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It’s lunchtime and students are packed into the music room at Churchill Alternative School in Westboro, belt-ing out a heartfelt rendition of the Beatles classic “Hey Jude.” This is Churchill School of Rock—the school’s junior choir—rehearsing for their hugely popular annual concert, which will be taking place on May 8.

“This is one thing they all work towards, and look forward to each year,” says Ray Kalynuk, Churchill teacher and Westboro resident. “The younger students look forward to it and the older ones miss it when they finish.”

Churchill School of Rock is well known in the community for its rock n’ roll vibe, and this year they cele-brate with a special tenth anniversary

concert featuring favourite songs, and the return of alumni School of Rockers.

Kalynuk has been involved since the beginning, managing production and learning the guitar along the way. Over the past decade, he says the group has performed for more than 8000 people at dozens of concerts, including Westfest.

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“Getting students on stage to play instruments in those early years, and then just stepping back during the song to leave them out there, front and center, enjoying the moment, and playing their hearts out—those were magic moments,” says Kalynuk.

School of Rock grew out of the need to draw more students into the school choir. Teachers decided to switch out the traditional choral reper-toire with popular music—from the Beatles to Twisted Sister, Neil Young to Van Halen, and everything in between.

“They had the idea to build a band of teachers and parent volunteers to provide instrumental music, and to choose rock and roll songs the students could get excited about singing,” recalls Kalynuk.

It worked. What once attracted a dozen students, quickly drew anywhere from 90 to 100 students each year. The annual con-cert became so popular it outgrew the school gym, and moved to larger ven-ues in the community.

School of Rock is open to junior students (grades 4, 5 and 6), but it’s some-thing that even the young-est students aspire to.

“I remember being in kindergarten, and I remember saying ‘I can’t wait until School of Rock starts,’” says 12-year-old Cayley Fortier.

Eleven-year-old Kenny Hammond, who also plays double bass in Ottawa’s Senior Strings, likes that the choir is inclusive of all students.

“I like School of Rock because anyone can join. It’s really good because you get to sing songs that you really like, with your friends.”

Fortier agrees. “I like it because it brings out everyone’s personalities, and bonds people togeth-er.”

Principal Megan Egerton sees the benefits first-hand.

“I think that all extra-curricular events in a school can create an addi-tional sense of belonging and community and School of Rock does this. Students are exposed to music they may not have been exposed to before, develop self-confi-dence and learn about the rewards of taking risks and doing something that can be scary (performing in front of peers and par-ents).”

That translates into stu-dents who actually want to go to school.

“Churchill is a true community, and so artistic and creative. The teachers are just working so hard to make learning fun—you’re not waking up every morning and think-ing ‘I don’t want to go to school,’” says 11-year-old Ben Van Dine.

School of Rock’s suc-cess has had other unex-pected benefits, including helping to build a thriving music scene at Churchill.

“Funds raised by the program helped purchase over 40 ukuleles to start a strings program. The interest in music spawned the creation of a strings club who meet once a week, a uke club, and a guitar club,” says Kalynuk.

Behind the scenes, School of Rock is fuelled by the hard work of many students, teachers, parent volunteers and communi-ty members. Parent volun-

teer Jeff Endenburg is cur-rently the musical director.

“We are lucky because we have teachers who are willing to put in this time. Getting us ready for it, designing t-shirts; if every-one doesn’t help, it’s not going to happen,” says 12-year-old Miranda Beaton.

Kalynuk says it’s all worth it.

“Ask any of the teach-ers involved and they will talk about the way they see students engaged, and succeeding, and how it gives them a reason to do it again and again.”

This years’ grade six graduating class approach-es their final concert, and their final weeks at Churchill, with mixed emotions.

“For me, it’s the signa-ture stamp of Churchill,” says Van Dine, who hopes for a career in the arts. “It’s definitely played a key role in my life.”

It’s an experience many students say they won’t forget.

“Singing on a stage with your friends, playing your favourite songs, this is once in a lifetime,” says Hammond.

Churchill School of Rock will be performing in two anniversary con-certs at Nepean High School on Friday, May 8: the first at noon for par-ents and students, and the second at 7 p.m. for all School of Rock alumni (students, staff, and par-ents). They’ll also be per-forming at Westfest on the community stage (near BMO), on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m.

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You’re right! What you’ve sent me is a photograph of a Holmes “stereoscope” viewer. Oliver Wendell Holmes developed the device in the mid 1800’s. These viewers are quite common, especially the hand held variety such as yours.

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Pay parking, LRT concerns, headline second ward forumResidents speak outBy Craig Lord

“A couple of changes — we have decaf coffee.”

