gIeb Augustreport 12, 1994 Vol. 22 No. 7 SK8 CITY looking for new home BY JUDI TEDLIE It's tough when there is no place to practice your favourite sport. Early this spring that was the situation facing the Ottawa South and Glebe skate-board crowd. The neighbours on Grove Avenue and the man- agers of the 7-11 at Bank and Grove were becoming frus- trated by the large numbers of teens hanging around their parking lot and skating along their street late into the night. They asked Councillor Jim Wat- son to enforce an already existing by-law to prohibit skate-boarding in public lots and on city streets. As a result, the neighbour- hood police began handing out tickets. With the excitement rising just at the beginning of the skate-board season and summer close at hand, the Photo: Judi Tedlie skate-boarders were more than project if this were possible. enthusiasm from its intended City Council's Skate Committee a little bit angry. A couple of days later, Jim users. will make its report to Jim Wat- In response to the problem Watson struck a committee, at Undaunted, Jim asked Claude son. We know he will work Jim Watson called teens to- City Council designed to look Regnier to help him figure out just as hard this time around to gether for a Pizza Party and into the feasibility of estab- what else might be done. An meet the needs of our neigh- meeting to discuss what might lishing a permanent skate ex Canadian skate-board bourhood teens. be done to find them a suitable park in the city. This commit- champion, who was currently For the skate-boarders and place to skate. An estimated tee will report to Council on lo- running the skate facility at roller-bladers, it was more 115 teens turned up for this cation, financing, etc. by this The Boy's and Girl's Club, than just getting a place to meeting at the Firehall on fall. Claude had some pretty clear practise their beloved sport Sunnyside, on April 23rd. Af- In the meantime Jim ac- ideas on what to do. Between and be with their friends. It ter much discussion it was quired some space in the them, Jim convinced the city to was also a testimonial to what agreed that the issue would be parking lot at Lansdowne Park provide space in the vacant can be accomplished when raised at City Council to see for skaters to use. A few Curl-o-drome building at the people work co-operatively. whether some solution could benches and curbs were pro- back of Lansdowne Park, while Even kids who are too young to be found. Fifteen teens volun- vided and this space opened on Claude organized the necessi- vote were given time and con- teered to help Jim with a pilot May 9th, but met with little ties. Insurance was finally se- sideration by our dedicated City cured, and on June 25th, "SK8 Councillor. Together, all the CITY" was opened as a pilot individuals involved managed It was a hoot! project. not only to move City Council It was an instant success. to action but also create a place With 18,000 square feet of referred to as "perfect" by sev- skate-board and roller-blading eral neighbourhood teens, and space, another 3,000 for social- at the same time begin to re- izing, a canteen, video games build relationships with the and a small but well equipped residents of Grove Avenue and skate shop it attracted skaters the managers of the 7-11. in droves. Enthusiasts from Thank you Jim, Claude, volun- age 6 to over 50, from Kanata, teers at SK8 CITY and neigh- Kingston, Brockville and Pem- bourhood youths. Well done! broke swelled the numbers to . over 1,300 people 19 days into the project. Inside Claude's shop, tips INSIDE were dispensed, boards were GCA 7 all Photo: L Wolofsky repaired and rented, GNAG 10 watched over by a row of tro- On a sunny Friday morning guitarist Paul Haining. Host John Lacharity welcomed phies won by Claude and his Aberdeen 12 at the end of July, Brown's skate teams. Outside on the Inlet was the site for CB0 folkies, storyteller Niki DiVito Opinion 13 and encouraged the gathering ramps and open surfaces, Morning's live sing-a-long. properly attired in protective Arts 25 Glebe residents, their children, to sing Four Strong Winds, Puff the Magic Dragon, Goodnight gear, the teens had a chance to dogs, and hootenanny fans of polish their best tricks, meet Health 27 all ages sang to the music of Irene and other folk favorites. friends and hang out together. School News... .. 