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One of the newest additions to Kitchissippi is Wassup Dog, which has taken over the former home of SuzyQ Doughnuts. This is Jeff Hynes, the manager. Photo by Ellen Bond

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SNOW REVEAL

Fashion with an unexpected edge

Spring melt reveals winter damage

Get the scoop on some of the newest shops in the ‘hood

By Joseph Hutt

Polar vortexes aside, the weather is getting warmer by the day. It’s time to unpack our walking shoes, go for a stroll through Westboro and Wellington West, and discover the gems that have popped up since the winter months. First up is Whassup Dog. When SuzyQ Doughnuts moved to a big-

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ger location, Thomas Williams, one of the original owners of Hintonburger, decided to return to his roots at the small food shack at 991 Wellington West. It seems only logical that a restaurant priding itself on its burgers should try to corner the street meat market with gourmet hot dogs and poutine. “There are a lot of these hot dog places [in New York City],” Thomas

explains. After frequent visits and observing the bustling street vendor culture, he decided Whassup Dog could be a really good lunch option for Hintonburg. From veggie dogs to all-beef jumbos, Whassup Dog offers creative combinations for discerning street meat enthusiasts, from special in-house cheese and Bollywood Continued on page 2

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Kitchissippi welcomes new businesses Continued from page 1 sauces to their own take on Philly cheese steak. Helping to get things ready for the busier summer days ahead is store manager, Jeff Hynes. A former Hintonburger employee himself, he agrees the venture is a promising one. “This location is fantastic,” says Jeff, “and I like a challenge. It’s a brand new shop... and you have to do just about everything from scratch.” Now, while we are all hoping to have seen the last of this cold weather, there is a new Vietnamese noodle house which will certainly help stave off those early spring chills. The Pho Shack, owned by Tan Huynh, has moved to the former location of Richard’s Hintonburg Kitchen, at 1202 Wellington West. If you are a pho fanatic, this is definitely a place to check out. This shop dishes out some classic favourites—vegetarian spring rolls, meat skewers and rice wraps—but they also serve appetizers as well, such as dryrub chicken wings, marinated quail and beef carpaccio. The Pho Shack also offers a number of rice and vermicelli noodle dishes—with vegetarian options available—that you can take to go, a great option for warmer days when soups aren’t looking as appetizing.

Saje Wellness opened its second Ottawa location in Westboro. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

With their doors set to open on the first week of May, residents can look forward to the grand opening of Ola Cocina’s second Ottawa location, at 1079 Wellington West, where ZaZaZa used to be. This Mexican-style restaurant is a perfect fit with the Kitchissippi scene, as owner and founder

Donna Chevrier will be bringing her reputation for her inhouse hot sauces and tortillas along with her. With 30 years of experience in the restaurant business, Donna has achieved notable acclaim and success with her Vanier location over the two and a half years it has been open. To make this expansion a reality, Donna has also partnered with Ion Aimers—a man who has left his mark on the

restaurant scene in Ottawa— being a partner with many wellknown restaurants, including The Pomeroy House and Wilf & Ada’s. As well as providing their full menu—with numerous glutenfree options—Ola Cocina will also stock bottles of Donna’s own hot sauce so you can spice things up at home. A quirky sauce to keep an eye out for is Donna’s Chocolate Habanero Hot Sauce. “It’s

based in blueberries and a molé sauce, so there’s coffee in it and chocolate and stuff. It’s very different from most of the hot sauces out there which are vinegar-based.” Also new to open its doors in Kitchissippi, Saje Natural Wellness, the popular Vancouver-based health and wellness boutique, has established a second Ottawa location at 350 Richmond Rd. in Westboro. They carry a wide variety of salts and soaps, scented mists, candles and skin creams, all of which are produced in Canada and created from safe and renewable resources. Store managers, James Machika and Pourie Torabi, lead a dedicated staff who believe in the positive effects that the various essential oils in their products can have. “We focus on healing,” says James. “Whether that’s your mental health, or physical ailments, or just your everyday skincare.” After spending a year at their Rideau Centre location, he feels that the expansion into Westboro was the right thing to do. “Westboro village is great. They’re amazing people. They definitely live and breathe our culture and values.”

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After the snow melts Assessing the cost of winter damage

By Neil McKinnon

As the spring melt uncovers winter debris, some people get busy cleaning their yards and assessing what needs to be done. Likewise, when the sidewalk becomes visible, Zachary Dayler, Executive Director of Wellington West Business Improvement Area (WWBIA), gets busy. Maintaining WWBIA’s 2.4 km stretch from Somerset Bridge all the way to Island Park is no easy task compared to the average yard. Although Zachary does not do the actual manual labour, he does work closely with the City by submitting requests to repair potholes and other damaged items to its bike racks, bollards, signage, benches and planters. Cataloguing and reporting such massive winter damages can be very time consuming. Zachary says this can be frustrating because he sees a lot of damage that could be avoided if snow-clearing staff were more mindful. “It is disappointing that cataloguing the damage caused from snow clearing is an annual exercise of the WWBIA. More care needs to be taken by the City of Ottawa to ensure the investments the City makes in Ottawa neighbourhoods are maintained,” says Zachary. “These are expensive damages that likely could be avoided with better care and attention to the task.” Damage is not only caused by snowplows bumping into things. People, cars, snow buildup and general wear and tear are also to blame. However, the origin of some

“These are expensive damages that likely could be avoided with better care and attention to the task.” damage is obvious. “When I see a sheared off bike rack I can assume that it was from a Bobcat,” says Zachary. Some items can be repaired and others need to be replaced. Although anyone can call 311 and report damage along the street, the BIA takes all reports from the general public and its membership and files a bulk notification to the City. When damage is significant, Zachary reports it immediately and the City addresses the concern in a timely fashion. Otherwise, he writes down the location of the damage and once the snow melts he takes photos of it. The photos are then included in a detailed report of the damages and submitted to both the Councillor and the City’s surface operations department. The City usually begins repairs in April and wraps up most of its work by end of summer. The City tells the BIA what it cannot repair.

Zachary says he understands how the City is under pressure to properly clear snow from its busy urban streets and how rushing to do so can occasionally cause damage. He also says the City does not tell the BIA of any costs associated to repair and maintain the street. According to City records, between January 1, 2015 and May 31, 2015 the City received a total of 15 claims in Kitchissippi for damage claimed to have been caused by snowplows or snow removal equipment. All of these were in respect of private property, including vehicles. Of these 15 claims, the City made four payments for a total amount of $5,932. Zachary notes the BIA does its best to report any deficiencies it sees. In his opinion, he thinks the City could review the frequency of certain items being replaced. For example, because of the cold Canadian climate some items will break easier than others. Even if it costs a bit more, a solution to that problem could be eliminating some items altogether or purchasing items made from stronger, more durable metals. “If we’re always looking for the best price yet we keep replacing them every year, well, that’s not very cheap,” says Zachary. Later on this year, Zachary says the BIA is implementing a digital asset map so it can increase its efficiency at reporting damage along its district. The project is dependent upon City funding. Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper could not be reached for comment.

