Kitchissippi Times | October 27, 2016

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CHOICES – an outreach initiative of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Women’s campaign – is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special event on November 1.

Their first CHOICES event 10 years ago featured Irshad Manji, author of The Trouble with Islam Today: a Muslim’s Call for Reform in Her Faith.

The campaign has since featured many well-known women, including a former CNN correspondent from Israel, a member of the Israeli defense force, and a Jewish Olympian at the time of the Munich Olympics.

Westboro’s Jackie Barwin is this year’s chair and describes CHOICES as a way to engage people, bring them into the community and stay connected. As their contribution to the annual fundraising campaign, which raises about $4 million each year, women gather to contribute to what Jackie explains are the four Jewish community pillars: supporting Israel, building community, caring for the vulnerable, and Jewish education.

“Funds are used for many of the Jewish agencies in the city – much like the United Way,” she says. “It doesn’t matter if you are Orthodox, Reformed

Kitchissippi’s Jackie Barwin is this year’s chair of CHOICES, an annual Women’s Campaign event taking place November 1. For 10 years, CHOICES has been bringing interesting and dynamic women speakers to share their personal stories about the choices they have made in their lives and how those choices have impacted the lives of others.

or don’t attend a synagogue. It’s not about being affiliated to a structured Jewish religion but about finding a place in the community. We try and make it warm and friendly.”

This year’s anniversary theme – Connecting and Inspiring Women – features guest speaker, Jeannie Smith, the only daughter of Irene Gut OpDyke, a Polish rescuer who saved Jews during

the Holocaust.

As a 19-year-old nurse in Poland during World War II, Irene smuggled food into the Polish ghetto before being forced to work for a high-ranking Nazi officer as his housekeeper. She then hid Jews in the basement of his villa. At the end of the war she was wanted by both the Soviets and Germans and had to be smuggled out of the country, eventually

finding refuge in the United States.

Her book, In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer, tells her detailed story and is used in classrooms across the country. The book will be available for purchase at the CHOICES event.

The Israeli Holocaust Commission named Irene one of the Righteous among the Nations, a title given to those who risked their lives by aiding and saving Jews during the Holocaust.

She was presented with the Israel Medal of Honour at Jerusalems’s Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. The Vatican gave her a special commendation and in 2008 and 2009 she received, posthumously, the Commander’s Cross – the Polish medal of honour – and the Courage to Care award by the Anti-Defamation League in Washington DC. Irene gave speeches about her experiences around the world until she died in 2003 at the age of 85. Jeannie has continued to speak publicly on behalf of her mother. She travels to schools, churches, camps, organizations, fund raising events and clubs throughout the United States, Canada and the UK. This year’s CHOICES event is sold out, but more information is available at jewishottawa.com/choices.

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Jack o’lanterns will once again be lighting up the night on November 1. Neighbours are encouraged to contribute to this free community event and drop theirs off at Byron Linear Park at Island Park Drive. No pumpkin? No problem. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a candlelit stroll.

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sons along the way as well. Last year, some of the pumpkins were smashed, so she reached out to Councillor Jeff Leiper who arranged for pick up the next morning. This year she’ll be out early on November 2, hauling the pumpkins to the curb for disposal.

She’s hoping extra volunteers with gardening gloves and a wheelbarrow will expedite the process. Also on Anita’s wishlist: a few residents to come hang out with the pumpkins in the afternoon before they’re lit to help prevent accidents or vandalism.

Extra tea lights are welcome too. She’s hoping people will toss some extras in with their jack o’lanterns when dropping them off.

Anita recommends walking or biking to the pumpkin path, but for those who are driving and not familiar with the area, she recommends plugging 174 Bassett Lane into Google Maps as the closest possible street address.

“These events wouldn’t be as fantastic as they are if people didn’t buy in and take ownership, and come out,” says Anita.

“People just make it happen. It’s so amazing.”

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aged to drop their jack o’lanterns where the Byron pathway intersects Island Park during the afternoon or early evening of November 1. A small crew of volunteers will move them into position along the path and light the candles as it gets dark.

Not only is the pumpkin path an inexpensive night out, but it gives artistic gourd carvers a second chance to show off their work. It’s a low-key, candy-free activity for families of all ages. Although costumes aren’t mandatory, the kiddos can use the opportunity to get one extra wear out of this year’s costumes.

The lights remain lit until they blow themselves out.

It is a sight to behold, says Anita, who has been inspired to try some new carving techniques on her pumpkins.

“There is some really amazing artistry,” she says. “I think that’s one of the great things about this. Some people put a lot of time into their pumpkins and it’s wonderful to get to see.”

“I certainly have tried to step it up since I’ve been doing this,” she laughs.

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The premise of Anita Grace’s “pumpkin path” is charmingly simple: collect some jack o’lanterns on November 1, light them up, and give the neighbourhood a second chance to enjoy them.

She has been organizing the “pumpkin path” for the past three years.

It’s not exactly Pumkinferno, but one can certainly argue that as a community event it is even more illuminating.

This annual undertaking originally started out as a small display of jack o’lanterns at Iona Park but after its first year, Anita realized the pumpkin path would be enjoyed by more people at a central location.

Byron pathway was the clear winner with its long stretch of sidewalk, accessibility, and lighting.

Since then, the event has grown each year, from 20 pumpkins in year one to over 100 last year. Anita wants to double that number this year, and hopes Kitchissippi residents will return again, not just to enjoy the sights, but to donate their jack o’lanterns to help create the ultimate pumpkin path.

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“I grew up in northern Ontario, in Timmins. My husband and my two children moved in 1973 to Oakville, where we lived for years. Two years after, my husband passed away. I moved to Ottawa because both of my children live here, and my six grandchildren!

“If I was to pass along wisdom to my grandchildren, I’d say to

find something you really enjoy doing for the rest of your life and makes you happy.

“I live in Westboro and what I like about it is the older neighbourhood and the access to anything you want within walking distance. I love that.

There are nice, friendly people here, and I love volunteering for the Food Bank. I like Ottawa

because everything is so easy to get to compared to southern Ontario and the Toronto area. I can be downtown in minutes and I’m francophone, so I have access to all of those activities.

