0103 only learnt about it some six months after he sold out to An- By drew McCloskey. Clyde Ted, back from the golf Sanger course one evening, explained. New name "We wanted it to be done quietly, name is French; then, brietly, a still great advice as smoothly as possible, for the teacher called Labelle; and now NATIONAL sake of the business. It wasn't Bob Trotter with his partner BANK 7..=- anything sudden. I'm soon FINANCIAL 0100 Canadan Investor Danielle Plouffe. Protechon Fund I FORMERLY reaching 50 and wanted a career By training Bob is a master IIVESQUE BEAUSIEN GEOFF.. change after doing that job (with chef, and used to provide food / his father Lionel) for more than services to big institutions like 30 years." the Bank of Canada and Telesat He hasn't decided yet what "I had 16,000 people answering to that second career will be. me once." He has run Dilemme Meanwhile, he has been improving stores in the Glebe, Westport and DURIE aroNE his golf and his waistline. "In elsewhere during the last nine the spring I was terrible, hitting years, although the Glebe is now about 100 but I took some les- the only surviving one. He moved N UFACTURING sons and I'm down to about 18." a few doors from Badali's corner A DIVISION OF DURSON HOLDINGS LTD. That's his golf handicap. About to save $20,000 rent his waist: "I took myself in hand OK, why Dilemme and why FOR ALL YOUR GRANITE, MARBLE, and have 30 or lost 40 pounds." keep that name? He has obviously SLATE & LIMESTONE CUSTOM WORK Over to Andrew McCloskey. been asked this before. "Because He was working part-time at people come in and can't make up DEFINITELY A CUT ABOVE Britton's while studying history their minds, as we have so many at Carleton and then law and se- good things to buy." He shows me Granite Kitchen Counters our specialty curity at Algonquin. "I wanted ID the Ming jewelry and the silver Custom Marble Tables Quality Craftmanship for over 40 years be a policeman, but the applica- ornaments from the hill-tribes of Granite & Marble Fireplace Finishes and Bathroom Vanities tions were a hassle," he says. He northwestern Thailand. is keeping the name and not I suggest he might have re- Patricia Dune President changing the store in other ways named the store "Decisions! Deci- Check us out on the Internet: www.cyberus.ca/-durietile/ because "Ted had a winning for- sions!" and it earns a slight mula." Magazine sales make up smile. "No, Dilemme's a good 1541 Michael Street 749-5542 - Fax: 749-5799 80 per cent of the revenue, and name, and it has helped our busi- rose by 10 per cent last year. ness to keep it" Profit and tra- He knows his customers well, dition seem to çombine for Bob and hands out unasked the cor- Trotter. He comes from County rect packet of cigarettes to a man Durham in northern England, and with splendid whiskers. He is his landed ancestors appear in obviously a régular, who some- the Domesday Book "and go fur- times buys Ted's famous imported Accent on eauty ther back to France." So Dilemme cigars "but the best things in it will certainly remain. Esthetics & Electrolysis life are all too expensive." He LUCKY THIRTEEN! sells a copy of The Economist to a Rafiki intends to celebrate Today is a perfect time to mountainbiker who is off to spin his thirteenth birthday in his rejuvenate your face with a facial. over the English Cotswolds and accustomed manner, by inviting Accent on Beauty offers many wants to catch up on British news. all other Jack Russell terriers in different facial treatments At 26 Andrew has his niche, the neighbourhood and beyond to with no competition closer than a party in Brown's Inlet, for including a series of progressive South Keys. Unmarried, too. "I'm games and a character contest. Glycolic treatments. a pretty eligible bachelor," he Due to the absurdly stringent adds. regulations and heavy fines put But why don't stores in the upon unleashed dogs in Brown's 26 - 99 Fifth Avenue Glebe change names when they Inlet until October 31, he is (Fifth Avenue Court) change ownership? I went on to planning the party for Saturday, 2383236 Yaghi's Mini Mart and to Dilemme November 6, at 4 p.m. Free Customer Parking Elevator to 2nd Floor to get answers. Liu Yixian and his wife, who come from Shanghai, took over Yaghi's on Fifth Avenue more than four years ago. Why not call it Liu's Market now? Mr Liu smiles sweetly, and says: "'They the lived here a long time and were well known." Yes, he has made changes, improved the electricity 1-1 and so on but it is still Yaghi's. aaprgroup Dilemme used to be on the corner where Badali's was and ertir.v err's A-c4,i,o 0- Rte.'s tiatrs which Second Cup now occupies. It has passed through three own- Associate Broker ers in 13 years. First of all, there was a man from Montreal For All Your Real Estate Needs called Al Mais, which is why the

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Julia Kirby on the fast track. Photo: Diana Mountain Julia Kirbv A girl on the run BY ALLISON DINGLE Outgoing by nature, she finds Glebe resident Julia Kirby has running with others more inter- been making a name for herself as esting and exciting, and readily a runner. Born in 1981, Julia acicnowledges that it's harder to started running when she was 10, train on your own. Despite the a time when the family was living fine coaching at the Lions, she in Paris. Julia often accompanied still gets nervous before a meet, her older sister, Kate, for an and like all other athletes, has early morning run through their developed her own ways to pre- neighbourhood streets, with their pare for a race, both physically father on his roller blades. and mentally, including visuali- During the three years they lived zation. Julia trains all year in Paris, Julia and Kate found round, even planning summer Photo: M. Schieman running an ideal physical activ- holidays around meets, and only Many Glebe area residents took to the streets Sunday, October 3 as part ity since, other than competitive hangs up her shoes for a while in of the annual CIBC Run for the Cure, a fund-raising event for breast swimming, there were few sports August when she enjoys some cancer research.. at their school. quiet at the cottage. Back in Ottawa, Julia headed When asked to consider the off to Elmwood School for Grade 9, pros and cons of her commitment and got involved in running as to competitive sport, Julia ex- DID YOU KNOW part of her school program. She plained that she has learned a ran with Elmwood for several great deal by concentrating on THAT IT'S SPRING SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR? years, doing well, but without any running. Among the pluses of her special training until she joined deep involvement she listed fun, k- 4 -4-411f_of the Ottawa Lions Track & Field stress management, and time management skills as well as new ----'4114" Club. This led to more attention to training and more opportuni- friendships. Going to track meets ties for competition. In Grade 11 means missing school, sometimes WE ARE VERY GOOD AT FINDING EXCELLENT DEALS TO: a week at a time. The pressure to she qualified to attend the Cana- - SOUTH AMERICA (ARGENTINA. BRAZIL CHILE. PERU) keep up grades has increased now dian National Junior Cross- - AFRICA (SOUTH AFRICA. KENYA. TANZANIA) that she's in her OAC year at country meet and the Canadian - THE SOUTH PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND, FIJI) National Track and Field Meet Elmwood. She has other interests where she came 14th in the 3,000 too, including a part-time job at CUTS metre event, competing against the Running Room, and participa- "TRAVEL 740 BANK STREET Plugged-in to Student Tra,,el females up to 20 years in age. tion in the Duke of Edinburgh al"4012:0 Since then Julia has won lots leadership program. 565-3555 of awards, such as Elmwood's Although she enjoys and ex- Owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students Wilson Senior Sports Cup and cels at other sports such as soc- distinguished herself as a high cer, swimming, and skiing, she performance athlete in a very now has less time for team sports competitive field. Last year she at school. In fact most of her was 21st in the individual girls friends, except for those who are at the National Junior cross- also runners, are unaware of how Alk GLEBE PET HOSPITAL country meet, and her team came much time she spends training. Serving the Glebe area for 12 years... first at the National Track and Looking back on the years of Field Meet, where she again intense competition and training, placed 14th in the 3,000 metre she admits modestly that her race. She prefers the diversity of speed and technique have im- 233-8326 cross-country courses to the mo- proved. As she believes that you 591 A Bank Street notony of running around a track, can always do better, she keeps (Just south of the Queensway) though speeds are looking for ways to do so. At the but her better Weekdays 8-7, Saturday 9-2:30 in cross-country events, she is moment Julia's not sure where or eager to continue competing in what she's going to study next HOUSECALLS AW.ILABLE both areas. year. She's applying to Simon www.cyberus.ca/-glebepetvet Julia considers training with Fraser and University of British the Ottawa Lions, a team now Columbia, since both have run- ranked second in Canada, de- ning scholarships, but she's also Students & seniors welcome manding yet fun. She does this casting her eye on American uni- We care for dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, birds & other pets three times a week, and runs versities. One thing's for sure, Dr. Hussein rattah three times on her own as well. it's bound to be a fast track_ PA.0 ...Mai:, MI3)520-4424 Colonel John By completes the Rideau Canal. One of North America's greatest civil engineering projects.