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“I have lived in Hintonburg for the past six or seven years. I’ve always liked the area, and went to school here when I was younger. There’s lots going on, and I like that I have a brewery right on my street. I also appreciate the farmer’s market not being too far away.

I’m a communication contractor for the government, and I also direct and produce plays. I have a play coming up in June as part of the 2016 Ottawa Fringe Festival. I believe that a lot of places in Hintonburg, owned by people on a smaller scale, are important,

and the food scene in Ottawa has really improved in the last seven years. People come for the food, and then shop at other places, which helps the arts too, and it snowballs, benefiting the entire community.”

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KT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bike lanes for Byron? Dear Editor, I am deeply concerned about the proposed “advisory bike lanes” for Byron Avenue. As someone who has lived next to Byron Avenue my entire life and cycled regularly, I have observed its traffic patterns in every season, and for more than a few weeks at a time. I feel it is a huge mistake to go ahead with this plan. The way Byron Avenue is configured currently, it is more than wide enough for cyclists to ride on the road while still allowing for cars to drive safely in two separate lanes. Cyclists are not currently a problem for motorists on Byron Avenue as there is plenty of room to overtake them safely. An overwhelming majority of the traffic that uses Byron Avenue is and will continue to be vehicle traffic. Byron Avenue is quite busy at certain times of the day. If there is not room for two cars to pass without going in to a bike lane then cycling on Byron will be a problem as drivers will have to be in the bike lanes almost constantly to allow oncoming traffic to pass. This will not increase cycling safety. The proposed advisory bike lanes may push more car traffic on to smaller residential streets as frustrated drivers avoid Byron Avenue altogether. A point that the city planners appear to have completely overlooked is the fact that most of Byron Avenue already has a popular multi-use path running parallel to it that allows bicycles. Less

confident or younger riders already can and do make use of this path instead of riding on the street with the cars. I learned to ride and cycled to elementary school along this path for seven years as a child. Why do we need to spend tax dollars modifying Byron Avenue when appropriate facilities for both bicycles and cars already exist and are being used today?

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KT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “The goal is to continue Kate’s legacy, spread awareness of mitochondrial disease and help advance research into better treatment—all profits will go to the CHEO Research Institute for research into SIFD, Kate’s form of mitochondrial disease.”

A tribute to Kate Drury Re: Searching for Solid Footing, March 3 issue Dear Editor, I’m a local writer and have selfpublished three children’s books through my shingle, Wonderpress. My fourth children’s book is called Now That I’m Here, and I wrote it in tribute to Kate Drury, a sweet girl from Ottawa who passed away in November 2015 from mitochondrial disease. She was eight years old. Now That I’m Here will be released for print-on-demand orders, in English and French, in September 2016 during Global Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. The goal is to continue Kate’s legacy, spread awareness of mitochondrial disease and help advance research into better treatment—all profits will go to the CHEO Research Institute for research into SIFD, Kate’s form of mitochondrial disease. Kate’s family—Julie, her dad Brian and her brother Jack—are in full support of Now That I’m Here and very much look forward to its release. It is a very personal story about young Kate; it also touches on univer-

Local author Amanda Sage is writing a book about Kate Drury to help raise funds for the CHEO Research Institute for research into SIFD, Kate’s form of mitochondrial disease. Kate passed away in November 2015.

sal themes, offering a way for families to teach their children about death, illness and disability through a sensitive and uplifting book. Here’s some advance praise from award-winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch: “Now That I’m Here is a strikingly beautiful and moving eulogy for the death of a child. The story masterfully captures

the voice of a young girl, and its heartfelt optimism in the face of the darkest circumstances is profoundly emotional.” I’m collecting contributions to help cover the costs of design and illustration. My editor, my translator and I are working pro bono, but the design and illustration are labour intensive and require compensation. If readers would like to contribute to

the cost and have their names listed in the book (unless they’d prefer to stay anonymous), please email amanda@amandasage.ca. Illustrations are already underway. So far, we’ve raised 30% of the goal – thanks to some incredible generosity – and I welcome any contribution readers would like to make. More on Kate Kate died of a very rare form of mitochondrial disease, called sideroblastic anemia, immune deficiency, fever and developmental delay, or SIFD for short. It was first diagnosed in November 2011, when doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Boston Children’s Hospital confirmed that Kate suffered from it. Since then, several other cases

have been diagnosed worldwide, all in young children. Kate’s life and courage helped the medical community identify and learn about SIFD. She made an invaluable contribution toward diagnosing and treating the disease. I hope readers will contribute to Now That I’m Here to help continue Kate’s legacy of supporting research and awareness into mitochondrial disease. I think it’s a special book that will bring a lot of good to a lot of people. I can’t wait to share it. For more about Kate, please visit Julie Drury’s blog at searchingforsolidfooting.com. Thank you, Amanda Sage, Kitchissippi

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This could be your next lucky flea market find Hooked mats offer glimpse into history of Newfoundland and Labrador By Shaun Markey

As a collector and part time dealer in country furniture and folk art, hooked mats made by the Grenfell Mission are always on my radar. It’s possible to find Grenfell work at church bazaars or yard sales in Kitchissippi. Grenfell hooked mats and mats have a style of their own. As such they are fairly easy to recognize. However, there are many different patterns and designs and a series of seven different types of labels were used although they are frequently missing. As I have noted in the past, condition, colour, image and age are all factors that play an important role in establishing the quality of any antique and this is particularly true of textiles. These finely hooked mats were made primarily from donated silk stockings and produced by women in remote outports of Labrador and Newfoundland on Canada’s east coast from about 1930 onwards. They were popular with tourists and were sold in various gift shops and stores. The Grenfell Mission was established in 1892 in Labrador and the Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland by Dr. Wilfred Grenfell (1865 – 1940), a British doctor and medical missionary, from Parkgate, England. At the time, Labrador and Newfoundland was an isolated British colony and would not become a province of Canada until 1949. The Great Northern Peninsula is, without question, and I can personally attest to this, one of the most fascinating places to visit in North America. The environment in which these mats were made undoubtedly adds to the charm and appeal with their finely executed “far north” images and scenes. Dr. Grenfell apparently created several of the early designs. Already experienced in attending to the medical needs of fisherman in the North Sea because of a three year stint on medical ships dedicated to that purpose, Dr. Grenfell first visited Labrador in 1892 where he discovered the bleak living conditions of

