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In a unanimous decision, the Westboro BIA Board of Directors voted to utilize its opt-out clause in its twoyear contract agreement as the title sponsor of Westfest.

The vote was held during a BIA board meeting in early July, as the positive feedback from the latest iteration of Westfest was still flowing in.

Elaina Martin, who has worked with the Westboro BIA to produce the event since its inception, says she was “very shocked” to hear the BIA wanted to end the relationship.

“This was one of the most successful Westfests ever. The Board of Directors of the BIA just decided they wanted to do something different with their marketing budget,” says Martin.

The board and Martin recently renegotiated a two-year contract for Westfest in Westboro, with an opt-out clause included for both parties after the first year. The renegotiated contract meant a reduced festival sponsorship, down from $150,000 to $125,000, but still represented 65 per cent of the BIA’s annual budget. After year one, the Board of

Directors decided that amount was still too steep to pay for an ever-growing festival.

Elaina Martin notes that nearly all of the money she receives from the BIA goes towards closing down the streets to have the party.

Other sponsorships are required to pay for artists’ hotel rooms, stages, and other Westfest necessities.

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Westfest leaving Westboro Continued from page 1 “It’s not because there was a problem with the festival itself. It’s simply just we have other initiatives we need to pursue,” says Dan Hwang, chairman of the Westboro BIA Board of Directors.

Hwang says that putting 65 per cent of the budget into a two-day event was difficult to justify. The board would like to branch out into other initiatives: year-round programming for the new Winston Square installation and continued streetscape beautification efforts, for example. In other words, more longterm projects rather than one big short-term boost.

“We still want to do a summer festival in order to highlight all of the things that are great about Westboro, and to try to achieve the most benefit for our members. We’re just trying to make the financially responsible decision,” says Hwang.

Business improvement areas in the city are funded entirely by local merchants who pay a levy to

the city for registration and accordingly receive that levy back in the form of an annual budget. The city acts as the accountant, but all funds come from the members. The mandate of a BIA, then, is to use that money to market and promote businesses in the area, and divide their budget to what the board feels will provide the greatest return on investment.

The BIA now plans to hold a request for proposals (RFP) for a new summer festival. Organizers, including Martin and Westfest, will be welcome to submit their proposals for an event with a more modest budget but in the same spirit of celebrating Westboro.

BIA board member Gilbert Russell says that a comparable summer festival in Westboro will be successful not because of the name, but because of the location.

“People love this place, whether they live here, or come here to shop, or come here for that celebration. I think that brand

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hasn’t gone away,” he says.

Martin says she feels bad for the business owners who didn’t have a say in the process.

“It’s a pretty big deal to a lot of people on the street there,” Martin says.

Many businesses in the Westboro BIA are upset with terminating sponsorship. An email was sent from the BIA board to its members on July 10 outlining the decision and justifications, but a number of businesses didn’t receive the email and heard about the outcome much later in the summer when Martin sent out a farewell message.

Sheba Schmidt, owner of West End Kids, says she was dismayed when she finally heard what had happened.

“They made a decision on an event that is huge revenue for us,” she says.

“I was so hot with frustration.” Schmidt also mentions that she plans on submitting an application to join the board.

Along with Don Cogan, owner of Whispers

restaurant, she began contacting other businesses to rally their support behind Westfest. Many owners responded by throwing their support behind the campaign, and Schmidt says she continues to collect signatures to that end.

She also mentions that she plans on submitting an application to join the board.

“I was not happy,” says Valerie Ventola, owner of The Cuckoo’s Nest. “Westfest was a really good income generator for us, and we also get a lot of visibility from all over Ottawa. So we end up getting additional sales for weeks afterwards.”

Tracy Smith, owner of Brio, says she enjoys Westfest but sees room for improvement.

“I think, as Westboro, we shouldn’t put all the dollars in one event… and it’s not clear how well that benefited everyone as a whole,” she says. “It would be nice to have some of that… maybe spread over the year, to have more impact.”

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The Village Quire owner Molly van der Schee agrees, but wants to see proof that other events can be done successfully before getting rid of a sure thing in Westfest.

“Westfest puts Westboro on the map,” says van der Schee.

According to the BIA board, approximately 30,000 unique visitors attended Westfest this year.

Councilor Jeff Leiper recently facilitated a meeting between Cogan, Schmidt and representatives of the board to present the opposition of members who were unhappy with the decision. Leiper does sit on the board, but says his role is representative of the voters of Kitchissippi, and as such abstained from putting his vote into an affair solely between the BIA board and its members.

After Cogan and Schmidt voiced the concerns they’d gathered, the board agreed to gather more direct feedback from BIA members. Russell says that the board visited mer-

chants up and down the street in recent weeks to discuss with independent owners the rationale behind the decision and hear their thoughts on what directions to take now.

“We are hearing pros and cons to the decision.

