Kitchissippi Times | March 3, 2016

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In recognition of International Women’s Day we are sharing stories about a few inspiring women in our community.

We’re kicking things off with Julie Drury.

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Imagine a situation so overwhelming, that it physically and emotionally depletes you; taking another step or facing another moment seems inconceivable. Long-distance runners know that feeling; they call it the “wall.” It is the physiological equivalent of being completely frayed. To get past that wall, run-

ners dig deep: just ten seconds more, just a few steps more, they tell themselves. And so they persevere.

Julie Drury, the athlete, knows all about pushing limits: she’s played varsity basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, and participated in the Boston Marathon.

Julie Drury, the mom, has hit the wall time and again, and somehow

found the strength to keep going.

Julie’s daughter Kate, genetically fragile, spent much of her childhood in the hospital. Julie took up running as a way to cope, and also to connect with Kate; during tough runs, Julie would focus on her daughter’s courage in the face of pain to push through her own wall.

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Promoting equality

Westboro’s Rita Morbia sees “a lot of commonalities around women’s issues”

By Judith van Berkom

Inter Pares – which means among equals – believes in solidarity, not charity, as an approach to international cooperation. For 40 years, they have worked closely with local and national activists and more than a hundred activist organizations worldwide to build peace, advance justice and globalize equality.

Rita Morbia, current Executive Director of Inter Pares, started out as a program manager 15 years ago. In addition to her senior position in the organization, she is also the program manager for Sudan and the Philippines. With a background in biology, she explains that most of her colleagues (15 in total) come from a variety of backgrounds. What they have in common is a passion for the work they do.

Rita was born in India but her family immigrated when she was young. She has lived in Westboro for the past ten years with her husband, two daughters, and extended family.

“Women’s rights features centrally in our work,” explains Rita, adding that Inter Pares works both internationally and locally. “We see a lot of common-

“We have strong relationships with organizations – long-term relationships because we share the same values and have common goals.”

Rita Morbia, Executive Director of Inter Pares: “At the heart of the collaboration with our counterparts lies the profound belief in the equality of all people.”

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alities around women’s issues,” says Rita. “In one of the programs in the Philippines, for example, we support a women’s health organization. Women in the Philippines face challenges around access to planning, proper skilled birth attendance, emergency services and/or obstetric care.”

Working in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Canada, Inter Pares

focuses on six global issues: food sovereignty, women’s equality, peace and democracy, economic justice, health and migration.

“We have strong relationships with organizations – long-term relationships because we share the same values and have common goals,” Rita explains.

The organization is funded in part by government and receives donations from individuals who

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believe in the work Inter Pares does here and abroad. In Canada, Inter Pares works, among other things, on policy issues such as ensuring that our health care system remains universal and continues to improve. Rita sits on the Board of the Canadian Health Coalition.

In the structure of Inter Pares, the issue of parity and equality is important. “It’s a flat or co-management structure,” explains Rita. “We all make the same base salary and we all make decisions together by consensus. As Executive Director, I have special responsibilities and report to the Board, but when we come together to make decisions, I’m one voice around the table. It’s a great way to work. Everyone feels supported and when we make a decision, we all have ownership over

that decision.”

In Canada and abroad, Inter Pares has been involved in women’s equality by promoting feminism as a crucial element to coalition building, valuing cooperation, consensus-based decision-making and collective achievements.

As a result of the collaborative work of Inter Pares on issues of women’s equality and health in the Philippines, women now have a Reproductive Health Law that promotes equity and reduces maternal and child mortality.

Inter Pares also supported the reproductive rights of women in Peru by financially supporting DEMUS, a women’s rights organization. These are but a few of the organizations achievements.

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Scientist, professor, volunteer Kristin Baetz would love to see more women in science Story and photo by Alyson Queen

When you walk toward Kristin Baetz’s home, you’re welcomed by twinkling tree lights that brighten up a dreary mid winter.

Once you’re through the front door, you’re greeted by the charms of a busy house and a very inquisitive dog named Charlotte.

“Life is chaotic but in a good way.” That’s how Kristin describes her world being a mother to Duncan (11) and Isla (8), scientist, professor, and community volunteer.

A professor at the University of Ottawa in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Kristin is also the Canada Research Chair in Chemical and Functional Genomics.

More recently, she was named the Director of the Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, which is a researchintensive institution of more than 30 scientists from U of O and Carleton.

To simplify a very complex subject matter, Kristin is trying build bigger and better research for the Ottawa region, in a new and innovative way. But she readily admits that it isn’t an easy field, especially for women.

“To be successful and get to the stage of professor is incredibly challenging and competitive. I think my department has done a good job of getting more women into the field, but it’s still a challenge because women often self-select out and we’re a long way off from true equity.”

Originally from Toronto, Kristin clearly has had the drive and motivation to pursue her passions. Her husband, Doug, has also been a strong supporter of her career and

Kristin Baetz with her daughter Isla.

their family.

The road to becoming an independent researcher is a long one and many women disappear from the field when they want to start a family.

“The myth of having it all can be overwhelming and results in a lot of young female scientists saying ‘how can I have a demanding, competitive career along with a family?’ I have yet to hear a male colleague ask these questions.