Apart from that, the second Kitchissippi ward forum on April 18 was business as usual. In a larger venue, the Tom Brown arena, the less-crowded town hall heard from a variety of community associations, BIAs, and residents.

Chief among concerns were those of parking and development. Having recently inherited a Westboro park-ing study, Councillor Jeff Leiper (also known as “the only councillor who does his own sound”) was ready to hear the feedback.

Catherine James-McGuinty, presi-dent of the Wellington Village Community Association, was among those most vocal about avoiding paid-parking in Westboro and on Wellington. Leiper was sympathetic to concerns about the parking stud-ies.

“I want to make sure we’re having a bigger conversation than that,” he said.

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“The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly — my lord, yes they do,” Leiper noted at one point.

Michael Cassidy, a resident of the Unitarian House, expressed his frus-tration with the western LRT devel-opment. The proposed route will bring construction within 500 feet of the congregation.

“Where it comes is right next to a floor of people who are in their eight-ies, who are under assisted living. And the result will also be to cut off the Unitarian Church from Richmond road,” he explained to the forum.

Later, in an interview, he com-pared the construction to “a behe-moth coming along, and it’s not quite clear how we can change it, or block it, or affect it.”

Coun. Leiper acknowledged these risks, but noted much of the WLRT has been set in stone from the city’s and the NCC’s perspectives.

“My role there is just to make sure you’re getting the answers you need,”

he told Cassidy. Helping the “wheels of bureaucracy” spin a little faster.

Roland Dorsay of the Champlain Park Community Association used the forum to draw on the support of other associations in his negotiations with the NCC. Champlain Park is looking to revitalize the NCC-owned wooded area between the communi-ty and the Sir John A MacDonald parkway.

Dorsay sought cooperation between groups who might be inter-ested in implementing community gardens in the space, and who could also help shoulder the $2 million Public Liability insurance required to undertake such a project.

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The forum wound down quickly, with chairs hastily stacked and many residents rushing out to the annual Hintonburg Street Hockey tourna-ment. (See page 8.)

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Walking into the Parkdale Food Centre, visitors are struck by two things: the huge, sprawling kitchen, and the smell of coffee fresh off the pot, laid out on a table for all who stop by.

Since moving into their new location at 30 Rosemount, the PFC has been busier than ever. With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the PFC has been able to run several new programs, including the collective kitchen.

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Residents are invited to join this conversation on May 7, at the Parkdale Food Centre’s gala. With local businesses such as Absinthe donating their time, food and staff – and neighbours providing musical entertainment – it’s sure to be a snazzy way to showcase their new programs and raise funds for the slow summer months. For more information, or to buy a ticket, go to parkdalefoodcentre.ca.

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Kitchissippi’s champion street hockey team revealed A battle for the gloryStory and photos by Ted Simpson

On April 18, on the windswept streets of Hintonburg, a battle for ball hockey supremacy raged on throughout the day.

The fourth annual Hintonburg Street Hockey Tournament took place on the four blocks of roadway surrounding the intersection of Hamilton Avenue North and Armstrong Street. In a record turnout, the event drew over 200 participants forming 18 teams, nearly double the average numbers of previous years according to former organizer Jeff Leiper.

The Hintonburg Community Association got a big help this year from the main sponsor, Beyond The Pale brewing company, who were able to take marketing and promotion of the tournament to the next level. The event was also moved up to April after being held previous years in February.

Funds raised over the cost of the tournament are donated to youth programming in the community.

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For the final Division A match, everything came down to Beyond The Pale’s own Rye Guys and the aptly named Hintonbombers. In an epic contest of both mind and agility that will surely go down in Kitchissippi legend, the Rye Guys came out victorious and will reign supreme as the Hintonburg street hockey champions until next year.

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While seeking prompt medi-cal attention after an acci-dent is always top of mind, did you know it could be just

as important to consider legal advice as well? With one of the city’s most active personal injury practices, Auger Hol-lingsworth regularly dispenses counsel across Ontario to those who have been seriously injured in automobile and cycling accidents, as well as people who have sustained injuries due to falls.

“In many cases, people who have been injured do not end up needing a lawyer,” says founding partner Richard Auger. “What they really need is some help and information at a time when they may not be thinking as clearly as they’d like. That is why we are glad to offer independent, free, legal advice. Rather than an insurance adjuster, who may not always be operating in your best interest, our only job is to look after our clients.”

The importance of getting expert, unbiased legal advice cannot be un-derstated. “Without it, you may not receive all of the benefits to which you are entitled,” notes partner Brenda Hollingsworth. “These can include such things as income replacement benefits, caregiver benefits, attendant care benefits, housekeeping benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits and visitors’ expenses, to name just a few. That is why it is a good idea to have a lawyer acting on your behalf, particu-larly if you are in no condition mentally or physically to handle the stress of sorting through all these things.”

