FEBRUARY 2015 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.7 NO.1 Riverview Park teetered on the brink of commercial development
by Bill Fairbairn and Carole Moult hanging over their heads. Clear- roposed zoning revisions ly the change in policy was the for four properties ad- result of a spirited reaction at a jacent to Balena Park in public meeting at City Hall on PRiverview Park had many resi- January 21, and in particular, the dents upset. A zoning by-law efforts of Councillor Cloutier. amendment in the works since Andrew McCreight of the 2013 for review by the Plan- planning and growth manage- ning Committee and approval ment department outlined his by City Council before this team’s proposals for commercial summer had proceeded virtu- development in residential ar- ally without consultation and eas of Ottawa. Attendees, with little understanding of the pos- a large contingent from Alta sible consequences for residents. Vista Ward including Council- Until City Planner Andrew Mc- lor Cloutier, generally opposed Creight’s letter of January 29 to changes from residential to Councillor Cloutier announcing commercial zoning that would the cancellation of the zoning allow small local businesses to Janina Nickus and Bastian Kruidonier examine the Alta Vista Ward 18 plan, the threat of commercial development map. development penetrating into Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Continued on page 3 the heart of the community was
Eastway not a pleasant garden due to LRT work, Councillor Cloutier told by Bill Fairbairn he name Eastway Gardens at present gives a some- what false impression of aT community of eight streets and about 250 homes tucked away at the intersection of Belfast and Tremblay roads. That is why Alta Vista City Councillor Jean Cloutier and Ottawa community liaison officer Matt Eason gave talks at a meeting on area light rail construction held at the White Horse restaurant on Belfast last month. The City information mission fundamentally was to try to ensure residents of Eastway Gardens
Continued on page 10 A Tremblay Road view of tunnel construction – bigger in real life than it looks from here. Photos on page 15 Photo credit: Carole Moult Page 2 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Vincent Massey SOLE update by Emily Money best spend their money and realise Further advertising is going to be projects the class has learned skills r.McKean’s grade 8 class is how much goes to witch project. It’s done using social media - Twitter that will hopefully help them in again working with Rus- time to get down to business and Facebook accounts as well further years to come. By writing sell Heights on the “Sole” One of the first things they had as Instagram and of course the the grant application and having Mproject. This year they have named to create was a poster that would Riverview Park Review newspaper. it be successful they have learned themselves “Community of Sole”. advertize their work and promote The class had to split up into groups how to write one and how to have In order for the class to get it’s pro- their activities. In order to make the and some of them were given the job it in on deadline. They have also jects started, they had to apply for a final decision, the class invited Sarah of creating and maintaining these learned financial literacy and how SPEAK UP grant which they then Dwyer (the community housing projects. You can now follow our to get value for your money. Finally sent to the Ministry of Education coordinator) and a community progress on: Facebook’s community they have learned the most efficient in late november. The applications member to review the designs. In of [email protected]; Twitter’s @ way to run each project and how to must have been persuasive because the end, the final poster was chosen justcos2015; and Instagram’s manage each other. they got the grant in early january. and will be reproduced to advertize communityofsole. The class now has to learn how to the SOLE Project. By creating and running these Sarah Dwyer and Mr. McKean’s class cheering the McKean’s Sarah Dwyer and Mr. SOLE Project. Noonin Photo credit: David
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Alan Landsberg outside his home was faced with Three bungalows on Devon Street next to commercial rezoning on Balena Avenue. Balena Park were targeted for zonal change from Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn residential to commercial. Photo credit:Carole Moult Depicted were commercial buildings within residential areas. Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn
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FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 5 Love with power as King loved, multicultural audience told by Bill Fairbairn
Story on page 25 A skit by some 30 Carson Grove Grove skit by some 30 Carson A Elementary School students battles King’s depicting Dr. against racism
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A big handclap follows the Carson Grove A platform of Ottawa civic leaders joined Mayor Elementary School’s live tribute to the struggles Jim Watson and Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey at of Martin Luther King centre
Dr. Qais Ghanem of Alta Vista received a DreamKeepers award for his many civic contributions
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Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemens went out among the audience eulogizing Martin Luther King Page 6 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Rob Column Coordinator: Catina Noble Southcott – [email protected] Distribution Manager: Cheryl Khoury – [email protected] Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Staff Writer and Editor Emeritus: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Performance Printing Layout and Design: François Allard harlie Brown once said, yards and those who maintain There are three things them maintain more than ice– Howzit goin’, eh? in life that people like they maintain community, just Cto stare at: a flowing stream, a like the numerous people who crackling fire and a Zamboni volunteer at our local schools, clearing the ice. programs and organizations. While there are no Zambonis So heres to these rink regu- to watch grooming our local lars. They probably dont attract outdoor ice surfaces, we are for- many onlookers, but they help tunate to have well maintained us to embrace the chilly months outdoor rinks in Balena and of winter, right in the neighbor- Dale parks. hood. This is thanks to dedicated Bruce Aho is Rink Coordin- residents who, day after day ator for the Dale Park Rink, and and often year after year, clear, Chris Khoury is Rink Coordin- flood and maintain these rinks. ator for the Balena Park Rink. Because of their efforts, kids of A huge thank you to both, and all ages skate and play hockey, to all the wonderful volunteers events like annual winter car- who assist them in keeping both nivals take place and our local rinks in such beautiful shape parks get used throughout the and in all kinds of weather. Well winter. done everyone! For those who use them, these Riverview Park Rink Hosers rinks are like common back About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for Submission formats solely by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free to River- Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Microsoft view Park homes and businesses. Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for grammar Support our advertisers and brevity. Photographs may be e-mailed in jpeg format to rpr.editor@gmail. Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies who com. All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the photographer serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riverview Park Re- and a caption describing the subject. view. This newspaper could not be prepared without their support. If you know Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected] Your name, of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview address and phone number is required for verification. Park Review. Email rpr.advertise@ gmail.com advertising information. All profits Please remember to recycle this newspaper. will be made available to worthwhile community projects.
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To provide conveniently lo- Commercial Zoning at the city hall meeting when we for commercial activity.” cated non-residential uses pre- Continued from page 3 were given less than a week’s warn- dominantly accessible to walkers, ing about proposed changes to Nanda said the RPCA board cyclists and neighbourhood transit Landsberg later told the Riv- residential zoning around Balena and other Riverview Park resi- users. erview Park Review: “I was totally Park. My hat goes off the -Riv dents had communicated these Non-residential uses such as surprised by the move. Apparently erview Community Association concerns to Alta Vista Councillor convenience stores, instructional a survey went out but few people from jumping on this misstep by Jean Cloutier. “We do thank him facilities, medical facilities, per- knew about it. I know that the the city. Kris Nanda, Alan Lands- for bringing this issue to our at- sonal service businesses, restau- Riverview Park Community As- berg and Carole Moult led the way. tention (when nobody else did). rants and retail stores would be sociation and even our Councillor This is an example of the RPCA, permitted. Non-residential uses Jean Cloutier, previously president I am impressed that city employ- residents and Councillor Cloutier would be restricted to the ground of the Canterbury Community As- ees were quick to withdraw the working together to produce a floor, the basement, or a combina- proposal to turn four residences mutually desired overcome; in this sociation, had not been informed.” tion of the two. Vehicle parking into commercial properties. But case the process actually was re- Landsberg, who has lived in would not be permitted for other it is unfortunate the city based sponsive.” his house for 48 years, said com- than the owner. Such businesses its proposal on a weak online sur- mon sense told him that restrict- would be restricted to 100 square vey of 360 respondents covering a The purpose ing small businesses from pro- metres. population of 250,000. This short- At the public meeting Mc- viding parking for customers or In general only wall-mounted lived community crisis tells me Creight was questioned on the rec- employees, as the proposed by-law signs would be permitted but signs three things: the grassroots can ommended zoning bylaw amend- stipulates, means drivers would that didn’t intrude on neighbours make a difference if we are vigi- ment’s purpose which a study park elsewhere on the neighbour- could be larger. Liquor would be lant; city hall is not very motivated document says is: hood’s narrow streets. He pointed permitted in walk-to restaurants to get our input but will listen if 1. To regulate development in a out that there were no sidewalks and patios provided a licence was we are loud and clear. ” Meagher manner compatible with existing on Balena or the adjacent streets obtained. concluded. land-use patterns so that the resi- making it difficult for pedestrian The meeting left RPCA mem- Kris Nanda, president of the dential character of a neighbour- access, particularly in winter. Then bers wondering the next day if any Riverview Park Community Asso- hood be maintained. there was delivery traffic to add such pub or other small business ciation, said: “This whole initiative 2. To allow a variety of small, to the problem. Three designated could ever succeed in the four Riv- came as a surprise to the RPCA locally-oriented convenience and Devon Street houses in his judg- erview Park locations suggested and many other community lead- service uses that complement ad- ment were each too small for a by the planners. In all of Alta Vista ers around the city who tend to be jacent residential land uses and is combined residence and business Ward 18, those four designated in the loop on these sorts of things. consistent in size and scale with and had similar limitations to his houses are the only ones named I agree with the sentiments voiced residential needs. Complaints home for commercial develop- that are not already designated by many at the public meeting such as lighting, noise, parking and ment, further highlighting the lack who felt that much of the uproar commercial. of judgment that was given to the business size would be subject to could have been avoided had City by-law justice. selection of properties. staff conducted a more thorough The concern in Riverview Park, consultation process and done a unlike much of the rest of the better job of involving community city, is the potential for businesses associations. starting up where none had existed Nanda said the RPCA has ac- before. This is exacerbated by hav- tively promoted walkable com- ing no provision for public review munities and the idea of grandfa- prior to a new business approval. thering the rezoning of existing He sees the idea of micro busi- small-scale shops and corner stores nesses in residential areas as po- is attractive where they have been tentially beneficial, “... but not so operating for many years and in most of Riverview Park where where the local community sup- there are narrow streets, limited ports the businesses. “However parking, no sidewalks, and no his- this is not the case for the four tory of commercial presence with- houses on Balena and Devon that in the community.” the City identified in the study. “These designated homes have None of the owners have sought always been residential. If I were rezoning. Moreover, the RPCA I to sell my home, my neighbours had not received or heard of any could be confronted by a commer- requests from Riverview Park cial enterprise with its attendant residents for more new local busi- noise, visual blight or other irri- nesses, such as the ones envisioned tations. There really should be a in the study. It would be a differ- public review process for any new ent story if we were talking about a location where there was a long- commercial initiative.” standing local business or corner Not a plan for people store that was operating and was Patrick Meagher, who lives popular in the community. How- across Balena Avenue from the ever, the houses identified next to Landsberg home, said: “It was Balena Park are used only as resi-
Walmart Shopping Carts Please call the Ottawa Train Yard’s Walmart to report shop- ping carts in Riverview Park. The telephone number is 613-562-0500 to tell where the cart is located. Page 8 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Planning and Development Update by Kris Nanda also raised around certain technical project, along with the possibility Staff and Council asking that these Chair, RPCA Planning and aspects of the design. that there may be some environ- four Riverview Park houses be re- Development Committee mental sensitivity issues connected moved from the list of possible he Riverview Park Com- The plans showed a new two- with the woods and greenspace, candidates for rezoning. Efforts by munity Association lane vehicle and transit link from much of which has been zoned by the RPCA, residents and Council- (RPCA) and its Planning Riverside Drive and the Transit- the City as an environmental pro- lor Jean Cloutier were successful, andT Development (P&D) Com- way which connects to the Hos- tection area, but are part of the and on mittee follow developments of in- pital Ring Road and facilities that newer expanded portion of the January 29th RPCA members terest in the local community and comprise the Ottawa Health Sci- Hospital Link’s eastern terminus. and others who attended the Janu- around the City which may affect ence Centre (OHSC). The plans They are also seeking confirmation ary 21 meeting received an e-mail Riverview Park residents either included an at-grade signalized in- about the size and the scope of the from Andrew McCreight, the City directly or indirectly. RPCA Board tersection at Alta Vista Drive and a project (including the “footprint” official in charge of the study, stat- members continue to work with bridge passing over the Transitway, on the woods and elsewhere during ing that ‘recommendations to Plan- other community associations on with an underpass below the Via construction) and about noise and ning Committee will not include issues of common interest through Rail line and a realigned Riverside light mitigation measures as well as 1601 Balena and 1620, 1624, 1628 organizations like the Federation Drive. the aforementioned rail relocation Devon Street, or any other prop- of Citizen’s Associations (FCA). work erties in the immediate vicinity of RPCA representatives communi- Work has recently begun on the Balena Park’. cate regularly with local council- relocation of the Via rail line ap- In a 2014 communication to lors on planning and development proximately 32 feet east of its pres- RPCA Board Members, then- While supporting in principle issues of interest and participate ent location during construction of Councillor Hume indicated that the “grandfathered” rezoning of ex- in the Alta Vista Planning Group an underpass to allow the AVTC to “given the unique nature of this isting small-scale shops and corner hosted by Councilor Jean Cloutier. travel underneath the railway. project, the City, in the tender stores that have operated out of Although the area affected by documents, has retained the right residences for many years in other A pressing issue that the RPCA the relocation of the original rail to make adjustments to the design parts of the City (many of which are continues to follow is the contro- line is well outside the study area right up until physical construc- included in the recommendations versial Hospital Link portion of used for the Environmental Impact tion. This means that although the and which are popular within their the Alta Vista Transportation Cor- Assessment previously performed City is seeking comments at this own communities), the RPCA not- ridor (AVTC) road between Riv- for the AVTC, the RPCA was un- time, should issues arise after the ed that the houses identified next erside Drive and the Ottawa Hos- successful in its 2014 request to tender is awarded, adjustments can to Balena Park are used only as res- pital Ring Road. In particular, the the provincial government for an be made.” idences and have never carried out RPCA is closely monitoring de- addendum to the Assessment, due commercial activity. Moreover, the velopments related to the reloca- to the Via Rail Line relocation and The RPCA is hoping to have RPCA had not received or heard of tion of the VIA rail line on Abbey changes in light and noise mitiga- Councillor Cloutier and City staff any requests from local Riverview Road residents. It is also looking tion measures that were not con- conduct a public “walk-through” Park residents for more new local into the revised proposal plan pre- sidered in the original Assessment. along the proposed route between businesses, such as the ones envi- sented in the most recent drawings In December 2014, a $37 million Alta Vista and the Hospital Ring sioned in the study. that show the eastern terminus of contract was awarded to Greenbelt Road, an activity that was original- the road lying considerably east of Construction, a subsidiary of Tom- ly promised in Spring 2014 by his National Defence Medical what had been proposed during linson, in for road construction be- predecessor. Centre (NDMC) the EA process. The RPCA also tween the Hospital Ring Road and The Department of National responded successfully to a City Riverside Drive (part of a larger to- Local Commercial Study – Defence and Canada Lands Cor- of Ottawa planning study that rec- tal package of at least $65.5 million Potential Impact on Balena poration (CLC) are still working ommended changing zoning to al- for the project). With the contract Park on disposition of the NDMC, lo- low some commercial uses in four now awarded, Councilor Clouti- Members of the RPCA Board cated just off of Alta Vista Drive, houses adjacent to Balena Park – er was able to provide the RPCA and other Riverview Park residents adjacent to the AVTC. No actual none of whom have asked for such with the updated design drawings, attended a January 21 public meet- construction date has yet been set. a change. which he did prior to the Board’s ing at City Hall concerning a recent CLC officials have confirmed that January 2015 meeting. City study that had recommended NMDC lands are not likely to be Details on issues of interest a change in zoning to allow four transferred from DND before which the RPCA is monitoring in- These new drawings reveal that houses adjacent to Balena Park to 2016 at the earliest. The RPCA has clude the following items: the eastern terminus of the Hos- be rezoned for limited commer- heard from at least one federal offi- pital Link road to be considerably cial usage. This proposal came as cial that there is a