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42 Glebe Report April 16, 2010 GRAPEVINE This space acts as a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Drop off your GRAPEVINE message or COMMUNITY NOTICE at the Glebe Report office, 175 Third Avenue, including your name, address and phone number or e-mail glebe.grapevine@mac.com. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CANADIAN BLOOD SERVIC- ES DONOR CLINIC. Wed., April 21 and Thurs., 22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., L’Esplanade Laurier, Main Foyer, 300 Laurier Ave. West and Thurs., April 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., RA Centre, Canada Room, 2451 Riverside Dr., Call 1-888-236-6283 to book an appointment. CRAFT & BAKE SALE, Apr. 24 & 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of the Farm invite you to an incredible selection of craft items and delicious baked goods in building 72 in the Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm. Take the east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle. Admission and parking are free. Info: 613-230-3276 or info@friendsofthefarm.ca THE GREATEST EARTH DAY BASH EVER. Food, Entertainment, Games and Workshops and Bike Tune-Ups by Phat Moose Cycles! Sat., April 24 from noon to 4 p.m., Lady Evelyn Alternative School, 63 Evelyn Ave. Free entrance but donations of non perishable items accepted for the Ottawa Food Bank. Info: health@ladyevelyn.ca. THE GREATEST NEIGHBOUR- HOOD CLEAN UP EVER. Lady Evelyn Alternative School and surrounding neighbourhood. Fri., April 23. Time to be announced. Everyone is welcome! Info: health@lady evelyn.ca. HERITAGE OTTAWA FREE PUBLIC LECTURE, Wed., April 21, 7 p.m. Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St. Landmarks Not Landfills: News Ideas for Old Buildings. Heritage Canada Foundation’s executive director, Natalie Bull will outline the Foundation’s campaign to establish federal financial incentives for the retention and restoration of old buildings as Canadian assets and not liabilities. SPORTS &SPINAL INJURY CLINIC Info: 613-230-8841 or www.heritageottawa.org. HISTORICAL WALK OF THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM. May 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Friends of the Farm invite you to join Bob McClelland who will lead a walking tour which will showcase the picturesque landscape design, architectural history, and stories of Ottawa’s beloved Central Experimental Farm. Cost is $12 for FCEF members and $15 for non members. Info: 613- 230-3276, info@friendsofthefarm. ca, www.friendsofthefarm.ca. FRIENDS OF THE FARM APRIL SPRING LECTURE SERIES. April 20 - Monarch Waystations Lecture with Master Gardener Julianne Labreche. April 27 - Home Grown Produce Lecture with Master Gardener David Hinks. The cost for individual lectures is $12 for FCEF members and $15 for non members and for the series the cost is $40 for FCEF members and $50 for non members. The lectures are held in building 72 in the Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm, east exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle. To register or for more information call 613-230-3276 or email info@friendsofthefarm.ca. LOSING A LOVED ANIMAL: HOW ANIMALS VIEW LIFE AND DEATH. Seminar, 6 to 9 p.m., Fri., April 30, Church of the Ascension, 253 Echo Drive. Info 819 790- 8670. TAKE A STEP TO CONQUER LUPUS. Join Lupus Ottawa for our fundraising and awareness ‘Walk a Block’ and family fun event for Lupus. Sat. May 15 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ottawa City Hall (Festival Plaza). www.walkablock.ca or lisanewton09@hotmail.com to register or for more information. SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING TOGETHER Bernie Lalonde, M.D. Eleanor Cox, B.P.T. A private clinic specializing in the care of: ✧ sudden or recurring back pain ✧ ✧ sudden or recurring neck pain tendinitis, sprains, or strains MD’s PHYSIOTHERAPY OHIP covered extended health coverage 1335 Carling Avenue, Suite 602, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 8N8 Tel: 613 729 8098 RARE AND UNUSUAL PLANT SALE. Fabulous ideas for your garden. Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and speciality growers and nurseries. May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Neatby Building, Carling & Maple Drive, Central Experimental Farm. Admission is $5 or donation to the Food Bank. Info: 613-230-3276, info@ friendsofthefarm.ca, www.friendsof thefarm.ca. SPRING RUMMAGE SALE. Fourth Ave. Baptist Church, Bank St. at Fourth Ave., Sat., April 24, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Baking, Clothing Boutique, Household items, Books, Toys, China, Jewelry. THE ENVIRONMENTAL TOX- INS AND HEALTH COMMIT- TEE OF THE CANADIAN FED- ERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN-OTTAWA in co-operation with Glebe St. James United Church will present the film “Toxic Trespass” at the Glebe St. James United Church on Wed., April 21, 7:30 p.m. The film, about children’s health and the environment, launches an investigation into the effects of the chemicals around us and the links between environmental pollution and health problems. Pay-What-You-Can: all welcome. Info: 613-235-7819. MUSIC BYTOWN VOICES presents ‘Here’s to Song’, Sun., May 2, 3 p.m., at St. Basil’s Church (Maitland, north of the Queensway). The 40-voice choir will do a medley of musical tunes by Andrew Lloyd Webber and spiritual, classical and folk tunes. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $6 students, free for 12 and under. Info: www.bytownvoices.com or: 613-234-1030. AVAILABLE FULL-TIME, LIVE OUT NANNY available September 2010. Energetic, enthusiastic and extremely dedicated. Twelve years working in the Glebe. Please contact Claudia Joseph at 613- 797-5035. For a reference and more info., contact Claudia’s current family, Lisa and Neil at 613-232-0591 or by e-mail at lisa@manworks.ca FOR RENT ONE-BEDROOM SEMI-FUR- NISHED BASEMENT APART- MENT IN OLD OTTAWA SOUTH for a non-smoking, quiet female graduate student or professional. Monthly rent $900, includes heat, hydro, water, basic cable (separate lines for telephone and internet). No pets. Available immediately. Please call Caroline at 613-237-7894 for more info. or to arrange a viewing. FOR SALE GARAGE SALE, Sat., May 1. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine. All kinds of household items. Books, CDs, videos etc. Toys, adults’ & children’s clothing. Collectibles and more. Trinity Church, 1230 Bank St., 613-733-7536. MAHOGANY DINING ROOM TABLE AND EIGHT CHAIRS. Table is 80” extended x 38” wide x 30 1/2” high. Table top is in excellent condition and legs are in the Duncan Phyfe style. Chairs are very comfortable for long evening dinners. $999. Call 613-233-1673. WANTED PURCHASE HOME IN GLEBE /OLD OTTAWA SOUTH. Young couple currently renting in the Glebe looking for a home to purchase (does not have to be in move-in condition). If you are planning to sell, let’s split the commission! All suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Call Derek at 613-894-5318. LOOKING FOR ALUMNI/STAFF OF CARLETON and Glebe residents that remember when Carleton College (University) was in the Glebe (1948-1959) for help with history project. Contact Neil @ 613-233- 7011 or bytownhouse@gmail.com Glebe Spring Clean up of Bank Street April 17, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Meet outside Fifth Avenue Court (Fifth and Bank) Volunteers needed Cleaning supplies provided
