OCTOBER 2014 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.6 NO.4
SOLE is a Grade 7/8 class at Vincent Massey that engages in a community project every year. With the removal of over 75 ash trees in the Russell Heights community, the students decided to reverse the impact by planting new trees. Photo credit: Carole Moult See ‘What a difference’page 30
Angela Begin, Greg McKean, and Sara Dwyer Photo credit: Orly Rumstein
Vincent Massey teacher, Greg McKean, wins the Volunteer Oscar Award for the category of Inspiring Ruby sitting in the firetruck at the Russell Heights Community Safety Day Photo credit: Catina Noble Youth to Volunteer. 30 See ‘Russell Heights’ page 16 See ‘Greg McKean’ page Page 2 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Teenager Carlie McLellan joins The Amazing Chase Team by Michelle McLellan kilometers to help build aware- distance ride by pushing our n August 9th and 10th, ness for MS. bodies to certain limits helps The Amazing Chase Multiple Sclerosis is an un- us to see how difficult day-to- cycling team success- predictable and often disabling day life can be for someone suf- Ofully completed the 25th An- disease affecting the central fering from MS. It also helps us nual MS Bike Tour! From Ot- nervous system. Battling MS see just how much we are ca- tawa to Cornwall and back, our can be a long and treacherous pable of achieving! brave cyclists rode close to 200 journey and navigating a long
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Balena Park was packed as residents and their families came to eat a delicious BBQ provided by Enbridge and take in all of the day’s entertainment. There were also great prizes that were given away, courtesy of our wonderful sponsors. A special thanks to our loyal volunteers who helped make this event a success!
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Safe Streets measures help manage Alta Vista traffic issues The past few months saw many new traffic calming measures implemented on various streets in Alta Vista. We saw the expansion of painted street limits onto Halifax Drive, Russell Road and Tremblay Road, while also introducing centreline flexible signs on Coronation Avenue, Playfair Drive, Blossom Drive and Haig Drive. These flex signs will remain in place until late fall, eventually being removed before it begins to snow.
Our three radar signs were posted at more than 40 different locations over the course of the summer, as we continued to gather data and evaluate potential future sites for traffic calming measures. This will continue into the fall, as school returns and our focus will shift to school zones across the ward.
We are still looking for your suggestions on where to place our radar signs – if you have a street in mind, please email [email protected]. Previous data collected shows that average speeds have been reduced by up to six km/h where speed For more information on Safe Streets or to view 2014 radar sign results, please visit limits were painted on road surfaces www.peterhume.ca/safe-streets-program. OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 5
Riverview Park Corn Roast
All Ages having a great time “At Ikramm contrasts in costume with the Sugar Shock upright roulette wheel. the Last Annual Peter Hume Corn Thor, driving this massive road Roast” Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn grader, luckily has father Sebastian Photo credit: Geoff Radnor nearby. Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn
Annella and Kade in the Sugar Shock booth managed by Angela Milito Huckleberry friends off to see the world from the railroad caboose. and Bev Croft of Ottawa Public Health Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn
Hot dog griller, Helen McGurrin, in full swing helped by grill partner, Marie Perkins. Firefighter Sue Jones shows Emerson the children’s fire safety book. Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn
Lucas keeps this animal’s belly full Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Geoff Radnor Page 6 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Layout and Design: François Allard Catina Noble, Rob Southcott – [email protected] Distribution Manager: Cheryl Khoury – [email protected] Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Staff Writer: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Performance Printing
t the end of this month, tion in 2006. In fact, in only three municipal voters will have of the city’s 23 wards did turnout
the opportunity to go to exceed 50%, and in all three cases, Parting is such theA polls, and in Alta Vista ward, just barely. the councillor who has represented This means that fewer than half sorrow ... this ward for over two decades will of us decided that the chance we sweet not be in the race. are given every four years to have Whatever one thinks of the a say in our city government was work of Councillor Hume or of worth the time to show up on the person who replaces him, be- Election Day. ing on city council is not a 9 to 5 The Ontario Municipal Act job. The people on it are – and in (section 237) says that a majority of running, they choose to be – on a council is required to form a quo- duty in almost every public place rum. In other words, if councillors they go. So, for Councillor Hume, acted the same way as voters and as well as the several who run and fewer than half of them showed the few who win, we owe them a up, their votes would be cancelled. vote of thanks. News reports from around the We also owe them something world abound with stories of peo- else. A vote, period. ple who protest, fight and even Four years ago, turnout for Ot- die to have democratic elections. tawa’s municipal election was 45% Governments on all levels aren’t in Alta Vista ward. It was roughly perfect, but we can and should do the same across the city, marking a better at the ballot box. 10 % drop from the previous elec- Go vote.
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Distributors: Allard family, Dorothy Apedaile, Erik Apedaile, Stewart Bailey, Rachelle Bedard, Sheila Bell, Kirsten Beyers, Peter Bishop, Marilyn Bowie, Peter Cairns, Colleen Calvert, Maria CampbellSmith, Joan Clarke, Peter Clarke, Ruth Clarke, Tracy Contini, Bill Davis, Theresa Diguer, Graham Djuric, Sarah Djuric, Tracy Di Canto, Kristy Donnelly (Blair Court), Mark Donovan, Sean Donovan, Ian Duff, Eric Ewing, Bill Fairbairn, Tim Fish, Abby Fraser, Jason Fraser, Jennifer Fraser, Kitty Galt, Heather Gilman, Brian Golden, Lillian Graziadei, Colin Hine, David Hamel, Flo Hamel, Kim Holownia, Annalyss Jamieson, Jimmie Jamie- son, Darren Johnston, Denise Kennedy, Cheryl Khoury, Chris Khoury, Max Lawrence, Sandra Lawson, Ginette Le Phan, Kathleen McCulloch-Cop, Tanner McCulloch-Cop, Vince McDonald, Brian McGurrin, Claire McGurrin, Colleen McGurrin, Helen McGurrin, Tim McGurrin, Nissa McKean, Carlie McLellan, Michelle McLellan, Sherry McPhail, Carole-Anne Mill, Greg Money, Bob Morden, Villana Murray, Janina Nickus, Kate Pilgrim, Matthew Pilgrim, Blaine Pri- meau, Geoff Radnor, Cindy Rainville, Laura Rainville, Jen Robichaud, Richard Russell, Jennifer Sayer, Max Shewchenko, Tony Shewchenko, Wendy Simmons, Marlene Steppan, Betty Stickl, Joe Stickl, Maia Toito, Marco Toito, Lydia Tonelli, Penny Turnbull, Bev Wagner, Dale Wagner, Larry Wagner, Terry Warner OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 7 Municipal musings – questions for candidates by Kris Nanda share their thoughts and concerns Transportation and the take a formal position one way ow that the Municipal directly (either by presentations Environment or the other on construction of Elections are in full swing to Council committees or en- 1) Downtown Ottawa Transit this link? Do you see the Hospi- and the election date is counters with the Mayor or City Tunnel (DOTT) and Light Rail tal Link as a standalone or as part Nrapidly approaching, Ottawa vot- Councillors). Thus the selection (LRT) Project–What steps would of the larger project which would ers find themselves sifting through of the Mayor and Council for the you take to prevent against the ultimately extend from Conroy all a variety of assertions and 2014-2018 term takes on addition- cost-overruns which are frequent- through to Nicholas? counter-assertions which can seem al importance, particularly with ly associated with large-scale proj- 4) What would you do to pro- overwhelming. Several organiza- many incumbents not running for ects of this sort? How would you mote more cycling and pedestrian tions such as Ecology Ottawa are re-election. There is an old saying minimize negative impacts of this infrastructure in keeping with the releasing a series of reports on that if you do not vote, you have project on the neighbouring com- City’s stated vision to favour other candidates’ responses to their elec- no right to complain! The impor- munities during construction and forms of transportation besides tions survey. This first report cov- tant thing is to vote – and then re- transformation of Transitway to cars (e.g. biking, walking, public ering complete streets/sustainable gardless of whether your candidate LRT technology? transit)? Would you ensure that transportation can be found at: actually wins or not — to follow up 2) Are you in favour of the so- there is a permanent item in the http://ecologyottawa3.files. with the winning candidates dur- called “road diet” whereby a mora- annual budget to fully implement wordpress.com/2014/09/15- ing their mandate. torium would be placed on con- the measures in the City’s official 09-14-candidates-election-survey- With that in mind, below is a structing new roads in the City? Cycling and Pedestrian Plans? on-complete-streets-last-updated-sep- list of some questions and issues (Note: necessary repairs to exist- What specific improvements tember-15.pdf which prospective voters may want ing roads would continue) would you make to improve cyclist For further information refer to to raise with candidates for Mayor 3) Alta Vista Transportation safety in downtown Ottawa? the home page of: and City Council during the cam- Corridor — do you think it is a 5) How often do you use pub- www.ecologyottawa.ca paign, either individually or at a good use of municipal funds to lic transit to commute or get to While many people may be public forum or debate. Of course, spend an estimated $70 million for events? What prevents you from tempted not to vote (municipal the answers may vary somewhat the 1.8 km Hospital Link portion using it more often? voter turnout levels tend to be for a variety of reasons, including of the roadway between Riverside 6) Should OC Transpo manage- lower than levels for federal and whether or not the candidate is an Drive and the Hospital Complex ment structure be revised? Should provincial elections), individual incumbent with a track record. on Smyth Road? If so, why, given it become a separate independent- voters potentially have more op- that during consultations for the portunities to interact with City Environmental Assessment (EA) Councillors and Mayors – and to process, Hospital officials did not Continued on page 10 Farewell to Brant Scott by Helen McGurrin Backyard”. His writing captured Eagle Automotive rant Scott died suddenly on the joys and anxious moments of Tuesday, September 16th, parenthood and laughed at hu- Vilbert Enviye 20+ years of experience with 2014. Our hearts and love man foibles mainly his own. More Owner/Operator Foreign and Domestic cars Bgo out to his wife Susan, son Gra- recently, as Editor of Between ham and daughter Mary at this dif- Us, the Perley and Rideau Veter- ficult time. Brant leaves behind a ans Health Centre’s newsletter, legacy of happy memories for all Brant’s interviews with veterans who knew him. His cheerful smile were lessons in history mixed with FULL SERVICE and greetings will be missed by all a moving and respectful descrip- his Caledon Street neighbours, tion of the human being who lived • Safety Checks and his many friends in this com- that experience. Brant cared for • Tune-ups munity. Brant was always Susan’s veterans and all seniors and dem- greatest fan and supporter. When onstrated his respect by being • Suspension - Tires Susan became a Board Member of truly interested in learning their • Brakes the Riverview Park Community life stories. Association and RPCA President, Brant, May You Rest in Peace • Exhaust Brant took on the job of editor of but not too quietly. We know that the Riverviews, our then com- you will be marching and playing Warranty munity newspaper, and contrib- in that number, “When the Saints Work Approved uted his own whimsical, comical Come Marching In”. and widely read column, “From My call 737-9717 Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm All Councillor candidates 730 Industrial Ave were contacted and (at Russell) given the opportunity to advertise Page 8 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Planning and Development Update by Kris Nanda been changes to some noise and A major new concern relates to City, in the tender documents, has Chair, RPCA Planning and light attenuation measures associ- moving the Via rail line approxi- retained the right to make adjust- Development Committee ated with the project, the RPCA mately 32 feet east of its present ments to the design right up until he Riverview Park Com- contacted the provincial govern- location during construction of physical construction. This means munity Association ment to request an addendum to an underpass to allow the AVTC that although the City is seeking (RPCA) and its Planning the EA. The RPCA is also follow- to travel underneath the railway. comments at this time, should is- andT Development (P&D) Com- ing matters related to the Ottawa Although the relocation is slated sues arise after the tender is award- mittee follow developments of in- Light Rail (LRT) project as well as to be temporary, residents on Ab- ed, adjustments can be made.” terest in the local community and continued traffic issues associated bey Drive would be most directly While Councillor Hume had around the City that may affect with Industrial Avenue and Train- affected and concerns have been also agreed to a request from the Riverview Park residents either yards development. expressed about potential flooding RPCA to conduct a public “walk- directly or indirectly. RPCA Board Details on issues of interest and loss of greenspace, including through” along the proposed route members continue to work with which the RPCA is monitoring in- some trees that are over 100 feet between Alta Vista and the Hospi- other community associations on clude the following items: tall, and the destruction of wildlife tal Ring Road in 2014, no arrange- issues of common interest through habitat and a popular nature trail. ments for this event had been made organizations like the Federation Alta Vista Transportation As the area affected by the re- at the time this article went to of Citizen’s Associations (FCA) Corridor – Hospital Link location of the original rail line is press. In the meantime, the RPCA and Community Association Detail design work associated well outside the study area used is waiting for a response to ques- Forum for Environmental Sustain- with the 1.2 km Hospital Link sec- for the Environmental Impact As- tions it raised with the Councillor ability (CAFES). RPCA represent- tion of the controversial Alta Vista sessment previously performed and City officials in March 2014 atives have communicated regular- Transportation Corridor (AVTC) for the AVTC the RPCA con- about the size and the scope of the ly with Councillor Peter Hume on between Riverside Drive and the tacted the provincial government project (including the “footprint” planning and development issues Hospital Complex was publicly in April 2014 to request an adden- on the woods and elsewhere dur- of interest and will continue to li- shared earlier this year. The RPCA dum to the Assessment, due to ing construction) and about noise aise with his successor. and other groups around Ottawa the Via Rail Line relocation and and light mitigation measures as The most pressing issue that the had put forth evidence question- changes in light and noise mitiga- well as the aforementioned rail re- RPCA is following relates to the ing the cost-effectiveness of the tion measures. The Province sub- location work. construction of the controversial Hospital Link and whether it was, sequently accepted the City’s con- Hospital Link portion of the Alta in fact, even needed without suf- tention that no further EA work NDMC Link Vista Transportation Corridor ficient proof that the Link itself was needed on the grounds that The Department of National (AVTC) road between Riverside will resolve perceived local traf- the railway relocation was suffi- Defence and Canada Lands Cor- Drive and the Ottawa Hospital fic problems. Concerns were also ciently addressed, in the 2005 EA. poration (CLC) are moving for- Ring Road. The updated design raised around certain technical as- The RPCA and others continue ward with the disposition of the indicates that the planned reloca- pects of the design. to dispute this contention since NDMC, located just off of Alta tion of the VIA rail line (to accom- The plans showed a new two- the original EA only covered 100 Vista Drive, adjacent to the AVTC. modate AVTC construction) will lane vehicle and transit link from metres of each side of AVTC (and No actual construction date has have an impact on Abbey Road Riverside Drive and the Transit- railway relocation was barely men- yet been set. CLC officials have residents and on greenspace and way which connects to the Hos- tioned) whereas the area of relo- confirmed that NMDC lands are a well-used walking path that had pital Ring Road and facilities that cation will extend approximately not likely to be transferred from at one point was being considered comprise the Ottawa Health Sci- 700 metres north of the AVTC DND before 2016. The RPCA will as part of a potential community- ence Centre (OHSC). The plans directly behind the backyards of continue to be involved in the re- wide pathway network. Given that included an at-grade signalized in- Abbey Road residents. constituted Hospital Lands Area the planned location of the relo- tersection at Alta Vista Drive and Preliminary construction in Planning Study Committee once it cated rail line behind Abbey Road a bridge passing over the Transit- the AVTC began this spring with is reconvened. As this article went falls outside the scope of original way, with an underpass below the Hydro tower relocation, with a bid to press, no date had been set for AVTC Environmental Assess- Via Rail line and a realigned River- on the remainder of the project ex- the first Committee meeting. ment (EA) and that there have side Drive. pected to be tendered and received this fall. The RPCA is hoping that Implications from Light Rail Working Hard For You! concerns about the CN Rail track Construction and Highway relocation will be addressed before 417 (Queensway) Expansion the procurement process is com- Projects Daher Muse plete and any actual construction As part of the Light Rail Main- begins on that component of the tenance and Storage Facility project. The Hospital Link is to (MSF) construction, portions of CALIN join the Hospital Ring Road just Belfast Road between Trainyards east of the TransAlta