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Premium Performance Fitness Premium Performance Fitness opened the doors of its “state-of-the-art” gym at 1065 Wellington St. W. on December 1. Co-founders David Fontaine and Paul Boileau say that they aim to serve a growing community through personalization. Their

CIEL Clothing boutique Green Tree Eco Fashion (358 Richmond Rd.) has gone through a few transformations lately.

They’ve changed their name to Canopy and opened CIEL (285 Richmond Rd.), a sister store that offers shoes and accessories meant to complement Canopy’s stylish clothing selection. Shoppers will find popular brands like the Kendall and Kylie Jenner collection on the racks, as well as vegan and other eco-friendly options. Since opening mid-December, they’ve shone a spotlight on a new designer each month in a “revolving marketplace.” At the moment they’re featuring clothing designed and manuContinued on page 6

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Bridgehead Bridgehead is moving to McRae Avenue, a location that will feature expanded seating and a bigger menu.

Patrons will be able to enjoy their inhouse Kombucha (a sweetened, fermented tea) and all-day toast menu with toppings such as poached egg or avocado. Unfortunately, moving to the new space means saying goodbye to the very first Bridgehead location at 362 Richmond Rd. President and CEO Tracey Clarke says that several mementos, such as the “weathered” sign, will make their way to the new store from the old one. Loyal customers are invited to come to 362 Richmond to share memories of the old location. Those interested in a prelaunch celebration for the new spot should contact inquire@bridgehead.ca.

Anouk by Outpost Original Open since November, Anouk by Outpost Original at 281A Richmond Rd. is all about artisanship in interior design. Shoppers will find handmade furniture and pillows made in Montreal, as well as a number of pieces created by artists from as far away as Africa and India. Jessica Marshall, who runs the business with Charlotte Du Toit, says that they’ll soon be opening their basement up as a studio where customers can choose from local materials to buy custom-made furniture.

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A few new businesses have opened their doors these past few months across Kitchissippi ward. Whether you are shopping for stylish furniture or trend-setting accessories, craving something sweet or looking for a new place to work it off, supporting local businesses is a great way to keep Kitchissippi a vibrant place to live, work and play.

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“I was born in Ottawa and I grew up in Chelsea, Quebec. I like the niche little shops here and that it’s a nice, quaint area. You have the river that is super close, you have access to bike paths and trails. You’re kind of in the centre between the west and the downtown, and it’s far enough from downtown that you can find cute little restaurants and hang outs like Pure Yoga. I

always hang out there.

“In 2017, I’m totally looking forward to them bringing the Grey Cup here. I want to buy tickets for that. I’m also looking forward to Fury games, the Yoga Festival that will be happening in Ottawa, lots of fireworks, the Junos that are coming here. I’m also really excited about Red Bull Crash. I’ve been seeing them build it and it looks really cool.

“A friend of mine and I are starting a ‘November Project’ tribe here in Ottawa. It’s a free workout for anyone of any fitness level. It happens from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and we have them at the Arboretum and on Parliament Hill. You can find us on Facebook at ‘Work it YOW.’”

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 OPINIONS AND LETTERS What if? A dream for the Central Experimental Farm Submitted by Ken Billings

The Central Experimental Farm (CEF) in Ottawa is a jewel in terms of open space (474 hectares) in a modern metropolis. It was established back in 1886 to resolve farm production questions according to Agriculture Canada.

In 1920, there was nothing but organic farming on this historic site.

Writing a letter to the Agriculture Minister in January 2016, I asked how much of the farm was organic and permaculture research and was told that 2-5% is organic, 0% is permaculture and 95% is chemical based.

Moving on to December 2, 2016, the Heritage Minister, Melanie Joly announced that 70 acres of the CEF would be given to developers to build a new Civic Hospital Campus. This shocked me, since a week before, the NCC Federal Site Review, that took six months and studied 12 sites announced Tunney’s Pasture as the preferred site of the new hospital campus. In just a week, three levels of government came together in a press conference to announce the CEF site choice instead.

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My mom, Mavis Morgan, just called me to tell about the article she had just read in your paper: “Ready, Aim, Fire” (February 16 issue). My mother was so excited to share this article with me. She was thrilled to learn about some family history. You see, Mary Scrivener Morgan is my paternal grandmother! Nanny Morgan was always a fun-loving lady full of class and charm, but I had no idea Nanny had an interest in firearms! Her second son Ernie (my father) was an avid hunter. Many of her grandsons and granddaughters share the interest and skill of shooting. Strangely, we had no idea of Nanny’s interest until this article was shared! I thank you so much for this article. After my phone conversation with my Mom I shared this article via Facebook and tagged many family members. We are all so surprised and happy with this new memory that you have provided us! Thank you so much again for sharing some of our family history with us. :)

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On February 8, 2017, the CBC report announced that the Baseline bus rapid transit corridor gets the council OK. A strip of the Central Experimental Farm would be taken away on the south side of the farm.

The O-Train expansion south also has plans to double track which may take some of the east side of the CEF. So much for the historic jewel, the CEF. There is a definite disconnect between our three levels of government for this wonderful historic space. It seems like governments and developers alike are just itching to carve up the CEF. If the people of Ottawa really care about the Central Experimental Farm, we need to have a vision for the next

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“There is a definite disconnect between our three levels of government for this wonderful historic space. It seems like governments and developers alike are just itching to carve up the CEF.”