29 Like all Environment upda te for Central Park good things "SK8 ,Church 33 BY MURIEL FLANDE phone (235-2139) I would ap- CITY" came to an end. As Lans- A meeting to discuss Phase 3 preciate your input with sug- downe prepared for the Exhi- Quote of the Month of the Central Park gestions or bition to arrive, the doors Replant complaints about Wise sayings often fall on will take place on closed on this teenage dream- Thursday environmental issues that af- barren ground, but a evening September 8th at 7 park on July 23rd. The build- kind fect you here in the Glebe. I word is never thrown away. p.m. at 1 Renfrew Avenue. welcome ing is scheduled to be demol- your concerns; don't Sir A. At that time, or anytime by be shy! ished in the fall. Shortly after, Helps NEWS Register for Beavers, Wolf Cubs, Scouts Enroll your boy in Beavers us. It will involve a few hours McKeen%w Miscellanea (ages 5 to 7), Wolf Cubs (8 to of your time per week. Train- IStntîUfl Pr 10), or Scouts, (11 to 15) for an ing will be provided. exciting, instructive, fun- Register your boy or volun- 785 Bank Street filled year with Scouts Canada's teer as a leader at Fraser Hall, Tel: 237-6267 / Fax: 237-6571 36th Ottawa Group. Glebe-St. James United Church, Store Hours: Mon to Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am to 9:00 pm / Sat. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm The boys will participate in 650 Lyon Street South on OPEN SUNDAY Noon to 5:00 pm indoor and outdoor activities Thursday, September 8 or Fri- including games, sports, crafts, day, September 9, between 7 camping, etc., in accordance and 8 p.m. Parents or with programs established by guardians must register their Scouts Canada. own children as consent We must make room for new product arriving soon We also need several new signatures are required. Shop early for best selection leaders this year to help run For more information, please Saving to the programs. We encourage call Doug Selley at 234-9274. parents or other adults to join Register for Brownies, Guides Wednesday, September 14 is with price and your name; the date to register for drop off at 6:30 p.m. Brownies (girls ages 6,7,8), This year a Sparks group will our regu ar Guides (9, 10, 11) and start at Fourth Ave. Baptist Pathfinders (12, 13, 14). Church for ten 5-year-old Registration starts at 7 p.m. at girls. Another group may start Glebe-St. James Church, 650 if adult leaders volunteer. For Lyon Ave. There will also be a information call Sue Jermyn at uniform swap to buy or sell 236-2790. used uniforms. Label items Central Park comes alive with pipes and drums NEW ADDITIONAL SERVICES Postage Stamps Fax Service - around the block or around the world...at low introductory prices Join our CD and Greeting Card frequent buyer's clubs STEFF-KIM RETIREMENT LODGES A friendly neighborhood residence in the heart of the Glebe...a short walk to Bank Street.. .bus service at the door. Our dedicated staff are committed to The Air Command Pipes and Drums Band performing at Central L providing quality service Lyons Park July 12tho Photo: Trevor and care. BY PUSHPA JAIN & Persons who were just walking We promise you a secure LLOYD HOLMFS by were heard to ask "Does this We invited Air Command go on in this park all the lifestyle that supports your _ III Pipes and Drums Band time?" 4E4X",-- independence and overall 1[11 consisting of 40 pieces to play For those who missed the 119 Tit well-being. performance, we heard: 11, in Central Park on July 12th. TRIAL STAYS NOW At 8 o'clock in the evening, it Amazing Grace, MacPherson's was a tremendous thrill to hear Lament, Dundee's Waltz and the AVAILABLE; CALL TODAY the exciting sound of a 25 pipe Air Force March Past, among FOR A PERSONAL TOUR. band with the accompanying others. drums. They marched from Members of the Band showed 234-0590 the Bank Street entrance west great friendliness with the 174 Glebe Ave. to the centre of the park. audience, particularly the B0MANAGED BY DIGNICARE Ottawa, Ont. K1S 2C7 A marching band with young ones, who were shown marching music gets to every- how to beat the drums and play one. Children of pre-school on the bagpipes. After the and school age grabbed little concert, band members were sticks and marched with the served cakes and coffee. For music. In all appro>dmately everyone present it was a most Accent on Beauty 200 people just sat and enjoyed enjoyable evening at Central Esthetics & a heart warming performance.