the inhabitants, predominantly aboriginal people and British immigrants. On that first trip he travelled the coast of Labrador administering to the medical needs of the local residents. The population was a meager 5,000 people, widely scattered in a huge area of 110,000 square miles. There wasn’t a single resident doctor in Labrador. Dr. Grenfell was 27years-old when he made his first visit to the area. On the strength of that experience, he decided to make his life’s work helping these humble and hardworking people of Labrador and Newfoundland. Although his mandate was the provision of medical services, Dr. Grenfell and colleagues went on to create and maintain five hospitals, four nursing stations, an orphanage, two large boarding schools, two hospital ships, several smaller boats, numerous cooperatives, clothing stores and industrial centres. He was convinced that the people under his care needed more than medical help. Led by Jessie Luther, an early proponent of occupational therapy in the United States, who Dr. Grenfell recruited in 1906, a cottage weaving industry was successfully introduced and developed. It was followed gradually by the hooked mat enterprise beginning in 1908. The interest and market for Grenfell mats has remained strong for many years. While prices may be down from historic highs, even during this uncertain economy, prices for good Grenfell mats are still considerable. Smaller mats typically run in the $300 to $500 range but larger, impressive examples in good condition can command prices of $2,000 and more. Since they were sold in gift shops and to tourists, Grenfell mats turn up in a variety of places. It is not uncommon to find them at estate sales, auctions, church sales and flea markets. Many antique dealers carry them in their inventory. Because Grenfell mats have remained so popular

with collectors, many mats are wrongly attributed to the Mission. Associating a Grenfell attribution to a hooked mat can add hundreds of dollars to the asking price. Collectors should be cautious. Aside from the quality and artistic merit of these Grenfell mats, every one of them is a testament to the work and the mission of Dr. Grenfell and his team. Each one is a legacy, a reflection of the unyielding spirit and heartiness of the individuals who hand crafted them by the flickering light of an oil lamp in those far off communities of Newfoundland and Labrador so many years ago. For more information on The Grenfell Mission visit: heritage.nf.ca/articles/ society/grenfell-mission. php. Shaun Markey is a resident of Westboro and author of a recently published memoir called Folk Art in the Attic. He also blogs about antiques and folk art at folkartintheattic.blogspot. ca. If you have an antique or collectable and are curious about its past and approximate value, email a photo to shaunmarkey@ rogers.com. Please make sure it’s high enough resolution so that details are visible! Any extra information you can share about your treasure is

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buildings, photographs and a wonderful scale “apprentice” model of a sleigh in wood and metal that he designed and built in 1865, at age of 20. Born near Shawville, Quebec, and educated first as a carriage maker in Arnprior and then as an architect in the USA, he was a gifted, hands-on architect. He designed The Daly Building, Ottawa’s first department store, the railway station in Aylmer, Quebec along with many other commercial, institutional and residential buildings in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. This is the first time this much of his material has been on public display. His descendants will be on hand to discuss his life and achievements. Once you’ve viewed the Edey display, you can also visit the show’s 50 dealers who will be offering antiques with an emphasis on nostalgia, advertising, stoneware, bottles, vintage toys, folk art and other small collectibles. It is a

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In last issue’s instalment of “Art Tag,” artist Patti Normand tagged Kitchissippi artist, Alison Smith-Welsh as one of her favourite artists and next to profile. I met up with Alison in her very colourful and artfilled Hintonburg home, where she is lucky enough to have an attic studio to make all of her work. Alison’s love of colour and pattern is evident and in abundance in the home she shares with her husband, James. Over coffee and donuts, we sat down to talk about how she came to do the work she does, and what her trajectory has been. Alison grew up with a mother who was a painter, and a father who, in addition to being a photographer, was also a window display artist at the old Caplan’s store in Ottawa. Alison used to collect vintage clothes, and dress and style her friends, and then take photos of them and develop them in the home darkroom. She contends that she was always a maker and a collector. Following in her father’s footsteps, and taking a cue from her own interest in fashion styling, she attended Sheridan College’s Visual Presentation program within the School of Fashion. After graduating she spent 15 years creating window displays for The Bay,

Robinson’s, Eaton’s, and Holt Renfrew. Although she enjoyed the work she began to feel an itch to push the boundaries and a desire to experiment with different materials and props. There were limitations within the retail fashion industry that she felt she had to reach beyond. Alison enrolled in the Museum Studies program at Algonquin and learned about building museum exhibits and displays. She currently works full time at the Canadian Museum of History. Her early sculptures using found objects caught the eye of Don Monet of Cube Gallery and she began exhibiting at Cube. As a lover of colour, texture and pattern, who is compelled by instinct to collect and re-form, Alison began using flattened out metals, often found in a spring thaw. (Many artists are like magpies in regards to shiny objects, but Alison may have ownership on this!) Much of Alison’s current work alludes to her history in the fashion industry. Her work involves a kind of re-working of a fetishized object - like a woman’s corset, or pair of shoes making it slick and shiny and beautiful, but it always has a dark and uncomfortable edge to it. An object of Alison’s making looks so attractive, so compelling, but has no

practical use. Upon closer examination it will get more and more uncomfortable to digest. Alison also constructs objects with a nod to nostalgia and a presumed innocence. Alison is presently building up her collection of sculptures with an eye towards larger scale solo exhibitions. She is compiling a body of work that can have more impact when exhibited all together. When asked to choose the next artist to tag, Alison chose painter and printmaker, Stephen Frew. Alison says she is a huge fan of Stephen’s use of colour, form, and line work. “If I ever saw something like his lines, or colour choices in a piece of metal, I would just want it so badly,” says Alison. It’s interesting how one artist working in such a different medium can fire the synapses of another. Stay tuned for Stephen’s profile in the next issue of KT. In the meantime, check out Alison’s incredible sculptures at zukerbaby. com. Art Tag is a special series by local artist Andrea Stokes. Each artist she profiles for KT “tags” their favourite artist to be profiled in the next issue. As the collection grows you’ll be able to find them all online at kitchissippi. com/tag/art-tag/.

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Broadview Ave. P.S. has welcomed students through its doors for 100 years, a century of learning and connections. Former staff and students are invited to celebrate Broadview’s centennial on April 28 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Tour the school, visit a historical display, and experience the vibrant arts scene at Broadview. Broadview Avenue Public School (or Broadway, as it was originally called), first opened its doors in 1914, but was soon destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in 1916, and again in 1927, after a second fire. Additions to the school were built in 1948, 1951 and 1957. Huge elm trees divided the schoolyard in earlier days. “So many recesses were spent playing around those trees,” recalls Christopher Sharpe, a 1950’s alumnus. Returning to Ottawa as an adult, Christopher spoke of “the nostalgia that washed over me when I’d sit down on the exposed roots … and wonder where all those years had gone.” Until the early 1980’s, girls and boys used different entrances, and had separate classes for Physical Education. That didn’t stop a pre-teen Elizabeth Harris and her friends from scratching at the painted windows by the gym during recess, for a glimpse into the boys’ change room. Elizabeth Liberty (née Peddie) – an alumna from the 1950’s – remembers the exciting times when “the boys were proficient enough to join us for square dancing.” Separate classes for many subjects didn’t stop Peter Charbonneau from meeting his future wife at Broadview, in grade 7, in 1958. “Seated behind me,” recounts Peter, “was Mary Weeks. One day, Mrs. Armstrong asked us what we would like to be when we grew up… I wanted to be a veterinarian. Mary was crestfallen as that was going to be her answer… we subsequently dated all through High School at Nepean. We were married in 1969 and have remained so for 46 years.” Their