Brenda notes that it is particularly im-portant to get legal advice immediately following an accident to avoid making tactical mistakes that could haunt you for the rest of your life. “Our mission is to ensure people have the information they need to obtain fair compensation,” she explains. “There are a lot of misper-ceptions out there about advancing personal injury claims in Ontario.”

Those misperceptions are why one of the cornerstones of Auger Holling-sworth’s thriving practice is providing no-charge education through a series of carefully-researched publications. “One of our most-requested books, all of which we distribute for free, is called

The Injured Victim’s Guide to Fair Compensation,” says Brenda.

“Given how active people are in Kitchissippi, our Ontario Bicycle Accident Handbook, called Spinning Out of Control, is particu-larly popular as well,” she adds. “It is an online book that we created because we realized we were getting the same questions re-peatedly and people need to know their rights and obligations as cyclists. It explains the rules of the road in everyday language and outlines what to do if you are in a cycling ac-cident.”

Brenda is quick to explain what she finds appeal-ing about working with personal injury clients. “I enjoy the direct contact with the people we are helping. When they come in through the door they are injured and upset and having trouble navigating the insurance world. It’s nice to be able to par-ticipate in seeing justice served for these people.”

Richard notes that one aspect of dealing with a personal injury lawyer that sometimes gets overlooked is the importance of choosing someone who is geo-graphically proximate.

“Not only does it make face-to-face meetings a lot easier to arrange, but we also have significant expertise in helping people get access to the resources they need after an accident. The insurance representatives are here in Ottawa; there are medical and reha-bilitation facilities to liaise with as well. We know the players and the systems so we can help get things done expedi-ently.”

Long known for its commitment to

outstanding client service, Auger Hollingsworth has both an impressive track record of achieving tremendous results for clients and a penchant for giving back to the community. “We are

proud to have estab-lished our first office in Ottawa ten years ago,” says Richard. “Everyone at the firm feels fortu-nate to have the oppor-tunity to be involved in a wide variety of activi-ties including sponsor-ing sports teams.”

The firm’s steady growth – it now has a staff of 13, including 6 lawyers – is due in part to its excellent reputation. “Referrals are a big part of our success,” confirms Brenda. “We are always honoured when other lawyers and past clients send people to us. Their trust reaffirms the importance of the work we do.”

Auger Hollingsworth1443 Woodroffe Avenue

Ph | 613-233-4529@OttawaLawyers

www.personalinjuryottawa.ca

Richard Auger, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B. and Brenda Hollingsworth, B.A. (Hon.), M.A., LL.B.

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successful way of ensuring the longevity and quality of life for a pet. “We favour a collaborative approach,” explains co-owner Dr. Saye Clement. “Working together with a pet’s owner, we assess each pet’s lifestyle and needs for health care and design an appropriate preventative care program for that individual.”

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For House of Barons co-owner Frankie De Caria, hair styling was a natural fit.

He says he was “born into the indus-try,” and follows in the footsteps of his father and various aunts and uncles.

“I went off to university and worked in a couple of different fields, but I always felt most at home in the salon. There was some-thing about being able to spend an hour with someone and transform the way they look and, more importantly, feel.”

De Caria has called West Wellington home for over 10 years. House of Barons opened in the neighbourhood at the end of 2014 and Frankie is pleased to have become part of its vibrant business landscape as well.

“I love the neighbourhood and love shop-ping locally. Barber shops have always been ingrained in neighbourhoods. If you go back to the early days, every neighbourhood has its barber shop. It was a social environ-ment. That’s what we wanted for Welling-ton Street. It’s a natural fit.”

The House of Barons partners took an “organic” design approach to ensure the West Wellington location reflected the neighbourhood, says De Caria, rather than

insisting upon uniformity with their origi-nal Sussex Drive location.

“The Wellington location is from the 1950s so we went with a post-war bunker style. We wanted to be in tune with that.”

The House of Barons name clearly sug-gests refinement, but don’t mistake that for exclusivity. De Caria and his partners embrace modern styles and practices (the staff are con-stant learners, taking every opportunity to upgrade their skills), but also want to re-capture a nostalgia that any-one can relate to.

“We want to be that barber shop in great urban neigh-bourhoods where people can create memo-ries. I walk into a barber shop and smell the bay rum and the talcum powder. It reminds me of my grandfather. Those memories bring up great emotion. We wanted to cre-ate those lasting feelings for people today.”

What we want to do is be in touch with what’s happening now without compromis-ing the traditions of old.”

Despite its highbrow connotations, the

name comes from an unexpected (and very unpretentious) source: pasta.

