Community Plants 200 Trees at Dale Park by Lisa Couture Vironment and to Restore the Beauty of Dale Park

JUNE 2016 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.8 NO.3 Community plants 200 trees at Dale Park by Lisa Couture vironment and to restore the beauty of Dale Park. Next year another tree planting activity may be olunteers from the community joined The initiative was spearheaded by local residents organized in the same park. Watch for signs at the forces with the Scouts early on the first and facilitated by Susan Scott and Councillor Jean park entrance in the winter. Saturday morning of May by pulling on Cloutier’s office as well as Kendra Labrosse and the More tree planting pictures on page 3 Vgloves and digging tree holes for the sake of the en- City’s Forestry Department. Councillor Cloutier and City staff rolled up their sleeves to pitch in as well. The forested part of Dale Park had suffered severe tree losses after the Ash borer went through a few years ago. This simple act of replanting trees is known to help the environment in filtering pollution from the air, recycling water in the ecosystem, creating shade, providing homes for birds, other small animals and a tranquil resting place for people. Everyone deserves a big ‘Thank You’ for their community spirit in planting more than 200 trees on Saturday, May 7. With sincere appreciation to the 2nd Russell Scouting Troop and the 28th They arrived like this Excellent tree helpers: Claude Demers with Ottawa Scouting Troop. Photo credit:Carole Moult Naoka Tsuda, Charles Tsuda and Patrick Tsuda CMA House on Alta Vista due for demolition in Fall by Barbara Sibbald, CMAJ now both buildings have reached their best-be- given the glass exterior. But the demise of the t has been called bland. Even ugly. The fore dates and are slated for decommissioning original structure, experts say, will be a true rusting steel exterior cladding was an un- in July, when anything recyclable or salvageable loss. sightly embarrassment for some staff. It will be removed. Then, come Fall, demolition. “It’s an unappreciated gem of Canadian ar- Ihas also been described as refined, meticulous- No one seems to be lamenting the tower; it has chitecture,” said New Brunswick architect and ly designed and architecturally significant. One long been plagued with mechanical problems historian John Leroux. thing it has never been is dull. and needs new windows–a pricey undertaking The Canadian Medical Association House ‘Deeply regrettable’ on Alta Vista Drive was built in the late 1960s, Ottawa urban history writer Robert Smythe when deals were sealed with handshakes over said: “The CMA headquarters is an exception- three-martini lunches. The result, completed ally refined but robust late-1960s building us- in 1970, was straight out of the Mad Men era: ing high-quality materials, and it is deeply a two-storey, 43 000-square-foot, glass and regrettable that a decision has been made to granite structure in then-current architectural demolish it.” styles. Inside, a catwalk to the board rooms Architectural historian Professor Annmarie loomed over reception, and a smoker’s lounge Adams of McGill University, who specializes featured startling blue sculptured dividers. in health architecture, agrees that the building The catwalk and lounge are long gone, but the has gravitas in the tradition of other medical building itself has served the association for 47 association buildings. These include the British years. Medical Association (BMA) House in London’s An adjoining tower was built in 1993 to accommodate the growing number of staff. But Designed to reflect a balance between tradition and as a strong emphasis on the future. Continued on page 18 Photo credit:Barbara Sibbald

Come out and Join the Alta Vista celebrate Retirement Community for a Seniors’ Strawberry Social Saturday, July 9th Month 1:00PM to 3:00PM. All this June Call today for more information or to book a tour. Limited space available 613.739.0909 751 Peter Morand Crescent, Ottawa, ON. K1G 6S9 Page 2 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Ottawa Hospital researchers work on therapies to save lives by Bill Fairbairn working in laboratories and clin- Argentina, Carolina played with Dr. Diallo is also conduct- hile hospitals and ics throughout the hospital, de- microscopes while her friends ing research to improve vaccine clinics are being veloping innovative ways to treat played with dolls. Drawn to the manufacturing, which could be bombed in war-torn and care for patients. Ground- world of cells and molecules, she important both in Canada and WSyria and the lives of doctors and breaking discoveries in labs give moved to Canada to pursue her the developing world. patients lost, researchers at The hope to patients with diseases PhD at the University of Alberta. My guide Jennifer said that Ottawa Hospital are conducting such as cancer, muscular dystro- When Carolina learned that Riv- stem cells are another big area of research to save lives. phy, heart disease, diabetes and erview Park’s Dr. Bell was devel- research at The Ottawa Hospi- The multi-hospital complex is osteoporosis. oping viruses to fight cancer at tal. “Stem cells are like seed that one of Canada’s largest research During a tour of mainly cancer The Ottawa Hospital it seemed can give rise to all the organs and and learning institutions with research labs, Jennifer Ganton, the perfect fit for her. tissues in the human body, and more than 1,100 beds, about a former research student at the Carolina and Russell Barkley, some stem cells can also produce 12,000 staff and an annual bud- hospital and now communica- while testing pink dishes of liq- substances that help the body get of more than $1.2 billion. It is tions director, was my guide. uid with cells, noted that if the heal.” closely affiliated with the Univer- Viruses to fight cancer were liquid showed yellow it indicated The Ottawa Hospital recently sity of Ottawa, and shares a cam- being tested in Dr. John Bell’s lab unwanted contamination. They launched the world’s first clini- pus with the university’s medical during our visit. I met Dr. Caro- allowed me to peer through a mi- cal trial of stem cell therapy for school on Smyth Road. lina Ilkow in the absence of Dr. croscope to see cells invisible to septic shock and is also leading Some 1,700 researchers are Bell. As a young girl growing up in the naked eye. the world’s first clinical trial of

Dr. Larissa Pikor fronts a myriad of medicines. Voluntary research recruitment challenge Researcher Russell Barkley (foreground) Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn to the public. Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn and Dr. Carolina Ilkow at work on cells. Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn

Russell, native to Mississauga, a genetically-enhanced stem cell HEAR THE DIFFERENCE hopes to emulate Carolina’s feat therapy for heart attack. The of winning the 2015 Worton Re- hospital has also completed stem search in Training Award named cell trials in people with lung dis- after hospital research institute ease and multiple sclerosis, with founder Ronald Worton. promising results. Ricardo Marius, also working Researchers at The Ottawa on viruses to treat cancer, said Hospital are expected to bring clinical trials around the world in their own research funding had been encouraging. through competitive external One unique strength is the grants and contracts. hospital’s ability to translate its “We are very pleased that our discoveries into new therapies researchers continue to rank well and test them clinically on pa- above the national average in ma- tient volunteers. This year the jor funding competitions,” said hospital launched a highly inno- Jennifer. “For example, we were vative clinical trial of a double-vi- awarded 22 grants worth more rus therapy for cancer. This trial than $28 million in the most was the first in the world under recent competition from the Kowalski Hearing Solutions is a full-service hearing aid center Dr. Bell and Dr. Derek Jonker us- Canadian Institutes of Health serving the area of Orleans and Ottawa East. ing a combination of two viruses Research, achieving double the We will do our best to provide Hearing Solutions for your budget. to attack cancer cells direct and success rate of the national aver- stimulate the immune system to age. Of course, our grants don’t • Complimentary Consultations and Hearing Tests. • Sales, Service and Repair of all Hearing Aid Makes and Models. attack the cancer as well. cover the full costs of research, • Price Match Guarantee. Dr. Jean-Simon Diallo, who so we still rely on the community was born in West Africa, also for support.” For more information or to make an appointment please call our clinic today. No referral required. Registered with ADP, WSIB, DVA, ODSP studies cancer-fighting viruses She said research is an integral at The Ottawa Hospital. When part of The Ottawa Hospital, MFBSONPSFBCPVUVTBULPXBMTLJIFBSJOHTPMVUJPOTDPN asked about the situation in with laboratory scientists and

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Shane Dixon and Trudy Breckenridge happy to help Welcome from the 2nd. Russell Scouting Troop and the 28th Ottawa Scouting Troop Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult

They were planted like this: Carlie McLellan and Tree planting experts: Councillor Jean Cloutier and City of Ottawa helpers Russell and Kevin Councillor Jean Cloutier in a team effort. Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult

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Continued on page 11 Page 6 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Marian Distribution Manager: [email protected] O’Connor and George Stairs Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Business Manager: Anne Stairs Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Photographer: Geoff Radnor Staff Writer and Editor Emeritus: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Ricter Web Press Layout and Design: François Allard Ottawa City council is Ahhh, the heady days actually, we have done grappling with the sticky of the 1990’s. In spite of this before, remember?) issue of speedy traffic. the positive effect it had photo radar units, how Trying to change people’s on slowing people down, about Riverview Park? driving habits is difficult in spite of redirecting Place them near the at the best of times, Police resources toward school zones and watch but trying to do so and things more criminal, and what happens. In fact, remain the Mayor makes in spite of it providing a start out with the corner things even more difficult source of revenue, it was of Lindsay and Drake or it seems. Traffic calming politically expedient to Drake and Blair. Plunk a road designs, changing get rid of it. photo radar unit there. It speed limits in specific If you want to affect will run so hot the unit zones, green plastic people’s driving habits, hit will burn out. But it will turtles, Tibetan prayer them where it counts: in pay for itself, and maybe flags and even fist waving their wallets! You speed, some of the road rehab have been tried. When you get a ticket, you pay. that needs done too. We all else fails, the last act It isn’t a “money grab” by can call it “Robin Hood” of desperation is to try some vicious, unfeeling if that makes it seem less technology. So, photo “them” in life, it is the law. grabby. radar gets suggested. And you broke it. Take from the speedy, Remember the last time If the city is looking and give to the needy this was trotted out? for places to test (Re-test About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for Submission formats solely by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free to River- Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Microsoft view Park homes and businesses. Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for gram- mar and brevity. Photographs must be e-mailed in jpeg format to Editor@River- Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies who viewParkReview.ca. All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riverview Park Re- photographer and a caption describing the subject. view. This newspaper could not be prepared without their support. If you know of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected] Park Review. Email [email protected] for advertising informa- Your name, address and phone number is required for verification. tion. All profits will be made available to worthwhile community projects. Please remember to recycle this newspaper. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OPINIONS PUBLISHED IN Riverview Park Review ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND DO NOT NE- CESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF Riverview Park Review. RPReview is currently seeking distributors CONTRIBUTIONS BY POLITICIANS ARE PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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Alta Vista Cooperative Nursery School (AVCNS)Photo credit:Carolina Serrano Page 8 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward

Hospital Link taking shape September. The City plans to convenient distance for many with community input begin construction in 2018. residents will help reduce the Councillor Jean Cloutier and Download the CDP at “range anxiety” — fear of running I recently joined Riverview Park capitalward.ca/bank-cdp. out of power — that’s known to residents for a walkthrough of discourage EV ownership. the Hospital Link construction Billings Bridge underpass For those more interested in site. Community members got The full design for an underpass car sharing than owning, Ottawa’s a preview of the controversial on the south side of Billings Bridge Vrtucar has electric vehicles in its but inevitable two-lane road will be ready by the end of this fleet. Or, if distance or aging knees that will connect Riverside summer, with the cost to be split are part of your cycling reality, Dr. to the Ottawa Hospital’s between the City of Ottawa and you might consider an electrically General Campus, CHEO and the the National Capital Commission assisted bicycle. Department of National Defence (NCC), which initiated the medical property east of Alta Vista project. The City would like to get Where I stand Dr. the underpass completed by 2018 Constituents often ask me Work continues apace with in order to qualify for Strategic what my positions are on various the installation of new lighting, Initiative funding, but so far the issues. In deciding how to vote, or how something as fundamental as signals and a storm sewer, periodic project is on hold because NCC whether to argue for or against a the safety of our roads could have lane reductions, work on the VIA funding is not in place through position, idea or project, I do my been resisted on the basis that Rail track and more. Meanwhile, their 2016-2021 funding envelope. best to balance my personal views it is “just a tax grab.” I was glad residents have been providing with the best available evidence that feedback from Capital Ward input on landscaping options and Electric vehicle expansion and a healthy dose of public input. residents was 95% in favour of features such as noise-blocking Electric vehicle (EV) drivers Sometimes this is more art than instituting photo radar. berms and the location of a new in Ottawa will soon have access science, but I always endeavour to tobogganing hill. to more charging stations thanks be as transparent as possible. Here Ranked ballots: I believe The Hospital Link is scheduled to the province’s Electric Vehicle are a few contentious issues and that when voters can rank their to open to traffic in December Chargers Ontario (EVCO) grant where I stand on them: candidates in order of preference, 2017, with landscaping to be program. Photo radar: I am very much we can move away from so- completed in 2018. Charging stations will be installed in favour as long as any revenue called strategic voting whereby at six new City-owned sites: Terry is specifically dedicated to traffic ballots are often cast to block the Bank Street renewal Fox Park and Ride, Fallowfield safety measures (which are undesirable, rather than choose The City of Ottawa has Park and Ride, Ben Franklin Place, chronically underfunded), as long the desirable. launched a Functional Design Fire Administration Building as it is installed on streets known Study to identify preferred design (Carling Ave. and Hwy. 417), and to suffer from chronic speeding, Election financing: I support solutions for the section of Bank municipal parking facilities at 687 and as long as drivers are clearly a ban on corporate and union Street between Riverside Dr. Somerset St., and 141 Clarence St. informed of its presence. I would donations. and Ledbury Park, guided by the These will join existing chargers rather discourage speeding than As always, I welcome your Community Design Plan (CDP) at the Lansdowne and Third Ave. make money off speeders. feedback. developed for this area in 2012. parking garages, and at City Hall. Council recently approved a The first consultation meeting Charging stations are also motion requesting permission with community representatives coming to three St-Hubert from the province to install photo Councillor David Chernushenko and select businesses will take restaurants (Airport, St-Laurent, radar within the City, but not until 613-580-2487 | place in late June, followed by Gloucester), and IKEA will install it was diluted to allow photo radar [email protected] | a public meeting at the end of an additional charger. All should only in school zones, and only as a www.capitalward.ca be operational by March 2017. pilot project. While this is better Having extra chargers at a than nothing, I do not understand Collecting a Revera Herb Garden by Carole Moult very year each Revera Home holds its Open House on the same Eday. This year each location was handing out a herb. At the Alta Vista Retirement Community it was mint. Guests received a mint plant plus many mint- based treats. If you travelled to enough Re- vera Homes you could have collected your own herb garden. Tours and entertainment made for a fun May 15th Sun- day afternoon. Director of Culinary Services, Guests found Margo among the mint plants at the Revera Open House. Christian, along with his team, served mint in just about everything. JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 9 Jiseikan Aikido Rigour .

me. During the interview me tools I’ll need. they can ask follow-up Combining Awareness questions. Then is when I and Rigour prepares me. have to be especially During the interview, I aware. If they ask a lot of have to be able to recover follow-up questions, it from forgetting a point, or probably means they’re from being asked an trying to get at some point unforeseen question. If I I failed to make. I have to know all the building be aware to see what it is. blocks of my answer, the I have to talk about sequence isn’t crucial – I myself for an hour to can use whatever point people who sit and take suits the situation. It’s notes. Under pressure it’s critical for me to remain easy to miss what the adaptable, otherwise when interviewers are after. things don’t happen as Aikido has helped me expected, I could get stuck. develop my awareness. It Rigour, at times, is helped me pay attention exhausting. I have to push not to what I think they myself to learn as much as want, but to listen to what possible about one specific they’re asking me. It’s thing. The line of ‘good helped me filter out enough’ is variable, and irrelevant information and only determination and by Laughing Elephant that I, without a doubt, instead focus on what the perseverance is what gets possess the qualities they situation is asking for. me over that bar. It’s easily wo years ago, my want. If I leave out one of Naturally, I still make done for something I’m boss gave me a twenty or so different mistakes, but I’ve passionate about, in my performance review points, I will not qualify. nevertheless come a long case Aikido or the job I T I summarized the way since that first, painful want. In other cases, it’s and asked me to work on one thing: Rigour. In my speech I wrote into bullet interview. difficult. In those times, job I had found little time points to help me better Knowing the details of Rigour is also about for it. remember the sequence. I competency definitions pushing myself where I no In the past year I’ve scheduled time with a and memorizing the longer want to go. It’s the interviewed for three career development intricate details of the extra mile. different jobs in my counselor to perform a examples I’ll use to meet In fierce and organization. The first one, mock interview, and it them is key to passing an determined competition, that I closely lost, was a went well. Then I came to interview. Likewise in the difference between struggle – the examples I an obstacle – since I am Aikido, knowing many success and failure is often gave were unpracticed and not allowed any notes techniques and performing small. Rigour can get me wandering, lacking detail. during the interview, them hundreds or through. The second interview, everything would have to thousands of times gives - ~ - while better, lacked a come from memory. couple of specific But what if my qualifications that memory fails me? What if, eliminated me from the despite practicing process. In preparing for something one hundred the third, the concept of times, or as in Aikido Rigour came to mind. thousands of times, I draw The job is one I’d love a blank? to have. As you can This, I found, is what imagine, I really applied Rigour protects against. myself; I read and reread Rigour is delving into a every single competency problem so extensively they were seeking. I that I have every possible memorized each point of situation accounted for. the definition used by the It’s leaving no rock organization. That is the unturned. key to passing the Half an hour before interview – demonstrating the interview I get the five or six questions they’ll ask Page 10 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Gem of a gallery fills Thousand Island’s gap by Carole Moult noted recently. “And the goal is t isn’t a very big sign on the to have some really nice artis- lawn of 15 Princess Street, tic souvenirs to remember the Gananoque, but the reason 1000 Islands; smaller things Ifor the sign is an excellent one. that people can tuck into their This is the home of Ruby Gal- suitcases.” lery & Gifts, and it is well worth Margaret Abbott has very the drive from any direction. high praise for the artisans who When people hear the name were willing to take a chance Gananoque, Ontario, they tend on her when she first pursued to think only of the 1000 Is- the idea of opening her gallery. lands, or the Thousand Islands She had already noticed, after Playhouse, the St. Lawrence her move to the town last year, River, boat trips, or fine din- that there wasn’t a year-round ing. Over this past winter Mar- gallery where artists could dis- garet Abbott has added her art play their work. At the ‘Before gallery to Gananoque’s cultural the Rush Art Show and Sale’ at You’ll know when you’ve arrived Margaret Abbott surrounded by landscape. Ivy Lea in the fall of 2015 she the beautiful work of artisans. Now, many individuals and approached a number of artists heads and brochures for local small groups have already add- who agreed to show their work resorts. I worked as a commer- had been used to counterfeit ed this amazing small gallery at Ruby Gallery & Gifts. Now cial artist, and when I was only money, but it wasn’t mine.” as a destination point for a word of mouth has continued in my early twenties, I started The name of the new 15 Prin- day trip or as a place to visit to turn Margaret Abbott’s idea my own printing shop in Kam- cess Street gallery is a legacy as part of their holidays. One into a reality. loops. to a special artist in Margaret Ottawa resident even bought Her interest in the arts goes “My father loaned me the Abbott’s life. The gentleman three beautiful paintings be- back to the time when Marga- money to buy my own print- used to say that when he sold a fore there was enough time to ret was between Grades 11 and ing press. It was an Addres- big expensive painting, then he arrange them on the walls. 12 at school. “I went to work sograph-Multigraph Printing would buy her a ruby ring; the Ruby Gallery & Gifts, how- part time at the Kamloops Press and was about $2500 at ruby for the month of July be- ever, isn’t just about paintings, Sentinel in British Columbia, the time. Later I heard that the ing her birthstone. The friend although work in acrylic, wa- where I would design letter- same model as the one I owned is now gone, but Ruby Gallery tercolours, oil and mixed me- & Gifts has become part of dia, in various sizes, is taste- the legacy to an extraordinary fully displayed. Perfect shelves someone who used to create that had once been a ‘stubborn beautiful works of art. chocolate brown’ received four Visitors to the gallery be- coats of paint to become the gan enjoying the insightful vi- wonderful backdrop for objets sion of Margaret Abbott early d’art, painted linens, pottery, last December. Well done for small paintings, wooden bowls creating another clever Ga- and so much more. Unique nanoque, Ontario, destination hand-crafted wooden toys choice. Those of us who have and jewellery plus hand blown already enjoyed Ruby Gallery & glass, beeswax candles, and Gifts look forward to your con- stained glass are also among tinued success. the art work that provides artistic memories where there is For the hours of opening over something for everyone from the summer months please visit the just two dollars up to $2500. gallery website at www.rubygal- “The gallery is primarily lo- lery.ca Or telephone 613-767-9810 cal art, and will always be Cana- to set up an appointment. dian,” owner Margaret Abbott Amazing choices Something for everyone

