JUNE 2014 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.6 NO.3

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(613) 241-3126 [email protected] 855 Industrial Avenue, Unit 12 JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 3 On holiday in the footsteps of Scott and Wordsworth by Bill Fairbairn not seen for 64 years, to be near Walter Scott and William Words- came to welcome me home to the hat a treat in a two- my home town watching seven-a- worth. UK! week holiday! To meet side rugby and to follow the spir- Not only that but to be reunited an old pal whom I had its of two great British writers, Sir with 12 brothers and sisters who W Continued on page 21

Abbotsford was the Walter Scott home that along with his publisher's folly nearly bankrupted the famous Jedburgh Abbey seen from the town writer centre

Review writer Bill Fairbairn, third from left, and eight of his twelve brothers and sisters in Britain

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But it was in 1930 that energizes new ones. the Fédération Internationale Winning the Cup! de Football Association (FIFA) Of the nineteen World Cups and its president, Jules Rimet, thus far played (1930 – 2010) staged the first World Cup Brazil has won a remarkable five Championship. Uruguay was the times! (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and first nation to host the World 2002) As the host nation for 2014, Football used in the 1930 World Cup and also became the first they also hope to win at home Cup Final on display at the National Football Museum, Preston. Due to This ball, chosen by the Uruguayan champions, beating Argentina 4-2 this year and make it six! Italy is a dispute between the teams, two team, was used in the second half in the final match. another powerhouse, having won balls were used in the final, one in Photo credit: wiki:Oldelpaso Football claims to be the one, four World Cups. (1934, 1938, each half. This ball, chosen by the true global game. It is played on 1982, and 2006) West Germany, Argentinian team, was used in the and his FIFA World Cup Trophy every populated continent and in Argentina, Uruguay, England, first half. also stands 36 cm tall. This one is nearly every single nation. Teams France and Spain have also won Photo credit: wiki:Oldelpaso made of 18 carat gold and depicts from Europe, South America, the coveted trophy. two human forms holding up the Africa, Asia, the Middle East This year’s 2014 FIFA World former FIFA president.) Because globe. Many claim that the trophy and teams from island nations Cup Finals will run from June 12 of World War II, the 1942 and is solid gold, but that would mean are equally passionate about the to July 13, with 64 matches played 1946 World Cup competitions it would weigh over 70 kilograms! game. North Americans may call in 12 cities across Brazil. FIFA were cancelled and the trophy That seems far too heavy to it “soccer” instead of football, will award more prize money than was not needed. As war ravaged lift joyously and pass around to but their skills and fan base are ever before. Each team playing the nations of Europe, prized the winning players. It actually growing rapidly as well. in the World Cup Finals gets relics and works of art were weighs 6 kilograms, so it is more World politics have caused US$8 million and the champions often ransacked, re-purposed, likely that the statue’s two figures boycotts and World War II are solid, but the Earth they hold even cancelled World Cup up is hollow. tournaments. The costs and Technicalities ... difficulties of international travel Policies changed with the pose problems too. Still, every second World Cup Trophy. The four years, all around the globe, champions no longer claim the football fans anticipate the drama actual gold prize. Instead, the and competition of the FIFA winners receive a gold-plated World Cup. replica of the trophy. The actual Who gets to play? gold trophy remains the property Nearly two hundred nations of FIFA. Each member of the now enter to qualify for the first, second and third place teams World Cup. The qualification from the World Cup Finals wins a phase of games and rankings takes gold, silver or bronze medal with three years. Teams then play for the World Cup Trophy insignia. the FIFA Confederations Cup win an astounding $35 million! or stolen. So what of the famous Additionally, despite a team being (like a preliminary World Cup). More people are expected to golden trophy? It is said that champions repeatedly, the new The following year, the World watch this World Cup than any Ottorino Barassi, then FIFA’s World Cup Trophy can no longer Cup Finals involve a month of other televised sporting event vice-president, hid the trophy in be won outright by any team. elimination games that culminate in history–more viewers than a shoebox under his bed. At the The year and the winner in the championship match. The any World Series, Superbowl, or end of the war, the trophy was of each FIFA World Cup are whole process takes four years Olympics. unscathed and Uruguay won it engraved on the bottom of the and builds fierce rivalries. Trophy Stories ... at the next World Cup Finals in trophy’s base. The 2014 World Originally, in 1930, thirteen Did you know there is more 1950. Cup is this summer in Brazil. teams competed in the World than one World Cup trophy? Did In 1970, Brazil won the World 2018 will be hosted by Russia. Cup Finals in Uruguay. From 1934 you know one was stolen and its Cup for the third time. This 2022 will be in Qatar. As the game to 1978, sixteen teams battled in whereabouts remain a mystery? also gave them the right to keep grows in popularity around the the Finals. That number expanded Did you know the trophy was the trophy permanently. It was world, enthusiasm for World Cup to twenty-four teams in 1982 and hidden from ransacking Nazis put on display in a bullet-proof competition grows too. to thirty-two teams in 1998. Still, during WWII? There is much cabinet for rabid fans to see ... but Ironically, the current World European and South American intrigue connected to the coveted was stolen in 1983 and has never Cup Trophy only has space teams always seem to dominate. World Cup trophy. been recovered! Was it a hostile, remaining for four more years and To further encourage The original World Cup trophy, rival team? An over-zealous fan? winners. By 2030, the trophy’s global participation and team named Victory, was awarded from A political statement? Melted engraving space will be full. improvement, FIFA president 1930 to 1970. It was a gold-plated down for the money? The theft However, 2030 will also mark the Sepp Blatter and UEFA president statuette (36 cm tall) of Nike, the of Brazil’s Jules Rimet Trophy one hundredth anniversary of the Michel Platini have recently Greek goddess of victory, holding remains a mystery to this day. FIFA World Cup. I cannot think proposed extending the number a trophy cup over her head. (This After Brazil’s 1970 victory, a of a better time for a new trophy, a of national associations for the trophy was later renamed the new trophy was required. Silvio new era of FIFA excitement, and World Cup Finals to 40. This would Jules Rimet Trophy to honour the Gazzaniga’s design was selected a new batch of stories to be told! . Jiseikan Aikido into the Black I insight into how a technique can be awareness. “blocked” as a black belt could After the exam I wrote a through their experience and depth poem which expressed my feelings of knowledge. A person’s skill and at the time; understanding is as individual and unique as the person themselves. Palms sweating, heart beating, The belt color was meaningless. mind racing Since that time, my anger Friends sit in judgment has subsided and my feelings about Painful ending, new beginning belts have become less intense. For a variety of reasons, I moved Notwithstanding the test and dojos and changed my teacher. to my great surprise (considering I Slowly over the years I also had not completed this essay) I was advanced a couple of belt levels. presented with a black belt. When The brown belt level was a very this happened, I became very comfortable place for me. Not too emotional. I did not expect, ever, much was expected of me. If I to attain this level. My black belt forgot the name of a technique, it means so much to me. It was not a big deal. If I was late to symbolized the effort, patience, invite me to take the test. After class it was embarrassing but it practice, sacrifice and dedication by Painted Turtle class I got into my car and broke would be more so if I was a black that my teachers, fellow students, down and cried. I was so angry, belt. I was not usually first up in a family and I have put into the study his may seem contradictory, frustrated and disappointed. At a group practice or asked to of Aikido. but my black belt means that point in time I was ready to demonstrate, so I did not need to It’s strange, but upon everything to me and at the quit Aikido. pay too much attention nor think reflection, attaining a black belt Tsame time very little. As you already know, I did too much about how a technique means something else to me now. Many years ago, during my not quit. I continued with my worked or which technique was It makes me feel like I need to start pregnancy, I had very severe study. This can be viewed as either being studied. my study of Aikido all over again. morning sickness. For this reason, being very stubborn and This comfortable situation Techniques I thought I understood I did not practice Aikido during my determined or alternatively as ended abruptly when my teacher and executed well have a depth or pregnancy and for about a year aspect to them that I did not see afterwards. I did occasionally go before. My mind is full of and watch classes but not opinions and ideas that need to be consistently. Prior to getting examined and tested so that they pregnant, I had studied Aikido for don’t interfere with my practice. I about eight years and had at that need to learn to be more patient time attained an orange belt level. and less rushed, which will The usual approach to people improve both my Aikido study and returning to practice Aikido after a my everyday life. I need to hit the long absence was to return that reset button and return to the person to the white belt level. This beginning and the white belt level. was to recognize that they have not It’s funny how my opinions about practiced in a while and to signal to belts have changed with the the other people in the dojo to be passage of time and experience. mindful during practice. Logically What I dreaded earlier (white belt I understood the rational for what I level) is no longer feared. What I viewed at the time as a demotion. flexible, adaptable and tolerant. At asked me to take my black belt thought I knew and understood is Emotionally, I just could not wear that time I was extremely angry. I exam. I was extremely reluctant not the case. I used to think that a the white belt. I had worked so loved Aikido but the “loss of face” do so. I did not feel ready for the black belt symbolized mastery of hard to earn that orange belt. It caused me to feel a great deal of test or for the added expectations Aikido. I now think it symbolizes had taken me almost a decade to shame and humiliation. Inside, any of the black belt level. The exam the beginning of the study. get to that level and I was not about ambition I had to advance in itself did not go well. I was to give it back! I persisted in Aikido to a higher belt level died. fearful, forgetful, stressed and - ~ - wearing my orange belt to class. I gave a lot of thought at that time overall did not demonstrate a black My teacher at the time must have to what belts meant to me, what belt level of understanding or understood how emotional this they represented to others and how issue was for me because he did they were used. After much soul not question me about it. That searching, I came to the conclusion orange belt symbolized my time, that I no longer cared what color practice, skill level, and peer and my belt was. I was no longer teacher recognition. motivated or de-motivated by a Years later, when I was belt colour. I decided that no one, hoping to be invited to either my including myself, was going to stop green or blue belt exam, I can’t me from studying Aikido. I knew remember which, I encountered what I knew and, short of brain another belt exam situation. I had injury, no one could take that been practicing Aikido regularly knowledge away from me. My and in my mind I was ready to peers knew how well I practiced move to the next level. I had and understood the techniques. I attended workshops and camps and promised myself I would not judge had gauged where I thought my other people’s skill level by the skill level was among the group color of their belt. I would keep an and other schools. I had seen other open mind and come to my own people who had started Aikido conclusion and do this by after me, and who had moved to practicing with them. A white belt the main dojo, advancing at a much can offer as much insight into a faster rate. To my great technique through their beginners disappointment, my teacher did not mind, their questions or their Page 6 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Layout and Design: François Allard Catina Noble, Rob Southcott – [email protected] Distribution Manager: Cheryl Khoury – [email protected] Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Staff Writer: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Performance Printing

etting from Point A to Point amber sign thwarted the proposed B isn’t what it used to be. route. Quick thinking, and knowledge And, as many drivers of the neighbourhood helped to solve Ghave discovered across the city that particular problem, but this is these past few months, amber going to happen far more frequently signs redirecting traffic seem to be and for much longer now, as both exploding like the dandelions that the widening of the 417 and LRT are overtaking both our parks and construction happens simultaneously. yards. Moreover, these warning signs, In the previous month this in whatever their format, can be particular driver had discovered that extremely frustrating. by entering the eastbound Queensway Our brains like to think in patterns and driving to St. Laurent, then doing such as when we get up in the morning a loop, the person could actually end we follow a routine. Whether it’s up going west as was the original brushing our teeth, showering, having intention. This worked of course until that cup of coffee or going for our a recent evening when that entrance morning run; we become creatures of was temporarily closed by yet one habit and that is our comfort zone. more amber sign. Fortunately in this The same thing happens when we case this sign was for the short term, make travel plans: Grandma’s, the but what if it wasn’t? dentist, school or work. We have gone Imagine, to people’s surprise to these places many times and our when the amber sign went up on a drastic change to their way of life. have become a fact of life in the route remains the same. the Belfast Road bridge to indicate These amber warning signs are not world of roadway construction However, as happened recently to a road closure; not just for a night, a just an inconvenience; they change communication. Won’t it be someone who had bravely planned few weeks, or a month, but two years- the daily pattern for thousands of wonderful when there is a better way? to drive onto a ramp at the Riverside with communication to the nearby drivers. And won’t it be wonderful when some Drive-Vanier location, yet another neighbourhoods just weeks prior to Amber warning signs appear to day there is no more need for them? About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for Submission formats solely by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free to River- Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Microsoft view Park homes and businesses. Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for grammar Support our advertisers and brevity. Photographs may be e-mailed in jpeg format to rpr.editor@gmail. Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies who com. All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the photographer serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riverview Park Re- and a caption describing the subject. view. This newspaper could not be prepared without their support. If you know Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected] Your name, of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview address and phone number is required for verification. Park Review. Email rpr.advertise@ gmail.com advertising information. All profits Please remember to recycle this newspaper. will be made available to worthwhile community projects.

