February 14, 2014 Vol. 42 No. 2 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 www.glebereport.ca ISSN 0702-7796 Issue no. 456 FREE Historic first for the Glebe! PHOTO: JOHN DANCE PHOTO: Back row, left to right: Old Ottawa East Hosers: Andrew Matsukubo, Charlie Hardwick-Kelly, Marcus Kelly, Cindy Courtemanche, Cameron Stewart. Glebe Goal-Getters: Liam Perras, Sophie Verroneau, Adam Perras, David Perras, Keavin Finnarty, Rachael Dillman, Councillor David Chernushenko. Kneeling, left to right: Old Ottawa East Hosers: Ian White, Natalie Saunders, Mike Souilliere. SMALL PHOTOS: CASSIE HENDRY; PHOTO OF HERON PARK HACKERS: JOHN DANCE For the next year, the Glebe Goal-Getters hockey team can honestly lay claim to and Heron Park Hackers (in red) In the end, the Glebe Goal-Getters triumphed, win- bragging rights for their win – a historic first – of the annual Capital Ward Coun- ning the championship round 8–7. cillor’s Cup. Reportedly “friendly but intense, ” the tournament was played January The tournament rules make sure this faceoff among friends remains a true shinny- 25, and participants were encouraged to be timely, appropriately dressed and sport- fest – hockey players 14 years and older play four-on-four without goalies, with at ing the right “shinny attitude.” First introduced in 2008 by former Councillor Clive least one female player per team at all times. Guaranteed at least three games of 20 Doucet, complete with trophy, the shinny tournament is now in its seventh iteration. minutes each, the four teams’ skaters must wear helmets and abide by guidelines The tradition is being carried on by Councillor David Chernushenko, who happily to keep the puck on the ice at all times. No bodychecking, slapshots or abuse of ref- officiates with “the usual risk to body and reputation.” erees is allowed. Above all, and in the spirit of the tournament, is the admonition to In addition to the Glebe Goal-Getters (black jerseys), this year’s friendly compe- have fun and be a good sport since “nobody remembers the highest scorer. Every- tition, hosted at Brantwood Park, again included cross-canal rivals the Old Ottawa body remembers the jerk!” East Hosers (green jerseys) and team challengers Old Ottawa South Moose (in blue) Next year, with the Glebe hosting, let’s turn out in spades to cheer on the players. MARK YOUR CALENDARS WHAT’S INSIDE February 14 – March 5 Andrew Cardozo art exhibition, Roast ’n Brew Abbotsford . 3 GCA . 8,9 February 15 Bach and the Post Romantics piano recital Art . .20 Glebous&Comicus . 25 Southminster United Church, 7:30 p.m. BIA . 15 GNAG . 14 February 21 Seventeen Voyces concert Books . 29-32 Grandparents . 27 Southminster United Church, 7:30 p.m. Business Buzz . 12-13 Health . 5 February 23 Tennis on Ice Community & Skating Party Babies of Glebe . 17-19 Letters . 7 St. James / GNAG community rink, 2 p.m. Community . 4 February 25 GCA meeting, GCC, 7 p.m. MP’s Report . 11. March 3 GNAG registration, spring/summer courses Councillor’s Report . 10 Music . 21-23 online, 9 p.m. Culturescape . 26 Profile . 16. March 6 – April 3 Bhat Bhoy art exhibition, Roast ’n Brew Film . 24 Schools . 28. March 10 – 14 GNAG March Break camps, GCC NEXT ISSUE: MARCH 14, 2014 March 26 – 29 Family in a Box community theatre, GCC, 7:30 p.m. EDITORIAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBruary 21, 2014 ADVERTISING DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, FEBruary 26, 2014 SEND US YOUR GLEBE COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTINGS! [email protected] New postings every Tuesday. COMMUNITY glebereport.ca/calendar @glebereport glebereport CALENDAR 2 Glebe Report February 14, 2014 taste in THE GLebe th ste in e Gle Ta be PHOTOS ABOVE BY GIOVANNI PHOTOS BELOW BY LORRIE LOEWEN On January 16, 2014, GNAG’s Taste in the Glebe proved once again that on the Ottawa scene it’s a go-to festival of tantalizing tastes and aromas, each year sur- passing previous expectations. Organized by a volunteer committee under the leadership of chair, Tahera Mufti, and with the assistance of more than 20 vol- unteers, Taste served 422 guests with libations from more than 12 wineries and breweries. Some 35 participating restaurants from around the city delivered delectable nibbles into the hands of food aficionados only too pleased to partake in the meandering feast while visiting with owners and chefs alike. It created quite a buzz in Scotton Hall in the Glebe Community Centre. It is heartening to report that some $18,000 was raised at this fundraiser to benefit the Community Development Fund, which supports projects like the St James / GNAG Com- munity Rink and subsidizes