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HOURS: Monday Tuesday 9 – 6 Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 – 9 HOCKEY • FIGURE • INLINE • TUNE-UPS • RENTALS Saturday 9 – 5 PROFESSIONAL SKATE SHARPENING Sunday 11 – 5 JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 11 Vincent Massey Heritage Ottawa’s June 2016 Walking Tours Continued from page 5 ours last about 90 minutes, and take place Dalhousie and Bruyère Streets classes to talk about the week rain or shine. Tickets are $5 for members or June 19, 2:00 pm - MEET: Bingham Park (corner of and the issues facing children in $10 for non-members. For more information, Dalhousie and Cathcart) the global south and in our own pleaseT visit our website (www.heritageottawa.org) or This tour will highlight the human development country. On Tuesday, student call 613-230-8841. on and around two of Lowertown’s historic streets – leaders read carefully chosen stories Dalhousie and Bruyère – and highlight some of the to our kindergarten classes, and we Sparks Street and Nicholas Sparks area’s heritage buildings. all danced the Free the Children June 12, 2:00 pm - MEET: Christ Church Cathedral, GUIDE: Mark Farine, University of Ottawa WE Day dance in the halls. The entrance on Sparks St. between Bronson and Bay student and urban history enthusiast. halls were silent on Wednesday For the 200th anniversary of Nicholas Sparks’ when many junior and intermediate arrival in Ottawa, a walk along Sparks St from Christ Village of Rockcliffe Park students took a vow of silence for Church Cathedral to Elgin St to talk about historic June 26, 2:00 pm – MEET: Intersection of Lisgar the We Are Silent campaign at the buildings from Sparks’ time that no longer exist Road at Princess Avenue. school. Students take the vow of and the buildings which developed as Upper Town The architectural styles in picturesque Rockcliffe silence to symbolize their support and became the commercial and banking centre Park range from stately stone mansions and interesting for the many children who do not of Ottawa, its main streetcar corridor, home to contemporary designs to remaining summer cottages. have a voice. On Wednesday, we important theatres and hotels and since the 1960s, Learn about the history of the village and the role the also had a very successful lemonade the Sparks Street Mall. MacKay and Keefer families had in determining its sale with proceeds going to Free the GUIDE: David Jeanes, President of Heritage layout and the design of many of its homes. Children. Ottawa and author of numerous heritage tours. GUIDE: Martha Edmond, author of Rockcliffe Thursday was our really big Park: A History of the Village. ACTIVITY day when the student leaders hosted about 600 children from grades 1 -6 through seven stations that focused on social justice issues. Students spent the day outside in water relays, beading, malaria tag games, education quizzes, Right to Play games, food relays and watching videos about important issues. It was incredible to see our student leaders collaborate and positively lead so many of their peers. They were unfailingly enthusiastic and patient. On Friday, we finished the week with a Feast or Famine event hosted by Ms Swail grade 7 class. Many staff pulled the famine ticket which meant they fed on a bowl of rice and a glass of water, while others sat beside them feasting from a buffet. All proceeds went to Free the Children. We all learned a lot during the FIVE DAYS FOR FREEDOM, especially how children, when empowered, can do so much for others.

Submitted by H. Swail, Teacher Photo credit:Geoff and Elga Radnor

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716, ave. Industrial Ave., Unit/unité 1 Tel.: (613) 738-3101 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Y9 Fax.: (613) 738-1188 www.gervaiselectronics.ca Page 12 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Quite the character…. by Denis Poitras The character skirt resembles the very spring is exam time for traditional national skirts. Its length dance students that attend bal- goes just below the knee and its drape let classes. For those who want is flowing, meaning two full circle sewn Eto be graded by the Royal Academy of together. It is black in colour but on Dance, they can do so for the purpose occasion depending on the school, the of either having a career in dance on requirement could be navy. Then three stage or to be able to teach at various ribbons are sewn just above the hem, dance schools. again harking back to the traditional Recently, I was asked to make char- styles worn by the national dancers of acter skirts for a group of students to Hungary, Russia and Poland. The co- be evaluated. In preparation of the lour of the ribbons is usually chosen exam, one needs to have a Character by the dance school, but the range of skirt as well as Character dance shoes. colours is determined by the examina- You are probably asking yourself what tion board. is a character skirt? What is it needed The use of the character skirt is that for? What does it look like? This arti- it is to be worn in a dance which is a the- cle will try to give you a more detailed atrical presentation, by using original explanation of what is a character skirt ethnic dance and music, and for which and what it is used for. it has been adapted for the theatre. For

instance, a Character dance can be seen in ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and the Nutcracker to name a few. Furthermore, the purpose of the character dance is to allow the development of a child’s natural sense of rhythm. The very definite nature of character work is basic movements such as walks, runs, claps, stamps and heel beats that make it an invaluable training rhythmically. Some of the movements have been arranged to develop an un- derstanding of basic pulse beats, musical beats, simple rhythm patterns and syncopation. In the picture you are able to see what a Character skirt looks like. In this special case, the colours vary and it was decided by the parents in respect to the information received by the school. It is a very colourful and draping skirt. It is used in various countries such as Hungary, Poland to name a few. It is a very important step in dance which allows a dancer to be coordinat- ed and obtain the rhythm in the movements in dance. If you wish to see it in person, you can drop by 4 Dance, Gym & Cheerios at 380 Industrial which is located right above Figure 8 Skate Specialists. Fol- low us on Facebook at 4 Dance, Gym and Cheerios for any new products and promos. Denis Poitras is the owner of 4DGC. He can be reached at 613-521- 2433. June 25th - E-waste recycling for a great cause!

Saturday, June 25th from 10am-1pm in the A big thank you to our community partners Elmvale Shopping Centre parking lot (next to Kelsey’s). 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and the Elmvale Shopping Bring any unwanted electronics and our partner Centre for helping make this event possible. 1-8001-800-GOT-JUNK? will dispose of it for free! We simply We are grateful for the community’s support of ask that youconsider making a cash donation of any size the Heron Emergency Food Centre. to our charitable partner the Heron Emergency Food Centre. Donations of $20 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt.

The following items are being accepted

• Televisions (one per vehicle) • Desktop/laptop computers and terminals • Monitors, keyboards and mice • Desktop printers and CD-ROM drives Heron Emergency • Ampli�ers, stereos, speakers, receivers and radios Food Centre • Cameras, digital cameras • Copiers, fax machines, scanners • Telephones, cell phones, answering machines • VCR and DVD players

Community Tree Planting at Dale Park Neighbourhood office hours Dale Park suffered severe tree losses this year. The community partnered with the Department of Forestry and my office to plant 200 Bringing City Hall to the people of Alta trees in the park. Vista!

Councillor Cloutier will be holding neighbourhood oﬃce hours on Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at TThe White Horse Restaurant (294 Trem- blay Rd.) and Saturday, July 16 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Second Cup Heron Park (1440 Bank St).

Jean will be available to answer questions and concerns, discuss current projects and initiatives or residents can just drop by for a quick hello. Time may be limited to 10 to 15 minutes per person depending on number of attendees. I would like to thank the Ottawa Forestry Services, Scouts Canada, and the many volunteers who came out to help make their neighbourhood beautiful.

www.JeanCloutier.com Page 14 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 What Chemo Teach can teach you by Carole Moult can’t speak highly enough about they arrived, shared her experience, Designated Nurses and the kinds t was a Tuesday afternoon at The the wonderful care during her two gave reassurance and comfort. of exceptional support available for Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre times with cancer. Last year Nora Peter introduced the session as cancer patients. and Nora Thompson and Peter received her 5 year pin for volun- he went through an extremely im- The session ended with a guided ICairns had arrived early to deliver teering at The Ottawa Hospital portant package provided to each tour of the spacious and light-filled Chemo Teach, a 90 minute presen- Cancer Centre and the Canadian patient including vital telephone chemotherapy floor, showing the tation to help newly diagnosed can- Cancer Society. She and Peter have numbers, a Blood Work Fact Sheet, group some of the options when cer patients prepare for and man- been a team for six months. and a Monthly Calendar of support having their treatments: bed or age their upcoming chemotherapy Two women were the first to ar- groups. Notification of Education chair, warmed quilts, ice chips and treatments. rive, a patient and a supporter. Seven Sessions such as Nutrition during the list continues. Seventy to ninety of the eight people brought a family Cancer Treatment, Coping with patients are treated on the chemo- Behind the scenes member or friend—highly recom- Cancer Stress, and for women at- therapy floor every day from Mon- Nora, herself a cancer survivor mended for this stressful uncertain tending, Look Good… Feel Better day to Friday. It was very clear that and Peter, from a family touched by journey. Nora’s experience shone Program are just examples of class- everyone could expect the best of cancer, volunteer every week. Nora through. She sat with patients as es recommended to help support care as they begin their chemotherapy sessions. Observing as the program wound down, it seemed that many participants felt just a little more confi- dent following their ‘Chemo Teach’ session.

A participant’s voice Many people have taken part in these classes over the years. Lynne Bezanson was one. In 2008, she was diagnosed with cancer and attended a ‘Chemo Teach’ class. “I think for me it was a bit of a blur. There is so much to take in and adjust to, but what I can remember was the class getting us prepared, giving us tips One great team: Peter Cairns and Nora Thompson Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Photo credit:Carole Moult for nausea, and trying to normalize patients and lift their spirits during the treatment. They were very en- their cancer journey. Administra- couraging about how the body will tive details including parking passes bounce back. And what struck me were discussed. was just how deeply these people care. I remember the positives— Serious support that’s how good a job they do!” “Chemotherapy and You” is a Lynne reinforced the need for Follow us on Facebook to see arriving comprehensive slide show designed someone to be with you, and her SPRING FASHIONS to answer as many questions as pos- husband, Alan Landsberg, was with sible. A nurse also joins the group to her all the way. Just as she kept co- respond to specific medical ques- pious hand written notes, so did tions. She advised the participants he. Symptoms, medications, notes to buy a digital thermometer, eat from meetings; Alan would make healthy, drink 8 glasses of water a observations because there was Easy day, get a good night’s sleep, care- much to keep track of, and as Lynne fully monitor their side effects and noted, “the stress level is very high”. blood work, bring someone to treat- To this day, her binder also includes Casual ment with them “who is a rock,” the many useful brochures provided and keep Purell at the front door. during treatment. On this particular day, queries Summer were around blood work and sched- A national programme ules, but also included personal When Lynne was in treatment, questions about pets, farm animals she was offered the opportunity to Dressing and grandchildren. Nurse Courtney participate in a Clinical Trial. She advised walking your pet or working agreed. “Given that the outlook was in your barn but leaving the cleaning uncertain, but no one was saying up to others. Cancer patient immu- the cancer was terminal, I figured nity is compromised so patients and that I had nothing to lose. What a anyone around them with a cold or good decision! The level of care was even a sniffle need to take precau- enormous. There were only positions including constant washing of tives. I am still being followed eight hands and Purell in each room. It is years later and there is always the a good idea to go further and wear hope that you just might advance THE WHOLESALE OUTLET a mask when the patient is in the the search for a better treatment of 1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 lower immune stage 7-10 days after even a cure!” chemo treatment. Courtney also re- MON – SAT 10 – 5 minded everyone about the Patient Continued on next page JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 15

The Wholesale Outlet, Fashion with Compassion Show: Lots of fun raising funds for cancer research. Photo credit:Alan Landsberg

From previous page Helping affect positive change Lynne considers being a Lay Lynne is now a Lay Representa- Representative part of the ‘giving tive for the Canadian Clinical Trials back’. She donates to many of the Group for Gastro Intestinal Can- fundraisers for cancer research and cers. This group, based at Queen’s is part of the Fashion with Compas- for the art of dressing. University, manages clinical trials sion fundraiser that is held at The for every type of cancer. Her first Wholesale Outlet, 1877 Innes Road. meeting was in Toronto in May. Twice yearly, these fashion shows What truly impressed Lynne was raise funds for cancer research at that you could hear in the voices of The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre the researchers the genuine com- .The models know just how impor- mitment to finding a cancer cure tant this research is because each and just how challenging it is. Lay one in the show is a cancer survivor. Representatives bring the patient’s The morning event is a tremen- perspective. “Oncologist, surgeons, dous amount of fun for everyone researchers, want the patient per- involved, but the models’ messages spective. Is the proposed trial well are serious. explained? Is the protocol too de- Everyone knows someone who manding? Is there a patient concern has been affected by cancer, or a that we might be missing? How can friend or family member who has we increase enrollment?” Recruit- had the disease. An Aesop quote is ment of patients into clinical trials is certainly relevant here. an ongoing problem. Lynne learned “No act of kindness, however that the specific trial she was en- small, is ever wasted.” It is in the rolled in had been stopped because best interest of each one of us to of low enrollment. Stopped means contribute to research and give just no more recruitment but ongoing a few hours a week to help with this Follow us on care for those already enrolled con- important fight. Facebook to see the newest arrivals tinues. Lynne will be carefully mon- itored for 10 years! Another key role New volunteers, especially can- of lay representatives is sharing trial cer survivors, would be most wel- THE WHOLESALE OUTLET experiences and helping patients come to join the team to help with 1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 understand the benefits. ‘Chemo Teach’. MON – SAT 10 – 5 Page 16 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Aahar: The taste of India on our doorstep by Carole Moult One of their guests over the or many years residents of years was the owner of the Alta the local community have Vista mall, and it was he who even- looked at the empty store tually suggested that the Pal family Ffront at 1573A Alta Vista Drive and look into opening their second lo- waited patiently to find out what cation on Alta Vista Drive. kind of new business might open There are many examples of at this location. Little did they ever what makes Aahar special. Most dream of such an amazing trans- of the tasteful décor, cutlery, and formation as the one that has be- glassware have been imported from come Aahar The Taste of India. India, and it would be difficult to Now, this once empty site is a surpass the wonderful variety of vibrant and beautiful restaurant, menu items, including a number of and diners from across the city are Gluten free and Lactose free dish- enjoying remarkable Indian cuisine es. Aahar is also fully licensed. for not only lunch and dinner, but Anne Desbrisay, in her column breakfast as well. Aahar at the Alta Dining Out, The Ottawa Citizen, Vista Centre is the only Indian res- May 13, 2010, featured and widely taurant in Ottawa serving an Indi- praised the original Aahar restau- an breakfast; along with a hot and rant on Churchill Avenue. Jasvir and Rupinder Pal beside the lunch buffet cold luncheon buffet plus dinner. ‘Aahar is fresh, friendly and af- saying they look forward to trying combination of mixed greens. She Our appreciation should go to fordable’ was the title she gave, and a dish from the Indian Breakfast also prepares wonderful Punjabi Rupinder and Jasvir Pal, who in late fortunately, her positive comments Menu; and they won’t be sorry. curry, as well as many other deli- March 2016 opened their second and mouth watering food descrip- The distinctive tastes of an Indian cious dishes. In India, my mother Aahar The Taste of India Restaurant. tions remain the same for those breakfast are absolutely delightful, made meat dishes and I learned The Pal family had originally visiting the new Aahar The Taste of ensuring that you will want to try from her as well. owned a convenience store at India. more. “A few months after we opened 727 Churchill Avenue. Custom- Local resident, Dianne Hoddi- According to Rupinder Pal, the our firstAahar restaurant, we hired ers raved about Mrs. Pal’s samosa, nott, had this to say after eating at favourite choice thus far has been a chef, and made modifications to and it was these same people who Aahar. “We’ve been there twice for the Aahar Combo, which consists our own recipes,” added Jasvir. felt that Westboro needed an In- dinner, and both times our party of paratha (a flat, thick piece of un- Delicious Indian dishes from