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Meet Braxton print and details making them ac- cessible for Braxton. The greatest ad- by Zoha Abed visually see who entered the school f you ever met him, you’d say he vances in assistive devices have come t was around 2:20 pm that I and keep mental track of how long is a remarkable young man. Most through technology. heard a knock on my door. I they’ve gone in for. Moreover, this people describe him as hilarious Unfortunately, many of the tech Iand entertaining. That’s a natural re- tools that can make life exponentially wasn’t expecting anyone. To will reduce any occurrences of a action to how Braxton carries him- my surprise when I opened the child suddenly disappearing. Since easier for this bright young man are I self. He’s learned early on that mak- very expensive. Often times costing door, it was my 6 1/2 year old son! the teacher took a mental note of ing others smile can level the barriers thousands of dollars for one piece of School ends at 3:45. Who? What? when the child entered, other staff that blindness places on him. technology, these highly specialized When? Why? How? I didn’t inside the school could be quick- This well-read ten year old has a items are not sold conventionally in know what to think and what to ly alerted by the outdoor teacher very active imagination that comes stores. The only means to purchase say. I just saw my son’s eyes fi`ll that this child has not yet returned alive through colourful language skills are through distributors and directly with tears as he entered. He was outside, then, further action could that never cease to impress. Com- from the manufacturer. In many cases so hurt; he wasn’t willing to talk quickly be taken to locate that munication seems to come easy to these types of products are not even about anything right away. I de- child. Other schools are fortunate Braxton Bowers and someday he may available through the CNIB. cided the best thing to do was to to have a “buzzer-system”; while very well use that ability to advocate a Blind Canadians must rely on their message of strength for the blind. For call the local near-by school that all other doors remain locked, and families, friends, and communities now, he’s focused on kid stuff. he attends to let them know that can only be opened upon swiping for assistance in obtaining funding to Being a kid can be tough. You’re purchase high cost assistive devices. he was home. They were stunned the card, this buzzer system allows busy trying to find your place in the That means networking and fund to get that phone call from me. visitors and parents to be “buzzed” crowd and doing everything you raising are essential elements in the After a few moments, my son, still into the main doors of the school. can to achieve goals. As Braxton has advocacy plans of Blind Canadians. in tears, let me know that he had In addition, some schools are lucky gained experience he knows that his Braxton Bowers is no different. He is been verbally bullied during re- enough to have security cameras. life is different from his classmates. part of the future and if you get the cess and it hurt him so much that When I mention security cameras, Too often, he feels like an island. chance to meet him, you’ll agree. He he decided to enter in the school, I’m not talking about 24/7 surveil- Being the only blind child in a small deserves the opportunity to be in- he said he sat down and thought lance of who “accidentally” took community has its challenges. That’s cluded, supported, and empowered. about what to do, then he went in ‘Johnny’s’ snack or who ate the last why everyone that knows Braxton To learn more about Braxton and supports him through positive en- the classroom, took his school bag donut in the staff room. I’m talk- find out how you too can get involved couragement. In the end he is his and left the school using the side ing about having security cameras Please Contact: toughest critic. Braxton Bowers doors and decided to walk home. at the main doors and side doors of There are tools to help make Brax- C/o Matthew or Shawna Bowers Thank God I was home at that the school. Not only would who- ton’s life a bit easier. He can use the Box 231 Winchester, Ontario time and day! ever entering the school be moni- white cane to not only assist him be K0C 2K0 A million “what-if’s” came to tored, but also whoever decides to independently mobile, but to help (613)774-5887 my mind. He could have been kid- suddenly exit the school. others identify that he has a vision [email protected] napped or a car could have hit him! Finally last but not least im- impairment. Powerful magnifiers are This could have happened. That portant, fenced yards. Since adult could have happened. Thankfully supervision decreases during re- nothing happened. However, it cess time, in terms of the ratio of is crucial to take everything as a teachers on duty to students, it’s learning experience! I strongly a very smart and safe idea to have Eagle Automotive urge parents to address the issue a fenced yard. I applaud those of “bullying” with their children. schools that have all of these safe- Vilbert Enviye 20+ years of experience with Even though your child might not ty and security measures and I can Owner/Operator Foreign and Domestic cars complain to you about this issue, only hope and pray that all schools talk to them; ask them, maybe will be like this one day, including they will open up to you. Unfor- the school that my son attends. In tunately, bullying is an on-going conclusion, I was fortunate enough battle, sometimes I think they will that my son came back safely to FULL SERVICE find a cure for cancer before the is- me. Let us work together on mak- • Safety Checks sue of bullying is stopped! ing our schools safer. Let’s not wait Where are the safety and securi- for something really serious and • Tune-ups ty precautions? Are we not to feel really huge to happen until we take • Suspension - Tires safe leaving our children at school? further safety and security precau- My son left the school unnoticed! tions. Let’s do it now! Are our chil- • Brakes Therefore, we could assume an in- dren not worth it? We strive and truder could have entered unno- work so hard to give them what • Exhaust ticed! Some schools are fortunate they want and need. How about Warranty to have this “card-swiping system”. we strive and work hard to make Work This means during recess time their school environment safer? Approved ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED. I want to leave you with this fi- The only way a child can get in the nal thought, my son made it back call school is by asking the teacher and home safely. Will your son make the teacher would have to swipe it back home safely? I was home 737-9717 Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm the card in order for the door to when he knocked on the door. Are open. This way, the teacher would you going to be home? 730 Industrial Ave (at Russell) All Ottawa South provincial candidates were contacted to advertise in this edition of the Riverview Park Review. Page 8 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Planning and Development Update by Kris Nanda continued traffic issues associated ing path, both of which will be lost Road to Ottawa Hospital and Chair, RPCA Planning and with Industrial Avenue and the during construction. Discussions from Riverside Drive to Nicholas Development Committee Ottawa TrainYard’s development. will take place regarding an alter- Street) from the “affordable road he Riverview Park Com- Committee members and repre- nate location for a winter sledding network 2014- 2031”, though the munity Association sentatives from other neighbour- hill. full AVTC remains in the TMP’s (RPCA) and its Planning ing Community Associations take A major new concern relates to “ultimate road network.” andT Development (P&D) Com- part in the Alta Vista Planning moving the Via rail line approxi- mittee follow developments of in- Group (AVPG) meetings which mately 32 feet east of its present NDMC Link terest in the local community and Councillor Peter Hume hosts to location during construction of The Department of National around the City which may affect discuss local development propos- an underpass to allow the AVTC Defence and Canada Lands Cor- Riverview Park residents either als of interest. Details on issues to travel underneath the railway. poration (CLC) are moving for- directly or indirectly. RPCA Board of interest which the RPCA is Although the relocation is slated ward with the disposition of the members continue to work with monitoring include the following to be temporary, residents on Ab- NDMC, located just off of Alta other community associations on items: bey Road would be most directly Vista Drive, adjacent to the AVTC. issues of common interest through affected and concerns have been No actual construction date has yet organizations like the Federation Alta Vista Transportation expressed about potential flooding been set. CLC officials have con- of Citizen’s Associations (FCA) Corridor – Hospital Link and loss of greenspace, including firmed that the NMDC lands are and Community Association The detail design work asso- some trees that are over 100 feet not likely to be transferred from Forum for Environmental Sustain- ciated with the 1.2 km Hospital tall, and the destruction of wild- DND before 2016. The RPCA will ability (CAFES). Link section of the controversial life habitat and a popular nature continue to be involved in the re- The most pressing issue that Alta Vista Transportation Cor- trail. As the area affected by the constituted Hospital Lands Area the RPCA is following relates ridor (AVTC) between Riverside relocation of the original rail line Planning Study Committee which to the construction of the con- Drive and the Hospital Complex is well outside the study area used Councillor Hume intends to re- troversial Hospital Link portion was publicly shared in late Winter for the Environmental Impact As- convene to guide the planning ef- of the Alta Vista Transportation 2014. The RPCA and other groups sessment previously performed for fort. As this article went to press, Corridor (AVTC) road between around Ottawa had put forth evi- the AVTC, the RPCA contacted no date had been set for the first Riverside Drive and the Ottawa dence questioning the cost-ef- the provincial government in April Committee meeting. Hospital Ring Road, now that re- fectiveness of the Hospital Link 2014 to request an addendum to vised detailed design plans have and whether it was, in fact, even the Assessment. . Implications from Light Rail been shared with the public. The needed without sufficient proof Preliminary construction in Construction and Highway updated design indicates that the that the Link itself will resolve the AVTC has begun this spring 417 (Queensway) Expansion planned relocation of the VIA perceived local traffic problems. with Hydro tower relocation. The Projects rail line (to accommodate AVTC Concerns were also raised around RPCA is hoping that concerns As part of the Light Rail Main- construction) will have an impact certain technical aspects of the de- about the CN Rail track reloca- tenance and Storage Facility on Abbey Road residents and on sign. tion will be addressed before any (MSF) construction, portions of greenspace and a well-used walk- The plans showed a new two- actual construction begins on that Belfast Road between Trainyards ing path that had at one point lane vehicle and transit link from component of the project. Over- Drive and Coventry Road (includ- been considered as part of a poten- Riverside Drive and the Transit- all, the project is expected to take ing the well-used bridge across the tial community-wide pathway net- way which connects to the Hos- three years to construct. Queensway) will be closed for up work. Given that area of relocated pital Ring Road and the facilities In a communication to RPCA to two years, as of May 20, 2014. rail line behind Abbey Road falls that comprise the Ottawa Health Board Members, Councillor Belfast Road between Tremblay outside of scope of original AVTC Science Centre (OHSC). The Hume indicated that “given the and Coventry is scheduled to re- Environmental Assessment (EA) plans included an at-grade signal- unique nature of this project, the open to pedestrians and cyclists as and that there have been changes ized intersection at Alta Vista City, in the tender documents, of January 2015 and to motorists in to some noise and light attenua- Drive and a bridge passing over has retained the right to make ad- June 2015. Belfast between Trem- tion measures associated with the the Transitway and a realigned justments to the design right up blay and Trainyards Drive is sched- project, the RPCA has contacted Riverside Drive. The Hospital until physical construction. This uled to be closed until May 2016, the provincial government to re- Link is to join the Hospital Ring means that although the City is but the Belfast/Trainyards Drive quest an addendum to the EA. Road just east of the TransAlta seeking comments at this time, intersection will be open during The RPCA is also following mat- cogeneration plant with a round- should issues arise after the ten- the MSF construction. The RPCA ters related to the recent closure of about intersection, which means it der is awarded, adjustments can has asked that the reconstructed Belfast Road as part of the Ottawa will cut through the woods and a be made.” Councillor Hume has Belfast Road Bridge include new Light Rail (LRT) project, as well as popular tobogganing hill and walk- also agreed to a request from the features to better safeguard and RPCA to conduct a public “walk- promote pedestrian and cyclist through” along the proposed route traffic across the bridge. between Alta Vista and the Hos- Several years ago, the RPCA pital Ring Road, most likely in had sought assurances from City June. In the meantime, the RPCA officials that it would be added to is waiting for a response to ques- the list of stakeholder groups to be tions it raised about the size and consulted on aspects of the Light ar wash the scope of the project (including Rail project that might directly Hand Car Wash starting at the “footprint” on the woods and affect Riverview Park residents, $20.00 elsewhere during construction) including road closures and con- no appointment necessary and about noise and light mitiga- struction. RPCA Board members * Detailing Available * tion measures as well as the afore- attended the City’s May 1 Open mentioned rail relocation work. House at Overbrook Community Note that in the Fall 2013, City Centre regarding MSF construc- 8:00 – 6:00 Mon - Fri 8:30 – 4:00 Saturday Council approved a new Transpor- tion and the closure of Belfast A Spring Special for your car tation Master Plan (TMP) that, sig- Road. City staff and members of nificantly, excluded the full AVTC the RTG provided a follow-up 709 Industrial Ave. Tel: 613-739-0020 (the components from Conroy Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z1 Fax: 613-747-6907 www.snsmotorsottawa.com [email protected] JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 9 P & D Update (continued) presentation at the RPCA’s May Neighbourhood Way Canadian Revenue Agency build- the new sidewalk planned for the 14 meeting. intersection with Industrial ing at 395 Terminal. The site plan South side of Industrial will extend Concerns have been shared with The RPCA has reiterated its shows 118 outdoor parking spaces at least as far east as the access road City Staff and Councillor Hume concerns to Councillor Hume plus another 206 spaces in an for Farm Boy/LCBO to encourage on the spillover effect onto Indus- and City staff, and OC Transpo underground garage for this facil- patrons and employees to travel trial Avenue, Terminal Avenue and Committee Chair Diane Deans, ity which is expected to be com- on foot or by bus. The RPCA has Riverside Drive by motorists who about the need to widen the en- pleted and substantially occupied also proposed Industrial Avenue previously used the Belfast Road trance onto Neighbourhood Way by 2015. While the plan provides as a candidate for inclusion in the Bridge and who are now forced to from Industrial Avenue to take bike racks for 20 bicycles, the City’s “Complete Street’s” list of use another route. The RPCA has into account the increased traffic RPCA is looking into whether the projects so that it could be beauti- suggested several mitigation meas- and wide turns from OC Transpo proposed facility requires over 300 fied and redesigned to be more ures to reduce vehicular congestion Buses which are currently going parking spaces, given the City’s conducive to pedestrian and cyc- (at least incrementally) — includ- over the curbs and the new side- stated desire to shift commuters list traffic. An example would be ing 1) accelerating the construc- walk, which is now damaged. The from personal vehicles to public to include greenery (shrubs) in the tion of sidewalks on Industrial and RPCA has also called for building transit and active transportation new boulevard median that will be multi-use pathways to make it eas- a short right-run only lane onto (walking and cycling). built in front of 575 Industrial Ave. ier and safer for people for people Neighbourhood at the intersec- There are no new developments to access the Trainyards and other tion with Industrial Avenue. to report regarding a series of one- Alta Vista Shopping Centre local business on foot or by bike After numerous communica- story retail establishments planned The RPCA Board has followed (rather than car) – could this be tions with City Council mem- by the Ottawa Train Yards for 575- up with Brookfield Properties, the done in conjunction with repaving bers and City and OC Transpo 595 Industrial — the area between property management company of Industrial Avenue scheduled for staff, a revised design has been the Pioneer Gas Station and the regarding potential tenants for the Summer 2014 (rather than waiting developed to address the turning CIBC building at the intersection vacant storefronts in the Alta Vista until 2017-18); 2) installing an ad- radius issue for buses. Councillor of Trainyards Dr. and Industrial Shopping Centre. No response has vance green traffic light eastbound Hume presented a revised plan Ave. or a Planned Train Yards com- yet been received. on Industrial Avenue at the access to RPCA Board members at their plex expansion to construct seven More information on some of road to Farm Boy/LCBO and 3) May 14 meeting, which showed retail establishments in four new these project proposals can be putting a sign up on Riverside (just how the curb will be modified to buildings at 628 Industrial (the found at the City of Ottawa web- south of Terminal Road overpass) allow buses to turn without going site of a former Pool Warehouse site at: http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/ to indicate that the Train Yards over the curb and onto the side- – backing onto Coronation near residents/planning/index_en.html. Shopping Complex can be ac- walk. The modification itself will Weyburn). The RPCA welcomes your input cessed via Terminal — and not just have to wait until the spring. The on these proposals and any other via Industrial. RPCA Board repeated its call for Other Industrial Avenue potential developments in the Another LRT related impact in- a short right-turn lane onto In- Issues area. volves the multi-use path (MUP) dustrial to alleviate back-ups along The RPCA has also contacted adjacent to the Transitway Bridge Neighbourhood Way and to facili- Councillor Hume and Train Yards over the Rideau River (between tate traffic movement. While the President Marty Koshman asking Hurdman and Lees) that will RPCA suggested this work could for their assistance and support If you are interested in joining be closed during conversion of be carried out in conjunction with for installing an advance green the RPCA P&D group or would Transitway from buses to rail. This the repaving of Industrial Avenue, for eastbound traffic on Industrial like further information, you may MUP is heavily used by pedestrians Councillor Hume declined to ac- Ave. turning into the Farmboy contact the Committee Chair, and cyclists travelling between Alta cept this recommendation when and LCBO. This would alleviate Kris Nanda at [email protected]. Vista and downtown/University of he met with the RPCA Board in some of the present congestion, as For more information on this and Ottawa. The RPCA has also raised Ma y. sometimes only one car per traffic other activities in Riverview Park, the issue of pedestrian/cyclist ac- light cycle can make the left-hand please see the RPCA website at cess using the Transitway Bridge Train Yards Developments turn. Councillor Hume has for- www.RiverviewPark.ca. The con- between Lees and Hurdman when and New Retail warded the RPCA request to City tact email for RPCA is the Transitway is converted from A proposed site plan has re- officials—he is still waiting to hear [email protected] buses to rail. cently been unveiled to construct back. a 9-storey office building at 405 The RPCA is seeking confirma- Terminal Avenue, just east of the tion from Councillor Hume that

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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 New Safe Streets measures help enforce local speed limits Our road-mounted flex signs have now been installed in four locations as part of the Safe Streets Program. These temporary signs work to change driver behaviour, appear to narrow the street and act as a reminder for drivers to slow down.

Newly painted speed limits will be arriving in the coming weeks at the following locations:

• Halifax Drive (Bingham Street and Dakota Ave.) • Tremblay Road (Avenue O and Avenue T) • Russell Road (The Perley Rideau entrance, north and south bound)

As always, we are looking for suggestions for where our radar signs should be placed over the course of the summer. If you have a recommendation or would like to provide feedback on flexible road signs, please email [email protected], or call 613-580-2488. Flex signs are located on Coronation Avenue, Playfair Drive, Blossom Drive and Haig Drive. For more information about the Safe Streets Program, please visit www.peterhume.ca/safe-streets-program

LRT Maintenance and Storage Facility community information session We would like to thank residents who came to the community information session held May 1st at the Overbrook Community Centre regarding the Mainte- nance and Storage Facility being constructed at Belfast Road.

Residents had the opportunity to get their questions answered by city staff and by representatives of the contractor, Rideau Transit Group.

If you were unable to attend this meeting, you can view the display boards from the open house by visiting http://www.peterhume.ca/lrt- Our radar signs (seen here on Tremblay), continue to maintenanceandstorage/. help us track and evaluate driver behaviour.

Summer construction season is upon us; know before you build Many Alta Vista residents will be undertaking home improvement projects this summer. When preparing to expand to your home, add a deck, build a shed or finish a basement, be sure to check in with the City as you plan your project.

City staff are available to discuss the requirements of your projects to determine what approvals may be required. Projects that do not require a permit must still comply with the Ontario Building Code and any applicable laws such as the zoning by-law. A development information officer can help ensure your proj- ect is compliant.

To speak to City staff, please call 311, visit a Client Service Centre or go to www.ottawa.ca to learn more about the city’s requirements for building and renovating. JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 11 KAPOW! How do fireworks work? by Maria CampbellSmith Envision aerial shells to be like long-burning explosions that trail 2-stage rockets. The first stage downwards and create feathery, Industry nicknames... The first firecracker... has a tube of gunpowder, lit with weeping-willow effects. Aerial fire- Here are the industry nick- Legend has it that long ago a a fuse, that propels the firework works that sparkle or flicker have names of some of the more famous Chinese monk named Li Tian in- into the air. A hole in the bottom added titanium to the mix. This firework spectacles: vented the first firecracker. He of the firework allows the expand- also makes them more expensive. “Rainbow Chrysanthe- cut a piece of bamboo, stuffed it ing gases to launch the firework In recent years fireworks have mums” are high-exploding flow- with gunpowder and threw it into into the sky, rather than exploding also been able to produce particu- er-like bursts of colour and light. a fire. This produced a shocking the tube. The second stage of the lar aerial designs such as happy fac- “Grains of Wheat” explode bang! He made the fierce noise to shell is also packed with gunpow- es, hearts or crosses. Have you seen from the ground up, as golden scare off ghosts and restore peace der, oxidizer and with chemicals or these? For this dramatic effect the streaks or squiggle effects. of mind to his emperor, Li Shim- minerals to add colour to the ex- “star” pellets are positioned strate- “Green Bees” produce neon ing. Li Tian and his firecracker plosion. A pouch of black powder gically in the aerial shell and then green squiggles that shoot into the trick were soon sent to disperse sky and then fly apart and scatter. evil spirits elsewhere in China. “Orange Peony” is the nick- Eventually, firecrackers were also name for an intense, very large used as tributes for dignitaries and bursting flower explosion. amusements at festivals. The “Red and Green Sun” is The simplest form of fireworks a double-explosion firework that today is still the firecracker. Gun- produces a small, circular bloom powder is now wrapped in a paper exploding inside the ring of a tube (not bamboo) and lit with a larger, looser bloom of colour and fuse (rather than throwing it in a light. “Palm Trees” are always crowd-pleasers. Upon exploding they produce fuzzy, golden, trop- ical-looking brush strokes that sparkle and linger in the night sky. The “Peacock Feather” ex- plodes in violet-blue fanning (called the “lifting charge”) ignites packed with cardboard inserts to streaks. It is beautiful, but this at the base and sends the shell ensure that the firework explodes particular pyrotechnic effect is rocketing out of the tube. It also and expands in a specific pattern. rare because the chemical formu- fire). Lighting the fuse begins a lights a delayed fuse calculated to lations for violet are unstable and simple chain reaction. The gun- burst at a certain time and altitude Other developments... dangerous. powder in the tube contains char- for the grand explosion high over- Other new developments in coal or sugar, which acts as the fuel, head. aerial firework technology include Heads up for local fans... and potassium nitrate which is the using compressed air as an alterna- The “Sound of Light” Inter- oxidizer. Sulphur moderates the Tricks of the trade... tive to gunpowder (for safer, clean- national Fireworks Competi- reaction. When these chemicals The secret of the spectacle lies er and more precise explosions). As tion each summer is one of the mix, they react and form nitrogen, in the “stars”. How they compose well, the heavy metals traditionally biggest tourist attractions in our carbon dioxide gas and potassium and arrange the pyrotechnic com- used to produce the colours can national capital region . After 18 sulfide. The pressure from the ex- pounds (called “star” pellets) deter- be toxic, carcinogenic pollutants, years at Lac Leamy (across the Ot-

panding gases explodes the paper mines the colour, size and shape of so research now aims to identify tawa River in Quebec) the “Sound tube. We may not see the chem- the fireworks. To create the colour different, more environmentally- of Light” fireworks festival has a istry, but when it blows apart, we red, strontium can be used. Bari- friendly ingredients. new location this year. The latest sure hear the bang! um produces green. Sodium pro- One country dominates the and greatest firework tricks will duces yellow. Chlorine and copper whole world’s fireworks industry. be on display 5 different nights Aerial fireworks... combinations produce blue. Mag- Over a thousand years ago the between August 2-16, 2014 at the Aerial fireworks took the simple nesium makes bright white light. Chinese invented gunpowder and newly renamed Canadian Museum firecracker to a whole new level Altering colours as fireworks then fireworks. Today they make of History (formerly the Canadian and produced a much bigger spec- explode is the result of coating and export fireworks worldwide! Museum of Civilization). Don’t tacle. Rather than exploding on the chemical pellets or “stars” China is fiercely proud of its fire- miss this international, pyrotech- the ground for bangs and bright in multiple layers so that as each works heritage and around the nical spectacle. It is the chance to lights, aerial fireworks function layer burns, a particular colour is globe most nations make fire- have your eyes and ears dazzled ... like mini-rockets and produce produced. Compounds contain- works the grand finale of festivals, and evil spirits might be banished huge explosions high in the sky. ing gold or silver will produce contests, and holidays. to boot! Page 12 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward Councillors should represent all of their constituents, not just the most vocal ones by David Chernushenko But this assertion is and to reconsider when faced with s a city councillor, I oc- fundamentally flawed. If an strong evidence; a willingness to casionally hear from con- individual feels I must always stand up for what is best for the stituents who feel very agree with his/her position and broader community while not stronglyA that it’s my job to do what vote accordingly, and that anything imposing too harsh a burden on any they say, and to vote the way they else earns me an automatic failing one group or area; the courage to tell me to. Usually the exchange in- grade, then that person is assuming speak up for the disenfranchised, cludes a phrase along the lines of, one or all of the following: (a) or at least take their needs into “We elected you to represent us!” theirs is the only position held in account; a long-term view of the For example, I have been the community; (b) theirs is the good of the community/city/ getting plenty of feedback only correct position; (c) it is the country/planet. regarding my decision to support majority position. the development of a residential I think city councillors should building in the community of Rest assured that it’s never the do more than simply parrot the Vitality Lunch for Seniors: Heron Park to accommodate only position. There are always at position of those who call or email Seniors living in Capital Ward are adults living with severe mental least two sides to an issue, and no most often, or who claim to speak invited to join me on June 23, 11 illness. way to keep everyone happy all of for the whole community. What a.m. – 2 p.m., for a complimentary the time. do you think? I’d love to know. lunch and wellness event at the Although plenty of people Palisades Ballroom. For details support the construction of this You can also never be sure of Improvements to Riverside: and to find out how to RSVP, see building — and my willingness to the majority position within a Riverside Dr. is now officially on capitalward.ca. speak in its favour — many do not. particular neighbourhood — not the list to be resurfaced between I won’t get into the specifics here everyone attends open houses or 2015 and 2018. While sooner would Community Cup 2014: Join (I address those on my website) takes the time to email or call their be better, this will eventually the Capital Ward soccer team on and let’s ignore, for the moment, councillor. address problems reported by local June 28 to play in the 10th annual the fact that councillors do not residents about vibrations and the Community Cup at Brewer Park! actually decide where supported Anyway, do you really want a poor state of the road surface. This is a fun, co-ed tournament housing is built. councillor who makes decisions by aimed at connecting newcomers to sticking a finger in the air to test Pathways open: The pathways Ottawa. No experience necessary, What’s interesting is the which way the wind is blowing? I on both sides of the Rideau but you must be at least 15 years old number of constituents who have hope not. River under Hwy 417 are now and have proper footwear (running told me it’s not my place to take open. However, the City expects shoes)! To register and learn more, As a voter, I look for candidates a position that fails to conform some intermittent closures of email [email protected] or call who offer the best combination of: to their views. They believe I was the pathways to be necessary in 613-580-2487. elected to do their bidding and a publicly stated platform or set the coming months. For more that, by supporting the proposal, I of principles/values that are most information, contact Councillor David am being derelict in my duties as closely aligned with mine (or that [email protected] or see Chernushenko their representative. I at least respect); a willingness to www.confederationline.ca. 613-580-2487 | listen to all sides and evaluate all [email protected] | arguments before taking a stand, www.capitalward.ca

