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Churchill School of Rock is celebrating ten years of “magic moments” with a special concert at Nepean High School on May 8. Photo by Kate Settle

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A decade of rock and roll at Churchill Alternative School Story by Anne Boys-Hope

It’s lunchtime and students are packed into the music room at Churchill Alternative School in Westboro, belting out a heartfelt rendition of the Beatles classic “Hey Jude.” This is Churchill School of Rock—the school’s junior choir—rehearsing for their hugely popular annual concert, which will be taking place on May 8.

“This is one thing they all work towards, and look forward to each year,” says Ray Kalynuk, Churchill teacher and Westboro resident. “The younger students look forward to it and the older ones miss it when they finish.”

Churchill School of Rock is well known in the community for its rock n’ roll vibe, and this year they celebrate with a special tenth anniversary

concert featuring favourite songs, and the return of alumni School of Rockers.

Kalynuk has been involved since the beginning, managing production and learning the guitar along the way.

Over the past decade, he says the group has performed for more than 8000 people at dozens of concerts, including Westfest.

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Churchill rocks on Continued from page 1 “Getting students on stage to play instruments in those early years, and then just stepping back during the song to leave them out there, front and center, enjoying the moment, and playing their hearts out—those were magic moments,” says Kalynuk.

School of Rock grew out of the need to draw more students into the school choir. Teachers decided to switch out the traditional choral repertoire with popular music— from the Beatles to Twisted Sister, Neil Young to Van Halen, and everything in between.

“They had the idea to build a band of teachers and parent volunteers to provide instrumental music, and to choose rock and roll songs the students could get excited about singing,” recalls Kalynuk.

It worked. What once attracted a dozen students, quickly drew anywhere from 90 to 100 students each year. The annual concert became so popular it outgrew the school gym, and moved to larger venues in the community.

School of Rock is open to junior students (grades 4, 5 and 6), but it’s something that even the youngest students aspire to.

“I remember being in kindergarten, and I remember saying ‘I can’t wait until School of Rock starts,’” says 12-year-old Cayley Fortier.

Eleven-year-old Kenny Hammond, who also plays double bass in Ottawa’s Senior Strings, likes that the choir is inclusive of all students.

“I like School of Rock because anyone can join.

It’s really good because you get to sing songs that you really like, with your friends.”

Fortier agrees. “I like it because it brings out everyone’s personalities, and bonds people together.”

Principal Megan Egerton sees the benefits first-hand.

“I think that all extracurricular events in a school can create an additional sense of belonging and community and School of Rock does this. Students are exposed to music they may not have been exposed to before, develop self-confidence and learn about the rewards of taking risks and doing something that can be scary (performing in front of peers and parents).”

That translates into students who actually want to go to school.

“Churchill is a true community, and so artistic and creative. The teachers are just working so hard to make learning fun— you’re not waking up every morning and thinking ‘I don’t want to go to school,’” says 11-year-old Ben Van Dine.

School of Rock’s success has had other unexpected benefits, including helping to build a thriving music scene at Churchill.

“Funds raised by the program helped purchase over 40 ukuleles to start a strings program. The interest in music spawned the creation of a strings club who meet once a week, a uke club, and a guitar club,” says Kalynuk.

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“We are lucky because we have teachers who are willing to put in this time.

Getting us ready for it, designing t-shirts; if everyone doesn’t help, it’s not going to happen,” says 12-year-old Miranda Beaton.

Kalynuk says it’s all worth it.

“Ask any of the teachers involved and they will talk about the way they see students engaged, and succeeding, and how it gives them a reason to do it again and again.”

This years’ grade six graduating class approaches their final concert, and their final weeks at Churchill, with mixed emotions.

“For me, it’s the signature stamp of Churchill,” says Van Dine, who hopes for a career in the arts.

“It’s definitely played a key role in my life.”

It’s an experience many students say they won’t forget.

“Singing on a stage with your friends, playing your favourite songs, this is once in a lifetime,” says Hammond.

Churchill School of Rock will be performing in two anniversary concerts at Nepean High School on Friday, May 8: the first at noon for parents and students, and the second at 7 p.m. for all School of Rock alumni (students, staff, and parents). They’ll also be performing at Westfest on the community stage (near BMO), on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m.

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Hi Shaun, I was given this antique stereoscope by my mother.

There is also a big tin of the cards that fit into this gizmo. I wonder about its value and resale possibilities. Many thanks for any expert opinions.

Sabrina McTaggart Hi Sabrina, You’re right! What you’ve sent me is a photograph of a Holmes “stereoscope” viewer. Oliver Wendell Holmes developed the device in the mid 1800’s.

These viewers are quite common, especially the hand held variety such as yours.

images of far off places, cities, towns, parks, exotic animals and the like.

As you know, the card, with parallel images of the same photo, was placed in the wire holder at the end of the unit. One adjusted the focus by sliding or adjusting the position of the photo along the stem in front of the wooden “goggle” section of the unit, which housed two lenses. The double image, one for each eye, enhanced the effect and simulated a three-dimensional viewing experience. I believe a similar model came with a base so it could stand on its own on a tabletop.

The cards, in black and white and colour-tinted,

Back in the 1900s you’d be the life of the party with one of these.

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Around 1900 and several years thereafter, I imagine there was one of these viewers in most Canadian parlours. They were the equivalent of the modern day video game. They would be brought out to entertain family and friends with

had various themes and are also popular items with collectors.

