kitchissippi times | november 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION
Your Community NewspaperTRANSCRIPT
Kristy Strauss
Moe Atallah and Russell Mills believe in the importance of giving back to their community – and just recently, the two Kitchissippi residents were recognized for their efforts.
The first annual Order of Ottawa Awards took place on November 22,
honouring 15 exceptional residents who contribute in areas of the city including arts and culture, business, and community service that benefit Ottawa citizens.
Mills, who is the chair of the National Capital Commission (NCC), is also the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Media and Design at Algonquin College.
He said he was very happy to hear that he was receiving the award – even though he didn’t know what the Order of Ottawa was at first.
“I didn’t hear that the city was starting an award like this,” Mills said. “But I was quite happy to be part of the first group, which had a lot of other people who did an awful
Your Community NewspaperDovercourt is
celebrating 25 Years.See page 14.
340 Parkdale Avenue(between Wellington & Scott)
613-729-2130
Produce Depot Gift CardsConveniently located at 1855 Carling at Maitland • New specials every Wednesday at producedepot.ca
The perfect gift because... we all need food! producedepot.ca
Produce DepotGift Card
ABOUT LEMONS
New local health centre announced
SEE PAGE 6
Choices for breast cancer treatment
SEE PAGE 10
HOME FOR HUB
SO HO HO, the non-awkward
office party for those who
work at homePAGE 16
Russell Mills, a Civic Hospital neighbourhood resident, was recently honoured in the first annual Order of Ottawa Awards. Photo by Kristy Strauss
Continued on page 9
The Spirit of Kitchissippi November 29, 2012
Recognition of the first orderTwo Kitchissippi residents included in prestigious city award
Starts on page 18• Parkdale Food Centre’s Soup & Socks event• Diwali celebrations• Parkdale United opens its new door
NEWSWEST
GET FRESH EVERY DAY at HERB & SPICE
EAT WELL • STAY FIT • BE HEALTHY
Serving the Wellington West and Westboro
communities since 1979.
1310 Wellington St. Open 7 Days 8am to 8pmFresh Food Your Hearth Your Health
We choose only the FRESHEST VEGETABLES and SWEETEST FRUIT
for you and your family to enjoy.Our FRESH PRODUCE is second
to none in the city.
Also FRESH DAIRY, BREADS, PASTRIES and FLOWERS.
Our helpful staff is here to serve you EVERY DAY 8am-8pm
the Original
Herb & Spice(Since 1973)
supports local farmers and producers!
LOCAL Eggs, honey, flour, fruit, vegetables, cheese, tea blends, coffee roasters, sauces, preserves and take-home foods
CONVENTIONAL Simply put, our buyers are committed to always finding you the TOP QUALITY
ORGANIC Provincially or internationally certified, we have an extensive selection — FRESH, WHOLESOME and DELICIOUS
(NON-ORGANIC)
1310 Wellington St. W.
The place to go for all your specialty food needs • gluten-free • vegan • salt/sugar free
• gourmet and international cuisine
the Original
Page 4 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
1679 Carling Ave.Unit GOttawa, Ontario(613) 729-1455
On December 1ST, 2012, MGI Financial Inc. is merging with Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. Although our name is changing, our advisors remain fully committed to meeting your financial needs.
Desjardins Financial Security Investments is part of the Desjardins Group, the sixth largest financial institution in Canada, with more than $190 billion in total assets and over 46,000 employees.
MGI Financial’s name is changing toDesjardins Financial Security Investments
we’re chanGInG our naMenot your FInancIal aDvISor
ottawa Kitchissippi times | nov. 29, 2012 | 5.042” x 6.564”
• Custom Gift Baskets• Chocolate• Caviar• Cheese• Condiments• Cakes• CATERING
Since 1984
www.bagelshop.ca 1321 Wellington Street
613-722-8753
C-Us-2 Day4
the latestin
local and global
CATERINGCATERING
P r o u d S P o n S o r S o f
December 9th, 10-4pm at Westboro Masonic HallJoin us!
Kitchissippi times
P.O. Box 3814, Station C Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4J8
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 not-for-profit community-owned publication that is distributed 12 times per year inside the
Kitchissippi Times.
Managing Editor Kathleen Wilker
[email protected] 613-238-1818 x 275
Contributors Rachel Aiello, Denise Deby, Anita Grace, Steph Fahey, Kristy Strauss
Contributing Photographers
Rachel Aiello, Denise Deby, Anita Grace, Steph Fahey, Kristy Strauss
ProofreaderJudith van Berkom
Advertising Sales Lori Sharpe 613-238-1818 x274
[email protected] Donna
Roney 613-238-1818 x273 [email protected]
Group Publisher Mark Sutcliffe
Publisher Lisa Georges
Production Regan Van Dusen
Contact information Advertising 613-238-1818 x268
All other enquiries 613-238-1818 x230
Distribution A minimum of 17,600 copies distributed from the Ottawa River to Carling Avenue be-
tween the O-Train tracks and Woodroffe Avenue.
Most residents in this area will receive the Kitchissippi Times
directly to their door from Sun Distribution.
If you did not receive your copy, or would like additional copies,
please contact us and we’ll deliver to you. Bulk copies
delivered to multi-unit dwellings and retail locations. Copies
available at Dovercourt Recre-ation Centre and Hintonburg
Community Centre. [email protected]
613-238-1818 x248
Tips and ideas We want to hear from you about what’s happening in
our community. Contact Managing Editor.
The Kitchissippi Times is published by
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mark Sutcliffe
PRESIDENT Michael Curran
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Donna Neil
The next issue of your Kitchissippi Times:
December 13
Advertising Deadline: Reserve by December 5
New stage for Chamber Theatre Hintonburg Reading into the playText and photo by Steph Fahey
Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeebar opened its doors on November 21 to its first-ever play, Tongue and Groove. Fittingly, the play begins with a reading. It is a romantic comedy about a love triangle with serious overtones about feminism, relationships, writing and academia.
Director Lisa Zanyk co-founded Chamber Theatre Hintonburg with Sherbrooke Avenue resi-dent and play producer, Donnie Laflamme. The company thrives on bring-ing plays to places people already hang out, like Cube Gallery, the Carleton Tavern and the Hintonburg Community Centre.
Los Angeles writer Amy Friedman, who met Laflamme while teaching at Algonquin College with him, wrote Tongue and Groove. Laflamme helped Friedman with the struc-ture of the play and offered his own inspiration and improvements to the script. Since the play is performed
in a non-traditional theatre setting, Laflamme and Zanyk felt some changes were necessary.
“Tongue and Groove is something that people have not seen before,” says Zanyk after a successful opening night.
“This play created work for new artists and is giving the public an opportunity to see a new story,” adds Laflamme.
What Zanyk is most proud of is the cast and crew’s ability to vulnerably put themselves out there with new adventures.
“I am also proud of how we work with young and emerging theatre artists,” says Zanyk.
“Tongue and groove is a system for designing and installing flooring, walls and ceilings and is a meta-phor for the way relation-ships work,” says Zanyk.
“It’s an image many in the neighborhood can relate to because everybody is renovating or building in some aspect of their lives.”
Tongue and Grove runs to December 1. For information or tickets: collected-works.com.
Tongue & Groove director Lisa Zanyk and Collected Works employee Chris Carroll pose in front of actors (left to right) Jerome Bourgault, Matt Smith, Tim Oberholzer and Manon Dumas.
Kitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 5
MONDAYIn-House Special
TUESDAYWing Night
3pm - Close
WEDNESDAYKids Eat Free
5pm - 8pm1/2 price nacho
with pitcher
THURSDAY Wing Night
3pm - Close
FRIDAYDave Kalil
9pm - CloseOttawa’s own Piano man
SATURDAY2-4-1 Fajitas
3pm - Close& Live Entertainment
from 9pm returning the first Saturday in September
SUNDAY1/2 Price Pizza
3pm - CloseEat in only. Ask your server for details.
Not to be combined with any other offer.Entertainment may change due to availabilty.
DAVEIS
BACK!Dave Kalil,
Ottawa’s own piano man
EVERY FRIDAYstarting September 4
Six T.V.s, two 42" plasma T.V.s, and one 80" Big Screen T.V. for your Sporting Events
N.T.N. Trivia Network
pub & eatery249 Richmond Road613.722.9603
Your neighbourhood tradition since 1981
MONDAYIn-House Special
TUESDAYWing Night
3pm - Close
WEDNESDAYKids Eat Free
5pm - 8pm1/2 price nacho
with pitcher
THURSDAY Wing Night
3pm - Close
FRIDAYDave Kalil
9pm - CloseOttawa’s own Piano man
SATURDAY2-4-1 Fajitas
3pm - Close& Live Entertainment
from 9pm returning the first Saturday in September
SUNDAY1/2 Price Pizza
3pm - CloseEat in only. Ask your server for details.
Not to be combined with any other offer.Entertainment may change due to availabilty.
DAVEIS
BACK!Dave Kalil,
Ottawa’s own piano man
EVERY FRIDAYstarting September 4
Six T.V.s, two 42" plasma T.V.s, and one 80" Big Screen T.V. for your Sporting Events
N.T.N. Trivia Network
pub & eatery249 Richmond Road613.722.9603
Your neighbourhood tradition since 1981
Join us every Monday for open mic upstairs in our private lounge!Dave Kalil and Todd Huckabone
Every Friday starting at 9pm, no cover ever!
Your friends and family at Whispers wish you a very safe and happy holiday!
Book now for New Year’s
Dr. Dave Trio performs$25 per person
Doors open 8:30 p.m.Ask for details at the bar
Door Prizes
Champagne and Midnight Snack Buffet
included in ticket price
Book your Holiday Party
now!Prime dates
still available. Our 2nd floor lounge is great for business or family gatherings.
www.shoeinn.ca
Winter Boot SALE
ContinuesStorewide
Markdowns!
356 Richmond Rd613-829-3030
(just west of Churchill)
Sorel - Rieker - El Natura Lista - Martino
Ground Hog - UGGS
Wall Space Galley hosts fifth annual Candlelighters fundraiser
Community comes together for art, fashion and support
By Steph Fahey
When McKellar Park’s Andy del Castillo received a call from longtime friend and Wall Space Gallery owner Patricia Barr about producing a video for the Sparkling Cause fundraiser she was holding in support of
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs, he jumped at the opportunity to help.
As the Senior Producer of r + d creative, a video pro-duction and live event company, del Castillo is experi-
enced with creating film for live events. Del Castillo wanted to keep the story compact, while highlighting the struggles, fears and journeys of the two families featured in the video whose children were diagnosed with cancer.
On November 20, Wall Space Gallery showed the video at their Fifth Annual Jewellery, Art and Fashion
Event to benefit Candlelighters. With the help of Jocelyn Lamont of Candlelighters
and a community of merchants who donated to and assisted with the event, the three-hour fundraiser raised over $2,000.
“We really wanted to help the audience under-stand what the families went through, and most importantly what exactly Candlelighters does for the families,” says del Castillo.
The ten-minute video introduced two families whose lives were changed after their young children were diagnosed with cancer. The parents discussed what it was like to have their worst fear realized, how they strived to stay positive during times of uncertainty and how they finally realized what truly matters.
Remarkably, the video had a happy ending with both families sharing the good news that their chil-dren are currently cancer free and thriving. Both
families emphasized how crucial it was to have Candlelighters’ support through the journey.
“It’s an emotional video and it does make you tear up,” says del Castillo.
KT VOLUNTEERS
Senior Producer of r+d creative Andy del Castillo
and Wall Space Gallery owner Patricia Barr
connected with Candlelighters for the fifth
annual fundraiser, A Sparkling Cause.
