APRIL 2015 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.7 NO.2
Zoé Allard Photo credit:Geoff Radnor
Abby Smith, Norah Smith and Willow Herbert Down they went! Photo credit:Carole Moult by Carole Moult from 2-4 on a near perfect after- Board of Director’s member Bryan ported the toboggan party, snacks n Sunday, February 22nd, noon, and Tammie Winsor and Orendorff walked Councillor Jean were provided, and everyone had the beautiful toboggan Geoff Radnor took some beautiful Cloutier and Councillor David a tremendous amount of fun. Well hill near the co-genera- photos of a number of the very up- Chernushenko through the green done to all the good sports who Otion plant was the scene of the beat participants. Tammie was also space where the Alta Vista Hos- once again brought merriment to fourth annual Riverview Park For- great in helping spread the word pital Link is proposed- which is our hill. est Winter Adventure. About 60- to friends and neighbours. River- also going to cause the loss of this 75 people and some of their pets view Park Community Association neighbourhood hill. The Riverview Additional pictures enjoyed the event over a period President, Kris Nanda, and RPCA Park Community Association sup- on pages 14 & 15.
Construction work is underway for the 1.7 km Hospital Link section of the controversial Alta Vista Transportation Corridor (AVTC) between Riverside Drive and the Hospital Complex. See page 8 for the Planning and Development column. Trees removed to make way for the new road make removed to Trees Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Grading down from Alta Vista Dr. towards Riverside towards Dr. Vista Alta down from Grading Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 2 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 RPCA Soccer Club: Looking ahead to summer 2015 by Josie Sirna Park Community Association (RPCA) t is about time to begin planning membership. for another upcoming year of The success of running this pro- Riverview Park Community Soc- gram and the ability to run it again Icer. This is a parent organized and par- in the summer of 2015 relies very ent coached community soccer skills heavily on the commitment of our development evening founded in 2009 Riverview Park residents and the by a group of Riverview Park residents response to this call for volunteers. for kids aged 2 to 12. Over 100 children Although it is an informal club, there were registered in the 2014 season which are many people needed to keep it fun ran from June to August. A dedicated and safe for the kids. Roles are available and good natured group of parents and for either administrative (coordination, neighbourhood youth coached, assisted fun events, equipment management) or or substitute coached and organized the coaching, substitute or assistant coach- season for the 4 age groups. Thank you ing. The volunteer commitment can The 7 & 8 yr olds pose with volunteer coach Jenn Ellis from the whole neighbourhood!! range from only a few evenings through- In previous years soccer players con- out the summer to more consistent at- If you are able to offer to volunteer older children! A great opportunity to vened on Wednesday nights from 6:15 to tendance over the three month period. please contact : [email protected] hone their skills and experience at vol- 7 pm (or to 7:30 for the older ones) on the No coaching or soccer experience is As the roles have been heavily con- unteering and receive volunteer hours. grounds of the Riverview Alternative necessary, skill levels can be anything centrated to a few in the past years we They can help coaches with drills or also School on Knox Crescent for a nominal from previous coaching or playing expe- are looking to enlist an even broader some administrative tasks, especially in fee of $20 per child or $30 per family to rience to none at all. We can find a role group of parents this year so that com- instances where younger siblings are cover equipment needs and Riverview for all to become involved! mitments can be spread out more. playing. Also consider involving your RPCA Soccer Club
Volunteer coach Lindsay Hunter chats with the The age 9+ soccer players with their volunteer The 5 and 6 year olds listen closely to soccer coach young 2-4 year old soccer group coach Jim Thompson Brad
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April/May Special Body Waxing 20% off for Spring Paraffin APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 3 Scissors in hand, Mayor opens the Coventry pedestrian bridge by Bill Fairbairn Rail Station and the future Trem- should be busy on game night start- ith a deft scissors hand blay Station of the Confederation ing on May 22. despite the cold, May- Line Light Rail Transit (LRT). Design changes increasing the or Jim Watson, sup- Essentially the 153-metre link span by going over Tremblay in- Wported by councillors Jean Cloutier connects faster and easier from the creased previous cost estimates but and Tobi Nussbaum cut the ribbon train station and future light rail Mayor Watson said the opening officially opening the Coventry hub to the Ottawa Baseball Sta- was on time and budget. Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge over dium. Alta Vista Councillor Cloutier the 417 Highway last month. Proudly watching deep in the said cyclists and pedestrians who “The opening of the bridge dem- crowd were quality assurers Blake need to get from one side of High- onstrates how the city continues to Godin, André Brown, Ameen way 417 to the other can now do so build on its reputation as a cycling Mohamed-Ameen and Chad Keen safely and conveniently. It’s a cov- and pedestrian friendly city,” the dressed in their working clothes. ered crossing with heated stairs to mayor said. Also present were Overbrook keep it from getting slippery. The $12 million structure over Community Association President One local pedestrian said he was Tremblay Road improves accessi- Rawlson King and David Gourley, probably going to walk proudly bility between the Overbrook com- president of the Ottawa Cham- across the bridge a few times and munity and the Ottawa Baseball pions Baseball Club. The bridge take some selfies. “Free heat, eh, The 153-metre long Coventry bridge Stadium, the Train Yards, the Via too!” spans the 417 Highway.
Bridge quality assessors with job done (from Councillor Jean Cloutier takes to the mike for a Three pairs of scissors slice the tape to officially left) Blake Godin, Chad Kean, André Brown and few words open the Coventry bridge. Mohamad Ameen-Mohamad.
Coventry Overpass Photo credit:Geoff Radnor
APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 5 A very special guest visits Cora St- Laurent by Carole Moult ers. Today the Cora family includes the wonderful images of many of Her awards have been numerous, here do you breakfast, over one hundred and twenty-five the popular breakfast menu items. prestigious, and well- deserved. lunch, or brunch when franchises, in all ten provinces, Cora is a wonderful example of What an experience of a life-time you come to the Ot- with the walls of each displaying a self-made business woman, and for all those who have had the good Wtawa- Gatineau area? Well, to the sets a beautiful model for others. fortune to meet Cora Tsouflidou.
delight of guests, servers, and staff alike, on a recent Thursday mor- ning, the ‘real’ Cora came to visit the Cora Ottawa St. Laurent loca- tion at the corner of Belfast Road. It was one of the nine Cora res- taurants in the National Capital Region that Cora was escorted to by Field Representative, Miguel Cardoso, and to the truly surprised customers, it was made even better when Cora herself readily posed for photos, answered questions, and even helped the guests create some selfies. The excited comments by the various diners could be heard throughout the restaurant, as Cora spent about two hours there enjoying both her meal and all the friendly people. One lady visiting from Sudbury said that she was ‘over the moon’ to meet Cora, while other diners commented about the ‘friendliness’ of this well-known lady. The history of Cora herself goes back twenty-eight years ago to 1987 when she bought a snack bar in the Saint Laurent district of Montreal. It wasn’t very long however after the opening of her modest restaurant that Cora could see the wise-ness of changing the snack bar concept into making breakfasts her speciality. Again, it was only a short time later when her successful little eatery became much too small because of all her delicious meals and enthusiastic customers. Not long after, Cora took over a new establishment, and her three children ran the original Cote- Vertu restaurant. She quickly branched out to owning a third, then five more Chez Cora Dejeun- Page 6 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Rob Column Coordinator: Catina Noble Southcott Distribution Manager: Cheryl Khoury – [email protected] Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Staff Writer and Editor Emeritus: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Performance Printing Layout and Design: François Allard t’s hardly news that circula- media such as Twitter and Facebook, along with various blogs and Web sites, tion of daily newspapers is not We tried selling out... healthy in Canada. If you doubt also connect and build communities. But whether on paper or online, Ithe numerous stories of revenue loss- whether daily, monthly or bi-monthly, It was too expensive es in the industry, just look around the one factor we share is that to sur- any morning to see how few homes vive, we all need content and support. near you have a morning paper at the The RPR is only as strong as the arti- door. This is not, however, the situa- cles, pictures and columns that people in this neighborhood provide to our tion for community newspapers; just editorial staff, which is why we welcome over a thousand of them exist in this contributions from people in the area. country and last year, circulation was As well, because the newspaper gets no up almost five percent from the pre- financial assistance from government or vious year. community groups, we welcome adver- tising and hope that the businesses and The Riverview Park Review is part groups that do buy ads pay for those ads of that growth. 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Yours truly, at every stage from the birth Terry Warner Rof your child to the time she/he leaves David Chernushenko CC home. It relates Ross’s journey as he Jean Cloutier experiences the joys, challenges and (There was a recent article rewards of fatherhood and shares what about Ghost Bikes written by Citi- Dear Terry, he’s learned. This true story touches zen reporter Kelly Egan. This let- Thank for your email. The upon the themes of love, faith, values and priorities, married life, pregnancy, ter was in draft before the article Councillor appreciates your input the school years, raising your teenager appeared.) on the bike memorial located on and becoming an empty-nester. The I drive past the South end of Bank and Riverside Dr. text is filled with excerpts of heart- Billings Bridge every day. I have In the past few months he has felt letters, humorous descriptions of noticed that the site of the memo- heard from many residents on both events and engaging anecdotes. rial is becoming more crowded. sides of the subject matter. Some The book also offers many practical First there was a bike and bun- people are as passionate about per- insights on family-related topics such ting on the railing, then someone mitting such memorials to remain as facing the passing of one’s parents, added a planter and now there is a as others are opposed to allowing buying a house, negotiating a mort- coloured ice sculpture. Eye-catch- them on public rights of way. gage, buying a car, how to spend your ing and well-meaning but in a dan- Councillor Chernushenko will money on the smaller things, the ben- learn what are teenagers’ most com- efits of travel and even lawn care! mon well-founded complaints about gerous place. I shiver whenever I continue to look for opportuni- “A Celebration of Fatherhood” fo- their parents, what parents can do to see a crowd gather there waiting ties to find an acceptable solution, cuses on the positive and is inspiring address them, how they can recognize for the light – winter and summer. whether it be small plaques in the and uplifting. But it also addresses early on the signs of depression in their Walkers of all sizes, fast and slow memory of accident victims, a important problems such as children’s teen and how they can help. cyclists, and jerky unsteady roller- general memorial for all cycling ac- behavioural issues at home and at But, the big “secret” the book bladers, all sharing the same nar- cident victims or a new bylaw that school. The level of physical fitness reveals is that fatherhood is not a row sloped space. limits the location and duration among children is declining and their mere job, but can be a joy—and of sidewalk “ghost bikes” or other rate of obesity is rising. Parents don’t that fathers can share in the fun with Wasn’t the woman who died forms of spontaneous memorials. know how to say no to their kids. The their children and find it rewarding. It there caught up in the undercar- book addresses these issues and pro- encourages men to truly embrace their riage of a truck that was turning? Regards, vides researched solutions. It shows role as fathers. how parents can work with their child If you are interested in purchasing a Who will be next? I strongly sug- Sarah Loomis and his/her school teachers and how copy of the book, please e-mail Ross at gest the City limit so-called Ghost Assistant to Councillor Chernus- sports and exercise can have a posi- [email protected] Bikes to areas which do not im- henko tive impact on a child. Readers also pede the engineered traffic flow.
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Additional Information – ottawa.ca/clean or call 3-1-1 Page 8 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Planning and Development Update by Kris Nanda Science Centre (OHSC). The plans west than the previous design and arranging a Spring 2015 open Chair, RPCA Planning and included an at-grade signalized detail drawings for the AVTC that house. This event would allow Development Committee intersection at Alta Vista Drive the RPCA had received in January City staff to answer questions and he Riverview Park Com- and a bridge passing over the 2015, and this change is partially accept input from the broader munity Association Transitway and Riverside Drive, in response to concerns raised local community and other (RPCA) and its Planning with an underpass below the Via by the community. The drawings interested parties regarding design andT Development (P&D) Com- Rail line, and the realignment of from January showed the Hospital issues, including the parameters mittee follow developments of Riverside Drive that is needed for Link intersecting the Ring Road and impact of the project, well in interest in the local community the Hospital Link. directly south of the Lindsay/ advance of actual construction and and around the City which may The first stage of the planned Acton intersection -which would the finalized design. affect Riverview Park residents three years of construction have involved cutting through a During the recent “Winter either directly or indirectly. RPCA activity includes the temporary swath of the woods that has special Frolic” event” in February RPCA Board members work with other relocation of the Via rail line environmental protection (EP). Board members were able to community associations on issues up to 32 feet east of its present The exact location of the Eastern give Councillors Cloutier and of common interest through or- location during construction of terminus has not been finalized. Chernushenko a “walk-through” ganizations like the Federation of an underpass to allow the AVTC RPCA Board members have along the proposed route in the Citizen’s Associations (FCA) and to travel underneath the railway. reviewed detailed drawings that woods between Alta Vista and the communicate regularly with local Although the area affected by the Councillor Cloutier shared in Hospital Ring Road, to allow them councillors on planning and de- relocation of the original rail line January and have also spoken to see first-hand the greenspace velopment issues of concern. is well outside the study area used with the City engineer for the where construction will take place. A pressing issue that the RPCA for the Environmental Impact project regarding several technical continues to follow is construction Assessment previously performed questions on certain aspects. They National Defence Medical of the controversial Hospital for the AVTC, the RPCA was are also seeking confirmation Centre (NDMC) Link portion of the Alta Vista unsuccessful in its 2014 request about the size and the scope of the The Department of National Transportation Corridor (AVTC) to the provincial government for project (including the “footprint” Defence and Canada Lands road between Riverside Drive an addendum to the Assessment, on the woods and elsewhere during Corporation (CLC) are still and the Ottawa Hospital Ring due to the Via Rail Line relocation construction) and about noise and working on disposition of the Road. In particular, the RPCA is and changes in light and noise light mitigation measures as well as NDMC, located just off of Alta closely monitoring developments mitigation measures that were the aforementioned rail relocation Vista Drive, adjacent to the AVTC. related to the relocation of the not considered in the original work. Councillor Cloutier also No actual construction date has VIA rail line on Abbey Road Assessment. arranged to have the City engineer yet been set. CLC officials have residents and has requested that In addition to the rail corridor for the project come to the March confirmed that NMDC lands are an Open House be held on the relocation behind Abbey Road, 2015 meeting of the RPCA Board not likely to be transferred from AVTC, ideally this Spring, to give work is now going ahead full-bore where board members and a few DND before 2016 at the earliest. local residents a chance to provide along Riverside Drive and in the guests were able to ask questions The RPCA has heard from at least input into the design plan and AVTC between Riverside and Alta and provide preliminary input. one federal official that there is a potential mitigation measures. In Vista, including building an access In a 2014 communication to potential Algonquins of Ontario the meantime, Councillor Jean road to allow trucks and equipment RPCA Board Members Councillor land claim for NDMC property. Cloutier arranged for the lead City to get to the construction site. Hume indicated that “given the Board members are investigating engineer on the project to meet Some preliminary clearing has unique nature of this project, the and following up to get more with the RPCA Board on March taken place in the AVTC just City, in the tender documents, details on the nature and scope 18. east of Alta Vista Drive to set up has retained the right to make of this potential claim as it refers Details on issues of interest a staging area, but no additional adjustments to the design right to both the NDMC lands and the which the RPCA is monitoring work is planned for that sector in up until physical construction. AVTC. include the following items: 2015. This means that although the A City handout distributed City is seeking comments at this Implications from Light Rail Alta Vista Transportation in March 2015 to local residents time, should issues arise after the Construction and Highway Corridor – Hospital Link shows that the Eastern terminus tender is awarded, adjustments 417 (Queensway) Expansion Construction work is underway of the Hospital Link is just east can be made.” With this in mind, Projects for the 1.7 km Hospital Link of the toboggan hill and Co-gen the RPCA has asked Councillor Staging work continues in the section of the controversial Alta plant. This is considerably further Cloutier for his assistance in area just north of the existing Vista Transportation Corridor Hurdman Station, in preparation (AVTC) between Riverside Drive for preliminary construction work and the Hospital Complex. This on the new Light Rail Transit work is likely to begin in 2015. The (LRT) station. Foundation work RPCA and other groups around for the new LRT station will start Ottawa had put forth evidence this spring once piling activities questioning the cost-effectiveness (placement of structural support of the Hospital Link and whether poles) for the foundation and it was, in fact, even needed without elevated guideway of the new LRT sufficient proof that the Link itself station are completed. will resolve perceived local traffic Construction of the structure of problems. Concerns were also the new transit station is scheduled raised around certain technical to begin in phases, as early as aspects of the design. summer 2015 with completion in The plans showed a new two- summer 2016. According to City lane vehicle and transit link officials, the work is supposed from Riverside Drive and the to be completed during daytime Transitway which connects to the hours with minimal impacts and Hospital Ring Road and facilities that comprise the Ottawa Health Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Continued on next page APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 9 Planning and Development Update
An Overbrook Community to go through a downtown Urban Community Mailboxes From previous page Association representative Design Review Panel, so this (CMB) recently approached the RPCA project will probably be delayed The RPCA is proactively OC Transpo operations are not There is a condition in the original until 2016. looking to identify locations for anticipated to be affected. City Trainyards complex project Other planned construction is where CMBs would be located officials will be invited to make approval that requires a new at 197 Trainyards Drive (just east in Riverview Park, although they a follow-up presentation to the pedestrian connection between of The Athletic Club, with 18,000 are not expected to be installed RPCA Board in the Spring. More Train yards and the VIA Train square feet of multi-tenant retail, in Riverview Park until 2016 at information on the LRT project, Station/ LRT stop. (e.g. either including a Bulk Barn store) and the earliest. Councillor Cloutier including weekly construction Tunnel or pedestrian bridge) to be at 595 Industrial Avenue (the is being advised on the RPCA’s summaries, can be found at www. built once certain square footage vacant space just west of Pioneer), interest in working together to ottawa.ca/confederationline of space in Train yards complex is with 40,000 sq.ft for two major identify potential CMB locations, constructed. There is a question retailers. given media reports about lack Pedestrian and Cycling as to whether timing of this of Canada Post consultation with Connections project could be tied in with LRT Other Industrial Avenue/ some communities in other parts The multi-use path (MUP) construction and both the RPCA Russell Road Issues of the country. adjacent to the Transitway Bridge and its Overbrook counterpart The RPCA continues to seek over Rideau River (between have raised this issue with their confirmation from City Council Alta Vista Shopping Centre Hurdman and Lees) will be closed councillors. that the new sidewalk planned The RPCA Board has been during conversion of Transitway for the South side of Industrial in contact with Brentcom, the from buses to rail. This MUP is Trainyards Developments will extend at least as far East as property management company heavily used by pedestrians and and New Retail the access road for Farm Boy/ regarding new tenants for the cyclists travelling between Alta The site plan to construct a LCBO to encourage patrons and long-vacant storefronts in the Alta Vista and downtown/University of 9-storey office building at 405 employees to travel on foot or by Vista Shopping Centre. The mall is Ottawa. The RPCA has also raised Terminal Avenue, just east of bus. RPCA has raised with Coun- under new ownership and two new the issue of pedestrian/cyclist the Canadian Revenue Agency cillor Cloutier original questions tenants opened earlier this year access using the Transitway Bridge building at 395 Terminal, has been to Councillor Hume confirming (Simply Chiropractic and Sophia’s between Lees and Hurdman when approved. Construction of this that sidewalk will extend to cross- Nails Spa). A tenant for the third the Transitway is converted from structure – approximately 2/3 the ing into access road for Farm Boy/ space had not been identified at buses to rail. size of the facility at 395 Terminal LCBO and ideally to Russell Road the time this article went to press. While the Coventry Pedestrian – is slated to begin in 2015, though along with a sidewalk on the west More information on some and Cyclist bridge across the 417 as this article went to press, the side of Russell Road between the of these project proposals can between Tremblay and the Baseball tenant(s) had not been confirmed. Perley-Rideau complex and Cor- be found at the City of Ottawa Stadium was opened in February Plans for a 40,000 sq ft. building onation. RPCA has received writ- website at: http://www.city.ottawa. 2015, re-opening of Belfast Road at 595 Industrial (in the vacant ten support from the Perley’s CEO on.ca/residents/planning/index_ between Tremblay and Coventry to space on Industrial Avenue just for the proposed new sidewalk on en.html. The RPCA welcomes your pedestrians and cyclists is delayed west of Pioneer Gas station) to Russell Rd. input on these proposals and any until May 2015. This section of house two major retailers are going The RPCA has also proposed other potential developments in Belfast Road is expected to remain through the site plan approval Industrial Avenue as a candidate the area. closed to vehicular traffic until process now. Meanwhile, Skechers for inclusion in the City’s If you are interested in joining spring 2016. is expected to move into the retail “Complete Street’s list of projects the RPCA P&D group or would The opening of the new Coventry facility at 575 Industrial in April. so that it could be beautified and like further information, you may bridge over the Queensway leaves At 600 Industrial (the former redesigned to be more conducive contact the Committee Chair, the gap between the Trainyards lumber yard), plans call for up to to pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Kris Nanda at krpp1415@gmail. and the Via property as the only 6 smaller buildings to be built over An example would be to include com. For more information on this missing link for safe pedestrian and the next several years. Part of the greenery (shrubs) in the new and other activities in Riverview cyclist travel between Riverview approvals includes completing a boulevard median that will be built Park, please see the RPCA website Park or the Trainyards and pedestrian pathway through the in front of 575 Industrial Ave. at www.RiverviewPark.ca. The Coventry Road (that would also site to connect with Coronation contact email for RPCA is info@ benefit Trainyards customers and Avenue, potentially coming out riverviewpark.ca staff seeking quick access to the at the bus stop at Weyburn. The Transitway and future LRT system). City is also requiring Trainyards