There is an RFP, and all that we’re hearing is getting factored into that,” Russell says. “It’s not veering off of what the neighbourhood wants. If anything, it’s intensifying what the neighbourhood wants.”

Details of the RFP are being established now and will be available in the coming weeks.

As for Westfest, the festival is certainly not cancelled. Martin has been in discussions with various potential partners to find a new location for the popular street party as soon as possible.

This is an updated version of a story we first broke online at kitchissippi.com. For the WVBIA’s response, turn to page 5.

For letters to the editor, see page 6.

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Westboro Village BIA responds On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Westboro Village BIA, we thought your readers would be interested in the rationale for the decision not to renew our Title Sponsorship of Westfest.

This was a decision that the Board spent many months discussing including a strategic planning review with accompanying budget projections.

We also had the benefit of our Members’ feedback over the past three years.

Westfest is a popular event with BIA members but not unanimously so.

While the festival benefits some members, it does not benefit all of them.

Our members expressed the view that there was definitely room for improvement.

Based on this detailed input we determined the interests of our Members would be best served, by opting not to renew the Title Sponsorship at a cost of $125,000 and instead to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comparable summer festival event. Yes, we are com-

mitted to a Westboro celebration next June. The BIA, and the festival organizer, both agreed to and had the option to exercise the opt out clause in the sponsorship agreement.

Clearly, one single major event is not going to mean all things to all people. However, the Board had enough concerns expressed over time from members about various aspects of the festival that they felt the sponsorship should be reviewed.

“There’s no question about a summer festival in Westboro in 2016. There will be one.”

Over the years, the sponsorship funding for Westfest has grown to the point where it now repre-

sents 65% of the BIA marketing budget, leaving precious few dollars for other marketing programs and activities for the rest of the year. We felt, as a Board, that it was our fiscal responsibility to review the sponsorship, and as organizations often do, look to the market for comparative and competitive pricing – hence the RFP. There’s no question in our minds that a summer festival in Westboro of comparable size and scale can, and should be a part of our annual marketing program. However, we feel strongly that the corresponding budget be manageable and not overly dominate the available marketing funds. The BIA also wants to have clear insight into the organization of the event and a strong partnership with the organizer so that we can help maximize the benefits to our members and enhance the involvement and enjoyment of the event by the community.

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“Deep disappointment” I wish to add my voice to the deep disappointment in Westboro Village BIA’s decision to withdraw funding from Westfest.

My business and many other businesses in Westboro benefited greatly from Westfest. I am concerned that the BIA made this decision without having a clear plan on how to generate the same economic impact on Wesboro as Westfest.

The first step in making sound business decisions is doing a thorough costbenefit analysis of options, and then make a decision based on that analysis – the BIA has failed in this regard.

The BIA is suggesting to replace Westfest with streetscape beautification and Christmas decorations – it’s all very nice but how will this generate the same economic impact as Westfest? People all over the city and beyond will not drive to Westboro to

see flowers and Christmas decorations, but they will and they have for Westfest.

A decision of this magnitude should have been done in consultation with all parties involved, businesses and community.

BIA Westboro has failed

in their role to represent Westboro businesses, and have demonstrated a lack of long term vision and business acumen.

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Jason Fryer is a guitarist for River City Junction and has performed at Westfest.

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Marie-France Marquis, owner of Half-Full Glassware in Westboro, is “concerned that the BIA made this decision without having a clear plan.” Photo by Andrea Tomkins

Westboro Village BIA responds Continued from page 5 There is no question about a summer festival in Westboro in 2016. There will be one. The incumbent promoter will be invited to respond to our upcoming request for proposal, and we expect their proposal to be a strong one. As the incumbent, they are in the best position to respond to the RFP. While the BIA exists to benefit its business members, we recognize that a summer festival like Westfest is also very

important to the community of Westboro at large.

Many community residents have an important stake in the festival. This is another very important reason to continue the tradition of a festival in Westboro.

In closing, I want to say that the decisions around the future of the summer festival were not taken lightly. This is a serious matter and over the past several months, the Board has thought long and hard about the matter and only acted

after much deliberation and, we think, in the best interests of all stakeholders. We appreciate the ongoing support and input received from our members, and we ask for your understanding and trust while we continue to act responsibly and fairly on behalf of all those who have an interest in this matter.

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Let’s not forget about the cultural impact As an artist who has played Westfest twice, I would also like to remind the B.I.A. of the impact this festival has had culturally. It’s all well & good to talk about return on investment, but the cultural impact this festival has on the lives of local artists & citizens alike is immeasurable & cannot have a dollar value attached to it.

Westfest brings people together & lasting relationships of all kinds are formed (business & personal alike) & these relationships are the very fabric that make up our communities.

Westfest is essential to the overall communal health of Westboro & is something that all of

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THAT’s how important Westfest is to all of us.

