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December 12, 1980

Battle shaping up over Abbottsford House By Debra Quinn

The City and a number of Glebe residents appear ready to put up a fight if the management of Glebe Centre decides to go ahead with plans to demolish Abbottsford House.

Alain Lafreniere, Heritage Planner for the City of Otta- wa, told the GLEBE REPORT the 108-year-old Bank Street

Businessmen reject B.I.A. proposal

By Alfred Holden

Glebe merchants have rejected an arrangement which would have seen them pool money to make improvements to the appearance of Bank Street.

The City, which polled merchants located on Bank between the Queensway and Lansdowne Park, found that almost half were against form- ing a so-called Business Im- provement Area (BIA). The City says that's enough to prevent its establishment.

If a BIA had been formed, merchants would have contri- buted money for street improvements, such as new lights and benches. A commi-

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Fate of First Avenue School flow being decided

By Alfred Holden

First Avenue School will probably not be demolished after all, sources told the GLEBE REPORT as it went to press Dec. 9.

Ottawa Board of Education trustees, at a special meeting Dec. 10, were expected to reverse an earlier decision to tear down and replace the 82-year-old building, the sources said.

The trustees were expected to instead give the go-ahead to renovate the existing building, which had recently been cited by heritage groups as an important Glebe landmark.

The sources said the board is convinced the option to renovate will be more accept- able to the Glebe Community. The sources said the board expected "an uproar" if the

wrecker's ball were sent in to demolish the building.

The estimated cost of reno-

building is one of the few remaining stone farmhouses in the city and may be of sufficient value to warrant protection.

"Abbottsford House has always been in use and the people in the area identify with it," Lafreniere said.

And Herbert Otto, an architect and the Glebe Community Association's heritage expert, said the demolition "would be a severe loss to the community."

The National Capital Com- mission is also believed to be interested in retaining the house and a number of Glebe residents have registered their protest when Glebe Cen- tre's plans were made public at the Glebe Community Cen- tre Oct. 28.

But the Glebe Centre Ex- pansion Committee says the building isn't large enough to accommodate the expanded senior citizens facilities it is planning and would cost more to restore than to replace.

Abbottsford House, built in 1872 for Alexander Mutch- mor, is reported to be the oldest building in the Glebe. It became a senior citizens residence in 1887, when it was established as the Protestant Home for the Aged.

Since 1973 it has been used as a senior-citizens drop-in centre.

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vations is 2.5 million dollars, as opposed to the replacement cost of 2.1 million dollars, according to figures provided by Liz McNabb, First Avenue Home and School chairperson.

But McNabb added the figures aren't strictly comparable, since the existing school, if renovated, would be consi-

Abbottsford House, built in 1872, is believed to be the oldest building in the Glebe.

Fifth Avenue Court opened By Belinda Silberman

Nothing could keep 18-year -old Michel Davey away from the Fifth Avenue Court opening on Dec. 5.

The grade 13 Glebe student set up shop inside the mall by

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derably larger than a brand new school.

When the options of renova- tion or replacement were considered in 1977, a feasibility study determined that had work started immediately, the bill would have come to 1.2 million dollars for either -

considerably less than the current figures.

the Fourth Avenue entrance and began to juggle with several balls he had brought.

It was his "first performance" since learning how to juggle last summer and he plans to perform regularly at the Court "for fun".

The 35-store building also attracted other curious visitors who had come to see how the 3-million dollar mall had turned out.

One Ottawa South browser thought the building had "a lot of potential" and "once the stores are all in and finished it will be quite charming."

According to Phil Waser- man, the developer of the Bank Street shopping centre, only 14 of the 25 rented retail areas are in operation. The mall is not expected to be running at full capacity until next March.

But "it feels good," Waser- man said about the mall which was supposed to have opened more than a year ago.

There are still some "odds and ends" to finish like install- ing glass and completing the Fourth and Fifth Avenue en- trances, said Waserman, but key features like the enclosed courtyard and skylight are all done.

Susan Clements, who took her 16-month-old girl, Emily, to see the mall, said she had "mixed feelings" about it.

She was afraid it would "spoil business" for smaller Glebe establishments and cause parking problems.

But Waserman said there will be parking available in the

Court's basement and ne thought the mall would attract people from outside the Glebe which would boost business in the area.

Claire Bennett-Roueche, owner of Cheers, the mall's gift glass store, was delighted with her location on the main floor.

"It's so entertaining - it's like a little stage," she said, looking out her front window at Glebites in the enclosed courtyard.

Cheers sells everything from 85 cent juice glasses to large wine goblets for less than 11 dollars. It also sells candles, glass bowls and place mats. page 14

Deliverers honored

About 50 deliverers of the GLEBE REPORT attended a party in the Glebe Community Centre Nov. 23.

A variety of homebaked goods and juice were served to the "active and exuberant guests," says delivery captain Sylvia Holden.

Holden says GLEBE REPORT badges were given away to thank the deliverers "for their important volunteer service to the community."

If you are a GLEBE REPORT deliverer, but haven't got your badge by Dec. 15, call 235-2139.

NEI/VS City to try on-street parking permits in Glebe

By Kathy Morris and Pat Kealey,

Glebe Community Association

A system of on-street parking permits to Glebe residents without driveways-similar to that recommended in the Glebe Neighbourhood Study- will be implemented on an experimental basis in early January.

Before implementation, there will be a Public Informa- tion Meeting, where the project will be explained and residents may ask questions.

For people with no on-site parking, there will be an alternative to front-yard parking. Permit-holders will be able to park for longer periods than the posted one or three hour limits, in locations where parking is permitted.

In the winter, overnight parking will be prohibited to the general public, but permit-holders will be allowed to park in specific areas.

Where permits will be available include, east of Bank Street, the area bounded by Second Avenue on the north, Bank on the west, Holmwood Avenue on the south and O'Connor Street on the -e-ast.

West of Bank, permits will be available for the area bounded by Second on the north, Lyon and Ralph Street on the west, Holmwood on the south and Bank on the east.

The permits will be issued

to vehicle-owning residents on streets within the permit-parking area. Initially, one permit per building will be issued, on a first-come, first- served basis. Additional permits will be issued to owners or tenants of premises where

there are more cars than on-site parking will accommodate. The parking permit does not guarantee a specific spot near the permit-holders home.

December 12, 1980, GLEBE REPORT- 2

It is expected the permits will cost two dollars per month.

Daytime parking regula- tions will remain largely the same, but permit-holders will be allowed to park for periods longer than those posted.

During the winter months (Oct. 15 - Apr. 1) only permit- holders would be allowed the priviledge of on-street parking overnight in the desig- nated locations. Alternate

Businessmen say 'no' to improvement scheme from page 1

ttee of the merchants chaired by the local alderman would have decided how much money is collected and how it is spent.

Glebe lawyer Frank Oakes says many merchants "are not ready" to spend money when "business is not great", and when the benefits are uncer- tain. -.Oakes says many merchants

are also worried the controll- ing committee would be domi- nated by a few merchants, with the wishes of many others possibly ignored.

"They feel that if they are going to pay 100 cents on the dollar, they should have more control over what's done," he said.

But Doug McKeen of Mc- Keen Electronics says the

merchants rejected the plan because "they really didn't know what it was all about."

McKeen, who has advocat- ed setting up a BIA since the

Bridge on schedule

A 14-week strike by iron- workers at Dominion Bridge in Montreal - where parts for the Pretoria Bridge are being made - won't affect progress on the bridge, says the chief structural engineer for the Regional Municipality of Otta- wa-Carleton.

David Marrett says work is continuing on schedule and the bridge will probably be re-opened to traffic by summer or fall 1981.

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side parking for permit-holders will be introduced and the permit will indicate which side of the street to be used on a specific day. The street signage will clearly identify the overnight winter parking ban for the general public with a notation that permit-parkers are excepted.

It is hoped that the pilot project in the Glebe will eventually form part of a

idea was discussed in the Glebe Neighborhood Study two years ago, told the GLEBE REPORT a BIA would cost merchants "much less" than they think, because the cost would be spread among so many businesses.

"It would be as low as 10 dollars for some," he said.

"Bank Street would look a lot better and that would increase business."

"It's worked downtown and in other cities and it can work here," said McKeen.

But McKeen, who says he's worked "very long hours" promoting the idea, adds that

permanent on-street parking program for the entire city. If you live within the permit project area, watch for a flyer advertising the public meeting. At this meeting, all the information will be provided, questions will be answered and permits issued.

For more information now, contact Kathy Morris 238-2578 or Pat Kealey 233-6868.

he won't spearhead a second effort to organize a BIA.

"I've had enough. If someone wants a BIA, they'll have to carry the ball themselves."

Alderman Howard Smith told the GLEBE REPORT that "it's up to them (the merchants) to decide for themselves whether they want a BIA. Their dollars are at stake."

Smith said there is a possibility a BIA could be formed for Bank Street south of First Avenue, where more than two thirds of the merchants ap -peared to have supported the idea.

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Studio Sound is now located in this renovated house at 722 Bank St.