“A friend of mine has a poster in his kitchen of a pasta called barone. We were chatting about names and he looked over, saw that and said, ‘Barone. Baron. A distin-

guished gentleman, some-one who’s refined and cares about the way they look.’”

As they began to for-mulate the House of Bar-ons concept, De Caria says he and his partners saw something missing in the world of hair care and sought to fill the gap.

“The art of barbering was starting to die. In the 1900s, barbers were highly-regarded professionals. We were frustrated that this craft seemed to be dying out. We wanted to bring it back to life. We want to preserve the art of men’s grooming.”

He pinpoints the shift to the 1960s and ‘70s, when longer hair and beards were in vogue.

“All it took was a generation for the bar-

bershop to fade out. Also the Vidal Sas-soon era transformed things. Men started to gravitate more toward salons and barber-shops became just places for a cheap haircut. Men’s grooming wasn’t as important cultur-ally.”

He sees House of Barons as being part of “the rebirth of barbering; this reconnec-tion with the barber. Men are starting to spend more time and money on themselves when it comes to grooming. We’re happy to be there for people looking for that kind of place.”

House of Barons puts a modern twist on the old school barber shop

“We want to be that barber shop

in great urban neighbourhoods

where people can create memories.”

House of Barons1309 Wellington St. West

Ph | 613-680-1309www.houseofbarons.ca



For Simon Saab, owner of The Table vegetarian restau-rant, the joy of the restaurant

business is people.With The Table’s 15th anniversary hap-

pening this July, he says it’s personal rela-tionships, with staff and customers alike, that have sustained it. The Table serves glu-ten-free and organic vegetarian dishes that are prepared with locally-sourced ingredi-ents when seasonal conditions allow. Every-thing is cooked and served fresh each day.

“For me, it doesn’t feel like work. I’m still in it because of the people. Being this long in a career, you have to enjoy it, which I do. I’ve been fortunate enough to have the same staff for 15 years. My chef, Ian Lipski, was the first person I hired and he’s been here from day one. I hear it from customers; they think it’s a family run operation because they see the same faces.”

Saab calls the restaurant business “the fo-cal point” of his professional life. He comes to it naturally, having grown up around a restaurant the family owned near the Uni-versity of Ottawa campus. That menu had

more of a fast food bent; very different from The Table’s focus on fresh and healthy cook-ing. Awareness of such things was not high when The Table’s doors first opened, he re-calls.

“Vegetarianism and healthy food weren’t really the thing. It was hard to start but, if you have the right staff and love what you’re doing, you build and nurture it.”

Saab credits his wife with bringing consciousness of healthy, fresh eating to his own family’s table.

“That’s where I picked up and we’ve stayed that way. And I’m Lebanese; the Mid-dle Eastern diet is all fresh. The joy of food is still there. In North America, everything is fast. I’ve travelled extensively. Food is still really important to a lot of cultures. Morocco, Lebanon, Egypt. Dinner is prepared fresh.”

The “joy of people” that Saab says has been his driving force, was further cultivated

in his work as a performer with the National Arts Centre’s Student Young Company. The group brought high school students togeth-er with theatre professionals to create work that was performed at local schools.

“That went hand in hand with the restau-rant business because you were always with people; performing, seeing people happy.”

Saab and his staff have found many ways to make their community a happy place over the years: There’s The Table’s annual, complimentary New Year’s Day meal and cookbooks sold to benefit local chari-ties. Saab also sponsors large vegetarian-themed events in the city, including Herbfest.

“Giving back is natural for me. I grew up with par-ents who did it. I’ve got an open heart so I’ll help if I

can help. It’s not always about the bottom line. If you make a 20 per cent profit but two or three per cent goes back to the area you’re

in, for me it comes back a million times.”The neighbourhood has changed a great

deal over the last 15 years. What hasn’t is Saab’s commitment to making his neigh-bours feel welcome and at home.

“I’ve always thought that you should try to make it a home away from home so cus-tomers can walk in and feel comfortable. People keep coming in and we keep giving back. When that process stops, it’s time to pack it in.”

The Table1230 Wellington St. West

Ph | 613-729-5973www.thetablerestaurant.com

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Fresh food and the joy of people: The Table turns 15

“Giving back is natural for me. I grew up with

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Blaise T. Ryan initially pursued formal studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine solely out of personal interest.

Still, he was valedictorian of his graduating class at the British Columbia Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences, where the curriculum is modeled on that of the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and now has a decade of practice behind him.