100 years. My dream for this beautiful open space is for it to be an example to all Canadians of a farm for organic, permaculture and greenhouse research and education by 2020. On the 150th anniversary we need to start our path back to clean, sustainable food and an education centre for K-12 in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. If the Ontario government puts growing food as a central part of the curriculum, then all subjects – biology, math, English – can relate to this practical focus of growth, food, soil, air, water and learning which emulates nature at its best.

The five pillars of food safety, a blueprint for future global food security put forth by Dr. Shiv Chopra of Ottawa, should be taught and appreciated by the coming generation if we are to have a healthy and sustainable society. By removing antibiotics, hormones, animal waste fed to animals, GMOs and pesticides, Canadians can have the cleanest food in the world. Now that is a vision worth dreaming about. What if?

Ken Billings is editor of DigileakCanada.weebly.com, a Media and Communications Director at Food Sovereignty Canada, a vegetable gardener, and a bicycle enthusiast.

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Kindred Shop and Studio Wife and husband team Tamara Steinborn and Nathan Dubo are behind Kindred Shop and Studio.

It’s a new retail outlet for their jewelry lines, the first of which was started 17 years ago. The Wellington West location (1243 Wellington St. W.), their second in Ottawa after a being in the ByWard Market, has been open since the end of November. Aside from their own products, they also feature collections of candles, jewelry and other wares from around the world.

Crossfit Hintonburg After the gym where he worked closed down, Conor Oakley saw an opportunity to fill the void with a fresh project. “I decided that I was gonna try to keep the community together that we had built,” he says. Besides retaining that old clientele, Conor says he’s blown past his expectations for new memberships in his first two weeks of opening. He says his new location at 340 Parkdale Ave., with its “industrial and rugged” interior, is a perfect environment for getting his wide range of customers in the zone for “the roots of CrossFit.”

Legend Records Although the moving date may be set for April Fool’s Day, Legend Records owner David Nolan says their new location on Winona Avenue (behind Mrs. Tiggy Winkles) is no joke. The new space will have parking, and will be on ground level rather than in a basement. They invite music enthusiasts to come check out their new location this spring to see the nostalgic decor and take advantage of special grand opening deals.

MHK Sushi Although the move may be small in distance – just a few blocks away to the former location of Yogurty’s at 283 Richmond Rd., – this relocation will provide some exciting new opportunities for MHK. Not only will the bigger store mean more seating, but an expanded kitchen will allow for a bigger menu with more hot food items. Owners expect to make the move by May or June.

Quelque Chose Pâtisserie Sisters and co-owners Michelle and Julia Dahdah are opening a second location of their bakery in Westboro, in the former location of Second Cup. (The original location is in Vanier.) Their macaron menu will be extended to thirty flavours with new additions like tiramisu and coconut and the

new location will also serve high tea. Foodies take note! Word on the street has it that Quelque Chose has the best croissants in Ottawa. Watch their Facebook page at facebook.com/ quelquechosepatisserie for details about a grand opening in March.

Swiss Pastries Swiss Pastries abruptly closed its four shops in February, including the two Kitchissippi locations: Westboro and Carlingwood. The exact reason remains unclear.

Siegfried Heilemann, the owner of the local chain, posted a lengthy letter on the Swiss Pastries website in which he made several allegations against landlord and former owner, Connie Zuberbuehler. The business had been serving desserts, deli items, and other delicacies to the Ottawa area for fifty years.

Feline Café For those who prefer to enjoy their coffee in the company of an animal friend, Ottawa’s first cat café will be opening in Hintonburg later this spring at 1076 Wellington St. W. The café’s separate “cat zone” will be a temporary home to several cats waiting for adoption. Customers will be able to purchase drinks and food and bring them into the cat zone for what the website calls “purr-therapy.”

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work ahead of her, Marlene says she’s experiencing more of a sense of relief after years of renting a commercial kitchen in the east end. “I love that I’ll finally have a real home for my business,” she says. “The truck and carts can live here instead of my driveway.

This space will give me a chance to grow the business in a manageable way and I just love that I can walk here from my home.”

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Over the next three years, Carlington will be undergoing changes in order to grow and improve our services. A new building shared with Ottawa Community Housing will have a new primary care clinic on the ground floor. The main building will see renovations to make current programs better. The Board will be working with Ottawa’s other CHCs on a joint strategic plan to set new priorities.

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taste a lot different than what most people are used to,” she explains, noting that it’s because of the low overrun, which is an ice cream industry term for the amount of air that’s put into the ice cream base as it’s being churned. With less air, frozen custard feels smoother and denser than standard ice cream, and the all-natural flavours really stand out too.

The Merry Dairy’s unique products have been garnering rave reviews since Marlene launched the truck in the summer of 2012, and her ‘track the truck’ app helps eager customers chase her down on hot summer evenings. The new Merry Dairy location will feature the same retro, cheerful look that makes the truck so identifiable.

“In addition to a few parking spots, there’s lots of space on the outside of the building for some fun signage,” notes Haley, who plans to have a patio with picnic tables and an awning, to complement the bar stools indoors.