The retail value of your model would be in the $65 to $95 dollar range.

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It’s interesting that the viewing portion of your stereoscope is finished with bird’s eye maple. The use of “figured” woods always adds an elegant and interesting flair. It also adds to the value especially in furniture pieces.

I have owned a desktop version of a viewer. They are much less common and therefore more difficult to find. They operate much the same way but they are larger in size and not meant for hand held use. The one I had is called a “graphoscope” and was quite showy with extensive use of walnut and pierced decorative wood trim.

The stereoscope was popular for many years and I would hazard to guess that it would still be a popular item if you brought it out at your next house party! Thanks for sending along the photo.

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Residents speak out

Pay parking, LRT concerns, headline second ward forum

By Craig Lord

“A couple of changes — we have decaf coffee.”

Apart from that, the second Kitchissippi ward forum on April 18 was business as usual. In a larger venue, the Tom Brown arena, the less-crowded town hall heard from a variety of community associations, BIAs, and residents.

Chief among concerns were those of parking and development. Having recently inherited a Westboro parking study, Councillor Jeff Leiper (also known as “the only councillor who does his own sound”) was ready to hear the feedback.

Catherine James-McGuinty, president of the Wellington Village Community Association, was among those most vocal about avoiding paid-parking in Westboro and on Wellington. Leiper was sympathetic to concerns about the parking studies.

“I want to make sure we’re having a bigger conversation than that,” he said.

Many of the issues raised at the forum revolved around a common theme: better communication with the National Capital Commission.

Leiper has been working to improve the connection between the ward and the NCC, but the relationship is still developing.

“The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly — my lord, yes they do,” Leiper noted at one point.

Michael Cassidy, a resident of the Unitarian House, expressed his frustration with the western LRT development. The proposed route will bring construction within 500 feet of the congregation.

“The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly — my lord, yes they do.”

“Where it comes is right next to a floor of people who are in their eighties, who are under assisted living.

And the result will also be to cut off the Unitarian Church from Richmond road,” he explained to the forum.

Later, in an interview, he compared the construction to “a behemoth coming along, and it’s not quite clear how we can change it, or block it, or affect it.”

Coun. Leiper acknowledged these risks, but noted much of the WLRT has been set in stone from the city’s and the NCC’s perspectives.

“My role there is just to make sure you’re getting the answers you need,”

he told Cassidy. Helping the “wheels of bureaucracy” spin a little faster.

Roland Dorsay of the Champlain Park Community Association used the forum to draw on the support of other associations in his negotiations with the NCC. Champlain Park is looking to revitalize the NCC-owned wooded area between the community and the Sir John A MacDonald parkway.

Dorsay sought cooperation between groups who might be interested in implementing community gardens in the space, and who could also help shoulder the $2 million Public Liability insurance required to undertake such a project.

For him, the ward forum was a prime opportunity to tackle the issue as a team.

“I think it does make sense in some ways in keeping each other informed in what we’re doing… The better engaged and more informed the citizenry is, the better governance we’re going to see,” he said.

The forum wound down quickly, with chairs hastily stacked and many residents rushing out to the annual Hintonburg Street Hockey tournament. (See page 8.)

Coun. Leiper’s office noted that for the next town hall, scheduled for summer, the possibility of an outdoor forum is being considered. Weather permitting, of course.

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Spring growth

New programs to raise new funds for the Parkdale Food Centre

By Kayla Rain

Walking into the Parkdale Food Centre, visitors are struck by two things: the huge, sprawling kitchen, and the smell of coffee fresh off the pot, laid out on a table for all who stop by.

Since moving into their new location at 30 Rosemount, the PFC has been busier than ever. With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the PFC has been able to run several new programs, including the collective kitchen.

“It’s a program for people who are not only food insecure – which means they don’t have the ability to purchase good food – but also don’t have a place to store it,” explains Karen Secord, manager of the PFC. “We have free cooking classes taking place here each week. Our clients can then store what they made in our new commercial freezer, and stop by whenever to eat it.

It also allows us to save all leftovers for those who come in hungry.”

A partnership with the

Mission, which runs a chef program through Algonquin College, enables these new initiatives to be as rich and educational as they are. Monthly, the men from the Mission’s chef class will teach a cooking workshop.

“It’s encouraging people to give back, and it’s pretty exciting,” Secord notes.

Another partnership is with Hidden Harvest. The Parkdale community is rich in mature fruit and nut trees, and through this partnership, half of what is harvested goes directly back to the Parkdale Food Centre. Then, the food is processed and given throughout the winter, fitting in with the PFC’s mission of sharing healthy, wholesome food.

Other places in the community, such as Thyme & Again, The Cupcake Lounge, and The Bagel Shop, actively donate and support the PFC. “Together, we can do better. That’s the bottom line,” says Secord.

This core belief is also behind the introduction of their container garden.

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being spent on food, the PFC is striving to create sustainability.

The community has already started to offer the use of their backyards.

“It started with the Reverse Food Truck.

People brought milk and carrots from their yard, and local businesses brought us the fruits and vegetables that weren’t selling that day. This was the next logical step, to encourage people to plant a row in their garden for us,” says Secord. “We want to create a conversation about hunger in the community, and creating community.”

Residents are invited to join this conversation on May 7, at the Parkdale Food Centre’s gala. With local businesses such as Absinthe donating their time, food and staff – and neighbours providing musical entertainment – it’s sure to be a snazzy way to showcase their new programs and raise funds for the slow summer months.