Jean Abra, a long-time volunteer at Broadview holds a photo of her fatherin-law, Francis Abra, who was one of the architects of Broadview’s second addition. Photo by Leslie Bricker

three children attended Broadview – common, in this close-knit community. Bill Luxton, actor and local television personality, and his wife Toots, saw three generations through the doors of Broadview– children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Treasured as volunteers during the 1980’s, Bill read to primary classes, often arriving in costume, while Toots sewed costumes for Broadview’s musicals. Connections between school and community deepened in the 1990’s, with increasing roles for volunteers in the classroom. Jean Abra – “Grandma Jean” to everyone at Broadview – was a “Grandparent in the classroom,” reading with students, baking bread, and sharing anecdotes about Westboro’s history. Her father-in-law, Francis Abra, was the architect for the 1927 addition to Broadview. Now 93, she still meets people in the neighbourhood who call her Grandma Jean, and remember when she brought her dog to visit, to the delight of the children. “I would sneak in the door beside the gym, hurry down the stairs with the dog,” recalls Abra. “On the way out, the kids would check that the coast was clear.” A strong teaching staff is part of Broadview’s history. Alumni spoke of

Miss Whelan, who not only taught English, but was the school’s “Secretary” in the 1950’s. Her classroom was next to the office, in case she had to answer the telephone. Elizabeth Harris remembers Miss McKenzie’s Art class. “If you missed the field trip to the National Gallery, you had to make it up on your own time, during the weekend.” Much has changed in the last hundred years. In the 1950’s and early ‘60’s, safety drills at Broadview were “duck and cover” practice, in preparation for a nuclear attack. Today, Broadview students practice safety drills for fire and the presence of intruders. Despite these changes, there is a constant thread of community, of high standards, and of caring at Broadview Avenue Public School, that has endured for a century. Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook. com/BroadviewPS) for details of our centennial celebrations. Leslie Bricker is a Primary/Junior Music specialist and choral director at Broadview Avenue Public School, where she coordinates and directs cultural events ranging from musical theatre to arts exhibitions. She is one of the co-chairs of the Broadview Centennial Committee.

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Appreciating Nature and making better communities

By Elliot Rodger, WBCA Too often we city-dwellers fail to appreciate the nature around us – except perhaps for the recalcitrant raccoon in the attic, the elusive mouse in the basement, or the pesky crow that raids our garbage. Yet nature is there in abundance if we look. The Westboro Beach Community Association (WBCA) believes that, through understanding and awareness, our residents can gain an appreciation of nature in our community, and more effectively support various species, in particular through habitat protection. WBCA undertakes a variety of environmental initiatives in-

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cluding a lecture series, monitoring our bur oak trees, providing homes for bats, hosting an annual spring bird walk, and holding an annual spring tree and shrub sale. In our lecture series, we learned about the increasingly disturbing impact of global and local climate change. This includes more extreme weather events in Ottawa, an increasing vulnerability of trees to insects such as the emerald ash borer, and increasing numbers of ticks. We learned how to reduce our individual carbon footprints which underlie climate change. In other lectures we learned about bats and how they

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are seriously threatened, and we learned about what a great place for birds and birding we have on our own Ottawa River waterfront. The Lac Deschênes Important Bird Area, extending from Lac Deschênes to the Chaudière Rapids and taking in both sides of the Ottawa River, is globally recognized for its importance to bird migration of multiple species. WBCA’s annual spring birdwalks, led by our own birding experts, often see unique species along the wooded areas adjacent to the Ottawa River. On the other hand we may not realize that a number of bird species are no longer seen in the area due to habitat loss, climate change, declining insect populations, and in the case of chimney swifts, the use of metal chimneys as opposed to masonry chimneys.

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Species that are no longer common include the red-headed woodpecker, the upland sandpiper, the eastern meadowlark, the whip-poor-will, the bobolink, and the Henslow sparrow among others. Bats, our other flying friends, are threatened throughout North America; millions have been lost already through white-nose syndrome and habitat loss. Bats are often misunderstood and unappreciated, being the subject of a number of unhelpful myths.

Many people do not realize the benefits these furry mammals provide through the eating of insects (think mosquitoes), pollination, and seed dispersal. Recently, with the support of Nature Canada, WBCA has initiated a bat conservation project. Nature Canada has provided three roosting boxes and much knowledge about bats to WBCA. We are establishing a bat brigade to install and monitor the bat boxes and contribute occupancy information to a national database. The bat conservation project will also have an interpretative component to engender greater bat awareness by our younger residents. Our community is fortunate to have a number of bur oak trees including some over a meter in diameter and estimated to be 150 years old. These majestic hardwoods are now highly valued for their beauty, for oxygenating the air and cleansing pollution, and as a habitat for wildlife. WBCA participates in the citizen-initiated Champlain Oaks Project (see champlainoaks. com). These environmental activities are founded on WBCA’s belief that supporting nature makes better communities for us all while preserving nature for its own sake. And these activities are a heck of a lot more fun than battling unsuitable urban development yet again in our community. For further information on WBCA activities including the current tree and shrub sale please see www.westborobeach.ca. For information on naturehood and what you can do to support Ottawa’s wildlife see Nature Canada’s website www.naturecanada.ca.

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Fairmont Confectionary - a Legacy

Community loses highly respected couple By Carol Paschal Hintonburg residents were saddened to learn of the passing of former Fairmont Confectionery owners, Georges and Sue Alam, just days apart on March 4 and 7 respectively. Georges and Sue met in 1977 at a restaurant where Georges worked when he first came to Canada from Lebanon. Prior to owning the Fairmont Confectionery from 1987 to 2012, they owned a business in Vanier and later, another on Rochester Street. The Alams decided to sell Fairmont Confectionery in 2012 primarily for health reasons, but also intended to travel and enjoy time together. They managed to travel to Quebec City before health problems intervened. During the 25 years they owned the business, Georges and Sue lived above the store with their sons Joe and Mike, both of whom worked in the store after school and on weekends. They continued to live there until the building was sold in July 2014 to siblings Sam and Sandy Souryavong who have operated Fairmont Confectionary since then. Customers and neighbours alike were able to watch “Joey and Mikey” change and grow over the years until both boys moved out on their own. Visitors

“a young teen... was buying milk for the family and didn’t have enough money. Sue just said “Pay later!” to the store were also greeted often by four-legged family members, Oreo and Cosmos. Long-time Hintonburg resident Paulette Dozois remarked that the Alam family ran a true neighbourhood corner store. She remembers standing in line behind a young teen who was buying milk for the family and didn’t have enough money. Sue just said “Pay later!” She and Georges knew the family and knew that the kids needed the milk. Paulette observed that although they ran a tab for a number of families, Sue and Georges did not extend credit for cigarettes - at least not to teens. The current owners also have fond memories of Sue and Georges. Sam remembers that

Georges would come into the store every Friday to buy a lottery ticket and would buy one for Sam at the same time. He also says Georges offered “tons of advice” because he and Sue were very attached to the store, cared deeply about it, and wanted Sam and Sandy to succeed. The four became good friends and Sam and Sandy kept the name of the store as a way to carry on Georges and Sue’s legacy.