Guests Tiina and Pam finishing An inviting dining room awaits you Hot and cold choices, plus some Gluten and lactose- free lunch dishes of four commented that it was the dian restaurant. Eventually, after best Indian food they’d had in Ot- leavened bread fried on a griddle), both mothers are represented in much persuasion, and nine months tawa.” A friend, Suzie Duford, also two eggs any style with a side of the wonderful hot and cold buffet of hard work, the first Aahar was noted that she has been to Aahar a fruit and coffee or tea. Some form served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., opened in 2007. few times with friends and her hus- of paratha is featured with each as well as in the amazing selection band, “who tends to be a picky eat- item of the Indian Breakfast Menu. of foods available for the evening er, but he totally enjoyed our meal; Actual menu photos taken at meal from 5 to 10:00 p.m. the service was excellent, and food the restaurant also show a wonder- “The favourite choices are Lamb delicious.” ful selection of Indo-Canadian op- Curry, Butter Chicken, and Tan- Riverview Park residents Alan tions such as omelettes, pancakes, doori Chicken,” noted Rupinder and Lynne were also extremely or French toast, although it would Pal recently. positive in their praise of Aahar. be difficult to make a choice from Rupinder and Jasvir Pal have “We have both travelled quite a the many breakfast favourites of- added a very positive dining ex- lot to India and this reminded fered. Breakfast is served from 7 perience for Ottawa residents by us of some of the super meals we -10 a.m. each morning. opening Aahar The Taste of India at enjoyed! Flavours are succulent, Neither Jasvir nor Rupinder Pal 1573A Alta Vista Drive. How fortu- scents are addictive, staff are so had a background in the restaurant nate that we are able to appreciate friendly and the ambiance is lovely. business. What they did have how- their most recent undertaking. We Try it! We have had both take-out ever is the expertise of Rupinder thank them for joining our com- and in-restaurant and not a single Pal’s mother. munity, and wish the whole family disappointment. Onion Bhaji are “She is an excellent cook,” Jasvir many years of success in the years exceptional!” commented recently. “She is a veg- to come. A welcoming sight at the entrance Numerous dinner guests are now etarian and makes excellent Saag, a

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CMA J story Continued from page 1

Tavistock Square, designed in 1925 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and BMA’s headquarters in Sydney, Australia, a “splendid” 1930 Art Deco tower. “Both these buildings show phy- sicians as men of culture, and their associations as sophisticated architectural clients capable of guid- ing powerful building projects,” said Adams. CMA’s 1970 building added a modern twist to this tradition. “It’s swanky, suburban, part Don Draper, part Mike Brady,” said Ad- ams. “Certainly it gets away from the image of medicine as a place of white tiles and lab coats. This is key.”

Change in building codes That decision to demolish the building was based on both struc- The east side of the building features vertical mullions and structural cladding. Photo credit:Barbara Sibbald tural and functional deficiencies, The present building has inner CMA hired the Toronto archi- 82 at its new for-profit subsidiary, said CMA Chief Executive Officer walls containing infrastructure tectural firm, Webb Zerafa Menk- Joule. MD Financial Management, Tim Smith. “The costs to renovate that can’t be moved, he added. es Housden (now WZMH, design- meanwhile, has grown from two were close to, if not more than, CMA’s intention back in the ers of the CN Tower). employees to nearly 1600 across tearing down and rebuilding. And 1960s was to construct a head- Canada. this is because the building codes quarters that “reflects the basic Melds two styles By 1984, the building was over- have changed so much.” outlook of the Association; a bal- CMA House uniquely melds crowded and a two-storey exten- Smith would not make the con- ance between respect for tradition two distinct architectural styles. sion (18 000 square feet) was built sultant’s analysis public, but did and a strong emphasis on the fu- The back, in particular, shows the to the south of the original. Three provide some details. There are ture” The traditional aspect began influence of International style, more storeys were added in 1993. leaks in the basement: “Founda- with the natural beauty of three which was most commonly seen in And in 2001, MD opened its own tion issues for sure.” The roof acres of forest and streams, visible the sleek steel and glass skyscrap- building across the street, where needs replacing, the electrical through the building’s nearly con- ers from the 1940s to early 1960s. some 600 people now work. doesn’t meet current code and the tinuous windows. But the front, with its raw granite windows have condensation in- and Cor-Ten steel, is very much Longer term vision side. Plus the heating, ventilation Natural materials Brutalism architecture, which has “In 2017, it would be nice to have and air conditioning are below par; The building materials were a raw, heavier, denser materiality. a longer term vision for the CMA the boiler is 20-plus years old. also from nature: Canadian Shield “By 1970, the International and we need a building that will CMA wants LEED certification quartz-like brown and grey gran- style was giving way to Brutalism, support that,” said CMA’s Smith. (Leadership in Energy and Envi- ite, bronze and steel, which lent and so the CMA House is a very Chimel architects won the re- ronmental Design), which requires the building permanence, stability unique and interesting transitional quest for proposals, which speci- a green approach from demolition and strength. example of this shift,” said Leroux. fied a building between 30 000 to the functioning building. The site was purchased from The building was completed and 50 000 square feet to accom- Smythe, the urban planner, the National Capital Commission by the summer of 1970 and sub- modate 200 people with some po- holds the opinion that, “Whatever (NCC) for $75 000. According to stantially under budget: priced at tential for growth. Chmiel’s final green features are being contem- Smythe, the building is “a landmark $1 414 900, it came in at $1 108 736 plans are due in May 2017; the new plated will be more than negated that forms a part of the [NCC’s] Despite the price, it was building should open in early 2018. by committing tonnes of pulver- planning for Ottawa. This section thoughtfully constructed. “They There will undoubtedly be cele- ized building material to landfill.” of Alta Vista Drive was seen as an calculated where every single piece brations galore when it opens, but In addition to being structurally appropriate location for important of stone went, the patterning of some will continue to lament what flawed, the building has function- national institutions.” CMA was the windows and the stone,” said has been lost. al limitations, said Smith. CMA the first. “Its design excellence has Leroux. “Nothing is random. It’s This building has some real wants an open-concept office with never been equalled by the subse- extremely well built.” For exam- weight that no one knew about,” clear sight lines and lots of light. quent buildings in that sector.” ple, on the back, the vertical mul- said Leroux. He likens it to a bank: lions [vertical bars between panes a building with permanence and of glass] are all different widths. gravitas. “It is very, very impor- “They really play, almost like mu- tant and extremely well done; a re- sic,” said Leroux. “There’s a real markable Canadian work of archi- intonation.” Today, the windows tecture from the late 1960s.” would all be the same size. The building was slated to meet the association’s needs for 20 years, This is an abridged version of an so initially space was leased to ten- article that was initially published on ants. Back then, there were 22 000 www.cmaj.ca on May 5, 2016. It is re- members; today there are 82 000. printed here with permission from the The number of CMA staff has publisher. grown from 28 to 90, plus another JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 19 Meet Denis Analytis enis Analytis is the Execu- Guacamole, a dip made from av- tive Chef at Riverstone ocados, is originally from Mexico. Maplewood. His introduc- The name is derived from two Az- Dtion to the culinary world was at tec Nahuatl words—ahuacatl (avo- the age of 13 at one of his father’s cado) and molli (sauce). restaurants. He realized at a young On one of my recent vacations to age that his passion for food would Playa Del Carmen I came across an without a doubt lead him to a ca- amazing little Guacamole Hut lo- reer in cooking. Some of his fond- cated right on the beach. The chefs est childhood memories were being were preparing fresh salsa and gua- in the kitchen with his mother and camole, crispy tortillas and some grandmother, where they instilled refreshing beers to boot. their passion for cooking in him. This recipe is inspired by that With 25 years of experience, great little hut. Enjoy!! ranging from Ottawa’s busiest restaurants, banquet halls and golf Ingredients courses Denis now brings his pas- 3 Avocados, halved, seeded and sion for food as the Executive Chef peeled at Riverstone Maplewood. 1 lime, juiced Working at Maplewood has al- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt lowed him to use fresh, sustainable, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 Cut avocado, remove flesh: Cut a half of one pepper and add to the regional products to create an inno- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or the avocados in half. Remove seed. guacamole to your desired degree vative and memorable dining expe- a couple of dashed of your favor- Score the inside of the avocado of hotness. rience. ite hot sauce) with a blunt knife and scoop out Remember that much of this is He looks forward to sharing his 1/2 medium onion, diced the flesh with a spoon. Place in a done to taste because of the vari- talents and passions with you. 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and bowl. ability in the fresh ingredients. minced 2 Add salt, lime juice, cumin and Start with this recipe and adjust to For The Love of Guacamole 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and cayenne pepper. Mash using a fork. your taste. Nothing says summer like fresh diced 3 Add the chopped onion, cilan- home-made Guacamole!! So grab 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro tro, roma tomatoes, garlic and jala- Let sit at room temperature for 1 some tortillas and an ice cold beer, 1 clove garlic, minced peno pepper. Jalapeno peppers can hour and then serve. summer is almost here. vary in their hotness. So, start with

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As your community MPP I am pleased to share local schools we are giving more students the with you that the province is investing $7.5 million enhanced learning environment they need to help build the proposed expansion at while supporting local jobs and strengthening St. Patrick’s Catholic High School. This year, our economy. planning will begin for a new addition at St. Patrick’s High School to help meet the needs Giving students the best possible learning of local students and accommodate changes to environment is part of the government’s enrollment levels now and in the future. The new economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver addition will accommodate over 250 students in on its number one priority — growing the grades seven and eight and support the closure economy and creating jobs. & consolidation of students from St. Patrick’s Intermediate School. Here to Help I am proud of our commitment to invest in a Please feel free to better education for our local students. This contact me at my signiﬁcant investment is good news for Ottawa community oce South, for the Ottawa Catholic School Board if there are any and most importantly for our students. The provincial issues I eventual expansion at St. Patrick’s High School can assist you with. will bring grade seven and eight students My sta and I will closer to important resources, and improve always do our best their learning experience. By building up our to help you. John Fraser MPP, Ottawa South

1828 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 Tel 613-736-9573 | Fax 613-736-7374 [email protected] Page 20 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Home away from home the vision of this restaurant and café by Carole Moult son Ali can be seen behind the coun- “I am biased,” he added laughingly. of pine by a Quebec wood furniture he concept of the At home ter, between the classes he attends at “I like the fish and the Thai food. manufacturer, and the words that Restaurant and Café is unique. Carleton University. The Gelato is awesome and so are comes to mind are ‘streamlined’ or It was created by someone What makes At home Restaurant the crepes.” He comes from River- ‘sleek’ when describing the various whoT is extremely knowledgeable in and Café at 1721 St. Laurent Blvd. so side South and says it is well worth areas. the field of hospitality, and took a special? It is not only the excellent the drive. Other guests from across Construction began in August very long time to become a reality. homemade food, but the fact that the city feel the same way. 2015, and after 7 months 1721 St. Majed Mantache is a hotelier by this location is one where you can Not all customers come from Laurent Blvd., Ottawa’s original trade. He was born in Kuwait, stud- choose to enjoy your lunch or din- such a distance, and Majed is getting Shawarma location was totally re- ied in the U.K., and spent most of ner in a restaurant setting on one to know the ‘walk-ins’ much better modelled to become the impressive his life in the foodservice industry side, then go for delicious desserts, now. At home Restaurant and Café has restaurant and café that it is today. there. Originally, he began man- gelato, and smoothies on the other. only been open since late winter, It was Majed’s vision to provide aging night clubs, restaurants and Or, you may decide just to come in however, as word has spread many something both very positive and pubs, and then later moved to ho- for the delicious waffles and relax in local people have come to know the different for customers, and he has. tels, where he worked in four. At the café. The choice is yours. excellent food that is being served “It is about the whole outing expe- home Restaurant and Café has been his There is a deep leather area for and the friendly service. rience where you feel at home away ‘dream’ for many years. unwinding and varied arrangements Among the regular diners, there is from home.” he qualified. “It’s a res- Several years ago Majed opened for seating in the café, while in the always great anticipation about the taurant with tapas or starters, plus The Red Lion Inn, historically situat- restaurant section there is a good Monday to Friday Dailey Special. BBQ, seafood, kabobs or steak. And, ed just off the busy Highway A55, in selection of table options as well. At Chef Badi and Majed begin prepar- it’s also a café, with crepes, waffles, Northop, North Wales. A few years home Restaurant and Café, also pro- ing it well before the lunch begin- chocolate fondues, Ashta with fresh ago he decided to sell that busi- vides the private space for office par- ning at 11 a.m., and only if you’re very fruit and nuts, and a wonderful vari- ness and settle in Canada with the ties or meetings for up to 12 people, lucky will there be any left after the ety of fresh fruit smoothies.” remainder of his family, where he including having their own TV. official lunch closes at 2 p.m. A great Majed Mantache is to be highly opened a restaurant in Montreal and One customer even went so far as selection of other foods is available commended for bringing this won- two in Gatineau. to remark, “I’ve never been in a place all day, with the kitchen not closing derful inspiration to Ottawa. Diners Now, should you ask who owns, where I can eat Thai food in one until 9:45 in the evening. who appreciate delicious food made At home Restaurant and Café, any part, or go on the other side where Along with the delicious fare, din- by an expert have already been mak- one of four brothers or a sister, or I can have chocolate fondue. Next ers will notice the distinctive fur- ing return trips to At home Restaurant even Majed’s father, Basha, might time, I’m going to try Lebanese.” nishings of the At home Restaurant and Café. They are certainly pleased respond, “I do.” Majed, however, is Another customer, Jim, com- and Café. The tables, some of the that he chose our city to pursue his the face of the day to day running of mented that he has eaten at both chairs, and much of the intricate dream. Well done to Majed for mak- the business, although frequently his the restaurant and café many times. wall décor were all hand-milled out ing this happen.

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Dylan hides in a massive tower Kieran (left) and Dylan explore Neil keeps an eye on the boys Page 26 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 We’re eating more fusion foods these days by Carole Moult up eating ethnic foods, however, ac- this dish made from fried shrimp, ating food from different cul- cording to an earlier report from avocado, and cucumber with fish tural groups is always excit- Robert Carter, NPD executive di- eggs and eel sauce is one of the top ing. At one time, some might rector of Foodservice, he notes that Sushi picks at their restaurant. An- Ehave used the word ‘adventuresome’, ‘Global-, fusion- and local-oriented other favourite among customers is while others might have said ‘brave’. cuisine is very much part of the the Western Sushi California Roll, These days, when we live in such a mainstream now’. popular no doubt because there is multicultural society, we are truly Fusion food is a general term nothing raw in these, and often peo- fortunate to have an amazing variety for the combination of a variety of ple don’t like the thought of eating of ethnic meals nearby. Your choice forms of cooking and comes in sev- raw fish. of menu items can be as daring as eral formats. 168 Sushi at 1760 St. Green Dragon Rolls and Red you and your taste buds can handle. Laurent Blvd. is a fusion restaurant. Dragon Rolls are extremely creative, According to Restaurants Canada, Their food is Japanese, Chinese, Ko- with the green one having sliced av- Statistics Canada and the NPD Group, rean, and Thai. ocado for its back and the red one Sushi Chef Patrick gets ready to Canada, in their recent report up- Among the reasons for the pop- covered with salmon on top. Again, prepare Sushi dated April 19th, 2016 the graphics ularity of Sushi includes the fact this western variety of Sushi is one note that there are 7.5 million visits that diners are able to enjoy the of the top picks among visitors to a tors enjoying fusion cuisine. About to restaurants every year in Ontario. many varieties of food from which Sushi restaurant. 10 were Asian. The NPD Group is a market re- to choose. They also feel that their On a recent lunchtime trip to 168 Yes, Canadians of all ages, walks search group that operates in 20 meal at a Sushi restaurant is healthy Sushi there were at least 75 visitors, of life and nationalities do seem to countries and interviews 12 million and definitely tasty as they bite into with only four of Asian descent. One enjoy their visits to fusion restau- consumers a year, tracking busi- one of many grouping of great fla- diner even noted that he is a fourth rants. And, judging from two quick nesses representing over $1 trillion vours that make up Sushi. Custom- generation Japanese- Canadian, en- observations at a local restaurant, in sales in the Americas and more ers also say that they are grateful to joys a great variety of different eth- the NPD Group was certainly right across Europe and Asia- Pacific. have the choice of eating some very nic foods, and has eaten at the 1760 about our recent eating habits. Foodservice is one of these busi- low calorie Sushi. St. Laurent Blvd. location at least 20 168 Sushi is located at 1760 St. Lau- nesses. Dynamite Rolls are the favourite times. rent Blvd., between Smyth Road and In- It is doubtful that many of the 7.5 dish of one regular diner at 168 Su- At dinner that same week, there dustrial Ave. 613-523-1680. Open 7 Days million diners from the surveys grew shi, and according to her server, Wei, were again about 75 restaurant visi- a Week + Holidays. 168SushiBuffet.com