“My advice is always to go for it and do not limit yourself. You can find ways to make things work. It may not be Martha Stewart perfect, but life isn’t perfect.”

Having lived in Ottawa for 10 years, Kristin is well known for getting things done and being a part of her community.

She recently helped spearhead a campaign for the Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association, to slow drivers’ speeds on Fairmont Avenue.

“We’re trying to find ways of calming traffic, making sure that people are stopping and that it’s safe for people at the park.”

If that didn’t make life busy enough, she is also volunteering her expertise on the national level as President of the Canadian

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“We’re really trying to make the government understand the importance of funding research in Canada. It’s absolutely critical. If we don’t fund basic research, we’ll never see true innovation and knowledge.”

As for advice for the younger generation, she really wants to encourage more women to enter the sciences.

“Being a scientist is an amazing and creative career. You never do the same thing twice in a day. I really hope more girls continue on and pursue it.”

For the Ottawa 32nds where she was a Beaver leader for five years, there will likely be a number of young people who are surprised to learn about the full life that she leads.

Known always as Ringtail, and her husband as Rusty, she says that the kids “probably have no clue that we have real jobs - or real names for that matter.”

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Introduction to Curling for Women Monday, March 14th, 2016 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Female Instructors will be there to guide you and give curling demonstrations in a fun, friendly atmosphere following a short chat on “how women learn” given by one of our instructors. Come on in. We’d love to see you.

We’re seeking new members who are looking for fun and new experiences!

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“I was born in Montreal and grew up in Aylmer. We moved to Ottawa when I was 16. After high school, I went to university and took computer science. I worked in that field until I had my first child. I left my job before there was an Internet and was out too long while raising my children, and things had changed too much for me to want to go back. Instead, I fell into the world of dogs again, which was one of my first

passions. When I was little, I had every book there was about dogs. I had How To Draw Dogs I still have an article from Weekend Magazine from when I was about 7 or 8 about the wolf kill.... Dogs, wolves, I read all the books. It’s always been with me. I read dog training manuals when I was 16, and not harlequin romance books like everyone else.

Thirteen years ago I started learning about dog training,

and then I saw an ad in the Kitchissippi Times thanking some local dogs from Linda, a local dog walker. She was retiring, so I called her up and said, ‘What’s with this dog walking gig?’ At first Linda did not want to share her secrets with me, but then we went for coffee. She was lovely, lives near me in Westboro and we hit it off.

In fact, we are still in touch.”

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Barbershop boom Hey KT! I want to thank you for the article in your Feb. 4 issue, “New generation, old traditions” about the boom of barbershops in Kitchissippi. I’m writing to tell your readers a bit more about the history and evolution of barbering in the ‘hood. I have lived here for nine years and worked here for 15, including 4 1/2 years as the owner of Mint Hair Studio and her one-year-old sibling, The Brooke.

I’m so happy you included The Brooke in your story. Many KT readers will know that The Brooke has been a barbershop, and a cornerstone of the community, for 35 years. It was Carole’s for a long time. I think it’s pretty cool that a ‘lady barber’ was at the helm in a time when it wasn’t the norm. She launched her business at a time when this neighbourhood was quite different than its current incarnation. From her prime location, Carole saw many changes pass by her window and come through the front door.

From barber poles to animal busts and the spicy smell of aftershave – there’s much to love about the feel of a barbershop. People like these traditions. I do too, and I also like how barbershops have evolved. I opened one because I believe that men should get to experience the same level of grooming that women do. While they have typically been maledominated environments, I want to break that mold. My philosophy is to create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who wants to walk in and get a fresh ‘do!

One thing I’ve learned from working in this industry for so long is that some people don’t want to book ahead for a

“I think it’s pretty cool that a ‘lady barber’ was at the helm in a time when it wasn’t the norm.” cut. The walk-in is much more conducive to the barbershop style of service.

I’m happy to be able to offer both styles of service at locations that are almost across the street from each other.

I’m proud of my neighbourhood. It is diverse and creative and accepting. In many ways it reminds me of the small town I grew up in – both are full of characters, and full of a sense of community.

I love being part of a talented, artistic community that is showing Ottawa what it is and what it can be. Thank you for putting a spotlight on my hood and a profession I am passionate about.

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Confidence, education, compassion This Nepean HS educator is inspiring students every day Story and photo by Cindy Lam

When students were asked to identify a role model at Nepean, Jessica Houghton was a popular choice.

“She’s great,” says Andrew Stevens, a grade 12 student. “She’s always there to listen when you need someone to talk to.”

Apart from teaching French, Jessica also runs the Gender Sexuality Alliance club at school. It provides an inclusive space for students to come and be themselves, whatever they may look or feel like. She believes all students should feel comfortable expressing themselves and shouldn’t be made to feel badly about it.

“Our club works to promote awareness in the school about the different sexual orientations and gender expressions that exist, not only in our school but in our community,” she says.

Jessica has had many opportunities to work with the students in the GSA. The club attends the Rainbow Youth Forum each year, which dedicates itself to LGBTQ+ celebration and awareness.

This year, Jessica and her wife were invited to speak about their experiences at school and share how teachers can help make classrooms more inclusive.

Jessica Houghton is a French teacher at Nepean HS.