Westfest is something that we should ALL be incredibly proud of. It’s everything beautiful & wonderful about being

Canadian & we need to keep it going not only for our own community, but also to serve as an example to the entire world what kind of amazing things we can accomplish when we come together & work with one another. Please don’t let this happen. Get involved & change your world for the better!!!

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Making transit history at Tunney’s Pasture, again Former farmland quickly becoming a place for thousands to live, work, play

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Light rail will be arriving in Kitchissippi in 2017, changing not only the way the Transitway is used, but also providing expanded and improved transportation in and out of Tunney’s Pasture, a key hub on the forthcoming light-rail line (the western end of the “Confederation Line”).

For many residents, even the Transitway itself is a relatively new development in the area. A little over 30 years have gone by in a flash. The Tunney’s Pasture bus station will soon be demolished, and railway tracks will be reappearing.

Rail tracks sat on this very spot throughout the area’s development from isolated farmland to a thriving central Ottawa community. For over 110 years, the tracks separated neighbourhoods such as Mechanicsville, Champlain

Park and Westboro Beach from their counterparts on the south. It was a true divide, but it was this same railway which spurred the first hamlets of growth in Kitchissippi.

The Canada Central Railway ran their first train from LeBreton Flats to Carleton Place in September of 1870, and for more than a century, it was the norm to see the trains of the Canadian Pacific Railway (which took over the C.C.R. in 1881) running east to Ottawa and west to Carleton Place and beyond, with passenger trains stopping at Westboro station (on the south side of Workman Avenue, at the point where Kirchoffer intersects) and Ottawa West station (on the north side of Scott Street near Tom Brown Arena).

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Under construction in October 1983. Photo courtesy of Dave Allston

North America due to a shift in transportation planning, which saw governments prioritize the development of extensive

highway and roadway networks. Railway companies went out of business, and the tracks pulled up under the belief that trains and

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streetcars were a thing of the past.

Scott Street was still only a small unpaved dusty lane until 1953, but

by the 1970s, it had become a major roadway connecting downtown Ottawa to the west end.

The Ottawa River Parkway first opened for traffic in December of 1963 (initially it ran only between Parkdale and Churchill), and the Queensway opened in 1964. For a time, these thoroughfares were able to handle the traffic to and from the west end.

The railway down Scott disappeared slowly. The last passenger train passed through Westboro station on July 30, 1966. The tracks along Scott were then abandoned in sections: west of McRae Street in 1967; west of Ross Avenue in September of 1970; and finally from Ross to Bayview on October 20, 1982 (it was kept open to serve Beach Foundry, the last customer on the line).

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KT EARLY DAYS Tunney’s Pasture: it all started with one set of solitary train tracks

Continued from page 7 Talk of the need for an expanded bus network began in the 1970s, and approval was finally given

by Regional Council in 1980. Even at the time, it was debated whether the right choice was being made to feature buses as the primary mode of mass transportation, versus light rail (Calgary had freshly installed their light rail system, which was hailed as truly modern and forward thinking; Ottawa saw it as too expensive and difficult to construct).

The City decided to use the former CPR right-ofway for the western section, with some additional land acquired along the route. Even some houses along the north side of the route had to be expropriated (including notably the original Napoli’s restaurant on Hinchey Avenue, which then moved to its current location on Richmond Road in August of 1983).

The blasting of Scott Street began in June 1983.

By excavating the

Transitway trench, buses would be hidden from sight and sound but nearby residents on both sides of Scott suffered through more than a year of constant drilling and truck noise, and many had damaged foundations, cracks in the walls, and broken windows. Regional government paid for repairs when the blasting was proven to be the cause. The blasting lasted until December of 1983 and then further construction work continued throughout 1984.

Being a 4-year-old resident of Cowley Avenue at the time, I have great memories of walking with my parents and grandparents to watch the construction of the Transitway from Premier Avenue (and the overpass at Carleton, which was a last-minute addition to the construction plans).

Station locations were selected at Lebreton, Tunney’s and Westboro to serve the neighbouring communities (though in

the spring of 1984, some politicians – notably Mayor Marion Dewar – and many local residents opposed the idea of Westboro station, and there was serious talk of abandoning work which had already begun).

Tunney’s was an obvious choice due to the government complex, though previously (unlike LeBreton and Westboro) there had never been a rail stop here. The only notable rail presence at Tunney’s was that the Beach Foundry on Spencer had utilized a rail siding that ran south across Scott at Holland, and up to the Foundry from the 1920s until 1982.

The Scott Street portion of the Transitway from Preston to the Parkway at Dominion opened on Remembrance Day of 1984. One thousand riders took a free trip on opening day to view the new route.

When it finally opened, the bus shelters, staircases and lighting at all stations, including Tunney’s, were all temporary. The final

Train crossing at Holland Avenue and Scott Street on September 7, 1979.

