JUNE 2020 a Voice of Riverview Park JULY 2020 Riverview Park Under the Microscope by David Knockaert the ONS Divides the City Into 107 “Natural” Neighbourhoods

JUNE 2020 A Voice of Riverview Park JULY 2020 Riverview Park under the microscope by David Knockaert the ONS divides the city into 107 “natural” neighbourhoods. They or its new Official Plan, the employ Statistics Canada data to City promises that by follow- identify neighbourhoods that are ing “policies based on neigh- geographically adjacent and which Fbourhood context”, future growth bear socioeconomic & demographic will reflect the character of each similarities. In fixing neighbourhood community. In other words, growth boundaries they also incorporate nat- will be guided by the unique char- ural & environmental elements and acteristics of each neighbourhood. follow advice from both residents But the City also says the Plan “es- and the Ottawa Real Estate Board. tablishes a policy framework that While I possess no statistical ex- will inform the shape of communi- pertise, natural curiosity led me to ties”. Seemingly we face a contra- explore their data base with a focus diction. But it is an understandable upon 26 different indices covering 8 contradiction given the lack of clar- general fields: housing, income, ed- ity as to where the character of a ucation, transport, age groupings, neighbourhood originates. Does it This panoramic scene along Frobisher Lane, off Riverside Drive, shows family structures, diversity and arise organically from the residents the westernmost section of Riverview. Photo credit: Geoff Radnor crime. The results are interesting, or is it the grand design of planners, if not illuminating. But let’s have an developers and corporate bodies? Whether we like or trust statis- on line at: https://www.neighbourhood- overview of Ottawa before moving Certainly Riverview Park hosts tics, getting to know people in the study.ca/. In viewing their or other onto Riverview Park specifically. externally created urban features neighbourhood demands we dip into demographic data bear in mind that While I don’t expect neighbour- which define our area; the health demographics. For this we can refer the collection, coding and disag- hoods to be identical I was surprised sector, Hydro corridor, Trainyards, to the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gregation of data is laborious. As a at the extent of dissimilarity within and the Queensway/LRT. But do (ONS). This is a team based out of result, instead of seeing “real time” Ottawa. This is most apparent in we residents also have a role in ex- the U of Ottawa but connected with data our view is somewhat akin to the fields of housing and diversity. pressing our neighbourhood charac- officials at the City and community astronomy, we see the world as it ap- By way of example, within 11 neigh- ter? Part of the answer may lie in organizations which collects and ag- peared in the very recent past. bourhoods more than 70% of their answering the question posed in the gregates demographic data to inform Differing government jurisdic- residents rent accommodation. Con- old Sesame Street song, “Who are and support evidence based decision tions divide the city into anywhere versely there are 50 neighbourhoods the people in the Neighbourhood?” making. Their data base is available from 8 to 23 units. In comparison, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Another small street - but this one is making itself heard by Geoff Radnor Since, almost from the start of started to make all kinds of noise the lock-down on March 23rd, Car- outside the house at 7:30 every eve- e are all suffering in leen Ridley has, along with many ning. This is to show support and our different ways other neighbours, formed a group recognize the essential work that because of being con- that wishes to be known as the the people on the front lines are finedW inside our houses for most “Cluny Street Chorus”. Carleen’s doing to fight this pandemic. Nurs- of the day. Little Cluny Street, in daughter is a nurse and in response es, cashiers at the supermarkets and Riverview Park, however, is defi- to a request by the Registered the drug stores are just some of the Noella and Ron nitely making itself heard. Nurses Association of Ontario they CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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boy strikers? “Ain’t that ten cents worth as much as it is to Hearst and Pulitzer who are millionaires? Friens and feller workers. Dis is a time which tries the hearts of men. Dis a time when we’ve got to stick together like glue. We know what we want and we’ll get it even if we is blind.” So I, as author of Newsboy, and 75 years after my delivery days ended to be editor-emeritus of The Riverview Park Review at age 84, prefer in this article to support Kid Blink rather than the many publishers on three continents I worked for. I don’t say the publishers were elitist slave-drivers though many of the striking American newsboys must have hidden that thought. But few supported real compassion as seems the case in America today where profit from papers sometimes even tops belief in the freedom of the press. The rebel New York newsboys demanded that the World and Journal return to their Span- ish-American war wholesale pric- PHOTO CREDIT: JANINA NICKUS es. Pulitzer and Hearst refused. A 12-day newsboy strike ensued. Pulitzer, himself once a teenager living on the streets of New York, showed no mercy over a dime, but A tale of two books had to fight for his life against by Bill Fairbairn with the publisher’s orders to make per’s vast circulation it could make some prominent New Yorkers and more money. up an entire annual deficit of near- newspaper readers who supported oseph Pulitzer is better Raising the World’s price was ly $1 million. the newsboys. known today for the prize out of the question because that Pulitzer bet that the ragtag col- Pulitzer suffered greatly as - cir that bears his name than for would be a signal of defeat in the lection of mainly immigrant chil- culation of the World dropped by J his contribution to history. struggle against fellow icon news- dren with no single language could 70 per cent, a fact that probably In 19th century industrial Amer- paper rival Hearst. Cutting salaries hardly put up much resistance. encouraged him and Hearst to ica, while Carnegie provided the was also rejected. Reporters would He was wrong! The newsboys concede to the newsboys union. steel, Rockefeller the oil, Morgan jump to rival newspapers. Union- might not qualify for Pulitzer priz- The strike was settled in early the money and Vanderbilt the rail- ized printers and compositors were es but they had clout. August 1899 when the World and roads, Pulitzer ushered in the mod- untouchable. At first the newsboys tolerat- Journal offered the newsboys a ern mass media. ed the price increase. Then, when compromise; the price would re- The 1898 Spanish-American war Newsboys targeted their shouts of “Extra, Extra!” ran main the same but they would buy had been a boon for newsboys who The newsboys who sold the news- dry after the Spanish-American back unsold papers. Pulitzer didn’t sold every copy of Pulitzer’s World papers became the target of choice. war ended and the attention grab- actually buy the papers back; he or William Randolph Hearst’s Jour- The World raised the wholesale bing headlines the newsboys used gave the newsboys credit for the nal they could carry even when the price of the paper from 50 cents to call out on the streets of New papers. papers increased their press runs. per 100 to 60 cents. Taking a dime York to sell their papers paled, The Newsboys Strike is credited Inside the Pulitzer building, how- out of a newsboy’s take might not they grew anxious. to have inspired future child work- ever, the World’s managers des- seem like much. But when this Who could improve on Kid er movements and, eventually, the perately sought ways to comply amount was spread over the pa- Blink’s rallying call to fellow news- creation of child protection laws that granted children safe working conditions and encouraged them to earn an education. Young peo- 104 year-old Pulitzer prizes awarded ple have an extraordinary power to influence their future if listened to. In the latter part of the 19th century Joseph Pu- Pulitzer’s plans on how to use his wealth for his leg- The success of the newsboys strike litzer stood out as the very embodiment of Ameri- acy. So, a fortune left in his will after his death in is testament to this power. can journalism. 1911, financed the world’s first graduate journalism Pulitzer, A Life in Politics, Print, He had at first shunned the idea of professors school at Columbus University in New York. and Power by James McGrath teaching journalism. “It is as absurd to talk of it as The 104th annual Pulitzer Prizes for journalism Morris is a 556-page biography and to talk of a professorship of matrimony,” he told a and arts were awarded last month by Columbus gripping portrait of the American meeting of publishers. University. Among the scores presented were the icon. Most of all next to power later in his life, Pulitzer Newspaper Public Service Award to the Anchor- Newsboy, Adventures from a sought respectability from the crass, sensational age Daily News; the Editorial Cartooning Award Life in Journalism by Riverview yellow journalism he had once for a while been in- to Barry Bitt; the Investigative Reporting Award to Park’s Bill Fairbairn defends the volved in competing for readers against rival pub- Brian Rosenthal of the New York Times; and the importance of himself delivering lisher William Randolph Hearst. Near the end of Breaking News Award to the Courier-Journal of papers in his home town in Scot- his life setting up a journalism school was first in Louisville, Kentucky. land during World War II yet going on from there to journalism all over the world. June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 3

Riverview onation with Industrial Avenue/ Transport: Data collection CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Trainyards folded into a large com- would almost certainly have pre-dat- munity named “East Industrial”. I ed the LRT. But as of data collection where less than 25% of residents are cannot answer as to why these lines Riverview residents were the 2nd renting. This implies a highly diver- of demarcation were made, but the most likely to use public transit to gent concentration of apartment demographic data is revealing. commute to work and 21st most like- buildings. Perhaps intensification Elmvale/Canterbury is demo- ly to bike or walk to work. Hopefully could be delivered and our municipal graphically atypical, in that it holds by the time this article goes to print shortage of rental properties be re- closely to Ottawa averages. Of the we will have learned how Ottawa solved by extending future develop- 26 indices examined, it only differs ure (77.4% residents rent), the 5th plans to manage public transit post- ment beyond the 10% of neighbour- more than 30% from the Ottawa av- highest rate of unsuitable housing COVID 19, as it is an issue import- hoods where apartments and rental erage on three occasions (low level (# of bedrooms relative to house- ant to Riverview residents. properties already abound. of subsidized housing, high level of hold size) as well as the 3rd high- Age Groupings: Only 6 of the In regards diversity, Mayor Wat- commuting by bike/on foot, and high est rate of unaffordable housing 107 neighbourhoods have a lower son has said “Our city is one of level of facility in official languages). (shelter cost > 30% pre-tax in- percentage of children (0-14) in the most diverse and multicultural It, along with Arlington Woods are come). The latter detail serves to the population and only 14 have a cities in Canada”. But the data in- the neighbourhoods least frequently demonstrate that affordable hous- lower percentage of seniors (65+). dicates this may rather depend on at significant odds with Ottawa aver- ing is about more than homeless- But Riverview also had the second where you go. There are 22 neigh- ages. Riverview is the polar opposite. ness. It may also indicate the cure largest percentage of youth (15-24) bourhoods where visible minority It is the neighbourhood which most is not likely to be found solely in within its population. residents make up at least one-third frequently exceeds this 30% vari- increasing rental stock. Despite Family Structures: Riverview of the population. Yet, fully half of ance, across 21 of the 26 indices. This the preceding it is curious to note residents are the 5th least likely to Ottawa’s neighbourhoods have a is not to say that one neighbour- that almost half of Ottawa neigh- be in a marriage or common law re- visible minority population below hood’s results are good and the oth- bourhoods have a higher rate of lationship and 16th most likely to the Canadian average. Likewise, er is bad. It is simply worth noting subsidized housing than Riverview. be living alone. while Ottawa’s overall rate of im- that the two neighbourhoods reflect Indeed, one neighbourhood just Diversity: Riverview had the migration from 2011 to 2016 was very different data. Given that Elm- outside our Ward with an average 9th highest rate of immigration above Canada’s average, 70% of vale/Canterbury does not have many household income 76% higher from 2011-2016 and the 10th high- Ottawa’s 107 neighbourhoods were unique demographic characteristics, than that of Riverview is allocated est rate of visible minorities within below average. Other indices which I will focus upon Riverview. subsidized housing at a rate 400% the resident population. reveal stark differences between Although it is not a data set like- greater than in Riverview. neighbourhoods are: the frequency ly to draw immediate attention, the Income: Riverview residents of unsuitable housing, availability single most peculiar demographic have the 4th lowest resident income, of subsidized housing, prevalence about Riverview is that it possesses the 4th lowest household income and of low income earners, single par- the largest population, by far, of resi- the 4th highest prevalence of low in- ent households, facility in official dents (and family members) residing come earners (below 50% of median languages, non-Canadian resident on a work visa, student visa or on ref- after-tax income). While I am leery population and crime against per- ugee status - at 17.4% of the popula- about interpreting data, I suspect sons. I was most disappointed to tion. In comparison, more than half this is very much a consequence of find certain neighbourhoods con- the neighbourhoods in Ottawa are other demographic results - River- sistently appearing at opposite ends below 1% and only 6 of Ottawa’s 107 view has a young adult population, Crime: Riverview unfortunate- of data sets, which implies a level of communities are over 5%. Attempts low rate of marriage, high rate of ly has the 4th highest rate of crime ingrained segregation. to verify which, if any, of the three persons living alone and potentially against persons (per 1000 resi- Now to our neighbourhood of “visa’ categories is dominant proved a high student population. dents), though this status declines Riverview Park. unsuccessful. However there are considerably for crimes against Many readers will be surprised reasons to suspect the population property. A reason for the high rate or disappointed to find that ONS is weighted towards international may be found in the fact that youth does not treat Riverview Park as a students. Were that to be the case statistically are the most common homogenous entity. Our neighbour- it would likely bear influence upon victims of crime and Riverview has hood has been divided into east/ the income, affordable housing and the 2nd highest youth population west areas. Westward from Station youth population results presented rate in the city. Boulevard to Riverside Drive the below. It also perks my curiosity as to Education: While the above So, did this dive into demograph- community is labelled “Riverview” the impact, current and continuing, detail may bear negative connota- ics tell us anything about ourselves? while the area east of Station to of COVID-19 upon this population. tions, Riverview residents are 14th At least it seems to tell us that res- Russell Road is incorporated into Housing: Of the 107 Ottawa most likely to hold a Bachelor’s de- idents of Elmvale/Canterbury are “Elmvale/Canterbury”. A further neighbourhoods, Riverview has gree or higher and 33rd most likely “conventional” while those of Riv- separation occurs north of Cor- the 5th highest rate of rental ten- to at hold a high school diploma. erview are anything but.