“We learned Chinese and translated the ancient, classic texts to understand the essence of the medicine. It resonated with me because western medicine looks at the body like a vehicle; this part’s rusted, take it out and replace it. Chinese medicine looks at the body more like a garden. If the plant’s not growing, maybe the soil’s too dry. Or sometimes it’s too wet.”

Mr. Ryan grew up in the Ottawa Valley. His youthful pursuit of martial arts, and a positive experience with acupuncture treatments for a sports injury, sprouted into a wider interest in Asian culture.

He says there is still skepticism about Chinese medicine, pointing out that the field has been fully regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health since 2013.

“It’s great. Before that anyone could hang out a shingle that said ‘acupuncture.’ It was not safe for the public. Now, we go through annual reviews and we have to do continuing education credits.”

Mr. Ryan himself is fully accredited as

both an acupuncturist and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; a designation that recognizes his expertise in a range of areas, such as herbal medicines and nutrition. With that regulation comes greater accessibility to his services, which are now covered by a wide array of insurance plans.

Mr. Ryan says he’s found the Westboro area to be welcoming.

“It’s a highly-educated, highly-conscious community. They seem to be very receptive to alternative medicines and motivated to keep themselves in top health.”

“Because this is a passion for me, I apply all my will and knowledge to help every patient.”

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“I always knew I wanted to go into the health field to help people,” says Hampton

Wellness Centre’s Dr. Liang Dai.Dr. Li, as his patients call him, says he

found his own experiences as a patient to be highly impersonal, which led him to seek out a way to do it differently.

He considered both the physical therapy and chiropractic fields, ultimately choosing the latter because it allows the opportunity to diagnose and treat patients.

Hampton Wellness takes a holistic approach in all its services. Dr. Li explains that this begins with understanding precisely what brought the patient in.

“We’ll actually delve into why they’re hav-ing those issues in the first place. It may not just be from a physical injury but something more internal. We can either start treating that patient through the physical therapy I do as a chiropractor or with some of the more internal therapies that we offer as well. We try to take the whole-body approach.”

Those other services include naturopathic medicine, massage therapy and a natural pharmacy carrying high-quality supplements from all-natural ingredients. Hampton Wellness also offers cold laser therapy which can eliminate pain, decrease inflammation and generally accelerate healing without heating or cutting tissue.

There’s a local connotation to the Hampton Wellness name, of course, but their

commitment to being a good neighbour goes well beyond. Dr. Li says, after assuming own-ership from founder Dr. Michael Reid in 2012, he wanted to focus more specifically on the immediate community.

Staff support the Parkdale Food Centre, for example, by collecting food donations in the holiday season.

“We try to stay involved with the com-munity as much as we can. We do compli-mentary talks and workshops. It’s important to give back for sure.”

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Parma Ravioli co-owner Richard Righi doesn’t get far into a conversation about the

business before making it clear that the focus is about staff and partnerships, and their relationships with customers.

“We’re like a family, and run the business with that very basic premise.”

Richard teamed with brothers Giuliano and Carlo Zucconi, and eventu-ally they re-located their business to 1314 Wellington Street West in 1995. Wholesale to area hotels, restaurants, and banquet facilities was their original focus. It’s likely that a fresh pasta dish that you enjoyed at your favourite eatery originated at Parma Ravioli.

This original focus has expanded. Richard and company now offer the region’s largest variety of premium quality fresh pasta, pasta fillings and sauces to retail customers. Lunch and early dinner is available at their Pasta X-Press food counter. Additionally, they have aided countless families suffering through a ‘dinner crisis’ with a large selection heat-at-home meals.

“Twenty years ago we were manufacturing and offering foods that contained no preser-vatives or additives. Everyone’s really jumped on that bandwagon over the last number of years.”

Richard says “guardian angels” led them to their current location. In the building conver-sion process, the intention was always to have an open manufacturing area, allowing cus-tomers to view our production processes. No secrets, no hidden ingredients….just the sights, sounds and aromas of an Italian kitch-en.

“We’re extremely proud to be a part of the ‘flavour’ of this neighborhood,” Richard says. “The staff are great. We’ve been very fortunate. The familiarity between cus-tomers and staff is phenom-enal. We hear about their family life, and share ours. We are essentially welcom-

ing customers into our home. We just want to make sure that they receive the best possible experience in product and service.”

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“Our tagline is ‘Nourishment for a change,’” says West End

Well General Manager Nate Shields. And, although food is a major part of business at this res-taurant/café/grocer y/cultural hub, it’s far from the only form of nourishment to be found there.

The West End Well Co-op grew out of Sustainable Living Ottawa West (SLOWest), which promotes environmentally sus-tainable living and social justice.

Those values are seen in West End Well’s commitment to providing local, organic foods wher-ever possible and making them more accessible.

