The Glebe’s dedicated snow shovelling crew is back

By Oscar Gorall

For those who have not heard of the Glebe Snow Generals, we are a snow-removal company that is focused solely on serving the Glebe. And what really sets us apart – the company is run exclusively by two 16-year-old teenagers.

In our inaugural season last year, with countless shovels and hard work, we were able to handle an unprecedented quantity of snow and serve 16 very satisfied Glebites. Among them, Third Avenue resident Rebecca Leaver. “This is the best service I’ve received after 30 years with the large companies,” she said.

The Snow Generals aim to be the next generation of snow shovelling. Looking to keep the momentum from last winter, we’ll be back at it again and are looking to expand. The Generals are offering season-long plans to eight new Glebe residents wishing for consistent,

What if decluttering and organizing were like gardening?

By Martha Tobin

This is the time of year when we all want to spend time outdoors tending our gardens instead of tackling the “stuff” in our basement, garage, shed or attic. In fact, the very thought of tackling those areas can seem overwhelming. Here are a few tips and tricks for approaching decluttering and organizing as you would gardening: communicative and efficient service. We believe this increase will enable us to continue providing good service on a local and customer-based basis.

1. Similar to pulling up those weeds that are strangling your garden plants, focus on the items of trash in the area you want to declutter and separate those items out for disposal or recycling.

2. By preparing your soil with compost and manure, you increase your soil quality and give your plants the nutrients they need to thrive. Preparing to declutter and organize is key too when tackling an area of your home. Have some cardboard boxes, garbage bags and bins on hand so that you can sort items more easily.

3. Understanding your soil’s drainage in a garden contributes to a lusher garden. The same can be said when decluttering and organizing in that understanding what your vision is for that space you are working in allows you to work towards that goal.

4. In your garden, paying attention to how much sunlight your plants need is key. When organizing, ask yourself what items you need on a daily basis versus weekly or monthly, then set up your space so that the items you need the most often are the most accessible.

On our website https://ogorall498. wixsite.com/theglebesnowgenerals, we mention our goal is to provide a different service than the large companies by being more flexible and communicative with our clients, which has been our recipe for success so far. “Flexibility is a core value, whatever our customers need,” says Nick Crichton, one of the co-founders. “A different time? Done. Need us to come back? We’re on our way.”

One thing is certain, the Glebe Snow Generals, the Glebe’s dedicated snow removers, will be back and better than ever this upcoming winter. The question is, will you be joining us?

Oscar Gorall is one of the founders, along with Nick Crichton, of the Snow Generals local snow removal company.

5. By clearing out those plants that are not thriving in your garden, you are able to showcase those that do. The same is true for decluttering and organizing – by letting go of those items you no longer need, use, love or want, you are able to focus on those things that matter most to you.

Gardening is good for the soul. It improves overall well-being by increasing optimism and boosting self-esteem and positivity. The same can be said about organizing and decluttering those spaces in your home that are making you feel fenced in and weighed down. By tackling these areas, you will feel lighter, more focused, less stressed and overwhelmed. And like gardening, donating is good for the soul as it gives items a second life with others in need in our community.

Martha Tobin is the owner of Glebe business Declutter4Good – Organizing and Decluttering (Declutter4Good.ca).

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

ABBOTSFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTRE (950 Bank St ) BOOK SALE, Mon –Fri , 8:30 a m to 4:30 p m Pocket Book: $1 00, paperback: $2 00, hard cover: $3 00 or until September 1st, fill a $10 00 bag (available at Reception) with as many books as it will hold

ABBOTSFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTRE (950 Bank St ) FALL PROGRAM is now available Pick up your own paper copy at Abbotsford, Mon –Fri , 8:30 a m to 4:30 p m or go to www glebecentre ca under Abbotsford Community Program and What’s Up at Abbotsford Registration can be in-person or by telephone (613-230-5730) with Visa or Mastercard and also on-line with your own member key-tag: myactivecenter com (look for Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre)

ABBOTSFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTRE (950 Bank St ) LUNCH in the dining room on Tues & Thurs at noon Members and Guests can buy a sandwich, soup, fruit and dessert (individually priced), cafeteria style, first come first served Pay at serving counter with cash or at Reception with credit/debit card

ABBOTSFORD MYSTIC CARNIVALE takes place on Thursday, October 12th at the Lansdowne Horticulture Building This fundraising spectacle will include a multicourse dinner, circus performers, a silent auction table, and dancing in a fun and festive atmosphere! Information: 613-238-2727 ext 316

ALPHA EXPERIENCE Come and explore the big questions of life, meaning, and faith through the Alpha Film Series on Mondays, starting Sept 25 from 7-9 p m at St Mary’s Parish, 100 Young St Access via parking lot For more details and to register, please visit the following web page: https://tinyurl com/stmarysalpha Email: alpha@ stmarysottawa ca, phone: 613-728-9811 x701 Alpha is free and refreshments will be served

The COMPANY OF ADVENTURERS is performing Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost at 57 Glen Avenue in Old Ottawa South! One of Shakespeare’s zaniest comedies! Laughter and silly audience participation for all ages Shows are free Actors will pass a hat to raise funds for local charity Restoring Hope Youth Shelter Show dates: Fri, Sept 8,(5:30 p m ); Sat , Sept 9 (5:30 p m ); Sun, Sept 10 (2 p m ); Fri, Sept 15 (5:30 p m ); Sat, Sept 16 (2 p m ) Contact Cynthia at csugars@uottawa ca for more info

CONSPIRACY CONNIPTIONS, the latest Stone Fence Theatre musical at the Ranking Culture and Community Centre There will be 10 summer performances on Wednesday and Thursday nights and four in September on Fridays and Saturdays Tickets and info are online at www stonefence ca or by phone at 613-401-1497 or, toll-free, 1-866-310-1004

ODYSSEY THEATRE COMPANY’s production of The Miser runs until August 20th in Strathcona Park, Sandy Hill This show is in the style of commedia dell’arte and is about the greedy Harpagon and his lovesick children The Miser shows no amount of wealth can protect you from moral bankruptcy In our show will have local talent Andy Massingham (who started his professional career with Odyssey in 1986), Jesse Buck (Cirque du Soleil Saudi Arabia), Kate Smith (Skeleton Key) and Marlow Stainfield (UK theatre, Pirate Theatre Ottawa)

Come Sing with Us! OTTAWA’S MUSICA VIVA

SINGERS (MVS) is an SATB community choir in search of new voices for its fall term This choir especially needs voices in the lower range of tenor and bass but continues to welcome sopranos and altos MVS meets every Monday evening in-person at the Centretown United Church, 507 Bank St New singers are invited to try us for free on September 11 but are asked to commit by the next rehearsal on September 18, at an introductory cost of $110 for this term Wearing a mask is now optional Those who want to learn more should visit www musica-viva ca or email Marjorie at MusicaVivaMembership@ gmail com

OTTAWA PC USERS’ GROUP (opcug ca/) is a non-profit group of computer enthusiasts Our motto is “Users helping users”, a task we have undertaken for over 40 years Our aim is to help each other use technology more effectively Members range from novices to experts All our

WHERE TO FIND THE Glebe Report

In addition to free home delivery and at newspaper boxes on Bank Street, you can find copies of the Glebe Report at:

Abbas Grocery

Abbotsford House

Black Squirrel

Bloomfields Flowers

Bridgehead 1117 Bank St.