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Although it has been tough we showed up, their cars decorated, and have learned to deal with the tough families with their best smiles on. The more things times as one great big family. We We proceeded to drive in a proces- have adapted by using technology, sion past Oakpark making as much our residents have had “live” enter- noise as possible to support our resi- change the more our tainment that has been streamed in dents and our wonderful staff. There our theater room, and it has been was lots of laughter, smiles and some amazing to see talented perform- tears. Although we couldn’t hug we love stays the same ers performing for us from their could still feel the love. submitted by David O’Neill, enjoy each other’s company. We held own homes. We celebrated Cinco We continue to offer fun virtual Marketing Manager, events here at Oakpark and we had de Mayo in style with a great par- programs here at Oakpark for the Oakpark Retirement Community lots of fun together. Although things ty and some delicious snacks. We community. If you are at home and have changed quite a bit, in some have utilized Zoom calls to keep you are lonely, or if you just need to s I sit here and write this, I important ways things have stayed our residents connected with fami- see a new face or smile contact Dave can’t help but reflect back the same. As a community here at lies, and we have even been able to (613) 260-7144 to find out about the on how things were the last Oakpark we have rallied around keep up with our exercise classes virtual fun that you may be able to timeA I wrote an article for the Riv- one another, our residents have sup- thanks to technology. take part in. If you want to see all erview Park Review. At that time we ported each other and our staff has One of our greatest moments the fun that goes on at Oakpark go were able to hug one another, we cheered each other on during some though was our drive by family pa- visit our Facebook page and see all were able to gather in groups and very difficult times. rade. Over 37 cars with pack families the fun we’re all still having.

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Should you be thinking of Buying or Selling Real Estate call Alana (613) 299-7200 June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 9 Viruses, evacuations, and advertising by James Radnor place lives before profit and not patent a Covid-19 vaccine because that am here, and my husband is is the human compassionate thing there; here being a little north of to do. I would like the lawyers to Pittsburgh in Western Pennsyl- tell me they will be prosecuting the Ivania, and there being Kigali, Rwan- businesses and politicians who allow da. Then there is you, the reader, in known carcinogens to enter the wa- Ottawa. By now, you must be won- ter, or are rolling back environmental dering why this article is coming to protections. And, for all those other you from south of the border, and companies that fall into the “every- making reference to three countries thing else” category, please tell me and two continents. These two masks are made from material from Rwanda how you are finding alternate pack- Well, my parents lived in Ottawa aging solutions so that plastic does South for many years. I should also Years ago, I read an interesting the jingoism, the happy puppies, and not fill our lakes, rivers and oceans. mention that my father volunteers article examining how the subject the affirming orchestral music. I am That is what I would like. Am I go- with this paper, and as I know the matter of commercials can reflect tired of being reminded of the virus. ing to see it? I can always hope. editor, she asked if I would like to the priorities of any given society. I have only to look out the window, After two months of quaran- contribute to the latest edition. Here in the Pittsburgh area, I find walk down the street, or make a hur- tine, the novelty of TV commer- I could elaborate further that our the TV commercials fall into four ried trip to the grocery store to know cials has worn off. I am ready to children and grand-daughter live categories: new car sales, medicine that I am living through an event of see my husband, but I know there in Western PA, but still l have not (from hair replacement to male en- historic proportions. are still months to go before I can explained why I am here, and my hancement), lawyers and law offices, Instead of virtual TV hugs and safely return to an airport, get on a husband is there. We are one of the and then everything else. Even now, pats on the back, I want something plane, and journey half-way around many Foreign Service families sep- Covid-19 is stealthily, and systemat- more from these companies. I want the world. Evacuations are one of arated by an evacuation due to the ically, invading the network body of them to make a giant leap towards the possibilities of life in the For- global Covid-19 pandemic. commercials on our local airwaves. a greater commitment to social re- eign Service, and this is my second, Under normal circumstances I found the first several weeks of sponsibility. What are they doing the first was due to a civil war that when we return to North America “united but standing alone” adver- to make our world a better place? I lasted for six months. I must admit for visits, we enjoy watching a bit tisements to be interesting. I appre- would like Big Muscle Car Compa- that of all the possible reasons to of network TV. We have a TV in ciated that companies recognized ny to truthfully tell me they are in- be evacuated from a country - so- Rwanda, but we use it exclusively the importance of projecting a social vesting in sustainable energy systems cial unrest, environmental disaster, for DVDs and Netflix. Coming message that together we are stronger to make their cars non-polluting so war – a global pandemic did not back re-introduces us to the great as a community, and how company that our lungs are not weakened and even make my mental list. Life is big world of conspicuous con- “X” was watching out for my health our bodies sickened. I would like the sure full of surprises – just like be- sumption and TV advertising. and well-being. Now, I am tired of drug companies to tell me they will ing in the Foreign Service.

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he last time an article was published, we celebrated the turning of the calen- darT to 2020 by looking at the top movies of the year for the last decade. Now, months have passed and we’ve all had our share of trials and tribulations, but one thing remains constant: we need to be entertained! So, with that in mind (and an overwhelming response to the previous article), we’ll take a Fantastic Mr. Fox The Hunt for the Wilderpeople look at the 10 movies that came in at number 2 for the last decade. 2012 - The Intouchables An aristocrat who is paralyzed in 2010 - Fantastic Mr. Fox an accident challenges a young man Wes Anderson’s work is so quirky from the projects to be his care- and filled with dry humour, that giver which results in a friendship when he did a stop-action animated that is impossible to forget. Sub- film it was either going to be excel- tly directed and impeccably acted, lent or it would be lost in translation. this was the easiest choice on this From the opening scene to the end entire list and a must see! Interstellar credits, it’s clear that this is another Anderson triumph. Based on the 2013 - Rush don’t really do justice to master di- 2016 - The Hunt for Roald Dahl story, this is a wonderful Ron Howard directs this with rector Christopher Nolan’s master- the Wilderpeople gem of a film, brilliantly voice-act- such precision, that even though I piece. This is a sprawling epic that Some directors just have ‘it’, a tal- ed by George Clooney and Meryl couldn’t care less about the world demands attention. ent that sees every film that they Streep (among others). Delightful! of Formula One racing, this mov- make become something special. ie had me engaged from start to 2015 - Spotlight Taika Waititi is one of those di- 2011 - A Separation finish. Fast paced, well acted and Hard to argue that this deserved rectors. In this whimsical comedy One of the world’s greatest directors, exciting, the bitter rivalry between the Best Picture Oscar. A stellar (with a touch of drama), a manhunt Asghar Farhadi, tells this searing tale James Hunt and Niki Lauda is cast and deft direction takes us begins when a child and his foster of a couple at an impasse in their brought to the screen with a bang. through a dangerous exposé on uncle go missing in the New Zea- marriage. One wants to leave the how the Boston Globe uncovered a land bush. Great film, see it! country, the other won’t because of 2014 - Interstellar huge scandal of child molestation his ailing father. Like all great films In the future, the Earth is becom- and the subsequent cover-up with- 2017 - Call Me By Your Name and filmmakers, one thing leads to ing uninhabitable and it’s up to a in the local Catholic Archdiocese - A beautifully shot drama about a another and the ending will remain scientist to find a new world to live which in turn shook the Catholic romance that blossoms between with you far after the credits roll. in using a wormhole. But words Church to its core. a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father’s research assistant in Italy. Such superb acting (including a perfor- mance by Timothée Chalamet that would make him a star), a great script and a great soundtrack make MOVIESMOVIES ‘N‘N STUFFSTUFF this one of the year’s best films! 2018 - Leave No Trace 1787 KILBORN AT VIRGINIA When an incident derails a father and daughter’s ideal life off the 738-1607 grid, they must come to terms with their increasingly different wants Inspired Viewing from life. This lyrically written and directed film hits all the right SERVING THE COMMUNiTY FOR OVER YEARS 30 notes. Call ahead and we can arrange curbside pick-up or delivery to keep you viewing your favourites 2019 - Parasite So...this would be number one if I was to go back and re-write the • Thousands of MOVIES for sale for $1.99 each! last column. It starts as a fairly • OVER 10,000 MOVIES & GAMES mon – SAT 11:00 - 5:00 straightforward foreign film about • KNOWLEDGEABLE HELPFUL STAFF OPEN SUN 3:00 - 5:00 the struggles of the lower class • USED MOVIES AND GAMES FOR SALE and evolves into a dynamic thriller • WE HUNT DOWN HARD TO FIND MOVIES where I couldn’t believe what was • DAMAGED DVD’S & CD’S RESURFACED MOVIESNSTUFF.COM happening! Believe the hype, this is awesome. June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 11 Discover these Small Streets in Ottawa by Geoff Radnor