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A battle for the glory

Kitchissippi’s champion street hockey team revealed Story and photos by Ted Simpson

On April 18, on the windswept streets of Hintonburg, a battle for ball hockey supremacy raged on throughout the day.

The fourth annual Hintonburg Street Hockey Tournament took place on the four blocks of roadway surrounding the intersection of Hamilton Avenue North and Armstrong Street. In a record turnout, the event drew over 200 participants forming 18 teams, nearly double the average numbers of previous years according to former organizer Jeff Leiper.

The Hintonburg Community Association got a big help this year from the main sponsor, Beyond The Pale brewing company, who were able to take marketing and promotion of the tournament to the next level.

The event was also moved up to April after being held previous years in February.

Funds raised over the cost of the tournament are donated to youth programming in the community.

This year featured a new, family friendly B Division, where children and adults got to play together.

Mayor Jim Watson was even on hand, crutches and all, to drop the ball for the first B Division game that also featured Councillor Jeff Leiper and MPP Yasir Naqvi getting in on the action. The Division B championship went to the energetic, Team Zekrom (FYI that’s a Pokémon character).

For the final Division A match, everything came down to Beyond The Pale’s own Rye Guys and the aptly named Hintonbombers. In an epic contest of both mind and agility that will surely go down in Kitchissippi legend, the Rye Guys came out victorious and will reign supreme as the Hintonburg street hockey champions until next year.

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Auger Hollingsworth provides expert advice when you need it the most While seeking prompt medical attention after an accident is always top of mind, did you know it could be just as important to consider legal advice as well? With one of the city’s most active personal injury practices, Auger Hollingsworth regularly dispenses counsel across Ontario to those who have been seriously injured in automobile and cycling accidents, as well as people who have sustained injuries due to falls.

“In many cases, people who have been injured do not end up needing a lawyer,” says founding partner Richard Auger. “What they really need is some help and information at a time when they may not be thinking as clearly as they’d like. That is why we are glad to offer independent, free, legal advice.

Rather than an insurance adjuster, who may not always be operating in your best interest, our only job is to look after our clients.”

The importance of getting expert, unbiased legal advice cannot be understated. “Without it, you may not receive all of the benefits to which you are entitled,” notes partner Brenda Hollingsworth. “These can include such things as income replacement benefits, caregiver benefits, attendant care benefits, housekeeping benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits and visitors’ expenses, to name just a few.

That is why it is a good idea to have a lawyer acting on your behalf, particularly if you are in no condition mentally or physically to handle the stress of sorting through all these things.”

Brenda notes that it is particularly important to get legal advice immediately following an accident to avoid making tactical mistakes that could haunt you for the rest of your life. “Our mission is to ensure people have the information they need to obtain fair compensation,” she explains. “There are a lot of misperceptions out there about advancing personal injury claims in Ontario.”

Those misperceptions are why one of the cornerstones of Auger Hollingsworth’s thriving practice is providing no-charge education through a series of carefully-researched publications.

“One of our most-requested books, all of which we distribute for free, is called

The Injured Victim’s Guide to Fair Compensation,” says Brenda.

“Given how active people are in Kitchissippi, our Ontario Bicycle Accident Handbook, called Spinning Out of Control, is particularly popular as well,” she adds. “It is an online book that we created because we realized we were getting the same questions repeatedly and people need to know their rights and obligations as cyclists. It explains the rules of the road in everyday language and outlines what to do if you are in a cycling accident.”

Brenda is quick to explain what she finds appealing about working with personal injury clients. “I enjoy the direct contact with the people we are helping. When they come in through the door they are injured and upset and having trouble navigating the insurance world. It’s nice to be able to participate in seeing justice served for these people.”

Richard Auger, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B. and Brenda Hollingsworth, B.A. (Hon.), M.A., LL.B.

Richard notes that one aspect of dealing with a personal injury lawyer that sometimes gets overlooked is the importance of choosing someone who is geographically proximate.

outstanding client service, Auger Hollingsworth has both an impressive track record of achieving tremendous results for clients and a penchant for giving back to the community. “We are proud to have established our first office in Ottawa ten years ago,” says Richard. “Everyone at the firm feels fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of activities including sponsoring sports teams.”

“We are proud to have established our first office in Ottawa ten years ago.”

“Not only does it make face-to-face meetings a lot easier to arrange, but we also have significant expertise in helping people get access to Richard Auger the resources they need The firm’s steady after an accident. The growth – it now has a staff of 13, insurance representatives are here in including 6 lawyers – is due in part Ottawa; there are medical and rehabilitation facilities to liaise with as well. to its excellent reputation. “Referrals are a big part of our success,” confirms We know the players and the systems so we can help get things done expedi- Brenda. “We are always honoured when other lawyers and past clients ently.” send people to us. Their trust reaffirms Long known for its commitment to the importance of the work we do.”

Auger Hollingsworth 1443 Woodroffe Avenue

Ph | 613-233-4529 @OttawaLawyers www.personalinjuryottawa.ca

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Carling Animal Hospital Family health care is very important for most Canadians.

For many, this includes the wellness of their beloved pets.

In the Ottawa area, a trusted source for veterinary care is Carling Animal Hospital. Since its foundation almost 25 years ago, Carling Animal Hospital has undergone several major expansions and now offers a state of the art, 7,500 square foot facility that delivers veterinary services to clients from all across Eastern Ontario.

