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KT HOMES & CONDOS Small hall help from the pros, and more STARTS ON PAGE 9 Photographer Paul Wing is one of the artists on this year’s West End Studio Tour. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

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Quebecois busker Jean-Mo’s guitarharp produced some of the most unique sounds of the day. Made from recycled materials, including parts of an old printer, the electric creation is equipped with drum pads on the guitar body, allowing for a full band sound emanating from a single instrument. From classic rock distortion to atmospheric chill, Jean-Mo’s music arrested onlookers outside of Nu Grocery on Wellington St.W. His set included the Game of Thrones theme, a choice he admits is meant to draw listeners in and hopefully keep them hooked for his offbeat numbers. Folk-pop singer-songwriter Danielle Continued on page 7

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Music of every genre echoed everywhere in Hintonburg on September 9 as the third edition of Ottawa Porchfest musicians performed throughout the neighbourhood before culminating with concerts at Parkdale Park. Unlike last year’s wet weather, the sun beamed brightly on the street artists and several performers commented that the number of spectators surpassed their expectations. Named for the colours in frontman James Walters’ beard, Jimmy Tri-Tone Band delighted a healthy crowd with an hour-long set of alternative, country-tinged rock. “It’s cool when people are walking down the street and they stop or they stop their car because they hear music,” band member Randelle Ashley said after the duo completed their acoustic concert on Hintonburg Community Association member Jhen Mason’s Sherbrooke Avenue porch. “It adds to the ambiance of the neighbourhood,” said Sherbrooke Avenue resident Kathleen Gallahue after catching Jimmy Tri-Tone Band’s performance, adding that events like Porchfest are important for the community as it is a festival that doesn’t directly encourage commercialisation or seek to generate profit. Winner of the 2016 Ottawa Idol

crown, Megan Francoeur, fronts roots-rock outfit Subtle Curves and says she likes the “busker-esque” feel of the festival. Subtle Curves performed a collection of upbeat, soulful jams at Wellington Village’s Royal Palm.

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“I was born in Ottawa, and grew up in a mishmash of different places like Montreal, London, England, and back to Ottawa. I’ve lived in the Kitchissippi area for almost three years. I like the accessibility of everything, the walkability of everything, there’s lots of beautiful things

around. It’s very community centred neighbourhood, so for someone who likes to be out and about, and a part of stuff, there’s always something to do. My favourite part of Kitchissippi is all the paths around you go for walks on, and the food is a definite attraction. The market is also

really handy, I can walk and get fresh stuff most of the year. I saw there was a new brewery that opened up, Vimy, and I want to check that out in the near future. We are going to the closing ceremony bonfire down at the Westboro beach later tonight.”

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The Nepean HS class of ’67 is going back to school By Dave Allston

2017 has been the year of the anniversary, as various celebrations have marked 1867, 1917 and 1967, all significant years in Canadian history. Author and historian, Pierre Berton, called 1967 “the Last Good Year.” It is a year that is considered a turning point in the story of Canada. Expo 67 put Canada on the world stage and Canada’s Centennial celebrations promoted our achievements, heritage and future. It was also a time of significant social change. Fifty years later, the students who experienced this era first-hand and graduated as part of Nepean High School’s Class of ‘67 are getting back together to share memories and renew friendships. On Saturday October 21, the hallowed halls of Nepean High School will see 60 (and counting) of its Centennial grads return, and impressively, at least eight teachers from Nepean’s 1967 staff as well.

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Organizing a class reunion is not easy. Margie Haines, chair of the committee, who already had a lot on her plate (notably also helping organize Carleton University’s 75th anniversary this year) told KT that the idea for the reunion came over lunch with a small group of former classmates, all of whom felt a Nepean reunion was imperative. The committee formed quickly, and began meeting at Nepean last winter. The event began to take root, and a list of the 220-some students was assembled. Locating the class of ‘67 was the next challenge. Many had moved away, some had passed away, while others simply could not be found. Also many of the women had married and changed their last name. White pages, Google and Facebook were of some help, but as the committee discovered, some classmates do not even use the internet, let alone email or social media.