n our neighbourhood of River- view Park there are two Small Streets. Crestwood Place is be- Itween Bloor and Penhill Avenues. It must be a very exclusive place to live with only two houses on it. Opposite these houses is the beautiful forest that is part of Corona- tion Park, home to many squirrels and other wild life. The other Small Street is Thirsk Street, just off Pullen Avenue. That street has three residences; a dou- ble on one side of the street and a single house on the other. Thirsk Olga Street Street residents can say they have easy access to Russell Road. Currently, with many of us being locked in for much of the day, we do have a brief chance to get outside for a bit of exercise. Joggers and bicyclists as well as dog walkers are becoming more visible on our streets these days. Well I am of an age where I get my exercise by walking at a leisurely pace, very leisurely. On my walks in my new neighbourhood, some other very small streets have come to my attention. The strangest one is Olga Street. It Sylvester Street King George Place Crestwood Place is a short cul de sac with no houses, but it has a stop sign just like those clusive and a bit longer than Olga, shape and format the result of the There is also one unique Small that we see on very busy streets. or about 75 metres. It also has its construction of The Vanier Park- Street in Ottawa that is listed on Nor does it have any traffic to stop own Stop sign. The Prindiville fam- way in 1976 that cut through the the maps but has no street sign. It at the sign. It ends with a barrier ily were early residents of Ottawa. old neighbourhood of Overbrook? is located at the far eastern end of that allows pedestrian and cyclists Does anyone know about them? At New Edinburgh the Parkway King George Street. Is this a Street? access to Riverain Park on the east- To see one of the most remark- construction came to a halt. A four If it is, it sure doesn’t look like any ern bank of the Rideau River. Who able Small Streets in Ottawa, walk lane “express” road wasn’t going to other street in our city. It is not was Olga to get this little piece of from Olga Street across North sully the tranquility of that neigh- paved but has a fine row of mature road named after her? Can anyone River Road along King George bourhood. Its residents fought and trees. There is only a paved path- hazard a guess? Why, as well, in June Street towards the busy four lane they won. So the Parkway had to way going from Queen Mary Street 1962 did the NCC want this 21/2 sto- Vanier Parkway. There you will turn left at Beechwood and cross to King George Street. This strip rey duplex and garage. house at No. find Sylvester Street, separated the river to reach King Edward, of land has an official name, King 5 Olga Street demolished and re- from the Parkway by only a chain the route to Gatineau, Quebec. George Place. On one side there is moved? Who used to live there? link fence and some bushes. It Walk a few minutes eastwards on a chain link fence belonging to the Just a few steps along North Riv- is two blocks long, and stretch- Prince Albert Street and you will Queen Mary Public School. Could er Road there is another Small Street. es from King George past Glynn find Hart Avenue off Lola St. Hart it just be possible that because of This one has an intriguing name, Ave to Columbus Ave. Only one doesn’t seem to have anything ex- the fine stand of mature trees the Prindiville Street. This too is a dead eight foot wide lane, no sidewalk, cept a street sign, a Stop sign and city decided to let them be and end street leading into Riverain not paved with black top but with a No Exit sign. No houses and not only allowed access to pedestrians? Park and the Rideau River. It has brick pavers and there are no hous- even a white line at the stop sign, If so, that, indeed, would be gratify- two houses, Nos. 7 & 10; pretty ex- es. A most unique street. Was its pretty minimal. ing to know.

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The standing room only n the evening of January 3, audience included important and 1924, while George Gersh- influential musicians such as - Ser win was playing billiards gei Rachmaninoff, Igor Stravinsky, Owith his lyricist pal Buddy De Syl- Fritz Kreisler, Leopold Stokowski va, their game was breathlessly in- and John Philip Sousa. terrupted by George’s brother Ira, When Gershwin finally appeared, informing them of a report in the striding confidently to the piano, he New York Tribune, announcing that and Whiteman exchanged knowing George was currently, “at work on a glances. After completing several jazz concerto,” which was to be pre- days of rehearsal they knew exact- sented at NYC’s Aeolian Hall by ly what to expect from each other Paul Whiteman’s Palais Royale Or- George Gershwin as well as from the expanded Palais chestra on the afternoon of Febru- Royale Orchestra. Right from the ary 12 - in other words, in about five initial soaring glissando of the clar- weeks time. inet, the audience was transfixed. Gershwin and Whiteman had Gershwin had decided in advance previously discussed such a com- that he would improvise the long position only in general terms, and middle-section cadenza so as to be the formal announcement, likely free to make changes as the mood originating from Whiteman him- seized him. In fact Whiteman’s ar- self, came as something of a shock ranger, Ferde Grofe, had inserted to Gershwin, who had not even set a blank page into the score with a a note to paper, and who was at note saying “wait for nod from Gersh- that time still putting the finishing win” so as to remind the musicians touches to the score for Sweet Little that Gershwin would signal them at Devil, a show that was due to open George Gershwin composing the end of his solo cadenza. on Broadway on January 21st. Un- Perhaps not surprisingly, the crit- deterred, Gershwin set to work! Paul Whiteman was busily promot- royalties beyond his wildest dreams, ical reviews of Gershwin’s Rhapsody Gershwin’s biographer, Charles ing the imminent concert, holding amounting to more than a quarter of covered a wide range of opinions Schwartz, says that the overall out- press conferences, distributing hun- a million dollars over the following from the highly favourable to the line of Gershwin’s jazz concerto only dreds of free tickets to noted music decade, and continuing long after his downright hostile. But in retro- began to take shape in his mind, “ personalities, and death. spect, the editors of the Cambridge while he was travelling by train to Bos- hiring extra musi- The Rhapsody Music Handbooks remind us that, ton for the out-of-town tryout of Sweet cians to enlarge his premiered at New “The Rhapsody established Gershwin’s Little Devil.” Gershwin himself is regular Palais Royale York’s Aeolian Hall reputation as a serious composer and has quoted as saying: “It was on the train, jazz band of nine on February 12, near since become one of the most popular of with its steely rhythms, its rattle-ty bang, men up to an or- the end of a long all American concert works.” Leonard that is often so stimulating to a compos- chestral ensemble afternoon program Bernstein also gave a very balanced er... [that I] suddenly heard - and even twenty-three. that Whiteman had assessment, declaring that, “the saw on paper - the complete construction Whiteman blew grandiosely pro- themes, or tunes, or whatever you want of the rhapsody, from beginning to end. eleven thousand moted as “An Ex- to call them, in the Rhapsody are terrific, ... I heard it as a sort of musical kalei- dollars on these periment in Modern inspired, God-given... They are perfectly doscope of America - of our vast melting elaborate preparations and only got Music.” Truth to say, the twenty-six harmonized...songful, clear, rich, mov- pot, of our undiluted national pep, of our a box-office return of four thousand! selections were hardly experimen- ing....I don’t think there has been such blues, our metropolitan madness.” But his gamble paid off, because the tal and not exceptionally modern. an inspired melodist on this earth since During late January and early Feb- following year Whiteman earned six They included everything from El- Tchaikovsky. But if you want to speak ruary, while Gershwin was working hundred and eighty thousand dollars gar’s Pomp and Circumstance March of a composer, that’s another matter... You feverishly to compose what would be as a band leader, largely due to the No. 1 to Eddie Cantor’s latest hit can make cuts within a section or add titled his Rhapsody in Blue, spending prestige that he gained through his song, Yes, We Have No Bananas, and new cadenzas... it can be a six minute long hours on his battered upright presentation of Gershwin’s Rhapso- highlighted popular composers piece or a twelve minute piece. And in piano in the back room of the Ger- dy. Of course, Gershwin also prof- such as Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin fact, all these things are being done to it shwin family home on 110th Street, ited handsomely through earned and Zez Confrey (who was on hand every day. It’s still the Rhapsody in Blue. 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ate last summer a new book was published by two aca- demics, Katie Rawson and LElliott Shore. Reviewers looked at their book, DINING OUT A Global History of Restaurants, and as frequently happens, responded with a variety of positive com- ments, addressing as well the many numerous topics of this hard cover book of almost 250 pages. A review of that book and how it relates to today’s local restaurant scene now remains in the Docu- to us. New terms such as physical ter email to this paper about the past times, eating out, was evolving ment’s folder of this laptop com- distancing and infection avoidance total number of restaurants in this as it should be for 2020. Today we puter, since that article is no longer have now become part of the main- country. He noted that although know differently. at all relevant to our world today. stream of today. they have yet to have the total unit We were grateful when take- The unprinted story for our April When Katie Rawson and Elliott count in for 2019, what he could out ordering and delivery services paper was written in early March, Shore wrote in their book’s in- share with us was, “in the first half were provided as options to our just three months ago. troductory paragraph, they noted of 2019, the total commercial food- daily food menus, we applauded No doubt, in the not-too-distant that ‘the number of restaurants in service count was 98,529, including the idea that patios would soon be future, there will be more books to the world likely exceeds 15 million’. 44,707 Table-service restaurants; open come mid-June to try some- be appraised as these relate to our It would be hard to tell if and how 39,176 Quick-service restaurants; thing different, and we excitedly ‘new’ dining experiences. Written that number has changed since the 9,738 Caterers; and 4,908 Drinking anticipate when we can dine inside by different authors, perhaps, these hospitality industry has been the places (pubs, bars, taverns, night- our favourite local restaurants once books will delve into what is fast hardest hit with this COVID-19 clubs).” Needless to say, that’s a again, even as we know that there becoming the ‘new’ norm that we pandemic. tremendous number of businesses will be challenges for everyone. live in. Yes, the chapters could cer- Here in Canada, Chris Elliott, having to change drastically to car- No, the year 2020 did not move tainly examine the topics that are Senior Economist of Restaurants ry out their day-to-day activities. forward as we had hoped it would. part of the evolution of our dining Canada, a national, not-for-profit When we began exploring DIN- But today we are just very thank- history, however, today’s narrative, association representing Canada’s ING OUT A Global History of ful to those making the tremen- by necessity, will have to include diverse and dynamic foodservice Restaurants, it was with the con- dous efforts that they are to keep vocabulary until recently unknown industry, responded in a late win- fidence that one of our favourite us safe.

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was told every second Dutch home was flying the Maple Leaf. The virus that hit our After the parade at Wageningen, th the Hotel De Wereld (the world) was jammed with the curious view- 75 Dutch anniversary parade ing photographs of original war by Bill Fairbairn scenes and knowledge that Amer- ican and British troops were halted key fact of the national his- in the Netherlands trying to take tory of the Dutch people was three bridges from the Germans. lost this month to the coro- This episode was turned into the navirus.A The Royal Canadian Legion British filmA Bridge Too Far. decided it unwise to journey to the British Lancasters drop Netherlands to commemorate the German surrender food in Holland Street after Foulkes 75th anniversary of the WWII Ger- The 17 conditions in the three page man surrender of its 120,000-strong liberation document, written in garrison to Major General Charles English and German, included this Foulkes of the 1st Canadian Corps. Foulkes demand of the Nazi forces: An estimated 90,000 Canadians “You will disarm all your personnel served in the Netherlands during when ordered by me and drop war WWII. Thousands lost their lives materiel in places within your area.” fighting for Dutch liberation. That A Foulke’s salute of General Foulkes is honoured left and right by Another read simply: “You will con- price has not been forgotten, es- eternal friendship Dutch dignitaries and allied soldiers at war’s end tinue to assist in arrangements to pecially in the city of Wageningen, feed the Dutch civilian population.” where Foulkes faced Generaloberst re-enacted in Wageningen on the 50th couldn’t define the parade’s order. After the liberation one of Wa- Johannes Blaskowitz over a wood- anniversary of liberation. The mov- I thought Canada was first because geningen’s streets was named after en table and having been assured by ing re-enactment seemed to this ob- Canada, while not so enormously in- General Foulkes. In Ottawa, he was Foulkes that he would not be sent server as though it was the real thing. ternational as the U.S. or Britain, had named Chief of the General Staff. He to Russia, nodded his understand- Earlier, veterans from the Nether- played a liberation role in the war died here on Dec. 20, 1968. Among ing at each item of the surrender lands, the United States, Britain and much closer to Dutch hearts. his awards the Order of Canada but, document. Poland marched through the streets. An estimated 2,500 Canadians in my opinion, short of real praise for But the smaller Canadian contin- were in the country for the 50th his WWII role in the Netherlands. Fortress Holland gency was the sentimental favourite anniversary. Many were guests of Generaloberst Blaskowitz broke Blaskowitz had been ordered by with the local crowd. The Canadians Dutch families. Their pilgrimage guard at his German war trial in Hitler to defend to the last For- led the parade marching past Prince would be highlighted with a cere- Nuremburg and committed suicide tress Holland. Bernhard, father of Queen Beatrice, mony at Groesbeek, where 2,300 by jumping through a window. He I was present as a writer for Legion who had safely given birth to her Canadians are buried, and by a had been informed that he was to Magazine in 1995 when the scene was second son in wartime Ottawa. I huge parade at Apeldoorn, where I be exonerated. ECHO National Sales Event

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Thank you, Alta Vista, for doing your part in planking the curve. I understand the last two months have not been easy for many members of our community as we all adjust and adapt to this new normal. To all those who have continued to work in essential services, I thank you for your service. To those whom have done their part by staying home, thank you. Your eﬀorts practicing physical distancing is working.