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(613)730-2002 Visit our marketing office, now open! FEATURE Glebe Report October 8, 1999 1 6 Poetry on CD STAIN Lines," an image of the desolation By T. Anders Carson of war, and the random way that CD available from Summit Sound, the world batters us. This is Westport, Ontario, KOG 1X0 what happens to the human resi- due of the statistical world of ill- REVIEWED BY RUSS HAZZARD ness and accident; to the casual- his is the first col- ties of battle and the institu- lection of poetry that I tional casualties of madness "as have ever encountered the last hypodermic needle is in the form of a CD, and I must lightly lifting skin toward say that I enjoyed the experience. cloud." Mr. Carson reads his work well, In "Unclaimed Luggage," Car- without theatrics, and the lis- son muses on "the chance wan- tener only rarely strains to catch derings of luggage," much like his a word. own, and where unclaimed luggage Stain is full of journeys, and from airports goes, until he finds beginnings and endings. Mr. Car- a store that sells unclaimed son has a lot of personal baggage goods. He walks the aisles of the he wishes to leave behind him, shop, surprised at the variety and old ways of thinking and old ways quality of stuff there and be- of living, and these poems are comes intent on finding some- part of the shedding. Carson of- thing wonderful, that "missing fers some Glebe author Karen Irving. the listener disturbing something" like that "missing moments, "rehab nightmares" and something in all of us" waiting to visions of death and decay; but be found. there are some very moving ones, 'There is more hope than de- Mystery and mayhem too, and the hope they evince is spair in Mr. Carson's work, and a all in the Glebe the real glue of the work. natural lyricism that makes the and The poems are distinct, but poetry work for me. In the final PLUTO RISING: protagonist: smart, witty and fal- A KATY each one opens nicely to the oth- poems, "Rounding Belly" and KLEIN lible. Her spunky teenage MYSTERY ers, and Mr. Carson's narration "Attached to Birth," he finds a By Karen daughter Dawn keeps her honest Irving holds them together well. A 1- familiar haven in wife and child, Polestar and her Jewish parents, espe- Book Publishers though they are very personal an unloosening of the knots of 334 pages (paper) $9.95 cially her mother Rosie, are irre- sistible. poems, they reach gracefully into hatred and black remorse, and end But what makes Pluto Rising the outer world, and are free from "an of pain." REVIEWED BY RITA WEST idiosyncratic impenetrability. Russ Hazzard is a Glebe writer ow good unique? The same characteristic is Pluto Ris- Stain opens with "Behind the and editor. gf ing? Let me venture element which distinguishes the that the medical mysteries of Gail Bowen and L. R. waiting room is the ultimate test Wright a very strong sense of of a book's power to capture and place. For her far-flung readers Trouble among the tulips in keep our divided attention. I Ms Irving, a Glebite herself, read Karen Irving's new mystery paints an appealing portrait of Prime Crime co-owner's first novel in the surgeon's office oblivious our neighbourhood: "Aside from ary Jane Maffini, co- Mary Jane Maffini has pub- to the claustrophobia, the pun- the obligatory Birkenstock san- owner of Prime lished short stories in several ishing décor, the hypnotic parade dals that must be worn by all true Crime mystery book- Canadian mystery anthologies, of patients and staff. What's denizens, and the occasional shop store in the Glebe, has published including Menopause is Murder, more, I had to be nudged when we that sells useless but pricey stuff her first mystery novel. Speak Ill which she also co-edited. She will were called. to people with cash to burn, the of the Dead introduces 32-year- read from Speak Ill of the Dead at What's so good about Pluto Glebe is basically a village. Eve- old Camilla MacPhee, a University the Ottawa Public Library main ryone Rising? It's a pipping story with knows everyone, and most of Ottawa law graduate who runs branch Sunday, October 17 at 2 a colourful cast of characters en- of us get along." For her neigh- an agency fqr victims of violent p.m. and at the Nepean Public Li- hanced by an original twist of bours, when she locates her office crime, in the shadow of the Par- brary, Emerald Plaza branch, "above astrological interpretation nar- the last of the hippie- liament buildings. Tuesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. style rated in a snappy, upbeat voice. bakeries along Bank Street," And it's the characters from SPEAK ILL OF THE the With the very first sentence of insider's frisson of recogni- the shadowy side of Ottawa that DEAD tion is the first chapter "A good as- especially delicious. Now, she tangles with as she investi- By Mary Jane Maffini trologer should never predict thanks to Karen Irving the Glebe gates the murder of a poison-pen Rendezvous Press, death" the reader is hooked as, has secured its place in mystery fashion writer. (paper) $11.95 against her better judgment, Katy fiction along with Regina and the Klein, psychologist turned as- fabled Sunshine Coast. trologer, takes on a truculent cli- What's the very last good thing ent, the secrets of whose troubled I'm going to say about Pluto Ris- past soon pose a threat to Katy ing? It's the very first in a series herself, her family and friends. of Katy Klein mysteries. Mystery The plot is fast-paced the whole fans everywhere and Glebites in story covers 11 days, the chapter particular, thank your lucky endings are page-turners, and s tars! each new day is heralded by its Rita West's most recent mys- astrological configuration. Katy tery can be found in Menopause is is the most endearing kind of Murder.

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The his has been a fine sea- Black Prince in 1342 (Clive had son for acknowledging just seen his armour in the the contributions of the Tower) would not have felt un- Acadian people to Canada, and for comfortable dropping in for a recognizing the appalling injus- beer and a little fried bread." tice done to them more than two She pretended Charles Lamb, the centuries ago. We had the franco- poet, lived nearby (it was only a phone summit, with Jacques Chi- stone bust) and, when they played rac and all, take place at Moncton; cards, "the loser would always and saw our Acadian Governor- have to read a verse of poetry." General, Romeo LeBlanc, take the She and Clive were soul-mates. French president to his tiny home Lovely memoirs, and then town of Memramcook, all decked there is the great figure of the out in the red, white and blue Doucet grandfather and his farm flags with a golden star of at Grand Etang. It was Grandfa- l'Acadie. We heard, a little dis- ther William who had awakened tantly, in the sweltering days of the Acadian in the Ottawa lad. August, of the great international His own father had put his gathering of Acadians in La- Acadian life and modern Ottawa fayette, Louisiana, five years af- Author Clive Doucet with friends a t Great Glebe Garage Sale life in separate boxes, while Clive ter the first such global home- the British ships, to be scattered ken. In one sad passage on this has faced his identity question coming took place in New Bruns- down the Atlantic coastline. Mi- topic, he explains that "In by writing that he wants fo build wick. And now we have, from our litiamen and deportations sound Acadian French we still use the a bridge between these lives. He regional councillor, a familiar in these Kosovo fascinating days of word lieu or place for raison adds, a little fancifully: "If I live book structured around his jour- and East Timor and ethnic d'être," just as Molière did, and io be old, I would like to be old ney back to the Maritimes to at- cleansing? Their crime? They adds: "In 1755 the Acadians lost like Grandfather, with a horse tend and report on "les Retrou- wanted to live in peace, and not their lieu, their place, their rai- and a cart and my grandson or vailles" of 1994. take sides in the French-British son d'être." daughter with me. I do not want Notes from Exile is what its wars around them. Also, they had But Clive is a good story- wealth or convenience." title suggests: a meditation on become such rich farmers on the teller, and the book is delight- identity by someone who, on his marshes they drained near fully full of juicy phrases, and of There is so much more in father's side, traces his Acadian Sackville and elsewhere that the confidences about his family on this rich book. His mind leaps in roots beyond the Deportation of British and Bostonnais envied both sides. The Doucets, he tells many unexpected directions. We 1755, when his ancestor of that them and worried about being too us, are famous for their energy are talking about globalization, day survived in the woods with dependent on Acadian food sup- (yes, we have seen that in Capital and suddenly Incas appear. He i s his Mi'kmaq wife, plies. This comes back to origins history in di- Ward): his grandmother had her telling us of Jane Austen's hum- in the Loire valley. It is a gestible bites, with lyrical Clive cycling 10th and last child at 48; his ble life, and immediately claims book, with heartfelt descriptions down to the Tantramar marshes or Aunt Germaine was "a lightly that Antonine Maillet achieved of the Maritime nosing countryside, around the ancient grave- harnessed whirlwind." H is something much more complex in which you might not expect from yard in a Fredericton, city "built mother, Kathleen Emma Oliver, her writing. He sees a smiling someone who was trained as an during the long flush of English was English English, who spoke photograph of Jean Béliveau, urban anthropologist - you until imperialism." "in the clear, fluty tones of a which leads him on to "Rocket" remember he had a that publish- When some of them returned, London grairunar-school girl." Richard (both Acadian names) ing success, two decades a ago, with generation later, they were de- She was a nurse whom his airman and suddenly he tells us that a memoir My nied Grandfather's Cape their old land in the Anna- father, over in Europe, courted "Maurice Richard was the Vincent Breton, and that he is also a poet. polis Valley and pushed to north- either side of the Italian cam- Van Gogh of hockey" (work it out ern New It contains enough history Brunswick and Cape paign. His description of his fa- has already said that Van Breton. he for you to feel a witness to the There is no map in his ther in the wedding photograph: Gogh's paintings were "like jagged dark days of 1755, when Colonel book and I needed an atlas to find radiant, with "a great, ear-to-ear, bolts of lighming across the po- John Winslow read out the de- the new homelands, from Caraquet shit-kicking smile." lite world of salon paintings." to Chéticamp. was portation order from the church Perhaps that On the Oliver side, I think It's a wonderful read, and you steps in three prosperous villages an intentional omission, for it Clive, as an 11-year-old visitor to carry off a