This city has so much to offer, plus it’s surrounded by all these parks and Gatineau Park. It’s a really beautiful area.”

Humans of Kitchissippi is a special street photography project designed to introduce readers to some of the people who live, work, and play in Kitchissippi. Each instalment of HOK contains three elements: a photo, a name, and a quote from the subject that reveals a little bit about who they are. Go to kitchissippi.com to view our ongoing collection of humans.

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KT LETTERS The community responds to changes coming to l’Institut Jeanne D’Arc Dear Editor, How wonderful to see the focus on the sisters of the Insititut Jeanne d’Arc. The closing of the Maison will be a loss to the neighbourhood and to young women who need a safe haven in the city. It’s too bad that most people don’t hear about the good quiet people of our city while they are doing their valuable daily work because it’s not “news” until they leave or die. Bravo to KT for showing us their lovely faces before the story turns into just another development issue.

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We were fortunate to acquire a wonderful piece of the legacy of les Soeurs de l’Institute Jeanne d’Arc when they were ‘downsizing’ – a venerable upright piano that now graces our home. We often think about the music that was played on this piano

We are happy to hear that the intention is to keep the legacy of Les Soeurs de l’Institute Jeanne d’Arc alive in the neighbourhood and look forward to seeing how this will unfold.

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They have been wonderful neighbours to us since we moved in 17 years ago. Our son Isaac was just a teeny baby, and the nuns always had time to stop and chat with us, and ogle Baby Isaac. At that time, some of the Sisters lived in the Ogilvy House across the street from us, and they had a large garden in the back yard (now filled with town homes, of course). When Connie and I were married, they let us take photos in their garden among the lilacs. Isaac went to Patricia’s Day Care on the corner of Kenwood and Melbourne, and the kids would play on the Sisters’ spacious lawns, with their blessing.

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The early days of Magee House Frances Magee was the real estate mogul of her time

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The old stone building on Wellington Street West known as “Magee House” has been in the news since its owner announced plans to pursue the construction of luxury apartments around this grand old structure.

This heritage property dates back 140 years but is now in need of some serious TLC. Fortunately, the proposed development would include restoration of this Hintonburg landmark.

The application – which is expected to be filed soon – presents a good opportunity to share the interesting history of this building.

Designated as a heritage property in 1996, 1119 Wellington is a true link to Hintonburg’s infancy. Although it is now zoned for commercial use, it began as a residential house when Richmond Road rambled through what was still largely farmland.

Neighbourhood pioneer John Anderson and his family were local farmers until the 1850s. The area of Stirling Avenue was bequeathed to daughter Agnes in 1861, who sold it in 1871 to Frances Magee, then long-widowed and in her mid-60s. Frances Magee was a trailblazer in the traditionally male-dominated business of real estate speculation, buying and selling of land, and home building. This is how she was described in her 1883 obituary: “She was always known as a woman of energy and firmness of character, as well as kindness of disposition...Amongst those who bravely bore the toils and surmounted the difficulties and inconveniences of Carleton’s early settlement the name of Mrs. Magee will be deservedly remembered so long as industry and

The “Magee House” has a long history in Hintonburg. Here it is in 1965, when it was the location of A.J. Bedard Hardware. Photo courtesy of the City of Ottawa Archives (CA-24326)

usefulness are considered characteristics of a record of worth.”

Frances Magee laid out a small subdivision (Stirling Avenue) in 1873, and almost immediately sold the southern block of the west side of Stirling (from Armstrong to Wellington) to Ottawa butcher Richard Woodland for $1,100. Richard was just 24 years old at the time, a newlywed and a new father.

Evidence shows that the Magee House was partially built as early as April 1874. By 1875, Richard Woodland was listed as residing in the home with his family of four (as well as two cows, two hogs and one horse).

Land registry records indicate he took out a second mortgage on the property in early 1875, likely to cover construction costs.

The debts overcame him and in early 1878, he defaulted on his mortgage, triggering a clause in which Frances Magee could sell the property at auction. In a bit

of old-time real estate hijinks, the auction winner was her son-inlaw James Clarke, who had also acted as Frances’ real estate agent over the years. Nine months after the auction he flipped the property back to her for the price he had paid.

Frances Magee moved into the house in 1879. It was enlarged and the stone exterior was added.

The assessed value quadrupled by April 1880. Frances, however, did not reside there for very long. By late 1880, she was living near Britannia on the farm of her children, James and Robert Magee.

Frances’ daughter, Mary Jane, her husband, Robert Johnston, and their children moved into the house for a short period of time before relocating to upstate New York in 1881. When Frances Magee died in 1883 at age 78 (of “exhaustion” according to records), the house was willed to Mary Jane, who passed away Continued on page 14

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Jump in for swim lessons and aquafit at Dovercourt We all know that swimming lessons are the optimal way to encourage water safety as well as being a fantastic fitness option during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. In fact, aquatic activities are great for the whole family and one of the city’s best options for fun in the water seven days per week is the Dovercourt Recreation Centre.

Dovercourt’s pool has been specifically designed to accommodate lessons, with features such as a beach entry ramp plus a variety of pods, making it easy for instructors to closely supervise and interact with students. In addition, there is a dedicated shallow pool for young swimmers to play safely and become water wise. Another bonus is the new $20 Swim and Gym Pass, so parents can work out in Dovercourt’s fitness centre during their kids’ swim lessons. Perhaps best of all, the water in Dovercourt’s pool is always warm, just like the facility’s friendly instructors.

Dovercourt’s learn to swim program focuses on improving the three principal swim strokes plus increasing confidence and ability in the water.

Instructors develop weekly lesson plans which are reviewed by supervisors, and regular staff training sessions plus performance expectations ensure that your family will receive top-quality, enthusiastic instruction. New this year are online swim report cards so you can

stay informed about your child’s progress, and celebrate their achievements with them.