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Participants were able to Earlier this year, the City re- he Riverview Park Com- meeting with community associa- see firsthand the ongoing work cently released the results of a munity Association tions from Overbrook, and Manor on the road and ask questions and questionnaire regarding changing (RPCA) tracks local de- Park, to discuss common transpor- provide comments to chief project regulations to permit secondary velopments,T most notably work tation issues and concerns. engineer Bruce Kenny, Councillors dwelling units (Coach Houses). on controversial Hospital Link of Details on issues of interest to Cloutier and Chernushenko and These self-contained living units the Alta Vista Transportation Cor- the RPCA and Riverview Park res- several other city staff and con- either attached to or on the same ridor (AVTC) road between River- idents include the following items: sultants. Residents provided input grounds as a detached or semi- side Drive and the Ottawa Hospi- on tree-planting, berms and other detached home, duplex building tal Ring Road, highlighted by the Alta Vista Transportation landscaping designs, footpaths and or townhouse. Issues surrounding well-received May 2 walkthrough Corridor – Hospital Link possible locations for a new sled- Coach Houses include balancing of the section east of Alta Vista Construction work continues ding hill in the corridor. The need the desire to intensify versus loss Drive. Other issues the RPCA is on the 1.7 km Hospital Link sec- for pedestrian access was stressed of privacy due to proximity and monitoring include developments tion of the AVTC between River- during the walk-through as well height of new unit, increased traf- related to the Light Rail (LRT) side Drive and the Hospital Com- as linking up with the pathway fic, appropriateness for certain project, activity in the Trainyards, plex with most of the woods along that will be built westward from neighbourhoods, and the potential proposed secondary dwelling unit the route now clear-cut. Only ad- the high-rise on Roger Guindon loss of large trees to make way for (Coach House) regulations, pos- ditional tree-cutting and clearing (east of the Hospital Complex). new dwellings. The release date sible school closures, and the need is expected to be along the final The RPCA preference is to lo- for the final draft study has shifted for greater pedestrian and cycling portion between the sledding hill cate the path alongside of Hospi- back from April to early fall. To re- connectivity to help reduce traffic (adjacent to the Plumerator) and tal Ring Road rather than through ceive notifications and updates on congestion and promote more ac- the approved eastern terminus the Hydro corridor greenspace, the proposal, send an email to em- tive transportation. link at the Hospital Ring. Work on though this is a separate project [email protected] or visit www. RPCA Board members work the road is slated for completion from the AVTC. ottawa.ca. with other community associa- by 2017 with the final landscap- Martha Lush, the chief land- tions on issues of common inter- ing scheduled for 2018. Councillor scape architect for the AVTC Pedestrian and Cycling est through organizations like Cloutier’s website has more details Hospital Link offered to have a Connections the Federation of Citizen’s Asso- on the AVTC project at: http:// follow-up Open House for the The gap between the Trainyards ciations (FCA) and communicate jeancloutier.com/hospitallink/ community in June with prelimi- and the Via property is now the regularly with local councillors on About 20-25 local residents took nary design incorporating input only missing link for safe pedes- planning and development issues part in a May 2 walkthrough of the received during the walk-through. trian and cyclist travel between of concern. Besides participating AVTC between Alta Vista Drive A potential date is Wednesday, Riverview Park or the Trainyards in the regularly scheduled Alta Vis- and the Hospital Ring Road, ar- June 15th. and Coventry Road (that would The RPCA will continue to of- also benefit Trainyards custom- fer suggestions on ways to reduce ers and staff seeking quick access disruption during and after its con- to the Transitway and future LRT struction, including taking advan- system). In 2001, as part of the tage of tree-planting programs to original Trainyards complex proj- RIVERVIEW ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL mitigate sound and light from the ect approval, City Council includ- Hospital Link and to restore aes- ed a requirement for a pedestrian FAMILY FUN DAY thetical value that has been lost. pathway or an access tunnel to be SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2016 built from the Via train station to Implications from Light Rail the Ottawa Train Yards, prior to 9 AM - 1 PM Construction Project 50% of the approved commercial Construction of the structure of development being completed. the new Hurdman Transit Station An underground tunnel beneath is expected to be complete by fall the active train tracks has been 2016 and crews are beginning to closed for many years. Originally 260 KNOX CRESCENT construct the deck for the elevat- designed for Via employees to use, ed guideway for the LRT Station. the tunnel is now filled with water BBQ, BOOK SALE, BAKE SALE, GAMES, Underground electrical and and is too narrow for bikes to use. plumbing installation continues Renovating the tunnel and build- BOUNCY CASTLE, GARAGE SALE. and the excavation where the ing a pedestrian ramp north from buses used to stop at the former Terminal Avenue is the current BRING OUT THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A Hurdman location is being trans- proposed short-term option with formed into a bioswale –a land- secondary plan to build a Multi- DAY OF FUN!!!!!!!!! scape feature designed to remove use Path (MUP) bridge across the silt and pollution from surface Via tracks at a later date. GARAGE SALE TABLES runoff water. At the request of the RPCA, The RPCA and others have Councillor Cloutier hosted a AVAILABLE FOR RENT. asked for clear signage and en- meeting with city planning offi- CONTACT SCHOOL @ hanced safe cycling features on cials on May 4 to view and discuss Lees Avenue westbound from the the initial designs for a link (either 613-733-6898 OR JANET @ Transitway to handle the increase a tunnel or overpass) between Ter- in bicycle traffic – and bike lanes minal Avenue and the Via Station. 613-413-3596 and sharrows on this section of Representatives from Overbrook road have been repainted. and Eastway Gardens Community Associations and staff from Coun- cillor Nussbaum’s office also took part and provided input. These de- JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 31 Planning and Development Update sign plans are expected to be com- cant (Trainyards) had not yet been 6, Arch St., Hawthorne and Riv- ties as well as to widen St. Laurent pleted by fall 2016. posted. erview Alternative School (RAS) Boulevard and create a bus-only Concerns were raised about elementary schools do not have lane and a raised cycle track in need for safety and security and Elmvale Shopping Centre French Immersion; though a sur- each direction. There will also be 24 hour access to the link. There Redevelopment Proposal vey of RAS student families con- minor improvements to the park- was also a suggestion to shift funds The RPCA has provided com- ducted several years ago showed ing lot entrance near the Elmvale for the tunnel link to building the ments on RioCan’s initial concept 82% of parents would keep their transit station. Sewer replacement MUP bridge over the tracks and to plan to redevelop the Elmvale children at RAS if it had Middle- on Industrial between Russell & seek federal infrastructure money. Shopping Centre, including con- French Immersion. St. Laurent is taking place starting verting the indoor part of the mall The enrollment for the three this spring and is expected to cre- Trainyards Developments and adding high-rise residential schools respectively is less than ate additional traffic congestion. and New Retail towers with rental units. The first 50% of capacity, while Vincent The April 2016 Perley Rideau Construction on the 9-storey phase of this 25-year plan would see Massey (VM) is oversubscribed. Veterans Health Centre (PRVHC) office building at 405 Terminal Av- a residential tower where Kelsey’s There are only 139 students at physiotherapy clinic is looking to enue is expected to be completed Restaurant is presently located. RAS according to the statistics, expand and include a family medi- in early 2017. A tenant has yet to The Elmvale Acres CA con- and many local families whose chil- cine clinic. The RPCA supports be confirmed. BuyBuyBaby is ex- ducted a survey of local residents dren could walk to RAS are going the idea of a crosswalk on Rus- pected to open at 595 Industrial in regarding the proposal and shared to VM instead, because of French sell Road near the PRVHC for the near future. results with RioCan (developer) Immersion. The RPCA has ex- safety reasons, and while sturdier The revised site plan for the and the City. RioCan has been re- pressed support for an invigorated “Seniors Crossing” signs are being former lumber yard lands at 628 viewing comments from the pub- “community school approach” to placed at the entrance to Russell Industrial Avenue and at the sig- lic to provide a resubmission this encourage more students to walk Road, the City has said that at this nalized intersection for Farm Boy/ spring with an Open House to fol- to their local schools. This system time, there are not enough people LCBO calls for two retail build- low. would have added health benefits crossing to justify a crosswalk. . ings plus a small coffee shop. The associated with walking to school At the May 2016 AVPG meet- RPCA passed along comments re- OCDSB School Program rather than the additional costs ing, the City’s Client Relationship garding protecting the trees along Review and Boundary and in time and money of being bused Leader (CRL) for the Ward was in- Coronation Blvd (behind the site) School Accommodations from Riverview Park to other troduced to the RPCA and other and reiterated support for a side- Ottawa Carleton District School schools across the city. Community Associations who can walk and greenery along Indus- Board (OCDSB) Zone 6 Trustee RPCA members participated seek guidance from the CRL on trial directly in front of the new Chris Ellis recently updated the in the May 25 Open House that development-related questions. buildings. City staff replied that RPCA Board on the upcoming Trustees Menard (Rideau–Vanier/ Information on some project the mature scotch pine trees along Boundary and Accommodation Capital), Braunovan (Somerset/ proposals can be found at the City Coronation will be protected and Reviews for elementary and high Kitchissippi) and Ellis (Rideau– of Ottawa website at: http://www. maintained, though some other schools in the Alta Vista area that Rockcliffe/ Alta Vista) held re- city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/planning/ trees will be cut during ramp con- will take place in 2017 and may garding the upcoming Boundary index_en.html. The RPCA wel- struction and replaced afterwards. lead to some school closures and and Accommodation reviews and comes your input on these propos- The area along Industrial Av- changes to the Secondary Schools possible changes to the Secondary als and any other potential devel- enue in front of the site will be Program. Schools Program Framework as opments in the area. vastly improved compared to the There are a number of high well as the 2016-17 OCDSB bud- current condition. A sidewalk, schools in the area, including Hill- get. Ellis will also hold a separate trees, grass and some planting crest, whose current enrollment Zone 6 meeting on Thursday, June beds will be installed. The com- is well below the optimum num- 9 at Hillcrest HS to hear and con- If you are interested in joining pleted sidewalk on south side of ber that principals have indicated sult on these issues. Information is the RPCA P&D group or would Industrial will help address some are needed to adequately program available at www.SchoolZone6.org like further information, you may dangerous pedestrian crossing ac- courses. The OCDSB will also contact the Committee Chair, tivity. As this article went to press, look at elementary schools as only Other Developments Kris Nanda at krpp1415@gmail. the resubmission from the appli- 30% of new students are taking Work is beginning on transit com. For more information on this the English Program. Within Zone and intersection improvements and other activities in Riverview on St. Laurent Boulevard between Park, please see the RPCA web- Industrial Avenue and Smyth Road site at www.RiverviewPark.ca. The to accommodate additional turn- contact email for RPCA is info@ ing lanes and new cycling facili- riverviewpark.ca

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The RPCA passed along comments regarding protecting the trees along Coronation Blvd (behind the site) and reiterated support for a sidewalk and greenery along Industrial directly in front of the new buildings. 480 Avalon Place, 613-733-9746, [email protected] Photo credit:Geoff Radnor www.avcns.com Page 32 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 The ARTS in Riverview Park An interview with Paul Finnigan: Actor and Writer by Diane Davidson Schmolka, Energy Control Board. I started in the inspired by contemporary pop When I saw the many ash trees be- Arts Reporter for mail room and after several years with and rock group songs, as well as ing cut down, because of the ash borer the Riverview Park Review night courses and internal training singer-songwriters like James beetle I was saddened by the devasta- became an inspector with the Federal Taylor and the Beatles. She has tion, and remembered what happened Agency. After 20 years, I left, and with even listed these links to the in past years to all the elm trees in a colleague partnered a consulting songs on her web page. our neighbourhood. I asked myself: firm called NOREMTECH INC., for It has been mostly my own life- “What’s next?” “I was never a fan of four years. I left that to work for the experiences, and sometimes those of poetry, but felt compelled to write this Federal Court of Canada in various others, which inspires me to write my poem about the experience.” positions. After spending five years short-short stories. with the court I retired with a reduced Surviving Time pension to fulfill a life long dream of 6. You have acted in more than Gone are all but memories of the ash and acting and writing. 60 made for TV movies. Do you of the elm have an agent? Once ever sound casting shadows of 2. When, in 2005, you took early I have a casting agent, but not a tal- timeless splendour retirement from public service, ent agent. Forbidden to linger in twilight, or dwell and pursued acting and writing, amid the wind-driven rain was it certain life-experiences or 7. How many characters have Evermore absent from the sun-bathed some trigger within your career you played, and what character meadows of their domain. or education which propelled you have you enjoyed portraying and to undertake these challenging which did you dislike? Why? Yet the weeping willow shields it’s stance artistic endeavours? I have played many different char- along the riverside My last role of many, was as a detec- acters over the past 10 years and have While the yellow birch declines to yield tive, (Det. Layton), in a locally made, enjoyed every one of them. For some that place where it resides Paul Finnigan independent movie. I had over 60 reason I was normally cast in authori- The mighty oak upholds a point, in Photocredit:(JB) Jennifer Barnes Photography roles as an extra or minor character in tarian roles. It all started when I at- nature’s deepest realm Paul Finnigan, long time resident movies. I have never done live theatre. tended not an audition but an acting Still gone are all but the memories of the of Riverview Park, animal lover, One reason is that I have stage- fright, interview. This company was looking ash and of the elm. neighbourhood walker and multi- so screen acting, rather than live- for extras and a woman interviewed talented nature lover, you’ve prob- stage, gives me a chance to correct any and took some photos of me. A few Oh God forbid that they meet the same ably not realized you had met, but mistakes. I feel much more relaxed days later she called and asked me to fate now, you will get an opportunity right from the beginning. come back in. The woman said that For their blood runs pure, so clear and so to meet one of the most versatile I had a very versatile look and that I sweet artistic people in our great com- 3. Where were you born and was just what they were looking for. May time preserve them, like words of a munity. raised? What influence do She said if they put me in a business song you think your childhood and suit I’d look just like a lawyer, but they Their leaf forms the emblem of a nation so Diane: I have been looking for- youth have had on your creative could put me in a pair of orange cover- strong. ward to your visit in our home writing? alls and I’d look just like an inmate. for awhile now. Our cat, MIKO, I was born in Ottawa, but raised in My response was, “Thanks… I think.” (c) Paul Finnigan. has known you for a few years, the Pontiac, (Shawville). It was my im- because he emerges from the agination, my need, and love of telling 8. Have you considered 10. What would you tell young hydrangea patch on our front a story which propelled my writing. playwriting? people in this community to help garden, runs up to greet you, and No, not playwriting as such, but them find a fulfilling career or you give him affection. It was not 4. Can you tell us where we might I have written 2 screenplays. One is lifestyle? until you sent our editor some buy your books, or find your about an asteroid capable of destroy- I’d tell them to follow their dreams. information about yourself that magazine articles? ing the Earth, called: “Evasion”, as When there are obstacles to that I realized you were the same per- Yes, online. The publishers are Bos- well as another screenplay called: dream, get a job which can support son who befriended our cat. ton Literary Magazine, Feathertale and “Blind Fate” The themes of that script you, while aiming for whatever your Every Writer Magazine. The one poem are about young family life, forgive- dream is. If you cannot make a ‘dream 1. My first question: What took I have written is published in an an- ness, and love. career’ a fully paying job, you can ar- you from your first ambition to thology called: “The Warbler’s Song”, range your life to retain it as a consist- be a hockey player to become a published by Polar Expressions Pub- 9. You wrote a poem which was ent hobby. public servant? lishings of British Columbia. published Can you share it with Paul: After 12 years as an amateur Riverview Park Review? Have Thank you, Paul, for sharing player, I realized that I didn’t have 5. When you begin to write, what you written more poems? your story with us, and helping enough size or talent to play at the inspires you? For example: there Yes, there is this poem: Surviving us to get to know you better. professional level. I eventually took is a prolific writer whose recent Time It is the only poem I have writ- an entry level job with The Atomic novel about WW2 has been much ten.

was fearless. Kieran thought he cess. It turned out to be the most The four of us took an all-night Vietnam would do it too. Luckily he was delicious meal I have ever tasted train back to Hanoi in our own Continued from page 25 scared off when he reached the top giving meaning to the phrase from sleeping car. The trip was less cha- of the 15-foot zip-line tower. farm to table, locally grown and or- otic than the first train journey. while Neil and Dylan went further It all added up to a grand adven- ganic. Everything we ate our hosts It was a fabulous holiday and a into the cave wearing head torches. ture followed by a day of rest en- had themselves grown including great opportunity to show our chil- Apparently they swam about 100 joying the peace and quiet of the the peanuts for a fantastic pea- dren how amazing Vietnam is. metres at which point the guide national park. nut sauce. The entire meal took Note: Review writer Bill Fairbairn’s told them to turn their torches off Next evening we went to a pub in about two hours to prepare as you son Neil teaches math at a United Na- and swim back in the dark. Dylan the middle of nowhere and picked can imagine. Our hosts had a pool tions school in Hanoi and his wife, Lori, thought that cool! out a live chicken for dinner. Neil table and a volleyball net to keep is about to start work as a counsellor at When they had kayaked back chose one but we weren’t keen to our young children and us ccupied the British International School of Ha- out of the cave Dylan wanted to zip- kill it. Instead we watched the pro- while the chicken was cooking. noi. line into the river as promised. He JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 33 Riverview Park Soccer - Summer 2016 Submitted by Carol Richenhaller neighbourhood youth coached, as- group of community vol- sistant or substitute coached and unteer parents are in the organized the season for the 4 age late stage process of plan- groups. Thank you from the whole ningA for another upcoming year of neighbourhood!! Riverview Park Community Soc- In previous years soccer players cer. This is a parent organized and convened on Wednesday nights parent coached community soccer from 6:15 to 7 pm (or to 7:30 for the skills development evening found- older ones) on the grounds of the ed in 2009 by a group of Riverview Riverview Alternative School on Park residents for kids aged 2 to 12. Knox Crescent for a nominal fee A record 141 children registered in of $20 per child or $30 per family the 2015 season which ran from to cover equipment needs and Riv- June to August. A dedicated and erview Park Community Associa- good natured group of parents and tion (RPCA) membership.