She also had an opportunity to work with students at the CORE Summit Leadership Camp last year.

She was asked to run workshops on meditation, which focused upon stresses of school and life and the importance of clearing the mind.

“We live in such a busy time, where students are connected 24/7 and so it was neat to get students thinking about how beneficial disconnecting could be,” she says.

Jessica inspires students at Nepean every day. She strives to be authentic with her students and is open and honest about who she is as a teacher

and a person – which she says can be a risk in a high school setting.

“At the end of the day people want to be appreciated for who they are,” she says. “It is my role and responsibility as an educator to try and make my students feel welcomed and celebrated.”

In light of International Women’s Day, she believes that everyone wants and deserves to have someone to identify with, and this day helps to raise awareness for all the amazing things women are doing. She believes in the importance of female empowerment – especially in a high school setting – and that young people should take some time to think about who they are, and not what others or society are telling them to be.

Jessica believes that self-confidence, education, and compassion are qualities that can help girls in high school feel empowered. Understanding who you are and what you stand for will help guide your choices.

Nepean High School greatly benefits from having teachers like Jessica Houghton, who provide support in an inclusive environment for students to be able to be themselves.

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Redevelopment of the Civic Campus - A 21st Century Hospital

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The Ottawa Hospital invites residents and business owners from Ottawa and surrounding communities to attend a Public Information Session to learn more about the future redevelopment of its Civic Campus:

L’Hôpital d’Ottawa invite les résidants et les propriétaires d’entreprises d’Ottawa et des environs à participer à une séance d’information publique pour en savoir plus sur le réaménagement futur du Campus Civic :

Date: Monday March 7, 2016 Location: 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre Time: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Date : Le lundi 7 mars 2016 Lieu : 200, chemin Coventry, Centre de conférences et d’événements d’Ottawa Heure : De 16 h à 21 h

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• Opening remarks by moderator Jamie McCracken, Chair of the Board of Governors, The Ottawa Hospital • Remarks by Catherine McKenna, MP for Ottawa-Centre and Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa-Centre • Presentation by Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO, The Ottawa Hospital, followed by a question period 8:15 pm – 9:00 pm: Public Open House resumes

• Mot d’ouverture de l’animateur Jamie McCracken, président du Conseil des gouverneurs, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa • Remarques de Catherine McKenna, députée d’Ottawa-Centre et de Yasir Naqvi, député provincial d’Ottawa-Centre • Présentation du Dr Jack Kitts, PDG, L’Hôpital d’Ottawa, suivie d’une période de questions

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What will be discussed?

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to delivering the best health care possible and meeting the needs of our community. The opportunity exists to redevelop the Civic Campus at a new location in the city’s core and creating a 21st Century Hospital that will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced health care facilities of our time.

What does this mean for Ottawa?

A more than $2 billion investment in a 21st Century Hospital is a significant city-building initiative that will ensure the citizens of Ottawa continue to receive the best care possible for generations

to come in an environment that promotes wellness, learning and research. It is also a major job and economic-development driver for the Region.

Why is a 21st Century Hospital needed?

Currently, many of the Civic Campus buildings date back to the Hospital’s origin, at the turn of the last century. The age of these facilities, combined with limited space on the 23-acre site, create challenging conditions to meet the future needs of Ottawa’s growing and aging population.

Who should attend? All residents and business-owners of Ottawa and surrounding

For more information on a new 21st Century Hospital in Ottawa’s core, visit www.ottawahospital.on.ca/21stCenturyHospital or email newcivic@toh.ca

communities who have an interest in a 21st Century Hospital in the city core. All organizations and interest groups that have an interest in heritage; health and wellness; urban planning; economic development; scientific and medical research; etc.

De 20 h 15 à 21 h : Assemblée publique (suite)

Sujets de discussion : L’Hôpital d’Ottawa s’est engagé à offrir les meilleurs soins possible et à répondre aux besoins de notre collectivité. Nous avons la possibilité de réaménager le Campus Civic et de le construire à un nouvel endroit au cœur de la ville pour ainsi créer un hôpital digne du 21e siècle qui comptera parmi les établissements de santé les plus modernes et à la fine pointe de la technologie.

Effets sur Ottawa : Un investissement de plus de deux milliards de dollars dans un hôpital digne du 21e siècle constitue une initiative de construction urbaine d’envergure qui permettra de veiller à ce que les citoyens d’Ottawa continuent

de recevoir les meilleurs soins possible, et ce, pour les prochaines générations, dans un environnement qui favorise le bien-être, l’apprentissage et la recherche. Il s’agit également d’un important facteur favorable à la création d’emplois et au développement économique dans la région.

Raisons de bâtir un hôpital digne du 21e siècle : Actuellement, de nombreux édifices du Campus Civic datent de la construction originale de l’hôpital, c’est-à-dire de la fin du siècle dernier. L’âge de ces installations, jumelé à l’espace limité du terrain de 23 acres, créent des conditions difficiles qui

empêcheront les professionnels de la santé de répondre pleinement aux besoins futurs de la population croissante et vieillissante d’Ottawa.