Capital Home Hardware

Clocktower Pub

Douvris Martial Arts

Ernesto’s Barber Shop

Escape Clothing events are currently via Zoom video conference

Our monthly meetings (opcug ca/#upcoming) are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (September through June) at 7:30 p m They consist of presentations given on a variety of topics from speakers within the group as well as from outside sources We also have weekly Q&A sessions (opcug ca/qa/) all year when Q&A attendees can ask any computer-related questions or share information they have about programs, devices, or services they find interesting

PROBUS Ottawa is welcoming new members from the Glebe and environs Join your fellow retirees, near retirees and want-to-be retirees for interesting speakers and discussions, not to mention relaxed socializing See our website: www probusoav ca for more detailed information about the club and its activities as well as contact points, membership information, and meeting location We will be meeting on Wed , 23 August for a presentation about the life of a Canadian diplomat abroad

The PROMISE 5K WALK FOR PREECLAMPSIA (preeclampsiacanada ca) at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Mooney’s Bay, 2960 Riverside Dr on Sun , Sept 10, with registration at 8:30 a m and walk at 9 a m The walk is a chance to raise awareness in Ottawa for this pregnancy hypertension disorder Funds raised from the walk will go to towards funding much needed research for this life-threatening hypertension disorder, Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome in Canada Online registration:

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION AT CANADIAN MARTYRS ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH: If your child is in Grade 6 or older, and ready to continue their faith journey, then please register them to join us! Confirmation preparation classes will take place on Saturdays at 3pm, beginning in October There will be a parents’ meeting in September If you would like us to contact you when registration opens, please go to canadianmartyrs org

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HOUSESITTING IN THE GLEBE! Are you leaving town for an extended period of time to vacation or to the cottage and need a HOUSESITTER to take care of a beloved pet, water plants, pick up mail, maintain the home, garden etc ? I am a young lady who studies theology (the bible) remotely at home with several years of recent HOUSESITTING experience in the GLEBE I have excellent references from many families in the Glebe I love taking care of animals (especially puppies! Please contact Sarah at mayyouhope@gmail com or 613-682-0602

WANTED

PARKING SPOT for Sept 1, Moving from OOS to just north of the Glebe into a condo without parking Please call 613-866-6604

Feleena’s Mexican Café

Fourth Avenue Wine Bar

Glebe Apothecary

Glebe Central Pub

Glebe Community Centre

Glebe Meat Market

Glebe Physiotherapy

Glebe Tailoring

Goldart Jewellery Studio

Happy Goat Coffee

Hillary's Cleaners

Hogan’s Food Store

Ichiban Bakery

Irene’s Pub

Isabella Pizza

Kettleman’s

Kunstadt Sports

Lansdowne Dental

Last Train to Delhi

LCBO Lansdowne

Little Victories Coffee

Loblaws

Marble Slab Creamery

Mayfair Theatre

McKeen Metro Glebe

Nicastro

Oat Couture

Octopus Books

Olga’s

Old Ottawa South Firehall

Quickie

RBC/Royal Bank

Subway

Sunset Grill

The Flag Shop Ottawa

The Ten Spot

Thr33 Company Snack Bar

TD Bank Lansdowne

TD Bank Pretoria

The Works

Von’s Bistro

Whole Health Pharmacy

Wild Oat

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Study Title: The impact of melatonin on sleep and sleepdependent memory consolidation

Principal Investigator: Dr. Stuart Fogel, 613-562-5800 ext. 4854

The uOttawa Sleep Laboratory is looking for adults to participate in a research study investigating the relationship between sleep and memory. Brain activity will be recorded using functional electroencephalography (EEG).

To be included, participants must be aged 60-85 years old, right-handed, native English speakers, and have no psychiatric disorders (past and present). Participants may include healthy older adults or those with memory complaints or those with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be selected on a first come first serve basis and will be asked to complete some questionnaires to verify that they are eligible to participate. The participants that are chosen will be asked to spend three nights in the laboratory where their brain activity will be recorded via electrodes placed on their scalp, face and chest. On one of the nights in the laboratory, participants will also be asked to take a melatonin supplement. If you are interested, please call the sleep lab at 613-562-5800 ext.4854.