The voice of the community for more than 60 years • January 2018 • Vol. 69, No. 3
A new president for the Manor Park Community Association
By Scott Summers
You might say Elizabeth McAl- lister is a globetrotter. With her husband, Frank Koller, she’s lived in three countries and worked in more than 100 during her 35-year career in internation- al development. During her time both locally and abroad, howev- er, McAllister has been proud to call Manor Park her home. “We purchased our house from Frank’s’ mom in 1989,” she said. “It was his childhood home from the time they ar- rived in Manor Park in 1950. I left Ottawa for Washington to work for the World Bank in 1997, and Frank joined me as a CBC Radio Foreign Corre- spondent in 1998. We returned about a decade later.” Her work abroad provided McAllister with crucial ex- perience. It’s something she hopes to leverage as she re- places Sébastien LaRochelle- Côté as President of the Manor Park Community Association Members of the University of Ottawa Choir sang Christmas carols during the hour-long, multi-denominational service held at Beechwood Cemetery’s National (MPCA). “I want to bring what Memorial Centre on December 10, 2017. See Page 38 for more photos. Photo: Richard Lawrence, courtesy of Beechwood Cemetery I‘ve learned on a global level to my local community,” she said. McAllister is no stranger to public service, having vol- unteered as a Strategy and Lighting up the darkness of night Sub-Committee Lead for the By Sharleen Tattersfield dlelight Service of prayer, song soprano soloist Chelsea Hon- lights on the stately trees lining MPCA. Recently, McAllis- and remembrance was led by eyman sang a beautiful rendi- the entrance to the cemetery ter partnered with community Early Sunday evening on a chilly Canon James Beall, Monsignor tion of O Holy Night, the well- — a tradition Beechwood cre- leaders, Manor Park Communi- December 10, 2017, family and Gilles Lavergne and Padre (Ma- known and moving traditional ates every year. Following the ty Council (MPCC) and Manor friends gathered together out- jor) Daniel A.G. Gilroy. Christmas carol. Participants service, people were encour- Park Public School to build side of Beechwood Cemetery’s Christmas carols were held glowing candles to ward aged to hang an ornament in raised gardens for students National Memorial Centre to re- sung by all in attendance, guid- off the dark, signalling the start memory of a loved one and to and summer campers to learn member loved ones and to bring ed by the University of Ottawa of the Christmas season. enjoy hot chocolate or cider. about growing and eating nutri- light to one of the darkest days Choir — the bilingual, adult At the end of the ceremony, Donations to the Ottawa Food tious food. In partnership with of the year. The annual, multi- choir affiliated with the univer- everyone counted down to the Bank were collected. >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 denominational Christmas Can- sity’s school of music. Talented illumination of the Christmas >>SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 38
INSIDE Hockey Day in Columns Etiquette Matters 26 Business Buzz 12 Meet Your Neighbour 32 Manor Park Community Bulletin Board 40 MPCC Programs 19 January 20, Noon to 2 p.m. Dogs in the ’Hood 35 Chronicle Essay 17 Lace up your skates for pick-up hockey or pleasure skating Manor Park “Winter Classic” at 3 p.m. Come out and cheer! Page 2 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018
Gathering at the jams and jellies table were parishioners Don Wilson (from left), Mary Sinclair, Lynda Damen, Pastor Rob Heard, John Graham and Ruth Moore (who made all the jams and jellies on sale!).
Checking out the tempting array of home-made holiday baking and treats were Dorothy McFall, Theresa Wilson and Riley. Bill Hilborn and Bob Porter select bags of fresh holly with help from Photos: Sharleen Tattersfield Theresa Wilson.
Who would you trust St. Columba Church hosts to refinish your furniture? annual holly and bake sale We have been designing, building, and yes – finishing furniture for more than 39 years. By Sharleen Tattersfield Go to www.TheEmporium.com and click on refinishing. What would Christmas be without sprigs of fresh green holly complete with bunches of bright red berries to deck mantels, tables and place settings in December? Finishing Shop: 2000 Thurston Dr., Unit #17, Ottawa This is a tradition St. Columba Church has embraced for over 60 years. Its annual holly sale, 613-737-3644 • [email protected] hosted by the alter guild, was held on December 16. Holly, the ancient symbol of luck and prosperity, was shipped fresh from British Columbia and bagged for sale the day before. Also on display were Interior Design • Custom Furniture delicious home-made baked goods and sweet treats, jars of jams and jellies, as well as hand-crafted • Refinishing • embroidered gifts — all made by parishioners to help raise funds for the church and its outreach initiatives.
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By Sharleen Tattersfield attendance this year was evi- featured gourmet breakfast dence of the cohesive commu- sandwiches, prepared by Beech- With much anticipation, the nity we live in. Look for some- wood Gastropub chef/owner Christmas edition of the Beech- thing special in the New Year!” Harriet Clunie and served with Louise Lettstrom-Hannant (from left) with her niece and her husband, Scott Han- wood Farmers’ Market held its The December 2 market- the help of her father the Rev. nant, admire crafts at Jane’s Little Workshop. annual marketplace for the first place — the second annual Canon David Clunie of St. Bar- time this year at Chartwell New — featured some 30 vendors tholomew’s Anglican Church. Edinburgh Square — a well- showcasing a unique and var- They were gone in a flash. received and successful venture ied array of hand-crafted, The market raffle — a bas- for our community, market or- hand-made goods and foods. ket of goodies valued at $200 ganizers and vendors alike. It drew a crowd of some 350 — was won by Anne Hodgson. “The Christmas Market market goers who strolled Funds in the amount of $280 was a great success,” says Chris through the halls of New Edin- were raised in support of the Penton, manager of the Beech- burgh Square. Rideau-Rockcliffe Community wood Farmers’ Market. “The The highly popular brunch Resource Centre.
Portrait photographer Helene Anne Fortin spins wool at her booth at Beechwood Farmers’ Market – 2017 Christmas edition.
Catherine Bourque of Chartwell New Edinburgh Square joins Chris Penton of Jenn of A Seedling Yarn passes the time knitting one of her many hand-crafted woollen creations. Photos: Sharleen Tattersfield Beechwood Farmers’ Market searching for that perfect Christmas gift.
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By Sharleen Tattersfield A visit with Santa Claus entertained Ms. Chun and her students displayed their art in the atrium, library and youngsters attending the Holly Tea. heritage room. Photos courtesy of Elmwood School Elmwood School welcomed the start of the 2017 holiday season with its popular, annual Art Fair and Holly Tea. A tradition since 2015 — one that built on a former, juried Art Show initiated by Elmwood’s Old Girls in 1985 — this year’s fundraising event featured 34 artists exhibiting more than 100 pieces of artwork, including paintings, tex- tiles, pottery and jewellery with some 20 vendors displaying baked goods, jewellery, clothing, hand-made treats along with a beautiful assortment of red, green and gold holly and poinsettias. The Holly Tea choir performed and even Santa Claus paid a jolly visit. About 300 visitors joined in the weekend festivities, checking out the seasonal Holiday Marketplace and artwork as well as taking a mo- ment to enjoy being treated to refreshments and sweets at the Holly Tea. Students, teachers and parent volunteers assisted with sales and REGISTER NOW FOR serving tea, while the Elmwood Alumni members Liz Heatherington (’63), Lynne Evenson (’79) and the Old Girls’ Art Fair Organizing Committee put together a wonderful Friday evening Vernissage. KINDERGARTEN Funds raised by the Holly Tea and Art Show will be desig- nated for the Old Girls Endowment Scholarship, which enables SEPTEMBER 2018 Elmwood School to financially support a gifted student. CALL YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER...New year, New you! OR VISIT OCDSB.CA EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM OFFERED IN EVERY SCHOOL
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MPCA Annual General Meet- a link to the MPCC website. All bourhood endorsement of the Manor Park FROM THE DESK OF: ing. He will have more Census three of these groups are work- Mature Neighbourhood Over- analysis to report in a forth- ing for and with you. Visit us at lay proposal. Community coming Chronicle article. www.manorparkcommunity.ca . We thank you Sébastian On behalf of the MPCA Over the last year, Sébas- for your leadership and say Association and all of you, I would like to tian and Board members have a special thank you to two thank Sébastian for his contri- worked on traffic and trans- Board members who are leav- Contact us at bution as President to Manor portation concerns especially ing, Martha Patterson and [email protected] Park over the last two years. traffic-calming projects led by Catherine Bourque. Both are His commitment to Manor Park our Councilor, Tobi Nussbaum. starting new jobs so we wish EXECUTIVE residents is extraordinary and We continue to monitor the Wa- them great success. Congratu- President: he will continue to play a major teridge development and engage lations to the Board members Elizabeth McAllister role on the MPCA Board. in discussions on how to finance who were re-elected: Adam Manor Park Community As President, Sébastian an environmental impact study Robb (Vice President), Debra Vice-president: Adam Robb Association President worked to strengthen the fo- for a downtown tunnel. Sharpe (Secretary), Pat Dun- cus and capacity of the MPCA Like all of us on the phy (Treasurer), Natalie Be- Treasurer: Pat Dunphy ELIZABETH while building on our success MPCA Board, Sébastian rec- lovic, John Forsey, Don Lish- McALLISTER in fighting the Kettle Island ognizes that Manor Park is man and Sandie McArdle. Secretary: Debra Sharpe Bridge. He led the Board as we not an island. What happens As the newly elected The Manor Park Community created a new MPCA vision of in other Ward 13 communi- MPCA President, I share my Directors Association (MPCA) extends Manor Park as an engaged, car- ties directly affects our qual- Board’s enthusiasm for the Sandie McArdle its best wishes for a prosperous ing and sustainable community. ity of life! So we have forged MPCA and for working on John Forsey and healthy 2018 to all Manor Based on inputs from many of strong relationships with the new initiatives with old and Don Lishman Park residents. We now number you our new mission is to cre- Rideau-Rockcliffe Communi- new partners. We have accom- Natalie Belovic nearly 8,000 people! ate a healthy, inclusive and safe ty Resource Centre (RRCRC). plished a lot this year and we Our population has grown environment to work and live They actively supported our have much left to do. In the Ex Officio 0.7 per cent since 2011 and in- by giving voice to all Manor mural painting at the “big five” next Chronicle, I will share Allan Martel cludes a large number of se- Park Community members. We intersection, helped initiate what I have learned in leading the 2017 MPCA strategy ex- (President, Cardinal Glenn niors, people live alone in half partner with our sister orga- the community garden at Man- or Park School and supplied ercise. I will outline our new Community Assoc.) of our households and sadly sig- nizations in Manor Park, gov- nificant numbers of children live ernments, east-end Community toys for Julie Duncan’s Christ- priorities and will invite you to Allison Delaney in poverty. Nearly 25 per cent of Associations, and other organi- mas hamper campaign. Equal- join us in some specific proj- (Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) us have immigrated from others zations to make this happen. ly, we are strong supporters of ects we think are important to countries. We are a well-educat- Under Sébastian’s leader- the RRCRC’s joint bid with protect and enhance the com- Life Members ed and diverse community. ship and as a first step in build- the Odawa Native Friendship munity we love. Loie Macdougall Our now-Past President, ing more engagement and part- Centre to build a social ser- Again, all the best for 2018 Peter Macdougall Sébastian LaRochelle-Côté, nership, the Board has created vices hub in the now closed — the Chinese Year of the Dog shared this information from a one-stop website hosting the Rideau High School. Finally, — that must be auspicious for the latest census reports at the MPCA and the Chronicle, with Sébastian managed the neigh- Manor Park!
life in Manor Park. McAllister in some pockets of our com- initiatives. McAllister says that cial skill when we roll out our FROM PAGE 1 >> points out that densification munity. We also have unique Manor Park isn’t alone in its strategy.” MPCC and Rideau-Rockcliffe will affect every aspect of life natural assets to protect and to challenges, pointing out that For now, though, McAllister Community Resource Centre in Manor Park, from increased use for recreation in a sustain- the surrounding communities is focusing on what she can do (RRCRC), she hopes to expand traffic to pressures on afford- able way,” she said. “I think our face similar obstacles. To solve with what resources she has avail- the project to other locations able housing and access to greatest challenge is to bring them will require partnerships able. Quoting Arthur Ash, she throughout the community, good schools. people together in our end of among Ottawa’s East End com- says: “Start where you are. Use where plots can be rented for a Additional challenges in- Ottawa to ensure we can all munity associations and enthu- what you have. Do what you can.” minimum fee. clude cuts to neighbourhood enjoy a prosperous, safe and siastic public participation. However, McAllister’s policing, limited public tran- healthy place to raise families.” “We live in an especially * The MPCA meets every time in office won’t just be sit options, and demographic This is exactly what McAllister caring community but mod- second Tuesday each month a walk in the park. Ottawa is changes. Many elderly citizens wants to do. ern families are overwhelmed from September to July at 7:30 growing up around Manor Park now live on their own, and sev- McAllister’s long-term with the demands of work and p.m. Times and locations are as Wateridge, the CFB Rock- eral community households are goal is one based on building family,” she said. “We need to posted on the MPCA Facebook cliffe development, gets under- headed by a single parent. strong communities. She wants hear from folks that may only Page at https://www.facebook. way. Nearby growth in devel- “Most troubling, we have to drive better fundraising ef- have a few hours a month to com/ManorParkCommuni- oping communities also impact high levels of child poverty forts and volunteer outreach spare or can contribute a spe- tyAssociation. January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7 Another author makes an appearance in Manor Park
By James Steele in Germany in 1944 and im- migrated to Canada as a jour- In the afternoon of Novem- neyman electrician in 1962. ber 26, Kilbarry Crescent was He later became an economist, packed with parked cars as working first for the Bank of neighbours and friends made Canada and later in various their way to number 35. The policy and research posts for reason was that Mark Muel- the federal public service. In ler and family had organized 1996 he became an economic a book launch and 70 guests consultant, retiring in 2006. His came to be part of the celebra- book, the product of much orig- tion. Mark, a first-time author, inal research in Germany, the had on hand copies of his USA and Canada, is extraordi- book Hugo Frank in the Mael- nary, illuminating and a plea- strom of German History and sure to read. Although it traces spoke about the book. the history of a family and its It is a gripping story of how firm, it also discusses in some Mark’s great-grandfather and detail the huge changes that his family were buffeted by the were taking place in Germany upheavals in Germany between at the same time. The combin- 1871 and 1961. Hugo Frank, an ing of these two perspectives ordinary weaver by trade, grew puts warm flesh on large — and up during Bismarck’s time, sometimes crooked — bones started his own textile mill in and helps to make the text wor- the Weimar Republic, navi- thy of trust. gated the treacherous waters This book is Mark’s in- of the Nazi regime and then, in triguing and engaging attempt post-war East Germany, faced to understand the problematic a new and stark reality — that history of the country of his of communism in Stalinist birth and the country against clothes. How would you react which his country of adoption if you faced arbitrary govern- waged two deadly wars. It is ment actions often without re- available for sale at Books on course and with little room to Beechwood or through hugo. manoeuvre? frank.in.the.maelstrom@ A packed house helped launch Mark Mueller’s book, Hugo Frank in the Maelstrom of German History. Mark Mueller was born gmail.com . Photo courtesy of Mark Mueller .