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716, ave. Industrial Ave., Unit/unité 1 Tel.: (613) 738-3101 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 0Y9 Fax.: (613) 738-1188 www.gervaiselectronics.ca Page 10 APRIL 2015 . Jiseikan Aikido Riverview Park Review New Year of the Goat I Malaysia. That is because we cannot know what we have not experienced, or reach the level of maturity or understanding required to fully grasp a new concept, for example, a cold climate. Unlike the beginner student, the expert or advanced student is more likely to realize that a technique gives rise to many possibilities. Once on top of the mountain, our view of things should be clearer, not obscured by our preferences or prejudices. Perspective and maturity make it easier to understand that nothing is permanent. So, be flexible and techniques, and come to an willing to see with a beginner ‘s free spirit and take a break from by Whispering Pine understanding of the purpose of all mind again. An expert is not a our daily problems. I do during practice and also when specialist. Do not mistake the trees Even with extra effort, you he thundering of horses’ I teach students. for the forest. A single tree cannot might feel that things do not work hooves fades away—a kind The other aspect is to be able make a forest and a forest consists out as well as you have planned. T of Doppler effect. “Oh my to see all things as they are, clearly, of many single trees. An expert However, don't give up! All these Goat!” The year of the goat is fast with “a beginner’s mind” or “the works with the one principle, and are only momentary setbacks. approaching—well, maybe not mind of a child”—seeing clearly as does not rely on a single technique. Make the year ahead a “training” with the speed of horses. As the year, and you will reap all the New Year arrives, we prepare to benefits next year. The more you start anew, and make fresh work, the more energetic you feel. resolutions. There is hope in all This spurt of energy is beneficial. things. If it is a smooth-sailing year for I start by looking back at the you, you might get stuck in your year gone by, at what was lacking, comfort zone, both in work and in and where there could be room for your personal relationships. improvement. I must make some However, even when you are not decisions—what would I like to doing much and staying put, things accomplish in the coming year? can only get better! You could also What new opportunities lie ahead, consider taking a short break and and what goals should I set? There travelling around the world. are many areas that I would like to Travelling with your family could work on. Some carry over from last improve your relationships with year; maybe a few new ones. them. There are two aspects: one is In fact, as long as you are a commitment to daily self- cautious and honest, negativity will cultivation, both the spiritual side not affect you too much. Pass on and the physical aspect (health and good fortune by helping others, and environment), including the many that will bring you even more good material and immaterial things. if for the first time, unconditionally The New Year is a good time luck. How do I take on this commitment and without any prejudice or to let go, to become flexible again, Remember to exercise to and see it through, as I am aware biases. Only then can we learn to accept without judgment and to keep yourself healthy, despite your that to know is to apply and do, new theories and acquire new ways realize that we are reticent to busy schedule. Take extra care of otherwise my knowledge is of doing new things, or adapting unclutter our mind, and to simplify your health and get ample rest. useless. the old ways to newly acquired and unburden ourselves. When we How do I learn to unclutter insights. What was yesterday may enter the dojo, we leave our Continued on page my mind, or for that matter as my have changed: “nothing is “baggage” at the door. This gives Continued on next page wife also says, my room. permanent”. Am I flexible and us an opportunity to practice with a I would personally like to versatile like the goat that can live simplify my martial arts practice, in all kinds of environments, harsh as well as the many various or not? In Aikido or Taiji, the beginner mind sees and slowly learns many techniques done differently by various students, so the mind may be full of options, of different ways of executing a technique. It is just the nature of things. Before long, we start feeling like an “expert”, our common response to new teachings or new techniques may be full of “sensei yes, but...”. We want and try to understand, based on what we think or on our own personal “expertise”. Understanding can then become very difficult, as we start to think within our own box. For example, it is very difficult for me to explain how cold our climate is to my relatives living in tropical APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 11 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward Access to nature is not optional by David Chernushenko duce, but also ample opportunities disappear due to development, in- ith all the attention for social interaction — two health cluding the Oblate Lands off Main paid to road main- benefits in one! Street and, yes, the Hospital Link tenance, waste man- In short, parks and other open road. Wagement and other municipal public spaces offer opportunities I was reminded of the impor- priorities, it’s easy to overlook to rest, relax, play, get some exer- tance of local, “unofficial” park- the importance of urban parks cise and make friends, all of which land when I recently joined RPCA and greenspace. And yet they are deliver physical and psychological president Kris Nanda and other crucial to maintaining our men- benefits. That’s good for everyone, residents at the Riverview Park tal and physical wellbeing, and to regardless of your economic or so- Winter Frolic. During our 30-min- strengthening the social fabric of a cial status, level of education, or ute walk in the snow, you could thriving city. stage of life. imagine yourself in a forest. For Studies have shown that en- Considering the many positive a lot of people this is their forest counters with the natural world effects, it’s unfortunate that parks — not quite Gatineau Park, but a are beneficial, whether it’s a walk and natural areas are thought of by brush with nature and neighbours ing the imminent realignment of in the woods, a few moments sit- many as good, but not essential; in a calming setting just minutes the Via Rail track, is unavoidably ting in the shade of a large tree, nice, but perhaps less important from their doorstep. disruptive and will have notice- or taking your children to watch than filling potholes — especially Its value is clear, and I have been able impacts on residents. Those ducks dabble in a pond. if that pothole is on your street working with Alta Vista Council- closest to the construction cor- Time spent enjoying the out- and you have a spacious backyard lor Jean Cloutier (and previously ridor should expect some dust as doors leads to measurable de- in which to putter around. Peter Hume) to ensure that the well as periods of significant noise creases in depression and stress We are lucky here in Capital Hospital Link plans minimize the and vibrations as work progresses. among people of all ages. Educa- Ward to have parks and greens- amount of cutting and occupy only The City is informing affected res- tors believe that contact with na- paces accessible to many residents as much of the currently green idents and plans to hold a public ture promotes children’s intellec- so close by: Landscaped as well corridor as necessary. I hope that, meeting about this project once tual and emotional development, as natural areas along the Rideau after landscaping and tree planting more details are finalized. fosters imagination and creativity, River and Rideau Canal, the ex- are completed, there will be a net I will provide updates via my and helps them build social rela- panded park on Springhurst Ave., gain in tree cover. website and newsletter as infor- tionships. It has also been shown Hurdman Wood, Brewer Pond, I am also working to have a mation becomes available. Please to reduce symptoms of Attention Sawmill Creek, and the Arbore- greatly improved walking and cy- subscribe at capitalward.ca/ Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. tum and Experimental Farm. cling pathway network as one of subscribe so we can reach you. In dementia patients, spending Yet a frank assessment would the positive outcomes of building time in a garden improves cogni- show that we have the National a road that not all agree with in Councillor David tive function and reduces agitation Capital Commission, rather than the first place. Though much will Chernushenko and aggressive behaviour. Speak- the City of Ottawa, to thank for be lost, some will nonetheless be 613-580-2487 | David. ing of gardens, community plots much of that, not to mention that preserved and some will be gained. [email protected] | provide not only nutritious pro- existing greenspaces continue to Such construction work, includ- www.capitalward.ca
race: this is how you should take to improve what was not to our another larger cycle of sixty years- From previous page on the New Year. satisfaction. -one cycle nesting within another. If there seem to be more hurdles The New Year will start with a Then the time cycle starts again. The key for this year is to for you to overcome, fret not; celebration at the dojo, a fondue In Chinese culture, there is always keep your confidence level things will work out at the end of dinner with my students and a big birthday celebration when high, stay motivated and ‘never’ the day. my family. It is time to take a anyone completes a full sixty-year procrastinate or slack off. Staying As we pass the end of the year of break before the next task. This cycle. Children, do not forget this in your comfort zone is not good the horse, we cannot contemplate is important, as it provides an important date for your parents. enough to get you anywhere. the future without looking back opportunity to recharge and renew, In this life on earth, there is, Only with a clear mind can you and seeing what we have done or making us stronger and ready to of course, one more important execute your plans seamlessly to achieved. Did we meet our goals, face the coming year. cycle that begins with birth and perfection. Don’t get caught up in big or small? It is important to My life goes around in cycles, ends with death. Actually, it is any form of argument, and try to gain this perspective so we can some big and some small: night-to- not auspicious to mention this stay clear of taking sides. better plot for the near and distant day is a small cycle, the beginning last word during the New Year Take one step at a time and be a future. Knowing and being aware of the month to month’s end is a celebrations, which last for fifteen little more patient when awaiting of the past helps by providing a bigger cycle, and the end of the days: fifteen days of visiting old the results of your hard work. stepping-stone to our next goal horse and the beginning to the friends and of eating good food for If things don’t work out after or goals. Being sincere and honest year of the goat represents a yearly the benefit of both body and soul. putting in all your effort, take it in this process helps us with our cycle. In the Chinese calendar, Beyond this, I do not know what positively. Think of it as a learning resolutions. It is essential to start each year is represented by a the New Year holds for me. experience, as even this will be with a definite goal in mind, and different animal, total of twelve There are, of course, many useful to you in the future. You are to avoid going astray and living animals, which represents another different religions and teachings. most certainly going to meet with without a purpose. longer cycle still. Furthermore, You just have to do the best you some difficulties in some aspect I guess it is important to be there are also five elements can, and, most importantly, not of your life. Keep your spirits up, happy, just to live the year and still associated with each animal: neglect your spiritual health and and be cautious when it comes to able to sit down and write this. water, fire, metal, wood, and earth. well-being. decision-making. As the saying The past is passed. We just need to Each of the twelve animal years goes, slow and steady wins the be aware of the whys and the hows can therefore be combined with GongXi GongXi ! the five elements, giving rise to Page 12 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Trinity Community Garden has plots available for new gardeners by Bernadette Bailey are interested in renting a plot please rinity Community Garden will attend the registration meeting. If you hold its information and regis- would like more information you are tration evening on Wednesday, welcome to email us at trinity.garden@ AprilT 8, 2015 at 7.00 P.M. at Trinity rogers.com or find us on Facebook at Church of the Nazarene, 480 Avalon Trinity Community Garden. Place (at the corner of Avalon Place The garden is a member of the and Braydon Ave). The garden is lo- Community Garden Network of Ot- cated behind the church on a piece of tawa administered by JustFood. We land that the church very generously received a grant from them in our first offered for use as a community garden. year but since that time we have man- We began renting plots in 2012. That aged to be self sufficient. In addition to year there were 15 gardeners plant- the plot fees, we have held a successful ing and harvesting their own plots. In plant sale in the community each year 2014 there were 28 gardeners, and we on the first Saturday in June during the are happy to say that there are vacant Alta Vista Garage Sale. Each growing plots for those who wish to join us in season we acquire mushroom compost 2015. Each gardener plants on their and reimburse the church for the wa- own plot, tends it, and harvests it. The ter costs. In addition, the garden has a plots are 20 feet by 4 feet, and the cost shed and some tools for the gardeners’ benefits of membership at the garden. is $20.00 plus a $5.00 membership fee use. One is the control it gives us over what (cash only please) for the season. If you Current gardeners have found many we are consuming. In a time where many of the details of the food we eat are mystery to us, we unknowingly consume things that have travelled thousands of miles, or may contain genetically modified organisms, or amounts of herbicides and pesticides that we are uncomfortable with. For these reasons, many people prefer lo- cal and/or organic food. Growing your own is a good way to have control over what you consume and can provide often made with produce from the you with substantial savings. Grow- garden. Each gardener volunteers to ing one’s own food in the company of perform one of the required tasks, fill- others offers the additional benefits of ing the water barrels, managing weed having the opportunity of seeing and growth in the common areas or main- perhaps trying something new that taining our compost system. We also someone else has grown. We also learn plant and maintain a common herb from each other through observation garden and are working towards dis- and directly from the tips offered by tributing our surplus produce to those the more experienced gardeners. in need. The garden fosters a sense of com- This is a place where people of munity in a number of ways. Even varying ages and backgrounds come though each person plants and main- together to share in the joy of gar- tains their own plot, there are also dening. Parents may be motivated by shared times and shared tasks. Early in the wish to teach their children about May gardeners come together to pre- where their food comes from and to pare their plots on a common prepara- allow them the experience of grow- tion day. In the fall, we have a garden ing it themselves. The retiree who has clean up day where gardeners remove moved from a house with a yard appre- vegetation from their plots, as well ciates the ability to continue a lifelong as the common areas of the garden. hobby of having a garden. Others en- This year we plan to have a midsum- joy being able to grow vegetables from mer work day as well. On each of the their country of origin which may be days we share a potluck lunch. In the harder to obtain here. Whatever the past these have been well attended and reason, on a warm summers evening it enjoyed by all. It is a nice opportunity is a very pleasant place to be, whether to chat, exchange gardening tips and you happen to find yourself alone or in ideas, and to try some great recipes, the company of others. APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 13
Staging area off Alta Vista Drive Construction area on Alta Vista Drive More Construction area Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult
Construction work has begun for the Alta Vista Transportation Corridor Photos by Geoff Radnor and Carole Moult
See P&D column on pages 8 and 9
Staging area off Alta Vista Drive Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 14 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Down they went!
Seamus and Finnegan Swandel with their father Nicholas in the background Photo credit:Carole Moult
Bryan Orendorff of the RPCA, Councillor Jean Cloutier, RPCA President Kris Nanda, and Councillor David Chernushenko Luka Flanigan Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Tammie Winsor APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 15
Kade Brearley Emily, Sarah and Max Money Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Photo credit:Geoff Radnor
Gavin Morris and Chelsea Photo credit:Tammie Winsor
Jack Nowak The toboggan hill Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Photo credit:Carole Moult
Stefan Dubowski and son Dash Photo credit:Tammie Winsor
Naomi Munn-Venn Photo credit:Geoff Radnor
Leah Gilbert Morris and Ainsley Morris Photo credit:Tammie Winsor Page 16 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015
Responses to some Eastway Gardens’ Residents’ture improvements Questions undertaken to fix the 417/174 split, this will avoid hav- ing cars weave across multiple lanes of traffic to access the eastbound 174 lanes from the St. Laurent onramp. The City will be widening Innes Road eastbound this summer; drivers wish- ing to head from Orléans from the St. Laurent area south of the Queensway should use either the newly widened Innes or access the Queensway east- bound from Riverside Drive.
Q4. Traffic lights on St. Laurent turning left (West) onto Tremblay Rd.: we have two ways of getting onto Tunnel under 417 to St. Laurent Shopping Centre The mud from the spring’s freeze/ thaw cycle Tremblay Rd. and one of them is from Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult St. Laurent Blvd. -- is there any way they could install an advanced green light for us? I can drive in the heavi- est of traffic at the best of times, but when cars are coming from the oppo- site direction at speeds exceeding the speed limit most of the time, it makes it very difficult to turn left. It is even more difficult now, since they’ve re- cently installed a Yield at the end of the Queensway Exit ramp. A4. The City continues to monitor traffic at the St. Laurent / Tremblay intersection and, to date, we have not found reason to alter the signals there to accommodate an advanced green. The primary flow of traffic going Belfast Road Bridge closure between Tremblay Road and Traffic lights on St. Laurent Blvd. turning left (west) on to through that area is northbound and Coventry Road Tremblay Road southbound on St. Laurent, to add Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult a left turn signal would decrease the amount of capacity available through by The City’s Rail Implementation Office the intersection in the southbound Q1. Intersection of Tremblay & direction, leading to potential issues Belfast Roads: could they please en- and backups in that direction – par- sure that the entrance to the con- ticularly with the Eastbound highway struction site be kept in better off-ramp relatively close to the inter- condition by placing more gravel section. etc., to fill in the holes? I realize it is a construction site, but if they’re Q5. Apparently the tunnel under going to allow vehicles to go through, the 417 connecting the St. Laurent we have to think of our cars and so Shopping Centre to Tremblay Road should they. What can be done about will have access for LRT riders only, this? meaning I guess we’ll have to p[ay for Q2. Tremblay Road approaching the train prior to entering the tunnel, St. Laurent Blvd.: is deteriorating which also means we lose a huge short so quickly, and again, we have to cut to the mall. If someone has an an- think of our cars and so should they. swer that would be great. I had to call the City a few times last A5. Actually, the station design has year, but we shouldn’t have to call the pathway under the 417 outside them, they should know. What can be the fare control zone. Residents will done about this? be able to use the tunnel to access the A1&2. Road maintenance is always mall without needing a transit pass a challenge with spring’s freeze/thaw once the LRT is in service. cycle, especially around construc- tion sites where heavy vehicle traffic Q6. What is being done to prevent is more frequent. The City and our internet outages to Eastway Gardens? project contractor, the Rideau Transit It appears that Roger’s internet cus- Group, continue to monitor and keep tomers suffered two outages due to our work sites clean and the roadways cut lines in the area. nearby maintained. If you should spot A6. We are not aware of any inter- any areas of concern, please contact net service outages in Eastway Gar- 3-1-1 and we will be pleased to follow- dens related to Confederation Line up and have a look at the site in ques- project work. Residents experiencing tion. issues with their internet service are encouraged to contact their internet Q3. The St. Laurent entrance to service providers. the Queensway going East: do they have any idea on how soon it will be Q7. We were told that the bridge ready to re-open? on Belfast Road to Coventry would A3. The St. Laurent eastbound be open to pedestrians and cyclists by onramp to the Queensway is perma- nently closed as part of the infrastruc- Continued on page 23 APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 17 For the love of Hockey and Family @ Balena Park by Ad Abidi Volunteering at Balena Park is a fun is -20°C and families and rewarding experience. Sherry de- are out playing hockey scribes it thus: under the lights at Balena “It’s much more than an opportunity ‘TPark!!! to volunteer for the benefit of the com- Ahhhh, but for the love of hockey munity. It’s a weekly time set aside to and family … play hockey and have a great time with We have excellent community spir- a regular group of family, friends and it in Ottawa and Riverview Park. Our whoever else shows up to play. Grand- hockey night at Balena Park is always fathers to toddlers, all skill levels are a blast – the highlight of winter and playing together. It’s great fun, no has- a great cure for cabin fever. But what sle to organize and amazing exercise.” happens when you turn up and Moth- Back to our OMG moment – er Nature has blessed us with 15cm or The first monitors of the night, more of the fresh, white, fluffy stuff? Gilles and Sarah, with Celeste and It is an OMG moment for sure. Continued on page 24 A little history and community an- nouncement: The two ice pads are an annual tradition at Balena Park – one for hockey and the other for skating. They are there because of the gener- ous support from the City of Ottawa and City Councillor Jean Cloutier. The ice pads are created and maintained by volunteers, Chris and Warren, who are supported by volunteer monitors. The RPCA is looking for someone to coordinate the ice pads at Balena Park for next season. Please contact RPCA if you are interested. Chris Khoury, the coordinator for the past few years describes his experience as one of “dedication, hard work and vol- unteers; like Sherry and her family”. Volunteer monitors are also needed for next season – usually December to March - week nights 6-9PM (in one Adam Abidi Noah Wightman Ad Abidi hour time slots) and weekend days.
