Manor Park Chronicle Jan 2019
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The voice of the community for 70 years • January 2019 • Vol. 70, No. 3 Arundel Ave., fall 1947: A sea of mud and construction in Manor Park Village. Photo: Newton (Ottawa Journal) Getting to Manor Park: A city bus plows through the mud of St. Laurent Blvd. Photo: Archives, City of Ottawa A Publishing Milestone: 70 years and counting! January 1949 – January 2019 By Sharleen Tattersfield steadily expanding ‘village’, can lend a helping hand in spaced, frame houses that were sion to use the garage Manor Park was a community making Manor Park one vulnerable to the spread of fire: portion of the tempo- This January 2019 issue of of homes still under construc- of the finest villages in our “Three brigades were or- rary school [in General the Manor Park Chronicle tion; muddy, unpaved roads; country.” ganized consisting of ten Mann’s stables, where St. marks the 70th publishing an- no sidewalks, street signs or men each. All individuals Columba Church is today) niversary of our community lights; no mail or bus service, The first page of the Janu- approached were will- as a fire hall. The Manor newspaper. The first issue, and a temporary school. ary 1949 Chronicle featured a ing to assume responsi- Park Ratepayers Associa- Volume 1, # 1 (a news sheet) report by the executive of the bilities. Representatives tion Executive is provid- was produced in January The inaugural issue Manor Park Ratepayers Asso- of the Committee met ing financial assistance.” 1949 and “edited by J. Wil- That inaugural issue was a ciation on much-needed com- with the Gloucester Twp. lard [school principal] under modest, typewritten six pag- munity infrastructure: street Council and Council at Recreational activities the sponsorship of the asso- es with a plain Manor Park lighting and signage; numbers the recommendation of were taking shape as evidenced ciation [Manor Park Com- Chronicle masthead and hand- for new houses; parks and su- the Gloucester fire Com- by a news report on interest in munity Association] and with drawn children’s illustrations pervised playgrounds; group mission agreed to provide forming a community Garden the assistance of a number of on the cover. The edition be- action on expert inspection of Manor Park with: Club. Schooling was important interested parties.” gins: houses; publication of a com- • 6 helmets; 3 shovels from the outset with this first In 1949, Manor Park was “This paper is being pub- munity news sheet; fire pro- • 6 coats; 6 pr. boots issue featuring student-com- an isolated settlement in rural lished in hopes that it may tection and collaboration with • 1- 30 ft. ladder; 2 fog posed poems and a short essay Gloucester Township and the bring to your knowledge school-board trustees. nozzles on The New Village written by community association had the work and business be- A full page was devoted • 3 extinguishers; 3 axes Maureen Maffett who lived on their work cut out in bring- ing accomplished by each to the Manor Park Volunteer • 1 old Whippet truck with the then-dirt road called Mala- ing its infrastructure needs to organization now formed Fire Fighting Committee and a 150 gal. Pumper koff Ave. (today known as St. the attention of the local reeve in Manor Park. It also the roles of Manor Park volun- The Manor Park School Laurent Blvd.). and township council. A small, may show you where you teers in protecting the closely Board has given permis- >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 Manor Park Annual INSIDE Skating Party Columns Manor Park Outdoor Rinks Etiquette Matters 28 Adjacent to the Manor Park Business Buzz 12 Meet Your Neighbour 24 Community Centre Community Bulletin Board 36 MPCC Programs 17 Sat. Feb. 2 • 5-7 pm 100 Thornwood Road Dogs in the ’Hood 27 Chronicle Essay 16 Don’t miss out on winter fun in the ‘Park Page 2 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2019 New Edinburgh Spa H a i r R e m o v a l F a c i a l T r e a t m e n t s T r e a t s f o r H a n d s & F e e t 131 Crichton Street, Ottawa 613-749-2116 or Text Message 613-601-4578 Baby Thomas Hladik meets Santa for the first time. Thomas is the son Elmwood alumna, Marielle McGovern ‘05 and Norm Hladik, residents of Manor Park. Inset Photo: Elmwood Class ’19 Prefects: Abigail Butler, Isabella Thomas, Jagnoor Saran. Photos: Lindsay Germano Old Girls’ Art Show and Holly Tea By Erica Eades wing, from the Old Girls’ Art Show Committee, both of whom had worked with Peter last year. During the first weekend of December, Elm- The ever-popular Holly Tea took place on wood School welcomed the holiday season with Saturday, organized by the Elmwood Parents As- one of their most beloved annual traditions: the sociation. This much-loved event featured a tasty Old Girls’ Art Show and Holly Tea! The festive assortment of tea and treats. Guests were treated event got underway on Friday November 30 with to a performance by the Holly Tea Choir led by the Art Show Vernissage and continued through Elmwood’s own