Reactions to a telephone call out of the blue about a high school reunion were wide-ranging. As Margie explains, “many were thrilled just to be asked, to be remembered. It made everyone feel good… the invitees and the committee as well.” Already, the reconnecting and rekindling of old friendships has begun amongst the classmates and will only grow as the October reunion approaches. When asked about 1967 being a turning point in Canadian history, Margie noted that although it was the Centennial year it wasn’t, at least in her recollection, a very significant event for teenagers at the time. “It was the 60s overall where there were fundamental changes in society,” she says. “Drugs, hair styles, individuality, rebellion. It was a decade of change.” She recalls the dress code being a big deal for Nepean students. Once, she had the distance between her eyebrows and bangs measured. Even teachers were not immune. One shared a story of being sent home for daring to wear a turtleneck under a jacket rather than a shirt and tie. Margie also recalls being shocked at the adjustment when she went to university. “Nepean was quite regimented, everything was done for you, there was a feeling of safety,” she recalls. “It was quite the transition, to the independence you had at university.” The reunion weekend events will include a get together on Saturday afternoon at NHS, followed by an evening reception at Trattoria Caffe Italia. There’ll be a group activity on Sunday and a brunch at the school. Expenses are covered by $50 ticket sales and individual contributions. Margie notes that the class of ‘67 hopes to also contribute a legacy gift to Nepean, just as they did back in 1967 when the same gang fundraised to buy two fir trees, which were planted by the main doors and remain there today. More information about the event can be found at the committee’s detailed website at http://bit. ly/2vWhOEZ. The committee can be contacted by email at NepeanHSOttawaClass67Reunion@ gmail.com. They are hopeful word will spread to the remaining half of the class who they have been unable to reach. With Nepean’s 100th Anniversary itself only a few years away, the Class of ‘67 reunion is a perfect kickoff to a coming wave of purple pride.

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WEST artists share their thoughts about other artists on this year’s tour

The West End Studio Tour (WEST) is an annual event that offers residents a chance to visit artists in their own habitat – their homes and studios – talk to the artists, and also, buy some original art. In past years, WEST has taken place over two weekends in September but this year it’s happening over one weekend only: September 23 and 24. Pick up a printed WEST map at businesses throughout the West End, art stores and libraries across Ottawa to help plan your route. For additional details, go to westendstudiotour.ca. We asked some of the participating artists to describe the work of other artists on the tour. Here’s what they had to say:

have a window into Andrew King’s world hanging on their walls. Paula Zoubek, about Paul Wing

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Photographer Paul Wing is one of the 15 artists participating in this year’s edition of the West End Studio Tour. Photo by Andrea Tomkins

mystery into his work. What is happening... or about to happen within those frames? His love of design combined with a “retro” sensibility makes for a fascinating show. It is no wonder so many art lovers have chosen to

Choleena DiTullio, about David W. Jones

When I first saw the oil and watercolour paintings of David W. Jones at a gallery downtown, they struck me as the works of a truly experienced art-

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Be prepared. Walking into an Andrew King art exhibit is like walking into another world. The pieces on the walls could have been created by an inventor, an architect, a graphic designer, an animator, a historian, and of course, an artist. His work has varying touches of all these occupations. Experience his whimsical drawings of wonderfully odd people in strange situations, detailed architectural fantasies, and unique, idyllic landscapes. Andrew injects a sense of

Paul has devoted over 30 years of his life to photography winning many awards along the way. The Canadian Society of Cinematographers bestowed Paul with its prestigious National Best Cinematography/News Essay five times. Paul’s work has a sense of mystery and adventure. He makes you want to visit the places he has photographed to discover something new and unexpected. Paul is a true artist. His vision is one he wants to share with everyone, so we can see and feel the magic of the place or thing like he does. Many times the photo looks like an abstract until you look more closely and realize it is something quite familiar but looked at in an extraordinary way. Paul’s work is truly wonderful, and I mean, “full of wonder. ”

ist. I just had to investigate further, so I found davidwjones.ca where I learned that his style is a refined distillation of formal study and over 35 years as a professional painter. He’s done so much! Did you know that he was a war artist? And, when not in the studio, he imparts his impressive knowledge bank through his practice as an art instructor. His sensitive use of watercolour is obviously well-steeped in the tradition of overlapping one translucent film of colour with another. And, his oil paintings exude confident brush strokes as he masterfully works from dark to progressively lighter colours. The two mediums require the exact opposite approach, in terms of paint layering. To have mastered both in one lifetime is a feat that artists only dream of. His works absolutely need to be experienced in person. You can find him at on the WEST map at location #15, in the historic chapel of All Saints’ Westboro Church, at 347 Richmond Rd.

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Continued from page 3 Allard has followed German stand-up comedians and performed alongside drag queens yet was thrilled to set up stage outside Trove. From the moment she powered up her amp, a throng of music lovers gathered to listen. Bikers stopped to soak up her songs and pedestrians sang along from across the street. “I’ve busked in other cities and it wasn’t as exciting as this,” said Danielle. As her primary instrument is in the shop being readied for City Folk, Danielle played delicate, winsome arrangements on her “baby guitar.” Currently prepping a new album, Danielle is offering rewards for preordering her next release. An early buy nets the fan anything from a

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and maintain the system, with locked in prices for the property owner or institution,” says David. “With predicted price increases of electricity from the grid over the next three decades, there will be significant savings available for consumers with netmetered systems on their roofs or properties.” The co-operative is currently accepting applications from businesses, institutions, and other properties who might be interested in having such a system installed on their property. The opportunity for partnership is open for all in Kitchissippi ward whose properties meet the necessary requirements. Another new endeavour that OREC is setting its sights on is the rapidly growing market of energy efficiency. The co-operative, in partnership with the Canadian Green Building Council and EnviroCentre, recently received a grant from the City of Ottawa as part of its Energy Evolution Catalyst Projects Program, to conduct five energy audits for housing co-operative and non-profit housing structures.

