Kitchissippi Times October 2018

2018 OCTOBER

our

Kitch issipp iTime s

ber 2018 23 • Octo

613-722-2220

kitchissippi.com

2018-08-17 9:35 AM

@kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

THE LAST

ES

Better. Together.

URIT • KT FAVO

Jeff Leiper

October 2018

times

New shop alert!

Page 15

RE-ELECT

JeffLeiper_Kitchissippi EARLUG.indd 1

kitchi ssippi

PAGE 23

jeffleiper.ca

pi

Fall Favourites

@Kitc hissip

PLUS KT Favourites

Warm up to

.com

S FAVOU R ITE

kitchi ssippi

KT

100% LOCAL

kitchissippitimes

NEWSWEST It’s a paper within a paper!

PAGES 39

STRAW

Page 3

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MAELYN KAYA IS ENCOURAGING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO FOREGO PLASTIC STRAWS WITH HER NO STRAW OTTAWA CAMPAIGN. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS

Halloween Treats to Tantalize Your Taste Buds! fresher than fresh!

1855 Carling @ Maitland 613.722.6106

N HALLOWEE E N DO HEALTHY!

October is a month for scary movies, crazy costumes, and junk food as far as the eye can see, but just because the décor is scary doesn’t mean your diet has to be.

Visit http://producedepot.ca to browse our selection of nutritious goodies to help make the healthiest, most delightfully delicious Halloween treats you’ve ever had.

People won’t be able to help coming back for seconds, and thirds!

For weekly specials, recipes, nutrition, preparation tips and more, visit us online at PRODUCEDEPOT.CA | STORE HOURS: MON.–FRI: 8AM–9PM ; SAT: 8AM–7PM ; SUN: 8AM–6PM

At Amica you can expect to feel at home. Whether joining in our daily activities or spending time with friends, here you can always enjoy your day the way you want to.

Expect first-class amenities, with a range of personalized services and care to always meet your needs.

Join us for a complimentary lunch to learn more about Amica!

October 2018 • 2

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

I didn’t expect to make new friends.

Amica at Westboro Park 491 Richmond Road, Ottawa 613-800-6220 amica.ca/westboro

10391AMI_WB fullpage_KitchTimes_Barb_FA2.indd 1

2018-08-23 10:04 AM

COMMUNITY The last straw

Maelyn Kaya goes green with her No Straw Ottawa Campaign

BY BRADLEY TURCOTTE

kitchissippi.com

M

@Kitchissippi

Fifteen-year-old Nepean High School student Maelyn Kaya is encouraging local businesses to forego plastic straws with her No Straw Ottawa campaign. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS and they should be used for that reason,” she says.

In August, Maelyn met with Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to discuss No Straw Ottawa.

Yet every groundswell of action has detractors. Some critics of no-straw movements say it is not enough and is akin to changing your Facebook profile picture as a lazy show of support, a claim Maelyn swiftly addresses.

“I completely realize they are this tiny little percentage of what is actually in the oceans but the movement isn’t actually about straws. It is about the cultural change,” says Maelyn. “People start thinking about straws and then they will start thinking about plastics. Straws are just laying the groundwork for people to start being conscious about plastic consumption.”

3 • October 2018

surrogate straws will decompose in 70 days, unlike regular plastic straws. Other substitute slurpers include straws made from paper, bamboo, glass, or metal.

However, for those belonging to the differently-abled community, plastic straws are a necessity. Differently-abled people may take longer to consume a beverage, leaving their paper straw to disintegrate and potentially cause a choking hazard. Metal straws heat up and could make drinking uncomfortable.

Additionally, these folks may not be able to clean a reusable straw. With this community in mind, some restaurants, including The Wood on Wellington Street West, have a “straws upon request” policy.

Remaining environmentally-minded, Maelyn agrees plastic straws are essential for this segment of the population.

“Straws were invented for those people

KitchissippiTimes

says Maelyn. “It is becoming such an important issue now that it is worth thinking about.”

Maelyn’s movement has been positively received. A walk through Westboro reveals many businesses have joined the refuse resistance. You can see the citywide list of businesses that have joined the cause, and which alternative they have chosen, on No Straw Ottawa’s website at nostrawottawa.wixsite.com/ nostrawottawa.

Maelyn singles out Whispers Pub and Eatery on Richmond Road as being especially enthusiastic to switch to biodegradable straws.

Biodegradable straws are nearly identical to regular plastic, Maelyn explains, “except they are missing an enzyme in the polypropylene straws that prevents them from biodegrading.” These

kitchissippitimes

arine biologist Christine Figgener’s 2015 video of her team removing a plastic straw stuck in a sea turtle’s nose is difficult to watch. The distressed animal has blood trickling from his nose. He winces, clearly in pain, as the long object is extracted from his face. The video shows how the seemingly inconsequential act of using a disposable plastic straw can have serious environmental consequences.

Passionate about oceans and marine life since childhood, 15-year-old Nepean High School student Maelyn Kaya heard of the trend against plastic straws and thought, “someone has to do something” in Canada’s capital.

Maelyn is encouraging local businesses to offer alternatives or forego plastic straws completely with her No Straw Ottawa campaign.

Once heralded as the substance that would liberate the planet, it is estimated 40 percent of the 448 million tons of plastic produced each year is disposable.

And how much of this trash is washed into our oceans? Could your frappuccino drinking aid end up in a Costa Rican turtle’s nostril?

In 2015, University of Georgia engineering professor Jenna Jambeck estimated between 5.3 and 14 million tons of plastic waste enter oceans from coastal regions every year. This doesn’t include garbage from ships or fishing vessels.

Refusing traditional plastic straws “is a very small and simple change,”

October 2018 • 4

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

PHOTO BY TED SIMPSON

KitchissippiTimes

EDITOR’S LETTER

Neighbours helping neighbours I think it’s safe to say that the summer of 2018 went out with a bang, not a whimper, and that it won’t quickly be forgotten.

I am writing this column, longhand, with a pen and notebook by early morning light. I’ll transcribe this all later, when my family and I move to my in-laws place in Kanata for the day.

The house is silent. The normal “house” sounds – hot water heater, fridge, air exchange, phone ringing and devices buzzing – are totally absent.

I have really enjoyed the silence of a power-free weekend. Other than the flurry of activity surrounding some lost branches in our backyard and the hum of a neighbour’s generator, it was blissfully tranquil.

At this point our home has been without power for 36 hours. The contents of the fridge are warm and I’m afraid to open the freezer, but overall, we fared well. For this, I am grateful.

When the power went out, our

candles, flashlights, and emergency radio were within easy reach. We learned that our hot water heater is more efficient than we thought and we were able to have a hot shower 24 hours after the power went out and wash a sinkful of dirty dishes.

According to public health, perishables will only last for about four hours in a non-working fridge, so, like many of you out there, after it was clear the power wasn’t coming on any time soon, we tried to use up whatever food we could. Thankfully we were able to cobble together hot meals on our gaspowered stove and BBQ. (Please don’t ask me about the Costco-sized box of tempura shrimp we ate for lunch on Saturday.)

I learned a few practical lessons during our “tornado weekend”: 1. I thought our landline and analog phones would work during a power outage. They didn’t.

2. Had the water stopped flowing we would have been in big trouble.

3. A better stock of dry goods in the pantry (including chocolate) would have been welcome. There’s only so much peanut butter one can consume.

4. Driver etiquette is never better than when the stoplights are out at fourway intersections. I’ve never made such a smooth left turn on Island Park!

As I said to our daughter with a thought back to the ice storm of 1998, times of crisis bring out the best in people. This is what I saw this weekend.

I saw the best people rise to the occasion in Kitchissippi and beyond.

A community is only as strong as the people who live there – and that’s what I saw this weekend – a strong community.

Extending a hand when one was needed – this is what living in a community is all about. I saw neighbours helping neighbours, checking in on one another and making sure no one went without hot water, good meals, and a cup of coffee. I saw strangers offering baby formula to families who were caught short, and pancake breakfasts … delivery available!

It did my heart good.

A special shout-out to James Thompson on Gainsborough, who shared his household power by way of a number of extension cords snaking across his front lawn. Through a Facebook post, he extended an invitation to anyone who needed power to charge their phones or even “blow dry” their hair, as he put it. It’s times like this that

one realizes that dry hair and a hot cup of coffee or tea can be the most precious and valuable things.

Thank you, Kitchissippi. I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful, caring, community.

Say hello to Bella Crysler. Bella, who lives in Westboro and is a grade 12 student at Nepean High School, will be reporting the latest news from Nepean H.S. during the 2018-2019 school year. Her first article – about the recent student protest about Doug Ford – is now online at Kitchissippi.com. Are there any other school or youthrelated issues you think she should write about in future issues of KT? Send your ideas to editor@kitchissippi.com. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The character of Westboro is changing fast… and is going to change faster

dovercourt.org

613.798.8950

IT’S FALL IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR FALL PROGRAMS! Join us for fitness, sports, swim lessons, BSOMA art & music & more.

SWIM LESSONS Fall swim lessons have just begun.

Register now for group & private lessons.

2nd half of session private lessons begin the week of Oct 29.

PD DAY PACKAGES Avoid last minute panic and guarantee your spot in every exciting PD Day by purchasing our convenient package!

Available until Oct. 5.

@Kitchissippi

HALLOWEEN FUN! Haunted Community Centre Wed. Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30pm

kitchissippitimes

BSOMA Group Beginner Ukulele for adults starts October 30th.

Tuesdays 7-8pm. Reserve your spot, 613-627-2762.

PRIVATE LESSONS: PIANO, GUITAR, UKULELE, VOCAL, DRUMS. ALL LEVELS. SIGN UP ANYTIME.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

450 CHURCHILL AVE., N OTTAWA 613.627.2762

5 • October 2018

REGISTER TODAY! www.bsoma.ca

KitchissippiTimes

Time to do a bit of snooping around the neighbourhood. We are not alone. It’s not just “in our backyard.” On Roosevelt Avenue, there is an identical proposal just two blocks away by the same developer, same apartment building plans, same minor variances requested, to enable the construction of another two side-byside monolithic buildings on one lot.

Granting five “minor” variances cannot be considered, by any reasonable measure, to be “minor.” Again, another two blocks away on Ravenhill, we find four recently built apartment buildings, and two more being built right now, on what were previously three single-family lots, completely changing the look and feel of the street.

In this case, the approved three-unit apartment blocks mysteriously grew to be four units after construction.

So on Edison, where we once had one neighbour, we will have six (or eight).

Where we once had the shade of centuryold maple trees we will now have none.

Where once gardens and lawns provided beauty and a permeable surface for runoff, we will have concrete. Where there were once one or two cars with sufficient driveway to park them there could now be six or more, with only two parking spaces provided. Where will the other cars be parked? We all know the answer – on the street. Churchill Alternative School, which our son attended, is at the north end of the block. The twice-daily drop-off and pick-up of students in school buses and cars already creates a chaotic situation that has required complex parking and traffic restrictions.

The addition of more cars to this mix could make it a dangerous situation.

Continued on page 7

411 DOVERCOURT AVE., OTTAWA ON

kitchissippi.com

Dear Editor, The character of Westboro is changing fast… and is going to change faster.

The lot beside our home was recently sold, and we were not surprised to hear it was to be redeveloped. We were not surprised when the City of Ottawa envelope arrived in our mailbox, informing us of an application for minor variances.

But we were surprised (though perhaps we shouldn’t have been) by the proposal itself – subdivision of the lot to build two apartment buildings. Six apartments (or eight) where there was one single family home. The application requires “minor” variances to reduce both the minimum allowed width and area of the lot.

We are not opposed to new developments. In fact we are generally supportive of city policies for infill and intensification. However, we are shocked by this level of intensification and the incongruity of the proposal to the character of the street, which is a mix of older and newer single-family homes.

We were taken aback that the city considers an application for an approximately 25% reduction in the allowable minimum area to be “minor.”

There can be valid reasons to grant minor variances (e.g where it adds community value by improving traffic flow or addresses safety concern). However, in this situation there appears to be no valid grounds. Granting these minor variances would not add to any community values. It is clearly for the maximization of profit and tax revenue by squeezing two apartment buildings into an area that is clearly defined under the city by-law as being too small.

Building a healthy, active and engaged community through recreation

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

October 2018 • 6

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

Meet Ermindo Demeis “I was born in Italy, almost 90 years ago. I moved to Canada in 1955. We came here to try and find a better way to live. My wife came first to Canada. I have seven children, 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. I have been back to Italy about 15 times. I went back the first time in 1966.

“My grandkids come and visit me every day. I make wine and tomato sauce. This year I made 500 jars of sauce. I don’t sell it. I give it away to my family.

“The secret to life is God. Everybody has a date… they have a day when they have to go. You have a day to go, and I have a day to go.”

COLLECTED BY ELLEN BOND

KITCHISSIPPI TIMES

250 City Centre Ave., Suite 500 Ottawa ON K1R-6K7 www.kitchissippi.com Kitchissippi, meaning “the Grand River,” is the former Algonquin name for the Ottawa River. The name now identifies the urban community to the west of downtown Ottawa. Newswest is a notfor-profit community-owned publication that is distributed 12 times per year inside the Kitchissippi Times.

EDITOR/ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Andrea Tomkins editor@kitchissippi.com twitter.com/kitchissippi CONTRIBUTORS Dave Allston, Judith van Berkom, Ellen Bond, Hollie Grace James, Jacob Hoytema, Shaun Markey, Bradley Turcotte PROOFREADER Tara Tosh Kennedy ADVERTISING SALES Eric Dupuis 613-238-1818 x273 eric@kitchissippi.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tanya Connolly-Holmes creative@greatriver.ca GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Regan Van Dusen regan@greatriver.ca Celine Paquette celine@greatriver.ca FINANCE Jackie Whalen 613-238-1818 x250 jackie@greatriver.ca All other enquiries 613-238-1818 info@kitchissippi.com Distribution A minimum of 16,000 copies distributed from the Ottawa River to Carling Avenue between the O-Train tracks and Sherbourne Road. Most residents in this area will receive the Kitchissippi Times directly to their door. If you did not receive your copy, or would like additional copies, please contact us. Bulk copies delivered to multi-unit dwellings and retail locations. Copies available at Dovercourt Recreation Centre and Hintonburg Community Centre. distribution@kitchissippi.com 613-238-1818 The Kitchissippi Times is published by

PUBLISHER Mark Sutcliffe PRESIDENT Michael Curran The next issue of your Kitchissippi Times: November 1 Advertising deadline: Reserve by October 17

“Minor” variance?

Daniel Stringer

Vote/Votez

OCT. 22

Proud to Serve Fier dedown Servir Keeping Taxes and Traffic danielstringercampaign@gmail.com

343-961-4106

Daniel Stringer is committed to:

Daniel Stringer

1. Paving our crumbling streets & stop installing unsafe bike lanes, especially on Proud to Serve Fier de Servir Parkdale & Holland (Daniel lists 27 bumpy streets on his website)

danielstringercampaign@gmail.com 2. Protecting our Ottawa River drinking and bathing water from a cancerous planned 5-story nuclear waste tank @ Chalk River 3. Doing more & talking less about slowing down re-development through gentler intensification and OMB reform 4. Building “school- kid friendly” & safer communities including organizing a family-fun Kitchissippi winter carnival

wake up call shows how little oversight the current Council has provided

It’s Time To Get Back To Basics. It’s Time For Daniel You be the judge. Watch the Rogers All Candidate’s Debate On our website www.danielstringer.ca

7 • October 2018

It’s Time To Get Back To Basics. It’s Time For Daniel 5. Fixing seniors’ bed-bug & cockroach before they Debate spread You beOttawa theHousing judge . Watch the Rogers problems All Candidate’s Aggressive On intensification is outpacing our crumbling infrastructure. Hydro Ottawa’s our website www.danielstringer.ca

KitchissippiTimes

Max Finkelstein and Constance Downes 487 Edison Ave.

Keeping Taxes and Traffic down

kitchissippitimes

Westboro written on a case-by-case basis simply for the pursuit of maximum short-term profits is a mistake. The City’s lack of long-term community planning is a mistake that its citizens will look back upon with regret.

So say goodbye to our cozy, tree-lined Westboro haven. It will soon be gone forever. Unless we, the residents, act. If you are concerned, there are two things you can do right now: Write a letter and/or attend the city’s committee of adjustment hearing on Wednesday, October 3, 1 p.m. at Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Dr. Write a letter to Councillor Jeff Leiper (Jeff.Leiper@ottawa.ca) and to Joel Hardin, MPP (jhardin-co@ndp.on.ca).