The success of running this program and the ability to run it again in the summer of 2016 relies very heavily on the There are lots of ways that we have fun at soccer. commitment of our River- Photo credit:Josie Sirna view Park residents and the response to this call for volun- Remember, no coaching or soccer to hone their skills and experience teers. At this point we are faced experience is necessary and com- at volunteering and remember this with a very low number of coach- mitment can be even just a few experience counts towards the ing and assistant coaching volun- evenings over the summer to cover high school curriculum volunteer teers and may have to significantly absences. hours. They can help coaches with cap the number of children par- drills or also some administrative ticipating unless we can get those If you are able to offer to volun- tasks, especially in instances where numbers up. Although it is an in- teer please send an email to RP- younger siblings are playing. formal club, to handle these num- [email protected] bers there are many people needed RPCA Soccer Club Soccer players begin at a and hands on deck required to Also consider involving your young age in Riverview Park keep it fun and safe for the kids. older children! A great opportunity Photo credit:Josie Sirna

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Bank Street Tel | Tél: ( ) - Email | Courriel: [email protected] Ottawa (Ontario) K V Z Fax | Téléc: ( ) - Web Site | Site Web: www.davidmcguinty.ca Page 34 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Community involvement and Trinity Church by Pastor Franklin Chouinard and to learn together. The meeting church], A Child Shall Lead Them n 1973 Reuben Welch pub- time is traditional: 11:00 on Sun- [non-kids kids songs], The Power of lished a rather smallish book day morning. The services are con- the Gospel [revival or gospel songs that had a big impact on the temporary: a blend of traditional from the turn of the twentieth IChristian Church. Titled We Real- hymns and modern worship music. century], and Hillsong Sings [con- ly Do Need Each Other, it was a The sermons are relevant, topical, temporary music]. call for the church to once again and challenging. We are looking forward to more become the community – or rath- This summer we are looking involvement from our youth con- Sunday and lawn chair service July er community – that it was meant forward to something a little bit tingent. A number of the young 24. And looking further ahead, to be. It is so easy to be less than different, in that our Sunday ser- people of the church will be in El plans are underway for an outdoor community in our fast-paced so- vices will follow different musical Salvador for just over two weeks in movie night on the church lawn ciety – we have so many obliga- themes each week. In general, the August, participating with Youth September 9. tions that we can’t even keep up theme of our song services will be for Christ in their work. Before with them, let alone find time to the church music of the past – that that the teens will share in our ser- For more information rest, recuperate, recharge, and enis, of the recent and the not-so- vices, and in trying to raise funds about the activities of Trin- courage and be encouraged. And recent past. Beginning July 3 our for the trip will provide a car wash ity Church visit the church church participation is seen as yet weekly themes will include There’s and a bar-b-que during the River- web site [www.ottawatrinity.ca] another requirement in an already Nothing Wrong with Those [tradi- view Park [Alta Vista] Community or Facebook page; follow Pas- long list of responsibilities. tional hymns], It’s the 80s [self-ex- Garage Sale. tor Frank @TheFrankPastor on And yet . . . we really do need planatory], the Bible Says [Scripture We also look to a baptismal ser- Twitter; e-mail the church at each other! So Sundays the mem- Songs], Homecoming [the music of vice July 10 [followed by a fellow- ottawatrinity@rogers,ca; or call bers and friends of Trinity Church the Gaithers], Sacred or Secular? ship time and pool party] and our the church at 613-731-8926. meet to sing, to pray, to encourage, [music sung inside and outside the annual “Ride Your Bike to Church”

The Canada Science and Technology Museum is looking to build a world- class Science Park that ignites innovation in science and technology. The Museum will be working with citizens to develop a visionary master plan for their open space out front of their property.

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Public Consultations: Friday June 3, 12pm to 8pm at the Dempsey Community Centre, Ottawa (1895 Russell Rd, Ottawa, K1G 0N1) Saturday June 4, 12pm to 2pm beside the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park (1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, K1S 5J3) Sunday June 12, 11am to 3pm at the Billings Estate (2100 Cabot Street Ottawa, K1H 6K1) Saturday June 25, 11am to 4pm at the Canada Science and Technology Museum grounds (1867 St- Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, K1G 5A3)

For additional details, please visit http://cstmuseum. techno-science.ca/en/visit/museum- renewal.php - please consider sharing widely among your networks. JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 35 RPCA President’s report Looking Forward and Forward Looking by Kris Nanda pital Ring road. The aim is to ensure keep your eyes and ears open for the ith spring having finally that the negative impacts of this road summer Community Movie nights arrived, I look forward to (greenspace destruction, increased that the RPCA and other community seeing more people out noise) will be mitigated. As you’ll note associations are backing. Wand about especially young children in my Planning and Development col- Even though summer is tradition- and their families playing on our lo- umn, with the help of Councillor Jean ally a time to slow down, the RPCA cal playgrounds. And yet, as I survey Cloutier, we organized a well-attend- Board and volunteers will be keeping these happy scenes, I am struck by ed walk-through of the site, affording track of what is going on in our neigh- the challenge that we all face in en- community members to have input bourhood and be a voice for you. We suring that the future is bright for this into the landscape design. Please en- will start getting ready for the Fall An- up-and coming generation. While sure your voice is heard at the next nual General Meeting on October 26. [email protected] or come to our Riverview Park is an area of the city Open House – hopefully to be held in This is an occasion to come together next Board meeting on Wednesday, that offers so much for people of all June. as a community and get an update June 8 at 6:45 PM at the Maplewood ages, we local residents too face some Additionally, in my Planning & on issues affecting Riverview Park Retirement Resident on the first challenges that should be of concern Development column, I discuss the and the City, and choose the 2016-17 floor, corner of Industrial Avenue and to all, not just those with young chil- upcoming Ottawa Carleton Dis- Board. New candidates for the Board Neighbourhood Way. dren. There are opportunities to step trict School Board program review. are always welcome. The Board is up to make a positive difference and Please make your voice heard so that also looking to put on a Fall Social/ be forward looking for future genera- students can attend schools that Fundraiser that will double as a com- The RPCA Board relies on the tions as well as ourselves. are within walking distance of their munity get-together and a chance to support and participation of the com- A good start is the dialogue that homes. raise money towards supporting a Syr- munity to carry out our activities on the Riverview Park Community As- On a lighter note, the RPCA is ian refugee family. Volunteers to help your behalf – and it takes time, money sociation (RPCA) has pushed for and once again helping sponsor the local out are also welcome. And finally, as and people to do so. Please be on the spearheaded regarding the landscape soccer program that takes place every part of our effort to be forward look- lookout for one of our volunteers as design along portions of the Alta Wednesday evening on the grounds at ing, we are beginning the search for a we kick-off our annual membership Vista Transportation Corridor Hospi- Riverview Alternative School at 260 Rink Coordinator at Balena Park. drive. At only $10 per household, an tal Link, particularly the portion be- Knox Crescent. Organizers can al- On behalf of the RPCA Board, RPCA membership is a bargain. You tween Alta Vista Drive and the Hos- ways use volunteers to help out. And best wishes for a safe and enjoyable can even get deals on tickets to the summer. We look forward to seeing Ottawa Champions baseball team and you out and about in the community! the 5% discount at Rona if you show If you have any questions or would your card. We are looking into getting like more information, contact me at discounts from other local businesses.

Councillor David Chernushenko, Ward 17 (left) and Martha Lush, Landscape Architect (of CSW) (right) hold the map while Bruce Kenney provides additional information. Photo credit:Carole Moult

Martha Lush, Landscape Architect, (centre) shares information with Councillor Jean Cloutier, Ward 18 (left) and Kris Nanda, RPCA President (right) Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 36 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Women on our Bank Notes by Bruce Ricketts Unitarian Service Committee of Canada which ost people are aware that there is helped to send aid to Europe during the war. an action to include the images of E. Pauline Johnson (1861-1913): A poet and women on a series of Canadian bank writer whose performances reflect both Eng- Mnotes. The Bank of Canada set up an advisory lish and Mohawk traditions and who is recog- council and received over 26,000 submissions. nized as helping to shape Canadian literature. There were twelve top nominees, including: Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill (1905-1980): The Pitseolak Ashoona (c. 1904-1983): An Inuit world’s first female aircraft designer. She artist with an international reputation. She worked as an aeronautical engineer during the is recognized for establishing a modern Inuit Second World War. art form that incorporated traditional knowl- Nellie McClung (1873-1951): A political activ- edge. ist, teacher, social reformer and politician. She Emily Carr (1871-1945): A famous artist and was a leader of the women’s’ suffrage move- writer noted for her landscapes of the Pacific ment and one of the famous five women who coast. petitioned Britain to have Canadian women Thérèse Casgrain (1896-1981): An activist and declared to be “persons.” politician who led the women’s suffrage move- Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942): Cana- ment in Quebec and became the first female dian author best known as the author of Anne leader of a political party. of Green Gables. Viola Desmond (1914-1965): A black busi- Fanny (Bobbie) Rosenfeld (1905-1969): involved in the development of the world’s nesswoman from Nova Scotia who famously An Olympian who won gold in the relay race first cobalt-60 unit and one of the first nuclear challenged racial segregation at a film theatre and silver in the 100 metre dash at the 1928 medicine scanning machines. The develop- in her home province. summer Olympics. ment that she led has helped countless millions Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990): A Cana- Gabrielle Roy (1909-1983): French Canadi- of people all around the world. dian humanitarian who helped to found the an author famous for The Tin Flute. But she did not stop there. She became the Idola Saint-Jean (1880-1945): A Quebec jour- first woman to be appointed to the Atomic En- nalist, educator and feminist who fought for ergy Control Board of Canada. She was named the women’s vote in Quebec. the first female Chancellor of the University Of them, the finalist chosen were Nellie Mc- of Saskatchewan in 1986, was made an Officer Clung, Emilie Carr and Pitseolak Ashoona. My of the order of Canada in 1987 and from 1988 top pick would have been Elsie McGill. I will to 1994 was Lieutenant Governor of Saskatch- write about her amazing ground breaking life ewan. in an upcoming issue. But she wasn’t all politics and medicine. She It was unfortunate that one of the criteria was an avid and successful curler and is a mem- for the nomination was that the nominee must ber of the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. have died before April 15, 1991 because that Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk retired in 1995 but the eliminated what I believe was one of the most honours did not stop. In 2009 she was induct- deserving of women: Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk. ed into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and Sylvia Fedoruk was born in 1927 in the small in 2012, one week after her death on September town of Canora, Saskatchewan. (Canora’s un- 26, the Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innova- usual name was actually drawn from the Cana- tion changed its name to the Sylvia Fedoruk dian Northern Railway). Her formative educa- Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation. tion was delivered in a one-room schoolhouse I am proud to say I met Dr. Fedoruk (she and at 19 she graduated from Walkerton Col- always wanted to be called Sylvia) and when the legiate high school at the top of her class, in Bank of Canada loosens up it time frame for 1946. By 1951 she had received her B.A. and nominees, Sylvia gets my vote. Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Saskatchewan. Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, Researcher, and One of her first professional appointments author. His Canadian History website, Mysteriesof- was as the radiation physicist at the Saska- Canada.com is viewed by over 10,000 persons each toon Cancer Clinic. It was here that she was day. Riverview Park Community Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Riverview Alternative School, 19:00 h. - 21:00 h. 260 Knox Crescent

•Get answers to your questions and concerns JOIN the RPCA • Learn about developments in your community You can make a difference in your community • Offer ideas to improve Riverview Park • Find opportunities to contribute or get involved in your community • Participate in the election of the RPCA Board of Directors For more information: www.riverviewpark.ca JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 37 From nuns to nursing to spying by Geoff Radnor yère took to the frozen Ottawa River Street. The new General Hospital Avenue. The building had originated he Rideau Canal, Ottawa’s and arrived in Bytown in February opened in 1980 adjacent to the homes as Ottawa College, a boys school. own unique waterway, opened 1845. They opened a seven bed hospi- that were built in Riverview Park be- In 1943 the Communications in 1832. Colonel By’s workers tal on St. Patrick Street on May 10th. ginning in the late 1950s. Branch of the National Research onT the canal included many Irish im- Then in 1847 the growing popula- In 1915, the Grey Nuns needing Council (CBNRC) took over the third migrant labourers. A little later there tion of Bytown was hit by an outbreak more space for all the growing number floor of the building. It was there that was a cholera epidemic that caused of typhus. Some citizens thought that of members of the order built a new it was first used for signals intelligence the death of 1,500 people. The only the typhus disease was brought by the four storey building out in the farm purposes in August 1943 (spying). The hospital in Ottawa in those early days poor Irish immigrants as some had land near the Hurdman Bridge in the building also hosted Canada’s first was an eight bed facility, the Military died on the voyage from Ireland to township of Gloucester. It served as code-breaking machines, the forerun- Hospital. There was nothing like the Canada. There was a religious dispute, the novitiate of the order until 1941, ners of today’s Canada’s Security Es- huge General on Smyth Road in those some thinking that the Grey Nuns when the building became the Rideau tablishment’s massive computers. days, there wasn’t even a Smyth Road would only tend to Catholic patients. Military Hospital for the care of the After the end of WWII in Europe, In 1844, things were pretty bad and This was not true. injured servicemen of WWII. all the various security groups were the Grey Nuns, who operated a hos- These accusations led to the open- Another kind of activity during amalgamated as the Joint Discrimina- pital in Montreal, were asked to come ing in 1850 of the Ottawa General WWII was housed in the La Salle tion Unit (JDU) on August 1st 1945. and help. So three nuns and three oth- Hospital for all religious denomina- Academy on Sussex Drive at Guiges ers led by 26 year old Élisabeth Bru- tions. That building is still on Bruyere Continued on page 51