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structures were not added until the spring of 1985.

The construction of the Transitway ended up one of Ottawa’s biggest financial follies of all time.

The project was initially approved in 1980 with a budget of $100M but the budget continually climbed, eventually doubling by 1983 and tripling by 1984. Once the complete original 31km section was finally complete in 1994, the total costs had run to $450M. Just the section along Scott Street from Preston to the Parkway cost $54M. In the summer of 2016, construction will begin on the new Tunney’s Pasture

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from 1984 to 2016, as we do in recalling that this spot once held little but one set of lonely tracks transporting previous generations through growing Kitchissippi.

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Tastes of Wellington West is a one day event to thank all those who shop local, and to invite Tastes of Wellington West is a one day event to thank all those who shop local, and to invite shoppers from across the City and beyond, to come and experience the neighbourhoods of shoppers from across the City and beyond, to come and experience the neighbourhoods of Hintonburg and Wellington Village.

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Tastes of Wellington West has grown over the years to highlight the amazing shopping, arts, and Tastes of Wellington West has grown over the years to highlight the amazing shopping, arts, and of course food, that call these beautiful communities home. Take to the streets and explore of course food, that call these beautiful communities home. Take to the streets and explore delicious food samples & specials, sidewalk sales, fitness demos & course registrations, live music, delicious food samples & specials, sidewalk sales, fitness demos & course registrations, live music, the iconic Parkdale Market and more! the iconic Parkdale Market and more!

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Take a walk, have a taste One of the community’s favourite events returns September 19 Story and photo by Jacob Hoytema

When Tastes of Wellington West returns this September 19, one of the neighbourhood’s newest restaurants hopes to give to the community through free samples and charity.

Carben Food + Drink, which opened in Hintonburg last June, will participate in TOWW by giving free samples of their cuisine. Each sample will come at the price of a recommended bite-sized donation to the Ottawa food bank.

“We really want to be part of the community as much as possible, and kind of give back,” says Carben co-founder Kevin Benes.

Benes and Caroline Ngo, who founded and own the restaurant as a husband and wife team, modelled Carben’s approach after the sort of eating establishment they became familiar with while living in Vancouver.

“Casual fine dining would be the best allencompassing description you could find,” Benes says of their style. “With a modern and casual feel,” Ngo adds.

“We kind of wanted to bring the West Coast vibe over here,” she says. “Our food is different… but we try to make it approachable.”

The pair have found business has been quiet over the summer, so they hope to establish themselves in the community over the fall, namely through events like Tastes of Wellington West.

TOWW organizer and executive director of the Wellington West BIA,

Carben Food + Drink owners Kevin Benes and Caroline Ngo with their son Kai.

TOP TIPS FOR MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT • Take the bus, ride your bike and park it, or carpool and be prepared to walk. Seeing the sights from a pedestrian perspective is the only way to go.

• Related: wear your walking shoes.

• Consult the map and plan your route beforehand. You can find it online at wellingtonwest.ca.

• More fun is to be had in groups. Consider inviting your friends and make a day of it.

• Tastes of Wellington makes a great first date. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know your significant other. (e.g. Is he adventurous? Spontaneous? A picky eater? A reluctant walker?)

• Bring your appetite. Food is a big part of Tastes of Wellington West and if you fuel up too much before you go, well, you might miss out on something delicious.

Better yet, time your visit around lunch.

• Charge up your phone and …

• Share the best of your experience and your recommendations on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #‎ToWW2015‬ and #‎WellingtonWest. Sharing the love is one of the best ways to support your community and local businesses.

Zachary Dayler, says this is exactly what the event is for.

“We’re hoping for a nice sunny day,” says Dayler.

“We’re hoping people will be able to come on out and explore the neighbourhood, and find that new local favourite of theirs,” he says, later indicating that Carben is a newcomer to the street that he is also excited about.

Dayler also says while the event has in the past focused on Wellington West’s food options, he hopes attendees will take notice of the other sorts of businesses participating.

Crazy Carl’s Antiques and Collectibles, he mentions, will be having a sidewalk sale. Terra20, a local retailer of green and

alternative products, is hosting a workshop in which attendees can make their own scent for a body wash or lotion. The proceeds of this workshop will also go to a local charity.

Wellington West’s arts establishments will also be part of the day’s mosaic of local businesses.

“You can’t really talk about this area without talking about some of the great arts that exist [here],” Dayler says. Places such as Cube Gallery and Exposure Gallery are hosting exhibits, and The Record Centre will feature

live DJs. While TOWW is an opportunity for businesses like Carben to connect with the immediate community, Dayler says organizers have been using social media and other tools to market the event to residents of the whole Ottawa area.

Ngo and Benes say the neighbourhood’s diverse smorgasbord of businesses are what they find so charming about the area.