For more information on this proposed infill development and our community’s hopes to work with the developer to find a more suitable solution that maintains the unique character of Westboro, please contact savewestboro@icloud.com.

OCT. 22 @Kitchissippi

Continued from page 5 As the city continues to grant these “minor” variances, the precedent is being set, thus allowing it to happen over and over and over again throughout our neighbourhood and others’. One doesn’t have to search far to find similar situations in the Glebe, Old Ottawa South... the list goes on.

We repeat, we are not against reasonable intensification, nor are our neighbours to whom we’ve spoken.

However, the city has no plan or vision for Westboro’s future, official or otherwise. There is no definition of “intensification” or how it will be applied. Are there any limits to it?

There appears to be none. There is no definition of what constitutes a “minor” variance and no consideration of the cumulative effects of these “minor” variances. How many can one request?

Is there an unwritten vision by the city that Westboro will ultimately become a community of solid apartment buildings? We know none of this. The city, our politicians and the committee of adjustment is failing the residential community. To have the future of

Vote/Votez

kitchissippi.com

Constance Downes and Max Finkelstein, pictured here at their Westboro home. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS

WHO LIVES HERE Who lives here: the stone house on Island Park It was a “dream come true” for the Borovay family

BY SHAUN MARKEY

October 2018 • 8

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

I

remember as a little boy when my father would drive our family along Island Park Drive to see the wonderful array of Christmas lights and decorations that adorned so many of the stately homes on that well-known thoroughfare. Off we would go in the family’s 1967 Meteor and within a block the “oohs and ahs” would be resonating throughout the car as we all strained to see one impressive set of decorations after another.

Like me, Rena Borovay was another Island Park Drive enthusiast. But for her, one house in particular was her favourite regardless of the time of year: 239 Island Park Drive.

Dr. Borovay and her husband, Dr. James Borovay moved to Ottawa from Florida in 1977. Rena knew Island Park Drive because she and a cousin drove down the street with some regularity.

They both admired 239 from a distance.

“It was our dream house,” Rena says, thinking back to those drives she and her cousin took 40 years ago. “We joked at the time that it was so big both our families could live in it.”

Sitting in the gracious living room of the home, she and her husband have owned now for 40 years, Rena recalls the chain of events that led to them purchasing the stately residence with its historic rustic stone exterior. “It wasn’t long after when my cousin called me. She said you’re not going to believe this but the house is up for sale.”

As it turned out there was an open house scheduled for that week. The timing, however, was less than ideal. “We had just bought a house in Ryan Farm,” Rena exclaims. Her cousin insisted they attend the open house. Clearly, it was meant to be. “I loved it from the moment I walked in,” says Rena. “I called my husband and told him.”

As we all know, loving something

James and Rena Borovay at their Island Park home. The exterior is clad with river stones pulled from the Ottawa River. For extra photos, see the web version of this article at kitchissippi.com. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS and having enough money to buy it are two different things. “We had no money at the time” Rena recalls. “And the price they were asking was way beyond anything we could afford.”

At a loss as to what to do and with a

wedding to attend in Connecticut coming up, Rena and James decided to submit a low offer. As it turned out, a bank had previously foreclosed on the property and the bankers wanted rid of the house before winter. The offers and counter

offers went back and forth and finally, much to their surprise and trepidation, the bank accepted their last offer.

“I couldn’t sleep for a week,” Rena remembers vividly. “We were just young kids ourselves. We had a three-year-old and an one-year-old baby.”

Regardless of their circumstances, the Borovays were now the proud owners of 239 Island Park Drive and moved into the house in March of 1979. The Ryan Farm home was rented until it was sold.

In the ensuing years, the Borovay family grew up in the house. Their three daughters flourished and went on to graduate from university: two doctors and a lawyer. They have their own families now, giving James and Rena six grandchildren and counting.

Through it all, the house, which was built about 1920 and sits on two large lots, has required their attention.

Improvements have been made over the years but the Borovays have been careful not to change the original character. All the oak woodwork in the living room and dining room is still intact (although Rena and James reluctantly agreed, on the advice of an designer, to have the woodwork painted white). Some windows have been changed at the back of the house but not the leaded glass ones on the front.

The kitchen has been updated twice.

The first time not long after they moved in. “The kitchen had an alcove with builtin benches and table and our children could not sit at it,” said Rena explaining the motivation for the first kitchen renovation.

An impressive feature of the home is the river stone that adorns the entire exterior. The stones are from the Ottawa River just down the street. The use of stone is consistent with the Arts and Crafts style, which emphasizes

sponsored by

SPONSORED CONTENT

Enjoy the Ride: Drive Safely on Our Neighbourhood Streets from the street so there is little noise if any from the traffic.

Island Park Drive will always have a special meaning for me – even more so because of the river stone house at number 239. Now I know “who lives here” and I completely understand why the house so impressed a young Rena Borovay when she drove by and decided to make it home for her family so many years ago.

WHO LIVES HERE? Which

Kitchissippi-area homes are you most curious about? It could be an old home, a new one, a big one, or a small one.

Send an email to editor@kitchissippi. com and we’ll make some inquiries.

I was going to be late for my showing. I had an appointment with a client to view a property but I was stuck in traffic. To try and get there on time, I decided to cut through some neighbourhood streets, hoping to avoid the congestion.

So I turned off the busy street into a quiet family neighbourhood, again hoping to beat the clock and arrive at my appointment on time. As I navigated around the basketball nets and the “slow down” children at play signs in front of homes, I quickly realized that I was one of those drivers.

You know the type. The frustrated driver that turns off the bumper to bumper main artery and speeds down your street, hoping to find a faster route to get to their destination.

Thankfully, I slowed down, watched where I was driving and took my time. If I was late for my appointment, not much I could do about it.

So I took in the sights, checked out some

interesting homes and even discovered a new restaurant I wanted to try out. I was ten minutes late for my appointment which turned out to be fine because my client arrived twenty minutes later as he got stuck in similar traffic.

As a Realtor, I do a lot of driving through neighbourhoods visiting properties. I am no different than anyone else, in that I have a responsibility to respect the neighbourhood and community that I live in, work in and commute through.

Light Rail is coming, designated bike lanes are everywhere and narrower streets are being constructed, all in an effort to reduce and slow down traffic.

So next time you cut through a neighbourhood, slow down and enjoy the ride.

dean.caillier@evcanada.com 613-422-8688 deancaillier.com kitchissippi.com

handmade and natural materials. The oak woodwork in the house, a fireplace made from river stone and elaborate plastered walls and ceilings are also features of the style.

Downstairs, the house has a formal living room, dining room, large office (which used to be the master bedroom), kitchen and a second large sitting room which was part of a two-storey addition in the 1950s. The addition also included a solarium along the south side of the house. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one of which is now being used as Rena’s office.

As Island Park Drive is one of the major routes leading to the Champlain Bridge, it’s bumper-to-bumper traffic in peak hours. The congestion doesn’t bother the Borovays because their laneway also has an entrance on the street behind. The house sits well back

By Dean Caillier, Sales Representative, Engel & Völkers Ottawa

@Kitchissippi

.

.

.

9 • October 2018

©2018 Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central, Brokerage. All rights reserved. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. John King & Deb Cherry, Brokers.

KitchissippiTimes

Contact us to learn about the Engel & Völkers advantage.

kitchissippitimes

.

GIVING Sniffing out stigma Vet outreach clinic offers services to vulnerable populations STORY AND PHOTOS BY BRADLEY TURCOTTE

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

W

October 2018 • 10

kitchissippi.com

Rosalee Allen is all smiles as she waits outside the Vet outreach clinic.

hen you are out enjoying the attractions and shops on Wellington Street West, you may encounter a street involved person with a pet asking for help. You will likely assume they are neglecting their companion and your sympathies will be for the animal.

This is a common misconception, Dr. Michelle Lem, the founder and director of Community Veterinary Outreach (CVO), says. “[Animals who are companions to disadvantaged people] have more exposure to environmental stimulation, social stimulation, exercise and play.

The thing they really do lack is access to the veterinary care.”

Founded in 2003 as the Mission Veterinary Care program, CVO holds pop up clinics at the Ottawa Salus location on Scott Street with a staff of volunteers.

To qualify for CVO’s services, a pet owner must be homeless or vulnerably housed, receiving social assistance, referred by a social or health worker and not have a current relationship with a veterinarian.

The clinic sets up stations for animals

for examinations, vaccinations and treatment for internal or external parasites. CVO connects clients with appointments for intensive procedures.

Additionally, the clinic features a pharmacy, trainers, and provides donated food, toys and essential items.

The clinic relies on the kindness of grocery stores and the Ottawa Humane Society for the bulk of its donations, says volunteer Cheryl Keaney, noting there always seems to be a shortage of cat food.

Carleton neuroscience and biology undergrad student and CVO volunteer, Dana Dusevic, entertained clients in triage the day Kitchissippi Times visited the clinic and implored members of the community to pitch in.

“I would continue with the clinic regardless of if I go into vet medicine or not. Even if you are not comfortable with animals they have something else you can do here,” Dana says.

But CVO’s work is more than fur deep. Beginning in 2012, clients have access to mental health, dental, smoking cessation and harm reduction resources.

sponsored by

CATHERINE

/

MCKENNA

@

C

Member of Parliament, Ottawa Centre

Linda Gallant and Ruby heard of Community Vet Outreach through her building’s management. Linda calls the service “awesome” for those who can’t afford vet visits.

”CVO’s work is more than fur

deep. Beginning in 2012, clients have access to mental health, dental, smoking cessation and harm reduction resources.”

2 018

renotour.ca

THIS YEAR’S PARTICIPANTS 1. ARTIUM DESIGN BUILD 20 Crantham Crescent Stittsville

kitchissippitimes

2. RND CONSTRUCTION LTD. 61 Assiniboine Drive

3. CARLETON KITCHEN & BATH 530 Highcroft Avenue

4. AMSTED DESIGN-BUILD 78 Kenora Street

5. CAPITAL CELLARS & CUSTOM RENOVATIONS 253 Botanica Private, #10

renotour.ca

6. THE CONSCIOUS BUILDER 26 Willard Street

7. LAGOIS DESIGN-BUILD-RENOVATE 85 Renfrew Avenue

*cash sales only

loca-

BELFAST

AT THE TRAIN YARDS

7 ENTERPRISE

OFF MERIVALE S. OF HUNTCLUB

Event Sponsors:

Media Partners:

OTTAWA

RENOVATES+

3 IBER RD. STITTSVILLE

OR Online at renotour.ca OR

any participant location on Oct.14

Includes 10% OFF voucher for the

100% of proceeds support:

EVENT PASSPORT: Only

10

$

11 • October 2018

Purchase at any Your Passport: 768

KitchissippiTimes

Public health agencies took notice and contacted Michelle with referrals.

“Initially I had concerns around the welfare of animals and people who couldn’t afford vet care. Over time we saw all these benefits to people we weren’t recognising. The stigma was incorrect around the welfare of animals but also around public perception that people who can’t afford them shouldn’t have pets,” Michelle says.

Clients of CVO face discrimination around poverty, addiction and mental health. Michelle and the team aim to provide services free of judgement and with PhD, “pride, honour and dignity,” as one client said.

This sensitivity and understanding is not the typical experience of the clinic’s client base.

Clients are anxious when they come in, observes Salus community developer and CVO greeter, Barb Szymanski.

“By the time they are walking out of here they have huge smiles. It feeds my

A SHOWCASE OF RENOVATION TRENDS FROM SEVEN OF OTTAWA’S INNOVATIVE RENOMARK® RENOVATORS

@Kitchissippi

Sunday October 14 - 10 am to 4 pm

RENO TOUR In addition to information, Carl Reinboth from Somerset West Community Health Centre dispenses naloxone kits, drug pipes and syringes at the pop-up events, noting he has seen an increased demand for methamphetamine pipes.

Isolation and loneliness contribute to drug abuse, Carl states, and pet ownership alleviates these conditions. Clients will feed their animal before themselves. Their pets are family.

“Dogs keep people happier. I know people that, because they have a dog, they know they can’t go to jail. The dog will get put down,” Carl says.

After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2001, Michelle travelled to New Zealand where she saw a stark difference in the expectation of vet care in comparison to Canada’s industry.

Upon her return, Michelle felt compelled to contribute through her profession. The first mobile veterinary stations that visited the Ottawa Mission were “small” and treated about 12 animals, Michelle recalls.

ourselves in them. We have that shared humanity, whereas with an animal we can separate it. We misidentify then that that animal is suffering. Chances are the person has had more trauma than the animal.

They take very good care of them to the best of their ability. We want to challenge that public perception.”

The next vet outreach clinic will take place at Salus Ottawa near the end of November.

kitchissippi.com

soul for months afterwards. In every one of these cases, there is something unique about them,” Barb says.

Gratitude has moved clients to tears, adds Michelle.

“For some reason we have more empathy for the animal than the person. When we see another person who is vulnerable, it makes us feel uncomfortable,” she says. “We see

EARLY DAYS a t We s t b o r o P a r k

The story of McKellar-Bingham House Occasionally confused with Maplelawn, this heritage home has a unique history of its very own

BY DAVE ALLSTON

October 2018 • 12

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

A

Learn more about our fall promotion!

Call 613-728-9274 to book a visit.

Let us treat you to lunch.

Amica at Westboro Park 491 Richmond Road 613-728-9274 amica.ca/westboro

10520AMI_WB_Ad_2.3x10_FA.indd 1

s McKellar-Bingham House on Richmond Road begins to approach 200 years of age, its colourful history is emblematic of the development of the area. Home to several pioneer westend families, it has stood the test of time thanks to the initiative of key individuals at key times. Ironically, though it is one of Ottawa’s most notable heritage homes, the history of the mansion has been regularly misreported. Even its official plaque is incorrect.

Occasionally confused with Maplelawn (a.k.a. Keg Manor), its former next-door neighbour, McKellar-Bingham House actually bears the names of its fourth and fifth owners.

The Thomson family arrived in 1818 and constructed the impressive Maplelawn stone house (1831-1833) on Nepean Township lot 29, shortly before patriarch William Sr.’s death. In 1828, two of William’s sons, John and William Jr. purchased neighbouring lot 28 to the west (John later bought out William Jr.’s half in 1840). At some point in the 1830s, John built a log house on lot 28, half a kilometer west on Richmond Road from Maplelawn.

Records indicate that John built the stone McKellar-Bingham House as early as 1840 to replace his log house. It was built in a similar design to Maplelawn and likely by some of the same hands, including the Thomson brothers, who were considered master craftsmen.

John’s younger sister, Janet, was a young widow with a young son (William Thomson Aylen, born 1826), and the two moved in with John. John reputedly raised William like a son and upon his passing in 1853, left William almost all of his estate, including the stone house.

2018-08-23 12:03 PM

McKellar-Bingham House in 2018. For more photos, including archival images, see the web version of this story at Kitchissippi.com. PHOTO BY ANDREA TOMKINS William Aylen went on to become one of Carleton County’s most esteemed citizens and top farmers, as evidenced by an illustration featured on an 1863 map of the county. He served as president of the County Agricultural Society in the 1860s and hosted large events on the farm including well-attended ploughing matches. In 1866, the property was sold to prominent Wakefield mill owner and Postmaster, Andrew Pritchard.

On September 23, 1873, Pritchard sold the farm for $32,000 to Scottishborn Archibald McKellar, a 60-year-old farmer who had operated a dairy farm on leased land on the Billings Estate for 30 years. McKellar had carefully chosen the Westboro-area farm and mansion as his first-owned property. He continued on as a successful dairyman, farmer and stock grower, and his homestead was a showplace. When Archibald passed away

in 1889, his 45-year-old son John took over operations.

1911 was a significant year in the transition of the neighbourhood, as McKellar retired from farming. He built a smaller stone house just to the west (later known as the Wayside Inn) and sold the original stone mansion to John Bingham, director of the Ottawa Dairy Company. He then sold the bulk of the farm to a syndicate who called themselves the “McKellar Townsite Company”. The company created a new subdivision of 15 streets and 1,092 building lots. John had no involvement but their name ensured “McKellar” was forever attached to the neighbourhood.

Bingham improved the house significantly. He retained the huge log beams that ran the length of the house supporting the ground floor, flagstone floors in the basement, copper roof,

EAT. NOURISH. CLEANSE.

Bring this ad in and receive

15% off our food when you spend $10 or more!

