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February 14, 2013 Dragon chasing, paper bag wearing and discovering her true love is not the man she thought he was are just a few of the moments Madeleine Hall is preparing for in her lead role in The Paper Bag Princess, in the Ottawa Theatre School’s production of The Paper Bag Princess and other Robert Munsch Stories.

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Storybook ending for area actor Landing the dream role in The Paper Bag Princess

By Kristy Strauss

Growing up in the United Kingdom, Madeleine Hall always got excited to bring home Robert Munsch books when visiting family in Canada. Her favourite story was The Paper Bag Princess.

Now the Hintonburg resident will

be playing the leading role of Princess Elizabeth – along with many other characters – as part of the Ottawa Theatre School’s production of The Paper Bag Princess and Other Robert Munsch Stories.

“His stories are so amazing,” said Hall. “And the show will have something for everyone, including adults.”

The play features a selection of the Canadian author’s stories each running for 10 minutes as part of the hour-long show. Hall said she’s busy preparing for other roles as a narrator, mother, father, and police officer – in addition to playing the famous princess.

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Kate Smith (left) and Catriona Leger shared their discovery of the Lady of the Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story, including her motivation

Geoff McBride thinks fresh-baked theatre calls for audience participation.

Sarah McVie (second from the left) with The Public Servantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-creators on opening night.

tangible that audience participants could take home, they decided to be moving away from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hood and giving their neighbours a lesson in bread baking as a parting gift.

McBride says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tempting to say what baking bread in community symbolizes, but he intends to let the meaning come from participating audience members.

The Public Servant Sarah McVie plays a stereotypical public servant with heart-breaking conviction.

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Ladies of the Lake â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very curious about the Lady of the Lake from Arthurian legends,â&#x20AC;? says Hintonburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kate Smith who co-created the play with director Catriona Leger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is this lady lying passively in a lake with a sword waiting to give the sword to two men paddle towards her?â&#x20AC;?

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NO HELP NEEDED: Andrea Stokes (pictured at right with some of the paintings in the show and with her elder daughter Tallie), opened her one-woman show at Orange Gallery on February 5. The new work of this Hintonburg artist is a tribute to gutsy girls, ready to take on the world, standing on their own long, strong legs despite offers of more and less helpful aid.

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Hillis has seen the WWBIA through the reconstruction of Wellington St. West, the introduction of wide sidewalks, street art and bike parking and has introduced the very successful Taste of Wellington West Continued on page 5

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BIG WIN FOR GOLDEN KNIGHTS: Spartacat takes time out for a group photo with Westboro players from the North American Major Peewee champs, The Ottawa West Golden Knights, who won the North American Silver Sticks Championship earlier this month. Photo by Bill Pristanski

Continued from page 4 to the neighbourhood.

“It has been a great pleasure to work closely with such an engaged and passionate membership and I am very proud of all the work that we have done together to put Wellington West on the map,” says Hillis.

Walking to school in the winter Any Kitchissippi kid who’s heard about how their grandparents walked five kilometres uphill to school and back can now counter with stories of Winter Walk to School Day, celebrated at schools across the neighbourhood on February 6 and 13. For students who walk to school every day, the chance to mingle with classmates before the bell and to enjoy hot chocolate earned this celebration bonus marks.

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The Civic Hospital neighbourhood will undergo changes when the PrestonCarling area gets redeveloped to make way for light rail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and residents have different thoughts on what these changes will mean for them.

Civic Hospital neighbours and other Kitchissippi residents went to Tom Brown Arena on February 5 to see and discuss the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redevelopment plan for the Preston-Carling district, that will see a community design plan (CDP) in place to make way for Light Rail Transit.

Models and drawings were put on display at the meeting to give residents an idea of proposed changes. City Staff were Residents ask City Staff questions around a model of on hand to answer the Preston-Carling areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redevelopment at a community questions and welcomed consultation meeting. Photo by Kristy Strauss extended comments on the sheets provided.

As part of the redevelopment, the area thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best we can hope for,â&#x20AC;? he said. could see more housing being built, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to build somewhere, and including condos up to 40-stories along youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to build for the future.â&#x20AC;?

The next open house will take place Carling Avenue, adjacent to the LRT station. In the proposed plans, the March 5. Details on the plans can be buildings would transition to the found on the City of Ottawa website at ottawa.ca. surrounding neighbourhood.

Len Huffman, a Civic Hospital resident who lives in a condo on Loretta Avenue, said what concerns him most is the amount of traffic and whether there will be enough parking to accommodate people moving to the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;not in my backyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thing.

By Kathleen Wilker But with 5,000 new residents, no one will be able to drive through,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These Alayne McGregor has lived in the Civic Hospital are the tallest buildings in Ottawa.â&#x20AC;? neighbourhood since 1986 and reports that she Huffman added that what he would has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;involved with trying to ensure we want to see are low-rise buildings that have a vibrant community in this area.â&#x20AC;? have lower density.

McGregor notes that the major issue affecting â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the neighbourhood can the community in the past few years is the handle 5,000 more people,â&#x20AC;? he said. development around the O-Train.

However, other Civic Hospital residents McGregor has helped design a survey (on see more people moving to the chna4u.blogspot.ca) asking residents of the Civic neighbourhood as a positive thing.

Hospital area for their opinion on matters such as Lena Williams moved to the area in 40-storey towers, redesigned parks and public September 2012. While she loves the Civic spaces and traffic calming measures.

Hospital neighbourhood, she thinks â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to see if the concern that the bringing more people to the area will executive of the community association felt was mean better services for residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like equally echoed by residents,â&#x20AC;? explains grocery stores.

McGregor. The survey was posted on the comâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think (high density buildings) munity association website in early February are a bad thing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see the Civic and sent to members of the association.

Hospital neighbourhood as a fantastic â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the proposal, Ev Tremblay park is sigplace that can be even better.â&#x20AC;? nificantly expanded,â&#x20AC;? says McGregor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But to do Williams added that she feels bringing that, the City would have to purchase an existhigh density to areas along the light rail ing building where people live on that property. transit corridor is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;huge step in the right We want to know what people think of that.â&#x20AC;? direction.â&#x20AC;?

A further concern prompting the survey was Part of the plans residents also saw at proposed pedestrian and cycling bridges crossthe meeting were proposed bike lanes and ing the O-Train in several locations which have bike routes from Carling Avenue to been expanded in the plans to allow vehicular Highway 417. traffic as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe these people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need cars,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought the original proposal would add she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have to live somewhere, to the livability of the neighbourhood and allow and I think it has an overall benefit.â&#x20AC;? people to cross the O-Train tracks to access the Hintonburg resident Gary Kohlruss commercial zone on Preston, but if the bridges also attended the meeting with his wife, are open to motor vehicle traffic, there would be Allyson Domanski. Kohlruss said that he more cut-through traffic.â&#x20AC;? used to be against development, but has accepted that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take place. He

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said he hopes that development happening in the Preston-Carling area is done sensibly and takes residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; views into consideration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not everyone is going to be happy, but if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done well with good architecture,

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“Imagine yourself living inside your fireplace,” says Westboro’s Karen Secord, “with creasote dripping from the ceiling in a hut with no running water, no windows and a dirt floor.” This is the state of homes Secord has visited in Guatemala.

Secord left on February 9 for a three week visit to rural Guatemala with a six person team of volunteers for her second trip to help indigenous people in remote villages build stoves for themselves as part of the Guatemala Stove Project (GSP) guatemalastoveproject.org.

Secord has lived in Westboro for six years, and works in Mechanicsville for the Parkdale Food Centre. She’s a writer, community builder, and lifelong volunteer.