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Page 40 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Alta Vista Library CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS : Thursday, July 14th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Le vendredi 5 août, 14hà 16h. Juillet/ July Friday, August 5th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. STORYTIMES / CONTES Monster Trackers - Follow the (Closed : Friday, July 1st; Mon- Creativity Unleashed - Express trail of slime. Ages 7-12. Registration Nature Up Close - What will you yourself through words and art. Ages required./ find when you take a closer look? day, August 1; er Le monde des monstres 7-12. Registration required./ Suivons les traces inconnues. Pour Ages 7-12. Registration required./ / Ferméeer le vendredi 1 juillet; le Dévoile – Na- lundi 1 août) ta créativité – Viens t’exprimer à les 7 à 12 ans. Inscription requise. ture vue au près – Qu’aperçoit-on travers les mots et les arts. Pour les 7 à Le mercredi 20 juillet, 14h à 15h. en y regardant de plus près? Pour les 7 Babytime / Bébés à la biblio 12 ans. Inscription requise. Wednesday, July 20th, 2:00 – 3:00 à 12 ans. Inscription requise. Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Le mercredi 6 juillet, 14h-15h. p.m. Le lundi 8 août, 14h à 15h. and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Wednesday July 6th, 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. months. No registration required. / All Things Green And Grow- Contes, rimes et chansons pour les Under the Canopy - Come play ing - Experiment with colours and Billings Estate National Historic bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 in the jungle. Ages 4-6. Registration patterns in nature. Ages 4-6. Registra- Site - Museum (External) mois. Aucune inscription requise. required./ Sous la cime des arbres tion required./ Tout ce qui est vert Bug Hunt! - Viens jouer avec nous dans la jungle et qui pousse – Fais l’expérience des Look high and low to explore the Summer Babytime / L’été des Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Inscription requise. couleurs et des motifs dans la nature world of the smallest wild animals bébés à la biblio Le jeudi 7 juillet, 10h30 à 11h30. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Inscription requise. around: bugs! Follow in the footsteps July sessions / Sessions de juillet Thursday, July 7th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Le jeudi 21 juillet, 10h30 à 11h30. of entomologist Elkanah Billings as Mondays, July 4 – July 25, 10:30-11:00 Thursday, July 21th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. you discover Ottawa’s creepy crawl- a.m. Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” ies through games, a craft, and a bug Les lundis 4 juillet au 25 juillet de Show off your architectural creativity Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” hunt. Ages 8 – 12. Registration re- 10h30 à 11h. with Lego®, or challenge someone to Show off your architectural creativity quired. August sessions / Session d’ août a friendly board game. No registration with Lego®, or challenge someone to Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 – 2:45 Mondays, August 8 and August 15, required. / Architectes en herbe, à vos a friendly board game. No registra- p.m. 10:30-11:00 a.m. Lego®; ou jouer à des jeux de société. tion required.. / Architectes en herbe, Le lundi 8 août et le lundi 15 août de Aucune inscription requise. à vos Lego®; ou jouer à des jeux de Scribbles and Splatters - Colour- 10h30 à 11h. Le vendredi 8 juillet, 14h à 16h. société. Aucune inscription requise. ing outside of the lines. Ages 4-6. Friday, July 8th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Le vendredi 22 juillet, 14h à 16h. Registration required./ Gribouil- Family Storytime Friday, July 22, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. lages et éclaboussures – Coloriage Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages Community Arts + Social En- en dehors des lignes. Pour les 4 à 6 and a parent or caregiver. No registra- gagement (External) Cumberland Heritage Museum ans. Inscription requise. tion required. Art Animators (External) Le jeudi 11 août, 10h30 à 11h30. Come let your imagination run wild Wild about Flowers Thursday, August 11, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Summer Family Storytime/Con- with music, media arts and some elec- Are you wild about flowers? Just how tes en famille en été trifying science! Age 5 +. Registration wild are flowers anyway? Join us to Everything You Never Wanted required. / Venez laisser libre cours explore the vivid colours and aromatic to Know about Bugs - Prepare to July sessions / Sessions de juillet à votre imagination avec la musique, scents of wild flowers. Use a flower be grossed out! Ages 7-12. Registra- Tuedays, July 5 – July 26, 10:30-11:00 les arts médiatiques et de la science press to create a lasting memory, your tion required./ Tout ce que vous ne a.m. électrisante! Pour les 5 ans et plus. own herbarium specimen. Ages 6-12. voulez pas savoir sur les insectes Les mardis 5 juillet au 26 juillet de Inscription requise. Registration required. – Prépare-toi à être dégoûté! Pour les 10h30 à 11h. Wednesday, July 13, 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27th, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 7 à 12 ans. Inscription requise. August sessions / Sessiond d’août Le mercredi 13 juillet de 14h à 15h. Le mercredi 17 août, 14h à 15h. Mondays, August 2 - August 16, 10:30- Friends of the Animals - Be a hero Wednesday, August 17, 2:00 – 3:00 11:00 a.m. Into the Woods - Take a walk for critters everywhere. Ages 4-6 p.m. Les lundis 2 août au 16 août de 10h30 through the wilderness. Ages 4-6. Registration required./ Les amis des à 11h. Registration required./ Promenons- animaux – Sois un héros des petites Closing Ceremony / Cérémonie nous dans les bois – Balade dans la bêtes partout. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. In- de clôture PROGRAMMES DU CLUB DE nature. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Inscription scription requise. Join us for the TD Summer Reading LECTURE D’ETE/ SUMMER requise. Le jeudi 28 juillet, 10h30 à 11h30. Club 2016 wrap-up! No registration READING CLUB PROGRAMS Le jeudi 14 juillet, 10h30 à 11h30. Thursday, July 28th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. required. / Joignez-vous à nous pour la fermeture du Club de lecture d’été Août / August TD 2016! Aucune inscription requise. Le jeudi, 18 août de 14h à 15h. Into the Deep - What lies below Thursday, August 18, 2 :00- 3 :00 p.m. the surface? Ages 7-12. Registration required./ Dans les profondeurs – Qu’y a-t-il sous la surface? Pour les 7 à 12 ans. Inscription requise. Teen Programs Le mercredi 3 août, 14h à 15h. Wednesday, August 3, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Teen Gaming Club Beat the heat this summer by spend- Dive Right In! - Ride the wave of ing some time at the library honing aquatic adventure. Ages 4-6. Regis- your tabletop game skills. We’ll be tration required./ Plongez dans breaking out Settlers of Catan and l’océan – Sur la vague de l’aventure Dungeons & Dragons, and other aquatique. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Inscrip- great games. Ages 13+. Drop-in pro- tion requise. gram Le jeudi 4 août, 10h30 à 11h30. Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 26, August 9, 3:00 Thursday, August 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” Stop-Motion Animation / Anima- Show off your architectural creativity tion en volume with Lego®, or challenge someone to Make a funny short stop motion film a friendly board game. No registra- using toys, everyday objects, and your tion. required. / Architectes en herbe, phone or the library’s iPad. à vos Lego®; ou jouer à des jeux de société. Aucune inscription requise. Continued on next page JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 41 From previous page Elmvale Acres Library Créez des courts métrages Programs at the Contes, activités et bricolage. Pour Dive Right In! / Plongez dans ‘d’animation en volume’ utilisant Elmvale Acres Branch les 5 à 10 ans. Gratuit. l’océan des jouets, des objets quotidiens et 1910 St. Laurent Blvd. Saturday, August 13 / Samedi 13 août Ride the wave of aquatic adventure. votre téléphone ou l’iPad de la biblio- June - August 2016 – 2:00pm Ages 4-6 / Sur la vague de l’aventure thèque. Children’s Programs: aquatique. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. Le mardi, 19 juillet de 15h00 à 17h00 Contes en famille Adult Programs: Tuesday, July 26 / Mardi 26 juillet – Tuesday, July 19, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Lundi - 10:15am Mystery Book Club - Monday Nights Are 10:30 am Juillet 11, 18, 25 Murder Geocaching: YOU are the Search Août 8, 15 Monday, June 6 – 6:30 pm Rumble in the Jungle / Gron- Engine Contes, comptines et chansons Monday, July 4 – 6:30pm dement dans la jungle Learn about geocaching, and head out Monday, August 8 – 6:30pm Beware of the creatures hiding in the pour les enfants de tous âges et un in teams to find some of the hidden Share the enjoyment of good myster- trees! Ages 7-9 / Attention aux créa- caches nearby. Come back to make parent ou gardien. ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us tures qui se cachent dans les arbres! one that the group can hide. Programme portes ouvertes for discussion. First Monday of the Pour les 7 à 9 ans Tuesday, August 2, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Family Storytime month, except for holidays. Thursday, July 28 / Jeudi 28 juillet – Wednesdays - 10:15am 2:30 pm Drop in program Make @ your library / Créez @ July 13, 20, 27 Comprendre le fonctionnement du votre biblio Aug. 3, 10, 17 Into the Woods / Promenons- système scolaire franco-ontarien : Come by and try your hand at differ- Stories, rhymes and songs for chil- nous dans les bois Jeudi, 16 juin, 6 :00 pm. ent activities – pom-pom catapults, dren of all ages and a parent or Take a walk through the wilderness. touch-screen gloves and more! caregiver. Cette séance d’information vise à Ages 4-6 / Balade dans la nature. Venez et essayez des activités dif- Drop-in program familiariser les parents avec le sys- Pour les 4 à 6 ans férentes - des pom pom catapultes, Tuesday, August 9 / Mardi 9 août – des gants à écran tactile et plus! Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio tème scolaire franco-ontarien. 2:30 pm Le mardi, 16 août de 15h00 à 17h00 Thursday – 1:30 pm TD Summer Reading Club / Club de Tuesday, August 16, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. July 14, 21, 28 lecture TD: All Things Green & Growing / Aug. 4, 11 Opening Ceremony / Cérémonie Tout ce qui est vert et qui pousse Stories, rhymes and songs for babies d’ouverture Experiment with colours and pat- Adult Book Clubs and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Join us for the TD Summer Reading terns in nature. Ages 4-6 / Fais months. / Contes, comptines et Club 2016 kick-off! / Joignez-vous à l’expérience des couleurs et des mo- Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book chansons pour les bébés et un parent nous pour le lancement du Club de tifs dans la nature. Pour les 4 à 6 ans Club ou gardien. 0-18 mois. lecture d’été TD 2016! Tuesday, August 9 / Mardi 9 août – Share the enjoyment of good myster- Drop-in program / Programme Tuesday, July 12 / Mardi, 12 juillet – 2:30pm ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us portes ouvertes 2:30 pm for a discussion on any Meg Harris mystery by R.J. Harlick. Special Saturday Storytimes Nature Up Close / Nature vue de Everything You Never Wanted to Thursday, June 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. près Know About Bugs / Tout ce que Father’s Day Fun! / S’amuser What will you find when you take a vous ne voulez pas savoir sur les Infusions littéraires pour la fête des pères! closer look? Ages 7-9 / Qu’aperçoit- insectes Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres Celebrate fathers as a family! Stories, on en y regardant de plus près? Pour Prepare to be grossed out! Ages 10-12 dans une ambiance détendue. Joignez- activites and crafts. Ages 5-10. Free. / les 7 à 9 ans / Prépare-toi à être dégouté! Pour les vous à nous pour une discussion aut- Célébrez la fête des pères en famille! Thursday, July 14 / Jeudi 14 juillet – 10 à 12 ans our du livre ‘’Sauve- toi la vie t’apelle,’’ Contes activités et bricolage. Pour 5 2 :30 pm Thursday, August 11 / Jeudi 11 août – de Boris Cyrulnik. à 10 ans. Gratuit. 2:30pm Le lundi 20 juin, de 14h00 à 15h00. Saturday, June 11 / Samedi 11 juin – Wild at HeART / L’art à l’état 2:00pm pur Wild & Woolly / Un peu Tuesday Book Group Let your creative imagination run d’extravagance Share the enjoyment of good books Canada Day Fun! / S’amuser wild! Ages 7-9 / Laisse libre cours à Be amazed by animals and their wild in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for pour la fête du Canada! ton imagination créatrice! Pour les 7 ways. Ages 7-9 / Laisse-toi émer- a discussion of selections from the Celebrate Canada Day as a family! à 9 ans veiller par les animaux et leur côté Great Books Reading and Discussion Stories, activities and crafts. Ages Tuesday, July 19 / Mardi 19 juillet – sauvage. Pour les 7 à 9 ans Program Series 1 – Hobbs, Melville, 5-10. Free. / Célébrez la fête du Can- 2:30 pm Thursday, August 18 / Jeudi 18 août – Smith, Shakespeare and Kierkegaard, ada en famille! Contes, activités et 10:30 am and more. bricolage. Pour les 5 à 10 ans. Gratuit. True North Strong and Free / Le Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2 / Samedi 2 juillet – Grand Nord fort et libre Closing Ceremony / Cérémonie 2 :00pm Explore the wild beauty of Canada de clôture from coast to coast. Ages 10-12 / Join us for the TD Summer Reading Bugs, bugs, bugs! / Les babioles Explore la beauté sauvage du Canada Club 2016 wrap-up! / Joignez-vous à des bestioles! d’un océan à l’autre. Pour les 10 à 12 nous pour la fermeture du Club de N.S. Registration for programs Celebrate bugs as a family! Stories, ans. lecture d’été TD 2016! starts on June 15. / L’inscription des activities and crafts. Ages 5-10. Free. Thursday, July 21 / Jeudi 21 juillet – Thursday, August 18 / Jeudi 18 août – programmes commence le 15 juin . / / Célébrez les bestioles en famille! 2:30 pm 2 :30pm` Registration for all programs requires a valid OPL library card for each registrant. / Toutes les personnes qui souhaitent s’inscrire à des programmes doivent être titulaires d’une carte valide de la BPO. Be aware of warm weather crime

The Alta Vista Library is located at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more infor- in your neighbourhood mation, please call 613-580-2424, he warmer weather has resulted in a number of break-ins to sheds and garages in our neighbourhood. ext.30426. / La bibliothèque Alta Sometimes items were stolen. Please increase security around your homes by making sure that your Vista est située au 2516, promen- homes, vehicles and property is locked, and adequate lighting is in place such as motion activated ade Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples lightsT and/or cameras. renseignements, veuillez composer le Report suspicious activity to the Police - do not confront the vandals and thieves. If you want increased 613-580-2424, poste 30426. police patrols in your neighbourhood, please communicate with Councillor Cloutier. Page 42 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Newshound of the old school writes memoir

Reviewed by Carole Moult In the beginning s a young lad William Fate landed Bill his first Scot- Fairbairn delivered news- tish newspaper job when his dad NEWSBOY! papers on the streets of bumped into Jedburgh Gazette Adventures from a life in journalism Hawick,A Scotland. Now, over 70 publisher Walter Easton and years later, and a more interest- mentioned that his son was looking life behind him than most ing for work. “Lucky for me he could ever have experienced, Bill did!” writes Bill. “My alternative shares his memoirs in his most was the local rayon factory im- recent book, Newsboy! ported into Jedburgh by a Cana- Blending a vivid recollection dian industrialist with Scottish of war history and remembrance, connections. a fitting collection of verse, and Walter Easton was correct- background voices from his time ing proofs when Bill arrived for as both printer and journalist, Bill his interview dressed in his grey frequently includes his wonder- rayon suit. He had waited in light ful sense of humour in the telling rain outside the newspaper of- of a career that spanned not only fice for five minutes plucking up seven decades, but across three courage. After hanging up his of the seven continents. wet raincoat and scarf on a rack He uses the terms “Good luck” and introducing himself, Easton’s and “Good fortune” in the book’s first question was why he wanted introduction. And, while reading to be a printer. “Well, for me, it’s his life story, you may frequently a whole lot better than the silk ask yourself, ‘What was he think- mill or university,” he nervously ing?’ Bill always seemed to escape replied. unscathed in what could have Walter Easton must have been quite a number of otherwise agreed since Bill was hired as an unfortunate endings. Providence apprentice at the Gazette. Over BILL FAIRBAIRN watched over Bill’s shoulder in the next three years he liked the almost every one of the book’s big flat-bed printing machine, fifty-six chapters. Lucky for us he has been able to share his myriad Continued on next page of experiences.