SimplyRaw Express 989 Wellington St West simplyrawexpress.com 613-234-0806

Fresh • Whole Unprocessed • Gluten-Free

Catering Available

Leaves Are Falling, Autumn is Calling...

Snuggle up with a Hot Soup + Vegan Bagel Combo at SimplyRaw Express Check our our fresh and delicious menu.

Join your local Curling Club!

• • • •

October 13, 2018 6:00pm or 8:00pm sessions available Pre-register with the Office.

2026 Scott Street • 613-722-1843 manager@ottawagranite.com www.ottawagranite.com

13 • October 2018

Granite Curling Club

KitchissippiTimes

Programs for all ages.

Daytime, Evening Mixed, Youth.

Learn to Curl programs available

kitchissippitimes

Try Curling

@Kitchissippi

CKOY broadcasted from McKellarBingham House until December 31, 1978. Interested buyers had many ideas (embassy, nursing home, prestige restaurant, community space) but all insisted on the need to construct townhouses or condos as part of the development plan for the 2.3-acre site.

The sale was complicated by the city’s reluctance to allow non-residential special status as they had done in 1954. Precedent had also been set next door in 1976 when 52 garden homes were built in the Riverwood development surrounding the old Hutchison House (built in the 1920s as a wedding gift from John Bingham to his daughter, Lillian).

In a controversial move, the city purchased McKellar-Bingham in 1980 for $515,000 to ensure protection for the house and to control its future use. Neighbouring community associations fought valiantly against the development of the surrounding townhouses, but succeeded in limiting their height to 11 metres, while also prohibiting commercial use.

The city, though doing admirable work in preserving the mansion, took a $200,000 loss in interest and fees when it sold the property in 1982 to developer Roboak Developments. Twenty-two condominium townhomes priced from $165,000 were constructed over the winter of 1982-1983. The development, called “Bingham-McKellar Estate,” was advertised with the slogan: “A historical landmark destined to become a residential hallmark.” McKellar-Bingham House was renovated in 1984 and divided into six condo units with 16’ ceilings.

The columns were replaced with a wood verandah, restoring the house to its 1879 appearance. It’s a good example of a developer preserving a heritage structure while developing the parcel of land. Other developers should take note.

For more photos, including archival images, see the web version of this story at Kitchissippi.com.

Dave Allston is the author of The Kitchissippi Museum (kitchissippimuseum. blogspot.ca). Send your email to stories@kitchissippi.com.

kitchissippi.com

mahogany panelling, marble fireplaces, handblown original windows, and walls which were two- to three-feet deep. He removed the original latticed porches, replacing them with pillars in a colonial U.S. style. An old wood fence was replaced by a stone wall topped by iron grillwork.

Plumbing was added though the old iron water pump along the east side of the house still pumped well water into the 1980s.

John Bingham died in October 1929 and his widow Addie remained in the house until her death in 1951. Following her passing, the family had a tentative deal with the CBC who wished to acquire the mansion to establish Ottawa’s first television facilities, but the deal was nixed, sending CBC to Lanark Avenue instead.

Radio station CKOY acquired the property in 1953 for $42,500. After the city opposed the use of the house for non-residential purposes, the Ontario Municipal Board overturned the decision, but ordered that the building could not be changed structurally from the outside, permitted only a small sign, and disallowed any additional construction on the property.

CKOY grew, adding an FM station in 1969 (CKBY) and as early as 1965 began regular applications to the city for much needed expansion. Each was summarily rejected. CKOY stopped making minor repairs because major renovations were anticipated. As a result, the house was in a dilapidated state by 1978. Ducts ran through the front door, wires ran through doors, floors and windows throughout the house, the iron gates were decaying and the columns were cracked and crumbling.

CKOY publicly considered and eventually applied for a demolition permit, which prompted residents to push for heritage designation. The July 1978 designation ultimately saved the house.

Future use was limited to residential only; no significant exterior alterations would be permitted and the view of the house from the street had to be preserved. This limited CKOY’s ability to remain in the house and also its potential sale price.

October 2018 • 14 kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

#SHOPLOCAL

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ASK THE EXPERT

HOW TO ADD MORE GREENS TO YOUR DIET Q: I know I should be eating more greens, but I am sick and tired of salads. Do you have any suggestions?

Remember to focus on consuming darker green leafy vegetables such as spinach, mixed greens, kale and arugula, instead of vegetables like iceberg because they offer more vitamins and minerals.

Here are a few ideas:

BY JACOB HOYTEMA and wanted to bring those rich flavours back to Canada. The store is named after the famous philosopher and emperor of Rome and the interior boasts a matching level of refinement. The main wall is lined with dozens of metal containers of flavourinfused oils and balsamic vinegars, but the real flagship products are the small-batch imported oil and vinegar at the front of the store. These are made by artisan producers

that Mike himself sought out from Sacrofano, Italy. Some of these balsamic vinegars have even been aged for 15 or even 25 years.

At the opposite end of the ward is Wine Bottega, the Ottawa-based “craft winery.”

They’ve been based in Orleans for 14 years, and will be opening their Westboro location this fall.

Continued on page 16

Natasha Kyssa Health Educator SimplyRaw Express 989 Wellington St. West 613-234-0806 www.simplyrawexpress.com

15 • October 2018

L

ooking for an exquisite taste of the sunny Mediterranean as the fall weather begins? Look no further than the first two stops on our latest new business feature.

High-level olive oil and balsamic vinegar have been a passion for Mike George long before he founded Aurelius Food Co., at 1283b Wellington St. W. He grew up visiting family who lived in Italy

KitchissippiTimes

Good eating, drinking, and fashion are among the new businesses to open in the ward

kitchissippitimes

Who’s new in Kitchissippi

2. Green Smoothies and Juice A smoothie is a quick and easy way to pack in a lot of nutrients in one place. Add one to two handfuls of spinach, kale or Swiss chard to your morning or afternoon protein smoothie.

Green juice is another way to reap the benefits of vitamins and minerals found in leafy greens. Note that juicing does not provide the same fibre benefits as smoothies or eating your greens. It does, however, provide maximum nutrition in an easy-to-assimilate method.

@Kitchissippi

PHOTO BY ZACH ZIMMERMAN OF TRANSPARENT KITCHEN

kitchissippi.com

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar have been a passion for Mike George long before he founded Aurelius Food Co.

1. Sautéed Greens This simple and quick technique is a great way to cook your greens. Some greens that are good for sautéing are broccoli, zucchini, bok choy, rapini, spinach, kale, green beans, brussels sprouts, snap peas.

•Chop your green vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces.

•Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, coconut oil, or olive oil to a large pan and heat to medium heat.

•Add chopped onions or minced garlic to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

•Add your green vegetables, and sauté until wilted or soft. Make sure not to overcook your green vegetables to keep the flavour fresh and nutrients intact.

•Remove from pan and season with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a sprinkle of Himalayan salt, to balance out the flavours.

15 Year Operating in Manotick Station!

Third World Bazaar Third World Bazaar Third World Bazaar hird World Bazaar Third World Bazaar World Bazaar Third World Third World BazaarBazaar th

tgeodogdosofdrsofmr o ho e rwlodr—l d — — c o—l cooulrofuurl fhual nhdacnrdacfrt aethfdYear am r oaurnodu tnhdetStation! w — c o l o u r f u l h a n d c r a f t e d g o o d 15 s f r o m aOperating r o u n d t h einwManotick orld —

u r f u l h a n d c r a f t e d g o o d s f r o m a r— oc uo n e lwhoarnlddc r—a f t e d g o o d s f r o m a r o u n d t h e w o r l d — l odutrhf u th Year Operating in Manotick Station!

15th15 Year Operating in Manotick Station!

e d g o o d s f r o m a r o u15 n dthtYear h e wOperating orld — in Manotick Station!

f futle h n oddcsrfarfotme adthrgo ou o st hferwo omr ladr—o u n d t h e w o r l d — — c th o l o u r f— u lchoalnoduc r ra da go n dd 15 Year Operating in Manotick Station!

#SHOPLOCAL

15 Year Operating in Manotick Station!

ating in Manotick Station!

15th Year Operating in Manotick Station!

15th Year Operating in Manotick Station!

— S E V E N w E E k E N d S o N ly ! — — S E V E N w E E k E N d S o N ly ! —

th N l y ! — E E k 26 E thN, 27 dthS, 28o September 28th, 29th, 30th — S E V E N w October th th th th th th September 28 , October 26 , th th th29 th, 30 nd27 rd, 28th October 5 , th6 , th7— ,thS 8 Eth(Thanksgiving) th th November 2 , 3 , 4th th th September 28 29E , 30 October 26 ,!27 , !28— w EE k ENEd NlESy d S2—N o y— ndN S, 7Ew NE—kNw Ethth,d E k N ythlo — S E V5 — E, 6N E S o October ,V 8 EV (Thanksgiving) November 3rdl,N th, d th4 nd th rd th SE5thE,N w k !Eo S N l y!— th th October 12th, th13th, th14th th October November 9November , 10 , 11 , 12 (Mon.) 6V , 7thE, 8N (Thanksgiving) 2 , 3 , 4 October th 12 , September 13 , 14st th, 28 November 9ththth,,, 28 10ththth, ,28 11ththth, 12thth (Mon.) th th th, 29th th, 30th October 27 th th th th 28 th th th 26th, 26 th th th September 29 , 30 October 27 September 28 October , 28 13! ,— November , 10, 28 , 11 , 12th (Mon.) w E E19 k19,,E29 N, 30dth, 21 Sthstth tho N lth12yOctober September , 14 29 26 , 30 , 27 , 28 October 26th9, 27 October 20 th th thth October , 20,th21 nd rdnd thrd

SEVEN 7 (Thanksgiving) , 8 (Thanksgiving) 2 , 4, 3 , 4 2 , 3 , 4 5 , 65, 7, 6October , 8,October 2 , 3November October 5 , 6 October , 7 ,October 8 (Thanksgiving) , 3November , 4 November 6 ,7 195 November ,,20 , 21, 8 2(Thanksgiving) October 12 ,,14 13 ,, 14 9 ,, 11 10 , ,12 119 (Mon.) ,, 12 ember 27October 28 12November November , 10 E E 28 k ,E29N, 30dOctober S o12N, 13October l,Friday y ! 12—, 1326 14October , 11November , 12 9(Mon.) , 13 , 14 9 , 10 November 10 ,(Mon.) 11 , 12 (Mon.) to Sunday — 10AM to 5PM th

th

th

th

th

th

th

th

th

th

th

thth

th

th th th

th th th

thth

thth th

th

th

th

th

st th

nd

th

th

th

rd

th

th

th

nd

th th

th th

thth

th th th

th

rd

th

th

th

th

th

th

st rd th stth,,4 Friday to Sunday 10AM —to10AM 5PM th November st 19th, 20 October 192ththnd,, ,20 21 ber 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th (Thanksgiving) 3October 19thFriday , 20th, 21st — October 21 October 19th, 20 , 21 to Sunday to 5PM th 26th, 27th, 28th November 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (Mon.) ber 12th, 13th, 14October nd rd th Friday to Sunday — 10AM to 5PM Friday to Sunday — 10AM to 5PM th th st sgiving) November 2 , 3 , 4Friday to Friday — 5PM 10AM to 5PM Sundayto—Sunday 10AM to ber 19 , 20 , 21 th th our Visit inManotick Manotick Station, which has been transformed November , 11thth, barn 12thbarn (Mon.) Visit our barn in Station, which has been transformed Visit in Station, which has been transformed th9 , 10 th our th th Manotick th September 28 , 29 , 30 October 26 , 27 , 28 into a world Marketplace.

Shop for carpets, furniture, Visit barn in Manotick Station, which has been transformed Friday to Sunday —Third 10AM tobarn 5PM into aour Third Marketplace.

Shop for carpets, furniture, th into nd world rdStation, thShop Third world Marketplace. for carpets, furniture, our in Manotick which has been transformed barn in Visit Manotick Station, which has been transformed Visit our barn in Manotick Station, which has been transformed October 5th, 6Visit , 7th,our 8tha(Thanksgiving) November 2 , 3 , 4 into a masks, Third world Marketplace.

Shop forcountries carpets, furniture, jewellery, masks, and exotic home decor items from thatthat jewellery, and exotic home decor items from countries into a Third world Marketplace.

Shop for carpets, furniture, th th th Third into thfor carpets, th th th into a world Marketplace.

Shop furniture, a Third world Marketplace.

Shop for carpets, furniture, masks, and exotic items from countries that October 12jewellery, , 13to, 14 November 9 , 10 and ,decor 11 ,exotic 12 (Mon.) jewellery,home masks, home decor items from countries that unday — in 10AM 5PM ourjewellery, family have purchased directly from local producers. our family have purchased directly from local producers. jewellery, masks, and exotic home decor items from countries that and exotic home decor items from countries that sit our barn Manotick Station, which has been transformed masks, and exotic home decor items from countries that our family have purchased directly from local producers. th th th th th th October 19thjewellery, , 20th,our 21st masks, family have purchased directly from local producers.

— S E V E N w E E k E N d S o N ly ! —

KitchissippiTimes

— S E V E N w E E k E N d S o N ly ! —

September 28 ,purchased 29carpets, , 30 October 26 ,producers.

27 producers. , 28 our family have purchased directly our familyShop have directly fromdirectly local producers. nto a Third world Marketplace. ourfor family havefurniture, purchased fromfrom locallocal th th th th nd rd October 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 (Thanksgiving) November 2 , 3 , 4th ellery, masks, andhas exotic home decor items from countries that ck Station, which been transformed Friday to Sunday — 10AM toWarehouse 5PM Prices! 6110 6110thMitch owens drive, ottawa Unique GiftsatatWarehouse Mitch drive, ottawa th from th th thdrive, th th our familyShop havefor purchased directly local producers. rketplace. carpets, furniture, Unique Gifts Prices!

6110 Mitch owens ottawa October , 14 November 9 ,510 , owens 11south , 12 (Mon.) Unique Gifts12at, 13 Warehouse Prices!

Located of 6110Prices!

Mitch owens drive, ottawa 6110 Mitch owens drive, ottawa Located 5 minutes minutes south ofthe theOttawa OttawaAirport Airport GiftsUnique at Warehouse Prices!

Unique Gifts at Warehouse Prices!

6110 Mitch owens drive, ottawa tic home decorUnique items from countries that Gifts at Warehouse Located 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store) th th st 6110 Mitch owens drive, ottawa Unique Gifts at Warehouse Prices! www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca Located 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport October 19 , 20 , 21 Located 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport in Manotick (next to General Bakker’s General Store) Located 5 minutes south of theStation Ottawa Airport www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca hased directly from local in producers.

Visitwww.ThirdworldBazaar.ca our barn Manotick Station, which has beenLocated intransformed Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s Store) www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store) 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store) www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store) 6110 Mitch owens drive, Gifts at Warehouse Prices! into a Third world Marketplace.

Shop forottawa carpets, furniture, Station (next to Bakker’s General Store) Located 5Friday minutes south of the Ottawa Airportin Manotick to Sunday — 10AM jewellery, masks, and exoticStation home(next decor items from countries that to 5PM ThirdworldBazaar.ca in Manotick to Bakker’s General Store) owenshave drive, ottawa directly rices! 6110 Mitch our family purchased from local producers.

ar.ca

www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca

Located 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store)

Visit our barn in Manotick Station, which has been transformed

kitchissippitimes

6110 Mitch owens drive, ottawa Unique Gifts at Warehouse into a Prices!

Third world Marketplace.

Shop for carpets, furniture, ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 Ottawa Airport Located 5 minutes south of the

2018-07-31 11:51 AM

jewellery, masks,in and exotic home decor items from countries that www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store)

our family have purchased directly from2018-07-31 local producers.