On her first trip to Guatemala in 2011, Secord documented her experience on a blog, guatemalaboundwithkaren.blogspot. com. She’ll be continuing to share her experiences and photographs on this second trip to a small, remote village, only accessible on foot and horseback.

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average three hours a day, explains Secord, places rural Mayan women and children at risk of developing chronic lung disease and premature blindness as well as injuries caused by fire and vision problems.

One stove, which costs $225 to build, will add fifteen years to the lifespan of the families who use them. It takes Karen Secord and a Guatemalan friend two masons one day to on her last stove project visit in 2011. build a stove and it Photo by Guatemala Stove Project takes fifteen days for the stove to dry and cure before it is operational. Local masons GSP annually documents and build stoves, supplies are purchased photographs families who received locally and the community is involved stoves, ensuring that standards are in the completion of the stove with met and stoves are safely installed. adults carrying supplies back to the Secord chanced upon a Guatemala village and children fetching water, Stove Project stand at an Ottawa mixing cement, or sifting earth. community festival in the summer of Beginning with six stoves in 1999, 2010. Her first meeting with the today over 4000 stoves have been Ottawa chapter in September 2010 built in the Western Highlands of resulted in the February 2011 trip.

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Secord appreciates “the sense of Volunteers from Canada travel to family and community” that she’s communities where stoves are built experienced in rural Guatemala and once a year, but the stoves are built looks forward to sharing the stories year round by GSP’s three partners. of the people she meets on her blog.

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It’s a story with a beat Drummers follow family tradition

performance taking place at CUBE Gallery on February 24.

The Baobab Youth Performers will be taking part in a show called Red Velvet Rhythm - a concert of jazz vocals and Ghanaian drumming.

The youth will be performing with special guests, Red Velvet Choir.

Wilson, 14, said that the Baobab Youth Performers have done shows with choirs in the past.

“Doing things with choirs is really interesting because in our pieces, there’s a lot of singing, dancing and drumming,” she said. “But we’re not trained singers, so

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Ghanian drumming isn’t just a hobby for three Kitchissippi teenagers – it’s also about letting loose, having fun, and making friends.

“There’s not just one kind of drum – there’s bells, rattles and dancing,” said 14 year-old Oliver Compton of Westboro, who’s a member of the Baobab Youth Performers. “Everyone gets really into it.”

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Morris, Compton and Wilson all started Ghanian drumming thanks to members of their family who introduced them to the music.

Compton followed in his older brother’s footsteps and joined Baobab’s Roots Group when he was in From left to right: Leah Morris, Oliver Compton and Ariane Wilson are Grade 5. part of the Baobab Youth Performers and are drumming up their Morris, 14, and upcoming show, Red Velvet Rhythm. Photo by Kristy Strauss Wilson decided to get involved in Ghanian drumming when they saw family members “Going to practice feels like a night perform. off,” she said, adding that the trip to “My big sister got into it first, and when Ghana made her understand the type of I went to a show I loved it,” Morris said. drumming much more. “I was already She added that her favourite part of really into Ghanian drumming before we Ghanian drumming is the different patterns went, but when we got back, I was even each drummer follows, and how it all more into it.” comes together.

She added that any youth who’s “I dance mostly, and you have to follow interested can join Baobab – no matter the drums,” she said. “But all the patterns what their skill level is. fit together, and I think that’s really “You don’t have to be good at music or interesting. It’s different from other types drumming,” Wilson said. “I played the of drumming.” violin since I was four, but I had never While Compton admits he’s not a drummed before.” dancer, he comes back to Baobab every “We all work together really well in week for the group of friends he’s made – this group, so expect high energy,” especially after the youth visited Ghana a Morris said. couple summers ago.

The show takes place February 24 at “Everyone in the group is really nice, 4:00 p.m. at CUBE Gallery. Doors open at and we got a lot closer after we went to 3 p.m. The event also features art, a cash Ghana,” he said. bar, cupcakes and a silent auction.

For Wilson, practicing Ghanian Admission at the door is $10, and $5 for drumming is a chance to relax. students and seniors. baobabtree.org.

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Meaningful movies

Westboro seniors catch dinner and thought-provoking films

By Judith van Berkom

Westboro’s Marcie Taylor, a full-time volunteer and member of All Saints’ Anglican Church, began Movies with Meaning five years ago. At the time, Taylor was in a paid position in charge of all church programs at All Saints’ Anglican. The Movies with Meaning concept evolved out of a successful outing she organized for the

The sanctuary provides a stunning setting for thought-provoking films.

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congregation and the community to see a movie about pie making, which was really a metaphor for spending quality time together.

Five carloads of women, including older women unable to get out on their own, went to this first Movie with Meaning. “It was such a success,” explains Taylor, “that it’s become the most popular, longest running group in the church. I’m really proud of that.”

Movies with Meaning—now held at All Saints’ Anglican Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month—is open to all members of the community and is entirely volunteer run. It has evolved into dinner and a movie because, as Taylor says, “food and sharing a meal encourages people to come out and creates community.”

A small group of volunteers prepares a simple meal

Powerful princess Continued from page 1 The actress’ love for Robert Munsch tales has only gotten stronger as she plays characters from the books she read as a child.

She recently learned about the Canadian author’s battle with depression and has a great appreciation for his work.

“The thing I love most about his stories is that he doesn’t try to trivialize problems that children have,” she said, adding that one story that sticks out to her is about a little girl who can’t play outside because of a big mud puddle.

“He tells stories in a way that’s not patronizing and acknowledges that the issues children face are very real problems.”

Hall comes to the Ottawa Theatre School after taking part in drama most of her life. She said that drama was a huge interest of hers when she was a child and in high school.

Towards the end of high school, she got more involved in improv

which movie-goers can enjoy for an additional $7 above the $3 cost of the movie, volunteers set up and clean up after dinner and the movie and titles are chosen collaboratively once a season.

Dinner takes place upstairs in Stacey Hall, and the movie has recently moved to the adjacent chapel where the seats are more comfortable.

“We watch movies with guts that give you something to talk about and dig a little bit deeper,” says Taylor who explains that the group works because of all the volunteers and general good will.

October featured The Way – a movie about walking the Camino Trail in Spain. The catered dinner featured an all-Spanish menu with the option of a glass of Spanish wine which could be purchased and the movie was followed by a panel discussion of people who had walked the Camino Trail. November’s movie was The Lady and dealt with Burma’s pro-democracy activist and Nobel prizewinning laureate, Aung San Sun Kyi and the academic writer Michael Aris.

In addition to the movies shown at All Saints’ Anglican, Taylor explains that Movies with Meaning has developed a partnership with Amica at Westboro Park, 491 Richmond Rd. “Twice a year Amica hosts a dinner for a limited number of people from the Movies with Meaning group and together with residents, we attend the movie in Amica’s movie theatre,” explains Taylor. All proceeds from these partnership movies go to Amica’s ‘Helping Hands’ program for Westboro seniors in need.

“It’s a wonderful merger of two different groups,” says Taylor. During the rest of the year an Amica van brings interested residents to All Saints for movie nights as well.

Movies with Meaning takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month in All Saints’ Anglican Church, 347 Richmond Road. Entrance and parking is at the back of the church on Madison Ave. Dinner is at 6 p.m., the movie starts at 7 p.m. and the cost for both is $10; $3 for the movie only. Registration for dinner has to be completed by noon the day prior to the movie night by e-mail office@ allsaintswestboro.com, or phone 613-725-9487.

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When she went to university to figure out what she wanted to do, she learned that attending the Ottawa Theatre School was a natural next step.

“I can’t see myself not acting,” Hall said. “I’ve always taken arts quite seriously, and I really enjoy it.”

She added that her father is a musician, and performing on stage is just in her blood.

“My dad has been a huge influence as well,” Hall said.