music teacher, Ms. Evelyn Pike, Sunday. Guests were treated to a fine selection and senior kindergarten teacher, Ms. Kate Mead- of creative works by members of the Elmwood owcroft. All had the opportunity to take festive community, including students, parents, alum- holiday photos with Santa Claus. nae and staff. This year we were thrilled to have Last but definitely not least was the Holiday nearly 30 artists take part in the show. With a Marketplace. This 2-day event featured nearly wide range of works on display, including water- 20 vendors from the Elmwood community. colour, ceramics, jewelry and textiles, there was From delicious baked treats to handcrafted home truly something for everyone to enjoy. goods, there were plenty of opportunities to cross The Old Girls’ Art Show was once again some names off those holiday shopping lists. curated by Peter Honeywell, Executive Direc- Thank you to everyone who joined us at this DINE IN | TAKE HOME | CATERING | GIFTS tor of the Ottawa Arts Council and a recipient of year’s event. As always, the Old Girls’ Art Show the Order of Ottawa for his work in the cultural and Holly Tea truly was a highlight of the holi- and charitable sector. He was assisted by Joanne day season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you Lochhead, a former art teacher, and Lynne Hou- all again next year! GIVE THE GIFT of GREAT FOOD 357 ST. LAURENT BLVD. +613 745 7356 EPICURIA.CA DESIGNS BUILDS REPAIRS RESTORES RENOVATES January 2019 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 3 By Sharleen Tattersfield Gathering outdoors in the early evening of Sun- day, December 2, some 300 people assembled in front of Beechwood’s National Memo- rial Centre to remember loved ones at the annual Christmas Candlelight Service. A much- anticipated and deeply meaningful prelude to the holiday season, this hour-long, multi-denom- inational service featured readings, prayers, carol singing led by two solo- ists and the hanging of personalized ornaments on a magnificent Christ- mas tree. Following the service, hot chocolate and warm cider were Remembering loved ones served and an extensive display of twinkling outdoor lights were lit on over 24 stately fir trees at Beechwood’s lining the approach to the cemetery; as well as its gazebo and pathways, mausoleum and main Candlelight Service building. Beechwood’s magnificent display of outdoor lights will stay lit until approximately the second week of January.Photos: Richard Lawrence, Courtesy of Beechwood Cemetery Voices are raised in song to welcome the Christmas season. Following the service, ornaments were hung in memory of loved ones. People gather quietly in anticipation of Beechwood’s annual Christmas Candlelight Service. Home-Cooked Meals Prepared for You • Dinner - 1,2, 4 or all 7 days a week • Individual portions of frozen dinners • Food for your special occasions • Dietary restrictions accommodated Call or text now 613-878-0569 [email protected] facebook.com/LucieECooking/ MP Logo Font: MP: Franklin Goth. Heav. Font: Tahoma Bold Colour: Pantone 347 or c100 M0 Y86 K3 Page 4 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2019 ISSN: 1188-2271 Manor Park Chronicle c/o Manor Park Community Council 100 Braemar Street, Ottawa, ON K1K 3C9 www.manorparkchronicle.com Published five times a year by the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) The voice of the community for more than 60 years and the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC). Distributed by volunteers, the paper is free to Manor Park residents, advertisers, and local businesses. Our circulation is 4,950 copies. Opinions and information published through letters, articles or columns are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper. Copyright in letters and other materials sent to the Chronicle and accepted for publication remains with the author but the publishers may freely reproduce them for reasonable noncommercial, community-based purposes in print, electronic and other forms. Publishers Denise Rackus Manor Park Community Association (What your neighbours are reading) Manor Park Community Council Sharleen Tattersfield (Photographer, Dogs in the Hood) Board Scott Summers (Writer, Catherine Bourque (MPCA) Photographer, Business Buzz) Erin Yoshida (MPCC) Robert Todd (Writer) Evelyn Kidd Andrea Poole (Treasurer) Advertising Team David Bruce Managing Editor John Graham Debbie Gervais [email protected] Distribution Colin Chalk Advertising Manager 613-744-1427 Sharleen Tattersfield [email protected] Mailings 613-749-9922 Jim Kenward Production Manager Submission Guidelines: Patti Moran Please submit articles, letters to the editor, notices and photos to Editorial Team [email protected] SUBMISSIONS Jane Buckley (Copy Editor) Advertising Inquiries: Jennifer Cook (Writer) The Chronicle welcomes for consideration MANOR PARK NOTABLES: For deadlines and advertising book- Ewen Cornish (MP Notables) information on community news, profiles, Submit names to [email protected] ing, contact our advertising manager.