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Louise & Marlene enjoy a hot Families came with their babies . The dogs Libby & Pippa also enjoy Food Court, a good place to gather beverage & a good chat. the social
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Claudia enjoys a bowl of fresh fruit salad, Graham Bruce Aho: the one who makes it all happen After skating with his wife Wendy, Bob takes opts for a quick hot dog, eager to get back to the a “sunshine” break – good chance to enjoy the hockey game hockey game
Break time for Ethan and his best friend Amare, Claudia savoured the maple taffy on the snow Part of the Team love those Cheesies! treat while Michelle prepared the Beaver Tails Page 20 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 What makes a person choose a certain profession? by Carole Moult ment when I realized that someone four of these working toward an “passionate about treating children, n the case of Dr. Charles Le- was able to adjust my spine and I was undergraduate degree, and four at to make them have a full life, and Blanc it was when, as a youth, able to sleep again. I was intrigued the Canadian Memorial Chiroprac- not be restricted by disease, condi- he was cured of insomnia by a that by an adjustment of a bone in tic College (CMCC) deterred Dr. tions or the pain of ear infections, Ichiropractor. the neck I now had a much better LeBlanc in his mission to become asthma, bed wetting or even colic. quality of life.” a chiropractor and be able to help With adults, it is not just a matter of “It was that special unique mo- Not even 8 years of education, others. And to this day, he has been getting people out of pain, but want- ing them to be healthy 10-20 years from now.” Simply Chiropractic opened its doors at 1569 Alta Vista Drive on January 5th, 2015, and since then Dr. LeBlanc has appreciated getting to know the patients who have been coming to his new practice. After a recent move from Burling- ton, he has also been taking pleasure in all the amenities that Ottawa has to offer. He likes the fact that a per- son can be out of the city and into the country, going in any direction, with only about half an hour’s drive. “There are these amazing bike- ways and parks along the river, and all are available nearby. I like roller- blading and martial arts as well, and there is also easy access to these.” Likewise, Dr. LeBlanc enjoys the multiculturalism here in Ottawa, not only interacting with the people, but also eating at the various ethnic restaurants that are spread across the city.
Dr. Charles LeBlanc Simply Chiropractic is located at 1569 Alta Vista Drive Continued on page 23
For this SPECIAL OCCASION we offer you a POSTURAL EVALUATION, the complete examination and X-Ray (if necessary) Special Valid Until for ONLY 60$ (for a value more than 200$) May 31, 2015 CALL TODAY TO RESERVE Places are limited APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 21 Visiting on a Free Day at the RCMP Stables by Geoff Radnor ere in the nation’s capital we are fortunate to have so many national institu- Htions. The National Gallery full of great Canadian and international art, the National Arts Centre and the museums of History, Aviation, Science & Tech., Nature, War, Agriculture as well as the Royal Canadian Mint. To many Can- adians these fine institutions are thousands of miles distant (km. I A wintering Musical Ride horse wrote about this in another arti- cle) taking hours of travel by air Elizabeth: Not old enough yet to ride this beautiful or days by road or rail to visit. But machine to us in Ottawa and Gatineau they are right here on our doorstep. Our six-year-old granddaughter took a field trip last week, (not in the old sense of a field trip to a working farm or sugar bush) she went to the National Arts Centre (NAC). How many adults from Riverview Park went to the NAC in the last week/month/year? Not nearly as many as the school kids there last week, I bet. The summer months see many more visitors from the farthest reaches of Canada and they will vis- it the museums and other national sites, but come Labour Day those Constable Allison Barker showing Taboo to the places rely on the visits of the lo- enthusiastic visitors cals to help them over the financial crunches that they all face. Culture and the arts are always favourites for budget cuts by governments. We used to visit the farm regu- larly, it is part of the Agricultur- al Museum, but now they even charge for parking out in the field next to the barns, so we don’t visit so often. We are not so fortunate as our neighbours to the south, where in Washington, DC, all the Smith- sonian museums and galleries are free and attract many millions of visitors every year. The institutions Geoff Radnor testing some of the equipment on display at the RCMP Food Bank Open House Inspector Patrick Egan: the Officer in Charge of the Continued on page 24 Photo credit:Elga Radnor Musical Ride Branch
HOURS: Monday Tuesday 9 – 6 Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 – 9 HOCKEY • FIGURE • INLINE • TUNE-UPS • RENTALS Saturday 9 – 5 PROFESSIONAL SKATE SHARPENING Sunday 11 – 5 Page 22 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Dear Fran [email protected] Spring Garden Calendar by Fran Dennett March. Do not allow to freeze. – Weather permitting, grad- source of nitro- ast fall in the article on put- – Check supplies for start- ually remove hilled soil from gen. If the grass is ting your garden to bed, I ing seeds (e.g., soilless mix, around roses, and incorporate too long rake- presented a list of possible labels, clean pots, etc.) it into the surrounding soil. up the “hay” Lchores that you could use as a ref- – Sow seeds that need a long – Prune off winter kill and compost. growing period before flower- on roses and feed. – Compost last winter’s waste and erence when preparing your garden ing, e.g., fibrous begonia, verbena, – Rake debris from the lawn only incorporate leaves (source of carbon) for the winter. The January to July lobelia, arctotis and torenia. after it has dried enough so if walked you saved in garbage bags last fall. Al- list I had planned on presenting in – Cut spring flowering on would leave no foot print. Repair low to decompose over the summer. the spring. I think spring will even- shrubs for forcing in water. Al- bad spots, add new soil and reseed. – Remember houseplants sun- tually come so I offer the following low 6-8 weeks to flower. Fertilize with high nitrogen fertilizer. burn easily, you must harden them for your perusal. Again remember – Prune storm dam- – Once the snow has melted off before placing them outside. this is a guide of possible chores aged trees and shrubs. be on the look out for the over Fertilize Amaryllis and put out- to do in the spring. You cannot do Take a gardening course. wintering adult red Lily beetle. side in a shady spot, they love it! everything on the list, indeed you These beetle attack Lilium only You will be rewarded with huge would not have time to do them MARCH and destructive in all stages. blooms about December. all. This is more a guide of what – Prune fruit trees and grape vines – Prune non-flowering – Rejuvenate flowering only while the ground is still frozen. shrubs. Fertilize trees and shrubs by removing 1/3 of the to do when. When you read this, Prune first year grape vines to 2-3 shrubs as ground thaws. old wood after blooming. it will be April, but the January buds. Prune second year and older – Check houseplants for – Sow the remaining vegetable through March list you will have vines to keep a manageable size and pests and disease. Repot, if seeds. Cultivate to eliminate weeds for next year. N.B. If a chore ap- to remove vines that bore fruit. necessary, and fertilize or use black plastic as mulch. Plant pears in more than one month, it – Check houseplants for – Plant sweet peas and/ a row for the food kitchens. means it can be done in either of pests and disease. Repot ,if or garden peas. – Prune cedar hedges those months. necessary, and fertilize. – Feed perennials and re- and recycle prunings. – Prune dead or damaged branches move dead stalks. – Divide fall flower- JANUARY from trees, except bleeders, such – Edge beds, install peony rings and ing perennials now. – Plan this year’s garden as maple or birch. which are best any other staking for tall perennials. – Note to yourself to buy more projects from last summer’s pruned after July or in September/ – Plant new shrubs, ever- hardy bulbs in September. notes on what to change. October when the sap will not bleed. greens, trees and vines. Watch for presence of iris borer – Research new perennials, an- – Gradually unwrap protec- Put out hummingbird feeder and when the iris fans are 6” high. Check nuals and vegetables to try next year. tion from more tender plants (e.g., bird bath. Canadian Iris Society website for in- – Brush heavy snow from holly and rhododendrons) so they formation on control of iris borer in evergreens and shrubs. acclimatize to the cool weather. MAY Ontario. – Tramp snow down around young As weather warms by mid April – Press back into the soil perennials trees, shrubs, Rhododendrons, to remove protection completely. that have heaved due to thawing. JUNE deter mice from eating bark. – Start tuberous begonias and – Plant cool weather crops like – Remove hardy bulb foli- Check houseplants for pests and dahlias in pots after the middle of lettuce, peas onion sets and spinach. age after yellowing. Dig bulbs disease. Repot, if necessary, and fertil- the month and grow on the cool – Harden-off seedlings started up only if relocating. ize. side to prevent leggy growth and indoors. Begin with those that – Thin annuals and vegetables aim for short stocky plants. can tolerate cool days, e.g., pan- if they are planted too closely. FEBRUARY – Sow annuals in early March that sies, snapdragons and perennials. – Stake tall plants, e.g., dahl- – Feed houseplants weekly with take 70-90 days to bloom, e.g., ager- – Watch for adult lily beetle ias, delphiniums and tomatoes. ¼ strength of the recommended atum, snapdragon and petunia. Plant (red) which over winter as adults. – Pinch back hardy fall concentration of fertilizer. Every according to packet information. Hand pick and squash. Later mums only until June 15th. fourth watering, use fresh water Sow tomatoes, peppers, eggplant watch for red eggs masses on the – Fertilize annuals and peren- to flush out accumulated salts. and quicker maturing annuals toward underside of Lilium leaves. nials to maintain strong healthy – Take cuttings of geraniums, the end of the month, e.g. marigold, – Deadhead tulips and daffodils. plants which can resist pests and coleus, Lantana, fuchsia, abu- asters, stocks. Their leaves should be allowed diseases. Start biennial (pansy, tilon, hibiscus or any other house- to yellow, replenishing energy Sweet William) and perennial plants to use as fillers in outdoor APRIL needed for next year’s blooms. seeds outdoors. Label well because containers or in the garden. – Spray with dormant oil before – Check local nurseries for new labels get eaten by garden elves. – Check stored gladioli, buds burst to control mites on fruit stock. The master plan you made in – Watch for red lily beetle dahlia and other bulbs, corms and shade trees, hardy shrubs. Apply January will now save you time. It adult and larvae which is cov- or tubers for thrips and rot. it on a calm/warm morning (above will tell you what you want and need. ered with black, mucousy excre- – Buy new gladioli, dahlias, tuber- freezing) to allow time for dry- – Plant nasturtium, marigold, ment. Hand pick and squish ous begonias and other summer ing. Never use on sugar or Japanese Queen Anne’s Lace and goldenrod or drop in hot soapy water. flowering bulbs and store them in a maples, beech, hickory, birch or and Sweet Alyssum to attract lady- – Hill up potatoes when they cool place until you start them in late butternut. Always read the label. bugs and other beneficial insects. are about 8” high. Plant green pep- – Plant vegetables and direct pers and eggplant seedling out seeded annuals when danger of frost in June as they are susceptible to has passed and you can sit on the soil late frost. When planted too early, in your bathing suit (about 10°C). the cool nights cause their blos- – Check trees for tent caterpil- soms to drop resulting in no fruit lars and other pests. Vigilance in August, just lush green plants. is the first line of defence. – Control weeds by cul- – Use appropriate supports tivating or mulching. for vines, e.g. clematis, honey- – Plant non-hardy gladioli, dahlias suckle, grapes, sweet peas. and other summer flowering bulbs. – Set lawn mower to cut grass at – Check roses for pests and hand 2.5-3” high. This chokes out annual pick, green worm (end of May), weeds, makes the lawn thicker and rose chafer and Japanese beetle. better able to withstand drought. Leave clippings on the lawn as a Continued on next page APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 23
summer. I am sure there are a lots of ing learning how to take, read and From previous page other chores that should be on this Simply Chiropractic then report the results of x-rays. list. You can add them to your own “When the spine is properly Continued from page 20 To propagate shrubs, take soft list. aligned, then there is a better brain- wood cuttings after July 15th. Raised in New Brunswick, “an body connection,” Dr. LeBlanc I encourage you to join a horticul- East Coaster and Acadian” he notes noted recently. “There are three rea- JULY tural society for several reasons: that he learned both English and sons for misalignment of the spine: – Water generously any newly – to hear guest speakers on a French as a youngster of about five damage, injury, or weakness.” When planted trees or shrubs, especially wide range of gardening topics. or six. And when his young friend treating patients chiropractors also if the weather is hot and dry. – to visit members’ gardens next door to him on one side spoke take into account, not only posture, – Prune bleeder trees (maples (tours of members gardens are only English and the young neigh- but the nervous system and organ and birch) now or in September/ usually only open to members bour on the other side spoke only system as well. October when they are dormant. of that horticultural society). French, he was able to translate for As it is with other profession- – Check for Japanese beetle (iri- – plants sales and other perks both of them; enabling all three to als, in order to retain accreditation, descent copper and gold), 10mm only available to members. happily play together. chiropractors must maintain a cer- long x 15mm wide. The beetle – to meet other gardeners and As a graduate of CMCC in To- tain level of clinical proficiency by skeleton zed leaves of roses, rasp- benefit from their experience. Re- ronto in 1995, Canada’s only Eng- continually taking courses in x-ray berries, grapes and over 200 member they have been gardening in lish Chiropractic College, Charles reading, diagnosing, patient man- other plants. Pheromone traps this hardiness zone for many years. LeBlanc was one of three students agement and current techniques. are proving to be ineffective. – gardeners love to share infor- from the Maritime Provinces in a Seminars can be given in Ontario, – Press flowers for crafts. mation, experiences and plants. class of about 155. Good marks and Quebec, or the United States, and – Cut back and fertilize delphin- a successful interview earned him individual chiropractors are to re- iums after they have bloomed. I hope you find this calendar use- his place. Canada’s only other chiro- port these activities to the College They may rebloom. in the fall. ful during the next gardening season. practic college is the Universite du of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO). – Side-dress cabbage and broccoli. Again I would also enjoy any feed- Quebec a Trois Rivieres (UQTR), According to the Ontario Chiro- Use 5-10-5 fertilizer for root crops. back. and it is French. practic Association, almost 2 million – Pest alert; slugs, ear- The training of a chiropractor is patients in Ontario rely on chiro- wigs and lily beetles can all be Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carle- almost the same as that of a medi- practic care every year to help them dropped in hot soapy water. ton (MGOC) will be offering a -gar cal doctor, with the first two post- live healthy, active lives. – Pinch back straggly an- den design workshop on April 25 and graduate years being spent studying Simply Chiropractic at 1569 Alta nuals; deadhead annuals and a lecture series for the Friends of the biochemistry, physiology, biome- Vista Drive is now open and ready perennials when necessary to Experimental Farm. chanics, and working with cadavers. to help you with your health care as guarantee more blooms. Please visit us at our booth at 2015 Ot- In the education of chiropractors, well. Why not give Dr. Charles LeB- – Don’t feed or prune roses after tawa Home and Garden Show, March however, the last two years consist lanc a telephone call at 613-520-0123 the middle of July. Allow a few hips to 26-29. of specializing in the spine; includ- or drop into the office at the Alta form. As this is a signal to the plant If you would like to receive TROW- Vista Shopping Centre? to shut down and prepare for winter. EL TALK, our free monthly elec- – Hose down evergreens to tronic newsletter, contact :
Eastway Garden questions Q8. We are down to one sidewalk on Tremblay Road where it intersects Continued from page 16 Belfast. The northern sidewalk has January. This has not happened. Why? been detoured onto the paved shoul- When is expected? der near the overpass connecting to FREE! A7. Drinking water distribution Coventry, however when work is tak- for Ottawa East relies on two large ing place at this intersection our one feedermains which pass through the sidewalk is closed and pedestrians are Belfast-Tremblay intersection. These forced to brave the roadway. What is MOVIE OR GAME RENTAL mains are in direct conflict with con- the city’s policy concerning sidewalk Some restrictions apply. See store for details. struction of the O-Train’s Confedera- closures? It seems inherently unsafe Expires Apr 30, 2015 P15042 tion Line Belfast Yard Access Tunnel. to force pedestrians into a roadway The approach required to ensure that is reduced to one lane of traffic reliable water service delivery while at a time. Q8. relocating these mains needed to be The multi-use pathway to the We hunt down hard to find movies delayed until the Orleans Water Link north and sidewalk to the south of Tremblay Road remain open through near Coventry Road, another major damageD DVD’s & CD’s RESURFACED water distribution initiative was com- construction. There may occasion- pleted () and temporary by-pass con- ally be times when traffic, including nections could be constructed. pedestrian traffic, is stopped through As communicated previously, this this area to allow haul trucks to back SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS up into the work zone on the north revised approach has impacted the OPEN SUN-THURS 10:00 - 9:00, FRI & SAT 10:00 - 10:00 schedule for the opening of Belfast side of Tremblay. When this happens, Road between Tremblay and Coven- flaggers will be onsite to assist with VISIT US AT MOVIESNSTUFF.COM try and, as a result, we now anticipate controlling traffic and are available opening Belfast Bridge to pedestrians to help pedestrians cross the street and cyclists this summer. when requested. Page 24 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Confederation Line - Belfast yard construction update by Councillor Jean Cloutier been our progress in the connector Road will be temporarily narrowed impacts. I appreciate your patience ith spring just around tunnel that runs parallel to Bel- to one lane, controlled by traffic during this difficult time, especial- the corner, I’d like to fast Road and will link the Belfast lights. Residents will receive noti- ly as we are now in the freeze/thaw take the opportunity Yard with the Confederation Line fication in advance of the lane nar- spring cycle that can make road Wto update you on a number of ac- track that will be installed on the rowing, which is expected to begin maintenance a challenge. tivities taking place as part of the Transitway. Over the winter, a con- in June and last until September. My office is always ready to assist construction of the O-Train Con- crete support box underneath the The last of the old buildings at in ensuring issues are addressed, if federation Line Light Rail Transit VIA Rail tracks was successfully 805 Belfast will be demolished this you have any concerns related to (LRT) project and its new Belfast installed, and crews have made sig- spring, work on the new structures sidewalk or road conditions, noise Yard. nificant progress installing the tun- completed and the first stretches or dust in these work areas, please The Belfast Yard maintenance nel walls. Work on this connector of trackwork will be laid at the don’t hesitate to contact me and I and storage facility is the future will continue through spring 2016. Belfast Yard site to allow crews to will follow-up with the construc- administrative hub of the O-Train Finally, I am very pleased that start vehicle assembly and testing. tion team to address them. Confederation Line. The city has this February we were able to As work on the connector tun- Later this spring, I look forward made a lot of progress on this con- open the Coventry Pedestrian and nel continues through the year and to sharing with you details of the struction project over the winter. Cycling Bridge, which will link the reaches its final stages next winter, commencement of construction If you drive by Belfast Road, you Overbrook community with our work will begin to reconstruct Bel- on the new LRT stations that will can see the work that has been ward and provide us with conven- fast Road between Tremblay and be located in and near our ward. done on the roof and walls for the ient access to the revamped Ot- Trainyards Drive to have it re-open In the meantime, you can view Belfast Yard’s future maintenance tawa Champions baseball stadium. to vehicles in the spring of 2016. the latest weekly construction up- building and storage shed. Inside As we look ahead to the project’s As with any project of this size dates via the project website www. these buildings, work is now on- work plan for this year, you can and scope, there are going to be ottawa.ca/confederationline. IF you going on underground plumbing, expect to see work continuing on local impacts while we build. The would like to receive weekly pro- electrical works, drywall and other the watermain between Tremblay City and the contractor, Rideau ject updates directly from my of- internal infrastructure. and the Queensway. To support Transit Group, are doing every- fice, [email protected] Perhaps not quite as visible has some of this utility work, Tremblay thing they can to minimize these or call, 613-580-2488.