Six new stores open on Bank St. By Belinda Silberman

Once again, Glebe merchants are playing "musical chairs" on Bank Street -

switching locations to try something new.

Studio Sound has moved its ensemble from Glebe and

Need for health clinic being studied

By Karen Brown

City Council has approved a 5,000-dollar grant to the Glebe Community Association for a feasibility study on the need for a Health Resource Centre in Capital Ward.

If the study determines there is a need for a Health Resource Centre, the suggestion will be presented to the Ontario Ministry of Health along with a second application for funds.

The Glebe Community As- sociation and Centretown Re- source Centre representatives are discussing the possibility of setting up a health clinic in the Glebe and Ottawa South area. Talks have gone no further than the administrative aspects of such an arrangement.

"We're not looking for any results right away," says Ka- ren Stotsky, Glebe Commun- ity Association representative.

On Nov. 4 a mayoral candi-

Bank to a smartly renovated old home at First and Bank;

J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. has re-emerged after a brief disappearance with The Astrolabe (old and rare maps) in the former Den Art den across from the IGA;

dates meeting was held at the Glebe Community Centre, moderated by CBC's Harry Elton. The Glebe Health Resource Centre was a central issue at the meeting says Sheila Johnston, Social Policy Chairman for the Glebe Com- munity Association.

Glebe CommUnity Associa- tion members and organizers of the Community Resource Centre co-ordinated the meeting. Other health and social problems such as housing, public health and daycare were also discussed.

Mayor Marion Dewar was very supportive of the Health Resource Centre, says Johns- ton. Mayor Dewar spoke of the prohibitive cost of institu- tional care for the handicap- ped and the aged and of a need for community support.

More Health Resource Cen- tres are needed to keep these people within the community, says Johnston. With more institutions closing, there is a need for health clinics for extra personal care.

Den Art has spread its colorful wares onto three floors at the corner of First and Bank in the former Roche Bobois space;

a Bridal Service free to the bride-to-be has opened at 798 Bank St. next to the Camera Clinic. Its owner will advise and arrange everything from tuxedo rentals to the wedding reception. Call 235-7333;

Kensington Lane, a ladies clothes store, has opened in the former McElroy Shoes store. There's a full line of garments by Rodier, dresses and Italian purses. Call 235- 5886;

Silver Scissors, a hairsty- ling boutique for both sexes, has opened next to Fifth Avenue Court at Bank and Fifth. Call 236- 6408;

the Howard Smith Head- quarters has been replaced by Quality Meat and Delicates- sen. Cold cuts, European cheeses, cookies and seafood are available. Call 232-4606.

Glebites are still awaiting the debut of Noddy's Pub between Second and Third on the east side;

the Glebe Laundry and Drycleaning store will be opening next to the planned Noddy's Pub space this month;

an Architecture Bookstore, a few steps west of Bank on Third, has set down a firm foundation. The shelves are structured with an assortment of books that will delight architects and home-owners alike. Call 233-7654.

News feature:

By David Crawford

It's that time of year again: the jingling keys of cash registers are signalling that Christmas is drawing near. Frantic shoppers are running - often driving - here and there looking for gifts that are nice, but won't bring bankruptcy.

Glebe residents are luckier than most - there are plenty of fine gifts available for under 10 dollars in Glebe shops only a few steps away on Bank Street.

Six bookstores Justifiably popular among

inexpensive presents are books, suitable for all but the youngest. Six bookstores in the Glebe offer something for every taste.

Octopus Books, a cooperative bookstore in Fifth Ave- nue Court has a wide variety of books but specializes in politics and socialist theory. The store has special sections dealing with Canadian and women's politics.

For those with more exotic taste there is the House of Speculative Fiction, on Fourth Avenue just east of Bank, offering the latest in science fiction and fantasy.

Also located in the Glebe are three antiquarian and used bookstores, the Book Bazaar, McGahern's and Hin- chliffe's books - all on Bank between First and Fourth. Used books on all subjects can be purchased at substantial savings.

A unique gift for someone who likes architecture might be a kit to build a model of New York City's famous Chry- sler Building, available at the Architecture Bookstore, Third just west of Bank.

A three-foot high, life-like cardboard model can be built in a few hours from kit costing less than nine dollars. Similar kits are available fôr the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge.

Records are cheap

Looking for something for teenagers? Records are gen- erally a "can't miss" choice. Albums of all kinds can be found abounding at Earfull Records and Studio Sound both located on Bank.

Most records are less than 10 dollars and if you don't know what the people on your list want, both stores supply gift certdicates.

Sports nuts are often difficult to please; this year if hockey is their game a couple of tickets to a 67's home match might be just the thing. It mav also free up the T.V. for

NEWS Glebe gift ideas for every age

one night for non-sports en- thusiasts.

Tickets are on sale at the Lansdowne Park box office and prices start at two dollars and fifty cents for kids and three dollars and fifty cents for adults.

Kid-proof toys

A store that must have been designed with the lazy shop- per in mind, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's on Bank, seems to have gifts for even the most difficult candidates on your list.

Young children will be delighted with a variety of stuffed bears, elephants and other animals. The store also has wooden toys - practical because they're more kid- proof than their plastic coun- terparts.

For older children or families, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's has a selection of unique games. With names such as "Harvest" these games stress coopera- tion as much as competition.

The upstairs is for adults. There are desk knick knacks, pieces of ornamental china and decorative minatures of sail- ing ships.

One final suggestion from Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's; for almost anyone there's a foot- long flexible pencil that can be bent, twisted and tied in knots but will still write. At less than three dollars the pencil is ideal as a stocking stuffer -

and it won't break the bank of those with a limited budget.

Amusing trinkets Finally don't overlook the

smoke shops and other fine little stores on Bank. They can often be the source of great, inexpensive gifts.

Britton's, Ernie's Mac's Milk and Clemow Smoke Shop - all on Bank within a few blocks of each other - have hundreds of trinkets for two or three dollars which will amuse kids.

And youngsters might try Humco Supply on the east side of Bank between Third and Fourth for inexpensive but nice gifts for their parents. Humco has baskets, dishes and kitchen utensils that are different yet low-priced.

Good luck and good hunting!

December 12, 1980, GLEBE REPORT - 3

EDITORIALS Home-owners: beware of siding substitutes

Most Glebe houses are brick, and therefore are reasonably maintenance-free, at least where exterior walls are concerned.

But some houses, particularly in older parts of the Glebe, are wooden. Their owners may be tempted to cover the existing clapboard siding with aluminum, vinyl, or asbestos, in the hopes of not having to paint the exterior walls periodically.

It seems to make sense. But many North Americans are finding, 20 or 30 years after such substitutes were installed on their homes, that they may bring with them a plethora of serious problems.

The OLD HOUSE JOURNAL, a New York City-based publication specializing in maintenance tips for owners of old houses, says many of its readers report aluminum and other sidings tacked over original clapboards cause rotting of the original wood underneath.

The reason: water often con- denses behind the siding, trapped between the original wood and the

We've tried something new for Christmas

The GLEBE REPORT may look different to you this month.

We thought that this year in our Christmas issue we'd try something new and have the first few pages typeset. The look isn't as sophisticated as THE CITIZEN but we figured for a Month it would be a pleasant change - it's something we've always wanted to try.

It does cost money, however - the long shot of it being that we're doing it for Christmas and not forever.

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aluminum, vinyl or asbestos. The water makes the paint on the original wood peel, and then makes the wood rot. Apparently insects also like to make their home between clapboards and siding, accelerating the deterioration.

Home owners also report maintenance problems with the siding itself. Aluminum dents and its finish often fades. Vinyl siding, says the JOURNAL, often fades and grows brittle with age.

Finally, many people believe substitute siding insulates. Not so, according to the Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. The Commission says substitute siding has little or no insulating value.

Today's exterior paints stand up better than in the past. The OLD HOUSE JOURNAL recommends home owners thinking about siding spend money instead on a good paint job or, if insulation is required, on having it put inside the walls, where it works best.

Over the long term, those seem to be much safer alternatives.

A.C.H.

But if you have any other ideas for our - your - newspaper, or can give us a hand putting it out (no experience is necessary), call the editor at 235-2139.

From the start we have believed the GLEBE REPORT should be an adventure in COMMUNITY Jour- nalism - the kind where everyone can have their say. We welcome your ideas, your participation and your comments.

A.C.H.

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glebe report ESTABLISHED 1973

The GLEBE REPORT is a monthly newspaper...an adventure in community journalism...we receive no govern-

/ment grants or subsidies. Advertising from Glebe merchants pays our bills and printing costs. 6,000 copies are delivered free to Glebe homes. Copies are available at many Glebe stores.

