Thirty Years Ago in the Glebe Report

This retrospective is filed bi-monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical Society. The society welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of any item documenting Glebe history (photographs, maps, surveys, news articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or ian.s.mckercher@gmail.com. Note: All back issues of the Glebe Report to June 1973 can be viewed on the Glebe Report website at www.glebereport.ca under the PAST ISSUES menu.

First Annual Whitton Awards

More than 200 Capital Ward residents attended the Lansdowne Park Assembly Hall on February 2 (1993) to see neighbours recognized at the First Annual Whitton Awards Celebration. City Councillor Jim Watson organized the event to honour volunteers and local leaders who improved community life. Nine Glebe residents received awards.

Elaine Marlin was cited for her efforts to “keep the Glebe green” through tree planting in Central Park and serving as Environmental rep on the GCA. Jim McKeen and Doug McKeen were credited with ongoing involvement in the business community and generous sponsorship of community events. Alison Dingle and Michael Bussiers were celebrated for their volunteer activity and fundraising in support of the arts.

Inez Berg was nominated for her long-time service to the Glebe Report, most recently as editor. Sylvia Holden was named as a key player in preserving community parks and pioneering recycling in the Glebe. John Leaning, a founder of the Glebe Community Association, was instrumental in developing the Glebe Traffic Plan. Jim McCarthy was given due for long service on the GCA board and his efforts to save the cattle castle from demolition.

National Capital Freenet Opens

Columnist Courtney Bond announced that an exciting new way