“Hintonburg itself is fantastic,” Benes said.

“Every time you walk down this street, it seems like you find something new.”

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Take a few teenagers and young adults, mix with encouragement and resources, add a splash of business boot camp, and what do you get? Muesli, of course!

The Muesli Project is one of Parkdale Food Centre’s latest initiatives that is designed to help its members build a better future for themselves. PFC believes that good food is key to helping low-income families; in fact, they recently received a $50,000 grant from Community Food Centres Canada to bolster its kitchen staff and facilities. The Muesli Project, supported by an anonymous donor, is a food-based social enterprise for disadvantaged teenagers and young adults to start and run a business selling muesli.

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by PFC, make up “Thirteen: A Social Enterprise.” The diverse group includes an aspiring doctor, a dancerin-training, a teen mom, and a university student— all united by a determination to overcome their circumstances and make something of their lives.

Karen Secord, PFC’s manager, points out, “These kids don’t have the opportunities that other kids might have. It can be hard for them to keep up academically. But they have dreams.” She adds, “It takes a village.”

Indeed it does. Local entrepreneurs and mentors helped organize field trips to businesses and also spoke at a business boot camp. Some speakers talked about hard-core business

issues: operations, marketing, and financing.

Others spoke about intangibles such as team building, networking and conflict management.

And some, by sharing personal experiences of hardship and eventual triumph, taught the group important lessons: Who you are is not about how much money you have.

Where you go is more important than where you come from.

There is no question Thirteen plans to go places.

After the boot camp, the group finalized their business plan and worked out details for their supply chain, marketing and pricing. The ingredients will be locally sourced as much as possible, mostly from small, organic oats farms in the Ontario and Quebec areas.

No preservatives or artificial flavors will be used. The muesli will be produced at the PFC by the members of Thirteen. There will be three flavors: classic, original and a seasonal variant, all in eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging. They will be priced at $7 and $13 for 200 and 400 gram packs respectively. Every package will have information about the kids who made this project possible.

There was a soft launch at Handmade Harvest on September 12, and residents are invited to visit Thirteen at Tastes of Wellington on September 19.

The Thirteen young entrepreneurs are very excited. As Kejah Bascon, one of the members, says, there are no Ottawa-based

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“We will make the market,” she says.

Teammate Thiena Gapfasoni is equally optimistic: “We are going to bring muesli back, and everyone is going to try it.”

Sarah Stewart, the team leader and mentor for Thirteen, calls attention to the product’s tagline: “It’s Not Just Muesli.” She believes that customers will welcome the opportunity to enjoy this high-fiber, nutrient-rich alternative to sugary, preservative-laden breakfast cereals while also supporting the community

and local businesses.

Essentially, muesli is made of simple ingredients – oats, dried fruit, and nuts. Blend them in the right circumstances and muesli becomes more than the sum of its parts. So it is with the young people of Thirteen. They each have their challenges, but with support from PFC and the community, they are determined to run a business and learn a few very valuable lessons along the way.

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At the age of 79, Yuristy still works diligently from his home on Island Park Drive. His latest exhibit, a solo show at Cube, features a range of natural imagery that includes fish, animals, and most prominently, trees.

One stunning portrait of a great oak is laid out over a towering seven-foot canvas.

A life-long creator, Yuristy has become his most prolific in these later years.

“I find that I’m doing much more work now that I’m older, I’m not out running around and causing trouble,” he says.

These days Yuristy finds his muse close to home, along the shores of the Ottawa River. The influence of Kitchissippi scenery can be seen in many of his paintings.

“I like to go down and walk by the river for an hour or two, that’s here I find a lot of my subjects,” says Yuristy. “Sometimes I’ll bring a large paper with me and do a live sketch, or other times I work from a photograph.”

Starting his career in his home province of Saskatchewan, Yuristy came to be known for his large sculptures of animals that were incorporated into children’s playgrounds. In 1974 he was commissioned by Expo Canada to build a wooden animal playground for Expo ‘74 in Spokane, Washington. Since then, his work has been installed all across the country, including a huge sculpture

Russell Yuristy at work. Yuristy currently has a solo show at Cube Gallery. Photo by Don Monet

of a classic baseball player at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium titled Switch Hitter.

Yuristy’s fascination with trees seems to have started after he arrived in Ottawa in the mid 80s.

“It’s so easy to go a short distance and be at a river or in a forest, you can’t get that in other cities.”

“When I was out in Saskatchewan, the trees are quite small there, then I came here and thought, wow, these trees are just amazing.”

He went to Montreal for five years, but ended up back in Ottawa again to be closer to nature.

“It’s so easy to go a short distance and be at a river or in a forest, you can’t get that in other cities,” says Yuristy.

Going into his eighth decade, Yuristy’s creative

spark and imagination still seem far from their end, though he did take the time to share a story of where it all might have began.