The author, Mark Mueller, with his granddaughter, Lauren. Photos courtesy of Mark Mueller Page 8 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A painting by artist Sara Mullen. Photo courtesy of The Crichton Street Gallery The Crichton Street Gallery offer two new shows This is the time of the year when Louise Tanguay and Mary Prat- oil paintings of the area. She we are all in need of some light, te (former Manor Park resident) uses bright, bold strokes on the some colour, something new in will choose some of their doors canvas and captures scenes fa- our grey, cold and snowy lives! to share with you. They will miliar to those who live in the The Crichton Street Gallery also run a workshop for chil- area. will offer up that very thing dren where they produce their The core artists in The through the months of January own art, showing who or what Crichton Street Gallery will and February, with two new they think lies behind the doors! also be showing some of their shows. Dates will be announced. work during these shows, so ‘Knock, Knock’, a pho- ‘New Edinburgh Inspired’, there is always something new tographic exhibit with doors, with local artist Sara Alex Mul- and interesting to look at. Come many doors, from many differ- len, will run Saturdays from and brighten your life: find us ent cultures and countries, will February 10 to March 3, 2018 at 299 Crichton St.; at thecrich- run Saturdays from January 12 with her vernissage falling on tonstreetgallery.ca and follow (vernissage from 5 to 8 p.m. February 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. us on Facebook or call 613- that night) to February 3, 2018. Sara does lovely, mainly larger, 299-0064. DP PAINTING
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Rehearsals for Elmwood Theatre’s upcoming production of Oliver Twist. Photo courtesy of Elmwood Theatre Page 10 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A writer in our midst
By Sarah McCabe Jeff and a friend coached Kim's team and they won a champi- Jeff Shiau is an award-winning onship in the Ottawa/Nepean writer. He has won third prize Touch Football League. The in a nation-wide competition family still loves to get togeth- for his short story Extra In- er with friends to play in the nings in the Canadian Authors Manor Park school field. Association. The award was The couple also worked presented this past May at together in a program called the Awards Night in the Main Education Technology Integra- Branch of the Ottawa Public tion. Bands of newly qualified, Library. Jeff's tale is a gripping enthusiastic teachers worked coming-of-age story that, like as coaches instructing school most of his writing, was in- staff about the benefits of in- spired by personal experiences. tegrating technology into the Jeff and his wife, Kim, and curriculum. They all loved their two sons live in our area. what they were doing so much The two boys, Julian and Syd- that Jeff says that, “It didn't ney, attend Manor Park Public feel like work!” School. Kim is an elementary Another adventure in- teacher with the Ottawa Public volved taking a year to travel. Board. First they drove across Canada To record his life thoughts, to attend Kim's brother's wed- Jeff keeps a journal, which he ding. Then it was off to Taiwan has done since childhood. His (Jeff's country of origin), Viet- mother inspired this habit by nam, Cambodia, Singapore, keeping anecdotes from the Malaysia, Laos, Thailand and children's perspective and later New Zealand. They actually presenting them to her sons. eloped in Fiji. He started keeping his own ob- Jeff, Kim and the boys are servations in his teens and dis- discussing the possibility of covered that it really provided having an extended stay in Tai- a way to satisfy his creativity wan. Jeff's parents would con- and to sort out the complexities sider joining them. It would be of life. a unique and life-changing ex- He has spent the last sev- perience for all concerned. en years as an “at-home” dad. The family keeps active The less structured schedule with soccer and swimming for allowed more time for inspira- Julian and Sydney, while Kim Jeff Shiau with his wife, Kim, and their two sons. Photo: Sarah McCabe tion, writing and, most impor- gets to the gym and bicycles tantly, supporting his active when time permits. Jeff has to family. He also works freelance squeeze in his fitness time by sharing his quality writing and bicycling and running to the technical prowess with clients bus transit stations before and and businesses. Currently life after work. is busy as he has re-entered Whether he is writing the work force full time. He about his day-to-day encoun- appreciates the opportunities ters, ideas triggered by memo- working as a Communications ries or the joys and challenges Advisor with the Federal Gov- of parenting Jeff's prose and ernment but also recognizes poetry is refreshingly honest the challenges of this lifestyle and open. He observes life and change. looks deeply into details that Jeff and Kim are adventur- most of us miss. ous souls. They met at work but got to know each other better Follow Jeff's blog at playing touch football. Later DaddyDaydreamer.com . January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11
Left: Donations to the Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa: more than $900 in cash donations and over 300 “gently used” winter coats, pants, boots, hats, scarves, mitts and gloves. Photo: Mike King
Above: Donations to the Ottawa Food Bank: 15 boxes of non- perishable food. Photo: Mike King
Grade 7 leadership at Fern Hill School By Blair Dickenson key themes on this year’s Houses also collected 15 boxes the Houses are recognized dur- students will become House agenda. Students will be asked of non-perishable food for the ing the awards ceremony and leaders. Your pre-teen may be Proud parents of pre-teen stu- to play leadership roles in the Ottawa Food Bank. the top House is revealed. The one of those leaders! Fern Hill dents watched their children school and locally though a va- All House activities during competition starts over at the School is now accepting reg- head to Fern Hill School and riety of physical and intellec- the year support and enhance beginning of each school year. istrations in all programs from into the inaugural Grade-7 class tual challenges over the course each child’s learning experi- In September 2018, Fern preschool to Grade 8 for the last fall. The Fern Hill interme- of the year. In the school envi- ence within the school environ- Hill School will welcome a 2018/19 school year. Hurry, diate program team, comprised ronment, Grade-7 students are ment. At the end of the year, new Grade-8 class and those there are limited spaces. of Mr. Mike King, former the leaders of one of the four teacher at Ashbury College and School Houses each of which Ms. Meg Christens, returning has students from grades 1 teacher at Fern Hill School, to 7. These Houses compete complemented by other spe- throughout the year in areas cialty teachers, set up a full pro- such as athletics, school life, gram of academics and leader- school spirit and charity. For ship training for the new class. example, in the charity catego- Developing leadership ry, students at Fern Hill School skills, encouraging resilience regularly engage in supporting and instilling a sense of own- those with needs especially ership in their academic career during the holiday season. This are core areas of focus for the year, Grade-7 students rallied students. The philosophical ap- their Houses in support of the proach to Fern Hill School’s in- Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa and termediate program is to work the Ottawa Food Bank. In less with the children to be able to than two weeks, the Fern Hill navigate academic demands School Houses raised more and pursuits by cultivating than $900 in cash donations leadership, personal responsi- and gathered over 300 “gen- bility and teamwork with time tly used” items such as win- management as a key skillset ter coats, pants, boots, hats, for the students to develop. scarves, mitts and gloves for Leadership both in the the Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa. community and at school are During this same period, the Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 BUSINESS BUZZ
techniques meant to achieve FROM THE DESK OF: inner strength and stability). According to Jocelyne; “As the days get shorter, and there is less sunshine, we need in- ner strength. We don’t have as much energy from the sun so we need to draw our energy from within. A strong body equals a strong mind; they are inseparable.” Her teaching spanned 22 years as a high school teacher and 10 years as a guidance Business Buzz counsellor. After retiring in FIONA 2012, Jocelyne missed daily in- teractions with students and co- WILLIAMS workers. Since yoga had long Downdog Yoga: a delightful played a critical role in her over- and empowering home studio all well being, she decided to Upon meeting Jocelyne Camp- get her certification as a Hatha bell at her Downdog Yoga Stu- Yoga Instructor. For five years, Dr. Martin Zollinger in his clinic. Photo courtesy of RE:FORM Body Clinic dio (8 Bedford Cres.), you are she taught yoga in various plac- drawn to her warm and engag- es (Rideau Tennis Club, Lif- their worries; they just focus on becoming calmer, more cen- help to build strength in the ing personality. Over tea and eFIT, RA LifeFIT Centre and a the present moment. What you tered and less stressed. Accord- body. Building strong muscles biscuits, I discover that she has neighbour’s home). When stu- do in the studio is learn how to ing to Jocelyne, it’s all about allows you to stretch easier and combined her two passions into dent numbers increased, Joc- be a yoga warrior in life and strength of mind and body; thus helps to avoid injuries. By a home-based business; her elyne knew she would require not let your fears control you. “when you feel stronger within offering 6- or 12-week yoga love of teaching and of yoga. an alternate space if she were By not letting myself build the yourself, you feel more in con- sessions (Monday, Tuesday or Her studio is an open, inviting to continue teaching privately. studio, I wasn’t being true to trol of your environment and Wednesday evenings), Jocelyne space in her home; a wood- A home studio seemed the per- myself as a teacher. It’s some- better equipped to handle stress- can observe her students’ prog- burning fireplace and ambi- fect solution but, initially, she thing I believe in and I should ful situations.” She explains ress and understand their spe- ent lighting imbues a sense of had reservations. Reflecting on practice what I preach.” Joc- the therapeutic effects of yoga cific needs. Jocelyne possesses tranquility. Here she instructs that moment, she tells me her elyne abandoned her fears and and the magic of the breath; an innate sensitivity and respect students (maximum of nine) philosophy of the yoga war- had her home renovated to cre- “breathing is unconscious but towards her students; she is in Hatha yoga (a discipline in- rior; “I talk a lot about that in ate the intimate studio space when you come to yoga, you looking to eventually offer a volving a series of practiced, my classes, a warrior lets go of she so desired. She officially need to be conscious of your gentler form of yoga to assist physical postures and breathing their fears, their concerns, and opened Downdog Yoga Studio breath. When we are anxious or people who have limited mobil- in September 2017. stressed, our breathing rate in- ity. She has, in past teachings, When asked what the ben- creases, or it can become erratic incorporated the use of chairs to efit of yoga means to her, Joc- and you end up producing more help students do tree poses and elyne tells me emphatically; stress hormones. When you use to assist with balance. “empowerment is definitely on the yoga breath from your dia- At the start of each class, the top of the list in the sense phragm, you are moving from Jocelyne shares stories or im- of feeling good about yourself. the ‘fight or flight’ to the ‘rest parts some philosophy to her Self-esteem is an important part and digest’ mode. I tell my stu- students. She may tell an amus- of your life … of everybody’s dents it’s not how flexible you ing anecdote about her beloved life. Even as a teacher, when are, or how close you can reach dog, Jake (her furry muse) or I was teaching high school, it your toes … the student who she’ll talk about the impor- was the same thing. I always gets the most out of yoga is the tance of finding balance in our did things so that when my one who is connected to the lives. For Jocelyne, it is impor- students left my class room; I breath; they will benefit more tant that we are in the ‘rest and wanted them to feel good about because their whole body is go- digest’ mode more; “People themselves.” Jocelyne’s love of ing to relax.” aren’t connected anymore be- teaching is incorporated in her Jocelyne points out that cause they are more plugged yoga instruction; she wants her our alignment is important, es- into technology. Yoga is an ex- students to feel empowered by pecially as we age. Yoga poses cellent way to slow down from a fast-paced life.” What strikes me the most about Jocelyne is her amazing positivity; she is an inspiring individual who strives to pro- vide her students with the same benefits that yoga has provided her; “Yoga has helped me to let go and live more in the present moment and ultimately, to be more at peace.” To learn more, check out her website: downdogyogastu- dio.wordpress.com. Some spaces are currently available for classes on Monday, Tues- day and Thursday evenings (in Intermediate and all levels of Hatha yoga), commencing the week of January 15. Drop-ins are welcomed if space is avail- able but please contact Jocelyne ahead of time (using contact in- formation on her website). Na- maste! January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13 BUSINESS BUZZ
ger impact on someone’s over- by subscribing home-based immediately see that his home all health and well-being.” care as well. For Dr. Zollinger; is a showcase for his carpen- I think of the aches and “Doing corrective work takes try skills. He graciously gives pains that come with age and a lot more dedication and in- me a tour of his small bunga- wonder how I can avoid in- volvement in a person’s health.” low, which feels much larger juries. Dr. Zollinger explains It is important to note, however, given the open-concept design that the primary reason people that there is a small window he has created. The beautiful end up in a home-care facility where Dr. Zollinger can help hardwood flooring in his liv- is because they lose their mo- someone; “With advanced and ing room was recycled from bility; “Their spines have be- severe stages of arthritis (stage another project — each plank come so bad from decades of 4), the best thing we can do is had to be sanded prior to in- issues without seeking care or try and take a bit of pressure stallation. The drywall, paint- proper advice.” There is hope off the spine, but you are not ing, and finishing work are however, it can take time, but going to correct the spine.” In clean and flawless through- as you correct the spine, that some cases of chronic inflam- out. His bathroom is a work person’s health will improve. mation, however, it is possible of art in itself; he has crafted This is why it is imperative to to correct the spine through chi- beautiful shelving with a slid- not ignore the warning signs ropractic help (this is especially ing cabinet to store towels etc. or persistent pains and to seek noteworthy, especially to avoid But the tiling work is the real out help before mobility is im- prescribed medications that can showstopper! Michael tells me paired. It’s also important not to cause damaging side effects). that it’s black serpentine mar- mask the pain with painkillers if To be safe, and to be in- ble, which his wife, Deanne, you have recurring head, neck formed, it is important for any- was instrumental in arranging and back pain because it could one to have their spine checked beforehand on the living room be a sign of something far more at some point. Dr. Zollinger is floor to create the pattern that serious. Dr. Zollinger elaborates passionate about preventative would work for the bathroom by saying, “If we are all going medicine through his chiroprac- walls. Her artistic touches and to wait for symptoms before we tic services and is dedicated to paintings are evident through- act on our health, how about we helping his patients to live pain- out their home. flip that thought process around free. He welcomes new patients I can see that Michael and be as proactive as we can and encourages them to arrange takes great pride in his work. with every decision that we for a personal consultation. I ask him what he enjoys do- make … and move ourselves To learn more, visit his ing the most; “I like to do the Vestibule built by Michael Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Michael Mitchell towards better health.” website at: reformbodyclinic. finish work; the trim, framing, Dr. Zollinger focuses on ca, subscribe to his informative moldings, stairs, flooring etc.” RE:FORM Body Clinic: a chiro- family is important to him. correcting the spine, which he weekly newsletters, or follow He likes the idea of transform- practic office that cares Never having been to a chi- does by assessing either the him on Facebook or Twitter. ing an empty space, especially RE:FORM Body Clinic, located ropractor I was curious to ask structure/alignment of the spine finishing basements because on 46 Murray St., is a family- Dr. Zollinger what is the most (how it looks on an x-ray) or ob- Michael Mitchell Carpentry: it allows him to be a part of based Chiropractic Care facility common reason for people serving how the spine moves. clean, reliable and efficient the entire process from start owned and operated by Dr. Mar- seeking his care, “Necks and If there are deviations from the home-improvements and to finish … like a painter in tin Zollinger and his wife, Kailey. lower backs are the predomi- norm, he corrects those anoma- renovations front of a blank canvas. As a In February, 2018, RE:FORM nant area of treatment. The lies for his patients, not only I meet Michael at his home veteran carpenter in the busi- will celebrate its 10-year anni- number one stress on a spine through clinical treatment, but on Ethel St. in Vanier and can >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 versary. Being in operation for 10 that I see in the office is the years is testimony to the amazing result of sedentary, chronic sit- results that Dr. Zollinger has had ting. When you are sitting more with his patients; he attributes than 40–50 hours at a desk, or much of his success to the re- unwinding in front of a TV or ferrals he has received. More a computer for long periods of importantly, he and Kailey have time, you are going to impact created an inviting clinic where your spine. Keeping a healthy patients feel welcomed and gen- spine is incredibly important uinely cared for. but it definitely starts giving When I first met Dr. you more signals as you get Zollinger, I also had the for- older. That’s typically a sign of tunate pleasure of being intro- accumulative strain or damage duced to his 2-year-old son, that has occurred over years of Ye Miles (he and Kailey have strain.” Dr. Zollinger goes on ar s - three other boys — Otis, Ian, to describe the work he does Années and 7-month-old Nate). He as, “much more long-term, evidently chooses to have a corrective and preventative Daycare JK-Grade 8 High School work/life balance in which treatment that has a much big- • Infant, Toddler, Preschool • Daily Physical Education • Academic Credit Courses Available Programs • English Language with Core & • Full Year Math & Phys. 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FROM PAGE 13 >> struction for future business Morna suggests the spa’s win- ness for 30 years, Michael opportunities. ter special — a facial and body has an eye for detail and the Michael is familiar with polish treatment complete finishing touches are like his modern construction and has with a complimentary infrared calling card. “I’ve been a car- experience working on older sauna experience to warm you penter for a long time. I know homes; “I know old houses … I up. To continue the nourish- how to do things properly. I know how they are put together ing treatment at home, there’s work with a clean, safe job- and I know how to fix them.” a take-home Hydration Body site and I can work in people’s He is a skilled craftsperson who Kit with cellular water body houses without disruption,” does professional work, clean- scrub, body cream and oil (35 he says; and he emphasizes ly, efficiently and with a great per cent off) For cracked heels, that he takes a great deal of deal of pride. Celadon carries Footlogic foot pride in the work he does. He To contact Michael, please care solutions — the same explains to me, “I’ve got my email [email protected] or product line favoured by po- feet in both worlds in terms of call 613-983-4498. diatrists. working for myself and work- Perhaps you are travel- ing for and with other people.” ••• ling somewhere warm soon Michael can do a job indepen- (and who wouldn’t want to dently or enlist other reliable The following Business Buzz be!). Celadon is offering Sun trade’s people to coordinate articles have been contributed Sets for face and body (25 per various projects. by the Chronicle’s Advertising cent off). Morna recommends Michael hadn’t envisioned Manager, Sharleen Tattersfield topping this off with a long- becoming a carpenter; it hap- wearing Shellac finish for your pened almost accidentally. As a It’s a new year: replenish, nails guaranteed not to chip for teenager, he would help out his rehydrate, restore at Celadon at least three weeks. To get the uncle (an electrical engineer) With the busy holiday season look of natural, long, full lash- do odd jobs during home reno- behind us and a bitterly cold es, Celadon offers semi-perma- vations. When he was in his new year upon us, Morna Pa- nent eyelash extensions and for early twenties, a friend invited terson, owner of Celadon Sa- ease of packing, travel-sized him to help build a cottage and lon & Spa at 373 St. Laurent bottles of Kevin Murphy hair from that moment on, he was Host India and their new Banquet Hall. Proud Host India owners, Blvd. (Rockcliffe Crossing products are available. hooked. He discovered that he Ravinder and Gurdev Tumber, welcomed business colleagues and friends Plaza) has comforting and If the New Year finds you enjoyed building and construc- to their Dec 6, 2017 official opening of the restaurant’s new Banquet Hall. seasonably wise suggestions pressed for time, Morna advises tion and he honed his skills Guests were treated to cocktails, appetizers and dinner in a glittering and to share — tips to nurture that Celadon provides express doing residential and com- sumptuously furnished facility with seating for 130, complete with an exten- stressed, winter-dried skin and versions for many of its hair, mercial renovations. He tells sive buffet table and well-appointed bar. Located at 622 Montreal Road, hair, ideas for relaxation along nail and spa treatments. Per- me that he once worked at D. Host India is well known for its traditional, authentic Indian cuisine served with updates on new treat- haps you are in need of a little Kemp Edwards Lumber (for- at its every-day lunch buffet, à la carte evening dining and Sunday dinner ments and packages offered at relaxation and pampering after merly at Bayswater and Som- buffet. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield her full-service beauty salon the holidays — taking time to erset streets); it was here that and day spa. reduce stress and increase en- he learned a lot about work- at the flooring in his parent’s — self-contained mini houses Celadon, a member of a se- ergy levels. At Celadon, Karen ing with domestic hardwoods home. Contractors had already built on existing properties but lect group of Green Circle Sa- is offering a 1-hour reflexol- and softwoods. His specialty given an estimate, but when detached from the principal lons that use natural treatments ogy session at a discounted rate was doing custom mouldings; Michael looked he knew there dwelling. This type of housing whenever possible and endorse or choose a relaxing, Swedish “If you owned an older home were deviations in the floor- is a discreet way to achieve af- environmentally friendly prod- massage with Prisca and en- and you needed mouldings to ing that couldn’t be masked by fordable housing and increased ucts/practices, has a full range joy a complimentary infrared match, I could help with that.” the click flooring that was pro- density in neighbourhoods of hair-care and spa packages sauna. He has worked in high profile posed. Based on his observa- where existing services and in- to choose from. One new Ce- Art in the Spa: some works homes in the area and he helped tions, his friend’s parents hired frastructure are in place. They ladon line features nourishing on display are by contempo- with renovations at the Bank of him to do the work. Michael re- provide an ideal solution for vegan, chemical-free, hydrat- rary expressionist artist Alexy Canada building on Welling- paired the structure of the floor- affordable housing for in-laws, ing nail polishes from Spa Rit- Klokov (alexklokov.com). Ce- ton. ing and stairs by recognizing adult children, or rental income ual and their stock of paraben- ladon is pleased to be exhibit- What struck me most about the pitfalls. (but stringent zoning laws ex- and sulfate-free hair products ing several pieces of art for sale Michael is how humble and When I ask Michael what ist for building such structures by Kevin Murphy continues to by this world-renowned artist. modest he is and his refreshing types of projects he would like in Ottawa). This is of huge expand. Visit celadonspa.ca for honesty. He tells the story about to do, he immediately pipes interest to Michael and he is Exposure to cold weather all hair salon and spa options his friend asking him to look up and mentions coach houses looking into this type of con- is drying for skin and hair. available this winter season.