potential Algon- Alta Vista Transportation further east than in the previous a surprise to most residents and quians of Ontario land claim for Corridor – Hospital Link map which showed the AVTC in- Community Associations in Alta NDMC property. Board members The tendering process is under- tersecting the Hospital Ring Road Vista and elsewhere in the City (in- are investigating and following up way for construction work associ- at a roundabout near the sledding cluding the RPCA). It had recom- to get more details on the nature ated with the bulk of the 1.2 km hill by the Co-gen plan). The re- mended that these four residences and scope of this potential claim as Hospital Link section of the con- vised design and detail drawings for – none of whose owners had sought it refers to both the NDMC lands troversial Alta Vista Transportation the AVTC now show the Hospital rezoning, would be able to open up and the AVTC. Corridor (AVTC) between River- Link intersecting the Ring Road small businesses, such as conve- side Drive and the Hospital Com- road directly south of the Lindsay/ nience stores or cafés. plex. This work is likely to begin in Acton intersection – several hun- Implications from Light Rail 2015. The RPCA and other groups dred metres further east than in The RPCA and most of those in Construction and Highway around Ottawa had put forth evi- the older drawings that were used attendance at the January 21 event, 417 (Queensway) Expansion dence questioning the cost-effec- for several years and at the March strongly voiced their concerns Projects tiveness of the Hospital Link and 2014 Open House. about the consultation process and Work continues to stage the area whether it was, in fact, even need- the manner in which residences just north of the existing Hurdman ed without sufficient proof that the P&D members are now review- around Ottawa were identified by Station, in preparation for pre- Link itself will resolve perceived lo- ing these detailed drawings and ad- City staff as candidates for rezon- liminary construction work on the cal traffic problems. Concerns were dressing technical questions about ing. The RPCA Board also passed feasibility of several aspects of the a motion to write a letter to City Continued on next page FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 9 Planning and Development Update tween Tremblay and the Baseball to begin in 2015, though as this ar- cess road for Farm Boy/LCBO to From previous page Stadium is expected to open in ticle went to press, the tenant(s) encourage patrons and employees February 2015. Re-opening of Bel- had not been confirmed. to travel on foot or by bus. new Light Rail Transit (LRT) sta- fast Road between Tremblay and tion. Piling activities (placement Coventry to pedestrians and cy- Work is just about finished on The RPCA has also proposed of structural support poles) for the clists has been delayed until May the retail facility at 575 Industrial Industrial Avenue as a candidate foundation and elevated guideway 2015 – the road is expected to re- - between the Pioneer Gas Station for inclusion in the City’s “Com- of the new LRT station are an- main closed to vehicular traffic un- and the CIBC building. The first plete Street’s list of projects so ticipated to continue until March til Spring 2016. two tenants, Banana Republic and that it could be beautified and re- 2015. MEXX, opened in Fall 2014l, but designed to be more conducive The opening of the new Cov- the latter is closing as the MEXX to pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Foundation work for the new entry bridge over the Queensway chain is going out of business. The An example would be to include LRT station will start once pil- leaves the gap between the Ottawa third tenant – Skechers - will move greenery (shrubs) in the new bou- ing activities are completed. Con- Train Yards and the Via property in later this year. Development levard median that will be built in struction of the structure of the as the only missing link for safe has also been continuing at 175 front of 575 Industrial Ave. new transit station is scheduled to pedestrian and cyclist travel be- Trainyards, the space right besides begin in phases, as early as Summer tween Riverview Park or the Ot- SAIL. Artemano, a specialty world- Alta Vista Shopping Centre 2015 with completion in Summer tawa Train Yards and Coventry wide sources furniture and acces- The RPCA Board has been in 2016. According to City officials, Road (that would also benefit Train sories store opened a 9500 square contact with the property manage- the work is supposed to be com- Yard’s customers and staff seeking foot retail outlet November, with a ment company regarding new ten- pleted during daytime hours with quick access to the Transitway and 15,000 square foot Old Navy store ants for the long-vacant storefronts minimal impacts, and OC Transpo future LRT system. An Overbrook expected to open in March 2015. in the Alta Vista Shopping Centre. operations are not anticipated to Community Association repre- The mall is under new ownership be affected. City officials will be sentative recently approached the Other planned constructed is and two new tenants are opening invited to make a follow-up pre- RPCA about a new pedestrian at 197 Trainyards Drive (just east in early 2015 (Simply Chiropractic sentation to the RPCA Board in connection between Train yards of The Athletic Club, with 18,000 and Sophia’s Nails Spa). The tenant Spring 2015. More information on and the VIA Train Station/ LRT square feet of multi-tenant retail, for the third space had not been the LRT project, including weekly stop. (e.g. either a tunnel or a pe- including a Bulk Barn store) and at identified at the time this article construction summaries, can be destrian bridge). There is a condi- 595 Industrial Avenue (the vacant went to press. found at www.ottawa.ca/confedera- tion in the original Ottawa Train space just west of Pioneer), with tionline Yards complex project approval 40,000 sq. for two major retailers. More information on some of that requires this access way to be these project proposals can be Pedestrian and Cycling built once certain square footage Other Industrial Avenue found at the City of Ottawa web- Connections of space in the Train Yards complex Issues site at: http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/ The multi-use path (MUP) ad- is constructed. There is a question The RPCA is also monitor- residents/planning/index_en.html. jacent to the Transitway Bridge as to whether timing of this proj- ing and will follow up on its ear- The RPCA welcomes your input over Rideau River (between Hurd- ect could be tied in with LRT con- lier requests to install an advance on these proposals and any other man and Lees) will be closed dur- struction and both the RPCA and green for eastbound traffic on In- potential developments in the area. ing conversion of Transitway from its Overbrook counterpart will be dustrial turning into the Farmboy buses to rail. This MUP is heavily raising this issue with their coun- and LCBO, to alleviate some of used by pedestrians and cyclists cillors. the present congestion. While no travelling between Alta Vista and formal reply has been received, ini- If you are interested in joining downtown/University of Ottawa. Trainyards Developments and tial indications were that the City’s the RPCA P&D group or would The RPCA has also raised the is- New Retail monitoring counts did not pres- like further information, you may sue of pedestrian/cyclist access us- The site plan to construct a ently seem to warrant an advanced contact the Committee Chair, Kris ing the Transitway Bridge between 9-storey office building at 405 Ter- green at that location. Nanda at [email protected]. Lees and Hurdman when the Tran- minal Avenue, just east of the Ca- For more information on this and sitway is converted from buses to nadian Revenue Agency building at The RPCA continues to seek other activities in Riverview Park, rail. 395 Terminal, has been approved. confirmation from City Council please see the RPCA website at Construction of this structure – that the new sidewalk planned for www.RiverviewPark.ca. The con- The Coventry Pedestrian and approximately 2/3 the size of the the South side of Industrial will ex- tact email for RPCA is info@river- Cyclist bridge across the 417 be- facility at 395 Terminal – is slated tend at least as far East as the ac- viewpark.ca
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716, ave. Industrial Ave., Unit/unité 1 Tel.: (613) 738-3101 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Y9 Fax.: (613) 738-1188 www.gervaiselectronics.ca Page 10 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward What are your priorities for the City budget? by David Chernushenko at committee meetings where we ces is messier than you or I would he City’s annual budget- welcome the public. Will anything like it to be. setting and approval pro- really change, or will the “draft” Increasing spending on any pro- cess has begun, with the budget be passed with minimal gram, service or project involves a 2015T Draft Budget to be released tweaks? I get it. You see little value difficult choice. Either we offset on February 4 and Council consid- in participating if you feel the increases with matching funding ering final budget recommenda- consultations are a sham and the cuts to keep the impact budget- tions on March 11. So this is the budget is a done deal. neutral, or we agree to raise taxes. time for Capital Ward residents Based on the few changes made With that in mind, I ask you to to let me know about what they to budgets during the last term share with me the following: would like to see changed (or kept). of Council, I understand. The What do you wish to see more, During the last election cam- 2011–2014 final budgets were but less or none of in the budget? paign, I got a pretty good sense modestly amended versions of the What projects do you think are of what people are thinking and draft put forward to the public. unnecessary or could be delayed? feeling, but only in general terms: Why? I offer this commentary as What services or programs More funding for transit, hold the useful context, but I’ll understand merit more funding? tion meeting are planned for the line on wages, support affordable if it comes off sounding like an ex- What projects should be funded second week of February. Find out housing, stop widening roads, etc. cuse: or advanced? more at bit.ly/ottawabudget2015. This is helpful as broad guidance, A lot of the City’s spending is If recommending new spending, providing a general sense of your locked in through union agree- how would you pay for it? Identify City Builder Award priorities, but really useful budget ments, long-term commitments, specific cost savings or tell me how Do you know anyone who de- direction needs to be more specif- multi-year construction projects much you’re prepared to pay in serves a Mayor’s City Builder ic. and other limitations. additional taxes. Council approved Award? This civic honour recog- For example, what programs or There is no “gravy train” to be a target 2% maximum tax increase nizes individuals, groups or or- specific projects do you feel should slashed in the quest to achieve for 2015. How much higher are you ganizations that have, through be maintained or boosted, and a magical “zero” tax increase. If willing to go? outstanding volunteerism or by how much? Why are they im- there were, successive councils Few citizens are experts at read- exemplary action, demonstrated portant? Which programs should prompted by engaged citizens ing City budget documents, so I an extraordinary commitment to be decreased or eliminated, and would have found and eliminated will prepare a summary as soon as making Ottawa a better place. why? Are they a luxury or counter- it by now. possible of the Draft Budget, with You can nominate someone productive? I want to hear your What you consider an unneces- specific commentary on local pro- for life-long service, outstanding arguments for and against budget sary frill may be a core service to jects and impacts, as well as city- acts of kindness, inspiring charit- items because I will have to weigh your neighbour. Every line item wide priorities that came up fre- able work, community building or them against the arguments I hear and program was created for a quently during the election (transit any other achievements. Find out from others. Ultimately, I must reason. Each is well intentioned, service, affordable housing, pedes- more at bit.ly/ottawamcba. present a credible case to Council though not necessarily run as effi- trian and cycling infrastructure, in defence of any proposed cuts or ciently as it might, nor as relevant park maintenance, urban tree pro- Councillor increases. today as it was when first initiated. tection/replacement). I will post David Chernushenko Some people wonder if it’s But each program, service, grant the summary to my website and 613-580-2487 | worth their time writing, com- or subsidy has its staunch defend- include it in an upcoming Capital [email protected] | ing to budget consultation meet- ers. Eliminating or reducing servi- Ward newsletter. www.capitalward.ca ings or speaking as a delegation Several pre-budget consulta-
the rails for the LRT track to be office. A resident had termed the road outside his White Horse Eastway Gardens delivered this year and by the promise was made as a carrot to restaurant was closed and work Continued from page 1 end of the year we will be laying counter inconveniences. started. He said few workers came them,” he said. To a question on compensation from the site to eat at the White that they are not forgotten in the Eason told the 25 residents for those businesses financially Horse although there is a plaque enduring months and pending present that he expected that hurt by the work Coun. Cloutier at the entrance stating that his two years getting out of mud-base Belfast Road would be reopened said he did not have a cheque beef and barley soup may be construction at LRT’s Belfast in the spring with new routing for in his pocket to hand out since the best in Ottawa. “I hope this Yards and what was termed near- buses in July. compensation in such a project LRT work will not put me out of traffic chaos at roads and two From the audience Sylvie, a was not city policy. business.” bridges near Eastway homes. daycare provider, said that in Looking to the future the Kim Lamont said that The meeting, arranged by the summer children had been Tremblay (LRT) Station, when traffic speeding along Tremblay Eastway Gardens Community getting colds due to clouds of completed in July 2017, should especially at rush hour was a Association President Kim dust that did not allow residents help travellers get quickly and universal problem to residents. Lamont, addressed problems and to open their windows. Another easily to and from VIA trains. Personally she hoped the planned outlined progress. resident said that the city’s With the building of the Coventry concrete light rail tunnel to the Eason said a berm is up to outdoor pool located 20 feet from Pedestrian Bridge the station Belfast Yards would soon be counter noise from the huge the industrial site was almost will also connect to the Ottawa completed and that the serious industrial yard site and that using more water for cleanliness Baseball stadium and encourage dust problem in spring and December saw success in laying, than for swimming. Cloutier said further development in the area summer months be controlled after midnight without trains he would work on keeping down and of course travel in the city. perhaps by constant watering running, a massive support box such inconveniences. He was not Mike, the meeting’s host down of the huge mounds of dirt. under the Via rail tracks above entirely sure that improvements restaurateur, told The Riverview Coun. Cloutier adjourned the LRT ride on the east side of to Eastway Gardens Park were Park Review that he had lost proceedings promising further Belfast Road. “We are expecting promised by Peter Hume when in thousands a month since Belfast updates. FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 11 Page 12 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Simply Therapy – products from a small shop that make a big difference to your quality of life by Carole Moult Another repeat customer was here was a steady number interested in buying Epsom salts, of people who came into and a variety of clinic supplies. He the shop on a recent, very had seen the on-line flyer and was cold,T Thursday morning. One lady ready to shop. Someone else was looked around, talked about the curious about the many fitness Low- Rise Stools, was shown how and rehabilitation items that are they worked, checked out both among the great number of prod- oils and lotions, then was very ucts available at Simply Therapy, graciously helped with getting her 2620 Lancaster Road, Unit E, but purchases to the car.
Welcome to Unit E, 2620 Lancaster Road all had come with a purpose to this ucts required of massage ther- unique specialty shop. apists, physiotherapists, chiro- When Denyse Braid opened her practic and Spas. store in 2005 she did so because “I had a bad back problem and there just were no alternative ther- my massage therapist recom- apy product shops in Ottawa. Now mended that I purchase a particu- fast forward to 2015 and lar product- but it wasn’t available Simply Therapy is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, born out of a Continued on page 27 need for local access to the prod- Always a positive experience. Michael Tobin helping a Simply Therapy customer.
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Page 14 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Many fun activities planned at Maplewood! by Pam Maskell were fun for everyone. The resi- aplewood kicked off dents were amazed and awed by the New Year with talented local magician David Msome great events that Dickons while celebrating the
beginning of a new year with a have already made plans to make glass of champagne. red pepper jelly and peach mar- The fun continued a few days malade, and look forward to later when residents gathered in pickling a variety vegetables the Activity Room for what has from the resident gardens at the become our annual marmalade end of the summer. making. The ladies got together There are always a variety of in the morning to work on cut- activities happening throughout ting, juicing, and chopping bags Maplewood regardless what your of Seville oranges. After simmer- interests are. We look forward to ing for the morning, the resi- hosting open houses and learn- dents re-grouped in the after- ing series throughout the year noon and their hard work was and hope that you’re able to join rewarded with many jars of Se- us to partake in the fun! ville orange marmalade to share Wishing you a Happy New with their friends. Year from Maplewood Retire- The preserving will continue ment Community! throughout the year – residents FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 15
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That’s a lot of trailers. Page 16 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Leaving creativity behind! by Catina Noble A.J. Smith (AKA Alligator Jane) wrote a wonderful piece on the love writing and photography. is a self taught artist who uses topic of inspiration in art on my Over the last year I have add- recycled materials, re-purposed site. Her work can be seen at ed art to my list. I like mak- and organic materials. She lives in https://facebook.com/AlligatorJane. Iing crafts, coloring, and recycling Asheville, North Carolina. I got Michael Demang put together books to make alternative jour- in touch because her work looked the Art Abandonment Group. nals. I find creating art a good way amazing. I feature writers and Stop by and take a look around to help relax after a hectic day. artists on my site www.catinanoble@ at https://facebook.com/groups/ Early last month a creative wordpress.com . I contacted her ArtAbandonment. friend of mine, Julie, mentioned hoping she would consider writing A.J Smith a group she was involved in a piece for my site. She recently called “Art Abandonment.” This group has over twenty thousand members from all over the world. Basically they make art and leave it in random places as a surprise for strangers to find. I have joined the group and left a few different pieces in the Ottawa area. I have left mini note cards, magnets and my photo cards. I enjoy the group and have met a couple of gems along the way. Linda Morgan lives in Falls Church, Virginia and is a Mixed Media Artist. She likes to “abandon art at hospitals and libraries.” Before the holidays I sent a few photo cards to random people from the Art Abandonment Group. I thought it was a great way to help celebrate the holidays, by giving to others. Linda received my cards and to my surprise, sent me a wonderful card back. You can check out Linda’s site at http://purplecards.blogspot. com/ . A.J Smith The Card Linda Sent Me.