“When you have organic food, especially in a restau-rant, it comes with a price tag that’s unattainable for many and it ends up being fine dining just by nature,” Nate says. “We’ve tried to offer an alterna-tive here: affordable comfort food that’s really good.”

The West End Well Co-op is also part of the growing co-operative

movement. It’s owned by a group of more than 700 members who all con-tribute to the consensus process through which business decisions are made. The building, at 969 Wellington St. West, was purchased and renovat-ed with loans from local investors.

“Friends, family, community mem-bers. We haven’t had to borrow any-thing from banks, which is nice,” Nate explains.

The co-op model also ensures staff are paid a living wage and profits are directed to a variety of local social service organizations and programming.

“We’re more focused on commu-nity development than profitability,” Nate says. “We do have to be able to

make money to do what we want to do, but we don’t want to make that our main focus.”

Nate grew up in Kitchissippi and sees West End Well as nothing less than an extension of the family home.

“That’s why you see mix and match furnishings and colours that keep things warm and inviting.”

“We’re more focused on community

development than

profitability.”

Living the change at West End Well

West End Well969 Wellington St. West

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Pietro’s Corner is a fresh, new addition to Westboro Village. Emphasis on the fresh.

When we speak with owner Pietro Derosa, the pasta and espresso bar (with dine-in and takeout options) is just a month old. The neighbourhood is already responding enthu-siastically to the simplicity and freshness of its menu. Pietro’s Corner doesn’t do things that way to be in step with trends, however. As Derosa explains, that’s just how authentic Italian food is done.

“By authentic I mean the fresh, simple taste; basic ingredients, fresh produce. I chose Westboro because I feel people in this area appreciate food. I don’t use preservatives or fillers in my pasta. I use five machines from Italy to make my pasta.”

Derosa grew up in the food business; his family also operates the much-loved Luciano Foods in Little Italy, which also supplies meats and cheeses to Pietro’s Corner.

Derosa’s recipes are inspired by his ances-tral home: the southern Italian city of Barletta.

“Pretty much anything you find in south-ern Italy, you’ll find here. You also see it in the cuts of pasta that I carry; they’re specialty cuts you won’t find anywhere else unless it’s pack-aged.”

One of his most popular dishes is the barese focaccia; a thin variation on this Italian favourite topped with tomatoes that comes directly from the Puglia region of Italy.

That commitment to authenticity also extends to the espresso bar at Pietro’s Corner.

“I wanted it to have the feeling that you’re in Italy, where people typi-cally stand at the bar.”

Derosa says some cus-tomers have observed that Pietro’s Corner looks more expensive than it is.

“I’ve had people tell me it looks upscale. It’s not expen-sive. We’ll serve a full por-tion of fresh pasta for $10 or $12. You can’t go wrong.”

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Group seeks funding strategies for renovation of RosemountIt’s about more than just booksBy Maxine Betteridge-Moes

The Rosemount Expansion And Development Group (READ) met for their monthly meeting on April 13 to discuss the next steps in spreading the word about and allo-cating funds for the much-needed renovations of the Rosemount Public Library.

For the past few months, Chair Richard Van Loon has been meeting with members from various community associations as well as concerned citizens who have recognized the need for an expansion and renovation of the highly used and well-loved branch.

“I can see how important the Rosemount library is to this community. It’s very striking that it’s the most used library in the city in terms of circulation and visits per square foot but it hasn’t been fixed up since 1982,” says Van Loon.

The branch was built in 1918 and it is the last remaining building funded by Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie, however it has not undergone any significant renewal for over three decades. The Ottawa Library Board (OLB) ranked Rosemount as the second highest priority for renovations next to the city’s main branch in 2012, but three years have gone by and library staff and users are still faced with an overcrowded and dysfunctional facility. Van Loon

says the group wants to keep the fire burning in terms of raising awareness of the need for renovations and pushing the library board and the city to provide funding.

Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Jeff Leiper says the expansion and renovation of the Rosemount branch is a very important issue in the community.

“The library plays a central role in our community and the current building is not large enough to accommodate all the people that are trying to use it. I am very keen to see it expanded,” says Coun. Leiper.

At the Kitchissippi Forum on April 18, Coun. Leiper said citizens

were encouraged to keep the pressure on politicians to ensure an expansion remains on their plates and on the agenda of the library board. However, he added that one of the main challenges is acquiring enough support from the city when their main focus is on improving the central branch.

“The Rosemount library is really a ward focus and the challenge for me is to try to find the budget to expand and renovate that library when so much of the city’s attention is focused on the central library,” says Coun. Leiper, adding that he’s on the lookout for any development opportunity that comes along.