WINE BOTTEGA MANAGER JONATHAN PERCIVAL IMPORTS GRAPE JUICES FROM AROUND THE ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 11:51 AM 2018-07-31 ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 11:51 AM ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 2018-07-31 11:51 ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 1 2018-07-31 11:51 AM AM WORLDAM AND THEN FERMENTS THEM ON-SITE FOR HIS CUSTOMERS, PRODUCING A UNIQUE hirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 2018-07-31 11:51 WOPR18.indd 1 2018-07-31 11:51 AM AND CONSISTENT TASTE. WPHOTO BY JACOB HOYTEMA Unique Gifts 2018-07-31 at Warehouse Prices! 6110 Mitch owens drive, ottawa 11:51 AM

dWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1

www.ThirdworldBazaar.ca

2018-07-31 Located 5 minutes south of the Ottawa Airport in Manotick Station (next to Bakker’s General Store)

11:51 AM

October 2018 • 16

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

Continued from page 15 Jonathan Percival, who will manage ldBazaar_WOPR18.indd 1 2018-07-31 11:51 AM the expansion, says that they import juice from all over the world — France, STORIES, STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS TO Italy, Chile, Spain, and Argentina, to PRESERVE AND PROTECT YOUR LEGACY. name a few — and then make the juice on-site in Ottawa. They sell wine in large Attend a free session with the CHEO Foundation’s bulk, meaning the price per bottle is ThirdWorldBazaar_WOPR18.indd Legacy 1 2018-07-31 11:51 AM Advisory Committee. quite cheap. The new location already features many old-style barrels, as Protect what you have accumulated in your lifetime so you can leave assets well as a large open area with wooden to family, friends and your favourite charities. Experts in estate law, taxes benches, where Jonathan says they hope and estate planning and insurance will explain how proper planning brings to host community events and tastings. peace of mind while allowing your estate to benefit from tax savings.

If your thoughts point more to the south, why not visit Little Mac’s at 989 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at CHEO Saturday, November 24, 2018 Max Keeping Entrance Wellington St. W.? Founder Jon ReillyRoe was inspired by the midwestern cuisine of Missouri to start a diner in TO RSVP OR FOR Ottawa across the street from his other MORE INFORMATION business, Taco Lot. The building once CONTACT JULIE AT housed Suzy Q and Hintonburger, and jwade@cheofoundation.com now has classic American vinyl booths Your gift keeps on giving. Forever. or (613) 738-3695 and a warm atmosphere to match. Jon says their food has been a hit so far, with

the most popular items including deepfried chicken and fries, and waffles.

Little Mac’s will soon be expanding to include weekend brunch.

Food isn’t the only thing new in Kitchissippi. Women’s clothing boutique, The Den, has opened up in Westboro at 455 Churchill Ave. N. Owner Kelly Bourada, who has a background in fashion, says that she tried to infuse the space with a Muskoka vibe through a rugged decor (not to mention a friendly in-store dog!). While the store is only a pop-up, Kelly says she has had a good start this year and wants to re-establish in Westboro every summer. Customers can find more info on her location through her website, shoptheden.ca.

Kitchissippi’s newest beauty parlor, Westboro Infinity Nails, has also just opened at 320 Richmond Rd. where NRML used to be. Among their many services is dipping powder, which is a

Little Mac’s owner Jon Reilly-Roe (L) and chef Travis Johnston say the diner has had a lot of summer success and that they’ll be doing deliveries in the winter.

PHOTO BY JACOB HOYTEMA

D IN SOL EEK! 1W

CENTRETOWN

Liam Kealey Broker

LOOKING FOR GLOBAL EXPOSURE TO SELL YOUR HOME?

231 GLEBE AVE, THE GLEBE $899,900 - 5 BED/2 BATH WITH RARE 2 CAR GARAGE

JU

ED

IST

L ST

1-212 CLARE ST, WESTBORO NEW CONST., 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS WITH GARAGE PARKING, $2,500/MO

JU

ED

IST

L ST

CALL ME FOR DETAILS.

RE/MAX • 120,000 REALTORS • IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES INCL. CHINA • SPEAKING 45 LANGUAGES global.remax.com - juwai.com

223 AND 225 ROYAL AVE (SOLD INDIV., BUYER TO COMPLETE CONST.), WESTBORO - $725,000

395 BERKLEY AVE, WESTBORO $1,158,000 3 BED/4 BATH LUXURY SEMI

17 • October 2018

Tel: 613.369.5882 Cell: 613.698.8876 liam@kealeygroup.com

GRECO FOR SALE, ESTABLISHED FITNESS FRANCHISE FOR SALE CALL FOR DETAILS

TED

LIS

KitchissippiTimes

REGENCY PARK

T JUS

kitchissippitimes

D IN SOL EEK! 1W

@Kitchissippi

WE KN W WESTBORO

kitchissippi.com

fashionable new way of polishing nails that lasts longer than other techniques.

The summer has also seen some changes to existing businesses in the neighbourhood. Health food retail chain, Kardish, which has locations all over the city, closed its location on Richmond near Churchill. It had been open since 2014.

Local fashion boutiques Canopy and CIEL (which are sister stores) will go through a restructuring over the fall.

Canopy will move just up the road into CIEL’s location at 285 Richmond Rd. and will continue carrying the same brands that customers are familiar with.

Contemporary furniture store, Suede Interiors, closed its Richmond Road storefront after 22 years in business under owner Ron Boivin. They held a going-away sale before finally closing in July.

#SHOPLOCAL Holly brings the heat Spreading the love of fried chicken across Kitchissippi STORY AND PHOTO BY HOLLIE GRACE JAMES to the type, meaning it’s flavoured with a sizzling hot sauce and spice blend.

Legend has it that, over 70 years ago, a man named Thornton Prince returned to his Nashville home after a night out.

His girlfriend was fed up with him and decided to set him straight by loading his beloved fried chicken with as many hot spices as she could find. As she patiently waited for him to explode, she slowly came to the realization that he actually loved it.

Continued on page 29

Holly Laham is on a crusade to prove that the art of deep frying is alive and well.

WORKING FOR A BETTER OTTAWA Keeping Ottawa affordable by keeping taxes low

Continuing to expand Light Rail Transit

Growing Ottawa's economy

Building more Affordable Housing

Protecting the environment

Addressing traffic and speeding in residential communities

October 2018 • 18

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

H

olly Laham believes the art of deep frying has been tragically lost. That’s why, when Holland’s Cake and Shake closed its doors and she had to move on from her job as pastry chef, she was ready to give an old homestyle recipe the spotlight.

Having developed a Nashville-esque rub for deep-fried cauliflower in her home kitchen, and winning over the stomach of one devoted customer in her boyfriend, she thought, why not spread the love?

The main attraction is the chicken of course – Nashville is a term that refers

ON OCTOBER 22 RE-ELECT MAYOR

@JIMWATSONOTTAWA

JIMWATSON.CA

613-693-0142

Coffee and community at Jamari Explore the world of coffee and meditation STORY AND PHOTO BY HOLLIE GRACE JAMES

√ Inside Storage √ Over 600 Lockers √ Climate Controlled √ Over 100 √ 7 Days/Week Different Sizes

340 Parkdale Avenue (between Wellington & Scott)

613-729-2130

J

www.parkdaleministorage.com

kitchissippi.com KitchissippiTimes

19 • October 2018

Their masala chai is made in a traditional self-brewing samovar fresh each morning, reminiscent of how she fell in love with it in India, where it is often served on the corner of the street.

They’ve also got an October launch date for their bone broth – just in time for the hot liquid-sipping season.

And finally, if you’re into the latest superfoods, then you’ll want to try her raw chocolate, made in-house. She loves chocolate, but finds that most chocolate bars are overly processed. While living in Bali, she pulled the cacao leaves off of her trees, opened them up, and ate the bean.

She then began grinding them up to make her own chocolate with cocoa oil/ cocoa butter (but no sugar!). It’s a carbfree, low-calorie way to get your fix. She enjoys a big chunk of it every morning.

Continued on page 21

kitchissippitimes

Janet Nicol is bringing a taste of her travels to Kitchissippi residents. She invites everyone to be a part of the growing community she’s building. Find Jamari Espresso House at 5 Hamilton Ave. N.

@Kitchissippi

anet Nicol was a bright-eyed sixteen year old when she left Ottawa behind to discover the wider world. Her time abroad would find her shopping at organic markets in Melbourne, riding camels in Erg Chebbi, and spending much of her time in Southeast Asia, where she fell in love with many of the things she serves in her café today, like raw chocolate, lassi, and masala chai.

Throughout these years as a traveller, which included a more permanent stint in Bali, Janet spent time discovering and collecting, not things, but experiences – all of which would prove useful when she was suddenly pulled back to her hometown of Ottawa. After returning about two years ago, she dove right into the coffeeshop scene but was disappointed to find she wasn’t truly enjoying her time spent at many of these establishments. She was not a fan of people just sitting in rows with headphones on, noses buried deep in their laptops, oblivious to the world around them. She yearned for a space, a community. And, above all else, she wanted good coffee. Being unable to find what she was looking for emboldened her decision to open up her own spot.

And so Jamari Espresso House – along with a conjoined movement studio called Metta Movement – were born.

Think of Jamari (located at 5 Hamilton Ave. N.) as the chic parlour room to Metta Movement, where they offer some unique takes on the usual fare. Janet found the coffee she was after. Jamari’s coffee selection features Reunion Island Coffee beans, discovered by Janet in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighborhood. It’s available as a regular, brewed pour-over or as a single shot of espresso.

Lassies originate from the Indian sub-continent, a blend of yogourt, water, spices and sometimes fruit, like mango, and at Jamari they’re made to order.

Affordable, Clean, Secure, Central

Ottawa.

It’s my home too.

TEAM

October 2018 • 20

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

Susan Chell Broker

1285 Cheverton Avenue $1,345,000

Patti Brown

Sales Representative

176 Breezehill Avenue N. $619,900

FEDERAL UPDATE Investing in our communities and helping to grow the middle class SUBMITTED BY CATHERINE MCKENNA, MP OTTAWA CENTRE

A 50 Castle Glen Crescent $369,900 www.50CastleGlen.com

104 Woodpark Way $329,900

SOLD 403 – 222 Guigues Avenue $299,000

SOLD 11 Fern Avenue Civic Hospital

310 Fairmont Avenue Civic Hospital

SOLD 132 Hamilton Avenue Ottawa West

DIRECT: 344 O’Connor St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W1

613-563-1717

s the leaves begin to change colour and the weather cools down, signalling Thanksgiving, I can’t help but reflect on how thankful I am to be part of the wonderful community that is Ottawa Centre. Knocking on doors and listening to residents is one of the best ways to hear what matters to you.

As Ottawa continues to grow and evolve as our capital city, I will continue to push for investments that help our community. Some examples of those important investments in Ottawa Centre include: • $1.4 million across 133 organizations in Ottawa Centre through the Canada Summer Jobs program this past summer.

Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs, young people in Ottawa Centre had access to job opportunities with small businesses, notfor-profit organizations, and the public sector.

• $10.5 million for the Fifth-Clegg Footbridge, now named the Flora Footbridge. The five-metre-wide, 123-metre-long, linear multi-use pedestrian and cyclist bridge will connect the important mid-town communities of Old Ottawa East, Old Ottawa South, and The Glebe. It will also reduce commute distances and promote the use of active modes of transportation in Ottawa. It is scheduled to be completed by August 2019.

• $26.4 million to Carleton University in support of sustainability and green initiatives on campus, including energy-efficient retrofitting and development of the Advances Research and Smart Environments project, a collaborative infrastructure project that promises to bolster innovation in clean technology.

These are just some examples of our government’s commitment to helping communities and the middle-class grow.

Together, we will keep working to build and grow a healthy and prosperous Ottawa Centre.

A final note: resolving the ongoing public service pay problem is our government’s priority. We are committed to working collaboratively at all levels to resolve the issues with Phoenix as soon as possible, while understanding that there is no quick fix. We are confident that we will resolve the problem with the help of our dedicated public servants, and we are listening to all valuable perspectives.

If you have challenges resolving your Phoenix pay issue, please contact our office. A member of our team will look into how our office can best help.

Connect with Team McKenna at CatherineMcKennaMP.ca. By telephone: 613-946-8682 or by mail: 107 Catherine Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4.

Injured in a car accident? Call Straightening out us, the we are here to help! details of your

PROVINCIAL UPDATE

not-so-straight union?

Good people. Great lawyers.

Community concerns must be heard SUBMITTED BY JOEL HARDEN, MPP OTTAWA CENTRE Friends in Ottawa Centre,

PICK YOUR DEAL for

Weekdays 8am - 11am Please bring this coupon!

1495

$

+tax

1. Smoked Meat Platter & Draught 2. Burger Platter & Draught 3. Fish & Chips & Draught Westboro

295 Richmond Road 613-722-3866 www.dunnswestboro.com

R

T

EC

L E-E

*You must bring this ad into our Westboro location to receive these specials*

Kitchissippi, we’re still better together.

The next Ottawa municipal election is October 22.

Jeff Leiper I want to continue to represent you as your City Councillor.

For four years, I’ve been:

• a thoughtful, vocal champion for our ward at city hall • present and responsive in all our neighbourhoods • innovative in serving you and making better policy

Kitchissippi needs continued transparent and accessible leadership.

Kitchissippi is changing and your voice matters more than ever. Make it heard.

RE-ELECT Jeff Leiper Councillor, Ward 15 Kitchissippi

Better. Together

@jleiper JeffLeiper_Kitchissippi Ad_July.indd 1

www.facebook.com/voteleiper/

jeffleiper.ca 2018-06-13 11:03 AM

21 • October 2018

To get involved on my election team or to donate, please contact us at info@jeffleiper.ca or phone 613-722-2220.

KitchissippiTimes

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. She offers non-membership, 45-minute drop-in classes taught by a variety of teachers, and is hoping to join the likes of those trendy wellness meditation centers booming in bigger cities like New York and Los Angeles.

In the last 24 months, Janet has been testing coffee around the globe in preparation to open her own place. Now that time has arrived and she’s excited to bring cozy vibes and interesting food to Kitchissippi.

Find both Jamari Espresso House and Metta Movement and Meditation Studio on Instagram (@jamariespressohouse @ mettamovementstudio), Facebook, and at jamari.ca and mettamoves.ca.

+tax

Full Breakfast(coffee included)

kitchissippitimes

Continued from page 19 At the same time that Janet was on the lookout for good coffee, she was also searching for a place to move her body in creative, dynamic and innovative ways. And again, she couldn’t exactly find what she needed. So she founded Metta Movement and Meditation Studio, which features both an outdoor and indoor space, to share her passion and knowledge with like-minded individuals.

This is a meditation-only studio that is designed to be secular and accessible. She credits much of her inspiration to a quirky, unusual Toronto meditation teacher named Jeff Warren who has co-written a book called

5

$ 99

@Kitchissippi

Jamari Espresso

!

613.722.1500 • mannlawyers.com

kitchissippi.com

I will confirm what you’ve seen in news reports: it’s been a daily, jaw-dropping circus at the Ontario Legislature. At issue is Premier Doug Ford’s insistence that he has the right to interfere in free and fair elections at the City of Toronto.

With Premier Ford’s decision to invoke the Charter’s Notwithstanding Clause, Ontario finds itself in a political moment once captured by the great Bertolt Brecht: “Some party hack decreed that the people had lost the government’s confidence and could only regain it with redoubled effort. If that is the case, would it not be simpler, if the government simply dissolved the people and elected another?”

Ford is settling old scores at Toronto City Hall. He laments about “downtown city councillors” while hospitals are overcrowded, schools are crumbling, and student debt piles up.

And who is likely to benefit from fewer city councillors in Toronto? Developers, lobbyists, and others seeking to cash in

at expense of Toronto residents. If Ford is successful, we can expect a wave of privatization efforts, none of which are likely to help those in need.

Of course, this isn’t just a Toronto issue: Ford has already said he won’t hesitate to use the Notwithstanding Clause again.

Along with my NDP caucus colleagues, we’ve used every tool at our disposal to fight this attack on people’s Charter rights.

We slowed them down through marathon parliamentary sessions, while hundreds of citizens have mobilized to voice their resistance.

We are also continuing to organize locally. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 13, we will host a town hall on responsible development at the Ottawa South Community Centre (260 Sunnyside Ave).

Constituents are telling us that developers call the shots at city hall, and that community concerns must be heard.

I very much agree, and I hope to see you on October 13.

My very best, Joel

11 Holland 300, Ottawa Suite 710, 1600 Scott St,Avenue, Ottawa • Suite 613.722.1500 • mannlawyers.com

Make your mark

VOTE Who can vote?

You are eligible to vote in Ottawa’s 2018 Municipal Elections if you are: • a resident of the City of Ottawa, or an owner or tenant of land in the city, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant; • a Canadian citizen; • at least 18 years old; and • not prohibited from voting by law.

October 2018 • 22

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

What are you voting for?

You will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for the following offices: • Mayor – one elected at large; • City councillor – one elected per ward, 23 wards; and • School board trustee – one elected per zone, 37 zones.

You have the right to decline or spoil your ballot. Declined and spoiled ballots are included in the official count.