“Dovercourt’s reputation as one of the city’s best employers for young adults means we are fortunate to be able to hire highly-skilled instructors who are passionate about teaching children proper technique,” explains Christine Pelletier, Dovercourt’s Manager of Aquatics Programs. “All our swim lessons follow the the higher standards of the Lifesaving Society which emphasizes more time spent actively learning water safety. Our end-of-session Survival Day is a unique element that provides a fun yet powerful way to teach children skills that could enable them to save themselves or others in real-life scenarios.”

“We are justifiably proud of the quality of our swim lesson program at Dovercourt” Dovercourt is considered by many to be a hub in our community, notes Program Director Kathleen Finn.

“Many families initially come through our doors because they understand that

swim lessons are a necessity; that first introduction usually leads to long-term relationships. We have also been proud to offer low or no cost swim lessons to new Canadians in the community, because water safety is definitely a life skill everyone needs.”

Dovercourt’s aquatics staff undergoes extensive training and participates in regular refreshers on safety, rescue situations, changes to current standards and teaching techniques. “Many of our senior aquatics staff are instructor and lifeguard trainers; they serve as a valuable resource for our entire aquatics team. In addition, most of our current staff members have benefitted from a special offering, whereby if you complete your Swim Instructor and National Lifeguard Service training with us, you are guaranteed a job,” says Christine. “We have had great success with hiring staff who have learned and trained at Dovercourt; they are very committed to maintaining our high standards,” says Christine.

A great complement to Dovercourt’s swimming lessons are the regular recreational swim times throughout the week, which give families an opportunity to reinforce accomplishments gained through lessons. Thanks to the generous support of The McCann Team (The Guy With The Dog) Real Estate, kids swim for free on Friday nights. During recreational swims, kids can take advantage of the features of the pool to which they’ve

been introduced during lessons, including the rope swing and slides; when not supervising their kids, adults can relax in the hot tub or sauna conveniently located adjacent to the pool.

Speaking of adults, a variety of aquafit classes – part of Dovercourt’s comprehensive fitness offerings – present wonderful opportunities to maintain or enhance fitness levels.

Dovercourt even offers specialized rehabilitative aquafit which is an ideal program post surgery or injury as it is low impact yet offers gentle stretch and strengthening in addition to cardio.

“We are justifiably proud of the quality of our swim lesson program at Dovercourt,” says Kathleen. “Signup starts November 8 for the next session, including group and private lessons for learners of all ages. Look for the Fall 2 flyer on Dovercourt’s website, with printed copies in our building and in the November 10 issue of the Kitchissippi Times. We look forward to welcoming you to our warm, inviting pool.”

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Regardless of income levels, consulting with a financial advisor and having a financial plan is crucial, notes Jeremy.

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Zahara, opened by Ania Geerts five years ago, is now called Heist, in honour of the collaborative jewellery collections she is creating with Alex Jay. Like Ania’s gorgeous Zahara-branded creations, Alex’s eponymous line has made her well known to lovers of unique, handcrafted pieces.

While each talented artisan continues with her original line, the duo is collaborating on the new Heist pieces that focus on alternative bridal jewellery, explains Ania. “We emphasize ‘fair-mined’ metals and ethically sourced gemstones as well as recycled gold and stones, which makes the pieces we create both very meaningful and socially conscious, not to mention a

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Our region is blessed with abundant greenspace, offering myriad opportunities to enjoy the natural world. One of the most heartwarming outdoor activities in which both young and old can participate is birdwatching. Now, it’s easier than ever to make your backyard a year-round oasis for birds thanks to the new Gilligallou Bird store on Preston Street.

Known as Eastern Ontario’s backyard birding specialty store, Gilligallou opened their first shop in Almonte five years ago with a mission to enhance people’s birding experience with quality seed, expert resources and friendly service. Each of their 100% seed blends is built based on the study of birds, is non-GMO, comes in a biodegradable bag and has been formulated with the finest ingredients to help both year round birds as well as migratory birds.

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REAL LIFE MEDICAL DRAMA STARRING THE “TRAFFIC COP” OF CELLS

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Dr. Lauralyn McIntyre is a Senior Scientist in the Clinical Epidemiology Program and a physician in Critical Care at The Ottawa Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. One main area of interest ties all of these together: septic shock.

Although septic shock is a serious medical condition that has been portrayed on countless medical dramas, it isn’t widely understood. Sepsis refers to a body’s response to a serious infection and can manifest itself in many different ways. The “new” definition refers to a serious infection and at least one dysfunctional organ. This could be your brain, lungs, kidneys, or bone marrow – and it could happen to anyone – especially individuals with chronic diseases or suppressed immune systems.

If symptoms include low blood pressure, it’s called septic shock and carries with it a high mortality rate and risk of long-term complications for those who survive.

Over time, the medical community has made some improvement in patient outcomes with better identification, resuscitation, and antibiotics.

Survivors, however, are often faced with serious long-term issues including psychological and post-traumatic distress, physical weakness, and depression.

“It goes on and on,” describes Dr. McIntyre.

“It has a huge burden of illness, both from the perspective of death and even for the people who survive it.”

In Canada, approximately 50,000 patients every year are admitted to hospitals with sepsis or septic shock and 20 to 40 per cent of those patients will die. Dr. McIntyre estimates that sepsis and septic shock account for about 20 per cent of admissions to the ICU at The Ottawa Hospital.

Sepsis and septic shock represent an enormous challenge to patients, to the health care system, and to the caregivers who look after patients after they leave the hospital.

Dr. McIntyre and her colleague Dr. Duncan Stewart, saw a big challenge and lots of room for potential. And that’s where stem cells come in. They have been part of a team of specialists who’ve spent the last five or six years working towards conducting a phase one trial to treat septic shock using stem cells.

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“The cells were very well tolerated and that has given our team the impetus, the rationale, and the motivation, to go forward to a much larger study, which will be a randomized study,” says Dr. McIntyre.

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The cells at the centre of the study are stem cells that come from the bone marrow of healthy volunteers who donated their marrow for this clinical trial.

When researchers originally isolated stem cells, they thought they supported blood and the bone marrow. Scientists eventually discovered these cells have a great ability to modulate inflammation. “This is a very key process central to septic shock,” describes Dr. McIntyre. “It’s an inflammatory cascade gone awry.”