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Plush friends Page 18 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Plumbing problems? Plumbing questions? Ask the experts at DRAINPRO by Carole Moult and beyond. There are six in the hen various trucks and fleet, and these can be seen on vans travel through- the road 24/7, since this plumbing out your neighbour- company prides itself on its ‘Fast, hood,W many of these actually have Same Day Emergency Service’. a human- interest story to tell; Tim Quaile, who was Ottawa and part of it can be determined born and raised, is the sole owner by the logos, or messages on the of DRAINPRO. vehicles themselves. “After working for many years Such is the case of the company in related fields, he established named DRAINPRO, whose crisp the business in 2008, and it is white, blue and red trucks have become a familiar and valued sight Continued on page 25 across the greater Ottawa area- Tim Quaile, DRAINPRO owner, pauses just before leaving to solve a frozen pipe problem
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The four Is such competition a slippery He answered the following and a nails salon will be open in residentially-zoned proper- slope to fuller commercial in- questions for the Riverview the very near future. There is one ties have been identified. The trusion in this part of Ottawa? Park Review. remaining vacancy and we are study mentions rezoning to Will your representative be at by Bill Fairbairn the meeting? Can you give me 1. What prompted you to buy a detailed reaction? If you are the Alta Vista Shopping Cen- represented our newspaper tre? Do you intend to run it as will report any concerns. is? Or have you other plans? Thank you for alerting us to The Alta Vista Shopping Centre this. We have not seen the study so is a well-located plaza in a mature it is difficult for us to comment. At residential neighborhood that al- present, we are unable to attend lows for the provision of daily ser- the meeting but upon reviewing vices to the community. When we the study, will voice our opinion to were alerted that it might be avail- Councillor Cloutier. able for sale, we submitted an offer. 4. Is there a possibility of los- We intend to run it as a plaza. In ing any existing businesses in time, once we approach the useful the Alta Vista Shopping Cen- life of the improvements, we will tre in the near future as you evaluate redevelopment opportun- the Alta Vista Shopping Centre move in? ities but this will not be for many, Photo credit: Carole Moult The next expiring lease is two many years. years from now and we are work- 2. Is Tim Horton’s part of working with interested parties to encourage convenient ac- ing on a renewal. We do not expect your shopping centre? Shop- lease this space. cess to neighbourhood goods to lose any existing businesses. per’s Drug Mart at the other 3. On Wednesday, January 21, and services. The Riverview 5. What value in a rough end certainly is included. In a public meeting at City Hall Park Community Associa- round dollar figure did you pay the middle some renovation is discussed a Local Commercial tion intends to protest at the for the centre? going on at two or three prem- Study that has recommended meeting. Would the introduc- ises. What is happening there? rezoning four house proper- tion of small-scale local busi- Continued on page 23 Page 20 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Touch of India — Mad about running by Judith Fairbairn came to realise that Bangalore is a ’ve been a distance runner off perfect place to run. The weather and on for most of my life. It was is ideal any time of the year. Only the only sport that I excelled at on New Year’s day this year, when Iduring my Hillcrest High School I was looking so forward to having years. I has hopeless at anything that the park to myself, was it poring rain required accuracy or catching any- (unusual in late December). It was thing. I didn’t do too badly at soccer, the only day I can remember since I midfield, because it required a lot of arrived in India three years ago that I running and no one else wanted to complained about the weather. do it. There is a hard core group Running is something that I of runners in this city and a few always seem to return to as it is so running clubs. I joined the Hash easy to organise. After the palaver of House Harriers with my husband, doing triathlons for a while, it’s nice which is a ‘drinking club with a to really think only about shoes. running problem’, which suits us I’ve had postings in the world well. They are a super friendly group where running was not an option for of people with a sense of humour. weather or logistics reasons and I’ve Everyone is given a funny ‘Hash taken up other sports such as tennis, name’-–I won’t tell you ours, and swimming and dancing. When I the organising committee is called came to Bangalore I didn’t think I ‘MisManagement’. They run a would run here. The traffic is just couple of times each month and it’s a too crazy to even consider it. I really great way to see semi-rural Bangalore thought that I would do yoga and because we run just on the outskirts learn classical Karnataka dancing to of the city. Bengu the mascot joins Ian Felton and Judith Fairbairn keep fit. You can walk or run and also Hash usually meets on Sundays about Harriers South India (Bangalore, We moved into a home near choose different distances (5-10 4 pm when it is a bit cooler. April is Chennai and Hyderabad) will Cubbon Park a few months after kilometres) so there is something for the perfect time to go because the celebrate their 25th anniversary with arriving. Cubbon Park is closed to everyone. You are also encouraged to sun is up later so you’re not trying to a three-day run in Kodaikanal. We are cars in the morning and what a treat bring your children (they call them find your way home in the dark. it is. I started running and slowly Horrors, which the kids love!). The In August 2015, the Hash House Continued on page 26
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Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 22 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Dear Fran [email protected] To grow a seed… The love of gardening is a seed once mistake is to start certain veg- means these seeds will germinate at sort by their sown never dies. Gertrude Jekyll etables early, such as carrots and about 21°C or room temperature. germination nce all the holiday stuff is beans, which are normally seeded The more challenging germination requirement—if packed away, that is when directly in the soil in May. This is conditions usually occur when you dark or light, I really start thinking of where Master Gardeners of Ot- are trying to germinate perennials or a cool temperature is needed Owhat to grow for next summer’s tawa Carleton’s “The Edible Gar- or tropical seeds. Now a days, the to germinate. Also, sort seeds garden. For me that means what den”, an online guide to growing seed packet contains a lot of infor- by the number of days or weeks annual, perennial or vegetable your own food, is worth checking mation about starting seeds. Also to germinate, e.g. 4, 14 or 21 or seeds am I going to grow this year? out (see information below). there are very reliable sources on- more days. Sorting gives you an Growing plants from seed is my This is also where I like to do my line with germinating information, idea of which seeds to start first. spring compass, and until I actual- rant regarding botanical names. If e.g. botanical gardens, nurseries or The longer it takes to germinate, ly plant some seeds I do not feel you do not care what you grow, you horticultural colleges’ websites. the earlier it should be started. spring has started. Once I decide can disregard this bit. However, if what to grow all else follows. It has you know exactly what plant you Things you can do before you Sowing and Growing—Fran’s always been thus for me, since I want to grow, then learn the bo- actually start growing seeds. way started growing plants from seed tanical name because that name is You do not have to acquire all 1. Fill container of choice with forty some years ago. specific to that plant and no other the things listed below. However remoistened soilless mix (moisten Why do I grow plants from seed? plant. You do not have to commit some are essential, like lights, oth- a day or so ahead with warm water) Initially, it was an economic rea- the name to memory just note it ers are suggestions: and allow soil to settle. son. Then it was because I wanted down, say in your garden journal • clean plastic pots or re- 2. Keep a record of what seed you certain varieties of annuals, peren- where you have access it. Use the cycled clear plastic containers planted, the date and the expected nials and vegetables that were not botanical name when ordering the (cookie type container) or com- time it should germinate. available at garden centres. Then seeds or if you are planning to pur- mercial seeding flats with clear 3. Sow seeds on surface at the we moved to Ottawa and bought chase the plant, take the botanical plastic domes. You eventually recommended depth on the pack- a five year old house that had only name with you to the nursery, as will find what containers best et—usually twice the diameter of grass, really a former pasture, and this tells the nursery person ex- suits your way of doing things. the seed. Then gently spray with I needed a lot of perennials. That actly what plant you are looking • growing medium—buy water, LABEL and cover the con- was thirty eight years ago. I still for. Common names are easy to sterile soilless mix for start- tainer with saran. If seed is very start seeds but not as many, but remember, but the same common ing and transplanting seeds. small just gently press into the soil I do love to encourage people to name may apply to three or four • a heating mat—useful and gently spray, LABEL, then try and do it. It is such an amaz- different plants, none of which for bottom heat for start- cover the container with saran. ing miracle to see what grows from you wish to purchase or grow. This ing seeds and propagation. Seeds that need light to germin- such a tiny thing as a seed. is why the botanical name is so • check to make sure your ate can be lightly dusted with ver- If you have never sown a seed, handy. light source and the timer to miculite to lessen evaporation, now is the time to try it. You can To convince a seed to germi- control the lights are working. sprayed, LABELED and covered peruse seed catalogues on line, nate, you have to provide the right • make sure you have labels with saran. If you are using a single place an order and your seeds arrive balance of moisture, tempera- or masking tape and an indel- pot, LABEL the pot and place pot in a few weeks. Seed catalogues are ture, light and air. This will acti- ible (Sharpie) pen. You will never in a plastic bag and tie shut. crammed full of gardening infor- vate the enzymes which cause the remember what you transplanted, 4. Place container of seed on the mation, it is almost overwhelming, stored carbohydrates in the seed LABELLING is essential. heating pad and under the light. but they are so much fun to read to be converted to the sugars re- • a pointed flat tool, like Set the light such that there is that you forget you are learning. quired by the embryo to grow and a wooden plant label, for about 13-15cm (5-6”) between bot- You can also just visit your local differentiate into a seedling. This transplanting seedlings. tom of light and top of seeds. Set garden center and check out their is the challenge of seed growing. • plastic bags or saran or timer for 12–16 hours. seed offerings. I highly recom- For those who want to start plastic domes that fit on 5. Once the seeds have germinat- mend that experienced seed grow- growing seed, and as a refresher to commercial seeding trays ed, the container can be removed ers try at least one new kind of a those who have already done it, or to cover seed containers. from the heating pad, and another seed each year, be it annual, peren- want to improve your success rate, • a lighting system—4x4 container placed on the pad. As nial or vegetable. You never know, I offer the following information. foot florescent lighting fixture seedlings grow, gradually introduce you might discover something you Mid March is the usual time to with full spectrum tubes or the seedling to less humidity by really like. start growing most seeds. The ma- two warm and two cool tubes poking holes on the plastic, even- Growing your own food is all jority of seeds most people grow is very good system. This pro- tually removing it entirely. the rage. However, a very common are called warm germinators. This vides excellent light for growing 6. Transplant seedlings when two seedlings that are not leggy. true leaves have formed. Lift the • fertilizer-seeds contain enough seedling by a leaf not the stem, at food to last until the first true the same time, gently lift up the leaves appear, then you have to seedling with soil attached and supply food = fertilize. Apply fer- transplant into a pot. Water in tilizers with a high middle number seedling with a transplanting solu- at one quarter the recommended tion of one quarter strength fertil- strength about every two weeks. izer. This is better than full strength 7. Fertilize with transplanting application once a month solution every 2 weeks after true • buy good quality seeds and leaves have appeared. Omit this sort seeds by the number of weeks step if you purchased soilless mix to start before last frost date, e.g. 4, 6-8, or 10-12 wks. Further Continued on next page FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 23
do you worry about a reces- ing into Alta Vista/Riverview If we can give the people of Alta Alta Vista Shopping Centre sion as the Canadian govern- Park with the priority of mak- Vista and Riverview a “better deal” Continued from page 19 ment shuffles its budget due to ing a profit? Or is it to give Alta – our investment will take care of adverse circumstances? Vista and Riverview people a itself. The purchase price was $6mm Naturally, like most Canadians, better deal than they have had 8. What is your idea of the and was subject to certain adjust- we do worry about the macro for years? Or is it both? basics of an ideal shopping ments on closing. backdrop but with regards to the We intend to be long-term centre? 6. Oil price volatility affects Alta Vista Shopping Centre, we owners of the plaza and look for- For a community plaza, we much of the country and some are not overly concerned. The ward to working with the com- think that a diverse tenant mix businesses in Ottawa are clos- businesses operating in this plaza munity to make it a thriving part that caters to people’s daily needs ing down. Is this a sign of what are more defensive in nature – pre- of Alta Vista/Riverview Park. We combined with a clean, well-kept will affect shopping right scriptions, a barber shop, sand- need to first stabilise the plaza and and safe environment are the basis down to the Alta Vista Shop- wiches, coffee, health services etc. come the spring, residents will see for an ideal experience. ping Centre? In other words 7. Would you say you are mov- our capital works plan materialize.
few hours. Cold frames or tem- news letters you can receive. late April and several lectures for From previous page porary plastic type greenhouse are • if you buy plants, especially the Friends of the Experimental great for growing plants when it is annuals, early in the season Farm. containing fertilizer. The fertilizer still cool outside. However these let them acclimatize for sev- If you would like to receive in this soil mix is good for three seedlings even in the greenhouse eral days in a sheltered loca- TROWEL TALK, our free month- months. at first will need protection from tion in your garden, as they ly electronic newsletter, contact : 8. Watering. Soilless (peat moss the sun or they will get sun burnt. may not be fully hardened-off.
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To y s since there is so much to to parents and grandparents. Jack toys, magic, novelty, bath toys Tag Along Toys offer from babies to young people in the Boxes and wooden building and puzzles, or even dress-up; Continued from page 17 of about twelve years of age, blocks have been a big hit.” this is the place. Here you can although their great variety of When asked if she had a just enjoy the whole experience items that are age appropriate, board games is sure to be enjoyed favourite toy, Patti Taggart’s or ask the knowledgeable staff to toys he loves or even toys that you by adults as well. response was, “I love all things find what you would like from an can extend the play,” she noted What has been the most craft related. We have a really amazing collection A great deal of recently. popular toy recently? “Anything large craft section at both stores, work, thought, and understanding About 9 out of 10 people who ‘Frozen’ was huge during the and I work very hard at finding has gone into creating Tag Along visit the store ask for advice or holiday season, but people are unique fun crafts for all ages.” To y s . And it is a unique shopping help with selecting the ‘perfect still looking for Retro toys that From science discovery and experience for all ages. gift’. Not a problem at Tag Along bring back childhood memories exploration kits, construction Page 26 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 The Ottawa Hospital Community Advisory Committee Meaningful and family engagement (PFAC) by Helen McGurrin munications, discharge planning, Advocacy as pa- t The Ottawa Hospital post-discharge support, and other Now TOH wants to create a tient confiden- (TOH) Community Ad- aspects of their experience. TOH’s PFAC to obtain input from the tiality must be visory Committee January Picker Survey results ranked TOH patient and family perspective to respected. 2015A meeting, Melanie Hender- as a top performer in the dimen- guide TOH’s Quality Performance son, from TOH’s Department of sions of Access to Care, and Council whose task it is to find TOH’s Cancer Care Centre Patient Advocacy, was our guest Involvement of Family com- ways to improve the quality of has had a PFAC since 2013 and it speaker. Ms. Henderson provided pared to other hospitals taking care and lower costs in delivering is working very well. Cancer pa- an overview on TOH’s plan to part in the Picker Surveys. TOH care. The Departments of Surgery, tients and their families have on- establish a Patient and Family has a “post-discharge” phone pro- Mental Health, Neonatal Intensive going treatment links with TOH’s Advisory Council (PFAC). The gram where a nurse will phone Care, and the Rehab Centre, have Cancer Centre for a period of 3 to purpose of the PFAC is to engage discharged patients to check on expressed an interest in having 5 years, sometimes longer. These patients and their families to work how they are doing, answer ques- a PFAC for their services. Much patients and their families provide in partnership with TOH to im- tions and address their concerns. needs to be done before then. input on how to improve care to prove patient care. Another initiative to help patients First, terms of reference for the the patient and lessen the impact TOH already monitors and rates and families is TOH’s Department PFAC have to be written, commu- on families. patient satisfaction. One initiative of Patient Advocacy (Telephone nicated to the community; recruit- It will be interesting to see how is the Picker Institute Survey, an 613-798-555 extension 13377). That ment and selection of members TOH’s PFAC will function with a independent research service spe- Department will advocate for the will be done through interviews different demographic (older age cializing in patients/family experi- patient and family who ask for by the Quality and Patient Experi- groups) and treatment timeframes. ence in the healthcare system.The their help in situations where their ence Office; and training provided Stay tune for updates on the Picker Survey is sent to patients a concerns are not being addressed to those selected as members. It progress of TOH’s PFAC. few months after their discharge, by the patient’s healthcare team. should be noted that the PFAC and asks them to rate their expe- All these initiatives have been will not deal with individual pa- You can contact me at rience on the care received, in- used by TOH to improve its qual- tient situations; that remains the [email protected] or cluding pain management, com- ity of care. role of the Department of Patient 613-521-0241
wrong turn for the elite race and the which is a lovely run along the river Mad about running Joining one of these running runners ran an extra few kilometres) in September. Continued from page 20 clubs puts you in touch with a fun but it was a great first attempt and There are regular races around and healthy bunch of people in these logistics problems will no India and in neighbouring countries so looking forward to this event with Bangalore and many of them have doubt be ironed out next year. I all the time so why not build a lots of running and super parties. I become good friends. Some do ultra expect the Bangalore marathon will running race into your next overseas might even host a Ceilidh (Scottish marathons, which doesn’t appeal one day rival the great marathons holiday? dancing) one night! The train journey to me at all. One friend ran a 214 of the world because the weather is If, rather than running, you are with about 30 Bangaloreans should kilometre race and was disappointed consistently excellent. Who would a keen soccer fan is another reason also be a highlight. when he had to drop out at the 160 want to attempt a marathon in to visit admittedly cricket-mad There is also a group called km mark. That is four marathons. So London weather not to mention Bangalore. Runner’s High that does serious you meet some interesting folk. having to train there in winter’s dark Until last year Bangalore didn’t training in Cubbon Park three times Bangalore just had their first and cold. have a men’s soccer team. Then a week at 6 am. We haven’t joined marathon in October 2014 (I ran The annual Midnight Marathon former Manchester United youth this one yet but we are tempted. We the half) and we were cheered off at in December is also popular. We team player Ashley Westwood was often pass them in the park. They the start line by the famous Haile haven’t tried that one yet because recruited to coach and manage a Jindal start just a little too early for us (we Gebreselassie, one of my all-time I can’t stay up past 10 pm but the Steelworks team. In their first season like to go after the sun is up) and it heroes, and by Bengu the mascot. annual TCS 10 km race in May is the team won India’s national soccer looks really intense. They have a There were definitely some teething one not to miss. My goal is to do it tournament and Westwood coach of program called ‘couch to 10k’ so if problems (like forgetting to close this year in under an hour. There is the year. you want to get fit this is the group MG Road and having to cross it also the Kaveri race near Mysore, For Canadian sports sensibility I for you. twice, and the time a car took a won’t mention cricket again! FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 27 tinually thanked for our customer Simply Therapy service. I like those ‘old fashioned Ask a brewer Continued from page 12 values’ Denyse added. “We are always open to sugges- by Laura and Fariborz Behzadi a good wash, we’re knee deep in in the Ottawa area and had to be tions from clients, and we add to t Bicycle Craft Brewery, cleaning. sent from Toronto. I asked where our inventory because of their in- we receive a lot of ques- she purchased her clinic supplies put.” tions about beer, the Where do you get your and for two years the answer was When asked about the #1 indi- brewery,A and ourselves which recipes? always the same-there were no lo- vidual item sold at Simply Therapy, we’re always happy to answer. All of our recipes are created cal suppliers so therapists had to Denyse replied that it is the Ther- We’ve collected some of our fa- and developed by myself and my order from across Canada.” mophore ®Deep-Heat Therapy vouites here since we opened our wife, Laura. Over the years that we “It was then that I realized that moist heat pack. Unlike a regular doors in September 2014. have taken to perfect our regular there was a niche here in Ottawa or generic heating or heat therapy brew recipes, we have taste- for products used by these special- pad, the Thermophore Deep-Heat Where does the name Bicycle tested a lot and also dumped a ists. TM Therapy heat pack doesn’t come from? few batches that weren’t up to our “I opened the original store on just warm your skin a bit, but The name came very naturally standards. For our seasonal brews, Antares Drive, until we moved