“We saw there was a gap in the industry,” says David. “These [social housing] groups often don’t have the funds to conduct extensive energy audits. But with the right information, they can act appropriately to reduce energy bills for both their tenants or their organization.” In OREC’s role as a community actor, however, the co-operative is looking towards long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships. David hopes that once the audits have been completed, these co-operatives and non-profit housing groups will be open to having OREC finance the recommended retrofits. Playing this positive role in the community is one of OREC’s seven core, guiding tenets. As a co-operative, OREC adheres to seven principles of governance which include democratic member control, autonomy and independence, and the economic participation of its members. For OREC, the aspect of economic participation plays a particularly central role. Since 2010, the co-operative has funded 17 solar energy projects across Ottawa and the Eastern

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On a floor above Suzy Q Donuts, the staff of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC) are working towards a green energy revolution in Ottawa. Driven largely by General Manager Janice Ashworth, Communications Manager David Mazur-Goulet and an illustrious board of directors, OREC is constantly striving to merge an environmentally conscious approach with community ownership and local investment. The co-operative was founded in 2010, on the heels of the Ontario government’s Green Energy Act launch. With that act’s markee feed-in tariff program soon coming to a close, the co-operative is preparing for changes that will allow its members to continue to make low-risk investments in solar projects in their own community. Net-metering – which allows for the generation and self-consumption of electricity on a given property – is one of the directions that OREC is moving towards. “OREC is now looking at netmetered solar power projects, where the co-operative would own, install,

Ontario region through member investment. These solar energy systems are all connected to the Ottawa Hydro or Hydro One grid, and through contracts with the Independent Electricity System Operator, OREC sells the energy generated by each system, generating a return on investment for its members. To date, OREC’s portfolio is valued at $7 million, and will supply 1.7 megawatt of clean electricity by the end of this year. OREC welcomes new members, volunteers, and partnerships. Information regarding membership and upcoming events can be found at orec.ca. Among the upcoming events is a tour of one of the co-op’s most recent projects in Prescott-Russell on September 23. OREC will also be participating in the Ottawa Green Energy Doors Open on September 30 and October 1. This article is part of a series about environmental initiatives in Kitchissippi ward. We welcome your ideas and feedback! Contact editor@ kitchissippi.com.

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“Small front halls are synonymous with older homes in the Kitchissippi area, which were designed for lifestyles that involved far less accumulation than today” can go a long way in maintaining a stylish entrance to the home. After Jennifer and her family moved to their home over eight years ago, they chose to renovate the front hall to add some closet space and remove a wall. “When you walk into those old homes, you’re in a tiny little room that’s three-bythree. So now [the front hall] feels much grander and bigger,” says Jennifer. Jennifer’s foyer opens up towards the staircase, and a gorgeous drum light brightens the space during dark winter months. Once the snow begins to fall, Jennifer switches to a larger area rug so that water and salt stains are contained. For those who don’t have the option to renovate, there are other ways to organize the mess. If you’re short on closet space Mary recommends adding useful furniture (such as an antique dresser) that can hide hats, mitts, and dog leashes behind closed cupboards. Old dressers can be spruced up with a coat of paint and some new hardware. Try to avoid any type of open storage bins

or racks, as this may encourage a cluttered look. Every member of Jennifer’s family has their own small bin inside the closet, and footwear is stored on a shoe rack. A closed shoe cabinet can be a great addition to a hallway that does not have a closet. In terms of the walls, Mary says wallpaper is a big no-no as it will easily get scuffed and quickly wear out. Giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is a much better option. “Earthy tones like sage green, tawny brown or a rust colour provide intrigue and colour, and are also easy to maintain when painted in an eggshell finish,” says Mary. As a final touch, consider adding some stylish décor items to the space, such as a round mirror or an art piece. Mirrors can give the illusion of more space, and do-it-yourself crafty pieces (such as paintings or wreaths) can be changed with each season. Small front halls can be challenging for families, but simple organization tips and furniture options can go a long way in making the foyer a welcoming spot.