Both Mike and Joe believe that working in the store, and growing up in the neighbourhood, helped them become who they are today. Mike commented that the store was everything to his parents and they knew they were leaving it in good hands when Sam and Sandy took over. Mike and Joe would like to thank everyone in the community. They have received a lot of support from past customers

and friends in the area and want to be sure that people know it means a lot to them. A double funeral was held on March 7th but condolences may still be offered on-line for Sue at http://tinyurl.com/h9j8z24 and for Georges at http://tinyurl. com/j9dccdv. Friends who would like to make a donation in Georges’ and Sue’s memory, can direct their generosity to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Volunteer choir really rocks By Kayren Mosurinjohn Local music group Street of Rock held true to their tradition and packed the Carleton Tavern on the afternoon of Sunday April 4. A volunteer run, neighbourhood choir, Street of Rock has been growing in Hintonburg over the past 5 years. They started with one group of 15 participants and now have over 40 kids singing in 2

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choirs. Street of Rock meets weekly at the Hintonburg Community Centre where they decide on the songs they want to learn accompanying themselves on guitar, ukulele or drums with the help of their 4 parent volunteers. Some of the participants have been involved since the beginning and have spent half their lives in Street of Rock. Even after half a life-

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By Gary Ludington After so many years of inaction, the NCC, on March 23rd, showed us some ideas for the Sir John A. MacDonald Linear Park. This is a result of the City agreeing to an NCC appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the property known as Rochester Park. The NCC’s ideas are available for viewing on their website - http://tinyurl.com/h2gwcpl We, as residents of the Westboro area, have until April 13th to submit our thoughts and/or support for what is being proposed.

The initial diagram provided by the City as a result of the 100 day agreement showed what I thought appeared as a large amount of usable green space immediately West of the Keg Manor Restaurant. What the NCC presented on March 23rd is three possible scenarios for Rochester Park. Added to the possible scenarios are six levels of “Animation Intensity”. Unfortunately it appears the NCC, with the new zoning agreed to by the City for the site, has thoughts of developing the property in a way that would mini-

mize the green space. The City could have had more than one zoning applied to the property and one of them could have restricted the portion to the property to the west of the restaurant as L1 or O1 which would have maintained the use of the property to enhance the community use. I applaud what the NCC is hoping to achieve with other parts of this plan such as more and safe access to the river, shoreline restoration, greater safety for pedestrians and cyclists and revegetation/habitat enhancement. However I would like to see that Rochester Park be just that - a park. I am hoping local residents agree.

By Karen Secord, PFC It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since we moved into our new location at 30 Rosemount. This expansion, and our partnership with Somerset West Community Health Centre, has been really positive. Our doors are now open five days a week, and we have expanded our programming to include nutritional education and cooking workshops. With the ongoing support of our donors, partners and dedicated volunteers, we continue to provide those in need with fresh and wholesome food. Sadly however, food

insecurity is on the rise and roughly thirteen percent of all Canadians remain without access to adequate amounts of safe, good-quality, and nutritious food. Says Councillor Jeff Leiper, “I’ve seen firsthand the growth in the number of people using the Food Centre. The community residents and businesses have been incredibly generous in supporting Karen and her team through that massive increase in need, but that’s not sustainable. All levels of government need to do more to address the inequality issues that have resulted in that increase in

the number of people who need help.” We are excited to hear from our community. This year’s AGM will include a new component as we change the way we do things at PFC. For the first time in our history the PFC will be signing up members to be part of the voting process. For those 18 and over, membership is free and requires only a signed membership form indicating an interest in furthering the purposes of the PFC and agreeing with our Mission statement. Those interested can print a form from our website (parkdalefoodcentre.ca), or pick one up

at 30 Rosemount. In order to vote you must live or work within our catchment area - Bayswater Ave to Island Park and The Ottawa River to Carling Avenue - and be present at the meeting. The Parkdale Food Centre will host its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre, with a welcome by Jeff Leiper, City Councillor, and guest speaker Marco Pagani, Executive Director of The Community Foundation of Ottawa. The AGM is not a fundraising event so no one will put the squeeze on you for a donation.

Community demands equal facilities for Rosemount Library suggestions for potential use of other community facilities to facilitate programming requirements. They noted, too, that many other branches have been recently renovated to provide a much higher level of service than Rosemount, while their library has sat at the top of the Library Board’s own priority list. The two sessions took place at the Hintonburg Community Centre under the auspices of the Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group and Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper, who provided financial assistance. The second session was attended in part by Ottawa Library Board Chair, Councillor Tim Tierney, and Library CEO, Danielle McDonald. A second round of consultation sessions is planned for Saturday April 16, from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., and Tuesday April 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. These will also be held at the

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Unitarian GoGos of West Ottawa By Joan Turner For the past decade, the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) has been focused on supporting African grassroots organizations responding to the AIDS pandemic. For most Canadians this effort began in 2006 when the SLF brought together African and Canadian grandmothers in Toronto. Inspired by that event, Unitarian GoGos have been meeting on the third Thursday afternoon of the month at First

Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, and actively fundraising for the SLF ever since. Granny groups are currently celebrating 10 years of being part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the SLF. Of the 240 Granny groups in Canada, ours is one of 22 groups in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. In February this year, we had a fun-filled evening listening and dancing to Mango Upstart band, and to singing by 3 Rivers

Singers. We also staged a Silent Auction with donations from local cultural organizations, businesses, and individuals, enjoying delicious Granny-made appetizers and desserts. Unitarian GoGos next big fundraiser is our annual “Garden, Goodies and Gifts Sale” on Mothers Day Weekend, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8. The sale will take place outdoors at the west entrance to First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Avenue, off Richmond Road, just east of Woodroffe. Sales items include plants, jewellery, home-baking,

Mechanicsville Community Association AGM looks at current issues By Lorrie Marlow, MCA The Mechanicsville Community Association held its AGM on February 9 and the new board was elected. A full list of board members can be found on our website: www. mechanicsville.ca The new executive of the MCA are: Chair - Dino Testa; Treasurer - Chris Burke; and Secretary - Lorrie Marlow. The MCA said goodbye to Janice Oliver who stepped down as Board Member but will remain a volunteer with MCA events as well as a dedicated, and much appreciated, member of our community. The Planning/Development Committee first hit the ground running with these agenda items: 1) a proposed Food Truck Rally on Parkdale and Lyndale. A formal response from MCA is required to this proposal which is still in discussion. 2) Fiona Mitchell with Councillor Leiper’s office is seeking answers on the status of the 3 proposed towers on Parkdale Avenue which have had applications pending since 2012. There has been some activity there lately and inquiring minds want to know.