to drives deep; reaching down to the to us because we enjoy riding our we come up with an idea for what Lancaster Road in 2009, and I did source of pain for real results. It bicycles to get around the city and we’d like to offer, develop the everything. I worked in the store, works well for arthritis, bursitis, to discover new places when we recipes together, and test them on sourced suppliers, handled the chronic neck or back pain, Fibro- travel (including taking our bikes our test system before producing books, spoke to industry experts, myalgia, TMJ, muscle spasms, and to microbreweries of course!). them on our larger system. This and generally asked what people joint or muscle pain among others. To us, the bicycle represents the process ensures that we meet needed.” The deep heat packs come in con- vision of our brewery – simple, our standards and have excellent In 2010, Michael Tobin joined venient sizes of petite, medium, traditional, and down to earth. seasonals for our customers. the business as Managing Part- and large depending on the area ner. Now, rehabilitation products affected; thus the popularity and What types of beer do you What do you offer in your tap as well as those for fitness have usefulness of the product for pain. offer? room? been added to the broad range of The majority of customers who We have four regular brews We are lucky to have a spacious Simply Therapy inventory, available shop at Simply Therapy do so for lo- that we always have available tap room where our customers not only in the store, but also from tions, oils and clinic supplies, but (Belle River Blonde, Velocipede can sit down and enjoy one of our their comprehensive web site. the list is long for what is readily IPA, Base Camp Oatmeal Porter brews. We offer tastings, tours, And, as it is with many businesses, available. There are floor displays and Abyss Chocolate Stout) and beer to bring home, and some the trend is moving more to on- of furniture such as massage and we do plenty of seasonal brews fantastic merchandise, including line shopping, where customers spa tables and chairs along with and one-offs. We try to use local our bicycle growler carriers. have access 24/7. the appropriate linens, and body ingredients when they’re available. Visitors to our brewery can also You don’t have to be a profes- cushions and bolsters in a wide For example we use fresh Ottawa purchase a glass of beer to enjoy sional in the alternative therapy range of styles. There is fitness pumpkins in our Pumpkin Spice on our comfy couch or while business to appreciate the value equipment such as stability disks Ale that we brew in the fall and making new friends at our farm of having this local well-stocked and foam rolls, plus there are yoga local hops from St. Isidore for our table. We are also very excited to store. Their customers range from accessories including blocks and Harvest Ale. Coming up, we have offer some great tasting events. massage therapy students from straps. Hot and cold therapy and some exciting brews for the winter Previously, we have hosted a Beer three local colleges, to the general relief products are on the shelves, including Crimson Cascade and a and Cheese Pairing and a Beer public who shop there as a result as are charts, books and DVDs, few special brews for Winterlude. and Chocolate Pairing. We will be of ‘referrals from a professional’ or and even cleaners and disinfec- You can also find our beer on offering another exciting pairing simply by word of mouth. tants. In fact, it would be hard to tap in some great establishments event soon that will be sure to The company ships right across think that any one product could across Ottawa. Check our website tempt your taste buds. Canada, and even has customers in be missing, since there are over for a full list and details. the Yukon, and has started ship- 950 product skus or stock keeping What’s next for Bicycle? ping to the United States. Here in units on the store’s computer. How do you spend your We have some exciting plans Ottawa if you order a product by Denyse Braid and her staff have mornings? in the works for 2015. We’re noon, for a small delivery charge been extremely successful in fill- When we’re brewing, we spend looking at doing more seasonals, you can have it the same day; an ing the empty void of a particular the first part of the morning with more tasting events and a few excellent service for those who are specialized market. There have a good coffee weighing and milling surprises here and there to keep working or just can’t make it into brought in specialty products such grain for the day’s brew. On the it interesting. Make sure to check the store for a variety of reasons. as topical pain blockers and natu- rare occasion that we’re not out our website and social media “Business has really grown by ral pain rubs that you won’t find in brewing, cleaning fills not only our for good things coming down word of mouth, and we are con- any drug or chain stores, and truly mornings but our days. Whether the pipe and feel free to stop in try to support local or Canadian it’s cleaning and sanitizing kegs, the brewery to say hi and sample SUDOKU businesses. “If it’s out there, and growlers, or giving our equipment some of our brews! they need it, we will find it,” De- nyse Braid summarized recently. Simply Therapy has an exception- al web site, where not only can you see what they have, but also it is a site where anyone can sign up to be on their e-mail list that offers weekend on-line promotions as See the online edition at well as access to the monthly sales specials. www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Yes, another hidden gem in our community to help make lives bet- ter. Congratulations Simply Thera- Sudoku on page 24 py on your 10th Anniversary, and may you have many, many more. Page 28 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Boy meets artist, an inspired look at the fine art of Manly Edward MacDonald
by Carole Moult who, just after the turn of the cen- chance meeting, an artistic tury, looked at rural and small town eye, and the exceptional Ontario, and painted what he saw, enthusiasm for delving into no matter the weather. thingsA past: these are just some of The book is the work of a per- the elements that helped author fectionist, and Charles Beale has Charles Beale turn his incredible ensured that not only the integrity research talents and pride of art of the images of the paintings, but ownership into the book, Manly the importance of their meaning Edward MacDonald, 1879-1971, In- and the story behind them, has terpreter of Old Ontario. been maintained throughout the 174 pages. At its launch in Belleville, in ref- erence to Manly Edward MacDon- ald, 1879-1971, Interpreter of Old On- tario, Luke Hendry’s review for The Intelligencer, on Friday September 10th, 2010, noted that, ‘The art and life of late Belleville-area artist Manly MacDonald have been given new life in a reverent new book’. Hendry was totally correct in his assessment of Beale’s work. What the Napanee River. I spoke with ald artwork, buying not just one could be added to any introduc- him then and he explained what he painting, but three, from Mr. Mac- tion of this book is the fact that a was painting and why. MacDonald, Donald’s driver who lived north knowledge and understanding of by then an artist in Toronto and a of Cobourg. The author is still in art is not required to appreciate teacher at the Ontario College of possession of these three works of this beautifully formatted material. Art, had a summer home on the art, and along with others acquired In response to why he published Long Reach, south of Napanee at a later date, have been included Published in 2010 by Plumley this particular book, Beale noted, and so he painted extensively in in Manly Edward MacDonald, 1879- Press, this amazing book is not just “Firstly, it was a serendipitous ex- the area over many years. It wasn’t 1971, Interpreter of Old Ontario. another collection of images, but perience I had on meeting Manly until many years later while study- When asked whether he had a the story and history of an artist MacDonald as a boy of eleven ing and teaching art named Manly Edward MacDonald while he painted one summer on that his work surfaced again and it wasn’t until I started collecting his art that the idea of writ- A traditional, all grain, small batch brewery ing a book about him that is down to earth and makes great craft beer. surfaced. Secondly, I always felt Come by our tap room he was the forgotten and bring home a Bicycle brew! member of the Group of Seven. He was of the same era and had stu- dio space in Toronto’s Severn-Rosedale neigh- bourhood where they all painted. He was in- volved in the Coutts, Coutts-Hallmark and Hallmark Canadian Christmas Card Series with them over many years. And he was very much the accomplished Fishermen on Lake Ontario, 1920 painter as they were, oil on canvas, 90 x 76 c.m. Unfiltered but he didn’t receive National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario the acclaim they did. In Traditional part this was due to the fact that favourite image that he would like Down To Earth MacDonald was more of a loner; to share for this review, Beale will- he was therefore not promoted by ingly made the suggestion of Fish- www.bicyclecraftbrewery.ca the influential Arts & Letters Club ermen on Lake Ontario, 1920, of Toronto that took the Group of because it is a favourite of many Tap Room Hours: Seven under their wing. He painted people who view it. The canvas Thursday and Friday: 3:30-7pm to live and was more prolific than is housed at the National Gallery Saturday: 11am-7pm they were-to his detriment in some of Canada, and was in restoration Sunday: 12-4pm art circles. In choosing to write this when Beale was there cataloguing 850 Industrial Ave., Unit 12 book, I felt his time had come. His the three Manly MacDonalds they 613•408•3326 family and those who knew him own. have thanked me generously.” It was in 1995 that Charles Beale acquired his first Manly MacDon- Continued on next page FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 29
CFL & Canadian North unveil a CFL-branded Boeing 737-300 in time for the 102nd Grey Cup
The following article appears in Canadian North and the CFL a backdrop of the midnight sun uled to return the Grey Cup a recent issue of the Canadian unveiled a first-ever CFL-brand- and the Aurora Borealis – adorns Champion Calgary Stampeders Aviation Historical Society, ed aeroplane at the Canadian the aircraft’s two engine cowl- from Vancouver, British Colum- Ottawa Chapter newsletter, “the North Hangar in Edmonton, ings. The work was completed bia, to Calgary, Alberta, on Mon- Observair”, a paper that I edit. I Alberta. Boeing 737-36N (s/n for Canadian North and the day, 1 December 2014. For addi- thought it might be of interest to 28596), C-GCNO, FIN 598, is CFL by Premier Aviation Over- tional details and images, as well Riverview Park Review readers. emblazoned with the CFL logo haul Center, a paint and heavy as a time-lapse video showing by Colin Hine. on both sides of its tail, and the maintenance provider based in the aircraft receiving its custom n July 2014, the Canadian logos of all nine CFL franchise Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Cana- CFL paint job, see the Cana- Football League (CFL) and teams on its fuselage; the five dian North flies to 21 destina- dian North news release: http:// Canadian North announced CFL West Division Teams on tions throughout the Northwest www.canadiannorth.com/about/ Ia new three-year partnership the port side, and the four CFL Territories and Nunavut, via its news/0054266-cfl-canadian-north- that would see the airline be- East Division Teams on the star- southern gateways of Edmonton unveil-cfl-branded-boeing-737-300 come the official airline of the board. The Canadian North logo (YEG) and Ottawa (YOW). The League. On 18 November 2014, – a polar bear standing against eye-catching aircraft was sched-
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“Fishermen on Lake On ario, 1920 represents MacDonald’s youth, having grown up on the Bay of Quinte near Belleville where his family were fishermen and farm- ers. The painting was executed by MacDonald while sitting in the stern of a boat and it is a more semi-impressionistic rendering than others. He was often seen as a traditional painter, even by him- self, but I was able to show he was an en plein air semi-impressionist. There are 21 large canvases housed at the National War Mu- seum in Ottawa, which I cata- logued as well. MacDonald was a First World War artist commis- sioned by the Canadian govern- ment to paint women working in the fields in Canada during the war. He chose his native Bay of Quinte to produce these pieces. (see pages 24 and 25 for examples of these).” Beale’s dedication to producing such high calibre work resulted in his spending from 2005 until 2010 in completing Manly Edward Mac- Donald, 1879-1971, Interpreter of Old Ontario. MacDonald’s son Duncan, at the book launch, acknowledged and praised the author’s approach, in that “It wasn’t just commercial. It was an appreciation of artistry”. Those who know the author and his wonderful attention to de- tail also know that Charles Beale wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Copies of Manly Edward Mac- Donald, 1879-1971, Interpreter of Old Ontario, may currently be pur- chased through the author’s web- site at www.charlesbeale.ca where there is a PayPal account for books and greeting card sales. The book can be signed before it is shipped, while anyone can view “The Life & Times of Manly E. MacDonald” on YouTube to get a brief synopsis of his life and his art. Page 30 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 What Makes You Mad? — Is there something that you see, hear or read that upsets you? — Are there injustices in the world that you want to have put right? — Do you have a different opinion? — Did someone make a mistake? by Geoff Radnor there should be more TV cameras mak- Court? After the city amalgamation in those in Ottawa? I wrote to the editor any years ago The Ottawa ing sure that all members of council are 2001 there were many streets in the about this. Citizen had an article about paying full attention to the business of new larger city with identical names, So if something is bugging you and CBC TV cameras in the the day. So I wrote a letter to the cit- so to avoid the 911 responders going you feel powerless, you are not. Write Mcity council chamber. It showed a close- izen. In it I said that let’s have more to the wrong address the city started to the Editor. It is so much easier today up of one of the councillors not paying cameras at City Hall. Must have been to change the names of streets. A local with the use of email, just a few clicks attention to the business at hand and a slow news day. They published my let- example was Lennox Avenue, now it is and its there. Along with many others was fiddling with her laptop on a differ- ter, all 27 words of it. I had become a Lennox Park Avenue. This changing of (all of them written by real profession- ent topic than the one being discussed writer of “Letters to the Editor”. street named intrigued me. I was born als I bet). by council. The member of council In a recent front page of the news- in London and still had a copy of the If you know that someone in the me- complained that those TV cameras paper there was a report on the confu- A-Z Street Index of London. In that dia has made a mistake, be it large or should not be allowed to spy on me sion by emergency response teams to book was an index and there were 47 small, and your knowledge of the facts during council meetings. My feeling addresses that are very similar. Do you Church Streets listed. I wondered how is totally correct, then let them know. was that as a taxpaying voter in the city live on Harrington Court or Herrington the ambulance and fire trucks ever Sometimes it can be about some- managed to get to the right place. Were the London drivers a bit smarter than Continued on next page
Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC
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seconds. I wrote a letter to the editor. saster. I went to see it and there was not the NCC still trying hard to get rid of From previous page They were one second out. I got my another soul there, and I didn’t know it? Or are they to busy trying to build second letter published. quite what it was about. It was free too. something on Lebreton Flats. I wrote a thing absolutely trivial...there was an How many readers have driven along So after a short life, it was closed. That letter about that too. I wanted to know article on the game of soccer, I’m not Sussex Drive past the Dept. of Exter- was in 2005. Ten years later the build- why my tax dollars are going to be used sure what it was all about but it con- nal Affairs and the National Research ing is still there. It is still empty. Why to support Mr. Melnyk’s hockey club (I tained an error. In the UK there was Council going towards Rideau Hall? did it fail? It’s raison d’etre was unclear, know they need all the help they can a list produced by a TV show about Did you notice the empty white build- it was off the beaten track, there was get but...). the “12 English Books that Changed ing just before the French Embassy. It limited parking, so it sits there waiting Do you know about the new show the World”, it included such worthy sits in a wonderful location looking out for its ultimate fate. I wrote a letter to starting on CBC TV? I think it has a tomes as Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s onto the Ottawa River with Gatineau the editor about it. Some one had sug- title like “Up the Creek” or is it that First Folio, and works by Isaac New- on the other side. The NCC built this gested it as a new home for the Ottawa hockey player Mr. Schmidt? If you ton, Charles Dickens and Charles Dar- as a quasi museum/exhibition/showcase Art Gallery, one person said it was a win. However one of them, published for something that not many people are perfect spot for a restaurant, there were Continued on page 50 in 1863, was The Rule Book of the As- sure about. Oh Boy! Was that ever a di- other crazy ideas for its future use. Is sociation Football.(It’s ‘that funny old’ game played in just about every country on the planet) In this modern era this is now the FIFA Laws of the Game. Law 12 contains the following “...an in- direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his The Museum of Science and Technology: CLOSED hands before releasing it from his possession.” Photo credit:Carole Moult The article in the paper said it was five
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FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 33 Riverview Alternative School Alta Vista’s Riverview Alternative School Boundaries Set to Change Jocelyne Koepke involvement to support student en- n order to offer the Elementary gagement and learning. The following characteristics Alternative Program to a great- are found in many of the programs er number of students, the Ot- across the elementary level and col- Itawa Carleton District School Board lectively they provide for the basis (OCDSB) approved the expansion of the seven tenets of the alternative of the EAP boundary effective Sep- program. These include: coopera- tion and teamwork; innovative ap- tember 2015. Once limited to stu- proaches to teaching and learning; dents living within the Green Belt, balanced student directed/teacher the boundary expansion will allow directed learning; multi-aged group- students living in suburban and ings of students; integrated curricu- Photo credit: Greg Money rural areas full access to the Ele- lum with inter-relation of all learning Parents of school agers interested in days; and from 7:30 – 5:30 during the and subjects; family and community learning more about our school are summer break. mentary Alternative Program in the centred school environment; and, also invited to call the number listed Their programs offer a child- OCDSB. The Riverview Alterna- ongoing student led assessment and above. focused curriculum where staff and tive School boundaries now extend evaluation. Riverview Alternative also boasts children work together to expand as far as the Ottawa River to the The structure of the Elementary a tremendous third-party before and develop a wide range of skills north, to the Rideau Canal/River to Alternative Program ensures that and after school care provider. An- and competence based on the emer- each student can complete the core drew Fleck Child Care Services gent curriculum philosophy. An the west, to Cumberland in the east curriculum requirements of the has been offering care at Riverview emergent curriculum is one that and as far as Metcalfe in the south. Board and the Ministry of Educa- since 1998. They are licensed for 20 builds upon the interests of the chil- For those of you unfamiliar with tion. For more information about Kindergarten children 3.8 -5 years of dren and complements Riverview’s the Elementary Alternative Pro- the program visit www.ocdsb.ca or age and 45 School Age children 6 – Alternative Program. It is often gram and wondering if Riverview for information about the school 12 years of age. With the implemen- spontaneous and responsive to their Alternative might be right for your please call 613 733-6898. tation of Full Day Kindergarten at immediate interests; topics are driv- child, the program has its founda- Although our Kindergarten in- Riverview Alternative School, they en by the ideas and questions from tion in student centred learning formation evening was held on are now providing the extended day the children themselves. For more which includes strong community Wednesday, January 21st, parents in- component to the full day. Their information about Andrew Fleck’s support and parent involvement. terested in Riverview’s Kindergar- hours of operation for both the Kin- Riverview Alternative Program, As a Riverview parent, I can attest ten program are welcome to book dergarten and School Age Programs please call 613 526 1541, visit their to the fact that our school provides an appointment to visit our kinder- are 7:30 – 9:00 AM / 2:30 – 5:30 PM website at www.afchildcare.on.ca or an exceptional and caring JK-6 ex- garten rooms, meet the staff and and full day care on all school holi- email your questions to tlinder@af- perience that promotes parental ask questions about our program. childcare.on.ca e! welcom rgencies ts & Eme New patien
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Primary Fundraiser: Free the Children to raise money for The pale girl answered, “I’m from la’s playroom and said, “What’s all The children and parents of Vin- the 5 pilllars of a strong community: Germany.” this noise?” The girls stopped jump- cent Massey generously donated health, water, education, food secu- “Then what are you doing here in ing. items for the annual Toy Sale. The rity and financial sustainability. An- England?” Layla demanded. Grampa climbed up the rest of students raised $415.00! This mon- other CAKEWALK will be held in “I’m visiting my friends.” The girl the stairs and came into Layla’s ey was donated to the Ottawa Food March for the primary classes. Con- looked across the graves. room. “It’s amazing how one little Bank and to one of our families with gratulations to all of the organizers, “Do you want to come see where girl like you Layla can make so much a child who requires special treat- bakers and cake-eaters! I live? asked Layla. noise,” Grampa exclaimed. ments at CHEO. Submitted by Ms Swail, Teacher “Sure”, the girl replied. “Silly Grampa, it’s not only me Congratulations to the students They ran along a cobblestone here. This is my friend, Hannah.” in Ms. Burns’s class for organizing road. They sounded like a gallop- “Stop playing jokes, Layla, and and helping with the sale. JENNA’S STORY: ing horse. Soon they arrived at the stop jumping on your bed!” Special thanks to Mrs. Shiau, our MISCHIEF IN THE VALLEY barn. It was old, made of red wood Layla turned to Hannah who was co-op student, Sierra and the many This is the first chapter in a story with a creaky door. They went in sitting on the bed. “Why couldn’t parent volunteers: Roxanna Abu about a girl and her special friend. and climbed up the stairs to her he see you?” Layla was feeling con- Mahfuz, Allison Palermo, Julie War- Chapter One: Layla Meets Han- play area. This is what the play area fused. den, Rania Almajali, Josie Sirna and nah looked like: it had pictures of her Hannah said quietly, “Sit down, Anne-Marie Thompson. Layla stared down at the grave. mom and dad, a drawing book. It Layla, I have something to tell you.” Submitted by Ms Burns, Teacher. In the reflection of a puddle, beside was painted pink and there was a Layla sat down softly on the bed. the gravestone of her parents, she bed on the side where Layla liked to “You, Layla, have a special gift be- saw a girl. This was a girl that only read. There was a wooden bookcase cause you can see me. Most people LET THEM EAT CAKE: Layla could see. She had long, black that her father had made. It was full cannot.” LEADERSHIP GROUP hair, dark blue eyes and freckles. She of her favourite books like “Little “Why? asked Layla, still feeling RAISES LOTS OF DOUGH! was wearing a big red bow on the Women”, “The Secret Garden” and confused. Just before the holidays, the V.M. side of her head, a long pink dress “Anne of Green Gables”. The win- “I am not really of this world, grade 6-8 Leadership Group orga- and black patent leather shoes with dow looked onto a field and Layla Layla, in fact, I’m a ghost.” nized a huge CAKEWALK for eigh- white socks. liked to sit there and daydream. teen Junior and Intermediate classes Layla looked right behind her to The girls started to play the game Right then, Layla fainted right onto here at the school, in Ms Swail’s see who the face belonged to. There of jumping on the bed. The bed was the bed. room – Chateau Gateau.. We raised was a girl standing there. Layla squeaking and moving along the The author: Jenna is a 12-year old over $800.00 through class fund- clutched her throat and gasped. floor making a lot of noise. The girls girl who goes to Vincent Massey Public raising with the first place winner, Who is this?, she thought. were laughing a lot. School. She likes to play hockey, write Ms Lacroix’s class, donating more “Hi, what’s your name?” the girl Meanwhile, Grampa was down stories and she is a camper at Christie than $160.00. The money is going behind Layla asked. in the barn checking on all of the Lake Summer Camp. to the “Adopt A Village” program at “I’m L-L-Layla”, she stuttered, animals. He heard the noise. He “where are you from?” walked halfway up the stairs to Lay-