EDITOR: Alfred Holden, 235-2139

ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Belinda Silberman, 234-7541

ADVERTISING MANAGER: Liz Pritchard, 236-1258

BUSINESS MANAGER: Sally Cleary, 235-7814

GRAPEVINE PAGE: Myrne Davis, 237-1404

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jinny Slyfield

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Grace Andrews

STAFF THIS ISSUE: Sonja Goodale, Patrick Hart, Sylvia Holden, Ellen Schowalter, Cindy Cameron, Pat Thomson, Catherine Seaborn, Ann Anderson

DELIVERY ENQUIRIES: Sylvia Holden, 235-2139

DISTRIBUTION STAFF: Sylvia Holden, Alison Dingle, Chris Dodge, Maree Sigurdson, Fran Clarke, the Francis family, Marjorie Lynch, the Paterson family, and Dorothy McKenna

COVER: Ellen Schowalter

NEXT ISSUE: January 23, 1981

Our deliverers Pasqualino DiSaverio, Jimmy Brennan, Vivian Hostetler, Roger Short, Bonnie and John Kruspe, the Knox family, Aggie MacIntosh, Beverley McLean, Erica Lee', the Kuelz family, the Barber family, Michael Pickersgill, Marika Weaver, Tanya Durr, Grant Finlayson, Jacques Neatby, Kubasiewicz family, Mary Sheffield, the Couture family, Dorothy McKenna, Camay Coghlan, Christian Burgsthaler, Barry Thompson, Elizabeth Mountfort, Tammy and Laird Close, Nancy Savignac, Ken Scott family, Derek and Bradford Sigurdson, the McCaffrey family, MacPhail House, Coleen Davies, Blaine Marchand, the McIninch family, P. Reilly-Roe family, Malcolm Binns, the Elwood family, Danny Bennett, the MacDonald family, the Paterson family, Don Halley, Sarah Hicks, the MacKenzie family, the Fischler family, Joanne Thomson, the A. Connidis family, Anne and Tate McLeod, Robert Thomson, R. Wilson family, the Schowalter family, the Hawkins family, Beth and Jeremy Mercer, Stacey Nininger, Debbie Weir, Sheila Jenkins, Keith and Kylie Tanner, the Benoit family, Christiane and Paul Lemieux, the Clarence-Smith family, Chris and Audrey Bonyun, John and Findlay MacNab, George and Roger Wright, Jonathan and Robert Parker, the T. Lyons family, the R. Smith family, the Pfaff family, Matthew and Sarah Deline, the Jaimet family, Martin Keyserlingk, Gail, Alexander and Christopher Graser, the Rigby family, Peter Jaques, Michele MacKinnon, Sally and Jenny Bitz, Doris Moulton, Melanie Young, Nathalie Kovacs, Karen Lancas- ter, Simon Leech, Douglas and Steven Bryce, Shirley and Scott Smith, Jayme and Lindsey Evans, Mary Catherine Courtright, the Collin family, Peter Loveridge, Stefan Reinecke, Michael and Jonathan Schatzky, Harold Seaborn, Jennifer MacLeod, Geoffrey Rider, John Robert- son, Brian Low, Debbie Thomas, Melanie and Patrick Travers

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From a post card, circa 1910.

The Christmas Elf By Belinda Silberman

The snow flakes fell one by one to the ground. Some of them melted instantly on the street while others came to settle their white lace gowns on the sidewalks and on the sloping roofs of the tiny shops that lay on either side of the road.

Bundled in a warm woollen scarf, Jenny walked slowly down Bank Street. She stopped at each store window and perched her mittens up against the misty glass. Her eyes peered longingly at the colorful wares, but her shoulders drooped. She wanted to find just the right present for her grandma, but she only had 30 cents and everything was much more expensive.

"Looking for an elf?" a tall Glebite said beaming down at her. He had a bristly beard which rubbed against his coat as he spoke.

"You might find one down near Second Avenue," he said smiling "But you'll have to look hard."

Jenny raised her eyes "I hope I find one - it would be a wonderful Christmas present for my grandma."

The man nodded, the ear panels on his hat flapping. "I'm sure she'd like it." He winked at her and dissappear- ed down the walk.

An elf would be so nice for grandma, Jenny thought. She needed someone to keep her company when Jenny was away in school all day.

A shopkeeper came out of one of the stores and shook a small mat onto the sidewalk. "Brrr - it's cold," he said and disappeared back into the doorway.

Jenny began walking to- wards Third Avenue and stopped to look carefully down the road when she reached the intersection. A young woman brushed next to her and put her arm around Jenny's tiny shoulders.

"You be careful dear," she said escorting the child across the street. "Cars come whiz- zing by here all the time."

Jenny nodded, her large hat falling over her eyes. "Do you know where an elf is?" she asked, her heart beating quickly with hope.

The woman shook her head. "No dear," she said holding

her furry collar to her chest. "I think they must all be down at the South Pole making Christmas presents for little girls like you."

"Oh," Jenny said with a sad voice. The 30 cents in her pocket suddenly seemed cold- er than the icy cones growing under shop windows.

She kept pace with the woman for a few feet, but soon lost her to the bustling Bank Street crowds ahead.

At last, Jenny stopped. She leaned her shoulder against the dull window of a bookstore, a warm tear sliding

down her cheek. "I guess I won't be able to

give Grandma anything for Christmas," she said. Her lip quivered and more tears sprouted from her eyes.

Suddenly a tiny voice caught her ears.

"Mewl Mewl" Jenny looked down to see a

little kitten shivering in the corner, its soft grey fur mat- ted with moisture. It peered with frightened eyes at the girl.

"Who do you belong to'?" Jenny asked wiping her eyes. She scooped up the wet furry ball into her arms and pushed

the door to the shop open. "Don't bring that wet cat in

here," the shopkeeper called out from between rows of books. "You'd better take it home and feed it. It's been standing in front of this store for hours and it looks hungry."

Jenny looked down at the trembling pussy and suddenly smiled. "I'll feed it right away," she said.

She hurried out of the door, her feet leaping into the glistening snow. She had found her grandma an elf for Christmas.

LETTERS Glebe Centre Needs Old House Editor, GLEBE REPORT:

On examining the plans for the new building for the Glebe Centre, one gains two strong sentiments. On the one hand one is happy to see that at last the bald parking lot that used to be an old peoples garden lot is to be built upon with a building that seems to be in scale with its surroundings.

The latter is unnecessary. The new centre could quite adequately be built without the destruction of the old house. In fact if sensitively handled it could complement the old house and make this part of Bank Street more civilized than it would other- wise be.

Granted the old house has severe limitations if you at- tempt to fit it to a modern use. Leave it there, remove the

ugly back addition, restore some of its original charm (there are Government funds for this kind of thing) use it as a separate unit for passive recreation and administrative offices for which extensive expenditure will not be needed.

The result would be a much more interesting civilized group of buildings than has been proposed.

But on the other hand an insensitive, heavy hand in- tends to destroy one of the last few remaining landmarks in the history of the Glebe, Abbotsford House.

John Leaning

Green Hornet Wins Praise Editor, GLEBE REPORT:

I never thought I'd say this, but thanks are in order for a Green Hornet.

One of those young men who hands out parking tickets recently helped me get my car unstuck on Second Avenue.

That's a pretty nice ges- ture, considering the way most people abuse our officers. They're never tipped, always despised, but they still help you out.

My thanks to the young man, whoever he was.

Sandra McIntosh

Kamal and the staff wish you all

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Abdallah Mamie Samir Bassam Hussein Zehrieh Merched Mario Hein

Vu Keit Phein La Thanh Laura P Nawal Dede Barbara Janet

Nadia Laura I

Liza Linda Heather Joanne Julie Calla Sherry

December 12, 1980,'GLEBE REPORT - 5

NEINS

Matthew Arnold once wrote; "Journalism is literature in a hurry." We won't quibble over whether it's literature or not, but this column.was certain -ly written in a hurry. As a matter of fact, most Glebe students have been rushing around a lot late- ly.

You see, it's exam time soon. Exams - an ominous Teachers C redit Union opens word which produces various reactions - some stu-

Ottawa Education Credit Union, Bank at Chamberlain.

The Glebe's first credit

union has opened. The Ottawa-Carleton Ed-

ucation Credit Union, on

Chamberlain Avenue just west of Bank Street, will

serve employees of educa-

tional institutions in

Ottawa, and their families.

Officials of the credit union report a site in the

Glebe was chosen "because

the location' is central and

easily accessible from any

part of the region" In the community spirit

of credit unions, two meeting rooms have been provided.

."These rooms will be

available to organizations whose membership is eligible to join the credit union,"

the credit union says.

December 12,1980, GLEBE REPORT - 6

Exam time strikes Glebe Collegiate

By Danielle Hamelin

dents panic, others cram, some suffer stoically - but there-is always some reac- tion.

No tests

Teachers seem to have a pet habit of assigning last -minute essays or schedul- ing tests right before the exams. However, Glebe students are always quick to remind their teachers of one of the school's Golden Rules: no tests one week before exams.

No one seems to know whether this rule really exists, but students always produce it triumph- antly and with great as- surance, and have even been known to stretch the time limit to two weeks.

In the interest of Truth, I decided to inves- tigate the matter. Our principal, Mr. Wotherspoon, checked in the Student's Handbook which, in effect, states thatteachers can't give tests four days before exams in a subject in which there will be an exam. So

it's not just wishful thinking.