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The City collected more than 338,000 tonnes of waste in 2019, and diverted 44 per cent of it through green bins, yard waste bags, blue boxes and black boxes. Still, nearly 60 per cent of the waste being sent to the landdll in garbage bags is recyclable or organic.

The status quo dictates that our current Trail Waste Facilities will reach their capacity by 2041. With that in mind, many of us have found extra time at home during this pandemic. Please consider using some of that 'found time' disposing of your waste responsibly so we can divert trash from ending up in our landdlls.

Please get engaged online and share your insights with City staﬀ working a plan that will guide how the City manages solid waste over the next 30 years: https://engage.ottawa.ca/solid-waste-master-plan Please get engaged online and share your insights with City staﬀ working a plan that will guide how the City manages solid waste over the next 30 years: https://engage.ottawa.ca/solid-waste-master-plan Page 18 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020

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Therapists AND clients will wear masks for the duration of We’re getting ready to reopen, the appointment. Personal Protec- tive Equipment (PPE), including face masks have been challeng- and we can’t wait to see you! ing to source and purchase due to increased demand. With that in symptoms, appointments will also mind, our clinic is encouraging all obviously be cancelled. of our clients find and purchase a CINDIE HELMER We want to minimize the num- washable/reusable cloth face mask Registered Massage Therapist/ ber of people in the clinic, and (get something fun to reflect your Owner of Essential Health especially in the waiting area, so personality!) Clients that wear their Massage Therapy in Riverview Park we are staggering appointment own masks will help us stretch our start times, and limiting appoint- existing stock of PPE and will help ments to 60 minutes. We will be us manage the cost of acquiring asking everyone to wait outside, new PPE moving forward. Other ntario is allowing many io, as well as from public health or in their car (weather permit- clinics may have different policy or businesses to gradually re- authorities including the Ontario ting). Your therapist will make ar- direction, so check with your treat- open. This includes many Ministry of Health. rangements with you to call, text ment provider. Oregulated health professions, like As expected, a few things will or come to meet you at the door. All regulated health profession- physiotherapists, dentists and reg- be different when you come to our We will be scheduling more time als want you to feel safe when you istered massage therapists. How clinic. between each client in order to attend our clinics – hopefully this has COVID-19 affected our clini- Prior to scheduled appointments sanitize our treatment rooms and look at our procedures gives you cal practices? What does this mean all clients will have to complete the public spaces of our clinic thor- confidence that we are always fo- for you as a client and a patient? COVID-19 pre-screening. Our clin- oughly between each appointment. cused on your health and safety in As we prepare to re-open our ic has incorporated this into our We will be restricting procedures these unprecedented times! doors, we can give you a glimpse booking reminder process. It is crit- and treatments like TMJ and hot If you would like to learn more behind the scenes as to what steps ical that you not attend any profes- stone treatments. about your body and conditions registered massage therapists are sional office (dentist, physio, RMT) Our clinic will have a hand san- you have, please subscribe to our taking to protect you in a post if you are symptomatic or have had itizer pump at the front door so newsletter through our website at COVID-19 world. any recent exposure to COVID-19. that you can sanitize your hands www.essential-health.ca. We have received a great deal Talk to your treatment provider for upon entry into the clinic. There If you have any questions about of direction and support from our more direction. This applies to will also be available in the treat- how massage might be able to help professional College, the College your therapist as well! Any treatment rooms for you to sanitize at you, or about psychotherapy, please of Massage Therapists of Ontar- ment provider that has any signs or the end of your treatment. email [email protected]. Page 20 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020