Invités : Les résidants et les propriétaires d’entreprises d’Ottawa et des environs qui souhaitent obtenir un hôpital digne du 21e siècle au cœur de la ville. Les organismes et les groupes d’intervenants qui s’intéressent au patrimoine, à la santé et au bien-être, à l’urbanisme, au développement économique, à la recherche scientifique et médicale, etc.

Pour en savoir plus au sujet du nouvel hôpital digne du 21e siècle au cœur de la Ville d’Ottawa, visitez le www.hopitalottawa.on.ca/hopitaldignedu21esiecle ou communiquez par courriel au nouveaucivic@lho.ca

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Evelyn Eldridge testing her math app with students at Churchill P.S.

One smart fish

Local resident launches app for kids Story and photo

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West Wellington resident and math whiz Evelyn Eldridge has created a rather fishy math app.

For the past five months, Evelyn has devoted herself to creating, designing and coding her app – called Carl Can Divide – on a full time basis. And she hopes her hard work will pay off in more ways than one.

“I wanted to help kids find an entertaining way to practice how to multiply and divide,” she explains.

“I would love to see this app become an everyday tool on a really big scale.”

Intended for kids ages 10 – 14, Carl made his inaugural visit to Heather Earl’s classroom at Churchill P.S. earlier this year for an test run. Evelyn dropped in recently to find a group of eager kids ready to ask questions and give her feedback regarding what they would like to see added to the game.

Evelyn, a mother of two teens and a math graduate from the University of Waterloo, took the

opportunity of a rapt audience to offer up a little background.

She’s become a great math resource for many of her friends and neighbours who are anxious to find a really good math tutor. But with only so much time to spend and such a big need to fill, Evelyn thought about coming up with something that could reach a much broader audience.

“Memorization of times tables is boring and tedious and in this age of constant stimulus for kids combined with busy parents, it just gets bypassed,” explains Evelyn.

“Kids DO understand how to multiply, they just don’t have instant recall of the number facts and not having this hinders their progress in high school math.”

Carl is a fish, a smart fish of course, who loves to win prizes by multiplying and dividing. Players choose a divisor to practice, for example, divide by 5.

Numbers float by and players must swipe any numbers that divide evenly by 5. The numbers get

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faster and faster as a player moves on and if too many mistakes are made, the game will end. More importantly, there is feedback after each game that tracks the player’s mistakes and progress.

And for parents and teachers, there is also a one page email report which summarizes success, areas of weakness and amount of time played.

Why Carl? And why is he a fish?

“Because a fish is basically like a circle,” Evelyn told the students.

“I used my daughter’s old cartoon book to learn to draw him. And he just looked like a Carl!”

Heather reminded the students how important it is for them to master times tables. She also told them how Evelyn persevered while creating this game and that hard work pays off – in school, in life, and while learning how to divide.

The app launched in the iTunes store on February 28 and can be purchased for $1.99 at itunes.apple. com.

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An apple a day

Program brings the “core” curriculum to life

By Anne Boys-Hope

You’ve heard about computers for schools? How about apples for schools?

Not the kind for computing, but the kind for eating. A Westboro elementary school is bringing apples into the classroom to provide a healthy snack and encourage healthy living.

Starting this month, Churchill Alternative School’s apple a day program will bring the “core” curriculum to life— inviting students to taste, smell and touch their healthy living lessons.

Principal Megan Egerton says an apple a day is a win-win for educators: fostering healthy eating choices and improving student learning.

“Students love the idea of having a piece of fresh fruit there for the taking, and it really seems to help students learn for a sustained period of time,” says Megan. “When students eat right and are not hungry, they learn more.”

With a $1000 grant from the Metro Green Apple School Program, the school is planning to buy one apple a day for each student. They estimate that students will go through about 250 apples every week. That adds up to 1000 a month and 4000 by the end of the school year.

The school has its own composting program, so even the waste from the apples will give students hands-on learning opportunities.

The apples will be placed out in bowls in every classroom and at the office. Students get to decide when they eat, even if that means snacking during class time. This “help yourself” approach prevents kids from getting hungry and losing steam between scheduled meal times. It also fosters independent learners, a key component of the alternative school philosophy.

“The idea is that students will eat when they are hungry rather than working around our set scheduled times, which

Churchill P.S. principal Megan Egerton says an apple a day is a “win-win for educators.”

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don’t always coincide with when a child is hungry or needs a snack,” says Megan.

Churchill ran the program two years ago, and is bringing it back by popular demand.

“It was a very successful initiative because we had the help of parents to pick up and distribute the apples, we had parents supporting healthy choices and ensuring that there are a variety of apples from week to week to keep interest and spark discussion,” says Egerton.

“Having a healthy snack

available only further supported what we already knew—hungry kids don’t learn the same way that others do!”

Laurie Kizik, who is co-chair of parent council, saw the benefits firsthand.

“Both students and teachers were amazed at how a single apple could fill a hunger gap, boost energy levels and help a student focus,” says Laurie.

The apple-a-day program will take root at Churchill Alternative School from March to June.

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New vegan café to open

Need to establish who will take over when you finally take off?

A Q& A with Jo Masterson of Little Jo Berry’s

Story and photo by Heather Heagney

Kitchissippi residents and visitors to the neighbourhood will soon have another cafe and eatery to visit. Set to open in late March, Little Jo Berry’s Coffee and Eats will feature lunch dishes, vegan sweet treats, and dairyfree coffee drinks. Taking over 1305 Wellington St. W., co-owners and siblings Josephine (Jo) and Jimmy Masterson look forward to welcoming customers very soon.