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Assorted freshly baked traditional pies Cheese, thyme/zaatar, meat, or, vegetarian JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 43 the Vancouver Province. After a east, and when it came time to my former Star colleagues were From previous page Province strike and citizenship do interviews Bill’s French was there but others had fallen by the problems he was recruited as almost there. Almost, but not wayside due to newspaper com- the cases of metal type and even news editor by the Williams Lake quite. puter technology they could not the odour of ink. He was only 15, Tribune. A college principal who At one point, after a news con- master.” but already the world of news- appreciated his work offered him ference where René Lévesque Bill moved on successfully and papers had him hooked. It was the post of journalism instructor had been fired with a barrage of today is one of the few journal- only for two compulsory years of at Cariboo College on the Indian questions in French, Bill sought ists left who reports interviews military national service that saw Reserve across the river from Ka- him out in a bar to share in Eng- in Pitman shorthand. Bill take a break from the work mloops. Teaching was definitely a lish what had transpired. The He moved back to Ottawa he loved. different life for Bill. former journalist Lévesque did when Legion Magazine, located in “The question that lay back of this with great kindness, helping the nation’s capital, advertised Elsa and Bill my mind was not whether I could to save Bill from returning to the for an assistant editor. Bill went In the 1960s, after experience teach journalism but whether office near midnight with asto- for an interview, then one week on newspapers in Scotland and journalism could be taught at ry-less, doodle-filled, notebook. later a Legion welcome-aboard England, Bill spent five years as all,” notes Bill, in his portrait Chapter 49 is action-packed with letter arrived confirming details a journalist in Africa. Chapter 30 of journalism in a different age. interviews of historical value and of his new position. The year was brings memories of the popular Many were calling the subject political reporting of Quebec 1985. Fifteen years later, in 2000, movie, Born Free. communications.” and of Canada’s crisis years over he wrote his last Legion Magazine “Opportunity knocked un- After two years as a teacher stymied independence. The like feature story. William Fairbairn expectedly in 1965 when I flew there came time to bid fare- of it has not been seen since. had decided to retire to volun- from Nairobi down to Momba- well again. Cariboo College was But a strike at the Montreal tary journalism with the River- sa for a vacation. I learned that about to be moved from the na- Star sent Bill seeking alternative view Park Review. scenes for the movie Born Free tive reserve to a new million dol- employment and he ended up for were being shot up the coast near lar location as a university and three years at the CBC’s Radio Goodbye, Mr. Chips Malindi,” he notes. its administrators were keen to Canada International in Montreal. Why then did William Fair- Opportunity, as he saw it, was teach more television and less bairn write his memoir? When initially denied him. No mat- print journalism in what became On to the nation’s capital drawn into the discussion, he fi- ter how hard he tried he seemed Thomson Rivers University. Al- When the Ottawa Journal ad- nally acknowledged that the pop- thwarted at almost every step in ready Bill had been tentatively vertised Bill applied, was inter- ular 1934 novel by James Hilton his plan to take the perfect ac- offered a position onThe Montre- viewed, and hired as photo edi- influenced his decision to write tion photograph of the lioness al Star and he felt that the time tor. After a series of what could his fifth book. film star, Elsa. was right to make the change. only be described as calamitous Substitute the 83-year-old clas- “I introduced myself as being “I had picked up on Indian events, Bill was given a month’s sics teacher, Charles Edward from the Daily Nation newspaper studies, improved my French notice. “I was glad to be out of Chipping, who saw the passing of adding that the beach was pub- at evening classes and learned a the printer-strike-hit Journal salt many monumental world events, lic and I sought a photograph of great deal about western Canada mine that I had criticized. Fir- and compare his musings with Elsa swimming in the sea.” Open and from a distance something ing me preceded by four months the reflections of an 81-year-old Road Films of London were hav- of Quebec. I likely would have its 1980 demise after 95 years of journalist giving sober thought ing none of that because they a teaching testimonial to add to publication.” to the times and era of a bygone sought that photograph exclu- my résumé. I suspected the Star Bill next pestered the CBC for newspaper world. You are look- sively for their billboards. What would treat fairly my application his old job back. He thinks man- ing at one of the main reasons for happened next is vividly brought for a copy editor’s job at a time agement broke down in anguish. writing Newsboy! to life in Newsboy! His eventual of crisis in that province and na- A four-month contract job was Mr. Chips, as he is warmly newspaper article, after inter- tionally in Canada.” vacant at CBC Yellowknife and he referred to, recalls his 58 years viewing a very upset Joy Adam- Bill had sensibly seen that em- was asked to reply within a week. spent at the same well respected son, who had nurtured Elsa and bracing academia would sharpen Not even the cold sub-Arctic boy’s school, while Bill Fairbairn, sought the role being played by his knowledge and qualifications winter was able to deter Bill’s as he is widely known, brings actress Virginia McKenna, was for a run east where the big news- sense of humor those months. the world of journalism from his seen as a scoop. Bill was sure that papers published. And it did! “My thoughts for a permanent perspective of having worked for on account of his story he was job next turned to The Montreal 15 different newspapers, a maga- happily switched from the edit- Star struck Gazette, which had an English zine, a radio station and as an in- ing desk to reporting the news. After three days of train travel, language monopoly in the city structor on an Indian reserve. “My photograph of Elsa on the Bill arrived in Montreal to begin after the demise of the Star as a Engage yourself in his story of beach appeared in Nairobi’s Dai- his next adventure. He felt that result of another strike. The Ga- journalistic peace and strife. To ly Nation under a headline saying the Montreal Star was the best zette had moved into the old Star be published soon by Baico, 280 the Born Free lioness had never newspaper in Canada, and defi- building and I felt there was a Albert Street, Ottawa, (613-829- been more a prisoner.” nitely the best staffed. good chance I would get work 5141), this book provides insight Bill Fairbairn has always had “I had experience there second there. into what actually happened the exceptional skill of providing to none working in both languag- “The usual editing test I had around those newshounds of the the perfect headline for a story. es and great help from the people experienced a half dozen times old school pounding Underwood I interviewed.” The French eve- was administered and soon I had typewriter keys with little knowl- Sun struck ning classes in the west indeed moved onto my old newspaper edge of the technical revolution While working in Africa Bill did help his journalism in the floor as a desk editor. A few of ahead. had freelanced for the Sun in London so his first stop after returning to England was at the Sun’s doorstep. The prospective sale of the newspaper seemed to Bill to be a sign to move on from the Sun. Thus, in the early 1970s, after a stint on The Scotsman and putting a pin in a globe to find where next, he sailed to Canada to work first as a journalist with Page 44 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Art Lending of Ottawa.....We June 5 from 10 am to 4pm Friends of the Farm will assist lease, lease to purchase and sell qual- researchers in greeting the public at Doors Open Ottawa - Central Rideau Park United Church, ity, original fine art at reasonable Experimental Farm, a free fun educational event for all ages. 613-230-3276 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Activities prices. Local artists only. RA Centre, www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm and Events, June - August 2016 2451 Riverside Drive, (Outaouais For more information, call the Room), best available at the East June 11 Friends of the Farm Preston Lilac Tour 2pm, Donation. Take a 613-733-3156 ext 229 (M-F 9-4) Entrance. Saturday, June 4th from guided tour of the Isabella Preston Lilac Collection with the Friends’ Lilac or go to www.rideaupark.ca 10:00a.m. -5:00pm. For more details Team. Ms Preston bred lilacs at the CEF in the 1920’s and produced the and an opportunity to view the Gal- first Canada-hardy hybrids. Meet at the Friends’ shed in the CEF Or- On Sat. June 4, 7:30 pm, come lery of member artists’ work www. namental Gardens, park in Ag Museum lot, follow the signs, donations to “Tales and Tunes” featuring artlendingofottawa.ca kindly accepted. 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events. stories by Stephen Leacock, as htm#garden told by the Ottawa Story Tell- ers with music by North Winds June 11 Friends of the Farm Peony Tour 9am to 12 noon, Donation. Take Brass at Rideau Park. a guided tour of the CEF Peony Beds with the Friends’ Peony Team. Get tips on what works best in your garden and ways of keeping your peonies Tickets available at the door: Perth Classic Theatre Festi- happily blooming. Meet at the Peony Beds in the CEF Ornamental Gardens, $20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors & val tickets for sale. Our com- park in Ag Museum lot, donations kindly accepted. 613-230-3276 www. Students), $10 Children 12 and munity park is participating in friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#garden under). a fundraiser by selling tickets June 18 & 19 Friends of the Farm “Books for Blooms” Book Sale from to “An Inspector Calls by J.B. 10am to 4pm, Free. Literally the best used book sale in Ottawa, choose Garage Sale, Book Sale and Priestley” in Perth on Saturday from thousands of titles. It’s a two-day book sale for a reason! Bldg 72, Barbeque - Sat. June 11, 8 am - Aug 27, 2016 at 2pm. Tickets CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 1 pm: While scouting the Alta are $34. If anyone is interested www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#events Vista Garage Sale, please stop - pm me. Also feel free to share June 26 Guided Tree Tour at 2 pm Bldg 72 How Trees Get Started. Trees by Rideau Park and enjoy: with others. (Eastway Gardens have found many ways to reproduce and ensure survival of their kind. -Garage Sale: Peruse many & Cecil Morrison Park) Avail- Come learn how it works, free and open to the public, register at info@ household items all in one spot. able from: Kim Lamont, 613- friendsofthefarm.ca, donations kindly accepted http://www.friend- Or, rent a table to sell your 741-1283 softhefarm.ca/events.htm#trees https://www.facebook.com/ “stuff.” For rentals, call: 613- FCEFOttawa 733-3156 ext 229 (M-F 9-4) by July 12 to 15 “Three Spectacular Gardens” Bus Tour- now sold out! Wait June 9. list only, $625/pp double occupancy, 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthe- -Book Sale: for your summer farm.ca/events.htm#bus reading; Barbeque: Have a rest with some refreshments - ham- Trinity Community Garden: August 7 Friends of the Farm Victorian Tea from 2pm to 4pm burgers, sausages & drinks! Plant Sale Fundraiser Classic tea is served on the lawns of the Arboretum. Dress in full Victorian Saturday June 11, 9.00 - 2.00 garb, (optional), listen to live music, enter the best hat and costume contest. 1641 Alta Vista Drive Formal Tea $10 at Bldg 72, CEF Arboretum east exit off Prince of Wales Camp Awesome 2016, August Come and choose from a var- roundabout. 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events. 8th - 12th: This Christian day iety of htm#events camp program by the Ot- Perennial and annual plants tawa Presbytery of the United August 13 Friends of the Farm Art on the Farm from 10 am to 4pm, Rain Church takes place at Rideau Open Garden Day Date August 14, Free. Artists working in various media will display and Park, and serves children 4-12 Saturday June 18, 10.00 - Noon sell their original work under the trees at the Arboretum. Bldg 72 CEF years. Led by trained staff, 480 Avalon Place Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 www. activities include games, crafts, Official Activity as part of the friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#events drama, singing, water fun national Garden Days and learning about important Meet the members, tour the topics. The Camp runs from 10 garden and learn about Parking lot sale and BBQ am - 3 pm. Children bring their how we grow our food. on Saturday, June 11. Mark own lunch. Cost per camper is this date down on your $70 if you register by June 14 calendar. 8 am to 1 pm. St. and $80 thereafter. Childcare Thomas the Apostle Church, is available before and after the 2345 Alta Vista Drive Camp for an additional fee. For (beside Firehall). Spaces more information & to register available for $20 - includes online, go to the Camp Awe- table. Call Jim at some link at 613-523-2487 www.rideaupark.ca. or Church office weekday mor- nings at 613-733-0336.

LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY

We all miss our pets when they be- ticipants will be sent a confiden- come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tial email with a description of the ful situation for both guardian and lost or found pet. When a pet is animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton wish found Orrin and Pam will notify the to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between in Riverview Park. If you wish to the parties involved . Your participa- participate please email letterit@ tion may result in a lost pet being re- rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. Balena Park Pet Memorial email address and postal address and To commemorate a loved pet while supporting the Canadian Guide Dogs telephone number. for the Blind purchase a brick for the Pet Memorial Patio in Balena Park. When letterit@rog- For full details go to the RPCA website http://rpca.wordpress.com/page-1/pet- ers.com is notified remembrance-patio-in-balena-park/ or call 613-523-4339 of a lost pet all par- JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 45 More healthy options, less junk food at The Ottawa Hospital Special to the Riverview Park Review “Our team has been sourcing new products to healthy meals after the cafeterias close. Tim f you’re at The Ottawa Hospital and go that fit the guidelines and testing new prepara- Hortons franchises are working with hospitals looking for a snack between treatments or tion methods–for example, chicken fingers or across the LHIN to tailor their menus to the while visiting a loved one, you may notice fish that taste great baked,” said Girard. initiative. Isome changes: fewer chips and chocolate bars, Franchises within the hospital will also make In the end, it’s about giving people options, more healthy options, and the deep fryer at the changes to offer healthier menus. Volunteer-run not forcing them to eat any particular food, General Campus gone. convenience stores at The Ottawa Hospital, for said Girard. “We want to offer people a balance. That’s because all 20 hospitals in the Cham- example, now offer soups and sandwiches in We’ll still have French fries– but now, they’ll be plain Local Health Integration Network the evenings so that staff or visitors have access baked instead of fried.” (LHIN) have agreed to work together through the Healthy Food in Hospitals Initiative to offer healthier meal choices. Hospitals are changing what they serve to staff, visitors and patients in their cafeterias, gift shops, vending machines and franchise op- erations. The goal is to make it easy to choose healthy foods and reduce rates of chronic ill- nesses such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. Although removing the deep fryer might come as a major change at the General Campus, the Civic Campus hasn’t had one in four years. “We know it will take time to adjust to the change, but we also know people are looking for healthier options,” said Cafeteria Manager Guy Girard. “Part of our strategy is to support healthier populations and this initiative does that.” Hospitals in the region can achieve bronze, silver or gold status, with increasing require- ments for healthy options and restrictions on junk food at each level. The Ottawa Hospital will reach the bronze status in January, which means offering smaller soft drink, chocolate milk and Food services staffer Sarah Linder (left) and Somphone Sauksanh demonstrate how once fried French juice sizes and more whole-grain products. fries and chicken fingers will now be baked Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn

OCDSB Trustee Chris Ellis

School Boundary and Accommodation Reviews n May 17, the Public School Board released the schedule for Cap: Capacity of school; Por: Portables in use; upcoming Boundary and Accommodation Reviews. An Accom- Enrol: Number of full time equivalent students at modation Review for elementary and high schools in the Alta school; UF%: Total Enrolment/Capacity; Surplus: OVista/Hunt Club Area is planned to begin in April 2017 and run till Dec Number of surplus spaces. 2017. To start the review, District staff will make a recommendation that may include boundary changes and/or one or more school closures. Zone meeting There are a number of factors leading to the review of elementary You are invited to a meeting of Zone 6 constituents (Rideau- and high schools across the public board. On top of financial pressures Rockcliffe and Alta Vista) on Thursday, June 9 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm related to the way school boards are funded, the province has recently at Hillcrest High School (1900 Dauphin Rd, at Smyth Rd) to hear and made changes to the funding formula that penalize boards for having consult about the Secondary School Program Review and Boundary and underutilized schools (schools with excess instructional space). With School Accommodations. these pressures, stable or declining enrolments and the changing makeup Trustee Chris Ellis- www.SchoolZone6.org - of neighbourhoods set up school closure scenarios. In particular, there Email [email protected] - 613-818-7350 are several high schools in the board that have such low numbers that it is becoming problematic to provide all the courses that students need for graduation without timetabling conflicts. As you can see on the table below, current enrolment at Hillcrest HS is 469 students. High School Principals have indicated that 800 to 1,000 students are optimum to be able to program courses for all three educational pathways (university, college, workplace) to be strong. Enrolment at Brookfield High School is also on the low side. Canterbury, which draws students from across the district for the Arts Program, is over capacity. High School Cap Portables Enrol UF% Surplus Canterbury 1134 8 1278 112.73% -144 Hillcrest 1164 0 469 40.31% 695 Ridgemont 969 0 766 79.03% 203 Brookfield 1116 0 581 52.06% 535 Total 4383 8 3094 70.60% 1289 Page 46 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Oakpark loves our volunteers! by Pam Maskell even celebrated Rufus’ birthday churches donate their time to lead High school and University e are so fortunate at last year to show him how much he weekly and monthly services. We students get involved in a variety Oakpark to have an means to them. also look forward to seeing some of ways to assist in the Oakpark extraordinary group We are privileged to have made local church choirs who occasionally community. Helping to prepare for Wof volunteers. Both residents and great connections with the local visit and grace us with their beautiful upcoming activities, providing one community members are extremely churches over the years. Many of voices. on one visits, playing piano, and generous with their time. We can- the residents are parishioners of At Oakpark, we offer a broad helping with special occasions are not thank our wonderful volunteers Rideau Park United, St. Thomas the range of entertainment, some of just a few ways that these students enough for all that they do. Apostle, and Resurrection of our which wouldn’t be possible without provide a much appreciated helping Resident volunteers help with a Lord Churches. We’re honoured some very generous people sharing hand. variety of activities and goings on that so many people from these their talent free of charge. A great time was had by all at at Oakpark. From running the Tuck our volunteer appreciation tea on Shop, facilitating reading groups May 19th. David’s Tea provided a and card games, to assisting with delicious sampling menu allowing all our weekly game of bowling – none of these wonderful people to be at of these things would be successful Oakpark at the same time and for us without all of the time and effort to thank them for all the hard work they put in. they do and the difference that they Everyone welcomes the make in all of our lives. community volunteers with open Thank You from the bottom of arms. We all look forward to our hearts to all of our wonderful Monday evenings when Ottawa volunteers who help to make Therapy Dogs Rufus and Zippy, the Oakpark the great place that it is! miniature labradoodles visit with We couldn’t do what we do without Mrs. Helen Curtis (left) and Mrs. Irene Tammadge (right) volunteering at Martin and Robert. The residents the Oakpark Tuck Shop Photo credit:Pam Maskell you!

FINANCIAL PLANNING Give your Investment Portfolio a Spring Cleaning by Bob Jamieson storage sheds because over time ith the arrival of spring, we’ve haphazardly tossed item after www.edwardjones.com it’s time to tidy up your item into them. There may not be Winvestment portfolio. anything that has to be thrown out, To Help You Manage Here are three financial spring clean- but a good clean-up is needed to or- ing tips you might want to consider. ganize everything properly. Similar- Unexpected Change, Get rid of what you no longer ly, your portfolio may need a good need – When you clean your home spring shake-out. For instance, you We’ll Consult with thoroughly, you end up disposing of could have too much of one invest- an Expert — YOU. all kinds of things – some of which ment and too little of another. This you may have even forgotten you could mean you are taking on too Changing markets and our changing lifestyles can own. The same principle might ap- much risk or, conversely, that your send a once-balanced portfolio into disarray. That’s ply to some of your investments. holdings have become too conserva- why it’s so important to take advantage of our Speak with your financial advisor to tive to provide the growth you need. portfolio review at least once every year. Together, see if you still have some holdings Some investments may be better we’ll assess how changes in the markets, your career that are no longer appropriate for suited to an RRSP, or to a TFSA. As and your goals can impact your investment plan, and you and are best removed from your a result, some important re-balanc- we can make adjustments to help keep you on track. portfolio. ing could be required to get your rel- Though we may be knowledgeable on the markets, ative weightings back in tidy order, Trim back your duplicates – no one knows your life better than you. If you went through your house especially in light of the stock and carefully, you might be surprised bond market changes we have seen Call or stop by to schedule your portfolio at how many items serve the same in recent months. review today. purpose. For example, do you really By working with your financial need two toasters? There may be advisor for your portfolio’s spring similar redundancies with your cleaning, you can help make sure investment portfolio. For example, your investment holdings are up- you may have two stocks issued by to-date, appropriately suited to your   different companies that sell similar needs and well-positioned to help  products. Instead, you might find you make progress toward your   it’s much better to exchange one long-term financial goals. If you  of those for a different company in would like another opinion to help  a different sector to boost your di- you with this clean-up, please give versification. While diversification me a call at 613-526-3030. cannot guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, it may help reduce the Bob Jamieson, CFP www.ed- effects of market volatility. wardjones.ca/bob-jamieson Put things back in order – Many Edward Jones, Member Canadian Member – Canadian of us tend to have messy closets and Investor Protection Fund Investor Protection Fund JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 47 Sydney Baker – flying clubs and the outbreak of war – part 1 Edited by Colin Hine G-AFSU; and one Miles Whitney reserve flying training school of group called National Air Commu- n February 20th 1939 I was Straight, G-AERC. This latter air- the Royal Air Force (RAF). This nications (NAC). This group was flying Hillson Praga regis- craft was built by Miles Aircraft school started using Hawker Hind formed by the Air Ministry, from tration G-AEYM at 1,500 after Whitney Straight approached and Fury biplanes. These were large passenger aircraft that had been Ofeet about five miles east of the George Miles to design and build a high performance aircraft powered impressed. Our flight orders were aerodrome at Ipswich when sud- side-by-side seated aircraft for dual by Roll Royce Kestrel engines. The issued by the RAF station com- denly without warning, following instruction. Powered by a Gypsy pilots of these aircraft treated us to mander. a sharp crack and severe vibration, Major engine, this airplane was some wonderful displays of aero- For the next three months we did the propeller went spinning away very popular. I believe that some 50 batics. I remember seeing a Fury flights to most of the aerodromes to the left. It was my natural reac- of them were built. take off from one side of the aero- between LeHavre and Arras. On tion to shut off the engine which One other Miles Whitney drome and complete a slow roll be- these flights we carried spares and eliminated the vibration. Straight registration G-AFBV fore crossing the boundary on the supplies that had been requested At this point I sighted the aero- based at Ramsgate crashed at Ip- other side of the field. by Number 1 and 73 RAF Squad- drome away in the distance and I swich on the 15th June 1939. The However, war clouds were on rons which were now stationed in felt pretty sure that by flattening pilot, Mr. C. Almond along with a the horizon and in early Septem- France. my glide I could reach the field. pupil had flown in from Ramsgate ber 1939 war against Germany was We completed a total of 54 round The landing was quite normal but on a cross-country training flight. declared bringing with it drastic trips during this period. On these unfortunately it was downwind Upon departure the pilot did sev- changes to all our lives. All private flights we had no protection; if we and a little too fast. I trundled on eral low tight circuits of the aero- flying in the U. K. was shut down. were challenged in any way while stopping just short of the boundary drome and on the last circuit the The last duty of the staff of Straight flying we were told to fire off a Very marker. One annoying part of this aircraft’s wing struck a wind-sock Corporation at Ipswich was to light of the designated colour of the was that no one saw me land so I mast shearing off a section of the camouflage the hangars using large day, information that was given to had a long walk back to the hangar. wing. The plane then climbed a lit- brooms and buckets of paint. The us in daily orders. Fortunately all At this time I had just completed tle before crashing to the ground. aerodrome was divided up into our flight proceeded without any 10 hours of solo flying. Sadly both pilot and pupil were small fields by spraying black paint serious problems. Our only con- Subsequent inspection of the en- killed. Mr. Almond had been one of to represent hedges, while some of cern was knowing where we were gine revealed that the crankshaft my instructors while I was training. the “fields” were dusted with yellow going to eat and sleep; many nights had sheared just forward of the first The amount of maintenance and to represent corn. were spent sleeping aboard the air- bearing. The propeller was found servicing of aircraft was now in- At this point all Straight corpo- craft. Other aircraft I crewed dur- later on the banks of the Orwell creasing. Monday was always a non- ration employees merged into one ing this period included DH 84s River a few miles south of the aero- flying day enabling us to catch up company, Western Airways Ltd. (Dragon) G-ACMT, G-ACJT, G- drome at Ipswich. on servicing activity. By now I had at Weston-Super-Mare in Somer- ACLE, DH 89s (Rapide) G-ACTV 1939 started as a busy year for fly- been given assistance in the form of set. On September 8th 1939 I left and G-ADDD. This latter plane ing clubs, the civil Air guard was be- an apprentice and a helper; the lat- Weston as crew member engineer was previously owned by HRH the coming very popular. We increased ter did all the refuelling and clean- on DH 89 (Rapide) G-AFSO with Prince of Wales. My last flight with our fleet of four Hillson Pragas adding of the aircraft. Mr. Chatia as pilot. We were as- NAC was on December 18th 1939 ing two Piper Cubs, G-AFTC and In mid-1939 a new larger hangar signed to the RAF station at Tang- from Amiens to Tangmere. NAC G-AFGM; one DH 82 Tiger Moth, was constructed at Ipswich for a mere where we became a part of a was disbanded in early 1940.