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Books on Beechwood: dress in person or by visiting help build his client base. He personable, helpful ... www.booksonbeechwood.ca . and Tacha developed the com- they know their books! pany website and business took Independently owned and op- DP Painting: painting with off, with both residential and erated, Books on Beechwood passion, skill and expertise commercial clients coming has served the New Edinburgh, Many of us have tried painting from areas including Manor Rockcliffe and Manor Park and, perhaps, have done an okay Park, Rockcliffe Park, Bar- communities for more than two job. But achieving a long-last- rhaven and Kanata. decades. A welcoming, peo- ing, professional look, properly On the commercial side, ple-place, it prides itself on its and patiently prepped, primed Dan did the painting for the re- literacy-fiction, biography and and painted correctly, takes modelled Ottawa IKEA store in history sections; its varied se- skill, quality tools-of-the-trade 2017. Other Ottawa commer- lection of books in diverse cat- and a craftsman’s expertise. cial contracts have included egories for adults and children, Meet a new advertiser in work at places such as Tommy and, above all, its friendly, the Chronicle, Dan Persaud Hilfiger and Sears. knowledgeable staff. In Sep- of DP Painting, a profession- “I oversee every aspect of tember 2018, Books on Beech- al painter with more than 15 the job,” says Dan, “beginning wood will celebrate its 24th years’ experience in residential with onsite visits to assess re- anniversary — a commendable and commercial painting. Born quirements and areas needing business milestone! and raised in Montreal, Dan attention; the provision of all This gem of a bookstore started painting at 17, when he painting materials, supervising was launched in 1994 by Jean and a friend were looking for set-up and the work of any as- Barton and Mary Mahoney, part-time work. They began sistants/employees, concluding operating initially in tiny prem- honing their skills as appren- with personal attention to fine, ises at 86 Beechwood Ave. Five tice painters and, from there, finishing details.” years later, the store moved to discovering their love for fine, Customers can expect its current location at 35 Beech- finishing details and, observing fine-finished, quality painting wood Ave. expanding to serve and learning with a positive, with Benjamin Moore paint, the community with fun liter- open mind, the different styles including zero VOC Eco Ben- ary events, book recommenda- and techniques of the trade. jamin Moore paint. Dan also tions, book launches, its popu- Soon, Dan started acquir- uses Benjamin Moore ‘Natura’ lar Books on Beechwood Book ing his own clients and opened paint, which is known to be one Club and a wide array of gift his own painting business: DP of the safest and highest-quali- selections for all ages. Painting. At first primarily resi- ty ‘eco’ paints that “helps pro- “Jean, our fearless leader Dan Persaud with his 8-year-old Little Brother preparing to take their remote- dential painting, he worked his tect our beautiful planet.” With for so many years, sold the control cars out for a spin! Photo courtesy of Dan Persaud way up to commercial and in- a background in administration store in 2013 to local business- dustrial jobs such as contracts and booking, Tacha does all the men Peter Dawson, Brian Sul- Wednesday, Antoinette Fra- launches, signings and Titles@ for the Jewish General Hospi- company’s accounting, admin- livan and George Laframboise cassi leads one group discus- Table40 dinner events with a tal, Pfizer Canada, IBM and Air istrative work and marketing as who kept the bookstore alive sion in the 2nd floor lounge, favourite local, Canadian or Canada in Montreal. well as managing DP Painting’s and thriving,” says Manor Park Chartwell New Edinburgh worldwide bestselling author In 2012, after meeting his website. resident and operations man- Square Retirement Residence on Sunday evenings at Fraser wife, Tacha, who hails from Dan and Tacha are the ager, Hilary Porter. and Jill Moll leads a second Cafe,” says Hilary. “Titles@ Ottawa, Dan moved DP Paint- proud uncle and aunt to six spe- In just two short years, staff group on the last Wednesday in Table40 events ($60/per person ing to Ottawa-Gatineau — cial nieces and nephews and said a heart-breaking goodbye the penthouse, The Edinburgh for a 3-course set dinner with and, now five years later, they one wonderful little brother, to their new store leader, Peter Residence. tax and tip, beverages exclud- couldn’t be happier with that who “fill our hearts with such Dawson, who passed away that As an added bonus (for ed and sold exclusively at the business decision. joy”. As volunteers with the summer. Stepping into the ad- book club members and store store) are definitely a customer “Ottawa has been very kind Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the ministrative void, Hilary offi- customers alike) the featured favourite and sell out quickly.” to me,” says Dan. “I have won- Outaouais, together they en- cially became operations man- Book Club book is offered at a Look for a spring and summer derful clients who have become joy visiting museums and go- ager in August 2015. 20 per cent discount. Lined-up full of new literary treats and friends. I’ve been received with ing hiking and camping with The staff is now nine for the coming months are: The fun author evenings! such open arms and feel so their little brother. “In the two strong with its longest-standing Chosen Maiden by Eva Stach- January’s the time for the blessed to be a part of this com- months we have been matched, employees being Di Bethune, niak (January); Swing Time by store’s annual inventory, which munity.” he’s become a part of our fam- Antoinette Fracassi, Jill Moll Zadie Smith (February); The in turn means its annual sale When Dan moved here, ily.” and David Rostenne along with Lightkeeper’s Daughters by takes place January 7 to 20: 25 he met with local contractors Visit dppainting.ca to see dedicated volunteer Margaret Jean E. Pendziwol (March). per cent off all books; 30 per as well as real-estate agents to examples of Dan’s work. Back. Over the last 10 years, a Even if you’re not a store book cent off all gift items (mugs, few more (now familiar) faces club member, there are deals to puzzles, tote bags, etc.); 40 per have been added: Hilary Porter, be had: customers buying books cent off 2018 calendars and Bridget Barber, Stephanie Cal- for their own book club receive agendas; 50 per cent off Christ- dicott and Bonnie Mendez. a 10 per cent discount with ad- mas cards and 25 per cent off Another constant is the vance book selection notice. regular cards. store’s Frequent Buyer Points “We’re still in recovery To keep up-to-date on System. Once you’ve joined, mode after a busy Christmas all the goings-on, sign up for for each purchase (except for season, but we’ll soon have a the store’s monthly newslet- sale items), 5 per cent of the great new line-up of in-store ter by sharing your email ad- purchase cost goes towards your Points cache. At 1,000 points, $10 can be applied to- wards a next purchase (it takes about $200 in purchases to reach 1,000 points). Spearheaded by Jill Moll, the store’s Book Club (free to join and always happy to wel- come new members) meets twice monthly from September through May — two groups, both at 7:30 p.m.; members reading and discussing the same book. On the second Page 16 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018
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By Douglas Cornish ger. The driver should be thank- mer speed limit (perfect condi- ful (and should know better) tions); that for adverse weather I’ve read and heard in the me- because by drawing attention to conditions should be slower! dia more than once that Ottawa their reckless driving you may has some of the worst drivers in actually save them from police #9: If you know you’re go- the country. That’s quite a state- intervention, etcetera. There’s ing to turn, plan ahead. Don’t ment, considering cities like no excuse to drive fast (and suddenly dart across two lanes Toronto and Montréal. So now over the limit) in a quiet neigh- of traffic without any warning besides politics and the weath- bourhood. It’s just ignorant. just to get into the turning lane. er, this third topic (bad driving) is steadily being introduced and #6: Don’t forget to bring your #10: Driving is a privilege, talked about in Ottawa conver- manners with you when you not a right. Abuse your rights sations. head out driving. Honking at — and you’re in the wrong! Each New Year gives birth someone (just because you’re in Most things in life are not black to new Resolutions, or new such a gigantic rush) and the car or white, but driving is. The thoughts, but I think that 2018 in front is turning onto their own rules are there and there is little any thoughtful resolutions street is not an intelligent thing (if any) room for manoeuver- should all involve bad drivers. to do; nor is honking at someone ability. You’re either obeying trying to get out of their drive- the rule or you’re not. Thoughtful resolutions way (which backs onto a busy #1: Don’t tailgate or drive street). Give them a little room. These thoughtful resolu- aggressively behind the car If your house was on a main drag tions are certainly not com- in front of you. If you’re in you’d know that it’s not always plete and may not resolve the such a hurry then put a cherry easy to get out of the driveway. reckless driving issue. It is not light and siren on top of your the car, though; it definitely is car. You might have to join #7: Do you have to go to the driver — stupid! When I the Police, Ambulance, or Fire University and get a Ph.D. first heard of driverless cars, I Department, though. Aggres- #3: Bike lanes are for bikes residential neighbourhood! to know that you should not wasn’t a believer, but observing sive driving, regrettably, isn’t only. I’ve seen many drivers think that’s it’s acceptable to the driving situation in Ottawa, gender specific now. There are use the bike lane as an alternate #5: If you’re a dog walker at go through a red light (which especially in quiet neighbour- some aggressive female drivers lane just so they can pass or get night, carry a flashlight (and has been red for a while)? This hoods, I believe that driverless out there. ahead of you. dog light). When a speeding needs no explanation (but, of cars will solve many (if not car approaches (even on a quiet course, it does). mostly all) of the driving prob- #2: A yield sign means exactly #4: Quiet and established street) shine the light on the lems because machines lack what it says. You’re supposed neighbourhoods should not road in front of the car. If that #8: Speed limits are non- emotion. They will not argue, to YIELD to ongoing traffic, (for the life of me) require these doesn’t work shine the light in negotiable. If it says a certain or rage, or become vindictive not butt in front only to become cute little signs that say: ‘Slow the driver’s windshield. The number, then that’s the num- at the car (driver) next to them. angry when they don’t let you Down. Children at Play’. Why only danger there might be that ber. There’s no interpreting or Keep the drivers on the in. They’re not supposed to! on earth would you need to tell if it’s a real jerk they might stop analysing a speed limit number. road? – Definitely – just don’t a driver to slow down in a quiet and argue or display their an- Also, that number is the sum- put them behind the wheel. Page 18 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 How to be WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE CHRONICLE? a global citizen This February, Canada cel- Pick a charity. After you ebrates its 28th annual Interna- have completed your research, tional Development Week. The choose an organization that week marks a time to reflect suits your interests and con- on how Canadians can be bet- cerns. If you are passionate ter global citizens by helping about women’s issues, consider people and countries in need. If a group like Beautiful World you are interested in becoming Canada, an organization that more globally engaged, the easi- provides scholarships to wom- est and most effective thing you en in sub-Saharan Africa. can do is support an internation- Tell your friends. After you al charity. Follow these steps to have donated, make sure to tell become a more charitable global your loved ones about the orga- citizen during this week: nization you chose. They might Research. The world is a also be interested in giving or large, complicated place. Be- volunteering. And even if they fore you decide how you want don’t have money to spare right to spend your money, do some now, they can help spread the research on current global is- word about the important work sues. In the process, you might that so many Canadian non- learn things you didn’t already profits are doing overseas. know about international poli- tics and history. www.newscanada.com
Teresa Rozkiewicz took the Manor Park Chronicle with her to Poland in September. She travelled to the country to visit places where her father lived before World War II started. The photo of Teresa was taken in front of the Eagle Pharmacy, in the Jewish Ghetto in Krakow. The pharmacy was owned by Tadeusz Pankiewicz, a Polish pharmacist widely credited with helping Jews escape from Krakow. In 1941, Mr. Pankiewicz and other non-Jewish ghetto inhabit- ants were ordered to leave, but he persuaded Nazi administrators to allow him to stay in Krakow so that he could continue selling medicine. His pharmacy evolved into a hiding place and clearing house for escape information. Photo courtesy of Teresa Rozkiewicz
Travelling? Visiting near or far-away places? Bring your copy of the Chronicle along and take a photo. Send your submission for Where in the World is the Chronicle? to [email protected] January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 19 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Providing recreational activities for Manor Park and its neighbours
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Board of Directors FROM THE DESK OF: (MPCC), which sees the pro- gramming in 2017 — i.e., who offer their time and energy Officers gramming continue to grow to lots of programming hap- to help deliver a variety of pro- Co-Chairs: Allison Seymour, serve the Manor Park commu- pening each week. gramming for MPCC through- Tom Golem nity. Some of the impressive • 70 employees, including out the year. results we thought we’d share early childhood educators, Now with the winter sea- Treasurer: Paula Kirton include: teachers, fitness instruct- son upon us we get to enjoy Secretary: Elizabeth Ainslie • MPCC recorded near- ors, coaches, art teachers the brilliant crisp days and our ly 125,000 “user hours” and program supervisors. favourite Canadian traditions Directors in 2017 — in recreation, • Running one of the largest and activities: from skating, Marianne Blais, Maureen child care, rink and special licensed before- and af- hockey and skiing to hot choco- Rivoche, Allison Seymour events! (User hours = # ter-school programs in Ot- late, beavertails and cozy fires. Erin Yoshida participants in program x # tawa. Whatever your favourites are weeks x # classes per week We’d like to take this op- we hope you make the most of MPCC Co-Chairs x # hours each class). portunity to thank the MPCC winter and we welcome you to EMPLOYEES ALLISON SEYMOUR • More than 1600 registra- staff for the dedication and come for a skate on the Manor Lana Burpee tions in recreational pro- enthusiasm they demonstrate Park rink! Executive Director & TOM GOLEM grams for children and every day to make MPCC the We look forward to the Looking back on 2017 it was adults including sports, amazing community resource New Year and from all of us at Manor Park Playschool another eventful year at Man- camps, arts and fitness. it is known to be. A big thank the MPCC we wish you all the Christine Poirier, Supervisor or Park Community Council • Nearly 500 weeks of pro- you also goes to the volunteers best in 2018. and Head Instructor Jennifer Coulas