The OLB has set aside $100,000 for a planning study of the Rosemount branch to discuss what is feasible and necessary in terms of renovations. Van Loon says READ’s main objective is to provide a fully functional and up-to-date library for the community and it is a matter of professional consideration to determine the best plan for the future of the branch. Plenty of discussion and consultation remains to be had, but Van Loon and the READ group are confident that plans are heading in the right direction.

The next READ meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Hintonburg Community Centre. For more information about READ, go to facebook.com/READRosemount.

“It’s the most used

library in the city in

terms of circulation and

visits per square foot

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MAY 1-9 - HINTONBURG HAPPENING The Hintonburg Happening is a nine-day celebration of Hintonburg’s vibrant art and business community and will feature a full range of art exhibits, interactive per-formances, food frenzies and musical interludes. Check out art shows in unique spaces, live music, and busi-nesses showcasing their wares. There’ll be air bands, open pottery studio time, a boutique brunch, BBQs and kidzones, artist talks, and tonnes of art on display. Participating businesses include Twiss & Weber, Fab Baby Gear, Victoire, Clothes by Muriel Dombret, Oresta, Flock, Wabi Sabi, and many more. For informa-tion, go to hintonburghappening.ca.

MAY 2 - NINTH ANNUAL NEPALI GALA The ninth annual Nepali Gala will be taking place at First Unitarian (30 Cleary Ave.) on Saturday May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be sales of the hand woven scarves, a silent auction, Nepali Folk dancing and a delicious dinner of Nepali cuisine. Reservations required. Monetary donations requested. Contact Laura at 613-858-6264 or [email protected].

MAY 2 - HIGHLAND PARK LAWN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL YARD SALEDrop by Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (Bryon & Golden) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine for home baking, books, collectors items, jewellery, household items, paintings and more! Refreshments available. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 2 - HINTONBURG FABRIC FLEA MARKETThe Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market is the best destina-tion for everything sewing related: fabric, patterns, books notions, and more! The Market takes place at the Hintonburg Community Centre (1064 Wellington St.). Tables are $30 and $2 admission at the door goes to the Salvation Army Grace Manor. For more informa-tion go to facebook.com/hffm0505 or email [email protected].

MAY 3 - BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC CEREMONYEveryone is invited to attend the Westboro Legion’s Battle of The Atlantic service and wreath-laying cere-mony at the Westboro Cenotaph in Byron Park. The parade leaves the branch at 1:45 p.m., and the service, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony, begins at 2 p.m. Afterwards, meet up at the branch (391 Richmond Rd.) between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. for fellowship and music by Lorne Daley & the Ricochet Riders.

MAY 5 - CHAMPLAIN PARK GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETINGChamplain Field House (149 Cowley Ave.). For infor-mation go to champlainpark.org/garden-club.

MAY 6 - ELDER ABUSE AND FRAUD SEMINARJoin guest presenters Cst. Dawn Neilly-Sylvestre, Ottawa Police Service and Alison Timmons, Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre for this free information session. It happens all too frequently; a deal that is too good to be true; a conversation that

turns abusive. Fraud and abuse against our seniors is a crime. We want you to have the facts on how to avoid potentially devastating financial fraud and how to help someone you care about. 7 p.m. at the Hintonburg Community Centre, Wellington Room. All are wel-come!

MAY 7-9 - BROADVIEW 40TH ANNUAL BOOK BONANZACalling all book lovers and bargain hunters, it is time to get your summer reading stack! There will be thousands of books for sale May 7 (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.), May 8 (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.) and May 9 (9 a.m. - noon) at Broadview Public School (590 Broadview Ave.). All proceeds go towards additional activities for the children.

MAY 8 - NEPEAN CHOIR CONCERTThe Nepean Choir is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and is presenting works by Allister MacGillivary, Stan Rogers, Bruce Cockburn, and selections from H.M.S. Pinafore. Woodroffe United Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door: $20. Children under 12 are free. For more info call 613-435-6382 or visit nepeanchoir.ca.

MAY 8 & 9 - GOGO GRANNIES GARDEN, GOODIES AND GIFTSPlants, jewellery, scarves, home baking and more! All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Congregation (30 Cleary Ave.). For more information email [email protected] or call 613-725-1066.

MAY 9 – OPEN HOUSEThe Highland Park Lawn Bowling Club (corner of Golden and Byron Avenue) open house will be taking place on Saturday May 9, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (rain date is May 10 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.) and May 12 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. All are welcome. Please wear flat-soled shoes for tryout. For more information go to highlandparklawnbowling.ca.