“We used to think the cells facilitate their actions by grafting, through implanting themselves in wounded tissue or into the organs that are not working – say in sepsis,” says Dr. McIntyre. As it turns out they don’t make themselves at home, they just seem to “cross talk” to host cells – including cells that are responsible for killing pathogens – to regulate them and restore homeostasis. They are like the traffic cops of their microscopic world, and what’s more, within a few days they are gone from the system.

This is a critical area of research, not only because of the numbers of patients affected but the trickle down effect that results, such as days lost at work and extra labour for caregivers.

Septic shock also comes with a hefty price tag.

The estimated cost to the Canadian health care system is $4 billion.

“I think it’s important because there’s so much potential to help,” says Dr. McIntyre.

The results of the phase one trial will be published within the next few months and funding applications are already being made for the next phase of the trial. If the funding falls into place, the team hopes to begin the next phase by the middle of next year, and take one step closer to a treatment that may help thousands of people across Canada, and the world beyond.

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The history of Hintonburg’s Magee House

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ated upstairs. The first tenants, from 1907 to 1923, were Dominion Policeman Robert Smith and his family, new British immigrants to Canada.

The 1996 heritage assessment cites the shift of 1119 Wellington from a single family dwelling to commercial use, which “parallels the evolution of Hintonburg from a village within the Township of Nepean to an urban neighbourhood within the City of Ottawa.”

The Crown Bank of Canada opened its doors at this address on Monday

February 25, 1907, under manager E.O.S. Strange. It became the Northern Crown Bank of Canada in 1908 after it merged with Winnipeg’s Northern Bank. The Royal Bank purchased Northern Crown in 1918, which it remained until late 1941 when Royal Bank constructed a new bank across the street at 1091 Wellington. The Royal Bank eliminated the residential space upstairs in 1928.

During the housing shortage of the war years, the main floor was briefly converted back to residential use and

and serves to add the landmark status of the structure.”

The interior and additions at the rear are excluded from the designation.

Although Frances Magee did not build the original wood frame structure of the house, or live in it for long, she did subdivide Stirling Avenue to finance the building’s construction and was ultimately responsible for the expansion and impressive stone finishing, thus ensuring her name will be attached to Magee House as long as it stands or history buffs care to remember.

Ovidio Sbrissa & The Architect’s Workshop Inc. has occupied the building for some years, and it is Ovidio who has applied to construct the condos. While the threat of infill can sometimes be worrisome, in this instance the proposal sounds quite positive, particularly as it will mean that this important Hintonburg landmark, Magee House, will be preserved and restored for generations to come.

Dave Allston is the author of The Kitchissippi Museum (kitchissippimuseum.blogspot. ca). Do you have memories of Magee House? Email stories@ kitchissippi.com.

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Continued from page 6 only a year later.

The house was rented to members of the famous Ottawa lumber family, the Rochesters, for most of the 1880s.

In April 1890, Robert Johnston’s heirs sold the property to Aaron Carruthers (a well-known lumber shipper and member of the first Hintonburg village council, Carruthers Avenue is named after him), who resided in the home until April 1897 when he sold it to Thomas A. Stott, Jr. The Stotts were prominent builders and landlords and they bought the building as an investment. Tenants occupied the house for the next decade. Residents included Rev. Israel G. Christie, the Rector at St. Matthias Church from 1899-1902.

Originally two storeys with a pitched, gabled roof (the outline of which is still visible on the side wall), the Stotts added an additional half-storey, along with a mansard roof clad in tin, in a Second Empire style. The ground floor was converted into commercial space in 1907 and a four-room apartment was cre-

the upstairs apartment was reopened.

In 1948, Grace’s Catering Service opened, then Latreille’s Mens Wear (195256), and A.J. Bedard Hardware (1957-66). Bedard had purchased the building from the Stott heirs in October 1946, later moving his store from his long-time location on the opposite corner (1109 Wellington).

A used car dealership operated at the rear of the building briefly, followed by cab companies Elmdale Taxi (1952-1957), Taxi Stand (1958), and Parkway Taxi (1959-1972). Bedard retired in 1966, and sold to R. L. Dobson, who also operated a hardware store until 1978.

Over the next twenty years the building had a variety of tenants: D&D Country Furniture & Collectables, Betty Brite Cleaners, Belanger Cleaners, Anything Goes, and Computrax Consultants.

It was given heritage designation due to its age, its rarity as a stone building, the connection to Frances Magee, and its architecture. The file notes: “The Second Empire detailing, in particular, the mansard roof with its dormers and emphatic cornice, is unique in the neighbourhood

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By Lorrie Marlow Lyle Emmerson Mechanicsville is celebrating its own resident superhero, Mr. Lyle Emmerson. No cape needed, just a case of insomnia on a hot, muggy night.

On July 9, Mr. Emmerson was touring around Mechanicsville on his motorized chair when he spotted a fire at 59 Carruthers near Burnside Avenue. As you may know, the houses are close together in this tight-knit neighborhood and the adjacent home was succumbing to smoke and fire damage.

Mr. Emmerson crawled up the steps of that home and woke the families from a deep slumber and saved their lives.

In October, the City of Ottawa Fire Department gave Mr. Emmerson, a Fire Commendation Award for saving nine lives. The Mechanicsville Community Association would like to thank Mr. Emmerson for being our neighbourhood’s superhero. A fire fundraiser was coordinated by the Mechanicsville Community Association and the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee in July at the Carleton Tavern for the families affected by this

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Cst Dawn Neilly Another person receiving an award is our local Community Police Officer, Constable Dawn Neilly.

The Mechanicsville Community Association with Letters of Support from the Hintonburg Community Centre, Civic Hospital Community Association and the West Wellington BIA nominated Constable Neilly for the Crime Prevention Ottawa Enforcement Officer Award.