Exams start on December 10 and everyone will be finished by December 19.

The holidays are long this year, lasting until Jan. 4.

Looming futures Also on the minds of

Grade 13 students - their futures looming ahead of them - is the important choice of a university.

Some far sighted, organ- ized students have serious- ly thought about the ques- tion and are now ready to fill out their application forms. (They can apply to three Ontario universities.)

Others are more casual about it, with the atti- tude that they'll let the universities fight over who will have the priviledge of their presence.

Some, with no firm de- cisions made, have recently taken to visiting university centres, poring over information pamphlets and making appointments with guidance counsellors. Unusual behavior for some student Glebites.

Team wins

The Junior Girl's Bas-

ketball team won the City

Championship for the four-

th time in a row, a feat

never before accomplished.

They defeated Nepean 44-25.

The Swim team and the

Cross-Country Ski team are

both still looking for new

team members. Beginners

are welcome. Any interest-

ed students should see

Mr. Tobin for swimming and

Mr. MacMillan for skiing.

Robertson & Morrison cabinetmakers

custom designs and renovations

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Hundreds attend November craft fair

By Jinny Slvfield

Organizers Carole Adolph and Carol Conle

were pleased with the success of this year's 4th Annual Craft Fair held in late"October at the Glebe Community Centre.

About 40 tables over- flowed with all manner of goodies, created for the most part by talented amateurs. This year, about one third of the exhibitors were from the neighbourhood.

Kids Help

Sharing one table were four twelve year olds who have been busy for months making stuffed pillows, pottery, sachets, cookies, stained glass and stuffed mice. KIM MACKINNON, KIM CONVOY, CHRISTINA WOODBRIDGE and JESSICA CHINN all attend Hope- well School when not busy with their hobbies!

JEAN CIMON of Ren- frew Ave. paints in oils from her home studio. What began as a

hobby for the former professional draftswo- man has become a desire on her part to further pursue her interest in

architecture through paint. She accepts orders to do paintings of homes, 'and has done several in the Glebe.

Quilt Display

BRENDA LIPSETT from Ottawa South had a beautiful display of quilted objects--all from her own designs. She enjoys the challenge of "translating architectural designs to sewing". Small "cover- ups" and tea cosies appeared in the guise of gingerbread houses and farm homes.

Two women who also "wield a wild needle"

sew children' s clothing to order and sell from home as well as craft fairs. CATHERINE BAUGNIET and Glebe resident NANCY HARRIS showed their original designs which range in size from "baby to eight

years".

DON LUCAS is a self- taught wood sculptor who began six years ago. He began by carving animals at his home but has recently been con- centrating on creating birds. He is especial- ly proud of one large piece of a bird in flight.

Wooden Puzzles Another exhibitor,

BARNEY O'ROURKE, has turned a long-time hobby into a business after retiring from the Armed Forces. He and his son make wooden toys and puzzles in Ottawa Val- ley white pine which they obtain from small area mills.

MARIA BURGSTHALER of Glebe Ave. showed her lovely "treasures in glass" and hand-made lamp shades. She has a secret method of pre- serving flowers and leaves before pressing them between glass or applying them in a unique way to parchment or rice paper lamp shades. Maria will use a customer's flowers and make shades to order. Her work is also sold through Snow Goose and Nonsuch.

Many Artisans These are just a few

of the many talented people represented at

the fair. Weavers, potters, jewellers and

many other artisans

were also nresent with

interesting examples

of their craft.

DANSK1NS Clothes Old and New

827 Bank St.

By Jack McRae

The South Ottawa Soccer Club held its annual general meet-

ing on Nov. 13.

Officers elected for the 1981 season

were: President, Earl

Gregory; Vice-Oresi- dent senior competi- 'tive, Hans van Beek; Vice-president youth competitive, Jack McRae; Vice-president youth recreational, John Crow; Vice-president youth house

NEWS

Sports

Soccer Club holds general meeting

league, Steve Bone-

schansker.

Other officers

were: Treasurer, Scott Baylis; Secretary, Neta Watson; and League Representative,

Mike O'Leary.

GRAND OPENING

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Many Christmas activities at Glebe Centre By Mary Ahearn

Everyone's calendar of social engagements seems brimming to overflowing these yuletide days, and the residents of the Glebe Centre are no exr.eption,

Special lunches are 1,1an- ned for the three days prior to Christmas for the guests of the residents, and a Christmas dinner will be available to guests for $4.25

The pre-season festivit- ies begin with a "tree trim" party December 12, with music by the RCMP band. On Sunday,

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Dec. 14, "Christmas and its Meaning" will be the subject of a discussion by Jean McEwen.

The Queen Elizabeth Pub- lic School Band plays Monday Dec. 15 at 10:00 a.m. and at 1:30 the Glebe Centre Bell Ringers and Glebe Centre Singers perform.

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, students from Hopewell School will pay a visit, as will a

Library representative. On Wednesday, Dec. 17,

The Glebe Parents' Day Care has space in its After Four program

'for 6 to 9 year-olds.

The hours are from 3:15 p.m. or 233-9268 3:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, and 7:30 a.m. to The cost is $20 per 5:30 p.m. on P.D. days, week, and subsidies are school holidays, and available.

NEWS Alumni.

Members of the St. John's Anglican Church Choir will share Christmas Music with the residents at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17.

There will be a Musical Recital on Saturday, Dec 20.

The Ottawa Public Library's Bookmobile will visit the Glebe Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and on Christmas Eve, a special Mass by Father D.D. McDonald from Blessed Sacra- ment Parish will be said in

there will be a Communion the Lounge at 2:00 p.m. Service, "Christmas at Home", And we thought our calen- sponsored by the Glebe Centre dars were full!

Space available in day care summer holidays.

The program is located in Mutchmor SchOol,

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Christmas activities planned

The Christmas season is very quickly approaching and the Community Centre is beginning to wind down for

the holidays. However there are a few events which you

should be sure to attend. The first is the sing-

along Messiah, which has become an annual event. This year it happens on Friday, December 12. The rehearsal begins at 6:30 with the performance at 8:30. Come and sing - or come and listen to your neighbors sing.

On December 20, another annual favorite takes place-

the Christmas party for all

the Glebe children (and

their parent). The party

runs from 1-4, admission is

'free and Santa is certain to drop in for a visit. If

your children plan to attend

please call the Centre at

563-3116 to tell us how many we can expect.

New courses In the first week of the

new year, the choice of

courses for the winter term

will be available. This

term we are including many

popular courses from prev-

ious sessions as well as

some interesting riew offerings.

For kids there will be

youth fitness, Friday even-

ing skating, a magic club,

a French program for

preschoolers, cartooning,

wrestling and clowning.

For adults there are courses in mime, tarot card reading, calligraphy and a

Residents of Ottawa

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Your ward:

four-session series on

women and the law.

Registration begins the

evening of 12 January with

, courses starting the follow-

ing Monday, 19 January.

There are a number of

people I would like to thank for their hard work,

Catherine Seaborn and Jane Bower deserve thanks

for the tremendously successful tour of .artists

studios.

GNAG Bag A column about Glebe activites

by Annie WOodbridge

Carole Adolph and Carol Conley are thanked for organizing another warm, friendly and successful Craft Fair.

The many kids and adults who assisted in Ilse's Pantry during the Craft Fair, the Potters Guild and the Weavers Guild, also were a big help.

During the Christmas season, the Glebe Commun- ity Centre will be open the following hours: December 22-24 9:30-5:30 December 25-28 Closed December 29-31 9:30-5:30 January 1-4 Closed

Finally- all the members of G.N.A.G. and the staff of the Community Centre would like to wish you a joyous holiday season and a very happy 1981. See you next year.

SILVER SCISSORS Unisex Hairstylist BANK and 5th AVE.

PRICE LIST

WOMEN

MEN

CUT SHAMPOO, BLOW, DRY $8.00

CHILD $5.00

SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL FROM ALL ,OUR STAFF

CALL FOR APPOINTMENTS NOW

236-6408 BUSINESS HOURS

Monday to Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Clair and Kevin Rodford and all the staff at

Glebe Fashion Cleaners Ltd. wish all our customers

a very

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year

Glebe Fashion Cleaners 25 YEARS IN THE GLEBE

829 Bank St. 235-9776

December 12,1980 GLEBE REPORT - 11

SHAMPOO, CUT, BLOW DRY $10.00 CUT, PERM $25.0b CUT, BODY WAVE $25.00 CUT TINT $20.00 CUT STREAKS $25.00 CUT HENNA TREATMENT $20.00 SHAMPOO & SET $ 5.00

REGISTRATION January 12, 1981: 7.00 pm to 10 00pm

Registration will be ongoing until Sat. Jan. 17 9.30 am to 9.00 pm Courses begin the week of Jan 19th. Courses are 8 weeks unless specified

: 10% discount to senior citizens Courses subject to cancellation if minimum registration is not met

PRESCHOOL Mom & Me, gym & music

6 mo-15 mo Mon. 9.15-10.15 am $13.00

Music & Movement 3-5 yrs

Mon. 1.15 - 2.15 pm $13,00

Gym & Music 3 yrs

Mon. 2.15 - 3.15pm $13.00

Mom & Me gym & music 15 mo - 2 yr

Thurs. 9.15-10.15 am $13.00

Gym 4 & 5 yr Friday, 1.15-2.15 p.m $13.00

Education Physique 4 & 5 ans

Vendredi

2.15-3.15 pm $13.00

A I= TEE Fl FOUR The New Year begins with another

new session of After Four. This popular

and imaginative programme will continue

to offer speciality workshops and activities and will encourage cooperative fun & creativity.