Doctors and staff are understandably proud of their facilities and will happily take you for a personalized tour. The hospital has been carefully designed to offer the best experience possible, including a spacious reception area to give pets ample space while waiting to see their Doctor. Services provided by this independently-owned

“We are always mindful of the costs of pet ownership.”

Dr. Keith Johnson Dr. Saye Clement and Dr. Keith Johnson

veterinary facility include everything that one might expect for the care of cats and dogs: examinations, vaccinations, digital x-rays, ultrasound examinations, dentistry and laser surgery. Carling Animal Hospital also proudly treats exotic pets of all kinds, including reptiles, rabbits, ferrets and other small mammals. For those interested in complementary medicine, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine are also available. Grooming and boarding are also offered at Carling Animal Hospital, with each pet’s needs attended to by top notch groomers and veterinary assistants.

Access to professional and compassionate care is top of mind for most pet owners.

Preventative health care affords the most

successful way of ensuring the longevity and quality of life for a pet. “We favour a collaborative approach,” explains co-owner Dr. Saye Clement. “Working together with a pet’s owner, we assess each pet’s lifestyle and needs for health care and design an appropriate preventative care program for that individual.”

Co-owner Dr. Keith Johnson goes on to explain, “We are always mindful of the costs of pet ownership. As a result, we only recommend a test or medical procedure if it is of genuine necessity and value to a pet. Every one of our team members is a pet owner themselves and we take great pride in the bonds we establish with

families as we treat and care for their pets over the years. We value the loyalty of our clients.” Supporters of numerous petrelated and non-pet related charities, all of the staff of Carling Animal Hospital are

proud members of the community. As Dr. Johnson confirms, “We love our work and we appreciate the trust that is placed in us every day.”

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House of Barons puts a modern twist on the old school barber shop For House of Barons coowner Frankie De Caria, hair styling was a natural fit.

He says he was “born into the industry,” and follows in the footsteps of his father and various aunts and uncles.

“I went off to university and worked in a couple of different fields, but I always felt most at home in the salon. There was something about being able to spend an hour with someone and transform the way they look and, more importantly, feel.”

De Caria has called West Wellington home for over 10 years. House of Barons opened in the neighbourhood at the end of 2014 and Frankie is pleased to have become part of its vibrant business landscape as well.

“I love the neighbourhood and love shopping locally. Barber shops have always been ingrained in neighbourhoods. If you go back to the early days, every neighbourhood has its barber shop. It was a social environment. That’s what we wanted for Wellington Street. It’s a natural fit.”

The House of Barons partners took an “organic” design approach to ensure the West Wellington location reflected the neighbourhood, says De Caria, rather than

insisting upon uniformity with their original Sussex Drive location.

“The Wellington location is from the 1950s so we went with a post-war bunker style. We wanted to be in tune with that.”

The House of Barons name clearly suggests refinement, but don’t mistake that for exclusivity.

De Caria and his partners embrace modern styles and practices (the staff are constant learners, taking every opportunity to upgrade their skills), but also want to recapture a nostalgia that anyone can relate to.

“We want to be that barber shop in great urban neighbourhoods where people can create memories. I walk into a barber shop and smell the bay rum and the talcum powder. It reminds me of my grandfather. Those memories bring up great emotion. We wanted to create those lasting feelings for people today.”

What we want to do is be in touch with what’s happening now without compromising the traditions of old.”

Despite its highbrow connotations, the

name comes from an unexpected (and very unpretentious) source: pasta.

“A friend of mine has a poster in his kitchen of a pasta called barone. We were chatting about names and he looked over, saw that and said, ‘Barone. Baron. A distinguished gentleman, someone who’s refined and cares about the way they look.’”

As they began to formulate the House of Barons concept, De Caria says he and his partners saw something missing in the world of hair care and sought to fill the gap.

“The art of barbering was starting to die. In the 1900s, barbers were highly-regarded professionals. We were frustrated that this craft seemed to be dying out. We wanted to bring it back to life. We want to preserve the art of men’s grooming.”

He pinpoints the shift to the 1960s and ‘70s, when longer hair and beards were in vogue.

“All it took was a generation for the bar-

“We want to be that barber shop in great urban neighbourhoods where people can create memories.”

bershop to fade out. Also the Vidal Sassoon era transformed things. Men started to gravitate more toward salons and barbershops became just places for a cheap haircut.

Men’s grooming wasn’t as important culturally.”

He sees House of Barons as being part of “the rebirth of barbering; this reconnection with the barber. Men are starting to spend more time and money on themselves when it comes to grooming. We’re happy to be there for people looking for that kind of place.”

House of Barons

1309 Wellington St. West Ph | 613-680-1309 www.houseofbarons.ca

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Simon Saab

Fresh food and the joy of people: The Table turns 15 For Simon Saab, owner of The Table vegetarian restaurant, the joy of the restaurant business is people.

With The Table’s 15th anniversary happening this July, he says it’s personal relationships, with staff and customers alike, that have sustained it. The Table serves gluten-free and organic vegetarian dishes that are prepared with locally-sourced ingredients when seasonal conditions allow. Everything is cooked and served fresh each day.