memory of the lost along the Bay of Fundy and 2,000 made clear how their chain of England, found his grandparents Acadian world where the love of militiamen from New England history, dependent on the land a bit boring and reserved. His land and a well-knit community herded the peaceful folk down to they tilled, had been forever bro- grandfather had been in the were the pillars of life. Denise Chong tells the story of The Girl in the Picture back has rarely been seen. THE GIRL IN THE PICTURE: defecting in Gander, Nfld., from Denise Chong, author of the THE KIM PIIUC STORY her Moscow to Havana honeymoon award-winning The Concubine's By Denise Chong flight. Children: Portrait of a Family Viking, $35 Denise met Kim Phuc in 1995. "My publisher found her, living Divided, has lived in the Glebe since 1994 with her husband remember the on welfare, just managing by going to food banks." After she Roger Smith and their two picture of children. the nine-year-old girl sold her book rights to the Wb urned by napalm in puhlisher, the young Vietnamese Wborrallthe Vietnam War. woman broke decades of silence, Denise Chong tells the telling her story to Denise. story of the girl, her experience Kim Phuc and Denise met many HELPING THE of the war and post-war Vietnam times, in Toronto and Ottawa, as WORLD WRITE in The Girl In The Picture: The Kim shared the story of her life. Kim Phuc Story, released this "She has come to my house often," NOW month. says Denise, "and we would talk "When Kim Phuc was into the night." Photo: Pam Rosolen rediscovered 10 years later, the The Girl In The Picture comes Denise Chong, Glebe resident, pic- photo became the commanding, with eight photos plus dramatic CODE tured with her first book The organizing principle in her life," front- and back-cover photos. Self-suf ficiency through Concubine's Children which won says Denise. She came to Canada The picture on the front won the literacy in the developing world the City of Vancouver Book Prize. in 1992 to escape all that, Pulitzer prize; the one on the For information, 63111-800-661-2633 FEATURE Glebe Report October 8, 1999 1 8 In Reply To A Child's Question On The Name Of A Cat BY RITA WEST children or the wards in their Ep ear Catriona, care. Of this misdemeanor do I In reply to your fully confess my guilt query regarding the Few know that all my youthful name of the Cat, I must hasten to dreams sang of the Grand Ole remind you that the naming of Opry. All roads, I was certain, cats is widely recognized to be would lead to Nashville, Tennes- one of the most sensitive of is- see. Alas, today finds me with sues.' From my own observation only a broken heart. And a cat and experience I can attest to this called Amy Lu! being perhaps the single most I ask you to exercise your complex question with which any imagination, dream a little dream, homo sapiens entrusted with the Catriona, picture it with me: an care of a cat will grapple. How- empty stage, the roar of the ever, as your interest is undoubt- crowd, the spotlight picks out my edly genuine and based on the li'l Amy Lu, dainty pointed ears Judy Bernstein receives literacy award from Russell Mills of The purest motives of innocent curi- tucked into a 10-gallon hat, se- Ottawa Citizen osity, I will attempt to acquaint quins on that denim shirt a- you with the history of the name glitterin', only the tip of her Glebe instructor receives Ottawa of the Cat. tooled leather boot peekin' out Earliest records reveal that from that swaying buckskin skirt, Citizen Literacy Foundation Award the Cat in question was registered toe a-tappinl Her silver ring on BY JUDY BERNS I EIN Canada could no longer be ig- as Amigo some 14 and a half the guitar string flashes in the I have recently been greatly nored. Another report, Literacy years ago in Toronto, Canada. (I lights, the turquoise as blue as honoured by The Ottawa Citizen, Matters, again by Peter Calamai, a regret that I am unable to en- the mood of her song, as she cat- by my fellow workers in the tireless supporter lit- of literacy, is lighten you as to the Cat's birth erwauls the ballad of her ill- eracy field and by students, as available free through ABC Can- name as I never had the pleasure fated love ... one recipient of The Ottawa Citi- ada (1-800-303-1004). These of making the acquaintance of the Hmm. I can see by the quizzi- zen Literacy Foundation Recogni- two documents will answer most Cat's dame.) When the Cat was cal expression on your face that tion Awards. It has been quite an of the above questions. first entrusted into my care and you are not yet satisfied, that you experience. The greatest pleas- When I think back over the custody, I made alacritous haste sense I am holding back. "Her ure, for me, has been the sudden last 15 years, I see how far we to amend the misnomer which real name," I can hear you in- publicizing of my job! Suddenly have come. We have eloquent, both misrepresented her gender sisting, "just tell me her real everyone I met in the Glebe powerful support from "people in and compromised her dignity. I name." wanted to know about literacy ... high places," such as Senator could not, in all good conscience, Again, I am bound to forewarn what exactly was this all about? Joyce Fairbairn, who use their add insult to injury by renaming you that considered consensus A local bookstore owner public profile and political in- her Amiga. has it that a cat's true name, in wanted to know who exactly adult fluence to promote adult literacy After assiduous consultation most instances, may never be literacy students were. Have they initiatives. Adult literacy pro- (and intense soul-searching), I known.' As for me and my Cat, in been born in Canada or were they grams are running in community settled on Amelia. I calculated our daily commerce, I am content all recent immigrants? Several colleges, school boards and com- that a name sufficiently similar to call her Moo-Moo Belle (that's folks have been honest enough to munities. We have excellent Ca- in sound to the discriminating Belle with an "e", of course). In ask what exactly literacy is, and nadian adult literacy reading feline ear might encourage the true cat fashion, she answers my how it differs from illiteracy. I material; nothing of this nature hitherto misnamed Cat to adopt i t call only as it pleases her. have been asked if this really is was available 15 years ago. Na- as her own. I then appended Needless to say, in the consider- an issue in Canada, or do I just do tional organizations such as The Louise as a middle name because able course of our companionship, this in Third World countries (I Movement for Canadian Literacy experts have long acluiowledged she has never yet deemed it nec- wish!). My bank teller asked if and the federal Literacy Secre- that every cat must have essary to this is like other teaching jobs, is tariat support at least disclose her pet name literacy. The Gov- two names.' for me. it paid work or voluntary. I have ernment of Ontario has kept adult You are, perhaps, still too been asked if training is neces- literacy funding With kindest regards, R constant. Pri- young to appreciate the truth that sary or can anyone who can read, vate businesses promote literacy parents and guardians, despite 1 Eliot, T. S. "The Naming of Cats" teach someone else to read. Some- awareness and support it through their noblest intentions and most in Old Possum's Book of Practical one 1 met in the IGA asked where foundations and other such ac- emphatic avowals to the contrary, Cats. London: Faber & Faber, this work happens ...we don't hear tivities. Interest and support in some inexplicable way, long to 1974 (p.11). of any literacy schools for adults. seem to have crossed all sectoral see their own disappointed 2 Ibid. Another Glebe bookstore owner boundaries, as it should. dreams live on through their 3 Ibid. asked what materials adult liter- There are still many chal- acy students use ... aren't chil- lenges ahead. The statistics tell dren's beginning reading materi- us that 40 per cent of Canadians als embarrassing? Our commu- do not read well enough to fully nity activists asked me about access everything in our society. funding for these programs. 1 Technology amplifies the problem have been asked how it is possi- as lack of facility with words ble for such people to function in keeps literacy students from us- our word-dependent society. How ing the technology. Have you do they shop? Bank? Read school tried reading software manuals? notes and memos? Help children Encouraging people with very low Mrs. Kyssa with homework? Fill out forms? literacy skills to enter literacy (sketches from the Glebe) Read signs ... how do they manage? programs is still a challenge. And always, is this really an is- Nothing has happened lately to Mrs. Kyssa, tall and sturdy, sue in Canada, in Ottawa and in ease their embarrassment and tradition tight, our own community, filled with shame. unfurls for frequenters excellent schools, numerous My work in literacy has been a her nest of cozy past, bookstores, bookclubs, professors tremendously fulfilling and sat- serves soup and muffins of love and politicians? isfying personal journey. Liter- herbs with health Now these are all excellent acy changes lives. Read, and do i t tea with yesterdays questions and reflect many com- in front of your kids! Fill your amid the checkered blue and white mon myths and truths about lit- homes with books. Use the li- thick cotton lace she bustles eracy. I cannot tackle all the is- braries. Support literacy activi- to hold memories, secure as her bun, sues here, so I will offer a couple ties whenever you can. We will a wooden shovel, which once pushed grain, of excellent resources. First, a all benefit. a wicker strainer, must is read Peter Calamai's Bro- the smell of basil, chervil and marjoram. ken Words; Why Five Million Ca- nadians Are Illiterate, written in Domesticity soars celestial 1987, and based on a Southam guarded by this towering angel. survey of 2,398 adults. Its statistics verified that illiteracy in Sharon Drache 1 9 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 FEATURE Books bring the gift of friendship BY ALLISON DINGLE reading one in June, and have the friendship," and observed that very one these days summer to work through their they have shared the dramas of seems to be in a book book list, which includes a sup- each others' lives. club or knows some- plementary list of extra books. In fact, no one failed to men- one who's in one. The Glebe is no While they used to vote on book tion the important support role exception, with many active selection, it's now reached infor- their club had played for them clubs, some old, some recent. A mally by consensus. And while over the years. Deaths, separa- quick survey of current direc- they're all friends, the wide vari- tions, near-fatal illness among tions in Glebe book clubs turned ety of professional backgrounds children the club members had up some fascinating similarities and situations guarantees a shared their sorrows as well as and marvelous idiosyncrasies of stimulating discussion, " a cross- joys. In