FEBRUARY 2021 A Voice of Riverview Park MARCH 2021 Trail enjoyment will live on with Riverview Park community effort by Ron Ridley hat started as a holiday idea to cheer up a small Wsection of a local trail in the woods, ended up becoming an entire community effort, bringing Christmas joy to so many. Back in November Carleen and I came up with the idea of decorat- “Shhhh, Trinity ing a section of the wooded path. Community Then on December 1st we hung 25 gold ornaments on the path in the Garden is in woods between Cluny St. and the a deep winter east end of Knox parallel to the hy- slumber dro corridor. A few days later, our neighbours, by Rhonda Turner the Herdman family, added 25 red But, it won’t be long until ornaments bringing the total to 50. gardeners will be planning The number of ornaments grew, their garden plots with what to forming quite an eclectic mix from grow, where and how much. bright glass bulbs, shiny plastic Many are already ordering ones, antique ones, child made their seeds. Remember the ones, wooden ones and some rush on all things garden last candy canes. Nanci Burns even year? With the continuation made some dog/bone shaped ones of Covid-19 the interest in gar- named after some of the local pups dening will probably be as big that use the path regularly. Two sisters, Piper (7) and Livia (8), enjoy spending time in the hydro as ever for 2021. Sadly, on December 12th, some- corridor among the ornaments with cute pets, Myla, the Ridley’s seven This year, be prepared and one (or some naughty squirrel) year old red-coated dog and their own six month old pup, Jersey. PHOTO: order your seeds early. And broke some of the ornaments. The CARLEEN RIDLEY although it may be several community response to this unfortu- months before gardening ac- nate event was amazing. The orna- The decorated path brought and would like to donate them to the tually begins, gardeners are ment count quickly became 120 and joy to many, from young children path, they can be dropped off at 186 anxious to put shovels to the continued to grow right up until Jan to seniors, with numerous peo- Cluny St. We plan to put all the or- ground as soon as the warmer 18th when they were taken down ple expressing how the ornament naments back up on December 1st. weather permits. and stored for next holiday season. decorated path brought solitude, To brighten up the path on a lon- We can’t wait until we can get We had originally planned to peace, stress relief and enjoyment, ger-term basis, we are welcoming back into the garden to grow take the ornaments down on Jan- especially in this socially distanced families to make, install and main- produce for ourselves and for uary 4th, but there were so many Covid time. tain bird feeders. There are six donations to Blair Court Com- requests to keep them up the date If you have any extra ornaments CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 munity House Food Bank. was extended until January 18th. You will find more information On that day we took down 193 or- about the Trinity Community Can we do something related to covid?Read David Knockaert’s view of City of Ottawa’s naments and plan to repair those Garden in the next issue of the Draft Official Plan, taking in future regeneration that are repairable and store them Riverview Park Review. We are open during the lockdown curbside only Byof appointmentRiverview Park. And Page recomndation 28 to stay safe until next season. And mentioning gold buying as well

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Ron Ridley got a head start on cre- ating the first of a number of bird feeders contributed by community residents for the corridor. PHOTO: Jennifer Blattman snapped some wonderful shots in the corridor. MANON HERDMAN Wanted The Riverview Park Review needs a Volunteer Distribution Manager Publication/Deliveries are the first week of February, April, June, October and December. For further information and/or to apply: [email protected] * cool van not included February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 3 Scarlet fever saved my life! Now COVID-19 threatens by Bill Fairbairn scampering around the floor, but ne morning, when I was nobody would believe me. I guess a boy aged nine living in they thought I was delusional. Omy Scottish home town Like today's elders in many in- of Hawick during World War II, fectious COVID-19 virus-struck I woke up with a sore throat. My long term care homes in Canada, I mother had me gargle and stay in saw visitors through only a window bed rather than go to school. Next to guard against passing on my day I developed a red rash that re- diphtheria. I remember my oldest sulted in her summoning the doctor. sister Irene, in her Auxiliary Terri- Dr. Haddon came to my bedside, torial Service (ATS) khaki uniform, immediately diagnosed scarlet fe- visiting me and at her third attempt ver and had me sent to the fever successfully throwing a chocolate hospital located in a rural area out bar to me through the big window of town. A mild epidemic of scar- open narrowly at the top. let fever had broken out. I was put to bed in a large ward with at least Keeping our distance 12 boys suffering from scarlet fever My other aid to recovery was when yet flitting around flying paper air- I was transferred to a smallish room planes. One paper plane landed on next door to that of a girl my own my pillow. I had no appetite for fun age recovering from diphtheria even though I knew a few of the with measles. Nurses found it hard other boys as school pals. to keep the two of us meters apart In the wee hours of the morn- exclaiming I would get measles and ing, Dr. Haddon, with antibiotic she scarlet fever. penicillin and a syringe in his bag, What followed at home was four was called to the hospital. My par- weeks off school and another two ents were at my bedside too. I was weeks of half-day school. It was win- having a nightmare struggling with ter and I enjoyed tobogganing on the my breath and likely to die, not of sidewalk outside the house and was the scourge of COVID-19 now kill- told I had nearly hit Dr. Haddon on ing so many in Canada, but die of one of his visits. I missed the intro- diphtheria. Complicating this was duction at school of algebra and ge- the scarlet fever that had sent me ometry. My teacher, who was handy to hospital. A quinsy throat with with the belt, laid off me when I was infection behind the tonsil com- possibly misbehaving and deserved plicated things even more. I had punishment. The funny thing is that not been fully immunized against today, at aged 85, it's not what I for- diphtheria. Only one jab and not get about the early years of cost-free the necessary two. Today I believe government health care in my na- I caught the disease delivering local tive land it's what I remember. newspapers in damp tenements. Vaccination against the Was I lucky! COVID-19 virus is today being I still recall barely holding on administered free all over Canada until by magic the penicillin did and in much of the world. Diseases its work and let me breathe. How almost driven under by similar vac- lucky I was that scarlet fever had cination in the past include diph- sent me to immediate care in a good drug during that awful war? How live again in peace. theria, polio, influenza, measles, hospital. How fortunate, too, that many legs and arms of wounded My recovery from diphtheria chickenpox, mumps, smallpox, penicillin, first developed in Scot- WWII soldiers were saved from kept me five weeks in hospital. I tetanus and more. We're at a cross- land by Dr. Alexander Fleming, amputation through treatment with had been quickly moved out of the roads with the current virus. came to my rescue. How many mil- penicillin? No one knows. But it busy welcoming ward to another I honestly confidently await my itary lives in how many countries can certainly be said that penicil- big ward as its solitary patient. In COVID-19 virus jabs. What about were being saved by that antibiotic lin saved fighting heroes survive to my lonely days, I spotted field mice you?

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Discover new ways to take care of yourself & the planet at terra20. Shop for healthy, everyday essentials, from personal care to beauty to baby & cleaning. Page 4 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 D Remembering George Stairs d by Carole Moult a self-trained General Contractor, never accept- o know George Stairs was to know some- ing anything less than his best craftsmanship, one who will be deeply missed by many. whether it was renovating a kitchen or building THe was a loving husband, a devoted fam- an entire house. ily man, brother, uncle, neighbour, and friend. In retirement, George and Anne came to en- Born and raised in Ottawa, George was ex- joy being world travelers, getting to see Oman, tremely dedicated to not only bettering his own Germany, Thailand, and most recently visiting local community but likewise being there for their daughter in China. others outside of Riverview Park. Early on, George and Anne discovered their His commitment to the Ottawa Vanier Li- love of the Arts together, including joining the ons Club was amazing, having joined it when National Arts Centre music series, Little The- he was all of 25 years old. He worked at their atre, Opera Lyra, the Classic Theatre Festival in weekly Bingo and served as President a number Perth, and attending classical ballet. of times, even at the Lions Club in Thessalon Weekends saw them attending auction sales where they lived in the 1990’s. His wife Anne where Anne and George never failed to pick and George actually met at a Lion’s Club dance up antiques, tools or dishes, with many of these 41 years ago. George was President of his current George enjoying dinner at the Rope Loft in treasures on display today around their beauti- Ottawa Vanier club for the past five years and Chester, N.S. where he spent many summers in ful home. welcomed his fellow members and their wives his childhood visiting his grandparents. The Board of Directors and friends of the Riv- into their Riverview Park home and around erview Park Review always looked forward to the their pool during warm summer evenings. this paper and were Area Captains benefitted hospitality offered by the Stairs during both the In 2022 that club will be celebrating 100 from George’s generosity with his gifts of Lions’ Christmas get-together and summer poolside years in the community and it was in a large Christmas cakes and Easter chocolate bunnies. gatherings. The seriousness of getting out a com- part thanks to George Stairs that it kept going. George had also taken on the role of Distri- munity paper was put aside, and while Anne put There are only five clubs in Canada left with bution Manager for the Riverview Park Review, together the delicious meal, George unfailingly that kind of tenure. Their main interest is Sight and he and Anne spent many hours delivering played the role of an exceptional host. and Guide Dogs. They collect old eye glasses this paper around the neighbourhood. They Yes, the role of George Stairs in our lives will and give them to people who can’t afford them, both helped out at Riverview Park community be a difficult one to fill, as we look at the dedica- and are closely linked to the Canadian National events, such as the Christmas Carol sing-along, tion and generosity he demonstrated in whatev- Institute for the Blind. the Park Clean-Up, and Winter Carnival. er he did. His infectious laugh will remain with George was probably one of the Lion’s Clubs George Stairs was an avid reader and in par- us over the years and we can only hope that we biggest supporters in buying the products they ticular enjoyed non-fiction. He especially loved were able to provide some of the positives to the sold to raise funds. Many of those who delivered reading about history and politics. He was also life of George Stairs that he gave to ours.

Enjoy your garden without the work! Hire a professional by calling us today! February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 5 Shopping local in these trying times by Geoff Radnor their online activity to keep the ith COVID-19 disrupt- business running. A new focus is ing just about everything on dried and preserved flowers and Win our lives we have be- they offer more indoor plants. They come used to many new things. appreciate the community's efforts Affecting most people is going out to shop locally. Valentine's Day is into a virus-laden world to shop a big flower event day and Jennifer and to eat. Many have turned to thinks that the lock-down will spur e-commerce, the term for shopping many more orders for flowers this on line. But I have been doing that year. Order early is the advice @ for years. I bought or sold on E-Bay beaudryflowersott. for groceries, clothes, and wine. Another business in Trainyards is Giant corporations like Amazon, not as old. In fact terra20 is brand with their world-wide reach, their new. Kas MacMillan started it in huge “fulfilment centres” and ef- the summer of 2020. He is only 28 ficient delivery systems are taking years old and his new place sells a larger share of business. Many healthy and sustainably made es- small, locally owned businesses sential products like refillable clean- have thus suffered. It is bad enough ing supplies, reusable kitchenware, having the provincial government cruelty free cosmetics, non-toxic force stores to close and allow only To help us shop locally I sought out the few personal care, baby products and pick-up and delivery, but how does more. Much of his produce is local- a small local business compete with places that I think are locally owned. ly made too. Kas is happy to have the likes of Amazon? These are LD Shoppe, Chuck’s Deli, had amazing support from many In the previous edition of this pa- local residents. With the current per we found four residents who sup- Wall Space, Beaudry Flowers, Milo’s Pastry, lock-down the telephone is the best port the local O'Brien's Roadhouse Chickpeas, Kettleman’s Bagels, terra20, way to serve his customers (613- restaurant. How can this be expand- 860-5656) and he will have your ed so that more local businesses ben- Shepherd’s Fashions and Roger’s Italian Bistro. order ready for pick-up at his door. efit in these trying times? If you live Good luck, Kas! in Riverview Park and shop local, we learn that it is the biggest food workers my neighbours? Such a co- Another family-run business your closest stores are at the Ottawa and drug company in Canada. The nundrum! tucked away on the Industrial Av- Train Yards, the Alta Vista Centre at Weston family are the owners of To help us shop locally I sought enue side of the Trainyards is Mi- the corner of Dorion and Alta Vista, Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart. out the few places that I think are lo- lo's Pastry. They sell all kinds of along Industrial Avenue, and at the They employ thousands of workers cally owned. These are LD Shoppe, middle eastern, french and modern Elmvale Shopping Centre. in their retail stores. Some of those Chuck's Deli, Wall Space, Beaudry pastries and cakes. Sara Assaad, When commuting to work was must live in or close to Riverview Flowers, Milo's Pastry, Chickpeas, creative director at Milo's, has said usual, the stores on your route Park. So, are my frequent trips to Kettleman's Bagels, terra20, Shep- that they take pride in using only would possibly be stopping places Loblaws and Shoppers shopping lo- herd’s Fashions and Roger’s Italian the highest quality ingredients in to pick up something for supper. cally? Surely they must be. Bistro. I contacted the 10 local busi- their desserts. Milo's meets dietary But working from home has put a Businesses most affected by pro- nesses in Trainyards to hear how restrictions like gluten free, dairy stop to much of that. vincial lock-downs are restaurants they adapted to stay in business. free, eggless and vegan cakes and That made me study the places and fast food establishments. De- pastries. The shop remains open where I can shop locally and so livery or take-out are their only op- Thanks to customers but with curb-side pick-up and de- help the local economy. tions. That means some staff are let Beaudry Flowers have been in Otta- livery only. You can contact Milo's go. Many of these fast food retailers wa for over 30 years. We have heard on Facebook, Instagram (@Milo- What does it mean? are owned by franchisees, who own about the postponement of funeral sPastry) or phone 613-567-1235 or Exactly what does shopping local- the business but pay owners such services and even weddings. That see it all at milospastry.ca. ly mean? Is buying my groceries as Harveys, McDonald's and Five means fewer orders for flowers. So So these are three places where at Loblaws at Elmvale okay? Well, Guys. So if I pick-up my hamburg- Beaudry had to do something to Riverview Park residents can still it is a Canadian company. But, er and fries am I helping the local survive. They increased their expo- shop locally during this latest lock thanks to the Ryerson University's franchisee stay in business? And sure on Instagram and Facebook. down, and we certainly hope that Centre for Study of Commercial am I keeping some of the workers Wadia Oneid and her daughter you do. Activity at the Ted Rogers School, in their jobs? And are some of these Jennifer have done well by using