Photo by Steph Fahey
Page 6 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
Monday, December 10, 2012Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington St W
Annual General Meeting6 pm – 7 pm
Mistletoe Mixer7 pm – 10 pm
join us for complimentary food, drinks, and holiday cheer!
Wellington West Business Improvement Area invites businesses and commercial property owners of Hintonburg and
Wellington Village to attend its
Agenda available at www.wellingtonwest.ca rsvp [email protected]
Sunday December 2nd – 10:00 AMAdvent 1 – Hope
Sacrament of Holy CommunionProphecies and Portents
Sunday December 9th – 10:00 AMAdvent 2 – PeaceCleaning House
Sunday December 16th – 10:00 AMAdvent 3 - Joy
Christmas Pageant & Community Lunch
Sunday December 23rd – 10:00 AMAdvent 4– Love
Turn your world upside-down
Saturday December 8th 7:00 PM
ONE STARRY NIGHTCHOIR CONCERT
Featuring St. Stephen’s choir, organist and music director Gavan
Quinn, along with vocal and instrumental soloists
Reception to follow
Repertoire will include carols and other seasonal selections encompassing a variety of styles, both old and new.
Tickets - $15 - children 10 & under free
Christmas EveChristmas Carol Sing-a-Long
6:30 p.m.Service of Stories and Carols
7:00 p.m.
A special time for the whole familySunday December 30th10:00 AM – Café Service
ktimesmagpie29.11.2012:Layout 1 11/22/12 11:00 AM Page 1
Hintonburg Hub finds a home on Rosemount AvenueTogether with the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LIHN) and MPP Yasir Naqvi, Hintonburg’s Vicky Smallman, Chair of the Board for the Somerset West Community Health
Centre (SWCHC), announced that the SWCHC purchased the property at 30 Rosemount Ave to open the Hintonburg Hub. A range of health and social services will be offered at this new location. And 1,100 new clients will have health care delivered where they live.
SWCHC was able to purchase the land using the equity from its existing building at 55 Eccles St., which is a creative and cost-effective way to expand their services without requiring a major capital investment from the government.
The Hintonburg Hub will receive approximately $334,000 in annual funding from the Champlain LHIN to operate the new facility on an ongoing basis and staff from the SWCHC will work at the Hub.
Smallman reminded the gathering of press and community members at the official announcement that funds towards a capital campaign will need to be raised to support the project.
The SWCHC’s Jack McCarthy announced that the Hintonburg Hub is planning to open in February or March of 2014 and that members of the community will be invited to help decide how to best program the space.
Passing of former Kitchissippi CouncillorFormer Kitchissippi Councillor Shawn Little has passed away at age 48. At press time, City Council announced that flags at City Hall would be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, November 28, the day of his memorial service. Mayor Jim Watson announced that a moment of silence would be observed in Council for Little.
Broadview Public School opens new play structures thanks to community supportHundreds of happy kids made the most of Broadview Public School’s two new play structures at the offi-cial ribbon-cutting
Vicky Smallman announces the Hintonburg Hub will serve 1,100 new clients. Photo by Kathleen Wilker
Broadview students test drive one of their two new play structures. Photo by Denise Deby
KT CATCH UP
Churchill Avenue’s Shar Desbarats shows off her humourous cat painting that will be on exhibit at Dovercourt in
December. Photo by Kathleen Wilker
Continued on page 7
Kitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 7
ceremony on November 22.
The play structures, which replace equipment slated for demolition, were built thanks to the Broadview School Council’s fundraising effort which ra i sed over $120,000 from Roca Homes, Gumdocs Periodontistry, Dovercourt Recreation Association and other businesses as well as students, families and residents.
Lessons incivic engagement The Hintonburg Community Centre was host to the Citizens
Academy second pilot meeting, November 15. The meeting’s focus was understanding recreation, and the venue—home to a wide variety of recreation programs for community members of all ages—was ideal for the topic.
From home alone work-shops to pet obedience classes, the Hintonburg Community Centre is a hub of community engage-ment and civic vitality, two pillars of the Citizens Academy initiative.
Facilitators greeted all 40 participants and a few observers and welcomed them with a light dinner.
The meeting began with presentations by Ottawans involved with recreation at different lev-els of the municipality, followed by small group discussions and ended with an open-dialogue Q and A.
“It’s like building a citi-zen’s tool kit,” says Manjit Basi, a member of the Academy’s Leadership Team. The volunteer-based, grassroots initia-tive has been successful thus far in helping the demographically diverse group of participants see how they can impact local governance.
New walk-in hoursWeekdays 9-5 (Monday 9-8)
Dr Renaud, Dr Rothstein, Dr LaskowskaWeekends 9-2
Dr De, Dr Dobrolowski
www.activecareclinics.ca(in the Rexall pharmacy)
613-761-6777
Carlingwood Medical Centre
Fisher Park Update
If you feel Fisher Park is an important part of our Community, please take a minute to read this note.
The Fisher Park Community Recreation Council (FPCRC), which has been in existence since 1952, designs and operates recreational programs and events held at Fisher Park. The Council’s activities are made possible by the fact that we share City land with Fisher Park School under a unique lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).
Our Council is a volunteer board of directors drawn from within the community and supported by paid and volunteer staff. We run programs and events ranging from youth baseball and soccer programs in the spring to Learn to Skate and Hockey Development Programs in the fall and winter months. We also operate Fisher Park’s outdoor rink that is used by several local schools to provide variety to their outdoor physical activity programs, as well as by countless families in the commu-nity. We have an outdoor hockey league for children – there are still a few spots available for the January start!
Many of you may be aware of the discussions surrounding the issue of over-crowding at the neighbourhood public elementary schools. We have received a lot of concerned questions regard-ing how changes to Fisher Park School will affect our ability to continue to deliver our community programs. It is still early in the process and details are not very clear, but we are committed to do all we can to work with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and the City to try and keep Fisher Park open to community use. We are really hopeful that any changes contemplated at Fisher Park School by the School Board won’t require giving up parkland for portables.
We feel that Fisher Park is huge part our Community – and we would like to hear your thoughts as well. To support us, FPCRC would appreciate your sending us your thoughts and opinions, and even better, stories of your great Fisher Park experiences, or any photos to share of these experiences.
Please email us at [email protected].
For updates on this matter, check out our website at www.fisherparkrecreation.ca.Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
We would love to hear from you! Signed, the Board of Directors of Fisher Park Community Recreation Council
989 Wellington St West, Hintonburg
www.simplyrawexpress.com (613) 234-0806
Your complete healthy living centre!
100% gluten-freeUnique selection of healthy living productsFresh entrees, smoothies, juices & desserts
100% plant-based
Healthy lifestyle workshops,
programs & coaching
Continued from page 6
Cheers to great beer made with clean water. $6963.64 was raised for the Ottawa Riverkeeper at the first Ottawa Brewery Market held in Hintonburg on October 13 and organized by Taralyn Marshall (left). MJ Hodgins of Ashton Brewing Company (middle) and Meredith Brown, Executive Director of the Ottawa Riverkeeper (right) joined in the celebration on November 22 at the reception in the Riverkeeper offices at the Trailhead building. Photo by Lisa Georges.
Participants learn about civic engagement through the lens of recreation at the Hintonburg Community Centre. Photo by Rachel Aiello
Page 8 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
Love your smile.1620 Scott Street
Suite 20 (Holland Cross)613.728.1511 or 613.728.9994
New Patients Welcome.
HOLLAND CROSS DENTAL CENTRE
w w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omSince 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989.Since 1989. w w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c om
HOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLANLAND D D D D D CROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTRECROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DD D D D HOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOLHOL CROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTREENTAL CENTRECROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS DCROSS D
w w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c omw w w. h o l lan d cro ss d enta l .c om
Caring Dentists. One Exacting Standard of Treatment.
Your Retirement –Are you Rolling the Dice?
Millions of people save every year toensure their retirement years are com-fortable and stress-free. Whether you aresaving for retirement or currently retired,understanding your future needs andyour progress to meeting those needs isof utmost importance.
Dimitris Foss combines comprehensivefinancial planning with a disciplinedinvestment strategy to ensure thatyour investments will help achieve yourspecific retirement objectives. A residentof Kitchissippi, Dimitris and his team ofexperts can help you achieve financialpeace of mind.
Isn’t it time to take the first step? Call or email today for a free consultation.
TM Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Member CIPF.ScotiaMcLeod does not offer tax advice, but working with our team of experts we are able to provide a suite of financial services for clients.
Dimitris Foss, CFP Wealth Advisor613-782-6789
If you knew you would outliveyour investments, what wouldyou change?
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Conservative InvestmentManagement
Investment Policy Statements
RRSPs
Non-Registered Accounts
Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
In Trust Accounts
Investing for Income
Income & Asset Protection
Individual Pension Plans
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Tax-Efficient Cash Flows
The Mobile Lawyer LEGAL SERVICES AT YOUR DOOR
Discover How The Mobile LawyerCan Save You Time and Money.· real estate· wills and estates· corporate /commercial
David McLean B.A.,[email protected]
Tel. 613-722-8381Fax: 613-722-4891
www.mobilelawyer.ca
Community celebrates Dovercourt’s 25 yearsIcing on the cakeStory and photos by Denise Deby
Dovercourt Recreation Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary with a month of festivities including a birthday party and “float-in” movie on November 24, the annual Principals’ Breakfast for community leaders on November 20 and a wall covered in stories entitled “25 Great Things about Dovercourt.” Here’s what a few of the over 400 people who attended Dovercourt’s Birthday Bash had to say about what Dovercourt means to them.
Amanda Black (left) and daughter Jocelyn Butt of Highland Park are at Dovercourt every day. Butt attends before- and after-school care, and Black came to Dovercourt for preschool as a child herself.
Joel Attfield (left) works at Dovercourt, while his mom Susan Wheatley has
participated in fitness classes since 1986 and is now a Gold Club Fitness member.
For Fred Martel, Alice Lafferty (right) and daughter Sasha Martel of the Civic Hospital neighbourhood, Sasha’s
dance, swimming and sportball classes at Dovercourt are a Saturday routine.
Stephanie Wang and son Leo live in Westboro near Dovercourt, where Leo comes for swimming lessons and summer camps. “It’s very nice,” says Wang. “It’s close by and there are a lot of activities and events here. People often bring their kids to come and play.”
Sherri Cranston and daughters Mia (left) and Ella Moseley-Williams of Champlain Park think Dovercourt is a great place to
meet friends.
Kitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 9
fffffffffffffffffffffffffff
This year’s must-have gift.
A very different meaning when you’re hungry.
pppppppppp
Help everybody get what they need this holiday season.
Donate at ottawafoodbank.ca.
lot for the city.”As a longtime news man, Mills also has a passion for
the arts. In addition to chairing the NCC, he has sat on boards for Opera Lyra, the Ottawa School of Dance and the Great Canadian Theatre Company.
“I attended a lot of arts events and always enjoyed them. This was a way to give back, and make sure they’re there for the public in the future,” Mills said. “The arts always needs help. It’s never overfunded and struggling to stay alive.”
Atallah, owner of Kitchissippi’s popular Newport Restaurant in Westboro, was also honoured with the Order of Ottawa.
Atallah is also a generous philanthropist and co-found-ed the Elvis Sighting Society with late Canadian journalist Earl McRae. The Society donates to many local institu-tions. Atallah has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. In addition to his donations, Atallah is involved in numerous neighbourhood initiatives that give back to the community – including opening the doors of the Newport Restaurant on Christmas day to feed those in need.
“I’ve never had this feeling before. I was overwhelmed. I couldn’t believe I was among the first group of recipi-ents,” said Atallah. “I was speechless, and I never believed I’d feel that. I was stunned.”