Dr. Carolina Ilkow Dr. John Bell Cancer-killing viruses provide inspiration for COVID-19 vaccine Ottawa researchers number of viruses that are very good “It is so inspiring to be part of we really need funding to advance at this kind of immune stimulation, this global vaccine effort,” said Dr. our research, and it motivates the awarded $250,000 that have already been tested safely Ilkow. “Researchers around the team to work even harder.” in people.” world are working together and As the researchers carefully walk from Fast Grants It turns out that a harmless virus sharing ideas and data so we can through The Ottawa Hospital Can- in partnership with that stimulates a strong immune re- save lives and help people get back cer Centre every day on the way to sponse is also exactly what’s needed to normal.” their lab, they are also motivated by the Thistledown to create a vaccine for COVID-19. Once a promising vaccine is the patients in the waiting rooms. “Our immune system can learn created, the team will be able to “Most of our cancer researchers Foundation to recognize and fight COVID-19, make large quantities in The Ot- are working from home due to the but this process takes time,” said tawa Hospital’s Biotherapeutics need for physical distancing and it Submitted by Amelia Buchanan, Se- Dr. Ilkow, a scientist at The Otta- Manufacturing Centre. This facil- is hard for us to see all that can- nior Communication Specialist, Otta- wa Hospital and assistant professor ity is the only hospital-based lab cer research slow down,” said Dr. wa Hospital Research Institute at the University of Ottawa. “A vac- in Canada capable of producing Bell. “But we know that people cine would expose the body to tiny virus-based vaccines and therapies with cancer who get COVID-19 OVID-19 is a nov- harmless bits of COVID-19, so for clinical trials. are much more likely to die, so we el virus, so we don’t that the immune system can build Fast Grants has awarded think that working on a vaccine is know which vaccine an army that will be ready to attack $250,000 to Dr. Bell and Dr. Ilkow the best thing we can do right now “Cstrategy will work best. We need if the real virus comes along.” for this research. It is just one of 23 to help them. And we’ll get back to try everything we have.” - Dr. Dr. Ilkow and Dr. Bell and their COVID-19 grants issued to Cana- to all the other cancer research as Carolina Ilkow. While physical colleagues have developed at least dian research institutions, after a soon as we can.” distancing has slowed the spread four different cancer-fighting virus- rapid review by a panel of biomedi- This project is just one of more of COVID-19, the vast majority es that they think could be repur- cal experts. The Thistledown Foun- than 50 COVID-19 research proj- of people around the world remain posed as vaccines for COVID-19. dation, established by Fiona McK- ects currently being explored at susceptible to the virus. That’s why They are now genetically engineer- ean and her husband Tobi Lütke, The Ottawa Hospital. These proj- most experts believe we won’t be ing those viruses so that they pro- founder of Ottawa-based Shopify, ects rely on shared research equip- able to fully find a new normal un- duce small pieces of the COVID-19 provided $5 million to back these ment, resources and facilities that til a vaccine is developed. virus, to stimulate the required im- awards. Funding was awarded and have been developed over many At The Ottawa Hospital and the mune response. “We’ve developed transferred to researchers within years, thanks to generous support University of Ottawa, Dr. Carolina a number of viruses that are very days compared to the many months from donors through The Ottawa Ilkow and Dr. John Bell are har- good at immune stimulation, that usually required for traditional Hospital Foundation. nessing their pioneering research have already been tested safely in grant competitions. The Ottawa Hospital is one of Can- on cancer-fighting viruses to create people.”- Dr. John Bell “We are fortunate in Canada that ada’s top learning and research hospi- a vaccine for COVID-19, in part- “COVID-19 is a novel virus so we the federal government is investing tals, where excellent care is inspired by nership with colleagues across the don’t know which vaccine strategy in COVID-19 research, but this is research and driven by compassion. As country and around the world. will work best,” said Dr. Ilkow. “We a time for all hands on deck,” said the third-largest employer in Ottawa, “Over the years we’ve developed a need to try everything we have.” McKean. “Tobi and I jumped at our support staff, researchers, nurses, number of cancer-killing viruses that The team also includes Dr. the opportunity to support Cana- physicians, and volunteers never stop can replicate inside cancer cells, bust Douglas Mahoney and his team at dian research institutions through seeking solutions to the most complex them open and spread throughout the University of Calgary, and Dr. our partnership with Fast Grants. health-care challenges. Our multi-cam- a tumour, without harming normal Zhou Xing and Dr. Brian Lichty Dr. Bell and Dr. Ilkow’s project pus hospital, affiliated with the Uni- tissues,” said Dr. Bell. “One of the and their teams, both at McMaster went from approved to money in versity of Ottawa, attracts some of the key things we’ve learned is that the University. Many of the research- the bank within 24 hours – that’s most influential scientific minds from best cancer-killing viruses also stim- ers are working around the clock, the speed by which things need to around the world. Backed by generous ulate the body’s own immune sys- carefully practicing physical dis- happen right now.” support from the community, we are tem – in effect, training the immune tancing while in the lab. They hope “It is incredible to receive a committed to providing the world-class, cells to recognize and help attack to begin testing their vaccines in grant like this,” said Dr. Ilkow. compassionate care we would want for the cancer cells. We’ve developed a humans by the end of the year. “This comes at a crucial time when our loved ones. June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 21 INTERESTING The Game of Games by Bruce Ricketts tactics called Ludus latrunculorum. It is variously called Latrunculi or his COVID-19 pandemic just Latrones. It is easy to imagine has been tough on every- Roman general’s planning their one, especially the kids. next battle over a game of Latrones OnT a normal day, kids play outside and some meade. with their friends, go to sleep- Hopscotch, a venerable old game overs, play soccer, ride horses, go that requires a piece of chalk and a to summer camps and more. weighted sock, has its roots with COVID has put a damper on Roman children around 500 BC. all that activity. Your kids have The term Hopscotch can be found been stuck indoors. If your kids back in the 1600s in England. are anything like my grandchil- The Chinese Han Dynasty ex- dren, they have taken to reading, isted from 206 BC to 220 AD. It playing video games (ROBLOX is was considered the golden age big around our family) or talking in Chinese history. The seismo- on Facetime. graph, ship rudders, papermaking, I am pleased to report that, also and the use of negative numbers in our family, board games have in mathematics, were among the made a resurgence. Scrabble, Mo- many technologies which were nopoly and Checkers have been produced during the Han Dynasty. Senet. joined by Exploding Kittens and And so too was the most popular Flushin Frenzy. game in the world. The game of Go Would you be surprised to learn is played throughout the globe. In that the oldest board game on re- 2016, the seventy-five-nation In- cord involved a series of 49 small ternational Go Federation boast- carved painted stones which were ed that there were over 46 million found at the 5000-year-old Başur people playing Go. Höyük burial mound in southeast In 1903, an inventor by the name Turkey? Similar pieces have been of Lizzie Magie developed a game found in Syria and Iraq and seem to consisting of a square track, with a point to board games originating row of properties around the out- in the Fertile Crescent, comprised side that players could buy. The of regions around the Nile, Tigris, game board had four railroads, two and Euphrates River in the Middle utilities, a jail, and a corner named East. This same region invented “Labor Upon Mother Earth Produces The Landlord’s Game booze, papyrus, breath mints, and Wages,” which earned players $100 calendars. each time they passed it. She de- You can now play Monopoly, Bat- Around 3000 BC the Egyptian veloped The Landlord’s Game to tleships, Chess, Checkers, Mahjong pharaohs played a game called Sen- demonstrate, to mostly illiterate and Backgammon online. And that et. In drawings found in a number persons, how rent makes proper- is just the start of it. As technology of burial tombs, the game appears ty owners rich while leaving the grows so too will the world of on- similar to modern day Chess. renters impoverished. Ms. Magie line board games. The Royal Game of Ur, from India, sold her patent, in 1935, to Park- Finally, let me just say, that, had been dated back to 2600 BC. er Brothers who edited it and re- through my research, I could A set was found in Tutankhamen’s launched it with a new title… Mo- find no ancient counterpart for tomb. It was similar to Backgam- nopoly. either Exploding Kittens or Flushin mon, which itself goes back over The board game market is grow- Frenzy. 2000 years. ing. It is forecast to be a $12 billion Bruce Ricketts is a historian, re- The modern military strategy market by 2023. However, there is searcher, and author. Readers are invit- game, RISK, probably had its roots a potential glitch in the system… ed to suggest topics for his column at: in a 13th century Roman game of online games. 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Near panic of the Church of the Nazarene (a spread so much so that essential Protestant church with Wesleyan items such as hand sanitizer be- roots that holds traditional Chris- came a black market item. Self-iso- tian teachings and values), Trinity lation was a strong suggestion that Church responds to the love of God soon went from recommendation for all people by loving and caring to expectation; social and physical for others. When the congregation distancing has become the norm. meets in the building, services are Life in general has been very much Photo credit: Geoff Radnor a blend of the traditional and the affected, and church life (and life contemporary in structure and for- at a church) has not been immune to view. The Trinity congregation tawa. Gardens have (finally) been mat, incorporating both hymns and from change. meets via ZOOM each Sunday planted and are now weather-de- praise and worship songs. Prayer is Many of the church’s spring ac- morning at 11:00 to share with one pendent for growth. an important part of the times to- tivities were cancelled or post- another and to hear a brief mes- gether, and a Biblically based mes- poned. The spring celebration of sage and discuss it. While everyone Leadership roles sage relevant to Christian living is music and worship was to be held is welcome to join the “service”, Trinity Church celebrates those also central to the Sunday service. the morning of May 24. The second ZOOM unfortunately underwent who are leaders in the church. Two Everyone is welcome to all church annual motorcycle breakfast, bless- some problems with privacy so a of her young people have been en- events and activities. ing, and rally were as scheduled for password (which can be obtained couraged to take leadership roles More information about Trinity May 31. A music night and a youth by e-mailing the church office) is as they continue to search for their Church can be found at the church service were also cancelled. All now necessary to log in. places in the future of the church. web site (www.ottawatrinity.ca) or summer activities are on hold until Trinity Community Garden is On the other side of the spectrum, Facebook page, by following Pastor further notice, including the out- now operational, with strict limits the church celebrated Marg Shur- Frank on Twitter @TheFrankPas- door lawn chair service in August. as to participation. Once the Gov- tliff’s almost sixty-year ministry of tor; by e-mailing the church at ot- These decisions were made be- ernment of Ontario decreed that teaching children about the work [email protected], or by calling cause people are more important community gardens were an essen- of the church internationally. the church office at 613-731-8926. than programs. At the same time, tial service the garden’s leadership Trinity Church is primarily a spir- Pastor Frank’s Thursday Thoughts there is great need for commu- committee met via Google Hang- itual centre even while she attempts and a number of past services can nity in a world that is becoming out and ZOOM meetings to devel- to be a community hub. Before the now be found on the “Ottawa Trin- more technologically based. One op a needed COVID-19 protocol, coronavirus began to spread, the ity” YouTube channel. And some can only self-isolate for so long which has been accepted as ade- church opened her doors to the day soon join the congregation in before s/he craves companionship quate to protect gardeners through community Ash Wednesday, to al- worship Sunday mornings at 480 and personal interaction. It is the the 2020 season by the City of Ot- low those who desired to find a qui- Avalon Place (at Braydon). church’s role and responsibility to offer a place of safety for those within the neighbourhood and to ttawa Public Health has offer community for those who developed an infograph- seek spiritual fulfilment. From the Mayor’s ic to provide additional Oguidance to the public. This info- City health recommendations graphic illustrates the level of risk The groups meeting at Trinity Newsletter June 2020 associated with various activities. Church–the Alta Vista Coopera- tive Nursery School, the Hispanic congregation, the community garden, and the Trinity congregation itself–initially took measures using the recommendations of the Otta- wa Health department. The nursery school was closed for March break and has not reopened, which affects many parents. Neither the Hispanic congregation nor the Trinity congregation have met “in house” since mid March. And the garden was forced to delay its opening due to worries about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All groups have been forced to adapt. The Cooperative Nursery School is closed until September. The Hispanic congregation is re- cording services and posting them on Facebook for the congregation June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 23 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Belfast Road, at the far northeast of Proposed ‘mixed-use com- the Ottawa Train Yards parcel. The munity hub’ near Via Rail and new store is planned to open later Tremblay LRT Stations. KRIS NANDA in 2020. The expected opening of Colonnade BridgePort recently an- Chair, RPCA Planning & Terra20 Eco-Department Store (lo- nounced it had purchased a five acre Development Committee cated between Kettleman’s and Pet industrial site off Tremblay Road, Valu) has been postponed until later just east of the Via Rail terminal in the year. The five-story Dymon and the Tremblay LRT station. It re- Storage facility at 851 Industrial Av- portedly plans to develop a “mixed- he Riverview Park Commu- Condominium Conversion enue is expected to be completed by use, high-density community hub” nity Association (RPCA) for 1489 Weyburn (Between summer 2020. that will include rental apartment tracks and advocates for the Coronation and Chadburn) high-rises, retail space, parkland communityT on planning and de- Byron Rental Properties has pro- Official Plan Issues and possibly a hotel. While located velopment matters in and around posed conversion of the existing 10 The City of Ottawa is currently in north of the VIA tracks and outside Riverview Park, as well as broad- building apartment complex at 1489 the middle of the exercise for its the Riverview Park boundaries, this er city-wide issues. The RPCA is Weyburn into 10 separate vacant next Official Plan. RPCA Board complex could give further impetus following the review of the City’s land condominium units. The pro- members and others have provid- for the City to appropriately lever- Official Plan and discussions about posal would see each condominium ed input on several aspects, in- age construction of the proposed changing ward boundaries as well contain the six apartment units that cluding a call to remove from the pedestrian overpass across the Via as the recent controversial decision currently exist in it, and individual Official Plan the remaining links tracks, between Tremblay LRT and by City Council to expand the ur- apartment units could not be sold of the AVTC (from Conroy to the the Trainyards. ban boundary to open up 1350-1650 individually. No construction or Hospital Link and from the Link new hectares to development to changes to the existing property is across the Rideau River to Nicho- ••• meet projected 400,000 new Otta- being contemplated at this time. An las Street). wa residents by 2046. on-line consultation was scheduled Information on some project pro- Issues of interest to the RPCA for the evening of June 11. City Council’s May 27 vote to posals can be found at the City of Ot- and Riverview Park residents in- expend the urban boundary by up tawa website at: https://app01.ottawa. clude the following items: Trainyards High-rise to 1650 hectares was opposed by ca/postingplans/home.jsf?lang=en. Residential Development many local organizations and com- The RPCA welcomes your input on Proposed Apartments for (Steamline Street) munity leaders concerned about these proposals and any other poten- 355 and 374 Everest Private The construction date for the first biodiversity, greenspace protec- tial developments in the area. (across from Perley Rideau) phase of a high-rise rental apart- tion and the costs of building and Last summer, an application was ment complex along Steamline maintaining infrastructure for new ••• submitted to erect two eight-sto- Street, across from the Post Office subdivisions in the former greens- rey apartment buildings at 355 and building on Sanford Fleming, is still pace. There were also questions as If you are interested in joining 374 Everest Private (between Rus- on hold. This project features two to how expanding the boundary the RPCA P&D group or would sell Road and St. Laurent Blvd.) 20-storey buildings and 400 units. for new development was consis- like further information, you may which would add another 293 However, the developer Controlex tent with the City’s 2019 climate contact the Committee Chair, Kris units and 354 parking spaces to recently advised that the project is emergency declaration and Climate Nanda at [email protected]. For the existing complex. Concerns still with the City Planning Depart- Change Master Plan goal to reduce more information on this and other were raised by the RCPA and ment awaiting final approval. 100% of community GHG emis- activities in Riverview Park, please others about greater congestion sions by 2050. https://ottawa.ca/ see the RPCA website at www.river- on Russell Road and insufficient Trainyards Developments/ en/living-ottawa/environment/cli- viewparkca.com or email the RPCA pedestrian crossings. No further Industrial Avenue Issues mate-change-and-resiliency at [email protected] information is available on this Construction continues on the new, proposal. larger Farm Boy Store backing onto COMPU-HOME IS STILL OPEN AND AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU. COMPUTERWe have ways toHELP assist IN you YOUR — safely HOME — with computer issues. WE COME TO YOU TO fIx Compu-Home is a highly

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They clapped on Thursdays from their doors, They cheered for the brave. Rainbow Children For people who would risk submitted by Lynne Bezanson thing similar on their windows— their lives, and Alan Landsberg anything positive and hopeful. So others could be saved. So this small contribution was an cross the UK, people have effort to encourage thinking of the The schools closed down, they missed been putting rainbows in children and rainbows. their friends, their windows as a sign of They missed their teachers so. hopeA and perhaps a pot of gold The Rainbow Children ❤ Their Moms and Dads helped (preferably in the form of a vac- The history books will talk of now, with their work, cine!) at rainbow’s end. This initia- That time the world stood still. They helped their minds to grow. tive inspired an anonymous British When every family stayed at home, The parents used to worry that, bard to write a poem in honour of Waved out from windowsills- As schools were put on hold, the rainbow and its hidden mean- At those they loved but could Their children wouldn’t have ing. We found it very touching to not hold, the tools, imagine what small ones now will Because they loved them so. They’d need as they grew old. tell their own children about this Yet, whilst they did they noticed all time many years into the future. I the flowers start to grow. But history books will talk of them, asked the very talented daughter of Now adults, fully grown. a dear friend to make us a rainbow. The sun came out, they can recall, Those little boys and girls back then, Then we went a step further And windows, rainbows filled. The ones who stayed at home. and prepared a poster with the They kicked a football in their yards, They’ll tell you that they fixed last verse of the poem and copies Until the night drew in. this world, of the entire poem for passersby They walked each day but Of all they would fulfill. to take. It was on an easel at the not too close, They saw that people became ill, The RAINBOW children end of our driveway. We hoped it That time the world stood still. They knew the world was scared. building dreams, would encourage others to take a When people walked straight down But whilst the world stood still They’d dreamed whilst moment and think of the children the roads, they saw, time stood still. and also to consider doing some- That once the cars did fill. How much the whole world cared. Anonymous

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parks and how we interact with our Hope is the light in this dark and neighbours? Ironically, in the midst vast place of uncertainty. Cling to of all this uncertainty, the City car- what you know, what makes you BRYAN ORENDORFF ries on with its official plan update. smile, and what you live for, and RPCA President Perhaps they have the answers. don’t let it go. If right now it feels But in the midst of all this uncer- that it is shaded in the unknown, tainty, I take a moment to reflect. cling to that hope to help light your While I know that I have become way. Reach out to those around you more stressed and indeed more cyni- to help foster that light. The RPCA Hope amidst uncertainty cal, I think about not just how things is here to help, as is the City and What a last few months it has been. have changed, but how they might the community. Times are tough, For some, it has been nothing but change back. I hope that we can keep but we are not alone and we remain boredom; for others fear; for others the good things we had, but drop strong together. This will change absolute madness as we try to cope During my previous column, I was away the baggage that was weighing us, but it will not unmake us. with what has come to be our new, writing as lockdowns were just be- us down. While I don’t miss my daily As I noted before, please check and hopefully temporary reality. The ginning. Now, I write as lockdowns commute and being stuck in traffic, I in with the RPCA website to see Riverview Park Community Associ- are hopefully lifting. But hope is the do miss listening to the radio (some- the latest on what RPCA events ation (RPCA) has changed as well. word. We don’t know. This pandem- thing I did while stuck in traffic). I are happening and where, though We continue to conduct meet- ic may change not just our commu- hope to keep the radio and ditch expect a slow summer. Similarly, ing virtually, but so much of what nity, but the entire world. I don’t the car. While I’m not missing being while the next RPCA board meet- we normally do has been put on know when I’ll be going back to crowded out of looking at tulips, I ing is scheduled for early June (we hold. Development applications the office, or even if I ever will. I’m am hoping that we continue to grow will then be on break until Septem- are down, construction has slowed, sure many others will be faced with them and take beautiful pictures of ber), it will be conducted virtually and our events have generally been a similar new reality. How will that them. While I’m not missing long or by phone with no availability for cancelled or postponed. Even our affect our mass transit system, our lines at Costco, I am hoping that the visitors at this time. Annual General Meeting, sched- plans for transit oriented develop- convenience of curb side pickup re- For more information, check out our uled for October, is in doubt as we ment, our need for cars and traffic mains. While I’m hoping that we can website at www.RiverviewParkca do not currently know what type and congestion in our community? eventually ditch social distancing, .com, drop me a line at bryan. of gathering will be permitted. The How will it change how we shop? I’m hoping we can all do better to orendorff@ rogers.com with your ques- uncertainty frustrates everyone. How will it change how we use our help keep each other healthier. tions or thoughts.