Constable Dawn Neilly, recipient of the Crime Prevention Ottawa Enforcement Officer Award, at the Hintionburg 5K Run in July of this These communities all year. Constable Neilly’s efforts, along with her regular column in Newswest, contribute in large part to what makes Community policing agreed Constable Neilly Work in Ottawa neighbourhoods. Photo by Tim Thibeault deserved this award given to an individual who has minium boards have ex- an actual police station. shown exemplary leader- pressed how much they The volunteers who ship in crime prevention appreciate her attendance work with Constable Newswest’s Annual anyone in Ward 15 and within an enforcement to discuss security issues, Neilly at the Wellington General Meeting will be costs $5. per year. If you context. Constable Neilly provide recommenda- CPC are an invaluable held in the Laurel Room would like to have a say has worked extensively tions and follow up on the team to our community. If of the Hintonburg in directing Ottawa’s lonwith the residents results. you have ever chatted Community Centre, gest running community of Mechanicsville, Constable Neilly un- with Constable Neilly 1064 Wellington West, newspaper, the Nov. 28 Hintonburg, West derstands the importance you will be blinded by her on Monday Nov. 28 at Annual General Meeting Wellington and Civic of community events and smile but its her listening 7:00 p.m. is your opportunity to parHospital to address our attends every event to en- and communication skills Membership is open to ticipate. policing needs. gage with residents. Our which are her best tools.

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By Allyson Domanski Don’t expect me to sit still through fiddling so fine and fast that fingers and bow are a blur. I’ve never been able to resist the urge to kick up my heels and dance when it comes to a jig or a reel led by the twang of a guitar, the saw of a fiddle or the bellows of an accordion.

Even harder to resist is when those first to the dance floor are Inuit. Northerners give in to music and dance with abandon and energy so infectious that it compels you to get up there and join in.

On October 1st, Hintonburg’s quaint Loyal Orange Hall at 41 Rosemount Avenue hosted the Second Annual Ottawa Fundraiser and Instrument Donation Drive to support music lessons in Nunavut.

In its 10th year, “Music for the Future” (its Inuktitut name is Tusarnaarniq Sivumut Association, TSA) helps hundreds of Inuit youth to grow up with music, structure and focus in their lives. This non-

profit, registered charity started as an after-school music group in one Baffin Island hamlet in 2004.

It now delivers music education programs twice a year to Inuit youth in five remote communities. Demand for the program is growing, hence the fundraiser here in Ottawa.

In attendance to say a few words about the importance of music education was our tireless Kitchissippi Counsellor Jeff Leiper (who, like Mayor Jim Watson, unfailingly shows up at every local event).

Once the music started, the old Orange Hall—innocuous from the outside but thrumming on the inside—was the perfect venue for the 35 or so toe-tapping supporters who came out.

Fiddler Kim de Laforest and guitarist Greg Simm led the charge with Canadian music that included Northern tunes and a true taste of Northern music culture.

Having lived in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet, I can verify that theirs was as true a taste as

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there is.

Their passion for Canada’s North comes from the young talent they’ve helped nurture in northern communities. It’s what draws Greg and Kim back to Nunavut, year after year, to provide instruction in fiddle and guitar.

They then introduced special guest David Serkoak, a traditional Inuit drum maker, drum dancer, educator and former school principal in Iqaluit.

The respected Inuk elder in calf-high sealskin kamiks enchanted the crowd with his time-honoured stories of Inuit culture and life on the land. He demonstrated the proper way to play the flat broad disk that is an Inuit drum. The bonus was having him show us all the right moves when it comes to drum dancing—which is nothing like disco.

When the fiddling resumed, the pace picked up and the

Inuit youth on hand could no more contain their glee on hearing the music than I could.

Up they got, dancing a jig, a tradition brought by whalers to the North centuries ago that captivates to this day.

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By Sharron Hanna The congregation at St Martin’s Anglican Church in McKellar Park is gearing up for a gala parish dinner and fundraiser being held Saturday, October 29th.

The dinner is to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the birth of the Parish Saint and namesake, Saint Martin of Tours.

For the current Rector, the Reverend John Organ who took over the pulpit in May of 2015, the stellar service forthcoming from volunteers exemplifies the spirit evoked by the Parish Saint.

St Martin, was a Roman soldier in the fourth century best known in the annals of Christian tradition for sharing his cloak with a half naked beggar lying destitute and freezing by the wayside as the rest of the Roman legion galloped past. Later in a vi-

sion of Jesus, Martin heard Him say: What you have done for him you have done for me.

The centuries since the birth of St Martin in 316 AD have seen many monumental doctrinal changes. The most recent was the resolution passed at the 41st general synod in Vancouver last July in favour of changing the Anglican marriage canon to include same-sex couples.

The immediate result of the vote outcome here in the Diocese of Ottawa is that clergy who are willing can offer solemnization of marriage to same-sex couples seeking marriage in the church.

Since September, an Evening Prayer service is celebrated by Father John on the third Sunday of the month for members of the LGBTQ2S community and friends.

A Guest Speaker series features spokespeople and friends of the LGBTQ2S community invited to share outlooks on faith as part of the Sunday morning worship.

What impresses Father John is how receptive members of St Martin’s congregation have been both to celebrating the birth of their Parish Saint and to celebrating the spirit of diversity and inclusion, that marks current times. As he puts it: “The attitude of acceptance and love from my congregation whose median age likely hovers around 77 is a source of pure joy.”

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By Paulette Dozois, HCA On Sunday 16 October 2016, many parts of the Hintonburg community came together to remember Abdirahman Abdi after his tragic death at 55 Hilda Street on 24 July 2016.

This event – called Standing Together: Arts and Community – was organized by Councillor Jeff Leiper, the Hintonburg Community Association, the Somerset West Community Organization, the Justice for Abdirahman Abdi Coalition, the Ottawa Muslim Association, the

House of Paint, and the Abdi family.

The purpose of the event was to remember Abdirahman, and to heal and work together for the future of our community. The event was also a means for the Abdi family to express their thanks to those who have given support in this difficult time.

An afternoon rain did not dampen the spirits of more than 150 local residents who attended. It is hoped that future art projects will follow this first Standing Together event.

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By Maureen Cullingham This is the 6th in a series showing houses gone from Mechanicsville. I took this photo of 75 and 77 Lyndale Avenue in 1990. They were torn down in 1995 along with six houses to the north along the west side of Forward Avenue to make way for a complex of stacked townhouses. The house at 172 Forward Avenue was attached to this row, at the corner of Lynwood and Forward.

