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Peter Edmison is also a key individual in maintaining the trail.

Dave also noted that there is a huge team of people behind the scenes that make the project possible. “And then, of course, there is the Dovercourt Recreation Association, providing all the administrative support. Without their help the project would not be possible,” Dave adds.

Dave is convinced that the concept for SJAM worked well because it was structured as a partnership project.

“One reason why the SJAM was successful was that I went to them (the NCC) offering a fully managed program and here we are today.”

He is also sure that there is more potential for partnership projects between community groups, the NCC and other government organizations.

After opening this year on December 12, news traveled fast, and it wasn’t long before upwards of 500 people a day could be seen on the trail.According to Dave, the NCC has been impressed with the project. He took NCC staffer, Luc Beausoleil, out on the trail this winter for a close-up view. The conditions were perfect, with lots of people out enjoying SJAM right after a substantial snowfall. It was a 3.5 hour tour by Skidoo.

Dave Adams, a.k.a. “Groomer Dave” on the Sir John A. MacDonald Winter Trail. Photo by Ellen Bond

“I showed Luc everything,” says Dave. “Of course, I had my favourite spots like Kitchissippi Forest, Remic Park, Champlain Woods, Selby Plains and Bayview Heights that I emphasized as important areas for the future of the trail.”

Dave also pointed out problem areas, like the area where all the pathways converge and squeeze down by the river’s edge just east of Westboro Beach as well as the struggles the team had with the underpasses and the

Parkdale access point.

Dave is also quick to sing the praises of the NCC. “The NCC has been a great partner,” he says. “Over the season they have trusted me and let me just run with it... Of course, they were there when I needed them. For example, when they allowed my team to take down a railing just east of Kitchissippi parking lot so we could move the trail away from the road and the evil snowplow.

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Harry S. Truman once said, “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit.”

Those words describe perfectly the effort of Westboro area resident, Dave Adams when he approached the National Capital Commission (NCC) with the concept of a 5 km multi-purpose winter recreational trail that would follow a portion of the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway along the Ottawa River.

With the support of several key organizations including the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, the community associations of Westboro Beach and Champlain Park, numerous cross-county ski associations from the national to the local level, the Sir John A. MacDonald Winter Trail, also known by the acronym SJAM, was created this season.

Dave and a team of volunteers maintain the multi-purpose trail throughout the winter. Cross-country skiers, snowshoe enthusiasts, and snow bikers are all welcome on the trail. While the basic trail is 5 km in length, add all the detours, nooks and crannies, and a round trip outing on the trail could be well over 20 km!

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Reducing residential speed limits in Hintonburg A Q&A with Dickson Davidson, who lead the charge Kitchissippi Times: There are many residents in Kitchissippi who would like to reduce the residential speed limit in their neighbourhood. Can you tell us a bit about the process?

KT: So what’s next in this process?

DD: The Hintonburg 40 is complete!

Now we wait for the City of Ottawa to make this part of town’s residential streets 40 km/hr and install new signs.

KT: What advice would you give to other communities who want to do the same?

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The HCA is happy to hear from other community groups who want to change the residential speed limit in their own neighbourhoods. Contact the HCA through their website at hintonburg.com.

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DD: First, survey a significant number of people from the area you want to petition; we surveyed about 100 people at our 2015 AGM. Then, contact your Councillor’s office and let them know a significant number of people from your area supports a petition.

The City of Ottawa will provide the paperwork you need. Mobilize your volunteers! They will need to collect signatures door to door, but before you do that it’s a good idea to deliver a notice ahead of time that explains that someone will be coming by with a speed limit reduction survey. Refer to the notice when you come along later, so they know you are not trying to sell them a furnace or gas plan. Be prepared to answer questions and always respect everyone’s option!

It’s also important to establish a regular contact person with the City who can approve changes to the petition when you hit the ground.

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DD: It was a pleasure to meet so many of my neighbours doing this.