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e tend to think of buildings as static structures – walking by the same coffee shop each morning, or dropping the kids off at school, we rarely stop and think about how we are using and engaging with our built environment. Although we may not be aware of it, the structures around us can have a strong influence on both our individual and collective identities. Walking the colourful streets of St. John’s, Newfoundland or hunting for goods in Toronto’s Kensington Market, we can come to develop a sense of place that is unique to that particular region. Buildings take on a much greater role than simple housing or business, and can become the catalyst for social and economic development. The neighbourhoods of Kitchissippi are a wonderful example of dynamic and eclectic communities with strong identities. No one understands this better than Toon Dreessen, President of Dreessen Cardinal Architects. “I’ve wanted to be an architect since I was about 12 years old, and actually hung out after school in my mom’s work… in a landscape architect’s office on Wellington West,” says Toon. Toon believes that architecture is not just about plunking a building on a site and ignoring it. Instead, communities need to ask themselves how that building fits into its context. “When a building goes up, the public needs to see it and find that they invest some of them-

Architecture is not just about plunking a building on a site and ignoring it, says Toon Dreesen, President of Dreessen Cardinal Architects. Communities need to ask themselves how that building fits into its context.

selves into making that building a part of their community,” says Toon. Kitchissippi communities have grown and evolved over time, Toon explains, and they’re active places where businesses tend to thrive. “The role architecture plays in this is fostering a [thought-provoking] space for these businesses

to grow…which provides a context for the cultural and social activities that happen in our lives,” says Toon. Susie Pearson, owner of the Extraordinary Baby Shoppe (soon to be renamed Hintonburg Kids,) moved her business to the area over thirteen years ago. “I think the fact that this is an

older neighbourhood means the storefronts are smaller, which encourages independent business. I couldn’t afford thousands of square feet, and on the flip side, the small footprints of the local storefronts are a natural barrier to big box stores,” says Susie. Susie also feels very safe living in her com-

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“Eye-catching design, zero impact on the environment, and space for business development are all factors that could have benefits for the local community.” munity. She loves the neighbourhood’s small backyards and the abundance of parks, which encourages more use of social spaces. The pedestrian nature of the community means that she sees her neighbours frequently, and she feels safe letting her kids roam. When asked which parts of Kitchissippi he loves, Toon also highlights the area on Wellington street east of the Parkdale Market. “The massive [St. Francois D’Assise] church dominates but it stands out really well…it speaks back to a time when this was a focus of the community,” says Toon. The contrast between the church and the

generic apartment building across the street, along with small businesses such as the Ministry of Coffee, the Hintonburger, and the Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern, all support an active and eclectic community. In terms of the challenges Kitchissippi neighbourhoods face in the future, Toon points to the conflict between intensification and NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard.) Residents have come to expect that every planning proposal application will result in large structures, and this leads to repeated appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB.) Toon argues that communities need to embrace the opposite of NIMBYism, which is YIMBYism – or “yes in my backyard.” “We need to think of ways of making the [planning] process more collaborative and integrative and bring people together to share an idea of what a community could be,” says Toon. Eye-catching design, zero impact on the environment, and space for business development are all factors that could have benefits for the local community. Underpinning the planning, development and eventual construction of the building is an architect who played a significant role in changing the face of the community. Toon encourages Kitchissippi residents to find out more about the history of their favourite buildings by doing some digging through public archives. Someone, somewhere, poured their heart and soul into the design of that coffee shop, condo or public library. Taking the time to stop and reflect on the built environment can tell us a lot about who we are as a community and how we want to grow in the future.

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It Takes a Community to Raise a Turnip Mechanicsville Innovative Garden in full bloom By Tim Thibeault Starting with one bright idea and seed money from stakeholder groups such as Good Food, City of Ottawa Community Development Framework, and the Somerset West Community Health Centre, Bayview Road’s Innovation Centre got its brand new garden off to a blooming start this spring. Friends and neighbours contributed planning know-how, design smarts, and elbow grease to get the project up and running. By late summer, the fruits of their labour were blossoming for neighbourhood residents, in the Mechanicsville Innovative Garden (MIG). The Somerset West Community Health Centre identified a need and set in motion a plan to benefit whole communities. With a wide variety of vegetables, the garden provides the community a focal point for local green thumbs to cultivate both food and friendships while stretching household incomes and improving health through both exercise and sensible eating habits. Forget the canned asparagus, beans or tomatoes. Grow your own. Planned from the start as a truly communal garden with no individual plots, the MIG benefits from total involvement of supporters who plan, weed and maintain the entire garden, then share in its yield. Any surplus goes to the Parkdale Food Centre. An unplanned benefit of the whole garden experience is the extra social involvement as many seniors, and others on fixed incomes, gather to discuss the Original

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not only the crop, but what they will do with it. They exchange recipe ideas and methods of preparation for some of the produce which is not necessarily familiar to all participants. Some remember the gardens their parents tended and how those vegetables added to mealtimes while easing the strain on family budgets when cashflow was meagre and a penny saved was a penny earned. Although started by the Somerset West Community Health Centre, the garden will be officially handed off to the Mechanicsville Community Association in the spring of 2018. MCA President Lorrie Marlow is thrilled at this turn of events and considers the project truly “innovative”. Speaking of the planning and maintenance, Marlow says, “It’s all volunteer-driven. People use their strengths to decide what gets planted and how it

is tended. Donating excess to the Parkdale Food Centre just adds to the social value of projects like this. I’m sure this idea will catch on with more neighbourhoods and eventually spread across the city.” Marlow isn’t alone in her thinking as residents from neighbouring areas have already dropped by to watch the garden’s progress and participate themselves, in what will no doubt catch on and bring both social and economic benefits to any neighbourhood. Anyone interested in the Mechanicsville Innovative Garden, or in starting such an enterprise in their own areas, is welcome to visit the MIG which has its own group on Facebook, or to contact the Mechanicsville Community Association for advice and encouragement.