new program initiatives. abbOtsfORD Glebe Report February 14, 2014 3 Ping-pong at Abbotsford! BY JULIE IRETON Judy Hatt is a bit of a ping-pong addict. She likes the idea of spreading the word to other folks about this great game. After all, it’s good exercise for people who are getting older and don’t feel up to skating or biking. It’s social and it’s cheap. The only problem is, if word gets out about how fun ping- pong at Abbotsford can be – she might have to compete for space on the game schedule at the Bank Street senior’s centre. “I’d be very disappointed if I couldn’t play two times a week,” said Hatt. This Abbotsford member is almost 80. A documentary about an international over-80 ping-pong com- petition inspired her to take up the game after not playing for many years. “You should see these elderly Chi- GOYECHE PAT PHOTO: nese women slamming the ball Judy Hatt (with the shorter hair) and Ilse Turnsen play ping-pong at Abbotsford with characteristic intensity and laughter. around,” said Hatt. She says she’s spent a lot of time in and balls and the next day we played. a wicked player and he says he can but maybe just not too many others. Arizona in the winters. There, she’s It was totally awesome,” said Hatt. walk and do other things because he All Abbotsford members are wel- seen snowbirds playing from morning Now Hatt and a couple of friends get stays fit by playing ping-pong every come to sign up for ping-pong. The until night. together on Wednesdays and Friday day.” table is set up every Wednesday and So Hatt put that inspiration into afternoons to chat and play. There’s a Hatt takes part in other exercise Friday between 2:30. and 4:30 p.m. a proposal. She asked the folks at schedule for folks to sign up. programs at Abbotsford. She’s famil- Just drop by or call 613-230-5730 to Abbotsford at The Glebe Centre if Hatt says she works hard at the iar with the Tai Chi and yoga classes reserve your time. Abbotsford at the this centre would consider hosting game and actually works up a sweat. offered at the centre. She says at her Glebe Centre is located at 950 Bank the odd game. She was told they’d But she says the beauty of it is she’s age, it’s important to do exercise to Street. It is the old stone house dir- introduce ping-pong – if Hatt herself still able to carry on a good conver- get the heart rate going. And that’s ectly across from Lansdowne and is could find a cheap table. And that’s sation, so it’s social too. Last year, exactly why she keeps going back to a centre for adults 55+. what she did. one of Hatt’s partners was suffering ping-pong. “The table was free [as it turned from severe symptoms caused by Hatt thinks it’s fine if others sign Julie Ireton is a journalist and teacher out, it came from an Abbotsford Parkinson’s disease. She says ping- up to play a little table tennis at the who keeps Glebe Report readers up- employee]. They bought two paddles pong is easing those symptoms. “He’s centre on Wednesdays and Fridays – to-date on Abbotsford adventures. INVITATION Prayer, Healing, and You! Practical help, right where we need it. First Church of Christ, Scientist in Ottawa You’ll: is celebrating its centenary! • Explore how healing is possible through the practical application of scientific prayer. ear friends, • Hear experiences that show people have put this D nd rd The weekend of February 22 and 23 prayer-based healing system into practice. marks 100 years since the first service in our edifice. In recognition of this milestone, we extend a warm and special invitation to those who have attended our church Does Christian Science really heal or Sunday School over the years and also to the wider community of Ottawa sickness and sin? to join us in the following events. Organ Concert Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 pm A Talk & Open House First Church of Christ, Scientist Does Christian Science An Organ Concert featuring 288 Metcalfe St. (at Gilmour) really heal sickness and sin? well known organist Mervyn A public lecture by Christian Games on our fine Casavant Science practitioner and teacher, organ from 11:00 to 12 noon John Q. Adams from New York, following the service and release New York. of a special centenary CD. John Adams is an international speaker and practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing. He originally moved to New York City Saturday February 22 at 2 pm An Open House in the Sunday from the Midwest to pursue an acting career, in the church auditorium. School following the concert, studying with Lee Strasberg and Herbert with displays related to the Berghoff. Adams was healed of a serious drug church’s history.