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Mouse and crow rolled up their sleeves The cover page banner artwork of this issue of the Riverview Park Re- view shows both the crow and the mouse having had their vaccination. At time of printing, the possibility of getting the vaccine was becoming a reality, albeit slowly. Manufacture and distribution of the vaccine had been well discussed and planned. Even protocols for first, second, third were drafted and re- drafted. What nobody took into account was that there would be a glitch in the roll-out. Nor did anybody take into account vaccine hesitancy by some of the population. Anti-vaccination aside there are other concerns. One of the biggest hesitancies is that something this big, this major, was rushed. Many want to be sure not only that it will work, but if there are side effects. Could be like Beta or Laser Disc just before VHS tapes took over. And there are those that feel they are being experimented on! The other hesitancy is a purely Canadian characteristic of waiting until those that really need the vaccine get it first. Or, at least, wait their turn as other more sensitive groups get vaccinated. There are, of course, ex- ceptions such as snowbirds going south (somehow) and jumping the cue to get the vaccine in America. In either case, scientific literacy is going to be key. Federal, provincial and municipal health associations are going to have to get across that science and that is good. Converting scientific knowledge into common language will be tough in the era of social media. It isn’t based on memes and short sound bites. For example, the science behind the coming vaccines is not new. Even the RNA ones are based on research that came from fighting MERS, SARS, H1N1 and even HIV. In the meantime, the mouse and crow rolled up their sleeves when it was their turn. They even got a lollipop to help with their hesitancy. Perhaps, in the near future, you will too. About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for solely Submission formats by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free. Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Micro- soft Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for NOTE TO READERS: Information about COVID-19 grammar and brevity. Photographs must be e-mailed in jpeg format to continues to change. Businesses or services [email protected] . All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the photographer and a caption describing the subject. advertised in this paper may have changed hours due to the coronavirus. Please contact them for Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected]. updates and help support our local businesses. Your name, address and phone number is required for verification.Please remember to recycle this newspaper.

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by Stephen Kelland awareness exists, in addition to • Dx – timely & competent diag- the LE ‘ecosystem’). ff a tree falls in the forest, but if limited medical practitioner edu- nosis; For WLD2021, under my social nobody is around to hear it, does cation. Studies from Canada and • Rx – prescriptive, LE-savvy media moniker of LymphoGWG ‘I it make a sound?” To this the United States have found that care; plus, (Lymphedema – Guerrilla War- lymphedema advocate, the corol- throughout the course of becoming • Tx – case-specific and appropri- rior General), plus as chair of the lary is, does anybody pay attention, doctors, medi- ate modality of LE&RN: Canada Chapter, the pro- or really care? cal school stu- treatment on motional campaign takes two forms: Well, the tree cares… plus any- dents receive the continuum • #Lit4LE (Lit for Lymphedema, thing else in its immediate ecosys- an average of of care spec- whereby iconic landmarks such tem. about 90 min- trum ranging as the CN Tower & Niagara Falls, Using this familiar adage, I meta- utes of study de- from conserva- among others, are aglow in LE phorically apply the ‘tree’ to ‘some- voted to human tive to surgical teal to demonstrate support); and thing else’ within the life’s forest of lymphatics or intervention. • #SOS4WLD (Statements of daily happenings; the ‘something lymphology. To achieve Support for World Lymphede- else’ is lymphedema (LE), a chron- Plus, no medi- these purpose- ma Day are sought in heartfelt ic, progressive disease (afflicting cal specialty of ful goals, ad- pleas to leaders from across humans not trees), for which there Lymphology, Stephen Kelland as “Lymphedema – vocacy efforts Canada, notably the provincial is no cure. per se, is rec- Guerrilla Warrior General” are continual. governments, the Senate of Lymphedema (pronounced “lim- ognized within However, since Canada and the Mayor of Cana- fa-DEE-ma”) is an accumulation of medical communities. Given that the fortunate establishment of da’s Capital, Ottawa). high-protein lymphatic fluid that doctors ‘treat what they know’, “World Lymphedema Day (WLD) Thanking you for your attention, causes swelling (edema) in the legs, small wonder that they have a lack – 6 March”, 2016, advocacy pur- Riverview Park Review readership, arms, genitals, trunk/torso, head of understanding for LE. suits are anchored on THE day, I invite a three-fold visit invitation and/or neck and affects men, wom- Because lymphedema can (and OUR day, on the annual calendar for much more on what is lymph- en, and children. does) afflict an estimated 1 million of the “Lymphedema Communi- edema (LE) plus why WLD2021: Lymphedema has severe physi- Canadians, including yours truly, ty”. This day, a global day for the Facebook: “Lymphedema – LE cal, emotional, psychosocial, and fi- I engage in active, extensive ad- fight vs. LE, is for more than mere Nexus Canada” nancial impacts and consequences vocacy pursuits, year-round. The awareness; it seeks appropriate at- Email to LymphoGWG: Lymph- on patients and their families plus goals are straightforward enough tention, recognition and support [email protected] extended networks of caregivers. – they are for any/all afflictees to for afflictees (estimated at 300 mil- Internet: Lymphatic Education Lymphedema is also a disease achieve the beneficial “X factor” lion, worldwide), plus their caregiv- and Research Network – WLD about which minimal societal trifecta of: ers and other supporters (perhaps, website

Sitting Is The New Smoking Study after study confirms what you already knew: sitting for long periods of time is not good for your health. In one study, a group of men were required to sit for six hours. They were allowed to read or use a computer. Researchers measured their blood flow - both before and after their session of being A Tip from Dr. Stéphane Chillis seated. The results show that six hours of sitting is not healthy. The vasculature function in one of the leg’s main arteries was reduced by more than 50 percent. In addition, researchers discovered that prolonged sitting also reduced blood flow to the arms. A 10-minute stroll reversed the effects of being seated on the legs, but it did not improve the decreased function in the arms. Tips for office workers who spend long hours at their desks: • Opt for a stand-up desk or an adjustable desk that converts from sitting to standing as needed. Be aware, however, that prolonged standing should also be avoided. • Get some exercise during your lunch break. • Stand up during coffee breaks, and when you’re on the phone. • You can get an app for your phone that reminds you when it’s time to stand.

Get up and move for at least 10 minutes every hour. Too much sitting also leads to poor posture, with its own associated health issues and drawbacks such as forward head posture, lower back pain, migraines, fatigue, and neck pain. Don’t wait to have pain before consulting Dr. Stéphane Chillis. He will advise you in order to develop a preventive lifestyle and a permanent solution to add quality to your health. 1569 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa Ontario K1G 0E9 613-520-0123 Page 10 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 TALKING MOVIES BY PETER THOMPSON OF MOVIES ‘N STUFF Getting Away (When You Can’t Travel) by Peter Thompson think we’re all starting to feel the same way. The monotonous I everyday routine of a lockdown is starting to drive us a little batty. But, don’t despair, there is a cure for that and it’s great, locale-chang- ing TV!

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Scientific studies show Experienced that clicker training fast tracks Pet Stylists results. Is that really a surprise? Retail Store Featuring Food and Accessories and Grooming Teaching your dog with a common marker, with excellent timing and stressing consistency yield superi- or results. This is not to say verbal markers in training are bad what- soever, I am just looking to dispel the myths that the clicker is intim- idating. A common objection. I don’t have a clicker with me all the time. You likely don’t have a treat bag at your waist all the time either. Click- Positive Training for Positive Results ers are inexpensive and you can Page 12 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 Family traditions and technology help bring in the Year of the Ox by Carole Moult Many taboos with regard to what n Friday, February 12th not to do on New Year’s Day relate when Tai wishes his moth- to what could happen to you for Oer and sisters a Happy the rest of the year. These activ- Chinese New Year for 2021 it will ities include such things as taking be by Face Time. Years ago it could medicine, borrowing money, hav- have been in person, and then later ing an empty rice jar, using scissors by telephone across many kilome- or knives, washing clothes or your tres. Today, as technology evolves hair, sweeping, taking out garbage and circumstances change there or even eating porridge or meat for are various video-calling applica- breakfast. tions designed to help keep families Red envelopes, also called red like Tai’s connected and traditions packets, lucky money, or hongbao alive. in Chinese, are a popular monetary The date for Chinese New Year gift given widely during the Chinese changes yearly and is calculated New Year. Money is put into the red using the Lunar Calendar that is envelopes, usually presented by par- based on the monthly phases of ents and grandparents to children the moon. Also referred to as the and is probably one of the most rec- Spring Festival, Chinese New Year ognized traditions during the Spring can occur between January 21st Festival. A boss may also give to and February 20th. This year ac- an employee and bread winners, cording to the lunar calendar, 2021 could be expected to give money will begin the Year of the Ox. wrapped in red paper to their par- Many myths surround both the ents and grandparents. Today, more reason and order for the 12 ani- than ever, digital red envelopes are mals of the Chinese Zodiac. Ox is becoming much more popular. the second of all the zodiac animals If you were born in the Year of Technology and tradition have and according to one legend when now met head on, with the face of ox was about to be the first to arrive the Ox, many positive character- the Chinese New Years’s celebra- at the Jade Emperor’s or Buddha’s tion forever changed after thou- party Rat tricked Ox into giving istics are attributed to you. sands of years. him a ride. Just as these two ani- Yes, Tai and his mother and sis- mals arrived at the set location, Rat lie Chaplin, Walt Disney, George asked not to participate in this ages ters will still get to wish each oth- coyly jumped down and landed Frederic Handel, Vincent van old family tradition because of the er a Happy New Year on February ahead of Ox, placing the diligent Gogh, George Clooney, and Diana virus and risking a new surge. 12th, and his wife and her parents Ox as the second animal in the 12 Spencer. Years of the Ox include: It is said that the Spring Festival may order in food and watch the year cycle. 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, has been celebrated for over 5,000 annual Spring Time Gala on wide The ox is noted as a valued an- 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021. The years. With this Spring Festival screen television. But young Max imal because of its role in agricul- lucky colours of the Metal Ox are come not only many traditions but and his cousins who use their Smart ture. If you were born in the Year said to be white, gray, gold, silver, superstitions too. Even the various phones, iPads or tablets as their of the Ox, many positive character- aqua- blue, and purple while the foods at the meals have favorable way of celebrating may never be a istics are attributed to you. Oxen lucky numbers are six, nine and 22. connotations. Ask at our local 168 living part of the memories shared are said to be hardworking, honest The world’s greatest human mi- Sushi and John Ke can make sug- by his grandmother, grandfather or and earnest. They are low key and gration usually begins 15 days prior gestions for what you and your even his parents. Such has become never look for praise or to be the to Chinese New Year or the Lunar family might enjoy for this special the way of traditions and our mod- center of attention. This often hides Spring Festival, as it is often called. occasion celebrated by millions ern world. their talent, but they’ll gain rec- This Spring Movement is called around the world. ognition through their hard work. Chunyun and no matter how far In a time- honoured tradition 168 Sushi is located at 1760 St.Lau- They believe that everyone should they are apart family always want the whole house and every cor- rent Blvd., between Smyth Road and do what’s asked of them and stay to return for the Family Reunion ner of it must be cleaned in order Industrial Avenue. Open 7 days a within their bounds. Rarely losing Dinner. Previously the count to drive out the old or bad from it. week + holidays with over 168 items their temper, they think logically could be over one billion people Put your financial house in order as on the menu. Order the On-Line Sushi and make great leaders. using various modes of transport well. Purchasing new items signifies for Take- Out or have it delivered with Famous people born in the Year to reach their destination. Unfor- getting ready for a new start. Tradi- Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, Door Dash of the Ox include Barack Obama, tunately, much the same as last tionally, fire crackers are also set off or Fantuan Delivery. Telephone 168 Robert Kennedy, Margaret year, residents are facing another at midnight or New Year’s Eve to Sushi at: 613-523-1680. Or check Thatcher, Charles Lindberg, Char- COVID-19 outbreak and are being drive away the Monster Nian. out: 168SushiBuffet.com February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 13

When will my street be cleared? Community Safety and Well-Being Plan When snow hits the ground, we all want to know: Everyone has a role to play in safety and well-being, and we want when will my street be cleared? your feedback to continue to develop Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. When we work effectively together As a part of the Winter Maintance Quality Standards review as a community, we can address common priorities to ensure the city wants your feedback on how we prioritize our Ottawa is a safe, healthy, and vibrant community. 12,000 lane km of roads & 2,300 km of sidewalks & pathways. The WMQS were last updated in 2003 and much has changed On October 28, 2020, City Council approved six local priorities that since then. This WMQS review has a specific focus on will be the focus of Ottawa’s first CSWB Plan:

- Residential roads - discrimination - Multi-use pathways - marginalization & racism - Cycling pathways - financial security & poverty reduction - Sidewalks - gender-based violence & violence against women Join the discussion at - housing engage.ottawa.ca/wmqs - integrated & simpler systems - mental well-being

The City is offering multiple engagement opportunities until February 28 and we want your ideas! Please get engaged by visiting: engage.ottawa.ca/Community-Safety-Well-Being-Plan

Walking your dog? Here's why: 1. Dog waste adds up It is your responsibility to follow the Animal 2. It is a health hazard Care and Control By-law. As a dog owner, 3. It is an environmental hazard by complying with the Animal Care and 4. Removing dog waste is responsible Control By-law and removing waste left by your pet, you will help eliminate a source of Please remember it's up to you pollution. You will be making a difference. to clean up your doggie's poo. Failing to stoop & scoop = $125

Remember, it’s okay to not be okay.