Names of occupants of these two houses before 1990 include Clancy, Lalonde, Paquette, Crosby and Hoggarth.

Beginning in 1990, as a new resident of Mechanicsville, I began documenting the dwellings in my neighbourhood. At that time, I took photos of every house and business and copied lists of the house occupants from City of Ottawa directories.

Those lists begin in 1912, the first year Mechanicsville was

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included in the directory after being annexed in 1911. The area is bounded by Scott Street to the north and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to the south, between Parkdale and Bayview.

The collection now includes at least four photos of each house or business be-

tween 1990 and 2015. The number of buildings existing now is between 200 and 300, depending on how stacked townhouses are counted. In addition, there are photos of about 40 dwellings (like this one) that have been torn down over 26 years.

The building at the corner of Lyndale and Forward Avenue pre-1995. To see a photo of the same corner today, visit Newswest.org. Photo by Maureen Cullingham

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A lifelong habit

Rosemount, initially housed in Connaught Public School, was an immediate success.

Speaking to Rosemount users today, it is clear how early library experiences begin a lifelong habit. Ian McMaster recounts immigrating from England and moving onto Foster Street: “Rosemount was a mere 300 yards from us, and became a delicious smorgasbord on which I could gorge my appetite for escape, almost without limit.”

For the young children of Paulette Dozois of Irving Avenue, the library was welcoming and fun. But she tells of a disadvantaged family who had moved into a small apartment on the street. The father, busy making ends meet, could not take his kids to the library so she and other neighbours helped out. The librarian provided cards even though the father was not able to provide the requisite signatures. The weekly visits became a highlight for the children. Their father, who had never been read to, nor had he ever visited a library, became a regular user.

The three children in the Van Staalduinen-Rule family on Daniel Avenue visit frequently. Eleven-year-old Rachel says: “I like Rosemount Library because the librarians and volunteers are always glad to help me find a book or a

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By Blaine Marchand, R.E.A.D. Rosemount Library is vital to our community. Many users speak of frequent visits during their school days, making it clear its proximity to schools is critical.

Connaught and St-François schools are a hop, skip and a jump away, while Devonshire, Fisher and Elmdale are a longer jump. Hilson, St. George, Churchill, Broadview, Nepean and St. Anthony may be a bit of a dash, yet these students are there too seeking help with school assignments, searching on-line information or hunting for something to read or view.

In his November 2015 blog posting (www.kitchissippimuseum.blogspot. com), David Allston wrote about the connection of Rosemount library and the school system. In 1910, the Chair of the Carnegie Library Board, Dr. Otto Julius Klotz, advocated for branch libraries to serve citizens outside downtown Ottawa.

In June of that year, agreement was reached with the public school board of Ottawa to create small branch libraries inside schools on Bronson, Crichton, Evelyn and Rosemount. The first branch library was at Crichton Street Public School in September. The following month a petition was circulated around Hintonburg and submitted to the library board at their meeting on October 26th.

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Her nine-year-old brother, Eliot, has words of praise “Your bookshelves are placed smartly! You take our holds so we can find books that aren’t on the shelves!

And you are friendly to us!” while sixyear old Archer adds: “I like the iPads. I like the book about Werewolf Attack.”

Similar thoughts were expressed by the children of the Magnusson-Gillespie family of Ross Avenue. “I like to get books and read books,” tells Camryn, age 8; “I like it because we can go whenever we want and there are so many good books. It’s fun,” imparts Avery, age 8; and “There are always lots of new books.

You don’t have to buy the books, you can get them and read them for free,” advises Marley, age 11 Visiting the library as children remains with us. As Kitchissippi non-fiction writer, Jennifer Kingsley of Warren Avenue, points out: “Growing up with a library within walking distance helped me to become a community member, not to mention a courageous reader.

Rosemount is much more than a building full of books.”

October marks Canadian Library Month, a celebration of the cherished role libraries play in the lives of all Canadians.

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Provincial Report

A Place To Stand, A Place To Grow

By Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre There is no doubt as you look around Ottawa that we are all getting ready for major celebrations next year. It’s Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017 – the sesquicentennial.

As construction ramps up and the event roster grows and grows, I am proud to share that Ontario too is celebrating its 150th birthday since Canada’s birth year and our government is packing the celebrations in a big way.

Ontario is marking the anniversary of Confederation in ways that honour our past and will help chart a course for our future. I was proud to join Premier

Kathleen Wynne at the National Art Gallery to announce the province’s support for hundreds of community-based projects in honour of the 150th anniversary.

These projects will leave lasting social and cultural legacies and contribute to economic growth.

Across our great province, we are providing $25 million to renovate, repair and retrofit existing community and cultural infrastructure; $7 million to help communities celebrate this truly historic year; and $5 million for community partnership programs to help foster the next generation of Ontario leaders.

Ottawa’s celebrations will be a little extra special next year with Ontario’s $9 million commitment to our community’s year-long event schedule. Our city will be hosting millions of people, from local residents to people from around the world. This money will help Ottawa greet each and every person coming to our community and allow them to experience this great place we call home.

The Province’s funding will truly make this a year to remember and in our communities and homes, the celebrations will be carrying on long after the crowds leave and the fireworks go off.

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The fact that the days are shorter and much of the activity happens after dark adds to the scare factor and makes this an exciting event, especially for the very young.

That also makes it a potentially dangerous time to be out.

Hallowe’en needs extra caution on every-

one’s part. Make sure costumes don’t cut vision or are liable to trip up excited feet. Little princesses and pirates should be easily seen and shepherded carefully from house to house. Be especially careful if you are crossing streets without traffic lights or other lighted signals.

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By Randy Kroeker Joe Cotroneo was born and raised on Preston Street before moving to western Kitchissippi (Dovercourt) in the 1970s with his wife Rose. Following 20 years as an electrical contractor, Joe started getting restless and tired of working in the cold. One evening he looked over at his Irish wife, born Rosemary Casey McLewin, and said, “You’re Irish, I’m Italian, what about we put the two ideas together and do an Italian version of an Irish Pub?” She said he was crazy.