Having a bricks-andmortar location will allow Marlene to reduce the impact that poor weather can have on traffic at her truck. “I hope to extend our season from spring through to December, and offer more flavours, a dipping The Merry Dairy has found a permanent home, but don’t cabinet and the opporworry, the popular ice cream truck will keep on truckin’. tunity for people to place larger take-home One of the things that excites orders too,” she says. In addition to Marlene the most about her new loca- maintaining a nut-free kitchen, she’ll tion is the fact that it will enable her also introduce some dairy-free prodto offer scoopable Midwest-style froucts this year. Since getting into caterzen custard, in addition to the softing, she’s also developed a good corserve, Jersey-style now dished out in porate customer base, creating unique the truck. products for events, weddings and “Both are premium products that more, including ice cream sandwiches While many may still be mourning the loss of Hintonburg’s Fairmont Confectionery and Sam’s Café, there’s now a reason to rejoice. The new owner of the building at the corner of Gladstone and Fairmont is none other than Wellington West’s Marlene Haley, the frozen treat queen behind the popular mobile Merry Dairy truck. She’s currently renovating the space and hopes to open a combination storefront and production space by mid-spring.

and frozen pops, so she’s eager to have more space to work on that side of her business.

“I love the history of this old building; I am just the fifth owner and I know it’s been a part of neighbourhood life for a long time,” says Marlene, who anticipates creating a space with a down-to-earth atmosphere and real sense of community. “I want it to feel like an authentic, truly local spot.”

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It’s shaping up to be an exciting year for the new owners of Fabrications, a local fabric shop and sewing studio.

The mother-daughter team of Catherine Fournier and Faustina Konkal promise the shop will remain a cheery workspace and a destination for unique fabrics and notions. They are, however, introducing a few changes.

First opened by Carrie Alexander and Curtis Blondin in 2012, Fabrications quickly gained a reputation across Ottawa as a top destination for specialty fabrics.

“We recognize that this is a really special place, and this has a special place in the sewing community of Ottawa. We certainly want to maintain that,” says Catherine. “We’re not going to change the style [of the shop], we want to enhance and expand it.”

First on their list: boosting the variety of fabrics and freshening up the class roster with more daytime sewing lessons, including classes focused on sewing for children.

“We’re especially thinking about moms on mat leave, because that’s the time a lot of people pick up sewing again,” says Faustina, who first

Faustina Konkal and Catherine Fournier are the new owners of Fabrications.

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learned to sew in her seventh grade home economics class and picked it up again after her first child was born.

Another special focus at Fabrications: independent pattern

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“We don’t carry the big four pattern designers you’re going to find at Fabricland,” says Faustina. She’s been watching the pattern design industry change over the last decade and is thrilled with what she sees.

“A lot of those people are operating, thriving independent design companies who started as bloggers when their kids were napping,” she says.

“So for me it’s been really interesting to see that whole industry grow. It’s the ultimate DIY. It’s DIY about DIY.” Possibly the biggest overhaul at Fabrications is coming to the website.

“We’re going to be completely renovating the online store,” says Catherine.

“We want to get all of the stock online, because we recognize that, even for local customers, it’s important for them to see what’s available before they come here,” adds Faustina, who points out that Canada, in general, is underserved in the spe-

“We recognize that this is a really special place, and this has a special place in the sewing community of Ottawa. We certainly want to maintain that.”

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The top four teams – Feline Fine, The Clocktower Dropouts, Two Turntables & A Microphone, and CSIDunno – earned a total of $1,100 in donations to their respective charities. The Legion posted the above photo of two other teams – Beautiful Ponies and I Thought This Was Speed Dating – with the following caption on their Facebook page: “If a photo could capture the generosity of spirit and joie de vivre of those who play in our Trivia Challenge for Charity tournament, this would be it! Their teams may not have won, but they are all winners in our eyes.” We agree. Photo by Helen Flaherty

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Reflecting on a new home in Canada Two teenage Syrian refugees tell their stories Editor’s note: The Fraser Group is made up largely of Kitchissippi residents who came together a year ago to welcome and support a Syrian family: Bousy Al Ibrahim and her children, Mohamad (14), Ehtidal (13), Reem (10), Aya (9), and twins Ahmal and Rahma (7).

“Half a year later, one of the associations called us and asked if we wanted to travel to Canada.”

Ehtidal: “We are so lucky because we have Canadian sponsors. They are like my family.”

I am a Syrian and I live in Canada now. I am going to speak about my sponsors and how I felt when I was in Syria. There are a lot of sponsors that are good helpers, but I think my sponsors are the best sponsors ever. Also, I am really thankful to those who helped all the Syrian people that were complicated by war and murder. What I lived through in the war for two years was very bad because of the constant fear of death. I was always seeing people being wounded and killed and hearing the screams of

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The anniversary edition of the Fraser Group Newsletter featured short essays written by Ehtidal and Mohamad and we liked them so much that we wanted to share them with Kitchissippi Times readers.

“These are wonderful testaments to the difficult life left and the joy of living in Canada,” wrote Christopher Smart, Chair of the FG Communications Team. “They are also remarkable achievements by two children who spoke not a word of English when they arrived in Ottawa a year ago.”

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mothers hearing about their children’s death. When I looked at my younger sisters and saw the fear in their eyes I wanted to protect them. My mom always had tears in her eye. I could hear the sound of the shells and the planes every day. I saw many awful, unimaginable things. I saw people get their heads severed. I tried to forget this, but I cannot, it’s copied in my mind.

After we moved to Lebanon, life was very difficult and the rent was expensive. Houses, food, hospitals and medicine were all expensive and we had no one to work to earn money because my father was deceased and my mother could not leave my sick sister. So my brother, Mohamad had to work to earn money for us. He was only 12 years old and everyday his hand was full of cuts from picking fruit. He did not go to school and we did not go to school too. We could not afford to take my sister to the hospital because it was expensive and she needed to go. So we heard that there were associations to help us, so we applied for help.