Mark K. Habib Title Insuring your home purchase by Mark Habib time that the home is owned. lawyer would therefore typically made aware of any such recent n Canada today, almost every The premium is typically based recommend to the buyer that a improvements or other title real estate purchase trans- upon the price of the home and Homeowner Title Policy also be issues that would warrant fur- action is underwritten by the mortgage amount. No de- ordered given the cost savings ther inquiry. ITitle Insurance Policies that are ductible is ever required when a and the added fraud protection Lastly, most title policies con- arranged by the lawyer on their claim is made under the policy. such policies offer. tain certain exceptions and ex- client’s behalf and on behalf of A title insurance policy offers It is important to note that clusions from coverage. These the mortgage company that is cost and time savings by reduc- while title insurance is benefi- would include such things the lo- advancing funds. These policies ing certain “off-title” searches cial, it does not replace cation of any fences, any intend- provide broad coverage to both (such as municipal and utility a lawyers’ obligation to con- ed future use of the property, buyers and mortgage lenders searches) and survey costs that duct a full search of the property and any risks that may be known against certain unknown or un- would otherwise be required in title from the local Land Registry to the buyer. It is therefore criti- foreseen title risks that are set order to certify good and mar- Office or to conduct the neces- cally important for the lawyer to out in the policy. They typically ketable title to the home buyer sary due diligence searches that fully communicate to the client insure against such risks as a lack and to the mortgage lender. The may arise in any particular real the benefits and limitations of of a building location survey, tax savings to the buyer could be estate transaction. For example, title insurance. and utility arrears, municipal several thousand dollars. If you if a home has been recently ren- work orders, zoning violations, already own a home that was not ovated, it would be prudent for Mark K. Habib has extensive legal encroachments, fraud and iden- title arranged at the time of pur- the lawyer to conduct a search expertise in the areas of Residential tity theft. chase, an Existing Homeowner of the local Building & Zoning & Commercial Real Estate, Business The premium for both an own- Policy can also Department to ensure that all transactions and Wills & Estates. er and lender policy on a typical be purchased. necessary building permits have He can be reached at: 16-2450 Lan- purchase transaction is only paid Most mortgage lenders now been obtained by the seller for caster Road, Ottawa, 613-820-8888, once by the buyer at the time of require that a Lenders Title the construction of the improve- [email protected], or closing and the coverage is ef- Policy be arranged on their be- ment. Your lawyer should be www.markhabiblawyers.com fective for the entire period of half to insure the mortgage. The Page 36 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities and Events at Rideau Park United Church, Nativity Parish Food Bank: Contact for CBB Just a reminder that our local food February-March 2015 [email protected] 2203 Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham) bank at the Nativity Parish, 355 Acton Street in Riverview Park, welcomes donations on Tuesdays 50+ Exercise Group: Please join us each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 from 7-8 p.m. and Wednesdays from On February 17th, Shrove -10 a.m., throughout February for an hour of gentle, yet thorough 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Juice boxes for Tuesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, movement for women and men. Please speak to the instructor about childrens’ lunches and canned tuna St Aidan’s Anglican Church will the fee. Then continue exercising with the 50+ Group for the March or meat are especially appreciated. be hosting a Pancake Supper. - April Session. The fee of $40.00 for this session will be payable For further information please call: Tickets are $10 for adults at the first class in March. Plan to stay fit for walking, biking and 613-521-2416. and $5 for children under 12. gardening as spring approaches. Tickets will be available at the door and by calling the church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Everyone in the community is office at 613-733-0102 or email at invited to a Pancake Supper on Tuesday February 17th, starting at [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. The Supper is being organized by the Rideau Park Boy St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Scouts, who will also be cooking the pancakes. For more information 934 Hamlet Road about the event and ticket sales, please contact the church office (M- F, 9-4) at 613-733-3156 ext. 229.
Harmony Club for Seniors will hold their monthly Emmanuel United Church- 691 Smyth Road: gathering on Wednesday February 25th. From 1 - 2 p.m., Cathy Hollands will speak about her experiences Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper- the Emmanuel Men’s Club while volunteering at the National Gallery of Canada. Her talk is will be hosting a pancake supper on Tuesday, February 17 from titled, “From 5 to 7 pm. Tickets are available from the Church office, and at the National Gallery and Beyond - how volunteering at the Gallery the door. The cost is $6. (for 2 pancakes and 2 sausages) or $8. opens one’s (3 pancakes and 2 sausages). Family price $30. (children 12 and eyes.” All seniors in the community are welcome to attend. Prior under). For tickets or more information call 613-733-0437. notice is not required. The church is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. Lenten Eve Services: February 18 Ash Wednesday 7:00 – 7:30 pm. The Harmony Club for Seniors will also meet on Wednesday March February 25 Lenten Service 7:00 – 7:30 pm. 25th. March 4 Movie- Joan of Arc 7:00 pm. From 1 - 2 p.m., Rev. Steve Clifton, Rideau Park United Church, will March 11 Lenten Service 7:00 - 7:30 pm. speak about March 25 Speaker-Women in Islam: Myths and Reality (Dr. Jerusalem, highlighting his talk with photos and anecdotes from his Monia Mozigh) own trip to 7:00 – 8:30 pm. the historic city in May 2014. All seniors in the community are April 2 Maundy Thursday Service 6:45 – 7:15 pm welcome.
For further information on any of these activities or events, please Alta Vista Baptist Church- call: 613-733-3156 ext 229, or visit www.rideaupark.ca (across from Canterbury H/School) 887 Canterbury Avenue, 613-733-7207. www.altavistabaptist.org TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17. Mark this date down on your calendar ! Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday at St. Thomas the Sunday School/Bible Classes, 9:30 am for all ages. Apostle Prayer Focus- Wednesday, 7:30 Anglican Church , 2345 Ata Vista Drive ( by Firehall). Youth meet Friday evening, 7:30 pm. Pancakes, sausages, ham, beans, ice cream. Two Good Friday Service-April 03rd., 10:00 am sittings at 5 pm. and 6 pm. Easter Sunday Service, 11:00 am $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for children under 3. Tickets available at office weekday mornings. 613-733- 0336 for information.
LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY
We all miss our pets when they be- ticipants will be sent a confiden- come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tial email with a description of the ful situation for both guardian and lost or found pet. When a pet is animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton wish found Orrin and Pam will notify the to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made A special pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between Thank You in Riverview Park. If you wish to the parties involved . Your participa- to all the volunteers who help deliver the participate please email letterit@ tion may result in a lost pet being re- Riverview Park Review rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. email address and Well done everyone!! postal address and telephone number. When letterit@rog- ers.com is notified of a lost pet all par- FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 37
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Photo credit:Anna Nitoslawska Page 38 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 RPCA President’s report by Kris Nanda through the woods – there is a real Balena and Dale Parks (when cate. We will be working with the uring my recent walks sense of community and a chance you are there, thank the volun- City and communicating to our with my dog through to meet new people or renew ac- teers who spend hours keeping Councillor our thoughts and de- the Alta Vista Corridor quaintances (even if it can be a bit them up to snuff). I hope that sires on mitigating the effects of Dwoods on cold wintry days, I embarrassing when you remem- many of you were able to join the the construction. Perhaps berms have been struck by the beauty ber a dog’s name but not their RPCA at the Balena Park Winter for the new road can be used as of nature in our neighbourhood owner’s!). Times of laughter and Carnival on February 1 and that toboggan hills (to replace the one and think about how many won- sharing of stories or just getting you can come to the RPCA sup- that it being lost when the road derful winter activities there are caught up enliven a winter walk. ported February 22 Winter Frolic is finished.) We have also -suc in Riverview Park that are act- And then there are the cross- next to the “Plumerator” (the cessfully worked with Council- ively embraced by our residents country skiers who carve trails Hospital co-gen plant). Much of lor Cloutier to get our concerns . Many times when I walk along into the snow under the hydro the woods are destined to be lost heard and addressed by The City these paths with their snow cov- lines and trek between Alta Vista when construction on the AVTC regarding its Local Commercial ered tree canopy, especially ap- and Balena Park (or even further). Hospital Link starts in 2016. In Study that would have allowed proaching the tobogganing hill, I Speaking of which, a Cluny Street the meantime, there is thankfully commercial uses in existing resi- think about the marvelous scene resident has just started a Wed- a reprieve and so I encourage you dences near Balena Park in the classic C.S. Lewis tale, The nesday evening “drop-in” (where to enjoy this local treasure before Looking forward to seeing Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe, “dogs and kidlets” are welcome) it is lost (If you feel you are too many of you outdoors – at one of where young Lucy first enters for anyone who wants to walk, old to go sliding down the hill, our rinks, or RPCA winter events, Narnia when a wardrobe closet ski or snow-shoe along the hydro you can still watch and vicarious- or just going for a walk through turns into a path in the woods line—it begins at 7:30 just behind ly enjoy the fun that your younger the woods or skiing along the Hy- (for those of you unfamiliar with Knox and Cluny intersection and neighbours are having!) dro corridor. this story, I invite you to pick up people are encouraged to meet The RPCA is closely monitor- On behalf of the RPCA Board, this book, an easy read for “chil- there or join the group along ing the AVTC road project and we I would like to extend a warm wel- dren of all ages”) the way (all told it is about a 45 were alarmed that recent draw- come to the new owner of the Alta Whether it is the squeals of minute trek there and back). ings appear to show the eastern Vista Mall, Mr. Lalit Aggarwal. joy and laughter from young chil- On behalf of the RPCA, I in- terminus of the road ending due We also welcome Dr. Charles dren and their parents as they vite you to take part in some of south of the Lindsay/Acton inter- LeBlanc of Simply Chiropractic, speed down the hill or running our own activities too – skating section – a great deal farther east plus their next-door neighbour at into people walking their dogs on the well-maintained rinks at that the previous drawings indi- the mall, Sophia’s Nails Spa.
Horoscope by Arze Aries: March 20- April 20 Cancer: June 22- July 22 ary ruler, spending most of January to make the most of the early part of Dear Aries, With the Sun in Capri- Dear Cancer, With a full Moon in and February in Aquarius this is the the year to move ahead with those corn until February 20, it is a case of Cancer, you may be feeling particu- area of your solar chart associated things personal and professional that the early bird catches the worm for larly sensitive or emotional around with fun, pleasure, and creative self- are important to you. you as 2015 gets underway. There- this time. Try to be aware and note expression. You will be in a playful fore, be prepared to make an extra any important issues that surface mood as 2015 gets underway, so it’s Aquarius: January 20- February 18 effort to pursue your professional since these may be important themes time to get out there. Dear Aquarius, The presence of goals. This should be a busy month over the next 12 months. Mercury and Venus in Aquarius as for you socially so be prepared to Scorpio: October 24- November 21 2015 gets underway suggests you’re make the first move if an emotional, Leo: July 23-August 22 Dear Scorpio, With the sun traveling likely to be out and about, wheeling romantic, or professional opportun- Dear Leo, With so many planets through Capricorn you are likely and dealing, flirting and schmoozing. ity presents itself. traveling through your opposite sign to be busy out and about, dealing Since Jupiter is retrograde in your of Aquarius this month, you’re likely with others, so make the most of opposite sign of Leo, it’s likely that Taurus: April 21- May 20 to be even more in demand than opportunities to spread the word your friends and admirers won’t be Dear Taurus, Venus your planetary usual. With Mercury turning retro- and get your message across. This able to get enough of you and will ruler enters Aquarius with empha- grade in Aquarius mid-month, you is also a good time to revise, review, keep coming back for more. sis on work and career. This will be need to be careful not to get yourself and reassess your options, but not the focus all month. There are lots in a complicated emotional, roman- necessarily the time to sign along the Pisces: February 19- March 20 of planets circulating your house tic or financial situation during this dotted line. Dear Pisces, The entrance of the or work, so make the most of this period. Sun into Aquarius is usually a time astrological weather storm. This will Sagittarius: November 22- December for you to take a step back, to rest, help you push ahead to make goals Virgo: August 23- September 22 21 recuperate and recharge your batter- happen and dreams come true. Dear Virgo, Mercury, your planetary Dear Sagittarius, Saturn has recently ies. It is also a time to reflect on the ruler, turns retrograde mid month. entered Sagittarius, however you may previous twelve months and prepare Gemini: May 21- June 21 This happens three times a year. It not yet appreciate the significance for the entrance of the Sun into Pis- Dear Gemini, Mercury, your planet- affects your sign the most since Mer- of what this means to you. Saturn ces when your new yearly cycle gets ary ruler, turns retrograde from Janu- cury will be in Aquarius, the area of will be in Sagittarius until the end of underway. Since Venus and Mercury ary 22 until February 11. Mercury will your solar chart associated with your 2017. It’s time to get a little bit more will also be spending time in Aquar- be in Aquarius, the area of your solar day-to-day routine. This is a very serious about life, love and what you ius this month, it would appear that chart associated with foreign people good time to research, review, or re- do to earn some money. Time to ma- there is a lot going on behind the and places and your education. This vise your working practices and how ture whether you are 18 or 81. scenes. is a good time to research, review, or they may be made more productive revise educational or philosophical and efficient. Capricorn: December 22- January 19 “Astrology is a language, and if we projects. Dear Capricorn, With the Sun trav- try and learn this language then we Libra: September 23- October 23 eling through Capricorn, your Sun could communicate with the uni- Dear Libra, With Venus, your planet- sign gets underway. You are advised verse.” FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 39 OCDSB Trustee Chris Ellis
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Tuesday, February 17 - Mon- ply for a cross Video Skype with Ridgemont 2015-2019 Strategic Plan day, February 23, 2015 boundary trans- HS Students Consultation If your child has completed the fer for a stu- It is time once again to renew grade 3 English/Core French Pro- dent to attend 40 Ridgemont High School the 4 year Ottawa-Carleton Dis- gram, you can choose to register a school other Grade 9 and Grade 11 students trict School Board strategic plan. him or her in the Middle French than the desig- asked the retired astronaut 20 During December and January Immersion (MFI) Program. All nated school. questions about his life, work and parents, students, employees and subjects in MFI are generally A transfer application form must his mission as the first Canadian to the community gave their insight taught in French in grades 4, 5, and be completed and returned to the command the space station. Prin- and advice on the direction the 6, except for English Language principal of the school you wish cipal Richard King is proud that school board should take for the Arts. to attend during the application Ridgemont HS offer these unique next 4 years. In February, the in- After successful completion period. You can get further infor- learning opportunities. formation collected will be shared through to the end of secondary mation from your school principal with stakeholders in a detailed re- school, your child will be able to or the School Board’s Communi- Extended Day Program port. Participants will receive an participate easily in conversa- cations and Information Services Increases by $2.00 a day e-mail about the results, which tion, take postsecondary courses Department is also available to to $23.00 (full day) Next will also be posted on the School in French, and live and work in a help at 613- 596-8211 ext. 8310. September Board’s website at www.ocdsb.ca. French-speaking community. There is also information at www. The Extended Day Program op- Next steps will be presentation Featherston Drive PS is the Alta ocdsb.ca. erates from 7 a.m. to the start of of a 2015-2019 Draft Strategic Plan Vista area’s designated school for school and from the end of school in April and approval of the final MFI. Chris Ellis Trustee Zone 6 OCDSB until 6 p.m. Parents may register 2015-2019 Strategic Plan in June. 613-818-7350 – their child in the morning, after- 2015-2016 Student Transfer Chris. [email protected] - noon, or both programs. The cost Middle French Immersion Application Period: February www.schoolzone6.org per student per day is prorated Registration Period - 2015- 9-20th, 2015 based on the number of hours that 2016 School Year A parent/guardian or a student the student attends the program. 18 years of age or older may ap-
Over a quarter of a million dollars raised by over 600 walkers at Alzheimer Society Walk for Memories held on January 25 alk for Memories, dividual with $5,685 es, Riverstone Retirement Com- to our event’s host Doc Halen of Ottawa’s premier • Kathy Wright, Alzheimer munities, Revera Retirement CHEZ106. indoor fundraising Society Executive Direc- Living, Chapel Hill Retirement Wwalk, held in support of the Alz- tor – 3rd highest fundrais- Residence Qualicare Family In Ottawa and Renfrew heimer Society of Ottawa and ing individual with $4,400 HomeCare, Scrivens Insurance County, there are approximately Renfrew County on January 25th • Susan Atkinson – 4th and Investment Solutions, Ur- 15,000 people with dementia. inside Carleton University Field- highest fundraising in- bandale Construction, Walls This number does not include house raised over $250,000 with dividual with $2,780 and Ceilings Contractors Asso- family members and caregivers the participation of 616 walkers. • Mind The Gap – Top ciation, Kelly Funeral Homes by who must also cope with the ef- The success of Ottawa’s 20th non-corporate fundrais- Arbor Memorial, Facilities Com- fects of dementia. The Alzheim- Walk was made possible with ing team with $11,871 mercial Realty, Sysco Central er Society is here to help. the generosity and hard work • The Mighty Minds – Top Ontario, Rogers, Metro Ottawa, of its Leading the Walk spon- corporate fundraising team Metroland Media, Fifty-Five To learn more about the Al- sor of Collins Barrow Chartered with $20,034 with honourable Plus Magazine, Porter Airlines, zheimer Society’s programs made Accountants, dozens of spon- mention to 2nd place corpor- VIA Rail Canada, The Perley and possible thanks to events like the sors, thousands of donors, and ate fundraising team of Sco- Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, Walk for Memories, please visit over 150 event volunteers who tiabank with $9,521 that has Billings Lodge Retirement Com- www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa or call worked together with the Alz- been topped up by its corporate munity, The Rockcliffe Retire- 613-523-4004 in Ottawa or 1-888- heimer Society in making a dif- office with an additional $5,000 ment by Signature, TIF Group, 411-2067 in Renfrew County. You ference for local families living • and Carleton University. The Al- can also follow the Alzheimer with dementia. And for those The Alzheimer Society of Ot- zheimer Society is also grateful Society @AlzheimerOttawa. who weren’t able to make it out tawa and Renfrew County would on event day, there’s still time like to extend its sincere thanks to give and make a difference as to the Walk for Memories’ Lead- donations received until Febru- ing the Walk partner of Collins ary 28 will add to the Walk total. Barrow Chartered Accountants Dementia is difficult, but this and Principal Tracey Pagé. Much event is something positive we thanks as well to Carleton Uni- can all do to reach out and help. versity for providing in-kind Visit www.walkformemories.ca or sponsorship as well as such a call 613-523-4004. welcoming & collaborative envi- THANK YOU to our top lo- ronment. cal fundraisers: • John Wilson (from Renfrew As well, our thanks to the fol- County) – Highest fundrais- lowing generous sponsors: Col- ing individual with $7,640 lins Barrow Chartered Accoun- • Mike Lupiano – 2nd tants, Symphony Senior Living, highest fundraising in- Chartwell Retirement Residenc- Page 40 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Ask a Lawyer My partner and I plan to move in together; should we sign a cohabitation agreement?