My experience in collecting about 500 of the required 1250 or so signatures was that people were 99% positive about both the idea of surveying for speed limit reduction, and the doorto-door process of doing it, whether they agreed to a change or wanted the speed limit kept the same at 50 km/hr.

Dickson Davidson lead the campaign to reduce the residential speed limit in Hintonburg. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

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KT: This initiative involved 13 months of knocking on doors. That’s a lot of conversations with your neighbours!

What kind of feedback did you receive? Were there any surprises along the way?

I guess that positivity was a pleasant surprise but not unexpected.

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Dickson Davidson: The Hintonburg Community Association (HCA) received inquiries about how to change the speed limit from residents in different parts of Hintonburg. It appeared that it would make sense to survey/petition the whole of Hintonburg rather than a series of streets. In 2015, we took the opportunity at the HCA’s AGM to ask residents whether they would like the HCA to pursue a 40km/hr speed limit for all residential streets in Hintonburg. The response was almost unanimously in favour of pursuing the speed limit reduction. The HCA contacted the City of Ottawa, who checked with Councillor Jeff Leiper, and we got his support. Then it was time for the paperwork and a series of door-to-door petitions for all residential streets in Hintonburg.

So, we went door to door to get a signature from someone living at the listed addresses, one at a time, until we reached or exceeded the 66% of addresses required to make the change. If an address did not exist or was abandoned, we had a contact at the City who would approve the removal of that address from the petition and thereby reduce the number of signatures required to reach 66% for that street. This had to be tracked.

The petitions were collected, compiled, summarized, and submitted to the City. [See the website version of this article for a sample petition.]

Once submitted, it is my understanding they seek the approval of the Councillor. With that approval, the petition goes to council or to a committee where it is verified so changes can be made to speed limit/by-laws and work orders are processed for sign production and installation. I guess we just wait and if they don’t follow through, though I am sure they will follow through, we will advocate for them to follow through.

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pull factor about Sears is that there is such variety, meaning so many different types of productions from different schools,” says Melinda. “I’ve never actually seen a Sears Festival, but I have heard plenty about it and Nepean hasn’t been in one in many years. I am very excited for us to host this year.”

Melinda explains her experience within Nepean High School’s production class and how thankful she is to be involved. Her foray into drama was actually an accident. She had never considered taking drama and performing in front of others was an unbearable thought, but it was the only option available for her last period slot in grade ten. She credits the drama program for helping her become a more confident, expressive and outgoing individual. “I am thankful for the mistake in my schedule; it enabled me to grow because of my experiences throughout the years of production class.”

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The Sears Drama Festival is an Ontario-wide festival that started in 1946 in which schools from different districts across the province have the opportunity to showcase their own unique one-act plays. This year, Nepean High School is hosting the Ottawa-Carleton district from April 3 to the 7.

The student plays can range from fifteen to fifty minutes. Students have the potential of advancing to regional and final Ontario showcases depending on how their production places.

Jeff Kantor and Caroline Coltman are the two Nepean High School drama teachers who are supporting all of the work. Production students pitch them ideas for plays, and they have the final word on which two will be entered in the festival.

Melinda Cass, a grade twelve student at Nepean High School, is producing one of Nepean’s two submissions to the Sears Drama Festival.

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things that really distinguish a quality play, and the biggest pressure of the festival is to live up to those standards.”

With the excitement of hosting the festival come some pressures. This includes hospitality packets, passes for everyone involved in the performance, concessions, and more. “Further, there is the pressure of putting on a memorable show, because it is a competition, and only two out of the thirteen productions will advance to the regional festival,” explains Melinda.

The best part, for her, is seeing her show perform on stage. “It is so rewarding. Seeing how much all these people have come together to make

such a wonderful play come to life… an incredible feeling to say the least,” says Melinda. “Our goal is to draw in a crowd and add this new light to the Ottawa-Carleton district of Sears. We want to show people how great it is.

We want to spread the word, and share our excitement and passion for production.”

Tickets are five dollars each night and are sold at the door. The other option is to buy a festival pass for ten dollars, which allows access all five nights between April 3 and 7. Each evening’s show begins at 6 p.m.

