%*******0.st "" A4' %October 8, 1993 Trees sprout in Centra Park BY MURIEL FLAN DE City of Ottawa and the National Under the leaden skies of a Capital Commission, twenty very wet Saturday- morning cedars were a gift from Fifth October 2nd, about 50 volun- Avenue resident, John teers turned out to Central Horvath, and bundles of day Park to transplant maple lilies came from neighbours. saplings, dig holes and plant Councillor Watson and Ayyam out nearly 90 trees and bushes. Perumal (of the NCC) came to Water was "not" required to offer interest and encourage- wet the peat this year! ment. The goal of Phase 2 of this Energy and respite came GCA sponsored project was to with abundant and welcome complete the replanting of this refreshments. Coffee and pretty park. Under the able croissants, cold drinks and direction of landscape archi- muffins were generously do- tect John Zvonar, who helped nated by these good corporate plan and direct last year's citizens: Croissant Express, planting as well, small groups McKeen's Loeb Glebe, The of people of all ages who Glebe Meat Market, Lightning fanned out to dig, to carry, to Bakery, Loblaws and Perks. plant, to hammer, to tie and to They were gratefully re- admire their progress. The ceived by Central Park Replant growth of "new" trees in- Committee members: Muriel creased inversely with the Flande, Steve Gurman, Elaine rain, N/krIlich tapered off in late Marlin, Diane McIntyre and mO inin g. Eleanor Stanfield. This venture could not have Many thanks to everyone - taken place without a match- who helped with this success- ing grant given by the Friends ful community project. of the Environment Foun- Muriel Flan de is the dation of Canada Trust. Fifteen Environment Director with the tamaracks (also known as Glebe Community Association. larch) were donated by the GCA volunteer Martine Bresson teaches Margie and Laura Marlin the Don't forget to art of tree planting. Bank St. Bridge opened Photo: John Olson. vote Oct. 25 More pictures on page 14. Oct. 23 Plastic recycling ODII4T 10D4 NEWTONJKER CITY ENGINEER. Have you been collecting S D PA.RKER plastic pop bottles, bleach INSIDE RESIDENT ENW. containers or mineral water bottles? If they carry the (1. to r.) Michael Lynch, Beatrice Raffoul & Coun. Jim Watson. recycling numbers 1 or 2, Letters 3 BY SUSAN JERMYN consultations and accepted bring them to be recycled at Forum 5 The restored Bank framed prints of the bridge by First Avenue School on Street GCA Column 6 tridge was officially opened Ottawa artist Ben Babelowski. Saturday, October 23, 1993 from Saturday September 18. Mr. Lynch's speech was 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Capital Column 9 interrupted by Residents, politicians, the demonstrators This plastics recycling day is GNAG 10 bridge contractors and ringing bicycle bells to protest organized by the Mayor's Regional transportation the absence of bicycle lanes on Green team with Laidlaw Waste Arts 13 the officials gathered under the bridge. Brett Delmage of Systems Ltd. and the Ottawa Central Park 14 bridge's north Citizens for Safe Cycling said Area Girl Guides. Laidlaw arch for Feature 16,17 speeches, coffee and cakes, one that the transportation system supplies the trucks, the Girl of which was a replica of the has ignored cyclists and Guides sort the plastics and Elec'n Candidates .19-22 bridge. demanded that the same throw them into the truck. Observation Post ....32 Tim Kehoe, host of the mistake not be made with the Check the bottom of every I ceremony, praised the "multi- Laurier Bridge renovation. plastic container.lf there is a 1 33, 34 modal structure" used not only Cheers and boos were heard or 2 inside the recycling IBooks for traffic, but also for skating from the audience. triangle you may bring it to and boating. He recounted an Framed copies of the one of the four recycling anecdote that someone once Babelowski print were depots--Elmvale Shopping Quote of the Month flew a small plane under the presented to the sponsors of Centre, Dovercourt Community arch. the ceremony: W.D. Laflamme, Centre, Hunt Club-Riverqde Govern a great nation as Beatrice Raffoul and Michael Tel Av, Thomas Fuller & Sons, Community Centre or First you would cook a small Lynch, of the Glebe and Ottawa McNeely Engineering, Swiss Avenue School, 73 First fish. (Don't overdo it.) South Community Associations Pastry and Andy Bears. Avenue. Lao-Tse praised the community N EWS Lionel Britton Park City of Ottawa officially dedicated d The City of Ottawa's Department of Recreation and Culture takes this opportunity to thank McKeen's LOEB Glebe for their generous donation of refreshments at the Official Dedication Ceremony Ted Britton (front) cuts the ribbon , officially opening Lionel of Lionel Britton Park, Britton Park, while Councillor Jim Watson (1), Ken