“When I was 10, I made a set of wings for myself out of cardboard.

My dad said, ‘don’t you dare jump off the horse barn with those,’ so I jumped off the grain shed.

I didn’t fly and the wings broke, but I kept going.”

Cube Gallery’s Don Monet has this to say of Yuristy: “Russell has a rare combination of giddy enthusiasm and profound gravitas. He loves nature, art and society in equal measures – and it shows in his work. We are honoured to be representing this local dynamo since we opened the Cube ten years ago. If you have not seen the work of Russell Yuristy, do yourself a favour and run, don’t walk, to our gallery this month. You will not be disappointed.”

Russell Yuristy’s solo exhibit is on display at Cube Gallery (1285 Wellington St W.), until October 4. For information about Cube Gallery go to cubegallery.ca.

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Advice for introverted art lovers Q: The West End Studio Tour is coming up and although it sounds cool, I think it might feel weird to tromp around an artist’s home. How can I make this less awkward for myself and the artists?

- T.I.A A: First, I totally get where you’re coming from. Under normal circumstances it is a little strange to walk into someone’s house, look at the art on the walls, and leave. But these aren’t normal circumstances.

The artists on the West End Studio Tour are opening up their homes and studios for two weekends: Sept.

19-20 and Sept. 26-27. Trust me when I say they want you to come, and are welcoming people of all ages with open arms.

It’s not just about sales either.

That’s part of it, of course. This is how they make their living, but artists love to talk about their work and hear other perspectives as well.

But, as you point out, it might be hard to know what to say.

For this reason, WEST organizers Barbara Zuchowicz and David W. Jones helped me come up with a list of questions and conversation starters for Studio Tour participants like yourself. Consider this a “cheat sheet” of some of the questions you can ask an artist:

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• Who are your favourite artists, and how do they inspire you?

• What is your favourite thing (“subject matter”) to paint?

• What’s your favourite colour?

(Usually, kids ask this question.

David W. Jones says his stock answer is: “plaid.”)

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• Did you always want to be an artist? Why do you do this?

• What is your favourite thing about being an artist?

• What is your least favourite thing?

• My daughter/son loves art. How can I encourage her/him?

• What is important to you in your work?

• Would you still do this if you couldn’t make a living at it?

• I love painting and I want to get better. Any tips?

• Who encouraged you to make art?

To this list I would add: I really like this piece, can you tell me more about it? That’s the question I like to ask, because there’s always a great story behind every work of art, and what you learn might surprise you.

If you would like more information about the tour and the artists go to westendstudiotour.ca. KT also published a Q&A with the organizers in the last issue of the paper, which you can find online at kitchissippi.com.

I hope to see you on the tour!

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Hip to be square A social and active pastime for these seniors

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Francois Desmarais and Barbara McClelland had been involved in various types of dance for years when McClelland started to look for something new. When she found Meri Squares on-line – and on the street where they lived – McClelland insisted they had to try it out.

She told her husband: “You have to come with me and if you don’t like it, you don’t have to stay.”

That was back in 1997, and they have never looked back.

“I was one of the young ones back then,” says Desmarais, who was 57 at the time. He grew up learning how to dance from his sisters. “[Social or couples] dancing died with my generation,” he says, explaining that it represents the kind of commitment many people today are not willing or able to make.

Done in groups of eight, modern square dancing involves cooperation, and understanding of what the other seven dancers are doing, interpreting the calls and immediately dancing the steps.

Starting in a dancer’s first year, two to three new moves are taught each week. By the end of December, 30 different moves have been covered and at the end of the first ‘Basic’ year, a total of 45 to 50 moves have been presented – albeit not yet mastered. It definitely keeps the participants active and engaged.

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says Desmarais. The summer break gives the dancers time to recover, practice and gain confidence.

A solid foundation is needed before moving on to the next level, which is referred to as Mainstream.

McClelland explains how important it is to attend every week, and how frustrating it can be if you’re not ready for Mainstream – for you and for your fellow dancers. It’s possible to repeat the first year, and many do. The caller decides if the dancers are ready to level up.

Mainstream dancing involves an additional 15 moves, and people often stay in Mainstream. ‘Plus’ is the next level up – this is the level at which Desmarais and McClelland dance – and involves another 20 complex moves. Plus-level dancing takes place at the same time and location on Thursday evenings.

“Modern square dancing is very different from traditional square dancing, with its preset patterns, calls such as ‘Birdie in the Cage’ where dancers know all the moves and tradi-

tional music,” explains Desmarais. “And there’s always an element of surprise.”

Contemporary music is used – music specific to the group it serves, not what you would hear on the radio today.

Desmarais has a background in music. He plays bass guitar and keyboard, and has been involved in music all his life. It was this life-long love of music that ultimately led him to start training to become a caller five years ago.

“You have to know an awful lot about music and rhythm,” says McClelland.