3) Councillor Leiper also arranged for the MCA executive to tour the newest facility of the John Howard Society (JHS) located in Vanier. JHS have purchased property in Mechanicsville for a 36 unit residential facility that will operate as housing for persons who struggle with homelessness. The city of Ottawa Protective Services Committee will determine the residents who will reside at this property. 4) Bayview Yard (aka the “Innovation Center”) has seen recent activity toward its rehabilitation and development, with which MCA will be involved. 5) The proposed Minimum Parking Bylaw will see a reduction in parking requirements that will affect new development in Mechanicsville. It will also reduce the required parking for commercial operations such as a full-size grocery store. 6) On behalf of MCA, Chris attended the NCC capital planning meeting for the linear park between the Sir John A MacDonald (SJAM) parkway and the Ottawa River. 7) Lorrie represented MCA at City Hall to discuss the proposed Bayview LRT station for Mechanicsville. Both the SJAM Linear Park and the LRT will be ongoing

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agenda items for years to come. Our plan is to assign one or two committee members to each. If you have thoughts on these agenda items, send us an email at MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com. As a member of the Events Committee, Sandra Walby is representing MCA at Westfest planning meetings. The Events Committee is also coordinating the Mechanicsville “Clean up the Capital” Day on Sunday April 24, 2016, from 10 am to 4 pm with volunteers to meet at the Laroche Field House. The Security Committee is applying for Crime Prevention Ottawa “Paint It Up!” funding for a mural to combat graffiti. Get involved with the Board or a committee. These are wild and crazy times for Mechanicsville and MCA needs your help to shape our community. Check out our website: www.mechanicsville.ca for our committees and events that need your skills. The Board has re-instituted the annual $5 membership fee per calendar year. This will assist MCA to cover related costs. Membership forms are available on our website. If you have a question, issue or you would like MCA to address, contact us at: MechanicsvilleCA@gmail.com or on facebook: Mechanicsville Community Association

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Soil microbes at work for you By Hilary Kemsley In the pitch dark and invisible to the human eye, billions of soil microbes feed your plants, attack organisms programmed to destroy roots, and remove harmful wastes and gases; they also stabilize soil, and suppress plant diseases. As Red Green might put it – Microbes aren’t handsome but they’re handy. Protozoa, bacteria, nematodes and fungal hyphae are just four of the multitude of microbes working interdependently in complex systems called microbial food networks or webs.

with Microbes, The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web explain the numbers like this: “A mere teaspoon of good garden soil contains a billion invisible bacteria, several yards of invisible fungal hyphae, several thousand protozoa, and a few dozen nematodes.” All you have to do, then, is count the number of teaspoons of soil in your garden, and multiply. Easy-peasy. Pesticides and herbicides kill microbes. No microbes means farmers and gardeners alike must supply – either artificially or naturally – every morsel of nutrition their crops or flowers require to produce the desired results. If soil microbes are essential to healthy plant growth, what can gardeners do to encourage them? The scientific answer is beyond the scope of this article, of course. But below are three simple actions you may want to consider.

Microbes at work as seen under an electron microscope. A more in-depth explanation of microbiology, its processes, and their contributions to soil makeup, can be found online at phys.org. Photo source: tinyurl.com/znyf6m8

The variety of soil microbes is astonishing. Soil scientists, or pedologists, and their colleagues have used electron microscopes to discover, study and categorize 50,000 species of protozoa alone. Gardeners are familiar with NPK labels that show the ratio of nitrogen to phosphorous to potassium in commercial fertilizers. A high middle number promotes flowering, they tell us, and a high percentage of nitrogen is good for grass. But the power and industry of microbial food networks on plant production is not as well known. Scientists believe that the impact of naturally occurring microbial webs surpasses the effect on plant growth from additions of manufactured nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Besides, microbes are free. To determine how many microbes are in your own garden is impossible. Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis in Teaming

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1. Choose to garden organically. Tons of information is available on the web about how to do this. Trust me, it is not complicated.

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3. Rototillers are a thing of the past. Today’s soil and agriculture experts nix the traditional turning over of soil to enhance a garden. Tilling the soil, along with spreading any weed seed efficiently, rips apart fragile microbial systems. Left undisturbed, these natural food distribution and waste management factories become increasingly robust. And so do your plants.

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Motto 2016: Do less for Success…in the garden. Sounds perfect to me. Hilary Kemsley is a professional Design and Gardening Consultant. Living and working in “Westboro Village for over 30 years, Hilary can be reached at kemsley@sympatico.ca.

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Volunteers build communities By Catherine McKenna, MP, Ottawa Centre Our new government’s first budget was released on March 22. Here are some highlights: · $3.4 billion over three years for public transit, including Ottawa’s new light rail transit, and transportation initiatives; · $2.3 billion for affordable housing – an important aspect of community development and sustainability in Ottawa Centre; · Up to $281 million to support the Canada Science and Technology Museum; the renewal of the National Arts Centre’s performance venues; and repairs to the National Gallery of Canada; · Up to $2 billion to improve research and innovation infrastruc-

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· $2.1 billion towards retrofits, repairs and to reduce the footprint of federal government buildings. Community Office Open House On April 2, some 120 people attended our open house. It was not surprising, considering that Ottawa Centre is one of the most engaged ridings in the country, with 82% of our residents voting in the last federal election. It was wonderful to have Ray Sullivan, Executive Director of the Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) speak at the event, as our new office is located at Beaver Barracks, one of CCOC’s community housing developments and a model for sustainable planning. Entertainment was provided

by talented trio of sisters – Elizabeth, Rachel and Esther Joseph. The sisters are part of OrKidstra, a Centretown child and community development program aimed at fostering diversity and community through music. National Volunteer Week (April 10 to 16) Volunteers are the roots of strong communities and are essential for communities to blossom as strong and resilient places. I am so proud of the volunteer spirit in Ottawa Centre and thank all you who freely give your time, ideas, energy and commitment through volunteer endeavours that make our community stronger. We want to hear what issues are important to you, so please feel free to get in touch with our office at 613-946-8682 or Catherine. McKenna@parl.gc.ca.