Kyra Wex is a grade 12 student at Nepean High School.

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participate in WWI. Five of those sons died during the fighting and three more died of their wounds. It was scary for me to think about what that family – and so many more – had given so that I could (today) have the life that I know now.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, renowned Canadian historian Norm Christie will be at the Westboro Legion to talk about what Canadians soldiers went through during that war (“Masters of War”). It will be an opportunity to learn more about about our history and legacy. There is no charge for the event, but donations will be accepted for Norm Christie’s “Help Recover Our Vimy Heroes” project.

For further information, contact the Westboro Legion at 613-725-2778.

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In 1991, I had the privilege of being a participant in the Royal Canadian Legion’s “Youth Leaders Pilgrimage of Remembrance” (I was living in P.E.I. at that time). During our two week trek, we visited museums, memorials, cemeteries and battle sites during which we listened to accounts of what went on, picked up pamphlets and books and took numerous pictures. I was better able to appreciate certain battles or engagements that I had read about previously, especially regarding distance, topography, etc., even across the years and with the changes to the physical and cultural landscape.

This year Canada will recognize the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, an event that was so much more than just a battle. Canada was finally recognized as something more than just a part of colonial Great Britain. When I visited the memorial in 1991, there were no crowds, and as my group wandered around the monument and toured parts of the underground tunnels I was able to take the time to think about what our soldiers had accomplished. A lot of Canadians were killed and wounded during this battle, and I had the opportunity to appreciate the human cost involved. On the Vimy memorial are the names of Canadians who lost their lives who have no known grave. Some of those names are young people who lied about their age or assumed the identities of others so they could serve their country or who were looking for an opportunity to get away from the life they knew and be involved in some grand adventure. The adventure for some was cut short.

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Right Bike is moving out of Hintonburg. Knowing that their lease was expiring, Samuel Benoit, Operational Manager of Right Bike, investigated various options and locations for Right Bike.

“One area of Ottawa which didn’t have a cycling shop was Lowertown,” says Samuel. “While attending a meeting I mentioned that we were looking for a new location, and a friend from EnviroCentre who was also at the meeting thought Right Bike would fit in with their mission.”

Right Bike is known around the city for its bike sharing (you’ve probably spotted their bright lavendercoloured bikes) but also as a social enterprise. Right Bike offers job training to their referrals from Causeway Work Centre. Training may be in the form of customer service, or as a bike mechanic. After their training, some clients might decide to further their education while others are ready to apply for work in retail or other industries.

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Right Bike has closed up the Hintonburg shop and relocated to EnviroCentre at 366 Rideau St. The launch party will take place on March 31 at 4 p.m.

The new location, although smaller, will allow Right Bike to sell bikes and bike accessories such as gloves and helmets, in addition to continuing to offer tune-up services, bike rentals, bike sales, and training in bike repair.

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By Misty Pratt A recent consumer survey found that Canadian couples are now spending around $30,000 on wedding celebrations. The total bill applies to a typical 120-person guest list, and also includes the honeymoon.

The biggest costs seem to be attributed to both the venue and catering services. Large halls or posh hotels can run a pretty penny, and many couples find themselves putting all their savings on the line for the ultimate wedding day party.

While budgeting for the big day can help lower costs, the pressure to “go big or go home” can create high levels of stress for all those involved. Couples end up feeling relieved when it’s all over instead of cherishing the memories of their special day.

Some couples are now pushing back against the big wedding trend and are instead planning the ultimate local celebration. When Shannon Bennett and Julien Boulerice started dating last June, they fell head over heels and straight into wedding plans. “I just wanted to be married to Julien,” says Shannon. “I wasn’t interested in a big show of a wedding.”

Shannon made sure Julien was on board with her plans, and she laughs at his reply: “I’ll have what you’re having” was all he said and he popped the question on the last day of November.

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unexpectedly,” says Laine. The couple had been devoted karaoke goers in early years, and enjoyed watching the baseball game with a plate of wings and pints of beer.