Before- and After-School Manor Park outdoor rink in Manor Park The Manor Park outdoor rink Nancy Carisse is operated by the Manor Park Program Supervisor Community Council (MPCC) Stephanie Sears with financial support from Assistant Supervisor the City of Ottawa. MPCC Tobore Anethua maintains one of the largest Emilienne Bleoue outdoor ice surfaces in Otta- wa: a night-lit boarded hockey Pamela Bridgeo rink with a pleasure puddle Aimee Dequoy at one end! The ice surfaces Celeste Gibson all located beside the Manor Amang Hangsawk Park Community Centre (100 Joy Hansri Thornwood Rd.) and behind Monika Koppert the Manor Park Public School Dolly Kwan (100 Braemar St.). Emma Miyazaki Kelsey Munro Renovations underway to Jenny Ou the community centre mean Aleksandra Pietrasz that the building change room Felix Policarpio and washrooms will not be ac- Mehrnaz Riazi cessible. Benches will be avail- Jennifer Sweeney able for changing into skates Lindsay Watson at rink-side. Sadly, we are not flective safety vest. On school No smoking aged 14 or older. Jennifer Watt able to install the skating oval days, the rink may be used Residents are reminded that due to lack of space. by school children during the smoking is not permitted at the Volunteers day. Although the rink is (al- outdoor rink. Building, scraping and flooding Other Programs Dates most) always open, skaters are these ice surfaces is easier with Darren Fournier The Manor Park outdoor rink reminded that the lights go out Rink rules the active help of volunteers. Program Director will operate from January 2 to at 10 p.m. and are asked to re- Everyone is reminded that plea- Volunteers are needed, weather Cameron Buck, Rink February 28, 2018 — weather spect the quiet sleeping hours sure skaters have priority on permitting, from late December Innes Buck, Rink permitting. The rink will close in the community. the puddle. However, younger to early March to maintain the Chris Hannant, Rink in the event of extreme cold or hockey players, accompanied skating rinks. Volunteers are Louise Hannant thaw conditions as well as poor by their parents, may play hock- encouraged to grab a shovel, Stay Strong and Stable/ skating conditions due to sig- Rink maintenance ey on the puddle. Please no nets located outside the Community Mens’ Fitness nificant snowfall. Rink maintenance — shov- or raised pucks on the puddle. Centre, to help scrap and clear Laurie Hemmings eling, scraping and flooding Visitors to our outdoor the ice. It is great exercise! Watercolor Painting Ice conditions — is scheduled for weekday rink are asked to abide by the Thank you! Michael Markov Follow the MPCC on twitter mornings. In addition to the rules of conduct of the City of Party HEARTy (@ManorParkcc) or check our morning rink maintenance, Ottawa. Skaters can check out Tanya Marr, Core Fitness Facebook page for ice condi- rink staff will scrape and flood all the City of Ottawa outdoor Save the date! tions or rink closure. the ice during their evening rink rules at the rink — or on Julie McInnes, Cooking Hockey Day in Manor Park shifts when the ice surfaces manorpark.ca January 20, 2018 Matt McKechnie, Gardening Rink hours are not in use. (We want to It is highly recommended Noon to 2 p.m.: Lace up your Christina Pizana-Fraser, Viva Rink staff will be on site to provide Manor Park with the that all skaters wear a CSA-ap- skates for an afternoon or pick- Yoga supervise and deal with emer- best quality of ice surface!) proved helmet while on the ice. up hockey or pleasure skating. Felix Policarpio, Dungeons & gencies, from 3 to 6 p.m. Hockey players, skaters Stay off the rink during in- 3 p.m.: Manor Park “Win- Dragons, Felt weekdays and from 11a.m. to and residents are asked to help clement or mild weather. ter Classic”! An Ottawa East Stephanie Sears, Chess 3 p.m. on weekends. You will by picking up a shovel provid- Children age 12 and un- Minor Hockey novice team Vuk Vukaljovic. Rink recognize our rink staff by ed at the rink, especially after a der must be actively super- take to the ice against a rival. Lindsay Watson, Art their red hockey jersey or re- snowfall. vised by a responsible person Come and cheer! Page 20 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NUTRITION BREAK ART PROGRAMS For over 10 years, the Manor Park be using D&D 5e in order to ex- the different kinds of seeds. Community Council (MPCC) has plore, imagine and improvise our Fridays (Feb 2 – March 9) provided arts programming to stu- way through a grand tabletop ad- dents at Manor Park Public School venture! Character sheets will be Students will be the first to get the during their meal breaks. Today, pre-made, but their personalities Tower Garden ready and planting the balanced school day provides and stories are all up to you! Get the seedlings, adding the liquid nu- for two meal breaks: 10:30 a.m. your pencils and your mind ready trients and maintaining the tower and another at 1:15 p.m. We invite — the Game Master has a lot of and the vegetables. Mapping out students to pick and choose their twists and turns planned. Wednes- of the outdoor garden will also be www.manorpark.ca favourites. days (Jan 17 – Feb 14) and (April done which some of the first seeds A 5-week format allows us to offer 5 – May 3) getting planted, if weather permits. popular choices more often at a Fridays (April 6 - May 11) reduced price of $40! Art: Winter Wonderland To register: manorpark.ca Delve into the beauty of a crisp It’s time to harvest the first crop winter landscape while learning from the Tower Garden by the Healthy Cooking: Celebrat- drawing, painting and sculpture students and plant a new crop of ing Canadian Meals techniques. Wednesdays (Jan 31 various herbs and vegetables. The Ones taste buds are going on a – Feb 28) students will continue planting culinary tour of our great country seeds in the Community Garden Hockey Day in by cooking up some typical and Make It! with Felt and water and weed the garden. maybe not so typical “Canadian” Students are asking for this class Fridays (May 18-June 22) Manor Park inspired dishes. From our native to return as they loved it. Learning 10th Annual Hockey Day roots, to the influences of our early how to make their own soft crafts Viva Yoga in Ottawa settlers and now new Canadians, in this class! They will be making Let’s get creative! This is a fun we will cook up some tasty treats Science Club dolls, figures and other pieces all and exciting combination of yoga HOCKEY DAY IN OTTAWA to whet your appetites. Join us in Let's experiment! How do animals on their own! Wednesdays (Feb 21 activities, music and movement. Saturday, January 20, 2018 the kitchen. Mondays (Jan 15 – keep warm in the winter? What is – March 28) Discover your potential through Feb 12) and (Mar 26 – April 30) yoga play. A happy heart, mind and Noon - 4 p.m. a density tower? Why do certain objects sink and others float? Why Chess: The World's Most body! On ‘Hockey Day in Ottawa’, Make it! in Code (grades 1-3) Popular Strategy Game Thursdays lace up your skates and come to does soap work well to wash off Even the youngest children can dirty hands or to do the dishes? Learn the basics of chess or mas- (March 29- April 26) the Manor Park outdoor rink for learn the basics that introduce ter the skills. Players of all levels an afternoon of pick-up hockey You’ll be hands-on to answer these writing computer code! A cur- questions. Science is exciting! are welcome in this popular class. Art: "It's Raining Cats and or pleasure skating. Wear your riculum drawn from President Tuesdays (Jan 16 - Feb 15) and Thursdays (Feb 22- March 29) and Dogs!" favourite team’s colours! Share Obama’s ‘code.org’ initiative, and (March 27 – April 24) (April 5 – May 3) Make art based on our furry your rink photos on the Man- tested with children in grades 1-3, friends, while exploring drawing, or Park Community Council will bring mazes and games alive. Dungeons and Dragons: Make it! in the Garden painting, and sculpture. (MPCC) facebook page. Age-appropriate instruction lays Time for Adventure Get dirty and learn the ins and Wednesdays Noon – 2 p.m.: pick up the foundation for digital literacy. Welcome to the world of Dungeons outs of gardening, growing and (April 4 – May 2) hockey and pleasure skating Tuesdays (Jan 16 – Feb 13) and Dragons! In this class, we will planting seedlings. Learn about 3 – 4 p.m.: Manor Park ‘Winter Classic’! An Ottawa East Minor Hockey Association novice team takes on a rival. Preparation for Kindergarten starts at Come out and cheer! Please dress for the weather and wear a helmet for safety! Manor Park Playschool Manor Park Outdoor Rink As a stepping stone to Kinder- dedicated staff and small groups through exploration and play. membering to stop playing to adjacent to the Manor Park garten, the Manor Park Play- give your child a chance learn go the bathroom are great ways Community Centre (100 Thorn- school is perfect in every way! independence, practice listen- I can do it myself to build confidence. We meet wood Road) At the Playschool, qualified, ing, develop fine motor skills, A little guided independence your child where they are to en- and build lasting friendships. goes a long way! Learning to sure success in all areas. Approved by the Ot- put on winter clothes, using the tawa Carleton District School bathroom by themselves and A little structure goes Board’s (OCDSB) as a “Prepa- choosing what activity to do a long way ration for Junior Kindergarten” next are all huge learning steps A routine that remains the same program, the Manor Park Play- on the way to Kindergarten suc- day-to-day makes for a relaxed school prides itself on nurtur- cess. Small class sizes mean lots morning filled with self-confi- ing children as we teach them of one-on-one teaching of skills. dence, certainty and the chance everything they need to know to grow and learn in a positive in kindergarten. Challenges are good and enriching environment. They will learn indepen- Learning to problem-solve with The Playschool is a nurturing dence, confidence, how to help, figuring out how to finish environment filled with rou- Manor Park follow a routine. They learn the puzzle/craft/activity, and re- tine, learning and fun. PLAYSCHOOL 'Where children laugh, learn and play.' Editor Wanted Half-day program that engages preschool children in a fun and enriching The Manor Park Chronicle is looking for an Editor to join the team! learning environment. Perfect preparation for Kindergarten! Identify & cover community events, manage the Production Team, Manor Park Community Council recruit and manage writers, build ties within the community. [email protected] 613-741-4776 Compensation to be negotiated. Preference will be given to Manor Park residents. Send resumé to [email protected] January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 21 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL We’re hiring! We’re growing a Summer Day Camp Manor Park Sports tower garden! Our talented camp staff Our team is looking for indi- makes the magic hap- viduals with a specific sports pen for children ages 4 to background in flag rugby A tower garden is a vertical, 10! If you have lots of en- sevens, tennis, soccer or aeroponic, growing system ergy, are creative and love baseball. If you are energetic that grows up to 20 vegetables, www.manorpark.ca working with kids, a sum- and patient, love coaching, herbs, fruits or flowers in less mer job at our day camps and enjoy working with chil- than 3 square feet — indoors or might be for you. dren, this job could be what out. through physical and healthy you are looking for. The Manor Park Communi- eating. The challenge is aimed Apply with cover letter Apply with cover letter ty Council (MPCC) purchased at children aged zero to 12 and resume at jobs@manor- and resume at jobs@manor- this growing system with grant years by creating and adapt- park.ca by March 31. For park.ca by February 28. For money from the Healthy Kids ing healthy choices by eating more information: manor- more information: manor- Community Challenge initia- healthy and physical activity. park.ca/work-or-volunteer. park.ca/work-or-volunteer. tive. We join other community The themes that have been centres, schools and not-for- set out for this challenge are: profit organizations across Run, jump, play every Ottawa, and Ontario, to help day: encourage physical ac- Volunteers needed! kids (and their families) boost tivity through sports, active the veggies and fruit they eat. play, structured play and active Volunteer coaches for sports With our community children, transportation. We welcome enthusiastic (parent) volunteers to help instructors and volunteers, Water does wonders: pret- coach our children’s soccer, baseball and flag rugby we will be growing and shar- School during meal breaks. We ty straight forward, encourage sevens programs. Sport experience is not necessary, ing food while learning about will be counting on children children and families to make but a positive and patient attitude is. healthy cooking and eating. in the after-school program to water their drink of choice. Look for the tower garden help maintain and harvest the Choose to boost veggies Volunteer coaches work with MPCC staff to help in the Manor Park Commu- food. Our educators will sup- and fruit: encourage children practices and games run smoothly. Sometimes that nity Centre when it reopens port the tower garden with an and families to make vegeta- means tying a shoe for a 4-year old, giving a pep-talk after renovations. The growing age-appropriate curriculum. bles and fruit a part of every to an 8-year-old novice, or helping chase down those greenery will freshen the build- Local gardeners and chefs and meal and snack. run-away balls. ing while providing a function- invited to help us plan the har- Power off and play: We guarantee that volunteering will brighten ing garden. vest. the forth theme that will be your day because you will have made a difference The tower garden will The Healthy Kids Com- launched in January 2018 is to a child. If this is for you, let us know at mpcc@ be planted by the students in munity Challenge is getting about helping children and manorpark.ca . ‘Make it! in the Garden’, one over 45 communities across families build a balanced day, of the recreational programs Ontario with the common goal that is not filled with sedentary we offer in Manor Park Public of promoting children’s health screen time. ‘Cozy Corners’
By Nancy Carisse, Program Supervisor ‘Before- and After-School in Manor Park’ What elements make up a well-designed child-care envi- ronment? ‘Before- and After-School in Manor Park’ set out to ex- plore this important question by inviting Lisa Sletcher, Resource Consultant with Children’s In- clusion Support Services, to present the Professional De- velopment Module, ‘Setting up Great Spaces for everyone’. Grades 4, 5, 6: cozying up with a book. Photo: Kelsey Munro Grades 1 and 2: sharing a cozy laugh. Photo: Kelsey Munro Through a collaborative team approach, the interactive work- After-School in Manor Park’ day. Blankets, pillows and large social and temporal. As well, provide the encouragement and shop gave our educators the op- would focus on enriching cozy, stuffed animals along with ad- the educators observe, reflect space to explore new materials, portunity to enhance their skills quiet spaces. This element is an ditional carpets and seating upon and modify the environ- hypotheses, foster the expan- and knowledge while taking a essential aspect of a child-care have been added to the class- ment continuously to keep the sion of children’s creativity and fresh look at all aspects of the setting to meet the needs of the rooms to be shared by all the children engaged. The environ- further their interests. The pro- physical space and its connec- children by giving them a space children of Manor Park. ment is also viewed through the gram builds on the interests of tion to a positive child care en- to retreat, rest and recharge. eyes of the children to remain the children, supported by edu- vironment. The ‘Cozy Corners’ are What do the educators do to open to the possibilities inher- cators, to provide a stimulat- Armed with the tool kit unique in each classroom we support positive interactions ent within a space that we as ing and engaging environment provided during the work- share with Manor Park Public through the environment? adults might not imagine. that enhances children’s natural shop the educators were deter- School and their components Daily, a welcoming envi- ‘Before- and After-School sense of curiosity. When chil- mined to seek out what positive can extend to outdoor spaces ronment is created recognizing in Manor Park’ believes that dren, families and educators changes could be made to en- as well! Their identifying com- it as the ‘third teacher’, along- each child is a unique individu- are invested in and have pride hance their environments. After monality is that these spaces side the children and the educa- al who brings their own abilities in the environment, a sense of much reflection and discussion, are sought out and enjoyed by tors, and consideration is given and interests to the program. belonging and community is it was decided that ‘Before- and the children each and every to all of its aspects; physical, With this in mind the educators strengthened. Page 22 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Adult Fitness Pass Visit manorpark.ca to purchase a pass. One pass gets you into any of our adult fitness classes! Pick and choose classes to match your schedule. Bring a friend and share your pass. Try something new. Please note that lost passes cannot be replaced. Passes will not be redeemed for cash or credit. Passes purchased online at manorpark.ca will be available from the instructor if purchased in advance. All classes are co-ed except where stated. 10-visit pass - $100 • 5-visit pass - $50
Tuesdays, March 20 – May 22, 2018 Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanF- $50 for 10 sessions 1:15-2 p.m. 7-8 p.m. itPro Certified Personal Trainer Tuesdays, March 20 – May 29, Manor Park Public School (small www.manorpark.ca Manor Park Community Centre 2018 (Try it Free on March 20th) gym) 100 Thornwood Rd. Thursdays, January 11 – noon – 1 p.m. 100 Braemar St March 8, 2018 Manor Park Community Centre Power Core CORE & UPPER BODY 7-8 p.m. 100 Thornwood Rd. Stay Strong and Stable This class is a great fit for anyone CLASS (for Men) Manor Park Public School (Small This class for adults focuses on who is looking to increase their This class is about having fun Gym) Party HEARTy strength and stability training in a functional strength or athletic while working hard! It starts with 100 Braemar St. Aerobic dancing, toning, stretching fun atmosphere. A great introduc- performance. You’ll get a full body a 15-minute warm up with high and core exercises — especially tion to exercises that strengthen work-out with a mix of high OR low intensity intervals (HIIT) followed HEART WISE combined for adults! Latin music the legs and work on balance and impact cardio exercises, upper by balance and strength exercises EXERCISE CLASSES sets the ‘party’ atmosphere mak- co-ordination. This training can body resistance work, leg work for arms and shoulders. You’ll do NEW! Latin Line Dance - dance ing each class exciting and fun add years of independent living and LOTS of core. For every combo squats, push-ups, planks, side steps made easy and fun. while working all major muscle while in good health, and the of exercises, we will include 2-3 planks and much more. The hour Come learn salsa, merengue, groups and joints. opportunity to manage chronic exercises for core strength. With ends with a thorough stretch and samba, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive Instructor: Michael Markov conditions. We work to music and a focus on proper form, excellent time for mindful relaxation. Mats, and tango. Each element and step use balls, therabands and gliders alignment, good posture, and gliders, therabands, small balls, is taught separately with attention $45 for 9 sessions for an extra challenge. Learn how modifications when needed, you stability balls and music are to individual needs. Routines are to stay safe by preventing falls. will get a maximum return for provided. By focusing on the put together allowing the students Wednesdays, January 10– March Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanF- your effort. The class will end with deep core muscles, you gain the to show off their skills on any 7, 2018 itPro Certified Personal Trainer a 10-15 minute, yoga inspired strength and stability needed to dance floor, in any setting. Fan- 10:30-11:15 a.m. $45 for 9 sessions stretch. Please bring a mat and a support and protect your body tastic workout for mind and body Manor Park Public School (small Thursdays, January 11 – March set of light weights (2-5lbs). during physical activities. Proper — while having loads of fun. This gym) 1, 2018 Instructor: Tanya Marr, CanFitPro training of the core provides better class assumes no previous dance 100 Braemar St 10:30-11:30 a.m. Personal Trainer Specialist posture and balance, while sup- experience. No partner is required. Manor Park Public School (small porting our joints and spine. Instructor: Michael Markov Fridays, January 12– March 9, 2018 gym), 100 Braemar St