When Desmarais started calling, a famous caller – who had been calling for over 20 years – told Desmarais that he spends 6 to 7 hours a day planning music and moves for the square dancing.

“I couldn’t believe it then, but shortly after I believed him,” says Desmarais. “It takes up all your leisure time. You listen to other callers, take notes, build in new ideas,” he adds.

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Where once teachers were simply a “sage on a stage” reciting facts, the modern instructor needs to act as a facilitator who recognizes today’s youth come to class with individual demands.

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Students might not be excited the new school year is upon us, but Notre Dame High School’s new principal, Michael Curry, says he is looking forward to building community in his new position.

Growing the already established campus is part of Curry’s vision for Notre Dame. The Broadview Avenue school has the facilities to increase enrollment, Curry says, and he would like to enhance Notre Dame’s successful programs, which netted a Ontario Premier’s Award for Accepting Schools last year.

An educator for over two decades, Curry taught at Kanata’s Holy Trinity High School for 12 years, mainly the subjects of math and science, before making the transition to vice-principal at St. Patrick’s High School. Curry then accepted the challenge of opening St. Francis Xavier High School as its first principal.

As St. Francis Xavier’s inaugural principal, Curry says building a community from scratch was a challenge he gladly accepted.

When the time came to move on, Curry says he felt confident leaving his legacy for a new adventure and Notre Dame was at the top of his list.

“I visited the school on a couple of occasions and I found the students and staff so welcoming and friendly.

It’s a nice, established school with great facilities,” Curry says. “I really like the people that I’ve met. One of the things that we are going to push is even stronger ties to the community.”

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Physical activity is an essential component to developing a fully formed youth and Curry is a selfdescribed sports aficionado, coaching volleyball and basketball.

There are constant headlines telling us advances in technology are detracting

from young people’s physicality and Notre Dame was one of the first institutions in Ottawa to ban phones and MP3 players. Although this ban has since been lifted, it’s worth noting that Curry disagrees with the notion that technology and physical activity are in conflict.

“My sense of technology is if used properly it is a necessity. To tell kids they shouldn’t have access to technology and can’t use it in their classes is something that is completely foreign to me. Sometimes it is considered negative and there are aspects, like online trouble that can be caused, but in my opinion the benefits of technology far outweigh the problems.”

As Curry develops his vision for Notre Dame, he is cognisant that this current crop of students faces a reality that differs from generations past.

“There’s not as much stability in long term jobs.

People will go through more than one career.

We’re already seeing that.

As opposed to just training for a job and that’s what you are going to do the rest of your life, it’s about skills so that kids can go with the flow, go where jobs are and be adaptable. That’s a big change for kids and for us in our teaching; to work with them to make them ready for the job market.”

Now that the students are filing into class to learn and train for their adaptable futures, Curry admits he himself is in the “learning phase” in his new position but is excited for what the semester will bring.

“I’m proud of this school and excited to be here. There’s so much this school has to offer.”

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Trivia Challenge for Charity

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Three times a year, the Westboro Legion holds a Trivia Challenge for Charity tournament where teams compete to win cash donations to their favourite causes. The questions, created and posed by Ottawa Trivia League quizmaster Paul Paquet, test the participants’ knowledge in a variety of areas, including pop culture, sports, history, and geography.

Since the event began in February 2013, the branch has written cheques for $4,700 in donations on behalf of the tournaments’ top three teams. At the last event in May, for example, Cornerstone Housing for Women received $500, $300 was donated to St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, and $200 went to the Ottawa Humane Society.

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meet not just the winners but also the many other folks who so generously commit their time and talent in support of such worthwhile organizations,” says Westboro Legion president Doug Cody.

And the branch benefits as well. “Net proceeds from the tournament support our efforts to provide our veterans with the assistance and services they need as well as help out various community organizations,” says Cody.

The next tournament, on Friday, Oct. 2, begins at 7:30 p.m. in the branch’s downstairs hall, 389 Richmond Rd. The door and bar open at 6 p.m., chicken wings and fries will be available between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Complimentary popcorn will be served later in the evening. Along with the donation to a

chosen charity, the winning captain’s team is invited to play for free at the next event. In addition, all teams that register by Sept. 26 are eligible for the popular best-teamname contest. At this ninth tournament, the contest winners will take home Lansdowne Cineplex passes good for regular or VIP cinemas.

The cost is $10 per player (maximum six on each team), and all players’ names are included in a draw for door prizes provided by various businesses, individuals, and the branch itself. So far, prize donors include CAA North & East Ontario and Westboro artist Maggie Fietz. Anyone interested in donating a prize for this event is invited to email We s t b o r o L e g i o n P R @ gmail.com. Registration forms are available at rcl480.com.