cogenera- and Coventry Road remain closed. tion plant with a roundabout in- Belfast Road between Tremblay Candidate for tersection, which means it will cut and Coventry is scheduled to re- Ward 18 through the woods and a popular open to pedestrians and cyclists as tobogganing hill and walking path, of January 2015 and to motorists in Alta Vista both of which will be lost during June 2015. Belfast between Trem- construction. Some discussions blay and Trainyards Drive is sched- I’m committed to making your voice heard at City Hall. have taken place with regard to uled to be closed until May 2016, I want to play an active role in making the community a safer, better place to an alternate location for a winter but the Belfast/Trainyards Drive live in, raise children, run business, or forge a future. sledding hill. Overall, the AVTC intersection remains open. If you share my vision, I urge you to connect with me and help make it hap- project is expected to take three Starting mid-August, crews be- pen! Together, we can make a meaningful difference – for our families, our years to construct. gan to mobilize and stage the area communities, and our city. In a 2014 communication to just north of the existing Hurd- Today, I want to serve as your voice on City Hall. A voice that echoes your concerns! A voice that matters! A voice that cares! RPCA Board Members Councilor man Station, in preparation for Thanks! Hume indicated that “given the preliminary construction work on Need information about my campaign! Please check my website at www.dahermcalin.ca. unique nature of this project, the the new Light Rail Transit (LRT) OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 9 P & D Update (continued) station, including construction of Neighbourhood Way the CIBC building. The first ten- residents have expressed regret an access road and minimal modi- intersection with Industrial ant, Banana Republic, was slated that the City missed the opportu- fication to the existing bus loop. Following concerns raised by the to open in early fall. The other two nity to use the recent repaving and After the preliminary construc- RPCA and others about the need tenants MEXX and Skechers — repair of Industrial Avenue as the tion phase, piling activities (place- to widen the entrance onto Neigh- will move in later. Construction occasion to construct this side- ment of structural support poles) bourhood Way from Industrial Av- is also advancing at 175 Trainyards, walk on the grounds that it could for the foundation and elevated enue to take into account the in- the space right besides SAIL. Ar- have been a more efficient use of guideway of the new LRT station creased traffic and wide turns from temano, a specialty worldwide resources and minimized future will commence and are anticipated OC Transpo Buses, modifications sources furniture and accessories disruption of Industrial. to continue until March 2015. took place to widen the turning ra- store, is expected to open a 9500 The RPCA has also proposed Foundation work for the new dius so that buses would no longer square foot retail outlet Novem- Industrial Avenue as a candidate LRT station will commence once go over the curbs and damage the ber, with a 15,000 square foot Old for inclusion in the City’s “Com- piling activities are completed. new sidewalk. The RPCA has also Navy store expected to open in plete Street’s” list of projects so Construction of the structure of called for building a short right- March 2015. Building demolition that it could be beautified and the new transit station is sched- run only lane onto Neighbourhood of 628 Industrial (former Lumber redesigned to be more conducive uled to begin in phases, as early as at the intersection with Industrial Yard and Pool Warehouse backing to pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Summer 2015 with completion in Avenue to alleviate back-ups along onto Coronation near Weyburn) An example would be to include Summer 2016. According to City Neighbourhood Way and to facili- was completed earlier this year greenery (shrubs) in the new bou- officials, the work is supposed tate traffic movement. While the but no tenant has yet been identi- levard median that will be built in to be completed during daytime RPCA suggested this work could fied. front of 575 Industrial Ave. hours with minimal impacts, and be carried out in conjunction with OC Transpo operations are not the repaving of Industrial Avenue, Other Industrial Avenue Alta Vista Shopping Centre) anticipated to be affected. Councillor Hume and city officials Issues The RPCA Board has been fol- A portion of the multi-use path- declined to accept this recommen- The RPCA also contacted lowing up with Brentcom, the way, between Hurdman Station dation. Councillor Hume and Trainyards new property management com- and the bus-lay-up area, will be President Marty Koshman asking pany regarding potential tenants realigned and detoured slightly to Trainyards Developments for their assistance and support for the vacant storefronts in the the east and will remain detoured and New Retail for installing an advance green Alta Vista Shopping Centre. No until summer 2016. Information A proposed site plan has re- for eastbound traffic on Indus- response has yet been received. on the LRT project, including cently been unveiled to construct trial turning into the Farmboy and More information on some of weekly construction summaries, a 9-storey office building at 405 LCBO. This would alleviate some these project proposals can be can be found at www.ottawa.ca/con- Terminal Avenue, just east of the of the present congestion as some- found at the City of Ottawa web- federationline Canadian Revenue Agency build- times only one car per traffic light site at: http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/ Another LRT related impact in- ing at 395 Terminal. The site plan cycle can make the left-hand turn. residents/planning/index_en.html. The volves the multi-use path (MUP) shows 118 outdoor parking spaces Councillor Hume has forwarded RPCA welcomes your input on adjacent to the Transitway Bridge plus another 206 spaces in an un- the RPCA request to City offi- these proposals and any other po- over the Rideau River (between derground garage for this facility, cials. While no formal reply has tential developments in the area. Hurdman and Lees) that will be which is expected to be completed been received, initial indications closed during conversion of Tran- and substantially occupied by 2015. were that the City’s monitoring sitway from buses to rail. This While the plan provides bike racks counts did not presently seem to MUP is heavily used by pedestri- for 20 bicycles, the RPCA is look- warrant an advanced green at that If you are interested in joining ans and cyclists travelling between ing into whether the proposed fa- location. the RPCA P&D group or would Alta Vista and downtown/Univer- cility requires over 300 parking The RPCA continues to seek like further information, you may sity of Ottawa. The RPCA as also spaces, given the City’s stated de- confirmation from Councilor contact the Committee Chair, raised the issue of pedestrian/cy- sire to shift commuters from per- Hume that the new sidewalk Kris Nanda at 4nandas@gmail. clist access using the Transitway sonal vehicles to public transit and planned for the South side of In- com. For more information on Bridge between Lees and Hurd- active transportation (walking and dustrial will extend at least as far this and other activities in River- man when the Transitway is con- cycling). East as the access road for Farm view Park, please see the RPCA verted from buses to rail. Work is finishing up on the re- Boy/LCBO to encourage patrons website at www.RiverviewPark.ca. tail facility at 575 Industrial — be- and employees to travel on foot or The contact email for RPCA is tween the Pioneer Gas Station and by bus. The RPCA and some local [email protected]
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Ithat passing on a cottage to the the second option, it’s a good idea transit (e.g. O Train or buses) for 9) Do you believe the City children or grandchildren is not as for the original owners to require commuters? should increase the accessibility to straightforward as simply includ- the future owners to enter into a 8) What is your position on the gambling by building new casinos? ing it in their will. There are a few joint use and ownership agree- Green Bin program and bi-weekly Governance/Accountability things to consider, such as taxes. ment. The agreement would guar- garbage collection? What other 1) Do you think there should be Unfortunately, taxes are as much a antee the original owners access measures would you like to see to some form of de-amalgamation for part of being Canadian as spend- to the cottage for the rest of their increase the amount of household Ottawa? ing time at the cottage. lives. and industrial waste which is di- 2) Are you satisfied with the While land transfer tax does not A joint-use agreement also helps verted from landfill? City’s current policy on sole-sourc- apply to gifts of real property to to avoid potential conflicts—not 9) Are there any other environ- ing? If not, what would you try to family members, capital gains tax unusual when a cottage has been mental initiatives you would want do to improve the procurement does apply. Without proper plan- in the family for more than a gen- to see the City introduce? process to reduce the potential for ning, whoever inherits the cottage eration or two. This type of agree- cost-ineffective results? could face a hefty tax bill. I’ve seen ment typically lists everyone’s Development 3) Do you believe that neigh- cases where the cottage had to be rights, roles and responsibilities 1) What is your position on the bouring councillors (with input sold just to pay the capital gains (e.g. repairs, property taxes and sole-sourcing of large City infra- from the public) should be able to tax, defeating the good intentions maintenance), and spells out how structure projects (e.g. Lansdowne make some decisions on a “bor- and wishes of the deceased. disputes will be resolved. A good Park)?.) ough” basis for local issues which Most family cottages are worth joint-use agreement will also ex- 2) What would you describe as do not have city-wide impacts? a lot more today than they were plain how one party can buyout sensible limits on intensification? How would you structure such an originally. When you transfer another party. (E.g. building heights in terms of arrangement? ownership, capital gains tax is due Two other options—transfer- stories, number of building con- 4) What concrete actions do on the difference between the ori- ring the cottage to a corporation structed, preventing congestion)? you take or would you take to give ginal purchase price plus the cost or to a family trust—offer more What would you do to make it ordinary citizens a chance to share of any improvements and the cot- complete, but more complex solu- more difficult for developers to their concerns with you? tage’s current market value. Let’s tions. Deciding which option is get around loopholes which allow 5) How do letters to the editor say the grandparents made no best for you depends on the cir- them to add extra storeys to build- and correspondence from individ- improvements to the the cottage cumstances of everyone involved. ings after their project proposals ual citizens influence your views they bought in 1960 for $25,000, Our firm has helped many cli- have been accepted? and decision-making? (For incum- and it’s now worth ten times than ents create and implement plans 3) Do you believe that the role bents, can you provide an example amount. Transferring the cot- to keep the cottage in the family of the Ontario Municipal Board where this input has changed your tage would incur tens of thou- for generations to come. While (OMB) should be revised to better opinion on a certain issue?) sands of dollars in capital-gains each client has unique needs and reflect the concerns of ordinary 6) What level of annual tax in- tax. If there’s not enough money concerns, they all agree that the citizens? Should the OMB be abol- creases would you propose? If you in the estate to cover the tax bill, cost of legal advice to set up an ished? are in favour of zero per-cent tax then whoever inherits the cottage orderly transition easily paid for 4) What would you do to en- increase, what City services would would have to pay it if they choose itself many times over. Ultimately, courage local farms to stay in busi- you cut? to accept the gift of the cottage. everyone wants cottage time to ness instead of selling their land to 7) Do you believe a stronger con- Otherwise, the cottage may have be carefree and relaxing. Careful build new subdivisions? flict-of-interest code is needed for to be sold to pay the tax. planning helps achieve this goal. 5) What would you propose to elected officials and for consulting There are several ways to deal Rob Lewis is a local lawyer and do with the currently under-uti- firms hired by the City? If so, what with this problem. A common ap- long-time Canterbury and South Ot- lized Ottawa Baseball Stadium? changes would you like to see? proach is for the owners to buy a tawa volunteer. 6)) What do you believe is the life-insurance policy that would Rob Lewis, B.A., LL.B.-JD, appropriate amount, if any, for ex- The content of this article represents pay out enough of a benefit to cov- MBA tending the urban boundary for the individual views of the author and er the capital gains tax. In some Robert A. 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Page 12 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 If you saw them- they were all headed to the Alta Vista Retirement Community by Carole Moult membership of a club that began the Tenant’s Association, likewise commented Cheryl, in praise of n a recent Sunday, Ste- in 1995 with six members, but now agreed with Mr. Jerome’s summary. her fellow club members. phen Heney drove his has approximately 185 members, “It was great! The drivers were “Grandparent’s Day has been beautiful 1931 Ford Model with a total of about 100 carefully very talkative with in-depth held over at least the past five years, OA Woody Station Wagon along maintained cars. conversation. Yes, I had a great and this most recent one was the the busy roads of Alta Vista: busy President Roland Beaulne, time!” he added. biggest yet,” Cheryl concluded. roads no doubt to an 83 year old whose 90-year-old mother, Miata passengers and others also So, should you have noticed vehicle. Moreover, this Model A Gabrielle Beaulne-Weston, lives enjoyed the talents of a number more than the usual number would have experienced not only at the Alta Vista Retirement more cars than ever on our roads, Community, took some time off but also how roads themselves to share one reason, among many, have evolved over the years. as to why the club gave the hours “This car has been in our family they did to help with the Car Show. since it was new,” noted Stephen An equally enjoyable day had at the recent Grandparent’s Day been spent at Valley Stream Manor at the Alta Vista Retirement earlier in the year, and as word got Community. around, or so it would seem, the “It has 73000 miles on it,” he idea took off to have a show where later recounted, “and was originally his own mother is a resident. owned by my great grandparents “So, a few months ago, I offered who lived in a beautiful stone to help out with the upcoming home on Richmond Road near Grandparent’s Day. We, as a club, Kirkwood, where the Canada Bank feel we are very privileged to be Note Company is now located.” able to not only give these rides, Stephen belongs to Canada’s but also bring sunshine into the
Just a few of The Underground Miata Network Car Show exhibitors Photo credit: Carole Moult
of the Capital City Derby Dolls, of happy faces buzzing around a roller derby league. Cheryl-Ann the community in some pretty Conley, Recreation Manager of the spiffy cars on the first Sunday Alta Vista Retirement Community, in September, you could have and a member of that league, was been witness to just some of the pleased that seven members of the fun taking place at the 2014 Alta group brought entertainment to Vista Retirement Community’s those who enjoyed not only the Grandparent’s Day. Perhaps, sunny Sunday, but also a delicious another time you might even be BBQ served on the back patio. one of the fortunate guests sitting
Capital City Derby Dolls Photo credit: Barrie Thomas
Capital A’s, a car club for owners of lives of others,” he noted, and from Model A’s, and taking their vehicles the sounds of things, the at least 50 to events such as this would no people who took the convertible doubt be part of the fun of owning trips thoroughly enjoyed their such a showpiece. Stephen and his Sunday spins. Ford Model A do about 10-20 car John Jerome, President of the shows a year. Tenant’s Association, noted that A collection of 12 Miata he was able to enjoy three different convertibles was also on display rides with three very interesting at the Car Show in the parking Miata owners. lot at 751 Peter Morand Crescent “I had three rides; one with the Moreover, not only did the President of the club, one with members of The Underground the organizer who gave me a zippy Miata Network generously give of ride down Smyth Road, and then Stephen Heney and his 1931 Ford Model A their time to the upbeat event, I went with a judge who drove Photo credit: Carole Moult but they also provided tours to the me around Carleton University, residents, staff, numerous visitors, and made it such an interesting “The Capital City Derby Dolls in a passenger seat. And, if you and children alike. trip- while sharing the story of her helped with the games and the happen to be among the lucky Barrie Thomas is the Touring career as a Federal Court Judge.” lemonade stand, and just made ones, hold on to your hat, and enjoy Director of The Underground Miata Walter Terentiuk, Treasurer of sure that everyone had a fun time,” a very interesting and thoroughly Network, and he outlined the entertaining ride. Alta Vista's new voice at Ottawa City Hall
Jean Cloutier is a community mover and shaker. As an Alta Vista business owner, I want a city councillor who understands how business and urban development can work together. I have spoken with many of the other candidates and while they have good intentions, I believe Jean stands well ahead of the pack. His experience would make it a smooth transition. There is a Jean Cloutier sign on my lawn because he has a good head on his shoulders – he has my full support. “ Michael Mynott, President, Mynott Construction Alta Vista Drive resident ” Jean Cloutier never fails to get the job done on time and on budget. I have worked as a city councillor for many years and I know that Jean has the perseverance, temperament and good judgment that this job requires. Alta Vista will be left in very capable hands if voters agree with me and elect him as their new voice at city hall. Councillor Peter Hume, Alta Vista, Ottawa City Council “ Braeside Avenue resident ” I have worked with Jean Cloutier on community projects and he is a seasoned community builder. I recognize good teamwork and I know he has trained hard and will work hard for Alta Vista. He has my support and my vote.