“For me, it doesn’t feel like work. I’m still in it because of the people. Being this long in a career, you have to enjoy it, which I do.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have the same staff for 15 years. My chef, Ian Lipski, was the first person I hired and he’s been here from day one. I hear it from customers; they think it’s a family run operation because they see the same faces.”

Saab calls the restaurant business “the focal point” of his professional life. He comes to it naturally, having grown up around a restaurant the family owned near the University of Ottawa campus. That menu had

more of a fast food bent; very different from The Table’s focus on fresh and healthy cooking. Awareness of such things was not high when The Table’s doors first opened, he recalls.

“Vegetarianism and healthy food weren’t really the thing. It was hard to start but, if you have the right staff and love what you’re doing, you build and nurture it.”

Saab credits his wife with bringing consciousness of healthy, fresh eating to his own family’s table.

“That’s where I picked up and we’ve stayed that way.

And I’m Lebanese; the Middle Eastern diet is all fresh.

The joy of food is still there. In North America, everything is fast. I’ve travelled extensively.

Food is still really important to a lot of cultures. Morocco, Lebanon, Egypt. Dinner is prepared fresh.”

The “joy of people” that Saab says has been his driving force, was further cultivated

in his work as a performer with the National Arts Centre’s Student Young Company. The group brought high school students together with theatre professionals to create work that was performed at local schools.

“That went hand in hand with the restaurant business because you were always with people; performing, seeing people happy.”

Saab and his staff have found many ways to make their community a happy place over the years: There’s The Table’s annual, complimentary New Year’s Day meal and cookbooks sold to benefit local charities. Saab also sponsors large vegetarian-themed events in the city, including Herbfest.

“Giving back is natural for me. I grew up with parents who did it. I’ve got an open heart so I’ll help if I can help. It’s not always about the bottom line. If you make a 20 per cent profit but two or three per cent goes back to the area you’re

“Giving back is natural for me.

I grew up with parents who did it. I’ve got an open heart so I’ll help if I can help.”

in, for me it comes back a million times.”

The neighbourhood has changed a great deal over the last 15 years. What hasn’t is Saab’s commitment to making his neighbours feel welcome and at home.

“I’ve always thought that you should try to make it a home away from home so customers can walk in and feel comfortable.

People keep coming in and we keep giving back. When that process stops, it’s time to pack it in.”

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Your body is a garden: Blaise T. Ryan plants the seeds of good health Blaise T. Ryan initially pursued formal studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine solely out of personal interest.

Still, he was valedictorian of his graduating class at the British Columbia Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, where the curriculum is modeled on that of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and now has a decade of practice behind him.

“We learned Chinese and translated the ancient, classic texts to understand the essence of the medicine. It resonated with me because western medicine looks at the body like a vehicle; this part’s rusted, take it out and replace it. Chinese medicine looks at the body more like a garden. If the plant’s not growing, maybe the soil’s too dry. Or sometimes it’s too wet.”

Mr. Ryan grew up in the Ottawa Valley.

His youthful pursuit of martial arts, and a positive experience with acupuncture treatments for a sports injury, sprouted into a wider interest in Asian culture.

He says there is still skepticism about Chinese medicine, pointing out that the field has been fully regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health since 2013.

“It’s great. Before that anyone could hang out a shingle that said ‘acupuncture.’ It was not safe for the public. Now, we go through annual reviews and we have to do continuing education credits.”

Mr. Ryan himself is fully accredited as

both an acupuncturist and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; a designation that recognizes his expertise in a range of areas, such as herbal medicines and nutrition.

With that regulation comes greater accessibility to his services, which are now covered by a wide array of insurance plans.

Mr. Ryan says he’s found the Westboro area to be welcoming.

“It’s a highly-educated, highly-conscious community. They seem to be very receptive to alternative medicines and motivated to keep themselves in top health.”

“Because this is a passion for me, I apply all my will and knowledge to help every patient.”

Blaise T. Ryan Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine The Village Clinic, 361 Churchill Ave. N. Ph | 613-702-5377 www.blaiseryan.com

Hampton Wellness Centre takes the ‘whole-body approach’ “I always knew I wanted to go into the health field to help people,” says Hampton Wellness Centre’s Dr. Liang Dai.

Dr. Li, as his patients call him, says he found his own experiences as a patient to be highly impersonal, which led him to seek out a way to do it differently.

He considered both the physical therapy and chiropractic fields, ultimately choosing the latter because it allows the opportunity to diagnose and treat patients.

Hampton Wellness takes a holistic approach in all its services. Dr. Li explains that this begins with understanding precisely what brought the patient in.

“We’ll actually delve into why they’re having those issues in the first place. It may not just be from a physical injury but something more internal. We can either start treating that patient through the physical therapy I do as a chiropractor or with some of the more internal therapies that we offer as well. We try to take the whole-body approach.”

Those other services include naturopathic medicine, massage therapy and a natural pharmacy carrying high-quality supplements from all-natural ingredients. Hampton Wellness also offers cold laser therapy which can eliminate pain, decrease inflammation and generally accelerate healing without heating or cutting tissue.

There’s a local connotation to the Hampton Wellness name, of course, but their

commitment to being a good neighbour goes well beyond. Dr. Li says, after assuming ownership from founder Dr. Michael Reid in 2012, he wanted to focus more specifically on the immediate community.

Staff support the Parkdale Food Centre, for example, by collecting food donations in the holiday season.

“We try to stay involved with the community as much as we can. We do complimentary talks and workshops. It’s important to give back for sure.”