Half a year later, one of the associations called us and asked if we wanted to travel to Canada. My mom asked the man, if I go to Canada can I treat my daughter and can my children go to school? He said of course and my mom said okay. So they began the paperwork and applied for passports.

It took a year to finally get everything in order.

When we arrived in Canada, we got off the plane there were people waiting for us. Do you know who they were? They were our sponsors.

There were children and families holding the Syrian and Canadian flags to welcome us. I was scared because

when the girl spoke, I did not know what they were saying to me, but there was a translator so I was no longer scared. We arrived in Canada in January, the weather was very cold so they brought us coats. When we got to our new house, there was food and juice on the table and we started seeing the rooms. There were toys waiting for us on the beds. The sponsors were very nice. There were a lot of clothes and the sponsors they were so happy to see us. They were helping my mother fill out papers. After a week, they took us and they registered me and my sisters at school and at camp. Camp was fun and they took us to learn how to skate. Do you know what happened at school when I entered class? There were a lot of students, but there was no one who spoke Arabic fluently. So I used the translator on my phone. The teachers were very nice and they taught me the colours and the animals and how to say hello. So I learned quickly. And I forgot to tell you, we took my sister to the hospital and to private school because my sister is disabled. They registered her in a private school.

When the sponsors come to visit us, they bring a lot gifts and they play with us and they teach us how to play the games, they are really nice to us.

We are so lucky because we have Canadian sponsors. They are like my family. Around Halloween, they took us to buy a pumpkin because this was our first Halloween in Canada. We do not celebrate Halloween so we did not know what to do, so they celebrated Halloween with us and we had a lot fun. We had lots of candy too. The sponsors took us to Parliament with them and we went to one of the sponContinued on page 11

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I like it because it’s useful for so many things. When John and I were working on the stairs at the back door, we measured and calculated each board. When I go shopping I use math to check if I have enough money for something and if it is a good deal or not. In the kitchen we use math to figure out food quantities for cooking. In the future, in any profession I may choose, I know I will use my skills in math.

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because if you did not die by a bomb or missile you would die of hunger. We saw it with our eyes.

We decided to leave Syria and we ran to Lebanon. Life there was very difficult and expensive. To get money I had to work because my father died in Syria and my mother can’t work because she can’t leave my sisters alone. I was 13 years old and my work was very hard. After one and a half years, we got a call from a refugee association and I think they asked if we wanted to go to Canada. I’m not really sure what happened but my mom was happy.

When we got to Canada, life became good. In Canada I don’t have to work and I can go to school. And everyone here is really nice with us. I want to thank our sponsors because they helped us a lot. They always try to make us happy. We are not feeling alone here. Now I feel like they are my family.

Ottawa is a great city for this.

Bike pathways are everywhere.

Terry always tells me not to go so fast and that I should use both hands. On Canada Day I learned a lesson. We were coming back from Parliament Hill in the rain. I was speeding and Terry reminded me to slow down. But I laughed, and five seconds later hit a slippery spot. Crash! Now I have some scars reminding me to be more careful.

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Before the February thaw there were plenty of prize-winning icicles sparkling in the sun throughout Kitchissippi. Pretty as they may be, they’re like neon signs flashing out an announcement: this roof is leaking heat and money.

“Basically, you’ve got a hot roof,” explains Greg Furlong, Senior Energy Analyst with Ottawa’s non-profit EnviroCentre.

“Attics are supposed to be cold in winter. If you have a cold attic and a perfect roof, the snow will pile up but will not melt. If you have a warm roof, the snow melts and when it hits the cold eaves, it freezes and forms a long icicle – over time it can become a monster icicle.”

“It’s a typical problem in this neighbourhood,” observes Owen Mahaffy who lives on Mayfair Avenue and is Director of Communications and Public Affairs with Hydro Ottawa. He says dealing with that heat loss offers “significant benefits for saving you energy in both winter and summer.”

When looking at ways to keep the heat in and conserve energy, the attic is the best place to start, explains Owen. “Up to 60% of your heat loss is through the roof.”

To tackle the problem, get an inspection done first to find out

what’s in your attic, he advises.

“There may be some surprises, especially in this neighbourhood, like critters who’ve taken up residence.” There may also be condensation and other signs of issues to be addressed.

“Up to 60% of your heat loss is through the roof.”

After that, the essential first piece of work, says Greg, is to seal any gaps between the attic and the living space, to prevent warm air from entering the attic.

The attic hatch, the chimney, plumbing and wiring are likely places where heated air can rise into the attic.

The next step is to install adequate insulation in the floor of the attic, to slow the flow of heat from the living space. “In older homes the insulation was woefully inadequate,” says Owen.

Adding additional insulation is “not all that expensive” and “the payback is very quick.”

The third step is to ventilate the air space above the insulation.

Older homes also often don’t have adequate attic ventilation.

By allowing outside air to flow in, it helps to keep the attic cold and reduce moisture build-up.

Icicles usually team up with their troublemaking partners: ice dams. This build-up of ice along the edge of the roof prevents the melted snow from flowing off, so that water may back up under the shingles. Damage from ice dams drastically shortens the life of your shingles and can cause your roof to leak, says Greg. He doesn’t advocate the use of heating cables to melt the dams. The melted ice “just falls off the edge and creates a skating rink below, and the other drawback is they consume more electricity. Instead, I like to see if you can go to the root of the problem.”