all clubs, members have Many clubs try to limit their book club practices in our neigh- pollination of ideas," as Ellen died, dropped out, or moved away. reading to paperbacks, rather bourhood. Everyone I spoke to calls it. Some clubs have consoled them- than expecting members to buy mentioned that they treasured Through both clubs, Ellen has selves when members have moved expensive current hard-cover their club as a support group, read and appreciated many books away by making them honourary editions. A list allows members were grateful to have had the op- she would otherwise not have cho- life-members. to pass books around. Despite portunity to read so many books sen. She mentioned with relish this, book clubs do have an effect from such diverse sources, and her thick files of lists of books on book store sales, and most lo- considered their book discus- she's read with her Glebe book cal stores know that if a paper- sions really fun and lively. "A group. However, like many book back is chosen, they will sell a milestone in your month" was how club members, Ellen doesn't limit few more copies of the selection. one member put it. her reading to her clubs' selec- Several clubs tend to read mostly How books are selected is one tions. She has her own personal My own club's monthly meet- Canadian women novelists, but of the most important aspects of interests and likes to read in ing begins with informal chatter almost all include some non- each club. Choosing by consensus tandem with family members. and gets down to business of the fiction, classics, and interna- can result in fewer selections, discussion last. - We often put tional literature as well. There while letting one member insist time aside for "announcements" seems to be an inclination now to on an expensive or hard-to-find and have used our meetings to avoid self-help and therapy book can lead to friction. Many promote Glebe events such as the books. Ironically, a great book but not all clubs insist that a tree planting drive after the ice that everyone has enjoyed does member can only propose a book storm. On one occasion we in- not guarantee a good discussion. she has already read. vited another club to join us for As one member said, sometimes One of the first people I spoke our meeting, which featured Brian the worst books prompt the best to was Ellen McLeod. Over the Doyle reading from Easy Avenue. discussions. years, Ellen has been part of While most of the books we have three book clubs, two of which are read are fiction, we have read still active. Unlike her larger Another Glebe-area book club quite a bit of non-fiction, and club, with city-wide membership with a long history allows each last year experimented with our and formal rules, her Glebe group hostess to pick a book, giving first, but certainly not last, po- has evolved into a small, very in- members only a month's warning. etry evening. We schedule a light formal group. The hostess researches the book, read for the summer, so we can The small book club was and prepares a presentation on spend part of our September started 20 years ago by a group of the author as well as organizing meeting organizing the reading mothers who met in the Mutchmor refreshments. The presentation selection for the year to come. School playground. Only a few of is generally followed by a free- Each member chooses a book and the original members still belong, for-all discussion, a common month to suit, and we have enough but the club continues to be a technique in most clubs. The members to give the year off to warm and supportive group. They members like to trade reading someone who is too busy to pres- meet monthly for a pot-luck din- ideas with other clubs and have ent a book. Around May or June, Some groups read as couples, ner; the hostess chooses the book invited authors such as Denise we circulate a list for summer but most typically the member- and prepares a presentation. Chong and Dorothy Speak to read reading and are always passing on ship is feminine. A book club for They begin by discussing the to them. They've also experi- good reading ideas. I often bring men which is being formed now in book around the dinner table, mented with reading a play and in book lists from a friend's the Glebe may indicate a new then break for coffee, dessert and seeing a performance, or reading group in Tallahassee and take trend. While pondering the a more social time. a book and seeing the movie. A pride in the number of Canadian question "Is there life after Book The club meets in May to se- member of this club summarized books that the Florida group have Club?" I noticed that at least one lect books for the next year, her experience as a "gift of read. Our honourary member in former book club member now Vancouver faithfully shares her works in a Glebe book store. I'm club's list and best reads. still thinking ... Member by invitation: CANADIAN-INDEPENDENT group of funeral homes. KELLY FUNERAL HOMES Lome Kelly - owner

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As ures will not be sufficient to fix cleaned, they called Centre 507's this win-win situation, which the leaves begin to turn and the the problem and caution that the Extra Help program. When local places one of our participants days start getting shorter, I look test is being compromised. Both I resident Deborah Ironside needed with a business partner for up to back on a summer well spent in and my Liberal colleagues are someone to help her father reno- six months. Businesses are given the constituency. Not only did we calling on the new Minister of vate a house, she called Centre the opportunity to train and try celebrate the diversity of Ottawa Transport to immediately take the 507's Extra Help program. When out a new employee, knowing that with wonderful events such as the necessary steps to clear the Region of Ottawa's Solid Waste Centre 507 is providing neces- the Tulip Festival, Italian Week, the backlog and restore confidence in flyers de- sary career support and job skills Division needed 1,800 Hellenic Festival, Bluesfest, the the new graduated licensing sys- within 48 hours, they training to their worker. The livered Jazz and Busker festivals, and tem. Centre 507's Extra Help participant is given an invaluable called many more ... on a You can expect the legislature opportunity to learn new skills, but smaller program. scale many of us took the oppor- to reconvene in early October, at At Centre 507, we provide make job contacts and become tunity to spend time with family which point I will return to to in Centre- comfortable in a "real job" envi- service individuals and friends. Queen's Park in my capacity as town who are facing conditions ronment, all while being provided At the provincial level, one of your representative. It will be such as extreme poverty, chronic with on-going support from Cen- the most significant issues this interesting to see what the Harris unemployment, mental illness, tre 507. This program is ex- summer has been the extremely government has on the agenda for homelessness, abuse, low self- tremely flexible in order to ac- long waiting times required for the next session. With regards to esteem and lack of self-worth. commodate the needs of our busi- G2 road tests in the graduated what takes place at Queen's Park, Our past research has shown that, ness partners. licensing program. As it stands you can expect me to keep you like most people, our participants NEW PARTNERS NEEDED informed in the coming months. I All of the above programs are now, someone booking here in are concerned with employment will be focusing my attention on desperately seeking new custom- Ottawa can expect to wait until They have expressed enthusiasm February 2000 before landing a children's and human rights is- over job ranging ers and business partners in or- possibilities road test with the Ministry of sues as those will be my new Op- "odd jobs" to der to serve our growing client from short-term Transportation (in Peterborough, position critic's roles. Education sustained, permanent long-term Take a look around your list the waiting list extends to Sep- issues will continue to doininate work. Centre 507 has initiated home or business, and see if you tember of 2000!) As you can ap- my attention in Ottawa Centre, several employment projects in can use some Extra Help! We can preciate, these long delays are the two major issues being school the past, ranging from on-call provide workers with as little as affecting people of all ages who closures and special education, casual labour to a long-term con- 24 hours notice. For more infor- require their licence for basic which I will address in future with the Region of Ottawa- to schedule our serv- tract mation or employment and mobility pur- columns. Carleton. The results of these ices, call Kieran Hartle, Centre poses. Even worse, those who are I would be pleased to hear programs been extremely community econotnic devel- have 507's unable to take their road test be- about your concerns regarding show pride worker, at 233-4502. positive; participants opment assigned to provincial matters and encourage PROVIDING CENTRE 507 fore the deadline in their work, take responsibility them from the preliminary stage, you to contact me with your for and PARTICIPANTS WITH REAL JOB their punctuality appear- will have to begin the process views. Richard Patten, 722-6414, ance, and show obvious improve- SKILLS from scratch, which means re- 722-6703 (fax). E-mail: rich- ments in their self-esteem. Unlike 'hand-out' programs, basic fees. [email protected] OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF Extra Help provides its employ- paying SERVICES ees with a work experience which The new Extra Help program is as close as possible to main- consolidates our past successes stream employment: [email protected] into one efficient program. Employees are paid by http://www.storm.ca/-topsey Extra Help offers a casual job cheque on a bi-weeldy basis, and bank to Ottawa residents and are subject to the same Employ- businesses. We have many people ment Insurance and Canada Pen- with diverse skills who are avail- sion Plan deductions as any other SOFTWARE DESIGN & SYSTEM SUPPORT able on short notice. Our odd-job employee in any other job. bank has had past success in Employees are responsible JAMES HALLS many different types of work, infor their appearance, punctuality, cluding yard work, residential work ethic and personal conduct, Access DataBase Design and commercial cleaning, flyer just like any other employee in Telephone: Web Page Design Troubleshooting (613) 236-2013 Training Software Installation delivery and much more. any other job. Extra Help offers supervised Employees take pride in work teams for short and long- their work, learn from their mis- term contracts. We are currently takes, celebrate their successes, engaged in a long-term contract and build on their experiences, Defubue's with the Region of Ottawa- just like any other employee in Carleton to clean up drug and sex any other job. arzganic trade paraphernalia from parks The Extra Help program op- Plant Carte and other public areas. Partici- erates out of Centre 507. It is Deirdre Furlong, B.Sc pants on this contract work from located in the McLeod-Stewarton P.O. Box 269, Station B 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in supervised United Church at: 507 Bank Ottawa ON Ki P 6C4 teams of three. They gain valu- Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1Z5, able job skills including respon- Fax 233-5088. sibility, safety training, punctu- If you would like to schedule ality, supervisory and team- an appointment, get a free esti- building skills. Feedback from mate, or just ask some questions, this contract has been uniformly contact Kieran Hartle by tele- positive. Further information can phone at 233-4502. be acquired from Jackie Arthur Extra Help is a non-profit at the Region of Ottawa-Carleton, project. Funding is provided by (613) 560-6095, ext 2525. the United Way and the United Extra Help supports Ottawa Church of Canada. United Way T, Centraide Ottawa-Carleton 1292 www.unitedwayoc.on.ca Wellington pledge hot line: 228-6767 722-6414 fax 722-6703 21 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 REPORT Ottawa-Carleton District Come try the NEW ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS School Board trustee report 1st visit FREE SCHOOL CLOSURES AND NEW 23 AóbIcs lósses weekly (4 0*.0.