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Springtime awareness By Cst Dawn Neilly I think it’s safe to say spring has arrived. The days are getting warmer and longer, creating a greater incentive to get out of the house, or get started on those jobs you’ve been putting off, or even make a major change in your life. It’s a time of year that appeals to you, the law-abiding citizen, but it’s also attractive to the less than lawabiding citizens. You’re out having a

good time while your empty house is an invitation to a break and enter. Or, you’ve finally been able to get to some of that outdoor work that’s been waiting for you all winter. It’s a bother to put the ladder away if you’re only going to have to take it out again later - another invitation to break and enter. It’s time to think about making your house burglar-proof. If you’re having trouble coming up with all the answers, call

me (613-236-1222, ext. 5871). Speaking of houses, maybe the fine weather has finally inspired you to make a move to a new rental property. You check Kijiji, for example, and see something that looks like just what you want. You call the number listed, and speak to the owner who, unfortunately, happens to be out of town but who considerately suggests you drive by to take a look and quotes a rent

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Building safer communities By Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre The nature of policing has changed since the Police Services Act was written in 1990, but the legislation has not.The residents of our community, and across Ontario, expect enhanced oversight and accountability of law enforcement. I hope you will add your voice to the conversation at ontario.ca/safercommunities. I was proud to announce our government’s final regulation to ban carding and set new rules for voluntary interactions between police and the public they serve. We also share the view that respectful, rights-based interactions between police and the public are a good thing and a foundational part of good community policing. As such, the regulation also sets out fair, enforceable, and consistent rules

that apply across the province for interactions with the public when our police are working to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes to keep our communities safe. This regulation was the result of extensive consultations across the province and I want to thank all those who participated or provided feedback online. Our government has been working to transform Ontario’s correctional system because we know that status quo in our facilities is not acceptable. This transformation is about creating a system that improves staff and inmate safety, enhances rehabilitation and reintegration programs, and strengthens inmate mental health supports. The first step in that transformation is hiring additional correctional

that is well within your ballpark. Of course, you decide to take it and all you have to do is send off some money to seal the deal and the keys will be mailed to you. Needless to say, no keys arrive, the house was not his to rent out and you have been had. When it comes to fraud, where there’s a will, there’s a way – a new one every day it seems. Bottom line: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Given the increase in fraud crimes, the new rule has to be: question everything.

officers. We have already hired 710 new officers since 2013, including 32 for the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, and are in the process of recruiting 40 more for that facility. We will hire an additional 2,000 correctional officers over the next three years, to boost staffing levels, improve programming, and enhance staff and inmate safety. Our government will continue working to transform community safety and correctional services as building safer, stronger communities for families in Ottawa and across Ontario is a key priority for all of us. For more information on these initiatives please visit ontario.ca/ safety. Also, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and ideas at 613-722-6414 or ynaqvi.mpp. co@liberal.ola.org. Yasir Naqvi’s provincial report for April is covered in greater detail in Newswest’s Web Extras at Newswest.org

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Non-denominational March break, 1960’s style By Anna Borris Back in the olden days of 1960, our week-long spring break was known as the Easter holidays instead of March break. It began on Good Friday and lasted over a week. Most years the Easter vacation was in early April, just when the snow was almost gone and the weather warmed up a little. These were the days when cabin fever overtook the kids on our street and we nearly broke down the door in our hurry to play outside. The days stretched on and on with a temporary break for supper. Then we were back out on the street, or running in and out of the neighbours’ yards until the streetlights came on. Suddenly the stores were full of bolo-bats, cups full of bubble soap, strap-on metal roller skates, and skipping ropes. Some lucky kids found one or all of these things on Easter morning along with their chocolate rabbits and hens. At our house, an aunt and three cousins arrived from Montreal to visit for the entire week. My mom turned the house upside down, putting sheets on the living room couch and bringing out a folding bed. My room became a dormitory with two girls in the bed and two more camping out in sleeping bags on the floor. At night, we whispered and laughed until someone yelled at us to quiet down and go to sleep, which made us sail into uncontrollable hysterics. When the two boy cousins heard the racket, they sneaked down the hall to join the craziness. Needless to say by the end of the week we were all seriously sleep deprived and getting crankier by the day.

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During the day we took our cousins to museums, theatres and to visit relatives around town. In the evening, at least once, a cutthroat Monopoly game started up, which lasted about two days, taking up every minute we could spare. Sorry could be a savage game as well. We loved Clue and all the girls wanted to be Miss Scarlett, the sexy blonde with the suggestive smile. On Friday night, our hero Perry Mason the criminal lawyer was on TV. We admired his savvy, beautiful secretary Della Street, and the handsome detective Paul Drake so much that we set up some desks in the basement and played the roles of lawyer, secretary and detective. Of course we needed a couple of police officers and murderers as well, and those roles were highly desirable. Sunday night TV was even better. Ed Sullivan was always fun with a variety of singers, acrobats and comedians, and the always popular talking mouse Topo Gigio with his signature phrase, “Eddy? Kees me good night?” But best of all was Bonanza. We girls had heated debates about who we liked best, Little Joe, Adam or Hoss, and were riveted to the screen as they galloped their horses madly through the hills chasing various varmints. On the last Saturday of the Easter break, our cousins packed up for their drive home. The fun was over. We sadly watched their little Volkswagen drive away down the street, hoping against hope that we would go to Montreal to visit them in the summer.

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UNTIL APRIL 20 - CHURCHILL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL’S 30,000 LB. CLOTHING DRIVE

Cleaning out your closets for spring? Drop off your items between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday to Friday in the lobby of Churchill School (345 Ravenhill Ave.). We are collecting clothing, shoes, pots, pans, dishes, glassware, accessories only. Please note: We cannot take books, plastics, toys, electronics. All proceeds to benefit integrative student technology at Churchill Alternative School.

APRIL 14 - CLEARY STATION INFORMATION SESSION

This information session about the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project (Cleary Station) will be taking place at Notre Dame High School (710 Broadview Ave.) Thursday, April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a presentation at 7:30 p.m. The Stage 2 LRT Cleary Alternative Alignment Study has determined that it is feasible to adjust the alignment so that Cleary Station could be located on Richmond Road (at 747 Richmond). Having Cleary Station located right on Richmond Road creates a better customer experience for the surrounding residents and results in improved station accessibility, visibility and an enhanced community presence for LRT in the surrounding community. This session is an opportunity for the team working on this project to hear your thoughts and answer any questions or concerns. This Information Session will: Present recommendations for these changes at Cleary Station and the rationale for this improved alignment and station location, as well as measures to address environmental and community impacts and concerns; provide background on initial alignment; provide an opportunity for the community to engage with the team working on this project. For more information to go Ottawa.ca.

APRIL 15 – “SHIRT TEARING BOYS” FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE AT THE WESTBORO LEGION

Put some spring in your step with the spirited, toe-tapping music of Shirt Tearing Boys, featuring Kitchissippi’s own Tony Turner (of Harperman fame). The Boys (and Girls) bring their original tunes and some classics to the Westboro Legion, 389 & 391 Richmond Road. The bar is open, the dance floor is waiting and the fun starts at 8 pm. Admission: $15 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 613-447-4616.