As she prepares for various roles in the upcoming production, she said the Ottawa Theatre School has also been putting in a lot of work to make the show look just right.

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Kitchissippi kids love camp There’s a camp for every child. With specialty camps that provide expert coaching and instruction in everything from sports to arts to cooking to science, your child is sure to have a summer full of great memories and wonderful experiences.

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For 28 years, National Kids Camps has run not only one of the largest tennis programs in Canada but also provided summers full of adventures offered at a variety of convenient locations across the region. Certified professionals lead camps on six themes, including mountain biking at Camp Fortune, sailing, tennis, a Go Girls empowerment camp, plus Amazing Race and Survivor camps. Over 40,000 kids have enjoyed their programs; many return again and again, so be forewarned that last year these camps sold out early!

closer to the food source by visiting a local farm at week’s end or they’ll set out on a delicious foodie city tour.

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Once they spend time at The Urban Element’s Culinary Camp, kids will

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Challenge your child’s imagination with a week of fun and learning—in a bilingual environment—at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Geared for children aged 6 to 10, they will learn how museums decide what to collect, how they create fascinating exhibitions and how they house and take care of the precious artifacts.

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Working in teams, children will build, restore and preserve an inspiring collection. Is your young collector up to the challenge?

There’s always something exciting going on when it comes to JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps. Programs are open to all children, from tots to teens, and include great one week theme camps,

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Travelling Sports Camp goes on a different active field trip every day which includes windsurfing, tubing, golfing, zip lining, canoeing, rock climbing and many other exciting adventures. JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps also offer 15 one-week long specialty camps including Band Camp, Directors Cut Camp, Radical Reactions - Chemistry & Crime, Powered Up Lego Camp, Coach Brown’s All Star Basketball Camp and Photography Camp, to name but a few.

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Continued from page 12 its most popular camps from previous years, but also several new camps this year such as Parmar Soccer, 911 Rescue Academy, Steve Nash Basketball and enhanced pre-teen programs for Just Guys, Just Girls and Overnight.

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Our enrolment is very flexible - you can register for one or more weeks as you choose, knowing your children will enjoy a great range of fun, stimulating activities each day, including field trips, arts and crafts and more. Working parents love our extended hours, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and the fact that our staff is mature and have lots of experience working with children.

Many perceive day camps as a program for younger kids. What has Dovercourt done to serve pre-teens during the summer months?

This year we have paid particular attention to better serving the 10-13 age group. At this age, kids often feel that they’ve outgrown camp and are now able to stay home on their own. Our youth programs offer something unique and are focused less on providing child care and more on leadership, teamwork and self-confidence. Pre-teen camps are designed and delivered to be rewarding physically and emotionally, providing opportunities for success in developing technical skills as well as forming new friendships. Just Guys and Just Girls camps have a unique feel to them, different from the school age programs. Smaller group sizes, experienced leaders and age appropriate activities give these camps a youth club feel.

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from Astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk to all the participants. They then met the challenge of designing a martian base and moon base and presented their projects at the Canadian Space Agency.

The participants had the privilege of learning from experts from industry, academia and government with a visit to the David Florida Laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency. The 2013 session promises to be just as exciting, with a different team project.

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Who are the camp directors at the JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps?

Our preschool director becomes our day camp director. Our athletic director runs the travelling sports camp. And our youth director coordinates the one week specialty camps, so all campers are under the care of mature, experienced, passionate leadership.

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Continued from page 14 Aqua Camps are a dream come true! And girls looking for something fun, check out Girl-Centric! The RA Sports Camps are also very popular.

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Yes! Our camps offer 3 hours of tennis instruction every day plus swimming in our large onsite pool, beach volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, and many other activities. Campers also receive a delicious lunch each day in our clubhouse cafe.

What makes Elmwood School recreational day camp stand out?

Elmwood Camp is an all-girls experience. Campers often say that the best part of camp is that it’s programmed to be just for girls.

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Each fun-filled day the group will ride trails, use maps, and explore the area’s trail system. Along the way stops may be made for hiking, snacks, looking for frogs, and more. Instructors will teach participants safe riding technique, balance, ascending/descending, braking and bunny hopping. Campers are grouped by age and ability, and receive plenty of individual attention from coaches. Note: bike rentals are available. 2 locations: Camp Fortune (transportation included) and Kanata Lakes

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This fun filled week will be full of physical and mental challenges, outdoor adventures, co-operative games, theme days, arts and crafts, and plenty of team building activities that will bring “SURVIVOR” to our campers! Our goal is to show our campers how positive thinking and leadership will help them build future success in their own lives. Activities Include: Aerial Park , Physical and Mental Challenges, Food Challenges, Immunity Challenges, Tribal Council (no one gets voted off!) Hiking, Archery, Team Building, Orienteering, Beach Volleyball, Swimming at Meech Lake and Much Much More. Survivor Camp at Camp Fortune (transportation included)

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The Camp includes a series of challenges with a geographical base, 5 days, 5 countries, 5 Adventures. Its main purpose is to encourage diversity, education and understanding. For example one day of camp may be based on Italy. The campers would be encouraged to wear the colours of the flag, lunch we may have Italian pizza; They will follow Italian inspired challenges that are races against the other teams, and try to get to the amazing race carpet first; which will be towards the end of the day. Everyday they will gather and discuss team work, cooperation, and leadership.

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Continued from page 15 music and more! Kids get a great blend of outdoor and indoor activity and stimulating, enriching experiences.

The sport of tennis is a lifelong passion for many and summer camp is an ideal way to get started or improve one’s game. The Elmdale Tennis Club offers weekly half and full-day tennis camps throughout the summer at its well-appointed facility, located in the heart of Kitchissippi. With the help of tennis pros and enthusiastic counsellors, kids aged 8 to 14 will learn and practice all aspects of tennis through fun games, drills and match play. Campers will also enjoy a variety of other sports, games and great adventures.

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Summer at Turnbull is learning and fun! Our successful academic morning programs can be taken on their own or combined with an afternoon of sports or recreation camp. Children from around the region who have completed any of grades 1 to 8 may attend. Very small classes and certified teachers help students improve their confidence and academic skills in one or more of language arts in English or French (FSL), math and study skills.

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Do you provide before and after care at Altitude Day Camp?

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What makes Wabikon special?

Wabikon’s island location is peaceful, exhilarating and enchanting. Arriving at camp has a sense of magic. A bus ride down a bumpy dirt road followed by a boat ride to summer paradise. A vista of crystal blue water and the ability to jump in almost any time you feel the urge. For many, upon return from camp, the sight of traffic and city life takes a bit of getting used to. Ask someone who’s been there and they’ll tell you how going to camp on an island made their experience unique and memorable.

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Kitchissippi Times Continued from page 16 help faith flow into real life. Plus, kids will discover how to see God in everyday life. Leaders are well trained and all have current police checks. August 19-23, 9 am to 3 pm. All kids are welcome, ages 4+.

Elmwood School recreational day camps have just

the right mix of active play, learning and creative exploration for girls between the ages of 4 and 14.

Our campers experience new challenges, develop new friendships and enjoy a wide range of hands-on activities within Elmwood School’s safe and caring environment. Each week, there is a unique theme with new knowledge and skills to acquire, and an exciting off-site excursion or special guest visit. Every camp ends with an exhibition of the “Project of the Week” for friends and family. A delicious and nutritious Elmwood Bistro lunch (nut-free, vegetarian option available) is provided with the cost of the camp.

In a fun, healthy and safe environment, campers at Altitude Day Camp will learn basic climbing techniques and safety measures. They will also learn rope handling, knot tying, climbing movement, climbing terms and much more! Every day, kids will have the opportunity to experience unique activities, climb various walls and face many challenges. Most workshops are based on supervised games that help campers learn in a stress-free setting.