The Ottawa Real Estate Market Slowdown: Why the winter of 2014 is not a serious threat to an otherwise stable market

he Ottawa Real Estate guarantor of a stable housing mar- of these markets or sub-markets • The average sale price Board (OREB) has con- ket is a stable economic environ- could trend downwards (i.e. after of residential properties firmed that the Board’s ment. That can be seen clearly in almost 12 years of a booming was $399,541 in April, an in- RealtorsT ® had their slowest April the distribution of performance market that was unsustainable) crease of 0.9 per cent over for home sales in at least six years, of local urban real estate markets earlier or later depending on the the same month last year down 9.5%. This data is quite a in Canada so far in 2014. Ontario local economic fundamentals. • 823 condominiums sold in contrast with other major cities in markets are relatively depressed It is likely that Ottawa is a soft the first 4 months of 2014, a 9.7 the country, such as Vancouver up as contrasted with western urban landing early-arriver. per cent decrease from the 911 16.1%, Edmonton up 12.6%, Cal- markets where commodity prices So, that having been said, let’s condominium units sold dur- gary up 7%, Regina up 16%, and have continued to fuel a grow- recap Ottawa real estate market ing the first 4 months of 2013 Toronto up 1.9%. So what does ing economy in terms of employ- results for the first 4 months of • The average sale price this say about Ottawa real estate? ment, wages, demographic trends 2013. OREB data confirms that: for a condominium prop- and, ultimately, housing demand. • The number of resale homes erty was $258,500 in April, Clear signs of a soft landing Another key factor to keep in sold in Ottawa fell in April for a decrease of three per cent Let me begin by saying that, mind is that there is no “one” real the fourth straight month contrasted with April 2013 despite all the bearish prognosti- estate market in Canada, despite • 1,420 residential proper- cation about a major housing cor- the press releases of the Canadian ties were sold in April. As Soft landing data was rection, contrasted with the rosy Real Estate Association (CREA) mentioned, that’s down 9.5 predicted well in advance pictures presented by Real Estate presenting the national market in per cent from the 1,569 prop- Frankly, there are not a lot Boards, future housing demand terms of averages. There are many erties sold in April 2013 of surprises to be found in the will be determined by economic local markets, urban and rural, • 3,240 residential properties OREB data. Back in January 2013, conditions and not by prognos- around the country and there are were sold in the first 4 months Conway Fung Home’s Market tications of doom or delight. Re- many real estate sub-markets in of 2014, compared with 3,315 sold gardless of where you live, the best each of those local markets. Any during the same period in 2013 Continued on page 27 JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 13 Catering is a large part of Culinary Culinary Conspiracy Conspiracy’s business, and whether Continued from page 2 it’s for four or four hundred, Dir- ector Patrick McQuaid, and the There is a small contemporary din- catering team can help arrange just ing room that is truly unique, with about any event. There are Hors a couple of great retro prints and a d’oeuvres or platters, Breakfast or tasteful décor. A trendy lunch bar breaks, Main dishes, plus Desserts can accommodate at least a dozen and beverages- whatever your re- people, and staff make certain that quirements. The catering menu is a your experience is a positive one. comprehensive one, and their web- On a recent Friday it was the site at www.culinaryconspiracy.ca is a Conspiracy Burger that appeared to good place to start when making any be the most popular item, not only catering plans. with customers who were either eat- “Right now it is wedding season,” ing on the premises, but also those responded Andrew Bunville, an ap- You could be enjoying Culinary Conspiracy up there too Photo credit: courtesy of the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club Barbeque Night will continue to be And while Patrick McQuaid and offered until October as usual. the team opened at OTLBC on Maria Pierre-Noel, General Man- May 3rd for the upcoming season, ager of the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn on June 6th Culinary Conspiracy will Bowling Club, is extremely pleased also be having the Hog’s Back Park with the Culinary Conspiracy part- Canteen at the Waterfall, 601 Hog’s nership, and notes that one of the Back Road for this summer 2014 as things that make the OTLBC so well. special is how the food compon- “Let us be the missing ingredient ent helps compliment the social as- to your successful event,” notes the pect of one of Canada’s oldest ten- Home Page from the Culinary Con- nis clubs. The clubhouse also offers spiracy web site, and already many wonderful rental facilities for a wide have taken advantage of the clever variety of events, and this summer, motto. Well done to all the great through arrangement with the club’s people who help make this happen; Customer Service & Event Manager, and thank you Patrick McQuaid for Claire Brodie, Culinary Conspiracy bringing your culinary excellence You’ll find Culinary Conspiracy here at the OTLBC this summer. will be providing the remarkable into our local neighbourhoods. Photo credit: courtesy of the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club food experience for these. taking their lunches away with them. prentice under Chef Benoit, when “We have a lot of regulars local- asked about the complexity of doing ly, and the pure beef charbroiled such large events. burger is definitely the favourite,” “There is a ‘catering wall’, and the server Becky replied when initially chefs working in the kitchen come asked what she might recommend in at around 7 a.m. preparing what for a late lunch. Her suggestion was has to get out on that particular day. absolutely right, although a difficult Some weeks are busier than others one, since other diners were also and this is one of them.” obviously enjoying not only their The whole summer will no doubt choices for meals, but also the taste- be an extremely busy one for Pat- tempting desserts, including tarts, rick McQuaid, who not only just squares and cookies. brought Culinary Conspiracy to At the Industrial Avenue venue, Industrial Avenue this past fall, but Culinary Conspiracy is not only is now partnering with the Ottawa about stopping by to eat-in or take Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club at out. There is also a ‘Grab and Go 176 Cameron Avenue. Gourmet Menu’ that lists frozen en- The wonderful 1922 vintage club- tree favourites such as beef bourgui- house and balcony patio overlook gnon, steak & ale pie, shepherd’s pie both the courts and Rideau River, and their “wicked mac and cheese”, and are the perfect backdrop for the as well. Customers especially like savoury inspirations that have come the “Grab and Go Gourmet Menu’ to be expected from the Culinary choices, because they know that Conspiracy team. With the Club’s like all the other freshly prepared Café & Bar under the direction of foods, there are no preservatives or Chefs Benoit Gelinotte and Corinna additives in the offerings, and that Horton, the beautiful ‘Cottage in a number of the choices are dairy the City’ will be a popular place to free, gluten-free, or vegetarian. eat seven days a week, for not only A nearby refrigerator holds spe- club members, but the general pub- cials from time to time- just not for lic as well. long. On the recent Victoria Day ‘The Summer of Conspiracy’ weekend, when the special on the menu with its locally sourced high blackboard was in-house smoked quality ingredients will maintain ribs, these sold out extremely quick- the traditional type of OTLBC fare, ly. Specials are foods not on the plus The Sunday Brunch Buffet, regular menu, and the concept has Wednesday Pub Night, and Friday become extremely popular. Page 14 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Volunteers honoured at luncheon at the Alta Vista Retirement Community by Carole Moult eight for average minutes of volun- presentations, it was evident that hen David McGuinty teering per day by all the respon- while a number of the volunteers noted how his mother dents and volunteers in the *2011 honoured live at the Alta Vista Re- used to say that ‘vol- OECD Report. He spoke about the tirement Community, there were Matthew Cleairoux Wunteerism is the hallmark of a civil- significance of volunteer activities to others who may not live there, but Photo credit: Carole Moult ized society’, he was including these society, and acknowledged the kind have become important to many of words as part of an introduction at gestures that they make by helping those who do. Gordon McElveny, and Matthew a Volunteer Recognition Program others. Well done to all the recipients Clairoux. Congratulations everyone. Luncheon honouring those volun- “My efforts are all about trying to who joined the management and *Mr. McGuinty’s references were staff in the second floor- lounge for from a 2011 Report of the Organisa- a celebratory volunteer luncheon, tion for Economic Co-operation and complete with balloons and a beauti- Development, Directorate for Em- ful cake. Thank you Mr. McGuinty ployment, Labour and Social Affairs,

Walter Terentiuk Ken Riley Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn teers who help out in one way or encourage our neighbours to con- another at the Alta Vista Retirement tinue or start volunteering,” Mr. Mc- Community. Guinty told those gathered. r. McGuinty shared his He congratulated and praised the Heather Wyman Jean Thompson reason for initiating his people who provide hours of their Photo credit: Jackie Grace Photo credit: Jackie Grace Volunteer Recognition time as volunteers at the retirement for acknowledging the importance Employment, Labour and Social MProgram, which has already recog- community at 751 Peter Morand of the contributions of Walter Affairs Committee. Veele.Miranda, nized, 100’s of volunteers in Ottawa Crescent, and described why each Terentiuk, Jean Thompson, Heather contact details, 20-September-2011/ South, and then told how Canada award recipient was being honoured Wyman, Ken Riley, Elton Russell, www.oecd.org/els/workingpapers stands in the top ten at number that day. And from Mr. McGuinty’s

Gordon McElveny Elton Russell Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 15

Alta Vista Drive–Shoppers Drug Mart Step into Spring Gala by Carole Moult he ‘fun’ in fundraiser can be seen at the Alta Vista Drive- Shoppers Drug MartT Step into Spring Gala on Saturday, May 3rd, when the team raised money for The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health. Makeovers, draws, delicious cupcakes and a wonderful BBQ made for a great afternoon.

Tiffany and Lorna supplied the Sabrie, Arze, Amber and Katie H helped make everyone beautiful specialty cupcakes

Jessica awaits Lorna’s magic Lorna, Katie A. and Kyle serve up the delicious food

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 Page 16 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Ottawa Trinity Church–not for adults only by Pastor Franklin Chouinard was like most traditional churches “their church”. Visit the church ship core, a church where every- f you had attended a Sunday of the time: a white middle class this coming Sunday and you will one is welcome. One will also find morning worship service at aging somewhat staid congrega- find quite a change: a multicultural a church that is part of the River- Trinity Church twenty years tion that drove to the church from intergenerational church that is vi- 23 Iago you would have found that it other communities because it was brant because of a younger leader- Continued on page

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dossier : SCO_14102 client : Scores date/modif. rédaction relecture D.A. épreuve à description : Annonce Journal ANG - vertical Février 100% titre : «Ribs» 1 sc/client infographe production couleur(s) publication : 22/04/14 format : 9” x 12” infographe : CM 4c 3530, boulevard Saint-Laurent, bureau 300, Montréal (Québec) H2X 2V1 T 514.285.0074 F 514.285.0078 JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 17 Book Fest turns into an author workshop by Bill Fairbairn and several panels discussed book was partly due to the nice weather, he first Canadian Authors topics of variable interest, but which kept people outdoors, and Association-NCR Book book sales that authors hoped the exhibitions and events that Fest April 12 turned into a might compensate them for their day. Perhaps the main reason is the localT author workshop mainly due usually hard self-published efforts usual one; namely that it was the to a poor turnout by the public on were way down. first year the festival was held. We the first warm day of spring that Book Fest local organizer Dr. therefore feel that with enhanced perhaps attracted members of the Qais Ghanem said: “Although we advertising next year’s event will public to outdoor activities. had the largest number of authors be much better attended. We hope Bill Fairbairn’s book on the African Authors read from their books under one roof, the number of to hold it in the spring of 2015.” struggle for independence is going visitors was disappointing. This Author K.D. Beckett said selling into its second edition only one book was a very unusual experience for her. “I usually sell 20-40 books.” She was displaying seven In Time Saga books and has more coming out soon from Metis Publishing. Her first book,Rainbows in Time, explores Canada’s historical and cultural heritage during the heyday of the fur trade in the Northwest. Karole did better in the sales department than I did. The few potential book buyers that turned out seemed to walk blindly past my display table perhaps because panel discussions or book readings were going on from the platform at the same time. Tammie Winsor of Riverview Park I shared a panel discussion and displays her Jack and the Fairy Metis author K.D. Beckett (right) Dogmother book written for her poses behind her In Time Saga Kevin T. John was at the book fest 25 children novels with friend Audrey Nickus with his giant page turner poster Continued on page

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Editor’s Note: Mary Dudgeon delivered this community paper for many years. In fact, my street was her route. Congratulations, Mary.

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OakparkRetirement.ca JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 19 Blair Court celebrates Community Safety Day

n a blustery Saturday May credit to Blair Court Commun- 10 more than 200 people ity House’s Executive Director, took part in the 3rd an- Kristy Donnelly and her group of Onual Blair Court Community dedicated organizers and volun- Safety Day. The event was held at teers. Thanks also to Enbridge and Coronation Park between 11 a.m. their team for providing the BBQ! and 2:00 p.m. It was a great suc- Many community organizations cess and lots of fun. Among the were represented including: Crime many visitors were Ottawa Po- Prevention Ottawa, Ottawa Police lice Chief Charles Bordeleau who Services, Ottawa Fire Services, Ot- took time to talk to participants tawa Fire Station 56B, South East and to stress the importance of Ottawa Community Health Cen- community-based organizations in tre, Ottawa Community Housing, building up civic trust and pride; SEATS for Kids, Ottawa Pub- and Ottawa Community Housing lic Health, Do It For Daron and Photo credit: Matt Herlihey CEO Stéphane Giguère. Lots of W.I.S.E.

Photo credit: George Kozoriz Photo credit: George Kozoriz Page 20 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 The Ottawa Hospital Community Advisory Committee TOH introduces oral anti-cancer drug program by Helen McGurrin nation best targets the patient’s regular drugstores. TOH’s Cancer by pharmacists. n February 11, 2013, The cancer cells, (targeted therapy). If Centre Pharmacists prepare two Plans are to ex- Ottawa Hospital (TOH) a patient is a candidate for Oral documents for your own Pharma- tend the pro- implemented a new Oral Anti-Cancer Drug Treatment, he/ cist: a Drug Specific Education gram to patients OAnti-Cancer Drug Program. Oral she is assessed by pharmacists Sheet; and the Prescription Infor- on hormone therapy (prostate and anti-cancer drug treatment is a from TOH’s Pharmacy Oral Che- mation Sheet. The patient also is breast cancer). To correct errors recent advance in treatment, and motherapy Program. The Pharma- given a copy. The Prescription In- due to poorly handwritten pre- estimates are that by 2016, 25 per- cist reviews the patient’s medica- formation Sheet lists the patient’s scriptions, Electronic Prescrib- cent of cancer drugs will be taken tion history to determine if there name, age, diagnosis, medication ing is being introduced, an initia- orally. Of all new submissions for is any contraindication to the use dosage, including the formula used tive that Cancer Care Ontario has anti-cancer drugs sent to Health of oral anti-cancer drugs. It is rare to calculate the correct dosage. made a priority for 2015. I thank Canada for approval, 75 percent that only one anti-cancer agent is For example, dosage of one drug Helene Bourget-Letarte, Pharma- are for oral medications. The ad- used. Patients need to know that is determined by measuring the cy Manager of TOH’s Integrated vantages for patients are more the combination and timing of dif- patient’s Body Surface Area (BSA) Cancer Program for meeting with flexibility and control over their ferent anti-cancer drugs is critical. and that is done by a math calcu- me. One final caution, although lives in not having to go to a hospi- Side effects do occur and patients lation using the patient’s height use of Oral Anti-Cancer Drug tal for Intravenous Chemotherapy, have to know how to manage or and weight divided by a specific Therapy is increasing, it may be and fewer systemic reactions such minimize side effects and when to denominator in the formula. Best years before it replaces Intrave- as hair loss, nausea, and anaemia; seek medical help. The patient is of all, the Prescription Informa- nous Chemotherapy. However the the disadvantages are that pa- given a Patient Information Sheet tion Sheet includes the name and choice of pills or IVs, when it is tients assume more responsibility on each drug, and a Call-Back phone number of TOH’s Cancer an option, can be of great benefit for their treatment which can be Schedule with Program staff is Centre Pharmacist so the local for patients and a sign that cancer complex. established, with follow-up dates pharmacist and/or patient can call is manageable over the long-term Here’s how the program works. specific to medications and pos- for further information. much like other chronic illnesses. The Medical Oncologist is the pre- sible side effects. Program success can be mea- You can contact me at scribing physician who determines All oral anti-cancer medica- sured by the increased referrals; 25 [email protected] which anti-cancer drug combi- tions must be purchased through new patients a month are assessed Oral anti-cancer drug program – part two Towards a by Helen McGurrin ODB recipients include seniors, denied, and no provincial funding healthier y Part One column did people in long-term care, social is available, the Reimbursement community – the not address the issue of assistance recipients, and people Coordinator may seek assistance cost of oral anti-cancer whose drug costs are high relative from Pharmaceutical Companies Ottawa Hospital’s Mdrugs, an important consideration, to income. Patients who do not as some companies have Patient given that these drugs can be quite qualify for ODB, even some with Assistance Programs and role expensive. IV (intravenous) anti- private health insurance, may not Compassionate Programs. But by Helen McGurrin cancer drugs are covered by OHIP be able to afford the costs of oral eligibility and co-payment criteria ospitals have been slow when administered in a Cancer anti-cancer drugs. These patients vary as these Programs are privately in recognizing their role Centre but who pays for oral anti- can apply for assistance under the funded and operated at the in making their commun- cancer drugs that a patient takes at Trillium Drug Program, a program discretion of each Pharmaceutical Hities healthier. Dr. Jeff Turnbull, home? I hope this column answers which helps patients by paying Company. If no assistance is Chief of Staff at TOH, presented that question. I thank Helene part of their drug costs based available for a specific oral drug, TOH’s plans to better achieve the Bourget-Letarte, Pharmacy Man- on the patient’s household net a patient’s options may be limited three aims advocated by the Insti- ager, and Dr. Garth Nicholas, taxable income. Where necessary, to the use of IV drugs paid for by tute of Health Care Improvements Medical Oncologist, of TOH’s patients will be referred to the OHIP. While the IV drug may for hospitals: to provide “better Cancer Centre, for their kind as- Cancer Centre Reimbursement not be the same drug as the oral care”, “better value” and contrib- sistance in guiding me through Coordinator to advise them on drug, rest assured that oncologists ute to the “health” of the commun- the complexity of oral anti-cancer their options. always select an equally effective ity it serves. This means focusing drug payment options. These options can be complex. drug to attack a patient’s cancer. care on the patient, and sharing of IV (intravenous) drugs given in Although Health Canada has In fact, IV anti-cancer drugs are TOH’s specialized expertise and hospital are paid for by OHIP; approved an oral anti-cancer drug still the most used and effective resources by working in commun- oral drugs taken by a patient at as safe and efficient for its intended initial treatment. Oral anti-cancer ity partnerships. Getting to that home are NOT covered under use, Ontario, like every other drugs usage will increase in the integrated healthcare network OHIP. This rule applies to all province, goes through its own future, sometimes as a stand-alone will be a challenge and take time. patients regardless of diagnosis; approval processes before listing treatment, or after IV treatment, In developing its Healthier Com- for example, OHIP pays IV a drug in its ODB Formulary, and or in combination with IV drugs. munity approach, TOH identified antibiotics in hospital, but oral the approval gap can be significant, Their use would be a preferred three programs for 2014. antibiotics the patient takes at from months to years. Very few new option for patients in remission, Health Care for the Homeless home are paid by the patient. Here oral anti-cancer drugs are listed in maintenance and palliative Building on a program TOH is a quick summary of how the the Formulary. The physician must situations. helped found, the Inner City system works for cancer patients file an Exceptional Access Program Have a Happy Healthy Summer! Health Inc., this community prescribed oral anti-cancer drugs. (EAP) request under the ODB You can contact me at network includes Community [email protected] If a patient qualifies for the to obtain approval to use that Health Centres, Homeless Ontario Drug Benefit program drug. Once approval is received, (ODB), drugs the patient takes the drug is paid for by the ODB. Continued on page 21 at home will be paid; qualified If the EAP approval request is JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 21 Aboriginal Health Frail Elderly to hospital for X-rays was hard From previous page Cancer Care Ontario has Frail elderly patients who live on the patients. How much easier identified First Nations, Inuit in homes for the aged or nursing it would be if the X-ray could be Shelters, police and paramedics, and Metis Communities as homes and suffer from multiple done at the Perley, and read by a working together to ensure having unacceptably high rates chronic diseases often do not get radiologist at TOH. Then, if a that over 200 chronic homeless of malignancy and more severe the care they need, so they end up fracture is confirmed, the patient individuals with complex medical complications from their diseases. in hospital having a crisis situation could be transferred immediately and mental health illnesses and TOH is partnering with Cancer addressed, and are most often for treatment, bypassing the addictions receive appropriate Care to improve screening and sent home without a coordinated Emergency Department. treatment in the appropriate provide culturally sensitive health care plan. Based on hospital There is much work to be done setting. TOH staff care for these care. This may require TOH to data on long-term residences with before we achieve a complete homeless outside hospital settings, do the screening in Aboriginal frequent repeat admissions, TOH integration of health care, but Dr. saving millions in Emergency communities. It is hoped will work with these residences Turnbull has made an excellent Department use. In partnership that this program will lead to to provide more hospital services start in developing a Health with the Youth Bureau, the next implementation of a Champlain in their residences, reducing the Community approach. He has step involves providing young LHIN Aboriginal Cancer Strategy, cost of treating these patients shown his commitment to working people, who are high users of and the creation of necessary in hospital. One example of with community partners to the judicial and health services, with programs in areas identified by a cooperative venture under benefit of our most vulnerable health/social service programs to the communities themselves, such consideration is with the Perley- populations. Thank you Dr. Jeff! turn them from dangerous and as diabetes and mental health Rideau Veterans Health Centre You can contact me at criminal lifestyles. outreach. where staff said sending patients [email protected]