Ross, Glebe Little Leage President, and Sandra Zed-Finless GCA Vice- held on Thursday September 9, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. President look on. Photo: City Archives BY INEZ BERG Vice President, Sandra Zed- Though September 9th was Finless, echoed the feelings of cloudy and rainy, one of its all who knew Lionel Britton few bright spots coincided and his dedication to youth, McKeen's LOEB Glebe, 754 Bank Street perfectly with the official when she described him as, "a opening celebration for Lionel man who did the common Britton Park at Fifth Avenue things of life in an uncommon and O'Connor. About 200 way." She thanked and to people came out witness the congratulated his family on DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND CULTURE dedication ceremonies and behalf of the GCA. socialize. Ted Britton, Lionel's son, who The event, which started at has also maintained a 6:30 p.m. was perfectly timed to committment to the League; allow for the presence of man} reminisced about his father's young Glebe Little Leaguers involvement. and their parents, and for "Baseball was a big part of maximum enjoyment of the my life, and our family life, as hamburgers, hotdogs and I grew up," he said. "We drinks which were provided always knew where to find courtesy of Jim McKeen of Dad. If he wasn't at the store, Loeb Glebe, helped by his he would definitely be at the family and staff. ball park." Councillor Jim Watson Ted was touched by the welcomed everyone, saying he number of old time Glebe was pleased to see so many friends and neighbours of his residents, civic dignitaries, father's who were present. "I and federal political am also touched, and I know candidates. my father would have been Here's In his speech, Ken Ross, too, by the number of President of the Glebe Little youngsters here today. This League said that the League event is very special." was one of the best in Ottawa He thanked Councillor Where I Stand today due to Lionel Britton's Watson and City staff for pioneering work. organizing and coordinating Public Service - No Lay-offs Glebe Community Association the event so successfully. MP's Pensions - Not until Age 55, No double-dipping Health Care - No User-Fees Economic Development - Direct Ottawa-US Air Links Now Small Business - Reduce paper and tax burden On October 25 Vote for a New Partnership Campaign Office 477 Elgin St. 566-4,33 r OTTAWA (liai 566-4534 the Policy Hotline Many were present at Lionel Britton Park opening ceremony. Photo: City Archives CENTRE glig7 hif,r), ZFR ArZt t 7;nO, October 8, 1993 - Glebe Report.- 2 LETTERS Keep GCA apolitical Editor, Glebe Report, merits. The election campaign leaflet I do find the identification of 1st REALTOR circulated for the incumbent the GCA President with a Liberal for Ottawa Centre, Mac political candidate r-egrettable Harb, contains a favourable for the reason mentioned, and in OTTAWA to SUPPORT quotation from a person I hope that for the sake of a identified as the President of thriving Association and the Glebe Community community the incident will COMMUNI TY DICYCLE STANDS. Association. not be repeated. As someone very much Randal IvIarlin, involved with the GCA in the (Former GCA President,1972) "Extra-ORDE-n-ary" service Program 1970s I know that is a there Ed. Note: I) calls returned promptly. strong current of feeling in The Glebe Community weekly update on all showings and calls. the professional feature sheets for clients. community that the Association is a volunteer, Association not become open house program. (if preferred). involved in party political non-partisan, non-profit agents open house in first week. association, comprised of Glebe "just listed" bulletin sent to neighbourhbod. matters. The slogan of the GCA residents of many political advertising.(ie,Hill Times, Real Estate guide, etc.) in those days was persuasions. SOLD ! "Improvement Through At the GCA's September 28th Unity." There are enough meeting, the issue of political divisive matters without candidates publicizing the YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THis adding party politics to the name of the Glebe Community, issues. Association in conjunction I have reason to believe that with endorsements of BY Beatrice Raffoul did not give themselves by individuals on ?KA-1(Am CALUNG ME explicit consent to the use of the GCA executive was raised her GCA position in giving and discussed. While GCA permission to use the members, as individuals, are WIIEN YOU'RE TiltNONq OF BUYING quotation. She has earned the free to support any candidate respect and gratitude of the of their choice, it has never community, particularly in been a policy of the GCA to OR SEWN A HOME in 77/ @kM. light of her decision to stay on support or endorse political as President at the request of candidates.