What followed was the name “Pub Italia” and Joe’s patented shamrock with the green, red and white Italian flag colours.

His restaurant has been operating since 1994. But Joe has other pursuits as well.

The Vintage Italian Moto Museum is an informal private collection of 20 antique Italian vehicles and 50 motorcycles and memorabilia housed in a workshop just west of the O-Train, close to Little Italy.

Joe Cotroneo is its founder. He held an open house at the

Joe Cotroneo with some of his collection of vintage Italian vehicles. Joe’s informal Italian Moto Museum is one of several unsung treasures to be found in west end neighbourhoods. Photo by Randy Kroeker

Museum on October 2nd and was gracious enough to answer some questions.

NW: What got you into this?

JC: I look at an automobile, I

like the mechanics, but I see them as a piece of art. I am passionate about early industrial design. Italians were the first to put form to function.

When I buy something, I like to have the “libretto” or own-

ers booklet, and follow its provenance through various countries. I get most of my stuff from a California collector. The west coast has always been passionate about Italian design.

bother with restoration. The cars all work but the bikes are now just for display because my wife is worried I am going to kill myself driving one of the old motorcycles with sticky throttles.

NW: What is your first car, your favourite car JC: My first was an Alfa Romeo Spider 35 years ago but I started seriously collecting 25 years ago. I sold my Alfa Romeo when I was raising money to start my restaurant but soon after I bought a Fiat 500 truck. My current favourite would be my 1972 Lancia Fulvia. They were great rally cars. I just bought some motorcycles, some original Lambrettas this summer. I found an Italian tractor before that by chance that was sitting in a field in Oxford Mills.

NW: Any plans for a permanent, more formal museum open to the public?

JC: I call it the Vintage Italian Moto Museum unofficially. As you can see, I need three times more space. I would love to open something on Preston Street or incorporate it as part of a restaurant. Maybe have an educational aspect for the kids.

We’ll see.

Although Joe’s Italian Moto Museum is not yet formally open to the public, folks wishing to visit can call the Pub Italia at 613-232-2326 and leave a number at which Joe can reach them to arrange a visit.

For more photos of the Italian Moto Museum, see our web extras at Newswest.org

NW: Who does the mechanical work?

JC: My friend used to have a shop down the street. I tinker but now I like to buy things in pretty good shape. I no longer

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The evening will start with brief updates on both projects, as well as the Byron Avenue Traffic Calming Design Study and the Cleary and New Orchard Planning Study.

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Federal Report

Could YOU be a House of Commons page?

By Catherine McKenna, MP, Ottawa Centre This fall has been an extremely busy one. Although my portfolio as a Cabinet Minister has been front and centre in the last month, I remain very much focused on Ottawa Centre and working with the amazing individuals and organizations that are collectively doing so much to improve quality of life in the riding. Through “Coffee with Catherine” and town hall events, I have had thought-provoking discussions with hundreds of Ottawa Centre residents. I really appreciate that so many of you have taken time out of your busy schedules to talk to me about issues that are really important to you. My office will continue to publicize upcoming events at www.

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With Parliament back in session, Question Period has become a significant focal point. If you would like to obtain tickets to a future Question Period session, please complete the form on my website or call my Parliament Hill office at 613-996-5322.

House of Commons Page Program On October 3, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable Geoff Regan, announced the launch of the 2017 2018 recruitment campaign for the House of Commons Page Program. Each year 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to work as parliamentary pages. The deadline for applications is December 5, 2016. For more information please visit www.parl. gc.ca/Employment/House/ PageProgram.

Citizenship Ceremony

On October 12, I had the honour of representing the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship at a ceremony for 60 new citizens at the YMCAYWCA of the National Capital Region. It was both heartwarming and poignant to see these new citizens, many who have made enormous sacrifices to move to our country, realize the unique freedom and opportunity that comes with being Canadian. As

our Prime Minister has said many times, our diversity makes us a stronger nation.

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If you are aware of community events taking place in Ottawa Centre that I can publicize in my e-newsletter, please contact me at catherine.mckenna@parl. gc.ca.

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OCTOBER 27 - CARLINGWOOD FILM CLUB Watch and discuss a good film in a relaxed, book-club-style chat about film and cinematography! The Film Club runs from September to November, then resumes from MarchMay. Coming up this season: October 27, Qimmit; November 24, La Mémoire Des Anges/The Memories of Angels. Happening at the Carlingwood Library at 6:30 pm. Drop-in. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

OCTOBER 28 - NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL UNITED WAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST This annual fundraiser is for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre Foundation and the United Way. A wide variety of breakfast favourites will be served up at Nepean High School (574 Broadview Ave.) between 7:30 a.m. and - 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 in advance, $8 at the door.

OCTOBER 28 - ARTS NIGHT This month’s Arts Night takes place at 7:30 p.m. on October 28 at First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave., off Richmond Road). You are invited to hear artists talk about, demonstrate or perform their art. This event includes Helen McCuaig, writer; Eric Robinson, visual artist; Hanna MacNaughtan, painter/harpist. Admission is $5. For information call 613-725-1066.

OCTOBER 29 - BAZAAR AND ART SALE IN WESTBORO Affordable artwork and jewellery by local artists. Great selection of used books, knitting, home baking and our friendly café. Westminster Presbyterian Church, (470 Roosevelt Ave., two blocks south of Richmond Road) Saturday October 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OCTOBER 29 - GALA PARISH DINNER AND FUNDRAISER The congregation at St Martin’s Anglican Church in McKellar Park is hosting gala parish dinner and fundraiser Saturday, October 29. The dinner is to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the birth of the Parish Saint and namesake, Saint Martin of Tours. Guests of honour for the evening include five previous incumbents dating back to 1954.

Proceedings will also pay tribute to volunteers involved with a number of the church ministries in recognition of their steadfast commitment to serving. Advance tickets can be arranged by emailing the church at stmartins@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 1 - THE PUMPKIN PATH IS BACK On Tuesday, November 1, bring your Halloween pumpkin to the Byron Linear Tramway Park (along the pathway just east of Island Park Drive). Come back between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to walk along a path of glowing pumpkins. Candles will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Read more about this event on page 3.