a fracture. Runners are at risk of a metatarsal stress fracture due to the repetitive stress and Fifth Metatarsal Fractures pounding. Underlying conditions such as osteoporosis can increase the risk of fracture. Fifth metatarsal fractures can be hard to heal depending on where the fracture is located. An avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal occurs when the tendon (peroneus brevis) that inserts into the tip of the metatarsal pulls a small piece of the bone off usually as a result of an ankle sprain. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficul- ty weight bearing. An X-ray will usually confirm the diagnosis. Sometimes a bone scan is needed. Treatment of an avulsion fracture includes immobilization in a walking boot for 4-6 weeks. Often doctors will want the patient to use crutches. Pa- tients will sometimes require surgery if the fracture is displaced and not uniting. A Jones fracture is also a fracture of the fifth metatarsal but - fur ther down towards the little toe. Fractures in this area of the fifth metatarsal are harder to heal due to its poor blood supply. Treatment also involves cast immobilization but the patient is non-weight bearing with crutches for 6 weeks. Jones fractures sometimes require surgery to allow bony healing. by Susan Reive, Physiotherapist where the two adjacent ends of the bone separate Physiotherapy can commence once there is suf- at the fracture site. A pathological fracture occurs ficient healing of the fracture. Treatment includes fracture is defined as a break in the bone. when the bone breaks due to an underlying con- mobility exercises, stretching, strengthening, and There are 4 types of fractures: a stress dition such as osteoporosis which weakens the gait re-education. Modalities which relieve pain fracture involves a crack in the bone but bone. Finally, a compound fracture occurs when and swelling plus encourage healing are also incor- thereA is no displacement; a displaced fracture is the bone breaks and comes out of the skin. porated. Gait re-education is provided as the pa- The fifth metatarsal fracture is an injury that tient weans out of the boot. Both an avulsion frac- you don’t want to miss. The fifth metatarsal is a ture and Jones fracture take time to heal. Usually long bone in the outside of the foot extending up 8-12 weeks for an avulsion and 12+ weeks for a Jones from the little toe. It is the most common meta- fracture. What is important is early recognition tarsal bone to be fractured. Early diagnosis is key and detection such that the foot is immobilized in to proper treatment and a successful outcome. a boot and protected to allow sufficient healing. The fifth metatarsal fracture can occur from If you sprain your ankle and have consider- trauma such as a sprained ankle. 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During the COVID-19 Challenge, LET’S KEEP LOCAL BUSINESS support our local advertisers. Local businesses, volunteers and health care workers deserve our support. Healthy Be sure to check with advertisers for updated information Page 28 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020 Trinity Garden is grateful for The Community Gardening Network of different ages and made of various materials. Additional plots have been added throughout the years, and consistent spacing of pathways has not always been achieved. The placement of new cedar borders along with careful measuring and leveling will enhance the accessibility of the garden. Anna T com- Stew and Joseph put the borders in place. pleted the application process and Photo credit: Anna Tjepkema. along with fellow committee member Pierre organized a work team. On Saturday May 30th nine people worked together to build and install 42 cedar borders. They will greatly enhance the accessibility and appear- ance of the garden, and they make weed maintenance easier and also help with water retention. Members are very grateful for the grant. This year during the Covid Pan- demic JustFood and the Network Pierre, Rick, Ken & Jacob constructing the borders. Anna T happy with the result. have been invaluable. On March Photo credit: Stew Bailey Photo credit: Rick Tjepkema. 30th, the provincial Government included Community Gardens as one by Bernadette Bailey of the recreational activities designated for closure due to the Pan- new gardening season has demic. JustFood worked to organize begun and members of concerned Ottawa citizens to write Trinity Community Gar- to the Government asking that the denA are glad to be able to be here gardens by designated as part of the during this time of the Pandemic. essential food services. There are We are grateful to JustFood and currently over 100 community gar- The Community Gardening Net- dens in the city and they provide a work is one of the initiatives of Just- significant amount of fresh produce Food, a local, non profit community to the gardeners as well as the food based organization that works on banks which many gardens, includ- food issues in Ottawa and the sur- ing Trinity, donate to. rounding area. In part it envisions It was with enormous relief and “a vibrant, just and sustainable food appreciation that we learned in mid system where all people, at all times, April that the Province agreed to al- have physical and economic access low gardens to open. At that time, to sufficient, safe, nutritious and JustFood worked with Ottawa Public culturally acceptable food for an ac- Health and all the co-ordinators for tive and healthy life”. the Community Gardens to create a The Community Gardening Net- Protocol for all gardeners to follow work contributes immensely to the to ensure their safety and inhibit the realization of this vision. It offers spread of the virus. Members will assistance to those interested in tend their plots according to a sched- creating community gardens and it ule to ensure that appropriate phys- also builds gardening skills through ical distancing is possible. For this workshops and offers support and year they are asked to bring their own information to garden co-ordina- tools rather than use the shared ones tors and gardeners. Through its and to sanitize all common surfaces Community Garden Development such as water taps. Also, the Commu- Fund it provides grants to establish nity Gardens are closed to the public new gardens and to make necessary during this time, and only members improvements to existing gardens. are permitted amongst the plots. Trinity Community Garden re- Even with these restrictions, ceived a grant in 2012 which enabled members recognize how fortunate us to become established. This past they are to be able to grow their winter an application for a grant was own food during this time. All of made to allow for the building of our 42 plots are occupied and we consistent borders. Since the incep- have a short waiting list. tion of the Garden the plots have If you would like to learn more been in ground, and borders of 6 about JustFood you can visit their inches in height have been allowed if website at justfood.ca. If you have gardeners chose to build them. This questions about Trinity Commu- has resulted in some plots without nity Garden, please write to us at borders, and others with borders [email protected] June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 29

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Corey Cerovsek plays the “Dragonetti” The Governor General’s Foot Guards Band plays the Milanollo March. Stradivarius violin. Violin players, some with close connections by Geoff Radnor The American violinist virtuoso days. She became one of the most Maud Powell was at the height of famous violinists of the era, while ast time in this journal, we her powers in the 1910s. Born near just about all the others were men. learned about the growing Chicago she was only 13 when she Even earlier there was Wilma number of young female vi- travelled to Europe to further her Neruda, born in Brno in 1838, now Lolinists, however there were a few musical education. That was before in the Czech Republic, one of the women who were just as famous jets made the flight from New York finest violinists of her time. There Teresa Milanollo the elder of way back in the 19th and early 20th to Europe in just a few hours. She were also two sisters from Italy who two sisters, to whom the tune centuries. travelled by ship and that took a few CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 Milanollo was dedicated. Coronavirus Information COVID-19 is something that we are all facing together. Our primary concern is the health and safety of Ontarians. Thank you to all the province’s essential services workers and those on the front-line. You step up every day to ensure individuals, families and seniors have what they need to stay safe and healthy. Thank you to everyone else who is staying home and practicing physical distancing. It is important to listen to the advice of Public Health experts: • Wash hands frequently • Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Practice social-distancing • Stay home if you are not feeling well • If you are concerned or suspect you have the virus, call: Telehealth Ontario:1-866-797-000 or Ottawa Public Health: 613-580-6744

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1828 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 T: 613-736-9573 | F: 613-736-7374 [email protected] johnfraser.onmpp.ca Page 30 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020 Going it almost your own way by Bill Fairbairn, hair and beauty to health services At its peak the company included With appreciation to the Canadian and education to pet supplies and 500 franchises and an entire line of Franchise Association. other services. hair care products. “As a business model, franchis- wning a franchise ing can be successful in almost any 2 million jobs means being in busi- kind of business,” McNeil claims. Franchising has gone a long way ness for yourself, but The CFA directory lists the Tri- since Harper’s days! It gave jobs “Onot by yourself,” says Sherry Mc- ple O chain, established in 1928, as to 2 million Canadians at 76,000 Neil, Canadian Franchise Associa- the first CFA member restaurant in locations in 2019. It contribut- tion (CFA) president and chief ex- Canada. It notes that Dairy Queen ed more than $100 billion to the ecutive officer. franchised in 1940. Canadian economy before the “Franchises provide everyday current virus invasion. Over the Canadians with the opportunity to The pioneer past five years brands grew 23 per become self-employed small busi- However, the magazine Franchise cent and the number of Canadi- ness owners while benefiting from Canada published an article about an establishments, franchised and an established brand.” Martha Matilda Harper stating corporate, grew by four per cent. To support her words McNeil that she should be considered the The forecast is that the franchise says Canadian franchising is the pioneer of franchising. According mammoth will soon be back at full 12th largest industry in Canada to the article her first Canadian force again. with more than 1,200 franchise franchise location was in Toronto From enjoying a morning coffee brands, 76,000 franchise locations in 1905. out of home to dropping kids off at across the country and, in Ottawa, Harper was born in Oakville, day care, to getting houses cleaned, its more than fair share right down Ontario, in 1857. An entrepreneur to having lunch, to picking up dry to Riverview Park. and inventor who built an interna- cleaning, to buying food, to staying The CFA’s 2020 Directory of tional network of franchised hair at a hotel while on vacation or on Franchise Opportunities lists food salons that emphasized healthy a business trip, to having hair cut service entrepreneurs as the larg- hair care, she had worked from age or styled, the franchise model is an Martha Matilda Harper est group of CFA’s membership. seven as a domestic servant and important part of normal Canadi- Almost 40 per cent are in quick saved enough money to start work an day to day life. 168 Sushi is a local franchise lo- service, casual dining or full ser- full time producing a hair tonic she And, hopefully in the not-too- cated at 1760 St. Laurent Blvd., vice restaurant categories. Howev- invented. The product and creation distant future Canada will get back between Smyth Road and Indus- er, 60 per cent can be found in a of her own salons were so success- to normal and we will be there to trial Avenue. Open for take-out broad range of industries and sec- ful that she began franchising her provide even more support to our 7 days a week + holidays. Telephone: 613- tors from automotive to fitness, salon model to low income women. local franchises. 523-1680. Or, check 168SushiBuffet.com