“Little Jo” recently answered some questions for KT. Kitchissippi Times: You previously worked for Mandi Lunan at the former vegan bakery, Auntie Loo’s Treats. What did you learn from your experience working there?

Josephine (Jo) Masterson, formerly of Auntie Loo’s Treats, is opening a new vegan café this month. Visit Little Jo Berry’s online at littlejoberrys.com.

avoid them because of assumptions of what vegan food tastes like. My baking will always be vegan. I believe in tasting what you create, always.

offerings that excite people.

KT: When did you fall in love with cooking and baking?

LJ: Working with local suppliers is so important to us. I have so many contacts and suppliers from my previous jobs so I can’t wait to work with them again. One of my brother’s friends helped us with our logo and website and one of my buddies just opened a silk-screening company so she was able to work with my ideas and make us some really cool shirts. We always try to go with people we know in our community first. That will be a standard for us.

KT: Will you source ingredients from local suppliers?

Little Jo: I learned so much from working at Auntie Loo’s. There was an incredible team there – we were so close and we still stay in touch. We had the kind of environment where you could brainstorm and pass ideas around, and everyone would get all revved up and excited about creating. I learned the importance of creating that kind of positive, healthy workspace for your staff.

LJ: Since I was a kid I have been in the kitchen. My brothers and I used to listen to the Rolling Stones and make perogies with my dad. He would have us doing prep and learning about spices and different flavours. For me it was healing to be in the kitchen, it felt familiar, it was how we bonded as a family. As I grew up and lived on my own, it became very soothing to cook and bake.

KT: Will all the treats at Jo’s be vegan, and if so, why is that important to you?

KT: So what are you planning for the menu at Jo’s?

KT: Tell us about your coowner/business partner, Jimmy.

LJ: There will be savoury treats as well as sweet. I want to be able to do little lunches and take away treats as well. Recently I have been playing around a lot with my version of “Poptarts” and I’m pretty taken with them. I want to be able to serve unique

LJ: My business partner is my big brother Jimmy.

Best guy you could ever meet. He is so supportive and backed me up right away when I told him that I wanted to do this. A plumber by trade, he also does gas fitting and heating so he is pretty much

LJ: Being vegan is so important to me but my treats don’t need to be defined that way. Vegan food is delicious and I would rather people come in and try my treats and be amazed, rather than to

building our entire kitchen. He has put in so many hours at the shop. It has been a really incredible process going to the space and working on this empty canvas and making it our own. It’s going to be the kind of space where I can look at a molding and say, “Hey, I did that.” Or walk across the tiles my brother and his friends laid and be proud of the work that has gone into it.

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THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall operation and administration of SWCHC business.

THE FIT: This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional senior leader who possesses a masters degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Social Work or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible management experience in the field of community health, social services or public policy. (see full job description www.swchc.on.ca) THE PROCESS: If you have a passion for community health and believe you possess the appropriate experience and skill set for this position, please submit your resume and covering letter with the top three reasons why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Applications are to be summited electronically no later than end of day March 25, 2016 to:

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Poetry festival “ignites the brain” VERSeFest challenges audience assumptions

By Vivian Vavassis

Ottawa has always been a poetry town. With over a dozen reading series and an average of three events a week, the city is a sweet spot for poetry lovers.

Not convinced it’s your thing?

VERSeFest, Ottawa’s International Poetry Festival, returns for its sixth year and is ready to take on that challenge. Showcasing more than 60 poets between March 15-20, VERSeFest aims to prove that there’s a poet for everyone.

“How fortunate Ottawa is to have an early spring festival like VERSeFest, especially after the dark nights of winter,” says Kitchissippi resident and VERSeFest poet, Sandra Ridley. “Bringing in writers from around the world, this festival elevates and celebrates all forms of poetry. VERSeFest ignites the brain and inspires the heart.”

If Ottawa is a poetry town, Kitchissippi is a strong contender for poetry quartier.

Its diverse character makes it home to many of the local poets involved with VERSeFest over the years, including Pearl Pirie and slam veteran Sir Realist.

Pirie praises VERSeFest for pitting the familiar against the unfamiliar: “My prevailing impression of VERSeFest is the will to bridge gaps between people and between forms of writing and performance, to support as one community. Because of the long reach of curators, I got to read with people… who I hadn’t heard of but was impressed by, like Stevie Howell, Giles Benaway. New discoveries are one of the best things

Kitchissippi resident and VERSeFest poet, Sandra Ridley.

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about a festival like this.”

The festival opens with Governor General (GG) Award winner Élise Turcotte. She’ll be joined by an eclectic mix of other poets, including Amal El Mohtar, Griffin Poetry Prize winner Jane Munro, Icelandic poet Gerdur Kristny, and celebrated war poet Yusef Komunyakaa among others.

Balancing literary giants like Komunyakaa with newcomers is intrinsic to the festival’s mandate to present a perfect equilibrium of established and new poets, written poetry and spoken word, female and male gendered poets, English and French.

