November 14, 2008 Vol. 38 No. 10 Serving the Glebe community since 1973 FREE USTEN A PHOTO: IAN Team Joyce gather outside the Canadian War Museum Team Joyce raises $13,000 in the fight against cancer BY LESLIE FULTON a volunteer at Mutchmor and Glashan Schools, and as the registrar for Ottawa What were 115 people – mostly from the Glebe – doing lacing up their run- Centre minor hockey. “If you ever need a volunteer, Joyce is there,” said Creel- ning shoes on a brisk autumn Sunday morning? They were showing once again man. “In fact, when I was doing all the paperwork for Team Joyce, it occurred that this is a community that comes together to support each other. to me that she was usually the person who stepped up to help out.” On Sun., Oct. 5, these adults, teens and children stretched their legs and The day of the 5 km event dawned crisp and clear, a perfect temperature for walked or ran in the annual CIBC Run for the Cure, in honour of Joyce Mc- walkers and runners. Team Joyce, resplendent in white and pink team t-shirts, Mahon, a tireless Glebe volunteer who is battling cancer. Team Joyce grew gathered behind a beautiful white, green and orange banner emblazoned with from five runners to 115 in less than two weeks as the word spread about the team’s name. New friends were made on the walk, as members of Team Joyce’s illness. Joyce introduced themselves to one another, demonstrating yet again how “I was completely amazed by the response,” said June Creelman, one of Joyce pulls the community together. the Team Joyce organizers. “Word spread like wildfire. Everybody wanted to “What touches me is that it wasn’t just Joyce’s immediate circle of family show Joyce and her family that they have the community’s support and best and friends running in her name,” said Creelman. “It was great to see so many wishes.” teenage boys from hockey, members of the GCA and GNAG boards, and even It’s not surprising the community rallied so quickly to support Joyce. She someone who had never met her but had heard about everything she’s done. has worked hard over the years on behalf of the Glebe as secretary to the Glebe Joyce’s quiet touch inspires so many people.” Community Association (GCA) and coordinator of the GNAG house tour, as continued on page 3 Mark your calendars WHAT’S INSIDE November 14-16 Glebe Craft/Artisan Fair, GCC Fri.: 6-9 p.m., Sat.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbotsford . 2 Glebe Questions.......11 Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. November 15 Glebe Report 35th anniversary 11 a.m.-2 p.m., GCC. All are welcome. Art . 24 GNAG.................9 November 22 Help Santa Toy Parade Starts 11 a.m., Bank St. At the movies . .29 Good Old Days . 10 November 22 Bank St. clean-up. See page 14 for details. November 25 G CA meeting, 7:30 p.m., GCC Books............. 35-36 Grapevine . 42-43 November 29 Abbotsford Christmas Bazaar 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Business Buzz . 14-15 Letters . 5 December 6 Mayor’s 8th Annual Christmas Celebration See www.ottawa.ca for details. Councillor’s Report . 12 Music ............. 25-26 December 4-7 Twelfth Night, GCC Tickets available now at GCC. Editorial ...............4 Schools . 30-33 December 9-11 GNAG online registration, 11 p.m. Dec. 9–Dance, Dec. 10–Preschool Dec. 11–All other programs GCA . 8 Religion ........... 39-41 www.gnag.ca December 13 Snowflake Special 6-9 p.m., GCC. See page 9 for details. NEXT DEADLINE: FOR THE DECEMBER 12 ISSUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008 2 Glebe Report November 14, 2008 NEWS Alex Neve Books and bargains at the awarded the Order of Canada annual bazaar BY ELAINE MARLIN On Dec. 12, Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International Can- ada since 2000, will receive the Order of Canada at Government House. He has been named an Officer, the second highest Order of Canada category, for his outstanding leadership in promot- ing human rights, both nationally and internationally. Alex Neve has appeared before many UN human rights organizations and Canadian parliamentary committees. In addition to representing Amnesty International Canada at international meetings, he has written frequently in the national media and lectured exten- sively on the topic of human rights. PHOTO: GOYECHE PAT A member of Amnesty International Yvette Hazzard and Micheline Boyle sift through tonnes of books. since the mid 80s, he has been involved in international research work that has BY JULIE IRETON taken him to Chad, Tanzania, Guinea, Alex Neve Mexico, Burundi, Columbia, Hon- Yvette Hazzard and Micheline Boyle are finally emerging from a room filled duras, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ivory with boxes and boxes of books. “You wouldn’t