And it’s not only a winter issue, adds Owen. A properly sealed, insulated and ventilated attic stays cooler in the summer, so air conditioning systems don’t work as hard.

Greg recommends reading “Keeping the Heat In,” a publication by the National Research Council that can be found online at nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/ housing/home-improvements/ keeping-the-heat-in/roofs-andattics/15637.

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“To raise funds for the gazebo, the Golden Manor Tenant Circle hosted yard sales, garage sales, bake sales, applied for grants and asked the community for assistance.”

towards the gazebo and some landscaping.

Next on the fundraising list: gazebo seating.

“Golden Manor’s Tenant Circle looked at the benches being offered but nothing was quite what we wanted,” explains Lois. As it turned out, the perfect design was right in front of them all along. “We have benches in our lobby which have been here for 50 years and are comfortable and work well for all body types.

These benches became the basis for our prototype.”

Each new bench will have a metal plaque bearing the name of the firm or individual who has made the donation.

“Kitchissippi Ward Councillor, Jeff Leiper, has already donated the funds for our first bench,” explains Lois. “All we need now is to raise $4,000.”

It is the Tenant Circle’s hope to have the funds raised for the benches as soon as possible so that the wood can be bought and the benches built and installed for immediate use.

For more information and to contribute to the bench fundraiser, please contact Lois at 613722-6759.

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The cedar wood has been located, the carpenters have been chosen and an artist has created a bench design. Now all that is needed is to raise the money for the benches that will be placed inside Golden Manor’s new gazebo.

Each of the benches cost $1,000 and the plan is to have five, eightfoot benches installed.

Golden Manor – located at 445 Richmond Rd. – is an Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) building in which there are 239 units for seniors and people with disabilities. The property is beautifully landscaped and enjoyed by the tenants and neighbours of Westboro. The gazebo was completed last summer and has become the tenants’ pride and joy.

To raise funds for the gazebo, the Golden Manor Tenant Circle hosted yard sales, garage sales, bake sales, applied for grants and asked the community for assistance.

“While our fundraising efforts never raised a great deal of money, it did knit us together and connect us with the community,” says Lois, a tenant and member of the Tenant Circle. Lois, who didn’t want her last name men-

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From teen to teen: four great books to read over March Break

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Are you a teen looking for a good book to read? No problem.

Carlingwood’s Teen Advisory Group has you covered! Check out these four new releases that every teen (or grown up!) should read in 2017.

GEEKERELLA, BY ASHLEY POSTON

Book review by Vanessa Ippolito, age 16 If you like fairy tales and fandoms, Geekerella is the ideal story for you.

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“Geekerella is fantasy meets fandom. It’s anything and everything you’ve wanted in teen fiction.” rent-day fandoms. As I read it, I immediately related to the main character, Elle Wittimer, who is completely infatuated with the classic sci-fi show, Starfield. She’s witty and independent and lives a similar life to Cinderella, with an evil stepmother and two oblivious stepsisters. One day, Elle gets an invitation to go to a Cosplay Ball where she has the chance to meet the reboot actor of a Starfield character, Prince Carmindor. She saves up enough money to attend the event, even though she’s totally not into Darian Freeman, otherwise known as Prince Carmindor. Darian Freeman, teen heartthrob, is used to girls throwing themselves at him, fighting for his heart. That is until he meets Elle!

Geekerella is fantasy meets fandom.

It’s anything and everything you’ve wanted in teen fiction. Elle is your

average and relatable teenage nerd and Darian is your misunderstood, dreamy star.

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Book review by Claire Keenan, age 16 If you found thousands of dollars covered in blood in your school’s darkroom what would you do? Lumikki Andersson decides to stay out of it.

She decides to not get involved but eventually finds herself wound up in a world she never knew existed. The unpopular, pessimistic girl ends up befriending Elisa, the daughter of a policeman. Elisa, along with two friends, had found the money at a party and now can’t let Lumikki go because she already knows too much about the situation. They enlist her for help and she begrudgingly agrees.

A couple of chase scenes, hacking of computers, and plotting of plans later, Lumikki’s last task is set out for her.

Go to a party dressed as Snow White in the hopes of discovering why the money came to Elisa in the first place.

The story switches between Lumikki’s point of view and three men on the other side of the dilemma.

Boris Sokolov, Viivo Tamm and Terho Väisänen are all men somehow connected to the bloody money. All Lumikki has to do is connect the dots, then get out safely. This novel is a gory thriller with a strong female lead

“A couple of chase scenes, hacking of computers, and plotting of plans later, Lumikki’s last task is set out for her.” and little slices of humour and mystery sprinkled in. Everything fits together.

THE SECRET OF A HEART NOTE, BY STACEY LEE

Book review by Charlotte O’Donnell, age 14 The Secret of a Heart Note takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster.

The beginning is comparable to waiting in line for a main event: slow and lengthy, patience required. It was these first pages that made me question finishing the novel. The main character, Mimosa, new to high school, is plagued by her struggles of getting bullied, forbidden love, and dealing with her strict mother.

This may sound like an ordinary story these days, but there is a twist.