Both Shannon and Laine feel that supporting local businesses is a great way to honour the neighbourhood where they live, work and play. “The local wedding celebrates exactly where you are in the moment and recognizes Continued on page 12

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Savoy. Laine and Mark traipsed the neighbourhood with their photographer, going for urban shots in front of the Tooth and Nail Brewing Company, St. Francis Church, and in various alleyways and parking lots.

Other photos were taken at the Blackpepper Urban Pub, where Laine and Mark held their rehearsal dinner.

“Those photos are especially memorable for us because shortly thereafter, the owner Peter passed away quite

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also had a local wedding experience, with a larger guest list of 90 people.

“There is something quite lovely about celebrating exactly where you are together,” says Laine. “Mark and I lived in Kitchissippi for six years before getting engaged, and so our memories together have always been in the neighbourhood.”

Laine describes a tranquil ceremony held at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, followed by a classy reception at

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their parents and witnesses. In addition to the happy couple, there were eight people in attendance. Thyme & Again supplied a lemon thyme cake, and served flutes of maple flavoured “champagne.” Lunch followed at Allium Restaurant, and Shannon’s unique bouquet was supplied by Blumen Studio. The couple then whisked off to Toronto for a weekend mini-moon at the Royal York Hotel.

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Laine and Mark’s ‘furbaby’ Duke could not join celebrations so their best friends gifted them a custom painting of the bull dog standing in front of The Carleton Tavern, where the couple first met. Check out Duke’s Instagram account at instagram.com/ duke_of_hintonburg.

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Going local also means that wedding experiences will be unique. Both Shannon and Laine had custom floral arrangements created, unlike anything that could be found in an issue of Brides. Small venues can offer delectable meals for the guests and couples can get creative with personal touches.

Although Laine and Mark’s ‘furbaby’ Duke could not join in the celebrations, their best friends gifted them a custom painting of the bull dog standing in front of The Carleton Tavern where the couple first met.

The newlyweds don’t have any regrets, and in fact, some people have expressed to Shannon that they feel envious of her small wedding.

“Everyone has been really excited when they hear about our experience,” says Shannon. “I think many couples have found their big weddings to be stressful.”

If there’s one piece of advice Laine would offer other couples, it’s to slow down and savour the experience. “I

“There is something quite lovely about celebrating exactly where you are together.” would suggest to anyone getting married that they practice a few moments of mindfulness throughout the day,” says Laine.

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“The Rotary Club of West Ottawa – part of Rotary International – was the first offspring of the Ottawa Rotary Club, which came into existence in 1916.” a meeting in any other club worldwide where you are welcomed as a fellow Rotarian. It’s an ever-expanding network, Bud explains.

The Rotary Club of West Ottawa – part of Rotary International – was the first offspring of the Ottawa Rotary Club, which came into existence in 1916. At least 15 recruits are necessary to start a new club, plus a lot of energy, time and commitment on the part of the host club.

(Bud) McGinnis is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of West Ottawa.

Ottawa now has nine Rotary clubs. They meet across the city at different times and days of the week.

Each club is a member of Rotary International, which currently has 1.2 million

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Dr. A (Bud) McGinnis, originally from Lethbridge, Alberta, moved to St. Catherines, Ontario, as the Director of the Agriculture Research Centre where he became a member of the Rotary Club in 1972, serving for 10 years. When he retired from his position as director, he took a posting to Pakistan for three years. As a Rotarian, he could have joined a Rotary Club in Pakistan, but they met in the evenings and travel was too hazardous.

When he came to Ottawa, he was invited by a local member to join the Rotary Club of West Ottawa. Bud says it is a wonderful way for people who are retired to keep busy and make new acquaintances. As a new retiree in a new city, Bud had no connection with the community until he joined.

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Although the West Ottawa Rotary Club is celebrating 60 years – and much has changed during this period – their “four-way test,” a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to guide their personal and professional relationships, remains the same: 1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build good will and better friendships among all concerned?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

These questions embody the principles for action, and if you live by that, says Bud, you’re going to be a pretty decent person.