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ward to going back to the dojo! at odd hours? Cold mornings, sore Meanwhile I have signed up for joints, blistered hands, extra chores. some great online Tai Chi lessons. Why would I choose to do that? YK “This” is the reason. This time of “Stay Home” actually means change, and how to cope. I find that “Stay in the kitchen” to me. I feel these months of disruption call on like I’m living in my kitchen to the discipline I’ve learned over the feed two growing teenage children. years. I rise early, I work, I care for Their school has been closed since the people I’m with and the space the middle of March. It was a big that we share. I’m less busy, still I change for them, suddenly not be- get more done. ing able to meet their friends. Not SP knowing when they can do that I worry about my friends and again is tough. It is a scary time. I colleagues, about my daughter and decided to support and comfort my her boyfriend who have returned to by Winking Owl job. This causes some family stress, family with tasty food. I spend a work, my Aikido partners, my hair but we are working through it. lot of time planning what to make. dresser. I have been visiting my he other evening, I put my Guess what! The Visa bill is half The other day I cooked Japanese, Mum who’s health is very fragile. camera on a tripod, pointed its normal size! No shopping! For so today maybe Italian or Thai? My We both feel that the companion- it at the sky and shot eight an accountant who loves to save, son has grown over fifteen centime- ship outweighs the risks. This pan- minutesT of video. From it came the this is big! ters in the past year, and his stom- demic has forced us to make diffi- image above. Gulls circling in the I miss my Aikido a great deal. It is ach seems not to have a bottom. I cult choices. blue left bright trails, each coloured hard to just stop cold turkey. It may always underestimate his appetite. I am so glad we have a good pub- according to what time they flew be quite a while before we can again I feel he would be happy with what- lic health care system, and politi- over. Such creative endeavours are practice with contact. I miss my ever I prepare. cians who listen to the advice of what you get from a cooped-up hu- friends and I miss the training. I can’t MC their experts. As a former civil ser- man. It’s not so bad. change this situation. So, I make the Do you remember wishing each vant, this makes me so grateful to Oh yes, and I have also learned best of things and keep on trucking! other a Happy New Year, Health, be Canadian. the complete sequence of one hun- IN Success?. And now, well, l’homme Despite my best intentions, the dred eight movements of the Tai Aren’t we lucky to have Tai Chi? propose, et Dieu dispose, as they only exercise I am getting is walk- Chi Chuan Long Form. I started Isn’t it amazing how the practice say… ing the dogs twice a day and the oc- learning it in 2011, when Sensei sug- reflects how we really are doing? Our new objectives are: making casional solitary Tai Chi practice. gested that Tai Chi would help my If my mind is wobbly, my balance do with less, exercising our creativ- On the plus side, I feel less stress Aikido. Later I got side-tracked by is too! Doing a few sets settles me ity, appreciating the simple things because I am not rushing off to ap- two shorter forms, and the Sword when I need it. As one day rolls in life, and plain old survival. This pointments and commitments. form, and the Fan form. Last Octo- into another I find that I am OK year has turned into a time for con- CC ber, Sensei suggested that I return alone, with time for self-reflection, templation. Enjoying nature, breathing the to the 108 form, so I did, but most- for considering what is really im- We reflect on different things as fresh air and getting some sun, are ly I’ve learned it since the pandem- portant in life. I miss HUGS! I cel- we age. This is a chance for me to see good for my spirit. Light green leaves ic hit and the dojo closed. Without ebrated my birthday, and mother’s afresh my place in the great scheme, unfurling, Birds flitting around. A my teacher to follow along to, I had day, with family in my GARAGE as it unfolds in sloooow motion… fresh breeze in my face. The noise of to learn it now, or never. If I let it so we could keep our distance. I go I observe the courtship of two children playing outside. The scent slide and forgot it, it would be such out every day for nordic walking. cardinals. I befriend a five-inch cu- of magnolias. Spring. a pain to re-learn again. Such a lovely time of the year to cumber seedling, whose first tendril Something else that lifts my spir- Everyone is adapting to our new be out. Not long now and the trees literally jumps at my finger, taking it, is to move, walk, exercise. But, circumstances in their own way. will be green, time to plant flowers it for a support. I water my plants; I I am not very good at disciplining Here are some other reports. too! Can’t wait. Little things like garden next to the chickadees who myself to it. So Aikido practice was RL that seem so much bigger now. flit around our very red birdhouse; important to me. My partners sup- In all this craziness, I take great SY I play with my little grandchildren, ported the healthy habit. Now I comfort in knowing that we are all I wake up early. I eat meals at at the beginning of their lives. From am on my own. So I remind myself in this together: a great global unity regular times. I walk and greet where I stand, it is all so beautiful of how good I will feel after. I pay and a sense of belonging with ev- my neighbours. I clean the house. and perfect and moving. attention to my body relaxing as I eryone, everywhere. I check on my friends. I listen to As Much as Possible from as Little as walk. I breathe deeply. I notice how I am reading a lot - one of my fa- podcasts that make me laugh. I en- Possible. Let this be my ethos in all my mood changes as I move. When vourite hobbies since I was a child. joy spending time out in the yard. I things now. I return, I always feel better. For a scientist, the coronavirus, exercise. I relax. JT the Covid19 disease and all the in- FL My family has wondered why I The essence of Aikido is tertwined issues in this pandemic The amount of time I spent in would often spend vacations train- Flexibility Overcoming Stiffness. are fascinating to study. Ironically, front of a screen has increased dra- ing in uncomfortable conditions Bend like the Willow learning about the uncertainty, and matically. I am getting used to con- how to cope with it, is helping to necting electronically with friends fill the voids. and family. I’ve been taking more I spend some time most days, walks and breathing fresh air every going for walks, and gardening. I day. More people are spending time visit my favourite white pines by outside, so I get to meet neigh- the Ottawa River - old friends. The bours I never knew I had! promise of home harvest is some- No commuting means more thing to look forward to! free time. Time to refine my coffee CF making! Time to declutter and do Our family has always been a deeper spring cleaning. Time to lis- tightly knit threesome. My son is a ten to the birds. Time to meditate. bit worried as he has graduated from I can get used to that! What is University, but they cancelled con- more challenging is to keep up reg- vocation and he has lost his summer ular physical training. I look for- Page 32 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020 Check out what your friends and neighbours have been doing during the period of physical separation….

Bernadette Bailey took a photo of her husband Stewart Bailey meeting with a volunteer committee that he is part of. “I’m zoom- Teddy bear hunts are taking place all over the world, ing on one screen and taking minutes on the other. We both use including Riverview Park and they are unbearably fun! Zoom for volunteer meetings, as well as staying in touch with Marian O’Connor and her Mother, Norma O’Connor, set Greg Money discovered this painted rock hid- our kids (in Montreal and Berlin, Germany), other family, and up one at their house. Liz went to fly a kite ing in the Riverview Alternative School fence. have also been doing virtual book clubs,” noted Stewart.

These two kind girls are Chelsea and Aynsley. Chel- sea painted the permanent Thank You sign and Aynsley changes the message every day,

“I have been writing a new book during this time. To be honest with you, it started out as my autobiography but Penny Turnbull did the design of the my sense of humour stepped in and turned it entirely beautiful arbour and her husband, into a work of fiction,” replied Bruce Ricketts, shown Ken Church, put the unit together. here with his wife Anna.

“I call it ChronoChrome, not to be confused with Coro- naChrome,” noted Norm Dimock, when responding to Zara painted the ceiling a comment about the dramatic photo.

Denise Kennedy looks after the Riverview Alternative School garden as a volunteer. Most plants were donated for the garden by members of the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton and members of the Ottawa Horti- cultural Society. The bridal wreath hedge was removed Garden decor got a fresh coat Peter Bishop probably had some of the earliest last August. Some of the shrubs were purchased this of paint after Pierre set to flowers on his street. spring, and hopefully all will survive. work. Erin had new nails June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 33 Check out what your friends and neighbours have been doing during the period of physical separation….

In addition to making masks for family and friends, Jan Hynes joined other volunteers to provide masks for vulnerable groups in the city.

Bernadette Bailey took a photo of her husband Stewart Bailey meeting with a volunteer committee that he is part of. “I’m zoom- ing on one screen and taking minutes on the other. We both use Zoom for volunteer meetings, as well as staying in touch with our kids (in Montreal and Berlin, Germany), other family, and have also been doing virtual book clubs,” noted Stewart.

Dianne, Marie and Ron su- Janina Nickus beat husband, Bill pervised the raccoon moth- Fairbairn, in one famous Scrabble Bill Fairbairn was the winner in a er’s relocation project match. re-match with his wife, Janina.

A serger on the right, regular machine in the middle With a little extra time on his hands George Stairs Susan Ross had time to get back to her art and new heavy duty on the left, helped Anne Stairs was able to get in some heavy reading. Lots of work. get some jackets made. deep thought in all those books.

“I call it ChronoChrome, not to be confused with Coro- Kathy tried to clean up her closet. We won- naChrome,” noted Norm Dimock, when responding to der how this project went? a comment about the dramatic photo.

Norm Cameron was able to cel- ebrate his 92nd birthday in style thanks to his daughter, Carol Ann. This rainbow has been in the window of Lynne Be- Here he is on the front porch with zanson and Alan Landsberg ever since they heard wife Jean, watching as friends and about the initiative taking place across the UK. Ella Taryn and Tessa at their piano recital done neighbours wish him well. Hopkins Bryan created their rainbow. The story remotely using Zoom and held outside so Erin had new nails and poem are on another page of the paper. their Grammy could attend. CONTINUED ON PAGE 39 Page 34 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020 TECHNOLOGY TIPS & TRICKS

