3 June 2011 / #hintonburg Not Fake Friday: Public wake for the Hintonburg KFC[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve-brandon/423479322/) Photo by [ Steve Brandon ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve-brandon/423479322/) , used by permission.Yes, this is actually happening. Not a joke, apparantly. From the [ Hintonburg Community Association ](http://www.hintonburg.com/) :** Public wake for the Hintonburg KFC ** The KFC in Hintonburg next to the Elmdale Tavern has closed its doors. To collectively deal with our grief and begin the healing process, a wake has been organized. The afflicted are invited to gather at the Elmdale, Saturday June 4 from 5-7 pm.Fred Schubert, director of His Lady of Mercy, and Rev. Anthony Bailey of Parkdale United Church have agreed to deliver a few words of comfort. The HCA is offering a Hintonburg/Mechanicsville history book for the best spoken word, poetry or song memorial of the departed. [ Follow us on Twitter ](http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=HintonburgCA) for other elegists.(via Miss Vicky’s blog )** Update: ** The Citizen has posted an article about the wake, including an interview with Jeff Leiper who’s organizing the event.****** See also: ** Ottawa Neighbourhoods Guide