When can you vote?

Voting Day is October 22, 2018. You can vote from 10 am to 8 pm.

You can also vote on:

Special Advance Voting on October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2018, from 10 am to 8 pm.

During Special Advance Voting, you can vote at any of these six locations, no matter which ward you live in: • Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive; • City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West; • François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Boulevard; • Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive; • Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven, 3500 Cambrian Road; and • Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata, 4101 Innovation Drive.

Advance Voting on October 12, 2018, from 10 am to 8 pm.

Where can you vote?

Visit ottawa.ca/vote and use the Where Do I Vote? tool to find your

22 2018 Elections Ottawa

@ottawavote

voting place. You can also contact the Elections Office, any Client Service Centre or 3-1-1 to find your voting place.

If you are on the voters’ list, you will receive a voter notification letter in the mail. This notification lists the dates, times and locations of where you can vote.

Can’t make it to the polls? Someone else can vote for you by proxy: A proxy is someone that can go to the voting place and cast a ballot on your behalf. This person must be an eligible elector and should be someone you trust to mark the ballot the way you have instructed them to. For more information on voting by proxy, visit ottawa.ca/vote.

Are you on the Voters’ List?

Verify your information online by using the Am I on the Voters’ List? tool on ottawa.ca/vote. If you need to update or add your information, you can download and complete the Application to Add or Amend my Information on the Voters’ List form on ottawa.ca/vote and bring it with you to your voting place. This form will also be available at every voting place.

What should you bring with you to vote?

Bring a piece of ID that shows your name and address. Photo ID is not required. If you don’t have a piece of ID, you can complete a Declaration of Identity form available at your voting place. Visit ottawa.ca/vote for a complete list of acceptable forms of identification.

Accessible Elections Every voting place in the 2018 Municipal Elections is accessible. For more information about the accessibility tools and initiatives available, please visit ottawa.ca/vote.

New for 2018: Para Transpo customers can reserve their trip to and from a voting place 48 hours in advance. Contact Para Transpo at 613-741-4390 for more information, or call 613-244-7272 to book your trip.

For more information: ottawa.ca/vote | 613-580-2660 (TTY: 613-580-2401) elections@ottawa.ca This notice was issued by: M. Rick O’Connor, City Clerk and Solicitor.

2017-051_36

Make Your Mark – Vote in the 2018 Municipal Elections

oct

kitchissippi.com

FAVOURITES

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

Fall Favourites

Warm up to our OCTOBER 2018

KT

KitchissippiTimes

23 • October 2018 • KT FAVOURITES

— SPONSORED CONTENT —

KT FAVOURITES • October 2018 • 24

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimesw

The Majdoub Group: An easy place to be It’s all about the personal touch at The Majdoub Group and owner Meiz Majdoub is one of the friendliest, least intimidating financial planners you may ever meet. This father of four, soccer fan and self-described “armchair quarterback” moved to Westboro from Orleans in 2004.

Majdoub Group was first founded in 1998 and Meiz, a chartered Financial Planner, has been a Financial Advisor since 1984.

“It’s the personal touch we have with people,” says Meiz, commenting on the key to his success over the years. “They sit down and feel they’re having a conversation. It’s not an inquisition.”

Majdoub Group helps families, business owners, and not-for-profit organizations with insurance plans, financial planning, income taxes, setting up group benefits, and more.

Many clients are over 50 and as Meiz describes, “need some guarantees in their

life.” Many people begin thinking about their financial future as they approach retirement, but getting informed earlier makes a huge difference when it really matters. Insurance is one of the services offered by Majdoub Group. Meiz says disability and critical illness insurance is key, especially for part-time workers,

freelancers, and entrepreneurs. “There’s a fair chance something is going to happen between age 40 and 65 – cancer, heart attack, stroke,” says Meiz. “We are all concerned about life insurance, but what will $50,000 or $500,000 mean to you if you are not able to work? Wouldn’t it be nice to know your mortgage is taken care of,

that you can put food on the table?” That’s the advantage of living benefits.

Majdoub Group is hosting free seminars on August 16, September 20, and October 18 about creating a Personal Pension Plan. It’s a chance to meet Meiz in a low-pressure setting and come away with expert advice about achieving guaranteed income for life regardless of market performance. Anyone who does or doesn’t have a pension will find his gentle guidance valuable and there’s absolutely no obligation. Contact the office to register.

Financial expertise aside, it’s clear that Meiz really likes people. He’s heard many times that he’s easy to talk to. “That’s been my career,” he says with a smile. “I’m not here to sell a product, but to educate you about the options,” he says. “My door is open. It’s an easy place to be. Just come by and have a conversation.”

For details about Majdoub Group services, see www.majdoub.com.

The Majdoub Group Meiz Majdoub, B.Comm, CLU, CH. F.C 141 Holland Ave. 613.749.4007 info@majdoub.com / majdoub.com

Westboro Grocer Fresher Than Fresh Most modern grocery stores can no longer claim local fame. Chain grocery stores are large conglomerates, owned

is that much better - freshness, the availability, and a much wider variety of fruits and vegetables.”

by foreign companies focused on the bottom line. Unlike fifty years ago, the

Unlike large chains, Produce Depot’s products don’t get

connection between the customer and the food has largely been lost.

This is not the case for Westboro’s Produce Depot, who recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. “We’re still locally owned and operated, and I don’t think anyone else can say that,” says owner

shipped to a warehouse where they will sit on a floor for days before heading to market. David’s buyer works nights at a wholesale depot in Montreal, buying fruits and vegetables to be shipped to the store first thing in the morning.

buy from local farmers.

The grocery store business is an early one, and David and his colleagues arrive at the store by 5 a.m.

“Our employees are key,” says David. At the 25 year celebrations, David identified

David Barstead.

Keeping things small (with two

“The more local we get, the better,” says David. In addition to wholesale

eleven employees that have been with the store since the beginning. Customers

locations) has been a benefit for David, as costs are lower and quality is the focus of the business.

“We’re a very select niche,” says David. “We fit in and survive even with

deliveries from Montreal, Produce Depot also carries a wide selection of products from local farmers. Farmers will often show up at the back door with a trunk full of goodies, and a new relationship is

seek out their favourite employees for a quick chat or to ask questions about the produce.

The population they serve is a diverse one, but customers all have one thing in

the big grocery chains because quality

formed. If the products are comparable,

common. “People are looking for great

Produce Depot prefers to

value,” says David. In an era of fast food and mass production, this is one grocery store that still puts quality first.

f

fresh!

Produce Depot 1855 Carling Avenue Ph | 613.722.6106 producedepot.ca

SPONSORED CONTENT

kitchissippi.com @Kitchissippi

classes, free disabled swims, programs for adults with autism, subsidized programs for youth and seniors, and financial assistance are examples, but what really makes its day is finding ways to include those with special needs.

There is no better example than 6-year-old Austin, a client who doesn’t speak much, has poor vision, and eats through a feeding tube. Austin loves the staff and volunteers who help him navigate his day and has improved his social skills and self-confidence. He has a legion of friends at Dovercourt, and is an example that everyone benefits from interaction with people of all abilities.

Dovercourt has also become the largest youth employer in west Ottawa.

As teenagers, Patrick and Allison worked as lifeguards and their interest in emergency training led them to study paramedicine. Both are now full time Paramedics…and they also fell

in love along the way and got married.

Other noteworthy alumni include Will Amos, now an MP; and Emily Glossop-Nicholson, on staff at CHEO, champion of the proposed new Abilities Centre, and current DRA Board member.

Whether you are participating in a program or just dropping by to enjoy the park, playground, pool or lobby, Dovercourt welcomes you!

Dovercourt Recreation Centre 411 Dovercourt Avenue Ph | 613.798.8950 info@dovercourt.org www.dovercourt.org

25 • October 2018 • KT FAVOURITES

Dovercourt also provides programs at the McKellar, Woodroffe, and Van

Lang field houses, a range of arts and culture programs at the Bluesfest School of Music and Art, as well as schools including Broadview, Churchill, Hilson, Nepean, and more.

Their many partners bring passion to enriching their programs, reaching marginalized populations, sharing resources, or helping celebrate with special events. These include a speed dating event for social services agencies in the west end, the Principal’s Breakfast for community leaders and other more light-hearted events such as Westboro Fuse, the Haunted Community Centre, and the annual dog swim.

According to Trish Stolte, Dovercourt’s Director of Marketing, financial success ensures Dovercourt can do what is close to its heart: including people of all ages and abilities. Targeted programs such as rehabilitation fitness

KitchissippiTimes

Dovercourt is not like other recreation centres, but many may not be sure why.

Dovercourt operates through an agreement with the City of Ottawa that saves the taxpayer money and gives them autonomy to suit the needs of its community.

Dovercourt treasures that independence, generating over 95% of its budget from operational success. While a charity that welcomes donations, “buy local” means a lot more to Dovercourt, as the purchase of swimming, fitness, camps or other programs supports its ability to share with the community.

kitchissippitimes

Dovercourt: your community partner

KT FAVOURITES • October 2018 • 26

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimesw

Shopping made meaningful at Maker House Co. For anyone looking to purchase furniture, homewares or gifts, Maker House is a must-visit. In a world where box stores dominate, owner Gareth Davies developed his vision with an appreciation for knowing the stories behind each item and the importance of quality goods that are made to last.

What started as a popup in late 2015, Maker House will soon celebrate its third birthday.

This unique shop connects people to handcrafted items from over 150 different Canadian artists or makers.

From creative and functional gifts, to custom furniture made in their workshop, buyers know it’s all well made and made to last.

“Over 50% of the products are made in the Ottawa area, including up to Wakefield, down to Cornwall, east to Bourget, and west to Arnprior,” says Gareth. “We even host workshops, so customers can sign up to learn from the makers, how to make things themselves!”

Products at Maker House are made in small batches and are often one-of-akind, with a story and artist behind them.

Shop Manager, Dana Klappholz (left) can verify “when you support local, a real maker does a happy dance.” Customers are delighted at the unique finds, she says, often comparing it to “the best of Etsy or craft shows, but combined with a great furniture store.” Maker House carries things you won’t find anywhere else!

As a social enterprise, they also

support and promote community causes.

Each quarter Maker House donates part of all sales to community nonprofit organizations through their Craft Change program, so people can buy local and build up their city at the same time.

“It’s just another way Maker House is on a mission to bring the maker movement to main street and make shopping more meaningful,” Gareth says of doing business in Kitchissippi. “As a tightknit community, it’s great for building a business. We know each other, we help each other and it builds from there.”

Maker House Co. 987 Wellington St. W. Ph | 613.422.MAKE (6253) gareth@makerhouse.com www.MakerHouse.com makerhouseco makerhouseco CMYK / .eps

Paragon Homes: knowledge and experience since 1988 One look around Westboro and you will see quite a few homes built by the family-owned residential construction company, Paragon Homes. People looking to build a new home turn to Paragon Homes because of their reputation for having incredible attention to detail, reliable followup, and plenty of experience in all facets of planning, design and construction.

Since 1988, Paragon Homes has provided homebuilders across the region with knowledge, experience and quality through their custom homes, custom house plans and design, construction management and home packages kits.

In addition to their quality, Paragon Homes also pride themselves in their ability

to save the homebuilder money. Frank Murray, the owner of Paragon Homes, believes that by eliminating the General Contractor they are able to eliminate unnecessary costs, thus freeing up a home buyers budget. “We generally save clients in the order 25% net of our fees by eliminating the General Contractor,” says Frank.

Homebuilders who choose Paragon Homes will tell you they get a better built home that costs less to maintain. “All labour elements – framing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, finishes – are taken to tender on the homebuilders’ behalf to ensure the best possible trades at the best prices, and we review this in tandem with the homebuilder to make the best choices.”

What’s more, homebuilders who choose Paragon Homes are granted unparalleled freedom in shopping for appliances, finishes,

flooring, light and plumbing fixtures.

According to Frank, “these are quoted directly to them from the supplier of their choice.”

Building custom residential homes requires incredible attention to detail, tireless follow-up, and plenty of experience in all facets of planning, design and construction.

As Frank explains, Paragon Homes’ process is unlike any other. “There are very few qualified residential construction project managers, and even fewer qualified firms that specialize in residential construction,” he says.

Paragon Homes 532 Montreal Road #203 613-789-0220 • fmurray@maisonparagonhomes.ca paragonhomes.ca facebook.com/Frankmurrayparagon CMYK / .eps

SPONSORED CONTENT

Carling Dental / Oueis Dentistry 100 - 1525 Carling Avenue 613.722.7272 Oueisdentistry.ca facebook.com/Oueis-Dentistry-106952176059697 CMYK / .eps

@OueisDentistry @oueisdentistry

27 • October 2018 • KT FAVOURITES

hoping it will encourage people to come and get the dental care they need. I am genuinely thrilled every time someone tells us that our dental services have transformed their life, just as mine was transformed by finally getting the care I needed years ago.”

Everyone at Carling Dental is eager to welcome new patients and show them how pleasant and effective modern dentistry can be. “A big part of the warm atmosphere our patients enjoy stems from the fact that we are a family owned and operated business,” notes Rebeca. “John and I like to joke that having raised six children together, there’s very little that we encounter at work that can surprise us anymore,” she adds with a laugh. “We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming our son Matthew to the practice in 2019 when he graduates from McGill University.”

KitchissippiTimes

location as well as their Lyon Street office in the Glebe. “From the beginning, our vision was to keep our practice as a one stop shop,” says Rebeca. “We offer a full suite of dental services – including oral surgery, orthodontics, implants, restorative work, dentures, endodontics, whitening and more – all under one roof.”

As if more proof of the culture of caring at Carling Dental were needed, their office is fully accessible, a rarity in Ottawa yet much appreciated by many of their older patients as well as those with mobility issues.

In addition, the team’s passion for helping children have positive, happy dental care experiences has led to another innovation – dedicated hours for kids’ appointments.

“During the one afternoon and evening where we exclusively welcome our younger

patients, we make it very fun for the kids to be there together. It’s lively, happy and even a bit noisy and we just love the atmosphere.

Kids learn from a very young age that coming to the dentist is a very positive thing and by the time they are in their early teens, many of them are quite comfortable coming to see us by themselves, which their parents really appreciate.”

One aspect of visiting Carling Dental that sometimes takes patients by surprise is the fee structure, which is as close to the provincially recommended guide as possible.

Rebeca explains that when she first met Dr. Oueis, she was coming from a background where dental care was not a priority and she needed to have a lot of work done.

“We made a conscious decision to keep our practice fees in line with the provincial recommended dental pricing. We are

kitchissippitimes

“Everyone who works here is exceptionally well trained and takes pride in constantly upgrading their expertise to bring new innovations to the practice,” explains business manager Rebeca Oueis. “Dr. Oueis has a particular fondness for technology; ours was the first practice in Ottawa, for example, to offer dental CT scans. We love embracing new techniques and equipment whenever we feel they will be of value to our patients.”

Husband and wife team John and Rebeca purchased the business almost twenty years ago and quickly made a name for themselves at both their original Carling Avenue

“I am genuinely thrilled every time someone tells us that our dental services have transformed their life.”

@Kitchissippi

For many people, the ideal dental practice is bright, modern and welcoming while also offering the skills of experienced practitioners who confidently provide exceptional care. Carling Dental is exactly that kind of place, delivering unparalleled cosmetic and family dentistry services out of a comfortable, cheerful new office. Carling Dental’s patients benefit from the unwavering drive for perfection shared by Dr. John Oueis and his team.

kitchissippi.com

Modern dental practice offers exceptional service and a culture of caring

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ASK THE EXPERT

GENERATING REVENUE FROM YOUR PROPERTIES

October 2018 • 28

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

Q: How complicated is it to create a legal rental unit in my house?

A.It is actually quite straightforward and the amount of work involved depends on the design of your house. We start with a site review and discussion with our clients. Then we have engineered plans drawn up and this gives us exact costs for the required work. We take those plans to the city for approval, which will take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. Once the permit is granted work will begin.

Q. What are the advantages of splitting a house into multiple units?

A. Whether it is your main residence’s basement or a separate investment property, there are great benefits in having rental units. Here are some of the main advantages people cite: • Adds equity value to your property.

Allows for a higher mortgage approval or the extra income allows for a purchase that may otherwise not be approved for financing.

• It allows for cash flow positive situations in case of an investment property, by generating two or more separate rental incomes from a single house. Generally having only a single rental income does not generate sufficient income to offset carrying costs.