#S) SCHOOLS AN UPDATE Fully. EcappedStrehgth.Train&'ig0.0.01Cardio00 fpes ALsO.aV01 6 ittiti In October, the OCDSB will of- 0.:Por ficially open two new schools, ****STRENGTH TRAINING MEMBERSHIP***** John McCrae Secondary School in Barrhaven, and Maple Ridge Ele- mentary School in Orleans. These $ 3 5 . 00 /MONTH schools were funded before the By (FEES BASED ON A 12 MONTH TERM, TAX NOT INCLUDED) new provincial grant formula for Lynn Offer expires October 3 I I 999 school construction took effect. Graham Now, even though new schools are board should consider putting needed in Kanata, Longfields, and aside the current formula and MOMENTUM ATHLETICS Goulbourn Township, funding for coming up with funds for new The Finest Fitness Club serving the Glebe 8 Ottawa South them is not available until the schools through the management 858 Bank Street at 5th Ave. OCDSB meets the province's 100 of its own properties, i.e. selling per cent occupancy requirement, surplus buildings through the i.e. there are as many students in open market and using the funds 2 3 7 - 4 7 4 7 the board as there are classroom for new school construction. This Business Hours : Mon - Thur. 7am to lOpin. Fri. 7am to gpm. Sat/Sun gam to 5pm spaces. The big problem in Ot- third option may not be sustain- tawa-Carleton is that there are able. A staff report on surplus too few spaces outside the Green- school sites will be coming to belt and far too many spaces trustees in the near future. Dr. Robert Crook, Dr. Joan Craig (according to the formula) inside LONG-RANGE PLANNING the Greenbelt. To receive capital The OCDSB held a long-range & Dr. Pierre Isabelle funds, the board must close ap- planning conference from May proximately 14 elementary 13-15, 1999. It brought together FAMILY DENTISTRY schools and four secondary representatives of various OCDSB schools, mostly in older neigh- stakeholder groups, including Fifth Avenue Court Suite 21-99 Fiffh Ave bourhoods inside the Greenbelt. teachers and other staff members, Saturday and Evening Appointments students, parents, and trustees. Available Trustees have approved a proc- Bilingue ess for elementary closures which Also in attendance were repre- Service divides the area inside the sentatives from the wider commu- For Appointment, Phone 234-6405 Greenbelt into four quadrants, nity of Ottawa-Carleton, includ- using the Queensway/ Hwy. 17 as ing the Government of Canada, the the east-west boundary and the Ontario Ministry of Education Rideau River as the north-south and Training, post-secondary in- boundary. According to latest stitutions, business, health and school enrolment figures, Quad- social service providers and the rant A in the north-west is cur- media. The purpose of the confer- Live rently operating at 78 per cent ence was to generate ideas for future directions in public edu- capacity, Quadrant B in the and let south-west is at 90 per cent ca- cation in Ottawa-Carleton, look- pacity (includes schools in the ing ahead to the year 2015. Con- Glebe, Old Ottawa South and Ot- ference organizers were Ray Gor- live. tawa East), Quadrant C in the dezky and Claudia Chowaniec of north-east is at 78 per cent ca- Future Search Associates Canada. pacity and Quadrant D in the As a result of the discussions, We can't determine the length south-east is at 89 per cent ca- seven action groups have been of our life. But through thoughtful pacity. Decisions on school clo- formed on the following topics: financial planning, we cari determine the school as community hub for the life of our earnings and assets. sures in Quadrant C are to be It's called estate planning and it can made by this December, to take education, health and social save you taxes and estate fees, pre- effect next fall. Decisions on clo- services; student-tailored learn- pare your family for retirement and even maintain the worth of a family Muriel Scod-Smith, sures in the other quadrants and ing/technology/programming; ex- business. lAk. C.F.P. pectations for learning/ account- areas outside the Greenbelt are to I'll build a financial plan, be made in year 2000, to take ef- ability; volunteerism; safe including estate planning, that Investors fect in the fall of 2001. schools; board structures and you can live with. Why? Group processes; and staff training and Because you're worth more The process for secondary To find out how, call me school closures divides the region support. I am confident these today at 742-8018. into two areas, one east and one topics will receive attention in west of a north-south boundary the months and years ahead. To along Holland Avenue/Fisher read the conference report, please Avenue and the Rideau River. check the OCDSB Web site at GORDON CONSTRUCTION These closures will be considered www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca (under gen- in 2000 to take effect in 2001. eral information) or call Board Design-Build Specialists I to looking Services at 596-8255. remain committed Additions at alternatives. We need solutions Lynn Graham, Ottawa-Carleton Renovations which will allow new schools to District School Board, 133 Green- be built but will lead to fewer bank Road, Nepean, Ontario, K2H Decks closures in downtown neighbour- 6L3. Tel: 730-3366. Fax: 730- Interlock hoods. The OCDSB must continue 3589. E-mail: (613) 594-8888 [email protected] to pressure the province to mod- www.gordonconstruction.com ify its school accommodation formula, notably to require a 90 per cent occupancy rather than 100 per cent. This would result in considerably fewer closures and Browns C.L.L.ANm' could allow schools to rent out unused space to adult education Smoke 856 Bank St (at Fifth Ave) PH: 236-9358 and other community groups. can kill. with full Tailoring service Secondly, the OCDSB must con- Never enter tinue to pressure the province to a smoky Same day cleaning Conveniently located corridor Save up to 20% Friendly service allow the use of education devel- or stairway. opment charges (the OCDSB has Always protect SEARS CATALOGUE Present this coupon with $13 million in a reserve) not just yourself from SALES MERCHANT Alterations of $30.00 & up for : for site purchase but for new smoke. school construction. This would Phone: 236-9857 1st Visit t $5.°° OFF also reduce the pressure to close Open: Mon. - Fri. 8 am to 7 pm Sat. 9 am to 5 pm downtown schools! Thirdly, the SCHOOL NEWS Glebe Report October 8, 1999 22

Glebe's new teachers. Back row, L to R: Peter Wilson, Rose Weima, Elizabeth Fraser and Ruth Kagan. Front row: Claire McManus. Not pic- Pie throwing on Payback Day. tured: Anthony Gilchrist, Michael Morin, Sean Walker Minor niners pay back seniors Meet Glebe's new teachers REPORT BY GLEBE'S start-of-the-year assembly pro- What's impressive about the dents. Peter Wilson is a special STUDENT COUNCIL moting student activities, and new teachers at GCI is the broad education and resource teacher. As is the ritual every Septem- Payback Day, a chance for Grade range of interests and back- Mr. Wilson has a special interest ber, 45 Glebe students from vari- 9s to get back at the seniors who grounds they have to share with in meeting the needs of all learn- ous grades went off to Christie "tormented" them during the first Glebe students. ers and brings to Glebe a range of Lake for three days of intense, two days of school. Anthony Gilchrist has an experience in English as a second grueling leadership training. The extensive background in indus- language (ESL), literacy, native objective, of course, was not pun- Payback Day proved to be a trial manufacturing, testing and Indian languages, and web-based ishment, but the creation of a great success, with Grade 9s ex- design. He teaches entrepreneu- education. group of student leaders who acting their revenge with water rial studies to senior students would be able to help run clubs balloons, pies in the face, and A number of these new and introductory courses in tech- and events, and to promote school some embarrassing tasks. Now teachers bring international ex- nology and in business. Claire spirit. that they've gotten even, it is perience. Sean Walker taught in McManus, who was formerly at a The students, now known as hoped that the "minor niners" the N.W.T. and Japan (where he private school, teaches core SOSAS (students of service and feel a bit more sure of themselves took up sumo wrestling!) and has French at a variety of levels and spirit) also planned the annual in the hallways of Glebe. uses the computer for tutorials come to Glebe to teach ESL. Mi- and enrichment activities. Eliza- chael Morin comes to Glebe by beth Fraser is the new head of the way of Colombia, Taiwan, and math and bilingual departments. Guatemala to teach science and to She has a background in physics supervise the re-integration pro- and science, and teaches a range gram at Glebe. Rose Weima taught of math courses at Glebe. in London, England last year, and Ruth Kagan's experience has traveled throughout Europe and included teaching French to Australia. Her background in judges, teachers and adults in math, science and drama was a western Canada; she has come to perfect fit for Glebe's needs, and Glebe to teach French literature she looks forward to directing a and grammar to bilingual stu- Backstage play this term. Response to Ottawa Life magazine Ottawa Li fe magazine re- closed." cently published an article on Although two Glebe students high schools in Ottawa which quoted in the article had good portrayed Glebe as a violent things to say, the section on Glebe school with poor academic stan- was editorialized and given an dards and a reputation as a ominous slant. The motives be- "school of last resort," to attend hind this negative portrayal Water balloons on Payback Day. "only when all other avenues are aren't clear.