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Local authors add child-like flavour By Barbara Clubb The first-ever children’s alphabet book set in Ottawa, is a labour of love by two long-time Kitchissippi residents, Miriam Bloom and the late Julie Mason. Miriam has lived in Wellington West for 40 years; Julie was born at the Civic Hospital and grew up in Westboro where she attended Broadview PS and Nepean High School. A gorgeous 60 page paperback, An ABC of Ottawa was launched this year as part of Ottawa’s Canada 150 celebration. Since then, the author has been invited to schools, bookstores and museums, and the book has been selling briskly over the summer all across the city. While there are any number of generic alphabet books available, An ABC of Ottawa takes a local twist to encourage young readers. Relying on familiar Ottawa experiences and places, the authors seek to inspire kids to enjoy reading by using their own hometown, and people they might know or encounter on the street, to illustrate the alphabet. The “K is for Kids” page, for instance, features a photo of a youngster on a swing in Clare Park. That youngster is Scarlet Page, grand-daughter of

Scarlet Page swings into the alphabet in Clare Park, where “K is for Kids” in a new and immediately popular children’s book, An ABC of Ottawa, co-authored by Scarlet’s late grandmother Julie Mason. Photo by Julie Mason

co-author Julie Mason. The photo was taken by Julie when Scarlet was about seven years old. Scarlet is now a lovely, poised young woman of fifteen who really misses her grandmother. “It’s cool.” says Scarlet when asked about seeing herself in print. “I like

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being in the book because my Grandma Julie did it. I’m really proud of her. I love her, I miss her and it makes me think of her. It reminds me of how excited she got about things and how creative and fun she was. I really like knowing that she did this book. I wish that I had had it when I was a kid”. But An ABC of Ottawa is more than just a book. Miriam has also created a Parent and Teacher Resource guide, to encourage using the book as a gateway to topics such as Canadian history and geography, the Canadian North, and art. She has also developed and led a popular series of related craft activities for events at local museums and bookstores. Reviewers have been enthusiastic about An ABC of Ottawa. “Ottawa comes alive in this entertaining and spirited alphabet book featuring the city’s well-loved landmarks and symbols. It’s a lovely book to curl up with and look for familiar haunts and new

“Ottawa comes alive in this entertaining and spirited alphabet book featuring the city’s well-loved landmarks and symbols.”

“While there are any number of generic alphabet books available, An ABC of Ottawa takes a local twist to encourage young readers.” spaces to explore, while learning to recognize letters, words and shapes. Highly recommended.” says Alexandra Yarrow, local librarian and president of Twice Upon a Time, an organization providing free books to Ottawa’s kids. On Saturday September 16th, World of Maps is partnering with An ABC of Ottawa author Miriam Bloom, to celebrate Tastes of Wellington West in a literary vein. At the Wellington Street store, Miriam will be signing copies of her best-selling book, and sharing stories about its creation and publication. A copy of the book will also be raffled for visitors to the store. An ABC of Ottawa is available at bookstores across the city. In West Wellington it can be found at World of Maps, Fab Baby Gear, and at Mrs Tiggy Winkles on Richmond Road, as well as online at www.miriambloomart.ca.

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The scoop on Hintonburg’s ice cream and gelato shops By Allyson Domanski Summer may be winding down but the popularity of frosty rich desserts is unlikely just seasonal considering how wide the selection of ice cream and gelato shops has gotten in Hintonburg. Within seven blocks, from Fairmont to Hinton, between Gladstone and Wellington West, there were five places to try this summer. With a devil-may-care attitude, I hit them all. As of Labour Day, however, Truffle-licious/Purple Cow Ice Cream on Wellington W. between Hamilton and Hinton, was closing for renovations. At reopening, Tony, the owner, will add crêpes, cakes and cupcakes to his line of chocolates, keep his same friendly service, but discontinue ice cream. I enjoyed the last salted caramel ice cream made by Tracey’s Dairy in Renfrew. Broadly speaking, for five bucks, give or take, you can indulge in a sweet treat that’s cool, creamy and calorific. Both ice cream and its Italian cousin gelato are made from a base of milk, cream and sugar, with fruit, nut purées and other flavourings added. Sorbet has neither dairy nor fat but lots of fruit. While gelato is generally lower in fat than ice cream, it’s generally denser and higher in sugar. Don’t let that deter you. Ask anyone in the long line-ups. Some of the shops are intimate and cozily tucked away, others are polished slick store-fronts, one is housed in a nattily renovated confectionary. All offer more than simply scoops in a cup or cone. All offer outdoor summer seating; some offer indoor as well. They’re all worth a try and a taste. So here’s the scoop on your local gelateria and ice cream parlors, where to go, what to get:

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Tony of Truffle-licious/Purple Cow Ice Cream before closing for renovations. Photo by A. Domanski

Bella Via Cafe Panino Gelato 1175 Wellington St W With eight classic gelato flavours on offer, Bella Via doesn’t limit itself to gelato, but it’s a good place for a primer. Located opposite Parkdale Market, it’s convenient for an espresso and croissant or grilled panini before a creamy cappuccino gelato. Gelato Tree Dessert Lounge 25 Hamilton Ave N On the other side of Parkdale Market is a treed-canopy outdoor refuge. With names like Lemon of Troy and Go Man Go, they are all about gelato. Weatherdependent, they’ll close by early October, so get there before they do and go for the hazelnut or mango, but deadly good is the chocolate peanut butter. The Merry Dairy 102 Fairmont The newest kid in town (and still driving around it in a truck) serves locally

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A new Facebook group for Ottawa By Barbara Clubb There is a new trend spreading across cities, towns and neighbourhoods in Canada and the US. It’s about painting small rocks to “hide” around your community to spread joy and brighten someone’s day. This is a community-building activity meant to inspire creativity in all ages and energize people to explore their urban environment. All you have to do is find some rocks and some painting supplies and get creative. This is great fun for ALL ages young and old. I learned about the craze in

Manitoba this summer from some young friends at Grand Beach who were carefully hiding their painted treasures. Intrigued, I checked out the Facebook group page “Winnipeg Rocks” and disA new hobby for young and old, painting rocks and hiding them around the neighbourhood in a nontechnical form of geocaching, is catching on not only in Ottawa but across the country with groups forming in cities from coast to coast. Photos courtesy of B. Clubb

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Back to School

By Cst Dawn Neilly Who knew a summer could go so fast! Let’s blame it on the rain. In any case, we can’t ask for a rerun, so September it is and, of course, that means school is in and the kids are out – sometimes on the street where you might be driving your vehicle. That’s a big reason why the city has spent the summer painting two words on plenty of our streets: SLOW / LENT. Good advice for all concerned. Especially the kids. Speaking of kids, something else you’ll see more of on streets, now that September is here, are the big, bright yellow school buses. They’re hard to miss, which makes them easy to stop for. They make it even easier with Stop signs out and flashing red lights. Please do what they tell you and stop well clear front and back. You’ll still get to your destination. If your child does not take the school bus but gets dropped off by you, try to avoid making the drop-off in a “No Stopping” zone. The congestion this causes is a hazard. Find a legal place to stop and either let your child walk from the car to the school or, in the case of a very young child, park and walk your child to school. If some of you reading this are bicycle riders, the SLOW / LENT applies

to you, too. You can be as dangerous to a pedestrian as any vehicle. The rules of the road apply to everyone on the road, no matter how many wheels you have under you.

“The rules of the road apply to everyone on the road, no matter how many wheels you have under you.” Slow-moving pedestrians and fastmoving vehicles, including bicycles, are an awkward mix on city streets with the pedestrian the loser in any collision. Drivers (and cyclists), take the SLOW / LENT message to heart and keep a sharp eye out for pedestrians. But, pedestrians, don’t forget there is an onus on you to make sure your way is clear before crossing the road. If anyone knows of any area where there is consistent bad practice on the part of any group of road users, be sure to let me know at neillyd@ottawapolice.ca or 613-236-1222, ext. 5871.

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covered it had almost four thousand members. Now just a month later that number has jumped to 10K and they have hidden more than 30 thousand rocks. Once back in Ottawa I was delighted to see that there was an Ottawa Rocks group…until I realized it was Ottawa, ILLINOIS. So I waited, collected rocks, painted a few at Michaels-Pinecrest (they had three rock painting Saturdays in August) but still no Ottawa FB group until this week. There is now a FB group called “Ottawa Canada Rocks” open to all Facebook members. The first batch of rocks were “let loose” in Kanata and West Wellington. Need inspiration? Check out Facebook group pages “Ottawa Canada Rocks” or “Winnipeg Rocks” (or Calgary, or Vancouver, or Edmonton.) Search Pinterest or Google Images to find rock painting ideas. On the back of your rock-artwork you print: Facebook “Ottawa-CANADA Rocks” with the note to “Keep or Hide again”. Once you’re done painting your rock, you seal it before hiding it to protect your art from the elements. Members are encouraged to post pictures of their painted rocks before hiding them, or when found - but anonymity is okay too. If you find a painted rock you can either keep it or re-hide it for someone else to find. The goal is to get lots of people involved all across Ottawa so that there are lots of rocks to find. You might find yourself rediscovering parts of our community you haven’t appreciated in a while. Add your friends and share the link. The more active members the more fun this will be! Of course there are a few guidelines like organizing painting parties (for both adults and kids), not trespassing on private property, not taking rocks from provincial