It goes without saying that these are difficult times. Being affected by all of this doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're human.

Remember: reaching out for support is a sign of courage. The Distress Centre of Ottawa is ready to take your call and listen 24/7 at 613-238-3311.

Counselling Connect provides free access to a same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session. This service is for children, youth, adults and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area. There is no waiting list. Visit counsellingconnect.org

The Walk-in Counselling Clinic at 613-755-2277 offers free in person sessions as well as video or phone counselling sessions in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Cantonese and Mandarin at a variety of different locations.

For more support and information visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVIDMentalHealth.

For even more ideas on how to stay Social Wise during the pandemic, please visit Ottawa Public Health’s website.

You are not alone. We are all in this together! Page 14 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 FRIENDS OF RIVERVIEW PARK HYDRO CORRIDOR UPDATE Greening the corridor e are still waiting to see like to welcome you to our winter when Hydro One will Speaker Series to help educate us Wbegin their hand cut- on the issues, opportunities and ting of the woods in the area from challenges facing our Riverview the CN rail line to the west end of Park Hydro Corridor. Knox Crescent. We were original- ly told work would begin early in Here is the schedule for our 2021. Speaker Series: Friends of Riverview Park Hydro 1. On Thursday, February 4th Corridor is currently organizing a at 7:00 pm please join us to hear winter Speaker Series to help edu- from Carolyn Callaghan from the cate residents on the issues, oppor- Canadian Wildlife Federation. Car- tunities and challenges facing our olyn is the Senior Conservation Bi- Riverview Park Hydro Corridor. It ologist, Terrestrial Wildlife at CWF looks like we have a very interest- and will be speaking to us on her ing and diverse range of speakers experience on the Lanark Project and hope you will be able to join and how to transform/restore land us. into a diversified urban meadow. confirmed), Sandy Garland of We continue to talk with Hydro 2. On Wednesday, March 3rd Fletcher Wildlife Garden/ Ottawa One on trying to implement minor at 7:00om, Bob McFetridge from Field-Naturalists’ Club will speak changes to the corridor mainte- the Ottawa Stewardship Council to us on creating wildlife-friend- nance in advance of the Provincial and Steve Nichols, President of the ly habitat and gardens on urban Secondary Land Use permit which Briarbrook Brookside & Morgan’s property. The Ottawa Field-Natu- can take years to issue. Grant Community Association ralists’ Club (OFNC), founded in Councillor Cloutier has begun (BMGCA) will speak to us about 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is filling positions on his Corridor the Morgan’s Grant project, on the oldest natural history club in committee but the first meeting has working with the City of Ottawa Canada. Over 800 members par- not been scheduled. and Hydro One to make their hy- ticipate in many aspects of the dro corridor a clean and safe green natural world, from birding to bot- GREENING THE CORRIDOR – space. Their corridor is like ours anizing, investigation to publica- FoRPHC Speaker Series and we can learn a lot from their tion, conservation to cooperation. The Friends of Riverview Park experience. The Fletcher Wildlife Garden is Hydro Corridor (FoRPHC) would 3. In early April (date to be a long-term project of the OFNC showcasing how to use native spe- cies and create habitat for wildlife - even in the city. SUPPORTING THE FIGHT FOR 4. In late spring, we are planning THE CURE to have a speaker talk about urban Follow us on biodiversity and the challenge of Facebook invasive species, particularly Buck- thorn and Dog Strangling Vine. Date and speaker to be announced later. Each presentation will be a Zoom conference call lasting about 30-45 minutes followed by a Q&A session. To attend the presentations, please register by e-mailing to FoR- [email protected]

This series is jointly sponsored by FoRPHC and RPCA.

OPEN for curbside pickup by appointment 1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 15 Virtual Pet Therapy Program brings joy, comfort to patients during COVID-19 by Caitlin Renneson, Publications Office, The Ottawa Hospital

he Virtual Pet Therapy Pro- gram at The Ottawa Hospital Tbegan in September. Instead of appearing at a bedside, Christine and six-year-old Irish Setter Caile- igh appear on a tablet attached to a specially-adapted IV pole. During the visit, patients laugh, clap and interact with Caileigh in such the same way they would in person. Ulyana Osorio, Coordinator, Volun- There was some skepticism at teer Resources at the Civic Campus first about whether The Ottawa helped to organize the Virtual Pet Hospital’s pet therapy program Therapy Program at The Ottawa could adapt well to a virtual envi- Hospital. PHOTO: THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL ronment on an iPad. “To be honest, I wasn’t terribly optimistic about how well it would work because the therapy dog ex- perience is tactile,” said Christine. Volunteer Christine Phillips and her therapy dog, Caileigh, visit patients “It’s about warmth. It’s about two- at The Ottawa Hospital safely by interacting with them virtually on a way communication between cli- tablet. PHOTO: THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL ent and dog. And of course none of that is relevant when you have two but still enjoy their company. For work have beautiful, heartwarming iPads talking to each other.” now Christine, Caileigh and other stories about how our dogs, whom But it didn’t take long for Caile- volunteers will continue visiting pa- we love deeply, touched other peo- igh to get on board. tients safely from home, knowing ple,” she said. “When you think that Caileigh, the six-year-old Irish set- that their efforts are making a big you’ve made a difference, when Powerful bond ter is The Ottawa Hospital’s first difference. you’ve made an impact, there’s ex- “The fact that we’ve got such a pos- virtual therapy dog. All of us who do therapy dog traordinary value to that reality.” itive response from patients just PHOTO: THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL speaks to how powerful that bond is between animals and humans,” interact with her. It’s a way to bring she said. “It’s not as good as an a little piece of joy to their life.” in-person visit, but in the absence of that opportunity, it’s really quite Out of their shell amazingly effective. Haswell has noticed that interacting Ulyana Osorio, coordinator of with the therapy dog and their own- volunteer resources at the Civic er has helped more withdrawn pa- Campus, helped organize the pilot tients come out of their shell. Seeing project. She saw the effect it has the dog on the tablet initiates a con- had on patients. versation, and gives them a break Osorio recalled, “Right away from thinking about their illness. patients started talking to the dog. Still, the experience sometimes ‘Oh, you’re such a good boy,’ evokes sad emotions for the pa- they’d say. They’d ask Christine tients. If that happens, Haswell is questions, and Caileigh would start ready to support them. doing tricks. It’s a different interac- In March, more than 1,400 vol- tion from one they would have in unteers were asked to stay home the hospital, but it still has so much as part of The Ottawa Hospital’s impact. I cried. As soon as they see response to COVID-19. The Vir- the dog on the screen, you can see tual Pet Therapy Program is one the patient’s face light up. It was way that some volunteers could worth every moment.” continue delivering compassionate Jette Haswell, a social worker at care to patients. Others volunteer The Ottawa Hospital, helps match at The Ottawa Hospital’s one-of-a- patients with the volunteers. Some of kind Virtual Information Desk. the patients she works with have had The pilot is catching on. Suzanne a stroke or an acquired brain injury, Lariviere, volunteer coordinator but most have some form of demen- General Campus, launched the vir- tia or other cognitive impairment. tual pet therapy pilot in the dialysis “We found the whole thing more unit of the General Campus. OPEN for curbside pickup by appointment powerful and more meaningful than The hope is to grow the existing we anticipated,” she said. “It gives program and also to continue it af- 1877 INNES ROAD our patients an opportunity to re- ter the pandemic. Virtual pet thera- 613-748-6605 flect on their love of animals and py would be ideal for patients who share memories of their dogs. They are in isolation for any reason, or [email protected] are in the moment with Caileigh and for patients who are allergic to dogs Page 16 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 Building our neighbourhoods together by Jean Cloutier – wanted their city to grow over time. opportunity to establish Pleasant Big Moves which reflect what mat- City Councillor for Alta Vista On November 20, the Draft OP Park Rd. and Kilborn Ave. as minor ter most to our City. I support the was released to Council and the corridors which could begin to ac- spirit of the moves and think staff This op-ed has been shortened from the public. It proposes considering var- commodate small commercial inter- have done an excellent job of con- original length. You can find the full op- ious areas of the city into six seg- spersed with residential by increasing tinuing the conversation with the ed published online at JeanCloutier.com ments known as Transects; Down- the density target to allow for up to public. But as I’ve always said, the ne of the largest undertak- town, Inner Urban, Outer Urban, four-storeys along minor corridors. details are what will impact people ings for this term of council is Greenbelt, Suburban and Rural. The concept has the potential to the most and require the most scru- Othe drafting of a new Official Each Transect has their own guide- slowly bring back the corner store, tiny. This plan will guide our city Plan (OP). This multi-year process lines on what density will look like small medical practices, small mar- and neighbourhoods for the next provides a vision for the future growth and establishes elements like ma- ket grocers, coffee shops and pre- 25 years. It's important that we get of the city and a policy framework to jor corridors and minor corridors pared foods, all within a short stroll it right, not just for ourselves, but guide the city’s physical development – areas where the city can guide from home. for our future neighbours as well. over the next 25 years as our popula- residential and economic growth Staff working on the OP have When engaging on this import- tion is expected to increase to about to create something crucial to mod- been engaging with residents across ant issue, it’s important to look at 1.4 million people by 2045. ern healthy urban communities – a the city. There is some concern the big picture. The question is Major policy directions labelled 15-minute neighbourhood. about the broad density target of the not ‘if’ Alta Vista will change, but the Five Big Moves were estab- Many neighbourhoods built OP and how to incorporate density ‘how’. Change is already upon us. lished. These were based on what from the 50’s through the 80’s have alongside a legacy zoning by-law We see it in every modern blocky matters most to Ottawa’s residents been car-centric where people are from 60 years ago that was tailored home and every zoning amend- and included establishing more compelled to drive to retail hubs for to a philosophy of restricting densi- ment application. If we want to tru- growth via intensification than by their essential items. If communities ty. The draft OP proposes a target ly regenerate our neighbourhood, greenfield development (undevel- could be developed where people of 80 units per hectare, something it is essential to focus the conver- oped land), increasing mobility via can walk or cycle within 15-minutes which would take decades if not a sation on how to best achieve our sustainable transportation and pub- to transit, small retail and markets, century to achieve at Ottawa’s cur- objectives of guiding change. lic transit, improving urban design school and work, they are less likely rent rate of population increase. What are your thoughts? Now is and resiliency through a communi- to hop in a car. This comes with ben- Through the current draft, a sin- your time to be heard before the fi- ty and climate lens, and embedding efits across the board; it can reduce gle-family home in Alta Vista can nal draft makes its way to Council economic development into the OP. traffic and congestion, improve the absolutely be retained, enlarged and for debate and vote in July of this Professional planning staff had environment, increase health and repaired by their owners, current year. Visit ottawa.ca/newop to learn hundreds of conversations with safety, stimulate local business, cre- and future. But if a single-unit home more and engage with staff directly. thousands of residents, community ate opportunities and greatly bene- is to be demolished, the new density Or reach out to me via JeanClout- groups and organizations on issues fits our neighbours with accessibili- targets set in the OP would apply. [email protected]. 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My massage therapist helped me by preventing scar tissue build up CINDIE HELMER and to work out the discomfort in Registered Massage Therapist/ my muscles from the overcompen- Owner of Essential Health sation, and then the repair. Massage Therapy in Riverview Park The best part is that eight weeks following my surgery, I’m thrilled to report that I walk pain free, without a limp! I am continuing f you remember from the last and of course, the surgeon prior to the exercise program in order to issue of the Riverview Park the surgery. I felt very cared for. build more strength to maintain a IReview, I was telling everyone Everyone was amazing, which was healthy, working body. about my meniscus tear. reassuring. The surgery took about I’m very grateful to everyone One of the most common knee an hour, and after coming out of who helped me through this. It was injuries is a meniscus tear. These the general anesthetic, I walked out a humbling reminder to practice tears can result from trauma or de- of the hospital on my own two feet! muscles above my injured knee were what I preach as a therapist. It’s vi- generation. A traumatic meniscus The surgeon explained that af- very weak, and the muscles below tal to keep the body moving to be injury is usually caused by a force- ter a few days, I should start doing my knee were extremely tight. The able to do the things you want to do. ful twisting at the knee, or a sudden some exercises from an informa- muscles in my non-injured leg were That doesn’t mean spending hours stop (often sports related). Tears can tion sheet that he provided, and also very tight but weakened from in the gym every day, but it does re- also occur with deep squatting or that I should follow that up with overuse. The muscles in my glutes quire some effort. Keeping the body kneeling while lifting heavy weight. physiotherapy and massage. He and hips were also overworked. strong is vital for quality of life. A degeneration injury is caused by explained that there would be ab- As a Registered Massage Thera- If you would like to learn more gradual wear and tear over time, solutely no way for me to get back pist, I understand how important it about your body and conditions often due to repetitive movements. to whatever my normal was prior is to build and maintain strength to you have, please subscribe to our Once a meniscus tear occurs, the leg to the meniscus tear, without doing keep the body working at its best. I newsletter through our website at bones are not able to glide over one the homecare necessary to rebuild made my primary focus the treat- www.essential-health.ca. another efficiently, causing pain, in- the strength in all the muscles ef- ment and exercises. My physio- If you have any questions about flammation and irritation. fected by this injury. Turns out, that therapist helped me by treating my how massage might be able to I went to the Kemptville hospi- was a lot of muscles. knee to increase the range of mo- help you, or about psychothera- tal for my surgery. I met with the For starters, my gait was altered to tion in my knee and providing me py services, please email info@ surgical nurse, the anesthesiologist, try to avoid pain when walking. The with exercises for strengthening. essential-health.ca. Page 18 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021