MAY 9 - USED CLOTHING, TOY, AND EQUIPMENT SALEElmdale School is hosting their annual used clothing, toy, and equipment sale on May 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy Bridgehead coffee and baked treats, and take advantage of free child-minding service while shopping. Arrive early for first pick of the vegetable seedlings and plant cuttings. All proceeds go to support art, literacy, extra-curricular programs and the Parkdale Food Center. Donations of gently used items are welcome. Or, become a vendor and split the profits. Contact [email protected] or go to elmdalecouncil.com.

MAY 11 - ART SHOW FUNDRAISERThis art show fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa will be taking place at Gezellig (337 Richmond Rd.) on May 11 at 6 p.m., and features work by local artists Andrew King, Alison Fowler, and Claude Marquis. Tickets are $40 (which includes cocktails and canapés) and are available via EventBrite or by contact-ing Gezellig directly at gezelligdining.ca.

MAY 12 TO MAY 26 - PARENTING YOUR ANXIOUS CHILDTopics include: understanding anxiety, child-friendly strategies to reduce anxiety, coping strategies for par-ents, where to go for more resources. Tuesdays, May 12 to 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 725-3601 ext. 207 for information and registration. Register online at familyservicesottawa.org .

MAY 13 - CRAFT BEER TASTING FUNDRAISERJoin us at Corner Bar & Grill (344 Richmond Rd.), on May 13 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. for Taste & Toast, a fun new craft beer tasting event in support of Odyssey Theatre, Ottawa’s premier summer theatre. Tickets are only $20 and include eight samples of craft beer from four local breweries, guided tastings led by brewery experts, light food pairings, a chance to bid on great silent auction packages and more! For tickets go to odysseytheatre.ca.

MAY 14 - TEEN AUTHOR FEST SPECIAL EDITION: SUSIN NIELSEN AND SUSAN JUBYCanadian authors Susin Nielsen and Susan Juby have teamed up to share their new books out this spring at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Join us for a fun, casual conversation with two award winning and very entertaining authors. Ages 12 and up. Drop-in. 6:30 p.m.

MAY 23 - PERENNIAL PLANT, GARAGE, BOOK, AND BAKE SALE The Spring Fair is taking place at All Saints’ Westboro (347 Richmond Rd.) between 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to find new treasures, new authors, and acclimatized perennials for your garden. Our ever-popular bake table is back! Early birds might even find a homemade rhubarb pie.

MAY 30 - STAIRWELL CAROLLERSJubilate Deo, a concert of sacred music performed by the Stairwell Carollers under Director Pierre Massie with music by Bach, Mozart, Lottie, Biebel, Fauré and Palestrini, will be taking place Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Martins Anglican Church, 2120 Prince Charles Road at Lockhart Avenue just north of Carlingwood Shopping Centre. Tickets in advance: $15. $20 at the door. To reserve, please telephone 613-820-9084 or 613-722-6077.

MAY 31 - A DIALOGUE WITH DEATHResidents are invited to participate in an evening of informal conversation with and about death and dying; bring your questions and your curiosity. The evening is facilitated by Tara Tucker (Palliative Care Physician), Mary-Anne Bourque (Palliative Care Spiritual Counsellor) and Pam Grassau (Palliative Care Researcher/Social Worker). 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at A Thing for Chocolate (1262 Wellington St. W.). For more information and to reserve your spot, please email [email protected]. Please note, space is limited, so please reserve early.

MAY 31 - THE MCKELLAR PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGMThe McKellar Park Community Association will hold its annual general meeting on May 31 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the McKellar Park Field House (Wavell Avenue). Councillor Jeff Leiper will join as a special guest. McKellar Park residents interested in joining the execu-tive in a volunteer role are asked to send an email to [email protected] for more information. If you want to contribute to your community on issues such as traffic calming, western light rail, zoning, development, parks and recreation and event planning, please join us at the AGM to learn more.

MAY 31 - GLUTEN FREE UTOPIASave the date! Gluten Free Utopia comes back to Ottawa on May 31 at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall (1000 Byron Ave.) Bringing together local businesses and specialists who know about living gluten-free, GFU 2015 strives to create a world without limita-tions. Tickets $10 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Buy tickets ahead of time at eventbrite.com/e/gluten-free-utopia-2015-tickets-13567652213. Goody bags for the first 500 visitors. For more information go to glutenfreeutopia.com.

JUNE 6 - PROSE IN THE PARKMark your calendars! This first annual open-air literary festival and book fair will be taking place on June 6 in the Parkdale Park. For more information go to facebook.com/events/1432536553704376/.

SOCIAL SENIORSJoin in an afternoon of cards, bridge, euchre, board games and socializing every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 153 Woodroffe Ave. All seniors are welcome to attend this weekly non-denominational social gathering. For more information contact Ellena 613-728-4018 or Celine 613-234-0853.

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