Stage 1 of Glebe C. C. renovation begins BY NADIA MORAVEC drawings for the renovation plan. lengthy business, but at least we curtailed and some centres might Barry Hobin & Associates is the These drawings will then go to are underway. However, it is not close altogether. In order to architectural firm the City of Ot- Council for approval in the fall of 100% guaranteed that the project comply with the City's altered pol- tawa has retained to prepare the '97 and at that point Council should will proceed as scheduled. icy and to ensure continued quality preliminary drawings for the Glebe approve stage 2 and the second in- Everything is dependent on money. recreational services in the Glebe, Community Centre Renovation. Sev- stallment of funds from the '98 We must hope that funds will be the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities enteen architectural firms made budget which has been designated available in City coffers when Group (GNAG) prepared a business submissions to the City and of the as $315,000 for the development of stages 2 and 3 come around. If not, plan for a Purchase of Service con- three that were short listed, Barry final design for the renovation. the project may be deferred until tract between GNAG and the City, to Hobin & Associates were chosen. This final design will go to Council funds are available. The working take effect once the Centre is reno- In recent years this renowned approval in the fall of '98 and at and for committee for the renovation of the vated. This business plan was an experienced firm has concentrated that point Council should approve Glebe Community Centre will re- integral part of the proposed reno- on 3 of 'institutional type' projects such stage and the third installment main vigilant to all that happens vation plan that the Glebe Com- as the of which renovation original funds from the '99 budget, with this project and we will keep munity Centre Renovation Working buildings on the Algonquin College has been designated as $2,275,000 the community informed. Committee along with City staff campus, St. Anglican is GLEBE C.C. & GNAG'S Matthew's for construction. Construction presented to Council last fall. This Church, the construction of the to in 1999 MANDATE WILL CHANGE scheduled start January means that within the next two to Cumberland Hub Childcare Centre There is also another change that and is to be completed by November three years, GNAG, a volunteer non- in Orleans and the Colonel By 1999. Post-construction and will come into effect once the Cen- tre is renovated. In profit organization, will have to Daycare at Carleton University. fittings are scheduled for these times of fiscal restraint and change its structure to accommo- The firm's offices are located in the completion by June 2000. shortages, the City has changed its policy for date its new role as a business Glebe and Mr. Hobin is a local resi- On April 22 the first Stage 1 Community Centres. Community committed to making a profit while dent, who understands this meeting took place between the Centres are no longer to be used maintaining the high quality and community well. Glebe Community Centre Renovation variety of recreational services that When Ottawa City only to provide recreational Council ap- Working Committee (GCCRWC), Glebe residents count on. This will Oroved the proposal service, they must generate for the Glebe Centre staff, GNAG staff, Architects be a big change in how our Com- Community Centre Renovation, it revenue, and more conununity Barry Hobin, his Project Architect munity Centre is GNAG was divided involvement in the actual operating run. will into three stages. As Gordon Lorimer and the City of need input and support from the stage one, $145,000 was of the centres is sought. If allocated Ottawa's Project Manager Grant whole to make this from the 1997 budget towards sufficient revenue is not generated, community the Peart and City Architect Paul change and to succeed. retention of an architectural firm Hussar. The renovation of the Glebe then services will be greatly and the preparation of preliminary Community Centre is going to be a Perennial Exchange May 15 BY ALICE HINTHER annual Perennial Exchange Malak Karsh Winter has finally released us organized by Barbara Lunney. If honoured from its icy grasp and spring has your plants are in need of thinning BY MARTHA BOWERS returned to the Glebe. May brings bring your extras to the front steps We all know that the Glebe is flowers and Glebe gardeners can of the Community Centre on Thurs- home to many interesting people. once again look forward to the day, May 15 from 6:30 - 7:30. If After