Scott Wordsworth trip Continued from page 3

Where to begin? Well, of course in the Scott country where I was born. Where, and what, is the Scott country? Walter Scott’s home was, and in spirit still is, Abbotsford and his favourite haunt was the Valley of the Tweed, not far from where Scotland bor- ders England, and where the river Janina and Bill rest for a photograph Bill sidles up to Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford flows into the sea at Berwick-up- of Hawick. He writes about him- Breathes there a man with soul so dead the Jedforest home team cruise to on-Tweed. My wife, Janina, and I self in the opening page: Who never to himself has said the knockout tournament’s final, enjoyed tea and scones at Abbots- The last of all the Bards was he, This is my own only to lose to Melrose. ford, where Sir Walter Scott built who sang of Border chivalry. My native land The Duchess Anne of Buccle- a great mansion that bankrupted Scott revolutionized the novel. uch used to hold her receptions him. Below the mansion is buried One would think that Scott’s No writer of his era was more words indicate he was a Scottish at Hawick. At one such gathering, translated and read. Among books separatist but no, I was told, he Walter Scott welcomed guests he wrote were Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, was a unionist who had welcomed Dorothy and William Words- The bride of Lammermoor and British royalty. worth. The Heart of Midlothian. He is I grew up in Hawick, the big- So to close our holiday Janina said to be the man who invented gest Border town. Hawick trad- and I spent four days by Ulls- a nation. In 1818, he captivated ition surrounds the capture of the water, in the English Lake District newspaper readers with his recov- flag of English invaders after Scot- of Cumbria, where Wordsworth ery of the Scottish crown jewels land’s defeat and loss of its king at wrote some of his finest works. from a forgotten chest in Edin- the Battle of Flodden. It is kept This holiday was a gift from my burgh Castle. alive by the annual Common Rid- daughter Judith and her husband At Abbotsford my holiday itin- ing, when the town is seen at its Ian. We resided in a wilderness erary took in a reunion with four most jubilant. Its slogan, Teribus ye stone cottage below steep bare family cousins on their home turf. Teriodin, are supposed to have des- hills. Wordsworth and Dorothy In Abbotsford, Scott also wrote of cended to it from heathen times walked along the banks of Ulls- great 14th century conferences, and to have originally been an in- water in 1802. Her diary notes one of which Edward I of Eng- vocation to the gods of the early were inspiration for the famous land decided between the rival Saxons and Norsemen Thor and poem, The Daffodils, written by claims of the competitors for the Odin. Men and women of Hawick William in 1804. Janina loves even marble Scottish Crown of Scotland. The Hammer ride round the town at the begin- sheep of the Scots, as Edward came to ning of June chanting: Teribus ye I wandered lonely as a cloud be called, crossed into Scotland Teriodin, sons of heroes slain at Flod- That floats on high o’er vales and hills, Field Marshal Earl Haig, of World on his last fatal enterprise of in- den, imitating Border bowmen, Aye When all at once I saw a crowd, War I infamy, and also Scott him- vading and subduing Scotland, but defend your rights and common. A host of golden daffodils; self. dying in the process. His son was Today another Border tradition Beside the lake, beneath the trees, It was at Abbotsford that Scott no match for his father in war- is rugby and matches, especially Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. burned the midnight oil, labori- fare and, taking command on his the seven-a-side game that history ously writing The Lay of the Last father’s death, lost to Scotland’s records was first played in the bor- No wonder that he was made Minstrel and scores of other great Robert the Bruce at the Battle of der town of Melrose, are a treat. England’s poet-laureate, given a works to ward off bankruptcy. Bannockburn. On my holiday in Scotland, I at- civil list pension and that my wife Some of his words are still fixed tended the 113th Jedburgh rugby and I visited Ullswater 212 years in my memory from high school sevens with my old pal of another after he too was there! English classes in my home town age, Alan McKie. We watched to the chorus of You’ll never walk alone Page 22 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Dear Fran [email protected]

Dear Fran, all the same species of tree. This grows, planting it in the ground to get it right. With the loss of so many ash trees, creates a monoculture which when old enough and then later, Stick a stake what is the best way to select and invites attacks from pests and when it is big enough, digging in the ground plant new trees of manageable size? Tree planting can be very expensive diseases. A diverse mix of trees it up and repotting it in a bigger where you think when looking at the cost of a tree makes the whole tree population pot, more food and water, then the tree should plus the planting of it. We hope that healthier, and harder for pests to transporting it to a nursery. Each be and walk you might be able to help. find their favorite tree to munch of these growers has to consider around viewing on. Another hint, and this is for this cost in making it profitable for the ‘tree’ from Signed, A tree-planting committee down the road when the new trees him. Then you buy it and maybe all angles. Repositioning the member are mature, is keep the canopy have someone plant it for you, yet stake until you get the right spot. www.riverviewparkreview.ca of the tree open. This means you another cost. In spite of this, a tree You do not want it growing into have to spend some money on a is a bargain considering they may the foundation of your house or Dear Tree Planter, qualified arborists every few years live for 100 years or more and the branches rubbing on the roof. You Again another question so to clean out dead wood, as well next three generations will enjoy have to trust your imagination relevant to what is happening in as branches that cross and rub them. how the mature tree well look in Ottawa with the loss of so many ash together which can be an entry As you know most people are your chosen location. The right trees. “All North American species point for both pests and disease. impatient and cannot wait for a tree planted in the right place adds of ash (Fraxinus spp.), and many This is just good stewardship and tree to grow to an acceptable size considerable value to you house, exotic ash species, are susceptible also protecting you investment that will provide shade so they may looks good and will provide years to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) which happens to be a tree. buy a caliper tree. This means they of pleasure. attack and infestation.”(quoted What do I want my new tree to are buying a tree based on its trunk Now you dig a hole twice as from Canadian Food Inspection do for me? diameter. The bigger the diameter wide and one and one half times Agency) In the US, EAB has For instance, a tree can provide the more expensive and then this the depth of the root ball, using a attacked all Fraximus spp. in over shade in summer, good fall color, big tree needs to be planted using garden fork rough up the wall of 22 states. At the risk of stating the a pleasing shape, large or small, heavy equipment. The cost to the hole, remove any stones and obvious, do not plant any tree with fragrance, flowers and fruit. plant the tree is usually equal to debris from the soil taken from a Fraximas spp botanical name. As Do your homework and choose the cost of the tree. So the cost the hole and amend it with good long as there are ash trees the EAB the right tree and a lot of these of your caliper tree is doubled. compost. The trick is to fill the will attack them.. MAYBE one characteristics will be provided by Another fact that adds to the cost hole with sufficient soil so the day the birds will discover them the tree you choose. of the tree is how rare or unusual it tree trunk is at the same depth as as a source of food, or a native ash New trees are expensive! Why? is. On the other hand, weedy trees in the container. Once the tree is tree will spontaneously develop Someone is paid to plants a seed, are cheap, reseed with a vengeance positioned fill in around the root immunity to EAB and once again nourish and care for it for about and they live a long time, for ball. Water in and add more soil. the native ash tree can be a part of 4-5 years before it is old enough example Silver Maple, Weeping Repeat until the hole is filled. It our landscape. to sell in a nursery. This involves Willow and Manitoba Maple. is no longer recommended that So what can you plant in the using greenhouse space, heating What about a smaller sized newly planted trees be staked. The meantime to replace the ash tree. the greenhouse in winter, fertilizer tree from the local garden center? theory is when a tree moves around Whatever you do, do not plant or the tree, repotting as the tree These smaller trees are younger in the wind it will create anchor and usually in large containers that roots quicker and be stronger. If can be transported and planted by you do stake a tree, it should be people without heavy equipment. staked only in very windy locations Join us for an Evening with These smaller trees usually will and for no longer than one year. establish themselves within a year There are many good sites on Daniel Tammet or two whereas a caliper tree may the internet on how to plant a tree take longer before you start seeing or better yet borrow a good book “The Poetry of Numbers” an increase in the tree’s size. on trees from the library. & How would you plant the A society grows great when old younger nursery tree? men plant trees whose shade they Panel Discussion with noted experts First decide where the tree know they shall never sit in.—- is to be planted and know what Greek Proverb the mature spread of your tree I hope this information helps Monday, August 11, 2014 is (should be indicated on label). you choose the right tree for your Agudath Israel Congregation, Main Sanctuary This is probably the hardest part site. 1400 Coldrey Ave because you have only one chance Fran 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Daniel Tammet is a writer and essayist. His New York Times best-selling memoir ‘Born On A Blue Day’, about his childhood with high-functioning autistic savant syndrome, was named a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association. ‘Embracing the Wide Sky’ and ‘Thinking in Numbers’ were also international bestsellers. His books have been translated into 24 languages and sold 1 million copies worldwide. He was elected a Fellow of Great Britain’s Royal Society of Arts in 2012.

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JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 23 Horoscope by Arze

Aries- March 20- April 20 to exhaustion and spreading yourself too Libra- September 23- October 23 interest, or a creative interest. The uni- Dear Aries, your attempts to get your thin. Dear Libra, The spring season has been a verse is making it very tempting, although point across could be frustrated early in testing time for most signs. It’s time to some of the planets like Venus joining the month. Things will improve from the Cancer- June 22- July22 put your needs first for a change. The Uranus could mean that you could experi- mid to the end of the month. The rea- Dear Cancer, the spring season promises planet Mars is starting to circle your sign, ence some impatient and impulsive be- son for this is because the planet Mars, to be busy for you, both professionally eventually moving directly in your sun haviour. That means you will have trouble your ruler, will finally be moving forward. and socially. There is a faint craving for sign. This could be the time to get the getting what you want. After spending the last few months mov- mischief in the air, so if you can’t resist the show on the road. Stay away from those ing backwards, something is happening temptation, then must try to be discreet. who would rather dig a hole for them- Aquarius- January 20- February 18 with Venus, the planet of pleasure, en- Mid month near the full month will be selves. Dear Aquarius, the sun being present in tering into Aries. You will be at your best. a chance to make an important contact. Taurus could mean that you are focused There most likely will be some kind of This could prove to be helpful in making Scorpio- October 24- November 21 on your domestic and private life. How- breakthrough that promises to improve your wishes and dreams come true. Dear Scorpio, lots of planets causing some ever, your social commitments may irri- “you” in many ways. Have fun and let it activity. The sun is present in your oppos- tate you, and make it hard to get some roll! Leo-July 23- August 22 ite sign Taurus. Gemini is also present in peace. There is a chance that you may Dear Leo, seeing as the sun is in Taurus your sign. There could be lots of focus on have trouble distinguishing friendship Taurus- April 20- May 20 until mid month means the focus is on financial, emotional, and sexual aspects of from love and fact from fantasy. This feel- Dear Taurus, looks like the sun is present goals and opportunity. It could be your your relationships. Some may be brought ing will pass soon. in your sign. Very good news! Be aware time to shine and take that big piece of to your attention mid month. This may of some activity mid month. This could pie! It’s a good idea to network. This is a cause you to realize what you need to do Pisces- February 19- March 20 be an excellent time for promoting your- way to improve your professional status, to make opportunities possible. Also, it Dear Pisces, the universe is urging you to self, and your creative ideas. Things will but beware Dear Leo, in accepting in- could be a time when you see the truth be cautious with your private and social start happening. But keep in mind that vitations that could burn a hole in your about someone very close to you. life. Perhaps there are personal respon- hard work will be required to get what pocket. sibilities that may be leaving a dent in you want. Hey! That’s no problem for you Sagittarius- November 22- December 21 your bank balance and your confidence. Taurus. Virgo- August 23- September 22 Dear Sagittarius, there is help if you need Be aware of the people in your life, unless Dear Virgo, Mercury is present, and the it. Lots of change going on around you. you want to be taken for a ride again. Be Gemini-May 21- June 21 sun in Gemini means one thing! Your Your mind seems to be running a mile a kind, but not too kind. Dear Gemini, lots of planet activity sur- focus will be goals, and ambitions. This is minute. There could be times that you rounding your Sun sign. The mood here a time to work really hard and dig deep forget to take care of your needs. The uni- “Astrology is a language, and if we try and could be that you are feeling forgiving to make it happen. Head strong, you are verse is telling you that it’s OK to post- learn this language, then we could com- and a little dazed and confused. Feels like determined to see progress in the coming pone some of your commitments. All will municate with the universe.” many things are happening at once. Be months. There will be added responsibil- be forgiven. Time to rest. careful, Gemini, because there might be a ities that may weigh heavily with the de- Arze Chahine, chance that your attempts to be all things mands of family and friends. Very import- Capricorn- December 22- January 19 Your astro advisor, to all people will lead to misunderstand- ant to make the most of this period. Dear Capricorn, love is in the air and you [email protected] ings and misinformation. This could lead are in the mood. There may be a new love