Each session is eight weeks in

duration and the first session will

begin January 5,1981. Special events will continue to

surprise and delight the children

throughout the next school term.

The After-Four Programme will run Monday through Friday 3.30 -5.30 It will be open to children 6-12

years of age. A nutritional snack

will be provided each day by Ilse

Kyssa in the Pantry, the cost to be

included in the daily or weekly fee.

REGISTRATION, Children may be registered on a part-time or full-time basis. Each After-Four session must be paid for in advance. Post-dated

checks will be accepted but they

must be dated three working days prior

to the portion of the session covered. SUBSIDIES are available upon request.

FEES: $2.75 daily, or $13.00 per week.

P.D. DAYS (Professional Development Days)

The Glebe Community Centre will continue to offer full day programmes for school age children (ages 5 - 12)

on Professional Development Days.

Outdoor trips and special events

are planned. Children must bring

their own lunch.

The time will be from 9.00 a.m.

to 3.30 p.m. with the Fee set at

$7.00 per day.

REGISTRATION: Please note, children must be pre-registered at the Glebe Community Centre at least three days

before a specific P.D. Day. Children are to be between 5 and 12 yrs.

Insufficient pre-registration will result in programme cancellation. Please pay particular attention to

the Community Centres notice board for further information & programme dates, or phone the Centre at 563-3116

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GLEBE COMMUNITY CENTRE

WINTER PROGRAMS CHILDREN'S EVENING COURSES Magic (level 1)

7-12 yrs, Monday, 4:30-6.00pm

Magic Club 7-12 yrs Monday, 6.00 - 7.30

Judo 6-8 yrs Monday, 6.00 - 7.00

Judo 8-12 yrs Monday, 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Tumbling 5-8 yrs

Tuesday 6.00 - 7.00 p.m.

Cartooning 6-12 yrs Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30 p.m.

Wrestling 8-12 yrs Tuesday, 6.30 - 7.30 p.m.

Multi Media 6-12 yrs Wednesday, 6.30 - 8.00 p.m.

Pottery 11 - 14 yrs

Wednesday, 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Stained Glass

10 - 14 yrs

Thursday, 6.00 - 7.30

A Night Out On Ice

8-12 yrs Friday, 6.30 - 8.30 p.m.

$20.00

$15.00

$13.00

$13.00

$13.00

$18.00

$13.00

$16.00

$24.00

$30.00

$10.00

Gymnastique Pour Filles 8-12 ans Vendredi, 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. $18.00

Ell L. DREE tg'S SATURDAY WORKSHOP All courses are 8 weeks excepting Judo All supplies are included

Courses begin week of Jan 24/81

FRENCH CLUB Jacques Thibodeau

1.00-2.30, ages 8 - 12

Minimum 8, maximum 10 $14.00

RECREATIONAL SKATING Jacques Thibodeau

3.00-5.00 any age


GYMNASTICS I Leslie Shier

10.00-11.00 ages 4,5, Minimum 8, maximum 10 $13.00

GYMNASTICS II Leslie Shier 11.00-12.00 ages 6-7 yrs $13.00

Minimum 8, maximum 10

GYMNASTICS III Leslie Shier 12.30-2.00 ages 6-8 yrs Minimum 8, maximum 10 $18.00

COOKING Jacques Thibodeau 10.30-12.00 ages 8-12 yrs


ENAMELLING Gary Mainprize 1.30-3.30 ages 9-14 yrs


JUDO Richard Rothwell

2.15 - 3.45 ages 9-14 yrs Minimum 10, maximum 15 12 weeks $25.00

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCE,I Linda Rupert 9.30-10.15 ages 5-8 yrs minimum 5, maximum 6 $17.00

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCE II Linda Rupert

10.15- 11.30 ages 9-12 yrs minimum 5, maximum 8 $18.00

GUITAR I Sten Ardel

9.30-10.30 beginners minimum 10 , maximum 12 $15.Q0

GUITAR II Sten Ardel

10.30-11.30 advanced minimum 10, maximum 12 $15.00

ADULT COURSES FITNESS, M.W.F. (10 wks)

FITNESS I, M.W. (10 wks)

FITNESS II, M.W. (10 wks)

DRAWING, Mon.

MIME, Mon.

BRIDGE, Mon.

FOLK GUITAR, Mon.

FITNESS I , Tu & Th (10 wks)

FITNESS II, Tu & Th (10 wks)

BALLROOM DANCE, Tues

WOMEN & THE LAW,Tues,(4 wks)

PAINTING, Tues

FIX IT, Tues

TAROT READING, Tues.

JAll , Wed.

BASKET WEAVING, Wed.

JAll I, Wed.

JAll II, Wed.

YOGA I, Thurs.

YOGA II, Thurs.

POTTERY II

11.00 - 12.30 age 9-12 yrs

minimum 10, maximum 12 $22.00

CREATIVE IMPULSE WORKSHOPS 10.30-12.00 6-8 yrs


CREATIVE IMPULSE WORKSHOPS

1.30 - 3.00 8-12 yrs


JANUARY YOUTH PROGRAM B. J. Ardern

GYM PROGRAM Tues, 6.30-9.00 no charge

YOUTH FITNESS, Monday, 6.30-7.15 Morena

- runs eight weeks $7.00 per session

- charge $7.00 (members) $8.00(non members)

- minimum registration - min. 8, max 15

- memberships $2.00 for one year

DANCES Fridays, $1.25 members $1.50 non members

YOUTH DROP IN

Wed. 7 - 9

no charge

INFO: 563-3116

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10.15-1100 $35.00

6.15-7.00 25.00

7.00-8.00 25.00

7.00-9.00 15.00

8.00-10.00 20.00

7.30- 9.30 15.00

7.00- 8.00 12.00

6.15- 7.00 25.00

7.00- 8.00 25.00

7.30- 9.00 15.00

7.00- 9.00 12.00

7.00- 9.30 22.00

7.30- 9.30 30.00

7.00- 9.00. 18.00

1.30- 3.00 15.00

8.00-10.00 25.00

6.30- 8.00 15.00

8.00- 9.30 15.00

6.30- 8.00 18.00

8.00- 9.30 18.00

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STAINED GLASS, Thurs. 8.00-10.00 50.00

CALLIGRAPHY, Thurs. 7.00- 9.00 25.00

VOLLEY BALL, Thurs 7.00- 9.00 5.00

PHOTOGRAPHY, ThurS. 7.00- 9.00 45.00

POTTERY, Thurs. 7.00-10.00 35.00

POTTERY, Tues. 7.00-10.00 35.00

POTTERY, Thurs. 12.30- 3.30

COUPLES WORKSHOP, Feb. 14&15 10.00- 5.00 (cpl) $65.00

POTTERY WORKSHOPS will be planned

CHILDREN'S SAT. WORKSHOP Continued

WRESTLING Rob Seguin.

1.00-2.00 age 9-14 yrI, minimum 10, maximum 15 $14.00

CLOWNING Susan Johnson

11-12 age 9 - 11 yrs


POTTERY I

9.30 - 11.00 age 6-8 yrs $22.

minimum 10, maximum 12

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Fifth Ave. Court

One Glebe merchant, Nick Sikh, owner of Silver Scissors on the other side of Fifth Avenue, was disappointed by the mall.

It "won't change the Glebe," he said adding "they should have waited until they filled up the place" with businesses before opening the 13,000 square metre complex.

He also didn't like the main Bank Street arcade entrance because it wasn't "effective" enough.

"People ask me where the entrance is," he said.

Sikh i hAd no designs on moving into the new Fifth Avenue Court. He said he pays 300 dollars a month in his current location and if he were to move into the mall "I might have to pay 1,000 dollars a month."

The new mall, which is joined to a 67-year-old building, will so:ion house stores like Snacks Fifth Avenue Deli and Cotton Ginny.

Right now shops like Star- ship, Fifth Avenue Down, Grandma Lee's, Earfull Re- cords and Mrs. Tiggy Winkles are open for business.

Santa Claus and his elves will be on hand in the courtyard for youngsters until Dec. 24.

Visitors can also enter the "Fifth Avenue New York" contest by filling out entry forms available at the mall. Winners will get an all ex- pense-paid weekend trip to New York.