When asked about the motivating force behind West Ottawa Rotary Club, Bud refers to their credo: “Where the spirit of Rotary is, there is liberty. It sets us free from the bondage of prejudice and bigotry, and binds us all together in ties of understanding and brotherhood.”

West Ottawa Rotary Club’s 60th anniverary event is taking place on April 28. See their website at rcwo.org for more information.

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Rotary Clubs consisted of male members only until the early 1990s.

The Rotary Club of West Ottawa’s first woman member, Mary Rozenberg, joined in 1992. It is no longer necessary to be the senior member of an organization to join.

The Rotary Club of West Ottawa’s projects range from local causes to international campaigns and fundraising is a big aspect of membership. For example, the group provided financial support for a single mother with three children while she underwent two surgeries on her brain and also contributed to the eradication of polio worldwide – to date 2.5 million children have been vaccinated.

Bud, at 95-years-of-age, is still active in West Ottawa Rotary Club.

One of the projects he was involved in from 1993 to 1996 was called the Economics of Staying in School Project (ESIS). It was designed to acquaint students in grades eight and nine with the true costs of living and the importance of completing high school.

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Suzy further explains that in order to have the greatest impact, Health Canada is seeking stories from a wide cross-section of the diverse Canadian population.

This includes individuals who have personally felt the negative health effects of smoking and tobacco use, those who have witnessed a friend or loved one suffering from these effects, and from individuals who have experienced positive health benefits of quitting.

“If you, or your loved one, could convince someone to never pick up that first cigarette just by telling a story, would you?”she asks. If your answer is “yes,” Health Canada asks that you get in touch with them by email at pregs@ hc-sc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-7163513.

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But like all things in life, we get used to them. Five years ago, Health Canada updated the original warnings by adding personal stories to help Canadians understand the true impact of smoking.

And now they are doing it again. Health Canada is looking for individuals who would like to share their story about how they saw firsthand the negative effects of smoking. The Department’s hope is that personal stories found on tobacco packages might change someone’s mind about smoking.

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Residents welcome New Millennium Learning Centre In today’s society, access to a computer and the Internet is paramount. Many government forms and job applications are only available online. What do you do if you don’t have access to a computer or device or the Internet? How can you learn to use them if you don’t have one?

The Carlington Community Health Centre (CCHC) recognizes the importance of offering access to computers and the Internet as well as learning how to use computers and the Internet, particularly in lowincome neighbourhoods.

The first drop-in session for computer use and training took place on March 21 at the Van Lang Field House in Westboro Beach. Andrea Reid, a health promoter at CCHC, is delighted with this new program at the new Field House, located at 29 Van Lang Private.

“This is a Carlington program but we work in partnership with the Millennium Learning Centre (MLC) which is out of Vanier, and they have several sites across the city,” explains Andrea. These programs are often located in areas that are not near a public

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not in the cards. Even the initial year of the project was funded by what Dave describes as “pass around the hat.” That included crowdfunding of $25,000 and contributions from private individuals and companies: Fresh Air Experience and Bushtukah.

Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper also made a financial contribution to the project.

Did you use the trails this year? Visit wintertrail.ca to make

your contribution by the end of the month. It is tax deductible!

Contacting the NCC with a positive comment about the project is also helpful. Email info@ncc-ccn. ca, ideally before the end of March or in early April.

We asked our Facebook and Twitter followers to submit their photos of the SJAM Winter Trail.

See the web version of this article at kitchissippi.com for a few of our favourites.

And then when they helped put up the safety fencing at Champlain Bridge. But other than that they have been hands off.”

Looking ahead to next year, Dave is certain that he and his team will be able to sustain the current winter trail, but at current budget levels, expansion is

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library. When a resource centre or a health centre hosts an MLC program, it becomes a welcome opportunity for area residents to use computers and the Internet.

Trained volunteers are on hand to teach computer skills to anyone who is interested in learning, free of charge.

MLC is responsible for all tech repairs, and Carlington Community Health Centre provides the volunteer training.

