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2 Glebe Report February 15, 2008 The many faces of volunteers at Glebe Centre For many, from students to retirees, volunteering has become a way of life. Volunteers provide assistance that is both useful and rewarding. Organizations are dependent on the commitment and contribution of volunteers and the generosity of spirit that allows for an individual to give back to their community. It is a win-win situation and the benefits for all are endless. Volunteers are an essential part of our Glebe Centre community. Volunteers supplement and enrich the day-to-day operation of programs and services, thereby enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Whether it is a student completing a forty hour commitment, a co-op placement, or retiree who has time to share, the skills and talents of each and every volunteer can contribute so much in making a difference in the lives of our seniors. Students will often continue and mentor new students, or family members will volunteer after a loved one has moved into the facility. Whether you are volunteering in our “day away” program, pastoral care, art therapy activities or through friendly visits, you quickly become part of the Glebe Centre family and our volunteer community. Grow, learn, give, nurture, smile. BE A VOLUNTEER! We hope you will join us! For further information on how you can volunteer at The Glebe Centre, please contact Lonelle Butler at 613-238-2727, ext. 353 or send an email to us at volunteer@glebecentre.ca. Left to right: Tatiana Rother, John McNeish, Tracy Lay, Sarah Gravel PHOTO: KIRSTEN O’BRIEN Come, listen and learn at Abbotsford NEWS BY JULIE IRETON Some Abbotsford members were able to put a face to a very familiar voice recently. “Everyone was very pleased to hear Rob Clipperton. They miss the voice on CBC Radio,” noted Abbotsford’s Pat Goyeche. “There were a lot of CBC Radio listeners in the room, so it’s nice to hear the stories.” Abbotsford’s Learn and Explore speaker’s series recently kicked off a new season. Broadcaster Rob Clipperton spoke to the crowd on Jan. 30. Clipperton, an Old Ottawa South resident, spent 28 years at CBC in Ottawa. He retired last fall, leaving on a high note as his program, “In Town and Out” is the highest rated Saturday morning show in Canada. He had a lot of Rob Clipperton great stories to relate to the audience at Abbotsford. For more than two decades, Clipperton says he enjoyed walking into work through the stately lobby of the Chateau Laurier. The radio station was housed on the seventh floor of the hotel for many years. He described how the first offices he worked in were simply converted hotel rooms, with marble floors and full bathrooms. Clipperton explained that he started at about the same time as another popular broadcaster, Shelagh Rogers. He says they had a lot of fun in those “good old days,” with some memorable pranks, including competing to get the other laughing on air. Over the years, Clipperton hosted a number of shows and events in Ottawa and the Valley. “People often ask me what was my favorite interview…I’ve interviewed authors, entertainers, politicians. But my favorite interviews are just regular folks. Everyone has a story to tell and often it can be very compelling,” said Clipperton. Clipperton took questions from the audience after his talk. Former city of Ottawa councilor for Capital Ward, Inez Berg stood up to thank Rob for his work during the ice storm of 1998. She said it was one time in particular people really relied on radio. She said his famous voice will now be missed by listeners. Abbotsford’s Learn and Explore speaker’s series brings in different speakers each Wednesday. “The quality of speakers is amazing,” says Abbotsford member Bill Robertson. He and his wife Maxine try to come each week. “They bring in authors, topical speakers, people who’ve traveled, broadcasters – it’s quite impressive,” notes Robertson. Some of the future speakers on the schedule include Helene Viel, long distance walker and author of My Canada, Every Step of the Way. Viel and her husband walked from Tuktoyaktuk to St. John’s in 2000. She’ll speak at Abbotsford on Feb. 20. The following week, on Feb. 27, Sandra Garland from Fletcher Wildlife Garden will be along to share her knowledge of the gardens and wildlife. And on March 12, Abbotsford welcomes one of its own members to the podium. Madeleine Honeyman will share her anecdotes and show some footage of a documentary about Canada during the first world war. Honeyman and other Ottawa women were interviewed for the film. Abbotsford’s Learn and Explore speaker’s series continues each Wednesday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The cost is just $2.00 and it includes tea or coffee and home-made treats! Abbotsford House is at 950 Bank Street. PHOTO: PAT GOYECHE