Campers at the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club enjoy fun tennis and sports programming thanks to the club’s long-standing focus on providing a quality summer camp experience in the heart of Ottawa. Campers develop new friendships and skills while creating memories to last a lifetime. Their experienced, enthusiastic camp staff are well-rounded athletes who provide great tennis instructions while promoting physical fitness and self-confidence, in an environment that is safe, fun and supportive. The OTLBC is increasingly becoming the place for families and individuals to spend their summer leisure hours enjoying the club’s “cottage in the city” atmosphere.

The Ottawa Athletic Club’s renovated and fully

air-conditioned facility still remains the leader in health and fitness, providing children with fun, safe, instructional sporting experiences for over 36 years.

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What makes National Kids Camps special?

Experience, staffing and safety. We have been in the camp industry for over 28 years. Our goal is to provide exceptional programs with the highest quality and affordable prices so everyone can enjoy being active! We take pride in hiring the “cream of the crop”. Only the best are allowed to be part of our team. They are experienced, compassionate leaders who have one goal in mind and that is to help the children create wonderful lasting memories in an active, fun and safe environment. And we take safety extremely seriously. All our staff are CPR and First Aid Certified, have police record checks, and NKC special safety training is provided to every councillor. We have strict policies in sign in, sign out, pick up, drop off, head counts, swimming, sun & heat safety. We realize parents trust us with their children and we take that very seriously.

Will campers get to conduct actual experiments at the Canada Science and Technology Museum?

Yes! With many years experience delivering fun, educational programming, we know what appeals to kids. All our camps are designed to help children uncover the wonder and mysteries of science through a series of dazzling experiments and activities.

What is included in The Urban Element’s Culinary Camp?

Daily camp includes: breakfast each morning to fuel each camper’s busy day, a full lunch, hard copies of all recipes, snacks, beverages. Some food prepared during the day may be packaged for take home. The last day of the camp includes a field trip to a local farm (ages 9-12) or a foodie city tour (ages 13-15).

Why should I attend ACADECAPCISS (Académie de la Capitale Creativity and Innovation Summer Session)?

ACADECAPCISS is a unique experience that will challenge you with hands-on experience while working on a group project. These projects are different every summer and will always have a space-related theme running through it. The purpose of ACADECAPCISS is to nurture talents and to work on solving real problems through creative and innovative inquiry. Plus, it looks good on your CV. What can 10-13 year old girls expect from Girl-Centric, your new camp at the RA Centre for 2013?

We are really excited about the our new camp!

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Continued from page 17 or our multi-sports camp which include squash, beach volleyball, soccer and swimming, the OAC’s camps offer something for everyone. Each camp includes a daily supervised swim with qualified swim instructors, pizza lunch every Friday, progress reports and achievement certificates.

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Will my child need to supply his/her own sports equipment to participate in camps at the Ottawa Athletic Club?

All your child needs to bring is suitable clothing and footwear to participate in all of our camps. Although children can bring their own equipment, the Ottawa Athletic Club camps provide equipment for every sport and child, including golf clubs (available in a variety of lengths), tennis and squash racquets.

Does my child need previous experience to participate in The Elmdale Tennis Club’s summer camps?

Many of our campers are new to the sport! Learning from professional instructors offers lots of advantages— your child will become proficient more quickly and receive coaching and encouragement so they can better understand the game and enjoy it more.

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The Winter Carnival Scene

Kitchissippi was filled with the celebrations of winter on January 26. At Westboro Beach, children with toboggans tackled the hill landing on the beach where a fire kept people warm! An ice igloo was constructed and the blocks were dyed different colours. Photo by Tim Thibeault

Dumping Garbage Really Stinks!

By Cheryl Parrott, Hintonburg Resident People are bringing bags of garbage to our City parks and leaving them there. It is a bizarre practice, especially when we have curbside pickup and despite the City’s three-bag limit, it is rare that they ever limit what is picked up. This has been going on for decades and it is not related to the change to bi-weekly pickup.

Who drops garbage at the parks? It varies. Residential or commercial garbage has been found in several Hintonburg parks but also people in other communities have reported the same issue.

Residents bring garbage and put it in park bins. Why bring it all the way to the park when

you get it picked up at home?

Is it because it is really stinky?

Better to have it in a park where kids play than at the back of your place?

City staff report that people bring grocery-sized bags of garbage with them on the bus as they head to work and then deposit them in the sidewalk bins on the commercial streets such as Bank Street. They have observed people doing this many times and for many decades.

Sometimes it is businesses.

At Somerset Square, one nearby business has been seen bringing their garbage and putting it in the park receptacles.

Parkdale Park likewise, but they leave two or three full garbage bags in the park many

weekends, just beside a garbage can or beside the fence.

A few years ago the City stopped picking up garbage from small businesses, forcing these business owners to hire contractors. Most businesses have hired a contractor but some businesses just take the garbage home with them and put it out with their residential waste. Or, they bring it to the City parks where kids play and where it costs far more for City staff to make a special trip out and pick it up.

This whole process costs us more! City staff having to go out and pick up excess garbage in parks is far more expensive than having that same garbage picked up with the regular curb-side service.

By Lorrie Marlow On Saturday, January 26, this volunteer reporter and her trusty cameraman were on assignment for Newswest to check out all events in the neighbourhood.

Feeling a little like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen we put on our toques and were off!

Our first assignment was the Hintonburg Street Hockey Tournament near Parkdale Park on Hamilton Street. Big shout out to Jeff Leiper, with the Hintonburg Community Association, who coordinates this event and the Hintonburger which was the event’s sponsor.

It was a nippy day so we slipped into Beyond the Pale with the other parents to warm up. This friendly establishment made a great skate shack and Katy Brown and Rob McIssac were excellent hosts! Tim Thibeault, AKA Jimmy Olsen, took photos and I chatted up the parents and players. There were five teams entered and the games were fast and furious!

Next on our tour was the Champlain Park Winter Carnival to catch the chili cook off held in the cosy Champlain Park Field House. The judge was Councillor Katherine Hobbs. Local resident Amanda Shaw won with a beef and bacon chilli. Amanda was so surprised by the win that she announced, “My husband says

I’m a terrible cook,” to peals of laughter.

This event had some superb fiddle music and tap-dancing entertainment by Triple Trouble, the three daughters of Sandy Schlieman: Michaela, Molly, and Marley. Natty Mulualem, Josie Brooks and Abi Gasparotto of Call Me Maybe also performed with huge smiles!

The Champlain Park Field House was decorated by children from the nearby Keyworth School Age Program who also provided a chili and 48 cupcakes for this event! The ice on the Champlain Park rink was fast and full of kids playing hockey. The Ring King, Jim Kot, runs a tight ship, maintaining that rink all winter and the community loves him for it.

There was also a horse-drawn sleigh ride pulled by huge Clydesdale horses provided by Chris Kelly of Foster Family Farms (North Gower). This regular festival activity was exciting for new Canadians Konchak Wangmo and her mother Saka from Tibet. You couldn’t wipe the smile from their faces after the sleigh ride!

Konchak and Saka recently came to Canada through a program called Group 5 Refugee Sponsorship Program started by Marion Dewar.

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Local Food Bank’s Cooking Workshop A Success

By Megan McLean It turns out that cooking cheaply can be good for us and our community.

The Parkdale Food Centre (PFC), part of the Ottawa Food Bank’s distribution network, held it’s first hands-on cooking workshop on Tuesday Jan. 22. Since becoming the coordinator of the volunteer-driven centre five months ago, Karen Secord has emphasized the importance of nutritional food, not just food that fills up stomachs.