Ottawa Community Housing donated the two computers for this program.

Andrea began the process by advertising the need for volunteers in late 2016, and six individuals with computer skills were

trained for the positions. Now that the program has launched, Andrea is looking to get the word out.

The drop-in days and times are Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The daytime computer hours are more conducive to adults.

“With the drop-in being open on Wednesday afternoon for two hours, anyone in the community can come in to use either of the two computers,” says Andrea.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dovercourt Recreation Association hosts an after school program at Van Lang Field House, so it is possible for the children to use the computers for homework.

As the needs of the community become known, Andrea says that more workshops may be offered.

If there’s interest, MLC can host workshops about Microsoft Word, email, and resume writing.

For more information about the Millennium Learning Centre and about other programs, please go to carlington.ochc.org/ community.

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Vinyl Faces as he hadn’t heard Coeur de Pirate’s Roses, an album Victoire Boutique brought to life, before the project.

Jamie notes exposure for Canadian artists and highlighting “awesome independent businesses” are organic by-products of his mission of “making people smile.”

“The soundtrack from these people is playing in the ear buds of everyone as they wander through neighbourhoods,” adds Zachary. “It’s a fun way to visualize the soundtrack of our lives.”

To view the Vinyl Faces from participating businesses see the web version of this story at Kitchissippi.com or go to wellingtonwestvinylfaces.ca.

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Lucky, which features crossed fingers and a posterior wrapped in tight red leather. “Absolutely everyone at school talked about it.”

Interpreting the project differently at first, Laura and Tonia ran across the street to St Vincent de Paul to secure appropriate pants and staged the most buzzed about photo, says Jamie.

As for this year’s Juno nominees, Laura votes for KAYTRANADA, nominated in the Breakthrough Artist of the Year category.

“His sound has a heavy beat with listenable lyrics,” explains Laura, adding she listens to the Montreal-based artist while working out at Anytime Fitness.

The campaign acts an opportunity to bulk up your playlist with new music, something Zachary calls a “sweet spin” on

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Forget doodling band logos or lip-synching into hairbrush microphones in attempts to emulate your musical idols.

The Wellington West BIA’s Vinyl Faces campaign pays homage to Canadian artists and welcomes the Junos to Ottawa by inviting local businesses to insert themselves into album covers of current and former nominees.

Employing the optical illusion of forced perspective, participants have expanded the covers of albums by k.d. lang, Brian Adams and Amanda Rheaume, among others.

The brainchild of Jamie McLennan, a partner and designer at Character Creative studio, Paul Simon’s self-titled 1972 album ignited the spark that became The Art of Posing Behind an Album Cover.

While spinning through his vinyl collection with his wife, Jamie noticed Simon’s album cover outfit resembled his wife’s parka, leading to a tongue-incheek picture. The couple shared their creation on social media, garnering extremely positive responses. Several Vinyl Faces followed and the project caught the attention of a teacher at his daughter’s school, leading to a workshop for students.

Wellington West BIA Executive Director, Zachary Dayler, scrolled through the students’ Vinyl Faces and collaborated with Jamie to welcome the Junos to Ottawa through neighbourhood businesses.

“Not everybody’s going to get out to the Junos,” explains Zachary. “What it does is enforce and encourage the idea that great music starts and happens in neighbourhoods like Wellington West. These musicians have played in local restaurants and have played the smaller gigs. For us it’s all about encouraging the idea to get out there and explore your city.”

From Alannah Myles sitting sassily at Hintonburg Public House to Tegan and Sara agape amongst abstract art at The Great Canadian Theater Company, Kitchissippi businesses amped up their creativity to take part.

Laura Twiss and Tonia Weber, of Twiss and Weber fashion boutique, are children of the ‘80s and chose Loverboy’s 1981 album Get Lucky. Jamie admits he was secretly hoping the designing duo would pick this album.