by Rhonda Turner try skiing or just plain playing in it. n January 16th Riverview After the overnight snowfall Park received not only a on January 16 we received a fair Olot of snow but many new amount of very heavy snow, the temporary residents! kind of snow perfect for making Everyone would have to agree snowmen. On my routine walk Snow place that during this winter there has with my dog I came across a very been an absence of snow. good assortment of snow creatures. And although not everybody It was like there was a competi- likes having to clean up after a tion in the neighbourhood and I l k snowfall, we all know that kids and thought that these creations just i e home adults alike enjoy building forts in had to be shared (for those who are the snow, or, snowshoeing, x-coun- housebound). February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 19 There is plenty of good news at the Oakpark Retirement Community by Caitlin Mackenzie We are also extremely excited ere at Oakpark we are and proud to announce that our staff ready to welcome the New has begun to get the COVID-19 HYear with open arms and vaccination. It is an important step leave 2020 behind. We will, howev- forward in being able to keep our er, bring the lessons and gratitude residents and the community safe. that the past year has taught us. Staff and essential caregivers have We would like to thank our been given the chance to share neighbours, local services, busi- their reasons for getting vaccinated. nesses, and the community for the Residents will be next in line! well wishes and support over the For those living with dementia past year. We know it has been a and Alzheimer’s, lack of stimula- challenge for everyone. We look tion and boredom can often lead forward to the day when we can to frustration. One of our new ac- invite the neighbourhood back into tivities that we have proudly intro- the home for social events and ac- duced is Laughter Yoga. It has been tivities. a great success with our residents. Until that time comes, we will The goal of Laughter Yoga is to be starting up our morning con- promote a healthy immune system cert series for which Oakpark is and to reduce stress. The belief is known for. We are excited to an- based on the psychological and nounce they will be held virtually physiological benefits that mirror and can be enjoyed in the comfort spontaneous bouts of laughter. and safety of your own home. Con- We are still offering our Respite certs and the schedule will begin in Care, for those who are in need February. Please reach out to Cait- of extra care, a stay after hospital lin MacKenzie at cmackenzie@riv- or surgery, or even a much need- erstoneretirement.ca or 613-260- ed rest. For more information 7144 for more information and our please contact Caitlin Mackenzie at schedules. [email protected]

RIVERVIEW PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S PRESIDENT’S REPORT Now is the winter of our restlessness

area with Christmas ornaments and ings, the Maplewood Retirement bird feeders while our open spac- Residence, regularly hosted RPCA BRYAN ORENDORFF es within the community have so board meetings, events like farm- RPCA President much to offer. Please make good ers’ markets, and even public meet- use of them. ings. And it provides an opportuni- The big community association ty for people looking to downsize file right now is the official plan. from their single family home with It is quite the document, so I don’t a way to remain in the communi- ell, we are in it again, recommend wading into the weeds ty. Development, when done well, aren’t we? And I don’t unless you know what you are in can bring more people together and Wmean the snow. At this ol Sing virtually. It was a smaller, for. But the City is looking for your help forge a community. time last year, the big topic of con- more subdued affair but was good input. The RPCA’s strategy to max- I continue to ask for patience. I versation was the first winter trials family fun all the same. Thanks to imizing our impact on the official seem to be doing that a lot, lately. of the light rail system and how Craig once again for leading us in plan process was to make a substan- While that line is certainly getting undesirably it was functioning. song and thank you to everyone tial push a year ago to affirm the di- stale, it is nevertheless more import- I haven’t seen anyone complain who participated as well as to our rection we felt was most supportive ant than ever. We showed in the about the trains not being on time great organizers. If we don’t see you for our community while minimiz- spring of last year that patience can this year, but then again, I don’t all there next year, I hope you will ing the impact. lead to a freer summer. Let’s do the know anyone who uses the train help us out by providing a food do- In general, the City is looking same again. A little more patience anymore. nation. for greater density from our neigh- now by us may buy us the time we It goes without saying that the Winter fun is still very much in bourhood. We knew this and have need to save 2021 from being just a Riverview Park Community Asso- reach, though. The new sledding known this for some time. We are repeat of 2020. We are nearing the ciation (RPCA) is going to have to hill by the Hospital Link has seen quite affected by transit-oriented end. But, until then, enjoy some fun cancel our annual Winter Carnival quite a bit of use lately, from peo- development and the 20 + storey in the snow. event. Thought was definitely given ple on a winter walk to toboggan- towers associated with it. Current- to how we could potentially run the ers, and I even saw a group of skiers ly, there are about 10 such towers For more information, event virtually, but it is somewhat there the other day. in the planning stages around our check out our website at challenging to have a celebration As I write this, the puddle rinks community and historically there www.RiverviewParkca.com of outdoor winter fun while staying are still available, albeit with re- has been a substantial amount of drop me a line at in one’s living room. Virtually is a duced capacity, and the ski and infill in our green spaces with me- riverviewparkca@ gmail.com great way to do many things, but snowshoe trails along the hydro dium and high density residential with your questions or thoughts, not all of them. corridor are seeing extensive use. units. But that’s not a bad thing. and/or come to our next virtual RPCA We did host our annual Car- Local residents even decorated the One of those high density build- Board meeting on February 10th. Page 20 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021

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FEBRUARY 2021 A Voice of Riverview Park MARCH 2021 Winter often gets a bad rap – but not at Riverpath! Shared by Rosal Yade, gle under my own cozy blanket Activity Manager for an afternoon nap and the for- often find myself thinking that giving winter sun peers in through I am somewhat different than the window warming everything I many others here in Ottawa, it touches. Then there is how the because I love winter. Growing up snow covers all that is old, dark and in northeastern Ontario, where the grey and gives it a fresh clean slate; first snowflake falls before Thanks- reminding in my heart that after a giving, and the last one doesn’t melt long day, everyone deserves a fresh until the end of April, we learned to start. Yes, old man winter can be appreciate winter in both all of its harsh, but I know deep down, his fury and its splendor. I am so grate- rich gifts are short lived. Even in a ful to now live in a beautiful city world where so much has changed, that also celebrates winter. these beautiful lessons remain. What’s not to love about Otta- It was Thomas Wentworth Hig- wa in the winter? What about the ginson who said, “How many lessons skating on the canal, ice sculptures, of faith and beauty we should lose, if or even the snowy days that wrap there were no winters in our year.” the struggling OC Transpo buses At Riverpath, we recently cele- in their deep trenches of wet snow? brated the beauty of winter at our The way the panic sets in on the “Warm up to Winter” dinner party. 417 at the sight of the faintest few On other days, our residents have snowflakes could make you chuck- enjoyed walks in the snow, sit- le. The ability to snowshoe and ting by our cozy fire and chatting cross country ski on our many trails amongst friends. throughout the NCC is wonderful- We hope our thoughts of winter and so much more. We are truly will warm your heart too as you blessed to be able to enjoy all sea- bundle up for the outdoors or cozy sons in the capital region to their in with your loved ones during this fullest potential. winter season. Winter may be cold and for some, very long, however, year after year, the same beauty of its chilly days still finds ways to warm the heart. The way the days are al- ways colder when the sky is bright blue, without a cloud in it, only to find the sun beaming down to warm you. What about when the still quiet brings a hush during a storm, as sound becomes absorbed in the falling fury outside? Or, what about when I look out the window to warm covers of white blankets of snow, knowing that I can snug-

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The bad guys are indus- a larger sum or receive it more triously coming up with new vari- quickly, for having paid a fee. ations every week and so we can’t cover every detail in this column, Repayment of CERB or CESB but there are some broad catego- benefits received by accidental ries of scams waiting for a chance or deceitful means. Under certain to victimize us via email, texts and circumstances some Canadians phone calls. must repay CERB or CESB ben- efits, directly to the Canada Reve- Paying for COVID-19 tests and nue Agency or to Service Canada, vaccinations. Final details for vac- depending on from which of those buried in them drawing out private organization there are often many cinations are still in planning but agencies they received the benefit. information, such as provincial websites listed that have a simi- it is safe to say that there is NOT There is no alternate organization health card numbers, Social Insur- lar name in their title and legiti- going to be a policy in Canada for to which they should ever send a ance Numbers and accounts at fi- mate-looking graphics but a close someone to be able to jump the repayment and if they are contact- nancial institutions. inspection will show that the site queue in return for a fee. In the ear- ed by a third party on this subject belongs to someone else. Always ly days of testing there were emails, they should ignore their requests, Counterfeit charities and false be very careful that you haven’t websites and posts in social media demands or advice. representatives of legitimate reached an imposter site that will advertising accelerated testing and organizations. It is natural to want give you incorrect or dishonest in- we are predicting that there will be Using the cloak of the epidemic to help others in these trying times, formation. similar offers, creatively presented, or emergency conditions to elicit but it is important to take extra for being vaccinated sooner. personal and financial informa- steps to ensure that contributions Contact Compu-Home at 613-731- tion. One example: There have are going exactly where you intend 5954 to discuss this column, share your Canada Emergency Response been fraudsters claiming to be car- them to go. opinions and suggest subjects for future Benefit (CERB) or the - Cana rying out research related to our columns. Our email address is da Emergency Student Benefit current conditions and distributing False or misleading websites. [email protected] and our (CESB) applications. Under no lengthy surveys that have questions When you Google a company or website is www.compu-home.com The health consequences of COVID-19 by Susan Reive, Physiotherapist, nose, mouth, eyes) through breathing, or if an multidisciplinary approach to treatment. In- Owner of Kilborn Physiotherapy Clinic individual touches a contaminated surface and deed, one year after discharge, 35% of patients any countries around the world are then touches their nose, mouth or eyes. In se- with PICS have psychological issues, 33% had now deep into the second wave of vere illness, the virus can affect many systems cognitive issues, and 25% required help with MCOVID-19. The virus has infected such as the heart, lungs, and muscles, which can activities of daily living. One third of patients many people, some of whom have died. Of cause lasting effects. of PICS cannot return to their previous job or those individuals that survived the COVID-19 According to Henk Stam, the president of the vocation. illness, many may not be fully recovered. Un- European Academy of Rehabilitation, individ- Physiotherapy, psychological therapy, and fortunately, some survivors still may be suffer- uals admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) occupational therapy are just some of the medi- ing the consequences of the virus, and are strug- with COVID-19 have an increased risk of de- cal treatments which will be required to rehabil- gling with activities of daily living. These people veloping Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). itate patients with PICS. are being referred to as “long haulers”. He describes PICS as a set of symptoms which There is also another group of people who Physiotherapy has a huge role to play in the results from staying in the ICU, and states that contract COVID-19 and recover from the acute treatment of patients with COVID-19, from PICS affects greater than 50% of patients ad- symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath), the acute phase, to the post-acute rehabilitation mitted to ICU. PICS causes cognitive problems but three months later are still suffering oth- phase, and even long term. (poor memory and attention), mental issues er symptoms: fatigue, headaches, body aches, COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coro- (anxiety and depression) and physical impair- muscle weakness, joint pain, and poor exercise navirus SARS-CoV-2, which spreads through ments (muscle weakness, fatigue, reduced lung tolerance. Medical experts are referring to in- respiratory droplets and aerosols. When an capacity, neuropathies, headaches, and reduced dividuals who are still suffering the effects of infected individual coughs, sneezes, sings, or exercise tolerance). COVID-19 six months after contracting the vi- talks, the droplets can come into contact with Normally people admitted to ICU because rus as “long haulers”. Physiotherapy will have mucous membranes of another person (i.e. the of trauma, post-surgery, or serious illness will a huge role to play in the rehabilitation of these spend an average of 3-4 days in the unit. Patients individuals. Exercises which work on strength- with severe COVID-19 are spending an average ening, mobility, balance, coordination, and im- of three weeks in the ICU. This increased time proving gait will be part of the treatment. spent in ICU coupled with the amount of time The COVID-19 virus has caused a lot of on a ventilator and the length of time spent un- death and left some patients with PICS. Long der sedation increases the risk of many patients haulers are suffering and trying to get back to with COVID-19 to develop PICS. Plus these in- pre-COVID condition. Hopefully, a multidisci- dividuals are often older and have pre-existing plinary approach to treatment can rehabilitate health issues. these individuals to restore their quality of life. Patients with PICS will certainly require a February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 23 INTERESTING CANADIANS Things that go BOOM by Bruce Ricketts ecember 7, 2020, if you are an aviation buff, was a sad Dday. Chuck Yeager died. Chuck Yeager was, according to most American military historians, the first man to break the sound barrier, on 14 October 1947, in a Bell Aircraft X-1. But was he? First, let’s understand what the speed of sound is. It’s not a set George Welch speed. Instead, anything that moves in the range of speed close to it will experience increased aerodynam- ic drag. Passing through that drag creates the energy we perceive as a Chuck Yeager and Glamorous Glennis boom. But the speed is dependent on a number of factors, including air temperature and atmospheric conditions. For example, at sea level with the temperature at 20˚C and dry air, the speed of sound is 104 m/ sec (1223 km/hr). At 3350 me- ters (around where a commercial jet flies), the temperature is about -56˚C and, the air is thinner, so the speed of sound is about 89 m/sec Chalmers Goodlin (1062 km/hr). The speed is also dependent on level flight? the orientation of the aircraft. In a By now, you are asking yourself, Lothar Siebar dive, even a subsonic aircraft de- where is the Canadian connection sign can go transonic. to this story? Well, it was actually a So, was Chuck Yeager the first to WW2 Royal Canadian Airforce pi- break the sound barrier? lot who broke the sound barrier in In reality, the first person to break April 1947. Lt. Chalmers Goodlin the sound barrier was whoever was (call sign Slick) was an American the first to crack a whip. (Zorro?) teenager who joined the RCAF in we’ve got you The sound one hears when a whip 1940. After the war, he signed on cracks is the sonic wave created as a test pilot with Bell Aircraft and COVERED when the sound barrier is broken flew 26 missions in the X-1 before at the tip of the whip. it was passed off to Yeager. The of- Leaving that aside, was Yeager ficial story of his final mission was the first pilot to go supersonic? that he achieved .96 Mach, so why On 1 October 1947, WW2 Ace was it that the ground personnel at American pilot, and a hero at Pearl Muroc Air Base thought he crashed Harbour flying one of only two air- when they heard a loud boom? Re- craft to get off the ground to fight member what we said about the the Japanese, George Welch, fly- sound barrier being dependent on ing a F86D Sabre, was reported to conditions and temperature? It was have broken the sound barrier in a a clear cold day when the ground dive. He did it again on 14 Octo- crew heard that sonic boom. ber 1947, 30 minutes before Yea- Other fun facts about the sound ger. There were other claims from barrier: On 15 October 1997, Andy different parts of the world also. In Green set a land speed record of 1944, Lothar Siebar flew an exper- 1228 km/hr in what is defined, imental vertical take-off (essentially by Fédération Internationale de a rocket), a Bechem Ba 349 Natter, l’Automobile’s, as a car; and on 9 miles in approximately 55 sec be- 14 October 2012, Felix Baumgart- fore he crashed and died. That con- ner jumped out of a perfectly fine verts to 240 m/sec. balloon and plummeted to earth at There were many more, but they 1342 km/hr. He survived. all had one thing in common… Chuck Yeager was a good pilot, they were oriented in a dive. and he did break the sound barrier, So, if aviation historians are hon- but he wasn’t the first. Corner of Bank & AltaVista est, they do not say that Yeager was the first to break the sound barri- Bruce Ricketts is a historian, research- 2649 Alta VistaDrive er but rather that he was the first er, and author. Readers are invited to Serving Ottawa Since 1952 to break the sound barrier in level suggest topics for his column at: 613-521-3636 flight. But was he the first, even at [email protected] Page 24 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 DEAR FRAN

