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Empty stalls & pens at Experimental Farm BY JENNIFER SMITH It is happening so gradually that its hardly noticeable. But if you are a frequent visitor to the Central Experimental Farm, you will have noticed more and more empty stalls and pens, more buildings closed up and generally less and less activity on the Farm. The Department of Agriculture, like all government departments, has been faced with massive cutbacks, and quite reasonably, has seen fit to cut back on its "non-mission" areas - the Farm, the Arboretum and the Ornamental Gardens. The Farm was, at one time, a major Canadian research centre. Many scientific breakthroughs were achieved by the Farm's researchers, including the development in the early 1900s of Marquis Wheat, an early ripening grain resistant to drought. The Farm is also unique for its landscape design and architecture. Much of this can be directly attributed to William Saunders, its first director. Saunders' aesthetic values can still be found in the Farm's lawns, lanes, vistas and the surviving examples of Victorian architecture. The Farm today is a unique oasis in the midst of an urban environment. But much has changed, and there is reason to be concerned about the future of the Farm. The Department of Agriculture has now transferred most of its research activities to other locations. The Recycling reference VVHAT THEY'LL TAKE Fine Paper: white & coloured Rigid plastic Containers #2- #7 Cardboard, cereal boxes, etc. Fine Paper Aluminum cans Cardboard, textbooks, any paper Plastics #1 & #2 Plastics #1 & #2 All Papers 'Friends of the Farm' - happy in their work among the trees and flowers. staff of the Farm will be cut back no question that government cutfrom 935 in 1994 to 235 in 1997. backs will affect all of us in many Trevor Cole, the Curator of the Ar- ways. But there are things you can boretum has retired and no one has do to help preserve an institution been appointed to replace him. The like the Farm for your children and showcase herds are dwindling and your children's children. First of many heritage buildings are in all, actively object to any sale of need of repair. It doesn't take a Farm or Arboretum lands. You can great deal of imagination to envis- also join an organization called the age a situation where once more, "Friends of the Farm." there will be pressure to sell some The "Friends of the Farm" is a or all of the Farm or the Arboretum non-profit organization and a for development registered charity that is If you grew up in Ottawa, you committed to the protection, probably take the Farm for granted, preservation and enhancement of and you probably resent the fact the Central Experimental Farm, that there is a small admission fee including the Arboretum and the to see the showcase herds. There is Ornamental Gardens. This WHERE Glebe Community Centre 690 Lyon Girl Guides & the City at First Avenue School 73 First Ave. Glebe Collegiate Institute 212 Glebe The Kidney Foundation 1335 Carling - parking lot or Herongate Mall Herongate Mall Herongate Mall Loeb Glebe opposite the parking lot Lansdowne Park (TBA) WHEN Centre hours Sat Oct 21st school days Oct 24 4-6 pm & Nov 28 am Oct 14 9-noon Nov 11 am only all Sat am all Sat am anytime TBA Don't forget to call the Salvation Army, Neighbourhood Services, St Vincent de Paul, Canadian Diabetes Society, First Avenue Book Sale, ski and skate exchanges, the Snowsuit Fund, Habitat for Humanity (used water heaters, building supplies, etc.), the Food Bank (fridges), etc. In future we will post recycling reference lists on our bulletin board in the Glebe Community Centre lobby. If you need a supply of some disposable item let FOCUS organization, incorporated in April of 1988, works at arms length, but in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. Teams of volunteers maintain the Ornamental Gardens and the Arboretum and help to organize special activities on the Farm. Without the work of the Friends of the Farm, these areas would have deteriorated. The Friends now will be forced to play an even more active role in the preservation and enhancement of the Farm, as the Department of Agriculture continues to cut back. To do this, they need more resources and volunteers. You can become a member of the Friends of the Farm for just $20. Family memberships are only $30. Membership entitles you to free entry to see the showcase herds and to special events of the Farm. You will also receive newsletters giving you advance notice of special events on the Farm, gardening courses and lectures, and lots of other benefits. Most importantly, you will know that you have helped protect the Farm. You can also help by becoming a volunteer working in the Arboretum, in the Ornamental Gardens, at special events, making crafts or working in the Friends' administration. All ages and talents are welcome and much appreciated. If you think you can help, or wish to become a member, call the Friends of the Farm at 230-FARM/230- 3276. us know and as an experiment we'll attempt to match you with regular sources. Call 234-7911 extension 1. If you'd like to become part of this team please call - we are always looking for volunteers. Relax Ottawa, you can float again We are glad to announce the October opening of Massage .rhera ttomeopathyNa TapessMassag FanksHorneopa anaTapesMass TanksHorneopathy AUASPHERE ation Tanks. Ith Books and yFloatation sHealth Books igyFloatation Hearth Books Ottawa's Therapeutic & Relaxation Center (previously Crystal Seas) at 24 Clarence St. 241-7001 We will honour the gift certificates for floatation from Crystal Seas for the month of October (Mon-Tues-Wed-Sun only) Glebe Alternative Health Care & Massage Therapy Clinic 107 Fourth Avenue, tel. 567-6634 will be relocating to AQ_JAS PH E RE 24 Clarence St, as of October 31, 1995 October 6, 1995 Glebe Report-9