planes, it will add another $8, for a You can see the Ferrier’s station been able go to the open house RCMP open house total of $34 for a couple and child. at work on the horse shoes and vis- held this year on Saturday March th Continued from page 21 Whooaa! Hold Your Horses! If it the Tack Room. Also on show is 7 . There was no admission fee. you don’t go all the way there but the state Landau, the royal carriage In addition to the normal stable there are supported by the many turn to the right a bit before the that was made in Australia. operations there were many ac- philanthropic agencies of which museum, you get to the RCMP We first took our granddaughter tivities added for kids. On display the US has so many more than training centre and home of the to the stables when she was about was the bullet-proof Cadillac for Canada, they seem to have had most famous of Canadian icons one year old, when she met TA- Prime Minister Harper to ride in, more billionaires. “The Musical Ride” and the home BOO the biggest and oldest horse (there will be no comments as to However, there is one bright for all those gorgeous black horses there. TABOO is retired and just why he needs it instead of a Toy- spot in Ottawa. If you take a drive that we see so often at special occa- lives out the rest of her life in the ota Convertible), The Swat Team out on Sussex drive and go around sions. There you can park for free, stables and in the adjoining fields. from Ottawa police and patrol cars New Edinburgh you descend down visit the gift shop and buy even just She also gets lots of attention from with flashing lights and, la piece to the flat lands to the east head- a postcard to send to your friends all the visitors as she knows how to de resistance, a Harley-Davidson ing towards the Aviation and Space around the world. From May to behave with guests. We have been RCMP Motor Cycle. Donations Museum. If you want to visit this August the stables are open daily back to visit almost every year. were being accepted for The Food museum that is so far from the city to visitors and you can get guided There is one unique opportunity Bank at the Open House. Truly a centre it is well worth it. Howev- tours to tell you all about the hors- to visit the RCMP stable each year real treat for all the family and a er general admission is $13 and if es and their riders. From Septem- and it comes around early March. chance to help those in need at you take your youngster to see the ber to April the stables are open If you had noticed a small ad in the the same time. Many thanks to the only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ottawa Citizen you would have RCMP.
Erik, Matt, Connor, Scott, Liam, Luke decades – she had recently arrived in The Balena Park Field House, our For the love of Hockey and Noah; the parents Chris, Sherry, Canada from India and decided to warm shelter and changing area, is an Adnan, Stu, Doug, Heather and the learn skating – inspired by the Ottawa old facility. It needs a refresh, which is Continued from page 17 others banded together and did what Rideau Canal Skateway. I am still the a Council Priority that is scheduled to Beatrice in tow, were there – they had we had to for the love of hockey and wobbliest skater, sporting a bicycle be completed in the future. Councillor managed to shovel a path to the ice family … we cleared the hockey sur- helmet and short, flat stick; unconven- Cloutier, his office staff and the RPCA pads and enough surface for the young face just like that – and then the snow tional – but I can pass and shoot both will need to effectively communicate tikes to skate on. The second moni- blower started working again for the left and right handed. And at least I the benefit of refreshing and expand- tors, Chris and Sherry, with Noah, final touch-up!!!. We still had energy am wearing a helmet. Sarah’s skating ing the field house to the neighbours. Luke and Erik, arrived early to clear for our weekly “game” – yup, Kids initiative has inspired Adam to be a Our week night hockey season the ice pads for our hockey night. vs. Parents/Adults … the kids score a speed skater. Adam’s speed skating at Balena Park has drawn to a close; Out came the snow blower and just couple, the adults get one … the kids club – Gloucester Concordes Speed leaving behind lots of great memories like that, the surface would be cleared usually destroy the parents – but not Skating Club and Ottawa Speed Skat- and community spirit. The season … except the snow blower stopped always!!! ing – have a motto … “helmet first, will eventually yield to tulips, spring working … NOW WHAT!!! Me? If it weren’t for my wife Sarah’s skates second”. There aren’t nearly and the real hockey season – hoping Shoveling – that’s what. By this zeal to make friends with winter and enough helmets on the ice … whether that the Stanley Cup returns home to time we had all showed up. Every able choosing skating as the modus ope- at Balena Park or the Rideau Canal Canada. bodied soul at Balena Park was hand- randi … I wouldn’t be on the ice enjoy- Skateway. We, the parents and adults, Ahhhh, but for the love of hockey ed a shovel and … guess what … that ing time with our son, Adam. Sarah’s need to change that and keep hockey and family. community spirit … the kids, Adam, initiative got me back on skates after and skating safe. Community Update: Alta Vista Hospital Link Construction Since hosting the Community Information Session at Vincent Massey Public School March 26, 2014, the City has moved forward with the Alta Vista Hospital Link (AVHL) construction project.
Through the tendering process, the city has hired contractor Ottawa Greenbelt Construction to complete the work over the next three years. You may have noticed the contractor has established a staging area for construction equipment just inside the AVHL corridor to the east of Alta Vista Drive. Work areas will shift as construction operations progress or are completed.
A majomajority of the current construction activities is underway in the unoccupied property between Riverside Drive and the Rideau River primarily focussed on drainage work. Details for each stage of work will be made available once the contractor supplies more scheduling information.
IIn order to help residents stay up to date on the progress of the project, I am dedicating a page to the AVHL on my newly launched website: JeanCloutier.com/HospitalLink. Here you will �nd an overview of the construction project and important background information, including the display boards from the March 2014 Community information Session, as well as links to project resources found on the City of Ottawa website.
Every effort will be made to keep the information current with new project details posted as soon as they become available. In the early days, this could mean monthly updates, however, as the project progresses the frequency could increase to weekly.
IIf you are interested in receiving noti�cations of these u�dates sent directly to you� �lease email me at [email protected] or call my office at 613-580-2488 to make the necessary arrangements. Further comments or questions should also be directed to this email address.
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www.JeanCloutier.com Page 26 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 The Ottawa Hospital Community Advisory Committee Improving the hospital discharge process by Helen McGurrin patient, family, staff, of a common the above approaches review all check back with OH receives excellent rat- goal to work towards. New Nursing discharges (including feedback the hospital ings on the care it pro- Station Discharge Boards track from patients/caregivers) to if necessary, vides, but how a patient is and update treatments, referrals, monitor progress and make and order the dischargedT leaves much to be de- consultations, lab tests, done or adjustments to correct any gaps. prescribed meds so you have them sired. It seems too often a patient to be done prior to discharge. Six Hospital Units are in this Pilot on the day of discharge. is told that they are discharged and The goal is to think “tomorrow” Project; plans are to introduce Feedback to Family doctor: their families told to pick them up in terms of discharging a patient Standardized Discharge Processes Ask the treating physician to send as soon as possible, without any as opposed to the surprise ten in all units. your family doctor a summary of prior notification either for the minute notice. In summary, here are three key the hospital treatment and what patient of her/his family. Adverse ii. Improving Communica- things that I would flag for you or follow-up is required. This is events occur in 25 percent of pa- tions: All health professionals your family member, especially if especially important if the treating tients after discharge from hospi- involved with the patient have you are a senior and/or the patient physician orders the patient to be tal, and about 50 percent of those a responsibility in the discharge is a senior: seen by the family doctor shortly adverse effects might have been process. TOH’s Social Workers Social Worker Consult: The after discharge. In my view, ideally, prevented with better discharge are the key professionals in ar- Social Worker should be your the first appointment, post- planning. Thanks to Karen Nel- ranging post-discharge care for principal link and advocate. The discharge with the family doctor son, Chief of Social Work, who the patient. New on-line referral sooner you involve the Social should be made before the patient headed the Pilot Project to iden- Community Care Access Cen- Worker, the easier will be the even leaves the hospital. I have tify problems with discharge plan- tre (CCAC) forms help physi- Discharge Process, (beware of often heard family doctors tell me ning and to address these critical cian fill out the forms correctly week-end discharges). Family that they did not even know their gaps. Three initiatives were imple- and eliminate delays in arranging concerns, especially their concerns patient had been hospitalized mented through this Project: the required home services or re- of their ability to provide the and are then called by the family (i) Standardize Discharge spite care placement. Discharge qualified safe care required for the to see the patient as soon as Processes: To provide a safe post- Rounds with physicians and nurs- patient,should be brought to the possible. Making the appointment discharge patient experience and es, the Social Worker and CCAC attention of the Social Worker. before the discharge, avoids any meet TOH’s goal that all discharges manager ensure that all areas Never hesitate to raise your unwelcome surprises, such as the occur prior to 11 a.m.(mostly to of post-discharge care are ready concerns about what happens family doctor being away for 2 clear the Emergency Department) when the patient is discharged. after discharge. weeks, and allows for contingency requires Discharge Planning. Discharge Rounds occur at the Pharmacy Prescriptions: Ask planning. And to plan treatment, requires patient’s bedside and patient and that all post-discharge medications the physician to identify on the family members can take part in be faxed to the Pharmacy you You can contact me at patient’s white bedside board, an the discussion. regularly use the day before [email protected] or 613- Expected Date of Discharge. This (iii) Plan/Do/Study/Act: Every discharge. Pharmacists will then 521-0241 date (not cast in stone) informs four weeks, the Units piloting have the time to review the list, Canadian Medical Association takes leading role on end-0f-life care by Helen McGurrin death, euthanasia.) The Canadian of-life wishes are made known patient end-of-life discussions n February 6, 2015, the Su- Medical Association (CMA) has to family, and legal assignment in medical visits, and revised as preme Court of Canada been working for years on issues of a substitute decision-maker needed, in legal documents. ruled that the Criminal related to end-of-life care. for health care, just as a Power- The CMA has consulted wide- OCode sections against physician- – It has advocated that end- of-Attorney may be assigned for ly with physicians, ethicists, and assisted suicide are unconstitu- of-life discussions with patients property issues in the case of the general public across Canada tional and are in conflict with an should become part of a phys- illness. It has also recommended through online surveys, personal individual’s Charter Rights. (PAS ician’s routine medical practice. that Advanced Care Planning interviews, and open Town Hall in this article includes physician- It has promoted Advanced Care directives be reviewed period- assisted suicide, physician-assisted Planning where a person’s end- ically, as part of physician and Continued on next page APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 27 Ask a Lawyer What are the most common mistakes in estate planning? state planning—organizing and nephews) equally regardless of reviewed at least every five years Citizenship or residence in where your assets will go family relationships. In addition, if you have children and at least another country, for instance, when you pass away—is a the funds are paid into court until every ten years thereafter. along with blended families and Eresponsibility that no one should minor reaches 18 making the funds disabled beneficiaries, all have avoid. It truly is a case of “failing much more difficult to access by 3. Omitting powers of significant legal impacts. If you or to plan is planning to fail,” because the surviving spouse to care for the attorney any of your intended heirs are U.S. without an estate plan, it’s the tax- children. If you are the surviving In Ontario, there are two types citizens, or if you have children man who most often benefits. spouse, you have no say as to who of powers of attorney: for personal from a previous marriage, it is the guardian should be taking care and for property. Most people crucial to obtain the appropriate 1. Not making a will care of your children during their are familiar only with the former— advice. Only an expert in estate Many people don’t have a minorities. Once the child turns the authority to make decisions planning can help you ensure that will. And the only reasonable 18 all the funds are paid to him regarding your wishes are met…and only if explanation is that they don’t or her regardless of future needs personal care in the event that you share all relevant personal and fully understand what’s at stake. or spending habits. In addition, the person becomes incapacitated. financial information. Someone who dies intestate if there is no lawful heir all of the While this is obviously important, (meaning they don’t have a will) estate goes to the government of it is also important to authorize Michael D. Segal, B.A. (Hons), loses the opportunity to control Ontario. Even where there are an honest, trustworthy person to LL.B., T.E.P. how his or her estate (assets such heirs the funds could be tied up make decisions about property. Robert A. Lewis Law Office as real estate and investments) is for up to a year creating an undue Further, consider that if you Unit 40, 2450 Lancaster Road distributed. 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Do-it- there are two or more children, essentially cancels the existing yourself wills often omit powers one-third of the remainder goes will; a divorce can also have a of attorney and the consequences to the spouse and the children significant impact on an existing can be expensive and emotionally Mike Segal is a long-serving share the other two-thirds. This, will. Parents should ensure that difficult for loved ones. Ottawa lawyer with considerable however, might conflict with the their will provides for children, expertise in estate planning. He is family law Act which could result with appropriate trust provisions 4. Downplaying the a member of the national board of in significant legal fees to resolve. to cover the period until they grow complexity directors of the Society of Trust and Further, where there is no surviving into adulthood. If a beneficiary While many wills are simple, Estate Practitioners and chairs the spouse or children your estate goes passes away, you will want to list there are many factors that — if organization’s Ottawa branch. This to your parents and then to your an appropriate alternate in your left unaddressed — can derail article is for general information only siblings or their children (nieces will. In general, wills should be an otherwise solid estate plan. and is not intended as legal advice.