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The City of Ottawa THE YEAR expects few or no LEAVE THOSE LEAVES disruptions in City WHERE THEY BELONG 2 000... services come January A friendly reminder that raking leaves 1, 2000, as a result of to the street is prohibited THE CITY OF computer problems OTTAWA... caused by the "Y2K With the fall season upon us, therior Bug." Everything that of leaves to be raked! Each year, AND '(DU can be done to ensure some residents who rake their lea4,41 a smooth transition to the street believing that the City will pick- WE'RE READY! the new millennium is them up. The City does NOT collect leaves and, in fact, prohibits the practice of being done. You may raking them to the street. Leaves piled on the street can cause a number of expect the same level of service from the City on January 1st and beyond. problems, including clogged drains and gutters. When gathering up your leaves, We have upgraded, repaired or replaced all systems that have an impact on public safety please remember to compost them in your backyard composter or place them road operations, snow removal, and provide essential services----these include fire dispatch, out for the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton's (RMOC) Special Leaf and sewer operations and licensing services. We've also put contingency plans in place in Yard Waste Pick-up. case some aspect of a system fails or vital services like electricity and gas are not available. For information on the City of Ottawa's by-law 165-73 relating to the use and Some services are the responsibility of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton: care of streets, call the City's Client Service Centre at 244-5444. police, traffic lights, ambulance and water, for example. Others such as hydro and gas are the responsibilities of utility companies. We continue to work closely with these and other organizations to make sure that such issues are addressed. LAISSEZ LES FEUILLES AU BON ENEIR Un message pour vous rappeler qu'il est interdit de jeter les feuilles dans I ARE YOU READY? Citizens have a major role to play. The Ice Storm of 1998 showed us the need for emergency preparedness planning. Maintenant que l'automne est arrivé, il y a beaucoup de feuilles à rama Potential emergency situations such as chemical spills, earthquakes or tornados can strike année, il y a des résidants qui déposent les feuilles dans la rue, parce qu'ils croient anywhere at anytime. We urge you to get involved by taking steps to prepare yourself que la Ville va les ramasser. En fait, la Ville ne ramasse PAS les feuilles, et elle and your family. Develop a family emergency preparedness plan and consider an interdit de les jeter dans la rue. Les feuilles déposées dans la rue peuvent entraîner extended plan with your neighbours. de nombreux problèmes, entre autres l'obstruction des drains et des caniveaux. Visit us at the City of Ottawa web site at www.city.ottawa.on.ca; FIND OUT MORE Quand vous ramassez les feuilles, n'oubliez pas de les composter à l'aide du or contact our Chief Communications Officer, Lucian Blair at composteur de votre propriété ou de les préparer en vue de la collecte spéciale des 244-5300, ext. 4444; fax: 244-5403; e-mail: [email protected]. In an emergency feuilles et des résidus de jardinage par la Municipalité régionale d'Ottawa-Carleton. situation, should normal emergency lines be unavailable, you may call these alternate emergency numbers: City of Ottawa 24-hour line 244-5444; Ottawa Fire Services 232-1551. Pour vous renseigner sur l'Arrêté municipal 165-73 de la Ville d'Ottawa se rapportant à l'utilisation et à l'entretien des rues, veuillez téléphoner au Centre du service è la clientèle de la Ville, au 244-5444. L'AN 2000... LA VILLE D'OTTAWA.. IS YOUR DOG LICENSED AND VOIRE CHIEKEST-IL VACCINÉ ET VACCINATED? A-T-L UNE MEDALLE D'IDENTIFICATION?

ET VOUS Dogs kept in the City of Ottawa must have a Les propriétaires de chiens gardés sur le territoire de valid license iSSu by the City and must always la Ville d'Ottawa doivent avoir un permis valide de la NOUS SOMMES PRETS! wear their d*tags.;:iiPog licenses must be Ville &Ottawa et voir à ce que leurs chiens portent la renewed eaii):AA:the metal dog tag is not médaille d'identification en tout temps. Les permis La Ville d'Ottawa s'attend a ce qu'il n'y ait que peu ou replad anri*bUt remains valid for the life of pour chiétedoiyent être renouvelés en avril de pas de perturbation des services municipaux le the dog. Lost or stray dot that are properly chaque gin*A médaille n'est pas remplache et est 1' janvier 2000 par suite de problèmes informatiques attribuables au bogue de l'an linsed and tagged can be easily identified and valableppnd«toute la vie du chien. Les chiens 2000. Nous prenons toutes les mesures nécessaires pour permettre de franchir sans heurt returned to their owners, avoiding costly stays at perdus q4::::06itent la médaille obtenue avec le le cap du nouveau millénaire. Vous pouvez vous attendre a recevoir le même niveau de the pound. Dog license revenues support the permis peuvent être identifiés facilement et remis à service de la Ville le ler janvier et par la suite. City's animal control program. leur propriétaire sans avoir à. faire un séjour coûteux à la fourrière. Les frais des pernii5iDoechiens servent Nous avons mis a niveau, réparé ou remplacé tous les systèmes qui ont un effet sur la Fines for violation of the dog licensing à financer le programme de'eâihtr- 'lies animaux sécurité publique ou qui servent a la prestation des services essentiels, y compris le système requirement begin at $95. - de la \frit; de répartition des services d'incendie et les services d'entretien des routes, de déneigement, All do g and cats in the :àmeekies d'au moitiO5 $ sont prévues Regional Municipality of d'égouts et d'octroi de permis. Nous avons aussi préparé des plans d'urgence en cas de ..âs *fraction au règlement concernant panne d'un aspect d'un système ou d'interruption de services essentiels comme l'électricité Ottawa-Carleton must be les': chiens. Tous les chiens elles et le gaz naturel. vaccinated against rabies. chats gardés sur le territoire de la Municipalité Certains services relèvent de la compétence de la Municipalité régionale d'Ottawa-Carleton, Talk to your veterinarian régionale d'Ottawa-Carleton doivent tore: about your pets par exemple la police, les feux de circulation, les services ambulanciers et l'eau potable. vaccinés contre la rage. Discutez avec votre vaccination needs. vétérinaire des vaccins que ddilledoir D'autres services, comme l'électricité et le gaz, dépendent des sociétés de services publics. Info: Ottawa Animal votre animal de compagnie. Nous continuons de collaborer étroitement avec ces organismes et les autres organisations Contrai, 244-5444 Renseignements : Contrôle des animaux, 244-6444 concernées afin d'assurer que toutes les questions de ce genre soient traitées. ÊTES-VOUS FRETS Les résidants ont un rôle important a jouer. La tempête de verglas de 1998 nous a démontré l'importance de la WINNERS OF URBAN CYCLING GAGNANTS DES PRIX DU planification d'urgence. Des situations d'urgence comme les déversements de produits AWARDS ANNOUNCED CYCLISME URBAIN maire Jim Watson a présenté chimiques, les tremblements de terre ou les tornades peuvent survenir n'importe où, On September 24, Mayor Jim Watson presented Le 24 septembre, le the First Annual Urban CyclingAwards. les premiers Prix du cyclisme urbain. n'importe quand. Nous vous encourageons fortement a participer a la planification et The 1999 recipients of Les prix de 1999 ont été prendre des mesures pour vous préparer : élaborez le plan d'urgence de votre famille, et the awards are: décernés comme suit songez a établir un plan commun avec vos voisins. Annual Awarcl Prix annuel (Organisme) (Organization): POUR EN SAVOIR DAVANTAGE Consultez le site Web de la Ville d'Ottawa au Socstrt CANADIENNE DES POSTES CANADA POST CORPORATION www.city.ottawa.on.ca ou communiquez Prix annuel (Particulier) : avec Lucian Blair, chef des Communications, au 244-5300, poste 4444; téléc. Annual Award (Individual): BRUCE TIMMERMANS BRUCE TIMMERMANS 244-5403; courriel : [email protected]. Lors d'une situation d'urgence, si les lignes Félicitations aux gagnants, Congratulations to the winners for displaying d'urgence habituelles ne sont pas disponibles, vous pouvez composer les numéros qui ont fait preuve d'un engagement exemplary commitment to promoting cycling as exemplaire à l'égard de la promotion du d'urgence suivants : ligne 24 heures de la Ville d'Ottawa, d'incendie 244-5444; Services a means of transportation. cyclisme en tant que moyen de transport. d'Ottawa, 232-1551. 244-5300 www.city.ottawa.on.ca 111 promenade Sussex Drive KI N 5A1 wvvw.ville.ottawa.on.ca 27 Glebe Report October 8, 1999 BOOKS Writers: Do you have the write stuff to freelance? THE WRITE TRACK most people perceive the act of the publication you wish to write By Betty Jane Wylie writing as something they do only for, so familiar that you think MacMillan of Canada, in their spare time. And any you could write any of its arti- 180 pages, $19.95 (paper) professional writer, especially cles. 