by Tom Stollman parties and the date the couple different property rights. Only might stipulate that all contribu- hile some people view begins to live together, provides married couples have the right tions to each other’s property are cohabitation agree- some background and states one to claim equalization of property gifts, for instance, or that they en- ments in a negative or more goals. It then sets out build-up during the course of the title the contributing spouse to a Wlight–as a strategy to make it eas- each person’s obligations and re- marriage. This means that mar- share in the property. ier to end relationships–they can sponsibilities both during the rela- ried spouses share equally in what The best cohabitation agree- actually help draw couples closer tionship and in the event that the was accumulated during the mar- ments involve independent legal together, particularly if they are relationship ends. riage. Under the Family Law Act, counsel for each party. This makes negotiated in an open and hon- Cohabitation agreements usu- common-law couples cannot make it much more difficult for a spouse est manner. Differences in how ally deal with financial issues, and a property claim, regardless of how to claim that he or she felt pres- spouses manage money are often address who will be responsible long their relationship lasted. The sured to sign the original agree- cited as a major factor in breakups. for managing and owning prop- presumption is that each com- ment. Courts have been known to Designing a mutually acceptable erty, and paying off debts during mon-law spouse keeps whatever set aside cohabitation agreements financial and legal framework can the relationship. Spousal support property they owned at the end of that involved only one lawyer. help the couple take their relation- is another important area to ad- the relationship. The best way to determine if a ship to the next level. dress, particularly if the couple Common-law couples can, how- cohabitation agreement is appro- A cohabitation agreement is plans to have children. An agree- ever, acquire interests in each priate for you, start by discussing a legal contract that addresses a ment might state, for example, other’s property through a legal the matter with your partner. If couple’s collective and individual that each person keeps whatever doctrine called unjust enrich- you both agree, the next step is to rights and obligations. Along with property they owned before they ment. This doctrine applies when sit down with a lawyer. the ownership of current and fu- started living together, even if they one spouse accumulates assets Tom Stollman practices Real Estate, ture assets, a sound agreement ad- break up. Couples who want to re- through the contribution of the Wills and Estates, and Family Law in dresses financial matters such as main completely financially inde- other spouse. If a common-law Ottawa, and is also a member of the debt obligations. pendent can negotiate agreements spouse can show that their con- bar in Washington, D.C. Tom can be To be considered a legally bind- stipulating no spousal support and tributions during the relationship reached at: Robert A. Lewis Law Of- ing document, an agreement must no sharing of property in the event led to an unjust enrichment, they fice, Unit 40, 2450 Lancaster Road, be in writing, signed by both par- of a breakup. may be entitled to compensation. Ottawa, Telephone (613) 737-4000. ties, and the signatures properly It is important to note that A properly drafted cohabitation www.robertlewislaw.com witnessed and dated. A well-struc- under Ontario law, common-law agreement can clarify post-break- tured agreement identifies the couples and married couples have up property rights. The agreement You’re welcome to join in the fun at Pace Setters
Photo by Gerri Doherty and mitts and toques which are Get W.I.T.H. It! ace Setters is a walking and donated to the mission. by Kim Lavender social group located in the We have three pot-luck brunches nce again this year The Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health basement under the tower each year beginning with a “Welcome Back” held in September or early Team will be leading the Heart Wise Exercise walking program Pat Billings Bridge Plaza. Our mem- October, a Christmas party and a at Hillcrest High School 1900 Dauphin Road Ottawa start- ber ship consists mainly of seniors rd “Spring Fling” held in April. During Oing November 3 . Come join us and walk the halls in a safe, warm ranging in age from 50 to 90+. The the year the group offers coffee and and friendly environment. (Get W.I.T.H. It) . This free program which activities of the group are: walk- cookies for 50 cents as nourishment meets the criteria of a Heart Wise Exercise program is endorsed by The ing, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, after walking. University of Ottawa Heart Institute and The Ottawa Hospital. You are knitting and socializing. We also Pace Setters is open 7:30 am free to drop in for a light (no stairs – wheelchair and stroller friendly), have a small library from which to 10:00am Monday to Friday moderate or vigorous walking route and have fun flexing your muscles at members may borrow books at no year round except for Federal “Muscle Moment” stations every Monday from 6:00-8:00pm from cost. Government Statutory Holidays. November 3rd 2014 until March 30th 2015. Remember to bring comfort- For the walkers, we have a 1k trail We have a small member ship fee able walking shoes and a water bottle. Pedometers and enthusiastic vol- measured out in the main level of of $10.00 per year which is used to unteers will be there to help track your progress and guide you. If you’d like the plaza. This allows one to walk defray our costs for wool and puzzles etc. The Pace Setters are pleased to to know more please contact Kim Lavender at 613-798-5555 ext. 13512 or talk and shop at the same time. After welcome anyone who would like to by email [email protected] walking, most members linger for an hour or two to socialize or maybe join us for a morning of walking and work on a puzzle. The knitters on the comradeship. other hand, make blankets which are For further information you may
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Open to all which always falls in the months of that it is extremely bad luck to begin is a Lion Dance that will be held the New Year if you owe money or in Chinatown, on Somerset Street have kept something that you have between Preston and Bay Streets Save the date. The Wholesale borrowed, Likewise, old quarrels are from 1- 2:30 p.m, on Saturday, Feb- Outlet Spring Fashion Show 2015 to be settled, so that everyone can ruary 8th during Winterlude-rather will be held on Saturday, April begin the year anew. than on the actual date, and this free 11th at 10:00. This biannual show Community celebrations in Chi- event will no doubt be an exciting is held to help raise funds for natowns around the world may in- one to watch. clude both the Lion and Dragon Over the years, many traditions cancer research, with a percentage Dances. A Lion Dance is performed have changed or evolved. While of all sales the day of the fashion to bring good luck and prosperity to formerly families would only en- show going for this worthy cause. the whole community. The lion goes joy their New Year’s celebration at There are great prizes that have from street to street and door to home, increasingly many now go to been donated for the winners door, accompanied by gongs, cym- local restaurants. bals and firecrackers. People hang Here in our neighbourhood, fam- of a number of draws. The W.O. up gifts for the lion in their door- ilies and friends have the choice to models are either undergoing January and February in our Gregor- ways - red packets with money in- gather together at 168 Sushi, 1760 cancer treatment or are cancer side or green vegetables like cabbag- St. Laurent Blvd., for their Chinese ian calendar. This special time is also survivors, and the commentary es, and if the lion feeds at your door, New Year celebrations where there during the show is both unique known as Lunar New Year or Spring good luck will come to your home are over 180 food choices from Festival and lasts overall for about 15 or business for the next year. Nowa- which to choose. It is estimated that and fun. So come see what spring days. days, there may be a Lion Dance at one in five- six people around the has in store for you, and with a New Year’s Eve is an extremely other times of the year as well, such world celebrate some form of Chi- word to the wise - come early for important part of the celebration as at the opening of a new business. nese New Years. Wouldn’t this be a a good parking spot. when huge feasts are prepared for Just two people inside each costume great way to celebrate the arrival of Photo credit: Carole Moult as many family members as pos- perform the Lion Dance, and mov- the Year of the Sheep? sible. These are called reunion din- ing to the sound of a drum, cymbals, ners where eating dumplings among and a gong. other delicious foods, staying up all A larger group performs the night, and setting off fire crackers Dragon Dance, and the dragon can are all part of the New Years Eve tra- vary in length from just a few me- dition. Families gather together to tres up to 100. The performers hold bid farewell quietly to the old year poles and raise and lower them, with and joyously greet the new, while the much work going into orchestrat- custom at midnight is for the oldest ing both dances. Similar to the pur- family member to say the first New pose of the Lion Dance, the Dragon Year’s greeting. Dancers hope to bring good luck to There are many traditions and su- all and ward off evil spirits. The Chinese year 4713 begins on perstitions for Chinese New Years th Day itself, with the belief that what- February 19 , 2015, and this is the ever happens to you on that day will Year of the Sheep or Year of the influence the remainder of your year. Goat: both equally correct. Each Family visiting takes place, and Chinese New Year is represented by guests are given sweets, fruits, des- one of the twelve creatures of the serts, wines and other small gifts. Chinese Zodiac and legends abound Older and married people give as to how or why these particular children and those who are single twelve animals were chosen- with presents of ‘lucky money’ in little most of these stories connected to red rectangular envelopes that are the choice of Buddha himself. All called, among other names, ang pow twelve animals, including the rat, ox, or ang bao, hong bao, LiXi, laisee- tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, depending on the country. goat/sheep, monkey, and rooster are Money in multiple amounts of 8 reputed to have certain attributes of is encouraged because the sound of their own, and thus people born in the number 8 in Chinese is similar their year are said to have some of to that of the word for prosperity. these similar characteristics. Multiples of 4 are not welcomed at If you were born in 1919, 1931, all, since the Chinese word for four 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 or is similar in sound to the word for 2015, then this is your special year. death, and there is the belief that Certain traits are considered to be four could definitely bring bad luck. shared with other Sheep or Goats, Good luck however is associated such as those of gentleness, calm- with the colour red, and thus is used ness, creativeness and perseverance, everywhere during Chinese New while those born in the Year of the Years. It is said that evil spirits fear Sheep or Year of the Goat can make fire, loud noises and red. suitable career choices, among oth- New clothes are worn, especially ers, in becoming pediatricians, new shoes, since tradition holds that teachers, interior decorators, musi- bad luck will come to anyone who cians and editors. steps on the ground in old shoes on Traditionally SUN NIN or Chi- New Year’s Day. nese New Years finishes 14 days after New Years with the Feast of the Full Page 42 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015
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or email [email protected] Page 44 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Chance to challenge Old Man Winter by J. Carol Richenhaller greenspace) behind the hospitals using trails near the fencing by the esidents of Riverview Park for a group ski, snowshoe or even woods. are joining together to beat just a good old walk. Total time is about 45 minutes at the winter blues! And to Ladies, gentlemen, kids and a fast walk or slow ski. Or, however Rwork off any holiday over-indul- pooches are all welcome. Weather long you want to make it. gences. permitting the plan is to begin at Everyone is invited to join the inlet at Cluny and Knox at Look forward to a fitness break together for Wednesday evening 7.30 p.m. and follow along from by challenging what Old Man community outings in the Alta there to Alta Vista and then up Winter is throwing at us this Vista corridor (Hydro Corridor to the Pearley Rideau and back season. John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South, with artist Tamar (Willie) Fortier at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Veterans’ and Rideau at the Perley Fortier (Willie) Tamar for Ottawa South, with artist MPP Fraser, John used for his 2014 Fraser that Mr. Woodlands, in the Winter her painting entitled Centre, showcasing Health Christmas cards. Photo Credit: Bill Fairbairn FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 45 There is nothing boring about our Military History. Here are three stories that should suggest otherwise. by Bruce Ricketts of the land-based aircraft, was the off, and the prototype sunk to the tee recommended its adoption area known as Mid-Atlantic Gap bottom where it still rests. If you and manufacture in Canada. What Project Habbakuk or U-boat Alley. This stretch of are a diver and don’t mind 100 feet “small problems” there were, Sir Who would think of building an open ocean was the “playground” of cold water, there is lots left to Charles Ross assured them, could aircraft carrier in the mountains of for the German navy, the U-boats see in the lake. be eliminated with the appropri- Alberta? in particular. Churchill believed ate modifications. Sam Hughes that if aircraft could patrol over The Ross Rifle steadfastly defended the Ross rifle Project Habbakuk was a classi- U-boat alley, more shipping would in the House of Commons. Events fied World War 2 concept which get through. The idea was to build during the First World War were to could have revolutionized the al- landing strips on the ocean to land show that he was tragically wrong. During the South African War lied war effort by creating a fleet and refuel the planes. The idea In trench conditions, sur- of 1899-1902, the Canadian gov- of unsinkable aircraft land strips was brilliant. If the strips were rounded by mud and filth, and ernment had experienced serious out of ice. The carriers were to be bombed or torpedoed they could when it was essential to have a re- problems in obtaining weapons at least 600 m long, 90 m wide and be quickly repaired with water fro- liable weapon, the Ross rifle was from Britain, on whom it relied up to 45 m deep. zen in place. definitely out of place. It had a for its supplies. In particular the Canada was viewed as the per- long barrel and was difficult to use .303 Lee-Enfield rifle was unavail- in the trench’s confined spaces, and it frequently jammed. It was indeed a fine weapon – on a firing range under controlled conditions. But the First Division’s stand at Ypres in the face of a gas attack, Canadian soldiers threw away their Ross rifles in despair and frustra- tion, and picked up Lee-Enfields from dead British soldiers on the battlefield. In spite of this, the Second Div- ision went to France with Ross Habbakuk rifles and the results were much the same, with solders throwing away jammed weapons. By July 1916 Sir Douglas Haig, the new Commander-in-Chief, had or- dered the replacement of all Ross rifles by the Lee-Enfield, then be- coming widely available. To the end, Hughes refused to accept that there were problems with the Ross, and it took the intervention of many influential people to per- suade him otherwise. In November 1916, Hughes resigned, after the new Prime Minister’s (Sir Robert Borden, who incidentally was the able, and efforts to persuade -Bir fect location for the large-scale cousin of Sir Frederick Borden) mingham Small Arms Company to tests as winter conditions were decision to appoint a Minister of set up a branch factory in Canada necessary to test the concept and Overseas Forces. Hughes died in to manufacture the rifle were un- method of construction which 1921 at the age of 69. But Hughes’ The idea came from a British successful. used ice as the principal material. legacy was not only the Ross Rifle. scientist by the name of Geoffrey In 1943 preparations began, in Check out the MacAdam Shield Pyke. Pyke worked as a scientif- Sir Wilfred Laurier, then the Jasper, Alberta, for the building Shovel! ic advisor to Lord Mountbatten, Prime Minister, was persuaded by of a 1,000-ton carrier on Patricia the British Lord of the Admiralty. his Militia Minister, Sir Frederick Lake. The 1:50 scale model was Mountbatten burst into Winston Borden, that Canada would have The McAdam Shovel constructed to gather information Churchill’s bath room one day and to make its own rifle. A new rifle, on how they could be insulated announced the existence of Pyk- developed by Sir Charles Ross, had and cooled to prevent melting. Pa- rete, ice with 14% sawdust mixed recently appeared on the market. tricia Lake was chosen because it into a slurry, by tossing a piece into It was a fine target and sporting offered a good probability of cold Churchill’s bath water. Ipso facto, weapon. Ross came to Ottawa and weather and the remote location the idea of the cool aircraft carrier met with a committee set up to ensured project secrecy. was born. evaluate his rifle. One of the com- The engineers managed to keep During the war the lifeblood for mittee members was Sam Hughes, the model frozen during the entire England were the convoys, which who immediately liked the summer of 1943. sailed across the North Atlan- weapon. It was put through a ser- Unfortunately, the astronomical tic from Canada. While close to ies of tests, including comparison My father once told me that cost of actually deploying a full- shore the convoys could be pro- tests with the Lee-Enfield. In spite the features of a good shovel size carrier became apparent, and tected by aircraft. In the middle of the fact that the Ross jammed the venture was dropped. The re- of the Atlantic, beyond the range and often misfired, the commit- Continued on page 47 frigeration equipment was turned Page 46 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Alta Vista Library