tients and physicians. It has made minology in relation to PAS spe- to feeling of guilt for being a bur- From previous page a commitment to protect physi- cifically to defining the meaning of den? Will psychiatric assessments cians’ rights to practice medicine the Supreme Court decision relat- be required? Those are several meetings, leading to the following according to their conscience and ing to the Criminal Code sections examples, and there is need for a observations and recommenda- the right to not perform nor re- that: “ are of no force or effect to the consensus on the meaning of the tions: fer patients for PAS. However, on extent that they prohibit physician- whole section. – Both physicians and the that point, within a month of the assisted death for a competent adult What happens if there is no general public are divided on Supreme Court decision, the Col- person who legislative framework established the issue of PAS, but the per- lege of Physicians and Surgeons of • (1) clearly consents to the within the 12 months allotted centage of those opposed is Ontario (CPSO) released a new termination of life and by the decision of the Supreme higher among physicians; policy that obliges Ontario physi- • (2) has a grievous and irremedi- Court? I have no answers and it – Prior to establishing a legis- cians to refer patients to another able medical condition (including worries me. So here is my pro- lative framework for PAS, physician when their conscience an illness, disease or disability) that posed interim solution: if there is palliative care services with will not permit them to provide causes enduring suffering that is no legislative framework in place, qualified physician resources, that service. In response, CMA intolerable to the individual in the then each Supreme Court Judge and funding should be access- President, Dr. Chris Simpson circumstances of his or her condi- who approved this decision should ible across Canada; and stated: “we simply cannot accept a tion.” volunteer, on a rotational basis, to There is a need to investigate system that compels physicians to The declaration of invalidity participate in the actual PAS as and communicate Inuit, Metis, go against their conscience as indi- is suspended for 12 months.” legal advisor, ensuring that the pa- and First Nations’ perspectives on viduals on something so profound Who, how, and what will be tient who opts for PAS meets the PAS. as this.” (Wouldn’t forcing a physi- required to legally assess “compe- interpretation of the Judges’ word- cian to perform or refer, someone tent” or “clearly consents”? How ing, and as a witness to the physi- NEXT STEPS for PAS against his/her conscience long does consent last, hours, cian’s PAS service, protect that The CMA will work with the be a violation of the physician’s days, months? How will vulnerable physician from any potential legal Government to ensure that any Charter Rights?) elders be assessed to determine if repercussions, given that there is legislative framework protects The biggest challenge will no PAS is their free choice, or due no legislative framework yet de- and respects the rights of both pa- doubt be in establishing clear Ter- to pressure from family, or due veloped. Page 28 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Yes, you did hear this right. “It’s all about the customer at the Cedars & Co. Food Market” by Carole Moult ter totally rebuilding the interior son for the success of the Deli f the words ‘great selection, from the ground up. In 2014, the Department and home-made friendly and knowledgeable Alta Vista area welcomed Brian food counter. He is the one who service, competitively priced when he opened the second Ce- marinates the meat, prepares the Ifood, and convenient hours’ are dars & Co. He listens to the shop- salad bar, and also makes your the ones you want to hear when ping needs of his customers- and sandwich taste ‘awfully good’. choosing your grocery store, is always looking for ways to Everything at the deli counter is then Cedars & Co. Food Market is make their food shopping expe- homemade, and the famous Ce- for you. rience even better. dars & Co. Shawarma has ingre- Without miles of aisles and the Marilyn Dib is Operations dients that are freshly prepared time it takes checking out the Manager of both stores, and each day. Customers also rave shelves at larger supermarkets, makes the important strate- about their other popular Mid- your first trip to either store: gic decisions in ordering all dry dle-Eastern dishes such as Baba 1255 Bank Street or 1793 Kilborn goods. A lot of this is now done ghanoush, the beef and rice cab- Avenue will soon have you realiz- electronically by e-mail, which bage rolls, tabouleh, couscous, ing that this is the place to shop is good for Marilyn, since she and quinoa salad. for the products of local produc- moves between the two stores Currently being built is a wood This produce department has a ers and also many items that are every day. burning oven for pizzas and the wonderful reputation available internationally. One With a background of work- ever-famous spinach pies, and al- regular customer even fondly re- ing in the government for many ready people have arrived asking fers to Cedars & Co. as her ‘one years, plus helping run a family when this will be ready. stop food shop’. business in Alta Vista. Marilyn “It’s coming this spring,” has It does not take the Cedars & understands the importance of a been the reply to their queries. Co. shopper long to discover that good team effort, and is quick to The reviews continue to come there is a well-known specialty praise the staff and the strength in and Cedars & Co. Food Market produce department in the store, in each department. is winning high praise from the a gluten free dedicated section, She frequently shares how customers who already appreci- organic products, a wall of cof- people readily come to Mahvash, ate all the great food and ser- fee and teas, spices from around the Produce Manager, for her vices that the store has to of- the world plus an extensive se- expert advice, and that it is not fer. Brian and Marilyn and their lection of pantry needs. For the unusual for customers to even 8 year old daughter Yasmine cook, there are many different ask her how to cook a particu- should be proud of their family’s flours, salts, and baking mixes lar item, or the food value of a accomplishments in just these among the superb selection of certain raw vegetable or fruit. few short years. Well done to ev- dry goods and bulk foods, along Mahvash takes an interest in the eryone who has helped make this with a good variety of choices for customers, and it shows. happen. Brian Mahmoud loves checking out both bread and dairy products. George handles the ordering Cedars & Co. Food Market, 1255 vintage cars There is also an extensive of bread, milk, the free range Bank Street can be reached at 613- Photo credit:Marilyn Dib cheese section. Whether it’s lo- eggs, poultry and meat, fish and 288-2797. For Cedars & Co, Food cal cheese from St. Albert’s, various other food supplies, and Market at 1793 Kilborn Avenue, Prince Edward County, or Maple is the Catering Manager. telephone 613-422-6526. Dale, or perhaps the cheese that “If you are looking for any ca- you enjoy from Holland, Ireland, tering for a government event, Scotland, or France; the Cedars & for your office, or your home, Co team work together to ensure George is your contact,” Marilyn that these are available. noted recently. Ibrahim (Brian) Mahmoud “Our concentration is on nu- is the owner of the two stores, trition and delicious foods, and and is well known for being both we are trying to bring back hav- ‘hands-on’ in the business and ing fresh food that is homemade- extremely personable as well. In such as you would serve at your the summer of 2010, he opened own table at home,” she added. Look what’s at the Kilborn Avenue the original Cedars & Co. Food Taleb is the Lead Chef, and store Great bulk foods Market in Old Ottawa South, af- is an important part of the rea-
1255 Bank Street opened in the summer of 2010 Marilyn Dib checking out the shelves at the Bank Healthy vegetables await at Cedars & Co. Street store APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 29 iPad ordering has arrived at 168 Sushi by Carole Moult pany called QuickPOS Technolo- ordering several dishes from the through a wireless system, with aper menus aren’t going gies Inc., both located in the To- Sushi Buffet iPad menu. three kitchen printers located in away any time soon, how- ronto area, iPad ordering came to John Ke notes however that the sushi bar and three in the ac- ever some of these are now the St. Laurent Blvd., 168 Sushi presently about 20% of customers tual kitchen itself. The paper used Pbeing replaced with the recent this past month. still prefer a paper menu, but this in each machine is the same as you technology of iPads. And the cus- To customers such as Kamal will no doubt change as customers would receive for any cash register tomers who use them seem to love Jaouhari, who found the iPad or- become more familiar with iPad receipt, and this is what each chef them- which is great for the busi- dering experience “Very conve- ordering. Some type of in-house works from, as the individual or- nesses that are pouring thousands nient, fast, plus entertaining,” and training takes place every day for ders are placed and printed. of dollars into helping improve the Bruno Fonseca who appreciated the servers, since as it is with any Increasingly restaurants are dining experience. the iPad tablet use because he liked new technology, questions do arise. working towards ensuring that the iPads are a recent phenomenon ‘being able to see the food better When several servers were asked customer’s dining experience is an from early 2010, and since their ar- than you would with a menu,” the as to whether they liked the iPad even more positive one. Today’s rival on the technology scene, they 168 Sushi introduction of iPads ordering system, all approved- and restaurant guests want fast, conve- have made great inroads in edu- has been a great success. all were young. At the same time, a nient, and good customer service. cation, health care, and business. Anton at his table of three was family was working through incor- Now with the use of tablets the Lighter than laptops, and easy to the one chosen to do the order- porating the iPad menu, and felt communication between the guest use, these tablets allow for greater ing, and was high in his praises for that it would perhaps take some and the kitchen just got that much interaction or in the case of many a restaurant that would spend the adjustment for them to get used quicker. It will be interesting as to businesses, offer the many pluses amount of money needed to ac- to it. what you think when you check of customer engagement. commodate its customers. “It is At 168 Sushi 1760 St. Lau- out iPad ordering. Our local 168 As of October 16th, 2014, over like a signature,” he noted, after rent Blvd., iPad ordering is done Sushi is a great place to give it a try. 225 million iPads have been sold worldwide, and 168 Sushi at 1760 St. Laurent Blvd. helped add to these numbers this past March 2015 when they introduced their over 168 food option photos onto one version of this tablet. Manager John Ke became ex- tremely interested in this type of technology as part of his res- taurant’s food services about two years ago, and began taking food photos of real dishes being served at 168 Sushi during the month of January this year. He was able to contribute about 10% of the pic- Kamal Jaouhori appears to be an iPad ordering Bruno Fonseca shows just how easy it was to order tures this way. experience dessert With the collaboration of the 168 Sushi Head Office and a com- Page 30 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Enjoy the low-tech appeal in a Little Free Library here in Riverview Park by Bill Fairbairn Hudson, Wisconsin, has grown quick- The Rotary Club plans to use the egie’s system of real libraries (2,510), we hen Barry and Judy ly since the first box library went up book boxes in its literary efforts in could never have dreamed how many Rashotte set up their Lit- outside Tod Bol’s home in 2009. More Ghana. The American Books for Afri- would share our passion for connect- tle Free Library box at the than 5,000 box libraries are helping ca distributor, which has sent millions ing and sharing with our neighbors endW of their front lawn on Knox Street adults and kids read books on all sub- of books to 48 countries since 1988, re- through a love of books. Your official last summer they were disappointed jects. They simply take a book and re- cently decided to ship books and little number takes us one step closer to when after only two weeks box and turn a book. And some readers must library boxes to Ghana, too. what is now a collective, global goal!” books were stolen. Undeterred, Barry surely wonder who the stranger was Book stewards in Canada, Mexico, A visit to the Rashotte family home built another library box using ply- that put the book there for them to Australia, Africa and Afghanistan are a tells the inside story. They have shelves wood and plexiglass mounted on a bar- borrow. few in the 48 countries that have ad- and more shelves filled with books of becue stand base. The organisation started as a simple opted the concept. all kinds in living-room, bedroom and This chained-down Little Free Li- tribute to Bol’s mother, a teacher and SFL co-founders Bol and his part- elsewhere to the extent that Barry has brary box and its books have made it bibliophile. Bol put up a miniature ner Rick Brooks recently sent the fol- reverted to reading E-books because through the long winter and is now in version of a one-room schoolhouse lowing tribute in a letter to Barry and they don’t take up as much space as the full operation possibly only a block or on a post outside his home, filled it Judy thanking them for their support: hard paper print copies. two down the street from where you with books and invited his neighbours “By building or installing a Little Free Barry’s book box outside is portable live. You can browse a tiny version of to borrow them. They did in spades! Library and proudly registering and enough for him to take inside each the public library then borrow a book Then a friend in Madison put out sim- displaying your numbered sign, you night for its security. His wife and he with no worry about a library card or ilar boxes and had the same reaction. will be part of the growing system of proudly say that the Riverview Park paying a fine for an overdue book. Bol today finds himself at the head LFLs around the world. When we set School librarian visits their Little Free LFL stewards like Barry and Judy of the LFL organization. Whimsical out on this journey to create more Library and that curious children peer are keys to the growing success in Can- boxes with books in them are a global little libraries than Andrew Carn- in and sometimes borrow a book. ada of the library box concept. sensation. They number in the thou- The not-for-profit LFL organiza- sands and have spread to at least 36 tion in the Mississippi bank town of countries.
Photo credit:Barry Rachotte Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn
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Students from OMS Montessori enjoy “The Creative Canadian Souls” exhibit Gordon Harrison presented each participating student with a keepsake: a at Gordon Harrison’s boutique gallery, The Gordon Harrison Canadian personalized card displaying the 21 paintings from “The Creative Canadian Landscape Gallery Souls” exhibit
Students look at the oil paintings created by Elementary students at OMS Montessori.
APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 33 PIP, PIP Hooray!! What is PIP? by Catina Noble in the Park (PIP). The goal was to n June 2014, a discussion took attract both emerging and estab- place between Aylmer novel- lished authors. ist Ian Shaw and Sang Kim of Ian took on the task of ap- IToronto’s Wind up Bird Café. Both proaching writing groups in the noted the lack of an open air liter- Ottawa area to join in the festival ary festival in Ottawa that brought and Sang approached prominent together the various writing groups Canadian authors across Canada. in the national capital region. Ian There are a lot of amazing au- and Sang agreed to work together and put together this event Prose Continued on page 41 Sang Kim
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Vincent Massey Public School A POEM BY NAJI, grade 8
Grade 8 SOLE update March 2015 That Dark Day by Vandad Azad in Russell Heights. If you are community and are interested in ith the SPEAKUP interested in helping please participating in the self esteem It was a nice place with no tears, grant money we have contact us at communityofsole@ program. It was a nation who has never now printed posters to gmail.com Lastly, the Public Service known fears. Wdisplay our initiatives around the On the bright side, our dance Announcement group is learning All lived together, community. We have also received program (SOLE Dance) is going to handle a camera and how to In that precious land. our order of 500 business cards to strong. We have already selected a make an effective Public Service All built together, hand out to get more people in- song and are now in the midst of Announcement. to achieve that prosperity. volved in helping the “COS”. choreography. The dance will be For more frequent updates However, we have run into a done to “Uptown Funk”, by Mark on our progress please follow us In that dark day, rough patch for setting up the Ronson and Bruno Mars. on Facebook and Instagram @ We saw the first tear. ESL program. As of now we are SOLE Brothers: they are now communityofsole also on Twitter @ Because of the greed, still in need of an adult interested conducting a survey to determine justcos2015. the horrible deeds. in running a weekly conversational how many students between the Parks became graveyards. English class during the evening ages 6-10 are in the Russell Heights Factories became bases. Men carried weapons, and the children and the women all went to heaven. Martyrs so they were called, their names were written on God’s board. Everything was gone with the time passing on.
JENNA’S STORY: MISCHIEF IN THE VALLEY This is the second chapter in a story about a girl and her special friend.
CHAPTER TWO Layla was born in Southside- Durham, England on September 5, 1942. She was the first and only child of Barbara and Edward. When she was born, she was small with a bit of red fuzz for hair. Layla’s parents absolutely adored
Mr. McKean and the SOLE Project Team showing us their business cards Team and the SOLE Project McKean Mr. Austin Photo credit:Ms Continued on page 39
Nadine Chamorel displays a special certificate that she received for her many years as an exceptional volunteer and member of the Board of Directors for the Riverview Park Community Association. Well done Nadine! Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 36 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Community Activities and Events at Ri- 1700s. All seniors in the community are wel- come to attend. Prior notice is not required. Contact for CBB deau Park United Church, April-May 2015 [email protected] 2203 Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham) The church is wheelchair accessible and parking is free. On Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm, St. Aidan’s is host- Spring Nearly New and Book Sale: Friday April ing a presentation 17th, 6 - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday April 18th, The “Bells In Spring” Concert: Sunday May 3rd, ‘Questions Grievers Ask’. Speaker is Ian Henderson 9 - 11:30 a.m. It’s all second time ‘round. Pick 7 p.m. You are invited to our annual Massed of Bereavement clothes for the whole family. Find fashion pieces! Handbell and Chimes Concert, featuring the Education Ottawa. This event is free and open to Search out amazing deals on household items! music of bell ringing ensembles from three other the public. Choose from a huge array of recent and vintage local churches, including Emmanuel United, is located at books at great prices. Proceeds to the work of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, and Trinity-Kanata St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 934 Hamlet Road. 613-733-0102 . the church. Presbyterian, as well as from the five handbell [email protected] and chimes choirs at Rideau Park United. The A free Labyrinth workshop led by a Certified Laby- Rideau Park Chancel Choir Sings Rutter’s bell choirs will perform en masse, as well as indi- rinth Facilitator will be held Saturday, May 9th at St. Requiem: Saturday April 18th, 7 p.m. Please join vidual selections. It is a treat that should not be Aidan’s Anglican Church, 934 Hamlet Road. Call St. us for our spring choir concert. Experience some missed! There will be a free will offering. Aidan’s 613-733-0102 for details. enjoyable listening. There will be a free will of- fering. Rideau Park’s Production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. - Saturday May 9th with two showings at 2 Ottawa Brahms Choir Concert and reception Turkey Dinner: Friday April 24th: Celebrate p.m. and 7 p.m. There will be 29 children and Sunday, April 19 3 pm spring by joining us for a Turkey Dinner with youth performing in this exciting musical, with St. Thomas the Apostle Church all of the trimmings, followed by an ice cream many more working behind the scenes. Come 2345 Alta Vista Drive dessert, starting at 5 p.m., with a second sitting one, come all! For tickets, please call 613-733-3156 Admission $20 $18 advance, $10 student, under 12 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Proceeds will go ext 229, or come to the church office (M-F 9-4). free to the community outreach work of the church. Adults: $15.00, Children and Seniors: $10.00. For tickets, please call 613-733-3156 ext 229, or come to the church office (M-F 9-4). Adults: The Harmony Club for Seniors will also meet on Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road $18.00, Children ages 6-12: $10.00, 5 & under: Wednesday May 27th. EASTER SERVICES free. See you there! From 1 - 2 p.m., Guy Thatcher will speak about Wednesday, April 1: 7:00pm Faith on Film - The Last Temptation of Christ his experiences in walking the Thursday, April 2: 7:15-7:45 pm Maundy Thurs- Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in north- The Harmony Club for Seniors will hold their day Service, Communion by monthly gathering on Wednesday April 29th. ern Spain. All seniors in the Intinction From 1 - 2 p.m., Bob Roy will speak about the community are welcome. This will be the final Friday, April 3: 9:00am Walk of the Cross start- resurgence of the Harmony Club meeting of the ing at Acadians in Atlantic Canada since the period of season. Emmanuel United Church (691 the expulsion in the mid Smyth Road) to the Ottawa Mennonite Church For further information on any of these activ- (1830 Kilborn Ave) ities or events, please call: 613-733-3156 ext 229, 11:00am Good Friday Ecumenical Service at the or visit www.rideaupark.ca Ottawa Mennonite Church (1830 Kilborn Ave) Sunday, April 5: 8:00am Easter Sunrise service, Raising Resilient Children in a Brains: How School and Home Life followed by breakfast Digital Age Can Build Higher-Order Cognitive 10:00am Easter Sunday service Ability in Children (but generally April 14- Expert Natalia McPhed- don’t!)” Steven J. Hughes, PhD, ran presents Raising Resilient Chil- ABPdN is a pediatric neuropsych- Nativity Parish Food Bank: dren in a Digital Age Place: OMS ologist and director of The Center Just a reminder that our local Montessori, 335 Lindsay Street, for Research on Developmental food bank at the Nativity Par- Trinity Community Garden Ottawa. Date & Time: Tuesday, Education, based in St. Paul, Min- ish, 355 Acton Street in River- Registration and Information April 14, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at nesota. He speaks about education view Park, welcomes donations Meeting the door. To reserve a spot or for and brain development at confer- on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7.00 P.M. more information, email Kendra at ences, universities, schools, and Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30 Trinity Church of the Nazarene [email protected]. training centers all over the world. a.m. Juice boxes for childrens’ 480 Avalon Place Place: OMS Montessori, 335 Lind- lunches and canned tuna or meat Dr. Steven Hughes visits OMS say Street, Ottawa. Date & Time: are especially appreciated. For Montessori on cross-country tour Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m. Tickets are further information please call: May 12- Renowned Dr. Steven $15 at the door. To reserve a spot or 613-521-2416. Hughes presents “Building Better for more information, email Kendra [email protected]. Pet Memorial Balena Park
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N T Riverview Park residents there are now 23 in- A O I W T A A C B U scribed memorial bricks in the Balena Park OA ED RD OF PetT Memorial Patio. For every brick the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind receives sixty-five dollars. Mix & This is not only a way to remember your pet (dog, Saturday Mingle 4:30 cat, bird, goldfish) but to support a very worthwhile Dinner organization. September 26th 6:15 If you wish to purchase a brick please pick up a 2015 pamphlet at the Elmvale Public Library or contact for more information www.obereunion.ca or Ross Maxwell at 613-271-8405 613-523-4339 APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 37
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FRIENDS OF THE FARM Retirees in Motion Ottawa A New Program created for Boomers, Young Retirees and Older April 7 Master Gardener Lecture from 7 to 9pm. Plant for Incredible Adults Edibles with David Hinks. Yes indeed you can grow a bounty of vegetables Who Wish to Remain Active and Healthy in your urban space. FCEF members $12, non-members $15, Bldg 72 CEF Through a federal grant issued for Senior Programming to New Horizons, Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276www. and sponsored by the South-East Ottawa Community Health Center, the th friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#lectures new program Retirees in Motion Ottawa was launched on September 10 2014, with 27 persons in attendance. Within several months, this new group April 11 Volunteer Recruitment Orientation from 10am to 12pm. has more than 105 members and it keeps growing. Come and meet garden team leaders at the Volunteer Recruitment Orien- Membership registration is free for the first year, although there are fees tation on Saturday April 11, 2015, from 10am to 12:00pm in Bldg. 72 CEF attached to some outings/activities. As membership continues to increase, Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout.www.friendsofthefarm. the organization looks forward to offer a wider selection, depending on the ca/activities.htm seasonal interest of the membership. April 18 Spring Craft & Bake Sale from 10am to 3pm, Free. An So far, activities are introduce under 5 different sectors incredible selection of local hand-crafted items and gourmet baked goods. Social and Recreation sector with Meetings of the passionate. The next one NEW LOCATION in the Cereal Barn at Canada Agriculture and Food will take place on March 12. Museum, 901 Prince of Wales Drive. Free admission at gate if attending the Travelling with trips in Canada and to different countries craft sale. 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#events Cultural and Educational sector with Watercolour workshops, Art Club, April 21 Master Gardener Lecture from 7 to 9pm. Earthly Delights Business Tours, Visits and Day Trips, Writing Circles and Literature, Com- or Do-It-Yourself Dirt with Edythe Falconer; Keeping the Garden puter Club, Photo Club. Going Strong with Josie Pazdzior; Trees and shrubs for the urban Community Involvement program garden with Laura Henderson. FCEF members $12, non-members $15, Health Living and the Outdoors with Hiking/Walking Clubs, Cycling Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230- Tours, Golf league, Snowshoeing, Alpine and Cross Country Skiing. 3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#lectures Programs are launched 3 times a year, at the start of September, January, May 5 Master Gardener Lecture from 7 to 9pm. Rejuvenating a Tired and May with most of the activities taking place during the week. For the Garden with Mary Reid. Step-by-step approach to renovate your garden. time being, Hunt Club/Riverside Community Center is the first and unique FCEF members $12, non-members $15, Bldg 72 CEF Arboretum, east exit site offering this program: as the membership expands, the organization off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events. looks forward to start other groups across the city. htm#lectures For more information on Retirees in Motion Ottawa or to register, please May 10 Rare and Unusual Plant Sale 9am to 2pm. Free, Rain or view the website at www.retireesinmotion.ca/ottawa or call Jean-Luc Racine Shine New and retuning specialty growers and plant vendors plus new at 613 612-2119. products – garden accessories! Master Gardeners ready to answer garden- ing questions and a new service – plant “coat checking” under the Friends’ canopy then volunteers help carry new treasures to your vehicle. In Neatby Building parking lot at Carling & Maple Drive. Free admission, donations BARBARA LEWIS at SHENKMAN CENTRE to Friends of the Farm kindly accepted. 613-230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm. Vocalist, Barbara Lewis brings her acclaimed concert, “Passionate Heart” ca/events.htm#events to Ottawa’s Shenkman Centre for the Arts (Richcraft Hall) on Friday, April 17th at 7:30PM. Purchase tickets online at Shenkmanarts.ca or call: 613- May 19 Master Gardener Lecture from 7 to 9pm. Plant for Continu- 580-2700 • Toll Free: 866-752-5231Regular price: $22.50 / Advance - $27.50 / ous Garden Joy with Judith Cox. Maintaining colour and creating interest Door throughout the seasons. FCEF members $12, non-members $15, Bldg 72 Seniors (65+): $17.50 / Advance - $20.00 / Door CEF Arboretum, east exit off Prince of Wales roundabout. 613-230-3276 On this magical evening, the noted Montreal-based songstress Barbara www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#lectures Lewis will lend her incomparable vocal artistry to some of the best-loved May 23 Lilac Walk Tour 2pm, Donation. Take a guided tour with the songs of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and other great composers. Known Friends’ Lilac Team and discover the many varieties of lilacs and their his- for her haunting voice and wide vocal range, it is Barbara’s ability to emo- tory at the CEF. Meet at Macoun Garden in the CEF Ornamental Gardens, tionally connect with her audiences that makes her performances unique. park at Ag Museum lot, follow the signs, donations kindly accepted. 613- 230-3276 www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm#garden “PASSIONATE HEART: Love Song to Leonard and Joni” is her June 23 to 25 “Three Gardens in Three Days” Bus Tour. Visit 3 mag- personal musical tribute - timeless melodies selected for their intimacy nificent gardens in three days – Sonnenburg Estate in upstate NY, Royal and expression of joy. Joni’s “Both Sides Now,” Leonard’s “Hallelujah” and Botanical Gardens in Burlington, and Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, first classics (such as “Fever” and “Try to Remember”) are interpreted anew, come first served, $450/pp double occupancy. 613-230-3276 www.friendsoft- with a beauty not even the composers might have imagined. hefarm.ca/events.htm#bus Since her first, highly-successful Ontario appearance (at London’s Aeolian Hall last August), Barbara has given concerts in Mexico and in her home The Pacesetters Walking Club at Billings Bridge mall welcomes seniors. province of Quebec, and has begun recording tracks for her new album to Join us and put a spring into your steps ! Space has been provided by be released later this year. mall management in the basement of the Tower. Open from 7:30 to 10 am. Accompanying Barbara on April 17 will be the versatile pianist, composer Other activities such as social gathering, puzzles, knitting for charities, and arranger, Doug Balfour, who has appeared on stages throughout library. A low cost of $10 per year covers our expenses. Call 613-521-6740 Europe and North America, including in productions of Phantom of the during our open hours for information. Opera, Sunset Boulevard and Ragtime. Well known Toronto-based bass- player, Bob Hewus will join Barbara and Doug onstage. LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY Visit Barbara’s web site - barbaralewis.com.