It Takes a Community Riverview Park Refugee Action Group (ITC) ITC On Wednesday, April 27th of Emmanuel United Church and Action Group will be holding a open at 6:30 p.m., the Show is the second community meeting Feras Atieh, brother of the family fundraiser at Emmanuel United at 7:00 p.m. and Admission is of the It Takes a Community of seven being sponsored, were Church, our partner at 691 Smyth $15.00, Children 10 and under are Riverview Park Refugee Action there to answer questions from Road. The Shout Sister Choir admitted free. Group (ITC) was held at the participants. will be the entertainment. Doors Riverview Alternative School. On Friday, June 17th, the Jon Jones, refugee co-ordinator Riverview Park ITC Refugee Shout Sister Ottawa Afternoon Choir Directed by Judy FUND RAISER CONCERT In support of the Riverview Park IT TAKES A COMMUNITY REFUGEE ACTION GROUP

Friday June 17th 2016 Doors open 1830 Show starts 1900 Emmanuel United Church 691 Smyth Road, Ottawa Tickets $15.00 Children 10 and under free Available from Dempsey Community Centre or at the door More information: Shout Sister Choir www.shoutsisterchoir.ca Councillor Jean Cloutier meets Feras Atieh and Jonathan Jones at the It Takes A Community Refugee Action Group: second Community Open House of the Riverview Park ITC Refugee https://fundrazr.com/itcrefugeeactiongroup Action Group. Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 48 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016

Pippa and Greg: part of the Alan Landsberg (in red) put together the great team of Chantal Bourget had some wonderful help with children first-rate Dale Park Team Chris Khoury with son Thomas in front, Paul Puritt, and Émile and Charlotte at Hutton Park Tim Mark.

Spring cleaning in Riverview Park by Carole Moult he annual park clean up over the years has resulted in hundreds of children and adults joining together to help make the River- view Park community the beautiful one that it is. This year, the eventT was shared with Blair Court Community House and neighbours to help clean Coronation Park on Friday evening, May 13th. Alda Burt, Balena, Dale, Hutton, and Riverview Park were cleaned over the weekends of Saturday, May 7th, Saturday, May 14th and on Thursday, May 19th. in the evening. Thank you to everyone who came out to help.

We all dug in to clean Coronation Park.

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6 478 3 JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 49 Our musical heritage: Hello Ma Baby! by Brian McGurrin Hello Ma Baby! is a rhythmically intoxicating like to tell the story of singing to my thir- composition from the husband/wife team of Joe teen-year-old granddaughter – singing an old Howard and Ida Emerson who once performed ragtime tune called Hello Ma Baby! The re- together in vaudeville. The verses describe a hip Ifrain goes like this: kind of guy who’s making use of the latest com- Hello ma baby, hello ma honey, hello ma ragtime gal, munications technology to do some long dis- Send me a kiss by wire; baby, ma heart’s on fire; tance romancing. There’s no suggestion of love If you refuse me, honey, you’ll or tenderness here – he’s never even met this gal lose me, then you’ll be left alone; face to face and he just learned her name “this Oh baby, telephone, and tell me I’se your own. morning,” but having somehow made contact, he’s now in hot pursuit via the telephone. He’s a And my granddaughter laughed and said, “I skirt chaser and a ladies’ man, and clearly unde- know that song!” And I said: “That’s a song from sirable as a suitor - perhaps a lot like Joe Howard 1899! That’s the year your great grandfather was himself (who married no less than nine times). born! How come you know that song?” And she said that she remembered it from a cartoon show Verse 1. where it was performed by a froggie with a top I’se got a little baby, but she’s out of hat and cane, doing the cakewalk. Ok, maybe my sight, I talk to her across the telephone; granddaughter didn’t actually know that he was I’se never seen ma honey, but she’s mine, all dancing the “cakewalk” ... but, how amazing and right, so take my tip, and leave this gal alone; delightful, that she was familiar with a popular Ev’ry single mornin’, you will hear me yell, “Hey Cen- song from 1899! tral fix me up along the line,” It seems that Hello Ma Baby! is one of those He connects me with ma honey, then ah rings the songs that keeps getting revived, so the refrain bell, and this is what I say to Baby mine: (refrain) has become embedded in our cultural memories. When Edna Ferber wrote her famous novel, Verse 2. Showboat, in 1926, she included a scene where This morning, through the phone, she said her name the heroine auditions for a job in a sleazy Chica- was Bess. and now I kind of know where I am at; go cabaret, with a black Gospel song, Go Down I’m satisfied because I’ve got my babe’s address, here, pasted in the lining of my hat. I am mighty scared, cause if the wires get crossed, ‘twill separate me from ma baby mine, Then some other coon will win her, and my game is lost, and so each day I shout along the line: (refrain)

As you may have noticed, this guy speaks in dia- lect: for example, saying “ma” instead of “my”, and “I’se” instead of “I’ve”; and in verse two he actually refers to himself as a “coon,” when he frets that if he loses telephone contact with Bess, “some other coon will win her” (which, by the way, directly contradicts his earlier insensitive warning that she’d better not refuse his advances or she’ll be all alone). You may also have noted an unpleasant hint of aggressiveness: “she’s mine all right, so take my tip and leave this gal alone.” “Coon” is a racial slur that was once in general use to describe African-Americans, but that’s a topic for another day. Music critic Richard Crawford has commented that in an era when pop songs tended to ide- alize, sometimes even spiritualize romantic at- tachments, songs like Hello Ma Baby! allowed audiences and buyers of sheet music to glimpse Hello Ma Baby! Historic American Sheet Music, David a realm of less flattering male-female relations M. Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, that went beyond the fake Victorianism of Tin Duke University Pan Alley lyrics. Maybe that’s just another way of saying that songwriters of that period still shrank Moses (go down Moses, let my people go!), but from injecting any level of realism into popular the manager is unimpressed: “Listen sister. Your songs about white folks! songs are too much like church tunes, see? How Hello Ma Baby! has been recorded many times. about singing me a real coon song? You know, One of the earliest recordings was by vaudevillian Hello Ma Baby, or somethin’ like that.” Len Spencer in 1899, but, sad to say, it has such And if we skip forward a few more generations, poor sound quality that it’s almost unintelligible, we find Hello Ma Baby! appearing, for example, so you may prefer to listen to a more modern art- in a Mel Brook’s film, Spaceballs in 1987, and ist such as Joan Morris. Check it out on Youtube. again in a 1993 episode of The Simpsons where Homer performs it with a barbershop quartet. P.S.: If you’re interested, you can also see that And, so it goes. It seems that some songs refuse 60-year-old Warner Bros. cartoon on YouTube: to die, even when they’re a hundred years old. it’s titled One Froggy Evening. Steven Spielberg How come? called it “the Citizen Kane of animated film.” Page 50 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2016 Dear Fran [email protected] Hydrangea macrophylla—Bigleaf Hydrangea by Fran Dennett stay fluffy and do not mat down H. macrophylla happily blooming sulfate which n our zone 5b, Hydrangea like maple leaves, then tie the top in a USA zone 4 garden. But the is sometimes macrophylla is usually given shut. Shovel snow around the base most wonderful part of the discov- recommended as an Easter plant. It comes in and over the top through the win- ery was that it bloomed on both to keep certain Iblue, pink and white. This hydran- ter. In April remove the protection new and old growth. This was the plants blue. This is not true and gea is usually listed as a Canadian in stages as the weather warms up. start of the successful story of the furthermore aluminum sulfate is zone 6 plant, but given the right 2.In late fall when the stems ‘Endless Summer” series. These highly toxic in the soil and should TLC can be encouraged to grow are still supple, tie them together; are really lovely plants. be avoided at all costs! and bloom repeatedly here in zone wrap in white winter wrap and Hydrangeas as a rule like an acid In conclusion, I hope you will 5b where it is at the limit of its har- place a Styrofoam dome over all. soil. This can be accomplished in find a place in your garden to try diness. Shovel snow around the base and several ways; use an acid fertilizer Hydrangea macrophylla, as I know Within this genus there are cul- over the top through the winter. (Miracid), or scratch a handful of you would enjoy them. Also if you tural differences between species In April remove the protection in sulfur into the soil in spring or wa- have any questions or would like which can cause confusion. stages as the weather warms up. ter in a cup of vinegar around the to see a particular garden topic What are these differences? Hy- Over ten years ago, I planted a root zone and be sure to dump discussed in this column please drangea macrophylla blooms on species pink H. marcophylla (from your leftover tea or coffee and let the editor know of your wishes SECOND year wood and there- my aunt’s garden in southern their leaves and grounds around and she in turn will let me know. fore must NOT be cut down as you Michigan USA zone 5) at the back the plant. (Pouring my leftover tea Happy gardening… would H. grandiflora ‘Annabelle’ of my house against the founda- on my hydrangea over the years or H. paniculata ‘Pee Gee’ which tion facing east, and it usually has has changed the pink color to a Master Gardeners of Ottawa- blooms on new wood. Prune H. fifteen or more blooms on it every mauve colour on about half of the Carleton (MGOC) check out our macrophylla only to shape imme- year. I use option two as described plant.). website http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca for diately after blooming, or just cut above for protection. My hydran- The best place to plant this H. information. off the spent bloom heads leaving gea is still alive. Up until the last macrophylla is in morning sun or the stem with next year’s bloom few years our Ottawa winters have a site that would give protection If you would like to receive buds forming on the stem at the been quite mild (yes they were!). from hot noon day sun. Develop- TROWEL TALK, our free month- leaf nodes. Should you prune to These last few years when the tem- ing a warm microclimate is crucial ly electronic gardening newsletter, the ground you may not have perature dipped to -29°C, the pre- for blooming of this hydrangea contact : blooms on that stem next year but vious year’s stems, which would be in our zone 5b. It is the protec- to be will the following year. In order to the blooming stems, were winter tion of the flower buds which will added to the list. guarantee blooms on the second killed. However, the root survived guarantee blooming the next sum- year wood or old stem, these stems and new stems were produced, so mer. Why would you grow a plant Check out THE EDIBLE GAR- must be protected. I am hoping for blooms this year. and not have it bloom, do the ex- DEN, our monthly on line guide Here are two suggestions to I believe the reason my H. mar- tra work by protecting this plant, for those who wish to grow their protect H. macrophylla in zone:5b. cophylla does so well in this zone and then enjoy the fruits of your own food. The object is to try and keep the is because it is against the founda- labour! old wood from freezing too hard tion and I protect it. Also because Remember the blue/pink colour Phone Help Line: 613-236-0034, and thus killing the flower bud. it has survived for so long it may is a result of their genetic makeup Wednesday and Thursday only, 1. In late fall when the stems have developed some hardiness for and not due to adding chemicals to 1-3pm. Year round. are still supple, tie them together; this zone. the soil. By changing the pH from slit open the end of a large gar- So you do not want go to all this alkaline to acid, you can temporar- Email Help Line: bage bag to make a tube; place the trouble, but still would like to grow ily change the pink colour to blu- [email protected] tube over the plant and anchor the M. marcophylla. You are in luck, as ish, but as soon as the pH becomes base of the bag with bricks; back the people of Bailey Nurseries in alkaline the pink color will return. fill the bag with oak leaves which St. Paul, Minnesota discovered a Which bring me to aluminum

Photo credit:The Radnors Photo credit:The Radnors JUNE 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 51 increase in the amount of “spying” Élizabeth Bruyère caused the total staff to grow. Continued from page 37 At the time CBNRC moved to the site, the Rideau Annex was surround- The JDU was renamed the Commu- ed mainly by farmland. Located east nications Research Centre (CRC) in of the Rideau River near Hurdman July 1946. Still housed in the La Salle Bridge on Alta Vista Drive (which was Academy on Sussex, the CRC formed then Churchill Drive in Gloucester), the core of the Communications it was nicknamed “the Farm” by those Branch of the National Research in the know. Council upon its creation in Septem- In June 1961, the whole depart- ber 1946. ment moved to the new Sir Leonard After the end of WWII the Rideau Tilley building out on the corner of Military Hospital was no longer need- Riverside Drive and Heron. The old ed and the Grey Nuns did not return, Grey Nuns building was left derelict. so they offered it as a rental property. The whole location was eventually This was just right for the increasingly sold to a real estate developer and the large number of staff required by the Alta Vista Towers now occupy the CBNRC during the cold war era. So site. they took it over and renamed it the So next time you pass the Shop- Rideau Annex. The CBNRC stayed pers Drug Mart at the Alta Vista Cen- there until about 1961 as the building tre and the adjacent three apartment was getting old, it was built in 1915, it towers, remember the history of that had no air conditioning, security was corner of our community, from nurs- extremely difficult, and the gradual ing the sick to spying on any threat to Canadian security.

Trinity Community Garden invites you to their Plant Sale, And Ottawa’s Garden Days Event by Bernadette Bailey lunch. Each gardener prepares, nity Garden is located behind the perience, get inspired at their local rinity Community Garden plants, maintains and harvests Trinity Church of the Nazarene at garden centre or travel to a nearby will be holding it’s An- their own plot. In addition they 480 Avalon Place. destination to enjoy their favou- nual Plant sale at 1641 Alta volunteer to perform one of the “This three-day program of ac- rite garden.” VistaT Drive on June 11 from 9:00 required tasks, filling the water tivities and events is for gardening until 2:00 during the Alta Vista barrels, managing weed growth in enthusiasts, families, schools and If you would like to learn more Community Garage Sale. We will the common areas or maintaining tourists alike. Garden Days is an about Garden Days, visit garden- be selling a wide variety of Peren- our compost system. This year we opportunity for Canadians to en- days.ca. We hope to see you in the nials and some annual plants that will have a team growing food in joy their own garden, visit or take garden. our gardeners have donated from designated plots for the purpose part in their favourite garden ex-

New and returning gardeners getting acquainted Enjoying a potluck lunch Preparing the plots Photo credit:Bernadette Bailey Photo credit:Sarah Musavi Photo credit:Bernadette Bailey their own home gardens. The pro- of donating to those in need in ceeds will be used to help cover our community. We also plant the cost of obtaining compost and and maintain a common herb water for the members use as well garden. We still have a very small as purchasing tools or other neces- number of plots available for this sities for the garden. season. If you are interested in A new gardening season has renting a plot, please contact us at begun and the gardeners at [email protected]. Trinity Community Garden have The Community Garden will be eagerly begun to plant in their hosting an activity as part of the plots. We welcomed our new national Garden Days. Communi- gardeners at our annual Garden ty members are invited to come to Preparation Day on April 30th the garden on Saturday June 18th where they became acquainted between 10 a.m. and noon to meet with returning gardeners while the members, have a tour of the turning their soil, adding compost, garden, and learn about how we and sharing a delicious pot luck grow our food. Trinity Commu- iPad Orderin riht at your tae

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