e-- glebe 9, 1 Octobertrepart 1992 Vol. 21 9 No. Central Park replanting a big success BY STEVE GURMAN More than 60 people turned out on Sunday, September 27 to plant trees in Central Park. Nearly 100 trees and bushes, including red maple, elm, ash, willow, poplar and serviceberry were placed in the western and northern sections of the park by an enthusiastic group, which shrugged off the occasional drizzle (which was perfect for the trees, however). The planting supervisors arrived at 8 a.m. to set up the registration and re- freshment tables, run through a practice planting and as- sign tasks for the day. Planters began to turn up at 9 a.m. and by 9:30 the exercise was in full swing. Among those who contributed were many residents of RoseberY, Powell and Renfrew nfrew Avenue residents Linda Kelly, Diane McIntyre, Leia McIntyre, Doug Faulkner, Avenues, members of the Xanthe Faulkner, Joseph Kelly and Dqvid Kelly participate in Central Park Replanting. local Cub Scout Troop, the Photo: John Zvonar Bell Telephone Pioneers and others from the Glebe Ottawa, Department of Re- contributions of refresh- and plants to create a and from as far away as ments. creation and Culture and small nature reserve within Aylmer. Those who Operations Department, and missed this the park boundary. The planting was completed event a group of dedicated vol- and remain interested People who might be in- by about 11:30 a.m. and the unteers who in similar spent hours activities will terested in this project group finished off the day in planning meetings. be happy to learn that Tol- or in other activities of by spreading mulch around Financial support for this low-up stages of this pro- the Glebe Environment Com- the borders of the park, project was received from ject are planned for next mittee should drop off their and cleaning up. the GZebe Report and from year. These stages would names and telephone numbers The project, sponsored the Self-Help Program of include planting more trees at the Glebe Community Cen- by the Environmental Com- the City of Ottawa, Depart- and bushes as well as the tre, 690 Lyon Street South, mittee of the Glebe Com- ment of Recreation and possibility of "re-natural- Ottawa, Ont., K1S 3Z9. munity Association, was Culture. izing" a section of the park. Please address your envelope made possible through the Lightning Bakery, McKeen Re-naturalizing would in- to the Glebe Environment close cooperation of Capital IGA and Loblaws at Pre- volve replacing some of the Committee, c/o Steve Gurman. Region Releaf, the City of toria Bridge provided park grass with wild flowers RMOC hears more MVA opposition INSIDE BY INEZ BERG public may attend that meet- In spite of the public's At its final Public Hear- ing but will not be allowed unified opposition to MVA ing on Region-Wide Market to speak. at these hearings, Coun. Jim Letters 5 Value Assessment, October 5, Watson appealed to Capital Public response, October 5 GCA 8 Regional Council's Ward residents to continue, Executive was similar to that heard at while there is still time, Forum 9 Committee was urged over- RMOC's earlier public hear- whelmingly to either scrap to oppose MVA. ing on September 15. Of 40 Focus 12-13 or defer consideration of speakers only a few support- the plan until after "Write, fax or phone all GNAG 14 the ed MVA at that time. Ontario Fair Tax Commission Regional Councillors," he said. Those still in favour Opinion 15 makes its final report in Business associations, of MVA are 1993, or the Provincial community associations, Regional Chair, Feature 16-17 Peter Clark, Joan O'Neill, Government enacts fairer tax homeowners, landlords, Billings, Peter Hume, Alta Business 18 legislation. Carleton University Students Vista, Alex Cullen, Richmond, The hearing,which started Association, and the Federa- School 25-29 James Stewart, Mayor of at 3 p.m. and lasted until tion of Ottawa-Carleton Rideau Township and Paul Art 31 about 7:30 p.m., allowed sub- Tenants Associations spoke Bradley, Mayor of Goulburn missions from 30 speakers, against MVA. Township. 26 of which were opposed. The few who supported it Four supported it. did so Quote of tillé Month not because of its Glebe businessman Doug Opposition was diverse, merits, but because they McKeen appealed once again While democracy must have all of it emphasizing the felt the current system had to residents to state their its organization and con- negative economic spin-off s. been unfair to them. Many support of the business trols, its vital breath is Regional Council votes on who opposed MVA agreed, but community as well when they individual liberty. acceptance of MVA at its felt a fairer system than contact regional councillors. Charles Evans Hughes October 14 meeting. The MVA was the answer. N EWS Ottawa Valley Weavers & Spinners sale The Ottawa Valley Weav- The Guild's Exhibition of America's Conference. 13, 7-9 p.m., Saturday ers and Spinners Guild and Sale offers an oppor- Individually designed gar- November 14, 10-5 pm and will be holding its 14th tunity for members to show- ments in silk, wool or mo- Sunday, November 15, 10 - Annual Exhibition and Sale case their work. Events hair, and handwoven baskets 5 p.m. at the Glebe Com- 14 and 15 on November 13, will include weaving and provide excellent gift i- munity Centre. at the Glebe Community spinning demonstrations, deas. In addition, woven Centre. a daily fashion show, a tapestries and other woven The Guild is a non-pro- raffle of handwoven articles art work will be available fit organization with mem- and a display of the work to meet your special de- bers from Ottawa, Hull and of Guild members. The corating needs. Surrounding communities. It latter will feature "Capi- Don't miss this opportun- was officially founded in tal to Capital" an exhibit ity to see a Guild at work 1949 under the auspices of handwoven runners which and to talk to its members of the Ottawa Recreation travelled to Washington about their craft. Please Commission and the Ontario for the Handweavers Guild join us on Friday, November Department of Education. Its purpose is to promote interest in handweaving and spinning and to encourage its members to achieve a high standard of crafts- manship and design. A variety of workshops, an excellent library, an informative newsletter and a monthly meeting all form part of the Guild's contri- bution to help its members improve their skills and to increase their knowledge. Guild meetings, each feat- uring a special guest speak- er, take place at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month (except July and August) at the Devonshire _- Public School Gym, 100 Nancy Ingram weatnng. 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A Great Big Thank You to Scott Our Playgroup year has White, John Stephenson, and had a wonderful start. We all those involved in plan- greeted smiling faces and ning and building such a just had time to say hello wonderful climber: The before the children were children enjoyed seeing busy making sure Playgroup it built and can hardly hadn't changed over the wait to play on it. We summer. It seems we passed had the opportunity to hand with flying colours: Of deliver a thank-you card course there was one thing made by the children to we had changed, the child- the two men who were busy ren's artwork had been sent building our play structure. home and our walls were Thank you for doing such in need of pictures. This a wonderful job: problem was quickly solved Spaces are limited for Photo: Sandra Kearns by all our wonderful artists. our 1992-93 Playgroup year. Artists Vanessa Papadas and Teddy Lupinski at work It seems we now have more Those interested in more during the Playgroup's year-end picnic. artwork than walls. information are asked to Something in our play- contact Connie Acelvari ground changed over the at 722-4025. Children's Books Don't wait too long!! Bring in your Special Orders for Christmas now. We'll help you get that special book you've been searching foil!! 801 Bank Street 563-3809 Open Sundays OF ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE CONVENIENCE OF BUNGALOWS WITH THE TAMARACK TOUCH The SOMERSET - 1460 Square Feet The NICKLAUS - 2846 Square Feet THE SOMERSET OR INVERNESS THE 'NICKLAUS' IN KANATA IN AMBERWOOD LAKES ON A 60' LOT Tamarack is proud of the success of this special condominium This unique one-of-a -kind bungalow is perfect for the project. This could be your last chance to discover the pleasures mature family.