Brian Kilrea, Senior Advisor Hockey Operations, Ottawa 67’s “ Saunderson Drive resident Page 14 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 What is the Margaret Morris Method? by Susan Jack Photo by Dianne his year, we are celebrat- ing 40 years of Margaret Morris Method of Dance (MMMT Dance) in the Ottawa Area! I know what some of you are thinking – who is this Margaret Morris? And what is this method of dance? Well, read on and I will tell you all about this remarkable woman who was a pioneer in the modern dance world and brought dance & movement to music to so many around the world! Margaret Morris was a very unique lady who was born in London England in 1891. From a toddler, Margaret was creative and had the innate ability to entertain. At age 3 she was a professional reciter, her first engagement in a pantomime (Little Red Riding Hood) occurred when she was 8 years old. By age 12 she was working in various companies in acting and dancing. At this young age, she realized she didn’t like the limitations that were involved natural movement, she did realize productions all while she continued strong body and mind. You’ll find in the classical ballet in which she that some basic training was still to work on her method of dance. In exercises that work to strengthen was being trained. So, she started required. For many years, she 1930, she completed her training in muscles, help with balance, proper to compose her own dances. While continued to train, tour and have physical therapy (and passed with posture, coordination and improve her exercises were more of a major roles in many different distinction), which would further overall well being. We work in a go to enhance her basic method of natural movement that includes dance training. By 1939, Margaret opposition. There are also 5 levels had teachers in her dance method of Dance Technique for those that that had developed centres all over like a little bit more on the technical the world. Unfortunately most of side. We get creative in our classes those centres closed due to the and we have fun with dances and war – the only centre to remain different choreographies. One of open was in Glasgow. In 1947, the things that is so wonderful Margaret formed a professional about this dance method, is that dance company – The Celtic Ballet while there is a foundation to the of Scotland and toured in Glasgow movement and the method itself, and France. In 1951 she re-opened each teacher brings a different her London Centre and continued ‘flavour’, a different insight to each her work in the hospitals. Margaret class. led a long life and danced well into So, whether you have 2 left feet, her 80s! She passed away in 1980 in whether you love dance and move Glasgow at the age of 89. to music, or even if you just what In 2010 we celebrated a big to improve your overall health and anniversary – 100 years of Margaret have a goal for a strong body in Morris Method of Dance. Today, mind. Come and try us out – we’d there are over 300 internationally love to have you and welcome you accredited teachers teaching ½ a into our class! million students worldwide. You’ll Local classes are held in Ottawa be able to find classes in England, (run through the City of Ottawa, Scotland, France, Switzerland, at the Dempsey Community Sweden, Germany, Malta, Japan, Centre) and in Gatineau, Almonte, Australia, Portugal, South Africa Pakenham, Kinburn, Carp and and… here in Canada! Cornwall. In MMM Dance, there are Check out our website at www. graduated levels for every age MMMCanada.ca for more information group. There are 6 levels of on the Margaret Morris Method exercises for children, 11 levels of dance, some fun pictures of of exercises adults and there are us during classes, workshops and even classes geared for seniors various recitals & some great short too! MMM Dance is designed videos too. for everyone (yes, even the non Be inspired, be creative, join a dancers!). We use breathing with class, move to music – and enjoy exercises that are designed for a dance… OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 15 A touch of India This neighbourhood has it all by Judith Fairbairn wards Vittal Mallya Road. You will Road. At the corner across the angalore can be a lively as- pass three temples. The Ganapathi street, notice the chunky stone sault on the senses, which temple is the temple for travel statues of business people. The cof- makes it such a vibrant place (Ganapathi is another name for fee shop behind the statues serves Bto live. But if you want to escape Ganesha, the god of travel). Ban- a delicious and cheap masala om- this vibrancy for a day, come to my galoreans buying a new car or two- elette or poached eggs and opens neighbourhood on a Sunday mor- wheeler will come here to do a puja at 8 am. There are newspapers and ning for a peaceful walk. to bless their new vehicle. Notice magazines to pass the time. Alter- This walk is best done starting the smashed coconuts and, if you natively have a 5 star breakfast at at 7 am. Park on Kasturba Cross wait around for a bit, you might the local hotels or wait for the bou- Road in front of the British Library. of Vittal Mallya, the savvy founder A normally packed road, Kasturba of UB City brewery. On this cor- Cross is deserted on Sunday morn- ner and turning left onto Lavelle ings. Road you will pass swish breakfast Cross over Kasturba Road and go restaurants. Grand if you haven’t al- between the State Museum and the ready eaten. Industrial and Technology Museum Continue up Lavelle Road and into Cubbon Park and explore this buy some fruit and veg at Asha’s, lovely park. Be sure to see the Li- the local Kirana store (mom and brary, Vidhana Soudha, Band Stand pop shop). Everyone in the neigh- and Karnataka High Court. Take bourhood shops here. in all the sporting sights: cricket, Arrive at the statue of the found- yoga, badminton, group exercise er of the Rotary Club and appreci- and running clubs. Until 8 am, the be lucky and witness this puja tra- tique restaurants further on. ate the 4-way test: park is closed to traffic and is a real- dition. Talk to some of the people Continue along Vittal Mallya 1. Is it the truth? ly relaxing place to walk. The earlier at the temple. If they haven’t just Road taking in the exclusive win- 2. Is it fair to all concerned? you arrive the better but on Sunday bought a new car, chances are they dow shopping. The beauty of this 3. Will it build goodwill and bet- mornings the car traffic after 8 am are about to head off on a holiday part of the walk is the pavement and ter friendships? is not bad. and seeking good luck for their it is still early enough that there are Cross back over to your car and journey. few cars around. Pure quiet luxury. Continued on page 26 turn right on Kasturba Road to- Turn left onto Vittal Mallya You will arrive at a small statue
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Ruby eating cotton candy
Mason and his sister Grace
Can Chipmunks read? Photo credit: Geoff Radnor
Page 18 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Big Bike riders help raise $236,400 peddling for life around hospital by Bill Fairbairn Italy, downtown Ottawa and the his volunteers and everyone who he Big Bike of Ottawa, the Byward Market. donated. Between seven teams Heart and Stroke Founda- Riders in Stittsville typically de- raised $8,700.” tion’s biggest fundraiser, fied heavy rain. “I would like to In Olds, Alberta, Big Bike riders raisedT $236,400 this year in the thank everyone who joined the pedalled around the town in tor- Ottawa area. It causes a commo- Cruising with Qadri team,” wrote rential rain this year. The start site tion of good fun wherever it goes. Ottawa City Councillor Shad Qa- had to be moved as the initial one Its ring road tour of the General dri. “I thank other participating was under a lake of water. Hospital in Riverview Park on the teams as well as Jeff Larocque and Big Bike riders from the Peek- morning of August 22 was a blast of the best in contributing $10,000. Twenty nine fundraising riders behind a driver provided by the Foundation twice pedalled for half an hour on the hospital grounds to support research into the No. 1 killer–one person dies every seven minutes in Canada. The Ottawa Big Bike coordina- tor Jeff Larocque said teams raised a-Boo Day Care in Newmarket, $8 million across Canada this year. Ontario, in May raised more than Besides the hospital a total of $3,000. The team showed most 90 fundraising teams pedalled in spirit of the day with a theme and Manotick, Stittsville, Kanata, the matching T-shirts. Rideau Carleton Racetrack, Little In Barrie, Ontario, a shopping cart team of 29 riders signed up. They raised more than $2,000. Organizers said team riders had personal experiences of heart at- tacks within their company. Some say Big Bike started many years ago with the daunting chal- lenge cyclists met learning to ride their first tricycle. Some had aspi- rations to be the fastest round the block, precious few to win Le Tour de France. “Alas none of us made the Tour but we did find that a greater good was ahead of us when we mastered the two-wheeler and teamed up on the Big Bike,” writes the Foundation. “We all found we had countless personal reasons to raise money to support friends and family with health challenges.” The challenge first came to Ot- tawa in 1993 when Big Bike start- ed. To sign up a team simply visit BigBike.ca, click Register Now, sign up and participate. It may one day win you a dream vacation.
Riverview Park Community Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 22, 7 to 9 pm, Riverview Alternative School, 260 Knox Cr. ~ Get answers to your questions and concerns ~ Hear from council candidates prior to the election This is your ~ Learn about developments in your community opportunity to: ~ Offer ideas to improve the quality of life in Riverview Park ~ Find out how you can contribute or get involved yourself ~ Participate in the election of the Board of Directors For more details, please visit us at: www.riverviewpark.ca Your community needs you, please join us! OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 19 Al Charron Rugby legend scores with me by Bill Fairbairn tawa, sat down at my kitchen table advancement, fundraising and Photos from Rugby Canada declining a cup of tea then without alumni relations for Rugby Can- l Charron modestly cycled hesitation proceeding to answer ada. He will contribute to a pro- up to my side-door for my questions. gram next year that will see ele- an interview and for me Charron started playing rugby mentary school kids introduced to theA years rolled back. I felt like in Grade 12 for Hillcrest High the game with tag and touch rugby a 12-year-old shaking hands with School. He was a late starter at age as part of the curriculum. He says: Canada’s rugby captain and relish- 17. He had been playing baseball “I had never heard of rugby until I ing the thought of telling my best and hockey, but found his sport reached high school and at a rela- pal of a bygone age: “I touched Al in rugby. Hillcrest was affiliated to tively old age find rugby. The New Charron”. the Ottawa Irish Rugby Club, so Zealand All Blacks have long had The most capped player for he soon took his place there as a the international edge because Canada, 76 international appear- back row forward. ances, who lives in our area of Ot- Charron today manages player Continued on page 26
Helping Children and Youth with Special Needs in Ottawa Achieve Their Goals
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Ottawa Improving access to services for children and youth Children’s Treatment Centre (OCTC) to announce with special needs is part of the government’s plan that the Ontario government is investing $400,000 to invest in people, build modern infrastructure and in annualized funding in the OCTC. This investment support a dynamic business climate. will help us achieve our goal to reduce wait times, improve access, and provide families with children Our government has heard from families that wait- and youth with special needs with services as close lists for services cause a great deal of stress and to home as possible. frustration. This is why we are taking action to re- duce wait times so that young people get the vital The province is investing an additional $5 million supports they need. annually in children’s treatment centres to expand access to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech-language therapy for up to an additional WE ARE HERE TO HELP 2,000 children annually across Ontario. Please feel free to contact me at my community Ontario is also investing an additional $1.25 million office if there are any matter that is important to in one-time funding to help children’s treatment you. My staff and I will always do our best centres further reduce waitlists for assessments that to help you. will be divided equally amongst each of Ontario’s 20 children’s treatment centres.
Here in Ottawa, the OCTC will receive an additional $62,500 in one-time funding.
1795 Kilborn Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1H 6N1 T: 613-736-9573 | F: 613-736-7374 John Fraser MPP Ottawa South [email protected] Page 20 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Heart surgeon Dr. Fraser Rubens sings at Alta Vista Retirement Community by John Jerome United Church. enowned Heart Surgeon Visitors Astrid and Dieter Meng Dr. Fraser Rubens took were particularly touched by Fra- time off from his duties at ser’s song about the Rhine River ROttawa’s Heart Institute to sing near the city of Cologne where they German lyrical ballads by compos- lived. Resident Marion Walters er Robert Schumann at Alta Vista was “enthralled” by the afternoon Retirement Community on June 4 performance. Carol Levesque, the at 3:30PM. He had sung there Receptionist at Alta Vista Retire- previously and was such a success ment Community, found the mu- that he was invited back by John sic attractive and pleasant. Jerome, president of Alta Vista Dr. Rubens has performed at Retirement Associations. He was a number of concerts at various accompanied by talented pianist places in Ottawa such as South- John Jerome (centre) welcoming guests Roland Graham, pianist (left) and Dr. pianist (left) and Dr. Graham, guests Roland welcoming (centre) Jerome John (right) Rubens Fraser Ballester Photo credit: Laura Roland Graham of Southminister minister United Church, Parkdale United Church, Good Shepard Church in Blackburn Hamlet, St. Matthias Anglican Church near the Civic Hospital, and the Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church on Alta Vista Drive where he sang with his son, Zack, also an accom- plished singer. Dr. Rubens also performs at the annual Viennese Ball held every winter at the Na- tional Gallery of Canada. John Jerome met Dr. Rubens at the residence of the Austrian Ambassador Otto Dietz, where he sang in English and German “Yours Is My Heart Alone” accom- panied by Ottawa Cardiologist Dr. Stephanie Poor at the piano. When asked if he would sing for a local charity Dr. Rubens said yes. Through his efforts and those of his colleagues he has raised sub- stantial money for Ottawa chari- ties. He is married to Dr. Carole Denny and lives near the Britannia Yacht Club: he is indeed a man of many talents.