Hampton Wellness Centre

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Blaise T. Ryan. R.Ac, R.TCMP

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“It’s a family thing” at Parma Ravioli Parma Ravioli co-owner Richard Righi doesn’t get far into a conversation about the business before making it clear that the focus is about staff and partnerships, and their relationships with customers.

“We’re like a family, and run the business with that very basic premise.”

Richard teamed with brothers Giuliano and Carlo Zucconi, and eventually they re-located their business to 1314 Wellington Street West in 1995.

Wholesale to area hotels, restaurants, and banquet facilities was their original focus. It’s likely that a fresh pasta dish that you enjoyed at your favourite eatery originated at Parma Ravioli.

This original focus has expanded. Richard and company now offer the region’s largest variety of premium quality fresh pasta, pasta fillings and sauces to retail customers. Lunch and early dinner is available at their Pasta X-Press food counter. Additionally, they have aided countless families suffering through a ‘dinner crisis’ with a large selection heat-athome meals.

“Twenty years ago we were manufacturing and offering foods that contained no preservatives or additives. Everyone’s really jumped on that bandwagon over the last number of years.”

Richard says “guardian angels” led them to their current location. In the building conversion process, the intention was always to have an open manufacturing area, allowing customers to view our production processes. No secrets, no hidden ingredients….just the sights, sounds and aromas of an Italian kitchen.

“We’re extremely proud to be a part of the ‘flavour’ of this neighborhood,” Richard says. “The staff are great.

We’ve been very fortunate.

The familiarity between customers and staff is phenomenal. We hear about their family life, and share ours.

We are essentially welcoming customers into our home. We just want to make sure that they receive the best possible experience in product and service.”

“We’re extremely proud to be a part of the ‘flavour’ of this neighborhood,”

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Living the change at West End Well “Our tagline is ‘Nourishment for a change,’” says West End Well General Manager Nate Shields. And, although food is a major part of business at this restaurant/café/grocer y/cultural hub, it’s far from the only form of nourishment to be found there.

The West End Well Co-op grew out of Sustainable Living Ottawa West (SLOWest), which promotes environmentally sustainable living and social justice.

Those values are seen in West End Well’s commitment to providing local, organic foods wherever possible and making them more accessible.

“When you have organic food, especially in a restaurant, it comes with a price tag that’s unattainable for many and it ends up being fine dining just by nature,” Nate says. “We’ve tried to offer an alternative here: affordable comfort food that’s really good.”

The West End Well Co-op is also part of the growing co-operative

movement. It’s owned by a group of more than 700 members who all contribute to the consensus process through which business decisions are made. The building, at 969 Wellington St. West, was purchased and renovated with loans from local investors.

“Friends, family, community members. We haven’t had to borrow anything from banks, which is nice,” Nate explains.

The co-op model also ensures staff are paid a living wage and profits are directed to a variety of local social service organizations and programming.

“We’re more focused on community development than profitability,” Nate says. “We do have to be able to make money to do what we want to do, but we don’t want to make that our main focus.”

Nate grew up in Kitchissippi and sees West End Well as nothing less than an extension of the family home.

“That’s why you see mix and match furnishings and colours that keep things warm and inviting.”

“We’re more focused on community development than profitability.”

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969 Wellington St. West Ph | 613-725-0505 westendwell.ca

Pietro’s Corner is an authentic taste of southern Italy Pietro’s Corner is a fresh, new addition to Westboro Village.

Emphasis on the fresh.

When we speak with owner Pietro Derosa, the pasta and espresso bar (with dine-in and takeout options) is just a month old. The neighbourhood is already responding enthusiastically to the simplicity and freshness of its menu.

Pietro’s Corner doesn’t do things that way to be in step with trends, however. As Derosa explains, that’s just how authentic Italian food is done.

“By authentic I mean the fresh, simple taste; basic ingredients, fresh produce.

I chose Westboro because I feel people in this area appreciate food. I don’t use preservatives or fillers in my pasta. I use five machines from Italy to make my pasta.”

Derosa grew up in the food business; his family also operates the much-loved Luciano Foods in Little Italy, which also supplies meats and cheeses to Pietro’s Corner.

Derosa’s recipes are inspired by his ancestral home: the southern Italian city of Barletta.

“Pretty much anything you find in southern Italy, you’ll find here. You also see it in the cuts of pasta that I carry; they’re specialty cuts you won’t find anywhere else unless it’s packaged.”

One of his most popular dishes is the barese focaccia; a thin variation on this Italian favourite topped with tomatoes that comes directly from the Puglia region of Italy.

That commitment to authenticity also extends to the espresso bar at Pietro’s Corner.

“I wanted it to have the feeling that you’re in Italy, where people typically stand at the bar.”

Derosa says some customers have observed that Pietro’s Corner looks more expensive than it is.

“I’ve had people tell me it looks upscale. It’s not expensive. We’ll serve a full portion of fresh pasta for $10 or $12. You can’t go wrong.”

“Pretty much anything you find in southern Italy, you’ll find here.”

Pietro’s Corner 300 Richmond Rd. Ph | 613-695-7600 pietroscorner.com

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By Maxine Betteridge-Moes

The Rosemount Expansion And Development Group (READ) met for their monthly meeting on April 13 to discuss the next steps in spreading the word about and allocating funds for the much-needed renovations of the Rosemount Public Library.