WINTER February 23 – March 30; April 13 – 0-18 months. No registration May 11, May 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. required. / Contes, rimes et chan- Book Clubs Les lundis 5 janvier – 9 février; 23 Hobbies sons pour les bébés et un parent ou février – 30 mars; 13 avril – 11 mai, gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscrip- Book Banter 25 mai de 18h00 à 19h30 Knit & Knatter: Learn to Knit tion requise. Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Have you always wanted to learn Session 1 Join us for a discussion. 2:00 - 3:00 English Conversation Group - to knit or improve your needle- Mondays, February 2, 9, 10:30 - p.m. Tuesday / Groupe de conversa- work skills? Come to Alta Vista, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 5 - February tion anglais - mardi bring your knitting needles and Les lundis 2, 9 février de 10h30 à by Lisa Moore Practice your English language yarn. Beginners can knit that first 11h. Thursday, March 5 - Annabel by Kathleen Winter conversation skills and meet new scarf for winter, experienced knit- Thursday, April 2 - The Monkey friends in a relaxed and friendly ters can share advice, ideas and Wednesday Babytime / Bébés Puzzle Tree by Sonia Tilson environment. No registration conversation while sipping a cup à la biblio les mercredis Thursday, May 7 - The Golden required. / Améliorez votre anglais of tea! Stories, rhymes and songs for Spruce by John Vaillant parlé et rencontrez des gens dans Thursday, March 12, 19, 26, 1:00 – babies and a parent or caregiver. un milieu décontracté. Aucune 3:00 p.m. 0-18 months. No registration Infusions littéraires Partagez avec nous le plaisir des inscription requise. required.. / Contes, rimes et chan- livres dans une ambiance détendue. Tuesdays, January 6 – May 26, sons pour les bébés et un parent ou Joignez-vous à nous pour une dis- 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Health gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscrip- cussion. De 14h00 à 15h00. Les mardis 6 janvier – 26 mai de tion requise.. le lundi 23 février - Un jour ils en- 12h00 à 13h45 Session 1 tendront mes silences de Josée Prenatal Classes - Ottawa Martin Public Health Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, le lundi 16 mars - Voir du pays de Groupe de conversation en Prenatal Class offered by Ottawa 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Delphine Coulin français / French Conversa- Public Health (OPH). A public Les mercredis 4, 11, 18 février de le lundi 20 avril - Le château de tion Group health nurse will lead this mini-ser- 11h à 11h30. de Marcel Pagnol ma mère Improve your spoken French in a ies of three small group sessions. le lundi 25 mai - La femme au Only one parent must register but masque de chair de Donna Leon relaxed setting. This group is for both are welcome. Family Storytime ou Illusion de lumière de Louise those at an intermediate level. No Session 1. Birth Basics-Confidence Stories, rhymes, and songs for all Penny registration required. / Améliorez & Comfort. ages and a parent or caregiver. No votre français parlé dans une ambi- Session 2: Breastfeeding Basics- registration required. Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book ance décontractée. Ce groupe est Tips & Techniques. Session 1 Club Session 3: Baby Basics-Preparing Share the enjoyment of good mys- de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune for Parenthood. Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 10:30 - teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join inscription requise. These sessions are meant to go 11:00 a.m. us for a discussion. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays, January 6 – May 26, 6:30 along with OPH’s free online pre- Thursday, February 19 - Miss Mar- - 8:00 p.m. natal program - A New Life. Start Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la ple mysteries vs Hercule Poirot Les mardis 6 janvier – 26 mai de the online prenatal course early in biblio mysteries by Agatha Christie pregnancy. It can be found at www. Thursday, March 19 - Sister Fidel- 18h30 à 20h00 ottawa.ca/prenatal. Stories, rhymes and songs for ma mysteries by Peter Tremayne babies and a parent or caregiver. Thursday, April 16 - Maigret mys- Thursdays, January 8, 22, 29; 6:00 - 18-36 months. No registration teries by Georges Simenon Other Programs 8:00 p.m. required.. / Contes, rimes et chan- Thursday, May 21 - Thomas Pitt Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24; 10:15 sons pour les tout-petits et un par- mysteries by Anne Perry a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Effective Tax Strategies Thursdays, February 5, 12, 26; 6:00 ent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Tuesday Book Group This timely workshop is addressed - 8:00 p.m. Aucune inscription requise. Share the enjoyment of good to all who want to better under- Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21; 10:15 Session 1 books in a relaxed atmosphere. stand the Canadian tax system and a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, February 5, 12,19, 10:30 Join us for a discussion of selec- the amount of tax that they need Thursdays, March 5, 12, 26; 6:00 - - 11:00 a.m. tions from the Great Books 8:00 p.m. Reading and Discussion Program: to pay. You will learn: effective Saturdays, March 7, 14, 28; 10:15 Les jeudis, 5, 12, 19 février de 10h30 Second series. Authors include strategies to minimize the amount a.m. - 12:15 p.m. à 11h. Plato, Dewey, Euripides, Aristotle, of tax to pay; how to be proactive Thursdays, April 2, 9, 23; 6:00 - Dostoevsky, and more. in tax planning and detailed record 8:00 p.m. SPECIAL PROGRAM / PRO- Tuesdays, February 3, 17; March 3, keeping; the difference between Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25; 10:15 GRAMME SPECIAL 17, 31; April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 9, 23; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. tax deductions and tax credits; Thursdays, May 7, 14, 28; 6:00 - how to increase deductions and 8:00 p.m. PD Day: Valentine’s Day crafts Conversation Groups how to use credits; what the main Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16; 10:15 a.m. - / Bricolages de la Saint-Valen- (Closed Monday, February 16; categories for tax planning are. 12:15 p.m. tin (Congé pédagogique) Friday, April 3; Monday, April 6; Offered in partnership with Char- Thursdays, June 4, 11, 25; 6:00 - Join us for some Valentine’s Day 8:00 p.m. crafts! Set your heart aglow – make Monday May 18. Fermée le lundi 16 tered Professional Accountants of Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20; 10:15 a.m. février; le vendredi 3 avril; le lundi Canada. Registration required. - 12:15 p.m. a lantern to light up someone’s life. 6 avril; le lundi 18 mai.) Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 – 8:00 Make it for a friend, or keep it for p.m. yourself. Ages 6-12. Registration. English Conversation Group - / Venez faire des bricolages de la Monday / Groupe de conversa- Tea Experience: Taiwan Oolong FEBRUARY Saint- Valentin à la bibliothèque! tion anglais - lundi Te a Créez une belle lanterne pour un Practice your English language Come experience a Chinese tea ami ou pour vous-mêmes. Pour les conversation skills and meet new ceremony and learn about tea cul- STORYTIMES / CONTES 6 à 12 ans. Inscription. friends in a relaxed and friendly ture and the preparation of oolong (Closed Monday, February 16 / Friday, February 13, 2:00-3:00. environment. No registration tea. Participants will be given an Fermée le lundi 16 février.) Le vendredi 13 février, 14h-15h. required. / Améliorez votre anglais introduction to oolong teas from parlé et rencontrez des gens dans Taiwan as well as vessels and brew- Monday Babytime / Bébés à la N.S. Registration for programs un milieu décontracté. Aucune ing techniques. biblio les lundis starts on January 7. / L’inscription inscription requise. Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 – 8:00 Stories, rhymes and songs for des programmes commence le Mondays, January 5 – February 9; p.m. babies and a parent or caregiver. 7 janvier . / Registration for all FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 47 Alta Vista Library cont’d Military History Continued from page 45 programs requires a valid OPL (External Program: Cumberland sons pour les bébés et un parent ou library card for each registrant. / Heritage Village Museum) gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscrip- were stiffness and lifting area. If Toutes les personnes qui souhai- Become a Space Ranger and join tion requise. the shovel was not stiff enough it tent s’inscrire à des programmes Buck Rogers on his interplanetary Session 2 would wobble and bend and if the doivent être titulaires d’une carte journey. First introduced in 1928, Mondays, March 30, April 13, 20, area was too large it would be too valide de la BPO. Buck led the way exploring space 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. hard to lift. Conversely, if the area on his rocket. Participants will be Les lundis 30 mars, 13, 20 avril de was too small, the shovel would re- The Alta Vista Library is located at read comic strip tales of Buck’s ad- 10h30 à 11h. quire more work. I wonder what 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more infor- ventures and make plans for their he would have said about the Mc- mation, please call 613-580-2424, own space travels, designing their Wednesday Babytime / Bébés Adam Shield Shovel. ext.30426. / La bibliothèque Alta own rocket. Each child will receive à la biblio les mercredis The McAdam Shield Shovel was Vista est située au 2516, promen- an honorary Interstellar Explora- Stories, rhymes and songs for designed to solve two issues on the ade Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples tion membership card. Ages 6-12. babies and a parent or caregiver. battlefields of WWI. Conceived renseignements, veuillez composer Registration. 0-18 months. No registration by Ena McAdam, personal secre- le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Wednesday, March 18, 10:30-11:30. required.. / Contes, rimes et chan- tary to Sam Hughes, the Canadian sons pour les bébés et un parent ou minister for the Department of gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscrip- Militia and Defence in 1913, the Monsters vs Martians / Les tion requise.. shovel held the combined function MARCH monstres contre les martiens Session 2 to operate as a spade and a shield The ultimate face-off. Stories, Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 from which soldiers could securely MARCH BREAK PRO- activities and crafts. Ages 7-12. - 11:30 a.m. fire at enemy positions and ad- GRAMS / PROGRAMMES Registration. Les mercredis 1er, 8, 15, 22 avril de vantageously not be targeted in DU CONGE DE MARS Le match du siècle. Contes, activ- 11h à 11h30. return. The shovel was broad and ités et bricolage. Pour les 7-12 ans. flat – with a hole in it! Over the Moon / Au clair de la Inscription. Family Storytime But there were two problems lune Wednesday, March 18, 2:00-3:00. Stories, rhymes, and songs for all with the shovel. As a shield it had Family Storytime / Contes en Le mercredi 18 mars, 14h-15h. ages and a parent or caregiver. No to protect the sniper from return famille registration required. fire, so it was quite thick – and Stories, rhymes, and songs for Written in the Stars / C’est Session 2 heavy. Even with all the thickness children of all ages, and a parent or écrit dans le ciel Tuesdays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, it was not able to deflect a bullet caregiver. Family program. Constellation legends and more. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. from almost any German gun. Sec- Contes, comptines et chansons Stories, activities and crafts. Ages ondly, as a shovel it was flat with a pour les enfants de tous âges et 10-12. Registration. Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la hole in it. That made it difficult to un parent ou gardien. Programme Diverses légendes tirées des biblio use at the best of times\. familial. constellations. Contes, activités Stories, rhymes and songs for In 1914, Hughes ordered 25,000 Monday, March 16, 10:30-11:30. et bricolage. Pour les 10-12 ans. babies and a parent or caregiver. of the shovels at a cost of $34,000. Le lundi 16 mars, 10h30-11h30. Inscription. 18-36 months. No registration After field-testing, most of the Thursday, March 19, 10:30-11:30. required.. / Contes, rimes et chan- theatre commanders refused to It’s Astronomical / C’est Le jeudi 19 mars, 10h30-11h30. sons pour les tout-petits et un par- issue the shovels to their troops. astronomique! ent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. The project was cancelled and the Stargazing on an interplanet- Aucune inscription requise. shovel sold for scrap for $1,400. ary journey. Stories, activites and Catch a Falling Star / Une pluie Session 2 However not all the shovels were crafts. Ages 7-12. Registration. d’étoiles filantes Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 - scrapped. Apparently some Can- Vogue l’espace et observe les Discover the stars with stories, 11:00 a.m. adian snipers employed the units étoiles. Contes, activités et brico- activities and crafts. Ages 4-6. Les jeudis, 2, 9, 16, 23 avril de by sticking multiple shovels lage. Pour les 7-12 ans. Inscription. Registration. 10h30 à 11h. together to create a thicker shield. Monday, March 16, 2:00-3:00. Découvre les constellations. Con- It is not known if any of the Mc- Le lundi 16 mars, 14h-15h. tes, activités et bricolage. Pour les Adam Shield Shovels still exist to- 4 - 6 ans. Inscription. N.S. Registration for programs day. Living In Space Thursday, March 19, 2:00-3:00 starts on January 7 and on Febru- Who says that Canadian Mil- (External Program : Canada Science & Le jeudi 19 mars, 14h-15h. ary 11 for the March break pro- itary History is boring? Technology Museum) grams. / L’inscription des pro- Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, Re- A series of hands-on, fun and Game On! / 1,2,3... Au jeu! grammes commence le 7 janvier et searcher, and author. His Canadian engaging experiments and activ- Play card games, board games or le 11 février pour les programmes History website, MysteriesofCanada. ities relating to living in space are Wii games at the Library. Ages du congé de mars . / Registration com, is viewed by over 10,000 persons delivered by one of the Museum’s 6-12. Registration. for all programs requires a valid each day. guides. Ages 7-12. Registration. Viens jouer aux cartes, à des jeux OPL library card for each regis- Tuesday, March 17, 10:30-11:15. de société ou à la Wii à la Biblio- trant. / Toutes les personnes qui thèque. Pour les 6 - 12 ans. Inscrip- souhaitent s’inscrire à des pro- Intergalactic Voyage / Voyage tion. grammes doivent être titulaires intergalactique Friday, March 20, 2:00-3:00. d’une carte valide de la BPO. Navigate the universe in stories, Le vendredi 20 mars, 14h-15h. activities and crafts. Ages 7-12. The Alta Vista Library is located at Registration. 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more infor- Navigue l’univers! Contes, activ- STORYTIMES / CONTES mation, please call 613-580-2424, ités et bricolage. Pour les 7-12 ans. ext.30426. / La bibliothèque Alta Inscription. Monday Babytime / Bébés à la Vista est située au 2516, promen- Tuesday, March 17, 2:00-3:00. biblio les lundis ade Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples Le mardi 17 mars, 14h-15h. Stories, rhymes and songs for renseignements, veuillez composer babies and a parent or caregiver. le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Happy Valentine’s Day Buck Rogers: Become a Space 0-18 months. No registration Ranger required. / Contes, rimes et chan- Page 48 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 Neighbourhood Watch by Tim Mark water, our local Community Po- ful; so is a description of a pos- cerns. It helps Neighbourhood Making the right call: lice Officer at (613) 236-1222 x 5812 sible vehicle involved. Licence Watch because the more calls the 911 - Life-threatening Emergency and leave a message. For crime plate numbers are of course espe- police receive about local issues, or Crime in Progress statistics for the area and for the cially valuable. Watch out also for the better the data become. Crime 613.230.6211 - Other Emergencies city – consult the Crime Mapping “scripts” – people offering to do analysts help determine trends and 613.236.1222 x7300 - Call Cen- tool http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/ odd jobs, checking the hot water patterns and help determine the tre – to report a theft, property crime/crime-mapping-tool.aspThis tank, knocking on doors, looking police response, such as increased damage, missing person or stolen site details the types and incidence for a friend, etc. Women are being neighbourhood patrols or surveil- vehicle. of crimes reported over a specific used more and more as a way to al- lance. s you may know, Neigh- period. lay homeowners’ suspicions. Do take a look at Crime Preven- bourhood Watch is a part- To keep your vehicle Tip for the month: the Ot- tion Ottawa’s website. There is lots nership between a local protected here is some timely tawa Police online reporting tool of useful information – from aban- communityA and the Ottawa Po- winter advice from Ottawa allows reports to be taken for theft doned cars, to graffiti, to problems lice Service to work for a secure Police Services: or lost property under $5000, traf- in parks and public spaces and peaceful neighbourhood. • Remove valuables and fic complaints, mischief or dam- There are three Watches in the shopping bags from view. age to property under $5000, Contact information for Riverview Riverview Park area- Abbey Rd., • Remove loose change and theft from vehicles under $5000, Park Neighbourhood Watches: Abbey Riverview Park East and River- electronic devices from view and lost licence plates. Each re- Rd. - Rhéaume Laplante (613) 521- view Park West. If you would like • Never leave your vehicle port is reviewed by Ottawa Police 1664. Riverview Park West – Frank to join a local Watch or would like running and unattended. Analysts who will decide the ap- Hare (613) 731-5396, Riverview Park to see a Watch set up on your own If you see anyone loitering, or propriate action and respond to East - Tim Mark (613) 733-1744. Street, call a Coordinator (see the checking out buildings for no ap- questions within 24 hours. It is a Const. Rebecca Vanderwater, Ottawa end of this article). Alternatively parent service – call the police. A secure and convenient way of re- South Community Police Centre (613) contact Const. Rebecca Vander- description of the person is help- porting minor offences and con- 236-1222 x5812 (messages) Meet your new community Chiropractor y name is Dr Charles became more than that. Today, our first meeting. She was tearful would always find excuses. With Le Blanc. I am a Chiro- that reason has become much because she wouldn’t be able to take chiropractic care, his bedwetting practor who graduated more than just helping people. It her first, 10 months old, grandson frequency started to dwindle. One Min 1995 from CMCC (Canadian has become a passion. for a walk. In the beginning of day, Bobby wanted to ask me a Memorial Chiropractic College) Before elaborating on this her care and to her surprise, she me if he could go to a sleepover in Toronto. I am from New Bruns- passion, let’s go through a few soon realized that she became less because he hadn’t wet his bed for 3 wick but decided to practise in the case studies that will shed some dependant on her cane. And as she weeks. As I nodded in approval for Ottawa region because I’ve always light on this emotion. A few progressed with her care, she was his first sleepover, his joy and smile thought that this city was amaz- years ago, Maria, a 47-year-old able to walk without her cane. At glowed brighter than the sun. Now ing. Now I’ve been blessed with computer programmer, came to this time, she was walking with Bobby has a better life. this wonderful opportunity to see me depressed. She had chronic complete freedom, no more pain Today, if you were to ask me open a clinic in your area at 1569 back pain and was walking with and anti-depressant medications, about my reason for choosing my Alta Vista Dr. the assistance of a cane. She but most importantly, she was profession, it would be more than As a Chiropractor, I often was depressed because after 2 smiling every time I met her while just helping people. My passion get asked the question about unsuccessful back operations, her walking with her grandson. She would be to transform people the reason for choosing this doctor had mentioned that if her has a better life. lives through Chiropractic care. profession. When I graduated, condition kept getting worse, she One day, Roberta brought Regardless of your condition, my generic response was to help would need a walker and possibly her 8-year-old son Bobby to pain and suffering, my passion people. As the years went by, it a wheelchair. She was crying at the clinic. Bobby’s reason for is to give you hope, more energy, coming to the clinic was different more strength and more healing than your typical back pain and by working with you to obtain a headaches. It was for bedwetting. changed and better life. At a frequency of 4-5 times per Dr. Charles LeBlanc is now located week, this condition bothered him at the Alta Vista Shopping Centre, enormously. His friends would 1569 Alta Vista Drive. He can be ask him often for sleepovers, and, reached at 613-520-0123. with sadness, he and his mother