NEWS Glebe Business Improvement Area continued from page 1 BIA Formation Steering Committee chair Greg Best owns three businesses in the Glebe (Bank Street Framing, Pom Pom and The Sassy Bead Company) and additional businesses in other parts of Ottawa where BIAs are in place. “A Glebe BIA will give us the resources and competitive advantage we need to look out for our interests and to retain and attract new businesses, clients and customers,” says Best. A key reason for forming the Glebe BIA now is the major reconstruction of Bank Street in the Glebe scheduled to start in 2009. “We know how difficult and even devastating construction can be for business, as it was during construction on Bank Street downtown and in Old Ottawa South,” says Best. “We need to be well organized and represented to mitigate the impacts construction will have in the Glebe and to promote our newly improved business area afterwards.” Long-time property and business owner of the Loeb Glebe, Jim McKeen, is anxious to see the BIA formed. “Time is of the essence,” says McKeen. “With major construction planned for the street and the revitalization of Lansdowne Park being pursued, we have to be at the table.” The designation of the Glebe BIA is also strongly supported by Capital Ward Councillor Clive Doucet and the Glebe Community Association (GCA). The final steps in the designation include a mailing of notice by the city clerk to all commercial property owners, and through them to any tenants who will share in their investment in the BIA. Unless a significant level of formal objections are received, the BIA will be officially designated and get down to business. “The Glebe business district offers an exciting mix of unique businesses and services and a heritage village style main street,” says business development consultant Catherine Lindquist. “With a BIA in place, the Glebe will be able to protect, build on and promote those strengths, ensuring a vibrant business area and community.” “Collectively, commercial property and business owners are stronger and can tackle key issues like transportation, parking and security, as well as pursue marketing, promotional and beautification opportunities,” says Lindquist. “Think of a BIA as ‘Business in Action.’” Paul Dewar Member of Parliament/ député Ottawa-Centre Constituency Office/Bureau de circonscription: 1306 Wellington St, Suite 304 Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B2 Tel: 613-946-8682 Fax/Téléc.: 613-946-8680 dewarp1@parl.gc.ca www.pauldewar.ca Deadline Extended to March 17, 2008 How to enter Glebe Report February 15, 2008 3 Calling all emerging Glebe poets over 18 Glebe Report Poetry Contest Theme: “Life in the Glebe” Guidelines •The contest is open to all Glebe residents 18 and older who have never been published in book form. •All entries must be original and the poem must not be published in any form. •Poems must be in English and may be in any style. •Poems should not exceed 25 lines or 250 words •One entry per person. •Do give your poem a title, but not “Life in the Glebe” please •Entries should be typed on 8.5” x 11” white paper. •The entrant’s name must not appear on the manuscript. •Please include a separate sheet with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address (if applicable), word or line count and title. •The final deadline for entries is Mon., March. 17, 2008. •The Glebe Report accepts no responsibility for lost, delayed or incomplete entries. Prizes Each of our three judges (Judy Peacocke, David Rampton and JC Sulzenko) will select the best quality poem that addresses the theme “Life in the Glebe.” Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail by Apr. 4, 2008. The selected entries will be included in the “Winners Triangle” published in the April 18, issue. In event of a tie, a coin toss will determine which of the two judges voting for the same poem can select another one. By e-mail Send your entry as text (.txt), formatted text (.rtf), Word (.doc) or Pages (.pages) attachment to: glebe.report@mac.com with the subject line “Poetry Contest Entry”. Regular mail or drop off Send or drop off three copies of your entry to: Glebe Report, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2. Poems must be typewritten on 8.5”x11” white paper. Entries will not be returned. Inventory Clearance up to 60% off ESCAPE WOMEN’S CLASSIC CASUAL CLOTHING 703 Bank Street (Glebe Ave.) 613-567-3989 Cruisewear and Spring now arriving!
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