Atallah said he was helped when he came to Canada 35 years ago – and that’s why he’s chosen to give back.
However, he said the Elvis Sighting Society volunteers also deserve credit.
“I’m part of a big group of volunteers,” Atallah said. “I give the restaurant and provide the tools, but (volunteers) take over and do everything.”
At the awards ceremony, Atallah was also pleased that McRae received recognition for his work with the Elvis Sighting Society.
“I lost a great friend after all the community work we did together,” he said. “I was so pleased they mentioned Earl.”
He added that he couldn’t imagine not giving back to a community that has been so supportive of him.
“(Giving back) makes you feel good. It makes you feel very good,” Atallah said. “Your heart feels good when it’s giving.”
Continued from page 1Atallah’s magical moment
“I attended a lot of arts events and always enjoyed
them. This was a way to give back, and make sure they’re
there for the public in the future.”
Russell Mills
Kitchissippi’s Moe Atallah with Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Katherine Hobbs at the awards ceremony. Photo supplied by the City of Ottawa
Page 10 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
How safe is your family?
Boilers : Water Heaters : Tankless Water Heaters www.FrancisPlumbing.com
613-224-0041
Did you know: 68,316 people reported to poison centers for exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) the colourless, odourless gas in the last decade & hundreds DIE each year from exposure.
THIS IS PREVENTABLE
Get your boiler/furnace safety inspection & maintenance done before turning on the heat!
YOUR FAMILY’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in North America
Mention this ad and get $25.00 off your
annual maintenance. LSA customers get $30 off
Parkdale & Wellington Streets Open 7 days a week
from dawn till dusk! 613-244-4410
Fun firs, wreal wreaths and gorgeous garlands!Don’t miss our super selection of fresh and fragrant real Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, on sale daily from November 24 till the very last minute on December 24.
Entertaining? Delight your guests with local delicacies from The Field House, Saturdays from 9–4 until December 15.Treat guests to foods by Savour Ottawa verified local farmers: eggs, artisanal cheeses, honey, maple syrup, organic vegetables, beef, red deer, wild boar, lamb, prepared foods, pies, cookies, organic berries and jam, apples, apple cider and heirloom tomatoes. Let the feasting begin!
www.fieldhouseparkdale.com
Shop early for thebest selection ofFraser, Balsam and Douglas Firs, Scotch Pines, Blue Spruces other favourites!
Getting Divorced?
Financial Advice in Divorce
613.728.9573
Joyce Owen
Financial Divorce Specialist
Brophy Financial Planning
A Member of Evangeline Securities
w w w. j o y c e o w e n . c o m
Joyce Owen B.A. Econ., CFP, CLU, FDS
Certified Financial PlannerChartered Life UnderwriterFinancial Divorce Specialist
In your neighbourhood since 1974
John’sJohn’s
1365 Wellington St. 613-761-1010www.johnsdiner.ca
Family Diner
• shakes• fries• burgers• daily lunch special
Dinner with your family at homeBreakfast & Lunch with us!!
Open from 5am to 3pmMonday to Saturday
Promoting information on all options for breast cancer surgery When life hands you lemons... By Anita Grace
On the evening of November 21, Flock Boutique on Wellington St. W. was decked out in yellow lemons for the launch of a new local initiative empowering breast cancer patients to become more involved in their treat-ment options.
“It’s about people taking active roles in their health,” explains initiative catalyst Melanie Adrian. “When people are in charge, active, and involved, they heal faster, better and stronger.”
The goal of Project leMonADE is to provide information to patients and health care providers explaining all of the surgical options for the treatment of breast cancer, including immediate reconstructive surgery procedures which can preserve more of the breast skin tissue.
It all started when Adrian, a Kitchissippi resident and law professor at Carleton University, was diagnosed with stage II invasive breast cancer last April. She was told by every surgeon she met that aggressive surgery – in the form of a modified radical mastectomy – was her best option. However, after doing her own research, Adrian learned about skin-sparing mastectomies (an immediate reconstruction option) and opted to travel to Hamilton where a team of doctors was willing
to perform this surgery.After struggling with the challenges
of getting the information she needed and the treatment option she wanted, Adrian has become a strong advocate for informed choice about surgical treatments for breast cancer. She has rallied and inspired a team of dedicated individuals made up of students, doctors, friends and people touched by cancer. They are quickly building a movement called ‘Be the Choice,’ kicking it off with Project leMonADE.
Project leMonADE would like to raise $24,000 to produce a short
video highlighting the surgical choices in the treatment of breast cancer. Funds raised will also support the work of part-time staff who would widely disseminate the movie via social media.
Kitchissippi resident Finola Francis is building a social media presence for the project and was live-tweeting at the launch event (@PROlemonade) which raised $1,245, bringing the current project total to $5,000.
For more info: bethechoice.org and on Facebook at BetheChoicePL.
Members of the Project leMonADE team at the project’s launch event at Flock Boutique. Photo by Anita Grace
ADVERTISING FEATURE
THE PERFECT
GIFTIT’S HERE IN KITCHISSIPPI
Charm and Functionality combinedLuxury handmade Canadian knitwear by Olena Zylak and leather goods by Montreal's cult label M0851.
Clothes by Muriel Dombret1258 Wellington St West613 798-0167www.murieldombret.com
The Lucia Collection by Pure LivingThe Lucia Collection of luxury soaps, lotions, soy candles, and room scents are created by Montreal-based Pure Living. Use the all-natural and organic-certifi ed products separately, or layer them together to create a sensory spa-like experience. A fabulous choice for the hostess with the mostess this holiday season! Prices: from $10 - $40
terra202685 Iris Street Pinecrest Shopping Centre1-855-terra (837-7220)www.terra20.com
Elf on the Shelf Gift SetSanta knows who is naughty or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home! The elf watches children then reports back to Santa each night, allowing the children to play a delightful hide-and-seek game each day! Set includes book and Elf doll to hide.Price: $34.99
Mrs. Tiggy Winkles315 Richmond Road613 761-6055 www.mrstiggywinkles.ca
KITCHISSIPPI TIMES November 29, 2012 • Page 11
Great BIG smalls VIIISmall original art with BIG heart. Cube hosts its 8th annual Christmas show - December 4 to 30. Seventy artists. Unique, affordable gifts for everyone. Price: At all price levels
Cube Gallery1285 Wellington St West613 728-1750www.cubegallery.ca
Mahshid Farhoudi
Clare Brennan
Joe Farfard
The Tilley HatGuaranteed for life not to wear out, insured against loss, fl oats, repels rain, 4-page owner’s manual, excellent UV protection.
The Expedition Shoppe369 Richmond Road613 722-0166 and43 York Street, Byward Market613 241-8397www.expeditionshoppe.com
Page 12 • November 29, 2012 KITCHISSIPPI TIMESADVERTISING FEATURE
Eminence Organic Skin CareGive the gift of organic skin care with Vanilla Almond ($30) and Wild Plum Berry ($34) gift sets. Pamper with a gift certifi cate for a signature ORESTA facial or pedicure.
ORESTA organicskin care apothecary1121 Wellington St West613 680-0415www.oresta.ca
Eminence Organic Skin CareGive the gift of organic skin care with Vanilla Almond ($30) and Wild Plum Berry ($34) gift sets. Pamper with a gift certifi cate for a signature ORESTA facial or pedicure.
ORESTA organicskin care apothecary1121 Wellington St West613 680-0415www.oresta.ca
Canadian Made ApronsDream Weaver has over 20 styles of aprons designed & silk screened in Toronto by Ileana Grimm. These creative aprons make the perfect hostess gift. Dream Weaver also creates custom, Canadian-made gourmet food gift baskets.Price: Aprons $21.99 each, Baskets $24.99 & up
Dream Weaverhome • bath & body • fashion baby • gourmet food • gifts320 Richmond Rd613 695-0174www.dreamweavergifts.ca
Menus & MusicElegant Menus & Music boxed sets include cookbooks fi lled with recipes from the world’s top chefs and complimentary music CDs recorded by Grammy Award-winning musicians to provide the perfect atmosphere. Choose from 15 different cuisines from around the world!
The Cuckoo’s Nest – Gifts & Home Decor291 Richmond Road613 729-6378www.thecuckoosnest.ca
Give the Gift of Discovery this Holiday Season!Discover Ottawa’s history up close with the Ottawa Museum Network’s Connexion Card. Advantages include free regular admission for 1 year at 9 local museums, exclusive event invitations and discounts on museums programs and camps.Price: $70 per Family, $50 per Individual.
Ottawa Museum Network613 234-1999www.ottawamuseumnetwork.ca
Floral Subscription ProgramYour gift of fl owers or plants delivered at monthly,bi-monthly or any regular interval. Conveniently billed to you when delivered to the recipient.Price: $25.00 and up (excluding delivery)
Tivoli Florist282 Richmond Rd.& 18 Clarence St., Byward Market613 729-6911www.tivolifl orist.com
Slippers, Mitts and HatsHandmade in Lanark Ontario, our fine collection of slippers, mitts and hats will keep the whole family cozy and warm all winter long!
Quichua World Market325 Richmond Road613 722-6555www.quichuaworldmarket.com
KITCHISSIPPI TIMES November 29, 2012 • Page 13ADVERTISING FEATURE
Oil & Vinegar Gift PackGive the gift of flavour! Mix & match from over 40 different flavoured olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Perfect for foodies and amateur chefs!
Emulsify: The Oil and Vinegar Experience1283-B Wellington St West (just east of Cube Gallery)613 695-6457www.emulsify.ca
Art Lessons for all ages; over 200 courses to choose fromJoin us for our Annual Holiday Fundraising Art Sale November 29 to December 19, 2012 featuring a wide range of original, unique and affordable works of art perfect for that special someone!
Ottawa School of Art35 George St., Byward Market613 241-7471www.artottawa.ca
Cozy up in warmth: Dressy CasualMerino wool and cashmere half-zip sweater in grape, made in Italy by Gran Sasso.Price: $335.00 Culturata plaid organic cotton trim-fit sportshirt. Price: $185.00
E.R. Fisher Menswear199 Richmond Road613 829-8313www.erfisher.com
Look good and Feel good!Matcha Tea nourishing body lotion & vitalizing body wash use organic ingredients rich in natural antioxidants & nourish both the body & mind. Eco friendly, paraben free & gentle for all ages.
Renu Massage and Spa1432 Wellington St West613 722-2929www.renuspa.ca
Page 14 • November 29, 2012 KITCHISSIPPI TIMESADVERTISING FEATURE
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON YOUR NEXT VISIT
613-725-3439 | 2268 Carling Ave.www.carlinganimalhospital.com | www.carlingvet.mobi
welcomesDr. Allison Finlay DVM to its team!
Keep on Smiling Gardez le Sourire
Dr. Karen MacDonald
Dr. Liana Guberman
Dr. Charles Alleyn (Periodontist)
343 Preston Street Suite 110613-729-3338www.prestondentalcentre.com
Make the next5 years count.Your 5 Year Savings Plan is a reflectionof the priorities that matter most to you.Talk to a Scotiabank advisor and getyours started today.
® Registered trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia.
Tony Salvati, PFP Branch Manager,Sales & Service
David Sissing, CFP Financial Advisor
Rong (Sara) Zhang Senior PersonalBanking Officer
Jayson TallerPersonal BankingOfficer
Westboro388 Richmond RoadOttawa, ON613-798-2070
Mobile Spa Parties for Children & TeensChild-friendly Facials, Manicures & Pedicures
We only use Natural & Organic Products
WWW.SPARKLESPA.CA • [email protected]
Contact: Lori Simpson
Sparkle Spa
Mobile Spa Parties for Children & TeensMobile Spa Parties for Children & TeensMobile Spa Parties for Children & TeensMobile Spa Parties for Children & Teens
Chamber Theatre Hintonburg congratulates DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE
on 25 YEARS of community involvement.