FRAN DENNETT Clematis – a classy vine

first encountered these large the vine and herbaceous types are purple flowers in the 1970s in represented in this genus. Their I gardens in Montreal and later hardiness ranges from zone 2-7, but Ottawa and England. Do you re- it is the spring cycle of freezing and member the large purple mass of thawing in the Canadian spring blooms in June usually tied to a trel- that is the hardest on clematis. This lis or doorpost? That was Clematis is why a mulch of compost applied “Jackmanii’. Clematis, or Clemies in fall is beneficial, and should only to collectors of this woody vine, be removed after the freezing-thaw- that have come a long way thanks ing cycle passes in spring. to breeders such as Ray Evison of Guernsey, England. Cultivation When I worked at a Loblaw’s The key to success with clematis is garden center as a horticultural sun at the top and cool roots. Be- consultant in a program between cause clematis is a long-lived vine, the Ontario Horticultural Associa- Another Clematis has made a hedge its home. PHOTO: FRAN DENNETT it is recommended that an 18” tion and National Grocers, Loblaws (45cm) deep hole is dug, so the root introduced Canadian gardeners to growing against the house, two on herbaceous clematis, but that is a ball can be spread out and slightly the large flowered clematis being a cedar wall, one up an old Haw- subject for another article. tilted toward the trellis/wall, then developed by Ray Evison. A few thorne, several on a wooden pyra- Clematis belongs to the Ranun- back fill with amended soil on the cultivars were exclusive to Loblaws. mid trellis in the border, one grow- culaceae family as do delphiniums alkaline side and watered in well. This was in the 1990s. I still am ing through the cedar hedge and a and peonies. World wide there are That deep hole helps deter clematis growing some of those same clem- young species clematis, C. recta, I over 400 species and over 4000 wilt, probably the only disease that atis today and Ray Evison is still am deciding where it will do best. cultivars of clematis. There are affects clematis, which can kill a breeding new clematis cultivars. I This is my go to plant for vertical species varieties and then the large plant in twenty-four hours. The wilt have about ten in my garden, four presence in the garden. I also grow flowered hybridized cultivars. Both CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

Provincial Stay At Home Order COVID-19 is something that we are all facing together. Our primary concern is the health and safety of Ontarians. As we saw earlier in January from the province’s modelling projections, COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in communities across the province and the situation is dangerous. We’re at risk of overwhelming our hospital system. We need to stay home in order to protect each other and only leave if it’s absolutely necessary; like to get groceries, for medication, a medical appointment, to care for a loved one or going outside to get some fresh air and exercise. I will continue to push the government for supports, things like reinstating paid sick days, more support for parents of school age children and a clear plan for a roll out of the vaccine in Ontario. In the meantime, we need to stay home and limit our contacts. I know it’s not easy. We must do our part to protect ourselves and each other. Together, we will get through this. Continue to listen to the advice of Public Health experts: • Wash hands frequently • Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Practice social-distancing • Stay home if you are not feeling well • If you are concerned or suspect you have the virus, call: Telehealth Ontario:1-866-797-000 or Ottawa Public Health: 613-580-6744 Please feel free to contact me at my community office if there are any provincial issues I can assist you with. My staff and I are here to help and we remain open remotely.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 as a support. It is extra work but it enters the plant through a broken makes the plant look neater instead stem and is deadly. Some cultivars of a jumbled mess of dead material. are more susceptible to this wilt so Today plants come with a label do some research before buying. with lots of information on it. Keep To keep the soil and root ball that tag for later reference either in a cool, place a large stone, or grow garden journal or where you record a shallow rooted perennial or let- your purchases, successes and wishes tuce over the root ball area. Clem- for the future. My son-in-law staples atis need about a gallon of water his plant tags to the garage wall!!! per week during dry spells. This Clematis “Jackmanii’ One Clematis has taken well to an non-clinging vine climbs by wrap- PHOTO: CANDACE DRESSLER old Hawthorne trunk. Reminder: Now is the time ping its leaf stem around something, PHOTO: FRAN DENNETT to buy the seeds you want for another vine or a wire to pull itself as C. alpina, C. macropetala, and your summer garden. Some seed up. Sometimes you may secure it to C. montana. These clematis flower er flowering varieties such as all houses are already sold out of cer- a structure for added help. Allow on the previous season's ripened Jackmanii types, C. tangutica, C. tain varieties. Most seeds need clematis to scramble through hedg- vines. Prune these clematis after orientalis, and C. viticella. Some of only be started in March. Please es, or fences, or an evergreen, over flowering. Remove only weak or the named cultivars would include refer to my article To Grow a a pile of stones or up a trellis on a dead stems, or in the case of an 'Comtesse de Bouchaud', 'Ernst Seed in the archives of the River- wall, the possibilities are endless. overgrown vine, prune back more Markham', 'Ville de Lyon', 'Duch- view Park Review February 2015. drastically leaving some ripening ess of Albany' and 'Etoile Violette'. www.riverviewparkreview.ca Pruning stems, or there will be no flowers This group is pruned back hard to As always I hope you find this Clematis are divided into three the following year. 3-4 feet from the soil level every information useful. Stay healthy… pruning groups based on when Group 2: These are the mid-sea- spring as soon as new leaf buds they flower. Plant clematis of the son flowering varieties, such as plump up and show. Reprinted in part with the permis- same pruning group together 'Barbara Jackman', 'Belle of Wok- In the spring, I first remove all sion of Diane Vaughan of the Elgin to reduce the guess work out of ing', 'Elsa Spath', 'Vyvyan Pen- winter killed vines, and then do the Master Gardeners. wondering what group does that nell', and many of the large-flow- appropriate pruning. At the same particular clematis belong to for ering hybrids. Prune this group time I remove the dead twined leaf Other reference: Making the Most pruning. When pruning clematis in the spring as soon as the buds stem the clematis use to climb up of Clematis, by Raymond J. Evison do not cut all the vines at the same are plump and green, removing height but vary the heights so there any dead wood and shortening all are blooms at all levels. The three vines to about 3 feet and cutting n Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC) check the website for pruning groups are: back the side shoots to the first pair gardening information http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca. n To receive TROWEL TALK, our free monthly electronic gardening newslet- Group 1: These are the vari- of strong buds. ter, contact: to be added to the list. eties that bloom very early such Group 3: These are the lat- n Email Help Line: [email protected]

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cant land condominium units. The ment awaiting final approval. Dis- proposal would see the condomini- cussions are continuing regarding ums contain the six apartment units the greenspace/ mini-park details KRIS NANDA that currently exist in each, and for the site. Chair, RPCA Planning & individual apartment units could Development Committee not be sold individually. No con- Trainyards Developments/ struction or changes to the existing Industrial Avenue Issues property is being contemplated at In late November, the new, larger this time. An on-line consultation Farm Boy Store opened, at the far was held last June in which sever- northeast of the Train Yard’s parcel he Riverview Park Com- the west of the existing apartment al RPCA members participated to backing onto Belfast Road. RPCA munity Association (RPCA) building at 700 Coronation Blvd. share concerns and ask questions Board representatives had empha- Ttracks and advocates for the The development would consist of about potential implications for the sized the need for better pedestrian community on planning and devel- studio apartments along with one neighbourhood. and cyclist connectivity through the opment matters in and around the and two bedroom units. It would Their condominium proposal Train Yards so customers could safe- local community and issues such as also include an underground park- was approved in the fall of 2020, ly walk or cycle instead of driving. the since-retracted Hydro One pro- ing garage with 41 spaces, seven but as this article went to press Concerns have been raised about posal to bulldoze trees in the Hy- at- grade parking spaces and 34 there was no firm timeline for the the lack of a direct exit onto Bel- dro Corridor directly behind Riv- bicycle parking spaces – all for use conversion to take place. fast Road and the increase in traffic erview Park homes near Alta Vista by new and existing residents. The congestion that has resulted near Drive. The RPCA is also tracking proposed project is similar in size Trainyards High-rise the exit by Bulk Barn. The property broader city-wide issues, including and location to one that had been Residential Development management has indicated that they the review of the City’s Official advertised several years ago as a (Steamline Street) would be making some modifica- Plan. condominium complex but which The construction date for the first tions to access routes to relieve con- Issues of interest to the RPCA was subsequently withdrawn. phase of a high-rise rental apart- gestion. A new tenant has yet to be and Riverview Park residents in- ment complex along Steamline announced for the previous Farm clude the following items: Condominium Conversion for Street, across from the Post Office Boy site adjacent to the LCBO. 1489 Weyburn (Between Coro- building on Sanford Fleming, is still Ottawa Medispa (aesthetic ser- New residential complex at nation and Chadburn) on hold. This project features two vices, laser hair removal, etc.) is ex- 700 Coronation Boulevard Byron Rental Properties has pro- 20-storey buildings and 400 units, pected to open in July in the former An application was recently re- posed conversion of the existing however, the developer Controlex Great Hobbies space at 140 Train ceived for construction of a 4-sto- 10 building apartment complex at recently advised that the project is Yard Drive while Leclair Décor rey, 35-unit residential building to 1489 Weyburn into 10 separate va- still with the City Planning Depart- CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