all, we live here don't we? you don't have any plants to ex- However, one of our neighbour- GARAGE SALE REGISTRATION change come anyway and exchange hood's more interesting residents IS UNDERWAY ideas and questions with your is neighbours. Or bring internationally-known Register now for along a bag of photographer, The Great Glebe compost or manure! Malak Karsh. This Garage Sale scheduled for Saturday year Malak was doubly honoured in May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. his chosen land and his chosen community. Please drop off your registration slip at the Glebe On March 6th he was Community Centre presented before May 17th, in order with a Whitton Award in to receive INSIDE the area of full pre-registration benefits. Arts and Culture. Letters 5 Fill in the form on page 2 The ceremony, hosted and annually at drop it at the Community GCA 6 the Assembly Hall in Centre. Lansdowne List special sale items this helps Park by Councillor Jim Watson, Forum 9 our publicity and contributes to honours Capital Ward volunteers for their the success of your Sale. A regis- Election 18,19 contributionsin one of the tration kit will be delivered to you. areas of the Business 20, . 21 environment, business, All Glebe residents are arts and culture, invited to community participate as vendors in the Sale. Books 32 activism and sports and leisure. Malak Karsh (I.) is invested as Since the Sale is a benefit for the Shortly thereafter, on April Member of the Order of by 16th Canada Food Bank, vendors are asked to do- he was appointed as an Governer-General Romeo Officer of Leblanc. nate at least 10% of proceeds. Deadline the Order of Canada, one Holland named a tulip in his Food Next of the Bank volunteers will be on highest honours a honour. hand on May 26, 1997 Canadian can the day of the Sale to take late reg- receive. But Malak's camera lens has also istrations, and to collect donations. Perhaps best known for captured the diversity of faces and his Volunteers are needed to help photographs of tulips, places that make up our run Quote of the month Malak Karsh country this year's Sale. To volunteer was in fact, one of the and he never tires of A politician thinks of the next original promoting please call Kathryn Bradford at founders of the Tulip Canada's natural beauty. His still election; a statesman, of the next Festival. In 238-2952 and leave a message in recognition of his photographs of the Canadian land- generation. contributions to the Garage Sale voice mailbox. this event, the Bulb Growers of Continued on page 2 James Freeman Clarke NEWS 2 Glebe Report May 5, 1997 Malak Karsh, continued Olebe pothccarg 778 Bank Street (Between Second & Third) New Store Hohrs: Mon, Tues & Sat: 9am to 6pm / Weds, Thurs & Fri: 9am to 8pm Open every Sunday Noon till 5pm / (613) Tel: 234-8587 Fax: (613) 236-0393 Toll Free: 1-800-461-4697 Great Glebe Apothecary SideWalk Sale! Saturday May 24/97 See hot.) far ex 15Pvc.t. cAn go! QUEST mums" Lc comin6 Herbal Bonanza soon! Celia Franca, Malak Karsh (centre) & Jim Watson scape and of some of our major in- A resident of the Glebe for the 25% off slPoff dustries, such as pulp and paper, past eleven years, Malak enjoys 7411 hine e6 With this coupon maple sugar and cotton manufactur- being close to the canal where he either ing have helped educate Canadians can see the beautiful tulips and Herbal Remedies on various parts of our economy. where he can take his grandchil- Expires June 3/97 OMBRELLE These photos, which were used in dren for a skate in the winter. He any Size/Strength or one of his early projects, a school continues to take outdoor photos Say in Sfyle Ibis season! exhibition series that traveled to and one recent morning, rose at 5 CLARITI \ primary and secondary schools a.m. to catch the sunrise on the (k)et Oad Allergy Relief throughout the country, have also lnukshuk at the Museum of Civi- Expires June 3/97 helped Canadians understand their lization for a revised edition of his Cosmetics / Wild Nail Polish as low as land and each other better. popular book on the museum. In addition to the list of awards Or 1-he Malak's photos have appeared in Mr. Karsh has received over the 994 .4AZ+ in Oa- with this magazines and books, and on years, the recent honours given on valuable coupon! www.apothecary.on.ca stamps, currency and postcards. behalf of community and his Expires June 3/97 One of his most famous pictures is country, are fitting thanks to a of the logs below Parliamènt Hill, man who has portrayed his adopted Abbotsford Centre that was reproduced 3.5 billion country with such love, care and times on the Canadian dollar bill! affection.