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or national parks and being careful to hide rocks where lawnmowers can’t hit them. There are technical issues too, such as the kind of paint to use (acrylic craft paints, paint pens, nail polish); what kind of sealer is best (Rustoleum, Varathane, etc); where to find rocks (garden centres, Michael’s, Dollarama, beaches, gravel pits); where to look for painted rocks in Ottawa (it’s up to the hider to give clues). Kids have to be 13 before they can be on Facebook themselves so this is a nice thing kids can do with their parents. It’s usually the Moms who post the pics for and with their kids, but increasingly adults are also participating, even without kids. But for most people the joy

comes in leaving your painted rock someplace where an unsuspecting person will stumble upon a bit of beauty. To learn more: visit facebook. com/groups/ottawacanadarocks or send an email to ottawacanadarocks@groups.facebook.com

End-of-Summer Blues

Goldenrod, cricket songs, and back-to-school By Anna Borris “Look at all the goldenrod in this neighbourhood” my dad said one day as he sat on our front porch surveying the street. “It’s everywhere” I answered politely, trying to sound interested. It had crept into the faded flower gardens, laneways, backyards and vacant lots. “You know what that means don’t you?” “No, what?” I asked. “Goldenrod means summer’s almost over. School’s starting soon” he said with a delighted grin. “I know it’s coming, but did you have to remind me?” I asked as I sank into a deep depression. The signs couldn’t be ignored. All the kids who spent their vacation at a cottage or who had been away at camp were back home. The Ottawa Exhibition wrapped up summer every year, and now it was over. The glare of summer sunshine softened, the sky was deeper blue and the crickets sang louder. There was a little tinge of coolness in the evening air and the scratchy noise of dead leaves blowing down the street. Our after-supper playtime was shorter too. The streetlights came on a little earlier every day, which meant that our games of tag, hide and seek and gymnastics on somebody’s front lawn came to an end. Back-to-school shopping started at the United Store or Beamish’s for the essentials and if we were lucky, a trip to Freiman’s and Lewis Shoes at Westgate to finish things off. Most school supplies such as Hilroy notebooks, pencils and pink pearl erasers were easy to find at any store. After a week or two when school settled down, for sure there would be some kind of project to complete, usually involving maps. These always required bristol board, magic markers and Laurentian coloured pencils. Cloutier’s stationery store on Wellington Street was the place to find everything. Parents were counting the days until they would have the house to them-

selves with only babies or toddlers at home. They wouldn’t miss the thundering hordes of kids tearing in and out of house all day demanding Freshie, lemonade, and money for ice cream or popsicles at the corner store. They were tired of yelling “Shut the door, you’re letting the flies in,” every few minutes.

“The Ottawa Exhibition wrapped up summer every year, and now it was over.” Finally, the sad ending arrived. I was in bed early but tossed and turned all night. Every two hours I woke up, worrying about everything. Would my best friends be in my class? I didn’t want to be in Mrs Davis’ class. I thought she was the scariest teacher in the school, second only to the terrifying principal. How about the work and projects? Would they be too hard? What about my worst enemy from last year who always threatened to beat me up? Will I ever get to sleep? The next day I pedalled off to school and things began to sort themselves out. Only two of my four best friends were in my class, but I was relieved to find that my worst enemy had moved away over the summer. To my dismay, I was indeed in Mrs. Davis’ class. I discovered quickly that although she wasn’t a “fun” teacher, she was creative, inspiring and made a lasting impression on every one of us. A local author who was a schoolmate of mine has written a poem about her. Over the next few weeks we settled into our new routine of a regular bedtime and homework, and soon it seemed that summer was a very long time ago.

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SEPTEMBER 16 - WESTBORO LEGION LIVE MUSIC DANCE NIGHT There will be a Live Music Dance at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. in the downstairs hall on September 16, 2017. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. We welcome all, you do not need to be a member to attend. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at the Westboro Legion or at the door. Join us for the fun of it. For more information visit rcl480. com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820.

SEPTEMBER 16 - TASTES OF WELLINGTON WEST This annual event is a great way to get to know the neighbourhood! Tastes of Wellington West is a free event which includes sidewalk sales, demos, food samples, music, and lots of activities for the kids. For more information go to wellingtonwest.ca.

SEPTEMBER 17 – BATTLE OF BRITAIN REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY The Battle of Britain was the first battle of the Second World War fought mainly in the air. Hundreds of Canadian air and ground crew participated in the battle, most as members of the RAF. Please join us in the upstairs hall at 391 Richmond Road for a Remembrance Ceremony at the Westboro Legion on September 17. We will remember them. Please visit our website at rcl480.com for additional information and start time.