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Balancing this good news are two application-based and could inject CHRIS ELLIS realities: the size of the backlogs up to $45 million more into the OCDSB Trustee Zone 6 and the limits on how much work OCDSB’s project plans. Rideau-Rockcliffe can be done annually based on the Unfortunately, it is challenging availability of contractors and the to find the trades to carry out so and Alta Vista short summer window for carrying much work, especially when all [email protected] out larger projects. school boards are competing for The Ottawa Carleton District contractors and, as a result, driving School Board (OCDSB) has a large prices up. Historical metrics indi- Both the provincial and federal This good news will enable boards portfolio of buildings and proper- cate that, realistically, the OCDSB governments are providing more to address a backlog of deferred ties encompassing more than 12 can undertake $40-$50 million of money to school boards this year renewal projects, including upgrad- million square feet. Building re- construction work annually. It can for building renewal and mainte- ing heating, ventilation and air con- placement value is in the 2.5 to 3 therefore be expected that it will nance in response to the pandemic. ditioning (HVAC) systems. billion dollar range. More than 80 take up to three years to get all per cent of the spaces are over 20 the work done that this amount of years old. The backlog of deferred funding allows. With enough fund- renewal projects is estimated to be ing, it would take 10 to 15 years to $876 million. address the full backlog, even as The OCDSB’s total budget for more maintenance comes due. the 2020-2021 year for the Facili- Governments need to take this so- ties Renewal Program (FRP) and cietal infrastructure deficit serious- School Condition Improvement ly. In not addressing the issue there (SCI) is over $111 million, which will continue to be higher operat- is significantly more than usual. In ing costs due to inefficient windows collaboration with the Federal Gov- and old HVAC systems. Air quali- ernment, the Ministry of Education ty has always been a high priority, has also announced a new fund- but the pandemic has highlighted ing source through the Investing the need to provide good air qual- in Canada Infrastructure Program ity. However, in older buildings it (ICIP) to provide up to $700 mil- is a challenge to do piecemeal up- lion in combined federal-provincial grades and the OCDSB has been funding for education-related infra- limited in how much can be dealt structure projects. The program is with on a short-term basis. February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 27 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 River to Nicholas Street). While imity to the LRT. While located 1335 and 1339 Bank Street. The (LD Shoppe) is expanding its store RPCA Planning and Development north of the VIA tracks and outside two properties are located on the size. comments have also indicated sup- the Riverview Park boundaries, east side of Bank Street at River- The five-storey Dymon Storage port for the 15 minute neighbour- RPCA Board representatives pro- side Drive, which were previously facility at 851 Industrial Avenue hood concept to promote more vided comments on the proposal. occupied by an auto repair shop, has now opened. walkable neighbourhoods and They noted that the complex and and Harvey’s fast-food restau- on constructing high-density res- its TOD implications could give rant. The proposed amendments Proposed Apartments for idential units in close proximity further impetus for the City to ap- would permit the development of 355 and 374 Everest Private to Light Rail stations, the Board propriately leverage construction a 26-storey (86 metre) high mixed- (across from Perley Rideau) is also seeking an appropriate bal- of the proposed pedestrian over- use building, which may include In 2019, an application was sub- ance between intensification and pass across the Via tracks, between residential units, limited service mitted to erect two eight-storey maintenance of greenspace and Tremblay LRT and the Ottawa hotel units, and ground floor re- apartment buildings at 355 and 374 existing residential zoning. Several Train Yards. tail. The proposal also includes 172 Everest Private (between Russell RPCA Board members participat- vehicle parking spaces and 269 Road and St. Laurent Blvd.) which ed in a recent town hall meeting Federal Complex and Proposed bicycle parking spaces. Concerns would add another 293 units and on the Official Plan, hosted by the Residential Development at have been raised about the traffic 354 parking spaces to the existing Alta Vista Community Association. 530/599 Tremblay Road dynamics of integrating the traffic complex. Concerns were raised by In the spring 2020, Public Services flow of these vehicles with an al- the RCPA and others about greater Proposed ‘mixed-use and Procurement Canada put out ready busy intersection. congestion on Russell Road and in- community hub’ near Via Rail the call for qualified bidders to sub- sufficient pedestrian crossings. The and Tremblay LRT Stations. mit proposals to redevelop part of Information on some project review of the proponent’s resub- The comment period has closed on its 26-acre property on Tremblay proposals can be found at the City mission was completed in spring the mixed-use project announced in Rd, just west of St. Laurent Blvd of Ottawa website at: https://app01. 2020. No further information is 2020 for a five acre industrial site off and directly south of the St. Lau- ottawa.ca/postingplans/home.js- available on a proposed construc- Tremblay Road, directly just east of rent Shopping Centre and High- f?lang=en. The RPCA welcomes tion timeframe for the project. the Via Rail terminal and approxi- way 417. The proposed project your input on these proposals and mately 250 metres from the Trem- would include a 1.6-million-square- any other potential developments Official Plan issues blay LRT station. The plan calls for foot office complex that would in the area. The City of Ottawa is currently in the 1.98 hectare parcel site at 25 house approximately 8000 federal the middle of the exercise for its Pickering Place (also known as 1330 employees along with some resi- If you are interested in joining the next Official Plan, and comments Avenue K) to be developed into a dential units, parks and shops. The RPCA P&D group or would like are being accepted until February “mixed-use, high-density communi- municipal comment period is cur- further information, you may contact 17, 2021. RPCA Board members ty hub” with new public and private rently in progress. the Committee Chair, Kris Nanda at and others have provided input on streets that will include rental apart- [email protected]. For more infor- several aspects, including a call to ment high-rises, retail space, park- Proposed High-Rises at mation on this and other activities in remove from the Official Plan the land and possibly a hotel. Bank and Riverside Riverview Park, please see the RPCA remaining links of the AVTC (from The proposal is in keeping with The city has received a request for website at www.riverviewparkca.com Conroy to the Hospital Link and Transit Oriented Development an Official Plan Amendment and or email the RPCA at from the Link across the Rideau (TOD) given its density and prox- Zoning By-Law Amendment for [email protected] Please recycle this paper