Don’t miss our last three performances of
TONGUE AND GROOVE at Collected Works –November 29, 30, December 1, 9pm. Tickets $20, reserve at 613-791-4471. Donnie Laflamme’s MECHANICSVILLE MONOLOGUES now on sale at Collected Works
www.chambertheatrehintonburg.ca
What better way to celebrate our 25 YEARS than to share our 25 GREATS with all of you!Here are just a few. Check out www.dovercourt.org to learn more.
261RichmondRd|www.onetoothcanada.com
Bringthisadfor20%
off
oneregularpriceditem
(onepercustomer,validuntilDec24,2012)
Dovercourt.it’s my home, too!
metro-city realty ltd., BrokerageIndependently owned and operated
Susan Chell, Broker
Greatest MascotQuite a few years ago we got tired of using clip art for our posters like everyone else. We asked our very talented staff Trish Stolte to create a mascot for us, and Dovercat was born. The Westboro Village BIA agreed to sponsor the cre-ation of a mascot costume. After a couple of trips to the spa for a refresh, we are retiring our original costume and welcoming a new slimmer Dovercat this month.
Swim to SurviveBarbara Underhill, World champion pairs figure skater, visited Dovercourt to speak at one of our early Principal’s breakfasts. She brought us to tears, speaking of tragically losing her toddler to drown-ing. She inspired us all to run the Swim to Survive program, lessons aimed at those who do not nor-mally have access to swimming lessons. We remain the biggest participant in the Life Saving Society’s Swim to Survive program in our region.
CampsFrom humble beginnings, Dovercourt’s summer camps have grown every summer, to now the largest summer day camp program in Ottawa, with over 620 campers a day on average. We love that a child that is with us all summer will have a different experience each week.
Special eventsWe run lots of annual events, and they are all very special indeed, because each one helps cele-brate a local partner, engages our community, and helps build strong relationships in our com-munity. Our most recent event? Our 25th birth-day of course! On Saturday, Nov. 24 kids, par-ents and staff enjoyed the antics of Crash the
SWIM TO SURVIVE
GREATEST MASCOT
KITCHISSIPPI TIMES November 29, 2012 • Page 15ADVERTISING FEATURE
Wishing Dovercourt Recreation Centre a happy 25th anniversary! Thank you for providing amazing services to our community!
www.westborovillage.com
JUNE 6/7/8/9 2013
10 YEARS
Congratulations on 25 years to Dovercourt –one of Westfest’s biggest supporters!
Congratulations Dovercourt for providing 25 years of smiles
throughout our community.
Congratulations Dovercourt!
25 Years SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Hampton Park Plaza,1411 Carling Ave | 613-729-0114
SINCE 1962
Wednesday, April 18 -Saturday, April 21, 2012
®2012 Benjamin Moore & Co. Limited. Advance, Aura, Arborcoat, Benjamin Moore, Regal, Green Promise and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks; Benjamin Moore Natura is a trademark of Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. Only at participating retailers. O�er expires 4-23-2012. *$10 O� the following products: Waterborne Ceiling Paint (MSRP - $52.00), Aura Interior (MSRP - $71.00), Aura Exterior (MSRP - $73.00), Benjamin Moore Natura Primer (MSRP - $ 60.00) Benjamin Moore Natura all other �nishes (MSRP - $66.00), Regal Select Interior �nishes, excluding primer (MSRP - $60.00), Regal Select Primer (MSRP - $52.00), ben Interior �at (MSRP - $47.00), ben Interior in all other �nishes (MSRP - $49.00), ben Exterior �at �nish (MSRP - $50.00), ben Exterior in all other �nishes (MSRP - $52.00), Advance primer (MSRP - $60.00), Advance all other �nishes (MSRP - $62.00). Collection products line. Details in store.
OFFMSRP*
(3.79 litre container)
$10on all Benjamin Moore Products*
Take advantage of the
Day Sale4
Ready to
transform YOUR ROOM?
benjaminmoore.ca
Clown and the Cow Guys, as well as face paint-ing, crafts and birthday cake.
DoverkidsOur original Board of Directors envisioned a centre where kids could grow, learn, gain skills, and someday become staff themselves. Today,
close to 40% of our current staff came to Dovecourt as kids, and that experience has helped them become the very knowledgeable, entertaining and caring staff they are today. And lately there is a new phenomena, staff coming back with children of their own!
Rink VolunteersA giant tour bus pulls up at the rink. The first per-son off the bus is Mark Messier, followed by the rest of the Vancouver Canucks. Due to the Bell Capital Cup, no practice ice was available to the team. The very dedicated rink volunteers in Westboro are famous for their work, so Dovercourt was chosen. You rock rink volunteers.
Ice StormFor seven days, over 75 people lived with us in the centre until power was restored. Our motto, “A community working for the Community” was never more true than during the ice storm!
Great GiftsIt would not be a birthday without presents, now would it? We’ve had some great presents from sponsors, clients, former staff, and friends over the years. Here are a few: The beautiful waterfall by our lower west entrance, donated by former lifeguard Nicholas Bott and his company the
Pond Clinic. The “in honour of” Rose bench in the park, and the “in honour of Jim” bench at our upper level, gifts of the family and friends of these very much alive staff and client respective-ly. The Claude Regnier skateboard park, the core of which was a gift of Focus Skateboard store, and then rebuilt with the help of Beange Construction, and of course, our great Dovercat vans and bouncy House, the gifts of Morris Home Team Real Estate. Now, did we mention it is our birthday???
GREAT GIFTS
WATERFALL
DOVERKIDS
ICE STORM
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS
Page 16 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
thekavanaugh.ca613 868 7597
bedroom from $271,800bedroom from $338,100
The Kavanaugh Onsite Sales Centre222 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
Monday–Thursday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
Closed Friday
Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Come see our two furnished model suites.
life in the village!Experience
So everyone can partyHome and small office workers invited to unite By Kristy Strauss
Bob LeDrew works for himself and never had an annual office holiday party to attend.
Last year, he decided to change that and reached out to his neighbours in Kitchissippi who were in the same boat as he was.
“There are all kinds of people like me in the city,” he said. “I thought, we should do an office party for those who don’t have an office.”
That’s when LeDrew and fellow Kitchissippi residents Patrick Denny, Dwayne Hodgson and Dennis Van Staalduinen came up with the first SO HO HO (Small Office, Home Office Holiday Outing) Party.
The event attracted about 75 people last year and was such a success that it’s become an annual party at the Elmdale House. This year, the second annual SO HO HO Party will take place at the tavern on Dec. 12.
The organizers say the party is not your typical awkward and stuffy office party. Instead, it’s a chance for small office and independent workers to get together and just have fun.
“You spend a lot of time in your home office clicking the keyboard and you need other people,” said LeDrew. “You need other voices. It’s a natural desire.”
While it’s a chance for some small and independent business workers to mingle, Denny added that it’s not necessarily a
networking event.“The nice thing was last year, the
networking was really casual,” he said. “There weren’t people handing out business cards. It was a Christmas party, and I hope that sticks this year.”
One of the things that surprised the organizers of last year’s event was the
different backgrounds of people who came – from Internet and social media backgrounds to staff from a local soup truck.
“This was their Christmas party,” said Denny. “That was part of the feel last year. There weren’t the usual suspects coming out. There were people who came who we
had no idea were in the neighourhood, or worked here.”
In addition to bringing people of all small office backgrounds together, the party is also a charity event. Just like last year, all profits will go to the Causeway Work Centre.
“We’re sticking with Causeway again because we like what they do,” said Denny. “And it’s all part of the season (of giving).”
As part of the event, there will be Carol-oke with prizes going to those who participate. There will also be finger foods, door prizes and a special appearance by Glen Gower, Ottawa Senators director of game entertainment.
“People can expect a great party, and a place where you don’t need to apologize for not having a traditional job,” said Hodgson.
Prizes given out will also include a package from the National Arts Centre, CDs donated by Babes for Breasts and gift cards for local businesses.
To reserve a spot, you can purchase a ticket for $12 online at: sohoho12-efbevent.eventbrite.com/.
The SOHOHO Party will take place Dec. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elmdale House Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street West.
More information on the event is also available on Facebook at SoHoHoOttawa/events.
From left Patrick Denny, Dwayne Hodgson, Dennis Van Staalduinen and Bob LeDrew are organizing this year’s second annual SO HO HO (Small Office, Home Office Holiday Outing) Party at the Elmdale Tavern on December 12. Photo by Kristy Strauss
“You spend a lot of time in your home office clicking the keyboard, and you need other
people, you need other voices.”Bob LeDrew
November 29, 2012newswest.org
INSIDE NEWSWEST
Deadline for submissions to December 13 issue is November 30. Please note: 421 Richmond Road is NOT a drop-off location for Newswest. It is our mailing address only! Please drop off your material at the main reception desk of the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, 411 Dovercourt.
Danger on Churchill ..................................................... p.19OCDSB Update ............................................................. p.23Celebration Parkdale United’s New Doors .................... p.26Local Businesses Contribute to Daybreak ..................... p.25
By Daniel BucklesThe Property Assessment notic-es recently delivered to home-owners in Kitchissippi Ward shocked many residents. Theincrease in the assessed value ofmy modest home in ChamplainPark went up 50.3 percent, wellabove the ward average of 34.5percent. What is the role of infill development and the condomin-ium frenzy in all of this?
Unlike major developments in brand-new suburbs, infill in mature neighbourhoods builds directly on the capital of current residents. Every basement reno-vation, new kitchen, upgraded bathroom and treed front yard we and our neighbours have in-vested in over the years in Kitchissippi neighbourhoods have added millions of dollars to the financial capital the infill housing industry leverages to finance its activities (their banks count on it).
The numerous community events, like our river clean-up campaign and recent Halloween celebrations, neighbourhood watch committees, and hard-working community associa-tions, have also generated enor-mous social capital that makes our neighbourhoods safe and highly desirable places to live.
The infill housing industry in mature neighbourhoods relies on these and many other expres-sions of capital invested by the neighbours to the new homes they are building. The same ad-vantage is gained by the condo-miniums made cozy by low-rise homes on neighbouring streets.
Our prior investments sup-port a business model that makes it possible for a devel-oper to purchase a single house in a mature neighbourhood at more than market value, tear it down, and replace it with two ordinary houses that in the sub-
urbs would not have anything near the value they have in the mature neighbourhood. It seems to me that it is time the develop-ment industry publicly recog-nize these dynamics and the enormous contribution current residents make to the success of their business.
And what is wrong with building on my capital? Nothing! I am happy to share the benefits and added value my own small investments bring and continue to bring to the de-velopment industry. I am sure the vast majority of my neigh-bours share this same spirit of generosity towards infill and condominiums that are compat-ible with the patterns that make these such great neighbour-hoods in the first place. Bring it on!
What I object to, and is the source of so much conflict be-
Capital Gains, for whom?
By Security Committee, Hintonburg Community Association On November 5, Cst. Andrew Milton was honoured as a final-ist in the Enforcement Professional category at the Crime Prevention Awards at
City Hall. This fourth annual awards ceremony had more than 250 people attend to pay tribute to all those working to make Ottawa safe.
Cst. Milton has been the Community Police Centre offi-cer at the Wellington Community Police Centre (inside the Hintonburg Community Centre) for the last two and a half years and is responsible for the area between Island Park Drive and Bronson. He is the go-to person for both community and busi-ness and he is the problem solv-er for this area.