TENNIS MANOR PARK SOCCER FLAG RUGBY SEVENS
Learning the fundamentals of ten- 100 Braemar Street Teams will be established, a Our format will focus on the same nis in a progressive, game-based Outdoors schedule set for friendly league- game that the Canadian women’s environment. Adjusted court size Try for Free: April 17 from 6-7 p.m. style games and a year-end festi- team played at the recent Rio and slower balls will make learning $75 val. Each player receives a t-shirt! Games. This fast-paced, non-stop how to play tennis fun and suc- Tuesdays, May 1 to June 19 action game will be loved by all cessful from the beginning. Players Ages 6-10 years: 6-7 p.m. When registering your child for a new and returning players. are encouraged to bring their own soccer program, you are taking an The program will still be about racquets but we always have some Saturdays, May 5 to June 23 important step towards the health passing, running, kicking and scor- on hand. Ages 6-10 years: 9-10 a.m. and fitness of your child — for ing through teamwork. Nothing Ages 8 -12 years: 10-11 a.m. life! You also become a partner of — except the tackling — is missing Indoors the Manor Park Community Coun- from this introductory format of $75 Location: Tennis Courts cil (MPCC) in teaching your child the game. Flags replace tackling Wednesdays, January 17 to March Adjacent to the Manor Park Com- the fundamental movements and so that players quickly learn the 7 munity Centre skills — running, jumping, twisting, basics and can put them into Ages 6-10 years: 6-7:30 p.m. 100 Thornwood Road kicking, throwing and catching practice during game play. Register at manorpark.ca — appropriate to their age. This Manor Park Public School – large program is open to boys and girls $115 – New players receive ball gym and welcomes parents to volun- & t-shirt teer along with our experienced $ 85 – Returning players coaching staff. ‘Learning the Game’ Ages 8-9 years Additional $60 to participant in up $75 Wednesdays, May 2 – June 20 to 3 fun festivals put on by local 6-7 p.m. Rugby Clubs. ‘First Kicks’ Ages 4-5 years ‘Fun for Life’ Fridays, May 4 to June 22, 2018 Saturdays, May 5 – June 23 Ages 10-12 years 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, May 2 – June 21 Ages 5 – 8 yrs 6-7 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Ages 9 - 13 yrs 6-7:30 p.m. ‘Fun with the Ball’ Ages 6-7 years Manor Park sports fields Manor Park sports fields Saturdays, May 5 – June 23 100 Thornwood Road 100 Thornwood Road 10-11 a.m. Register at manorpark.ca Register at manorpark.ca
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Reserve your spot today. www.evertrainlifestyles.com/kickstart January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 23 Heart Wise Exercise classes are growing and are being added in Manor Park By Darren Fournier, Program Di- instructors, location, equipment added an additional Party Park Public School under in- rector and program format, meet their HEARTy class on Friday after- structor Michael Markov. inspection criteria. The Heart noons at the Manor Park Pub- Stay Strong and Stable, our Since the last issue of the Wise Exercise designation lic School from 1:15-2 p.m. longest running fitness class, Chronicle, our Heart Wise helps you identify programs Latin Line Dance, dance steps continues in the school on classes have been growing! and classes that are appropri- made easy — start on Tues- Thursdays (10:30-11:15 a.m.) New participants are attending ate for people who want to stay day, March 20 from noon-1 under instructor Louise Han- www.manorpark.ca both Stay Strong and Stable healthy or who are living with a p.m. in the newly renovated nant. and Party HEARTy. chronic health condition. Manor Park Community Cen- Interested in joining? Street) 10 minutes before the Heart Wise certification is We have doubled the num- tre. Party HEARTy will con- Please visit the Manor Park scheduled start time. offered by the University of Ot- ber of Heart Wise classes! tinue on Wednesdays (10:30- Community Council (MPCC) Visit manorpark.ca or call tawa Heart Institute once a fit- The Manor Park Com- 11:15 a.m.) and Fridays office located inside the main the MPCC office at 613-741- ness provider, along with their munity Council (MPCC) has (1:15-2 p.m.) in the Manor school entrance (100 Braemar 4776.
MANOR PARK BASEBALL BABYSITTING WORKSHOP Do you have a child starting ‘Intro to Tee Ball’ (Ages 6-7 yrs) Kindergarten in September? Players will practice various as- The Manor Park Playschool has the program for you! pects of baseball. Hitting, throwing and catching techniques will be Each weekday morning the Learn all about the Man- taught through a variety of drills Manor Park Playschool runs or Park Playschool at your at each session. After practice, a a “Preparation for Junior Kin- school’s kindergarten informa- game will help players put skills This is a one-day workshop intro- dergarten” program under the tion night: learned into gameplay situations. ducing responsibilities of child direction of an elementary “Preparation for Junior Smaller groups and two baseball care, preparing nutritious snacks, teacher and early childhood ed- Kindergarten” diamonds will maximize coach/ maintaining safety and dealing ucator. Full-day kindergarten is Kindergarten Information player interaction time. No prior with emergencies. The package is the first big step in your child’s Night baseball experience required. prepared by St. John Ambulance education. The Playschool will Manor Park Public School — reputed for its delivery of first help make that transition a 100 Braemar Street ‘Intro to Coach Pitch’ Manor Park Baseball empha- aid training — and taught by an smooth and happy experience. Tuesday, January 23, 20186 p.m. sizes fun and team spirit. Smaller (Ages 8-11 yrs) experienced instructor. Lots of op- teams, more game time and For players who know the basic portunities to role play and discuss experienced coaches will help your techniques and rules of baseball, babysitting scenarios. child learn the basics incremen- Intro to Coach’s Pitch is a great Students successfully completing tally through game situations. Par- way to fine tune hand-eye coor- the test at the end of the day will ents are encouraged to become dination. It will also help further receive a certificate. Oh, did we volunteer coaches. develop game knowledge and mention the pizza lunch?! It’s all strategies through lots of game- included in the price. Each player receives a t-shirt. A play situations. Participants should bring a pen, glove is required. Co-ed. medium sized doll or stuffed ani- $75 mal (for CPR practice), snacks and ‘Blastball’ drinks, as well as indoor shoes. (Ages 4-5 yrs) Mondays, May 7 to Jun 25 $80 The perfect introduction! Designed to introduce the basics of baseball Ages 4-5 years: 6-7 p.m. Ages 10-14 years (hitting, throwing, catching and Ages 6-7 years: 6-7 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2017 (It's a PA Day!) running), players hit a soft ball off Ages 8-11 years: 6-7:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. a tee and run to a (squeaky!) first base. As the players progress and Manor Park diamonds Manor Park Community Centre DINE IN | TAKE HOME | CATERING | GIFTS learn the concept of safe or out 100 Thornwood Road 100 Thornwood Rd. after running, the second base is Register at manorpark.ca Register at manorpark.ca added and so on. HEALTHY. DELICIOUS. CLOSE TO HOME.
357 ST. LAURENT BLVD. +613 745 7356 EPICURIA.CA Page 24 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 Exploring the Emotional Freedom Technique or tapping more specific you can be the more helpful) “Even ALTERNATIVE though ______I deeply and profoundly MEDICINE accept myself.” By Sandie McArdle 5. Reassess the pain/intensity level. As I write, my shoulders ache, 6. Repeat step #4 at the next my jaw is tight and my mind level until you are done. is racing over the things I For instance, you might still need to do before Christ- be experiencing pain in your mas day arrives. I notice my shoulder. You may say, my stress level increasing (I am right shoulder is burning with eating way too many cookies, hot, intense red pain. So, my I am easily agitated over re- phrase would be “Even though ally small things, I have a hard I have hot, burning, red, in- time focusing, sometimes my tense pain in my right shoulder thoughts are incoherent as I try I deeply and profoundly accept to articulate what I am think- myself.” Repeating this phrase ing and I am procrastinating while tapping each of the 10 having a hard time making a points seven times, I can then simple decision). I realize that allow the pain to drain away none of my regular de-stress and then reassess my pain lev- practices are working and I el. Let’s say it goes from a 10 want to find a way to rebal- to a six. Then I would repeat ance — NOW. I want an easy this sequence again until I was and simple stress-management liefs as well as physical pain are at a zero. tool that will help me instantly a disturbance in our body’s en- There are things to keep in calm down. I thought about a ergy system. These disturbanc- mind to make this process more friend I recently ran into and es are usually linked to memo- effective: was reminded of the Emotion- ries, which are housed in our 1. Stay focused on the issue/ al Freedom Technique (EFT) bodies. Intentionally activating problem. or tapping. an energy disturbance by tap- 2. Be as detailed as you can Years ago I bought books ping with our fingertips clears be; how does it make you by Nick Ortner and his sis- the energy disturbance and the feel (tense, cranky, an- ter, Jessica, about tapping, pain drains away. noyed, fed-up)? The more however, I came away more This is a six-step process. specific you are and the of a sceptic than a believer. There are 10 tapping points (top more adjectives you use, Desperate for immediate re- of head, facial points, collar the faster and efficient it is. lief, I put my disbelief aside bone, under-arm, inside wrist, 3. Keep it simple; do not and asked my friend why karate chop) that address all overthink it. she chose this and how it 14 meridians. As some points 4. Stay hydrated so that the was working for her. “If you are located on both parts of the energy flows in your merid- are stressed and you want to body it doesn’t matter which ians. change this vicious cycle, you use. 5. Suspend your disbelief. try EFT. I, too, was [a] scep- 1. Select the problem you 6. Allow yourself to be okay tic and I tried it and realized, want to address. with whatever comes up WOW, this works!” So, I tried 2. Say the reminder phrase (a and to go deeper if need be. it. And, yup, it worked. short phrase which will re- Tapping is simple and Gary Craig first introduced mind you of your focus). painless. It can be learned by this method in the 1970s and 3. Rate the pain or intensity anyone. It is a self-help tool, then, years later, Nick Ortner level (1 to 10). which we can apply to our- re-introduced this concept to 4. Do the EFT tapping se- selves, whenever we want, millions. The basic idea is that quence using an affir- wherever we are. It’s less all negative emotions and be- mation based on #2 (the expensive and less time-con- suming than other stress-man- agement techniques. It can be used with specific physi- cal pain, emotional pain or be used to deal with our own unique life challenges and ex- periences. Just imagine if we used this method to empower ourselves and our children so we can more effectively deal with stress, bullying, anxiety, body image, self-esteem and other physical/emotional is- sues. With such ancient wis- dom and our own fingertips, why wouldn’t we use EFT? What a gift. For more information about EFT in Ottawa, visit www.breatheout.ca. January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 25 Investing in our growing city, today and tomorrow Happy New Year FROM THE DESK OF: FROM THE DESK OF: strengthening the Child Care été accompli en 2017. Des Benefit to make sure it keeps célébrations du 150e anni- pace with the cost of living versaire à l’annonce de la — and we’re doing this two première Stratégie nationale years ahead of schedule. It sur le logement du Canada will mean more money for assurant que tous puissent snowsuits, school books and avoir un chez-soi sécuritaire after-school activities. We’ve et abordable, 2017 était une come a long way this year, année positive pour les Ca- but there is still a lot to do. nadiens et Canadiennes. En Let’s build on our successes tant que mère d’une famille Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge. to make 2018 an even better de trois enfants, je con- Ottawa Mayor The City of Ottawa is also Member of Parliament year! nais l’importance d’avoir JIM WATSON investing record amounts in Ottawa-Vanier To serve you, my con- de l’argent dans les poches Ottawa is a growing city, boom- recreation and cycling facili- stituency office is there to pour pouvoir prendre soin de ing with new restaurants, art, ties. In fact, when combined MONA FORTIER help you with any interac- ses enfants. C’est pourquoi culture and entertainment facili- with funding from other levels tions with federal services. It je suis heureuse de dire que ties, innovative technology hubs of government, this Council’s From my family to yours, I is open Monday to Thursday l’année dernière, notre gou- and engaged communities. Our total investments in cycling hope that the holiday season from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and vernement a annoncé que city has been steadily transform- and major bike and pedestrian was filled with celebration Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 nous renforçons l’allocation ing over the last decade and has structures will hit an unprec- with family, joy and some p.m. Give us a call at 613- canadienne pour enfants pour grown from a sleepy govern- edented $80 million. These in- fun in the snow. I enjoyed my 998-1860, or email mona. s’assurer qu’elle corresponde ment town to one of the premier vestments will help us reach our time with my family, taking [email protected] . You can et suive au coût de la vie – et tourist destinations in Canada; a goal of adding another 72 km of advantage of all the wonder- also visit my website at www. nous le faisons deux ans plus competitive and attractive place cycling facilities to the City’s ful activities that our neigh- monafortier.ca or follow me tôt que prévu. Cela veut dire for new companies to grow their extensive cycling network by bourhood has to offer. In De- on Facebook, Twitter and In- plus d’argent pour des habits business and a vibrant place for 2018. By investing in cycling cember, I had the pleasure of stagram. de neige, des livres scolaires, new families to call home. infrastructure, we not only pro- showing several school class- et des activités parascolaires. But as our city grows, so mote active transportation and es around the House of Com- ••• Nous avons fait de grands must our active transportation invest in our residents’ health, mons and Parliament. What a pas cette année, mais il reste network. We are investing re- but also help build an environ- treat it was to introduce these De ma famille à la vôtre, beaucoup à faire. Bâtissons cord amounts in infrastructure mentally conscious city. young Canadians to our dem- j’espère que la saison des sur nos succès pour faire en and creating new spaces and Finally, 2018 will see the ocratic institutions! fêtes a été remplie de célé- sorte que 2018 soit une année facilities, from new bridges that launch of the first phase of our As we enter a new year, bration avec votre famille, encore meilleure ! connect neighbourhoods to each new, state-of-the-art Light Rail I am proud of how much was de joie, et d’activités dans Pour bien vous servir, other for the first time, to safe, Transit (LRT) system. The new, accomplished in 2017. From la neige. J’ai beaucoup ap- mon bureau de circonscrip- all-weather multi-use pathways 12.5-km East/West Confedera- the 150th anniversary cele- précié le temps avec ma tion est là pour vous aider and cycle tracks, not to men- tion Line will complement our brations to the announcement famille, profitant de toutes les avec toute interaction avec tion our new Light Rail Transit existing North/South Trillium of the first National Housing activités merveilleuses que des services fédéraux. Il est (LRT) system — Ottawa’s sin- Line and will make transit more Strategy ensuring that every- notre quartier peut offrir. En ouvert du lundi au jeudi de gle largest infrastructure project reliable for generations to come. one has a safe and affordable décembre, j’ai eu le plaisir 9h à 17h, et le vendredi de since the Rideau Canal. This past year, we secured fund- place to call home — 2017 de faire une visite guidée à la 9h à 16h30. Communiquez Just a few months ago, we ing for Stage 2 of LRT, which was a great year for Canadi- Chambre des Communes et avec nous au 613-998-1860, broke ground on the Rideau will break ground in 2019. Stage ans. As a mother to a family du Parlement avec des class- ou envoyez un courriel à Canal Crossing, a multi-use 2 LRT will bring transit farther of three, I know how impor- es scolaires. Quel bonheur de [email protected] . bridge that will create an alter- West to Moodie Dr. and Algon- tant it is to have money in pouvoir introduire ces jeunes Vous pouvez également vis- nate crossing to the Bank Street quin College, farther East to your pockets to care for your Canadiens et Canadiennes iter mon site web à www. Bridge, connect the downtown Trim Rd., and farther South to children. That’s why I’m à nos institutions démocra- monafortier.ca ou en me sui- bike network to Old Ottawa Riverside South and Bowesville, happy to say that last year, tiques ! vant via Facebook, Twitter, et East and Main St., and improve with a link to the Ottawa Inter- our government announced En cette nouvelle année, Instagram. access to Old Ottawa South via national Airport. By 2023, the that, starting in 2018, we’re je suis fière de tout ce qui a Riverdale Ave. We anticipate O-Train will include nearly 60 that it will share the extensive km of rail, significantly reducing use and success of our other Green House Gas emissions and cycling and pedestrian bridges, taking 14,000 cars off the road. such as the Adàwe Crossing, the It will carry up to 10,700 passen- Corktown Footbridge, the Ride- gers per hour, in each direction au River Pedestrian Cycling and will forever change the way Bridge and the Airport Parkway we move in our city.