A renewed youth program restaurant for fun and laughter as Not for adults only has met Friday evenings as well. well. Continued from page 16 Youth Alive provides alternative As part of their commitment activities for teens on Friday nights. to the community, Trinity Church view Park community rather than Sometimes tame; sometimes has provided land for a community one that merely has a building in it outlandish, the youth leadership garden [see article elsewhere]. The – a church that is congregationally has welcomed local young people expanse of land prompted a child involved and active. into a safe, fun environment. Youth to ask can we bring our pets to church? The theme of the children’s activities end mid-June with an This led to what has become an program – Friendship Club – is “all-nighter”. The service June 15 annual pet play day – this year held children are important people too. is not just youth-oriented but will the evening of June 6. There is a Children play an active role in be youth-directed, as they will lead bike-to-church day July 6, we’ll the church. Not only do they the service from beginning to end. celebrate the Ottawa RedBlacks attend the Friday night activity There is an active ladies July 20, and picnic together provided for them [ended for the fellowship at Trinity Church. In following one of our August summer to return the beginning of times past the ladies have gone services. September], they are also involved on a day trip to Montreal by VIA From staid to alive might be one in the Sunday morning service. rail, have had a shop-and-dine way to describe Trinity Church things are done just a bit out of the Friendship Club Sunday they help excursion, and have gone on a over the years. However, the desire ordinary, so be it! lead the service and provide sunset cruise on the Ottawa River. to help people find a renewed For more information about music; other Sundays they will be In June there will be a Saturday relationship with Jesus has not Trinity Church, visit the web asked to lead the Bible readings afternoon Ladies Luncheon at Les changed. The congregation is site: www.ottawatrinity.ca, phone the and help receive the offering. Jesus Fougeres in Chelsea. Occasionally determined to not just be a church church at 613-731-8926, or e-mail welcomed little children; so does the men of the church get together – they want to actively engage Pastor Frank at Trinity. for an evening out at a local people in spiritual renewal. And if [email protected] . Page 24 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Alta Vista Library Drop-in Storytimes / Heures 16h00 Morse Code and practicing your Tinkering with Textiles / L’art de contes sans inscription Eureka! Opening Cere- skills on a telegraph key. Ages 9-12. du textile mony / Eurêka! Cérémonie Registration required. Alter your wearables. Ages 9-12. Summer Family Storytime d’ouverture Tuesday, July 22, 10:30-11:30 Registration required. / Méta- Stories, rhymes, and songs for Join us for the TD Summer Read- morphose tes accessoires ou un all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in. ing Club 2014 kick-off! No registra- Super Structures / Super vêtement. 9-12 ans. Inscription Tuesdays, July 8, 15; July 29 – Au- tion. / Joignez-vous à nous pour le structures! requise. gust 19, 10:30-11:15 lancement du Club de lecture d’été Design and launch your coolest Thursday, August 14, 2:00-3:00 Contes en famille en été TD 2014! Portes ouvertes. constructions. Ages 9-12. Registra- le jeudi, 14 août, 14h00-15h00 Contes, rimes et chansons pour les Thursday, July 3, 2:00-3:00 tion required. / Conçois et bâtis tes enfants de tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Portes-ouvertes. le jeudi, 3 juillet, 14h00-15h00 meilleures idées de construction. Print is In / L’art de l’encre les mercredis, le 9 juillet – 20 août, 9-12 ans. Inscription requise. Write, draw, stamp, ink, paint – 10h30-11h00 Let it Grow! / Mon jardin Wednesday, July 23, 2:00-2:45 create! Ages 9-12. Registration re- d’idées le mercredi, 23 juillet, 14h00-14h45 quired. / Écris, dessine, estampe Summer Babytime / L’été des Explore and make with nature. – crée avec de l’encre! 9-12 ans. In- bébés à la biblio Stories, rhymes and songs for Ages 6-8. Registration required. / Find Your Voice scription requise. babies and a parent or caregiver. Explore et crée avec la nature. 6-8 Unleash your inner performer. Saturday, August 16, 2:00-2:45 0-18 months. Drop-in. / Contes, ans. Inscription requise. Ages 9-12. Registration required. le samedi, 16 août, 14h00-14h45 rimes et chansons pour les bébés Wednesday, July 9, 2:00-2:45 Thursday, July 24, 2:00-3:00 et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 mois. le mercredi, 9 juillet, 14h00-14h45 Test Kitchen / Au labo! Portes-ouvertes. Mondays, June 23, July 14, August Lots of Blots / Barbeaux et Chemical concoctions and other 11, 10:30–11:00 Grow It! / C’est dans la nature! pinceaux creative adventures in science. les lundis, 23 juin, 14 juillet, 11 août, Try your hand at eco-crafting. Ages Make your mark with pencil, pen Ages 9-12. Registration required. 10h30-11h00 9-12. Registration required. / Fais or paint. Ages 6-8. Registration / Éclate-toi avec des concoctions un projet d’éco-bricolage. 9-12 ans. required. / À vos crayons, feutres et des aventures scientifiques! 9-12 Summer Toddlertime / L’été Inscription requise. et pinceaux. 6-8 ans. Inscription des tout-petits à la biblio ans. Inscription requise. Stories, rhymes and songs for Thursday, July 10, 2:00-2:45 requise. Monday, August 18, 2:00-2:45 babies and a parent or caregiver. le jeudi, 10 juillet, 14h00-14h45 Monday, July 28, 2:00-2:45 le lundi, 18 août, 14h00-14h45 18-36 months. Drop-in. / Contes, le lundi, 28 juillet, 14h00-14h45 rimes et chansons pour les tout- On with the Show / Attention, Beyond Blocks / Au-delà des petits et un parent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Portes-ouvertes. mesdames et messieurs! Flip Book Workshop / Atelier briques Mondays, June 30, July 21, August Put your creativity in the spotlight. feuilletoscope Plan it. Build it. Repeat. Ages 6-8. 18, 10:30–11:00 Ages 6-8. Registration required. / Join staff from the Ottawa Art Gal- Registration required. / Conçois. les lundis, 30 juin, 21 juillet, 18 août, Prends place sous le feu des projec- lery to learn how to make your own Bâtis. Recommence. 6-8 ans. In- 10h30-11h00 teurs. animated flip book and watch your scription requise. 6-8 ans. Inscription requise. drawings come to life. Ages 7-12. | Summer Evening Storytime / Wednesday, August 20, 2:00-2:45 Contes en soirée d’été Monday, July 14, 2:00-2:45 Viens découvrir comment créer un le mercredi, 20 août, 14h00-14h45 Stories, rhymes and songs in the le lundi, 14 juillet, 14h00-14h45 feuilletoscope. Tes dessins pren- Eureka! Closing Ceremony / evening for children of all ages dront vie! Pour les 7-12 ans. Eurêka! Cérémonie de clôture and a parent or caregiver. All ages. Mini Lab / Mon petit labo Wednesday, July 30, 2:00-3:00 Join us for the TD Summer Read- Drop in. / Contes, rimes et chan- sons en soirée pour les enfants de Put on your lab coat and let’s get le mercredi, 30 juillet, 14h00-15h00 ing Club 2014 wrap-up! Drop-in. / tous âges et un parent ou gardien. cooking. Ages 6-8. Registration re- Joignez-vous à nous pour la ferme- Portes-ouvertes. quired. / Enfile ton tablier et mets- Hack It / Transforme-moi ture du Club de lecture d’été TD Thursdays, July 10, August 7, 6:30– toi à la pâte. 6-8 ans. Inscription Bring an object from home; we’ll 2014 ! Portes-ouverts. 7:00 requise. wreck it and remake it. Ages 9-12. Thursday, August 21, 2:00-3:00 les jeudis, 10 juillet, 7 août, 18h30- 19h00 Wednesday, July 16, 2:00-2:45 Registration required. / Apporte un le jeudi, 21 août, 14h00-15h00 le mercredi, 16 juillet, 14h00-14h45 objet de la maison; nous le détru- irons et le rebâtirons – en mieux! Programs / Programmes Gadgets & Gears / Gadgets et 9-12 ans. Inscription requise. Adult Programs engrenages Saturday, August 9, 2:00-3:00 Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” Discover the place where art, sci- le samedi, 9 août, 14h00-15h00 Book Banter Building Boom: show off your ence & technology meet. Ages Share the enjoyment of good books architectural creativity with 9-12. Registration required. / Là où All Tangled Up / Tout emmêlé! in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discussion. 2:00–3:00 PM Lego®. No registration. / Archi- l’art, la science et la technologie se Fun with fabulous fibers. Ages 6-8. Thursday, June 5–The Tiger: A True boum! Architectes en herbe, à vos rencontrent. 9-12 ans. Inscription Registration required. / Du plaisir Story of Vengeance and Survival by Lego®! Portes ouvertes. requise. avec les fabuleuses fibres textiles. John Vaillant Tuesday, June 24, July 29, 3:00-4:00 Thursday, July 17, 2:00-3:00 6-8 ans. Inscription requise. le mardi, 24 juin, 29 juillet, 15h00- le jeudi, 17 juillet, 14h00-15h00 Monday, August 11, 2:00-2:45 Infusions littéraires Partagez avec nous le plaisir des 16h00 le lundi, 11 août, 14h00-14h45 livres dans une ambiance détendue. Reshape It / Donne-moi une Joignez-vous à nous pour une dis- Game On! / À vos jeux! nouvelle vie! Concrete Mushrooms Art cussion. De 14h00 à 15h00. Roll the dice, pick a suit or grab a Turn trash into treasure. Ages 6-8. Workshop le mardi, 17 juin–Une femme aimée nunchuk! Come play cards, board Registration required. / Transforme Local artist, Graham Smith, will d’ Andreï Makine des rebuts en trésors. 6-8 ans. In- show you how to make mushrooms games or Wii with us! No regis- Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book tration. / Joue aux dés, choisis scription requise. using cement, sand, water and Club ta couleur ou saisis un nunchuk. Saturday, July 19, 2:00-2:45 molds made of Plasticine. We’ll Share the enjoyment of good mys- Viens jouer aux cartes, à un jeu de le samedi, 19 juillet, 14h00-14h45 decorate the mushrooms with teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join société ou au Wii avec nous. Portes paint to make a permanent out- us for a discussion. 6:30–8:00 PM ouvertes. Morse Code Maker door display. Ages 6-12. Registra- Thursday, June 19–Any title by Thursday, June 26, July 31, 3:00- _ _ . . . _ . _ _ DIY Morse Code tion Required. Lynn Hamilton–Lara McClintoch 4:00 jewelry! Spell your name or favour- Wednesday, August 13, 2:00-3:00 series Thursday, August 21–TBA le jeudi, 26 juin, 31 juillet, 15h00- ite word in beads, while learning JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 25 takes time for festivals to gain Elmvale Acres Library Book Fest public traction. She congratulated Continued from page 17 Qais Ghanem on taking the first Programs for June: step to get it off the ground. “With one panellist said she enjoyed writ- thanks to Bill Fairbairn, too, for E.A.G.L.E. Homework Club ing and would not sacrifice that picking up the post-event pen.” Every Saturday at 10 am – 12 pm (2 hrs.) enjoyment for any amount of book Evelyn was at the book fest with Homework help for children ages 5 to 11. Drop-in, no registration re- sales. her Flying Snakes and Green Turtles quired. Husband and wife authors Mony book exploring Tanzania up close and Alberto, with their Walking for If ever there was a writer to con- Reading Circle Peace display, congratulated the jure up a story of East Africa it is Every Saturday at 2 – 3 pm (1 hr.) book fest organizers for their ini- Evelyn. She was there as a child Volunteers from Frontier College will be available to assist with reading tiatives saying the RA Centre room when the country was the German and literacy skills. Drop-in, no registration required.

Monday Nights are Murder! Monday, June 2, July 7, Aug. 11 at 6:30 – 8:00 pm (1.5 hrs.) Share the enjoyment of good mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussions.

English Conversation Group Every Tuesday at 6:30 – 8:00 pm (1.5 hrs.) Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly setting. Drop-in, no registration required.

How to Buy a Digital Camera Thursday, June 5, 2014–6:15 – 8:15 pm (2 hrs.) When buying a digital camera, you are faced with a bewildering array of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa PC Users’ Group President will help “focus” your search for the ideal digital camera. Registration required.

Book Fest panelists discuss books and marketing with the audience Programs for July and August: was lovely but they did not consid- colony of Tanganyika. Her father, Family Storytime er it the best venue. “Perhaps the Werner, wrote the classic 60 Years Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent library or the patio of a museum in East Africa. Part of his book out- or caregiver. or a nice university hall or city hall, lines his experiences in a British Wednesday July 9, 23 at 10:15 Wednesday August 13 & 20 at 10:15 Contes en famille Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de 19 mois à 6 ans et un parent ou gardien.

those at an intermediate level. No From previous page registration required. / Améliorez votre français parlé dans une ambi- ance décontractée. Ce groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Aucune English Conversation Group– inscription requise. Monday / Groupe de conversa- Tuesdays, May 27, 2014–June 24, tion anglais–lundi 6:30–8:00 PM Practice your English language conversation skills and meet new Prenatal Classes–Ottawa friends in a relaxed and friendly Public Health environment. No registration re- New Free Prenatal Class offered quired. / Améliorez votre anglais by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). parlé et rencontrez des gens dans A public health nurse will lead this Alberta and Mony met at Cape Finisterre in Spain after walks along the un milieu décontracté. Aucune in- mini-series of three small group Camino Trail and later to the Middle East that inspired three books scription requise. sessions. Session 1. Birth Basics- Mondays, May 26–August 25, 6:00 Confidence & Comfort. Session 2: anywhere you can connect culture camp for German prisoners-of- -7:30 PM Breastfeeding Basics-Tips & Tech- Lundis, le 26 mai–25 août, 18h00– with literature, would be better for war located in South Africa dur- niques. Session 3: Baby Basics- attracting the public.” ing World War II and wife Helga’s 19h30 Preparing for Parenthood. These sessions are meant to go along Mony and Alberto met in Fin- experiences in a women’s camp in English Conversation Group– with OPH’s free online prenatal isterre, Spain, after walking the what is now Zimbabwe. Tuesday / Groupe de conversa- program–A New Life. Start the on- Camino and later onward to the What wonderful foreign history tion anglais–mardi line prenatal course early in preg- Practice your English language Middle East. there is to be learned at a book nancy. It can be found at www.ot- Evelyn Voigt said that it always fest!` conversation skills and meet new tawa.ca/prenatal. If you need more friends in a relaxed and friendly information or you have any ques- environment. No registration re- tions about your pregnancy, please quired. / Améliorez votre anglais call OPH at 613-580-6744 or email parlé et rencontrez des gens dans [email protected]. un milieu décontracté. Aucune in- Thursdays, June 5, 12, 26; 6:00– Newspaper delivery needed scription requise. 8:00 PM on the following streets: Renova Private and Tuesdays, May 27–June 24, 12:00– Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21; 10:15 AM– 1:45 PM 12:15 PM Tremblay Road Thursdays July 3,10,24, 6:00–8:00 (Eastway Gardens). The Groupe de conversation en Saturdays July 12,19,26, 10:15–12:15 français / French Conversa- Thursdays Aug 7,14,28, 6:00–8:00 Riverview Park Review is delivered tion Group Saturdays Aug 9,16,23, 10:15–12:15 Improve your spoken French in a only FIVE times a year. relaxed setting. This group is for Page 26 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 The buzz-bombing of the Peace Tower by Bruce Ricketts ain. This was the year of the Battle He could not make out the smok- ogy with his Commanding Officer, oe Bouzek was an interesting of Britain. er’s face because of the lighting but Wing Commander Kenneth R. Pat- guy. He came to Canada from One of the pivotal advantages that he could see the cigar glowing. He rick. Patrick, who would later be England, at the age of 13, with Britain had in defending itself was a yelled to the smoker to put out the installed as a Member of the Order hisJ family in 1928 and settled in the fairly new invention called RADAR. cigar, “It is against regulations... and it of the British Empire (OBE) for his great metropolis of Stewart, BC. At We all know (or should know) that is dangerous.”. The smoker stopped, contribution field of communica- that time Stewart had a population the Battle of Britain was won by pi- dropped the cigar on the floor, tions and radar, worked with his US of about 1,000 and no roads leading lots from many countries, including crushed it and then bent over to pick counterpart at Clinton to secure one into it. The only way in was by boat 90 from Canada (20 of whom died), it up and put it in his pocket. “I am of the American setups. Joe was put up the Portland Canal. fighting against overwhelming odds. sorry.”, stated the smoker, “I was just in charge of what could be called a Stewart was a stopping off point But a positive outcome was not al- in thought.” Then Winston Tipping Black Op to demonstrate the use of for all the Gold Rushes into the inte- ways ensured. The British War Office his hat to Joe, Winston Churchill the television technology in Canada. rior of BC. Klondike Kate lived here decided that RADAR was a crucial then continued on his voyage to the Let the fun begin! Quebec Conference where he met Joe and his team began by installing with Stalin, King and Roosevelt. the television camera unit in a truck, Once back in Canada, Sgt Joe driving it around Clinton Air Base Bouzek was sent to the US to study and transmitting the images to their new High Frequency RADAR tech- office on the base. On December 13, nology. While in Texas he learned of 1944 they left Clinton to drive into a new technology that was going to Toronto. That was a few days after

shortly before her death. But Stewart technology that must not fall into the was not just a stop-off point. It had hands of the Germans if the battle been the home of some of the most was lost. Therefore they decided to lucrative gold mines in all of Canada. train Canadian technicians to main- Joe grew up to be a newspaper man tain the systems. If the war turned and an electronics wiz, self taught. against Britain; at least the “secrets” He retired and lived in Ottawa with of RADAR would be safe in Canada. his wife of almost 60 years, Helen. Joe Bouzek was one of these

revolutionize the science of bomb- one of the worst blizzards to ever hit ing. The Americans were planning to Toronto. During this storm some put a television camera in the nose of twenty-four people died as a result a remotely controllable bomb. Some of 57cm of snow being blown into people will tell you that this TV tech- drifts by gale force winds! Driving nology was used to control the Hiro- conditions were poor, a factor that shima and Nagasaki bombs. (Just as was to prove providential for Joe and

The team consisted of: Top row left to right: Norm Shears, Joe Bouzek, J. Fitzallen; middle row, L-R: AJ Scott, WB Green, “Shorty” May, Herb Jackson; bottom row, L-R: Ed Schafer, Vern Byers, Joe Marinelli.