Mimosa and her mother have a special gift that burdens them but has the ability to aid others. When Mim meets Court Sawyer, a boy who’s head-over-heals for her, she doesn’t realize that every action has a consequence. I had my nose deep in this book, rarely coming up for air. This novel is quirky like a John Green book and passionate like a Robyn Schneider novel. I recommend it to all who seek a lighthearted romance with a hint of fantasy.

THE FIXES, BY OWEN MATTHEWS

Book review by Bizuri Rwentambo, age 15 The Fixes is about a boy named Eric Connelly who is quite a high achiever for the sake of his father and the family name. His father believes that “Connelly Men” are to pursue greatness as other “Connelly Men” have done in the past. With so much weight on Eric’s shoulders, the thought of neglecting his studies is seemingly impossible, yet he is tempted by it. It wasn’t until the hot, easygoing guy named Jordan Grant caught Eric’s eyes that he realized that his internship would be an even bigger burden than he first thought. This new relationship leads Eric through lots of amazing (and illegal) acts of fun and rebellion along with Jordan and his friends. One would question how far this group of teens can go

“It paints the struggle to understand where and when to stop before things go too far, before it’s too late. It shows there is no shame in living life with no regrets and a pinch of semi-sweet romance. with their shenanigans before the fun goes off like a bomb! Along with the amazing storyline, the author’s way of explaining the story through Eric Connelly is fun and very entertaining.

Through the protagonist’s blunt honesty and witty sarcasm, The Fixes becomes a whimsical story with relatable characters. It paints the struggle to understand where and when to stop before things go too far, before it’s too late. It shows there is no shame in living life with no regrets and a pinch of semi-sweet romance.

Carlingwood Library’s Teen Advisory Group (also known as TAG), is a group of teen volunteers in Grades 9 to 12. They work with the librarians and give input on library YA collections, contribute to blogs or help lead and create programming and contests for teens. They also volunteer at events, organize community service projects, and influence how their library serves teens. All of the books listed above can be found at biblioottawalibrary.ca.

Courtney Mellor is the teen services librarian at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

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Their love for Godden’s work began as parents reading to their children. Their first show based on one of her stories was The Story of Holly & Ivy in 1992.

Godden was very protective over granting rights to her books, but finally did, Kathy believes, by the Rag & Bone philosophy of “staying faithful to the original text.”

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“This style of puppetry, they feel, allows them to connect directly with their audience and melds perfectly with their signature style of blending puppets, narration, live action, video and music.”

until John had a “eureka moment” while workshopping with Ottawa’s Mi Casa Theatre in the spring of 2016. He realized he could use live-to-video projection to bring the characters to life, while still maintaining the scale of a dolls’ house.

Godden passed away in 1998, but her estate remained cautious about granting rights. After assurances they would treat the story with the same respect they had shown The Story of Holly and Ivy, last September Rag & Bone were given permission to adapt the story.

Then the work began. Kathy set to work writing the script and creating the dolls, either from scratch or repurposing others; John took on the task of perfecting the dolls’ house and planning the play’s video segments; musician Russell Levia began arranging the music, which he will present live at each performance; and they workshopped the script with students from The School of Dance.

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It takes talent, experience and determination to transform a much-loved children’s story into a performance piece.

Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre’s Kathy MacLellan and John Nolan have all three and will première their newest production at Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), during March Break.

The Dolls’ House by Rumer Godden tells the story of a family of mismatched dolls, living in a shoebox, whose greatest wish is to have a proper home. Their dream comes true when their owners, sisters Emily and Charlotte, inherit a perfect Victorian dolls’ house.

Unfortunately, at the same time, a beautiful, but cruel doll arrives and disturbs their peaceful lives, with tragic consequences.

Kathy and John first met as theatre students at York University. Fate brought them together again in Ottawa in 1977 when they were both cast in a play, along with Beverly Wolfe and John Koensgen, who were also just starting their careers. All have gone on to be award-winning theatre professionals. By the end of the show’s run, John and Kathy were dating and married two years later.

Their transition from stage acting to puppetry was inspired by the work of innovative puppeteer Felix Mirbt, who is credited with transforming the use of puppets in live theatre. After working with Mirbt in the National Arts Centre production of Strindberg’s A Dream Play, John was awarded a year-long apprenticeship with him.

Motivated by that experience, John and Kathy created Rag & Bone Puppet Theatre in 1978.

Their first show, Punch & Judy, used a traditional puppet box; but by their second show, a year later, they transitioned to “open manipulation” in which the puppeteers are in full view of the audience.

This style of puppetry, they feel, allows them to connect directly with their audience and melds perfectly with their signature style of blending puppets, narration, live action, video and music.

They went on to create numerous productions and toured both in Canada and the United States. When their second child was born in 1991, they chose to focus on performing locally, as well as pursue individual writing and acting projects.

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“In today’s society with kids being exposed to so much technology in their lives, it’s fundamentally very important to keep children connected and exposed to nature and the outdoors,” says Jon nature-based camps have risen to meet Braun, Executive Director of JCC’s sumthis need. mer camps. Jon sees children’s mental “We have always been an outdoorsy and physical development in the outfamily,” says Westboro resident doors as the foundation to lifelong Melissa Ferland. Melissa’s family health. spends several hours outside each day, At a JCC camp called, “If we could although she admits that they’re not talk to animals,” budding zoologists discampers. “My eldest daughter did a cover the natural world through games, white water rafting camp with stories and interpretive programs and Dovercourt the summer she was nine. animal visitors. There is also a field trip She has also done weekend camps with to Parc Omega, where participants can her Scouts group every summer.” learn more about wild animals and their Summer camps that offer specialty natural habitats. activities in the outdoors are attractive The connection between life in the city to families that may not have the time and the natural world is one that most or desire to take part throughout the parents would like their children to school year. Melissa’s daughter is a explore. Children who learn about anithrill seeker, and white water rafting mals and ecosystems show a desire to camp gave her the opportunity to try a preserve those natural habitats, and may new and exciting activity. come home with knowledge that they

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Nature-based summer camps are great for kids’ mental and physical health, as well as the environment

By Misty Pratt Scandinavian countries are renowned for their outdoor education curriculum.