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Subject to change without notice. Sujet à changement sans prévais. Page 26 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 ETIQUETTE MATTERS Kindness and safety physiotherapy ahead of her. Is closer to the line when you likes to be tailgated, espe- your window, it is distract- it just me or are the roads get- want to merge is pushy and cially on icy roads. ing and disrespectful. ting more dangerous? will likely scare the driver 6. Wave your hand to thank Were the people who caused in the lane next to you. someone for letting you Honestly, I could go on these accidents distracted by 2. Don’t block the intersec- merge lanes. and on. The fact is that until we their phone, radio, GPS, make- tion. Traffic can be stressful, 7. Don’t engage aggressive can all read each other’s minds, up or food? Were they perhaps so don’t add to it. Stay be- drivers. If someone cuts we’re going to have to com- sleep deprived or under the influ- hind the stop lines if there’s you off, take a deep breath municate with one another with ence? Were they simply in a hur- no room past the lights. and just let it go. the tools available to us like ry or suffering from road-rage? 3. Obey the speed limit and 8. Don’t drive if you’re dis- good old-fashioned eye con- CECILIA PITA Whatever the reason, driving is slow down around adult tracted, by anything. The tact, turn signals, hand motions www.ceciliapita.com fast becoming a contact sport. and young humans and effects can be deadly. and even the gentle tap of the So, in the spirit of starting four-legged creatures. If 9. Pick the right lane. If horn. Being a kind, courteous In the past three months, I’ve the New Year on the right foot, they’re walking along a you’re going to drive on and alert driver keeps you and known three people who have I thought we could all use some street without sidewalks, the slower side, stay right. others safe. Everyone needs gotten into car accidents. One gentle reminders on how to you can at least spare them The left lane is for passing to take responsibility for their was rear-ended while at a stop be kind and considerate while a shock by slowing down and for faster vehicles. safety. There can be lasting and light and is now recovering driving. Let’s face it; if you’re and giving them some ex- 10. Watch for cyclists, espe- irreversible effects to being dis- from a mild concussion. An- behind the wheel of a metal tra space. cially when you need to courteous, aggressive, and dis- other’s car was hit and pushed machine weighing a couple of 4. Leave early. You’ll be less- cross over the bike lane to tracted. up onto a median by a driver tons, you need to take respon- stressed and more courte- make a turn. who then fled the scene. The sibility for how you control it. ous if someone needs to 11. Don’t speed up to keep So, this year, let’s try to be last one was in a major crash merge into your lane. someone from passing you, more mindful on the road and on Highway 401 and is still 1. Use your turn signal. Inch- 5. Leave some space between leave your ego at home. not let these things compromise in the hospital with months of ing your way closer and you and other cars. No one 12. Don’t throw anything out our safety. Twelfth annual “In Concert for Cambodia” fundraiser By Flora Liebich bassador of Sweden to Canada. accompanied by the legendary talent for this worthwhile cause. four talented young people from Sweden is highly supportive of Brian Browne on piano; Dan- Many of the musicians are stu- the Homes, including a young The twelfth annual In Concert human rights internationally ielo and Maria Krstic on violin dents or graduates of the Univer- woman studying law. for Cambodia (IC4C) fund- and has a particular interest in (Maria, now 15, is a multi-year sity of Ottawa; others are rising In December 2015, IC4C rep- raiser, hosted by CBC Radio’s the increasingly challenging winner of the Canada Music stars in the world of music. resentatives visited The Peaceful Laurence Wall, takes place on situation in Cambodia. Competition); Kyle Burghout The Peaceful Children's Children’s Homes and found that Sunday March 11, 2 p.m. at We have a terrific line-up and Jane Cory on fiddle (Kyle Homes were created in 1994 to our donations are being well-uti- MacKay United Church. The of musicians, including Peter is the IC4C Youth Coordinator provide a permanent home to lized. We met many young people, Guest of Honour will be His Woods (MacKay United Church and winner of the 2015 Eastern unaccompanied children return- now successfully employed and Excellency, Per Sjøgren Am- Minister) on jazz saxophone, North America Fiddling Com- ing from refugee camps on the raising their own families, whose petition); as well as cello, vocal Thai border in the aftermath of lives have been transformed by the and piano music — and to top the Khmer Rouge and the Viet- Homes. The current PCH Director it off, traditional Cambodian namese occupation. Today, the grew up as a child in the Homes music! The concert will be fol- Homes take in children who and has now returned, after com- lowed by complimentary re- have been orphaned, abandoned, pleting university and working freshments and a silent auction. rescued from the street, from do- abroad, to “give back”. This youth-based volunteer mestic violence or from human We encourage you to pur- initiative was started in 2006 by trafficking. The Homes remain a chase tickets in advance! Tick- 13-year-old Ottawa violinist, Lau- beacon of rights awareness and ets ($20/adults, $15/students, rent Côté (2009 Ontario Youth integrity in a challenging domes- $10/12 years and under) are Philanthropist Award), to raise tic environment. All proceeds available on the IC4C website: funds for The Peaceful Children's from our concerts go directly inconcert4cambodia.wordpress. Homes in Cambodia. Since that to the Homes for food, medical com and at Books on Beech- time, successive groups of young care, self-sufficiency projects wood (35 Beechwood Ave.). Ottawa musicians have come for- and education. IC4C is proud to Tickets will also be available at ward to volunteer their time and support the university studies of the church door ($25/adults). January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 27
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Left: Jackie MacDonald (far right) during a visit to Montebello with the family Above: One of many monthly events organized for volunteers and newcomer she supported through English Language Tutoring of Ottawa Carleton (ELTOC). families. Photos courtesy of Jackie MacDonald Friends of the Family helps newcomers feel welcome and integrated By Jackie MacDonald finds volunteers to teach Eng- friend of the family — prob- process, and reduce social iso- er social gathering. Activities Last year in the November lish to newcomers who are un- ably the only Canadian friend lation. By providing key social have included: snowshoeing 2016 edition of the Manor Park able to get out to classes, main- they have. (At present three connections, fostering a sense of in Gatineau Park, ice-fishing, Chronicle, I wrote about tutor- ly women with young children Dunbarton Ct. residents have inclusion whereby they contrib- curling, floor hockey, volley- ing a Syrian refugee woman at home. Our tutor/student re- become ELTOC volunteers.) ute their skills, values and culture ball, pumpkin carving, a visit through English Language lationship, organized through My next student was a to enhance our community, new- to a local mosque during Ra- Tutoring of Ottawa Carleton ELTOC, ended but I have kept woman with 3-month old twin comer families feel empowered. madan, a workshop run by the (ELTOC), an organization that in touch and I have become a daughters. In contrast to my Volunteer Groups of Friends Ottawa Humane Society, etc. first student whose family was comprise families, friends, col- The commitment required government sponsored, my leagues, neighbours — just is to meet up weekly for a second student’s family was about anyone who wants to ex- 3-month period. Training is group sponsored and thus had tend a hand to newcomer fami- provided and there is con- several people visiting and lies in the spirit of friendship tinuous support provided by helping them. What a differ- and support. As local Ottawans OCISO. As our communities ence this made! get to know their matched fam- become increasingly diverse, Recently I was delighted to ily better, they will undoubtedly integrating newcomer families learn about one of the programs gain a better understanding of is not simply up to them to ‘fit of The Ottawa Community Im- the refugee experience, elimi- into’ our culture and society; as migrant Services Organization nating barriers to integration and Canadians we have a responsi- KNOCK (OCISO), “The Friends of the creating a safer and more inter- bility — and the privilege — to Family”, which matches re- connected community. reach out and help them. cently arrived refugee families Furthermore, monthly To learn more about the to volunteer groups of friends events are organized so all Friends of the Family pro- in Ottawa. The connection helps volunteer groups and their gram, contact the Project Co- newcomer families build social matched newcomer families ordinator: Bonnie Thornington, KNOCK capital, facilitate their integration will be able to partake in a larg- [email protected] .
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@EquipeTeamMona @MonaFortier @monafortier Open Saturdays 11 to 4 thecrichton 299 Crichton Street, Ott awa streetgallery January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 29 The Phoebe Rose Rocks Cardinal Glen Community Association Foundation supports ground- By Allan Martel other preparation work for the tion scheduled for late June 2018 President CGCA reconstruction of the Park has at the latest. Special thanks to breaking research at CHEO now been accomplished. Councillor Tobi Nussbaum who Winter is now truly upon us Pocket parks are urban open has helped accelerate the rede- The Phoebe Rose Rocks ing the power of genomics to and by the time you read this, spaces on a small-scale and pro- velopment process and who has (PRR) Foundation, founded improve treatment and care the Cardinal Glen Impromptu vide a safe and inviting environ- located additional funding to en- in memory of Phoebe Rose for children with cancer. Choir will have braved the Arc- ment for surrounding commu- able the Park to be redeveloped Doull-Hoffman, announces The Phoebe Rose Rocks tic air and Wassailed, wassailed, nity members. They also meet a as per the Original Park Plan. its first major local funding Foundation is a local volun- all over the town … I hope you variety of needs and functions. Are you one of the dozens program. The PRR Founda- teer-driven Ottawa charity all had a Merry Christmas and a Successful “pocket parks” of Cardinal Glen residents who tion has committed to three founded in 2017 in memory great start to a Happy New Year. have four key qualities: they received that special gift from years of funding for the Pe- of Phoebe Rose Doull-Hoff- A special vote of thanks are accessible; allow people to Enbridge this past summer? I diatric Cancer Genomics Pro- man of Manor Park who died goes to Bob Publicover and engage in activities; are com- am referring to the metal post gram at CHEO. This is a total of high-risk mixed lineage in- Brenda Dunbar who moved fortable spaces and have a good filled with cement installed commitment of $129,000. fant leukemia at age 5. Phoebe from Dunbarton Ct. this No- image; and finally, are sociable about 18 inches in front of your Led by Drs. Sawyer, Ramphal was diagnosed at CHEO when vember. Thanks to Bob for his places: one where people meet natural gas pipes in front of and Holcik, the goal of the she was just 9 weeks old. years of service on the Cardi- each other and take people to your garage. Although driven Pediatric Oncogenomics pro- Throughout her treatment, nal Glen Community Associa- when they come to visit. by a safety mandate, and there- gram is to make genomics the Phoebe participated in several tion Board of Directors and to The Cardinal Glen Park will fore necessary, these posts do standard of care for infants, research studies in the US that Brenda for her years of service include a water spray, swings, little to enhance the aesthetics children and young adults provided her with ground- in support of the Ottawa Public climbing apparatus, slide, etc. of the neighbourhood. with cancer while giving breaking treatments and, most Library, St. Laurent Branch. — a play-scape for our young- Let’s see if we can’t come hope to families of children importantly, time. Phoebe had I believe it was Joseph Stalin est children. There will also be up with ideas to make these with rare and hard-to-treat a high-risk refractory cancer, who said, “If you want to make games tables, shuffleboard and posts more attractive, even use- cancers. Studying the genetic the kind of cancer targeted by an omelet, you’ve got to break other amenities for our older resi- ful. How about a short PVC pipe makeup of children’s cancers CHEO’s Pediatric Cancer Ge- some eggs.” If that’s true, then dents. And, enough space to host extension with lighted house allows for more targeted and, nomics Program. The Phoebe the Cardinal Glen Park must be our Annual Canada Day Picnic, numbers? Or a small platform ideally, less damaging treat- Rose Rocks Foundation fo- littered with egg shells since the the social event of the year! to hold who knows what? I look ments for children. More than cuses on funding research on demolition of the old fixtures is Work will begin again on the forward to hearing your ideas. 80 per cent of children who difficult and hard-to-treat and now almost complete and a sub- Park as soon as weather permits Please contact me at AllanMar- survive cancer have long- cure pediatric and children’s stantial portion of regrading and in Spring 2018, with comple- [email protected] term side effects with almost cancers. The PRR Founda- 95 per cent suffering long- tion is honoured to share this term chronic health problems. news with our many donors, CHEO sees about 10 to from children raising funds at 15 patients each year with a school bake sales and dance- difficult-to-diagnose, refrac- a-thons to golf tournaments, tory or metastatic cancer. For spearheaded by families like these children there are no ours, who strive to #makeitok evidence-based therapies, and for kids with cancer. Phoebe families struggle with an un- would often say, “this is not known or poor prognosis. The okay” and she was right. Join Pediatric Cancer Genomics us: www.phoebroserocks.com Program uses next-generation sequencing technologies to Facts about childhood look for the genetic changes cancer: responsible for cancer de- • Each year in Canada, velopment and progression 1600 children (and in children. This information youth) will be diagnosed may provide a diagnosis, and/ with 1 of 12 unique types or suggest new therapies to of pediatric cancer. 1 in 5 try that can give hope to fami- of these children will die. lies. The aims of the Pediatric • Cancer remains the lead- Cancer Genomics Program ing disease-related cause are aligned with the recently of death for Canadian launched Terry Fox PRO- children. FYLE (Precision Oncology • Only three drugs have for Young People) which is been approved for use in a pan-Canadian pediatric on- the treatment of child- cology precision medicine hood cancers in the past initiative also focusing on us- 30 years. Page 30 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 Make 2018 the year you budget for charity
It's the start of a new year, to continue contributing to- which means it's time to re- wards. Come up with a rough evaluate your annual spending. budget based on last year's gifts Have you considered including so you can know what to expect charitable donations in your in 2018. budget? Here are five tips to help you get started: 4. Figure out where you stand on one-time gifts ver- 1. Start by figuring out your sus monthly. If you've bud- annual or monthly budget — geted your spending to de- including how much you need termine how much you can for necessities such as housing, spend annually, it might be bills and food. Then find out easier to make one-time gifts how much you have left over throughout the year. How- and how much of that you want ever, if your budget is done to put towards charitable giv- on a monthly basis, you may ing. want to consider joining a charity's monthly giving 2. Come up with a plan program. Most allow you to to determine your charitable donate as little or as much as goals. What causes are most you want. important to you? From here, you can decide if you want to 5. Instead of waiting un- contribute to each charity even- til the holiday season to give, ly, or if certain causes mean try to budget gifts throughout more to you than others. the year. That way, come De- cember you won't feel over- 3. Look back to previous whelmed by your credit card years to see how often you do- statement and you can spend nated to a friend's 10k race or more time (and money) on bike-a-thon. These are things family and friends. The Encounters with Canada team collected close to 400 kg of food, toys and household items. Photo courtesy of EWC you will want to keep in mind, especially if peer-to-peer fund- raising is something you want www.newscanada.com Ten years of solidarity By François Demers vey to them is solidarity, said helpers, Jehad Nemeh, a recent Linda Brunet, Director General Syrian immigrant, was moved For the tenth year in a row, of EWC. For us, this is a lot more to have the opportunity to take Encounters with Canada has than a word — it’s a fundamen- part in this endeavor. collected money, food items, tal part of who we are. The team “I’m very proud of the help toys and other articles for lo- was keen to help last spring when we’re able to bring to these cal families in need during the we lent a hand to victims of the families, said Ms. Brunet, but Christmas season. Over the floods, and again, for the holiday deep down, every year, I feel years, this long-standing tradi- season, the entire team came to- some sadness. I wish there was tion has seen the national youth gether for local families.” no need for us to do this. I wish forum help 40 families make The goods were personally that no children in Canada had it through the tough Ottawa delivered by Ms. Brunet to four to live in poverty.” There is winters. This year, employ- Vanier and Manor Park families hope that this seed of solidar- ees, friends and suppliers have on the first day of winter — a ity will find its way throughout again made generous contribu- welcome relief for the four sin- the country, through the thou- tions of over $1200 and close gle mothers caring for 11 chil- sands of teens who take part in to 400 kg of food, including dren in total. The many boxes EWC’s program every year. turkeys for Christmas. of goods were piled into door- Encounters with Canada is “Every week, kids from all ways, living rooms and kitch- a national youth program for over the country come to En- ens, as Ms. Brunet was greeted kids 14 to 17 that offers week- MP Logo Font: MP: Franklin Goth. Heav. Font: Tahoma Bold counters with Canada, and one with heartfelt thanks and grate- long career-oriented leadership Colour: Pantone 347 or of the key values we try to con- ful holiday wishes. One of her experiences in Ottawa. c100 M0 Y86 K3