(one of Helen’s relatives was the Mas- technicians. ter on the HMS Nancy, but that is Joe was seconded (although not another story.) Both Joe and Helen officially) to the RAF as a RADAR have passed away but their stories live trainer and remained in the UK until on. 1943. As if his life wasn’t interesting 1940 was a pivotal year in the life enough, even his return to Canada an aside, the first official television his team. of Joe Bouzek. He joined the Can- onboard the HMS Queen Mary was broadcast in Canada was in 1951, The demonstration they had adian Air Force and headed to Eng- eventful. As a senior NCO on the while it had been in use commercially planned for December 14 was to land ready to do his part. The Nazis ship he was assigned to supervise the in the US since 1928.) drive their specially equipped truck had rolled over most of Europe and below-decks watch. One evening as On his return from the US to from the Royal York Hotel to the Is- had their eyes set on conquering Brit- he did his rounds he spotted a figure Canada and his base at Clinton, On- land Airport. The signal receiver was coming towards him smoking a cigar. tario, Joe talked over the technol- installed at the military staff college JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 27 hell to pay for this action. The Hali- business investment. According From previous page fax harbour was one of the most se- Thomas Conway to the Government of Canada, cure harbours in North America and Continued from page 12 Ontario’s economic growth will one block north of the Royal York. the fact that an unidentified bomber gradually improve from an esti- The demonstration went off without could put in on them created great Analysis offered the following mated 1.6 % in 2013 to 2.6 % in a hitch. There were probably two havoc for security. predictions: 2015. This represents the first main reasons why the demonstration But the “piece de resistance” came time in over a decade that On- was successful. Traffic was light due on March 17, 1945 when the Anson • A gradual decrease over many tario will match the national eco- to the snow storm and also that Joe departed Ottawa’s Rockliffe Air Base months in the number of OREB nomic growth rate. sat next to the driver during the en- and flew at 200 feet right up the transactions. We have clearly Ontario’s unemployment rate tire trip. Why, you may ask, was Joe middle of the city’s Metcalfe Street seen that in the Ottawa market, should also trend lower and reach sitting next to the driver important? with a bead drawn on the clock of the albeit not in a straight line 7.3% in 2014 and 6.9 % in 2015. Well, you see, the driver windscreen Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. The • Real estate prices holding-up Moreover, according to the Con- was blacked out and he was being roar of the low flying bomber must overall and increasing more in ference Board of Canada’s latest directed by Joe who was watching have wakened the Parliamentarians line with the rate of economic Ottawa Metropolitan Outlook, The team consisted of: Top row left because they contacted the Defence growth and employment num- the worst appears to be over for to right: Norm Shears, Joe Bouzek, J. Department, then on Elgin Street, to bers (i.e. or inflation as a sur- federal job cuts with the city not Fitzallen; middle row, L-R: AJ Scott, complain about the noise. The Anson rogate indicator) at the local hit as hard as originally feared. WB Green, “Shorty” May, Herb Jack- was contacted to stop the demonstra- level at least until early 2016 and In fact, statistics provided by the son; bottom row, L-R: Ed Schafer, tion but the order came too late, the assuming no dramatic interest Conference Board show 131,500 Vern Byers, Joe Marinelli. plane was already on its second pass, rate increases. Residential prop- people were working for the fed- If you look at the truck you can see this time between the buildings of erties have followed this pattern, eral government in Ottawa-Gati- a hole on Joe’s left where the camera the street. They broke off the flight while condominiums have done neau at the end of 2013, which slightly less well depending on is higher even than the 116,700 “location, location, location” people in federal jobs in 2007, in • Detached single-family the midst of the booming sellers’ homes will continue to lead market. regarding price increases, espe- Secondly, the high-tech sector cially bungalows. That has been in Ottawa has been experiencing substantiated in the OREB data a recent resurgence. Investors are • Significant differences in again putting venture capital into price increases will be witnessed Canadian companies at levels not depending on neighborhood at- seen since 2007, according to a tractiveness, links to public tran- recent report by Canada’s Ven- sit, etc. (i.e. in contrast with the ture Capital & Private Equity As- booming sellers’ market when sociation. A May 7 Market Watch almost everyone, everywhere saw press release also noted that, significant prices escalation) “After a long period of consolida- • A pullback on speculative tion, we are seeing an uptick in buying as real estate appre- activity across the Ottawa region ciation rates move more inline as technology companies take ad- with economic growth rates, vantage of opportunities created including in the higher-end of by the recovering Canadian and was mounted and the antenna for within a couple of hundred metres the condominium market and U.S. economies.” transmitting the signal. of the Parliament Building and flew condominiums purchased for We stand by our prediction The camera was alternately in- to the area of Britannia Beach in the rental income. This correc- that the Ottawa real estate mar- stalled in the nose of an AVRO AN- west end of Ottawa. From there they tion has been more substantial ket will stabilize along with a bal- SON V light attack bomber. The made their last “attack” of the day, than originally anticipated. anced Ontario resale market for Anson was flown by two pilots, F/L targeting the Alexandria Bridge near the remainder of 2014 and to the Cowan and F/O Winkler, both of the downtown core. Why the soft landing will end of 2015. Transaction numbers whom were veterans of the famous By the end of the war the project spring back will stabilize around the 5-year 617 Squadron of the RAF, the “Dam led by SGT. Joe Bouzek was termin- So what do we make of the average and prices will grow in Busters”. For those who do not know, ated. All that remains of the “fly- OREB data at this point in time? line with the general rate of infla- in 1943, 617 Squadron attacked a ing bomb” project are some fading Let me start by saying that at tion. The soft landing has and is number of dams on the Ruhr River photographs and, of course, this story. Conway Fung Homes we are ex- occurring. No big bears around in Germany using skipping bombs pecting a modest “spring back” of the corner, but rather we are see- dropped from incredibly low alti- the local market for the remain- ing a reflection of a stable - mar tudes. der of this year and for 2015. As ket taking a breather after many Seems that this low flying skill was noted previously, our argument years of historical highs, which, advantageous for the “flying bomb” largely rests on economic funda- in any case, were unsustainable. project. mentals, aided by the end of an Check back with us regularly. In their first flying operation, the especially harsh and cold winter, PLAN FORWARD! PLAN plane flew at a scant few feet above and the continuation of histor- SMART! the ground and “targeted” the drill ically low interest rates at least hall at Clinton Air Base. 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The little boutique that can can Tracey Pagé (at far right) with her mom ince we last spoke about the from high end to low end. Zephz for you to see. You don’t want to and 2014 Walk for Memories opening of 4 Dance, Gym is actually starting to be a huge miss what is coming down the line. emcee Jeff & Cheerios located on the competitor in the U.S. Market. We 4 Dance, Gym & Cheerios will Hopper. Ssecond floor of Figure 8 Skate Spe- are always looking at bringing in be taking a short break and will cialists, the owner Denis Poitras, new products for this sport. be closed from May 26 to July 9, At its June 16 Annual General meeting, the Alz- heimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will also a Fashion Designer, has been As for Gym, we have developed 2014 and will re-open for business honour Collins Barrow accountant Tracey Page for very busy making this little bou- our own line of gym leotards at on Wednesday, July 10 with normal 20 years of commitment to its flagship fund raiser, the Walk for Memories. Tracey chaired the event tique one of Ottawa’s best kept for 14 years, and Collins Barrow Ottawa has sup- secrets. Clients from all over are ported it as a leading sponsor, and with volunteers and fund raisers. That support continues to this day. already buzzing about the lovely “The community organizing committee had a vi- attitude and the easygoing spirit sion for the Walk in the mid-90s,” says Tracey “but I don’t think we envisioned the growth over the past that is in the store. Parents are al- 20 years. It’s been impressive!” ways mentioning that it’s a girl’s The Walk for Memories raised $22,000 in its first year. It now raises over a quarter of a million paradise for finding stylish cloth- dollars. The event was moved from the Carlingwood ing for your “sport of choice,” Mall to the Carleton University Fieldhouse in 2010. “Moving the event felt like a risky change,” says states Denis. Tracey “but it’s worked out really well and has en- “We are celebrating our 2nd abled us to grow. It provides a huge, comfortable, indoor space for people to walk in the middle of anniversary in September and I winter.” am very happy on how the store Tracey says that her continued involvement in the Walk for Memories is because of two reasons. is growing” says Mr. Poitras. The Her employer, Collins Barrow, is very committed to success is purchasing lines of the event, and makes it easy for her to play a leader- ship role. The second reason is personal. clothing that are not sold in Ottawa. “Each year, the energy and excitement of the There are so many clothing lines Walk for Memories and its fundraising success re- minds me of why I participate,” she explains. “The out there that it is hard to decide walkers, the volunteers, the Alzheimer Society staff which ones should be brought in. and all of the participants really motivate me. My personal role is such a small part of the Walk, but “We have secured a few important I’m happy to be part of the organizing team.” lines lately that are really well Tracey’s vision for the next 20 years is tied to her vision for Alzheimer’s disease. received by our customers.” For a great price. That line is made business hours. There are great “My true hope is that there will be a cure for this instance, the Urbanwear line in store and it was created after things coming for the fitness and disease, or better approaches to prevention. How- ever nothing moves quickly, so I want to see the Sugar & Bruno is a line that is discussing with parents and having yoga enthusiasts as well. A clothing Walk for Memories bursting at the seams with par- created by the So You Think gymnasts in mind. That line will line that is high end has been ticipants, sponsors and donations!”Alzheimer Soci- ety Executive Director Kathy Wright is extremely You Can Dance award winning be made available in mid-July. We slowly moving from the west of grateful for the difference that Tracey has made over dancers and choreographers. The have also created shorts that have Canada to Ottawa. We will be the the years. “Tracey combines commitment with hard work and great ideas,” she says. “It’s so encouraging Stella Sweater (pic included) is a sold out after our first batch. We only store carrying it in Ottawa. when community members and their companies of- must in every woman’s wardrobe. tend to do small lines because we You will surely want to wear this fer such unqualified support. We couldn’t do it with- Parents come in for their kids and get bored really fast when sewing to the gym. out Tracey and Collins Barrow!” leave with the Stella in hand. It too many leos or shorts of the is a beautiful knitted sweater in same style. Plus who wants to wear various colors such as charcoal, what everybody else is wearing? Easy as 1-2-3 (or is it?) oatmeal, mustard, tomato, teal, Having your own identity is a way To complete the puzzle: hot pink and light pink. You pair of expressing yourself. 1) all rows must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. it with black or grey pants and a Customers have to watch us go 2) all columns must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. white blouse or top and you have a in the next year, since there will be 3) each of the nine boxes must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. super outfit to go to work. great products made available, but Sudoku Solution on page 46 Cheerleaders division or as only in small quantities. To keep they are nicknamed at the store up with what we are doing, people SUDOKU by Cheerios is growing well. should go to our Facebook page We carry the two most popular at 4 Dance, Gym & Cheerios and brands: Nfinity and Zephz. They “LIKE” our page. Whatever we are great sneakers that are priced post, will be posted on your page

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catwalks of Paris or Rome, the that these donations will have events. and positive stories that these ladies in this show actually smiled upon the lives of others, since they “I am always delighted that fashion shows bring. and even laughed. And, no wonder. are all actually cancer survivors, we are able to send funds along The emcee of the ever popular For these volunteers were part generously giving of their time to to our charities, but as I say at event is Lise Butters. And not of a team that helped send $2300 ensure the success of the event. every event, it is not only about only does she do an amazing to the Ottawa Hospital, cancer The job that these W. O. models the money we raise. The funds are job of describing each beautiful research, plus donated $500.00 do is nothing short of exceptional, crucial for these organizations… to Victoria’s Quilts Canada (Com- and it is obvious as they mix and but more importantly, I believe we Continued on page 38

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1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 THE WHOLESALE OUTLET Summer Hours: Tues – Sat 9 – 5  July 1st weekend to Labour Day   JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 31 Riverview Alternative School Riverview kids helping kids by Amber Skillings-Nicholson n May 15, 2014 Riverview Alterna- tive School students, staff and parents energetically participated in the 8th OEnvironment Fair to support Bokoro School in Lesotho, Africa. Throughout the day, the Green Team, grade 5 and 6 students, and parent vol- unteers helped to sell beautiful environment- ally friendly crafts made by each class, plants, used jewelry hanging from ‘jewelry trees’, used books and toys, and baked treats. Face paint- ing of the earth and the Lesotho flag, a fish- ing game and a ‘save energy’ ring toss game were also popular attractions. We are thankful for the generous donations and purchases by the Riverview School community. Lowes and Ritchies also made very kind contributions of plants. The money raised this year will help support RAS Grade 5 student Cristian supporting the flag HelpLesotho’s Oral Health Program. The 296 of Lesotho on his cheek, shows off his earth- children at our twinned school in Africa will friendly purchase receive an oral examination by a dentist, take part in an educational session on oral hygiene, RAS Grade 5 student Ashwyn selling Cocoa cal international development organization or and receive a toothbrush and toothpaste. Butter Lip Balms made in recycled tea containers. how you can support its important activities, An information bulletin from ‘HelpLesotho’ please go to helplesotho.org. states; “A healthy mouth is particularly import- can help to change the world, that small efforts Khotso is a Sesotho greeting meaning ‘Peace.’ ant for those children who are HIV positive, on the part of one person, can make a big dif- Kea leboha means “Thank you” suffering from a communicable disease, or are ference to many. The Green Team and Beth Stubbert malnourished.” Once again, students at River- HelpLesotho is celebrating its 10th anniver- view Alternative School are learning that they sary this year. To find out more about this lo-

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JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 33 Vincent Massey Public School Principal: Katia Sioufi favourite traditional main courses. possible without the support from Brunswick were joined together Vice-Principal: Richard Simpson There were many different, the Vincent Massey Community to perform a few songs together: Photos by Heather Swail flavourful dishes provided by the of parents and teachers. To all who “Is Somebody Singing” (the official Vincent Massey’s parents. The fashion show is a participated in this event, thank Music Monday song); “Eye of Multicultural Dinner highlight of the evening and the you for a wonderful evening! the Tiger”; and, finally, “Smoke On Tuesday May 6th, we students enjoy participating. This Music Monday on the Water”. There were over celebrated Vincent Massey’s year there were 38 models, wearing “Music can change the world 90 musicians participating in cultural diversity through a traditional outfit from their because it can change people” this event and over 650 students our annual and very popular country of origin, or an outfit for -Bono singing along and dancing. Music “Multicultural Dinner, Art and a special occasion. After many Music Monday is a yearly Monday was a very successful and Fashion Show.” The event began weeks of practise, they modelled celebration throughout Canada. amazing event. Vincent Massey at 4:30p.m when families began the outfit and performed a dance Multiple schools and organisations hopes to continue this tradition arriving for the art show. Students routine to “C’est la vie” by Khaled. have been participating in this for many years to come. and their teachers had prepared At the end of the performance musical event for the past ten Alexa Hajjar, Grade 8 student some wonderful art, which lined even the audience were on their years. The Vincent Massey Public The Showcase the walls of the first floor and the feet dancing. We truly celebrated School grade eight orchestra, the On Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 two gyms. At 5:00p.m everyone an evening of friendship, music, art Hillcrest High School band and the Vincent Massey grade eight was invited to take a trip around and food from around the world! the Riverview High School wind the world! Families shared their However, this event would not be band all the way out from New- Continued on page 38

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Free Parking Services Bilingues Page 34 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 “No more hurting people–peace” by Louis Comerton non-stop along the 42.2km route. Hurting People–Peace.” went viral Keflezighi and the first American had the privilege of being one Runners, in turn, cheered the on-line. Martin had made the sign, to win in 31 years and one of the of the 32,500 runners who spectators, in recognition of the in early 2012, when studying non- oldest winners ever! took part in the 2014 Boston fact that it was not runners, but violence and social change in his Meb’s win was even more IMarathon on April 21st. This race over 200 spectators who were Grade 2 Class. Martin’s message symbolic given the fact that he was, by far, the most extraordinary either killed or injured during the has since become a phenomenal came to the America as a 12 year race I’ve ever participated in, or 2013 marathon. emotional sentiment in the City old refugee from Eritrea. Meb that I’m ever likely to participate Last April, after authorities of Boston. So much so that this then aspired to avail of all of in. It was a unique experience. identified eight year old Martin year’s Boston Marathon winner the opportunities that living in During the marathon weekend, Richard, as one of the bombing had Martin’s name written across America offers, in complete and the atmosphere in Boston fatalities, a photo of Martin, his race number. In addition, this total contrast to the Tsarnaev was incredible. Runners, their holding a sign saying “No More year’s winner was an American, brothers. Meb has now become supporters and local citizens 38 year old Meb Boston’s and America’s latest hero. took over the streets. Four local TV stations had 24/7 coverage of the marathon build up, the marathon itself and post marathon celebrations. During the marathon, over one million spectators madly cheered

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Remember winter? Photos by Marie Perkins

Meet Arthur. He belongs to new A special greeting for Peter Brennan Jacob and Liam get ready to hit the Thanks to Bruce Aho the rink was neighbours, Shane and Trudy who came to check out the fun! ice great-as was the Winter Carnival

Carlie may well be the only girl on the hockey Andrew is getting son Ethan ready for the the Ethan’s ready to block that first puck team game

Bob enjoying entertaining Amare and his brother Maureen enjoying the Dale Park Winter Carnival Thinking about her drink. You can’t be too Rhys Banquet careful you know Page 36 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

FRIENDS OF THE FARM DATE BOOK Contact our CBB coordinator Denise Kennedy June 7 Peony Tour 9am to 12 noon at CEF. Take a [email protected] 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 happily blooming. Meet at the Peony Beds in the CEF Ornamental Gardens, parking in Agr. Rideau Park United Church Museum lot, donations kindly accepted. Garage Sale, Book Sale and Barbeque–Saturday June 7th, 9 am–1 pm: While scouting the neighbourhood during the Awesome Alta Vista Garage Sale, please stop by Rideau Park United Church, June 7 Preston Lilac Tour 2pm at CEF. Take a guided 2203 Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham) and enjoy the following: tour of the Isabella Preston Lilac Collection with the Friends’ -Garage Sale: Peruse many household items all in one spot. Or, Lilac Team. Ms Preston bred lilacs at the CEF in the 1920’s rent a table to sell your household “treasures.” For rentals, call: 613- and produced the first Canada-hardy hybrids! Meet at the 733-3156 ext 229 (Mon.–Fri. 9-4). Friends’ shed in the CEF Ornamental Gardens, follow signs, park in Agr. Museum lot, donations kindly accepted. -Book Sale: Choose your summer reading from the wide selection of pre-owned titles. -Barbeque: Stop for some refreshments–hamburgers, hot dogs and June 14 & 15 Used Book Sale 10am to 4pm. Literally drinks–and a rest from your shopping. the best used book sale in Ottawa, choose from thousands of titles. It’s a two-day book sale for a reason! Free entry at Bldg Community Chicken Barbeque–Saturday June 21st, 6 pm. 72 CEF Arboretum east of Prince of Wales roundabout. Celebrate the beginning of summer by joining us for a barbeque at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham). On the menu are chicken kebabs and a variety of salads, topped June 15 CEF and Explorer Rose Workshop 1pm to off by strawberries and ice cream. Tickets: adults $15.00, children 3pm. Rose expert Edythe Falconer will present a workshop on $8.00, children 5 & under, free. Tickets are available from the church roses, pests and diseases, and self-guided tour with handout, office (Mon–Fri, 9-4) starting June 2nd. All are welcome. For more bring a folding chair. Park at Agr. Museum lot, follow signs, information: 613-733-3156 ext 229; www.rideaupark.ca donations kindly accepted.

Unisong Concert–Sunday June 29th, 7 pm. Start your Canada July 13 Victorian Tea from 2 to 4pm. Classic tea is Day festivities early by attending the Unisong Concert, involving served on the lawns of the Arboretum. Dress in full Victorian choirs from across Canada, at Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta garb optional, listen to live music, enter the best hat and Vista Drive (at Cunningham). All are welcome. For more information: costume contest. Formal Tea $8 at Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum 613-733-3156 ext 229, or visit www.rideaupark.ca east of Prince of Wales roundabout.

Aug 16 Art on the Farm from 10am to 4pm. Artists working in various media will display and sell their original works under the trees at the Arboretum, free admission, Bldg Men’s ties are needed 72 CEF Arboretum east of Prince of Wales roundabout. for pillow making in support of a cancer project. If you have any Sept 9 Master Gardener Lecture 7 to 9 pm. Spring men’s ties no longer Bulbs: an essential for every garden with Mary Ann Van Berlo, needed, please e-mail $12 member, $15 non-member, Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum east of [email protected] or Prince of Wales roundabout. call Sherry at 613-748- 6605 OR e-mail cmoult@ sympatico.ca Info at 613-230-3276 friendsofthefarm.ca/events. or call Carole at 613-731-6646.