• The investment in creating a multiple unit dwelling will be comfortably recovered in the increased assessed value of your property.

• Tenants buy your investment home for you or pay for a large percentage of your family home.

Paul O’Driscoll is the President and Co-Owner of Eastern Ontario’s Bon Echo General Contractors and specializes in quality home renovations (interior and exterior), creating basement rental units, splitting investment properties into multiple rental units, and preparing homes for listing and sale.

Paul O’Driscoll President and Co-Owner of Eastern Ontario’s Bon Echo General Contractors Bon Echo General Contractors 613 -276-0732 info@bonechogroup.com www.bonechogroup.com

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

ARTS AND CULTURE Art is rising

Wavering

Don’t miss the EBA open house

BY ANDREA TOMKINS

T

he eagerly anticipated Enriched Bread Artists’ (EBA) annual open house is taking place this month.

The EBA is Ottawa’s largest nonprofit artist-run cooperative. Housed in a historic Gladstone Avenue location, the former Standard Bread Company building, EBA has brought contemporary art activity to a local, national, and international audience throughout its 26 years.

Opening night is October 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., but visitors are also welcome to drop by Friday, October 19, the weekend of October 20-21 and October 27-28. Check the website at enrichedbreadartists.com for details and specific hours.

This annual event is a unique opportunity to engage directly with artists, take part in presentations, and to simply enjoy the creative environment of the EBA and its 1920s-era building. Many of the artists’ works are found in the City of Ottawa collection, Carleton University art collection, Ottawa Art Gallery collection, and in other important art collections.

Participating artists in this year’s event include Sarah Anderson, Marianne Burlew, Tami Galili, Colette Gréco-Riddle, Sayward Johnson, Gayle Kells, Gillian King, Natasha Mazurka, Juliana McDonald, Jenny McMaster, Christos Pantieras, Bozica Radjenovic, Mana Rouholamini, Dan Sharp, Carl Stewart, Svetlana Swinimer, Sharon VanStarkenburg, Tavi Weisz, Joyce Westrop, and Yvonne Wiegers.

KT asked each artist to share one of their works and describe the meaning behind it. To view them all, see the web version of this story at kitchissippi.com.

Makosh, by Svetlana Swinimer Makosh is a forgotten goddess, a goddess of nature, of futility, weaving, and destiny.

She is responsible for the creation of the

side. These visual aspects of the painting draw you in and make its essence relatable to almost all relationships at one phase or another.

Makosh human race. Her image and her symbols survived only in weaving and embroidery.

Many customs in Europe celebrate Makosh. Sitting by a loom decorated with solar symbols, women felt Makosh could help to bring good luck.

People believed that Makosh spins the thread of people’s destiny and makes decisions about life and death. In Christianity, she became St. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, who is worshiped on Friday, like Makosh was.

Wavering, by Sarah Anderson “Wavering” is a juxtaposition of relationship entanglement and splintering.

Relationships often carry stark contrasts of closeness and togetherness for periods of time, as well as periods of fragmentation and solitude. The work represents this precarious state and the balance or effort required to maintain and nurture relationships.

Colours, layers and texture are used to evoke isolation and loneliness in this piece. Other areas focus on intertwined shapes and lines to convey a softer, lighter

Womb Study, by Sayward Johnson I am a textile artist who works with copper.

I am interested in copper’s metaphoric qualities; it rusts blue, green and white, it tarnishes like burnished bronze, it heats to a red-pink before burning, it becomes stronger when worked, and brittle when overworked. It can take on any shape or form beneath hands or a hammer, but the impressions can never be erased. I am interested in the ability of a single wire to transform into a larger, stronger entity. “Womb Study”, woven of copper wire in multiple layers on a floor loom, is a reflection on a topic which is fragile and often invisible, although here it is transparent and pulled apart for all to see.

Wetlands 4, by Juliana McDonald In this painting I celebrate the never-ending fascination of the creek and wetlands close to my home in Ottawa. I am intrigued by the habitats of grasses, wild flowers, and trees, and by the diversity of creatures they support. Without a healthy habitat, these wild things could not survive. In this painting, the colours are at their peak in mid-summer when the loosestrife, Joe-Pye weed, Queen Anne’s lace, and milkweed are in bloom. The soft bands of colour

Affordable, Clean, Secure, Central stretch back into the distance, layer upon layer, to the treeline. The creek meanders through the flat landscape, perhaps soon to overflow the path if there is a heavy rain.

Womb Study

To capture the ongoing changes in what I see on my daily walks, I apply the oil paint with a palette knife. This technique suggests shifting light and enhances the complex textures as I build up the layers of paint. This work is part of the Wetland Series I began earlier this year.

Working in a series on a theme allows me to explore a subject in more depth, with each painting leading to an idea for the next piece.

Through my work I intend to awaken

an awareness of the importance of natural habitats, not only for the wildlife they support, but for our own well-being. It is in our hands to protect and nurture these spaces.

√ Inside Storage √ Over 600 Lockers √ Climate Controlled √ Over 100 √ 7 Days/Week Different Sizes

340 Parkdale Avenue

kitchissippi.com

2019 Federal Liberal Candidate OOawa Centre

C AT H E R I N E

MCKENNA  FFFFFFF LFFLL RRFR - PLRPP TTT  FRTFR FTTLFFFFFP  TL F P P C R F R R PR F F R P AAA PP P P T F F L P  P F TL P A L F F F L L P O L LRTR R F R P F T F L L P O L LRTR P F F R F A

ooawacentre.liberal.ca @CathMcKenna CMcKennaOoCen

29 • October 2018

 FFFFFFF LFFFRFL

KitchissippiTimes

TOGETHER WE ACCOMPLISHED

kitchissippitimes

doesn’t deserve the bad rap it’s been given has had her popping up around the city since April. After a series of appearances at Dominion City, Bicycle Craft Brewery, and Buchipop Kombucha (where her sandwiches were paired with kombucha slushies), she’s now taking over the kitchen at Bar Lupulus (1242 Wellington St. W.) on Fridays and Saturdays between 10:30 p.m. and 1 a,m, for a more permanent installation. This isn’t the only place you can find her in Kitchissippi: she also recently added Meat Press (45 Armstrong St.) to her repertoire. Find her there on Sundays between noon and 3 p.m.

Although Nashville hot chicken is trending in NYC and Toronto, Holly is the first to bring it here to Ottawa. With so much history surrounding this cuisine, it’s an exciting addition to our prospering foodie scene. Rooted in the AfricanAmerican communities around Nashville, 70 years later, a mixture of passion, talent, and community have ignited a growing interest in this crispy, crunchy dish.

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

@Kitchissippi

Continued from page 18 Holly certainly doesn’t want customers to explode, but she does want them to come back, so she came up with a six-spice blend that isn’t quite a sauce, nor is it a rub. Her concoction is more like a spicy oil, although it still remains dry, which is another feature particular to the Nashville style. She offers a small menu of five different chicken sandwiches (extra hot, Holly’s hot, honey hot, honey garlic, and plain Jane) and a vegetarian option (the OG fried cauliflower).

They all contain iceberg lettuce, and depending on the sandwich, you might find some homemade condiments (think bread and butter pickles, pickled red onion, cucumber) and the house ranch sauce. It doesn’t stop there. She’s recently added a side order of macaroni and cheese to the menu and she’s capitalizing on her Cordon Bleu knowledge of patisserie with desserts such as deep-fried raspberry cheesecake, s’mores chocolate mousse, and beerbattered brownies.

Holly’s crusade to prove that deep-frying

613-729-2130

www.parkdaleministorage.com

Wetlands 4

Holly’s Hot Chicken

(between Wellington & Scott)

ARTS AND CULTURE Q&A with Westboro’s Alice Carter, “chaser of dreams” Meet the illustrator behind a story of love and acceptance

BY ANDREA TOMKINS

Alice Carter: I am an artist, illustrator and chaser of dreams. I grew up in Westboro and moved back to the neighbourhood six years ago after spending 15 years in Toronto.

It is very special to watch my daughter grow and play in the same parks I explored during my childhood.

October 2018 • 30

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

Kitchissippi Times: Let’s get to know you a little bit! Tell about yourself and background.

My storytelling career began at the age of 12, when I started a business writing and performing puppet shows with a friend.

I have always felt most at home when immersed in creative activities and as long as I can remember I have been drawing and making up stories.

KT: How did you get in to illustration?

AC: Towards the end of high school, my

fabulous art teacher, Roberta Huebener, noticed the narrative quality of my artwork and suggested I pursue illustration. I moved to Toronto to study at the Ontario College of Art and Design which gave me the incredible experience of learning surrounded by like-minded students and dedicated professors who were also very accomplished illustrators. This allowed me to devote years exploring and developing my personal style. Upon graduating, several

40 FINDS

from Wellington West 7. October 2

8. October 9

Les Moulins La Fayette A bakery where the magic ingredient is people.

KT: Tell us about Angus All Aglow.

AC: Angus All Aglow, my first picture book,

Hintonburg and Wellington Village are full of surprising people, quirky places, tasty delights, and hidden treasures. Here are four we’ll be featuring for our fall food season!

9. October 16

Wellington Diner Where Local Heroes Get Their Burgers

art directors gave me the opportunity to illustrate for many magazines. Recently my dream of illustrating picture books resurfaced and I decided it was time to focus on making that dream come true. I sent my portfolio out to many children’s publishers and started learning as much as I could about the industry.

Guru’s Frankie and Hand-Slapped Naan

10. October 23

Herb & Spice A local Produce Store That Sells Local Produce

You can really taste the people (metaphorically) in everything they serve at Hintonburg’s Les Moulins La Fayette (LMLF)

Owner Jeff Frost doesn’t need to brag about that time a local sports hero came to eat; they’re in this memorabiliacovered eatery all the Time.

No store-bought naan bread will do For Gourav “Guru” Sharma. He makes It fresh for every customer. And Frankeis?

Read about them later this month.

That shouldn’t be surprising, but in an Era of food stores that sell everything-but-food, Mike Steinberg doesn’t Mind being the anomaly.

Les Moulins La Fayette 1000 Wellington St. West

Wellington Diner 1385 Wellington St. West

Guru’s Inspired Food Bar 1123 Wellington St. West

Herb & Spice 1310 Wellington St. West

A new FIND every week at:

WELLINGTONWEST.CA/FINDS

KT: So what’s next for you?

AC: Look for a wintery illustration of mine in the December issue of Chirp Magazine.

I also have another book coming out in November. Our New Kittens, written by Theo Heras, published by Pajama Press, is a sweet story of two young brothers who adopt two kittens and learn how to take care of them (learn more at pajamapress.ca). I also write and look forward to having stories of my own published. Please visit my imagination at alicecarter.com.

@Kitchissippi kitchissippitimes

KT: Do you have any advice for new and up-and-coming illustrators out there?

AC: My advice is to work hard on a strong portfolio that reflects your unique artistic voice. Try not to worry too much about trends or what you think will sell. If you focus on creating work that feels authentic and meaningful to you, it will come through in the images and will resonate with others.

Choosing illustration as a career is definitely not an easy path but if you really love it and have patience and perseverance it can be extremely rewarding. If you are interested in illustrating for children specifically, I

strongly recommend checking out SCBWI (The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), an exceptionally resourceful and supportive organization with a very active Ottawa Chapter. You can find SCBWI online at scbwi.org.

kitchissippi.com

was released mid-September! It came about when Orca Book Publishers contacted me more than two years ago (children’s books are often years in the making) to see if I would be interested in illustrating a book for them. I did a lot of jumping for joy that day!

As I read the manuscript by amazing author Heather Smith, my mind was instantly full of expressive imagery and I knew it was going to be an inspiring and meaningful project. Angus All Aglow tells the story of Angus, a boy who loves sparkly things, and what happens when he decides to wear his grandmother’s bright beaded necklace to school one day. It is a heart-warming story of acceptance and friendship and I am very excited to see it out in the world. Angus All Aglow is available wherever books are sold.

If your local book store doesn’t have a copy on their shelves they can easily order one for you. It is also available online directly from the publisher at orcabook.com or anywhere else books are sold online.

Local illustrator, Alice Carter, launched her picture book, Angus All Aglow (Orca Book Publishers, written by Heather Smith) at Dovercourt Recreation Centre on September 29. PHOTO BY BRUCE CARTER

Specializing in

Home Renovations and Basement Conversions

FREE Design Consultation

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Call: 613-276-0732

info@bonechogroup.com

www.bonechogroup.com

31 • October 2018

Ask about our innovative programs **Renovate to Sell** and **Legal Income Basements**

KitchissippiTimes

Patios • Roofs • Sheds • Fences • Water Damage • Basements • Garages • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Flooring

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ASK THE EXPERT

ARTS AND CULTURE

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

BY: LAURA MIERZWA, R.H.N GUT HEALTH EXPERT Q: I’ve tried many diets in the past to help with my digestive problems, but so far nothing has worked, is there something I’m missing?

A: Before I even talk about food with my clients, I ask them about their eating habits and their stress levels. This seems confusing at first, but once I educate them about the gutbrain connection the puzzle pieces start to fit together. You can take all the supplements in the world and eat the most nourishing and healthy foods, but that will never solve your gut problems if you’re stressed out or if you’re doing things that stress your gut. I teach my clients how to activate their rest and digest system, A.K.A their parasympathetic nervous system. Rest and digest means that all your systems come back into balance, including your digestive system.

Q: I have horrible gut issues, when I read online about different diets there are so many, and they all seem to be so different! How do I know which one is right for me?

A: When many people come to me, they are at their wits end. They exclaim they’ve tried everything and nothing helps their symptoms or they’ve become reactive to even more foods. This is why meeting with a skilled practitioner is important. A full nutrition assessment will go over past and current dietary habits along with a details health history to find out which diet may help get to the bottom of your symptoms. No two people are the same which is why everyone benefits from individual support.

NutriChem’s Holistic Nutritionist and Gut Health Expert, Laura Mierzwa, is offering a free Gut Health E-book!

Get on the list by emailing nutrition@ nutrichem.com

October 2018 • 32

Laura Mierzwa, R.H.N Holistic Nutritionist NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy & Clinic 1303 Richmond Road 613-721-3669 | nutrition@nutrichem.com

Renata and Alessandra. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONNA SHARKEY

Alessandra, Always With Me New anthology reveals the experiences of parents who have lived through the devastation and upheaval of their child’s death

BY JUDITH VAN BERKOM

W

e have all experienced loss – loss is part of living; death an experience we all eventually meet. But who of us could ever conceive of losing a child? It’s not supposed to happen – a child dying before their parent. How do we heal from the death of a child and how do we speak of it?

The following is from Donna Sharkey’s chapter in a new anthology, Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child: “That day, the last time I saw you – no, not the last time I saw you, the last time I saw you alive, vibrant, smiling – you waved goodbye to me as you rolled down the wheelchair ramp in front of the house.

At the bottom of the ramp, you hugged me, gave me a big kiss on my cheek and said, “See you soon. I’ll come for dinner on Saturday.” As you passed me, you turned and blew me a kiss with your hand. “Bye” you sang, as you rode off.

The sun was setting behind you, making you glow almost gold in the sumptuous autumn light. You were happy, immensely loving life that day in a way I can only aim towards.”

Donna grew up in the west end of Montreal, spending her summers in a cottage at the Lake of Two Mountains, given to her grandfather for his service

as a soldier during WWI. She did a BA in sociology, a master’s in English literature, a second master’s in social work at Carleton and a PhD in international education – she loved learning. She’s a published author and a recently retired professor of the State University of New York.

She adopted a child – and then a second one – from Brazil. Alessandra was eight when she came to Canada and her sister, Renata, who was four years younger, arrived a year and a half later.

Alessandra had lived in an orphanage in Brazil for most of her life, before coming to Donna’s home in Westboro.

@Kitchissippi

The book is also available for purchase online at demeterpress.org

Donna Sharkey is the editor of a new anthology called Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child and also the author of one of its chapters.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DONNA SHARKEY

Monthly Town Halls Canvasses Community Organizing Help Accessing Government Services

MPP / Député provincial, Ottawa Centre

109 Catherine St. / rue Catherine Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4

P: 613-722-6414 E: JHarden-CO@ndp.on.ca www.joelharden.ca

• Nutritious meals • Housekeeping • Laundry services • 24 hour Registered Nurse

In-house exercise program • Van to shopping centers • Libraries, movie room and much more!