“We remember the album cover and the scandal it caused,” reminisces Laura about Get

MARCH 31 - ARTS NIGHT See presentations and performances by Peter Sorokan, Q.C., writer; Sandra Marshall, ceramic sculptor; Althea Bassude, vocalist. 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. (off Richmond Rd.) Admission is $5. For more information call 613-725-1066.

APRIL 1 - VIMY. 100 YEARS.

Noted Canadian historian Norm Christie will present “Masters of War,” an outline of the development of the Canadian Corps from its early days in WWI and through to the end of the war when they were seen as the most effective fighting force on the Western Front.

2 p.m. at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. (downstairs). Donations to “Help Recover Our Vimy Heroes” appreciated. Refreshments available.

APRIL 1 - REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN

Many Canadians worry about how a loved one with a disability will be cared for in future years. Thanks to the RDSP and generous federal grants and bonds, now it is easier for people with disabilities to save for their long-term financial security. Join Financial Advisor John Kitcher as he explains how the RDSP can work for you. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Saturday April 1 at 2 p.m.

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APRIL 2 – UKRAINIAN EASTER BAZAAR

Over the years our bazaar patrons have shown eggceptional skills as they refine the art of designing beautiful pysanky (Easter eggs). Pysanka decorating supplies including traditional dyes and kystkas (pens) will be available along with beautifully illustrated books. The Ukrainian Women’s Association hosts its bazaar from noon until 2:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral hall (1000 Byron Ave.) on Sunday, April 2.

Admission is free with parking on Byron and the church parking lot. The popular Ukrainian luncheon will be a surprise! It has been traditional to include varenyky and holubtsi but Ukrainians do have many other culinary dishes to offer. You will still be able to stock up on varenyky, holubtsti and borscht for your freezer. Visit booths with new imports of Ukrainian embroideries, handicrafts, ceramics, local raw honey, gift items and knitted goods. Choose from an assortment of home-made treats and favourite goodies like lemon poppy seed and carrot cakes. For more information call Doreen Keir at 613-826-0353.

APRIL 2 - JAMBOREE WITH DOUG AND PAM CHAMPAGNE AND FRIENDS

Join us for an afternoon of fun, music and dancing with Doug and Pam Champagne and Friends on April 2 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower hall at 389 Richmond Rd. Special guest performances include Neville Wells, Mac Berube & Last Call, Rick King, Gib Rozon band, Rob Dillon, Sherrill Ferguson, House Band – Marc Senecal, BBQ Bob Clermont, Rocky Bigford and Marc Dubois. The cost is $5.00 per person. Email thelegacy@sympatico.ca for tickets. All proceeds go to Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue, and Rebecca’s Feral Cat Colony. Food will be available through Café 480 and the Ladies Auxiliary. You do not need to be a member to attend this function. Join us for the fun. For more information rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

APRIL 7 & 8 - FIBRE FLING

Over forty “Out-of-the-Box” fibre artists present their sixth annual Fibre Fling Show and Sale at the Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Dr.). The event runs over two days: Friday April 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artwork includes every form of fibre art such as quilting, felting, beadwork, stitchery, doll-making, rughooking, knitting, jewelry, wearable art and more. The popular “Sales Table” offers items for every budget. A $5 admission will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The very popular high tea will be served on Saturday afternoon for $10. Parking is free. For additional information, contact Rita at 613-723-7404 or visit out-of-the-box.org.

APRIL 8 - WESTBORO LEGION DANCE WITH COUNTRY MILE:

Join us for a night of fun, music and dancing with Country Mile on April 8, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. in the lower hall at 389 Richmond Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 or $15 per couple.

Everyone is welcome. Bar and Café 480 will be open.

You do not need to be a member to attend this function. Join us for the fun. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

APRIL 10 - SING ALONG WITH MOORE & MCGREGOR

Join in as Moore & McGregor (also known as the Celtic Rathskallions) lead a sing-along of fun and familiar favourites. Song sheets will be provided for those who wish to fully participate, and others can just tap their toes and enjoy the music. Sponsored in partnership with MASC. Drop by the Carlingwood Library on Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

APRIL 14 - EASTER SERVICES

Easter Services at St. Martin’s Anglican Church (2120 Prince Charles Road): Good Friday, 1:30 pm; Holy Saturday, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 15, 8:30 a.m. spoken Eucharist, and 10 a.m. choral Eucharist.