APRIL 16 & APRIL 19 - ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY – THE NEXT CHAPTER, SESSION 2

Rosemount Library – The Next Chapter, Session 2: a community consultation, hosted by the Rosemount Expansion and Development (READ) group and Councillor Jeff Leiper. This follow-up to the March discussions is intended to articulate the vision for Rosemount Library. Saturday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday, April 19, from 6:30 p.m to 9 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St W. All are welcome.

APRIL 16 - THE HINTONBURG STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The Hintonburg Community Association and Beyond The Pale are teaming up again this year for the annual Hintonburg Street Hockey Tournament! Visit hintonburg.com/hockey16.html for all rules and regulations. Registration this year is $20.00 with proceeds going to The Parkdale Food Centre. Enter your team now to participate. Register at eventbrite.ca. (Search for “Hintonburg Hockey”). For more information email hintonburgstreethockey@outlook.com or tweet @Hburgsthockey.

APRIL 16 - HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: CONCERT

A concert to support the unification of Middle East families torn apart by war will be held at the First United Church (347 Richmond Rd.), on Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. Donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt. For more information email Rev. Brian Cornelius at brian.cornelius@firstunitedchurchottawa.org.

APRIL 18 - DOWNSIZING FOR SENIORS—LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE

Downsizing means different things to different people. Whether you are moving from a large home to a smaller bungalow, from a large home to a condo, or from a condo to a retirement home or care facility, of course, you want to know about today’s real estate market and to analyze the value of your property and see options of what to buy next. In addition, this seminar will offer valuable insight into various other aspects of the downsizing process and what information you need to gather so that you will be ready when you need to make the decision. We will discuss factors to consider such as: Do you know where you want to move? Do you know how retirement homes work, and the costs involved? Do you have a financial plan? Do you have a will? Do you want to age in your own home, and if so, what do you need to consider? Do you have family support? Have your bases covered when you make the tough decision to downsize. Presented in partnership with Ana Ideias and Shelley Snyder of Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

APRIL 19 - MINDFULNESS STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP

Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.) will be hosting a mindfulness stress reduction workshop on April 19 from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This workshop will teach ways to help you deal with stress and anxiety we all face in our daily lives. A freewill offering will be collected to offset the cost of this activity. For more information contact Robert Bigras at 819-770-5853 or rowbear@hotmail.ca.

APRIL 21 - COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BASICS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

This informational session at the Carlingwood Library is for anyone starting or owning a small business who wants to learn about the various types of insurance policies they may need. Sue Landry and Kate O’Hara are insurance brokers from Gifford Associates, and they have been teaching about commercial insurance for many years. They will discuss, with specific scenarios, the various types of insurance for different types of business. They will discuss the basic exposures that a business owner needs to consider, and how best to protect the business through risk management and various insurance policies. They will provide practical information and have plenty of time for Q&As. Registration is required. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

APRIL 22 - TRIVIA FUNDRAISER FOR CAMP MISQUAH

This fundraiser is taking place Friday April 22, downstairs at the Westboro Legion (389 – 391 Richmond Rd.) Start time is 7:30 p.m. $10 / person. For more information go to misquah.com.

APRIL 22 - ANNUAL MUSICAL KITCHEN PARTY IN SUPPORT OF L’ARCHE OTTAWA

An evening of music by local performers and home made decadent cookies at Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.) 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. For more information email Robert at rowbear@ hotmail.ca or call 819-770-5853.

APRIL 23 AND 30 - TAX CLINIC AT ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY

International Student Services Organization (ISSO)’s trained volunteers will be at the Rosemount Branch of the Ottawa Public Library on April 23 and April 30 to conduct a tax clinic.

APRIL 25 - TRAVELOGUE: ALBANIA, KOSOVO AND MACEDONIA

Join Alex Bissett as he presents three fascinating, historic, scenic and culturally rich countries. Happening at

the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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. Additional details are available on page 10 of this issue of KT.

APRIL 29 & 30 – KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

A good selection of clothing, collectibles, boutique items, jewellery, books, household items and toys make this a popular event. Friday, April 29, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday April 30, 9 a.m. to noon, at 630 Island Park Dr. (at the Queensway). For information call 613722-7254.

APRIL 30 - NEPALI GALA AT FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATION

To benefit the Women’s Foundation of Nepal, the First Unitarian Congregation is hosting a gala marking 10 years of successful fundraising. This event takes place at 30 Cleary Ave. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 30 and will include dinner, Nepali folk dancing, a silent auction and sale of Nepalese craft items. Door prize is a luxury resort weekend getaway. Tickets are $35. For reservations email OttawaNepaliGala@gmail.com or call Pat at 613-820-4061.

MAY 1 - BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC COMMEMORATION

The community is invited to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Byron Park on Richmond Road (just west of Golden Ave.) on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic. Parade forms up at the Westboro Legion at 2 p.m. Drop by the Legion after the ceremony for camaraderie, music and dancing. Live music by Sherri Harding from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MAY 5 TO 7 - BROADVIEW BOOK BONANZA

Calling all book lovers! Broadview Public School’s annual Book Bonanza is taking place May 5 to 7. Doors are open between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday; and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday. Best sellers, old favourites and the best selection of children’s books in the city for only $1-$3 each! All proceeds go directly towards children’s programming. Broadview PS is located at 590 Broadview Ave.

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annual plant sale on Friday, May 27. Annuals, perennials, herbs and veggies will be for available at the sale. Sale hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment at the Carlingwood Branch of the Ottawa Public Library on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. No registration is required for this drop-in class. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.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

MAY 7 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL YARD SALE

Drop by Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (at Bryon & Golden) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine for home baking, books, electronics, collectors items, jewellery, household items, paintings and more! Refreshments available. For more information visit the website at highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 7 & 8 - GARDEN, GOODIES AND GIFTS SALE

The Unitarian GoGos will host a Garden, Goodies and Gifts sale to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation on Mothers’ Day weekend, May 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sale takes place outdoors at the west entrance to the First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave., off Richmond Road just east of Woodroffe. For more information email UnitarianGoGos@gmail.com.

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MAY 27 - CHURCHILL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PLANT SALE

Churchill Alternative School will be hosting their

KITCHISSIPPI MARKET PLACE The Record Centre 1099 Wellington St W is BUYING RECORD COLLECTIONS Large and Small! We are also buying stereo equipment, Turntables, Amps/Receivers and Speakers. Particularly interested in Vintage Tannoy speakers. Call John @ 613-878-5740 or 613-695-4577

www.therecordcentre.com

Dave Rennie’s Autocare Quality Service & Repairs Since 1980 801 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2A 0G7

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