Andrew is the exact type of police officer the community needs: he has done an incredible job at decreasing crime in this area. He was nominated by four nominators representing two
separate communities – Hintonburg and Dalhousie. The present day good conditions are in large part due to the hard work, commitment, and devo-tion of Constable Milton. Working with the community he is able to stay on top of
criminal activities before the situations spiral out of control and get the foothold they had in the past. He is decisively ac-tion-oriented. He gets the job done.
He works collaboratively with other agencies and has found innovative solutions to long-standing persistent prob-lems – be it issues in parks, buildings, lighting, shop-lifting, break-ins. He uses many volun-teers and has increased the hours the Police Centre is open and has used them to help out in the community and to do home security audits. Andrew has also worked hard to ensure sup-port and training options are available and offered to those who are mentally ill or drug
Constable Milton Honoured
Deepali Jamwal of the Bollywood for Fun Dance Troop leads her group in a spirited dance dem-onstration at the opening of Hintonburg’s Diwali Celebration on October 12. The event was spon-sored by Indian Express. Please turn to page 20 for full story. Photo by Tim Thibeault
1310 Wellington St. Eat Well. Stay Fit. Be Healthy Open 7 Days 8am to 8pm
Opinion
Continued on page 20
Continued on page 21
“The present day good conditions are in large part due to the hard
work, commitment, and devotion of Constable Milton.”
NEWSWESTKitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 19
Vicki Wong, PT, ART Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy Sandra Rief, RMT
411 Roosevelt Ave, suite 304 613-792-1166
Where Active People Receive Active Rehab!
www.westborophysiotherapy.com
W Westboro
Physiotherapy Centre
Sports Physiotherapy- Sprains, Strains, Overuse Injuries
- Post-fracture rehab- Nerve and disc injuries
- sport-specific exercise programs
Active Release Technique
Arthritis treatment
massage therapy-therapeutic massage-relaxation massage
Vicki Wong, PT, ART Certificate in Sport Physiotherapy Sandra Rief, RMT
411 Roosevelt Ave, suite 304 613-792-1166
Where Active People Receive Active Rehab!
www.westborophysiotherapy.com
W Westboro
Physiotherapy Centre
Sports Physiotherapy- Sprains, Strains, Overuse Injuries
- Post-fracture rehab- Nerve and disc injuries
- sport-specific exercise programs
Active Release Technique
Arthritis treatment
massage therapy-therapeutic massage-relaxation massage
Celebrating 5 Years!
Expanded hours now available.
Physio: Tues am, Wed pm, and Sat amMassage: Tues & Thurs evenings
PhysiotheraPyMassage theraPy
Notice of Public Meeting Broadview Avenue Public School Rebuild Review
Monday, December 3, 2012 Nepean High School, Auditorium, 574 Broadview Avenue
Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
The Board is holding a meeting with the community to present information related to accommodation needs and long term projections for Broadview Avenue Public School. Background material can be found at www.ocdsb.ca under Schools/Accommodation/Program Reviews or call 613-721-1820.
133 Greenbank Road • Ottawa, ON K2H 6L3 • Phone: 613-721-1820 Fax: 613-820-6968 • Website: www.ocdsb.ca
Opinion
By Alayne McGregorCity staff unveiled their proposed new cyclist-friendly design for Churchill Avenue from Byron Ave. to Carling Ave. last month. I looked at it and was shocked. It violates every lesson we’ve learned about how to keep cyclists and pedestrians safer.
The proposed design puts cyclists on what are essentially raised sidewalks on each side of the street. Next to the road will be a small boulevard, and then the cycling facility. Next to it, at the same level, will be the pedestrian sidewalk, then front lawns.
If you’re a pedestrian walking down this new Churchill Avenue sidewalk, cy-clists will regularly ride close by you with no warning, and if they need to pass, swoop into your space. You’ll have to hold on to your children’s hands at all times in case they wander into the cyclist space and get run over. You’ll need to listen constantly for the faint sounds of bikes approaching from behind. You’ll have to dodge cyclists to get to the curb. Not very pleasant or relaxing, right?
Imagine you’re a cyclist. Right now, cars exiting driveways or side streets wait for traffic (including bikes) before entering the street. But if you’re on this off-street facility, you could be stopped by an car exiting a driveway at any time. At the side streets, you’ll be at risk from turning motorists, who may not see you because you’re separated from them by a boulevard. You’ll have to dodge and brake for pedestrians who walk into the
cyclist space. Slow, frustrating, and scary, right?
What if you live or work on Churchill, and need to get out of your driveway? So you back up, and stop at the sidewalk and check for pedestrians. Then you back up another 2m to the cycling facil-ity and look for cyclists in both direc-tions. Then you continue to the curb and wait to actually enter the road. If you’re not quick enough and do block or hit a fast-moving cyclist, you’ll be blamed.
As a speeding motorist – well, actu-ally, you’re the least affected. The road will be narrower than it is now, but still wide enough to speed. Any raised inter-sections will be on the side streets.
I’ve been working to improve cycling in Ottawa for almost 25 years. One les-son we’ve learned is that mixing pedes-trians and cyclists is difficult. Every spring there’s a stack of letters to the editor about bad cyclist and pedestrian behaviour on mixed-used paths, and at least those paths have few intersections and grass on each side.
Another lesson is that cycling on side-walks is dangerous for everyone. It kills and injures cyclists. But this design will only encourage sidewalk cycling – not just on Churchill, but everywhere in the neighbourhood.
According to city staff, this design has never been used before in Ontario. Perhaps that’s because it won’t work?
There’s got to be a better solution. Why not, instead, slow down the traffic to speeds suitable for this residential neighbourhood and for cycling?
Alayne McGregor was awarded the Bruce Timmermans Award by the City of Ottawa for her work in promoting cy-cling. She is also a former president and secretary of Citizens for Safe Cycling.
Community Inspired DesignBy Yasir Naqvi,MPP, Ottawa CentreIn cities across our prov-ince, the issues of sustain-able development and in-tensification have been widely discussed. This is particularly true in our own community, where recent projects have cre-ated much debate on sus-tainable, balanced, and smart planning, and de-velopment policy and im-plementation. Much of this debate centres around the role of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), its process and decisions, and the impact those dis-putes ultimately have on our community.
The OMB is an inde-pendent tribunal estab-lished through provincial legislation. The OMB hears appeals and applica-tions on a wide range of municipal and land-relat-ed matters including offi-cial plans, zoning by-laws,
subdivision plans, con-sents and minor variances, land compensation, devel-opment charges, aggre-gate resources, ward boundaries, and more.
During last year’s Ontario provincial elec-tion, I proposed an OMB reform package that would facilitate commu-nity inspired develop-ment. I believe that we can improve the commu-nity development process by making it more trans-parent and accessible to people. Growth should be a collaborative process that involves residents, community associations, developers and elected of-ficials working together to achieve a plan that best suits the needs of the com-munity.
Specifically, these re-form options include: changing the Planning Act to require municipalities to adopt completed
Community Design Plans (CDPs) into their official plans; compel the OMB to give deference to munici-pal council decisions; re-quiring mandatory media-tion in all development appeals; and introducing anti-SLAPP legislation to protect the participation of individuals and communi-ty groups advocating or speaking out on these and other issues.
On October 15, I was proud to introduce Bill 132, Protection of Public Participation Act, 2012. If passed, the Bill would provide protection to citi-zens and community groups advocating on mat-ters of public interest, and offer relief from meritless lawsuits that aim to keep them quiet or deter others from speaking out.
‘Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation’ (SLAPPs)
Continued on page 20
Churchill Plans Endanger Cyclists and Walkers
NEWSWESTPage 20 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
NEWSWEST
Newswest
421 Richmond Rd
PO Box 67057
Westboro RPO
Ottawa, Ontario K2A 4E4
Phone: 613-728-3030www.newswest.org
EDITOR:Anne Duggan
ADVERTISING:For rates and other
information
Lori Sharpe
Donna Roney
SUBMISSIONS
Newswest accepts submissions
from the community. Articles,
photographs and community
calendar items are welcome.
Send to: [email protected]
(Submissions can be faxed to
613-728-3030.)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Articles should be maximum
500 words; letters to the editor
maximum 300 words; commu-
nity calendar items maximum
50 words. Photographs should
be 300 dpi; print photos 3X5.
All signed letters to the editor are
welcome. We reserve the right
to edit for length and content.
Opinions and information
published in Newswest through
letters we receive, community
association news, or individ-
ual columns, do not necessari-
ly reflect the opinion(s) of this
newspaper.
613-238-1818 x274
613-238-1818 x273
tween community associations and builders, is when urban devel-opment degrades my capital and the capital of my current neigh-bours. Our collective investments are compromised too often by new structures that tower over their neighbours, turn front doors into garage doors, raise living spaces up into the clouds, and in-vade the privacy of every house around it. Not to mention filling every nook and cranny of the lot with structures that choke out
any life coming from the ground.So let’s celebrate the capital gains our communities have cre-
ated, and welcome developers to add to it with compatible invest-ments of their own. This will give the industry the respect they seem to want, but have so far (too often) failed to earn.
Daniel Buckles lives on Daniel Avenue in Champlain Park.
Continued from page 18
Property Assessment
are legal proceedings that have the effect of silencing or intimidating individuals and citi-zen groups who speak out or advocate on is-sues of public interest; such as reporting envi-ronmental violations, complaints to govern-ment agencies, speaking at public meetings, participating in tribunal hearings, engaging in public campaigns, or contacting the media.
Bill 132, which is available on my website, proposes substantive legal measures to ad-dress the serious issue of SLAPPs by creating a specialized test for courts to quickly recog-nize and dismiss a SLAPP, and order appro-priate remedies for costs. These issues were examined thoroughly by an ‘Anti-SLAPP Advisory Panel’ which submitted a compre-hensive set of recommendations to the Attorney General of Ontario. Building on these proposals, Bill 132 would enact each of the recommendations in to a comprehensive legislative framework.
Bill 132 has been endorsed by many orga-nizations, such as, the Hintonburg Community Association, the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (Ontario), EcoJustice; Greenpeace Canada, and the Canadian Environmental Law Association. I am grate-ful for their support.
Further, on October 27, I held my 3rd
Annual Sustainable Community Summit, where over 80 members of our community engaged in an important public dialogue to explore potential avenues for the reform of the OMB and the use of CDPs. We were joined by three presenters who gave their unique perspectives on this topic, including Jay Baltz, a member of the Hintonburg Community Association, January Cohen, a development lawyer at Soloway Wright, LLP, and Neil
Malhotra, Vice President of Claridge Homes. Participants engaged in breakout groups to
discuss their experiences and present their feedback for reform. Overall, four options were discussed: maintain or improve the sta-tus-quo; abolish the OMB; create Local Appeal Boards; or enhance community in-spired development.
I continue to seek feedback, and encourage you to get involved in this process. For further information, please visit my website, where you can find copies of the presentations, as well as the workbook which was provided to participants. I invite you to review these documents, and to send me your thoughts, experiences and suggestions as to how we can best implement community inspired develop-ment in our province. I will be writing a de-tailed report to be shared with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on behalf of our community, which I will share with you once complete.
For more information on any of these top-ics, please visit www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca, or you can contact my Community Office. Please note that my office has recently moved to 109 Catherine Street. As always, you can reach me by telephone at 613-722-6414 or by email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you.
Continued from page 19
Naqvi
Diwali Lights the NightBy Hintonburg Economic Development CommitteeThe evening of November 12 was the 6th annual Hintonburg Diwali Festival. This year it was held in a hall across from Plant Pool on Somerset near Preston. This local festival is always held on the eve of Diwali, which was November 13 this year. It was a beautiful evening and the weather held just long enough until the festival was finished before the wind and rain started.
Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights. It is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated by lighting small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. Most Indian business communities begin their financial year at Diwali. During Diwali people wear new clothes and share sweets with family and friends. The enormous display of freshly made Indian sweets in-side Indian Express took up a third of the restaurant and boxes and boxes of sweets were being sold throughout the day and evening.
The evening started with an Indian drummer in front of Indian Express, across the street from the event, beckon-ing the crowd to come. Inside the hall, sponsor Indian Express, provided the
guests with yummy warm pakoras, mango burfi and the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee members served the treats and also provided hot Chai tea and juice. A separate room provided infor-mation on Indian and a station for free stick on tattoos for the children. Master of Ceremonies Ravi Philar, welcomed the crowd and explained Diwali to those who were new. Five members of Bollywood for Fun provided a fabulous display of
Bollywood dancing, these dancers have been coming for the past five years and make this a true fun festival.
Priest Devrat Sharma followed with the Pooja, a religious blessing for prosper-ity in the new year. Invited guests Police Chief Charles Bordeleau, MPP Yasir Naqvi and School Trustee and School Board Chair Jennifer McKenzie took part in the Pooja. Following the Pooja Bollywood for Fun delighted the crowd with another performance.
MC Ravi Philar encouraged attendees to drop some money in the donation jars. The event is free , sponsored by Indian Express, and any donations were to be given to the Plant Pool Recreation Association across the street. People were very generous and $350 was raised for Plant Pool RA that night.
At the end of the evening everyone came outside and across the street to the patio of Indian Express. In front of a huge crowd 24 giant sparklers were lit by Warren Scott, Officer Ghadban, Ravi Walia, and Chief Bordeleau ending a wonderful evening. The lighting signifies the triumph of light over dark and good over evil.
Look for another fabulous festival next year.
“Five members of Bollywood for Fun provided a fabulous
display of Bollywood dancing, these dancers have been coming for the past five years and
make this a true fun festival.”
“I believe that we can
improve the community
development process by
making it more
transparent and
accessible to people.”Yasir Naqvi
NEWSWESTKitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 21
addicted. His compassion is obvious and appreciated by all.Andrew was preceded by other great officers in this area – he has continued on with what they started and he
has enhanced it with his own methods and skills.Although there are still some issues in the area, Andrew is so effective that the Security Committee of the
Hintonburg Community Association has cancelled several meetings over this summer because there were very few issues to discuss. The committee has now decided to meet only every two months unless pressing issues arise. Pretty amazing after 20 years of meeting at least every single month and often smaller meetings in between. Check out the newly released police crime stats and see the decrease! http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/CrimeFiles/CrimeMaps_Reports/crimestats.aspx
Thanks Andrew, for all you have done and continue to do!
Cst. MiltonContinued from page 18
Cst. Andrew Milton received a 2012 Finalist certificate from Police Chief Bordeleau at the Crime Prevention Ottawa Awards on November 5. Photo by Neil Valois
www.wellingtonwest.ca
Download our free business directory app for iPhones
Good giving starts with good shopping
HINTONBURG PARKDALE MARKET
WELLINGTON VILLAGE
a very merry
MALL-TERNATIVE
For locally owned shops, friendly shopkeepers, and special one-of-a-kind finds, visit Wellington West
this holiday season.
223 Armstrong Street
613-728-4424UGLY CLUB
BREAKFAST SPECIALS$4.50 & up
(incl. toast, home fries & coffee)Mon. – Fri., (8:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Sat. & Sun. (8:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.)
LUNCH SPECIALS $7.50 & UPEverything made fresh daily
NIGHTLY SPECIALSMonday
1/2 price pizza4pm-midnight
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday1/2 price appetizers
4pm - midnight
Monday-Thursday & Sunday35 cent wings
3pm – midnight & Sunday 1-7 pm
MONTREAL SMOKEDMEAT SANDWICH
4oz. $6.10Smoked Meat by the pound
$10.00 (take out only)
HOMEMADE HUMMUS AND TABOULEH
*all food prices are plus tax
ESTABLISHED SINCE 1935LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
EVERY WEEKEND
Nov 30Raw Sugar
Dec 1The Gruff Sisters (food bank drive)
Dec 6Open Jam
Dec 7Sweet and the Back Beat
Dec 8Déjà vu
Dec 13Open Jam
Dec 14Rocket Rashed & The Fat City 8
Dec 15Zydico Loco
Dec 20Open Jazz Night
Dec 21End of the World Party
Livebands (12/12/2012)Dec 22
Live EntertainmentDec 28
The Mud BoysDec 29
The Beer Nuts
We have all NFL Games on 10 Hi-Def TVs
CARLETONTAVERNT H E
December 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH HELIUM
• No cover charge • Party favours • Free midnight toast
DUNLAP LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
111 Sherwood Drive, Suite BOttawa, On K1Y 3V1
Tel: (613) 722-7788 Fax:(613)722-8909
FAMILY • REAL ESTATE • CIVIL LITIGATION CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL
ESTATE • WILLS & POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Enbridge Inc. Rate-Reset Preferred SharesRated: Pfd-2 (low), 4.00% coupon
Due: June 1, 2017, yielding 3.61%**
Manulife Financial Rate-Reset Preferred SharesRated: Pfd-2 (high), 4.40% coupon
Due: September 19, 2017, yielding 3.81%**
Brookfield Asset Management Rate-Reset Preferred SharesRated: Pfd-2 (low), 4.50% coupon
Due: September 30, 2018, yielding 4.18%**
**Yields and credit ratings as of November 23, 2012. Subject to change and availability. Ratings from Dominion Bond Rating Service.
Dimitris Foss combines comprehensive financial planning with a disciplined investment strategy to ensure that your investments will help achieve your specific retirement objectives. A resident of Kitchissippi, Dimitris
and his team of experts can help you achieve financial peace of mind.
Dimitris Foss, CFPWealth Advisor613-782-6789
Investing for Income?
™Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Member CIPF.
NEWSWESTPage 22 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
Yasir Naqvi, MPPOttawa Centre
We’ve moved!
Community Office109 Catherine Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0P4T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 [email protected] facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp | tw @yasir_naqvi
By Paul Dewar,MP, Ottawa CentreA total of 2.3 million children under the age of 15 are infected with HIV. One in two children with HIV in the developing world dies before reach-ing his or her second birthday. Canada can play an important role in changing those statistics.
Today, I want to provide you with an update what New Democrats are doing in Parliament to address the need for better access to low-cost, life-saving drugs to people in the developing world through the “Medicines for All” bill (Bill C-398).
Bill C-398 puts back before the House of Commons the same core reforms that would allow better ac-cess to affordable generic medicines for developing countries that were unanimously adopted in 2004 through a law known as Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime. The new bill unties the red tape that pre-vents CAMR from fulfilling its promise through a streamlined ‘one-licence solution’ that allows generic manufacturers to supply a Health Canada-approved medication to any eligible country on the WTO list of countries in need of affordable med-icines.
While we have fought the fight against HIV-AIDS and we have
won many battles, we have not yet found the cure. But we have devel-oped ways to manage the disease.
Over time, however, the virus adapts to some of these medicines. As a result, we need to have newer second and third-line regimes and different combinations of drugs available to developing countries. The bill will do this as well; it is crucial for the people we have helped in the past to stay alive.
At the same time, controls re-main in place to ensure that CAMR conforms to existing WTO and Health Canada requirements. This will ensure that we will not jeopar-dize the pharmaceutical, generic or research companies.
By passing this bill, parliamen-tarians will send the message that a child in the Congo should and will get the same access as our children would get, or a woman with HIV-AIDS in any part of the developing world will have the same access as Canadians. Fundamentally, this bill is about social justice, and people are in favour of it for that reason.
In the previous parliament, the House of Commons adopted our bill with a significant majority vot-ing in favour, including 26 Conservative MPs. However, the industry minister directed Conservative senators to kill the bill
in the Senate. It was a heartbreaking setback, but our work continues.
Recently, my colleague Hélène Laverdière reintroduced the bill as C-398 and we are campaigning strongly to ensure its passage in this parliament.
When we passed the bill in the House for the first time, I was very proud to be the author of the bill. However, it was not about me. It was about many people in the House and the Canadians they represent who saw the value of working to-gether to make a difference for people in the rest of the world and in particular for those living in pover-ty. Canadians saw members of the Conservative Party working with members of the Liberal Party, the Bloc and New Democrats toward a common goal—something that I am sure Canadians would like to see more of today.
Providing the world’s most vul-nerable access to life-saving medi-cine is something that every parlia-mentarian can agree on. When a Canadian goes to Congo and visits Canadian-supported clinics, we will see people being taken care of, and not just handed a diagnosis that amounts to a death sentence with no access to treatment. When we are asked, we can say that we stood up, we were there for people and we made a difference.
To learn more about Bill C-398 and what you can do to support it, visit www.pauldewarmp.ca
Rekindling Low-cost Drugs for International Needs
NEWSWESTKitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 23
Pet Care is a Family AffairQ. What’s the best food for my pet?
A. As humans, pets are all unique in their dietary needs. A one fits all approach to pet nutrition does not always work. While your pet may “look” good on its current diet, long term excesses or deficiencies may manifest into a state of dis-ease. So what is the answer? If your pet does not have any specific problems, I believe a true holistic approach to feeding is the solution. A wide variety of foods and formats can provide a diet which can fill in deficiencies and reduce excesses. Utilizing a variety of foods like raw, premium kibbles, canned foods, dehydrated and freeze dried foods can play are large role in creating a complete diet. Of course monitoring your pets weight is important. An ideal weight is where one can feel the ribs and where there is good muscle tone on the hips and down the back bone. Adjust the volume as needed to adjust the weight. When choosing the foods you include in your pets diet, the type of ingredients and the quality of those ingredients are key. Low glycemic, low sensitivity carbohydrates (avoid corn or wheat), quality fats, and high quality, not high protein, proteins are critical for long term health. For specific health issues, the best diet you can provide your pet is a homemade diet which has been customized for your pet by a qualified pet nutritionalist. You can trust in our store to create a diet for your pet with the variety you and I enjoy. We can help simplify what can be confusing with the many opinions and motives in the pet food industry.
Kelvin StankeOwner
Critter Jungle1405 Carling Ave.
Hampton Park [email protected]
613-729-7354
Natural HealthQ. Do you have any suggestions to help me deal with the extra stress I experience around the holidays?
A. At this time of year, I see many people who are already experiencing symptoms of that nasty ‘Too Much Syndrome’: too much to do, too much spending, too many expectations, too much to eat/drink. All this stress compromises our health. A foot re� exology session is a great stress-buster that o� ers so many health bene� ts. � is year, gi� yourself or a loved one with a relaxing and rejuvenating re� exology session. Gi� certi� cates avail-able! For more information, please read the article: ‘A Christmas Treat for the Feet’ (Dec/11) in my Tip of the Month Library at www.perfectresonance.com. Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday!
For tips and recipes
Anna VarrianoBSc, MBA, RNT, NHP
Perfect Resonance Natural Health Counselling
2605 Carling Ave(inside the Natural Health Centre)
613-299-4022www.perfectresonance.com
ASK the Expert
ADVERTISEMENT
Ottawa Carleton District School Board NewsByJennifer McKenzie,Kitchissippi Ward Trustee
Keeping Schools Open and Students SafeAll our schools are currently open.
As of November 12, six of the public school board’s Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) bargaining units have been in a legal strike position. We are pleased to be able to report that we have reached agreement with the second-ary teachers and that this is subject to rati-fication by the union members, the Board of Trustees and approval by the Minister. Five OSSTF bargaining units remain in a legal strike position. Our Elementary teachers and Occasional Teachers will be in a legal strike position effective Monday, December 3.