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Fun things happen in Eastway Gardens
Photos by Kim Lamont n Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 Cecil Mor- rison Park Summer Fun Day was held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There Owas an Enbridge BBQ and cotton candy. The police, fire and paramedic departments were there plus the Roger’s Community Cruiser, and the Dunk Tank made for many laughs. There were pony rides, Touch-a –Truck, and games and prizes also for the participants. Those at the Fun Day could have their faces painted and use the wading pool, and every- one agreed that it was a great way to spend a summer day. Lysander with his fabulous painted face. with his fabulous painted Lysander
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There are twice it means it can been done • List what your needs are for your planters and pots. It’s a many schools of thought on what in either month. I hope you find next year NOW, you will not good idea to sterilize them with to do and what not to do. A lot will the information useful and I would remember them next spring. a bleach solution and leave them depend on what type of gardener appreciate feedback of any sort. out in the rain for a few weeks. SEPTEMBER Never over winter them out side • Divide spring flower- filled with soil as they will crack. ing perennials. • Divide old Lilium clumps • Plant garlic between or plant news ones. Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. • Pot tulips, hyacinth • Plant trees and evergreens. and daffodils for forcing • Reseed lawn. for a Christmas display. • Dig up dahlias, gladioli, tuberous begonias and other NOVEMBER summer flowering bulbs after • Hill hybrid tea roses with first frost. Dry and store them soil from another part of gar- carefully for next summer. den after the ground is frozen. Discard any diseased bulbs This discourages mice from or any infested with thrips. nesting around your roses • Set clean bird feeder out • Clean garden tools, oil and fill them regularly. them to prevent rusting then you are, how much time you have • Plant hardy spring flower- store in dry place away from to devote to the task, the weather, AUGUST ing bulbs (daffodils, tulips, salt dripping off cars. etc. So where to begin… • Divide iris rhizomes every crocus, etc.) and add bulb fer- • Clean and winterize lawn One school of thought says 3-5 years. Cut iris leaves to tilizer to the planting hole. mower. Check snow blower/shov- clean up all debris—leaves, flower about two inches, remove any els. Re-arrange your garage so stalks or anything that looks messy diseased parts and replant. OCTOBER you can put your car back in it. so there is no place for pests to • Divide or move peonies. • Prune dormant bleeder • Water Amaryllis and bring over winter. The totally opposite • Harvest herbs for drying or trees (maple and birch). Trans- it into the light when dor- school of thought says leave it all freezing. Collect flowers for dry- plant trees and shrubs. mancy has broken, i.e. when till spring—the flower seeds will ing and pressing. Collect seeds • Rake and bag leaves to use a new tip is showing. be food for birds, the flower stacks of plants you wish to propagate. as protection around margin- • Check houseplants for pests give a place for beneficial insects • Cut summer bearing rasp- ally hardy plants, e.g. Hydrangea as they hitchhike on people to lay eggs and you can enjoy the berry canes to the ground but macrophylla, Lavender, Buddleia. coming inside from the gar- winter effect of stems poking leave ever-bearing canes alone. Then you have leaves to add to den. Do not fertilize plants be- through the snow. What you • Take cuttings of gera- your compost next summer. tween November and January. actually will do falls somewhere in nium to over winter and • Soak hedges and ever- • Wrap trees/shrubs with between and, remember whatever grow for next summer. greens well before the paper wrap to deter rab- you decide to do is right for you • Harvest ripe vegetables. ground freezes for winter. bits from nibbling bark. and your garden. Bring your rosemary plant • Edge border in fall to save • Wrap trees with burlap or Years ago and over many years in when nights get cool. time for other spring duties. paint with white latex paint to I developed a list of what to do • Bring in houseplants sum- It’s also cooler in fall to work! prevent “southwest injury” – month by month for the members mering outside except Christmas • Cut lawn on low setting for splitting of bark on thin barked of the Gloucester Horticultural cactus which likes a bit of cold to the last cut of the season to trees, e.g. maple, linden. Society. It was a handy reminder set buds. Check plants and soil for deter snow mould next spring. • Send for gardening cata- of what to do and when. Some pests. Pests also hitch a ride inside • Rough dig vegetable garden logues to review next year’s of- tasks should be done every year, on people going inside and out. but do not break-up large clumps ferings. Order seeds ASAP. some every few years or never. Wash with soap not detergent to of soil just leave them for the winter action of freezing and DECEMBER thawing to condition the soil. • Make potpourri and other • Prepare new beds for Christmas gifts from your next summer by rough garden produce or make an digging as above. outdoor Christmas arrange- • Pull annuals and remove ment of dried and green ma- debris. Leave some peren- terial for your front door nial stalks because butterflies • Cut a fresh Christmas tree. and other beneficial insects Recycle the branches to trap snow may lay eggs on them. and protect plants from sun/wind • Check for lily beetle be- and provide shelter for birds. cause they over winter as • Enjoy your free time, per- adults on the soil surface. use your gardening books, plan next year’s garden projects. OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 23 Horoscope by Arze Aries- Mar 20- Apr 20 ten times over. Good Karma is a wonder- and perhaps change a few things. Soon feeling the affects of this transition, Dear Dear Aries, Jupiter having recently begun ful thing, and it looks like this exchange Jupiter will move through your sun sign. Capricorn. Powerful dramatic changes a year long transit through Leo and the of good energy will be going on for the This will urge you to get out and meet are happening whether you like it or not. area of your solar chart representing the next six months. Enjoy. new people. A whole new social circle is These changes need to happen in order fun, romance, and artistic self expres- around the corner. for you to make your goals happen. Just sion. This means that the next twelve Leo- July 23-Aug 22 ask and you shall receive. Remember to months could be very interesting. My Dear Leo, Everything is looking bright Scorpio- Oct 24-Nov 21 have fun. advice is to try and relax, and enjoy the and sunny. This is because Venus and Dear Scorpio, Seems like the Moon is ride. Mercury seem to be moving fast through floating through Aquarius. This could Aquarius- Jan 20- Feb 18 your sun sign. This could mean that your bring about some really big changes for Dear Aquarius, Major planetary activ- Taurus- April 20- May 20 social life is getting busy. Things are you. Mainly highlighting your domestic ity around in Leo and Virgo. This could Dear Taurus, Good old Aquarius seems happening, and you like it. To top things affairs and private life. Could be a bumpy mean that the next twelve months will to be stationed in the tenth house off, the lucky planet Jupiter has started ride, so hold on dear Scorpio. This fall be extremely important in regards to of your solar chart. The tenth house its journey through your sign. This will season will see planets pile up in Virgo, business and personal relationships. highlights your work life. My advice is mean luck is on your side well into meaning that it may affect your “status” There will be times where you might feel to make sure you stand your ground, and Christmas. Get out there my Leo friend. position in your solar chart. People will like losing your cool. These will be dif- make sure to take your turn to shine. start to see you in another light. There ficult times, but push through and reap Virgo- Aug 23- Sept. 22 will be big changes this season. Go with the rewards. Gemini- May 21-June 21 Dear Virgo, I need to stress the import- the flow. Dear Gemini, Seems like Jupiter is mov- ance in needing rest and recuperation. Pisces- Feb 19- Mar 20 ing through Leo. When this happens it is These past few months have been Sagittarius- Nov 22- Dec 21 Dear Pisces, Looks like the activity of likely that transformation of the mind is go,go,go. Take some time to yourself. Dear Sagittarius, It’s time for personal planets present in your opposite sign of happening. My advice could be that per- Mercury moving through your sun sign change. With the help of some very im- Virgo is indicating that improvements haps there is a second chance to release will help you stay focused while still portant planets you will notice the rest- on the work front are good. Be sure to yourself from a thought or situation. getting some much needed rest. Not less feeling coming over you to broaden ask for the promotion you were hop- Write down what you need and want. to worry Virgo, you manage to still get your horizons. The uncontrollable urge ing for. Some other affects of the planet Also be ready if suddenly an opportunity everything you need done. I don’t think to make big moves, to go big places Mercury present in Virgo will only help falls into your lap. you would have it any other way. within yourself is really pushing forward. you articulate what you want in personal My advice to you Dear Sagittarius is to and business relationships. Good season Cancer- June 22- July 22 Libra- Sept 23- Oct 23 go and make these changes and welcome ahead, Dear Pisces. Dear Cancer, Jupiter the good luck Dear Libra, Some of the planets are new life and/or new love. Good luck!! planet is moving through Leo. My advice surrounding your sun sign like Uranus “Astrology is a language, and if we try for you my Cancer friend is to be gener- moving through Aries, and Pluto mov- Capricorn- Dec 22- Jan 19 and learn this language then we could ous and extra loving. By doing this it will ing through Capricorn are adding some Dear Capricorn, Every astrological sign communicate with the universe.” fill your heart with joy, and come back stressful feelings. This could mean that in the universe is affected with Jupiter Arze Chahine, your astrology advisor. it’s time to do some serious thinking, travelling through Virgo. You are also [email protected]
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!"#$%&'(%)&*+%,(%$,-"$./., Page 26 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 played as Canadian team captains. Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, weather, long distances and differ- Al Charron Charron captained Canada in the Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. “Certainly ent provincial rugby seasons. The Continued from page 19 1999 Rugby World Cup played in some of the more tropical coun- British Columbia season is from Wales. How many Canadians know tries were great to just be on the September to April while the On- New Zealand coaches youth early that the Rugby World Cup is the beach and enjoy the sun if you tario season is from late April to on.” third biggest international sports were travelling during a Canadian late October. The national train- He says the United States is a event after the Football (soccer) winter.” ing camp is in Langley, B.C. future rugby powerhouse and from World Cup and the Olympics? He pointed out that rugby sev- Charron says that if rugby is its huge population now trains Over the years Charron met ens is more popular today than the coached and played properly injur- young boys to score tries and con- dignitaries at home and abroad 15-a-side game. To my surprise he ies are less severe than in sports vert them. “That’s what Canada among them Jean Chretien, Joe played in a sevens tournament in such as hockey and football where needs to do with the Brazil Olym- Clark, Peter McKay, the King of my homeland Scottish Borders, helmets are used. pics ahead in 2018.” Tonga and Princess Royal, daugh- where the game was first developed Charron worked in volunteer Charron smiles as he says: “Can- ter of the Queen. Anne’s children and also in the first Rugby Sevens roles for Rugby Canada before and ada’s women’s team may qualify for beckoned their mum over to him World Cup in 1993. He attributes after his retirement from play. He the Olympics without competition saying, “Come and meet Big Al.” sevens popularity to more running took on a part-time paid role deal- if their current rank of World Cup He played against such rugby and scoring and less mauling and ing with alumni relations in 2012 finalists this year is taken into ac- stalwarts as Gavin Hastings and his scrummaging. But he praises the and his present fulltime paid pos- count.” But he says the men’s team brother Scott, Gregor Townsend, beauty of the 15-a-side game too. ition in 2013 seeing to player ad- will have to beat the United States the Australian David Campese, Most rugby countries have pro- vancement and fund development. and Argentina to qualify from this Serge Blanco and Keith Woods. fessionals in their teams today and He says rugby needs more money part of the world. He recalls meeting Bill McLaren Charron believes that is required from the federal government to Charron, who was inducted into several times and says McLaren, in Canada too.” help beat the powerhouses in the the Ontario Rugby Union Hall as BBC rugby commentator, will Regular coast-to-coast play and Olympics. of Fame in 2006 and the Ottawa always be known as the Voice of training present problems from Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, is a Rugby. role model for young players. He Socializing with the opposition looks back on a career in which after the match and singing rugby he occasionally coached Hillcrest songs is a unique thing though in students while working for Energy, the professional era it does not Mines and Resources. He never happen as much as it once did. imagined then that he would one “The beauty of it is that the game day captain Canada. His first cap is tough but all generally is forgot- was against Argentine in 1990 ten and buying a guy a pint and played in Burnaby. Canada won trading laughs and stories build re- under Mark Wyatt. lationships that last a lifetime.” Canada beat rugby power Wales Charron says he is fortunate to in 1993. Charron vividly recalls have played in New Zealand, Aus- crashing over the try-line to set tralia, South Africa, Italy, Hong up Garath Rees’s conversion for a Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, 26-24 win. Charron and Rees today France, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, are tied at 25 for most test matches the United States, Portugal, Spain,
scholar, statesman and the Diwan Ottawa’s classical music offerings– Touch of India of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. Sep- Continued from page 15 tember 15 is celebrated as Engi- another reason to love our city neer’s Day in India in his memory. by Kate Fish The Ottawa Chamber Orches- 4. Will it be beneficial to all The State Museum and Art Gal- new season of classical tra, conducted by NACO violinist concerned? lery next door opens at 10:30 am music is upon us! Although Donnie Deacon, is a full symphony and bring coins as the cost is only Ottawa holds the distinc- orchestra that performs four con- Turn left onto Kasturba Cross and 4 rupees and there is no change. tionA of being home to the National certs each year. Its musicians come notice the few remaining art deco The museum has some good stat- Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), from all over Ottawa, including bungalows, a reminder of another ues and paintings. The art gallery there are many other local orches- several from our own neighbour- era. Once upon a time the whole is being fixed up and has an inter- tras performing classical music hood of Riverview Park! On Sat- neighbourhood was filled with esting exhibit on Kattingeri Krish- concerts. urday November 15th at Domin- these bungalows but they are na Hebbar, particularly the memo- ion Chalmers United Church, this quickly being replaced by apart- rabilia on winning the Soviet Land SUDOKU orchestra will perform music of ment blocks and a massive sky Nehru Award. Mussorsky, Ravel, and local com- scraper. It is still a really pretty Have a coffee behind the Mu- poser Victor Herbiet. street and you can see how it will seum if they are not quite ready to Why not see what other or- be transformed in years to come let you in or if you need change. It’s chestras have to offer as well? The into the heart of the central busi- one of the most peaceful places in Divertimento Orchestra has been ness district. Bangalore to sit. Enjoy the milky delighting local audiences since Pass your car and cross back sweet Indian coffee while admir- 1984. A family favourite are the over Kasturba Road and explore ing the architecture, particularly Pops concerts. This season’s Pops the Visvesvaraya Industrial and the cute little coffee shop itself. concerts will be on February 13th Technological Museum. This mu- and 14th at St. Thomas D’Aquin seum is a real treat and opens at Finish your day with a well earned on Kilborn Avenue. 10 am. brunch at one of the many fine Ottawa’s classical music offer- The Visvesvaraya Industrial and neighbourhood restaurants. From ings are just one more reason to Technological Museum is named champagne and sushi to pub food 24 love our city. after Sir Mokshagundam Visvesva- and beer, this neighbourhood has Sudoku on page raya, popularly known as Sir MV, it all. who was a notable Indian engineer, OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 27 Bill 10: What is it? by K. A. Liko of 10, not including her own. The tees for employment. Apartment going on. We can’t assume that the ou may remember the proposed new legislation would dwellers need not apply. So why government agencies are all know- home at 491 Blair Street have the providers own children, the big push for change especially ing and putting faith in something for its popular spooky six years and younger, included since predictions for the proposed that hasn’t been properly thought Yhaunted house that appears at in the overall numbers. It would amendments will see approximate- out is asking for trouble. I fear for Halloween, but this year it dis- be difficult for new providers to ly 350,000 day care spots vanish the future and where our children plays something far more terrify- support themselves or their fami- over night? Does the government will be placed. I would like the se- ing: information about the con- lies under those conditions. The have a back up plan that they want curity of knowledge that my chil- sequences of Bill 10 as it pertains government then provides an op- to share with the public? Will the dren will have choices and parental to Independent Home Day Cares tion for IHDC providers, which proposed changes create a sense of rights as it pertains to their chil- (IHDC). is to join a licensed agency, which security for parents? Or is it an il- dren. I also question the variety of Eighty percent of Ontario chil- would allow the numbers to in- lusion? Does the solution to safety rules for different institutions that dren are in the care of IHDC for a crease by one. But, the privilege of not lie with educating the public care for children such as camps, reason. The children are provided becoming employed by an agency on day cares of any sort? licensed day cares, and schools. Is with a loving home where there is comes with a huge cost: almost Kathy Rowe, the owner of her money the motivation? In a world a greater opportunity to form close one quarter of the provider’s sal- Independent Home Day Care of 140-character attention span, I bonds. The caregiver is typically ary, which for a caregiver (ap- on Blair Street for over 20 years, believe that forming a bond with located close by fostering a sense proximately $2,500/year/child) is is not affected by the proposed one caregiver as opposed to sev- of community, supporting acces- the difference between earning a changes since her children are eral in other than home setting is sibility and reducing the parents’ comfortable living or being on the no longer an issue when day care invaluable. What are we teaching travel time. The hours of care are poverty line! The licensing agency, numbers are concerned, as it is not our kids about relationships?” flexible which supports families of which there are 17 in the Otta- mandatory for IHDC providers to There is a need for reform but working non-traditional hours and wa area, provides services for the join a licensed agency. When asked one that includes Independent typically, care is more affordable caregivers that are accepted into as to why she is drawing so much Home Day Cares. If Independent than that of licensed day cares. In- the agency: a lending library of attention to the situation she re- Home Day Cares have/are or will dependent home day cares are as supplies, first aid course, and spot plied that homes are were babies be important to you, please write unique as the parents who choose checks to name a few. The agency should be and parents should have to your MPP saying so. With a ma- them. will pass on clients to the provider a choice as to where and how their jority Liberal Government sitting So how does the bill threaten but since the provider is still con- children are raised. “It’s criminal,” in legislature, Bill 10 is a forgone IHDC? The law, at the moment, sidered self employed, she still she continued, “that the govern- conclusion. Only you can make a states that a provider can legally has to go through the interview ment can make decisions without difference. Your local MPPs can be look after 5 children under the age process. So there are no guaran- the general public knowing what’s found at www.ontla.on.ca.
20th Anniversary: Quick way to reinvent your wardrobe by Janina Nickus Ottawa Small Press Book Fair! o you want to find clothes that are fun and fabulous at bar- by Catina Noble Attendance is upwards to ap- gain prices. Then have a read ant to find new tal- proximately 200 hundred people. Sat Deborah M. Haig’s resale clothes ent and connect with There are forty tables of exhibi- shopping guide. The Naked Shop- other writers? The tors. As an added bonus to help th per is a handy little book that guides Wsmall press book fair is the place celebrate the 20 anniversary, readers through the various steps of to be on Saturday November 8th Christine McNair is having a book finding their personal style almost at the Jack Purcell Community binding workshop the following for a song. The book includes a dir- Centre. Once upon a time twenty day. The book binding workshop ectory of important Ottawa regional years ago, Rob Mclennan and is part of the Chaudiere Books In- locations, including shops in Al- James Spkyer decided to start up diegogo campaign. There are still monte, Arnprior, Gatineau, Perth best dressed woman in the college. the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair. a few spots available to join this and Renfrew, where the author says She used to make her own clothes Rob says the idea developed be- wonderful opportunity. you can find great clothes at even and repurpose pieces such as an old cause “of how difficult it was to Rob likes this event because better prices! coat to make it funkier. find a venue in which to either find it gives him a chance to see new The secret is searching for used Haig believes every woman has or sell them”. publications from new publish- items in thrifts shops or consign- a style and she goes on to describe ers. There will be a kick of to the ment stores. the various styles: artsy creative flair, book fair the night before at The Haig, a single mother of two full- classic wardrobe builder, the profes- Carleton Tavern the night before grown sons, managed to save money sional look and the casual clothes with great readers including, Anita through the years by shopping this shopper. She also discusses body im- Dolman, Dave Currie and Fran- way, raising her sons and even man- age, your special colour, your fabric, ces Boyle. Another reader or two aging to buy a house. and rules to shop by. might be added. “I put everything in there that The first step is to make room The book fair is from 12 noon to could be useful,” Haig says of her for all the new resale clothes pur- 5pm. For information on the book book. She doesn’t want people to chases. “So get ready to clean out fair, amazing writers and other overspend. It’s all about saving. She your closet, consign or donate your fabulous stuff please check out the never pays the full price. She has unwanted clothes for a good cause following two sites: been resale shopping for the past 20 and enjoy the shopping experience http://www.smallpressbookfair.blogspot. ca/2014/08/the-ottawa-small-press-fair-twen- years. She’s a shopaholic. of reinventing your wardrobe over tieth.html When working at Loyalist Col- and over again.” Is anyone needing http://www.robmclennan.blogspot.ca/ lege in Belleville as an assistant to some slightly used size 10 slacks and the dean and desktop publishing blouses? professor, Haig was considered the Baico Publishing Inc.