GARDEN OF EDEN

Fresh Flowers E. Tropical Plants

GLEBE FASHION CLEANERS We Care Om I,1 Cleaning

Crystal and

Glassware Boutique

Down Comforters and Designer Bedding

Bakery and Eating Place

FIFTH AVE COURT now OPE11

Complete line of Danskins, Cloths Old & New

A(())'14112q 211 Yal? e 795 BANK ST.

WOMEN'S WEAR

SAME HIGH QUALITY AS OUR MENS SHOP

We hope you take an opportunity to visit Fifth Avenue Court during our Grand Opening Celebration. You'll enjoy a pleasant shopping

OUAtIly NANA. FOODS ILICSII PIROCKICE

lipp147s Seafood Restaurant and Bar

Fifth Avenue Cvurt


Elegant blouses by Rodier and Lyle & Scott

Beautiful hand bags by Santi Suits Skirts Slacks

Sweaters

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In the Heart of the Glebe

Octopus Books

Specialty Book Shop

ALADDIN PET SHOP Budgies. Canaries, Tropical Fish & Pet Supplies

EfiRrilll RECORDS

Import 45's & LP's. Posters. Buttons. Fins, Used Records

tiffeitity rietalna and a

elea/My elifet0 eait fi,oim

Birchall Insurance Agencies

experience and hopefully begin a lasting relationship with Fifth Avenue Court . . . in the heart of the Glebe.

MRS. TIGGY WINKLE'S Toys. Books. Cards and Novel Things

GLEBE FISH MARKET Fresh Fish Daily

Opening Soon Snacks Fifth Avenue Deli Vita Menswear L'Uomo Shoe Salon Cotton Ginny Jewellry Encounter Men's Hairstylist Jim's Live Bait & Tackle Shop Ladies' Beauty Salon Gordon Simister Law Office and more.

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Blessed Christmas and

V Happy Holiday

Season

Customers and Friends had the privilege of serving

ring the past year. ,

and HELEN SAAR

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785 Bank Street 232-7407

to 9 p.m. Mon. to Fri. to Christmas Sunday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

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Howard Smith begins term With the November 10

Civic eleection completed, I would like to thank the people of the Capital Ward for the vote of confidence and the opportunity to w9rk closely and co-operatively with everyone over the next two years.

Getting in touch Hopefully this column

will be useful in informing you about the challenges and questions facing the Glebe and Dow's Lake and the progress we are making. But of equal importance, I

want to share my impressions of civic government in order to make it more comprehen- sible to you. The objective is to ensure residents know how to obtain the fullest co-operation from City Hall and that City Hall policies and programs reflect neighbourhood priorities rather than the reverse.

For example, if some City service is not being provided, I encourage you to telephone City Hall at 563-3111, or 725-3311 (24 hour service) to

describe your concerns and ask for corrective action. You might even note down the name of the responsible department or person so you can contact them again if necessary.

If this tactic does not -work, I encourage you to contact my office(563-3165) to describe your problem, which City department/staff you contacted including the date and time, and what action might still be required. Without this type of detailed information it will be harder to follow up.

Parking plan

A meeting was held on 11 November, 21 to review the relevant documents with City Staff and representatives of other neighbourhoods It is clear that Capital Ward is somewhat more advanced in its preparations and

the plans will likely be implemented here first. It

was suggested the staff report be amended to take full account of the active role the Glebe and Ottawa South Community Associations played in preparing the on- street parking plan.

Capital Coiumn By Howard Smith Capital Ward Alderman

We also suggested high priority be given to informing residents in detail a-

bout the plan and that information meetings on the sub-

ject be chaired by the Glebe Community Association rather Lhan by City officials.

Without repeating all the details with respect to r_he

On-Street Parking project

which is described elsewhere n this issues a few comments might be in order on the

process being used to final- ize the project. A few hours

after the polls closed on 10 November, I had an oppor-

tunity to discuss on-street parking with senior City officials and to urge final- ization of the parking permit plans.

First Avenue School

Recently the Ottawa Plan- ning Board reconsidered the issue of First Avenue School. We used this opportunity to support a recommendation of the Local Architectural Con- servation Advisory Committee that the School is of heritage value and is worthy of protection. The Planning Board endoresed the recommendation which will go for rat- ification on Decemlar 3 to the first meeting of the new City Council.

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Ritz have created Somerset House (352 Somerset St. W., around the corner from Bank Street) and part of the new look is Gibson's, a small dining-room off the main lob- by.

Gibson's has the feel of a nineteenth-century Canad- ian inn: furnishings are simple and casually arrang- ed; the decor is almost non- existent; and the low windows, open cupboards and un- pretentious service are all part of that atmospherE. Fortunately the food is not comparable to that earlier era. Canadian inns had a deservedly miserable reput- ation for monotonous and overcooked food.

Varied menu Four of us had lunch

there recently and sampled a nicely varied menu-- there were eleven entrées in all-- as well as the white house wine, Colli Berici, at $8.25

a litre. A basket of bread and small rolls was offered as soon as we sat down.

Though the rolls had not been warmed, they were fresh and tasty, as was the

dark rye bread, both a welcome change from the large

and tasteless rolls stocked

by many restaurants.

Our selections for lunch were the ham, asparagus, and cheese crêpes ($3.95), quiche alsace ($3.95), veal marengo ($4.95), and cold smoked chicken with avocado ($4.50). Each was accompanied by a small fresh salad whose dressing was thought- fully served in a separate container. Each dish was also a nice lunch-sized portion, so that we did not

feel too stuffed to move or think for the rest of the day.

For dessert we succumbed to Gibson's own butter wal- nut tart and the maple syrup and spice cake, with whipped cream, for $1.65 each. The tart, a sort of pecan-pie-type dessert, was disappointingly bland-- no real flavour came through.

D. n n Spot Restaurant column by Barbara Riley

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Those who tried the cake enjoyed it but wished that the maple syrup had been more in evidence.

The service was easy- going and attentive at the same time. Our waitress's speed in refilling the coffee cups was welcome though she was a little too quick to empty the wine bottle. When the room is full it is too noisy for quiet conver- sation and the ratio of smokers to non-smokers is a cru- cial one since smoke does not seem to be easily venti- lated. But, hats off to the management for the light classical music in the back- ground, a very pleasant touch.

Worth trying

Gibson's dinner menu adds other hot dishes and potatoes and vegetables to some of the luncheon choices. It would be a cosy, welcoming place for an evening meal. It is a comfortable ten or fifteen minute walk from the Glebe and definitely worth trying.

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City's paper recycling program going well Don't worry about the

weather, just keep up the good work and continue recycling all your newspa- pers.

The results to date indicate the program is doing exceptionally well: during the week beginning Nov. 9, 128 tons of paper were collected, while the following week produced 164 tons. And so far the City of

Ottawa is collecting only from single family dwell- ings. When multiple dwelling units are included in the program, the total weekly tonnage will be even more significant in terms of reducing Ot- tawa's quantity of garbage

But there is much more to it than simply reducing the city's solid waste.

Trees saved

For one thing, there is a financial return on the

newspaper, where previously it would have cost the tax- payer to dispose of it.

And the number of trees that are saved by recycling the paper is significant.

It also takes less energy to convert recycled paper into a finished product than it does to cut trees

and go through the whole

process of producing pa-

per products. There will eventually be

less area required for dis- posing of Ottawa's solid waste.

Papers stolen

Unfortunately, some news- papers put out f,, recycling have been stolen and this tas srlirr,htiy decreased

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the total tonnage collected. It is illegal to remove papers that were set out for city collection.

Earth Beat An environmental column

by Bill Trotter

If you see anyone re-

moving papers that were put out for the weekly pick-up, get the license

number of the vehicle and call the City's 24-

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SOLAR ACCESS AND ENERGY CONSERVATION CONTROLS FOR THE GLEBE. The City of Ottawa has printed a discussion paper entitled: PLANNING MEASURES TO EN- SURE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND SOLAR ACCESS.

The City will be studying protection for incident solar energy and will also address planning measures for energy conservation and increasing energy eff- iciency by utilizing existing municipal controls.

As stated in the paper's covering letter: "The study establishes the principles which will form the basis for future municipal regu- lations to ensure for example, solar access through zoning type controls in existing built- up areas."

Solar ideas

If you have ideas for "solar zoning" within the Glebe Development Plan, please contact me at 563-1467. To obtain copies of the discussion paper, phone the City's Community Development Library at 563-3004.

DON'T WAIT FOR SPRING BUILD NOW!

Build now for your own home, for your retirement, for your return to school, or for a time in your future when you wili require additional income (for example babies, hot tubs, breeding pink danaries). Have you considered the extra growth in your savings that would occur by making your 1980 contribution to your aRHOSP and/or RRSP right NOW?? Think about it.

The interest rate. From now until December 31, the Ottawa Community Credit Union is paying 11.5% on both registered savings plans. A contribution made by September 1 would add four months' interest to your fund of savings. Take an interest in your interest

Monthly Contributions. By putting away a comfortable monthly amount, you can save almost without knowing it Decide now what you can easily put aside for the future, you'll be surprised how fast it grows.