Almost all of the events are bilingual. Balance is the interweaving theme that threads the festival, drives

its energy, and draws attendees.

After all, audiences are the ones driving Ottawa’s bourgeoning scene.

Canadian icon Lorna Crozier agrees: “It makes such a difference to read to people who love poetry, who are open to various voices and forms, and who show their appreciation through deep listening.

Such is the audience at VERSeFest.”

Poets will be hailing from Ireland, Armenia, and Norway. The feisty Anne Boyer, known for her powerful social commentary, will attend from the United States.

Phil Hall, Marilyn Dumont, and Cathy Petch are among Canada’s finest.

And George Elliot Clarke, Canada’s newly appointed Parliamentary Poet

Laureate, will read alongside the recentlynamed GG winner Robyn Sarah Sunday, March 20th, at the Hall of Honour showcase.

The lineup also features a number of emerging poets who are new on the literary circuit. Dub poet and Juno winner Lillian Allen is enthusiastic about this approach: “I’ve heard and seen one of the best poets I have ever encountered at VerseFest 2015, someone I didn’t even know exists, and believe me, I know and have read or seen many, many poets.”

Come for the poets you know. Even better, come for the ones you don’t.

VERSeFest runs March 15-20. For venue listings, times, and tickets, visit versefest.ca.

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Julie Drury: searching for solid footing Continued from page 1 Kate was born healthy in 2007, but then had developmental delays, hearing loss, and periodic bouts of vomiting, intermittent fever, extreme lethargy, and cessation of eating and drinking. After many visits to CHEO, several tests (including genetic testing), and teamwork with international institutions, doctors realized that she had a rare mitochondrial disease. At CHEO, Dr. Pranesh Chakraborty, Kate’s metabolic physician and Director of Newborn Screening Ontario, and his team identified (in 2011) the TRNT1 gene that caused Kate’s condition. The condition is called SIFD – an acronym for Sideroblastic anemia, Immune deficiency, periodic Fever, and Developmental Delay. It is progressive, degenerative, and extremely rare.

Kate was the first child to be officially diagnosed with it; CHEO estimates that there are less than ten families worldwide whose children have SIFD. Kate’s life was a medical odyssey: she had at least 40 visits to CHEO, underwent every invasive and painful test imaginable, and had cochlear implants, and therapy.

Her parents had to live with the relentless uncertainty of a disease that had yet to be discovered. Through this vortex, Julie and husband Brian worked as a unit, managing the harrowing stresses of caring for a seriously sick child, and providing some semblance of normal life for their older son Jack.

Julie, who’d worked as a Senior Policy Adviser at Health Canada, used her professional skills to learn everything she could about SIFD and to advocate for a

coordinated interdisciplinary team to manage Kate’s medical challenges. Kate was the first child admitted to CHEO’s Coordination of Complex Care Program in March 2010.

Despite everything, Kate “always woke up happy and ready to go, even when she was sick,” Julie says. In many ways, she was a typical little girl who loved Dora, sparkly shoes, her Cinderella dress, and pink and purple. She learned to sign and went to school. Her fragility didn’t deter her from doing what she wanted – swimming, gymnastics, summer camp.

Kate, aged 8, died on November 30, 2015, from complications after a bone marrow transplant. She died at home, in Julie’s embrace with Brian and Jack watching over her.

With Kate’s death, “we all fell off a cliff,” says Julie. “We have injuries, but we just put one foot in front of the other.”

While enduring the crushing agony of losing a child, Julie knows that the family will get through Kate’s absence and find solid footing. To help, Julie has her caring network of loyal friends. They supported her through crises by dropping off meals, watching Jack. They also encouraged her to take up running. Julie still runs. She says running somehow spiritually connects her to Kate. On a recent pre-dawn run, Julie sensed Kate’s presence, as though she was hugging her from the back as she liked to do. Julie turned around and saw a spectacular sunrise, in Kate’s favorite pink and purple colors. Just like the sunrise the morning after Kate’s death. For a few moments, she felt peace. “Kate is gone,” she says. “But I have her with me.”

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Carlington Community Health Centre (CCHC) is a non-profit organization, located at 900 Merivale Road in Ottawa. CCHC provides a wide range of health, social and community services.

CCHC focuses on broad determinants of health, including primary health care and social factors that influence the health of individuals, families and communities. Carlington Community Health Centre is one of six community health centres located within the Champlain LHIN and employs a Model of Health and Wellbeing.

The Centre has achieved French language designation under the French Language Services Act of Ontario in respect of the programs carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is pleased to provide services to its clients in both official languages.

CCHC is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join its volunteer Board of Directors. The ideal board member would have: • Commitment to CCHC Mission, Vision and Values • Strong communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work in a team • Ability to commit the time required as a member of the CCHC Board of Directors – 3 to 6 hours per month • Previous not-for-profit Board experience is an asset

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Volunteer Appreciation Week April 10-16, 2016 The staff at Carlington Community Health Centre wish to express our appreciation for all of our volunteers who invest their time, energy and commitment in supporting the work of the Centre.