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APRIL 19 - COMPASSIONATE CARE INFORMATION SESSION

Nancy Roberts with Hospice Care Ottawa will be talking about the compassionate care provided from the time of diagnosis through palliative care and the endof-life journey, including grief support. Come by on Wednesday April 19 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Churchill Seniors Centre (345 Richmond Rd.).

Admission is free. For more information, call 613-7988927.

APRIL 20 - BUILD BETTER BONES!

Attend this session to discover: myths about bone health; risk factors for breaking a bone; where to find reliable information on the prevention and management of osteoporosis; how to build strong bones for life; tips for caring for someone with osteoporosis, including how to prevent falls. Presented by Christine Thomas, Board of Directors, Osteoporosis Canada.

Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Thursday April 20 at 7 p.m.

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APRIL 3 - ART BLOOMS FOR HOME & GARDEN

Design and assemble brilliantly coloured blooms for table tops, gardens, or walls. Using permanent materials, draw your inspiration from nature, imagination, or creative experiments. You may integrate personal objects (e.g. buttons, jewellery bits, tiny china/glass bits, lace) if you wish. Sponsored in partnership with MASC. Please pre-register online. Happening at the Carlingwood Library on Monday April 3 at 6 p.m. For more information, go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

APRIL 20 - MONICA BOBBIT SPEAKS – “AFTER THE DOORBELL RINGS”

The Westboro Legion and the Military Family Resource Centre of the National Capital Region are hosting speaker and blogger Monica Bobbit for an evening of truthful sharing about resiliency: “After the Doorbell Rings.” Monica writes about life after the death of her husband Lt Col Dan Bobbitt in her blog “A Goat Rodeo” and is the owner of Primitive Expressions. She and her three children reside in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Please join

us on the second floor of the Westboro Legion between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and meet Monica. All are welcome.

For more information visit rcl480.com.

APRIL 21 - DROP IN FOLK SONG CIRCLE

Come by for Drop-in Folk Song Circle at the Churchill Seniors Centre (at 345 Richmond Rd.), on Friday April 21 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 is $2.75.

For more information, please call 613-798-8927.

APRIL 22 - THE GREAT BACH MARATHON

The Royal Canadian College of Organists is presenting a Great Music Marathon in honour of Johann Sebastian Bach. This celebration of Bach’s music will feature RCCO members performing his works on the pipe organ, choristers from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church singing Bach chorales, and many students – from young beginners to the very advanced – singing, playing piano and performing on various instruments.

This Music Marathon will be held at Woodroffe United Church on Saturday, April 22, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Come when you can; leave when you must. There is plenty of parking and the church is on bus route #87 and close to routes #2 and #16. Admission is free and freewill donations will be collected to support scholarship funds for young organists. For information go to rcco-ottawa.ca/events.html.

APRIL 28&29 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH SPRING RUMMAGE SALE

A fine selection of clothing, jewellery, shoes, boutique items, books, collectibles, household items, toys and more make this a popular event. Friday, April 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 630 Island Park Dr. (at the Queensway).

For information call 613-722-7254.

MAY 3 TO 5 - THE HAPPENING OTTAWA

The Happening Ottawa (formerly Hintonburg Happening) is a celebration of arts and businesses in Wellington West. Join us for events at over 40 businesses May 3-5 and for the Park pARTy on Saturday, May 6 from 1pm-10pm at Hintonburg Park. Full details on the website: thehappeningottawa.ca/2017-festival/.

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.

YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

For up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association. Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbourhood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meetings is available from the following Community Association websites.

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

MAY 6 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL YARD SALE

Drop by Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (Byron Avenue at Golden) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine for home baking, books, jewellery, coffee and more!

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

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.

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April 6 editor@kitchissippi.com Please include “Community Calendar” in the subject line of your email.

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