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Anthony O'Sullivan in Residence healing. While some of that in- ple of faith have always known Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. terest has come from the church, that, but now there is a large Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. the biggest change has been body of research to prove it. In Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. shown by the medical and one double blind study of over (Elevator access for the handicapped. Loop system for the nursing communities. Therapeu- 700 patients who had suffered hearing impaired) tic touch has become an accepted heart attacks, half the patients treatment and many hospitals FIFTH AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH were prayed for and half were a 2 Monk Street (1 block west of Bank & Fifth) 233-1870 and medical schools are now do- control group. The group that ing research on the effect of Minister: Rev. Stanley J.T. Hanna was prayed for healed remarka- Sunday: Morning prayer in the treatment of ill- Service at 10:00 a.m. bly better. So much so that one of Christian ness. There are now groups of education hour 11:15 a.m. the researchers concluded that if Friday: 12 Noon physicians who pray for their Eucharist prayer was a new drug, it would Handicapped accessible patients as part of their treat- be seen as a medical break- ment. through. FOURTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH I have just returned from a Healing and curing are not Fourth Avenue at Bank Street 236-1804 . four-month sabbatical to study necessarily the same thing. Not Minister: E.J. Cox spiritual healing and how it can everyone who is prayed for is Sunday Services: 11:00 be a more effective part of the cured, but most are healed in Nursery and Sunday School provided churches' ministry. I must say some way. Everyone still dies GLEBE-ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH I am by a that nature skeptical and we all die from something. 650 Lyon Street 236-0617 My brand of person. Christianity Healing involves living our lives Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jack Nield is very down to I do not earth. as fully and as well as possible, Christian Education: Dr. Gillian Wallace think that a Christian should body, mind and spirit. New Ventures in Celebration 9:30 a.m. (Informal worship have to be able to believe six un- Spiritual healing is not in church hall) believable things before break- alternative medicine. It is com- Worship (in Sanctuary) 11 a.m. with I a fast. tend to be Thomas who plementary. A person can not be Baby Nursery, Sunday School (ages 3-11) and needs to see and understand in divided into body, mind, and Youth Alternative Worship (12 & up) order to believe. The charlatans spirit. We are whole people and we see on TV are enough to turn in order to live fully, our whole ST. MATTHEW'S ANGLICAN CHURCH anyone away from the idea of being must be well. In recent Glebe Avenue near Bank Street 234-4024 spiritual healing. And yet, it is years we have turned healing Rector: Archdeacon Désirée Stedman clear from the Gospels that Jesus over to the medical profession Holy Communion: 8:00 a.m. was, in his day, known more as a and they have done wonderful Choral Eucharist & Church School: 10:00 a.m. healer than as a teacher, and he things, but sometimes the whole Choral Evensong: 5:00 p.m. (second & fourth Sundays) did commission his disciples to person is neglected. Often medi- Weekday Eucharist: Thursday 10:00 a.m. by go out and heal. This is worth cine by itself is not enough to Counselling appointment 234-4024 looking into. heal. (Handicapped accessible from parking lot. Loop System) During my I pilgrimage, have THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) read many books of It theologians seems to me it is time for 91 A Fourth Avenue 232-9923 and medical doctors and physi- the church to reclaim its healing Clerk: Anne Thomas 489-3341 cists to try to understand the ministry. I plan to pursue this Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. nature of spiritual healing and subject further during my ser- to become aware of some of the mons during November at the OTTAWA CHINESE UNITED CHURCH research being done in recent 11:00 a.m. service. You would be 600 Bank Street 594-4571 years. I also interviewed people welcome. Senior Pastor: Rod Bennett from England and Scotland, to Rev. Dr. Jack Nield is min is- Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. southern Ontario and, would you ter at Glebe-St. James United Cantonese/Mandarin & English 11:00 a.m. believe, Alberta. This article Church. ST. GILES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Wheelchair Access) Bank Street at First Avenue 235-2551 Minister: The Reverend Ian Victor tC44.1`44.114 Youth Coordinator: Colleen Smith Sunday Service: Worship 11:00 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION AND ST. NICHOLAS (ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA) 55 Clarey Avenue 236-5596 Dean: The Archpriest Andrew Morbey VIGIL 5 p.m. Saturday HOURS: 9:30 DIVINE LITURGY 10 a.m. Sunday VESPERS 7 p.m. Wednesdays PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays in Lent * Services are 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 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

St. Matthew's Anglican Church Invest in your procession for Patronal Festival future! Pictured above are 101 members of St. Matthew's choirs, servers, clergy and the newly ordained Bishop of Ottawa, the Rt Rev. Peter Coffin, in IMPROVE YOUR GRADES procession. The procession in honour of St. Matthew's Patronal Many qualified tutors available to come to the home and provide Festival, September 19, demonstrates the commission of the Church to go into the world. Here they are pictured on the street as an act of students with assistance in any subject from grade school through witness and as an invitation to all and sundry to worship God publicly. university. We also provide remediation for Attention Deficit Bishop Coffin was an assistant at St. Matthew's from 1971 to '73. Disorder. Currently, Archdeacon Désirée Stedman is the rector; she is assisted Call for information... 836-2193 by the Rev. Alex Lewanowicz and the Rev. William Watson. Matthew Larkin is the organist and choirmaster. AFFORDABLE RATES VVORDS Glebe Report October 8, 1999 3 0 South branch library news Dinner with Pamela Wallin BY FIELENE MERRITT A whirlwind of activities will take place at South Branch Library to benefit library during October, many during Ontario Public Library Week, October 18 to 22. Spend an evening with Pamela licly supported library, said Ms WEB CATALOG INTRODUCED Wallin and help the Ottawa Pub- Yuzyc, it is also an eN,ent that DURING ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK lic Library at the same time. raises the profile of the Ottawa During this third week of October, a new Web catalog will be intro- On November 17, the board of Public Library in the community. duced at all locations of the Ottawa Public Library. Library staff will the Ottawa Public Library will Jeffrey Simpson, library board have been trained on how to use this new and improved on-line catalog host a gala benefit dinner, at vice-chairman and Glebe resi- and will be delighted to assist our public become acquainted with it. which Pamela Wallin will be the dent, says it is important to raise FAMILY TREE guest speaker. Tickets cost $150 the profile of the library. "It's Also in October, Ottawa Public Library will be host to Alison Hare, per person and a tax-deductible the largest club in the city in a self-employed genealogical researcher who has conducted Canadian, receipt for $100 will be issued terms of membership. It's a won- English, Scottish and some American research on behalf of many cli- per ticket. Proceeds go to improve derful democratic publicly. ents. Ms Hare will be at South Branch at 7 p.m. on October 18 to pres- the library's col- funded institu- ent a talk on How to Start Your Family Tree. You can book an appoint- lection. "It's the tion." Raising its ment to meet with her on a one-to-one basis for advice on sources and The library profile will help research methods. Linda Bergh at 236-0302, x 408 will be happy tu needs the money to people in Ottawa help make arrangements for such a meeting. "expand its col- larges t club to be committed to CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS FOR OCT. & NOV. lections and im- its enhancement, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS - 4 P.M. TO 5 P.M. prove technology," in the city he added. Please pre-register for Thursday after-school activities. said Vera Yuzyc, Raising Filmfest Mondays, October 4, 18, 25; Wednesdays, October 6, 13, development offi- $30,000 helps the 20, 27; Mondays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Wednesdays, November cer. The proceeds library budget,. 3, 10, 17, 24. from the benefit which has been Storytime for four- to seven-year-olds Tuesdays, October will go to acquiring new materi- pinched by the city's budget re- money goes . 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. als, especially in the areas of straint "The raised Origami fun for four- to nine-year-olds Thursdays, Oc to- health, children's books, and job- not to the operating budget, but to ber 7, 14, 21, 28. seeking. Improved electronic re- purchase new electronic and Magically yours: Magic tricks for six- to nine-year-olds sources are also on the shopping written materials," said Mr. 