For the past few months, Chair Richard Van Loon has been meeting with members from various community associations as well as concerned citizens who have recognized the need for an expansion and renovation of the highly used and well-loved branch.

“I can see how important the Rosemount library is to this community. It’s very striking that it’s the most used library in the city in terms of circulation and visits per square foot but it hasn’t been fixed up since 1982,” says Van Loon.

The branch was built in 1918 and it is the last remaining building funded by Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie, however it has not undergone any significant renewal for over three decades. The Ottawa Library Board (OLB) ranked Rosemount as the second highest priority for renovations next to the city’s main branch in 2012, but three years have gone by and library staff and users are still faced with an overcrowded and dysfunctional facility. Van Loon

says the group wants to keep the fire burning in terms of raising awareness of the need for renovations and pushing the library board and the city to provide funding.

“It’s the most used library in the city in terms of circulation and visits per square foot but it hasn’t been fixed up since 1982.”

Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper says the expansion and renovation of the Rosemount branch is a very important issue in the community.

“The library plays a central role in our community and the current building is not large enough to accommodate all the people that are trying to use it. I am very keen to see it expanded,” says Coun. Leiper.

At the Kitchissippi Forum on April 18, Coun. Leiper said citizens

were encouraged to keep the pressure on politicians to ensure an expansion remains on their plates and on the agenda of the library board. However, he added that one of the main challenges is acquiring enough support from the city when their main focus is on improving the central branch.

“The Rosemount library is really a ward focus and the challenge for me is to try to find the budget to expand and renovate that library when so much of the city’s attention is focused on the central library,” says Coun. Leiper, adding that he’s on the lookout for any development opportunity that comes along.

The OLB has set aside $100,000 for a planning study of the Rosemount branch to discuss what is feasible and necessary in terms of renovations.

Van Loon says READ’s main objective is to provide a fully functional and up-to-date library for the community and it is a matter of professional consideration to determine the best plan for the future of the branch. Plenty of discussion and consultation remains to be had, but Van Loon and the READ group are confident that plans are heading in the right direction.

The next READ meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Hintonburg Community Centre. For more information about READ, go to facebook.com/ READRosemount.

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MAY 1-9 - HINTONBURG HAPPENING The Hintonburg Happening is a nine-day celebration of Hintonburg’s vibrant art and business community and will feature a full range of art exhibits, interactive performances, food frenzies and musical interludes. Check out art shows in unique spaces, live music, and businesses showcasing their wares. There’ll be air bands, open pottery studio time, a boutique brunch, BBQs and kidzones, artist talks, and tonnes of art on display.

Participating businesses include Twiss & Weber, Fab Baby Gear, Victoire, Clothes by Muriel Dombret, Oresta, Flock, Wabi Sabi, and many more. For information, go to hintonburghappening.ca.

MAY 2 - NINTH ANNUAL NEPALI GALA The ninth annual Nepali Gala will be taking place at First Unitarian (30 Cleary Ave.) on Saturday May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be sales of the hand woven scarves, a silent auction, Nepali Folk dancing and a delicious dinner of Nepali cuisine. Reservations required. Monetary donations requested. Contact Laura at 613-858-6264 or ottawanepaligala@gmail. com.

MAY 2 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL YARD SALE Drop by Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (Bryon & Golden) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine for home baking, books, collectors items, jewellery, household items, paintings and more! Refreshments available. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 2 - HINTONBURG FABRIC FLEA MARKET The Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market is the best destination for everything sewing related: fabric, patterns, books notions, and more! The Market takes place at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St.). Tables are $30 and $2 admission at the door goes to the Salvation Army Grace Manor. For more information go to facebook.com/hffm0505 or email fabricfleamarket@hotmail.com.

MAY 3 - BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC CEREMONY Everyone is invited to attend the Westboro Legion’s Battle of The Atlantic service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Westboro Cenotaph in Byron Park. The parade leaves the branch at 1:45 p.m., and the service, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony, begins at 2 p.m.

Afterwards, meet up at the branch (391 Richmond Rd.) between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. for fellowship and music by Lorne Daley & the Ricochet Riders.

MAY 5 - CHAMPLAIN PARK GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING Champlain Field House (149 Cowley Ave.). For information go to champlainpark.org/garden-club.

MAY 6 - ELDER ABUSE AND FRAUD SEMINAR Join guest presenters Cst. Dawn Neilly-Sylvestre, Ottawa Police Service and Alison Timmons, Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre for this free information session. It happens all too frequently; a deal that is too good to be true; a conversation that

turns abusive. Fraud and abuse against our seniors is a crime. We want you to have the facts on how to avoid potentially devastating financial fraud and how to help someone you care about. 7 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre, Wellington Room. All are welcome!

MAY 7-9 - BROADVIEW 40TH ANNUAL BOOK BONANZA Calling all book lovers and bargain hunters, it is time to get your summer reading stack! There will be thousands of books for sale May 7 (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.), May 8 (9 a.m.

- 9 p.m.) and May 9 (9 a.m. - noon) at Broadview Public School (590 Broadview Ave.). All proceeds go towards additional activities for the children.

MAY 8 - NEPEAN CHOIR CONCERT The Nepean Choir is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and is presenting works by Allister MacGillivary, Stan Rogers, Bruce Cockburn, and selections from H.M.S. Pinafore. Woodroffe United Church at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at the door: $20. Children under 12 are free.