Children as young as three can spend their entire day in an outdoor classroom. Teachers facilitate the exploration of natural environments, and allow children to engage in hours of free play. Lunch is enjoyed under a canopy of trees.

In contrast, North American children can spend an hour or less outside each day. The term “nature deficit disorder” was coined by author Richard Louv, and describes the growing divide between children and the outdoors.

Researchers have linked nature deficit to rising trends of obesity, mental health issues and attention deficit disorders. Children who lack time in

nature tend to have difficulty paying attention, and often struggle to interact well with their peers. In contrast, kids who spend a lot of time outdoors score higher on academic tests and demonstrate better emotional regulation.

The evidence clearly shows that children thrive in outdoor environments, although there is debate about how much time is beneficial. Most public schools limit outdoor play to recess and several physical education periods per week. Given the long winters here in Ottawa, children frequently find themselves playing in the gym instead of the playground.

To reduce nature deficit, many parents are taking matters into their own hands. Summer is the perfect time to introduce kids to the outdoors, and

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Westboro resident Natalia Karplus has been sending her three children to Constance Creek Wildlife Refuge Camp for three years. “My kids fondly refer to Constance Creek as ‘farm camp’,” says Natalia. The focus of the camp is learning to care for both domesticated and wild animals.

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“We are so excited about all of the new camps and activities we are doing this coming March Break and summer”, says Leeorah Pearce, part-owner of National Kids Camps and National Tennis School.

“We’ve been running our camps since 1985 and this year we have added two new camps to our lineup of popular camps. The RC Camp stands for remote control and we will let the kids try out an array of RC cars, planes, drones and models. We will let the kids get creative by having them build indoor and outdoor race courses and sets, and then have them race on them. It’s going to be so much fun. Our other new camp is the fastest growing sport in Ontario and USA, called Pickleball. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis.

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Attending a camp with an academic twist might be the best thing that happens to your child this summer

By Misty Pratt The last thing a child wants to do during summer vacation is go to school. After 10 months of hard work, it’s time to put the books away and head outdoors for a healthy dose of sunshine. Whether it’s playing at the local park or splashing in a pool, kids are ready for a summer full of fun.

However, parents know that fun

and learning can go hand-in-hand. A structured school environment is not the only place where children can develop their skills, and summer camps that offer a combination of outdoor free play and academic activities are a great option. Camp organizers promote learning in an alternative setting, without the constraints that a curriculum can impose.

Academic-oriented camps offer a range of activities, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,) language, and reading and writing.

Juliette Klein chose to send her son to two summer camps at Dovercourt.

“Radical Science came in every day and did experiments with the kids,” says Juliette. “They made dry ice and slime, and talked about chemical properties and the scientific method.” The other camp her son enjoyed was all about robotics, where participants learned about different types of robots and spent time programming on the computer.

Summer camps can complement the learning that takes place in a traditional academic environment. Whereas school focuses on good marks, camps can encourage a child’s success through a broader range of skills.

“Our kids get hands-on experience by testing the result of their experiments,” says Richard Seniuk, owner and facilitator for ProBots Ottawa. A

retired high school teacher, Richard has kids building and programming an entire robot. Some children go on to compete in teams at national or international robotic competitions.

Summer camps focus on teamwork, resiliency, independence, and social and physical skills. What’s more, camps are a less structured experience than school, where many children struggle with academic performance.

Danielle Powell’s son took the robotics camp at Dovercourt last summer.

“Until this year, my son has had many challenges with school – but summer camp has always been much easier for him,” says Danielle. “It’s structured enough that they have direction, but the learning is done in a much more hands-on and interactive way, rather than the traditional classroom environment.”

Danielle believes that it is the lack of pressure that makes academic-oriented camps such a hit with her son. “It doesn’t feel like school for him,” says Danielle.

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Finally, when looking for the right camp for your child, make sure to ask whether the instructors are experienced in the area of interest. If the activities involve scientific experiments, find out what kind of safety training the instructors receive and how children are protected from potential chemical exposure.

Academic-oriented camps are not another version of school. By focusing on teamwork and combining learning with active play, children will develop new skills in a short period of time.

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Parents interested in academic-oriented camps should first determine in what type of setting their child would be happiest. Camps can be offered in classrooms, community centres, museums or even universities. Some will focus entirely on classroom activities, and others will organize field trips or guest speakers.

Another point to consider is whether the camp offers non-academic activities to balance the learning aspect.

“In addition to the science, Dovercourt mixed in many other activities like swimming and outdoor play,” says Juliette. Both Juliette and Danielle’s sons spent less time sitting and listening, and more time in action.

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This reliance on the natural world is becoming more precarious, and today’s children will be the ones dealing with the effects of a changing climate.