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This Caverley Street visitor is well fed over winter. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR Malcolm and John Harding Page 28 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 The Official Plan from a Riverview Park resident’s point of view by David Knockaert demands of all this new residen- he City of Ottawa Draft tial development? The answer is Official Plan (OP) can be not comforting “To implement the Tfound on the City’s website. minimum density requirements, For those who prefer only happy the City shall consider a number thoughts reading the one-page sum- of alternative measures to provide maries is a better option than the water, wastewater and storm water full plan. The Official Plan creates a capacity, including ‘risk manage- roadmap for the City’s development. ment’...”. I can just imagine it is we It is built upon a foundational belief residents who will bear that risk. that the pandemic notwithstanding, The Official Plan is preoccupied Ottawa’s population will continue with how to restrict vehicle owner- its inexorable climb, exceeding 1.4 ship within urban areas, for exam- million by 2046. The plan seeks to ple: 1) “in the Inner Urban Tran- answer the question “where are all sect ...motor vehicle parking may these people going to live?”. only be required for large-scale The Official Plan introduces the developments...”, 2) “where new term “regeneration”. Though the development is proposed...parking word bears a connotation of re- may be prohibited on small lots...”, birth, its meaning is far more prosa- 3) “on any land with the Trans- ic. Regeneration is defined as“The forming Overlay, any regeneration development of a property, site or area Images reflect Typologies 6 and 5 respectively, New Official Plan. 613 Flats shall not be permitted to increase at a higher density than currently ex- the number of vehicular private ap- ists”. While the plan addresses rent- But the City’s vision is not limited lots construction will most likely be proaches regardless of the number al stock/affordable housing, active to the veneer of a building. They in the form of 613 Flats (example) of ...residential dwellings being de- sustainable transportation, 15 min- hope to use land use regulations to made up of 3 or 4 self-contained veloped...”, 4) “no parking shall be ute neighbourhoods, health, infra- transform residential lifestyles. It’s apartments (presumably rental) required as a condition of develop- structure, employment and climate a social re-engineering experiment each configured for 3 bedrooms. ment in hubs”, and 5) “the City will change, residential density is both with us as subjects. Larger lot sizes may be redeveloped establish residential on-street park- the preeminent focus and the point Each transect is sub-divided into into apartment buildings. Across ing zones...to encourage housing of intersection between issues. categories, the most important of Ottawa these neighbourhood rede- forms which do not have private The City had promised that fu- which is “Neighbourhood”, the velopments will contribute 45000 on-site parking”. ture development would respect heart of residential life where most large units and 2000 1-2 bedroom The obvious intent is to make the character of each community. of us reside. Within each neigh- apartments. Neighbourhood rede- operating a vehicle more difficult, What they didn’t tell us is that this bourhood sections are labelled ei- velopment may also include retail, inconvenient and expensive. Those is achieved by creating a tautol- ther “transforming” or “evolving” service, culture, leisure, entertain- cars which are retained are to be ogy – a community’s character is which identifies how ready that sec- ment, rooming houses, emergency parked on streets, making them whatever the City says it is. Within tion is to progress towards “more shelters, home businesses and pos- less safe and less amenable to snow the Official Plan the City assigns a urban built form patterns”. Progress sibly “limited large scale non-res- plowing. Such vehicle restrictions character to communities by sort- is always one-directional, towards idential uses” such as for employ- may well dissuade many people ing them into a “transect” and then more intensive urban forms. Other ment or institutions. from choosing to live in inner ur- formulates a development strategy categories within our transect in- In ‘Corridors’ as on St. Laurent ban communities. consistent with that transect. There clude “Corridor” (St. Laurent Bou- and Smyth, new construction is This may seem good news for the are 6 principal transects: Down- levard & Smyth Road), “Protected to be primarily of a 1/ 2 bedroom environment and a climate oriented town Core, Inner Urban, Outer Major Transit Station” (Hurdman/ configuration in buildings 2 to 9 plan. But only a couple of blocks Urban, Suburban, Greenbelt, and Tremblay), “Freight and Storage” stories in height which may include from Riverview Park, in Elmvale Rural. Riverview Park is ‘Inner Ur- (elements of Trainyards, Industrial, commercial, service or employ- Acres, the City “...shall acknowl- ban’. This does not mean our com- Russell Road) and, most important- ment functions. Redevelopment edge the existing reality of auto- munity is inner urban or residents ly, “Hub” (area to the south and in ‘Hubs’, particularly near transit mobile-dependent built form...”. In wish to be inner urban or that resi- east of Hurdman). stations will also primarily be 1/ other words cars are still okay and dents adhere to someone’s concept As residential land becomes avail- 2 bedroom apartments in build- necessary for residential life. Envi- of an inner urban lifestyle. We are able for redevelopment in any part ings 3- 12 stories in height which ronmental protection is not the real now inner urban simply because of the transect, the City will require may also incorporate employment issue. The issue is that in an inner the Official Plan requires us to be. they be developed to accommodate functions. Across Ottawa, hubs are urban transect where density is the Given the craving for higher higher density - no new single fam- expected to contribute 37000 resi- ‘prime directive’, land is too valu- residential density and having de- ily homes. Such structures will fea- dential units. On ‘Collector Streets’ able for driveways or garages. Those cided that “most growth will occur ture 1) small lots with high lot cov- such as Alta Vista Drive, Corona- are luxuries which can no longer be within the [inner] urban area of the erage, 2) zero or shallow front yard tion or Industrial - retail, service, permitted. Yet we are consoled by city...”, it follows that some com- setbacks, minimal side yard set- culture, leisure, or entertainment the assurance that this is a case of munities must be designated inner backs, 3) small areas of landscaping uses will be permitted. addition by subtraction since walk- urban. A community, such as ours, which may include hard surfaces, 4) Effectively the City intends to ing to a bus stop and waiting for with housing of a specific age or no parking or if there is parking it phase out single family dwellings public transit is good for our health. in relative proximity to downtown will be limited and concealed from in favour of multi-unit structures, The Official Plan boldly promis- fits the bill. Having established this the street, as well as 6) minimum expand rental tenure in place of es that as our population increases questionable premise the Official height requirements. owner-occupiers, increase urban services, parks, recreational facili- Plan then takes on the form of a For ‘Neighbourhood’ lots within and user density, crowd housing ties, and public spaces will expand self-fulfilling prophecy, detailing a 15 minute walk to a Corridor or together and reduce space allocat- at pace. Since most density and how the City will alter our commu- Hub, which encompasses most/all ed to lawns/greenery. A relevant, development is to occur in urban nity to resemble the defined char- of Riverview Park, the standard is though not the most obvious ques- areas, it should follow that these ar- acter. The most obvious change “low-rise” construction, commonly tion is whether existing infrastruc- eas will be the principal recipients will be in architectural appearance. 3 stories but up to 4. On individual ture will be sufficient to meet the CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 29 Official Plan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 of recreational expansion. But this ing automobile trips into the Inner ply will not wish to live in the City’s the regulatory regime? seems another case of over prom- Urban and Downtown Core...”. Yet dream environment. I also have 4) Official Plans are important ise, under deliver since we discov- within the Riverview Park second- four broad management questions: because land use/land tenure reg- er that physical recreation is to be ary plan the City reiterates their 1) This Plan represents a devel- ulations shape the City. Such regu- moved to outer urban and subur- plan to build the Alta Vista Trans- oper’s delight in a City commonly lations can create segregated popu- ban areas while inner urban areas portation Corridor (AVTC), a large accused of being under the sway of lations, particularly when one form receive “passive recreation”, i.e. a arterial road which will pave over developers. What new measures of tenure (rent vs. ownership) is bench to sit on, or if funds abound, green space, community gardens will be enshrined to ensure com- favoured in specific communities. a plaza or parkette. and recreational pathways for the munity interests are respected? Demographic data shows this may Unfortunately even though ur- seemingly sole objective of deliver- 2) With regeneration develop- lead to exclusivity particularly as it ban builds will generate most of ing a large volume of vehicles into ment almost exclusively devoted to applies to income, wealth, crime, the development charges which those same inner urban and down- urban areas, how will the Mayor re- even marital status. Such exclusivi- support parks, a portion (percent- town areas. City Hall is not Elsinore structure the Planning Committee ty and segregation is already preva- age not specified) will now be but were Prince Hamlet amongst us to ensure decisions affecting urban lent across Ottawa. Rather than re- transferred to City central for redis- he may well note the smell of rot. residents are made by the officials dressing the issue, this Plan doubles tribution. But there is one positive We have been given until 17 Feb- those residents elected? down upon it by expanding rental note to report. At the entrance to ruary to express views to a generic 3) The thousands of new 613 properties primarily where such Hurdman green space there is an email account [email protected]. Flats will predominantly serve as tenure is already at elevated levels. intention to add washrooms, drink- I encourage you to write. For my- investment properties and are like- The Official Plan further entrench- ing water and mobile food trucks! self, I am inclined to write directly ly to result in a massive and unique es segregation by making vehicle Continuing on the theme of to our elected officials mentioning transfer of home/land ownership ownership more difficult in areas broken promises, the Official Plan that such a radical experiment in from individual residents to corpo- with the highest concentrations of fervently supports community gar- urban planning is not justified by rate interests. Is there precedent? low income residents, thereby im- dens, preserving (enhancing) ac- the (tenuous) population growth What are the anticipated conse- peding their mobility and indepen- cess to green space and valuing the projection, that regeneration need quences for community oriented dence. How is this justified? What physical/mental well being benefits not be geographically restricted, decision making or property owner thought has been given to the so- of nature. It also commits to “reduc- and that a good many people sim- dispute settlement? What is to be cial consequences? Love and Hard Times: a valentine from Paul Simon by Brian McGurrin ly human) that He has to “get go- hroughout his entire ing,” because “there are galaxies yet song-writing career, begin- “I loved to be born/ Creation is never done.” Tning with The Sound of Si- Then the Lord rudely complains lence (1964) Paul Simon has been that we earthlings are “slobs.” (Si- reminding us how difficult life her the first mon, the environmental activist, can be. clearly can’t resist the opportunity In An American Tune (1974), Simon time I saw to inject a complaint that we are used a melody that is an exact and despoiling our beautiful planet intentional copy of a cantata from her, I know Earth.) J. S. Bach’s sacred oratorio, the St. Then, suddenly, the song switch- Matthew Passion, first performed at that’s an old es gears again, moving from the a Good Friday service in Leipzig, divine to the secular perspective: in 1727. Of course it was performed songwriting “I loved her the first time I saw her, I in German but was later translated know that’s an old songwriting cliché to begin as: “O sacred head surround- cliché” / Loved you the first time I saw you, ed, with crown of piercing thorns....” In can’t describe it any other way...” Who the lyrics of An American Tune, Si- might Simon be referring to - this mon says: “I don’t know a soul who’s Paul Simon is a sixteen time Gram- that “God and His only Son/ Paid a person that he loved the first time he not been battered, I don’t have a friend my Award winner for his solo and courtesy call on Earth/ One Sunday saw her? For the past thirty years, who feels at ease; I don’t know a dream collaborative work; a two-time in- morning...” One might pay a courte- Paul has been married to Edie Bric- that’s not been shattered, or driven to ductee into the Rock and Roll Hall sy call just to remind someone that kell, who is the mother of three of its knees...” of Fame; and the first recipient of you still care, or just to see how his four children. In Graceland (1986) Simon wrote: the Library of Congress’s Gershwin you’re doing. And one of the key Then the song describes the hard “And she said, “losing love / Is like a Prize for Popular Song in 2007, messages here is that, during God’s times, painful times when: “tears window in your heart / Everybody sees among many other acknowledge- visit, “Orange blossoms opened their burned, windows rattled, locks turned. you’re blown apart...” As Simon lat- ments in a musical career spanning fragrant lips, songbirds sang [and] old It’s easy to be generous when you’re on er confessed to one of his biogra- over six decades. folks wept for His love in these hard a roll,” says Simon, but, “it’s hard to phers, “When that came out [of my times.” be grateful when you’re out of control.... mouth] I thought someone had punched be a reflection on our current pan- Simon is saying that all of the and love is gone.” me in the heart. I lost my breath. I just demic of 2020-2021. natural world needs God’s love, But no, it just seems to be gone, sat down.” The lyrics of Love and Hard Times particularly old folks (such as my- because if love can be lost, it can Hard times are always with us, or are very conversational in style, self). We deeply feel the need for also be regained, and the song ends maybe just around the next corner. there is no stanza structure, and God’s love in these hard times, and with blessed relief and joy. My wife’s grandmother and her another unusual feature of this par- we would weep with joy to see But then your hand takes mine seven-months unborn child died ticular song is that divine love is that He cares enough to pay us a Thank God, I found you in time during the Flu pandemic of 1918, presented in parallel with conjugal visit. Thank God, I found you. and our parents suffered greatly love. In his maturity, Simon didn’t Then Simon surprises us with a during the Depression of the ‘Thir- embrace any organized religion, short comic interlude in which he Love and Hard Times was issued ties and World War II. but many of his songs express a imagines the restless Lord com- on Paul Simon’s 12th solo album, Simon composed Love and Hard deep spirituality. plaining to his Son (with a weary So Beautiful or So What in 2011. Times in 2011, but it could almost As the song begins, we are told frustration that sounds comical- Listen to it on YouTube. Page 30 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY • ELMVALE ACRES PUBLIC LIBRARY FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 exceptions. Computers will be Once an item is considered lost, a n CHILDREN’S cleaned between use. replacement fee equal to the cost of AND TEEN n REOPENING • All furniture has been removed, the item will be charged. If the lost PROGRAMMING with a few exceptions. 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Do you invent a new Connexions parents-bébés – les 8 PM turned items will be quarantined cartoon character every time you mercredis jusqu’au 10 mars à • Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to for a minimum of 72 hours before have a blank piece of paper in front 9h. 4 PM being removed from your account. of you? Are you fascinated by the Dungeons and Dragons for • Closed - Monday, February At Elmvale Acres Library, items world of spoken words? If so, we Teens (2 sessions) – 15th for Family Day. can be returned in the outdoor have a contest for you! – Tuesdays, February 2 and 9 bookdrop. Please note that the The Awesome Authors Youth Writ- at 4pm. During the Provincial bookdrop is only open during the ing Contest will allow you to show- – Tuesdays, February 16 and 23 Lockdown: library’s opening hours, as men- case your literary talent and creativ- at 4 PM • Curbside pickup and returns are tioned above. ity. Participants have a chance to – Tuesdays, March 2 and 9 in place during the above hours win cash prizes and have your work at 4pm during the provincial lockdown. Please visit www.biblioottawali- published in the Pot-pourri an- Programmation avec les mi- No other services will be avail- brary.ca for the most up-to-date thology. You can submit an entry in cro:bits virtuels – Utilise le able in person and no one will information. 6 different categories: poetry, short micro:bit pour résoudre un be allowed into the branch for Info Service continues to be avail- story, comic, poésie, nouvelle and problème! – mardi le 2 février à any reason. No exceptions will able for many inquiries and services bande dessinée. The contest closes 15h30. Pour les 8 à 12 ans. be made. by calling 613-580-2940 or email- on Friday, February 26, 2021. To Coding with Scratch 1: Create • You can place holds online at ing: infoservice@biblioottawali- consult the complete contest rules Your Own Story (with the uOt- www.biblioottawalibrary.ca or brary.ca and find out how to enter the con- tawa Maker Mobile) – by calling InfoService at 613- test, please visit the Ottawa Public Tuesday, February 9 at 3:30pm. 580-2940. No holds will be ELIMINATION OF Library website. For ages 8 to 12. placed on-site. Staff are unable LATE FEES Submissions must be new, orig- Dungeons and Dragons (In the to go to the shelves to retrieve The Ottawa Public Library will be inal and previously unpublished Dreaming Dark) – Wednes- items that are showing as avail- eliminating late fees as part of our work in either English or French. day beginning February 10 at able in the catalogue. new Materials Recovery Model on We are privileged to have 5 3:30pm. For ages 8 to 12. • Physical distancing measures January 1, 2021. Other existing fees, wonderful judges helping us for this Codage avec Scratch #1 – Crée are in place in the line outside including replacement fees for lost contest. Our judges are local authors ta propre histoire (avec l’Ate- the branch. Please follow any or damaged items, will still apply. who generously offer their time to lier Maker Mobile uOttawa) signage and floor markings. The aim is to remove barriers read each submission. They have the – mardi le 16 février à 15h30. • Please wear your mask when for customers and increase access difficult task of choosing the best en- Pour les 8 à 12 ans. being served by staff at the to the Library. Eliminating late fees tries. You’ll have the chance to learn Coding with Scratch 2: Create door. should result in more OPL card- from them through FREE online an Animation (with the uOtta- • Museum passes, ski passes, and holders, better access to Library creative writing workshops. Spaces wa Maker Mobile) – Tuesday, Express items are not available resources, more circulation, and are limited. Here are the workshops February 23 at 3:30pm. For ages for lending during this time. greater recovery of Library mate- for the month of February: 8 to 12. rials. Research shows that late fees • How to become an awesome Codage avec Scratch #2 – Crée When the Library reopens are not the best way to encourage comic book writer with Éric une animation (avec l’Atelier • Physical distancing measures timely returns of Library material, Péladeau – Saturday, February Maker Mobile uOttawa) – are in place. A limited amount and we want to make sure that late 6th at 1:30 PM. Ages 9 and up. mardi le 2 mars à 15h30. Pour of people will be allowed in the fees do not discourage people from • Short Story Workshop with les 8 à 12 ans. branch at a time. Please follow accessing Library services. We look Amelinda Berubé - Saturday, any signage and floor markings forward to welcoming new and February 6th at 3:30 PM. For n ADULT and practice physical distancing returning customers to the Library ages 13 to 18. PROGRAMMING when in the branch. as a result of this change. • Comment devenir un(e) super The following programs will take • Masks are required inside the All other fees including auteur(e) – samedi le 13 février place via Zoom. You can find the branch as per the Temporary replacement fees, restocking à 13h30. Pour les 9 à 18 ans. Zoom links and registration under City of Ottawa by-law. fees and printing/photocopying • Poetry Workshop with Apollo the listings on our website at http:// • Computer use will be available fees remain. the Child (for Teens) - Satur- www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program when the lockdown is over. Items are considered lost and a day, February 13th at 3:30 PM. replacement fee charged: For ages 13 to 18. Public computer use is limited Virtual Genealogy Drop-In – • 21 days after the due date (regu- to one hour per user per day. Tuesdays at 2 PM Appointments can be made lar collection items) Registration and Zoom links are Tech Café: Getting around Ottawa at the branch or online from • 7 days after the due date (Ex- available on the Ottawa Public CONTINUED ON PAGE 31 home. There are absolutely no press items) Library website. February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 31 Thank you, Mr. John Logie Baird! by Geoff Radnor ning of The Derby horse race on revious editions of the Riv- June 2, 1931. But regular broadcast- erview Park Review gave us a ing by the BBC didn't start until No- Pchance to highlight two na- vember 2, 1936. Not many watched tives of Scotland who made contri- TV in those days as very few had butions to the business world that TV sets. There were only about have had far reaching repercus- 9,000 in the whole of England in sions. 1936, and they cost the equivalent Andrew Carnegie, from Dun- of $10,000 in today's money. When fermline, made his fortune in iron TV started in the US after WWII, and steel in Pittsburgh. Then he RCA had a seven inch set that you gave all his money away to build could buy for $226 that is worth libraries. Many of those libraries about $2,900 today. still exist. There is one here in Ottawa and many others in On- Big antenna tario and around the world. An- In Canada there was some exper- other Scot was responsible for the imental TV in the 1930s, but it all steam engine that brought the in- Baird and his assistant with an An ad for the Baird TV set came to nothing. The real audi- dustrial revolution to the world. experimental ‘Noctovisor’ – ence for TV developed from 1946 It was initially the brainchild of Sept. 8, 1929 until about 1956 along the border James Watt from Greenock, Scot- Competing systems with the US. The signal from those land. wealthy from his in- There were two early TV stations across the border In these days of COVID-19 re- vention. But many competing sys- was easily reached if you had a big strictions, we can’t enjoy going to others did make tems, the orig- enough antenna. Electrical signals, concerts or movies nor visits to TV fortunes. inal Baird like the virus, know no boundar- the CFL at Lansdowne Park or see Baird did not plus the Mar- ies. Most of the early TV shows NHL games at the Kanata stadi- enjoy good coni+EMI. seen in Canada were American. um. Nor, now that temperatures health and as The British So when the first Canadian TV are cooling, can we dine in those a young man Broadcasting stations started in 1952 they had tents or on patios like we did. first went from Corporation to compete with an established au- We are stuck inside most of the Scotland to (BBC) used dience that was used to American time, ordering suppers delivered Trinidad, where both kinds orig- TV shows. by someone who does the dishes he thought maybe inally, but after Big corporations took over and too. There is little hockey, no curl- the climate would be five years chose the today we watch programs pro- ing and no CFL games on Bell or beneficial. He started Marconi+EMI to duced by large companies that sell Rogers TV, but we do get to watch a jam factory that did New Baird 50p coin continue its TV ser- their product around the world on movies rented from Movies ‘N not succeed. On his vice. The corporation TV sets that come mostly from Stuff, or on Netflix, Crave, Disney, return to Britain he settled in Hast- dropped the Baird system. John China and Korea. HBO, and on all those extra chan- ings on the south coast of England. Logie Baird was no longer the TV And now, just announced from nels. All the while he was experiment- pioneer. London is the news that John Lo- Who are we to thank for this op- ing on transmission of moving There were attempts to do what gie Baird will be commemorat- portunity to see these movies? Yet, pictures. He made a rudimentary Baird was doing by scientists in ed on the 75th anniversary of his another Scot, by the name of John setup using cardboard boxes and Russia, France, the US and other death by being featured on a new Logie Baird, from Helensburgh, bits of wood. But he was the first to places, but none had the success of 50p coin. just across the water from Gree- transmit moving pictures. His very Baird. So what is the name of the next nock. early transmissions were not like The BBC was the leader in early Scot to have such an important in- Baird really invented televi- the TV we see today. They were TV broadcasting. One of the first fluence on our lives? Ever heard of sion. However, he did not become quite experimental. sporting events on TV was the run- Mr. James Maxwell?