We all miss our pets when they be- a confidential email with a descrip- come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tion of the lost or found pet. When THE SHRED-IT PROJECT; MAY 9th, 2015 ful situation for both guardian and a pet is found Carole will notify the “Do you want to clear some of those boxes of old files out of your base- animal. Carole wishes to set up a owner and arrangements can be made ment---but make sure the information in them stays protected? Here’s confidential email list of pet owners for the pet to be returned between how. Bring them to the Shred-It project team, working in partnership (and others who care) in Riverview the parties involved . Your participa- with the Knights of Columbus from Resurrection of Our Lord church Park. If you wish to participate please tion may result in a lost pet being re- who live in your neighbourhood. The team will be at Elmvale Centre on email [email protected] with your turned to their grateful owner. 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1 3 APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 39 OCDSB Trustee Chris Ellis Canaries in the Coal Mine he budget process is under- The Province sets the overall doubts that way for the Ottawa-Carle- The alternatives are to: budget for school boards. It there are enough ton District School Board i. come up with $2.5 million includes a designated amount for resources to (OCDSB).T to open 10 new classes by taking special education, which must be meet the needs. By the time you read this, funds from other areas (e.g. other spent to support students who The Province says that it is the Board will have decided on special education supports; regular have identified exceptionalities spending more on education than academic staffing levels for regular programming; transportation; (behavioural, communicational, ever before. It would be helpful if and special education classes playground renewal), which could intellectual and/or physical) it also explained that the increased for the academic year 2015-16. jeopardize other student services including autism. spending is due to new initiatives However, as I write, we are facing or safety; or, The OCDSB, which received such as full day Kindergarten. some challenging choices. One ii. keep students who have $102 million for 2014-15, has been It would also be helpful if it of the hardest relates to Special been recommended for specialized spending 5% more than the amount mentioned that the extra funding Education and, specifically, classes in regular classes, ideally designated by the province for a for full day Kindergarten falls teaching support for children with with extra support. I have concerns number of years to meet the needs short of the actual needs. autism. about whether available resources of its special education students. The 2014-15 approved OCDSB The draft budget recommends will provide enough extra support Special Education funding has budget had a shortfall for full day opening 4 new specialized classes to ensure the needs of all students not increased, but the incidence Kindergarten of $5.8 million. If for children with autism next in the classroom can be met. of students with exceptionalities, the Province covered the shortfall, September. It would take 10 new especially in the autism spectrum, there would be more than enough classes to serve the 63 students Between a Rock and a continues to rise. School boards funds for the needed autism who currently meet the criteria Province are thus under pressure to reduce classes. for such a class. The challenge I believe that we cannot specialized classes and increase It would be better, in my view, is that each autism class costs adequately meet the needs of our integrated service delivery in a if the Province also funded Special $250,000.00 for a small number of special education students without regular class setting. I support Education appropriately. students. more funding from the Province. integrated classes but have my
like her parents. When Layla was Markham who can be kind and name is Fickle. Layla called him VM chapter 2 ten, her grandparents decided to mean at the same time. Layla is in Fickle because one day he could be Continued from page 35 tell Layla what really happened grade seven. good and the next day he could be to her parents. They showed her After school, on Thursdays, acting up. her. They would spend lots of time pictures of Barbara and Edward. Layla goes to a tutor who is a Layla also has a cousin named with her and hold her until she fell She looked like her mom but she former teacher. His name is Mr. Edward who is six years old. He asleep every night. They would go had her dad’s forest green eyes. Giles. He has white fuzz on his lives on the farm next door with swimming in the ocean with her, Layla was pretty sad for a while; head, hairy, white and brown his parents. He has no brothers bring her horseback riding while she kept a picture of her parents in eyebrows like caterpillars and ice and sisters and he adores Layla. He holding on to her, and brought her the playroom. blue eyes behind thick, circular follows her almost everywhere. On to Scotland, once to Glasgow. At the same time, Layla and eyeglasses. Sometimes, Mr. Giles Sundays, they all go to the little One rainy night, when Layla was her grandparents moved to a farm loses patience with Layla because stone church. Right next door to three, her parents left her with her where they grew vegetables and she is fooling around and not the church is the cemetery where grandparents. Her parents went to raised animals. listening. When he gets impatient, Layla’s parents are buried. a party. On their way home back The school that Layla goes to he stares at Layla with his ice blue It was one rainy day, the from the party, they had a car is Durhamshire Middle School. eyes and she gets a brain freeze anniversary of Layla’s parents’ accident. They slid off the road It is located in the village of headache. He tutors her in math. death, that she decided to go to the and were killed instantly. Durhamshire just outside of Layla has one good friend, Lucy, cemetery to visit the grave. And For a little while, Layla and her London. There are 200 girls in who is twelve. Lucy is calm and she that was where she met Hannah. grandparents lived in her parents’ the school and ten teachers and does not like to take risks. She is The author: Jenna is a 12-year old home. As Layla grew older, her a principal, Miss Mabus who is different from Layla in that way. girl who goes to Vincent Massey Public memories of her parents started always late for school. Layla’s They enjoy horseback riding. They School. She likes to play hockey, write to fade. Her grandparents became homeroom teacher’s name is Mrs. each have horses. Lucy’s horse’s stories and she is a camper at Christie name is Taffy and Layla’s horse’s Lake Summer Camp. End Women’s Cancer with
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All Proceeds go to the WEEKEND TO END WOMEN’S CANCER See in store for details 1559 Alta Vista Drive Page 40 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Mark K. Habib Closing day headaches - what to do when things go wrong? hile most real estate trans- the agreement and any amendments has breached the agreement, even if to the lawyer’s attention before closing actions close on time to it so as not to prejudice either party. the home later sells to another buyer in the hopes that a satisfactory solution without any issues, there Fact Situation 2 - The buyer does for a purchase price that is equal to or can be negotiated. Ware those rare instances when things not have funds to close higher than the original price. I also recommend to my clients pop up on or before the closing date In most instances, a Homebuyer The Seller’s lawyer must properly that upon taking possession of the that can be quite stressful to both will have made the offer to purchase a follow certain technical steps in order home that they immediately run all homebuyers and to sellers. This article home “conditional” upon the obtaining to ensure that a Seller will be able to faucets, toilets, and other appliances to will identify a few of those instances of satisfactory mortgage financing. recover this deposit through a process ensure that they are in good working and how the situation can play out. If a Buyer has been “Pre-Qualified” called “tendering.” In addition, the condition. If they are not working or or “Pre-Approved” for the mortgage Seller will be able to sue the Buyer for they are damaged, then they should Fact Situation 1 - A title problem before entering into the agreement, all additional damages that are suffered advise both their realtor and lawyer of is discovered prior to closing he/she would still have to obtain a as a result of the breach. This process the problem, pictures should be taken Assuming that the Buyer’s lawyer formal mortgage approval after the will often result in court litigation and, if necessary, a few estimates of has completed a title search of the agreement was signed and presented between the parties. repair obtained that can be forwarded property by the date specified in the to his bank. This formal process may As for the Seller, there is a legal to the Seller’s lawyer. A written agreement for this to be completed require a Buyer to provide satisfactory requirement that he/she “mitigate” statement or affidavit from a realtor (“the Requisition Date”) and a title evidence of downpayment and valid the damages that can be claimed concerning the state of the property problem has been identified, the proof of employment, or for the lender by re-listing the property for sale both before and after closing is also Buyer’s lawyer will “requisition” the to obtain a satisfactory appraisal or a immediately and to sell the property as useful evidence to obtain. Seller’s lawyer to remedy the defect number of other requirements. soon as possible. This may even require It is not advisable to wait more prior to closing. There are too many It is very dangerous for a Buyer to that the Seller reduce the asking price than a day or two to notify a Seller examples of such title defects to waive the financing condition on the after a reasonable period of time. of any alleged damages that may mention here. Suffice to say that it strength of simply a pre-approved be discovered. Otherwise it can be is the responsibility of the Buyer’s mortgage or where the lender has Fact Situation 3 - Discovering alleged that the appliances were in fact lawyer to identify such defects and provided the Buyer with a written problems on move in working on closing and that any such to requisition their repair in a timely “conditional” mortgage approval. In There is nothing more disconcerting damage was caused by the Buyer. If fashion. these days of heightened mortgage to homebuyers than for them to there are any outstanding tax or utility In most cases the problem can be regulations, we are seeing greater discover a problem in the home once bills that show up, these should also be resolved without much difficulty, or instances of deals not closing on time they obtain the keys. In the relatively forwarded to the lawyer for follow up an adequate answer can be provided (or at all) due to this fatal oversight. I rare instance where this does arise, and possible submission to the Title to the Buyer’s lawyer, such that the always recommend to my clients that we usually learn after closing that Insurance company who typically closing can proceed. In some cases, they not waive the financing condition the Seller had removed fixtures or cover such liabilities for the Buyer. the problem can be resolved by the until they have a firm, unconditional appliances that they were intended to In those cases where damages are Seller agreeing to pay the cost of a mortgage commitment in their hands. be included in the agreement or that discovered after closing, a demand Title Insurance policy where such an Unfortunately, that is not always there is some physical damage in the letter can be sent by your lawyer insurer is agreeable to insuring the risk. feasible. In many cases, what was a property or fixtures that did not exist seeking compensation from the Sometimes the transaction must be routine approval process can go side- (or was not noticed) when the Buyer Seller. Some lawyers may charge for extended due to the time constraints ways at the last minute when the first viewed the property. We also see this additional service as such legal involved. In other instances, the appraisal comes in too low, or when a situations where outstanding utility work may be considered beyond the parties may agree to a reduction in the Buyer is self-employed and the lender bills were not paid and instances where normal scope of a lawyer’s retainer. purchase price or some other mutually discovers discrepancies with reported the Seller left old appliances behind This is because the lawyer’s task is agreeable solution, although if the income. or failed to remove garbage from the to convey good title to the property, problem goes to what is known as “the In those cases where a Buyer has property. These situations leave the not to guaranty that the appliances root of title” the Buyers’ mortgage waived the financing condition and Buyer looking to his lawyer for an are working. In the event the Seller company must be made aware of the then learns that the lender is not able explanation and a satisfactory solution. is unable or unwilling to compensate problem and agree to the suggested or willing to grant the mortgage, several Unfortunately, the Buyer’s lawyer the Buyer, the only recourse is for the solution. scenarios can play out. In some cases is not in any legal position to insist Buyer to pursue a claim in the Small If the problem cannot be easily the Buyer may able to secure financing upon a holdback of money from the Claims Court. Such court claims are remedied, and the Seller is “unable or from an alternative “B mortgage Seller’s lawyer prior to closing, making relatively easy and inexpensive for a unwilling” to satisfy the requisition, lender” at typically a higher interest it virtually impossible to prevent Buyer to pursue without the necessity the standard OREA Agreement of rate. Perhaps a parent or sibling may these problems from arising. Any of using a paralegal or a lawyer. Purchase and Sale provides that the be willing to co-sign the mortgage in requirement for a monetary holdback It goes without saying that it is agreement is then automatically order to satisfy a lender’s concern. Or prior to closing must be set out in never too early for a Buyer or a Seller terminated and the Buyer’s deposit perhaps the Buyer simply needs an the agreement of purchase and sale. to engage the services of a real estate refunded without interest. This result extension of the closing date in order Unfortunately, most Sellers and their lawyer in order to obtain information can be less than satisfactory to a Buyer to line up the financing. If an extension realtors would not agree to such a and advice that will help protect who was anticipating moving into the is required, the realtors or lawyers will provision, at least in Ottawa. their interests before an Offer to property within a week of learning often negotiate specific terms for the I always recommend that the Buyer purchase is negotiated. Alternatively, of the problem! This scenario would granting of such an extension. clearly identify in the agreement a provision can be inserted into the most often play out when there is a In the rare instance where a every appliance or fixture that they Offer that would make the agreement quick closing. Buyer is not able to complete the want included and for every item conditional upon your lawyer’s review One solution to this would be to transaction by the scheduled (or even to be excluded to also be specified. of the agreement. While there is never amend the standard agreement to the extended closing date), a breach If a home is cluttered or dirty, the any guaranty that a newly purchased avoid this result although from a of contract is said to occur. The Buyer agreement should specifically require home will be problem free, there are practical standpoint this is not always will automatically forfeit the deposit a Seller to leave the home cleaned certainly steps that can be taken to possible or easy to do. money to the Seller. However, in and vacuumed or to have any old minimize the risk of a closing day It is therefore critically important practical terms, it may be difficult to furniture or appliances to be removed headache. that the Buyers lawyer strictly have the Real Estate Brokerage that by a certain date. A warranty on the Mark K. Habib has extensive legal adhere to the timelines required by is holding the deposit to release it to appliances should also be inserted. expertise in the areas of Residential the agreement to conduct the title the Buyer. Typically the brokerage will Moreover, a Buyer should insist upon & Commercial Real Estate, Business search so that any such defects may only do so with the written consent an opportunity to visit the property at transactions and Wills & Estates. He be discovered well in advance of the of both parties or the obtaining of least a few days before closing to view can be reached at: 16-2450 Lancaster closing date. It is also important a Court Order directing it to do so. the state of the property. If there are Road, Ottawa, 613-820-8888, mark@ for realtors to be mindful of the The law is quite settled however that issues that are discovered during that markhabiblawyers.com, or www. “Requisition Date” when negotiating the Buyer will lose his deposit if he viewing, at least they may be brought markhabiblawyers.com APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 41
PIP Continued from page 33 A reply for thors on board with the festival. PIP is happy to announce Vincent Lam my plea for help (Giller Prize winner), Rosemary Sul- by Colin Hine livan (Governor General Award win- n the December 2014 issue of RPR I asked for help ex- ner) and Science Fiction writer Julie plaining the purpose of the bearing graduation mark- Czerneda, Science Fiction writer Ma- ings on the windscreen of the Consolidated Liberator rie Bilodeau (Nominated 4 times for Itail gunner turret. I posted a similar request in a recent the Aurora Award and winner of the issue of the Observair, a newsletter I edit for the Ottawa Bronze Medal in the Foreword Book Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society and Awards) and bestselling Fantasy au- am pleased to report that I received an answer. Consolidated Liberator tail turret, Canada Aviation and thor Charles de Lint. All of these fab- Second World War RCAF pilot Flying Officer Bob Space Museum ulous writers, vendors and more will Power flew some 50 missions in Liberators with RAF No. Photo credit:Bill Upton be at Prose In the Park! 356 Squadron in the Indian theatre. At the end of the war PIP will take place on Saturday Bob pursued a career in medicine in the RCAF/CF, retir- operated over South East Asia and that took part in the June 6th from 11am-6pm in the Park- ing with the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1970. Dr. Power con- last bombing raid of the Second World War. The squadron dale Park. There are still a few spots tinued his career in medicine in civilian life. He is now 95 was formed in India in January 1944, and was equipped for authors/vendors. For more infor- years old. with Liberators. The squadron had a lot of RCAF mem- mation on PIP you can check http:// Bob explained that the window graduations were used bers because the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan deuxvoiliers.wix.com/prose-in-the-park. as a tail gunner aid in determining and reporting the bear- Liberator Conversion Unit was located in Boundary Bay, A big thank you goes out to the ing of airborne threats and targets to the pilot, thus help- BC. The squadron was used to attack Japanese bases in Board of the Ottawa Independent ing the pilot decide on appropriate action. Many thanks Burma, Sumatra and Malaya and to drop sea mines. In July Writers for their support from the be- to Bob Power for this explanation; wonderful hearing 1945 the squadron moved to the Cocos Islands in prep- ginning. OIW leadership has been the from a veteran of the South-East Asian campaign. Also aration for the planned invasion of Malaya. On 7 August key to engage other six writing groups many thanks to CAHS member Keith Walker for taking 1945 three Liberators from No.356 Squadron took part in in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. the time to refer Bob to me in response to my question. the last bombing mission of the Second World War http:// But wait, there is more! I had a No.356 Squadron was a heavy bomber squadron that www.historyofwar.org/air/units/RAF/356_wwII.html. chance to sit down and chat with Ma- rie Bilodeau who will be on the Sci Fi panel at PIP. Marie’s name is known to many Sci Fi fans. She has done pan- Tim Hortons commits again to Clean the Capital Campaign els/conventions across Canada and a by Bill Fairbairn few in the states. In fact, next month im Hortons store owners representative Bill she will be at a convention in British Houldsworth told a 2014 Clean the Capital Colombia. Her most recent book is, Campaign awards presentation that as sponsors, Part 1, 2 and three are avail- Nigh. partnersT and supporters his colleagues look forward to able as e-books and it just came out the City of Ottawa’s 2015 campaign. in print (Hardcover). There will be 2 “I am excited to be here today to recognize the out- more parts released. I asked Marie what it was like to be standing volunteers and participants who help make involved in a panel and she said, “Ba- our events an amazing success,” he told an audience at sically I have to inform and entertain the Centrepoint Theatre in Nepean. the audience.” Marie has 6 tradition- Riverview Park Community Association was one of ally published books and is excited, the organizations that won one of the awards, accepted Nigh is currently on the bestseller list by RPCA member and Riverview Park Review editor in Canada, the States and Italy! Carole Moult. The Parks, Recreation and Environment As I am a poet (and I am sure other Committee of the RPCA adopted the six area parks in people have thought about giving a 1998, and as part of the Cleaning the Capital that they try) I asked Marie if she had any tips do each spring and fall, their name was placed in a draw Paul McCann (centre) is recognized for his Clean for writers and she said; after their fall report was submitted. the Capital leadership, with (L-R) Councillor Alan 1. Read. Mayor Jim Watson, in presiding, recognized the Hubley, Councillor Jean Cloutier, Mayor Jim Watson, 2. Write forthcoming retirement of Paul McCann, coordinator Paul McCann, Councillor Marianne Wilkinson, Bill Houldsworth of Tim Hortons, and Councillor Keith Egli 3. Get to the end (of the piece you of the Community Pride Program and an Ottawa City are writing) worker for 30 years, 17 with Community Pride. Mayor Watson said the amount of garbage collected 4. Edit Speaking on behalf of Tim Hortons store owners, and work involved was immeasurable and that a clean To follow Marie, or find out more, Houldsworth said: “As local business partners, it is our Ottawa would be invaluable in coming years that would drop by at http://mariebilodeau.blogspot. goal to give back to our valued customers, the residents see important events come to the city such as games ca/. of Ottawa, and to make a difference in the communities in the 2015 Women’s World Soccer championship and Thanks for taking the time to chat in which Tims restaurants operate. We do this through the 2017 anniversary of Canada’s birth as a nation. The with me-Ian and Marie!! many of the programs we support such as Timbits mayor, with a laugh, said that he had zero wins in six sports, Smile Cookie, Camp Day and Clean the Capi- attempts at prizes in the Roll-Up-The-Rim draw and he
SUDOKU tal.” wished good luck to Paul McCann in rolling up the rim
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1 He said that Tim Hortons stores give a 10-cent dis- over a coffee during his retirement. He described Mr.