For more info call 613-435-6382 or visit nepeanchoir. ca.

MAY 8 & 9 - GOGO GRANNIES GARDEN, GOODIES AND GIFTS Plants, jewellery, scarves, home baking and more! All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Congregation (30 Cleary Ave.). For more information email unitariangogos@gmail.com or call 613-7251066.

MAY 9 – OPEN HOUSE The Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (corner of Golden and Byron Avenue) open house will be taking place on Saturday May 9, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (rain date is May 10 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.) and May 12 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. All are welcome. Please wear flat-soled shoes for tryout. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 9 - USED CLOTHING, TOY, AND EQUIPMENT SALE Elmdale School is hosting their annual used clothing, toy, and equipment sale on May 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy Bridgehead coffee and baked treats, and take advantage of free child-minding service while shopping.

Arrive early for first pick of the vegetable seedlings and plant cuttings. All proceeds go to support art, literacy, extra-curricular programs and the Parkdale Food Center. Donations of gently used items are welcome.

Or, become a vendor and split the profits. Contact elmdalesale@gmail.com or go to elmdalecouncil.com.

MAY 11 - ART SHOW FUNDRAISER This art show fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa will be taking place at Gezellig (337 Richmond Rd.) on May 11 at 6 p.m., and features work by local artists Andrew King, Alison Fowler, and Claude Marquis. Tickets are $40 (which includes cocktails and canapés) and are available via EventBrite or by contacting Gezellig directly at gezelligdining.ca.

MAY 12 TO MAY 26 - PARENTING YOUR ANXIOUS CHILD Topics include: understanding anxiety, child-friendly strategies to reduce anxiety, coping strategies for parents, where to go for more resources. Tuesdays, May 12 to 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 725-3601 ext. 207 for information and registration. Register online at familyservicesottawa.org .

MAY 13 - CRAFT BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER Join us at Corner Bar & Grill (344 Richmond Rd.), on May 13 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Taste & Toast, a fun new craft beer tasting event in support of Odyssey Theatre, Ottawa’s premier summer theatre. Tickets are only $20 and include eight samples of craft beer from four local breweries, guided tastings led by brewery experts, light food pairings, a chance to bid on great silent auction packages and more! For tickets go to odysseytheatre.ca.

MAY 14 - TEEN AUTHOR FEST SPECIAL EDITION: SUSIN NIELSEN AND SUSAN JUBY Canadian authors Susin Nielsen and Susan Juby have teamed up to share their new books out this spring at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

Join us for a fun, casual conversation with two award winning and very entertaining authors. Ages 12 and up.

Drop-in. 6:30 p.m.

MAY 23 - PERENNIAL PLANT, GARAGE, BOOK, AND BAKE SALE The Spring Fair is taking place at All Saints’ Westboro (347 Richmond Rd.) between 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to find new treasures, new authors, and acclimatized perennials for your garden. Our everpopular bake table is back! Early birds might even find a homemade rhubarb pie.

MAY 30 - STAIRWELL CAROLLERS Jubilate Deo, a concert of sacred music performed by the Stairwell Carollers under Director Pierre Massie with music by Bach, Mozart, Lottie, Biebel, Fauré and Palestrini, will be taking place Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Martins Anglican Church, 2120 Prince Charles Road at Lockhart Avenue just north of Carlingwood Shopping Centre. Tickets in advance: $15. $20 at the door. To reserve, please telephone 613820-9084 or 613-722-6077.

MAY 31 - A DIALOGUE WITH DEATH Residents are invited to participate in an evening of informal conversation with and about death and dying; bring your questions and your curiosity. The evening is facilitated by Tara Tucker (Palliative Care Physician), Mary-Anne Bourque (Palliative Care Spiritual Counsellor) and Pam Grassau (Palliative Care Researcher/Social Worker). 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at A Thing for Chocolate (1262 Wellington St. W.). For more information and to reserve your spot, please email dialoguewithdeath@gmail.com. Please note, space is limited, so please reserve early.

MAY 31 - THE MCKELLAR PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM The McKellar Park Community Association will hold its annual general meeting on May 31 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the McKellar Park Field House (Wavell Avenue).

Councillor Jeff Leiper will join as a special guest.

McKellar Park residents interested in joining the executive in a volunteer role are asked to send an email to mpca.blog@gmail.com for more information. If you want to contribute to your community on issues such as traffic calming, western light rail, zoning, development, parks and recreation and event planning, please join us at the AGM to learn more.

MAY 31 - GLUTEN FREE UTOPIA Save the date! Gluten Free Utopia comes back to Ottawa on May 31 at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall (1000 Byron Ave.) Bringing together local businesses and specialists who know about living gluten-free, GFU 2015 strives to create a world without limitations. Tickets $10 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Buy tickets ahead of time at eventbrite.com/e/ gluten-free-utopia-2015-tickets-13567652213. Goody bags for the first 500 visitors. For more information go to glutenfreeutopia.com.

JUNE 6 - PROSE IN THE PARK Mark your calendars! This first annual open-air literary festival and book fair will be taking place on June 6 in the Parkdale Park. For more information go to facebook.com/events/1432536553704376/.

SOCIAL SENIORS Join in an afternoon of cards, bridge, euchre, board games and socializing every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 153 Woodroffe Ave. All seniors are welcome to attend this weekly non-denominational social gathering. For more information contact Ellena 613-728-4018 or Celine 613-234-0853.

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