Administrative Fees. With the CU there are none, 'so your savings remain savings instead of being diminished by opening, closing or transfer charges

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Story and photos

by

Jane Bower

November 22 was an un-

seasonably warm and sunny

Saturday this year, an

ideal day for seeing 7

Glebe artists' studios.

While ostensibly a walk-

ing tour, one had to be a

brisk walker to cover all

the studios from Brown's

Inlet to Powell St. and

still have time to enjoy

talking to the artists

about their art.

Ken Finch

I began the day at Ken Finch's studio, a large,

sunny, converted school room, the one atelier outside the Glebe. Be-

cause he works on several canvases simultaneously, we were treated to an ar-

ray of paintings in var-

ious stages of completion.

He discussed with us his current progression to- wards greater abstraction as well as his techniques of painting, his egg white emulsion, and his philosophies of art.

John Leaning

When we invited John Leaning to join the tour, he was surprised as he thought of himself as an architect first; houever, his 1000 plus drawings certainly qualify him as an artist. Using pen and ink, he has depicted in

fine detail northern Can- adian landscapes as well as Dar es Salaam, Tanzan- ia where he has lived. Visiting his home enabled us to see a very attrac- tive sample of his architecture as well.

Michael Sproule

Canadian landscape is the theme of Mi- chael Sproule's paintings. Working in oils,

pastels, and acrylics,

he was preparing for

an exhibit which opened on Dec. 2 at

185 Daly Ave. A con- stant protagonist of

the Gatineaus, he captures their brilli- ant colours as well as

the soft contours of the hills against a variety of skies.

The Art Page am

Glebe Studio Tour


Catherine Seabolm, co-organizer of tour with John Leaning

Fran Jones Rosewarne

Fran Rosewarne is a

printmaker with her stu-

dio in a converted summer

kitchen on the sunny back

of her 1st Ave. home.

When we arrived, she was

in the process of print-

ing a madonna in red, a

marvelous Christmas card.

Her images are made on

linoleum blocks and she

instructively has dis-

played a four colour

print in four stages of

completion, so we could

see the effect of adding

each different colour.

Ewalt Halfhide

Ewalt Halfhide's studio is on the top floor of his house overlooking Brown's Inlet. Inside is an array of brushes, inks, and Japanese papers (as well as Canadian pharmaceutical paper) with which he does sumie painting. While usually sumie utilizes only black ink, Halfhide has also combined water colors with sumie to

create a western style. Canadian forest scenes and Grand Manan in

fog seem to come as easily from his brush as Japanese wisteria and bamboo.

Monica Pine The paintings

and drawings of-Monica Pine were the subject of

last month's art page; however, at this studio I was reminded of how the artifacts which sur-

round the artist lend an

interesting dimension to

their art. In her case-,

I sighted some plastic inflatable flowers, the

antithesis of her own

floral drawings, and a

collection of masks.

John Tappin

John Tappin, the only

sculptor of the gtoup,

works in wood and plastic in the basement of Corpus Christi School where heis artist-in-residence. Stu-

dents visit his studio

in their free time and

become exposed to the

craftsmanship of art. Af-

ter an extensive lamina-

tion process to prepare

his wood, he creates his

large and often amor-

phously-shaped wood sculptures. The tools

for this as well as mold-

ing and cutting plexiglas

were all in evidence and

also some of his finished

works.

Art Action- NOVEMBER 30 to DECEMBER 21,'Christine Hinger

exhibits water colors at La Galerie l'Equivoque,

Wakefield, Quebec, Saturdays and Sundays only,

from noon to 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 15, the Artists' Co-op will officially

open its gallery at 101 Fourth Avenue. It will

be open Tuesday to Sunday in the afternoons and

early evenings.

COMMENTS regarding the new sculpture in the

"lily pond" between First and Third Avenues

beside the Driveway are invited by this col-

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Glebe writer publishes new children's book THE VIOLIN MAKER'S GIFT, by Donn Kushner. Illustrated by Doug Panton. Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, 1980 Hard Cover, 74 p., $8.95.

This Christmas, a gift for your child (or your- self, if you like a well- told tale) might be THE VIOLIN MAKER'S GIFT, by Ottawa author and Glebe resident, Donn Kushner.

Mr. Kushner, a profes- sor of biology at the Un- iversity of Ottawa, has been w.riting short stories for some time and this story about a simple violin-maker with its touch of fantasy seemed to evolve naturally into a tale for children.

This carefully crafted story .about Gaspard l'inno- cent, "the most modest and peaceful man you could imagine," is set in the French Pyranees in the 19th century.

When Gaspard gives away an unusual bird he has rescued from an untimely death, he has no idea of the changes that will come into his life.

From a distance he watches the bird grow into a magical creature, not knowing that in the end they have something valu- able to give each other.

Despite the presence of the magical bird, the VIOLIN MAKER'S GIFT is

about ordinary people, and about an ordinary life that

Mutchmor library to be open at noon

The winter noon- hour library program at Mutchmor School is now operating.

Mrs. Nesbitt, the school librarian, and eight volunteers will be supervising students who wish to use the library on cold days.

Students to see Thomasina

Students at Corpus Christi School will be treated to a showing of the Walt Disney Movie "The Three Lives of Thomasina" December 18.

becomes through its brief contact with other lives

Books By Grace Andrews

Decem ber 12, 1980 GLEBE REPORT - 20

only a little more than ordinary.

The book's main strength is Kushner's style, which

APPLY FOR YOUR MUNICIPAL GRANT NOW! FAITES VOTRE DEMANDE DE SUBVENTION DES MAINTENANT!

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Your organization must be prepared to complete an application showing the need for funding.

Applications in these categories must be submitted on or before Friday, January 16.

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deftly rounds out characters, for the violin. He too establishes the color of his plays the violin and is the scenes and gives touches of proud owner of a violin made subtle humor. in Prague in the 18th cent-

His loving attention to ury.

detail shows most in those THE VIOLIN MAKER'S GIFT passages about the violin is a book for children old maker's craft. Gaspard's enough to have acquired a workshop and tools, his fairly sophisticated vocab- work on the instruments and ulary and young enough to joyful love for the music still believe in magic. This all reflect Mr. Kushner's book does not condescend to own long-standing passion the young reader.

Mormon missionaries visit Glebe homes

by Elder Quint

You have probably seen two young men strolling through your neighborhood adorned in white shirts and equipped with a clipboard. What manner of men can these two be? Census ta- kers? Salesmen? Poll ta-

kers? Guess again...Mor- mon missionaries.

Elder Quint Randle and

Elder Ellis Taft ("Elder"

stands for "missionary") are two of over thirty-one thousand Mormon missionaries throughout the world,

twenty of which are here

in the Ottawa Valley,,They voluntarily give two years of their lives to tell people about their church.

In the Churches

The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter Day Saints

more commonly known as "The Mormons", was founded

in the year 1830 by the

Prophet Joseph Smith af-

ter various revelations

and visitations from Hea-

venly Messengers. The

result of one of these

visitations was The Book

of Mormon, a record of

the history and God's

dealings with the ancient

peoples of the Americas.

This record is a second

witness, with the Bible,

of the divinity of Jasus

Christ. Mormons claim that the

original teachings of the

"Ch rismon" tree on Bank This year Fourth Avenue

Baptist Church, Bank Street at Fourth Avenue, will place

a Chrismon tree on the lawn at the front of the Church.

The tree will be decorated with Chrismons made by members of the Congregation at an Advent-Christmas celebration being held Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m.

Chrismons are decorations made in the shape of Chris- tian symbols. They are made of white styrofoam,

embellished with gold and

silver braid and sequins. An evergreen tree, symbolic of the eternal life Christ

imparts, will form a back-

Randle and Elder Ellis Taft

Lord's Church were resto- red thrOugh the Prophet _Joseph Smith and that since that time he has continued to reveal his

will through Prophets.

The Church is guided to-

day by Spencer W. Kimball the living Prophet, Seer,

and Revelator or God on

earth.

Prirnefocus

Since the Church's be-

ginning,missionary work

has been a prime focus.

Due to this emphasis, The

Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter Day Saints is the

fastest growing church in

the world. Elder Randle and Elder

Taft both happen to be

from California, San Fer-

nando Valley and San Diego

respectively. "Ottawa, with its

well kept parks and warm

friendly people reminds

me very much of San Diego,"

says Taft. "Most people think

we're crazy when we tell

them we're way up here

from California. But the

summer months are very

much like back home - we

won't mention the winter."

Knocking on doors In regards to what they

are doing when knocking on doors, Randle explains, "We are just sharing a 15 minute informative pre- sentation about the Mormon Church. The last thing we'd want to do is "force" our way in. So when someone is not interested we usually give them a big smile and say 'have a nice day'."

As stated, the Elders

ground for the Chrismons.

The white lights on the tree

are symbolic of Christ, the

Light of the World, of pur ity and joy.

It is hoped that the pre-

sence of the Chrismon tree

at this strategic location,

will be a reminder to the

thousands who pass along

Bank Street each day, of the

Christian significance of

Christmas. People of the Glebe are

invited to participate in

the making of the Chrismons,

the hanging of them on the

tree and the Church Family

Supper, Sunday, December 7

at 4 p.m.