Glebe Report April 16, 2010 43 BEST For rates on boxed ads appearing on this page, please contact Judy Field at 613-231-4938 or by e-mail at judyfield@rogers.com. GRAPEVINE TuToring Experienced teacher to work with students in any subject area: mathematics (K-12), all other subjects (language arts, science, study skills, etc.) up to grade 8. Please call 613-234-6828. LUNENBURG RENTAL Large 5 bedroom house on Lunenburg harbour in Nova Scotia. Flexible weekly/monthly rentals. Call 613-232-4921 or email headoftheloch@hotmail.com residential renovation “Including” Plaster Repairs and Texture Ceiling Finishing Doug Corrigan 613-224-8063 house for rent Glebe, beautifully renovated, detached, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Available May 1st. http://mesozoic.earthsci. carleton.ca/~espencer 613-230-0598 TuToring Math and other subjects. Individual or small groups. All ages, certified for gr 7-12. B.Math. (UWaterloo), B.Education (QueensU). Greg 613-656-5498 www.EquitableEducation.ca from experienced teacher Cello Lessons Jan Jarvlepp 613-729-7766 jarvlepp@magma.ca HOME RENOS AND REPAIR - interior/exterior painting; all types of flooring; drywall repair and installation; plumbing repairs and much more. Please call Jamie Nininger @ 613-852-8511. Rent A Wife Household Organizers “Every working woman needs a wife!” Regular & Occasional cleaning Pre & Post move cleaning and packing Pre & Post renovation cleaning Blitz & Spring cleaning Organizing cupboards, basements... Perhaps a waitress ??? rent-a-wife-ottawa.com TuTor High School Math and Physics Zach 613-796-9230 References COTTAGES FOR SALE & FOR RENT ON MAJESTIC LAC HENEY 819-463-3335 GATINEAULAKES.COM Caregiving: experienced and loving child-care worker available part or full time through the spring and summer. Home help such as light cleaning or yummy cooking also possible. references. Please call 613-730-8098. Laurel 749-2249 686 Bronson Avenue 613-238-3776 Over 60 years of experience Choose from a complete selection of new or rebuilt vacuum cleaners! Bags ~ Hoses ~ Parts and service for most makes & models. Complete central vacuum sales & service ! Hoover ~ Kenmore ~ Miele ~ Samsung ~ Eureka ~ Kirby ~ Beam Dyson ~ Oreck ~ Royal ~ Sanyo ~ Tri-Star ~ Filter Queen Nutone ~ Broan ~ Dirt Devil ~ Can-a-Vac ~ Riccar, etc... www.vacshack.ca Since 1971 Painting Services • Interior/ Exterior • Residential/ Commercial/ Industrial • Fully Insured • 2 Year Written Guarantee For Your Free Estimation Call Award Winning Franchise Owner Shane Lanigan 613-882-1221 CATHERINE ST. MINI STORAGE SECURE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SELF STORAGE MONTHLY RATES *** MAX. SECURITY *** HEATED & AIR-CONDITIONED *** 399 CATHERINE ST. 613 BETWEEN BAY AND PERCY FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED WE SELL BOXES AND PACKING SUPPLIES 234-6888 Russell Adams Plumber 613-226-5685 John Adams Master Plumber
Page 1 and 2: April 16, 2010 Vol. 38 rvn No. 4 Se
Page 3 and 4: EVENTS 25 th anniversary for the Gr
Page 5 and 6: LETTERS Glebe Report April 16, 2010
Page 7 and 8: NEWS Glebe fires: déjà vu by Juli
Page 9 and 10: FOOTBRIDGE UPDATE Midtown footbridg
Page 11 and 12: CITIZENS INITIATIVES Hands off our
Page 13 and 14: BIA Glebe BIA protecting our villag
Page 15 and 16: GLEBE HISTORY Heritage spaces, not
Page 17 and 18: BUSINESS BUZZ Alana leads one of he
Page 19 and 20: NEWS The Glebe: A healthy neighbour
Page 21 and 22: HEALTH Keeping drugs out of our dri
Page 23 and 24: Community parks of the Glebe by Car
Page 25 and 26: MUSIC St. Matthew’s spring concer
Page 27 and 28: FOOD By Karen Wallace-Graner Apple,
Page 29 and 30: ENVIRONMENT Keeping the Glebe green
Page 31 and 32: SCHOOLS Some updates from the board
Page 33 and 34: SCHOOLS Sustainability initiatives
Page 35 and 36: TRAVEL Glebe artist explores South-
Page 37 and 38: COMMUNITY Winners of Awesome Author
Page 39 and 40: BOOKS Egg on Mao, the story of a no
Page 41: RELIGION Tiptoe through the tulips

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