“It’s really important that people eat the most nutritious food possible. We have this idea of giving people macaroni and cheese and pasta, food that would feed their tummies up but not necessarily fill their brains,” she said. “I think that we need to teach our clients how to cook with kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils and other, cheaper protein sources.”

This is exactly what vegetarian chef Judi Varga-Toth and certified holistic nutritionist Sue Hall did at the cooking workshop.

Everyone was involved; some guests had cutting boards and knives to help cut vegetables and others stood at the stove stirring the stew.

People came after hearing about the workshop through the centre, along with guests from a woman’s shelter and from Salus, a

community agency that provides support for individuals with mental illness.

Each guest received two vegetarian recipes to try at home and a set of guidelines explaining how to eat well on a low budget.

The guidelines included points such as buying non-name brands and planning ahead.

She proceeded to emphasize the importance of cooking with beans, lentils and other protein sources much cheaper than meat. “I’m a vegetarian and I have five kids of my own who I cook vegetarian meals for,” she said.

“I always try to buy in bulk when beans are on sale and I worked out that I can often feed my entire family at a cost of $1 per meal per person.”

After preparing the meal, everyone sat at a table and enjoyed the dish together, along with donated bread from Art-is-in Bakery and a lemon tart from Thyme & Again.

Each person left with a donated crock-pot, leftovers and supplies to make the same meal again. “The loot pots were an incredible extra bonus. Salus’ folks really enjoyed it, and look forward to doing something like it once a month,” said Heath Bruce, a Community Developer. The workshop’s success has prompted Secord to arrange another, which will take place of Thursday Feb. 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. There are already six

Credible Edibles chef Judi Varga-Toth at the Parkdale Food Centre’s first cooking workshop on January 22. Photo by Megan McLean

people registered.

The PFC thanks Ed Richie, a Rooming House Community Worker for the City of Ottawa, for his help and support of this project.

As for the future, Secord has put the word out on twitter asking for local chefs to volunteer to lead the workshops and she says the response she has received from the community is amazing, as it is with food donations.

“There are so many people that have already shown interest in developing nutritious dishes that are easy to prepare using only the food we give our clients,” she said. “That’s why these volunteers are here, because we care about these people.”

No Bike Riding Allowed!

By Cheryl Parrott This sign is located at the western edge of the Scott/Albert Street sidewalk that leads from Bayview to the O-Train and Champagne. This is a very narrow sidewalk and it connects two multi-use pathways. It took a year of requests by the Hintonburg Community Association Security Committee to get these signs up. The sign informs cyclists that they must walk their bicycles on this sidewalk. This request came as a result of many complaints of pedestrians almost being hit by cyclist riding past them on this very narrow sidewalk.

Cst. Milton’s Community Corner

By Andrew Milton, Community Police Officer Travelling this winter? Got neighbours?

Don’t hesitate to request their help in making sure your home keeps that lived-in look. A thief prowling through your neighbourhood will be looking for the most profitable place to break into. That means one where there’s good pickings but also the least risk of being caught. Your house, where it’s clear no one is in residence, might just fit the bill.

A few simple things can make it look as if someone is at home. First, keep the driveway

and front walk cleared of snow. Second, have the newspaper stopped or picked up with your mail, if they’re dropped outside the house. Third, install a timer switch for an indoor light to give the impression someone is at home in the evening. Keeping a porch light on is also a good idea.

And, of course, as always, no matter what time of year, no matter whether you’re home or travelling, it’s a good idea to ensure that your house, especially the entry points, are well secured against intruders. If you’re not sure that that’s the case at your house,

you’re welcome to give us a call at 613-2361222, ext. 5870, to set up an appointment with experienced police volunteers who can advise you on ways to make your house more secure. If you’re confident your house is in good shape, but you know someone else who might rest easier with a visit from one of my volunteers, don’t hesitate to make the suggestion.

You’re a snow fan and like to spend your winters in Ottawa instead of heading south?

Maybe you can be the good neighbour who lets someone else travel worry-free.

The Paper Bag Princess Comes to Life

By Natalie Hanson Quite frankly, we all knew the prince had it coming!

Just in time for Family Day, The Paper Bag Princess and a few other Robert Munsch favourite stories will be coming to life this February on the stage of the Ottawa Theatre School in Westboro Village.

Performed by OTS’s Theatre for Young Audiences, this interactive show features the school’s second year class. The play was adapted by Irene Watts and directed by Pierre Tetrault. The audience is expected and encouraged to participate!

The family day shows are at 11 am and 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for

adult, $8 for children. Family packs of four tickets are $25. Additional Saturday performances will be held on the 16th and the 23rd.

For tickets, call the Ottawa Theatre School at 613-567-6788 or book online by visiting www.ottawatheatreschool.com. The Ottawa Theatre School is located at 294 Picton Avenue, just a block North of Richmond Road accessible off Winona.

OTS, a not-for-profit charity, offers Ottawa’s only accredited threeyear acting conservatory program in addition to recreational and other professional training for adults. We offer children and youth programming as well through our sister organization the Ottawa School of Speech and Drama.

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Development May Grow to 18 Storeys

By Linda Hoad The Hintonburg Community Association (HCA), as well as neighbours of 233 Armstrong St., received a notice recently that the Attika development proposed by Tega Homes has been resubmitted to the City. They have requested a Zoning By-law Amendment that would permit an eight-storey mixed-use building covering their site

with a tower rising to 18 storeys at the corner of Spencer St. and Hamilton Ave. Councillor Hobbs is hoping to organize a public meeting with the developer and we understand that the deadline for comments has been extended.

Details of the application, including floor plans and elevations as well as technical studies are available on the City web site:

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http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails. jsf?lang=en&appId=__9HBPW7 You can also link to this site from the HCA Development Watch page: www.hintonburg.com/devwatch.html The Hintonburg Community Association is committed to protecting the policies and scale of development approved by City Council in the 2011 Community Design Plan for this important site overlooking Parkdale Park and Market.

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Congratulations John!

John Ferguson of GT Express on Wellington St. W. celebrated 25 years with the company on January 4. He has been at the Wellington St. store for the last twenty-two and a half years and is very connected to the entire community. GT Express is an important anchor business for the Hintonburg area.

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By Katherine Hobbs, Councillor for Kitchissippi Ward Many thanks for all the work community members and our businesses do to provide our neighbourhoods with fun activities. Whether it’s a street hockey tournament in Hintonburg, winter carnivals at Westboro Beach and Champlain or a business-led initiative. Watch for the Hampton-Iona carnival on February 17 and follow @WellingtonEnd for news on their Music Festival taking place on March 1-3 at the east end of Hintonburg. Doing this extra bit is what builds a great community. So a huge shout-out to all of you who volunteer in Kitchissippi to provide entertainment and fun.

Bayview Yards

The Bayview Yards strategic direction report was passed by Council in January. The report from the City’s economic development branch called for a partnership to create an iPark.

in the Mechanicsville and Hintonburg neighbourhoods. The goal is to build a new innovation and high tech focused incubator, and relocate Invest Ottawa into this area. It will bring jobs and vitality to this underutilized land, and bring opportunity for new community facilities and retail opportunities in an area where it is lacking today. With the City’s use of the land, tax rebates and other in-kind contributions, it will match a $15 million contribution that has been provided from the Province. This plan also ensures retention and adaptive re-use of the 7 Bayview Road building including a strong heritage designation. It provides for real economic development, real revitalization and sets the stage to work with the community to turn the remainder of this16 hectare site into a community hub for shops, services and recreation.

This report will feed into the Community Design Plan (CDP) underway for Bayview and with the goal of creating the extension of the

Mechanicsville neighbourhoods into Bayview Yards and to Bayview Station. As we move forward, the community must be the number one priority and the most important partner for the innovation complex.