CAPITAL COLUMN Nominate special persons for a Whitton Award By Councillor Jim Watson WHITTON AWARD NOMINATIONS Once again, it's time to send in your nominations for the Whitton Awards. The Whitton'Awards, named after former Mayor and Capital Ward Alderman Charlotte Whitton, are given to special people in our community who contribute their time and energy in one of the following areas: Arts & Culture, Environment, Commercial & Business Activities, Sports & Recreation, and Community Activism. If you know someone in our community who deserves special recognition for their efforts, please send me a note with their name, address and phone number, along with an explanation of why this person should receive a Whitton Award. Please remember to include your name, address and phone number. The deadline for nominations is December 31, 1995. Please send your nomination to my office at 111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, K1N 5A1. You can also fax it to 244-5651 or e- mail to ad202@freenet.carleton.ca. BUDGET '96 PUBLIC MEETING I was pleased to see so many people out to discuss the City of Ottawa's 1996 Budget at our public meeting on September 28th. I appreciate receiving your feedback about budget priorities, and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to attend the meeting and make their views known. CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN CONTEST Once again, I am looking for a Christmas card design to use on the cover of my Ward Christmas cards for this year. Last year, Sheila Gariepy, a student from Corpus Christi, submitted the winning design. I am also writing to all the principals of elementary schools in the ward asking for their assistance. The Christmas card drawing, should be submitted on 8 1/2 "x 11" paper no later than November 3rd, 1995. The children can use paints, coloured pencils, markers, or keep it black & white but I ask that only two colours be used. I am looking for a design that depicts a Christmas scene from our community or the City of Ottawa. UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN The United Way fundraising campaign is now underway, and organizers are trying to reach their October 6, 1995 Glebe Report-10 $12.7 million goal during the campaign. I recently took part in the kick-off of the City of Ottawa's corporate United Way campaign, and I had the opportunity to meet Glebe resident Janie Burstein, who is the Campaign Chair of the United Way of Ottawa-Carleton. I wish Ms. Burstein well during the campaign, and I urge all Capital Ward residents to contribute to this very worthy cause. TERRY FOX RUN Congratulations to all of the participants in the Terry Fox Run on September 17th. Thanks to your efforts, the Terry Fox Run at Carleton University raised approximately $2,000. Congratulations to Peter Nogalo from the Carleton University Students' Association, Shawn Akthar and his family, and Anant Nagpur for organizing a very successful event. LANSDOWNE COMMUNITY PARK We expect to have the light at Lansdowne Community Park up and running very shortly. I believe the new light will improve urban safety, and I thank area residents for their patience. PLASTIC &CARDBOARD RECYCUNG Everyone who has been saving up their plastic containers and cardboard boxes will be pleased to hear that the next plastic and cardboard recycling day will be held Saturday, October 21, 1995, between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm, and our depot is located at First Avenue Public School, 73 First Avenue. Rigid plastic containers and lids with the recycling symbol with number 2 through 7 marked on the bottom will be accepted, as well as corrugated cardboard (e.g. moving boxes) and box board (e.g. cereal and Kleenex boxes, paper towel rolls and cardboard egg cartons). Plastics with the number 1 on the bottom (e.g. 2-litre pop bottles) will not be accepted, since they are collected in the blue box. CATCH BASINS You may have noticed arrows painted in the middle of our streets. These arrows point to catch basins, which drain storm water and melted snow from the roadway. During the winter, catch basins become blocked by snow and ice, causing drainage problems on our streets. The arrows indicate where the catch basins are so that they can be unblocked during winter months. If you notice leaves covering the catch basins during the fall, please take the time to remove the leaves to prevent them from blocking the catch basins during the winter months. WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Over 100 students living in our community attended my "Welcome to the Neighbourhood" Dinner on September 21st The event gave students the opportunity to meet their neighbours, and to learn about their rights and responsibilities as tenants, and residents in a community. Students were treated to pizza provided by Domino's and the Carleton University Students' Association, pop provided by Shoppers Drug Mart, and bagels and cream cheese compliments of Bagels & More. Door prizes for the event were generously donated by Lansdowne Park, Wringer's, The Arrow & the Loon, Royal Oak, Patty's Place Pub, Lick's Homeburgers & Ice Cream, Mayfair Theatre, Dairy Queen, The Ottawa Sun, Labatt's, Coca-Cola, Ottawa Rough Riders and Brian McGarry. Activities like the Welcome Dinner help resolve tensions between BROOKES CARPENTRY. RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM WOODWORK BILL G. BROOKES 225-4217 1271 Castle F fill Crescent, Ottawa. Ontai in K2C 282 students and their neighbours. They give us the opportunity to express our concerns to the students, but also to listen to the students as well. This two-way communication on how we can all be better neighbours will benefit the entire community. Relations between students and their neighbours have improved dramatically in the past few years, and I would like to thank all student and non-student residents in our community for their consideration and tolerance. ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Work is now underway on Third Avenue (between Queen Elizabeth Driveway and O'Connor Street) and Clemow is almost completed. My thanks to all residents for their patience and to the crews for their good work. CAN I HELP? Jim Watson, 111 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5A1 Tel: 244- 5367 Fax: 244-5651E-mail: ad202@freenet.carleton.ca 103 Fourth. Avenue 238-5031 CLEANING PARTY SERVICE HOME REPAIRS HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZING 1--)e1t Awtfe INC HOUSEHOLD ORGANIZERS Time to tackle the house - Let us help you with the basement, the kitchen cupboards, the windows, perhaps a coat of paint on the wall! 10% Discount (for cleaning only) Laurel 789-2246 Please support our advertisers
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