•

Call 613-722-6690 or email retire@unitarianhouse.ca

Unitarian House of Ottawa We call it home

20 Cleary Ave off Richmond Rd

33 • October 2018

Our office is here for you with:

Unitarian House offers an affordable home like environment in Kitchissippi surrounded by gardens with easy access to the parkway.

KitchissippiTimes

RETIREMENT LIVING AVAILABLE AT UNITARIAN HOUSE

kitchissippitimes

through Bereaved Families of OttawaCarleton, which was a life line – every week exhausting but such a help to talk to others. She needed to talk about her daughter, just as other parents needed to talk about their children. Her group still meets for BBQs and dinners. “We’ve all changed a lot,” says Donna. “I live far more in the present. I really love life, connecting to people. I’ve learned to empathize more. We’ve all become bigger people, seeing life more fully.”

Editor of the anthology and author of one of its chapters, Always With Me – comprised of 28 different authors describing their journey through grief and loss – Donna had originally approached national and provincial organizations that dealt with grief, suicide prevention programs, and other groups focused on child loss and grief for submissions to the anthology. Over 100 people responded, often calling and talking, some unable to write – it was too difficult.

In her chapter, Donna says that four years later, “My brain has come back to itself, as has my energy. I’m less tethered to pain. But some things stay the same, and mostly this. You, Alessandra, with your big and extroverted spirit, you’re with me in my heart every day. And will be.”

The launch of Always With Me: Parents Talk About the Death of a Child takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 4 at Vimy Brewery (145 Loretta St. N.). There is lots of parking available.

kitchissippi.com

The story of Alessandra and Renata’s two brothers is rather miraculous. A friend of Donna’s had been considering adoption and when he saw the pictures of Alessandra’s two brothers, he adopted them both. So the four children grew up not far from each other here in Ottawa – not in the same household, but close enough to see each other regularly and hang out together.

In November 2014, Alessandra died in a hospital psychiatric unit. She had suffered from mental illness for most of her life – depression led to a suicide attempt which left her wheelchair-bound with a broken spine. And no place to go after hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Finding appropriate housing proved to be an enormous challenge.

Donna speaks of her experience in the hospital after she was told of her daughter’s death at the age of 27: “We stay until it’s time to leave, time for the last hug, the last time to hold her hand.

But I don‘t know how to never see her again, to walk out of her room, to say goodbye.”

In her book, Donna describes how she came to terms with grief, “…reading and writing were the places I went to. I read about death and grief and I started a journal of sorts…. writing words to recall her voice, the feeling of her hand in mine, her hilarious comments and unique approach to life, to this world.”

Donna joined a closed 10-week group of parents who had lost their child

R E B T C

e ! m n o t Mee on Prest

Preston

TIN S I L T N E V E

Street

GS

KitchissippiTimes

MARKET DAY 14 OCTousie

October 2018 • 34

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

Dalh unity Comm n Garde

IVING THANKSGND @ WEEKE

M R A F THE

OCT 2-13 OCT 17-27

Fierce

light This Fht: Songs Tonig i Mitchell of Jon

om. onstreet.cgmail.com t s e r p o t o@ go tle Italy,us at prestonbiainf it L in s t n eve act To see arllevent listed, cont ou To have y

eum

r Mus a W ia Canad

ONTH ALL M n

Art of d l e fi e 2 attl The B n, 1919–192 – e c o en Resili iter Hamilt R Mary

EUM S 8 U M 6 OCT ICULTURE AGR orn out C afts b a l l r •A ren’s C d l i h C y • Displa pkins • Pum Machinery tion a • Farm Demonstr g n • Bali

Your destination for wine making supplies or winE making on site

P

t 100 CT 26 RTS O The las

STAory 1918 – Vict

days

Join classes any time!

Meditation in Action 613 806-9642 www.pathwayyoga.ca — SPONSORED CONTENT —

WESTBORO VILLAGER GIVING THANKS With the recent disaster experienced in our city/region, we wanted to extend a very sincere thank you to Ottawa emergency response services, Ottawa Hydro, and the businesses in Westboro who were able to offer what they could to the community and to food banks. A very special thank you to Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper for keeping everyone informed and updated at all times.

Thank you!

Thanksgiving is near; a time to express our gratitude and thanks, time to spend with family and friends and reflect. We are very grateful for the supporting community here in

Cooking meals and eating with friends at the Van Lang Field house.

Westboro, Kitchissippi, and Ottawa – not only in supporting your local businesses, but supporting each other and charities, both near and far.

Many people have opened their doors and hearts to support those in need.

Cornerstone Housing for Women will celebrate the upcoming opening of their Princeton Avenue location to 42 women who need moderate support. Thank you to the caring community, both businesses and residents, for making this a reality!

Wet Kisses!

Food • Toys • Grooming For CATS & DOGS

Bring in this ad and get a FREE poop bag dispenser with roll

In the spirit of thanksgiving, Westboro plays host to open kitchens to support cooking and eating together in the community. The Westboro Region Food Bank hosts the “Let’s Eat Lunch” event series every Saturday morning, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at All Saints’ Anglican Church until December 15 for making health packed lunches. Check online for their schedule.

Westboro Community Kitchen, organized by Carlington Community Centre and the Westboro Beach Community Association, brings the community together for cooking a meal and then eating with friends at the Van Lang Field House (most recently on September 24 – check online for the next date).

This month, we also welcome you to Westboro Village for Wickedly Westboro on Saturday, October 27 – celebrating all things Halloween. Details on the back page of the Westboro Villager.

With gratitude and thanks.

— Michelle Groulx Executive Director Westboro Village Business Improvement Area

Westboro Village (between MEC & Lululemon)

354 Richmond rd • 613.792.3711 #mastersndogs.ca www.mastersndogs.ca

WESTBORO VILLAGE • October 2018 • 36

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

— SPONSORED CONTENT —

Set your table for Fall Shop The Village Quire for hand-dipped taper candles, pretty napkins and more.

312 Richmond Rd, Westboro 613-695-2287

Follow us on @thevillagequire

Spend $100 and get a

FREE $30 GIFT CARD

Spend $50 and get a

FREE $10 GIFT CARD

Ends October 31st, 2018.

Before taxes. Includes Best Buy, Multi Buy and Flyer. Excludes purchase or use of gift cards. Cannot be combined with other NFP promotions.

BILLINGS BRIDGE • WESTBORO • KANATA • BARRHAVEN LOCATION ONLY

NaturalFoodPantry.ca

GIVING THANKS, AND THANKSGIVING It’s the season of giving, and there are many ways to express our thanks and gratitude here in Westboro.

Sometimes we like to give thanks with a thoughtful card or small gift. The Village Quire (312 Richmond Rd.) is the perfect destination for that special something. Cards, pens, journals – there is something for everyone here. It’s more than just a card store. (Ask about the Campy Candles!) “The Village Quire is a cheerful spot to land,” says owner Molly van der Schee. “Whether you’ve had a long, tough week or you are headed out to a great party, we are the kind of store fits in with your life.”

Speaking of hostess gifts, we love to give – and receive – gifts of food! Chez Francois (427 Richmond Rd.) has a delectable selection of oils, vinegars,

chutneys, and spices to give the gourmet in your life. Don’t forget to pick up a few items for yourself too! We have it on good authority Chez Francois’ cranberry and maple mustard is the perfect secret ingredient to rub on a turkey before popping it into the oven.

(We won’t tell if you don’t!)

Did you know the Westboro Region Food Bank receives 50 to 60% of the food supply from the Ottawa Food Bank and 20 to 30% from donations and food drives? The remainder of the food is purchased using funds donated from the Westboro community.

Sarah Brown of Westboro Region Food Bank says the need is there all year round, not just at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Canned tomatoes and fruit, and healthy proteins such as peanut butter and salmon are at the top of their wish list. “We want people to be as healthy as they can be,” says Sarah. The

— SPONSORED CONTENT —

kitchissippi.com

TRAVEL BLAZER MADE IN MONTREAL

Modern-cut Super 100's wool, 1/2 lined with patch pockets in light navy blue. Available in Short, Regular and Tall sizes.

E.R. FISHER MENSWEAR

@Kitchissippi

199 Richmond Road (at Kirkwood Ave.), Ottawa, K1Z 6W4 613.829.8313 F R E E PA R K I N G O N - S I T E

READY-MADE & MADE-TO -MEASURE CLOTHING MO DERN EURO PEAN SPORTSWEAR F ULLY-EQU IPPED, O N-SITE TAILOR SHOP

attend on Saturdays until December 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, you’ll definitely want to visit the Westboro Farmers’ Market to stock up on fresh produce. It’s open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Saturday October 27.

ALL REGULAR PRICES!

At all 3 Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s locations including 315 Richmond Rd in Westboro!

THURSDAY OCT. 18 SUNDAY OCT. 21

In store and online

www.mrstiggywinkles.ca

37 • October 2018 • WESTBORO VILLAGE

food bank, located at All Saints’ Anglican/ First United Church (354 Madison Ave., at the back of the building) recently introduced a new program called “Let’s Eat Lunch!” It’s about getting together to make healthy packed lunches. Families are invited to

20

% OFF

KitchissippiTimes

Above: Sarah Brown and opposite page: Molly van der Schee

kitchissippitimes

WICKED WEEKEND STOREWIDE SALE!

EVENTS KitchissippiTimes

Beetlejuice Outdoor Movie presented by Capital Pop-Up Cinema

Trick-or-Treating in the Village

Marble Mansion with Prizes

WESTBORO VILLAGE • October 2018 • 38

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

kitchissippitimes

presented by Junkyard Symphony

October

27

th

3PM - 9PM

www.westborovillage.com

CALLING ALL GHOULS AND GOBLINS! WICKEDLY WESTBORO IS BACK! Wickedly Westboro is one of our favourite Westboro traditions, and it’s taking place on Saturday, October 27.

It’s spooky fun for everyone!

Never been? Join in! Wickedly Westboro is a family- and dog-friendly Halloween event that takes place along Richmond Road between McRae and Golden Avenues from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jack-o’lanterns will decorate the sidewalks and businesses

File photo by Kate Settle are ready to hand out goodies to trick or treaters. It’s easy to participate. Kids can pick up their official Westboro Village trickor-treat backpack at Winston Square, play the Marble Mansion game for a prize, and then walk down Richmond Road to collect treats (no need for tricks!) at participating businesses.

Families can close out the evening at the Park Safe lot (formerly Avenues Garage) with a movie under the stars presented by Capital Pop-Up Cinema. Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is on the evening program.

(Who knows all the words to “Day-O”?)

There will be an outdoor heater, and hot cocoa and cider. Bring your own chairs!

For additional details go to westborovillage.com.

This feature is a paid advertisement sponsored in part by the Westboro Village Business Improvement Area.

For more information, please see westborovillage.com PUBLISHED BY:

Great River Media CONTRIBUTORS:

Ellen Bond Andrea Tomkins

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Eric Dupuis eric@kitchissippi.com 613-266-5598

We are an all natural, gourmet bakery, that specializes in cupcakes, cakes and other sweets, baked fresh daily, made from the finest ingredients; no artificial flavours, preservatives, or transfats.

6 Byward Market • 613.862.0926 | 324 Richmond Rd (Westboro) • 613.862.0926 | thecupcakelounge.com

newswest.org

Volunteer Driven Since 1978

Prairie Poet in the Spotlight Joni Mitchell tribute at the Gladstone

by Bear & Co. Hot on the heels of the smash-hit tribute to Leonard Cohen, Bear & Co. returns to pay joyous homage to another Canadian giant. “This Flight Tonight: Songs of Joni Mitchell”, plays at The Gladstone theatre from Wednesday October 17 (preview) through Saturday October 27.

“We are over the moon to have the opportunity to showcase Joni Mitchell’s gorgeous music and incredible poetry,” says core Bear artist, and Kitchissippian, Rachel Eugster, one of the show’s creators.

Once again, Eugster will join Pierre Brault, Robin Guy, and Scott

the Original

1310 Wellington Street Open 7 days • 8am to 7pm

Richardson in a production directed by Eleanor Crowder. Just as they did in last fall’s No Way to Say Goodbye: Songs of Leonard Cohen, the quartet of singers will pass a range of instruments from hand to hand, including guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, flute, accordion, and a variety of percussion instruments.

“With Joni Mitchell, there is always the painter’s hand in the music,” says director Crowder. “Expanding the musical palette we used for our Cohen show allows us to play with even more aural colours, much as Mitchell has done not only in her songs, but also on her canvasses.”

EAT WELL and

ENJOY

October, 2018

Following a highly-successful stage presentation of the music of Leonard Cohen, Bear and Company cast (from left) Rachel Eugster, Scott Richardson, Robin Guy, and Pierre Brault, invite local choir participation as they bring the songs of Joni Mitchell to the Gladstone Theatre, October 17 - 27. Photo by andrew alexander photography

Using men’s voices as well as women’s furthers this. One question embedded deep in Mitchell’s work is how to live in a world that doesn’t support independent feminists. But unless men are included in the conversation, society will never grope its way to an answer. Furthermore, having a full vocal range, from Cohen-esque depths to a Mitchell-esque heights, in a line-up of solos, duets, and ensemble pieces allows the team to celebrate the songs with a wide range of vocal colours and shades, creating a “rainbow on the wall” of Mitchell’s major hits and hidden gems. Thus, the company will invite you to skate away with them for this spellbinding tribute to the soaring vocals, incisive vision, humour, wit, and bracing singularity of this uncompromising artist.

And again this year, Bear is inviting local choirs to get involved, offering them discount tickets and asking them to rise in their seats to sing along to the choruses of a couple of the songs.

They will also be invited to advertise an upcoming concert on a choir board in the lobby. Bear was thrilled by the number of choirs who chose to join in the Cohen tribute last year, and is hoping even more choirs will participate this time. Email bearandcompanytheatre@gmail.com for more information.

Don’t miss the chance to help honour the Canadian genius whom Rolling Stone hails as “one of the greatest poets in 20th-century music—a visionary talent of achingly candid lyrics, fleet guitar lines and stirringly elegant vocals.” Gaze up with us at the Prairie sky as Joni Mitchell’s blaze of creative brilliance warms your heart.

The Gladstone Theatre is at 910 Gladstone Avenue. Tickets (with discounts for seniors, students, artists, and the unwaged) are available at http://www.thegladstone.ca/this-flighttonight-songs-of-joni-mitchell/, or through the box office at 613-2334523. For more information about Bear & Co., please visit http://www. bearandcompany.ca/.

INSIDE NEWSWEST Newcomers Club............................pg 2 Know your CPO...............................pg 3 Autumn Souvenirs...........................pg 4 The deadline for the November Newswest is Friday October 12 Please note our new address: Newswest c/o 132 Bayview Road, Ottawa, K1Y 2C6 Visit us online at Newswest.org for more photos and Web-extra content.

Social Club Abuzz with Activity

NEWSWEST • October 2018 • 2

www.newswest.org

@NewswestOttawa

NewswestNewspaper

Ottawa Newcomers’ Club

by Cathy Stapleton “Welcome to Ottawa” is the message our group, the Ottawa Newcomers’ Club, gives to women new to Ottawa within the past two years. We provide a safe and supportive peer group for people wanting to explore their new city and make new friends at the same time. We also include those women who find themselves in a change of life circumstances, such as retirement, widowhood or divorce.

We have a slate of regular activities each month. Our current activities include monthly lunches and potlucks, a book club, bridge, Mah Jongg, and Scrabble get togethers, art tours, walking groups, a craft and chat group, dinners out, movie nights and “Out and About”s where we visit local places of interest.

Membership costs $30 a year.

Once you join you will receive our monthly newsletter and you can sign up for any of our activities. We then send out a list of those attending for carpooling purposes, thinking it is more fun to ride to an event with new friends than on your own.

If you want to know more about Ottawa Newcomers’ Club, check us out at: www.ottawanewcomersclub.ca and/or contact us at: newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com to request

Not restricted to any one area of interest or of the city, the Newcomers’ Club of Ottawa includes exploration among its many activities.

Here, members explore the NCC’s Stony Swamp Beaver Trail. Pictured are Sandi Stalder, Allen Dobson, Karin Dobson, Krista Pressey, Ruth Gray-Beauchamp, and Maureen Pomphrey. Photo by Cathy Stapleton

an application form. We look forward to meeting you!

My Story

My name is Cathy and I am writing because I think you may know of someone from your family, neighbourhood, or workplace who could benefit from our Club.

When I moved here in November of 2014 I had a broken ankle. After sitting in the apartment for two months I was so glad to see a small notice in a local paper about this social club. Even though I had a bad cold, I went to my first activity. After two hours I knew I had made the right choice. The women I met in this

group have become very dear friends of mine.