Art in Parks

A community led project to have functional works of art in the Byron Linear Park west of Golden will soon be starting. They will be working with the City’s Cultural department to share ideas to contribute to the call for artists to submit ideas. There will be a public open house and then a jury process to select the art that we can sit on or climb on for this popular strip of park.

Just starting work with the Champlain community to change the median on Northwestern from a city highway status to a new park! I look forward to this process with the community. Following the designation a similar art project to the Byron Linear Park will be undertaken with the view to honour the 400th anniversary of Champlain.

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By Jennifer McKenzie, Somerset Ward Trustee 8th Annual Rainbow Youth Forum

On February 26, the OCDSB will host the 8th Annual Rainbow Youth Forum. A celebration of diversity, and a day for teachers and students to learn together, the theme for this year’s forum is Our Families and Our Stories. Educators and high school students will experience dynamic keynote presentations, hear inspiring personal stories, and have the opportunity to benefit from a variety of informative workshops.

This forum is part of the Board’s on-going effort to foster our collective cultural proficiency, and to promote safer, more inclusive schools.

All high school students are welcome to attend. More information is available at ocdsb.ca

Elementary Alternative Program Market Demand Survey Underway

The OCDSB offers a range of programs in order to meet the needs of all students. At the elementary level, in addition to English/Core French and French Immersion, the elementary Alternative Program is available in select schools within the greenbelt. To assist staff in planning, and to support equitable access to the Alternative Program across the district, the OCDSB is conducting an Alternative Program Market Demand Survey. The survey has been designed to determine new interest in the program (i.e.

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from families with school-age children who are not currently enrolled in the Alternative Program, or those with children currently enrolled in other school boards or private schools). Parents of children that are school-aged or approaching school-age and are not currently enrolled in the Alternative Program are encouraged to visit ocdsb.ca throughout February and March and complete this brief on-line survey.

schools included in the study.

Besides Elmdale and Devonshire, Cambridge St. Community PS, Connaught PS, Fisher Park PS, Hilson Ave. PS and W.E. Gowling PS are part of the Near West Accommodation Review. I encourage parents who would like to keep up-to-date with developments in this accommodation review to regularly visit the Accommodation/Program Review link under the Schools heading at ocdsb.ca.

A public meeting was held on January 23 to present potential interim solutions for dealing with overcrowding at Devonshire Community PS and Elmdale PS. Parents and community members were invited to submit their comments on the proposed options to the Board by February 6. Staff will review community feedback and prepare a final report with the goal of presenting final recommendations to the Board at their March 5 meeting.

Once measures to address overcrowding at Elmdale and Devonshire for the 2013-14 school year have been decided upon, the Near West Accommodation Review Working Committee will begin to look into long term accommodation solutions for these schools, which may also involve changes in programming, school attendance boundaries, and grade levels at other Near West

In spite of the challenges posed by the province-wide labour dispute last Fall, 2011-12 was a year of significant progress and achievement within the OCDSB, and our students, staff and administrators have much to be proud of. Just released, the OCDSB’s Annual Report for 2011-12 outlines numerous areas of accomplishment: progress in the establishment of Full Day Kindergarten across the district, successful ongoing initiatives to support parent involvement in their children’s education, events and activities that have enhanced the safe, caring and inclusive learning environments in our schools, to name only a few. I encourage parents and community members to visit the Board website at ocdsb.ca to view the Annual Report for 2011-12, for a summary of the great work that has been accomplished across the district over the last year.

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Modernizing Child Care in Ontario

By Yasir Naqvi, MPP, Ottawa Centre Child care provides a strong foundation for our youngest learners, and the Government of Ontario is committed to its modernization. Our record of support for child care has been very consistent; licensed child care capacity has grown by nearly 80,000 spaces since 2003, and we have created more than 22,000 new licensed non-profit child care spaces in the last four years.

Despite this steady support, the child care sector continues to face significant pressures as a result of changing demographics and the implementation of full day kindergarten.

In June 2012, our government released the Modernizing Child Care in Ontario: Sharing Conversations, Strengthening Partnerships, Working Together discussion paper. This began a conversation with child care providers and the public to help move Ontario towards a high quality, accessible, and coordinated early learning and child care system.

The paper outlines our recognition that funding for child care must include an efficient funding formula that should be transparent and based on evidence and experience to support consistency in approach, accessibility for families, and quality for children and child care operators.

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Changes to EI will Hurt Workers

By Paul Dewar, MP, Ottawa Centre New changes to Employment Insurance, which took effect January 6, are yet another attack by the Conservative government on workers and the unemployed.

Imagine the unthinkable happens in 2013 and you lose your job. To support your job search, you apply for and hopefully receive EI benefits.

But under the new rules, you could now lose those benefits if you don’t take any job the Conservative government deems suitable. Regardless of whether the job comes with an hour-long commute, pays just 70 per cent of your current wages, or doesn’t match your career goals.

Under the new changes, the type of work and wages will be determined according to three different categories: • Long-tenured workers who have paid into the EI system for seven of the past 10 years but have collected EI benefits for 36 weeks or less over the past five years will have 18 weeks to search for a job in the same occupation at 90 % of their previous wage. After that point, they would need to expand their search to similar jobs at 80 % of their previous wage.

• Frequent claimants who have made three or more claims and have received more than 60 weeks of benefits in the

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past five years will have to start their job search by looking for similar jobs at 80% of their previous wage. After six weeks, they will have to accept any work that they are qualified to perform and to accept jobs at 70 % of their previous wage.

• Occasional claimants, or all other workers, will have six weeks to look for a job in the same occupation at 90 % of their previous wage. After six weeks, they will have to look for similar jobs at 80 % of their previous wage.

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We recently released a revised child care funding formula, with an objective to modernize the approach to operating funding, beginning in 2013. Under this new formula, child care funding for the City of Ottawa is expected to increase to $70 million for 2013. This means that child care funding in our community will increase by $1,741,176 this year!

In addition, we have been opening Parenting and Family Literacy Centres across the province. They help children up to six years of age build essential literacy, numeracy and social skills through stories, music and play. The centres are located in urban high-needs communities, and help support the transition to kindergarten by: • Familiarizing children and families with school routines; • Giving children and parents the chance to spend time with other families; and • Linking families with appropriate community resources for special needs, health, and other related services.

In 2011-12 we provided $10.6 million to support 155 Centres across the prov-

ince. We are committed to increase the number of Centres to 300 across the province, and last fall we announced the opening of 17 new Parenting and Family Literacy Centres across the province, including one at Carleton Heights Public School in our community, which complements existing centres at Hilson and Cambridge Street public schools.

Full day kindergarten is the most significant transformation in early learning that we have seen in a generation, and it is one of the most important investments we can make in Ontario’s future prosperity.

It provides our four and five-year-olds with the opportunity to learn in challenging, dynamic, play-based environments, setting them on the road to success and building a stronger knowledge-based economy in Ontario.

Already, eight schools in our community of Ottawa Centre are benefiting from full day kindergarten, and another five schools will offer it next year. By September 2014, the seven remaining schools in our community will provide full day kindergarten, as every school in the province offers this program to their students.

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If you or someone you know has lived in the Kitchissippi area for many years, and has stories Community Support is gathering the memories and stories of local seniors to put together a

Local History Anthology seniors. We would love to hear your stories!