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Young readers’ ings of Japanese families, left tention centre. Officer Scott, a selections are encouraged when they were rounded up and Métis policeman, feels caught sent to internment camps during between two worlds as he pa- and welcome. World War II. This simple act trols the city. Through their Please submit titles to takes old Henry Lee back to the various perspectives a larger, Denise Rackus at 1940s, while he was “scholar- more comprehensive story shipping” in a White school and about lives of the residents in [email protected] . where Henry meets Keiko Ok- Winnipeg’s North End is ex- abe, a young Japanese American posed. MANOR PARK student. ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB THE READERS OF THE SIX GRADE OF MANOR PARK BOOK Sixty SEPARATION BOOK CLUB by Ian Brown Shortlisted for the Hilary CLUB Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Coming Home Non-Fiction as well as a final- The Break by Laurel Pardy ist for the RBC Taylor Prize, by Katherena Vermette Dr. Marin Rose is a veterinary Sixty is a wickedly honest and In a series of shifting narra- surgeon. When her husband, San- brutally funny account of the tives, people who are con- dy, dies in a stable fire and threat- year in which Ian Brown truly nected, both directly and indi- ening incidents happen to her, she realized that the man in the mir- rectly, with the victim tell their leaves home to find work abroad. ror was — 60. (By the author personal stories leading up to Years later, she returns home to of the multiple award-winning: from her unknown great aunt New York, breaking more than that fateful night. Lou grapples accept her family responsibilities The Boy in the Moon.) Hannah. She and her mother a few laws, and developing re- with the departure of her live- and prove, at least to herself, that travel to Cuba and reunite with lationships. in boyfriend. Cheryl mourns Sandy’s death was not accidental. that part of their family. the premature death of her sis- Marin discovers that justice may DUNBARTON COURT ter Rain. Paulina struggles to conflict with the strict interpreta- Inferno BOOKS ON BEECH- trust her new partner. Phoenix tion of the law and that few lines The Wave by Dan Brown WOOD BOOK CLUB is released from a youth de- are straight. by Todd Stasser Submitted by Bob Milling Submitted by Hannah Zettel In the heart of Italy, Harvard Crying for the Moon The sixth book in the thrilling, professor of symbology Robert by Mary Walsh action-packed, New York Times Langdon is drawn into a har- Raised on tough love in St. bestselling I Am Number Four rowing world centered on one John’s, Maureen is the second- series! For years the Garde of history’s most enduring and youngest daughter of a bitter and have fought the Mogadorians mysterious literary masterpiec- angry mother and a beaten-down in secret. Now all of that has es . . . Dante’s Inferno. Against father who tells the best stories changed. The invasion has be- this backdrop, Langdon battles (but only when he’s drunk). If gun. If the Garde can’t find a a chilling adversary and grap- life at home is difficult, then way to stop the Mogs, human- ples with an ingenious riddle school is torture, with the nuns ity will suffer the same fate as that pulls him into a landscape watching every move she makes. the Lorien: annihilation. of classic art, secret passage- But Maureen wants a bigger life. ways and futuristic science. She wants to go to sexy, exciting German Girl Montreal and be part of Expo 67, by Armando Lucas Correa Más allá del invierno (In the even if it means faking her way Submitted by Midst of Winter) into the school choir. Jackie MacDonald by Isabel Allende The topic was suggested by the Submitted by Denise Rackus voyage of the St. Louis carrying In Isabel Allende’s newest nov- DUNBARTON COURT Jews fleeing Germany in 1939. el a minor traffic accident brings BOOK CLUB As no country allowed them together three people from dif- entry, they had to return to Ger- ferent walks of life. A 60-year- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter many. Twelve year old Hannah old human rights scholar, Rich- and Sweet Rosenthal, “The German Girl“, ard, hits the car of a young, by Jamie Ford fled Germany in 1939 with her undocumented Guatemalan In the opening pages of Jamie parents with many other Jews en woman named Evelyn. Later, Ford’s stunning debut novel, route to Cuba where only a few, when Evelyn shows up at Rich- Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and including Hannah and her preg- ard’s door for help, he must ask Sweet, Henry Lee comes upon a nant mother were let in. Every- his tenant Lucia (a 62-year-old crowd gathered outside the Pan- one else along with her father professor from Chile) to help ama Hotel, once the gateway to returned to Germany. Seventy translate the girl’s fractured Seattle’s Japantown. It has been years later, in New York, on her English. Soon the three of them boarded up for decades, but now twelfth birthday, Anna Rosen are embarking on an unexpect- the new owner has made an in- receives a package from Cuba ed trek through a snow-covered credible discovery: the belong- Page 32 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR SommerfeldANDREW
Who are you? If you could live anywhere else My name is Andrew Sommer- in the world, where would you feld and I live here in Ottawa go and why? with my wife, Debra. We raised I would like to try out Iceland our two boys, Adam and Pat- for a while. My grandparents rick, here. They are now grown were born there so it is part of adults, following their own my heritage. lives. My interests include mu- sic; I play the drums, graphic What do you do to stay healthy? design, cartooning, photogra- I exercise regularly, which phy and sports. means when I remember to. I try to watch what I eat and Where were you born? heed the advice of our son the I was born and raised in Manor nutritionist, and I try to laugh Park on Camelia. as much as possible. I play a little hockey and curling now What is the most important too with a great bunch, the thing in your life right now? St. Columba Curling League My wife and I are both retired down at the RCMP curling now and the most important rink. If you could have dinner with only one with lots of mad mon- Where do you see yourself in thing besides family of course any three people, alive or ey! As for our own personal use 5 years? is to enjoy our retirement. For What was the last book that dead, who would you choose? I would spend it on travel but I suppose just enjoying my re- me this includes playing mu- you read? What would you serve? perhaps in more of a first-class tirement together with my wife sic with long-time and newly Neil Young’s Waging Heavy The Beatles, does that count fashion and bring the gang along and having the wherewithal acquainted musical cohorts, Peace. I enjoy biographies and as one or four? I’d BBQ some too when possible. I would also and health to continue being continuing my graphic design stories based on fact. cheeseburgers. If any of them like to add a dedicated music able to indulge in my interests work from home, playing a doesn’t eat that any longer, I studio to our home and equip it and passions in life. little hockey, travelling when What has been one of your could throw on a tofu dog or with amps, keyboards, all man- possible and sometimes it’s just biggest challenges? two … for Paul? We’d wash ner of instruments, sound and What do you wish to simply spending quiet, quality The biggest challenge for me, it all down with some Beau’s recording systems so my musi- teach your children about time with Debra. and I only realize this in look- Lugtread and then jam! cal friends could just come on the world? ing back now was to raise our in, plug in and play. They are grown adults now, Why do you live in Manor Park? children, together with my wife Who would you cast to play but I hope we passed along I was born and raised here and to become positive and produc- you in a movie about your life? What is your favourite the importance of treating can’t imagine living anywhere tive people equipping them to Paul Newman? No it would childhood memory? people as you would wish to else. It is a great location, so enjoy their life. This was aided probably be somebody like Among my favourites were the be treated. Deal with the neg- close to downtown, local ser- of course in no small way with Jack Black. I am thinking the summers we spent in Gimli and ative but don’t let it consume vices and as well the odd pub. the support, help and love of physical similarities are there. Grand Beach on Lake Winnipeg you and appreciate everyday Manor Park is quiet, safe and their extended family. I believe with my family, cousins, aunts the positive — friends and we have the best neighbours we were, for the most part able If I won the lottery, I would and uncles. We would take our family. anybody could ask for. to accomplish this. spend my winnings on...? bathing suit and flip-flops; t- Firstly I would share it with shirts were optional; the beach, When all is said and done...? family, friends and a worthy sun and fun every day. You were Smile, have a laugh, and buy a cause or three. No fun being the allowed to tan back then too! round.
PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 33 Cityscapes: events for urban enthusiasts A second event highlighted 2018 Drop-ins and Team Tobi FROM THE DESK OF: the intersection of health policy I will continue to host my and city building with Canada’s monthly “First Friday” drop- Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. ins in 2018 (starting Feb. 2) at Theresa Tam, and University of various locations throughout Ottawa professor and Ottawa the ward. I have greatly en- Hospital senior scientist Dr. joyed meeting residents during Doug Manuel, which included a the past drop-ins — it’s a great discussion on how public health way for me to connect, learn evidence can be better used to more about ideas, concerns and promote a walkable, sustainable questions. I hope to see you at and more equitable city. an upcoming First Friday. If you missed these events, My team here at City Hall Councillor for not to worry, as we have excit- has recently undergone a staff- Rideau-Rockcliffe ing Cityscapes topics sched- ing change, as Jesse Cressman- uled for 2018. Dickinson has taken on an ex- TOBI NUSSBAUM citing new role in the private OC Transpo service changes sector. Starting in 2018, our In an effort to generate discus- Two new bus routes serving Wa- team will therefore consist of sion and share new perspec- teridge Village (the development Alexandre LeBlanc, Laura tives on urban issues, I have at the former Rockcliffe airbase) Mueller, Birgit Scheichl and been hosting a series of mod- will begin running in the neigh- Elizabeth Whyte. They are the erated panel conversations en- bourhood on Dec. 27. Route 17 friendly voices at the other titled “Cityscapes”. will provide weekday peak-pe- end of the phone helping resi- During the fall of 2017, we riod service between Wateridge dents navigate the various city hosted two Cityscapes panels and the Rideau Centre. Route 27 departments and assisting me upstairs at the Royal Oak on will provide weekday peak-pe- in my committee and Council Beechwood. The first event ex- riod service between Wateridge work to advance priorities for plored the challenges and poten- and the St. Laurent Centre via Rideau-Rockcliffe and the city. tial solutions to building better Cummings Ave. These routes Please visit my website main streets and ensuring devel- will run downtown in the morn- (tobinussbaum.ca) or call the opment contributes to commu- ing and return home in the eve- office at 613-580-2483 to find nities. I encourage you to visit ning. You can find more informa- out more details for the month- my website and read my Ottawa tion regarding those changes on ly drop-ins and other contact Citizen op-ed on this topic. my website: tobinussbaum.ca. information.
MPPS teachers build hampers for families Principal, Sue Massaad, and teachers raised money and built Christmas hampers for families of children who go to Manor Park Public School. Pictured left to right: Joanna Czaskiewicz, Josee Chretien, Chantal Leger, Jennifer Tal- bot, Julie Duncan, Sally Hoyles, Sue Massaad, Mark Da Costa. In total 65 hampers were built. Epicuria Fine foods donated fresh vegetables and fruit, and the Independent Grocer on Montreal Road donated bread, crackers and treats.
IS THIS YOUR HOUSE? Now accepting FERN HILL SCHO OL applications for the Catherine’s NURTURING CONFIDENCE - BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE 2018-2019 school year WATERCOLOUR Preschool * Kindergarten * Elementary Grades PAINTINGS Independent, non-profit, co-ed school 613•746•0255 Extended French & Gym programs [email protected] Text me at: Enriched curriculum www.fernhillottawa.com (613) 299-7466 Preschool to Grade 8 50 Vaughan Street http://cwillisoconnorfolkart.weebly.com/ Call to book a school tour. Ottawa, ON K1M 1X1 Page 34 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018 The modern trainer Editor Wanted For the first decade of my train- CANINE CHRONICLES a ticket! If the lights on the The Manor Park Chronicle is looking ing career, no one ever asked cruiser don’t start flashing, you for an Editor to join the team! me about my training methods. let out a breath. You made it. If Identify & cover community events, Times have changed. “What the dog gets a pat on the head manage the Production Team, kind of methods do you use” is or a scratch behind the ear, he recruit and manage writers, build ties a question I now hear quite fre- can breathe. He’s avoided the within the community. quently. Pet owners are gather- correction. The praise is not a ing information and making the reward, it marks the absence of Compensation to be negotiated. best decisions for their dog. a correction. Preference will be given to There is a lot of dog train- The other thing that has Manor Park residents. ing jargon to sift through: al- changed is our deepening un- pha, pack leadership, domi- derstanding of psychology. Send resumé to nance, positive reinforcement, Just look at how “disciplining” [email protected] science-based, clicker training, BY children has changed! We teach electronic or e-training, bal- CHANTAL MILLS, CPDT-KA them instead. The strap was anced, relationship-based … Owner/Head Trainer, banned in schools. The memory It’s enough to drive anyone to Ottawa Canine School is vivid of the day my parents the land of confusion. sat me down to tell me they “What kind of methods do were no longer going to spank you use” is a challenging ques- me. They were going to teach, tion to answer. The short an- model, guide and inspire. Public swer is that I use methods that opinion had started to turn when work, that are kind, modern, it came to corporal punishment. science-based, and that foster Dogs, like children, are af- the relationship you have with fected by punishment in early your dog. training. It can delay learning. We all want to live in har- It can cause more fear in a fear- mony with our dog. Dogs are ful dog, more anxiety in a re- family members! They are active dog, and it often doesn’t part of family photos, they get give the dog the space to make a present at Christmas, some choices in learning scenarios even have their own wardrobe! because they may be afraid of Heck, I even thought of train- punishment. ing my dog to be the ring bearer A deeper understanding at my wedding. And don’t get of canine psychology has in- me started on the regret I have spired me to move away from that I didn’t get Everest an Ad- intrusive methods and towards vent calendar… the least intrusive methods. Our evolving and deep- A few winning strategies, for ening relationship with dogs example, involve preventing has had an impact on train- behaviours before they happen, ing methods. Using aversive when possible. Instead of pun- punishment has fallen out of ishing the dog for the unwanted favour. Training is not about behaviour, let’s teach him what dominating the dog, which is an to do instead. outdated method. It’s not about Training is a cooperative ef- showing the dog who is Alpha are motivated to avoid the pun- fort. It is fun and offers dogs an which is based on the now-de- ishment (a leash correction, opportunity to earn reinforce- bunked wolf pack theory, but it a sharp word, a loud noise or ments. This not only makes is about having structure, being even an “uh uh”). Avoidance them wag their tail, but it also consistent, being a leader your is the driver of the dog’s good keeps them engaged. Modern, dog wants to follow. behaviour. It’s a very power- positive training offers dogs When using an aversive in ful motivator. Think of why choices. Positive does not mean training, dogs may work hard you slow down when you see permissive. It is empowering and work well because they a police car. You don’t want for both ends of the leash. January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 35
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ERNIE FERGUS We were devastated when we lost our bulldog, Barney, to A Shih Tsu terrier mix, Fergus is a registered, licensed cancer in May last year. But this little guy has helped to fill service dog with the City of Ottawa. A rescue, Fergus is the gap. Ernie arrived in September, aged 2 months, and 7-years-old and moved with his family to The Highlands in has given us lots of laughs since then. He loves people September 2017. White with tan and brown patches, he and dogs — the bigger the better, especially his buddy Zia accompanies his owner on most outings, including trips and the rest of the Manor Park Hill gang: Roxie, Ginger on OC Transpo. Wonderfully friendly, Fergus is allowed to and Phebe. meet and greet people and other friendly dogs.