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CCHC is particularly interested in candidates with the following knowledge and experience: • Health Care • Strategic Planning • Finance in the not-for-profit sector • Advocacy • Communications & Fundraising • Community Relations • Human Resources • Legal • Bilingualism (French/English) an asset

While we invite all interested candidates, CCHC has a mandate to maintain a percentage of Board Members within its catchment area of Sherbourne Road / Maitland Avenues to the west; Island Park Drive to the east; the Ottawa River to the north and Baseline Road to the south; and the Rideauview community.

Community-oriented individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors are encouraged to submit their nomination no later than March 31, 2016 to: lnesrallah@carlington.ochc.org Interviews will be conducted mid-April.

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Semaine de l’action bénévole 10-16 avril, 2016 Les employés du Centre de santé communautaire Carlington veulent exprimer notre reconnaissance à tous nos bénévoles qui investissent leur temps, énergie et de l’engagement pour soutenir le travail du Centre.

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It’s not what you do, it’s who you game with

Networking for Nerds comes to Wellington West

By Joseph Hutt

Whether you’re looking for recruitment opportunities or hoping to expand your own business, networking can be an important if daunting task.

However, enduring a gauntlet of formal interviews simply isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and can prevent even the most talented people from putting their best foot forward.

This is what inspired Matt Drouillard to organize Networking for Nerds (NFN), a networking event series that encourages interaction on a more informal level.

“I was going to a bunch of networking events...”

Matt explains, “and I just didn’t like the way they were... I was thinking if we start taking away some of this more formal stuff and make it more fun, it could be easier to socialize with people.”

“A lot of folks are working the [formal]

Matt Drouillard, the organizer behind Networking for Nerds (NFN).

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model that has worked up until now, and I just feel that the language of business is changing.”

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“While they may not be featuring NFN’s infamous poutine buffet or projector gaming, the Nerd Parties will still include a number of exciting activities and social networking opportunities.” in sales and business, or even just being a developer, you don’t often get a chance to socialize outside of your company.”

The continued success of NFN’s goal to build a community across these industries has now given Wellington West the opportunity to be one of two Ottawa boroughs that will host a series of smaller monthly events: the NFN Nerd Parties.

Matt said he’d been considering Wellington as a venue for a while.

“Wellington West has its own culture that I really like,” he explains. “I used to live in Kingston and it reminds me of that area.

You can walk through the whole neighbourhood and

there’s lots of interesting places to check out.”

While they may not be featuring NFN’s infamous poutine buffet or projector gaming, the Nerd Parties will still include a number of exciting activities and social networking opportunities. These range from tech demos hosted by various game developers to a slew of video and boardgames that Matt believes will encourage the kind of informal interaction that people are looking for.

“We understand that everybody has different levels of introversion and extroversion,” he explained. “If you’re not social, you can mention it to us or just saddle up to one of the games we pro-

vide. And believe me, it will figure itself out. “ “The majority of people who are first time networkers, we don’t expect them to go up and say hi to everyone in the room,” Matt added. “Just because it’s networking doesn’t mean you’re expect to really open up to people right away.”

“You can honestly not say hi to anyone in the room and you will still meet people.”

As far as Matt himself is concerned, he loves that NFN continues to grow, in part through contacts he’s met at these events, but also through his own personal enthusiasm.

“I get a kick out of it,” he said. “When I’m actually at the event, we try to delegate enough work away from me so I can take some time to just introduce people.”

“Actually, if you asked me five years ago if there was a way I could just introduce people... and play video games for a living, I’d say sign me up. I just never thought it would happen.”

The first Wellington West Nerd Party is on March 14, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Tooth and Nail Brewing Company. Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite.

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MARCH 4- WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2016 The World Day of Prayer service will be held at Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa behind the ROH) at 7 p.m. followed by a reception. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of many traditions who come together on the first Friday of March to observe a common prayer. It is an ecumenical service coordinated by the Women’s Interchurch Council of Canada. This year’s theme is “Receive children. Receive me,” written by the World Day of Prayer committee of CUBA. For more information contact Janice Borroughs at 613-729-6204. All are welcome!

MARCH 6 - FOURTH ANNUAL BORSHCH COOK-OFF This charity event raises funds to help Ukrainian orphans. Come to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (1000 Byron Ave.) and enjoy Borshch of all types, vote for your favourite, and help support the orphanage with a free-will donation. To enter the competition, or for more information, contact Iryna at iccrph@gmail.com, Olena Stetskevych at ostetskevych@yahoo.com, or call 613-352-3903.

MARCH 6 - THE WESTFEST “ALL-STAR” FUNDRAISER Hosted by Councillor Jeff Leiper, 100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards Westfest’s 2016 Artistic Programming. Drop by the Orange Art Gallery (290 City Centre) between 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday March 6 for live music, art, spoken word, craft beer, craft wine, food, fun & friends!

Tickets are $100 and include food and drink. Live entertainment includes Juno Award Winners Lynn Miles & Holly McNarland + John Allaire, Lynne Hanson, Cody Coyote, Andrew Vincent, Maria Hawkins, Thomas Starwalker Clair, River City Junction, DJ Lakes Distrikt, and Ross & Denis The Bagpipe Djembe Heroes & an amazing performance from the Spoken Word Guru John Akpata. Guests will also have the opportunity to view, bid on and purchase some freshly made original artworks by award-winning local visual artists including Andrea Campbell, Barry Ace, Cara Tierney, Caroline Gomersall, Drew Mandigo, Greg Hill, Jaime Koebel, Kalkidan Assefa, Maggie Glossop, Thomas Clair and Oo Aqpik. For more information go to westfest.ca.