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Haines Coles, Frances Tupper and Alice Starr Chipman–have shaped Canada’s history? Join us as we present Women Vote Indirect, an original drama to mark our country’s 150th anniversary, on Saturday, March 11, at Woodroffe United Church ( 207 Woodroffe Ave.) There will be two sittings: 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Costume and door prizes will be awarded.

Tickets cost $15 and are available through woodroffeunited.org or the church office at 613-722-9250. Advance ticket sales only.

Proceeds will support Cornerstone Housing for Women.

MARCH 7 - FREE LECTURE This free, Edith Holtom Memorial Peace Lecture will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7. The topic: “Eliminating Violence in our Homes and on our Streets: An achievable Peace for Canada?” The speaker will be Dr. Irvin Waller, from the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime and affiliated with the UN. This lecture is one in a series, in memory of committed peace activist, Edith Holtom. At Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.) Question/answer session & refreshments to follow. FREE admission. Ample free parking. For information please call 613-725-1066.

MARCH 13 - TEENS AND MONEY Be money-smart and join us for a workshop designed especially for teens! Topics include: using credit cards; how to manage your income, student loans, savings, expenses and budgets more effectively; and investment options. This workshop will be led by Gary Rusyn, Financial Educator from the Credit Counselling Society.

Registration is optional. Happening at Carlingwood Library on Monday, March 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is for teens between 13 and 17 years of age. Registration is optional. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

MARCH 8 - HAMILTON MUSICAL NIGHT WITH SNACKS AND TRIVIA! Do you love “Hamilton the Musical”? Come join us for a night of games, food, trivia and prizes! Come dressed as your favourite character from the play, (or wear normal clothes!) and be ready to sing along to some of the most famous songs from the well-known hit musical.

This event is for teens between 13 and 17 years of age. Happening at Carlingwood Library on Wednesday, March 8 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration is optional. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

MARCH 16 - CAUSERIE LITTÉRAIRE (This Carlingwood Library drop-in program, is in French). Venez discuter littérature avec d’autres passionnés dans une atmosphère détendue! mars-mai. Tous les troisièmes jeudis.

14h30-15h30. Bilingualism not required. Visitez biblioottawalibrary.ca.

MARCH 20 - FORENSIC GENEALOGY AND ADOPTION: TRACKING DOWN YOUR LIVING LIMBS Looking for living people can be one of the most difficult genealogy problems! Adoptees

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 613-7988927.

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.

WESTBORO LEGION’S BINGO AND LEAGUES Bingo every Wednesday night at the Westboro Legion. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Café 480 and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Join us with your friends, or come and meet new friends. Funds raised are donated back to community organizations. We also have bid euchre, darts, pool and sandbag leagues on a weekly basis. For more information, visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

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MARCH 11 - DESSERT AND DRAMA How might the women of Confederation–people like Agnes Bernard (later Agnes Macdonald), Hortense Fabre Cartier, Mercy

MARCH 18 - FAMILY DANCE WITH LIVE MUSIC Do you love to dance with your kids? Ottawa Contra Dance is hosting a Family Dance from 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at the Churchill Recreation Centre. This is a community dance experience with live music and a caller. All dances are taught and family friendly.

Recommended for ages 3+. Free for all kids. $10 for everyone over 16 years of age. For more information, go to ottawacontra.ca.

MARCH 26 - GREY JAZZ BIG BAND DANCE The Grey Jazz Big Band Dance is held every last Sunday of the month (March, April, May) at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre (411 Dovercourt Ave.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free and donations to Parkinson’s Ottawa are welcome. Sway to the musical memories from the golden age of song or dance to popular swing hits of the big band era. The Grey Jazz Big Band, now in its 30th year, is a labour of love dedicated to preserving the music of a timeless era. Don’t let the grey hair fool you. This passionate group of veteran musicians promises you a memorable evening of entertainment. For more information, go to greyjazzbigband.ca.

WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY POOL Free pool from noon to 5 p.m. upstairs at the Westboro Legion. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit rcl480.com or call 613725-2778.

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MARCH 11 - FUNDRAISER FOR THE ALGONQUINS OF BARRIÈRE LAKE This fundraiser will support the Algonquins of Barrière Lake who are fighting to ensure Copper One – a Toronto-based junior mining company – does not drill on Algonquin territory. Join us for yummy chili (veg and non-veg), good company, and solidarity. All are welcome.

Saturday, March 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First United Church (347 Richmond Rd.) For more information, please see the event listing on Facebook at facebook.com/ events/1650484101923739/.

MARCH 17- DROP-IN FOLK SONG CIRCLE Come by for Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (at 345 Richmond Rd.), from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience welcome. We will sing songs from the 50s to the 80s, Celtic and other folk music. Cost: $2.75. For more information, please call 613-798-8927.

tracing their birth family and those looking for long-lost relatives or friends face a daunting task. Learn how to find the “living limbs” in your family tree, using both traditional and genetic genealogy resources, including social media searches, newspapers, courthouse sources, and genealogy programs. Presented by Mags Gaulden, Grandma’s Genes. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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MARCH 5 - WESTFEST ALL-STAR FUNDRAISING PARTY Westfest’s second annual fundraising party is taking place on Sunday March 5 from 2-7 p.m at Orange Art Gallery. Hosted by Jim Bryson and Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper, it promises to be a who’s who of Westfest alum and 2017 performers. Sample some great live performances, craft beer, wine, and food. Tickets can be purchased via Westfest.ca for $100. All proceeds from the event will fund Westfest 2017 programming.

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