Page 30 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 What a difference Vincent Massey teacher, Greg McKean, wins a group of students can make the Volunteer Oscar Award for the category of Inspiring Youth to Volunteer. by Heather Swail and Dwyer, the students were able City of Ottawa. This was quite a spe- Greg McKean to plant the trees successfully. CH, Angela Begin, recog- cial honour for Mr. McKean; however he Russell Heights tree Both OCH and Artistic Land- nized the accomplishments he also gave credit to Sara Dwyer of replantation project scape and Design prepared the of the program organized by Russell Heights, the wonderful stu- was a huge success. soil and brought in profession- OGreg McKean, and put forth a nom- dents of Vincent Massey and Heather WithT the VM students raising als to teach the planting pro- ination for a Volunteer Oscar award. Swail, the teacher responsible for run- funds well over $6000. they cess to the students. Through- This nomination was for the category ning the self esteem program. And, in were able to purchase 20 native out the summer months the of Inspiring Youth to Volunteer. On doing so, he thanked everyone again trees to plant in the commun- trees were regularly watered September 18th, Mr. McKean was for believing in such a program and ity. Planting day was in early and continue to thrive and announced as the winner in this cat- the impact that a group can make on a June and with the help of many grow in the community. egory. Other nominees included ‘Me community. community members and Sara to We’ and other Youth Groups in the OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 31 Some highlights from my time at Avros by Colin Hine lot of interest was stimulated by the visit of the Hamilton based Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’sA Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber to England this past summer. After arriving in England, this vintage plane undertook flying displays across Britain in tandem with the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster. These two planes are the only remaining airworthy exhibits of the renowned Lancaster bomber worldwide. During the tour the two Lancasters also flew in formation with the sole remaining airworthy Avro Vul- can Cold War jet bomber, now owned and operated by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust in England. All this interest in Avro aircraft has encouraged me to record some recollections from the time I was employed by Avro in the UK. My aviation industry career started during the Cold War, and much of my Avro Lancasters and Avro Vulcan bomber fly in formation, 21 August 2014, RAF Waddington early experience relates to Cold War Photo credit: John M. Dibbs photo courtesy of Battle of Britain Memorial FlightW activities. My initial duties at Avro as a design draftsman were not very exciting involved in the testing and integration was being evaluated by both Britain Air Force Base in California revealed until I was introduced to the manager of systems in a number of aircraft types and the U.S. as a potential platform for that the digital electronics systems of a group working out of Avro’s flight including the Vulcan bomber, the 748 an air-to-ground missile, Skybolt,that that controlled the missile were testing facility in Woodford, Cheshire. turboprop airliner, the Shackleton was being developed by the Douglas highly susceptible to electromagnetic I don’t know why he was interested and later the Nimrod maritime Aircraft Company in the U.S. interference emanating from electrical in me, but he offered me a position reconnaissance aircraft. Early trials of Skybolt on Boeing at Woodford and I quickly became At this time the Vulcan bomber B-52 and Vulcan bombers at Edwards Continued on page 49
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riverstoneretirement.ca OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 33 Milk, wine and rabies? by Maria CampbellSmith fore they fully fermented. This painful and traumatic treatment What on earth links milk, killed the bacteria and extended and was rarely successful. For most wine and rabies? the life of the beverage. His pro- mammals infected with rabies, the ne man. Scientist Louis cess became “pasteurization” and result was always a dreadful death. Pasteur. it revolutionized both wine and Louis Pasteur developed a ra- Louis Pasteur was a milk production and consumption bies vaccine that was so effective it OFrench chemist who lived from 1822 around the world! He also pasteur- could even help if the disease was to 1895. His work and experiments ized medical instruments to make already present in a body! The dra- proved the existence of germs as them sterile for surgeries which matic proof appeared in the case agents of fermentation, putrefac- improved medical science globally. of a 9 year old boy named Joseph saliva into nerve tissue in a new tion and disease. He helped de- Meister who was attacked by a ra- wound and from there to the vic- velop the science of microbiology. Louis Pasteur did not stop bid dog and bitten 14 times. Nearly tim’s brain. The disease develops Once Pasteur discovered that bac- there. 3 days later, Pasteur gave young 4-10 weeks after initial exposure teria caused the spoiling of food Back in the 1800’s, rabies was a Joseph a series of injections of his (so it can go undetected quite a and liquids, which in turn caused much-feared disease and the tradi- vaccine and the boy recovered! while) but once the symptoms ap- illness and disease, he developed tional “cure” involved cauterization Pasteur’s vaccine was made from pear rabies is fatal. a process of heating liquids be- with carbolic acid. This was a most the pulverized spinal cord of rab- Early symptoms of rabies in- bits that had died from rabies. Vac- clude fever, headaches and flu-like cines made from the dried nerve symptoms. These progress to in- tissue of infected rabbits are still clude anxiety, confusion, agitation used today but more common are and cerebral dysfunction. Then cell culture vaccines and a human come stages of hallucinations, in- rabies immunoglobulin dosage. somnia and abnormal or aggressive You might think that rabies is behaviour. Rabies can also cause a disease of the past, but humans painful muscle contractions when still die of rabies today. trying to swallow (hence the inabil- ity to swallow and “foaming at the What is rabies? mouth” phenomenon”). Within 3-5 Rabies is an acute viral infec- days of the onset of neurological tious disease of the central nervous system. It spreads from infected Continued on page 38
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613•749•9557 www.salon-elegance.ca Page 34 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 OMS Peace Path Riverview Park residents live close to a global symbol of peace. Photo by OMS It is estimated that there are more Peace Pole is a hand-craft- than 200,000 Peace Poles that ed monument that displays have been dedicated in nearly the message, “May Peace every country on Earth. PrevailA on Earth” in different lan- A school-wide assembly was held guages. The Peace Path at Ottawa the Friday before International Montessori School is their ver- Peace Day to teach the OMS sion of a Peace Pole, and is made students the significance of the up of 10 different Peace Pole signs Peace Path. The OMS Peace Path on wooden planks that make an is symbolic to the peace it instills arched-pathway in the playground. in the school year round.
Book Review Another Man’s Wife Review by Judith Fairbairn In one story, a great love is lost ’m not normally a fan of short to an unhappy arranged marriage. stories. When Alice Munroe Ideas of love, marriage and infi- recently won the Nobel Prize delity are challenged, especially Ifor Literature for her short story when the uncaring husband utters genre, as a Canadian I was proud these words: “Begum, a wise farm- but also sort of ashamed that I er doesn’t search the wind to see couldn’t name any of her books. I from where the seed flew in, he is find that when reading short stor- content that the ripe mangoes are ies, as soon as I’m starting to get his to claim”. absorbed into the story, it ends. Or the story of murder and do- Short stories are a tease. mestic staff relations, where I ac- So when I received this col- tually laughed, in a morbid sort of lection of Indian short stories by way, when I read this line: “Then Manjul Bajaj, I was not keen to everything died down till the next read. I picked the book up one day murder, as upper-class India re- and found that I could not put it alised that the vague future threat down. Her stories are shocking, of being murdered in their beds progressive and leave a sense of was less scary than the very real amazement. and immediate prospect of doing All the modern social ills are their own dishes, cooking, clean- covered but with an Indian twist. ing and laundry every day.” There are tales of of arranged mar- What I loved about this book is riages, lost love, infidelity, misog- that all is not what it seems at the yny, domestic staff disasters, class beginning of each story and your relationships, worshipping ‘errors’ senses go through many emotions. and more. This is great, edgy Indian writing. Available on Kindle
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Shop online www.peaksportswear.ca Open Saturdays 10am – 2pm 2630 Lancaster Road unit A, Ottawa K1B 5L8 Phone/Fax (613) 238-8581 OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 35 What are the ingredients for a perfect afternoon? Ask the folks at Maplewood by Carole Moult tainly appreciated at the Maple- ou don’t really need a wood Retirement Community’s beautiful gazebo, but it first barbeque on Thursday, June helps! Likewise, the Pol- 19th at 340 Industrial Avenue. Yished Brass Quintet playing your The wonderful gazebo is what favourite songs during your BBQ people first notice when they isn’t really required- although it step into the backyard and onto adds to your event. An excellent the patio at Industrial and Neigh- choice of food isn’t a prerequisite 39 either, but each of these was cer- Continued on page
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Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat:7:30 am to 6 pm Fri,: 7:30 am to 8 pm Sun:10 am to 5 pm Sisters Big Kids Coupon Kids Coupon One free cup of Francesco’s One free Halloween cookie 3 gourmet coffee on the 25th. on October 25th. Bakeshop 1791 Kilborn Street, 613-695-9122 Page 36 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Vincent Massey Public School A Message from Vincent new naturalized kindergarten Nativity Parish Food Bank: Just a reminder that our local Massey Public School playground and is planned to be food bank at the Nativity Parish, 355 Acton Street in Riverview Dear Vincent Massey Public completed by the end of October. Park, welcomes donations on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. and Wed- School Community: nesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Juice boxes for childrens’ lunches As part of our Vincent Massey’s and canned tuna or meat are especially appreciated. For further information please call: HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR environmental initiatives, we are 613-521-2416. to everyone:) We are delighted to implementing litter-less lunches be back this year with our amazing for the 2014-2015 academic year, staff. The energy and excitement beginning Monday, September 8th. Poetry Contest- Free to Enter: must be a resident of Ontario and of a new school year is evident We need your help to ensure this 18 years of age; submit up to 3 poems via e-mail on any theme; max is 36 lines and breaks between the stanzas count as lines; please send in brief throughout our building! Our eco-friendly initiative is a success. bio (max 100 words) with submission; deadline for submission is Nov- opening days have gone smoothly Already we have reduced our daily ember 15th, 2014; winners will be announced on December 1st, 2014 on thanks to the many supportive waste from two full large bins each website http://www.catinanoble.wordpress.com/; 1st Prize $25.00 and publica- parents, community members, and day to 3/4 of one bin. tion on the web; 2nd Prize $15.00 and publication on the web; 3rd Place staff connected to Vincent Massey $10.00 and publication on the web; 2 honourable mentions. PS. Check here https://sites.google. Please send submissions to [email protected] Our school is looking bright com/a/cloud.ocdsb.ca/vincentmasseyps/ and polished thanks to Mr. Field, for regular updates about our our chief custodian, and his team. school and follow us on Twitter th Our educational staff have been @OCDSB_VM for interesting Emmanuel United Church- JUST GIFTS-Saturday, October 18 , working keenly and passionately for current events as well. 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., 691 Smyth Road: A coffeehouse with musical gifts and tasty treats from Emmanuel artists. Lunch, hot drinks, sweet treats the students. We are refreshed and and smooth music! Handicrafts from Ten Thousand Villages, Zatoun Please help our students remain eager to start another school year Olive Oil and Spices, Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate products, Gifts by making Vincent Massey Public safe and well cared for in our from El Salvador and Zamia. School (also known as “VM”) a school yard by respecting our “No safe, caring, creative, and inclusive Dogs” policy in the school yard at Emmanuel United Church-HOLIDAY HOMESPUN BAZAAR- learning space for everyone. all times. We understand that our Saturday, November 8th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 691 Smyth Road: Baking, school yard appears to be a great Houseware, CD’s, Books, Giftware, Knitting and Sewing, Silent Auc- Many community members will place to run dogs; however, we tion, Lunch Room, and much, much more! have noticed the construction often find dog feces left in our field going on in our Kindergarten yard and students are left to discover FALL BAZAAR on Saturday, October 25, at St.Thomas as you drive by the school. This this during their playtime. This is the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Drive, reconstruction project is thanks to not fair to our students so we ask 10 am to 2 pm. Pre-bazaar BAC breakfast at 9 am . a Parent Council (https://sites.google. our VM community members to Cafe at 11:30 until 1 pm. Bake room, Clothing boutique, com/site/vincentmasseyschoolcouncil/ be respectful of our play area and Jewellery, Handicrafts, Books/CD’s, Plant room, General home) initiative last year and the the safe, caring well being of our Store, etc. WINNING submission to the students. AVIVA community fund. Parent Sincerely, Council and the school project Katia Sioufi ([email protected]) LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY were awarded $90 000 to help Principal create a naturalized play area Richard Simpson (richard.simpson@ We all miss our pets when they be- ticipants will be sent a confiden- for our kindergarten students!!! ocdsb.ca) Vice Principal come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tial email with a description of the We are very excited about our ful situation for both guardian and lost or found pet. When a pet is animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton wish found Orrin and Pam will notify the to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. in Riverview Park. If you wish to the parties involved . Your participa- — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables participate please email letterit@ tion may result in a lost pet being re- rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. email address and postal address and Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile. telephone number. — William Cullen Bryant When letterit@rog- ers.com is notified of a lost pet all par-
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Canadian Federation of University Women-Ottawa Contact for CBB general meeting, Monday October 6th, 7:30 pm. Speaker: Elizabeth May, Leader, Green Party of Can- [email protected] ada. Topic: “Who we are- How we can rebuild the Canada we want” Free and open to the public. River- side United/Church of the Resurrection Anglican, 3191 Community Activities and Events at Rideau Park United Church, Fall 2014 Riverside Dr. Ottawa. Call 421-1370 2203 Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham) www.cfuw-ottawa.org 50+ Exercise Group: Please join us each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 - 10 am, from Oct 7 - Nov 27 for an hour of gentle, yet thorough movement for women and men. Fee of Canadian Federation of University Women- Ottawa $40.00 is payable at the first class. Plan to stay fit by continuing with the winter ses- general meeting Monday November 3rd. Free and sion in Jan 2015. open to public. Speaker: Constance Backhouse, Pro- fessor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa. Topic: Fall Fashion Show - Wednesday October 15th - An invitation to a night of fun and Viola Desmond, The Woman who was Canada’s Rosa fashion. Doors open at 6:00 pm for decadent homemade desserts and a preview of the Parks 7:30 p.m. Riverside United/Church of the Res- fashions and accessories. The show begins at 7:30 pm, featuring the 2014 collection by surrection Anglican, 3191 Riverside Dr. Ottawa. Call Judy Joannou Designs, “Classic Style With A Twist,” - Canadian Made Clothing for 421-1370 www.cfuw-ottawa.org Real Women. Tickets ($15.00) are available from the church office (M-F, 9-4).