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 Safe While Shopping Online, updated information regarding the Kanopy Collection, Kano- Easily Using Technology – Mon- Protect your rights, Avoid online programming. py Kids and Access Video on day, February 1 at 4pm. Frauds and Scams and Prevent Demand. Tech Café: Google Maps and Identity Theft - Monday, March ISOLATION RECREATION • Free magazines and newspa- Please check out some of the ac- Google Places – Monday, Febru- 15 at 4pm. pers via Flipster, RB Digital or tivities and resources that we have ary 8 at 4pm. Croisée des mots avec Soufiane PressReader. – Thurs- Chakkoune – mercredi le 17 mars for adults, teens and kids alike. We Tracking Black Canada • Children’s resources for ed- day, February 11 at 11am. à 18h. have digital eBooks and Audio- ucational videos and online Croisée des mots avec Mishka Tech Café: Clicking, Flicking books, movies, language learning books such as Just for Kids and Lavigne – mercredi le 17 février à 18h. and Tweeting: Social Network- courses, as well as magazines and the Tumblebook Library. Tech Café: Digital Documents – ing Controversy - Monday, March newspapers. Monday, February 22 at 4pm. 22 at 4pm. Ottawa in the 1930s – Thursday, Virtual Café – Friday, March 26 at These resources include: To access these resources and much February 25 at 7pm. 12:30pm. • Digital eBooks and Audio- more, please visit www.biblioot- Tech Café: Is Free Software Tech Café: Managing Your An- books via Overdrive and tawalibrary.ca/isolation-recreation. Really Free – Monday, March 1 at droid Phone - Monday, March 29 CloudLibrary for English titles A valid Library card is required. For 4pm. at 4pm. and Cantook Station for French assistance, please call Info Service at Tech Café: Making a hard copy titles. 613-580-2940 or email infoservice@ book from digital photos – Mon- Both Children’s and Adult Pro- • Language learning courses via biblioottawalibrary.ca. day, March 8 at 4pm. grams are added regularly. Please Mango Languages. Stay safe and we hope to see you Tech Café: How You Can Stay continue to check our website for • Streaming movies via Hoopla, back in person real soon! Page 32 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 LIFE AT MAPLEWOOD Winter Wonderland – Maplewood style his past holiday season looked love in their lives on this tree. This a lot different than past years includes quotes, pictures, and write- Tat Maplewood. But our resi- ups of their loved ones, pets, favou- dents and families were determined rite activities, etc. If community to make it a special one regardless members have any contributions of the challenges 2020 brought our they would like us to add to our way! Our wonderful families came love tree, you are more than wel- to Maplewood to decorate and come to send them our way! light up our backyard trees. Others CONTINUED ON PAGE 35 came and built an adorable family of snowmen for us to enjoy. Maple- wood’s backyard was turned into our very own Winter Wonderland and our residents and staff couldn’t be more grateful for the support we’ve received from our residents’ families and the community at this time.

The Love Month All of us at Maplewood have pa- tiently been waiting for the arrival of the month of the love! During the month of February, our communi- ty transforms into a space where we celebrate and remember love. This year at Maplewood we have a love tree for our residents’ love to grow! We are asking our residents to include all of the things that they

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pcoming Maplewood Resident Food Demo “Italian cui- from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. New friends and lovely outlook Highlights For February sine” Tuesday February 23rd from Classical Music Appreciation from my room. I appreciate and U- March…. How we are 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday March 24th from 7:15 use the library; it’s a big plus. I am staying active and social during p.m. to 8:15 p.m. happy. COVID times? MARCH 2021 Latin Dancing Tuesday March Register today in order to Dining Services FEBRUARY 2021 2nd from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join us through a live feed for Our dining area offers you a charm- Classical Music Appreciation Sports Trivia Thursday March 4th our numerous events ing environment and countless Wednesday February 3rd from 7:15 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Brian at choices for every meal, whether a p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Food Demo with Maplewood’s 613-656-0556, Ext 701 light snack or a long dinner with Virtual Winterlude Walk Through Food Service Manager Wednes- friends. Saturday February 6th from 3:00 day March 10th from 2:30 p.m. to What our residents love Our dining room is elegant with p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. about their home? its décor, linen napkins and fine Food Demo with Maplewood’s St Patrick’s Day Celebration “Safety, good food, very courte- china. There you’ll dine on our Food Service Manager Wednes- Wednesday March 17th from 4:30 ous. Respectful generous staff. choice from a wide selection of day February 10th from 2:30 p.m. p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Life is less stressful knowing there dishes, made from scratch by our to 3:30 p.m. Paint Night Thursday March 18th are people who are competent to talented in-house chef with only Sweetheart Social Friday February from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. help. Many occasions for socializ- the finest and freshest ingredients. 12th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chair Yoga Thursday from 10:45 ing. A place I can call home. Keep The menu is always planned to Political Lecture Wednesday Feb- a.m. to 11:15 a.m. up the good work and thank you be both nutritious and delicious, in- ruary 17th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Comedy Club Monday March for everything you are doing for cluding options for those with spe- p.m. 29th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. us. No longer have to do my own cial dietary needs. Paint Night Thursday February Waffle Wednesday Resident Food cooking and I get to choose my Call us today to book a virtual or 18th from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Demo Wednesday March 31st meals from an à la carte menu. personal visit! 613-656-0556 Maplewood’s latest – food demos!

The staff at Maplewood has con- stantly been thinking outside of the box about how we can keep activities exciting and safe during these challenging times. Our new- est addition to our activities calen- dar are our Food Demos. During the month we schedule various times where residents are shown how to prepare easy, nutritious, de- licious meals and drinks from the comfort of their own suites. These demonstrations are being led by Maplewood’s Food Service Man- ager, Jason. We have also opened our kitchen doors to residents that would like to lead these programs and prepare their own famous reci- pes. We have transitioned all of our programs to be accessible online via Zoom and our residents are get- ting pretty tech savvy here at Ma- plewood! Stay tuned on our Face- book page for the yummy creations in our Maplewood kitchen. Page 34 Riverview Park Review February-March 2021 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n Emmanuel El Salvador. Mark your calendars a different scripture reading and ton at [email protected] for a United Church: for late November 2021 when the topic each week. Zoom invitation. Market returns. FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 FEBRUARY/MARCH EVENTS Recalculating: The Bible Study ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, February 24, continues: Join us on Wednesdays Our worship services and activities Weekly Events 7:00 p.m.: TELEOS - A group for by Zoom, 10am - 11am, on Febru- for spiritual and social connection Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship all women, meeting to discuss cur- ary 3, 10 & 17 to learn about and will continue to be online only. Services Online, with a welcoming rent issues and experiences from a discuss “pivotal” Christian scripture Other winter events are being message, hymns, prayers, videos, theological perspective. stories - crises and turning points planned, but will take place in a scripture, and a thoughtful reflec- that shaped the people of God. Led different way. Stay tuned. For infor- tion, live streamed at www.emman- Wednesday, March 31, 7:00 by Rev Elizabeth Bryce, Rev Steve mation or meeting details, please uelunited.ca/worship/webcast.php. p.m.: TELEOS - A group for all Clifton and Sharon Sanderson. An contact our office (Monday-Thurs- Please join us! Afterwards, join us women, meeting to discuss current outline with thought provoking day 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) at 613-733- online for a virtual period of Coffee issues and experiences from a theo- questions will be posted at www. 0437; e-mail office@emmanuelunit- and Conversation. logical perspective. rideaupark.ca . Contact Elizabeth ed.ca; or, visit our website, www. or Steve, or check our Facebook emmanuelunited.ca. Monday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: n Rideau Park Group for the Zoom invitation. Emmanuel continues to function Meditation. Jesus says, “When United Church, as a family. Our building at two or three pray together in my 2203 Alta Vista Drive Make time for a Lenten Retreat 691 Smyth Road may still be basi- name, I am there among them.” on Wednesday evenings by Zoom, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, cally closed and our services on- We live in a noisy world filled with 7pm, beginning on Ash Wednes- FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 line, but we continue to offer pro- ceaseless activity. We seek space to day, Feb. 17 and continuing until We are using a variety of ways grams and reach out to our church be quiet and be with God within March 24. Contact Rev Elizabeth to communicate in this time of family and all in the community. ourselves. Bryce at [email protected] for physical separation, and can be more information and the Zoom In this time of reached through our website, www. Prayer Requests: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.: invitation rideaupark.ca , FaceBook Group, social distancing and closed church- Faith Study. February 2nd and 9th, Instagram, and our new YouTube es, prayer requests may be sent by we will be discussing upcoming Need a peaceful, focused interlude channel. To speak to a staff mem- e-mail to Rev. Brian Copeland at scripture readings from the lec- in a busy week: Online Group ber, please contact us at 613-733- [email protected]. tionary. Call our office for ZOOM Meditation at Rideau Park is be- meeting details. 3156 x229 or by email at info@ ing shared together through Zoom Children’s and Youth Christian rideaupark.ca every Thursday, 10am, for 20 These con- Education Programs: Wednesday, 7:00 .p.m. - 7:30 At Rideau Park United Church, minutes of quiet, peace and mind- tinue to be planned as online ac- p.m.: Weekly Lenten Services will events & activities are happening fulness. The Group will continue tivities; watch our website at www. be live-streamed or zoomed, begin- online for spiritual & social connec- through Spring. Contact Rev Steve emmanuelunited.ca, for updates. ning on Ash Wednesday, February tion as well as education & reflec- Clifton at sclifton@rideaupark. 17, and continuing to March 31. tion, as we move toward the Lenten ca to receive the Zoom invitation. Our Facebook Group: Connect and Easter seasons. These include: Online meditation guides are also with others for videos, community Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: available on our Youtube channel news and sharing opportunities. Thursday Morning Discussion Sunday 10am Worship Services and through the church website. Consider joining the group if you Group (Heretics). We are currently are live streamed online at www. wish to comment: www.facebook. rideaupark.ca, with hymns, prayers, studying “Simplicity: The Freedom Healing Pathway Ministry: Prac- com/groups/emmanuelunited. videos, and a thoughtful presentation. of Letting Go” by Richard Rohr. titioners are offering healing prayer Children’s and Youth Chris- over the phone. For more info, con- Just Gifts Christmas Market Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.: tian Education Classes will tact healingpathway@rideaupark. Thank you: Thank you to all who Coffee With Roxanne. Join Rox- take place through Zoom . Four ca or Rev Steve Clifton at sclifton@ made our Market a great success! anne Delmage, our Pastoral Care separate groups to join: JK/SK: rideaupark.ca Sales from the variety of ethical, lo- Provider, as she has a virtual visit, 10am, Grades 1-3: 10am, Grades Rideau Park United Church Face- cal and Fair Trade products support and participants share thoughts 4-6: 10:30am, and our youth class: Book Group: Connect with others our global partners in Zambia and with each other. Roxanne presents 11:30am. Contact Rev Steve Clif- CONTINUED ON PAGE X

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

We all miss our pets when they become lost. A missing pet is a stressfull situation for both the guardian and the animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton have set up a confidential e-mail list of pet owners (and those who care) in Riverview Park. If you wish to participate, please e-mail [email protected] with your Support the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind e-mail address, postal address and phone number. When [email protected] is notified of a lost pet, all partici- by purchasing a brick engraved with your pet’s name. pants will be sent a confidential e-mail with a description of the lost or found pet. When a pet is found, Orrin and Pam will notify the owner and arrangements can be made for the pet to be returned. Your participation may result in a lost pet being returned to their grateful owner. February-March 2021 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 35

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