Here’s the Riverview Park Scoop! Community Wide Garage SaleSale Saturday June 7th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm * rain or shine on lawns all throughout our community JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 37 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

OTTAWA DOORS OPEN / Cardinal, or Earnscliffe, the British High OTTAWA PORTES OUVERTES Commissioner’s official residence, or the JUNE 7TH & 8TH Bridgehead roastery, or the Fairfields An invitation from our Mayor: “ Heritage House, a 19th century Gothic This year Doors Open Ottawa celebrates Revival farmhouse, or the OC Transpo its 13th year. On June 7th and 8th, more Integrated Operations Centre, or Rideau than 120 buildings will participate. Hall, a national historic site and the This event creates community pride. residence of the Governor General of Residents and tourists alike discover our Canada, or The Delegation of the Ismaili city by exploring a wide range of buildings Imamat, the headquarters of Aga Khan in parts of the city they may never Foundation Canada tweak your curiosity? have seen before. It’s an opportunity Participating building owners or for all to appreciate and embrace our managers will greet you and give you neighbourhoods, communities, cultures a tour of the buildings or of part of the and history. buildings they have chosen to open to the You can enjoy Doors open Ottawa in public. Admission to all buildings will be environmentally-friendly ways too. The free. There are 128 buildings listed from Ottawa Citizen is sponsoring this year’s Carp to Cumberland and everywhere in June 7th–The Barrhaven Run for OC Transpo shuttle bus. Or try your between. The free shuttle to nearly 50 Roger’s House luck on two wheels with a Doors Open of those sites will run every 35 minutes, On June 7th hundreds will gather at Ottawa 2014 Embassy Tour provided by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Please Mother Theresa High School to participate Ottawa Cycling Tours. More information see the map on the web site. in 1 of 4 great activities–a fun and non- on the shuttle is available at the web site: On the list of open buildings there are competitive “tot-trot” or Ottawa Senators [email protected] “ codes for varying needs: washrooms (W), Foundation 2.5k Walk, Roll & Run, or It is very important that you go to disabled access (D), free parking nearby the timed 5k and 10k runs sponsored by the web site for a detailed list of the (P), bike parking (B), Metered/paid Enterprise and Donnelly Ford, all in support Doors Open participating buildings. parking nearby (SP), family friendly (F), of Roger’s House. Not all the buildings are open on both shuttle route (S). You will be entertained by Balloon days, check the list carefully. Does the This event will allow everyone to Artists from Orbital Talent, get your face prospect of visiting the Ottawa Food learn something new about their local painted by Funtabulous Faces, Sens Street Bank or the new Wabano Centre for heritage, architecture and design. Doors tour activities including the World’s largest Aboriginal Health featuring the natural Open Ottawa is funded by partnerships Sparty bouncy castle and cotton candy and design elements of Architect Douglas between the City of Ottawa, corporate BBQ will be available for purchase. sponsors, and individual donations.

Register today! Info at 613-823-9022 or www.barrhavenrun.ca JUNE 7TH 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH At 2345 Alta Vista Drive will hold a PARKING LOT SALE, in conjunction with the Alta Vista Garage Sale event. Rent a table for $20. Call Jim Doherty at 613-523- 2487 or Don Harrison at 613-733-6218

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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 Pet Memorial Balena Park to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made hanks to the generosity and pet (dog, cat, bird, goldfish) but to pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between caring of our Riverview support a very worthwhile organ- 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- Park residents there are ization. rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. nowT 23 inscribed memorial bricks If you wish to purchase a brick email address and in the Balena Park Pet Memorial please pick up a pamphlet at the postal address and Patio. For every brick the Can- Elmvale Public Library or contact telephone number. adian Guide Dogs for the Blind 613-523-4339 When letterit@rog- receives sixty-five dollars. This is ers.com is notified not only a way to remember your of a lost pet all par- Page 38 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 On Wednesday, most of our girls to come back, as well as to Vincent Massey junior and intermediate students boost their self-esteem. Sharing and Caring Companies such as Tim Hortons, Continued from page 33 took a vow of silence in an “I am Continued from page 30 Silent” campaign to symbolically Sobeys, Heart and Crown, and orchestra were generously invited show how many children in the TD, have received letters, asking outfit, but is the creative person them to sponsor us a tree or half to a musical showcase featuring world do not have a voice to speak who puts together the perfect a tree. Sobeys, Heart and Crown, many different schools with up for their rights, such as the Spuds, Copperzone Resources, ensembles that the models wear. multiple unique musical talents. right to an education. and Eagle Automotive, and very With good humour she suggests This showcase was held at Fisher Thursday was Primary Cakewalk importantly, the Riverview Park an exciting or exotic place where Park Public School. It was a full Day. Nine beautifully decorated Community Association have the new outfit might be ‘just day event that was filled with cakes, made by the student leaders, decided to sponsor a tree or trees. right’, and then successfully uses music and enjoyment. Each school were sold to some pretty excited In return they’ve been informed, personal experiences and audience had fifteen minutes to perform primary students. This event that they will be recognized with a participation to help her during the musical pieces that they celebrated access to food and food tag on their tree. Along with this, the show. had prepared. Vincent Massey’s security. we have planned for a water walk Wonderful donations are orchestra performed a total of four On Friday, Miss Wright’s class on May 23rd, to walk water up to provided for the draws that take the planting site to water existing songs; Kinetic Energy, Pirates of and the student leaders hosted a place during the event, and of trees, and new locations for future the Caribbean, Celtic Dance and Feast or Famine event where all trees. As we do so, we’ve been course it’s fingers crossed for our most favourite, Dragonhunter. of the adults were invited to come pledging around our community everyone hoping to win one of the It was a great experience to be able and pay $5.00 for a lunch of plain for our water walk. exciting gifts. A dedicated group to listen and watch these talented rice or access to a big buffet. This To conclude our year, we will be of well organized volunteers are students perform. event really shows how some have planting trees on June 10th, with always there to help out behind Alexa Hajjar, Grade 8 student so much, and some have so little. many people getting together such the scenes, and if ever there was an Five Days For Freedom fills Heather Swail and Marian as our mayor, Jim Watson. This upbeat mood it is at one of these the halls of V.M. Eichel, Teachers will be a rewarding day which will popular fashion shows. For the week of May 12-16, V.M. 2013-2014 Student bring out the good in everyone. It would appear that Sherry student leaders were leading our Philanthropists We hope we will have truly made has now caught her breath after a difference in the community and school through the FIVE DAYS Throughout the year of 2014, our the April event, as exciting plans encourage others to do the same. FOR FREEDOM, a celebration grade 7/8 class at Vincent Massey, Grade 8 Student: Amber Tuinder are already underway for the of the five pillars of a healthy has been extremely busy with our upcoming Fall Fashion Show on Vincent Massey raises an community: education; health community project. Whether its September 20th. So be one of the the tree planting project, SOLE astonishing amount of money! care; access to clean water; food first to mark this special day on sisters, or fundraising, we are Vincent Massey students have security; and financial security and always doing something to make raised a record breaking $11, 512 for your calendar, in your agenda, or sustainability. V.M. students are a change in the Russell Heights the Heart and Stroke Foundation even tie a string on your finger, learning about just how different community. through Jump Rope for Heart! since you won’t want to miss it. children’s lives are across the globe, One of the fundraisers we have This year Vincent Massey and also what unites us. done is a candy raffle. Each ticket dedicated the event to a very On Monday, to celebrate health was 25 cents or 5 for a dollar. We special person, Eric Auger, the son care, student leaders taught calculated the total as $462! Our of staff member Annette Auger. younger students and fun and easy next fundraiser we are doing is a Eric has had heart problems since moves to the Free the Children grade 8 graduation/grade 7 t-shirts birth and recently spent several WE Dance. The kindergartners sale, in memory of their year. We weeks at the Heart Institute after were absolutely thrilled! hope to start pre-sales as soon as possible. suffering complete heart failure. On Tuesday, student leaders We have started our SOLE Eric had a defibrillator held a very successful craft sale, Sisters program, as the upcoming implanted in his chest Friday, May selling bracelets and pens they had session will be our 5th time 16th and unbelievably, was able made themselves. Almost all of visiting the girls. We’ve noticed to return home the following day. the crafts were sold to an always- that connections are developing We wish Eric a continued speedy appreciative audience. This event between the younger girls and the recovery! celebrated the need for families members of SOLE. The kids seem Mme. Katie would like to to have a sustainable income, and to really enjoy themselves, and are thank the students, parents, staff taught children how giving small, starting to open up their true self and community members who re-payable loans to women to start to all of the SOLE mentors. In contributed to the success of this And, while Sherry would like micro-businesses can really help a each session our goal is to get the year’s campaign. to thank all those people who community. supported her once again for this special event; a special and A New Program Called “Great will get from their inheritance. Thus, the for low income seniors. Sonshine Families sincere ‘thank you’ goes out to Stories Never Told” is Now program is created to give opportunities continues to provide activities that are of Sherry for making this happen. to the next generation to learn the his- community service with the launching of Officially Open for Participants in A well-deserved pat on the back Ottawa. Official Launch- May 13, tory of their ancestors while at the same the Great Stories Never Told Program. 2014 at 1 p.m at Sonshine Families time giving opportunity to seniors to pre- The company has been a key provider to everyone involved. See you on serve their memories by recording them of services for developmentally disabled, Saturday, September 20th, if not in print and video. The program will end adults, youth and seniors and senior care before. Overview: with a cinematic screening and family and in the Ottawa region. What an amazing way to “Great Stories Never Told” an excit- friends are all invited to the program’s ing new program for seniors, is now of- grand event. Official Launch: welcome a new season! ficially open in Orléans. Seniors aged 55 The official launch is scheduled for and older are invited to participate in this The Program: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Son- unique program which enables seniors to Applications for the program will be shine Families (Suite 307- 1807 Saint Jo- write their life story and share one key available as of May 13, 2014 on the Son- seph Boulevard, Orleans) To learn more story from their life on video. Friends and shine Families website. There are a var- about the Great Stories Never Told Pro- family can also participate on behalf of iety of class times- weekdays and Satur- gram, please contact Program Manager, “Volunteers don’t get paid, senior. The program, funded in part by a day and adaptive software is available to Kofo Iziomon at 613 834- 8187 x 26, not because they’re worthless, grant form the New Horizons for Seniors assist individuals who may have difficulty [email protected] or Executive but because they’re priceless.” program, will start on June 1st and end writing or typing. Participants will also Director, Len Goddard — Sherry Anderson on September 30, 2014. According to a be given support throughout the pro- at 613-834-8187 x22 recent survey, heirs are more interested cess. The introductory fee is $150 but in heirlooms rather than the money they there are also limited subsidies available JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 39 Could Canadian technology have aided the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines’ Flight MH 370? by Colin Hine beacon systems had already on Canadian Air Force aircraft (BAe) in 1999 when BAe merged Photo permission granted: been developed and deployed, working in the far north and it with the defence arm of GEC, NRC Archives but Stevinson felt these were soon proved its effectiveness. Marconi Electronic Systems n light of the ongoing uncer- inadequate for a variety of reasons. In one instance, an aircraft lost (MES). The bulk of Plessey’s tainty surrounding the fate of If a crash occurred over water, in the Yukon mountains was telecommunications assets were the Malaysian Airlines’ Flight other beacons would sink with the found by CPI in a location where acquired by Ericsson through IMH-370 in March 2014, and its aircraft even if the crew escaped visual location would have been its 2005 acquisition of Marconi possible location it is very likely and were on the surface. Over impossible; in another, a USAF Corporation plc, a successor that the International Civil Avi- land, the aircraft itself could block aircraft crashed into the ocean company of GEC. ation Organization (ICAO) will the signal if the beacon ended up at night, but its injured crew was Over a two-year period, introduce new regulations re- buried under the fuselage. Also rescued after the CPI broadcast 1998 to 1990, following Leigh’s garding the way in which aircraft the crash itself or a post-crash fire was detected. Following this, even privatization the company’s radar transponders, Global Pos- might well destroy it. US Air Force One was equipped borrowing increased from nil at with a CPI. the time of the take-over to over By the 1970s, the CPI with a $40 million. Bank lines of credit flight data recorder was a standard to Leigh were unsecured; the item on many Canadian and US parent company had not formally aircraft. It was also selected for the guaranteed the loan and Leigh Panavia Tornado, was optional on went into bankruptcy. Some of many other aircraft types and was Leigh’s outstanding contract commonly used on bush planes. commitment were taken over or The CPI’s success was such seconded to other Canadian firms that Leigh Instruments entually and some of the firm’s assets and purchased DSI, and by 1978 yearly technology were sold off. sales of modern CPI devices were Today, most aircraft carry in the millions of dollars. Total non-ejectable beacons, some sales over the years topped $100 incorporating technology million and Leigh became one originally used by Leigh, but of Canada’s largest electronics ejectable versions featuring firms and a darling of the Toronto tumbling airfoil technology are Stock Exchange. The company’s seldom seen; one really has to business interests diversified wonder why. While the inclusion into other aspects of systems of CPI technology would not Stevinson’s Crash Position Indicators (CPI) engineering for the Canadian have prevented the loss of aircraft Government; in particular vessel such as Malaysian Airlines, Flight itioning Systems, aircraft data re- Stevinson’s system offered traffic management systems MH-370 or Air France, Flight cording/reporting and other op- tions are used. This incident also reminds me of the effectiveness of a family of Crash Position Indicators (CPI) originally manufactured by Leigh Instruments Limited using technology developed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRCC). If these devices were still deployed routinely on aircraft, it is very possible that the missing plane’s position could have been determined quickly and the cause of the loss confirmed. The CPI incorporates a tumbling survivability, using an aerodynamic for the Canadian Coast Guard, 447 over the Atlantic in 2009, it airfoil device that is ejected from release system that would pull TACAN systems for the Air Force would surely have enhanced the the aircraft after impact allowing the system away from an aircraft and shipboard communications probability of locating the planes’ it to “fly” away from the plane’s quickly as well as a ruggedized radio systems for the Canadian Navy. wreckage in a timely manner, thus crash site and avoid destruction. system with an omnidirectional This writer was involved in giving family and friend of crash The devices also incorporate flight antenna. Survivability on both land development of these aspects of victims some answers and perhaps data recorders and emergency and water was further enhanced Leigh’s business during the 1970s. some closure. locator beacons. The CPI can float by using lightweight foams in the In 1988 the British firm Plessey As I noted earlier, it is inevitable on the ocean surface making the construction. announced it would purchase that changes to flight safety rules, chance of its location much more CPI development was Leigh. Following the takeover procedures and technology will certain and timely. completed in 1959 and a production Leigh was delisted (taken private), result from these incidents, in The CPI concept was first license was eventually settled at then in 1989 Plessey was subjected particular from the uncertainty developed by inventor Harry Dominion Scientific Instruments to a hostile take-over by a surrounding the loss of MH-370. Stevinson, before he joined the (DSI) of Ottawa. DSI in turn consortium formed by GEC and Perhaps the innovative Canadian NRCC’s National Aeronautical contracted Leigh Instruments of Siemens which split the assets of technology used in Leigh’s CPI Establishment (NAE) and he Carleton Place to manufacture the the Plessey group. The majority will one day see a renaissance in convinced them to pursue its system. of Plessey’s defence assets were modern aircraft systems? development. Other rescue The CPI was made mandatory amalgamated into BAE Systems Page 40 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Let’s look at photography–then and now by Geoff Radnor the most diverse kinds than ever years old, and only became a most complicated affair. First o you read the news- before in your life. Photos are popular pastime in the last 100. you had to load the film into papers? Or do you read taken and instantly are viewed It became a little part of my life the camera. Then a complicated the news on your comput- around the world. when I was about 20, I bought Der? Or do you get your knowledge They go viral if they are what I thought was a fabulous of what is going on in the world appealing to us. They become the piece of photographic hardware, a from TV? Or are you fixed on your leading topic of conversation of 35mm film camera called a Balda

phone to give you all you need and millions. Koreans pop stars are made in Germany. This was one of process was used to determine to tell what you think is going on as close to us as the guitar players several cameras that used 35mm the correct exposure, using ASA in life? Is Twitter your lifeline, or outside the LCBO stores. We film, originally the film that was numbers, shutter speeds from 1 does Facebook mean more to you know more about some celebrities uniquely used by movie cameras. sec. To 1/1,000 of a sec. And the that almost anything else? than we do of some of our The next was a Tenax from East mysterious f-stop. What ever of these sources of relatives. What a difference digital Germany followed by an Exakta. Many are still mystified by f-stop knowledge and communication photography and the internet has To take a picture with any of numbers like f2.8 and f16, but they applies, I am sure that you are made in the last 25 years. these cameras was, compared seeing more images (pictures) of Photography is less than 200 to today’s digital processes, a Continued on page 49

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EST 1988 Your Summer Page 42 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 RPCA President’s report Ole! for Cinco de Mayo at Maplewood by Karin Keyes Endemann ello from my own personal wild- by Carole Moult life horror. As if the raccoons t’s fun to attend a Cinco de were not enough, I now have a Mayo celebration, and the Hgroundhog living under my deck – OK, people at Maplewood Retire- s/he has been living there for a couple of Iment Community created one in years but now s/he is becoming an issue as s/he has destroyed my lattice work, is eat- Continued on page 47 ing all my young plants and quite frankly, really, really smells! To add to the amazing perfume, a skunk has recently joined the party under my deck. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get these critters to move on? I have tried vinegar, Epsom salts, swearing and rocks over the holes….so far no luck….so I am calling on my RPCA buddies to help me! PS I looked online and everyone said to just “shoot it” which, of course, only works if you live Edwardo, Felipe, Miguel, and Jose south of the border. of Los Paisanos delight the residents On a more positive note, I am very, very and guests pleased to share with you that at our last RPCA Board meeting we voted unani- mously to move forward with the recent plans from the city for a new and expanded field house at Balena Park (see the plans right and p.47). This is very exciting news for the community as not only will we have upgraded facilities for our residents to use when they are swimming or skating but we will gain a lovely multipurpose room which can be used by all for yoga, meet-

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Avoid the heavy traffic of Industrial Avenue. Looking at the construction site from the Belfast Bridge Follow the Terminal Avenue on-off ramp to get means that there is a contract be- revenues as well as transit reserves. to the Train Yards and Belfast Road merchants tween a public sector authority And, although many areas of and a private party. The private the City of Ottawa are currently party provides a public service or being affected by the building of project and assumes substantial fi- the LRT, the most northern tip of nancial, technical, and operational Ward 18, or Eastway Gardens as it risk in the project. In the case of is known, will be feeling more than