Riverview Park Skiing/Snowshoeing/Walking on Wednesday Evenings at the AVC (Hydro Corridor greenspace)
esidents of Riverview Park Weather permitting, plan is to begin are joining together to at the inlet at Cluny and Knox at 7:30 beat the winter blues! And pm and follow along from there to Alta Rto work off, en masse, any holiday Vista and then up to the Pearly Rideau and back using paths/trails nearer the overindulgences. They are invit- fencing by the woods. You can join in ing everyone to join them for their anywhere along the way which is con- Wednesday evening community venient. Total time is about 45 minutes outings in the Alta Vista Corridor at a fast walk or slow ski, or however (AVC) (Hydro Corridor greenspa- long youd like to make it. ce) behind the hospitals for a group A good healthy outing to break up ski, snowshoe or even just walk the week and challenge the cold that outing. Ladies. Gentlemen. Kids. old man winter is throwing at us this Pooches. All are welcome! year. FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 49 Classical Morning Elmvale Acres Library Concert Series at FEBRUARY Améliorez votre français parlé et Saturday, March 7, 2015 - 3:00pm Oakpark Retirement rencontrez des gens dans un milieu Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 3:00pm Community Children décontracté. / Practice your French language conversation skills and meet Children – March Break by Tom Kloppenburg, Contes en famille new friends in a relaxed and friendly Marketing Manager environment. Contes, comptines et chansons pour Blast Off! / 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! hey say music is good for les enfants de tous âges et un parent Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 6:30pm If you want to take a trip, hop aboard the soul, and this is a motto ou gardien. Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 6:30pm my rocket ship. Stories, activities and Monday, February 2, 2015 - 10:15am Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 6:30pm crafts. Ages 4-6. / Si tu veux voyager, to live by at Oakpark Re- Monday, February 9, 2015 - 10:15am Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 6:30pm embarque dans ma fusée. Contes, ac- tirementT Community. Included as a tivités et bricolage. Pour les 4 - 6 ans. part of Oakpark’s very diverse ac- Family Storytime Book Club - Monday Nights Are Monday, March 16, 2015 - 10:30am tivities program, musical entertain- Stories, rhymes and songs for children Murder ment is one that everyone can get of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Share the enjoyment of good myster- Lego® Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” involved with. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us Create and build with Lego®! Ages The Classical Morning Concert 10:15am for discussion! February 2 - Christine 6-12. / Architectes en herbe, à vos Series at Oakpark is a monthly Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - Falls by Benjamin Black. New mem- Lego®! Pour les 6 - 12 ans. presentation of professional bers welcome! Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 2:00pm 10:15am classical musicians that our Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - Monday, February 2, 2015 - 6:30pm residents and their families and 10:15am Catch a Falling Star / Une pluie 10 Strategies to Pay Less Tax in d’étoiles filantes friends can attend. We open this Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio Retirement Discover the stars with stories, activ- even to the general public as well. Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Learn how to reduce taxes and enjoy ities and crafts. Ages 4-6. / Découvre Each month a different classical and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 more of your own money. Offered in les constellations. Contes, activités et musician or group of musicians is months. / Contes, comptines et chan- partnership with Wade Brown, RBC bricolage. Pour les 4 - 6 ans. featured. Whether you are looking sons pour les bébés et un parent ou Dominion Securities. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 10:30am for a classical pianist, a string gardien. 0-18 mois. Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 6:30pm quartet or and opera singer you are Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 1:30pm Written in the stars / C’est écrit able to experience a vast selection Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 1:30pm How the Internet Works... and dans le ciel of classical music at Oakpark. Constellation legends and more... Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 1:30pm Doesn’t If classical music isn’t your cup Did you ever wonder how your com- Stories, activities and crafts. Ages of tea, Oakpark invites an eclectic Homework Club/ Club de de- puter communicates with servers on 10-12. / Diverses légendes tirées des selection of musical entertainment voirs the Internet? Chris Taylor, President constellations. Contes, activités et Homework help for elementary and of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will bricolage. Pour les 10 - 12 ans. throughout the month as well. middle school students. English only. explain in simple terms how comput- Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 2:00pm If you are interested in attending / Recevez du tutorat et de l’aide avec ers find each other and connect so the Classical Morning Concert les travaux scolaires. Pour les étudi- they can exchange information. As Wii Game On / Détente Wii Series you can RSVP to Miriam ants de la 1ère à la 8ième année. En well, Chris will give some hints on Play Wii Games at the Library. Ages Dwyer, Activities Director at 613- anglais. how to trouble-shoot things when 9+. / Viens jouer à la Wii à la Biblio- 260-7144. Saturday, February 7, 2015 - 10:30am they don’t work as they are supposed théque. Pour les 9 ans et plus. If you are interested in seeing Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 10:30am to. Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 2:30pm everything Oakpark has to offer Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 6:00pm Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 10:30am you can contact Tom Kloppenburg, Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10:30am 6:30pm Supernova Stellar explosions, solar flares and Marketing Manager at 613-260- 7144 to arrange a tour. Reading Circle with Reading other secrets of deep space. Stor- Safari / Cercle de lecture avec ies, activites and crafts. Ages 10-12. / Reading Safari MARCH Éruptions solaires, explosions stel- Become a better reader with sup- laires et secrets de l’espace. Contes, port from Reading Safari volunteers. Children activités et bricolage. Pour les 10 - 12 Ages 5-12. English only. / Devenez un ans. meilleur lecteur avec le soutien des Contes en famille Friday, March 20, 2015 - 2:00pm bénévoles du Reading Safari. Pour les Contes, comptines et chansons pour 5 à 12 ans. 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New members Groupe de conversation en meilleur lecteur avec le soutien des welcome! français / French Conversation bénévoles du Reading Safari. Pour les Monday, March 2, 2015 - 6:30pm Group 5 à 12 ans. En anglais. Page 50 Riverview Park Review FEBRUARY 2015 to accompany my letters, once by the the champagne and the honeymoon, & Tech. on the other side of St Laurent Letter to the editor great Citizen photographer Bruno Sch- the whole event could become a night- Blvd. Behind the lighthouse and the CP lumberger. That was for a letter about mare of planning. There were five peo- locomotive. I saw that the flag was fly- Continued from page 31 the new Lansdowne Park Stadium not ple at our wedding including the priest. ing over the entrance to the museum. don’t like what the CBC is doing you being great for soccer games, although There was no church, but we gave $20 I know that the museum is closed be- can, a. tell the CBC, or b. tell your MP, it has proven to be great for the los- towards the building fund. The four cause of structural problems that have or c. tell your family and friends. Not ing Ottawa CFL team. I thought that of us had dinner at a restaurant on St. been highlighted in the media. I said to one of these three options will get you the Ontario’s health budget could be Catherine Street and we both went my doctor “They still have the flag fly- anywhere. But write a letter to the edi- helped by the move in the UK to of- back to work the next day. So simple, ing but the museum is closed”. He didn’t tor and see what happens. Whether it fer Weight Watchers programs to obese our honeymoon was a cross continental know that the museum was closed. So is to the Ottawa Citizen, The Globe patients rather that medical help cost- drive to Vancouver via Reno, Nevada. A much for the impact of TV news and & Mail or any other newspaper in the ing 10 times more. It worked there and letter to the editor gave all the details The Citizen. Maybe he devotes all his world at least you have done something saved a lot of money. of how to have a modern wedding with- time to his patients’ welfare. It was re- about your concerns. I gave up smoking 25 years ago and out breaking the bank. ported that the old bakery warehouse I wrote a letter in 2008 about the I wrote a letter that suggested that My last attempt to get a letter pub- that is the home of our wonderful changes to the programming of CBC the no smoking ban for bars and res- lished was not successful. It was about showcase museum will get an $80 mil- Radio2. I was as mad as hell reading taurants be extended to their patios. I the domination of the beer market in lion grant to fix the problems. “A Letter believe that the law was finally changed Ontario by the three foreign owned to The Editor” is needed. I suggested about Eric Friesen’s program being st axed, and Jurgen Gothe getting the on January 1 this year. conglomerates who own The Beer that the $80 million be a down payment push to Sundays only and the well re- My wife and I visited Washington Store. I want every supermarket and on a new building that the city and our spected music critic Rick Phiillips no DC a while back and were thrilled at corner store to be able to sell me beer. country could be proud of. I gave the longer giving me advice on the best the museums and galleries there and They lose their license for selling to example of Bilbao in northern Spain CDs to buy. all are free admission. We particularly minors. But it didn’t get in the paper, where Canadian born Architect Frank In the following few days and weeks liked the National Portrait Gallery some other scribes did though. One or Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum has re- there was a full page article from Ken with it’s Kogod Courtyard. So why can’t two letter writers get into the paper al- couped its many hundreds of millions Blackburn saying “tough on you guys, Canada have a National Portrait Gal- most every week. They must be better in costs with the enormous impact of nobody listens to Radio2 so the CBC lery? Good Question! Over in Gatin- writers than me. spending by the many tourists that visit wants more audience”. He quoted the eau is multimillion dollar concrete box Way back in February 2008 I did the city since it’s construction, “One of rule of thumb that for every letter writ- containing thousands of photos, paint- write to the editor of the Riverviews (as the most admired works of contempo- er there are 10 more that feel the same ings and other works. It is not open to it was know then). It was in response to rary architecture”. I thought that a fine the public. Everything there is stored a traffic study done by the city acting new “state of the art” building would be way. The next week another full page on th CBC’s cuts to Classical music by Steven in a temperature and humidity con- on a request by our Community Associ- a great 150 birthday present. But so Mazey featured Manitoba-born violin- trolled environment. But we don’t have ation. It was about the increasing traf- far our government has not gone any ist James Ehnes who was “sad and angry a building to show off even one item. fic on Alta Vista Drive. It asked the city further than the $80 million reno: job. about the cuts”. Mr. Ehnes is “one of the Well that caused a letter to the editor. to focus on limiting left turns, reduc- There is another fine building in Ot- most gifted and charismatic” violinists, Our federal government can’t find the ing the speed limits, timing the traffic tawa that really needs an influx of new money to build a gallery or even to con- lights to allow less stops, more pedes- visitors. Mr. Marc Mayer, the Director so says the Gramophone magazine. So my letter generated not only these two vert an existing building. The Kogod trian crossings and more speed bumps. of the National Gallery on Sussex Drive responses but thousands (yes 1,000s) of Courtyard is an absolute beauty. In the ensuing 6 years we do have two has lamented the drop in attendance comments on line. I sent copies to the I have not yet been to the new Lans- bumps but they are at intersections, so over the years. In a front page article CEO of CBC and to others with no ef- downe Park to see the new shops there. I don’t know what they do if anything. Geoff Radnor’s granddaughter, fect whatsoever. But at least I said my The developers promised a “Unique My letter suggested one sure way of re- Elizabeth, at the National Art piece. I did not remain silent. Urban Village” next to the stadium. ducing the traffic on Alta Vista would Gallery’s ‘Kid’s Program’ Other topics that have made me An LCBO store, a Winners, a movie be to add a $5 tax to a litre of gas. With “pick up my pen” have been; The bar- Complex, a Rexall drug store, a Good- that tax revenue the city could have a in the Citizen he noted that, except for gains at the liquor store in NY state, life Fitness and Sporting Life are hardly fleet of deluxe air conditioned buses blockbuster shows like a Van Gogh ex- Saving money when the NHL went on unique, The Whole Foods store is re- with fancy seating (just like my 2015 hibition for example, it is very difficult Strike, Ottawa pianist, Angela Hewitt nowned for taking your whole pay- Lexus, I wish) No more cars needed. to mount shows with wide appeal. Well, getting the OBE from the Queen and check. That was deemed a topic for a Some cities have introduced a charge we went to the gallery the week fol- lowing Christmas, it was packed, they were doing a roaring trade in the book shop where, it is said, all the profit is made. This prompted my most recent letter to the editor. Was the Gallery crowded because of the Escher exhibi- tion? If so lets have more calendar-art themed shows such as one on Thomas Kinkade. Both Pop Art and popular art have a place in Canadian culture. So, if you want to say something, do it today. Don’t Delay! Write a letter to the editor of this newspaper or the Cit- izen or the Globe& Mail or The Wash- ington Post. Make sure your facts are CLOSED: The Science and Technology Museum correct and you are making sense. No Escher Photo credit:Carole Moult one wants to hear your rants or com- due to the regulations of the CRTC not letter to the editor,. This “Unique Ur- for driving in the city, London, Stock- plaints. We want to hear good sugges- getting her CDs played on the CBC, ban Village” was just another group of holm and Singapore are just three ex- tions for change. similar to Donna Brown who also didn’t big box stores and fast food restaurants. amples. However, I finished my letter There are many places to get help fit into the CRTC’s CANCON rules. I let everyone know what I thought of to the editor with the response to a with your “Letter To The Editor” the Two almost identical letters in 2008 the new Lansdowne Park . question asked of commuters in Lon- most helpful is Wiki. and 2012 about the media publishing An article in the paper about the don UK. “When would gas prices be so If you do get the urge, these are two the medal tables from the Olympic problems with planning a wedding to- high that you would give up your car?” address to use Games. Baron Coubertin, founder of day compared to earlier days, both fi- 63.5% said NEVER! With the current [email protected] or letters@ the modern Olympic movement, said, nancial and social, reminded me of my price of gas today hovering around 80 globeandmail.com “L’important n’est pas de gagner mais wedding in Montreal on New Year’s Eve cents it looks like commuters will be But every newspaper and most mag- de partiiper”. The Olympic Charter 1963. Today a small wedding is lucky to still driving to work for some time yet. azines love getting your letters. says, “The Olympic Games are compe- have less than 100 guests. The planning Forget OC Transpo! titions between athletes in individual or of the pre-wedding parties, the ceremo- I was in my doctor’s office recently ny, the dress, the bridesmaids, the pres- (nothing live threatening) and his win- team events and not between countries” . I even got my photo taken twice ents, the ring, the reception, the music, dows overlook the Museum of Science FEBRUARY 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 51 Residents play Santa Claus by Bill Fairbairn lta Vista Retirement Community residents appreciate their staff so much that they do- nated enough money to give each one the payrollA $35 Tim Horton certificates. Walter Terentiuk, treasurer of the residents asso- ciation, said at the annual Christmas Party that col- lecting the $4,200 was no problem. President John Jerome agreed before joining As- sistant Director of Care Miranda Bean for a com- memorative photograph. With Chantal adding to the atmosphere playing a Celtic harp residents and their many guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks in the dining room and foyer. General Manager Arta Shaba endorsed the peace- ful party atmosphere saying she was enjoying herself too. Chantal at the Celtic harp.
Hanh (right) toasts Residents Association Residents Association President John Jerome Raymond Courville raises a glass to Susmith Treasurer Walter Terentiuk poses with Assistant Director of Care Miranda Canoneo. Bean
Evelyn Russell (right) in front of the Christmas tree with daughter Louise Smith.