MACRIHANISH TUCKER Roslynn Ross of Jeffrey Ave. has a new golden retriever Eight-year-old Tucker has adjusted quickly to the Manor named after a golf course on the Mull of Kintyre in Park lifestyle. He came to live with Katy Roininen and Scotland. Only 5-months-old, he is already an avid hiker Charles Cockerell from Whitehorse and enjoys being close who spends most weekends roaming the Gatineau Hills. If to nature. Tucker loves bush walks, long swims and pulling you see him in the ’hood, please say hello to Hanish (aka Katy off her feet while chasing squirrels. You can find him Nishy McSquishy). nervously watching the RCMP horses, being selective in his quest for new friends, and begging passersby for treats. Page 36 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018
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Manor Park author launches new book John Graham (centre), Manor Park author and editorial cartoonist for the Manor Park Chronicle, launched his new book, Potholes and Politics — A Cartoon Portrait of Ottawa, at Books on Beech- wood on December 10. Among the many neighbours and friends present were Elaine MacDonald (left) and Dave Nixon (right). John first tried his hand at editorial cartooning for theChronicle in 2001 — a tradition that continues to this day. Potholes and Politics features some 77 cartoons that first appeared in our community newspaper — tracing seasonal events, political upheavals and whimsical community happenings — along with a short history of editorial cartoons and a few cartoons that first appeared in the Foreign Service magazine Bout de Papier and the now extinct Fo- calpoint, a publication of the also now extinct Canadian Founda- tion for the Americas. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield
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By John W. Graham not provoke nuclear war, but spread opposition within the is- smuggled weapons to the con- of Pigs was on a grander scale, succeed — thereby conferring land and lead to the overthrow spirators, via an acquaintance entrenching the Castro regime “Nuclear catastrophe was upon the USSR major strategic of Castro. of mine in Santo Domingo, and playing into the hands of hanging by just a thread and we advantage. Funded, trained and armed nicknamed Wimpy, in frozen the USSR. Some blame at- weren’t counting days or hours, The first was the Bay of by the CIA, the operation was meat carcasses.) Many of his tached to Kennedy. As he saw but minutes.” General Anatoly Pigs. Shortly after dawn on placed under the command other activities were focused disaster looming, the president Gribkov, Soviet Army Chief of Monday April 17, 1961, an in- of Richard Bissell. If almost on bizarre plots to kill Castro, attempted to reduce the blatant Operations, 1962. trepid, rag-tag, force of 1200 fatally doomed from the out- including apparently exploding visibility of US involvement Cuban émigrés struggled set because it was based on cigars. Until the Bay of Pigs by cutting the CIA air strike “The great danger of this ashore at a swamp encircled flawed intelligence (especially his most notorious disaster was by half. But this time Bissell’s (the missile crisis) is a miscal- inlet on Cuba’s south coast. the belief in deep and volatile failure to warn the pilot that luck ran out. The culprit, whose culation — a mistake.” “Do The inlet was the Bay of Pigs. discontent), it was unquestion- U-2 spy aircraft overflying the smooth talk had assured the you realize that if I make a The invasion was an unbroken ably doomed by the choice of Soviet Union were now within White House of success, was mistake two hundred million chain of disasters and its swift Bissell. A well- connected Ivy range of a new generation of summoned to the Oval Office people are going to get killed?” where the president remarked: President Kennedy, 1962. “In a parliamentary govern- ment, I’d have to resign, but in “If surviving assassination this government I can’t.” Bis- attempts was an Olympic sport, sell was told he was through. I would have won a gold med- For Kennedy damage con- al.” Fidel Castro. trol was only beginning. There was outrage in the country and This story is a highly com- he could not leave 1189 prison- pressed account of the lead up ers, whose fate was ultimately to the Cuban missile crisis of his responsibility, to rot in Cu- 1962, in the course of which ban prisons. A hefty and mor- the world came within a hair’s tifying ransom in food supplies breadth of thermonuclear holo- and medicines was paid for their caust. The context extends to the release. Worse, pusillanimous immediate and still perilous af- conduct during the invasion ap- termath of that drama in which pears to have a sown a seed in the author played a miniscule the mind of Nikita Khrushchev role. Incidental to the story, but that a hapless Kennedy could relevant to current Trump/Kim be outflanked in the cold war. Jong-un missile rattling, is the Deeply troubled that the USSR memory of how hubris and stu- was being encircled by Ameri- pidity almost brought the planet can missile bases, Khrushchev to its worst modern disaster consulted with a very willing and how, in the end, strength of Fidel Castro and instructed his character and human values on armed forces to plan the secret the part of the two foremost pro- defeat became the most humili- Fidel Castro with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev during a four-week official visit installation of intermediate- tagonists reeled the world back ating debacle of Kennedy’s ex- to Moscow in May 1963. range ballistic missiles in Cuba from the edge of the precipice. traordinary presidency. A curious and relatively It is a remarkable story. The Kennedy had inherited The genesis of the missile crisis lay in unknown side story from the protagonists were, of course, a plan that had the blessing Bay of Pigs fiasco is Canada’s Nikita Khrushchev and John F. of President Eisenhower and the East/West polarization that emerged ‘facilitative’ roll in the ransom Kennedy. had been conceived in the last from the Second World War. payment — involving the Ca- The genesis of the missile months of that administration. nadian Embassy and the Royal crisis lay in the East/West po- Eisenhower and many others in Bank of Canada. This and other larization that emerged from Washington saw in Fidel Cas- League patrician, Bissell had Soviet Surface-to-Air missiles. stories from Cuba will follow in the Second World War. There tro’s blossoming relationship schmoozed his path up the CIA The downing of a U-2 and a future issue of the Chronicle. were other factors, not least of with Moscow the spectre of ladder to become the head of the subsequent capture of the which was the Cuban Revolu- Soviet mischief and influence clandestine activities, an area American pilot, Gary Powers, John Graham is the author of tion. But, for our purposes I spreading into Latin America, where his only notable success became a major embarrassment “Whose Man in Havana: Ad- will focus on events that help long regarded as the Ameri- was an American role in the as- costing the United States both ventures from the Far Side of to explain why Khrushchev can back yard. The invasion of sassination of the Dominican treasure and face. Bissell was Diplomacy” and most recently gambled that his bold plan to Cuba by Miami- based exiles dictator, Generalissimo Rafael reprimanded but survived. “Potholes and Politics: A Car- install missiles in Cuba would was expected to ignite wide- Trujillo. (Bissell’s agents had The catastrophe of the Bay toon Portrait of Ottawa”. Page 38 • Manor Park Chronicle January 2018
Holding candles, attendees at the Candlelight Service raised their voices in song to welcome the Christmas season.
The Beechwood Cemetery’s gazebo alight for the holiday season. All photos: Richard Lawrence, Courtesy of Beechwood Cemetery
An ornament left in memory of a loved one.
Attendees at the Christmas Candlelight service sang carols lighted Taking part in the ceremony were Padre (Major) Daniel A.G. Gilroy, Canon James Beall and Monsignor by individual candles. Gilles Lavergne. January 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 39
Dear constituent, FROM THE DESK OF: working for the people of Otta- nouveau Régime d’aide finan- les écoles, les collectivités et I would like to take this op- wa-Vanier this year. cière aux étudiantes et étudiants d’autres espaces publics de portunity to wish you a happy ••• de l’Ontario (RAFEO) qui rend l’Ontario au cours des cinq 2018! I think this is a good time l’éducation postsecondaire plus prochaines années. Grâce à cet to look back at some of the On- Cher citoyen, chère accessible et abordable pour les investissement, plus de 8 400 tario government’s accomplish- citoyenne, étudiants et leurs familles. Cela enfants et leurs familles auront ments in 2017. Tout d’abord, je profite de signifie des frais de scolarité gratu- accès à des soins autorisés de In the 2017 Budget, Ontar- l’occasion pour vous souhaiter its pour plus de 210 000 étudiants haute qualité dans des locaux io announced it would be giving une bonne année 2018! Je pour l’année scolaire 2017/2018. sécuritaires et pratiques. children and youth a better start pense que ceci est un moment Au printemps 2017, notre Le 22 novembre 2017, le in life by making prescription opportun pour faire une revue gouvernement a présenté le gouvernement ontarien a adop- medications free for people 24 des bons coups du gouverne- Plan ontarien pour des frais té une Loi pour créer l’équité , qui a years of age and under through Member of Provincial ment ontarien en 2017. d’électricité équitables dans les milieux de travail et the new OHIP+: Children and Parliament, Ottawa-Vanier Le budget équilibré de réduit les factures d’électricité de meilleurs emplois, visant à Youth Pharmacare Program. 2017 a lance l’Assurance- de 25% en moyenne pour les offrir plus de possibilités et de This program began on January NATALIE DES ROSIERS Santé Plus, un nouveau pro- consommateurs résidentiels. Le sécurité pour les travailleuses 1, 2018. Coverage is automatic, to build 45,000 new licensed gramme qui couvre tous les 2 novembre 2017, la Commis- et travailleurs. Le 1er janvier, with no upfront costs. child care spaces, focusing coûts de médicaments sur or- sion de l’énergie de l’Ontario le salaire minimum général Our government put for- on schools, and expanding to donnance pour les enfants et a annoncé que les coupures passera à 14,00 $ l’heure. ward a new Ontario Student other public spaces and com- les jeunes de 24 ans et moins. d’électricité pour non-paiement Le salaire minimum aug- Assistance Program (OSAP), munities across Ontario. This Ce programme est entré en vi- seront interdites du 15 novem- mentera à 15 $ le 1er janvier 2019. making post-secondary educa- means more than 8,400 chil- gueur le 1er janvier 2018. La bre 2017 au 30 avril 2018. Je suis fière du travail que tion more accessible and afford- dren and their families will couverture est automatique et L’Ontario investit 1,6 mil- nous avons fait en 2017, et j’ai able for students and their fami- gain access to high-quality sans frais additionnels. liard de dollars pour constru- hâte de continuer à travailler lies. This means free tuition for licensed care in a safe, conve- L’année dernière, notre gou- ire 45 000 nouvelles places pour Ottawa-Vanier dans more than 210,000 students for nient setting. vernement a mis en place un en garderie agréée, dans l’année qui commence. the 2017/2018 academic year. On November 22, 2017, In 2017, we also introduced Ontario passed landmark leg- the Fair Hydro Plan, which has islation that will bring more lowered hydro bills by an aver- fairness to Ontario work- May you be blessed this new year with age of 25 per cent for residential places and create more securi- inner peace, true love, and infinite joy consumers. On November 2, ty and opportunity for vulnera- 2017, the Ontario Energy Board ble workers and their families. announced that electricity dis- On January 1 of this year, the connections for non-payment general minimum wage was will be banned from November increased to $14 an hour. Min- 15, 2017 to April 30, 2018. imum wage will increase to In 2017, Ontario an- $15 on January 1, 2019. nounced investments of $1.6 We have accomplished a billion over the next five years lot, and I look forward to keep
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The Crichton Street Gallery Cold Streets. Warm Hearts Elmwood Theatre presents exhibits January 18, 5-8 p.m. Oliver Twist January 12 – February 3, Feb- All are invited to the Opening February 28 – March 3 ruary 10 – March 3 Reception of Framing the Inte- This year’s production takes Knock, Knock, a photographic rior, an exhibition of street pho- place from February 28 to exhibit with doors from many tography by local artist Hugh March 3 at 7 p.m. and afternoon different cultures and coun- McBride in support of Youth matinees are at 2 p.m. on March tries will run Saturdays from Services Bureau of Ottawa. Ta- 3 and 4. Tickets ($25 adults/$20 January 12 (vernissage from ble 40, 9 Springfield Rd. RSVP students and seniors) can be pur- 5-8 p.m. that night) to Feb- at Facebook Events Opening chased in advance or at the door. ruary 3. New Edinburgh In- Reception Framing the Interior. Elmwood Theatre is located at spired with local artist, Sara Sponsored by Fraser Café. Elmwood School, 261 Buena Alex Mullen, will run Sat- Vista Rd. For more information, urdays from February 10 to Hockey Day in Manor Park call 613-749-6761 ext. 221. March 3 (vernissage Febru- January 20, noon-4 p.m. ary 8 from 5-8 p.m.) Location: Lace up your skates and come Twelfth Annual In Concert for 299 Crichton St. to the Manor Park outdoor dergarten” program. Learn all Cambodia fundraiser rink for an afternoon of pick- about the Manor Park Play- RCMP Musical Ride Open March 11, 2 p.m. Yoga – What’s all the Hoopla? up hockey or pleasure skating. school at your school’s kinder- House Hosted by CBC Radio’s Lau- January 14, 12:30 p.m. Pick-up hockey and pleasure garten information night. February 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. rence Wall and featuring jazz, St. David and St. Martin skating from noon-2 p.m., The RCMP Musical Ride classical, fiddle and trad- Church, 444 St. Laurent followed by the Manor Park The Ottawa Gurdjieff Study Open House and Ottawa Food itional Cambodian music. All Blvd. is hosting a Lunch and “Winter Classic” from 3-4 p.m. Group Bank Drive is an annual tradi- proceeds go to The Peaceful Learn Seminar. What if you Dress for the weather and wear February 9, 7:30 p.m. tion held in Manor Park since Children’s Homes in Cambo- found out Yoga is simple yet a helmet! Location: Manor Gurdjieff and the Call to Con- 1996. Tour the stables, meet the dia for food, medical care and more profound than one can Park Outdoor Rink, adjacent sciousness. A film screening/ horses and riders, visit a variety education, including university imagine? You can practice to the Manor Park Community event to be held at St. Columba of displays and see demonstra- studies. Adults: $25 at the door. Yoga sitting on a chair, in Centre at 100 Thornwood Rd. Church Hall, 24 Sandridge Rd. tions by the RCMP. Admission Advance tickets ($20/adults, a wheelchair or laying on a Informal discussion and re- is free; visitors are encouraged $15/students, $10/children 12 bed. Experience for yourself Kindergarten Information freshments follow the screen- to bring a non-perishable food and under) can be purchased why something so ancient can Night ing. RSVP to register for the item or cash donation for the online at www.inconcert4cam- bring balance and well being January 23, 6 p.m. evening or for more informa- Ottawa Food Bank. Location: bodia.wordpress.com or at to your life. The event is free. Each weekday morning the tion call 613-746-6547 or con- 1 Sandridge Rd. Accessible by Books on Beechwood. Loca- Bring your own lunch, coffee/ Manor Park Playschool runs [email protected] or OC Transpo bus #7. Parking on tion: MacKay United Church, tea provided. a “Preparation for Junior Kin- visit www.gurdjieffottawa.ca . site is free. 39 Dufferin Rd.
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