5 6 9 7 3 1 8 2 4 count to guests who bring in re-fill mugs. “This reduces McCann as Mr. Clean and said that Alta Vista, where he
the amount of garbage going into landfill sites.” lived, was always clean. 8 2 1 5 6 4 9 3
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2 9 3 1 7 8 4 6 5 across Canada, is committed to doing its part for the in the 2015 campaign. Ward 18 was the recipient of the
environment including waste water and energy con- ‘Ward Award’ with the highest percentage of partici- 6 5 8 3 4 9 1 7
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ed over 1.7 million kilograms of waste from Ottawa’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
9 8 5 6 1 7 2 4 3 parks, roadways, bus stops, woodlots, ravines, shore- A Centrepoint room adjoining the theatre resembled lines, and pathways during the Tim Horton’s Cleaning a Tim Hortons shop as coffee, hot chocolate, muffins Sudoku on page 38 the Capital. and cookies were enjoyed and merchandise displayed. Page 42 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015
Join the fun for the Balena Park Community Egg Hunt Photo credit: Allison Klus-Palermo
ComCmomumniutyn iEtya s ter Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th, 2015
LOCATION Balena Park 1640 Devon Street (washrooms will be accessible) Balena Park (washrooms will be accessible) LOCATION: 1640 Devon Street DATE Saturday, April 4th, 2015 DATE: Rain,Saturday, Shine,April 4th, 2015 or - rain,SNOW! shine or SNOW!
9:15 am – parents arrive to hide the eggs TIMETIME: 9:15 am – Parents arrive to hide the eggs 10:00 am – kids arrive and the hunt begins! 10:00 am – Kids arrive and the hunt begins! - 10 plastic eggs with peanut-free treats inside (10 eggs per child) WHAT TO BRING: WHAT 10- Consider plastic non-candy eggs option with like stickers, peanut-free temporary tattoos treats or erasers inside (10 eggs per child) TO BRING There will be coffee and hot chocolate provided. SNACKS: Consider** *SPECIAL NOTE: non-candy There will be peop leoptions present with likeserious stickers,nut allergies. temporaryPlease try to keep alltatoos treats in the or eggs erasers nut free.***
SNACKS There will be coffee and hot chocolate provided
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Hope you can make it! Please come and share the event with your friends and neighbours! APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 43 The hour long show that can help make a lifetime difference by Carole Moult t’s time to circle the date of April 11th on your calendar, include it in your Agenda, Ior even input the reminder into your Blackberry, because plans are already in the works for one of Ottawa’s most upbeat events in raising funds for cancer re- search. It’s held at The Whole- sale Outlet, 1877 Innes Road, and once you’ve attended one of these great fashion shows you won’t want to miss another one. For many years these twice yearly 10 a.m. shows didn’t even have an official name, although it just seemed appropriate when someone recently came up with the ‘Fashion for Compas- sion’ idea. After all, each of the W.O.models is either a cancer survivor or a cancer patient, and does an exceptional job of providing not only fashion ideas for the audience, but lots of fun Orange just happens to be Lynne Bezanson’s favourite Lynne Bezanson checking out some potential fashion too. colour. show outfits. With the professional assis- tance of Lise Butters, who will refreshments, and a donation share just how easy it’s going to will also be made to their orga- be to step into spring, the mod- nization. els will mingle among the audi- There will be draws for various ence, and show what either they items donated for the fundrais- or Lise have chosen to wear on er, including a beautiful paint- the big day. There will be two ing, ‘satisfying and delicious’ and three piece outfits of every by Lise Butters, plus a unique colour, and the huge range of ac- and handmade pillow by Domi- cessories is sure to be a big hit. nique, cleverly created from re- Admission is free, and on the cycled men’s ties and fabrics. A day of the show 25% of all sales number of lucky people will also will go to the Ottawa Hospital win items donated by suppliers for cancer research. The Victo- of The Wholesale Outlet, and ev- ria’s Quilts ladies will be serving eryone will be a winner with all of the fun. Sherry Woodburn is the own- er of The Wholesale Outlet, and there could not be better hosts for this fashion show than she and her family. From your first warm greeting in the parking lot right until after the last model has taken her bow, you will know that you are definitely in the right place for a very good time. This past winter has been both long and cold. Time now to look forward to the warmer weather, and the clothes we will be wearing while enjoying the sun. What better way is there to welcome the upcoming season than attending this Spring 2015 Lise Butters: ready for the April event? Best tie a string around Fashion Show in a new Italian silk your finger so that you won’t tunic top. forget this upcoming April 11th. Page 44 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Costumes galore at 4 DGC f one drops by 4 Dance, Gym to allow building the pattern from The story of a book & Cheerios they will see that scratch. The fabrics vary from very by Geoff Radnor Sweden asked if she could contribute they are in heavy production extravagant to normal fabrics usu- t has been well over a century to a geography reader for the schools. Iof competitive dance costumes ally used in the fabrication of cos- now since the book about the This she did not take up lightly. She for various schools in Ottawa and tumes. Creativity is surely at its adventures of young Nils Hol- spent the next three years expanding her knowledge of animal and bird life Gatineau. The designer is getting best in the studio which is run by Igersson appeared. The writer was of her country. She learned more about more and more known in the cos- Denis Poitras, Fashion Designer. Selma Lagerlöf, a Swedish author the folklore and legends of her home- tume aspect of designing and was As for what the future holds in her late 40s. She had started her land. She used this knowledge to frame asked what makes this more in- for this studio style boutique, the working life as a teacher but the her story about young Nils. teresting than couture which you store is growing in popularity and financial success of her first book The book was originally conceived were doing in the past? He states it is getting to be known for its Gosta Berling’s Saga enabled her to as a book to teach children more about that costuming is allowing him uniqueness in dance and gymnas- devote all her time to her writing. to be more creative and more out tic leotards. “Who wants to wear As she had become well regarded as Continued on page 53 there. It allows pushing the bar- the same thing as everybody else a writer, the Teachers Association in rier which most people would not in the class right” states Denis dare to wear on the streets of Ot- Poitras. He has spent many hours tawa. Each costume has its own creating building blocks that will sketch with measurements taken allow being more creative and he is always inspired by various things that he sees on a regular basis.” For instance, he was recently fascinated by the artist Piet Mon- drian and his choices in colors and the fine lines that he was using in his paintings so he decided to tackle it in a leotard. He continued by explaining the difficulty that he faced while creating such a piece. (See picture) “Keep in mind that this was created using stretched fabric and one tends to lose con- trol on how the fabric will react to
Continued on page 49 APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 45 The Wreck of the Moyle R by Bruce Ricketts which was delivering freight along the ack in 2005 I was in Cow coast of the Northern Peninsula dur- ing the 1950’s along with the coastal Head, Newfoundland boats, The Northern Ranger and the launching my first book, Springdale. The Moyle built in 1942 B“The SS Ethie and the Hero Dog”. I by McKay & Sons in Shelbourne, was introduced to a local outfit- Nova Scotia, was 112.6 feet in length ter named Adrian Payne and spent with a gross tonnage of 150. She was a wooden vessel with an oil engine. The some time at his home listening to Moyle R arrived at Cow Head laden the story of the Moyle R and other with freight from Corner Brook in interesting tales. In the 1950’s December of 1954. I was 14 at the when Canada was building the St. time. In 1954, there were no roads, Lawrence Seaway, the Trans-Can- telephones or electricity in the area of Cow Head. The only means of com- ada Pipeline, and the Trans-Can- munication was wireless telegraphy. ada Highway, small towns on the In many instances if a person wanted west coast of Newfoundland had to relay a message to friends or family no roads. While we, in most of they would send it to the local radio Canada, were marvelling over the new invention called television, Continued on page 51 many small towns on the Northern Peninsula still did not have electri- city. These people of the Northern Peninsula were both hearty and resourceful. When a ship found- ered and was abandoned near their town, they made the best of it. This, basically, is the story of the Moyle R as I remember Adrian telling me and a story worth re-telling. It is a part of our heritage and I think it needs to be told to the next genera- tions. I am presenting it in the voice of Adrian. This is the story of a shipwreck of one of the coastal boats, the Moyle R, Danny’s Spring Special is here $42.40$42.40 OilOil ChangeChange andand InspectionInspection Spring Special AddAdd $10.00$10.00 Summer tires already on their rims a savings of $10.00 $42.40 AddAdd $60.00$60.00 Summer tires not on rims, for most cars and trucks Installed and balanced a savings of Oil change , inspection $20.00 ... and more with this couponst * expires May 1 Danny Dear SERVICE CENTRE LTD. 850 Industrial Avenue, Unit #3 613 • 521 • 4216 Page 46 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 The Riverview Park Review The production of the RPR just looks like Magic utting a newspaper to bed” flat-bed printing machines that rolled in the layout program, InDesign, the and over coffee, tea or hot chocolate is a term intrinsically go- ink over the type before contact with press of a computer keyboard button they decide on an editorial, a cartoon ing back to the days of newsprint. does the trick like magic. to be created by artist Greg Money “Phot metal production when pages of No such production method puts When the final front page is and numerous more mundane things moveable type faces and lead spaces the Riverview Park Review to bed to- checked and the pages finally come such as boosting circulation right were held tightly together in metal day. Once all the articles and advertise- together, the files can be sent to the down to evaluating criticisms of the chases then placed flat in the bed of ments have been assembled in pages printer and there is usually a trium- previously published paper. Each phant call of “That’s it!” Well, for one meeting also includes mulling over edition at least. various approaches regarding how to The RPR Board of Directors, Pe- collect from advertisers who owe the ter Bishop, Michelle McLellan, Rob newspaper money. Southcott and Bill Fairbairn meet the After the board meeting the news- month before each upcoming paper paper’s small staff hits high gear! Es- in the local Tim Hortons. Carole cre- sentially Carole and Bill Fairbairn ates an agenda for the board of direc- go after articles and photographs. tors to consider for the next edition, As well, Carole also hunts down the advertisers. Greg puts the advertise- ments together in typographical de- sign, Catina Noble coordinates work by designated columnists, and a host of contributors and photographers send in superb material. Getting the production ball roll- ing is Riverview Park Review edi- tor Carole Moult who canvasses for new advertisers, tallies incoming ar- ticles, assigns coverage of events and helps voluntary distributors get the Board of Directors, (L-R) Rob Southcott, Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn P&D Columnist and RPCA published edition to readers. Carole (Missing: Michelle McLellan) President, Kris Nanda Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult Continued on next page
Geoff Radnor: Article contributor & Photographer Photo credit:Elga Radnor Editor & Advertising Manager: Carole Moult Catina Noble, Column Coordinator Photo credit:Greg Money Photo credit:David Villeneuve
Greg Money: Graphic Artist, Cartoonist and François Allard - Layout, design and website Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Masthead Artist Photo credit:Xavier Allard Photo credit:Mick Steers Photo credit:Emily Money APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 47 National is settled by discussion or by mercial development hanging over counts that readers can get from the From previous page the line-up editor in much the same our heads was lifted. The front-page Citizen or the Globe. Desktop Pub- way. threat depicted in the story suddenly lishing plays such a role. It affects In spite of being as organized as became history. readability and page design. Fran- methodically organizes articles, pho- possible, things can dramatically Carole and Bill frantically re- çois lays out the RPR’s pages verified tographs and ads in her production change just as the editor is about to vamped the article to bring it up to closely by Carole and Bill. He has an schedule book. With such a simple say, “That’s it.” February’s edition of speed. Desktop publishing done by incredible understanding of comput- tool she corrals her contributors like the Review was a case in point. The François Allard, in the early hours, ers and the InDesign program, plus a so many cats. front-page lead story was on pro- changed the layout to reflect the re- superb eye for placing the abundance As with any paper, the question is posed Riverview Park zoning revi- vised story. Even among several relat- of material that he is sent. Typogra- not just what to print but to evaluate sions introducing the possibility of ed columns there had to be revisions, phy and typos can ruin a story. And and decide on which pages to place commercial development. Headline, thus it was back to the drawing board laying out fifty-two pages perfectly the articles. Decisions on front-page story and photographs were in place for these and the various people who is a dream. François does it against stories and photos are what news- and checked. Then, at the last mo- wrote them. sometimes trying formatting incom- papers all over the world face. The ment before deadline, these zoning The determining news factor with patibilities and glitchy software. television line-up of stories on the changes were cancelled. The com- the Review is its relevance to the Greg Money creates the wonder- Riverview Park community first and ful masthead from acrylic paints, importance to the city second. There and every one tells a different story; may even be a universal appeal in any although each does include two main article, but the editor knows most people in Riverview Park enjoy com- Continued on page 50 munity stories more than world ac-
A Blair Street Distributor: Tony Shewchenko Photo credit:Carole Moult Bill Fairbairn, delivering the RPR as he did his Scottish hometown newspaper 70 years ago New RPR Distributors: Erin, Zara and Nellie Fraser Photo credit:Janina Nickus Photo credit:Geoff Radnor
Advertiser Rock Lalonde from Rock’s Barber Shop cutting Eric’s hair Photo credit:Carole Moult This is what 5,000 newspapers look Clarence Huse: Delivering skids of Clarence Huse: Delivering Proofs like papers for delivery Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Carole Moult
Staff Writer and Editor Emeritus- Bill Fairbairn proof reading Pat Glinka from Peak Sportswear Area Captain: Colin Hine Photo credit:Carole Moult Photo credit:Greg Money Photo credit:Carole Moult Page 48 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Alta Vista Library
Book Clubs Improve your spoken French in a re- Session 3: Baby Basics-Preparing for laxed setting. This group is for those Parenthood. Session 2 Book Banter at a beginner level. No registration These sessions are meant to go along Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 - Share the enjoyment of good books required. / Améliorez votre français with OPH’s free online prenatal pro- 11:00 a.m. in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a parlé dans une ambiance décontrac- Les jeudis 2, 9, 16, 23 avril de 10h30 discussion. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. gram - A New Life. Start the online tée. Ce groupe est de niveau débu- à 11h. Thursday, April 2 - The Monkey prenatal course early in pregnancy. It tant. Aucune inscription requise. Puzzle Tree by Sonia Tilson can be found at www.ottawa.ca/pre- Thursday, May 7 - The Golden Mondays, April 13 – May 25, 4:45-6:00 natal. Spruce by John Vaillant pm Les lundis 13 avril – 25 mai, 16h45 – Thursdays, April 2, 9, 23; 6:00 - 8:00 SPECIAL PROGRAM / PRO- Infusions littéraires 18h00 p.m. GRAMME SPECIAL Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres Saturdays, April 11, 18, 25; 10:15 a.m. - dans une ambiance détendue. Joignez- 12:15 p.m. PD Day : Start Seeds / On plante vous à nous pour une discussion. De Groupe de conversation en fran- Thursdays, May 7, 14, 28; 6:00 - 8:00 des grains (Congé pédagogique) 14h00 à 15h00. çais - intermédiaire / Intermedi- Join us for some gardening fun! Bring le lundi 20 avril - p.m. Le château de ma ate French Conversation Group a glass jar to plant your own mini gar- mère de Marcel Pagnol Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16; 10:15 a.m. - Improve your spoken French in a re- le lundi 25 mai - La femme au 12:15 p.m. den, and decorate it with any found masque de chair de Donna Leon laxed setting. This group is for those Thursdays, June 4, 11, 25; 6:00 - 8:00 treasures you have. / Venez nous ou Illusion de lumière de Louise at an intermediate level. No regis- p.m. joindre pour du jardinage! Amenez un Penny tration required. / Améliorez votre Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20; 10:15 a.m. - bocal de verre pour créer des mini- français parlé dans une ambiance dé- 12:15 p.m. jardins et les décorer avec des petits Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book contractée. Ce groupe est de niveau trésors. Club intermédiaire. Aucune inscription Friday, April 24, 2:00-3:00. Share the enjoyment of good myster- requise. Le vendredi 24 avril 14h-15h. ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us Tuesdays, April 7 – May 26, 6:30 - 8:00 STORYTIMES / CONTES for a discussion. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. p.m. Thursday, April 16 - Maigret mysteries (Closed Friday, April 3; Monday, April Les mardis 7 avril – 26 mai de 18h30 by Georges Simenon 6; Fermée le vendredi 3 avril; le lundi Thursday, May 21 - Thomas Pitt mys- à 20h00 6 avril) N.S. The Alta Vista Library is located teries by Anne Perry at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more in- MondayBabytime / Bébés à la formation, please call 613-580-2424, Tuesday Book Group Other Programs biblio les lundis ext.30426. / La bibliothèque Alta Share the enjoyment of good books Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Vista est située au 2516, promenade in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for Media Streaming 101 and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples ren- a discussion of selections from the Broadband internet has significantly seignements, veuillez composer le Great Books Reading and Discussion months. No registration required. / transformed the delivery of media Contes, rimes et chansons pour les 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Program: Second series. Authors in- content to our households. With more clude Plato, Dewey, Euripides, Aris- bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 content readily available, a growing totle, Dostoevsky, and more. mois. Aucune inscription requise. Tuesdays, April 14, 28; May 12, 26; number of Canadians are cutting the June 9, 23; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. traditional cable and satellite umbilic- Session 2 Closed Monday, April 6. Fer- al cord and opting for online alterna- mée le lundi 6 avril. STORYTIMES / CONTES Conversation Groups tives. Jeff Dubois, Publicity Chair, Mondays, March 30; April 13, 20, (Closed Monday May 18. Fermée le (Closed Friday, April 3; Monday, April Ottawa PC Users’ Group examines 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. lundi 18 mai.) 6; Monday May 18. Fermée le vendredi some of the alternatives, restrictions Les lundis 30 mars; 13, 20 avril de 3 avril; le lundi 6 avril; le lundi 18 mai.) and solutions used to maximize your 10h30 à 11h. Monday Babytime / Bébés à la streaming experience. Registration biblio les lundis English Conversation Group - required. Family Storytime Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Monday / Groupe de conversa- Wednesday, April 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 tion anglais - lundi and a parent or caregiver. No registra- months. No registration required. / Practice your English language con- Health tion required. Contes, rimes et chansons pour les versation skills and meet new friends bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 in a relaxed and friendly environment. How to Manage Stress and Trig- Session 2 mois. Aucune inscription requise. No registration required. / Améliorez ger Relaxation Response Tuesdays, March 31; April 7, 14, 21, votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des This program starts by teaching you 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Session 3 Closed Monday May 18 / Fer- gens dans un milieu décontracté. Au- how to identify your sources of stress. mée le lundi 18 mai. cune inscription requise. Strategies to help manage your stress Wednesday Babytime / Bébés à la Mondays, May 4, 11, 25, 10:30 - 11:00 Mondays, April 13 – May 11, May 25, will be discussed such as nutrition, re- biblio les mercredis a.m. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. laxation techniques, botanical medi- Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Les lundis 4, 11, 25 mai de 10h30 à 11h. Les lundis 13 avril – 11 mai, 25 mai de cine and Reiki. Incorporating these and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 18h00 à 19h30 practical strategies into your life will months. No registration required. / Family Storytime trigger the body’s relaxation response Contes, rimes et chansons pour les Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages English Conversation Group - so you can successfully protect your- bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 and a parent or caregiver. No registra- Tuesday / Groupe de conversa- self from the negative effects of stress mois. Aucune inscription requise. tion required. tion anglais - mardi on your mental, emotional and physic- Practice your English language con- al health. Registration required. Session 2 Session 3 versation skills and meet new friends Saturday, June 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:00 - Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 - in a relaxed and friendly environment. 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. No registration required. / Améliorez Prenatal Classes - Ottawa Public Les mercredis 1, 8, 15, 22 avril de 11 h votre anglais parlé et rencontrez des Health à 11h30. Wednesday Babytime / Bébés à la gens dans un milieu décontracté. Au- Prenatal Class offered by Ottawa biblio les mercredis cune inscription requise. Public Health (OPH). A public health Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Tuesdays, April 7 – May 26, 12:00 - nurse will lead this mini-series of biblio and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 1:45 p.m. three small group sessions. Only one Stories, rhymes and songs for babies months. No registration required. / Les mardis 7 avril – 26 mai de 12h00 parent must register but both are wel- and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 Contes, rimes et chansons pour les à 13h45 come. months. No registration required. / bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 Session 1. Birth Basics-Confidence & Contes, rimes et chansons pour les mois. Aucune inscription requise. Groupe de conversation en fran- Comfort. tout-petits et un parent ou gardien. çais - débutant / French Conver- Session 2: Breastfeeding Basics-Tips Pour les 18-36 mois. Aucune inscrip- Continued on next page sation Group - beginner & Techniques. tion requise. APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 49 Elmvale Acres Library Book Review April & May: les 5 à 10 ans. Registration required Imagination can shine through a senseless world