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Some used God’s word to are actively looking for alterna- Bicycles are vehicles and cyclists 7. Keep your bicycle well impose on poor, ignorant people. tive quarters. In the meantime you have the same rights and duties as maintained. Bekir’s father, mother, grandfa- may leave a message on the Centre motorists! ther and grandmother were illit- voicemail and one of the officers Ontario Highway Traffic Act Riding Tips for the Pathways erate in all but peasant ways. “Ev- will respond. and the Ottawa Traffic and -Park 1. Keep to the right. erything they knew about life they Neighbourhood Watch was well ing Bylaw require the following: 2. Pass other users only when had learned from their parents. represented at the third annual 1. Stop at all stop signs and red safe. And they would apply this knowl- Blair Court Community Safety edge to themselves and to us,” lights. 3. Keep under the courtesy limit Bekir wrote in a previous book, Day held on May 10 .See the pho- 2. Signal all lane changes, turns of 20 km/h; please use the Between Three Continents. “They to of John Neale and Frank Hare and stops. road if you want to go faster. lacked any educated model. There- “holding down the fort” on a windy 3. Drive/ride on the right side 4. Use your bell or voice to fore they repeated the actions they day at Coronation Park. of the road. warn others when you pass. had learned from the past.” Here are some seasonal tips 4. Drive/ride only in the desig- Shoulder-check to see if the He continued: “It is a fact that provided by our local Community nated direction on one-way way is clear. I acquired everything in this beau- Police Officers. Thank you Const. streets. 5. Pull off the pathway when tiful country Canada.This country Rebecca Vanderwater and Const. 5. It is unsafe and illegal to ride stopped. taught me the greatest values of Moe Elmadi on the sidewalk. 6. Look out for volunteer humanity, love, to love, to be loved 6. Share the road http://www.ot- Pathway Patrollers in the and that I have learned. I started BIKE SAFETY tawapolice.ca/en/safety-and-crime- summer if you need assistance to get to know myself and finally Cycling is a fun, healthy and prevention/Share-the-Road.asp with I found myself here. I will never inexpensive way to get around, other users. New Online Reporting forget the values this country has whether you cycle to and from 7. Use lights when driving/rid- contributed to my life. I adore you work or school, or recreationally ing at night. Ottawa residents can now and I am indebted to you. I love on the weekends. You’ll enjoy it 8. Have a bell or horn on your report specific crimes you, Canada.” most when your bicycle handling bike. online with a new feature on Editing this book, as a journal- and traffic skills are in good shape. 9. Cyclists wear a helmet (re- ottawapolice.ca. ist and author, made me wish I had Cyclists, like any other vehicle quired if under 18 years written it. Its pages show clearly driver, have the same rights and old), drivers wear a seatbelt. The Ottawa Police online re- mankind’s inhumanity to a woman duties as motorists. To increase 10. Cyclists use proper porting tool allows reports to be of quiet dignity and hope. Emine, the safety of cyclists, we educate hand signalling when turn- taken for theft or lost property the uneducated peasant woman drivers to Share the Road. ing and stopping. under $5000, traffic complaints, among countless of her age, sur- mischief or damage to property vives the feudal system time and Helmet Safety Tips for Riding At Night or Early under $5000, theft from vehicles again in her Anatolian homeland Mornings under $5000, and lost licence but how long can that continue? Cyclists 1. By law, when riding at night plates. How many others suffered her or in low visibility condi- fate? Read this book and find out A helmet fits correctly when... Every report will be reviewed tions, you need a white front what fate she meet. 1. It fits snugly and does not by Ottawa Police Analysts who light and a red rear reflector. Published by Baico Publishing Inc., move around determine the appropriate course 2. Your bike must also have Albert Street, Ottawa. (Tel: 613 829- 2. It sits two finger-widths of action and respond to questions 25cm of white reflective tape 5141) above your eyebrows. within 24 hours. 3. The straps meet in a ‘V’ just on its front forks and 25cm “Online reporting is a secure and below your ears. of red reflective tape on the convenient way for residents to 4. You can place no more than back. It’s always a good idea provide us information about min- two fingers between your to add extra reflectors for or offence crimes. It is information chin and the strap. more visibility. that helps us identify trends in the SUDOKU 3. Canada Safety Council sug- community with greater accuracy,” Keep in mind... gests you also use a red rear said Supt. Mike Flanagan, Support 1. Cyclists under 18 must, by light and wear bright cloth- Services Directorate. “You can as- law, wear a helmet in On- ing with reflective elements. sist us by reporting all thefts and tario. 4. Never assume that other property crimes — There’s no 2. Helmets do not prevent falls drivers see you. Near sunrise crime too small to report.” or crashes; they only reduce and sunset, and when the injury in a crash. A cycling road is wet, glare can make Contact information for Riverview safety course will help you you less visible. Park Neighbourhood Watches: Ab- avoid crashes. bey Rd.–Rhéaume Laplante (613) 3. Cyclists must have an alarm, Riding Tips for the Road 521-1664. Riverview Park West–John bell or horn on their bike. 1. Ride predictably and Neale (613) 526-4817. Riverview Park 4. Bicycles should be equipped defensively. East–Tim Mark (613) 733-1744. Const. with a light if you are cycling Rebecca Vanderwater, Ottawa South Sudoku on page 29 at night, before dusk, after Community Police Centre dawn or in bad weather. (613) 236-1222 x5812 (messages) JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 47 garage being built where Ashley (Students on the Leading Edge) bers will be coming around seek- President’s Report furniture used to be. We will cer- from Vincent Massy School work- ing your continued support for Continued from page 42 tainly miss our back alley access to ing for the Russell Heights com- the good work of this community Canadian Tire and Best Buy but munity housing project were each association (skating rinks, social, ings, painting classes, birthday par- the folks in the Eastway Gardens awarded a one-time special con- Easter egg hunt, park cleanup, ad- ties etc. This new facility, which will really feel the impact of this tribution by the RPCA to help re- vocacy etc.) by purchasing a very will replace the very rundown field construction. You can read more place some of their lost trees. Not reasonable $10 family membership house, will certainly spruce up the about this in Kris’ Planning and only are these groups working dili- for the year. And, if the great work park considerably. I want to say a Development report – along with gently to raise additional funds but the RPCA does is not enough to big thanks to Peter Hume for all our, albeit somewhat limited, suc- they will be planting and maintain- inspire you, this year we are offer- his support in making this happen. cess in getting the corner of Neigh- ing the trees in their areas. We ap- ing you a 5% discount card for all This will be a great meeting place bourhood Way shaved off to allow plaud their initiative and support your purchases at Rona through- for all of us and a new home for the 86 bus to safely make the turn. their efforts. out the year. A two for one bar- the RPCA. Please send any sug- The RPCA is once again work- Once again the RPCA is spon- gain! The membership form can be gestions to [email protected]. ing to make our neighbourhood soring our local soccer team and downloaded from our website or In other news around our ‘hood, even better. We have recently fi- this year you will see that we are you can contact one of our Board we have recently learned that the nancially supported a couple of providing T-shirts for all of the members who will be pleased to City will soon be closing Belfast initiatives which are designed to children. drop by with the information. This road, from Trainyards to Coventry help green our community after Finally, May is not only garden- is a great community–and getting for 2 years. This is so that they can the devastating loss of our ash ing month but it is also the RPCA even better–and your contribu- dig a tunnel for the LRT trains to trees. Both Blair Court Commu- membership drive month. Over tions will go a long way to helping access the new depot and repair nity House and the SOLE project the next while, our Board mem- us work to keep it great!

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that took place in 1862, it never A number of visitors took the the Maplewood hospitality, an Cinco de Mayo seems to matter to those joining in opportunity to explore the variety afternoon that will showcase the Continued from page 42 the fun. People see it as a day that of amenities, while others toured beautiful gardens and patio is is really more about celebrating the model suites named after planned for Thursday, June 19th fine style on a recent afternoon the Mexican way of life and having the streets of Riverview Park. from 2-4. during the first week of May. With a good time, and so it was recently Staff members were on hand to Gracias Maplewood, for your wonderful Mexican themed re- with this in mind that family answer questions, and all those warm welcome once again! Now, freshments, and entertainment by and friends came together to in attendance had a very upbeat everyone is looking forward to four of the Los Paisanos Mariachi experience a grand fiesta. afternoon. your next special occasion. band, it didn’t take long for both The decorations and beautiful And for all those who enjoy residents and guests to become entrance and main floor lounge engaged in celebrating this well- at 340 Industrial Avenue were known Mexican holiday. created to suit the occasion, with And, although few people may at least 50 people joining Edwardo, See the online edition at even realize that Cinco de Mayo, Felipe, Miguel, and Jose-Luis as or the fifth of May, is actually the the Mariachi band played popular www.RiverviewParkReview.ca celebration of the Battle of Pueblo Mexican music. Page 48 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 the meeting, and subsequently son is the Community Liaison Of- When asked about her input Belfast Road closing Councillor Hume has posted Con- ficer (CLO) for the Confederation with regard to the project near her Continued from page 44 federation Line signs on Tremblay Line representing the area from home, Kim Lamont, President of Road, in two locations, to advise the uOttawa Station to the one the Eastway Garden’s Community It is the ramifications of the residents of both a website and planned for Tremblay Road. Association replied, ”I have lived Confederation Line construc- phone number for use during the Eastway Garden’s community in this awesome neighbourhood tion however, that are bringing construction period. Comments response to the Confederation for 17 years and have no plans to the most serious concerns to the have been positive in that this is Line project has been quite posi- move. I see a positive to Light Rail neighbourhood -and for a wide va- one useful way to communicate tive at this time. And even though but am concerned with the con- riety of reasons. over the duration of the project. one Avenue O resident recently struction issues that we will have Most recently, aside from im- Eastway Gardens, or ‘Ottawa’s discovered that young people to live through (access to/from our pending additional construc- Alphabet Village’ as Dwight Wil- coming from the park were now homes, possible chaos from street tion noise of both the tunnel and liams referred to it in his Sep- accessing Belfast Road by climb- parking during construction, noise Maintenance and Storage Facility tember 2010 blog, was built for ing her backyard fence because and pollution).” (MSF) being built to accommo- the most part in the 1950s, with a higher LRT project fence was Concern has also been ex- date the LRV cars, the residents of approximately 70 townhouses blocking their entry to Belfast, she pressed by residents in another this community of approximately constructed more recently in the still believes that “In the long term part of Ward 18 with regard to traf- 250 houses learned, without much late 1990s. It is the newer houses I think it’s going to be not only fic pattern changes over the next advance notice, that nearby Bel- along Avenues O and P that will be fine, but great, (the LRT) so we are few years. As motorists look for fast Road, although open to pe- most affected by both a tunnel and in the times of other countries.” alternate routes to avoid the con- destrians and cyclists, would be tracks that will be built behind Right now an orange 2 x 6 inch struction, they will also no doubt closed to traffic south of Tremblay their homes, as well as the con- support beam is giving young use Industrial Avenue more fre- to Trainyards Drive for a period of struction of the Maintenance and climbers access to her yard where quently, plus take nearby residen- two years beginning immediately. Storage Facility (MSF) on Belfast the fence is just low enough to tial side streets. Meanwhile, the Queensway over- Road. help them hop over it to get to the The Riverview Park Commu- pass bridge to the north of them Fortunately, when completed, road, but hopefully a resolution nity Association was fortunate to will be closed to motorists for a much of the tunnel structure mov- will be made in the not too distant have Councillor Peter Hume, Matt period of one year, but open to ing the cars in and out of the MSF future. Eason (CLO), Patrick Chouinard, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, during the hours of operation will “I understand why they put RTG Traffic Manager, and Sylvia and cyclists from January – June be underground, but it is the con- up the fence, because they had Boyadjian, RTG Communications 2015. struction itself that will be making to block the path from the park. Coordinator at its May 14th meet- What this means to the resi- the most immediate impact upon Now they need to continue the ing to address their concerns, and dents of Eastway Gardens, is that the nearby neighbourhood over fence up a few more doors to solve were advised of the mitigation two of their four access routes the next few years. the problem,” she added. plans for the surrounding neigh- (north and south) are going to be One question that has arisen Other residents of Avenue O bourhood. cut off to them for a period of 1-2 many times is with regard to the discuss the LRT in terms of being As part of these plans, the RPCA years. MSF site on Belfast Road. The re- “an inevitable process, and believe was advised that existing traffic Among those caught by surprise sponse to this is that it will be the that it will have a positive impact, cameras are at Industrial Avenue with the announcement of the im- headquarters for the maintenance long term, on the neighbourhood.” and Riverside Drive, Industrial pending May 20th road closures of the Confederation Line, where Ellen Hall, from Avenue P looks Avenue and St. Laurent Blvd, and was Councillor Peter Hume, who not only the 34 Light Rail Vehicles upon the project positively as well. Tremblay Road and Belfast; and helped arrange a meeting on May (LRV) will be assembled, but sub- She noted that the dust and dirt that the RTG will be installing ad- 1st, with the City of Ottawa, the sequently the structure that will did not disturb her that much. ditional traffic cameras at Indus- RTG, and those residents from be used for maintenance and stor- “There will be long term gain, trial Avenue and Alta Vista Drive, the surrounding neighbourhoods age. in the form of light rail, from the and Industrial and Trainyards most affected. To help answer this question, short tem pain,” she responded to Drive. These cameras will have di- Many representatives of both a dedicated Stakeholders Rela- questions recently, and added that rect links to traffic operations, and the RTG plus City of Ottawa were tions team has been created to she will be using the light rail near- will be monitored at these various available to answer questions at work with communities directly by, because there will close access high traffic volume intersections. impacted by the project. Matt Ea- to both the Tremblay and St. Lau- And, as work progresses on the rent LRT Stations from Eastway LRT project, not only in this part Gardens. of Ottawa but all across the city, At present, Avenues O and P al- additional solutions to problems ready have the VIA trains running will be addressed should they arise. just behind their homes, and most The complexity of building Ot- people no longer even notice. Af- tawa’s Light Rail Transit Project ter the Confederation Line is op- cannot be overstated. It is the re- erational, LRV going to the MSF sult of many people looking at the will be taking west lead-in and east realities of this rapidly growing lead-in tracks of approximately city and deciding to do something 70 m and 125 m respectively to a to make it better. tunnel of approximately 500 m. in And just as it took vision to solve length. The top of the tunnel will the problem of a safe water route be 1.3 m below the existing VIA in completing the Rideau Canal rail tracks and the bottom of the almost two centuries ago, some tunnel 7.5 m. day, when all of Ottawa’s transit And according to a fact sheet routes are eventually realized, this provided at the May 1st meeting, accomplishment will likewise be noise and vibration will be miti- looked upon as the amazing feat gated with specific engineered that it will be. solutions, such as the noise berm, while final landscaping will im- prove the appearance of the site as well as provide a visual barrier, JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 49

Photography There’s gold in Continued from page 40 them there trees! are still there on digital cameras by Jimmy Janieson but are almost totally ignored as photo on front page everything is automatic. Also on nnalyss’s grandparents on digital cameras is the hold-over Taxona camera both sides come from the from 35mm film technology, focal land – her nonna was born quality roll film camera from length of the lens in the camera Leica M2 onA a farm in Northern Italy and Japan, and the film size,120, was you are using, but who knows focused automatically, you didn’t her grandpa on one in Northern what that is. have to think about f-stops and Ireland. Family members still run That focal length was fixed until 1/125 sec. exposure. It was all the farms with crops varying from the zoom lenses came along, now done for you. So now everyone fig trees to fish farms. It would be natural to expect then, that her parents would be masters of horti- culture, but alas no. One year, we tried to follow family traditions by growing a vegetable garden, but the only ones to enjoy the fruits of Mamiya 645 our labour were the local wildlife. We do usually manage to harvest started by Kodak for its Brownie enough apples from our apple tree camera in 1901. The film is still in to make an apple crumble each fall production despite the dwindling but our great success is our maple number of users. Film photography syrup production. is not dead by any means. I say “our maple syrup produc- I have been using a Panasonic tion” but our role is rather limited. Lumix FZ20 digital camera for the Annalyss checks the buckets when last few years and here are a few she gets home from school, dad examples of what you can do with a transfers the sap into a large con- digital camera with only one fixed tainer and mum makes the call to the focal length was variable. That can take good photos, well almost our friend François when the con- is very common on present-day everyone; some are good and some tainer is full. He then collects the digital cameras where the focal are just forgettable. But you don’t sap and returns a week later with length of the lens is not the actual waste film and processing costs. Mason Jars filled with the liquid figure but how it would be ona Today it is the selfie that is the gold! 35mm film camera (called 35mm rage, and to take it just look at François suggested tapping our equivalent). the camera and push the button. tree 3 years ago thinking it would However when I arrived in Hardly difficult to do and mostly be fun for Annalyss but it has Canada I was the proud owner they are in the forgettable turned out to be his best producer Fuji 2560 of a Leica M2 camera, one of the category. of some 30 trees that he taps. He greatest cameras ever. It was a film I capitulated to digital about was so impressed that he added a lens. By-the-way, the lens on this second bucket last year. It takes 40 Japanese camera is a Leica design. litres of sap to boil down to 1 litre Some of these were taken using a of the sweet stuff, so we appreciate film-type camera, the make could every last drop as we have our tra- have been, Tenax, Exacta, Leica, ditional weekend breakfast of por- Minolta or Mamiya, I can’t tell the ridge with cinnamon, bananas and difference. Can you? just a dash of maple syrup.

camera. Along with the slightly 10 years ago when I bought my more advanced M3 was the camera Fuji 2650. I sold a big Mamiya 645 most used by many professionals film camera and its lenses and my in the news and pictorial category. much-loved Leica M2 and its three I just used it to take snapshots of lenses all on eBay. Leica cameras the family and scenery. still maintain their value as there So about 10 -15 years ago along are collectors around the world came the digital camera. It didn’t for all Leica models that started use film. It did have a lens though. production in Germany in 1925. And all of your pictures, even They now make digital models thousands of them, were on a piece too that can cost several thousand of plastic the size of a postage dollars each. stamp and about 2mm thick. It The Mamiya was a professional Page 50 Riverview Park Review JUNE 2014 Trinity Community Garden welcomes new gardeners by Bernadette Bailey and backgrounds come together rinity Community Garden to share in the joy of gardening. began as a wish held by Parents that want their young the congregation of Trinity children to gain an understanding ChurchT of the Nazarene. They had of where food comes from may land that was not being used and learn some valuable lessons from they wanted to see it utilized in a the retiree that has moved away way that was in keeping with their from a house and yard, but wants desire to reach out to the com- to retain the pleasure of growing munity around them and was in their own food. Some gardeners are currently dividing their perennials to be sold at our plant sale. The plant sale tion about the garden please con- will be held on Saturday June 7, tact us at [email protected] or beginning at 9.00 A.M. at the you can see us on Facebook at Trin- corner of Drake and Lindsay. The ity Community Garden. You are funds raised will be used for garden also welcome to visit the garden improvements and supplies. Please located behind the Trinity Church plan to add to your garden from of the Nazarene on the corner of Roto tiller and manual tillers above, our selection of well priced plants. Avalon place and Braydon Ave. being used to prepare future plots If you would like more informa-

Pastor Franklin Chouinard preparing his garden plot line with their social justice values. In 2011 a committee was formed which included members of the church and the community. A pilot garden was planted with this mis- sion statement in mind: "Our mis- sion is to strengthen community ties and to encourage the growth of local organic food through the sharing of land." In 2012 plots were rented to community members and we are pleased that with this years new registrants the number of gardeners has almost doubled. We are grateful to the church for creating this opportunity and ex- cited to see the mission statement coming to fruition in the sense of community that we see building. Many gardeners came together on May 3rd to prepare their plots, the new gardeners were welcomed by those returning. Some gardeners helped others to prepare their plots. One gardener used his personal trailer to pick up a rental roto tiller and another spent much of the day using the tiller to prepare plots of gardeners who wished him to do so, as well as to prepare some plots for future gardeners. Another gardener had contributed a found used pool liner and this was used to cover unused portions of the garden to inhibit weed growth. Yet another gardener and her daughter have obtained straw to be used as mulch to aid in water Cora Ottawa St-Laurent retention and weed control. The 1530 St-Laurent Ottawa gardeners are also coming together to plant and maintain a common 613.563.2672 herb garden. This is becoming a place where people of varying ages JUNE 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 51 It takes many volunteers to clean up Riverview's parks

Lots of garbage bags were filled by the Coronation Park Team Even rainy weather didn’t stop the Dale Park workers Photo credit: Carole Moult Photo credit: Carole Moult

The hard working clean up team of Erik, Sherry, Luke, Cameron and Noah at Riverview Park Photo credit: Chris Wightman

The hard-working team from the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health cleaning up at Balena Park Photo credit: Jennifer Blattman

Louis and Tristan: Part of the Alda Burt clean up team Photo credit: Carole Moult

Dick and Taco tackle Hutton Park Photo credit: Carole Moult NEW

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