Interested Seniors, please contact Stacey, 613-728-6016, or stacey@owcs.ca for over 30 years

For a volunteer gig, the St. Paddy’s Day float is a sweet deal with lots of fun and team-building. Here is last year’s float along with many helper leprechauns. Photo by Pat O’Brien

Be the Best in Green By the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee How attractive is the offer of free beer, camaraderie and the opportunity to contribute to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day float to Kitchissippi residents? Volunteers will work on either the creative design or construction aspects of the float. The float is sponsored by HEDC, Carleton Tavern and the West Wellington BIA. It is a great way to promote Mechanicsville and Hintonburg to the rest of Ottawa. Our St. Patty’s Day float has won the Best Float award two years in a row! After the parade, the team returns to the Carleton Tavern for the volunteer appreciation event. The Carleton Tavern erupted with rowdy cheers both times we learned we had won. It is the ultimate feeling to be recognized for your hard work. There was discussion of parading our plaque through the Heart & Crown, their float did not win, but we decided not to rub it in! The Hintonburg Economic Development Committee invites anyone interested in an awesome team-building exercise to contact: Lorrie with at 613-761-6672.

Urban Animism Ornamental trees at Carling and Fisher Avenues enjoy added protection from the elements. An unknown but inspired artist has sketched animal spirits on fabric, then painstakingly stitched them to the shrubs’ burlap coverings providing an eerie animist presence in an otherwise quiet tract of urban forest. Photo by Tim Thibeault

Want to Save Money & Taxes? Open a Tax-Free Savings Account This is the time of year that many taxpayers stop to consider their retirement savings options. One of Canada’s newest and less understood alternatives is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Here are some facts and planning strategies related to TFSAs to help you with your savings decision-making.

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If you haven’t jumped on the TFSA bandwagon yet you should seriously consider it (unless you are a US citizen – but that’s the subject of another article!).

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$ The income earned in a TFSA is never taxed, even when you withdraw it. $ It doesn’t matter if the income is interest, dividends or capital gains. $ The contribution limit has been increased this year from $5,000 to $5,500. $ Contribution room accumulates so, if you have not made any contributions to a TFSA yet, you could invest $25,500 in a TFSA in 2013. $ Any individual who is 18 or older may contribute to a TFSA starting in the year he/she turns 18. Contributions should be made from the TFSA owner’s bank account. $ You are not limited to daily interest savings accounts.

TFSAs may hold a variety of investments such as GICs, bonds, mortgages, preferred shares and common stocks. $ TFSA contributions are not tax deductible and neither is the interest on any money you borrow to invest in a TFSA. $ Money can be withdrawn from a TFSA at any time without any tax ramifications. Be careful with re-contributions. A withdrawal cannot be re-contributed until the next calendar year (unless you had excess room before the withdrawal). The result can be penalties of 1% a month.

$ Now that TFSAs have reached $51,000 per couple, plus the income they’ve earned, they could become a sizeable portion of retirement portfolios over time, making it all the more important to consider how they fit in your overall financial plan. $ Your TFSA should be part of your overall asset allocation and location strategies because different types of investment income, such as interest, dividends and capital gains, are taxed differently depending on whether they are held in RRSPs, TFSAs, corporate accounts or personal non-registered accounts. $ Investments in TFSAs can be used to preserve government benefits, such as Old Age Security, because the withdrawals are not included in taxable income. $ If you consider your overall financial plan you may find that TFSAs might not be the best use of your funds if you have RRSP carryforward room, unused RESP room, or a mortgage. $ If you own a corporation it could be beneficial to withdraw funds from the corporation as a dividend and invest it in a TFSA. You would need to consider your current tax bracket compared to your anticipated tax bracket at retirement as well as your overall investment strategy. $ Some care is required in selecting investments for your TFSA. E.g. the withholding tax on dividends from US stocks would not be recoverable, another illustration of why asset location is an important part of tax and financial planning.

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Winter Carnivals Continued from page 19

Brooks would like to thank the following sponsors: the City of Ottawa (food, prizes and sports equipment); Bridgehead (coffee and hot chocolate); Metro (food); and the Champlain Park Community Association and Ottawa Citizen (publicity). Special gratitude also to: Peter Laughton (co-organiser), Jim Kot, Caroline and Anna Liebenberg (Kitchen Crew), Cole Bradley and Jeremy Desjardins (organising hockey skills and skating races); and to all neighbours who donated baked goods and chilis, or helped out with set up, decorating, entertaining and clean-up!

After Champlain Park, we headed to Westboro Beach for their winter carnival coordinated by the

Westboro Beach Community Association. Children with toboggans tackled the hill landing on the beach where a fire kept people warm! An ice igloo was constructed and the blocks were dyed different colours which made for unusual photos. Volunteers bravely sold hot chocolate and hot dogs with a chilly wind off the Ottawa River but the view was breath-taking!

I marvel at the tireless work of community volunteers that coordinate these events so we can enjoy a sunny, winter day outdoors. Assignment complete, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen return to our warm, cosy homes to write this article and edit photos with a nap to follow after all that fresh air!

Millions of people save every year to ensure their retirement years are comfortable and stress-free. Whether you are saving for retirement or currently retired, understanding your future needs and your progress to meeting those needs is of utmost importance.

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that pays at least 70 % of their previous earnings.

It is estimated that as a result of these changes, nearly 8,000 Canadians will be denied EI benefits. Seasonal and rural workers will be hit particularly hard, as workers from these sectors are more likely to make frequent claims. Furthermore, many claimants will be forced to accept lower paying jobs driving down wages for everyone.

Already, the numbers of Canadians who qualify for EI is low:

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only four in 10 Canadians are approved to receive benefits. These callous reforms will force even more people onto social assistance programs, downloading further costs onto the provinces.

The Conservative government has failed to address the real problem, which is the lack of available jobs. As of October 2012, there were five job seekers for every job. Young people are the most vulnerable, with the unemployment rate hovering at 14.1 % for Canadians between the ages of 15-24.

My colleagues and I believe that these changes to Employment Insurance are mean spirited and wrong. Employment Insurance is paid for by workers and employers.

The government is denying benefits to workers who have paid for them in good faith.

New Democrats will continue to oppose these changes and will press the government to work with the provinces, labour and business community to develop a long-term job creation strategy, instead of treating the unemployed as the problem.

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FEBRUARY 15: WESTBORO LEGION TRIVIA CHALLENGE Raise money for your charity at 389 Richmond Road.

The game starts at 7:00 pm. Enter a team of 1-6 participants. $10 each or 6 for $50. For more information: rcl480.com FEBRUARY 16: WESTBORO LEGION 65th ANNIVERSARY DINNER Come and celebrate this event with us at 389 Richmond Road. Roast beef or veg option (when you buy a ticket). Tickets are $30 and must be purchased

by February 8. Enjoy the music of Adam Hamelin and Country Junk after dinner.

FEBRUARY 17: WESTBORO LEGION SWEETHEART DANCE Yes, the dance is after Valentine’s Day. Join us at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Road. $5 at the door or at the bar upstairs. Music from 2:00pm7:00pm. Door prizes and canteen. Enjoy the music of Ninth Line, featuring Fred Ducharme.

FEBRUARY 17: HAMPTON-IONA WINTER CARNIVAL From 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at Iona Park, between Kensington and Hilson Avenues. Join us for games, a BBQ and music. It’s a chance to grab a bite and visit with your neighbours. For questions or to volunteer, please contact Judith: lacutler@magma.ca or webmaster@hamptoniona.ca FEBRUARY 18: FAMILY DAY AT DOVERCOURT Join Dovercat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for swimming & pool games, rock climbing, family fitness workshops and preschool activities. $20/family. 411 Dovercourt Ave. FEBRUARY 18-23: ROBERT MUNSCH’S THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS & OTHER STORIES Join the Ottawa Theatre School at 294 Picton Avenue for a performance of The Paper Bag Princess and Other Stories. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. For tickets and information call: 613-567-6788 x0. Or email info@ossd.com FEBRUARY 21 and 22: ELMDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKFEST 2013 On Thursday, February 21 from 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm and on Friday, February 22 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, at 49 Iona Street. As always, there will be a huge selection of well-organized books and lots of popular titles.