believe the books!” exclaims Coast and Ghana. Hazzard. “We have many more than last year, I don’t know where they’re com- Alex is a lawyer with a master’s degree in international human rights law ing from.” from the University of Essex, England. He holds undergraduate commerce and The books, along with jewelry, fine china, apple pies, toys, teddy bears and law degrees from Dalhousie. many more items have been hand-crafted or donated for Abbotsford House’s Before taking up his current job, he practiced law in Toronto, primarily in the annual bazaar. It will be held on Sat., Nov. 29 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 areas of refugee and immigration law; taught human rights and refugee law at p.m. Osgoode Hall; and was affiliated with the Centre for Refugee Studies at York Local residents and businesses have been dropping off donations for months University. He has also served as a member of the Canadian Immigration and now. That’s kept Abbotsford members and bazaar volunteers like Hazzard and Refugee Board. Boyle very busy. “We worked on sorting the books for a few hours a month in Alex’s work with the Maher Arar Commission and his efforts in protecting the summer. Now we’re putting in a few hours a week. There are some amaz- the legal rights of aboriginal women have been given wide media attention. ing quality books coming in, some are hard cover and there are fairly new He also continues to bring to light the appalling conditions and lack of human releases,” says Hazzard. rights faced by people of all ages in refugee camps. He has spoken out against Paper back books will sell for $1, hardcover books will be $2. There will the use of torture, repudiating the notion that some forms of torture may be be something for everyone: mystery, non-fiction, fiction, biography, children’s okay in the fight against terrorism. books, cookbooks, history, travel and dictionaries. Hazzard is an avid reader Alex Neve lives in the Glebe with his wife, Pat Goyeche, and their three herself. She says Abbotsford staff recognized her interest and gave her a job children: Brennan, Sean-Daniel and Selina. organizing the book sale. “They have a way of pulling you into other aspects of Abbotsford,” she laughs. But it’s such a welcoming place. You end up par- ticipating more than you thought you would. When you start volunteering, you realize some communities wouldn’t exist without volunteers. You don’t have those activities. It’s the same at Abbotsford.” Abbotsford and Glebe Centre volunteers have been busy in a number of crafty ways. The Christmas craft tables and hand-made teddy bears are a big draw at the annual sale. Abbotsford ladies have been sewing and stuffing little bears and animals throughout the year. This year, the bazaar’s artisan fair will be expanding. This showcase and sale of local handicrafts was added to the an- nual event last year. Local artisans will be selling their jewelry, weaving, cards and other items over at the Glebe Centre. Homemade pies will also be on sale. A good, old-fashioned “pie-bee” took place at Abbotsford recently. Two bushels of apples were donated by McKeen’s Loeb Glebe for the apple pies. Volunteers and staff peeled, cored and whipped up enough pastry for 50 pies. The pies are now frozen and ready for the bazaar. The Glebe Centre’s bistro will also be open and serving coffee and chili. As usual, there will be a silent auction featuring jewelry, artwork and many other items donated by local businesses. The front lounge will showcase “Attic Treasures,” including crystal and fine china. And there will be lots of unique finds in the flea market area. All the money raised at the annual bazaar goes towards programs at the sen- iors’ centre. See you there on Sat., Nov. 29! The Glebe Centre presents A silent auction of artwork by residents Fri. Nov., 14, 6-8 p.m. The Gathering Place, Second Floor, Glebe Centre 950 Bank St. (enter by Monk St. door) Free admission, live entertainment, refreshments NEWS Glebe Report November 14, 2008 3 It’s time to speak up on Team Joyce raises $13,000 Continued from page 1 Lansdowne Park...again After the run, tired but happy Team Joyce members met at the Glebe Com- BY LESLIE FULTON munity Centre for an informal potluck reception. Local businesses kindly do- There’s a lot of talk about Lansdowne Park these days. Should it be redevel- nated goodies too. Many thanks to the French Baker for their delicious pastries, oped? How should it be done? Who should do it? Starbucks for some much needed caffeine, the Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne The Glebe Community Association (GCA) has created a survey aimed at for a basket of healthy goodies and Isabella Pizza for a generous discount on getting people to talk about Lansdowne.