Harmony Club for Seniors will meet on Wednesday, October 22nd. From 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Ottawa writer, Anne Raina, will speak about the recent book that she co-authored, “Clara’s Rib, A True Story of a Young Girl Growing Up in a Tuberculosis Hospital.” All seniors in the community are welcome HARVEST DINNER to attend. Prior notice is not required. The church is wheelchair St. Aidan’s Harvest Dinner will be on Wednesday, October accessible and parking is free. This club is run by volunteers with meetings held 8th. There monthly. will be two sittings, one at 5pm and a second at 6:30. Tickets will be Christmas Treasures Bazaar: Mark your calendars available at the church office, 613- and join us on Saturday, November 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 733-0102 and by email p.m. The Bazaar offers something for everyone, from “ALTA VISTA CHRISTMAS CONCERT” [email protected]. Adults $20. meat pies to homemade baking, jams and relishes. You SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Children 6-12 $10. Come and can peruse the gift baskets, the Christmas decor col- On Sunday, December 14th, 2014, 3:00 P.M. at Im- enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving lection, Ladies’ Boutique and the garden centre. Be Dinner with turkey and all the maculate Heart of Mary Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, come enjoy the music of the Season! Three choirs, the sure to search out the Book Alley for a great read and trimmings, and, homemade pies!. the General Store for household and sporting goods. St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 934 La Musique Vocale from École secondaire publique De La Salle, the Kanata Choral Society, and the Immaculate Heart Drop by the children’s toys, games and electronics, Hamlet Road Ottawa (near Elmvale and make a bid at the Silent Auction. After shopping, Acres shopping centre) of Mary Church Choir, are accompanied by the popular Ottawa Wind Ensemble, a 35 member orchestral group. stop by the Tea Room for refreshments and conver- sation. BAZAAR They will be joined by tenor soloist Zachary Rubens, for St. Aidan’s Yuletide Bazaar will be held special tributes to the musical season. And, of course, Ringing in Christmas: Start your Christmas sea- on Saturday, November 1st. from interspersedrd withAlta this,Vista will Carol be carol-singingConcert is held for in all support to join in. This 23 son with a handbell and chimes concert on Sunday 10am to 2pm. Shop early for home bak- December 1st, 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. ing, jams, jellies and of the Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC). Admis- sion to the Concert is FREE and there is ample parking. Our annual concert features five handbell and crafts. Take part in the Silent Auction chimes choirs from Rideau Park: Touch of Brass, and the Chinese Raffle. Enjoy There will be collection baskets for voluntary monetary donations (cheques or cash) to the HEFC so that the Grace Notes, La Bell Ensemble, Note-Able a delicious lunch and have fun shopping at HEFC can purchase fresh food and make this a special Sound, and Ringing Praise, playing the music of the Ladies’ Boutique. St. Christmas for all in our community. Tax receipts will be Christmas. Freewill offering. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 934 Hamlet Road issued for donations over $10. Come and enjoy this won- Ottawa. (near Elmvale Acres derful prelude to the Christmas season; it’sFor a joyous more way information on any of these activities or events, shopping centre) to help those in need incall our 613-733-3156community. ext 229 or see www.rideaupark.ca Call the church office at 613-733-0102 for more information.
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by Karin Keyes Endemann experience they each bring to this You will also read in the P&D sociation and we have been able reetings from under my challenging job. To help you make report this month, that we are to engage many of our residents new gigantic shade um- that decision, the RPCA is con- continuing to be squeezed by lots in numerous events across the brella….which is strug- tinuing its tradition of hosting an of construction around our pe- neighbourhood, all of which have Ggling to substitute for my three all candidates forum. This year it rimeter....not only the LRT con- made our community a wonderful removed ash trees….and, quite will be held as part of our AGM struction at Hurdman but also place to live. On a personal note, I frankly, the umbrella is just not on 22 October at Riverview Park the train garage off Belfast, the have really enjoyed working with the same. The three new trees Alternative School at 1900. This proposed new CRA building on and getting to know all of you – which I have planted are still is your chance to hear directly Terminal Ave., expansions to the those on the Board and people in nothing more than sticks in the from the candidates about how Trainyards shopping mall and the community. It has been noth- ground, so it will be a long time they intend to address the issues now the Vanier Parkway bridge ing but a pleasure and an honour before I enjoy the rustle of leaves which are near and dear to our replacement in early October. All to serve as your President for the in my back yard again. However, hearts. The same evening, we will of these activities will continue to last 5 years. However, I now be- the flowers are doing just fine. be holding our Annual General put pressure on our roadways as a lieve that the time has come for As you know this is an elec- Meeting at which we will share result of increased traffic – so be me to pass the baton to someone tion year and once again we have our priorities for the coming year, careful. else – to someone who will con- the opportunity to elect both report on our financial situation I would also like to take this tinue to carry the torch for our our counsellor and our Mayor to and hold our own election for a opportunity to say a big thank community. So this is my last col- represent us at City Council. As new Board of Directors. As you you to the many volunteers who umn as President of the Riverview I am sure you are aware, Peter can imagine, we are always look- have contributed their time and Park Community Association. Hume is retiring and as of today, ing for committed residents who efforts to making our community While I may be stepping down, I I understand that there are nine would be willing to serve their as special as it is. I would espe- am not moving away….and I will registered candidates for this po- community on the Board of Di- cially like to thank the Board of be here to help when needed. Be sition. This means that before we rectors. So if you are interested, Directors for their ongoing sup- assured that you can always count vote, we should all take the time please just drop me a line. No spe- port and commitment to River- on me. Farewell….with a sad heart to understand what they stand for cial experience is required, just a view Park…by working together but with hopes for a bright future and what they are proposing to do sense of community and lots of we have been able to raise the for the RPCA…your President, for us – along with what pertinent enthusiasm. awareness of the value of our as- Karin Keyes Endemann
provider as soon as possible. If it is For years now Ontario’s Health tor the whereabouts of your pets Milk, wine and rabies? suspected that a person has been Protection and Promotion Act for your own protection. Continued from page 33 exposed to rabies prompt treat- (regulation 567) has required that Ontario does use a vaccine bait ment is vital. In North America pet owners of cats or dogs at least program to target skunks, raccoons symptoms, encephalitis and/or pa- this involves one dose of human ra- 3 months of age and older get their and foxes. The vaccine is sealed ralysis occurs and death follows. It bies immunoglobulin and four dos- pets immunized against rabies. Ad- inside a small “blister med pack” is a devastating disease. es of rabies vaccine over 14 days. ditionally, owners or caretakers of that weighs 4 grams. It is about the Thanks to Louis Pasteur’s original horses, cows, bulls, calves, or sheep size of a twoonie coin and clearly Spreading the disease work though, vaccination before must also get those animals immu- labelled on the foil side (should Rabies claims between 26,000 and even quickly after rabies expo- nized. Immunization of your pet or humans find it instead). The rabies and 56,000 human lives worldwide vaccine is encased in a sweetened each year! The vast majority of the vegetable fat for the scavenging an- fatalities occur in Asia and Africa. imals and the Ministry of Natural Currently, India has the world’s Resources assures that exposure to highest rate of human rabies. Near the bait is not harmful to people or epidemic numbers of stray dogs pets. and Indian legislation in 2001 that As with all germ situations, in- forbade the killing of dogs are often cluding viral diseases like rabies, cited as factors for their very high the safer and cleaner we can make infection rate. Vietnam, Thailand things the less infection and death and China also have high numbers we encounter. Pasteurization and of rabid dogs. vaccinations are now mainstays Although dog bites are one of of modern society. Louis Pasteur’s the most common ways for rabies work continues to benefit people to spread between wild animals and animals to this day. and human populations, all warm- blooded animals are susceptible to rabies. In Asia and Africa health experts estimate that over 90% of rabies cases are from dog bites. In Australia, Europe and the Ameri- sure is nearly 100% effective. It is a of domestic animals should always cas, however, more than 90% of real medical triumph. be done by a registered veterinari- rabies cases are caused by bites or an with licensed rabies vaccine and scratches from infected bats. What about your pets? also provides a certificate of immu- In any location, it is considered Locally, Ottawa Public Health nization and/or a rabies identifica- unwise to handle wild animals or offices field over 400 rabies-relat- tion tag for your animal. strays, especially if they are be- ed incidents each year (2010-2014). Rabies still occurs in wild ani- having strangely. If you are bitten Most of these are inquiries and mals and so, still poses a threat. In or scratched by an animal, wash vaccine requests for domestic ani- our area this usually involves bats, the wound immediately and vigor- mals exposed to wild ones. Human raccoons, skunks and foxes. Avoid ously with soap and water (for 5-10 rabies infections are rare, although handling these creatures and moni- minutes) and contact a healthcare some occur after travel abroad. OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 39 Friendships guided Peter Hume for 23 years Questions from Bill Fairbairn I can think of a number of City Council like a Commit- the rules of how policy is de- 1) What will you miss most things that I am proud of. tee Chair position that can veloped. Lastly, don’t be par- about your job as Councillor? Saving the Aberdeen Pavil- divide attention. Be every- tisan interested only in your “There is no doubt that I ion, finding an innovative way where in the ward, on every own ward. You need to work will miss the opportunity to to expand, renovate and mod- street and relevant to every with all the other Councillors be near the centre of the ac- ernize the Canterbury Com- resident. At the Council table and you can’t afford to alien- tion and excitement as we munity Centre, finding a way the Councillor should always ate them or be seen as some- build our city and our com- to preserve the NCC green be prepared by having read one interested only in his or munity. I will miss working space in Alta Vista when the the reports thoroughly and her ward. Keep your ward in every day with all the people NCC wanted to sell it, build- asked questions to staff ahead good repair but think broad- who shared my passion for ing play community play of time. Take time to learn ly about how you can help making our neighbourhoods structures (when you could and master the procedures of others. That builds political and our city better. I will miss do that and liability did not the Committees and Council– capital!” those things, but I have been prevent it), bringing in the privileged to have had the op- green bin, shepherding a new soft drinks were available in great Maplewood portunity to meet so many official plan, creating the plan supply, and a variety of summer wonderful people and forge to clean up the Ottawa River. Continued from page 35 salads was set out on food-laden so many lasting friendships These are just some of things tables for all the guests to enjoy. that the things I will miss are I have been involved in so I bourhood Way. It is here that the Ice cream bars rounded out the eclipsed by friendships I have can’t name just one.” Polished Brass Quintet, an Otta- late lunch, and the hospitality was gained.” 6) What is next for Peter Hume? wa-based quintet of five local mu- superb. 2) How high will Peter Hume’s A vacation in the short term? Liv- sicians, was set up to entertain ev- “People were very friendly, and corn roasts rank in his memories? ing in Alta Vista for the long term? eryone with their diverse selection we felt welcomed,” noted Lillian “Community events are Will you use your degree for your of music. And entertain they did. Gagnon from nearby Blair Street… about bringing neighbours new work? Will you consider fed- Maplewood’s Recreation Man- a sentiment that was felt by many together and creating a eral or provincial politics? You are ager, Nathalie Bartlett, has known others who attended that day. stronger sense of commun- not just going to retire. the group for a number of years, Self- guided tours were available ity. My two favourite events “I am not going to retire and suggested that both residents throughout the afternoon to are the Riverview Corn Roast and although you never know and guests would enjoy the variety anyone who was interested, and and Breakfast with Santa be- what the future holds I did of music that the Polished Brass different model suites were open cause they share an import- not leave one elected office to Quintet plays. And she was right. to the public. A Maplewood ant ingredient–lots and lots prepare to seek another. My From classical to folk music, Representative was in each suite to of children having fun. I have father and I are heading to show tunes and Dixieland; the provide information plus answer always enjoyed community Rome and touring around the quintet who are known for their questions, and again, visitors truly events and I hope that they Mediterranean in November showmanship, cheerfully invited enjoyed the opportunity to view endure not because they cre- and my daughter is a competi- not only sing-alongs, but also the enticing amenities. ate memories for politicians tive alpine skier so some time responded to a variety of requests A First Anniversary Celebration but because they create mem- in the Western Rockies might from their broad repertoire of of the Maplewood Retirement ories for the children.” be in the offing. What I would about 1000 known songs. And Community is to take place on nd 3) What will you miss least love to do is build the build- according to Bob, who is one of Thursday, October 2 from 2-4. about being a Councillor? ings we have talked about at the trumpet players, “We play for It is indeed hard to believe that “Email and the lack of civil- planning committee for the many different types of audiences, the residents of Maplewood began ity that characterizes most last four years–buildings that a lively seniors’ audience would be to move into our community at email correspondence. When fit into the existing zoning, one of our favourites, and the folks this same time last year. They I first started as Council- midrise, mixed use with great at the Maplewood that day were have chosen an exceptional lor phone calls, letters and architecture. Maybe help find particularly enthusiastic.” neighbourhood in which to live, in person discussions were a way to build a new central li- Delicious finger foods, with our marvellous parks and the methods that residents brary.” miniature hotdogs-or beef frank many nearby shops and amenities. used to talk to the Councillor. 7) From your 23 years of ex- sliders, as they are known, plus the Welcome to Riverview Park to Those interactions were for perience as a councillor and also hamburger sliders, were extremely each and every one of you. We the most part civil, respectful your youthful period working for popular, while everyone agreed hope that you enjoy the area as and polite. With email some a councillor what is your advice that the sizes of each were perfect much as we do. are civil, but more often than to help any beginner get a head for the occasion. Lemonade and not the sender often feels free start? What in the short term is to be rude, disrespectful and your best advice with regard to threatening.” Alta Vista? 4) How low in least missed is “Over the first term a new Ottawa Valley Weavers’ the corn roast when it was cold Councillor needs to pay spe- and Spinners’ Guild and rainy? cial attention to his neigh- “Rain or shine I always bourhoods. He or she needs enjoyed community events. to be at the end of people’s Exhibition and Sale When the weather wasn’t driveways solving their prob- with us I was always dis- lems, meeting with commun- appointed but not for me. For ity associations and mak- Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 the children who had so much ing sure that issues are dealt Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4 fun at all the events.” with so the ward is well taken Glebe Community Centre 5) What do you think is your care of. By investing time and 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa greatest accomplishment as a energy in the community the Councillor? Or what are you most Councillor builds political www.ovwsg.com proud of? capital that can be used when www.ovwsg.com “Over the 23 years I served they take on a larger role on Page 40 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 News too good not to share: Fashion for Compassion at The Wholesale Outlet by Carole Moult tional experience, not only for the hile the weather on audience, but also the W.O. Mod- September 20th was els themselves. And, for this show typical of a fall day- alone, there were ten superb mod- Wsome drizzle, a little sun, and even els, who are themselves either can- a healthy breeze; the elements did cer survivors or cancer patients. not deter the upbeat guests from Encouraged and assisted by attending The Wholesale Outlet’s Lise and Sherry during the weeks highly successful fashion show for prior to the event, the ladies se- cancer research. It is a wonderful lected outfits that they themselves show, that is all about giving back would enjoy modelling. They do a to our community, and as they al- superb job with each outfit they ways do, everyone delivers more show, and truth to tell, frequently than 100% to this one-of-a-kind end up buying some or parts of the and most rewarding event. very fashionable clothing that they Sherry Woodburn is the owner have enjoyed sharing. of The Wholesale Outlet, and twice Two Victoria’s Quilts Canada yearly, along with her fashion show volunteers, Gladys and Trudy, were partner, Lise Butters, the two inside the door of the 1877 Innes team up to produce this excep- Road location to provide refresh- Doug Woodburn: one of the Welcoming Committee Photo credit: Carole Moult
ments and accept donations for Zola’s Restaurant gave a $40.00 their worthwhile cause. Victoria’s Gift certificate. Bernadette Al- Quilt’s Canada is a national non- cock donated a unique Garden profit charitable organization of Inspiration Sculpture, “Faith’, Vi- dedicated volunteers who make, sual Artist Lise Butters provided and have already provided free of a wonderful ‘Morning Glorious’ charge, beautiful hand made quilts painting for the event, and a silk to thousands of Canadians who are Pashmina was kindly provided battling cancer. from The Wholesale Outlet. Others who donated generous- The organizers of the show ly for the exciting draws that day could not have done without the were: Dominique who provided a tremendous assistance of every- gorgeous hand-made pillow, Lynn one involved, including both Doug Morris who gave a marvellous gift Woodburn and Robyn Melski basket, there was a signature pedi- Woodburn, who are always there cure from Amanda Watson and to help whenever and wherever Beleza Spa, FDJ donated two pairs needed. Robyn of jeans, Renuar Fashions provided And as a result of all the work Photo credit: Robyn Melski Woodburn 3 pairs of pants, Coyle Publishing of so many people, “Fashion for supplied a $50. Gift certificate, and Compassion” raised $1500. for cancer research, while Victoria Quilt’s Canada was the recipient of $500.
