glebe Augustreport 11, 1995 Vol. 23 No. 7 Memorial for Howard Smith August 14th, 1 pm INEZ BERG BY Howard Smith served as Capital the community. Glebe residents were shocked and Ward Alderman and Regional John McLeod described it as a saddened August 3rd, to learn of Councillor for two terms, until never ending bone of contention. the untimely death of Howard November 1985, when he was de- "Howard was unappreciated by Smith, aged 51, a former Capital feated GCA Council in those days, because he Ward Alderman and Regional by then President Rob Quinn. represented the Glebe. He was as- Councillor. His body was found During his years in office Howard sertive, forceful, and hard working. the morning of August 2nd by Ot- He was not a quitter." tawa-Carleton police, who entered worked tirelessly for his commu- of issues. The Unfortunately, he suffered the his Powell Avenue home several nity on a wide range and problematic fate of many politicians. "He was days after a missing persons report most contentious was Lansdowne Park and eaten up. That's what happens to had been filed by his brother of these of its development on politicians. We eat them up." Richard. It was reported that Smith the impact had taken his own life, perhaps Morris Street residents enjoy street party three to four weeks earlier. A memmial service for Howard Smith was held in Winnipeg Tues- day, August 8th, after which he was laid to rest in the family plot there. A memorial service in the form of a Eucharist will also be held in Ottawa at Christ Church Cathedral Howard Smith in 1985 at Bronson Avenue and Sparks Street on Monday, August 14, at President in 1979. Re-elected in 1:00 PM. 1980, he served until that fall when e.1 Howard was born and raised in he was encouraged to run for al- cu cd, Winnipeg, graduating from the Uni- derman by retiring alderman versity of Manitoba in 1966 with an Michelle MacKinnon. Howard's N\w.\\ M.A. in Canadian History. He attitude to community was summed o 4,A4. worked with such agencies as up in his own words at the time. UNICEF, the Commission for Social "Having spent years as a guest in Tia ('Houdini') enjoys a pre-dinner ride towed behind owner Brittany Development and UNIDO overseas. foreign countries helping commu- Morris Street residents joined a tricycle parade. Tables, chairs and Returning to Ottawa in 1974, he nities plan their development, I fine Glebe tradition, holding their barbecues were brought into the joined the Canadian International could see the importance of a strong first street party July 22nd. With street and as the sun went down Development Agency (CIDA), internal structure to interpret their street closed and front residents enjoyed a well attended community needs than hav- porches pot luck supper. Many thanks to working primarily during his ca- rather decorated with ribbons and ing them Louise and Su- reer as a policy advisor on human defined and imposed by balloons, residents organized games organizers Struthers outside for all ages including san Gates. rights issues. His most recent work structures." a bicycle and was with the Canadian Partnership Branch, advising non-governmental Soccer Atoms win agencies doing development pro- tournament jects. He moved to the Glebe in the mid- INSIDE 1970s where he soon became in- volved in community work, con- Letters 5,8 tributing enormously to the com- GCA 6 munity. In 1977 he became Co- Chair of the Glebe Neighbourhood GNAG 7 study, a major city-sponsored multi Skate 12 faceted community development project, co-chairing their Land Use Community Centre and Sub Area 2 committees. This Courses 15-18 important project laid the ground- - work for the Glebe's official plan Glebe Questions 20 which has influenced Glebe devel- Sport 21 opment since. John McLeod, a long-time Second Arts 23 Avenue resident, and former GCA Books 27 President, who arrived in Ottawa at the same time as Howard, in 1966, remembers him well. "Howard was a very active, up- GNAG'S all girl soccer team, coached by Sean Caulfeild, won the Ottawa beat, dynamic sort of person. He Community Centre tournament June 10. Volunteers from the GNAG league Quote of the month took on a lot and he was effective. teams answered the call and demonstrated their winning soccer skills. Holidays should be like this, He was a real asset to the commu- Back row (I to r) Virginia Stalker, Ingrid Rosaeg, Dijana MacMillan, Tamsin Free from over-emphasis, nity." Johnston. Front (1 to r) Saskia Vanderloo, Heather Armstrong, Emily Time for soul to stretch and spit Howard became the GCA Vice- Cushman, Julia Zayed, Pdrnela Lincez, Brigid Stanford-Finnerty. Absent Before the world comes back on it. president in 1978, then became its Jessica Honeywell. Louis MacNeice NEWS The EX for the kid in you! "Diversity" may be the best word with the many breeds of animals on to describe this year's fair as display or discover the intricate Maximize Your traditional Exhibition activities handiwork of the Homecraft Pro- are blended with a whole new range gram. Severance Income of programs and exhibits geared to The CCEA's goal is to provide ex- the "kid" in all of us! ceptional value for the price of The 1995 theme, For the Kid In admission. In 1995, over half a Petry Financial, we can help you through the entire You, emphasizes that this year's million dollars of entertainment At severance package process. 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Coping with stress free seminars Guide-Scout campfire on the At 4:00 on that day members of Centretown Community Health introduce you to Centretown's 8 opening day of the Central Canada Scouts and Guides who wear their Centre offers four seminars on week Stress Reduction Program Exhibition at Lansdowne Park on uniform with pride will be Coping With Stress. They will be based on "mindfulness." It in- Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 pm. admitted onto the Exhibition held Tuesdays, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm cludes relaxation, yoga, body Wear your uniform and come a grounds free of charge. After at the Centre, 340 MacLaren Street. awareness and meditation. little early! entering the grounds they are asked No charge. Free childcare provided. This is a family event and free to report to the North Grandstand Call 563-4336 for information. Sept. 19 Tai Chi To be admission will be given to all through Gate 7 by 5:30 pm where Sept. 5 Meditation for demonstrated by members of the members of Guiding and Scouting the Opening Ceremonies will begin Healing Post Traumatic Stress Taoist Tai Chi Society of Ottawa. who are in UNIFORM. at 6:00 pm. Disorder (PTSD) and Disso- Sept. 26 Coping With the Come sing with us and enjoy the ciated States.