Elder Randle, left, and Elder

are not paid for their work. They pay their own expenses with money they earned before their "mis- sions" along with help from parents and friends. A mission is not a pre- paration for the ministry as the Mormon Church has a lay clergy. As missionaries,they pretty much put everything else aside for the two years but plan on picking up where they left off when they return home.

Before his mission, Taft enjoyed skin diving and oceanography and he plans to continue his

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Randle, in turn, was involved in music and even recorded a record. On re-

turning he plans to fi-

nish up his education in the field of business.

"We are here because we enjoy sharing with others that which is special to us."

The meeting house near- est the Glebe is at 1017

Prince of Wales Drive, just east of Baseline.

Visitors are welcome. For

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December 12, 1980 GLEBE REPORT .21

New Executive Gets to Work As you can tell the exe-

cutive of the G.C.A. select- ed a new president at its November meeting: Roger

Continuing issues

Several items from the

past few months are still simmering. -

The Ottawa Board of Educ- ation has reserved its dec-

bus fares was brought up at the November executive meeting. A motion was passed, opposing the increases.

Short. The Glebe and other central However several positions neighbourhoods are extremely

remain vacant for a variety sensitive to any action which of reasons:- Vice-president, discourages bus transit in Chairperson for Heritage and favour of the private car. for Publicity, and a Co-ordinator for Area 3 (bounded by Bank St., Glebe Ave., Bronson Ave., the Queensway and Central Park. Glebe

If you would like more information or would like to ommunity nominate someone, please contact Roger Short, 234-1371, Gerry Trudel, 235-7065, or Association write to P.O. Box 4058, Stn. E, Ottawa. By Roger Short, President


We already carry a heavy

daily load of through traffic

to and from the city core.

The next meeting of the G.C.A. executive will be on

ision on First Avenue School January 27, 1981, at 7:30 p.m

until the new Board meets in the Glebe Community Centre in early December.

) The Health Clinic Commit- As foLlod up to the pre- - tee (a joint group from the sentation made to the G.C.A.

Glebe and Ottawa South) met Executive in October, several in November to draw up the members of the Executive job description for the pos- toured Abbotsford House with ition of co-ordinator of the members of the Centre's Ex- needs assessment survey. pansion Committee. The pur- Ads for this positon appear pose was to see some of the

in this issue of the GLEBE problems firsthand. REPORT.

The issue was discussed An update on the parking

at the November Executive permit trial scheme has been

meeting and no positon was presented elsewhere in this

adopted at that time. It issue by two G.C.A. executive

was felt that the G.C.A. members: Kathy Morris and

should learn more about the Pat Kealey.

The consultant's report, options open to the Centre

commissioned by City Hall on to meet its expansion goals

the future of Lansdowne's and that we should seek more

Cattle Castle, has been de- input from the community.

layed. We will report on it If you have any comments on

as soon as it is available, the matter we would be de-

The coming increase in lighted to hear from you.

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Covers condominium owners contents and all improvements within unit.

Gym nearly done

Construction of the new gymnasium at Mutchmor School is about hall-finished, reports Mutchmor teacher Marjorie Leach.

Leach says the brick exterior walls are completed and that the gym will be complete- ly enclosed by Christmas.

Employment

WANTED: Boy to shovel snow off walk of house on Glebe Avenue east of Bank, 234-7164.

WANTED: Responsible, loving person for occasional day -time babysitting of two children in my home. References required, 232-6306 or 232-7587

WANTED: Bilbysitter for 4- month-old boy, First Avenue and the Canal for 2-3 half days a week, 234-2109.

RELIABLE babysitter needed 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays, 232-0040.

WANTED: Babysitter, Mon.- Fri. for February 1981, 233- 1552.

EXCELLENT babysitter, very good cook, references, Mon.-Fri. and week-ends, live-in, 233-1094.

BABYSITTER available, will do housework and take care of elderly on weekends, 232- 8423.

CLEANING lady available, Mondays and every second Tuesday, references, 238- 2170.

For Sale

FOR SALE: Pink plastic sho- wer curtains and pink towel window curtains, $3 for both. Books, 10 cents. Ladies' brown winter coat, size 18, brown berret, brown galosh- es, all for $12. Cream club bag, $15. 508 O'Connor (near Clemow) after 6 p.m.

FOR SALE: Deluxe Kenmore range, white, good condition, 238-8112.

FOR SALE: Huge variety of ski equipment we have out- grown. Boots, poles, skis for kids and adults. Also skates and humidifier, 235-7683 after 6 p.m.

UNICEF CARDS and station- ery. Call Frida Binns, 232- 5442.

FOR SALE: Snare drums and stand, high hat stand and two cymbals; Coleco Telstar TV game which attaches to any TV; 1929 Singer sewing ma- chine in perfect working order with all tools and attach- ments; two brass fireguards. Evenings, 235-6834 or 237- 5297.

FOR SALE: Maple bdrm. furniture. Triple dresser with mirror, $200. Two single beds, complete, $130; one without mattress, $90. Two night tables with drawer, $50. Evenings, 235-6834 or 237- 5297.

FOR SALE: Pair of long leather boots, size 6 1/2B, scarcely worn, $20. Also, hearing aid for right ear, 235-2852.

FOR SALE: Genuine Cana- diana from Glebe heritage home. Antique oak mantle with brass and copper electric log fire, complete tile sur- rounds, suitable for restora- tion project, no chimney needed, works perfectly, 235-6834 or 237-5297.

FOR SALE: Tiffany lamp, small oaktables, small maho- gany table, 233-5292 after 6 p.m.

FOR SALE: Glebe area single home, partially renovated, 836-5212 evenings.

FOR SALE: Ladies leather coat, rust color, size 7-8; 1 pr. hiking boots, size 6, 234-6479 after 4 p.m.

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FOR SALE: Ladies coat size 16, mink collar, fur-lined, brownish tones. Nearly new, 233-1374.

FOR SALE: coat with mink collar, size 16. Drapes, light green 76 inches x 91 1/2 inches long, 235-9588.

FOR SALE: Womens' fitted coats, 5 feet 3 inches, 135 lb. fur coat, $75. Wool, beaver collar coat, $50. Camelhair coat, $15. Also, boys parka, fur-lined hood, for 12-year- old, $10. Suede coat for 9 or 10-year-old, $20, 237-5297.

Wanted

WANTED: Old postcards, between 1900 and 1960, for my collection, 235-2139.

WANTED: Child's table and chairs, lego, 233-0072.

WANTED: Unusual information about contemporary Ot- tawa, 234-7541.

Meetings

LA LECHE LEAGUE of Ot- tawa Centre meets at 8:15 p.m. Mon. Dec. 15, at 113 First Avenue, to discuss the advantages of breastfeeding. Info: Maureen Wilson-Dwyer, 235-5576

To Let

ROOM: Bedsitting room nicely furnished, kitchen privil- edges, mature lady only, after 6 p.m., 508 O'Connor near Clemow, apt. 3. Can also take tourists for one or two nights, $15 per night.

SUBLET: Glebe area 3 bdrm townhouse, lots of extras, 836-5212 evenings.

GRAPEVINE APARTMENT for rent: In Glebe for single gentleman or senior ladies, 2 bdrm., living room, separate dining room, equipped, heated balcony, no pets, street parking, available Dec. 15, 1980, 234-4886.

Lost and Found

LOST Old necklace, silver chain with black and crystal beads, near Bank and Fifth. Sentimental value. Reward, 232-0831.

FOUND in Glebe: beautiful pointer dog. Call 563-3116 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

FOUND: Last week in No- vember, down jacket, vacinity of Bank and Fifth, 232-1238 evenings.

513-11811 391 Rideau St 224-0204 1489 Merivale Rd.

Carol-sing on Christmas Eve

The Dow's Lake Residents Association is sending a season's greetings to all.

The Association reports its annual "carol-sing" will gather on Crescent Heights at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve "for half - to three-quarters-of-an-hour of seasonal exuberance."

The Association says children are welcome and urges everyone to "hope for good weather."

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December 12, 1980 GLEBE REPORT -23

This space acts as a free Community bulletin board. To get your message on the Grapevine, call Myrne Davis

at 237-1404.

De sure to see centre pages for information on new courses at the Centre.

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A PARTY

FOR YOU AT THE CENTRE

SAT. DEC. 20,1.30-4.00 PARENTS, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR

CHILD (CHILDREN) BEFORE DEC. 17 FOR THIS EVENT BY PHONING 563-3116. ADMISSION

IS FREE. COME AND ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY:

Christmas Shepherds' Folk Play - Sat. and Sun. Dec. 13 & 14 , 2 p.m.

A Christmas, Celebration - traditional dhristmas music, the Nativity with shadow puppets, Tom Kines' Christmas folk music. Dec. 21, 7.00 - 8.30. AdmIssion 50 cents.

Christrna

december 12, 1980 - glebe report · there are more cars than on-site parking will accommo- date....

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