NOVEMBER 3 - IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH DYNAMIC POSTURE Come and join Dr. Chandan Brar for an interactive class on improving your posture naturally. You will learn how posture is connected to your digestion, breathing and even a healthy prolonged life. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday, November 3 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary. ca.

NOVEMBER 5 - PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH BAZAAR The Parkdale United Church Bazaar will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at 429 Parkdale Ave. at Gladstone. Gourmet foods, jewellery, crafts, antiques, collectibles, kitchen/bath items, vintage linens, fashion boutique, art, books, plants, silent auction, cafe, attic treasures.

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NOVEMBER 7 - HOW THE INTERNET WORKS ... AND DOESN’T Did you ever wonder how your computer communicates with servers on the Internet? Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will explain in simple terms how computers find each other and connect so they can exchange information. As well, Chris will give some hints on how to troubleshoot things when they don’t work as they are supposed to. Note: This is a fairly technical presentation.

Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

NOVEMBER 10 - HEART HEALTHY EATING In this class led by Registered Dietitian Chantal from Loblaws you will learn how to manage your heart health through lowering your cholesterol and managing your sodium intake. In this class we will explore the variety of foods you can add to your diet to improve your heart health!

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NOVEMBER 12 - HOMAGE TO PATAGONIA A talk on the origins of the Welsh in Patagonia, performances of Patagonian music, Patagonian snacks and a demo of the tango. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, November 12. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by November 1. For more info email marilyn.e.jenkins@sympatico.ca or visit ottawawelsh.ca.

NOVEMBER 14 - WEARABLE ART WORKSHOP: JUNK TO JEWELS / ATELIER D’ART À PORTER: RECYCLO BIJOUX Using found objects, Migno and Josée will guide students into creating beautiful pieces of mixed media modern art.

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NOVEMBER 17 & 18 - OHS AUXILIARY’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE This year’s OHS Auxiliary’s Christmas Craft Sale is taking place between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Westgate Mall. Lovely handmade crafts support the animals at the Ottawa Humane Society Shelter. For more information call 613-8236770orgotofacebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

NOVEMBER 18 & 19 – MOVING SALE Many items will be available at the Institut Jeanne d’Arc (373 Princeton Ave.) moving sale. Doors will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 18 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. For sale: tables, chairs, desks, dressers, beds, lamps, dishware, crystal, microwaves, linen, wool blankets, bedspreads, office supplies, clocks, tools, piano, paintings, plants, CD’s, cassettes (mainly classical music) and much more.

NOVEMBER 19 - FALL FAIR AT FIRST Visit the popular Fall Fair at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa on November 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Silent auction (including valuable art), clothes, collectables, flea market, home made lunch. Great deals on gently used clothes, books, and timeless treasures! Newly knitted items, jewellery, stamps and coins, electronics, CDs, DVDs. For information go to firstunitarianottawa.ca or call 613-7251066.

NOVEMBER 19 - ALL SAINTS VILLAGE FAIR The Village Fair at All Saints Westboro (347 Richmond Rd.. west of Churchill) will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. Church bazaars and villages fairs are a great source of well-made, inexpensive Christmas gifts! Drop by for a selection of arts, crafts, linens, jams, jellies, baked goods, books, X-mas treasures, and silent auction! For more information contact office@allsaintswestboro.com or go to allsaintswestboro.com.

PAINTERS’ CIRCLE Is it difficult for you to find the time to paint? Set aside Tuesday mornings with the Painters’ Circle. We are a friendly group with a wide range of painting experience from beginners to people who sell their work. All media are welcome including oils. This is not a class. We meet in the First Unitarian Ottawa church building on Cleary Avenue. Please contact Clea Derwent for more information at clderwent@ gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 19 - CONTRA DANCE AT THE CHURCHILL RECREATION CENTRE Contra dancing is an easy social dance to live music. No experience necessary, there is a beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. and the dancing starts at 8. All dances are taught and guided.

No partner necessary. Just bring a water bottle and a smile.

Entrance fee is $12. Go to ottawacontra.ca for more information.

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.

NOVEMBER 19 - HINTONBURG ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR This popular event will be taking place on Saturday November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington W.) Volunteers and baked goods are still needed. Contact info@hintonburg.com.

NOVEMBER 26 - FOOD BAZAAR St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church (579 Parkdale Ave. corner of Sherwood Drive) will be holding its annual Food Bazaar on Saturday November 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 613-236-2087.

NOVEMBER 28 - NEWSWEST AGM Newswest’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday November 28, in the Laurel Room of the Hintonburg Community Centre at 1064 Wellington West, at 7 p.m. At the AGM, new board members are elected for a two year period by members of Newswest. Membership is open to anyone in Ward 15 and costs $5 per year. If you would like to have a say in directing Ottawa’s longest running community newspaper, the November 28 Annual General Meeting is your opportunity to participate.

NOVEMBER 30 - OTTAWA FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT This concert is in support of the Huntington Society of Canada and will be taking place Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Bromley Road Baptist Church (1900 Lauder Dr.) Join us for an evening of music and socializing to get you in the holiday spirit. With performances by Voices of Harmony and Soloist Sonja Milsom, it will be a wonderful festive evening. A great event for the entire family! Stay after the show for some Christmas baking and punch, and to talk with the entertainers, and friends of the Ottawa Chapter.

Tickets are $20. Children 10 and under are free. All proceeds will go directly to the Huntington Society of Canada. You can purchase tickets online at http://bit.ly/2dxOkmb. For more information contact Sharon Haig at 613-739-4446, Sharon.haig@sympatico.ca.

BINGO Bingo every Wednesday night at the Westboro Legion. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-3475.

THIRD FRIDAY SONG CIRCLE Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.), every third Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience welcome. We will sing songs from the songbook “Rise up Singing” and include music from the 50s to the 80s, Celtic and other folk music. Cost: $2.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927.

613.238.1818

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