SEPTEMBER 18 - TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE Above & Beyond Toastmasters hold meetings every Monday except holidays. Our next guest night is September 18 at 7 p.m. in the Bickell Room at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. See our website at aboveandbeyondtoastmasters.ca for more details or contact Sharon at 45sharong@gmail.com.

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SEPTEMBER 22 - ARTS NIGHT Arts Night takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave. off Richmond Road). You are invited to come and see Karl Gordon, literary artist; Alberto Agraso, painter; and Jason Bailey, guitarist. Admission is $5. For information call 613-725-1066.

SEPTEMBER 22 – NIGHT OF WORSHIP AND MINISTRY You’re invited to join us as we gather at St Mary’s parish to experience God’s presence and healing through powerful worship music, an inspiring talk, and wholehearted fellowship. We will gather at St. Mary’s Parish (100 Young St.) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m The speaker will be Father Bob Poole. The M.C. will be Chris Keyes. Prayer Teams will be available. A reception will follow (in the lower hall). For more information, contact Lise Going at night.worship.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca or call 613-728-9811, ext. 720.

SEPTEMBER 23 - WESTBORO LEGION LIVE MUSIC DANCE NIGHT There will be a live music dance at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. in the downstairs hall on September 23 with Doug & Pam Champagne. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The bar will be open. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple. We welcome all, you do not need to be a member to attend. Tickets are available in advance at the upstairs bar at the Westboro Legion or at the door. Join us for the fun of it. For more information visit our website at rcl480.com or call Coleene at 613-294-1820.

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24 - WEST END STUDIO TOUR (WEST) The West End Studio Tour is taking place over one weekend this year, not two. It’s a free walking, biking or driving, tour of artist homes and studios in the Kitchissippi area, and a great opportunity for art lovers to see the places where art is actually made. 15 artists are participating in this year’s tour. For details, go to westendstudiotour.ca or email westendstudiotour@outlook.com. A

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SEPTEMBER 30 - ONE WORLD, ONE TULIP Plant the new yellow Friendship Tulip, the symbol of Peace, at Iona Park, between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and take home a few for your own garden. “Yoga in the Park” will be offered by New Moon Yoga, at the same time, please bring your mat.

OCTOBER 18 - A CONVERSATION WITH COUNCILLOR LEIPER The Hampton Iona Community Group will be hosting a seminar, “A Conversation with Councillor Leiper Ward 15 looking 4Ward,” at 7 p.m. in the demonstration kitchen at the Real Canadian Superstore on Richmond Road. Details will soon be available at hamptoniona.wordpress.com.

OCTOBER 20 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY Get a team together and compete for cash donations for your favourite charity at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. Door, bar and Café 480 open at 6 p.m. and the tournament begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per player (maximum team size six). Reasonably priced pregame food, door prize speed draws, early bird team draw prizes, and more. Team registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis: rcl480.com. For info call 613-262-8647.

OCTOBER 21 - NEPEAN HS CLASS OF ‘67 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY REUNION Members of the Nepean HS Class of 1967 are organizing a Fiftieth Anniversary Reunion, to be held at Nepean High School on Broadview Ave on Saturday, October 21. All grade 12 and 13 graduates from 1967 and classmates who graduated after grade 12 in 1966 are invited to come back and relive memories of their high school days, meet their former classmates and mingle with current staff and students. For more detailed information, see page 5.

OCTOBER 21 – WOODROFFE UNITED CHURCH FALL BAZAAR Items available include china, books, bake table, silent auction, toys, jewellery, used furniture and much more. 207 Woodroffe Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments and lunch available. For more information, please contact Woodroffe United Church at 613-722-9250.

TOASTMASTERS Above & Beyond Toastmasters meet through the summer months as well as all year on Monday nights (Except Holiday Mondays) at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on the Main Floor in the Bickell Room. It is a friendly atmosphere where one can learn to hone their leadership skills and become more confident in speaking.

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 westborobeach.ca Westboro Community Association lovewestboro.wordpress.com

SEPTEMBER 24 - PARISH LUNCHEON Saint Georges Parish is hosting a Parish Birthday Luncheon on Sunday, September 24 at 11:45 a.m. in the parish hall, 415 Piccadilly Ave. Join us for food, fellowship and fun for the children. Activities include face painting and a science show. Free Will Donation. Contact: Elizabeth Mason at 613-729-6596.

SEPTEMBER 30 - PARKDALE UNITED CHURCH FALL RUMMAGE SALE The Parkdale United Church Fall rummage sale will be taking place Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a. m. to noon. Use Gladstone Avenue door. Clothing, household items, toys, books, electronics, furniture, linen, plants, sports items, oodles of items. Donations are welcome but must be delivered before Sept. 27. For

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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