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Jocelyn Photo credit: Robyn Melski Woodburn The W.O. Team Photo credit: Carole Moult The world is a much better and days are over, no doubt we’ll all be healthier place, thanks to Sherry, looking forward to seeing not only Lise and indeed all of the team who spring, but also the heralding of it- worked so well together to make with another great fashion show at September 20th happen. And af- The Wholesale Outlet. ter the upcoming long cold winter Chris Ellis for Public School Trustee
"Chris is a passionate champion of student needs and a proven community leader. I admire his rich understanding of how the Board really works and his Lynne Kathy clarity of insight into policy questions." Photo credit: Robyn Melski Woodburn Photo credit: Robyn Melski Woodburn Rob Campbell, Public School Trustee (OCDSB) Student Success l accessible regular and extracurricular programs that encourage and support all students Strong Schools l strong academic, arts, technical and recreational programs Parent Engagement l helping parents be active partners in their children's education Community Connections l keeping schools at the heart of their communities
www.SchoolZone6.org Gladys and Trudy from Victoria’s Quilts Photo credit: Carole Moult 613-552-1401 Page 42 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 6th Annual Art Exhibition titled “Through my Eyes” by Miriam Dwyer history in a series of oil and acrylic akpark Retirement Com- paintings depicting Canada’s urban munity opened its doors landscape from the late 1870’s to for it’s 6th Annual Art Ex- the 1930’s. Inspired largely by archi- Ohibition titled “Through my Eyes” val black and white photos from the which featured wonderful local art- National Archives of Canada and ists and celebrated the amazing tal- the City of Ottawa Archives, the ent of many of our residents. The images are ‘imagined’ into vibrantly aim is always to provide a visually coloured urban scenes that capture stimulating and social environment the energy of a nation being born for residents, staff and family mem- and the everyday lives of the people bers, and this year was no exception. building that new nation.. The ambience at Friday night’s ver- Cofounder of the Ottawa Art nissage was enhanced by the cello Expo and partner in Galerie Old music of Raphael Weiner-Browne Chelsea, Ross received in 2010 The Local artist, author, teacher, explorer, Jill Berry and the delectable hors d’oeuvres Emily Carr Legacy Award at the Photo credit: Miriam Dwyer and wine which was served. Ottawa Art Expo, so we are privi- oss Rheaume returned as leged to have him come back to included resident Alan Joyce, who one who attended the vernissage our feature artist. Ross com- Oakpark. displayed his beautiful woodwork on Friday night or came by through bines his passion for art and This year’s lineup of artists also showing his remarkable creativity the weekend. Jill Berry’s dramatic R and talent through his handcrafted “Calm on Georgian Bay” took cen- jewelry boxes, bowls and carved tre stage in the back part of the pictures. Other resident artists, room, and along with paintings by Lily Tobin, (watercolours)) Roy Nicole Lalonde, Linda Dabros, Ja- Cottee (watercolours) and Beulah net Mackay from Worldview Stu- Christison (oils) all displayed and dio, and Miriam Dwyer, provided sold many of their beautiful works a full and spectacular range of art as part of the show. Resident Helen which was thoroughly enjoyed by Bloom was also persuaded to show all who came to see it. Lastly Rich- many beautiful pieces she has cre- ard and Christine Hanna, also con- ated using the fine art of paper cut- nected to Oakpark, brought their ting. This is a very exacting skill felt work and unusual handmade which Helen now finds difficult, puppets and cards. Richard was but it was wonderful to celebrate working on some of his projects her creative ability and be able to during the show and watching him Oakpark resident Alan Joyce with visitors and his art work. Photo credit: Miriam Dwyer show another little known art form create people and creatures from to the community. this medium was truly fascinat- Visiting artists are all connected ing. As someone said: “ ‘Reality is to Oakpark in some way, and it pro- through your own eyes’ isn’t it!” vided a truly visual feast for every-
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Book Clubs 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 10 years, selling her art in various crafts GRAM Les mardis 16 septembre - 16 décembre shows. Registration. Book Banter de 18h30 à 20h00 Saturday, November 1, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bats at the Library! Share the enjoyment of good books in a Join us for a silly and spooky storytime. relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discus- Come Write In Children are invited to wear costumes sion. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Information It’s November, and time to get writing! and share in the holiday mayhem featur- Thursday, October 2 - Remarkable Crea- Come make use of our room set aside ing Halloween stories, crafts, and more. tures by Tracy Chevalier Home Inspection Workshop just for writing. Join other writers as you No registration required. Thursday, November 6 - Behind the Nathan Weinstock, Registered Home aim for your word count. Thursday, October 30, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo Inspector with AccuChex Inspections, will lead a workshop on home inspec- Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00 - Infusions littéraires tion tips and helpful hints. This seminar 8:30 p.m. Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres will be of interest to home owners, home Fridays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2:00 - TEEN PROGRAM dans une ambiance détendue. Joignez- buyers and sellers, and those concerned 6:00 p.m. vous à nous pour une discussion. De with new home warranty issues. You will Monster Mash-up 14h00 à 15h00. learn how to conduct your own inspec- Spooks and sparkles, ghouls and glue. Le lundi 20 octobre - L’enfant d’octobre tion, and how to get the most from a Come create a monstrous creation of de Philippe Besson home inspector. STORYTIMES / CONTES your own! Ages 13 – 18. No registration Le lundi 17 novembre - Le fil des souven- Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Closed Monday, October 13. / Fermée le required. irs de Victoria Hislop Let’s Talk Credit lundi 13 octobre.) Wednesday, October 22, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn about the myths and the facts Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book Club about credit, credit ratings, and credit Babytime / Bébés à la biblio Share the enjoyment of good mysteries scores, along with strategies on how to Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a dis- N.S. Registration for programs starts on protect credit. Offered in partnership cussion. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. No September 10. / L’inscription des pro- with Gary Rusyn of the Credit Counsel- registration required. / Contes, rimes et grammes commence le 10 septembre. Thursday, October 16 - Any title by Mi- ling Society. Registration. chael Dibdin chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou / Registration for all programs requires Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:00 gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscription a valid OPL library card for each regis- Thursday, November 20 - T.B.A. p.m. requise. trant. / Toutes les personnes qui souhait- Tuesday Book Group 12 Principles of Equity Investing ent s’inscrire à des programmes doivent Share the enjoyment of good books in a Eliminate your fear of owning stocks. Session 1 être titulaires d’une carte valide de la relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a discus- Learn how to invest and how to avoid Mondays, September 15 - October 20, BPO. sion of selections from the Great Books common investment mistakes. Offered 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Reading and Discussion Program: in partnership with Wade Brown, M.A., Les lundis 15 septembre - 20 octobre de The Alta Vista Library is located at 2516 Second series. Authors include Plato, MBA, Investment Advisor and Associ- 10h30 à 11h. Alta Vista Dr. For more information, Dewey, Euripides, Aristotle, Dostoevsky, ate Portfolio Manager, RBC Dominion please call 613-580-2424, ext.30426. / and more. Securities. October 7, 21; November 4, 18; 7:00 - La bibliothèque Alta Vista est située au Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 - 7:30 Afternoon Babytime / Bébés à la 2516, promenade Alta Vista. Pour de plus 8:30 p.m. p.m. biblio après-midi amples renseignements, veuillez com- Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and poser le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Conversation Groups Hobbies (Closed Monday, October 13, Tuesday, a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. No registration required. / Contes, rimes et November 11. Fermée le lundi 13 octo- Flûtes de Pan avec Colores Andi- chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou bre, le mardi 11 novembre.) nos / Andean Pan-Flutes with Col- gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscription ores Andinos STORYTIMES / CONTES English Conversation Group - requise. Le flûtiste péruvien Luis Abanto dé- (Closed Tuesday, November 11. Fermée Monday / Groupe de conversation le mardi 11 novembre) anglais - lundi montre les techniques de la flute de Pan (Zampona). Pour aînés. Inscription Session 1 Practice your English language conver- Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, sation skills and meet new friends in a requise. / Peruvian flutist Luis Abanto Babytime / Bébés à la biblio 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. relaxed and friendly environment. No introduces participants to Pan flute Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and Les jeudis 18 septembre - 23 octobre de registration required. / Améliorez votre techniques. For older adults. Registra- a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. No 13h à 13h30. anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans tion. registration required. / Contes, rimes et un milieu décontracté. Aucune inscrip- Saturday, October 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m. chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou tion requise. Le samedi 4 octobre de 14h à 15h Family Storytime gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscription Mondays, September 8 - December 15, Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages requise. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and a parent or caregiver. No registra- Beading necklaces and earrings Les lundis 8 septembre - 15 décembre de tion required. Session 2 18h00 à 19h30 workshop Create beautiful works of art with Chris- Mondays, November 3 - December 8, Session 1 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. English Conversation Group - tine Gendron from Colours Jewellery . Tuesdays, September 16 - October 21, Tuesday / Groupe de conversation Christine will demonstrate beading Les lundis 3 novembre - 8 décembre de 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. anglais - mardi technique and assist you in making a 10h30 à 11h. Practice your English language conver- necklace and earrings. Offer them as sation skills and meet new friends in a gifts or make one as a gift to yourself, you Afternoon Babytime / Bébés à la relaxed and friendly environment. No know you deserve it! Registration Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la bib- biblio après-midi registration required. / Améliorez votre Wednesday, October 8, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. lio Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens dans Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. No un milieu décontracté. Aucune inscrip- a parent or caregiver. 18-36 months. No registration required. / Contes, rimes et tion requise. Gouache Painting Workshop registration required. / Contes, rimes et chansons pour les bébés et un parent ou Tuesdays, September 9 - December 16, Véronique Stéfanica will introduce par- chansons pour les tout-petits et un par- 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. ticipants to gouache paint, with exer- gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune inscription ent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Au- Les mardis 9 septembre - 16 décembre cises on painting uniform backgrounds, requise. cune inscription requise. de 12h00 à 13h45 gradations and dark on light painting. For older adults. Registration. Session 2 Groupe de conversation en fran- Friday, October 17, 2:00-4:30 p.m. Session 1 Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, çais / French Conversation Group Wednesdays, September 17 - October 22, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Improve your spoken French in a re- 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Create Cards that Flip and Pop-Up! Les jeudis 6 novembre - 11 décembre de laxed setting. This group is for those at Les mercredis 17 septembre - 22 octobre Make a pop-up card (card in a box) and 13h00 à 13h30. an intermediate level. No registration re- de 10h30 à 11h. quired. / Améliorez votre français parlé a flip card that you will truly enjoy and dans une ambiance décontractée. Ce treasure. Presented by Julie Olivier, Family Storytime groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. Au- self-taught artist, who has been making Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages cune inscription requise. cards and paper craft frames for the past and a parent or caregiver. No registra- Tuesdays, September 16 - December 16, CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PRO- tion required. OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 47 Alta Vista Library cont’d Elmvale Acres Library Every day is a great day to celebrate Upcoming Programs at the Elm- Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - 6:30pm Session 2 kindness, and friends! / Chaque jour vale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 6:30pm Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, est un merveilleux jour pour célébrer la Public Library Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 6:30pm 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. bonté et nos amis! Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 6:30pm Saturday, November 15, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. All programs are free. Registra- Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 6:30pm Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la bib- (No registration required) tion is required for some. 60 minutes lio Le samedi 15 novembre de 15h à 15h45. 613-738-0619 Améliorez votre français oral et ren- Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and (Aucune inscription requise) contrez des gens dans une ambiance a parent or caregiver. 18-36 months. No Contes en famille conviviale et décontractée. / Practice registration required. / Contes, rimes et Monday, September 29, 2014 - your French language conversation chansons pour les tout-petits et un par- 10:15am skills and meet new friends in a re- ent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Au- N.B. Registration for programs starts Monday, October 6, 2014 - 10:15am laxed and friendly environment. cune inscription requise. on September 10. / L’inscription des pro- Monday, October 20, 2014 - 10:15am grammes commence le 10 septembre. / Monday, November 3, 2014 - 10:15am Groupe de lecture en français / Registration for all programs requires Monday, November 10, 2014 - French Reading Circle Session 2 a valid OPL library card for each regis- 10:15am Saturday, September 27, 2014 - Wednesdays, November 5 - December trant. / Toutes les personnes qui souhait- Monday, November 17, 2014 - 10:15am 11:00am 10, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. ent s’inscrire à des programmes doivent Monday, November 24, 2014 - Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 11:00am Les mercredis 5 novembre - 10 décem- être titulaires d’une carte valide de la 10:15am Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 11:00am bre de 10h30 à 11h. BPO. Monday, December 1, 2014 - 10:15am Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 11:00am Monday, December 8, 2014 - 10:15am Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 11:00am The Alta Vista Library is located at 2516 30 minutes Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 11:00am Alta Vista Dr. For more information, Contes, comptines et chansons pour Saturday, November 15, 2014 - CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PRO- please call 613-580-2424, ext.30426. / les enfants de tous âges et un parent 11:00am GRAM / PROGRAMME SPE- La bibliothèque Alta Vista est située au ou gardien. Saturday, November 22, 2014 - CIAL POUR ENFANTS 2516, promenade Alta Vista. Pour de plus 11:00am amples renseignements, veuillez com- Family Storytime Saturday, November 29, 2014 - Let’s Celebrate Today! / Célébrons poser le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 10:15am 11:00am la journée! Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 11:00am 10:15am 120 minutes Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - Améliorez votre lecture en français et rencontrez des gens dans une ambi- care, Perley Rideau has expanded 10:15am Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - ance conviviale et décontractée. / Perley Rideau its programs and services to create 10:15am Practice your reading in French and Continued from page 50 the Perley Rideau Seniors Village, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - meet new friends in a relaxed and a hub providing choices of accom- 10:15am friendly environment. tawa that offers a diverse range of modation and easy access to health Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - security solutions. It has been a and wellness services. 10:15am Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” leading employer of veterans and The Perley and Rideau Veter- Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - Monday, September 29, 2014 - former Canadian Armed Forces ans’ Health Centre Foundation: 10:15am 2:00pm members for 75 years, is active in Sylvie Moncion, 613-746-2035 Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - Friday, November 21, 2014 - 2:00pm assisting injured or ill Canadian Commissionaires Ottawa: Andrée 10:15am 60 minutes Armed Forces personnel to transi- Paige, 613-863-1828 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - Registration required/ Inscription requise tion to civilian life or return to ac- 10:15am 30 minutes Building Boom: show off your archi- tive duty, and has a proud history Other resources: Stories, rhymes and songs for chil- tectural creativity with Lego®. / of raising awareness and funds for The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ dren of all ages and a parent or Archiboum! Architectes en herbe, à military families. Health Centre and Foundation caregiver. vos Lego®! The Perley and Rideau Veter- website: www.perleyrideau.ca ans’ Health Centre provides qual- The Capital Campaign website: Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio Beading necklaces and earrings ity care for seniors, serving veter- www.buildingchoices.ca Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 1:30pm workshop ans and an ever increasing number Commissionaires Ottawa’s web- Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 1:30pm Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - 6:15pm of seniors from the community. site: www.commissionaires-otta- Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 1:30pm 120 minutes Building on its many years of expe- wa.on.ca Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 1:30pm Registration required rience and reputation in long-term Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 1:30pm Create beautiful works of art with Thursday, November 13, 2014 - Christine Gendron from Colours 1:30pm Jewellery . 