I am going to back up now and tell you about my life before Ottawa. I am married with two daughters. I worked as a Church Administrator for 14+ years. I worked, worshipped, socialized all through the church.

When my husband and I arrived, I wondered what was I going to do? I realized that I had a lot of friends, back ‘home’ however I only socialized with them at church events. My friends that I socialized with away from these events are less than you can count of one hand.

After six months with the Ottawa Newcomers’ Club, I was asked to

convene one of the social groups, then I asked if I could start another group with a different interest. I convened these two groups for two years.

I now sit on the Board of Directors.

Members can be as busy as they like with this club.

I now worry that in two years when we move back out west, that I am going to miss more friends than you can count on both hands!

If you’re a woman who is new to Ottawa or has just experienced a major change in your life circumstances, I highly encourage you to join our group. Send us an email at: newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

We look forward to meeting you.

Rosemount Library Consultations Community participation encouraged

by Josh Nutt, Chair R.E.A.D. Rosemount branch is undergoing revitalization and community input is key to the success of the project. There will be three main opportunities for the public to share their thoughts:

Neilly’s Neighbourhood Meet the Central West CPO

NEWSWEST Newswest c/o 132 Bayview Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2C6 613-710-3553 • www.newswest.org EDITOR Tim Thibeault • editor@newswest.org

NEWSWEST

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES : Submitted articles are welcome at a maximum length of 500 words, letters at 300 words, and calendar items at 50 words.

High resolution photos should be at least 300 dpi.

Opinions and information published in Newswest do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper.

All queries can be directed to editor@newswest.org.

3 • October 2018 • NEWSWEST

from time to time. And that would be me, Cst. Dawn Neilly, if you live in the area served by this paper.

My responsibility extends from the old train tracks at Somerset Bridge to Churchill Avenue and from the Ottawa River to Carling Avenue plus a bump on the other side of Carling around the Merivale and Caldwell area.

Central West, as it’s called, is a high-density area with the full range of diversity and socio-economic levels rep-

out tasks as outlined above, so I am not in the best position to respond to incidents when they happen, that should be a call to the Ottawa Police for a patrol officer to attend. If needed, I can follow up to help mediate the dispute.

Working with a group of dedicated volunteers, I can reach out to the community to promote safety and security at home and in the community. My contact with the community at large is through this regular Newswest spot and an online Neighbourhood Watch Bulletin. You can sign up to receive this by emailing wellingtoncpc@gmail.com to subscribe. And you’re always welcome to visit our office to discuss a specific situation, or give me a call at 613-236-1222, ext. 5871. See you around.

NewswestNewspaper

by Cst. Dawn Neilly Now that we’ve hopefully got the kids safely off to school, I thought I’d take the opportunity with this issue to explain a little bit about my role as a Community Police Officer (CPO) as most of you will only know me through this paper.

You may never have to call 911 to ask for the services of a police officer – that’s good! – but it doesn’t hurt to know that there’s an officer available to help with non-emergency issues that might crop up

resented. My job requires me to engage with all residents as needed. This includes attending community events to reach out to kids and their parents; meetings with community safety groups; working with various organizations/community partners, such as the councillor’s office, the food bank, community health centres, and so on, to resolve ongoing community issues that require police oversight, such as problem addresses, drugs and theft.

In addition to dealing with systemic problems in the community as a whole, I am available to help with issues involving individuals such as in ongoing neighbour disputes. The key word here is “ongoing”. As a CPO, I keep regular hours from Monday to Friday, working out of the Hintonburg Community Centre, carrying

@NewswestOttawa

Cst. Dawn Neilly at a Parkdale Park Summer celebration. Along with regular police duties, Cst. Neilly often attends community events in neighbourhoods throughout her working area.

Photo by T. Hairbach

2. OPEN HOUSE: Attend the Open House on Wednesday, October 3rd from 6 to 8 pm. The Open House will take place at the Rosemount branch, 18 Rosemount Ave. At the Open House, the public can meet with the architectural team

3. INPUT ON DESIGN: Provide the Library with input on the design concept beginning in December 2018.

This second round of consultations will build on the results of the Open House. Check out the OPL’s website in December for more details.

And of course you can always contact your local City Councillor for Kitchissippi Ward #15.

www.newswest.org

1. HAVE YOUR SAY: Complete the OPL preliminary online survey at tinyurl.com/ycebkth4 This survey will help the library and architects understand how visitors use Rosemount and understand visitors’ opinions regarding heritage, architecture, layout, accessibility, technology, size, and the overall use and function of the building.

(+VG) leading the revitalization to learn more about the project scope and potential options for the building layout and design. Come share your thoughts and ideas. The Open House is a drop-in format.

Can’t make it to the Open House?

For anyone who can’t make it to the Open House, a version of the presented materials as well as options to provide feedback will be available online. Please check the OPL website, tinyurl.com/yb5ervul on October 4, 2018.

Autumn Souvenirs Roller skates and burning leaves

NEWSWEST • October 2018 • 4

www.newswest.org

@NewswestOttawa

NewswestNewspaper

by Anna Borris As I was poking around in our basement one autumn Sunday, my old roller skates caught my eye. They hadn’t been used since May and inspired a sudden urge to go skating, even though my unfinished grade six math homework hovered on my radar. That morning I had completed only half of the required problems, and put the rest off until after supper. I looked around, found the metal key, and brought the skates outside.

Sitting on the front steps I attached the skates to my shoes, did up the leather

straps, and set off down the sidewalk toward Karen’s house. Karen was home and we decided to skate to Fisher Park, a few blocks away. The sidewalk’s downhill slopes, even the gentle ones, were a menace.

We weren’t very good at slowing down or stopping. On one downgrade we picked up speed and I lost all control of my feet. I swerved onto a lawn, crashed into a tree, and startled an old gentleman reading his paper on the porch. Karen, skating gracefully past, hooted with laughter. I shook my fist at

her bitterly as I hugged the tree.

Her turn to embarass herself came on the way back. She lost her balance crossing a deep crack in the cement and flew off the sidewalk into a huge pile of leaves in front of my house. My dad was just coming out of the garage unrolling the hose as he walked. “Are you hurt?” he asked Karen.

“No, I’m fine.” She stood up and brushed off all the leaves stuck to her sweater and in her hair.

“Can we rake these up and jump in them?” I asked my dad.

“No, I’m just about to set fire to them.

Rake up the ones in the backyard.”

“We’d rather watch the leaves burn,” I said. We sat on the grass to take off our roller skates, as my dad lit a match and set the dry leaves alight. Wisps of grey smoke rose from the pile and soon the leaves were crackling with an orange glow.

“I love the smell of burning leaves,” Karen sighed as she fell over on her back on the lawn. Our next door neighbour had a big pile of leaves in front of his house. He set it on fire and when it got going a smoky haze drifted through the neighbourhood in the late afternoon sun.

Judy was coming down the street toward us. “Come on, we’re going to rake up the leaves in the backyard and jump in them,” Karen yelled.

We took turns climbing on the fence and jumping into the leaves, then raking them back up until the sunlight faded and we were exhausted. Judy and Karen headed home for supper, their hair full of leaf bits, and I went into the garage to shake them all off. My dad was hosing down the last embers and the air was turning chilly.

As I washed up for dinner, the delicious fragrance of my mom’s spaghetti sauce filled the house and I was very hungry. Suddenly and sadly I remembered that after dinner my fun day would end the same way it started, with grade six math homework.

Newswest AGM Celebrating 40 Years of Communty Service

by Pat O’Brien, Newswest Chair All are invited to attend Newswest’s 40th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Hintonburg Community Centre. The AGM will be a celebration of our 40 years of providing community news to the residents of Ottawa West. Light refreshments will be served.

This will be a full AGM with the election of Board Members in accordance with Newswest’s By-Laws. If you live within the distribution area* and wish to run for the Board of Directors you must be a paid-up member ($5.00) by October 14, 2018.

For information contact us at editor@newswest.org.

I hope to see you there!

Note: *: the area bordered by the O-train tracks and Woodroffe Avenue, between the Ottawa River and Carling Avenue. This area includes the neighbourhoods of Mechanicsville, Hintonburg, Champlain Park, West Wellington, Wellington Village, Hampton Park, Westboro Beach, Westboro, Highland Park, McKellar Park, Carlingwood and Civic Hospital.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2 - ALPHA DINNER AT ST. MARY’S Come and Explore Life, faith and meaning at our Alpha Dinner and Film Experience. Tuesdays starting October 2. Check in 6:30 p.m. Register via stmarysottawa.ca; alpha@stmarysottawa.ca or leave a message anytime at 613-728-9811 x 701. St Mary’s Hall, 100 Young St. Access via parking lot. Alpha is free, the experience priceless.

OCTOBER 3 - ROSEMOUNT LIBRARY REVITALIZATION OPEN HOUSE The OPL is hosting a Rosemount Revitalization Open House on October 3 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The public can meet with the architectural team (+VG) to learn more about the project scope and potential options for the building layout and design.

The open house is a drop-in format. More info at biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/rosemount-revitalization.

OCTOBER 20 - WOODROFFE UNITED FALL CHURCH BAZAAR Items available include china, books, clothing, 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.

NOVEMBER 3 - YULETIDE BAZAAR The Parkdale United Church Yuletide Bazaar is taking place Saturday November 3 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (429 Parkdale Ave.) Lots of Christmas gift ideas, café, home baking, jams and jellies, soups, old linens, kitchen and bath, attic treasures, fashion boutique, silent auction, books, antiques and collectibles and much more! For information call 613-728-8656 or go to parkdaleunitedchurch.ca.

OCTOBER 16 - WESTBORO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM Come out, meet your neighbours, and discuss the issues important to our community on Tuesday, October 16 at the Churchill Seniors Center (345 Richmond Rd.). Membership is required to vote but you can attend without joining.

Membership is $10 per year or $20 for family membership.

Doors and community kiosks open at 6:30 p.m. followed by reports from the Board at 7 p.m. and the election of new directors. Special guests, presentations TBA. Refreshments will be served. Your community association needs you! Infill development in Westboro continues to grow. Residents turn to us for help in responding to development issues in their neighbourhoods. Interested in becoming a board member or community resource person? Email helloWestboro@yahoo.ca, karenljohnson@sympatico.ca or normmorrison@rogers.com.

NOVEMBER 17 - FIRST UNITARIAN FALL FAIR Biggest church bazaar in town and it’s right here in Kitchissippi! Great deals on gently used clothing, books, jewellery, electronics and other treasures. Fabulous silent auction; two food venues; knitted items; baking, and jams. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All at First Unitarian (30 Cleary Ave.)! For information, email FallFair2018@firstunitarianottawa.ca or call 613725-1066.

WESTBORO LEGION’S SATURDAY AND SUNDAY POOL Free pool from noon to closing upstairs at the Westboro Legion on Saturdays and Sundays. Everyone is welcome. For more information visit our website at rcl480.com or call 613-7252778.

TOASTMASTERS Learn confidence and hone your leadership skills. Above and Beyond Toastmasters will help you get there. We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. (except holidays) at the Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital in the Bickell Room on the main floor (across from Tim Hortons). Everyone is welcome. For more information, please see abottawa.toastmastersclubs.org or contact toastmasters.iwona.bm@gmail.com.

CHURCHILL SENIORS CENTRE Coming this fall! Drop-in programs at Churchill Senior Recreation Center: Folk Song Circle is now meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Join our knitting, crochet or quilting circles on Fridays between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Open Lounge, Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m., meet others and play chess, Scrabble or cribbage. Play Pickleball Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. or Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Social Painting Club is Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., open room with lots of light and like-minded artists. Come play ukulele on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and/or Friday at 9:15 a.m. Weight & Cardio Agility on Mon/Wed/Fri 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and there’s open use of the fitness center. Fees are nominal. For more information call 613-798-8872 or email Anita.Findlay@ottawa.ca.

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

Deadline for submissions:

OCTOBER 18

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

KITCHISSIPPI MARKET PLACE 613.238.1818

Dave Rennie’s Autocare Quality Service & Repairs Since 1980 801 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2A 0G7

728-0214

Decks, Painting, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, Flooring All work guaranteed Bill Mooney 613-620-7571 sshiottawa@gmail.com

Fully insured.

43 • October 2018

To place a Classified or Marketplace ad, please call

Sans Souci Home Improvement

KitchissippiTimes

WESTBORO SUPPER CLUB IS LOOKING FOR MEMBERS Food has a way of bringing people together. Some of our best memories are shaped around meals shared with family, friends, and neighbours. The Westboro Supper Club was created with the goal of creating new memories and sharing a meal together at one of the many wonderful restaurants our

WESTBORO LEGION’S BINGO AND LEAGUES Bingo every Wednesday night at the Westboro Legion. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for Ric’s@480 food service. Bingo 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 starting in the fall. For more information visit our website at rcl480.com or call 613-725-2778.

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

kitchissippitimes

NOVEMBER 4 - BIG SING OTTAWA Experience the joy of singing together in harmony with Evemarie Brunelle, the founder of Allez Chante! in Montreal, as she brings her dynamic workshop to Ottawa for the first time.

Happening 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westboro Masonic Hall (430 Churchill Ave. N.). No experience necessary. All ages and voices welcome. Information & tickets ($20): rasputins.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Ottawa West Community Services has openings for volunteers to help on our shopping buses. Shopping bus volunteers work with the OWCS driver to assist clients in the store and to carry groceries into their homes. For more information please email info@owcs.ca or call 613-728-6016.

@Kitchissippi

OCTOBER 14 - MCKELLAR PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The McKellar Park Community Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. at the McKellar Park Field House (539 Wavell Ave.). Come and find out what is happening in your neighbourhood. For more information visit our website at McKellarpark.ca.

city has to offer! If you would like to join us in this experience of all things edible, please send us an email at westborosupperclub@icloud.com.

kitchissippi.com

OCTOBER 10 - KITCHISSIPPI UNITED CHURCH OPEN HOUSE Come and help us celebrate 10 years of Kitchissippi United Church in the community! Join us for an open house on Wednesday, October 10 at 630 Island Park Dr. between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. As part of this evening, we have also invited community partners and friends to share what they have been doing. Come and see who we are and what we do. Snacks and refreshments in the Main Hall. For more information go to kitchissippiuc.com or contact the office at 613-722-7254 or email Kirsten Gracequist at kgracequist@kitchissippiuc.com.

Plenty of free parking.

OCTOBER 19 - UNITED WAY BREAKFAST On Friday October 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Nepean High School (574 Broadview Ave.) will be hosting the 29th Annual United Way Breakfast. The United Way Breakfast is a charity event that brings the Ottawa community together year after year to enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast with food generously donated from local stores and restaurants. We will be joined by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Jeff Leiper, and many more local celebrities. All proceeds go to the Dave Smith Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for Youth. We hope to see you there! Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door.

Thank You Neighbours!

WE LOVE YOUR SPIRIT.

kitchissippitimes

KitchissippiTimes

This September, we were struck by two important facts about this amazing neighbourhood: First, in celebrating our biggest ever TASTE of Wellington West, we learned how warm, generous, and talented our community can be.

Then, in the dark days that followed September 21, we saw those same qualities all over again.

TASTE OF

October 2018 • 44

kitchissippi.com

@Kitchissippi

IN SUPPORT OF

SO FROM ALL THE BUSINESSES OF WELLINGTON WEST TO OUR NEIGHBOURS: THANK YOU SO MUCH! This October, please keep helping neighbours in need, support Parkdale Food Centre, and consider taking another visit to a small local store, restaurant, or service that may have lost significant business or inventory in the power failure.

Fall “Prix Fixe” Menus for Parkdale Food Centre Great food; low price; help feed your community!

Ministry of Coffee

Hintonburg Public House

Absinthe

Foolish Chicken

Hintonburger

Cocktail & Meal October 10-19

3-Course Meal Until October 15

3-Course Meal October 1-31

3-Course Meal October 1-31

$25

$35

$22/$42

$35

Burger & Poutine Meal October 1-31

Second Cup

Wellington Diner

Thyme & Again

Guru’s

Les Moulins La Fayette

Lunch Deal October 7-20

Burger & Shake Meal October 9-23

3-Course Meal October 11-26

3-Course Meal October 14-28

4-Course Lunch October 15-31

$10

$20

$35

$30

$35

$11

FOR MENU DETAILS, AND A FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:

WWW.WELLINGTONWEST.CA/PRIX-FIXE