This is a challenging time for all of us who want to see our schools back to nor-mal and delivering a full range of activities and learning opportunities to students. Updates are available from the home page of the OCDSB website (www.ocdsb.ca).
Churchill Accommodation Review, November 26Several Kitchissippi schools are current-ly undergoing accommodation reviews. On November 26, Board planning staff will present potential interim solutions to enrolment pressures at Churchill Alternative School to the school com-munity. This session will be held at 7pm in the Nepean High School auditorium. Only short term measures will be dis-cussed. Longer term solutions to antici-pated enrolment pressures at Churchill will be explored after the Board has completed the Elementary Alternative Program Market Demand Survey to be conducted during this school year. Churchill School community members will be able to give input regarding the proposed interim solutions to overcrowd-
ing at the meeting on the 26th and during the subsequent feedback period.
Broadview Accommodation Review Underway A targeted accommodation review is also taking place within the Broadview Ave. Public School community. As a result of the Board’s decision to make the rebuilding of Broadview Ave. PS a capital priority, staff are reviewing the accommodation needs of the school, including long-term demo-graphic projections, in order to support the business case for the rebuild project.
As part of the Broadview Rebuild re-view process, staff will hold a public meet-ing at 7 pm on December 3rd in the Nepean High School auditorium to pro-vide information to the community re-garding both short and long-term accom-modation needs of the school, and how this may affect the planned size and con-figuration of the school.
Near West Accommodation ReviewA more extensive accommodation review addressing overcrowding at Elmdale and Devonshire Public Schools and looking into how to achieve more stable student accommodation in the schools in the Near West area of the district will also be con-ducted this year. Staff initially proposed a compressed review and consultation pro-cess for this review. However, in view of the large number of schools and students that could be affected, and strong repre-sentation from the community seeking full participation in the process, the Board of Trustees has directed staff to establish a community-based Accommodation Working Group.
Detailed background information on all accommodation reviews is available at www.ocdsb.ca at the Accommodation /Program Review link under the “Schools” section of the website.
Cst. Milton’s Community CornerBy Andrew Milton, Community Police OfficerThis month I’d like to take up the subject of graffiti again. The defac-ing of public and private property is a slap in the face to people who care about the kind of neighbourhood they live in and who do their best to keep their own properties up to the standards not only demanded by the city but by their own sense of what makes a good and safe environ-ment for themselves and their families. There are three distinct categories of graffiti. First, recognizing that certain public spaces offer an op-
portunity for budding art-ists to go on public display, I think the city is perform-ing a service by letting these spaces be used for graffiti art. And I think we
can agree that the artwork adds a bit of interest to an otherwise dull corner. I’m think-ing of the wall at Slater and Bronson, for ex-ample.
However, the scrawled tagging
found on private property or non-designated public property is illegal. When it appears, a call to 3-1-1 is in order or a visit to the city’s Graffiti Management Program at http://ottawa.ca/en/env_water/green_living/com-munity/graffiti/. The city is ready to help home-
owners and business peo-ple deal with the problem and can offer suggestions for ways to discourage graffiti vandals, such as planting climbing vines up the side of a wall that has been targeted or hav-ing a mural painted on a targeted wall.
A third category of graffiti that warrants a call to the police rather than By-Law Services is graf-fiti that shows a bias or prejudice aimed at an identifiable group. This added dimension raises the graffiti to the level of a hate crime. If you spot any graffiti in this catego-ry, don’t hesitate to call the Ottawa Police Call Center at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300.
For more information about graffiti, visit www.ottawapolice.ca.
NEWSWESTPage 24 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
After all, even Santa has helpers...
During the holidays, save time, relax,enjoy the season & something delicious
with your guests
“Ottawa’s Fresh Pasta Tradition”
1314 Wellington Street (corner of Clarendon) 613 722-6003
Select from* Meat, Vegetable, Seafood or
Meatball Lasagna
* Meat Cannelloni
* Spinach or Four Cheese Manicottior Filled Shells
* Sliced Rolanda* And a Variety of Others
PRE-ORDER NOW!
Heat & Serve Family orParty Sizes
www.ParmaRavioli.ca
By Karen Secord, Coordinator, Parkdale Food CentrePerry (not his real name) has to give himself a little talking to before he makes the kilometre or so trek to the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC). He does it because he is hungry, not because he wants to. Going to the grocery store just isn’t an option.
Perry, like many of the client’s served by the PFC, has had trouble finding a job. He subsists on a $599 monthly gov-ernment cheque. The room he rents gobbles up much of that. Nutrition is a concept for others to contemplate. “I just need to eat,” he explains.
Once a month, anyone in need who resides in the area bordered by Carling Avenue and the Ottawa River, Bayswater Avenue and Island Park Drive, is entitled to emergency rations, estimated to be three to five days worth of food.
In October, 442 adults and 175 chil-dren asked for and received our assis-tance. Thanks in large part to the gener-osity of area churches, businesses and a small army of volunteers, we were able to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, hamburger, and toiletries over and above what we receive as partners in the Ottawa Food Bank distribution system.
Currently, we are gearing up to dis-tribute special emergency food orders to our neighbours in need.
Our Soup & Socks from Santa fund-raiser aims to share the warmth of the
holiday season in a very practical way. Our goal is to collect 650 pairs of socks and at least that many cans of soup.
When client’s come for their food order in December they will not only receive a turkey or ham, they will also be treated to extra cans of soup and a care-fully wrapped pair of socks for each member of the family; the gift of warmth from the community.
Anyone interested in donating soup and socks to the PFC should look for the red flyers in the windows of participating businesses on Wellington. Donations can also be made any Tuesday or Thursday, 11am to 2 pm, at 89 Stonehurst in Mechanicsville. Or, drop by the Carleton Tavern on December 1 and December 14, when local musicians will be helping us reach our targets.
But never let distance or logistics hin-der your generosity. We will happily pick up donations. Call 613-722-8019 or 613-304-0878.
“If there be any truer measure of a man
than by what he does, it must be by what
he gives.”Robert South (1634 – 1716)
Soup & Socks from SantaWarmth for our neighbours in need
NEWSWESTKitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 25
Better Neighbourhood Pilot Program
WOODPARK AND WOODROFFE NORTH
Online Ideas Campaign — Have a Say!
We want to hear your ideas for projects to improve your neighbourhoods.
If you are a resident of Woodpark or Woodroffe North you can post, comment and vote on ideas for small scale, community-driven projects to make your neighbourhoods more
liveable, vibrant, healthy and beautiful.
Go to ottawa.ca/neighbourhoods to participate.
Hurry, campaign ends December 9.
Ad # 2012-08-8125-17841
613.729.NEST (6378)291 RICHMOND RD, WESTBORO, Ottawa
WWW.THECUCKOOSNEST.CA
COME LAND IN OUR NEST
AND EGGSPERIENCE
A NEW WAY TO SHOP F
OR E
GGCEPTIONAL GIFTs
PERFECT GIFT, HATCH YOUR
AT ottawa’S NEW CHOICE FOR
STYLISH GIFTS & HOME DECOR!
1487 Richmond Rd, OttawaTel: 613-726-9200 • www.rainbowfoods.ca
WRAP UP YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING
AT RAINBOW FOODS!
Check out www.rainbowfoods.ca for specials and fl yers.
Find a wide selection of unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
Exceptional chocolates, teas, cookies, hand-painted bottled oils, vinegars, jams and spices
Beautiful scarves, warm Thermohair socks, luxurious body care gift sets and much more!
The Healthy Choice. For You. For Life.
Daybreak Launches New Fundraising CampaignBy Mary EnglishIn a small corner of Kitchissppi there is a home for some of Ottawa’s most vulnerable citizens. A new annual
fundraising effort by Daybreak Housing will ensure this vital service continues into the future.
Daybreak Housing is facing a
time of need and has launched this campaign to buy locally and give locally for the month of December. The “Give Hope for the Holiday” campaign is a chance to remember that home is the most important thing for everyone, not just at Christmas but year round.
Daybreak Housing provides safe, affordable, housing for low-income men and women in five central lo-cations, including one in the very heart of Kitchissippi. While living in these homes, residents are taking their first steps beyond abuse, ad-diction and mental illness.
Part of the campaign gives local business owners the opportunity to support our community through Daybreak Housing. Stores along Wellington St. and Richmond Rd. displaying the snow globe posters from Daybreak have financially contributed to this critical first step to rebuilding lives and inspiring hope.
To be able to offer rent geared to income, Daybreak needs to raise $2,500 per room annually, or a total of $115,000 per year for the opera-tion and maintenance of its homes.
Daybreak would like customers to thank local businesses for their participation in our first annual cam-paign. For more information or to donate to Daybreak please visit our website at www.daybreakhousing.com or 613-236-8070 ext.221.
“Daybreak Housing provides safe, affordable, housing for low-income men
and women in five central locations, including one in the very heart
of Kitchissippi.”
Posters sporting this snow globe with Daybreak’s five homes can be found in the front windows of Kitchissippi businesses contributing to the Give Hope for the Holiday campaign.
NEWSWESTPage 26 • November 29, 2012 Kitchissippi times
Open Doors in CelebrationBy Parkdale United Ministry TeamParkdale United Church has been actively present in the Hintonburg and sur-rounding neighbourhoods for almost eighty-two years. A recent experience in the life of our congre-gation emphasized some-thing of the special rela-tionship we have had and continue to enjoy with members of the wider community in which the Parkdale congregation worships and serves.
As some of you may remember, on May 1 of
this year, shortly after 7:30 am a fire was dis-covered shooting out
of the doors on the south-west corner of our sanctu-
ary by two men driving by. They jumped out of their truck, were joined by a few others and sprang into action. Two of the men
tried dousing the fire with their coffee and soft drinks, another went door-to-door trying to find a fire extin-guisher, another called 911, another flagged down a tow truck and used its fire extinguisher to sup-press the fire until the fire department arrived and took over. Thank God no one was injured.
Over the next few weeks as the damage was assessed and the cleanup was undertaken, it was es-tablished that the congre-
gation would have to pay the $5,000 deductible charge to the insurance company. Community members, who had been calling to express concern and support for our con-gregation, asked about some tangible ways in which they could contrib-ute to the repairs. We thank God that many neighbours and local merchants stepped up to make finan-cial contributions.
We are pleased to report that the repairs and resto-ration are completed, in-
cluding the custom-made doors. On December 2, at 10:30 am, we will be host-ing a rededication ceremo-ny for these doors and the restored entry way. We want to open wide our doors and invite the neigh-bourhood to come and cel-ebrate with us.
On that morning, we want to thank all those who have supported us through this challenging time and welcome new-comers. As well, we want to introduce who we are as a community of faith at the present time and what we do together as a congrega-tion; as well, what we do for and with the wider neighbourhood through our outreach and justice work. After our celebra-tion, all are invited to a lunch that we will provide. We hope you will come.
Artist’s Concept
Unique in WestboroHave you dreamed of living in a gracious brownstone townhome, in a lovely old neighbourhood, surrounded by families and retirees and young professionals? Have you wished for something in Westboro, but without the old house hassle?
Have you wanted to stroll along quiet tree-lined streets until you come to the old church, and your home?
designed by
Ravenhill Common A private enclave of 19 freehold towns designed by
Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. will create a striking harmony of heritage and contemporary design.
Located just two blocks from the heart of Westboro, these stunning open concept two- and three-bedroom
homes range in size from 1,360 to 1,930 sq. ft. and include such features as direct access from underground garage, two-storey galleries and open lofts, private rear terraces
and roof-top decks.
Sales Centre 613-825-0080461 Edison Avenue ravenhillcommon.com
Monday to Wednesday Noon to 7 p.m.