MARCH 6 - FUN WITH FACEBOOK Want to learn how to use Facebook so you can stay in touch with family and friends across Canada or around the world? Attend a free, informal and interactive information session from 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Westboro Legion (391 Richmond Rd.) All are welcome. For information go to rcl480.com or email WestboroLegionPR@gmail.com.

MARCH 9 & 10 - ROBIN HOOD COMES TO NOTRE DAME Come see the Notre Dame High School Drama

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MARCH 9 - BIRDING PRESENTATION The Westboro Beach Community Association (WBCA) will host a presentation with renowned Ottawa birder Bruce Di Labio. Bruce is an active birder, a birding instructor, and the bird columnist for the Ottawa Citizen. The event will take place at Churchill Seniors Center (345 Richmond Rd.) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9. He will give a talk on the birds of the Ottawa area, the impact of climate change on birds, and what residents can do to preserve and create bird habitat. For further information, contact us at infowestborobeach@gmail.com or check out the web site at westborobeach.ca.

MARCH 14 - READ MEETING The Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group, working for the improvement of the Rosemount Library will hold its monthly meeting on Monday March 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Laurel Room (ground floor) of the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St W. All are welcome.

MARCH 18 - ARTS NIGHT Arts Night takes place at the First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave., off Richmond Rd.) on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Come and see artists talk about, demonstrate or perform their art. This month’s guests include Patricia Stockwell, writer; Nour Ahram, photographer; Matthew Beatty, percussionist & music teacher. Admission: $5. For more information call 613-725-1066.

MARCH 19 & 22 - ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Rosemount Library – The Next Chapter: a community consultation, hosted by the Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group. A collaborative discussion and vision exercise with citizens from the Rosemount Library catchment area on the future development of the library. Saturday, March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St W. All are welcome.’

MARCH 26 - WOODROFFE PARK EASTER EGG HUNT Save the date! This event is for children age 10 & under. Parents, you supply and hide eggs (10 eggs per child please) and stash them between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. B.Y.O.B (Bring your own basket!) There will be concession items as well. Money raised will go to the Woodroffe Park Rejuvenation Fund. More information to come. Find the event page on Facebook by searching “Woodroffe Park Easter Egg Hunt.”

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APRIL 2 - ROTARY MUSIC FOR HUMANITY CHARITY CONCERT The Rotary Club of West Ottawa presents Music For Humanity, a concert featuring the talented young musicians of UOttawa, OrKidstra (orkidstra.ca) and Stellae Borealis violin ensemble (stellaeborealis.ca) which will be taking place at the First Unitarian Congregation (30 Clearly Ave.) CBC’s Laurence Wall will emcee a concert of music of classical and modern composers spiced with a little humour, ensembles and a variety of instruments and voices. Join the performers for refreshments after the concert. Proceeds support the complete eradication of polio in the world with the help of Rotary International EndPolioNow. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the event begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20; students, $10, children under 12 are free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 613-853-6642.

APRIL 8 & 9 - FIBRE ART SHOW AND SALE Over 40 local fibre artists from OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOTB) present their fourth annual Fibre Fling Show and Sale at the Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Dr. The event runs for two days: Friday April 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artwork includes every form of fibre art such as quilting, felting, beadwork, stitchery, doll making, knitting, jewelry, wearable art and more. Some artists combine several techniques within one piece. A $5 admission will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation. High Tea will be served on Saturday afternoon for $ 10.

Parking is free. For additional information, contact Rita at 613-723-7404 or visit out-of-the-box.org.

APRIL 28 - ARTS ALIVE Broadview Avenue Public School is celebrating 100 years of learning this year. The students and staff of Broadview PS invite residents to attend the centennial edition of Arts Alive. The fun begins at 12:30 on April 28 with a special art exhibition, historical display, and student performances. For information about what else is in store, follow Broadview on Facebook at facebook.com/BroadviewPS or email Broadviewcentennial@gmail.com.

MAY 7 - 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, electronics, collectors items, jewelry, household items, paintings and more!

Refreshments available. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

PAINTER’S CIRCLE Do you want to paint, but just don’t do it at home?

Join a friendly group on Tuesday mornings at the Unitarian Church on Cleary Ave. All levels of ability

are welcome, although there is no teaching, so participants are expected to know how to paint already. $10 fee goes entirely to the church. For full details contact Clea Derwent 613-695-0505; clderwent@ gmail.com.

YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS For up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association.

Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbourhood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meetings is available from the following Community Association websites.

Champlain Park Community Association champlainpark.org Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association chnaottawa.ca Hintonburg Community Association hintonburg.com Hampton-Iona Community Group hamptoniona.wordpress.com Island Park Community Association islandpark.wordpress.com McKellar Park Community Association mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com Mechanicsville Community Association facebook.com/MechanicsvilleCA Wellington Village Community Association wvca.ca Westboro Beach Community Association www.westborobeach.ca Westboro Community Association lovewestboro.wordpress.com

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