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Do-si-doh Continued from page 15 McClelland is amazed at how many friends you meet in square dancing. It’s no wonder that Meri Squares’ motto is Fun, Fitness, and Friendship.

“They may not be close friends, but you see them every week. You go to other clubs throughout the year in the area and everyone is so welcoming.

You’ll have a good time,” she says. “Come out and give it a try.”

Meri Squares celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2014.

Every Tuesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. couples and singles meet for Basic or Mainstream instruction at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall at 470 Roosevelt Ave., a block from Richmond Road.

On Thursday evenings, the Plus dancers meet at the same location, same time.

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SEPTEMBER 19 - 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 a play zone for kids.

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SEPTEMBER 19 - BOOK SALE It’s the 8th annual KLEO book-bargain sale! All gently-read items organized by genre and there will be many children’s books. Dovercourt Community Center (411 Dovercourt Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Funds support KLEO’s charitable work. For more information go to kleosupportgroup.org or call Mindy at 613612-1726.

SEPTEMBER 25 - ARTS NIGHT AT THE UNITARIAN CHURCH The community is invited to come and see Adrian de Hoog, writer; Jennifer Jones, Spirit painter; and Tito Medina, Latin & Maya Music Singer-Songwriter talk about, demonstrate or perform their art. 7:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Church (30 Cleary Ave.,off Richmond Rd.) Admission: $5. For more information call 613-725-1066.

SEPTEMBER 20 - BATTLE OF BRITAIN SERVICE AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONY Parade forms at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Westboro Legion for a 2:00 p.m. service at the Westboro Cenotaph, followed by a social in the upstairs lounge of the Westboro Legion. Music, dancing and a potluck social in the upstairs lounge. Music by Flyn Ward 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-3475.

SEPTEMBER 26 - SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE AT THE WESTBORO LEGION Live music by Lorne Daley and the Ricochet Raiders, upstairs 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information visit rcl480.com or call 613-725-3475.

SEPTEMBER 19 - SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE AT THE WESTBORO LEGION Live music provided by Flyn Ward, upstairs 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information go to rcl480.com or call 613-725-3475.

SEPTEMBER 24 – KNITTING CLUB Meet new people and socialize while you knit at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library! Bring your own knitting paraphernalia. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 AND SEPTEMBER 26 & 27 - WEST END STUDIO TOUR The West End Studio Tour is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It’s a free walking, biking or driving, tour of artist homes and studios in the Wellington West and Westboro area, and a great opportunity for art lovers to see the places where art is actually made. There are many special events planned for this year, including a vernissage at the Exposure Gallery on September 17. For details, go to westendstudiotour.ca or email westendstudiotour@outlook.com.

SEPTEMBER 24 - CUBE FOR FOOD This fun party hosted by the Cube Gallery is a fundraiser for the Parkdale Food Centre and will be taking place 7 p.m. - 9:30pm at Cube Gallery, 1285 Wellington St. W. Dance music by Bumpin Binary, nibbles from Canvas, Supply & Demand, Thyme & Again, and Wellington Gastropub, cash bar hosted by Petit Bill’s, with beer courtesy of Beyond the Pale. Grab some friends for an evening of art, music, fun and a special “food cubed” silent auction. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased online at cubeforfood.eventbrite.ca.

SEPTEMBER 26 - JEWELLERY FUNDRAISER Donate and buy gently used jewellery at 361 Churchill Avenue at the Studio behind the Village Clinic on Saturday September 26 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Proceeds will support a local family shelter. Donations are greatly appreciated and will enter you into a draw for prizes. For more information email info@villageclinic.ca.

SEPTEMBER 26 - FALL RUMMAGE SALE Parkdale United Church’s Fall Rummage Sale will take place at 429 Parkdale Ave. at Gladstone on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information please call the church at 613-728-8656 or go to parkdaleunitedchurch.ca.

SEPTEMBER 26 - LIVE ON LANARK Join local musical artists from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as they play live on Lanark St. in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Bring your chairs and a non-perishable food item to donate. There will be great music for kids of all ages.

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OCTOBER 2 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY Get a team together and compete for cash donations to your favourite charity at the Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd. See page 17 for details.

OCTOBER 3 – E-WASTE DROP OFF This one day e-waste (electronic waste) drop-off event will be taking place at the Dovercourt Recreation Centre (411 Dovercourt Ave.) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“Junk that Funk” will set up in the west end of the parking lot during that time period.

Residential, industrial, commercial and institutional e-waste material will be accepted.

OCTOBER 9 - TELLERS AT THE WELL Ottawa Storytellers return to the West End Well (969 Wellington St W.) with a fall edition of their Tellers at the Well series.

Kim Kilpatrick and Niamh O’Brien open the series with Oh Be Thankful! A Generous Helping of Stories. Well snacks and beverages available. Admission is PayWhat-You-Can, with a suggested minimum $5. Please note the new start time of 7 pm.

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