Weekends and holidays Noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday Closed
EDIS
ON
AVEC
HU
RC
HILL AVE
BYRON AVE
RICHMOND RD
RAVENHILL AVE
50% reserved! Choice locations still available. Prices from $599,400. Spring 2014 occupancy.
Ravenhill Ad Kitchissippi_NewLook_Nov22.indd 1 11/22/12 3:35:0 PM
On December 2, at 10:30 am, the Parkdale United Church congregation will be hosting a rededication ceremony for their new doors and restored entry way after a devastating fire last spring. They will open wide their doors, at 429 Parkdale Ave., and invite the neighbourhood to come and celebrate with them. Here are Melodee Lovering, minister to youth and children, Barbara Faught, minister of pastoral care and Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey, coordinating minister. Photo by Troy Cross
“Over the next few weeks as the damage was assessed
and the cleanup was
undertaken, it was established
that the congregation
would have to pay the $5,000
deductible charge to the
insurance company.”
NEWSWESTKitchissippi times November 29, 2012 • Page 27
Team Elder Home SalesMartin Elder, Broker
“Selling Fine Homes... Building Community”
613-236-5959 OTTAWA REALTYB R O K E R A G EIndependently Owned & Operated
NOVEMBER 30: NEPEAN FINE ARTS LEAGUE The 2012 Winter Art Sale will be at Ukrainian Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Vernissage: Friday, November 30, tickets $10 at the door. Sale con-tinues on Saturday, December 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
DECEMBER 1: SANTA SHUFFLEJoin us at Tunney’s Pasture at 10 a.m. for some holiday fun and support families in your com-munity all year long together with the Running Room and The Salvation Army at the 2012 Santa Shuffle. Participants in the 5K Fun Run or 1K Elf Walk collect pledges to assist families and individuals in need at Christmas and all year long. There will be post-event refreshments, awards and a unique Santa Shuffle finishers medal for all participants! For more information and to register you can log onto santashuffle.com or visit your nearest Running Room loca-tion. You can also contact Nadia Ferrante at the Salvation Army at 613-233-8428 ext. 221 or email nadia [email protected]
DECEMBER 1: PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE FUNDRAISEROn December 1, at the Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street, the Gruff Sister’s Kitchen Party and the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee is hosting the second annual fundraiser for the Parkdale Food Center. Please bring non-perishable food, cans of soup and/or socks for the food drive! Dance the night away from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. and support an important charity! For donations, please contact Lorrie at 613-761-6672 or email: [email protected]
DECEMBER 1: FISHER PARK CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW AND SALEAt 250 Holland Avenue, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. It’s back and it’s big! The Annual Fisher Park Community Centre Christmas Craft Show and Sale features over 100 vendors and unique handcrafted items. The local charities featured this year are Bicycles for Humanity, the Guatemala Stove Project, Causeway and the Tabitha Foundation. This very popular event is held in Fisher Park School which is also home to the City of Ottawa-Fisher Park Community Centre. Free parking at the front of the school on Holland Ave. and at the back of the school access by Harmer Ave. North. A BBQ and refreshments are available. For more information call 613-798-8945.
DECEMBER 2: OPEN DOORS SERVICE AT PARKDALE UNITED CHURCHAt 10:30 a.m. at Parkdlae United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave., we will be hosting a rededication ceremony for our repaired and restored entry way, including our custom-made doors. We want to open wide our doors, literally and sym-bolically, to invite the neighbourhood to come and celebrate with us. On May 2, shortly after 7:30 a.m., a fire was discovered shooting out of the doors on the southwest corner of our sanctu-ary. We want to thank all those who have sup-
ported us through this challenging time and welcome newcomers. After our celebration, all are invited to a lunch that we will provide.
DECEMBER 6: A GATHERING TO REMEMBER AND A CALL TO ACTION AT FIRST UNITED AND ALL SAINTS WESTBORO Following an outdoor vigil at 6 p.m. at the Women’s Monument at Minto Park, (Elgin and Gilmour), there will be an indoor vigil at 7:30 p.m. at First United and All Saints Westboro Church, located at 347 Richmond Rd. Gather to honour and grieve all mothers, partners, sis-ters, daughters, grandmothers, friends, co-workers, neighbours and classmates who have been harmed or killed in acts of violence. For more information contact First United at 613-232-1016 or [email protected]
DECEMBER 8: CHRISTMAS BAZAARChristmas Bazaar will be held at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 20 Grant Ave. in the Parkdale Market area. The Christmas Bazaar will be on Saturday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, crafts, gifts, jewelry, canteen and many other surprises will be for sale.
DECEMBER 12: SOHOHO HOLIDAY PARTYAt the Elmdale Tavern, 1084 Wellington Street West, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., the Ottawa Small Office / Home Office Holiday Outing Party is back for the second, non-awkward year in a row. Volunteers or offers of small-business friendly door prizes are welcome. Tickets are $12 and are available via an Eventbrite order form: sohoho12-efbevent.eventbrite.com
DECEMBER 15: CHRISTMAS EVENTThe renowned Ewashko Singers celebrate Christmas with a Twist on Saturday, December 15. Special guest artist and rising star Jonathan Estabrooks comes home to Ottawa to join the choir and jazz specialists The Pollcats in present-ing holiday favourites from the repertoire of Bing Crosby. The program also includes original works by John Rutter and the hilarious PDQ Bach, traditional French, Austrian and Ukrainian carols, innovative arrangements of Christmas classics, and a tribute to that most seasonal of desserts—the fruitcake! Christmas with a Twist is a benefit concert for the youth choral program at the First Unitarian Congregation. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 8 p.m. at the First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa. Tickets are $25 in advance at The Leading Note (370 Elgin) or from choir mem-bers, or $30 at the door (students and seniors: $20 in advance or $25 at the door; children under 12 free).
DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE NO-REHEARSAL PAGEANTAt 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, all are welcome to gather at All Saints Anglican Church, at 347 Richmond Road, for the annual no-rehearsal Christmas Pageant. It’s a short and simple ser-vice with carols and the pageant is a much
enjoyed feature. Come as you are. Costumes for every child are provided.
DECEMBER 24: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICANAll Saints’ Anglican church’s annual Christmas Eve service with choral eucharist and carols will be held at 10 p.m. on December 24, at 347 Richmond Road (corner of Richmond and Churchill). Everyone, without exception, is welcome.
DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS DINNER AT CARLETON TAVERNCarleton Tavern Christmas Day Meal, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the twelfth year for this free community meal. No one should be alone at Christmas. We need: gift bags, gifts (especially warm items for men), baking, turkeys, meat pies. Follow us on Facebook “Carleton Christmas Dinner.” Info Cheryl 613-728-7582 [email protected] or drop off at the Carleton the week before Christmas at 223 Armstrong Avenue at Parkdale.
SCOUTS CANADA IN WEST WELLINGTON/WESTBOROThe 24th Ottawa Scout Group has been part of the Elmdale Public School community for more than eighty years, and we are accepting registra-tions for BEAVER SCOUTS (5 to 7 year-olds), CUB SCOUTS (8 to 10 year-olds) and SCOUTS (11 to 14 year-olds). Join us for exciting adven-tures, challenging activities, friends and fun! For more information about any of the pro-grams, please contact Dave Stremes at 613-729-7850, or at [email protected]
PAINTERS’ CIRCLETuesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Ave. We are a friendly, encouraging group with a wide range of painting experience. Sharing our ideas, showing what we have done, seeking suggestions, is a really pleasant experience for painters whose activity is usually alone. All media except oils are welcome. No tuition, so experience is neces-sary. 613-695-0505 or [email protected] for further information.
OTTAWA WEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT 8TH ANNUAL PENNY DRIVEOttawa West Community Support 8th Annual Summer of Pennies! Drop off at 1137 Wellington St and pick up can be arranged. Call 613-728-6016 to arrange pick up. Help seniors remain living independently in their homes and our community. owcs.ca
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISHImprove your Spanish speaking skills. We are Los Amigos Toastmasters amigos-tm.ca. We meet at Tunney’s Pasture Mondays, 4:55 to 6:30 p.m. Call Carole at 613-761-6537.
LAROCHE PARK YOUTH DROP-INWednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Laroche Park Field House, 7 Stonehurst Ave. All are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend.
WESTBORO YOUTH CENTREJoin a free drop-in on Friday nights for sports, crafts, board games and socializing at the All Saints Anglican Church between 6:30 and 10:00 p.m. for 10 to 17 year olds. For more informa-tion: allsaintswestboro.com/WYC.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUPJoin the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to earn community involvement hours and help design programs for teens at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood branch. Ages 14-18. Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
TEEN BOOK CLUBChat about books and share your favorites with other teens. Ages 13 and up. Last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. (1 hr.) at the Ottawa Public Library Carlingwood Branch.
FREE FITNESS CLASSESCome join us for free fitness classes at One Tooth Activewear, 261 Richmond Road. Mondays: Pilates at 7 p.m., Tuesdays: Jump’n Junkies at 6:15 p.m.., Thursdays: Mom & Baby Yoga at 10:15 a.m., and every second Saturday: Family Yoga at 8:45 a.m.. For more info: 613-728-8948.
TOASTMASTERSSuccess is usually achieved through good com-munication skills. Let us help you develop your skills. Visit the Above and Beyond Toastmaster Club, which meets in the Kaminski Room, Parkdale Clinic, 737 Parkdale Avenue (Carling Ave end). First and third Monday at 6:15 p.m. for two hours. For more informa-tion: 819-827-1274.
GREAT GIFT IDEASLooking for an inexpensive gift? Friends of the Farm offer the perfect solution: two informative and entertaining books for the naturalist or his-torian on your Christmas list. For the Love of Trees celebrates the heritage collection of trees in the Central Experimental Farm Arboretum. Ottawa’s Farm is about the men and women who lived and worked at the Farm during its first hundred years. Both are available on site, 613-230-3276, www.friendsofthefarm.ca
Hintonburg “The Burg” T-shirts are for sale by Hintonburg Economic Development Committee. Adults $15, children/youth $10. These shirts make great Christmas gifts. Proceeds go to local youth programming. Cheryl 613-728-7582 or [email protected]
Deadline for submissions:
December [email protected]
KITCHISSIPPI MARKET PLACE
To place a Classified or
Marketplace ad, please call
613.238.1818
Call Will 613-820-7596
to do your roto-tilling
or have Will trim your hedge.
Stuff to the dump.
Dave Rennie’s AutocareQuality Service & Repairs Since 1980
801 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2A 0G7
728-0214
26th Annual Christmas Tree Sale at The RoyalAll proceeds to patient comfort & care• Freshly cut Nova Scotia balsam fir • Variety of sizes starting at $40
Sale Operated by the Royal Ottawa Volunteer Association
1145 Carling AvenueSat-Sun: 10am-6pm • Mon-Fri: 3-8pmStarting at 12 Noon on December 1th
Amica at Westboro ParkA Wellness & Vitality™ Residence491 Richmond RoadOttawa, ON K2A 1G4613.728.9274 • www.amica.ca
Respite Stays at Amica at Westboro Park.
Something to feel good about.
If you need a break as a primary caregiver toan elderly loved one, or they require TLCafter hospital discharge, consider Amica atWestboro Park for a comfortable, securerespite stay. Here they'll have the comfortof a private suite with the peace of mindthat professionals are on staff to attend totheir needs. They will enjoy nutritiousmeals, the company of others and anendless range of activities that promoteWellness & Vitality™.
• Luxury Independent Rental Retirement Living
• All Inclusive • Full Service Fine Dining
• Wellness & Vitality™ Programs
• Amica VITALIS™ Assisted Living Suites & Services
Canadian Owned and Operated
VITALIS™ respite staysstarting at $99.00/day
12-1651
Call for a tour and full details onour RESPITE STAY PROGRAMS