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It is one of here have been several munity Police Officer at (613) 236- the most popular services offered ion Telegraph in Ottawa. In 1881, violent incidents in Ot- 1222 x 5812 and leave a message by Neighbourhood Watch. In the Ahearn and Soper both resigned tawa South during the meantime the existing service is their respective positions to form a new electrical contract- pastT months, including a stab- 2013 Crime Trends Report still offered on a ‘on request’ basis ing company called Ahearn & bing in the Riverview Park area. and community policing – check with your local Neigh- Soper. Fortunately such incidents are The 2013 Crime Trends Report for bourhood Watch Coordinator. Ahearn’s firsts where many few and far between in our com- the City of Ottawa and City Wards At the last meeting of the Neigh- and varied: munity. However there have been has now been issued. You can find bourhood Watch Coordinators for In 1882 Ahearn installed 65 complaints of aggressive panhand- the document on the Ottawa Po- the Ottawa South area it was de- arc street lamps, thus introduc- ling at local shopping malls; and lice Services website. The reports cided that we would send the agen- ing electric light to Ottawa. His Ottawa Electric Light Com- thefts from unlocked cars. If you for the individual Wards make es- da and minutes of meetings to all pany built a small waterwheel at are interested in the statistics go pecially interesting reading. four City Councillors whose wards Chaudière Falls on the Ottawa the Crime Mapping tool on the As readers may know, the Ot- are covered by the Ottawa South River to supply power for the Ottawa Police Services website tawa South Community Police Neighbourhood Watch. (River- street lighting. This was possi- www.ottawapolice.ca Centre, which served our area, has view Park comes mostly under bly the first hydraulic generator in Canada. closed. However Riverview Park Ward 10, Capital Ward). This is to In 1887, for Queen Victoria’s Neighbourhood Watch still receives full community poli- make sure Councillors are aware of Diamond Jubilee, Ahearn and Neighbourhood Watch is a part- cing. If you need to contact either Watch activities and their import- Soper were contracted to illu- nership between a local commun- Const. Rebecca Vanderwater or ance to the community. minate the Parliament Build- ity and the Ottawa Police Service ings with thousands of electric lights. This practice continues to work for a secure and peace- to this date around Christmas. ful neighbourhood. Its strength In 1891, Ahearn introduced lies in neighbours looking after the first electric streetcar into neighbours - taking the time and Canada at Ottawa. He built the the concern to be vigilant and to first electric powered hot-water heating for the cars in the win- report any suspicious activity. In ter. He also invented a rotating turn the Community Police Offi- brush sweeper to clear the track cers alert citizens to any concerns, of snow and argued to get Sun- scams or crime trends in their day service for the streetcars. neighbourhoods. Const. Mahamud Elmi, call and Lastly: here is a reminder of a In 1892 he cooked up a mess of Saginaw Trout with Potato Cro- For more information on leave a message and they will get new and important service offered quettes and Sauce Tartare for his Neighbourhood Watch in Ottawa back to you. A city-wide study is by Ottawa Police Services friends and family, thus becom- go to the Ottawa Police Services presently in progress to determine ing the first person in the world website and follow the links Safety how best to use community poli- New Online Reporting to cook with electricity. and Crime Prevention/Home and cing resources. Ottawa residents can now Corporations Canada In 1899, Ahearn was the first Neighbourhood Safety/Neigh- report specific crimes on- person to drive a small electric bourhood Watch. A new home inspection line with a new feature on automobile in Ottawa. There are three Watches in the program. the ottawapolice.ca website. In 1927, Ahearn, with Prime Riverview Park area. They are - We are expecting a new Home Minister Mackenzie King Abbey Road, Riverview Park East Inspection program to be rolled The Ottawa Police online reporting and Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe, made the first trans- and Riverview Park West. If you out this fall and will keep you tool allows reports to be taken atlantic telephone call to Brit- would like to join a local Watch or posted. (It’s the program that’s for theft or lost property under ain. would like to see a Watch set up new, not necessarily the homes). $5000, traffic complaints, mis- In 1932, Ahearn was appointed on your own Street call a Coordin- The inspection is carried out usu- chief or damage to property under as chairman of the Broadcasting ator (see the end of this article). ally by a police volunteer and usu- $5000, theft from vehicles under Committee for the Diamond Ju- bilee of Confederation. One of Alternatively contact Const. Reb- ally results in suggestions for im- $5000, and lost licence plates. his tasks was to produce a coast- to-coast radio broadcast of the Every report will be reviewed festivities on Parliament Hill. by Ottawa Police Analysts For this, he built the 32,000 ki- who determine the appropri- lometres of wire needed to con- nect the country from east to ate course of action and respond west. Governor-General Lord to questions within 24 hours. Willingdon said that this “had done more to create a national It is important to report even min- spirit in Canada than any other or offences or crimes because this movement.” helps the police identify recurring Thomas Ahearn was named trends in the community and this to the Queen’s Privy Council for may lead to a greater chance of Canada in 1928. He died in 1938 catching the person or persons re- and was interred in Beechwood sponsible. Cemetery. (wikipedia) Thomas Ahearn was truly a Contact information for Riverview man with a vision for his city, Park Neighbourhood Watches: Abbey his country and for the world. Rd. - Rhéaume Laplante (613) 521- Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, 1664. Riverview Park West – Frank Researcher and author. His Ca- Hare (613) 731-5396. Riverview Park nadian history web site, Mys- East - Tim Mark (613) 733-1744. teriesofCanada.com, is viewed by Const. Rebecca Vanderwater, Ottawa over 10,000 persons each day. South Community Police Centre (613) This story was originally on 236-1222 x5812 (messages) Mysteriesofcanada.com. OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 49 no time to restart. The pilot called an in a 100 degrees, high humidity navigation aids included systems Avros emergency and gave the command to environment! from Computing Devices of Canada Continued from page 31 bail out. The two pilots managed to Getting all the equipment I required in Ottawa. Tactical systems included eject but sadly the other three crew to do the modifications to the aircraft an early generation airborne digital and electronics systems sources on the members had no time to exit and died and to demonstrate the results to computer. The stuff that that machine plane. As a result, an extensive trials with the plane on impact. Both pilots authorities in Colombo proved to be could do with all of 4K. bytes of program was initiated at Woodford. It were injured, and the RAF second pilot quite challenging. While I was sitting memory was amazing. was exciting work that involved early was wheelchair bound for the rest of his in the departure lounge at Heathrow, I was to lead a team responsible for applications of solid state computing life. There was a nagging concern that I was paged on the intercom and the integrating these systems in the aircraft devices in military aircraft. the initial aircraft problem could have airline informed me that the loading environment. The goal was to resolve The test program yielded positive been caused by a system malfunction, hatch of the Comet was too small for as many design bugs as possible prior results and the team I was working with possibly due to electromagnetic the crate. They told me that they would to aircraft first flight thus speeding up anticipated participation in ongoing interference from the systems under repackage everything and send it on the flight test program. This worked Vulcan bomber trials at Eglin Air Force test; hence our participation in these to Colombo on the next day’s flight. out remarkably well and the test rig Base in Florida. However, following tests at Boscombe. The tests revealed Returning to the international airport we built also provided an effective several failures of test launches of no problems and flight trials were later the day after I arrived we learned that show piece for high profile visitors. Skybolt in the U.S., Defence Secretary completed successfully the goods had already been transported We were able to “fly” or simulate McNamara cancelled the program. Despite the tragic background to to the harbour office in Colombo. tactical missions which blew the socks Ironically a test launch conducted the this visit to Boscombe Down the trip Negotiating with customs in Colombo off some visitors. day following the cancellation was had some interesting moments. The took several hours but fortunately I There were some interesting successful, but the U.S. government timing of the trip coincided with early had assistance from an Air Ceylon events during early flight tests of the had already decided to pursue a trials of the TSR2 fighter/bomber just employee and we eventually got the Nimrod. The maiden flight of the different strategy. days before it was cancelled by the package released. We then had to first prototype was cut short due Anticipating similar technical British MoD. I recall watching ground “negotiate” with porters to load the to the tendency of the plane to yaw problems emerging with other digital crew working on the prototype aircraft package into our truck, a sensitive substantially in a cross-wind. This was weapon systems that were being far away from public view. Sadly I never negotiation involving some financial quickly put down to the keel effect of deployed in the RAF V-bomber fleet got to see the plane in the air, but transactions! My work went well and the bomb-bay addition to the fuselage. a decision was taken to continue nonetheless it was fascinating to at least I was soon able to demonstrate the I don’t know why the problem was trials on the Vulcan. Along with other have a chance to see it on the ground. effectiveness of the fix and the plane never anticipated before the first members of the team I spent countless Tragically of course the Vickers TSR2 quickly returned to service. flight, but it was quickly resolved. hours underneath the delta winged program underwent a similar demise Following my return to Woodford, Overnight a dorsal fin was fabricated Vulcan platform as the aircraft systems to that of the Avro Arrow program in things seemed to be slowing down, and bolted onto the vertical stabilizer. were functioned though all modes of Canada and the prototype planes were so I started looking for new work This did the trick and the flight test operation. These systems included either scrapped or used for military and I received a job offer from a program was able to proceed with some powerful electronic warfare and target practice; and of course all the telecommunications firm in Devon. exploration of the fight envelope. radar systems. We were provided with design documentation was destroyed. However, when I handed in my During this period I got to no protection against RF radiation or The TSR2 cancellation was one resignation my boss asked me to delay experience the culture of Avro’s other hazards, and I can recall finishing of several major aircraft program a few days before accepting the new canteens and dining room. There was some days with my hair and clothing cancellations that occurred at this time job. So I ended up staying with Avro, a real hierarchy there with at least being drenched with aviation fuel. in the UK; notably plans to develop a leading a systems integration team on “five levels of dining experience.” One One series of trials conducted larger and faster version of the Harrier the Hawker Siddely Nimrod maritime had to be very careful not to overstep at an active RAF V-bomber base jump jet as well as the development reconnaissance aircraft. one’s mark. There were canteens for was particularly interesting. At the of a frontline tactical transport At this time MoD was looking shop floor workers and clerical staff, peak of the Cold War operational plane by Avro/Whitworth. I had for a low cost solution to replacing dining rooms for engineers and junior readiness and fast response was of vital anticipated that I might be involved the aging Avro Shackleton in the managers, dining rooms for senior importance. At RAF Scampton in in development of this latter plane, maritime reconnaissance role. One managers and test pilots and then Lincolnshire, and at other RAF bases, so after the string of cancellations of the candidates for this was the special dining rooms for executives V-bombers stood ready for action with my future at Avros did not seem as De Havilland Comet. Two unsold and VIP visitors. As well there were crews on board, ready for take-off 24/7. secure or interesting as it had been in airframes were mothballed at De some smaller dining rooms for private A rapid start process was employed the past. We continued with system Havilland’s factory site near Chester meetings. so that on command, the pilot would trials on Vulcan bombers as they took and plans were forthcoming to use At the higher levels the food was initiate a sequence to simultaneously on new roles, and we also did system these two aircraft for flight testing; excellent and of course they served start all four Olympus engines from trials on the Avro Shackleton aircraft, one to explore the flight envelope; the cocktails and wine. I have observed and on-board compressed air source. still the RAF’s primary maritime other to test the navigation, weapon many unwary visitors dropping- The engines would quickly run up to reconnaissance aircraft at this time. and surveillance systems. off during the afternoon session of operating RPM and would be ready I also did quite a lot of work on the The plan was to fly the two planes meetings following an excellent lunch, to taxi for take-off in a minute or so. Avro 748 twin turboprop airplane and from Chester to Woodford where prepared by a master chef! I am sure Working beneath the plane during this in 1963 I was sent to Ceylon (now Sri they would be modified and where a that things would not be the same process was quite the experience; in Lanka) to fix a technical problem that new production line would be set up. now but that was the expected way of retrospect one has to wonder how safe was affecting operation of radios aboard At this time the plane was designated doing things at that time. one was during this exercise. the single plane that Air Ceylon had Avro type number 801; later HS 801 as Notwithstanding these foibles We also participated in trials purchased to replace an aging Douglas Hawker, Armstrong Whitworth, Avro, I have to say that my days at Avros at the Aeroplane and Armament DC-3 that they were operating. de Havilland and other British airframe proved to be the most interesting, Experimental Establishment This was an interesting trip; my first firms had by this time merged to form exciting and enjoyable of my (A&AEE), Boscombe Down, an venture outside of the U.K. I flew from Hawker Siddely Aviation (HSA). The career. I will always remember the important military aircraft test Heathrow by De-Havilland Comet RAF designated the name Nimrod encouragement and support I was establishment if the U.K. One of the stopping to refuel in Rome, Cairo, when the first plane was delivered. given by Avro’s senior managers, even trials resulted from an unfortunate Bahrain and Karachi before landing Planned systems for Nimrod were when I eventually decided to leave the incident that had occurred during an in Ratmalana International Airport quite sophisticated compared with firm and to work for Boeing in the earlier test flight of a Vulcan bomber, in Colombo. What an experience existing systems in the Shackleton USA. It is sad that the Avro name has with a mixed crew, including both Avro for me leaving London, Heathrow in fleet. Navigation sensors included an now disappeared from the lexicon, and RAF personnel. On this occasion December with a temperature close inertial platform that was integrated as have the names of other aviation the engines stalled during a low speed, to freezing then many hours later with a Doppler radar system originally giants around the world. low altitude manoeuvre and there was descending the steps of the Comet developed for the TSR2. Other Page 50 Riverview Park Review OCTOBER 2014 Perley Rideau building naming event draws hundreds Commissionaires Ottawa Place unveiled
OTTAWA---June 19, 2014 — munity at large is essential. Our he Perley and Rideau Vet- seniors, whether they are veterans erans’ Health Centre Foun- or seniors from the community, dation today announced deserve no less. We are grateful to thatT the first of two apartment all of our donors, large and small, buildings, specially designed for for their generous and heartfelt seniors, was named Commission- contributions to the Perley Rideau aires Ottawa Place in honour of Seniors Village. We also encourage LtoR: Daniel Clapin, Executive Director, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health one of its leading donors. our community to continue sup- Centre Foundation; LGen Jim Gervais (Ret’d), Chairman, Board of Directors, Capt(N) Paul A. Guindon porting this cause by helping us Commissionaires Ottawa; Kenneth Dye, Co-Chair, Building Choices, Enriching (Ret’d), a 33-year Navy veteran and reach our $5 million goal. We’re Lives Capital Campaign; Grete Hale, Honorary Co-Chair, Building Choices, CEO at Commissionaires Ottawa, halfway there!” Enriching Lives Capital Campaign; Brigadier General (Ret’d) Charles Lemieux, said: “We are very honoured to be Commissionaires Ottawa is a Chair, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation; Capt(N) Paul Guindon (Ret’d), CEO, Commissionaires Ottawa; General (Retired) Walter a part of this special ceremony to- private, not-for-profit security Natynczyk, President, Canadian Space Agency; Merv Beckstead, Co-Chair, Building day. At Commissionaires Ottawa, company headquartered in Ot- Choices, Enriching Lives Capital Campaign; Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Michael giving back is ingrained in who we Jeffery, Chair, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre; and Akos Hoffer, are and what we do. Many commis- Continued on page 47 CEO, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre. sionaires have served Canada as military or RCMP personnel and now we’re helping to protect our country and its citizens as security professionals during a second ca- reer. The Perley and Rideau Veter- ans’ Health Centre also has a long tradition of serving veterans. We applaud Perley Rideau’s initiative and major commitment to build- ing these new seniors’ apartments that will serve veterans and seniors in their later years when they need safe accommodation and addition- al assistance.” The unveiling of the new name took place during the official launch of the public phase of the Foundation’s Building Choices, En- riching Lives Capital Campaign at a well-attended event to celebrate reaching the half-way mark of the $5 million goal. Also being cel- ebrated is the completion of the Seniors Housing Project, a key ele- ment in creating the Perley Rideau Seniors Village and the focus of this special fundraising campaign. Located on Russell Road in Ot- tawa, the Seniors Housing Project consists of 139 specially-designed apartments for seniors in two low- rise buildings. Up to 30% of these apartments are offered to former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Seniors Village in- cludes 450 residents in the Long- Term Care Centre, an expanded area for health-oriented services and a range of programs to support seniors choosing to live at home in the community. Daniel Clapin, Executive Direc- tor of The Perley and Rideau Vet- erans’ Health Centre Foundation, said, “We face a major challenge in caring for a growing number of seniors, often with more difficult health issues, including dementia. Cora Ottawa St-Laurent In the face of limited government 1530 St-Laurent Ottawa funding, support from the com- 613.563.2672 OCTOBER 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 51
2014 MS Bike Tour by Louis Comerton 14 years the cycle team has raised n August, a cycle team, known over $130,000, which is used for as the Celtic Tigers, made up research at the Ottawa Hospital, of Riverview Park residents General Campus, to find a cure for Iand friends, participated in the an- MS. nual Ottawa MS Bike Tour for the Riverview Park resident, Aileen 14th consecutive year. This year Comerton has captained the Celt- the team raised over $9,000 in ic Tigers cycle team since it was sponsorship donations for the MS formed in 2001. Photo credit: Aileen Comerton Society of Canada. Over the past