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Schools and the considerations to re-opening ed 7000 Chromebooks from our trict is monitoring those jurisdic- schools and purchase 1700 Internet tions that have opened schools to hotspot devices. Students will still learn from them what works. CHRIS ELLIS need these devices so it will be nec- Certainly extra-curriculars such [email protected] essary to purchase chromebooks to as sports and clubs will be drasti- use in the schools. cally scaled back if they take place The province hasn’t given any at all as schools re-open. indication what re-opening schools might look like. However discus- Budget for 2020-2021 he closures of schools have were gaps even before Covid-19. sions are taking place between the Usually the Provincial Govt. re- brought to light many of It is expected that any re-open- Education Ministry, Directors of leases the funding for the next year the challenges that were ing will be phased in with only a school boards, the Trustee orga- early May but this year not even alreadyT in the system. More and percentage of students in schools nization Ontario Public School general info has been released. more the need to have technology at one time. There will be the Board Association (OPSBA) and Staff is hoping to have enough info and access to the internet was nec- need for continued online remote education unions. The Province to table a budget June 22. Accord- essary to do school work and there learning. The OCDSB distribut- has stated that by the end of June ing to law School Boards need to they will release a “framework” for pass a budget by the end of June. re-opening. I’m concerned that There have been times in the there will be few details. past where due to the Province not sharing the funding till into June Schools and social distancing. that passing a budget takes place For buses that hold 70 students only during the summer. That will be 17 could ride if the 6 foot distancing the case this year I’m sure. were to be implemented. To have Complicating this is what ad- 6 feet between desks would mean ditional costs will be incurred for very low class sizes. I have seen more and more intensive cleaning, some class rooms where there are masks for staff and students and as partitions on desks but that raises mentioned earlier will partitions other issues such as the time to add on desks be required? partitions and then what would be Unfortunately the opportunities the effect on learning? for consultation that has been the Should students and staff wear norm at the OCDSB will be limited. masks? How will the younger chil- OCDSB Trustee Chris Ellis Zone 6 dren react to that? There are many Alta Vista/Rideau-Rockcliffe unanswered questions. The Dis- 613-818-7350 [email protected] June-July 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 35 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n Rideau Park n Blair Court Community United Church Food Bank (formally Online Activities and Events, Mid June - Nativity Parish Food Bank) Mid September 2020 The local food bank is now located at Blair The Rideau Park United Church building Court Community House, 1566 Station Bou- continues to be closed, as a Public Health levard in Riverview Park. The Food Bank is requirement during the Pandemic, and likely operating every second week by appointment will be for some time yet. However, a number only. To book an appointment you must call of church events & activities are happening by Monday or by noon on Tuesday the week of online for spiritual & social connection over food bank to book their appointment. the summer months. For information, please July dates 7, 8, 21, 22; contact us at 613-733-3156 ext. 228 or www. August dates 4, 5, 18, 19 rideaupark.ca There is ongoing registration for new program These activities include: users. Please bring identification for first time * Sunday 10 am Worship Services, with a users. For further information, please call 613- welcoming message, hymns, prayers, videos, 736-5058. Wilma Neruda, (Lady Hallé) married scripture, soloists, and a thoughtful reflec- Sir Charles Hallé in 1888. The Hallé Orchestra tion, live streamed at www.rideaupark.ca n Friends of the Central still plays in Manchester. Please join us! Experimental Farm * Weekday Prayers posted each day on the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have re- Rideau Park United Church FaceBook opened all roads and parking lots to vehicles Violin page, by Rev Elizabeth or Rev Steve. No in the Central Experimental Farm. Howev- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 need to join the FaceBook Group to view er, please note that physical distancing rules the postings. remain in effect, and only walkthroughs are both played the violin and became famous. Te- * Camp Awesome 2020, a day camp for chil- permitted. Please continue to respect resa Milanollo born in 1827 and her sister Ma- dren aged 4-12 years, will be offered as an COVID-19 guidelines while enjoying our be- ria, who was five years younger, were the won- online experience this summer. A work in loved common space, and practise appropriate ders of the musical world. They toured all the progress, current thinking suggests that the behaviour for the safety and comfort of all hu- cities of Europe, playing for the crowned heads Camp will become a one-hour, age-specific man, plant, and animal life. in Europe including Queen Victoria in 1845. online event, meeting on weekdays for sever- The Friends of the Central Experimental Teresa played a Stradivarius violin that had al weeks in the summer. Participants would Farm offices remain closed for the time be- originally belonged to Domenica Dragonetti. receive an “at home camp package” to help ing, but you can still reach us by email or on This “Dragonetti Strad” was one of the violins them take part in camp activities. Watch the Facebook! that Vancouver-born violinist Corey Cerovsek church website, www.rideaupark.ca for more played during his world wide appearances in info as the program develops, and also for n St. Aidan’s the 1980s. registration. Anglican Church The German composer, Johann Valentin Hamm, wrote a piece of music for the Milanollo Although our church building is closed our n Emmanuel sisters. They played it in England in 1848 during church community continues to flourish. United Church one of their tours of Europe. In 1880 the War Please visit our website www.staidansottawa. Office in London authorized the tune as the 691 Smyth Road. For information contact org if you would like to receive Rev. Linda’s official march of The Coldstream Guards, the our office at 613-733-0437 or e-mail weekly Pastoral Update and weekly Prayer “Milanollo”. It is also now the official march of [email protected]. Website: Guide. Join us for Sunday Worship with the The Governor General’s Foot Guards of Cana- www.emmanuelunited.ca people of St. Bartholomew’s at www.stbartsot- da. So there are at least two connections of the Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Join our Live- tawaca. The liturgy is posted at approximately Milanollo sisters to Canada. Streamed service at http://emmanuelunited.ca/ 9 am. each Sunday and can be accessed at any To hear the Milanollo March click on https:// worship/webcast.php. time after that. For more information contact www.youtube.com/watch?v=px_k_Jbdn2M Online Archive of Sermons and Services: the church office at 613-733-0102 or by email at To hear Corey Cerovsek play Click on https:// www.emmanuelunited.ca/worship/sermons.php. [email protected]. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ds63mp6wNk

Balena Park Pet Memorial Commemorate the life of your best friend – your pet! For details visit the RPCA Website, or call 613-523-4339 Lost and Found Pet Recovery Network

We all miss our pets when they become lost. A missing pet is a stressfull situation for both the guardian and the animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton have set up a confidential e-mail list of pet owners (and those who care) in Riverview Park. If you wish to participate, please e-mail [email protected] with your Support the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind e-mail address, postal address and phone number. When [email protected] is notified of a lost pet, all partici- by purchasing a brick engraved with your pet’s name. pants will be sent a confidential e-mail with a description of the lost or found pet. When a pet is found, Orrin and Pam will notify the owner and arrangements can be made for the pet to be returned. Your participation may result in a lost pet being returned to their grateful owner. Page 36 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020

When the RPR Staff Photographer was asked what he did during his time in isolation… Geoff Radnor replied, “Only fifteen of the hundreds of pictures that I have taken during our 3 months of isolation.”

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FRAN DENNETT [email protected]

he current Covid-19 pan- grow their own food. Please refer demic is stimulating peo- to my article on vegetable garden- ple’s interest in growing ing that appeared in the June/July theirT own food. Growing suffi- 2018 issue of the RPR (https://riv- cient food so that you do not have erviewparkreview.ca/archives/) so I to shop for fresh produce for your will offer other information here. family is a whole other project. To The elements for successful harvest a fresh tomato, some green vegetable growing are 5-6 hours beans, cucumbers, and a few tasty of sun, water and harvesting your herbs is very easy to do whether vegetables and, of course, eating you have a garden with space or them. Vegetables left on the plants just a balcony. Think small for your for too long continue to ripen and first endeavor-- a square yard for a will eventually go to seed, because small garden and no more than 10 a chemical message is sent within square feet in a large garden. Then the plant to stop producing fruit next year you know what you are and start producing seed (preser- capable of doing and can increase vation of the species). This is why your growing area accordingly. you need to continue to pick your Concerns for those living in beans or cucumber or whatever at apartments are: if you are away for the size recommended on the seed a period of time who will water your packet to encourage more blooms, plants; check on the rules apartment ergo more new veggies. This is why every Farm- matoes and potatoes. Also marigolds buildings have regarding plants on Many years ago I was ers’ Almanac includes a will control horsetail and goutweed. balconies and water dripping on given a booklet written calendar with the date for • Plant the biennial foxglove in or units below; high floors in apart- by two British spinsters, planting by the Moon. near a vegetable patch as it stimu- ment buildings have high winds, so Maureen and Bridget Bo- Science has known lates growth and helps with disease you will have to consider solutions land titled “Old Wives’ that the moon affects resistance in vegetables, and when or your plants may perish or blow Lore for Gardeners” (pub- the water whether in the planted near potatoes, tomatoes away; and no matter how high you lished 1976) and I found sea or inside a plant, and and apples will improve the storage are the squirrels will find your food! myself referring to this that statistically there quality. Small condo/garden home dwell- booklet both for a good are heavy rains after a full • Plant chamomile near ailing ers can still grow a few tomatoes ei- read and to see how they moon, which is exactly plants for a short time to improve ther in the ground or a few contain- handle a similar situation. when newly sown seed their health but remove it when ers, a bush type cucumber uses 2-3 In particular I found their informa- need water. plant improves, or near mint to in- square feet of space, herbs can be tion on vegetable gardening very in- The temperature of the soil is im- tensify the mint flavour. It is good tucked into any small space among teresting. portant. Cool weather vegetables, for cabbage and for onions, only if flowers or in an herb container that Also, I have read the Farmers’ such as radish and peas, germinate planted three feet away. has “pockets” (strawberry planter) Almanac and especially their charts when the soil is cool, others espe- • Plant parsley seed everywhere. thus utilizing your vertical space. on planting by the moon phases cially beans will not germinate when It is notoriously slow to germinate Containers can be moved to follow (https://www.farmersalmanac.com/ sown in cold soil. The sisters tell of which is why you plant it on Good the sun. why-garden-by-the-moon-20824). the Lincolnshire barley farmer who Friday to prevent going back to the If you are keen to grow your own The sisters also referred to this removes his trousers and sits in the devil, not sure what that means, but food but do not have the space age-old practice as old wives’ lore. soil. If it is comfortable for him then parsley is good to eat and sweetens consider joining an Allotment As- Basically you only plant seeds the barley would germinate–some- the breath, deters whitefly and aphids sociation. There are several around when the moon is waxing never when thing to be considered. So plant on roses and tomatoes. Lore claims the city. waning. A waxing moon is when the your beans in warm soil. You could that if the wife sows the parsley seed moon is new until it is full and its test the soil temperature with your and it grows well it is the man of the Ottawa Allotment Gar- light is the brightest. This is when elbow or as the barley farmer did. house who wears the trousers! dens are operated by the City you plant annuals and vegetables that A few miscellaneous bits of lore: This article is a bit different but of Ottawa, Department of bear their fruit above the ground. • Plant French marigold (Tagetes the information is good. I hope Recreation, Cultural and Fa- Plants that grow their crop be- minuta), as they are good for every- you found it interesting. cility Services, and is admin- low the ground, e.g. flowering thing, an old French gardener told Stay healthy and safe during this istered by different commu- bulbs, biennial and perennials and the sisters. It turns out that mari- pandemic and get out and garden it nities, e.g. Kilborn Allotment vegetables the produce fruit below golds kill the nematodes in the soil, is good exercise for mind, body and Association, Gloucester the ground level, are planted when deters whitefly, and are needed by to- soul. Allottment Association. the moon is waning or dark. This Contact the individual means you may plant these plants n Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC) check our website for association. from the day after the full moon gardening information http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca. until the day before the next full n To receive TROWEL TALK, our free monthly electronic gardening newslet- That leaves the people who have moon. Old wives and farmers be- ter, contact: to be added to the list. a backyard with lots of space and lieved that planting by the moon n Email Help Line: [email protected] are prepared to do the work to produced a larger, tastier harvest. Page 38 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020 ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

The staff at the Ottawa Public Library hopes that links below. Anyone can register --no Library You’ll be free to stream and re-stream your se- you are all keeping well and safe during this time. card is needed. lections for 72 hours before they’ll be automat- Forget-me-Not Series: Memory Café ically returned. n CURBSIDE PICKUP This program is designed for persons with Alz- AND RETURNS heimer’s or other form of dementia and their Kanopy Films care partners. June 11, 18, 25 at 2 pm. An unparalleled collection of critically-ac- During COVID-19 restrictions, the Library Forget-me-Not Series - Dementia: using claimed, classic, and conversation-starting will be offering a new Curbside Returns and Holds technology to facilitate aging in place Dr. Frank films. Start browsing Kanopy’s deep cata- Pick Up service at six branch locations: Main, Ne- Knoefel talks about The Bruyère Memory Pro- logue, where you’ll be able to select titles for pean Centrepointe, Cumberland, Beaverbrook, gram and the potential of “smart” sensors to 72-hour streaming access. An eclectic and Greenboro, Ruth E. Dickson, during new hours identify changes in how people move and think evolving (more titles are constantly being of operation. All other branches, including as they get older, to learn patterns and inter- added!) group of films. Moreover, the entire Alta Vista remain closed until further no- vene, if needed. June 24 at 5 pm Kanopy Kids collection is also being offered tice. Please visit our website www. biblioottawali- Online Seniors Fitness: Chair Yoga Join credit-free! Click the “Go to Kanopy Kids” brary.ca regularly for updates on reopening. Georgia Morissette of Georgia Yoga Inc. for link at the top of the Kanopy homepage to Starting Monday, June 8th, you will be able some gentle chair yoga exercise designed for access this collection. to return your materials to any of the above-men- older adults. June 12, 19, and 26 at 10 am. tioned branches. All other branch book returns Tech Café Ottawa PC Users Group give pre- Mango Languages remain closed. Returns will only be accepted sentations on protecting your computer, back- Mango Languages offers 40 online language curbside during modified Library hours. ing up your files and more. Each session is a dif- learning courses for English speakers and 15 Starting Monday, June 15, curbside pick- ferent topic. June 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10 am. English courses for non-English speakers. up of available holds begins by appointment Making a Plan for Future Living Solva Senior Each course has 100 lessons. In each lesson, only. 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Erin baked buns.

Could that be the Olympic Torch that Janina Nickus Neighbours truly appreciated the time that Alison is holding? No, it is the water bottle she has been Nanda put into making her curbside garden bloom. taking with her as she cycles around the community. Many hours of work, but great results.

Many people in isolation tried out different recipes for making bread. Mrs. E baked desserts for her One of Elga Radnor’s treats was husband and son. Tanya also made bread Gail made Sourdough bread called Beer Bread. Page 40 Riverview Park Review June-July 2020

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