Prices range from 50 cents to $1 for children’s books and from $1 to $3 for adult selections. Help us raise money for a play structure for our kids. Need books?

Want to donate books? Need more information?

Please contact elmdalebookfest@gmail.com FEBRUARY 24: RED VELVET RHYTHM A concert of jazz vocals and Ghanaian drumming featuring the Baobab Youth Performers with special guests Red Velvet Choir. 4:00 pm concert, doors open at 3. CUBE Gallery, 1285 Wellington Ave W. Music, art, cash bar, cupcakes and silent auction. Admission at the door $10, students and seniors $5. For more info: baobabtree.org FEBRUARY 24: get energy smart From 2-4 pm at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 366 Richmond Road, Get Energy Smart is a SLOWest learning event on how lowering your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can save you money with little or no financial investment.

FEBRUARY 28: PERENNIAL GARDENING TIPS At Rosemount Library, 18 Rosemount Ave, from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm. An expert from Artistic Landscape

Designs will discuss the selection and care of perennials for sun and shade. Bring your questions!

Registration is required.

MARCH 1: DAY OF PRAYER St. George’s Roman Catholic Church is hosting the World Day of Prayer service on behalf of area churches. The service begins at 7:30 pm on Friday, March 1.

St. George’s is located at 415 Piccadilly Ave. Reception to follow. All are welcome.

MARCH 7: in transition 2 From 6:30-8:30 pm, at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 366 Richmond Road, In Transition 2 is a SLOWest learning event. Listen to inspiring stories of what people are doing in communities around the world to live in more sustainable, resilient ways. All welcome. Donations appreciated.

March 9: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration CWL Hosts 7th annual St. Patrick Celebration at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 153 Woodroffe Ave., starting at 6 pm. Live Irish music song, special guests Acacia Lyra, harp and voice duo, Janine Dudding & Susan Sweeney Hermon. Tickets $15 includes Irish stew soda bread buns tea coffee desserts advance ticket sales after all Masses Feb.16/17 to March. 2/3 Call 613-726-7583.

MARCH 11: BUILDING BONANZA Build, create and explore with 3-D sculpture at Rosemount Library. A family event. 2 to 3:30 pm, 18 Rosemount Ave. MARCH 12: LEGO BLOCK PARTY Show off your architectural creativity with Lego.

From 1:30-3:30 pm at Rosemount Library, 18 Rosemount Ave. MARCH 13: BE THE KING OF YOUR OWN ISLAND Get inspired by Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, to create your own model island where YOU will be king. Ages 6-9.

Registration is required. From 10:30 am - 11:30 am at 18 Rosemount Ave. MARCH 14: CRAZY KITCHEN ORCHESTRA AT ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY For a bilingual March Break adventure, create and record an experimental sound composition using household objects and contact microphones. Ages 6-12. From 2 pm to 3 pm. Registration is required. 18 Rosemount Ave. MARCH 21: BASIC DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING AT ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY It is easy to take dozens or hundreds of photos with your digital camera. But then what? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will help you discover some easy ways of correcting basic flaws so that you will be proud to display your photos. 6:15 to 8:15 pm at 18 Rosemount Ave. SKI WAXING CLINICS At 10 am on Saturday for beginners, 7 pm on Thursday for advanced waxers, join expert staff from Fresh Air Experience at 1291 Wellington Street W for free clinics on waxing Nordic and skate cross-country skis.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Practice and improve your Spanish speaking skills. We are Los Amigos Toastmasters amigos-tm.ca. We meet

at the Civic Hospital, Main Building, Main Floor, Room 3 at the back left of the Cafeteria “Tulip Café” Mondays at 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm. Call Carole at 613761-6537 or e-mail: lucani@sympatico.ca.

NEW MEMBERS NEEDED The Hintonburg Community Association Environment Committee welcomes new volunteers.

Meetings are at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of the month (Feb. 19th, Mar. 19th). For more information contact gemmaboag@gmail.com.

FEMALE VOLUNTEER NEEDED Jennifer is a young woman with an undergraduate degree and a wide range of interests, including religion. She also has Cerebral Palsy and her shyness makes it finds it hard to make (and keep) friends.

Jennifer lives independently in Kitchissippi and gives back through volunteering. She would enjoy sharing social activities with a volunteer. More than 310 people with disabilities are waiting to be matched oneon-one to a volunteer. Visit citizenadvocacy.org, drop by 312 Parkdale Ave, or call 613-761-9522.

St. Patty’s Day Float Volunteers with art, stage design or construction skills to build a St. Patty’s Day float promoting Hintonburg and Mechanicsville! Call Lorrie with Hintonburg Economic Development Committee at 613-7616672.

PAINTERS’ CIRCLE Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. We are a friendly, encouraging group with a wide range of painting experience.

Sharing our ideas, showing what we have done, seeking suggestions, is a really pleasant experience for painters whose activity is usually alone. All media except oils are welcome. No tuition, so experience is necessary. 613-695-0505 or clderwent@gmail.com for further information.

LAROCHE PARK YOUTH DROP-IN Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Laroche Park Field House, 7 Stonehurst Ave. All are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend.

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WESTBORO NURSERY SCHOOL Spaces available for 2 ½ to 5 year olds. We are a parent cooperative preschool located in the Dovercourt Community Centre, staffed by Registered ECE’s. Our creative hands-on, play based curriculum includes intro to French, sign language, school readiness, music, daily outdoor play and more. For more information, visit westboronurseryschool.ca, contact wns@westboronurseryschool.ca or call 613-860-1522 for details.

BABYTIME AT CARLINGWOOD LIBRARY On Thursday afternoons from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm, join the staff at Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave, for stories, rhymes and songs for babies (0-18 months) and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Contact the branch for details.

EVENING STORYTIME AT CARLINGWOOD LIBRARY On Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm join the staff at Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave, for stories, rhymes and songs in the evening for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

Family storytime at carlingwood library On Saturday mornings, from 10:30 am - 11:10 am, join the staff at Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave, for stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE AT ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Program is offered on Monday evenings, starting at 6:30 pm, in partnership with the Catholic Centre for Immigrants. Rosemount Library, 18 Rosemount Ave. INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE AT CARLINGWOOD LIBRARY Drop in from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Carlingwood Library, 281 Woodroffe Ave on Tuesday afternoon.

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WESTBORO YOUTH CENTRE Join a free drop-in on Friday nights for sports, crafts, board games and socializing at the All Saints Anglican Church between 6:30 and 10 pm for 10 to 17 year olds. For more information: allsaintswestboro.com/ WYC.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP AT CARLINGWOOD LIBRARY On Tuesday evenings from 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm, practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Registration online or by calling 613-725-2449 x22.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to earn community involvement hours and help design programs for teens at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood branch. Ages 14-18. Tuesdays, 5-6:30 pm.

FAMILY STORYTIME AT ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY Wednesday mornings from 10:15-10:45 am, stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. At 18 Rosemount Ave.

TEEN BOOK CLUB Chat about books and share your favorites with other teens. Ages 13 and up. Last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm (1 hr.) at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood Branch.

TOASTMASTERS Success is usually achieved through good communication skills. Let us help you develop your skills. Visit the Above and Beyond Toastmaster Club, which meets in the Kaminski Room, Parkdale Clinic, 737 Parkdale Avenue (Carling Ave end). First and third Monday at 6:15 pm for two hours. For more

HOMEWORK HELP On Wednesday afternoons at the Rosemount Library, 18 Rosemount Ave, from 4:30-5:30, volunteers from Frontier College are available for homework help for children in grades 1 - grade 6.

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