'Thursdays, November 4, 18, 25. list, to enhance the public's ac- Simpson. Registration required for Thursday programs. cess to encyclopedias on the In- The gala benefit dinner will be Saturday storytime for ages three to five at 2:15 p.m. ternet. held in the Panorama Room of the Time-for-twos Wednesdays at 10:15, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Previous gala dinners, featur- National Arts Centre, Wednesday; and December 1, 8. Please pre-register on October 14. ing Peter Gzowsld and Sandra November 17; reception at 6:30 Babes-in-the-Library Thursdays at 10:15, November 4, 18, 25 Gwyn, have raised about $30,000 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. To re- and December 2 and 9. Please pre-register on October 15. for the library; and organizers serve your ticket ($150), call Costume Party Saturday, October 30, 3 p.m. Costume party for hope to raise as much this year. 598-4002. all the neighbourhood ghosts and goblins, witches and ghouls. A The benefit not only raises family program, 60 minutes, pre-registration. much-needed funds for the pub- ADULT PROGRAMS Thursday, October 14, Richard Taylor will read from the manuscript Memories of a Crazed Househusband at 7 p.m. Monday, October 18, at 7 p.m., Alison Hare will speak on How To Start Your Family Tree. Tuesday, November 2, at 7 p.m., Margaret Dickenson will be entertain- ing us with anecdotes from her travels and recipes from her book From the Ambassador's Table. Computer Training Programs Please pre-register for the November 2nd reading. Pre-registration for programs at Ottawa South Library can be made Microsoft Office Introduction to Computers by calling 730-1082 x5. Microsoft Office Suite is quickly Improve your computer knowledge, get becoming one of the most preferred familiar with Windows '98, Printing, software packages in the office today. Scanning, Internet and, E-mail. This course is designed to familiarize Thursdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. IN THE HEART OF THE GLEBE participants with Word, Excel and, $75.00 Nov. 4 to Dec. 9 Powerpoint. This course is a must for Dr. Richard Merrill Haney, Ph.D. (Psychology) anyone creating and working with documents. Class size and hands on Roster Mediator, Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program learning are the key benefits of this program. Personal, Relationship and Marriage Counselling Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Comprehensive Divorce Mediation (with or without lawyers) $98.50 Nov. 16 to Dec. 14 Family, Financial, Commercial and Community Mediation

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Tel. 829-9278. 16, 9 a.m. - noon, at Glebe-St. Estate Museum, 2100 Cabot St., 7 base & finish. Extra leaf. Seats 6, FREE James United Church, 650 Lyon. p.m.-9 p.m. Adult ghost stories, no chairs $275. Tel. 233-0375. BROWN QUARRY TILES, 3 1/2 x RUMMAGE SALE, Fri. Oct. 15, 3- a séance presented by the Ottawa BEER Collec- " STUBBY BOTTLES 7 1/2, covers 37 sq. ft. Telephone 6 p.m. & Sat Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 11 storytellers and a walk to the tor's items $2/case (case in- 238-4016. a.m. at St. Giles Church, Bank at graveyard by lantern, $10, spaces cluded). Tel. 238-3863. TWO CUTE CUDDLY KITTENS First. Info. 235-2551. limited. To pre-register 247- PLAIN PAPER FAX, Panasonic looking for warm loving families GOODS, SERVICES & TALENTS 4830. KX-FP200, was $300, asking to live with. Call 569-9521. AUCTION, Sat. Oct. 23, Glebe GHOSTLY TALES EMPLOYMENT WANTED $100. Tel. 232-7826. Comm. Centre, viewing 10 a.m., HALLOWE'EN CRAFTS, Sun. Oct. STAEDTLER EASEL, 32 x 48, top EXPERIENCED FRENCH TEACHER auction at noon. Proceeds to 31, noon - 4 p.m. Billings Estate needs new surface; wooden easel, from France. Any age/level. First Canadian Guide Dogs for the Museum. Children's ghost stories lesson free. Tel. 238-2677. 31 x 42, dismantles easily. $75 Blind. told by the Ottawa storytellers, each o.b.o. Tel. 235-2725. EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER, PUMPKIN, APPLE & BAKE SALE, spooky craft workshop & face cleaning, cooking, shopping, FISHER-PRICE 3-in-1 swing $90; Sat. Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. painting. Bring your pumpkin for working w. the elderly, live-out, crib & mattress $130; baby trek- outside Glebe Comm. Centre, stencil painting. $5 per family. ker $45; exersaucer $40; Ikea mornings only, ref. Tel. 230- Proceeds to Glebe Co-operative Info. 247-4830. pine table $65; round wood table 9916. Nursery School. Info: 234-9696. FOLK ART SHOW & SALE at RA $35. Tel 231-6262. PART-TIME HOUSECLEANING, FROSTY FAIR, Sat. Nov. 6, 9:30 Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Fri. OAK ENTERTAINMENT UNIT for ref. Tel. 728-7281. a.m. - 2 p.m., Trinity Church, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat & HOUSECLEANER AVAILABLE, TV, stereo, two drawers, beveled 1230 Bank St. Christmas Sun., Oct. 23 & 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. glass door $600 o.b.o. Tel. 567- environment-friendly products, treasures, handicrafts, baking, Admission free. Info: 225-0180. 7038. reliable, references, Marina: 565- luncheon. " OTTAWA RAPE CRISIS CENTRE BAUER SKATES size 9 1/2 SR. 0049. " MOVING THROUGH MENOPAUSE, hosts a Gala Sat. Oct. 16 at Main Excell. cond. $85. 238-2830. EMPLOYMENT Explore your options and learn * Hall of Govt Conference Centre, " SANTA CRUZ SNOWBOARD (134 ARTSKIDS PROGRAM is looking wellness tips on Tuesdays, Oct. for a at 8 p.m. Tickets $25 avail. from cm) w. bindings, exc. cond. Prof. mature individual to work 26 - Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. at weekdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., two to Mother Tongue Books, The Folk- valued at $360, asking $330. Call Centretown Community Health lore Centre, The Body Shop. Jeff at five days/weelc. A love & under- 232-6463. Centre, 420 Cooper (Bank/Kent). " LESSONS standing of the arts is an asset. CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL at Info. 233-4443. Canadian Museum of Nature, " FUN PIANO LESSONS. All ages, Must have experience with chil- " BLOOD DONOR CLINICS every 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. each day all levels. In your home or at my dren ages 5 to 11. Ref. required. Mon., Tues. & Wed. mornings in plus 3:30 p.m. show on Sun. studio. B. Mus., B. Ed., experi- Call Deborah Stephen at 233- Minto October, 8:30 - 12:30 at Charlotte's Web (Nov. 6 & 7); Jack enced teacher. Royal Conservatory 2946. Place, 407 Laurier Av. Also by and the Beanstalk & The Princess or play for fun. Call Paula 565- * BOOMERANG KIDS is looking for St. appointment at 85 Plymouth and the & 4629. individuals who can work indep. Pea (Dec. 4 5); Red 236-0199. Riding Hood (Dec. Single FOR RENT & know children's clothing. Must 26-31). CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP ticket prices from $7.50 - GARAGE, upper end Broadway be able to complete 25 h/wk of Mondays, Oct. 18-Dec. 8 at Grace $11.50. from Dec. 1. Tel. 232-7801 after sorting & tagging incoming Subscription available. Hospital to assist those caring for No charge for under twos. Ticket Oct. 20. clothes. Hours flexible. Apply persons with life-threatening with résumé at 1056 Bank St. includes adm. to museum. Info. APARTMENT SWAP. On e- illness. No cost. Info: 724-4616 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 728-5863 or www.childfest.ca bedroom, harbour view Victoria " CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOC's VON PERLEY RIDEAU DAY (BC) apt. to swap for 2 months info session "How to Communicate with non-smoker in Glebe or Ot- PROGRAM requires volunteers to assist clients with Alzheimer dis- to Get the Care You Deserve," tawa South. Tel. (250) 383-3968, Thurs. Oct. 21 at the RA Centre. ease & other dementia, Tuesday [email protected] Guest speaker is Dr. W. Winzer. through Sat. Call Neil at 526-7170 The Pantry' CHILDCARE WANTED Ail welcome. Info: 521-1902. since 1975 ext. 8808. Training provided. AFTER SCHOOL home help & VEGETARIAN TER ROOM

SISTERS g minor childcare required, 3:30 - OF CHARITY OF F030 ORVIAA. WHERE rossos 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ASAP. Tel. 567- OTTAWA HEALTH SERVICE needs IDALLY 0643. volunteers to fulfill the following: -VI"- Oink PART-TIME BILINGUAL escort, day hospital, palliative PARENTING CLASSES CAREGIVER required for 2 girls care, geriatric day hospital, day begin Tuesday, October 26th, (5 & 8 years old); 3-5 hours/week program, clair de lune program, 7 to 9 pm, at the Glebe after school & Saturdays. Tel. boutique. Orientation & other Community Centre (Library). 235-4125. benefits avail. Call Saint-Vincent $45 pp or $55 couple Hospital Volunteer Resources De- (parenting manual included). CARPENTRY partment at 782-2761. To register, call Stella Koros THE GLEBE COITHIMUTY MITRE, 6.10 RENOVATIONS/ " VOLUNTEER TO WALK with a 592-1668 or Elsie McDorman ITIONDAY- classy 86 yr-old woman for a few 232-7632, email: [email protected] FRIDAY REPAIRS blocks once or twice/wk in win- NOON TH- 3:00 Peter D. Clarey 422-3714 ter. She has a quick gait, a great sense of humour and is a smoker.

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Friday, October 29 we are looking for vendors to Before School Care 4:00 p.m. 5:30 rent space during this fair. p.m. GNAG is looking for staff for our Interested? Glebe C.C. before school care programme. Prices for spaces are Monday - Friday $35.00 or $70.00 Free Admission 7:30 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. haunted house, Cortune fish pond, Rate of pay: $10.10 per hour delicious treats and much, much more! Qualifications: *Previous experience working with children. Come meet ail the ghosts and *Certified in First Aid and CPR goblins that haunt- G.C.C. For further details, Please forward resumes to the please call 233-8713. Glebe Community Centre or call 233-8713.