Homework Club/ Club de de- Book Club - Monday Nights Are oday nothing in this meaning boys who specialize in war voirs Murder world really makes magic. Saturday, April 4 - May 30, 2015 - Monday, April 13, & May 4, 2015 - sense,” Clanny Mugabe After an assembly greeting at 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Homework help 6:30pm. Share the enjoyment of good writes“T in her book, Life as a Demigod. Maicy’s school by Ms. Slivani, the for elementary and middle school stu- mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. That critique of world affairs may deputy headmistress, each student is dents. / Recevez du tutorat et de l’aide Join us for discussion! April 13 – Any have given this Ottawa schoolgirl au- called to his or her house team. To avec les travaux scolaires. Pour les of the “Marshal Guarnaccia” myster- thor reason to invent her own magic either Grifita, Slukeman, Stormhouse étudiants de la 1ère à la 8ième année. ies by Magdalen Naab, May 4 – The world in her book. Hers is a world of or Faryona. In Faryona Athena and Drop-in program Tooth Tatto by Peter Lovesey. adventure in pages completed because Ravia meet student Adela, a daughter Drop-in program her parents wouldn’t let her watch of Hades. Groupe de conversation en fran- television until she finished them. After the three demigods are çais / French Conversation Group Summer Job Service! “Hi, I’m Athena,” she introduces taught what magic their present pow- Tuesday, April 7 – May 26, 2015, 6:30 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 6:00pm. her protagonist living in a rented Par- ers allow them they elect to go on – 8 :00 pm. Améliorez votre français Are you: A student 15 – 30 years old. is home with godparents May and Joe their first quest for the hidden orb parlé et rencontrez des gens dans un Returning to school full-time next and a visiting bird called Jay. Athena that eventually leads them to battle milieu décontracté. / Practice your fall. Ontario resident. Looking for a is no ordinary high schooler. She has with the traitor Iris. French language conversation skills job? Learn from an Employment On- been chosen to attend a school for Clanny’s book hints that qualifica- and meet new friends in a relaxed and tario specialist about the summer job wizards à la J.K. Rowlings’s Harry tions and resumés are not life itself. friendly environment. service! Potter. Her imagination shines through the Drop-in program Registration required Clanny introduces her characters shame of wars, poverty and sheer sur- logically, one by one, in chapter titles. vival so manifest in today’s real life. Contes en famille Earth Day / Le jour de la terre The predominant ones are demigods Many people prefer not to exercise Contes, comptines et chansons pour Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 10:30am. like herself. imagination at all. They choose to re- les enfants de tous âges et un parent Celebrate and discover nature! Stor- First comes Ravia, born in Canada. main comfortable within the borders ou gardien. ies, activities and crafts. Ages 5-10. / Ravia meets Athena on the wizardly of their own experience, never trou- Monday, April 13 & 20, 2015 - 10:15am. Fêtez et faites la découverte de la na- bling to wonder how it would feel to May 4, 11, 25, 2015 – 10:15 am. ture ! Contes, activités et bricolages. have been born other than they are; Drop-in program Pour les 5 à 10 ans. they can close their minds and hearts Registration required to any suffering that does not affect Family Storytime them personally; they can refuse to Stories, rhymes and songs for children Resume Preparation Workshop know. Not so Clanny. Or is she Athe- of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 5:30pm. na? Wednesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 - Today’s resumes have changed. Job Let me leave you with a threat from 10:15am. search starts with a strategy and an ef- a dream in her book: “Yes, I must de- May 6 13, 20, 27, 2015 – 10:15am. fective resume. stroy Athena!” Drop-in program Registration required “After hearing that I almost screamed but in that dream I couldn’t Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio May: even talk let alone scream. Harassed, Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Mother’s Day Fun! / S’amuser I woke up, took a shower and dressed. and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. pour la fête des mères ! As I ran out of my cabin for breakfast / Contes, comptines et chansons pour Saturday, May 9, 2015 - 2:00pm. Cele- the last words that the hired assas- les bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 brate mothers as a family! Stories, sin Calypso said, “destroy Athena,” sent mois. activities and crafts. Ages 5-10. / Cé- shivers down my spine and got me April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2015 – 1:30pm. lébrez la fête des mères en famille! asking myself if my whole life was a lie May 7, 14, 21, 28 Drop-in program Contes, activités et bricolage. Pour because of my powers. I didn’t know Drop-in program les 5 à 10 ans. how soon I would find out the truth, Registration required mall elevator coincidently buying stuff but somehow I knew it wouldn’t be Easter Fun! / Pâques en fête ! PD Day: Block Party / Ça dé for wizard school: potions and bowls, good.” Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 10:30am. “bloc” cauldrons, uniforms and books. They So future readers of this book must Here comes Peter Cottontail, hop- Friday, June 5, 2015 - 2:00pm. Build- appear next on board a jet bound imagine who wins the quest for the ping down the bunny trail... Stories, ing Boom! Show off your architectural for Maicy’s academy. Athena is being orb. activities and crafts. Ages 5-10. / Mon creativity with Lego®. / Archiboum! mercilessly teased by black combats, Published by Baico ([email protected]). petit lapin s’est sauvé dans le jardin... Architectes en herbe, à vos Lego®! Albert Street, Ottawa. Contes, activités et bricolages. Pour Drop-in program unique. In addition to all this cre- Costumes at 4DGC ativity, 4 DGC is the go to store tion requise. Continued from page 44 for Cheer sneakers as well as dance From previous page shoes. He carries a great brand of Session 3 a body when it is worn. That was shoes that is becoming a major Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 - my biggest challenge. Making sure player among other brands. All can Session 3 11:00 a.m. that the lines would continue to be found by dropping by the store Les jeudis 7, 14, 21, 28 mai de 10h30 Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:00 - flow straight and depending on the to check it out. à 11h. 11:30 a.m. body type was a challenge. Then The store has changed it store Les mercredis 6, 13, 20, 27 mai de 11h by adding basic colors that Mon- hours for the following: Monday à 11h30. drian was known for was used to and Tuesday remains by appoint- Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la N. B.The Alta Vista Library is located bring the piece to life.” ment only. Wednesday to Friday biblio at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more in- He has also been doing costumes 12-6; Saturday 10-4; Sunday 12-4. Stories, rhymes and songs for babies formation, please call 613-580-2424, for figure skaters as well. Being lo- As for summer hours, follow the and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 ext.30426. / La bibliothèque Alta cated above Figure 8/Hockey One progress of 4 Dance, Gym and months. No registration required. / Vista est située au 2516, promenade Skates Specialist has been good for Cheerios on Facebook and see Ot- Contes, rimes et chansons pour les Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples ren- business. He has created a line of tawa little boutique that continues tout-petits et un parent ou gardien. seignements, veuillez composer le skirts, shorts and dresses for the to grow and impress. 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Pour les 18-36 mois. Aucune inscrip- store. They are pretty much all Page 50 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 The Letters Project-What is it? by Catina Noble know “the letter of the month was he Letters Project is out there”. When the special per- my own personal project son received my letter, I would ask I started last year. Last them if I could put their name on TAugust I was trying to figure out my blog, some said yes, some used an original idea for me to follow initials, whatever they were com- through with, something I would fortable with. So far my letters enjoy and might make someone have been found in Ottawa and else feel good inside. In a matter the Kingston area. of hours, I worked out most of the April’s letter is perhaps my most details for my “Letters Project”. unusual one, because of the deliv- Basically I would start in Septem- ery method. But you have to work ber 2014 and go for 12 consecutive with what you are given, right? months, with the project ending in August 2015. For more information The Letters Project-April’s my project or for updates please Letter (Sept. 2014-August 2015) a few pictures of my kids but that At one time I sent a letter into drop by at www.catinanoble.word- Carole Moult, was it. I started sending in pho- the Editor for RPR, a letter on Bill press.com I just wanted to take a moment tos I took to go with my articles Fairbairn. I sent the letter because With how fast pace the major- to say thanks for all you do for and you encouraged me. So I kept I enjoyed his articles, his stories ity of us lead our lives, sometimes everyone in the community. On taking more. Your support helped and I really wanted to meet him we forget to take the time to just a personal note, you have made a build my confidence and lead me in person. It would be awhile be- tell people how awesome they re- wonderful difference in my life. to send in a portfolio for the Pho- fore I finally did meet him, but ally are. That is what my project A couple of years ago, I wanted tography Exhibit at the Atomic Carole, you got him to sign one of is about-letting people around to build up my writing portfolio to Rooster this past winter. I even his books for me and left it in my me know I appreciate them. First gain experience. I applied every- got three of my photos in!!! What mailbox as a surprise!!! I started a small list to get me where I could think of, even places a difference one person can make, Whenever I have questions started (as the months went on, I that were hiring, I offered to work you with your words and support. about the writing world in general would add to it). I wrote down a for FREE, and no one took me se- I always keep you in touch with or a piece I’m working on-you al- list of people who had personally riously. But you did! I remember my writing adventures and you ways take the time to be there for touched my life in a positive way. I when I got the email from you on always take the time to give me me. This means the world to me, would then write a letter (type up, behalf of RPR saying you would more encouragement and hon- more than words can say really. just to make sure everyone could be happy to have me as part of the est opinion. When my first chap- Carole, thank you so much for read it, my handwriting can be hen team. This was a few years ago and book ‘Pussyfoot’ got published, being a part of my life. You are an scratch at times!) of up to two pag- I am still with RPR. Your encour- you bought a copy of it and had amazing person on so many dif- es just telling them about at least agement and support have made a me sign it. You are a great writer, ferent levels and capacities. The one moment THEY made a dif- huge difference in my life and has teacher and editor. Every com- amount heart and soul you put ference to me. It’s taking time to helped pave the path I’m currently pliment from you to do with my into your work and the commu- thank them for being a part of my on as a writer. writing is a little nugget of inspira- nity is admirable and appreciated life. Often I enclose a small gift as You took the time to give me tion I tuck away to graciously use by many. a token of my appreciation as well. feedback on my articles and let me on those days where I second my Thanks for being you Carole! I wrote about the project on explore the world of photography. work and how far this writing path Your RPR friend, my blog. I would let my audience Before I joined RPR, I had taken has taken me. Catina Noble
There is a sign off procedure, and Bookkeeper Anne Jackson looks Each issue is like putting together Production of the RPR then the wait of several days turn- after the money, paying the bills, and parts of a puzzle for Carole and her around before two skids of the print- balancing the books. She is the one team of local news junkies. The idea Continued from page 47 ed papers are delivered. Ready for responsible for sending invoices to that the newspaper should be a win- characters. There is the mouse that distribution, these skids are separated the approximately 40 advertisers who dow into the interests and character Greg likens to the good everyday per- for delivery by dedicated volunteers. support and pay for each issue of the of the Riverview Park community is son of Riverview Park, going about Area Captains receive stacks of a cer- paper. the guiding principal behind finding being quietly constructive. The sec- tain number of bundles, then these The Riverview Park Review is an the right fit. And luckily there is a ond character represents the trou- people in turn get the papers out to independent, non-profit, community great deal of character in the commu- ble-causing crows that unfortunately the distributors who deliver to hous- newspaper. It is only when munici- nity. The RPR is also a means of ex- spend too much of their time in this es, apartment buildings, businesses pal, provincial or federal elections, or pressing the values of Riverview Park community. and even dropped off at skating rinks, other big events, happen to coincide out to the neighbourhoods around After several days of intense work, community centers, public libraries with its publication that it makes any us, and the city at large. It is a direct the paper is finally ready for François and other locations across the city. surplus revenue. This surplus unfor- means of defining who we are now, to upload the files to Performance François also publishes the RPR on tunately is often balanced by losses and determining the future of the Printing. Templates for each page are our website RiverviewParkReview.ca when companies go out of business or community we live in. created at the printers by the next day, Carole has a background in edu- end up not paying. No one person is responsible for a proof is made, and then Clarence cation and as such her writing style Carole totally believes that all the this community paper; it takes a Huse delivers the two sections to the contrasts with that of Bill. By nature, leg- work she does in seeking out whole team, and even then the Riv- RPR team to check for any errors. she is always trying to teach a fact or advertisers and contributors is well erview Park Review could always use When errors are caught and chang- two in the content, and believes it im- worth the effort because of the won- more help. Area Captains, distribu- es made, or when files have been portant that at least one or more of derful people she meets. Sometimes tors, Performance Printing, Clarence corrupted, these will cost the RPR the local advertisers are highlighted all it may take is a quick phone call delivering the proofs, the exceptional $40.00 per page to have each tem- in each issue. Bill is a journalist, and or e-mail message to achieve great re- contributors, as well as the newspaper plate corrected. While once upon a concentrates on the many stories to sults. She is continually amazed at the Board of Directors and staff; these time errors were blamed on the print- be found in the immediate commu- talent and cooperation found within are all the people that help make er’s devil, now it is the computer or nity. His ability as a wordsmith shows the community. Her skill is in being your community paper happen. It just software that is the scapegoat. in his articles and the great titles that able to balance such wonderful con- looks like magic. headline throughout the paper. tent and advertising in each issue. APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 51
to shore. The crew and the commun- were stored in the ship’s hold must of equipment that they thought the The wreck of the Moyle R ity were quite happy about this, as you be soaked and they began to think of ship’s owners would be interested can imagine, and everyone celebrated. ways that they could get at the con- in paying for. I recall that two of my Continued from page 45 The boat had obviously punctured tents. Someone came up with the idea brothers-in-law, Freeman Payne and a hole in its bottom when it went of making very large dip-nets that George Hewlin, went aboard the station (CBC) and had it aired over aground on the rocks, but it did not could be used to scoop the contents ship and salvaged the ship to shore during a news broadcast called the break apart. Very shortly thereafter, a from the ship’s hold. These large dip- (radio), radar and all the navigational Gerald S. Doyle Bulletin. high tide lifted the boat of the rock nets were designed with a long handle equipment. I also remember that Leo and it drifted farther down in the on one side and a length of rope on Hynes and I salvaged about a dozen There was a coop store in Cow harbour. The bottom was ripped up the other. sets of oars belonging to the lifeboats Head and they would pay us 25 cents pretty good and was beyond repair. There were two large hatches on and two containers of survival goods, per hour to help unload the freight. Eventually, the freight that was still the ship that were accessible to the which included biscuits and con- And we were more than happy to on the Moyle R that that was desig- hold and one man would stand on densed milk. The people who were help! Back then, there was no wharf in nated for other communities began either side of the hatch. One would taking all of these things thought it the harbour and the cargo designated drifting ashore, including 100 quarters push the dip-net down into the hold was legitimate to be doing so and did for Cow Head would be loaded into a of fresh beef along with 100 barrels of as far as he could get it and the man not think upon it as stealing but the scow, which was towed out to the ship salt beef (200 pounds per barrel), that on the other side would begin pulling owners of the ship thought otherwise. with a motorboat, and brought to the had been sitting on the deck. When it up by the rope that was attached. Some of them came to Cow Head and beach where it would be unloaded and the people of the community saw this Each dip-net that came up was informed us that we would have to carried to the coop store. The coop happening, they began devising ways a surprise. There would be Cheese give up the goods that we had salvaged store was located on what we now of salvaging these items. There was Whiz, Budweiser beer, all kinds of but we were reluctant to do that be- refer to as the “Head” and was located hardly a man that wasn’t out in his canned goods and almost anything you cause we felt we had the right to keep where H.H. Hopkins now has their boat trying to jig up the quarters of could mention. I believe this was the it since we had salvaged it. fish plant. beef and the barrels of salt beef Even first time I’d ever seen Cheese Whiz While all of this was going on, I had It was late in the evening, that day though the beef had been in salt water, and it was a real treat to us. My fath- one of the ship’s owners come to my in December 1954, when the freight when the outer layer was trimmed off, er and I were involved in this and we home to talk to me. My mother an- was finally unloaded, and darkness had it was perfectly okay. would have our turn using the dip-net swered his knock and when she came descended. With his cargo unloaded at With time, the cartons in the boat along with everyone else. Off course, looking for me she was very worried. Cow Head, Moyle R’s Captain Gillette holds were soaked enough that some after a few days when the news got She said, ”My God, Adrian, what have inquired if there might be a couple of of the contents were coming afloat and around that we were doing this, we you done now?” Off course, I had never young men interested in sailing on the being washed upon the beach. Barrels had people coming from Sally’s Cove, been in any kind of trouble before ship, – as he was short a couple of deck of apples, full bologna and just about St. Paul’s, Parsons Pond and Daniel’s but she was kind of upset because of hands. When the Moyle R weighed anything you could mention were Harbour to get a share of the contents. everything that had been going on in anchor and made ready to leave Cow washing upon the beaches and almost There were lots to go around and Cow the community. The man who came to Head, it had two men from Cow Head everyone in the community and sur- Head welcomed everyone. Messages see me probably expected to break me as sailors – Leo Hynes and his brother, rounding area was taking advantage of continued to be sent to relatives work- down because I was young but I would Hubert Hynes. It was a job they would it. Some people even came after dark ing away and there was always some- not tell on my friends and they were not soon forget! with horse and sled. This was probably one returning to get in on the action. happy that I didn’t and gave me a lot The ship was no more than 500 the last boat for the season before the There was quite a show going on here of credit for keeping quiet. meters from shore when it hit a shoal. drift ice came and the merchants had for a while. Approximately a year and a half A crowd began to gather at Steamer ordered up a good supply because it Most of the canned goods that were later, Mr. Gus Payne purchased the Point when we realized what had hap- had to carry them through the win- salvaged had, off course, the labels boat. He succeeded in re-floating pened to the boat. We watched until ter months until the boats were able soaked of them because they had been it. He purchased about 50 thousand 11 or 12 o’clock but there was nothing to sail again in the spring. As you can in the water so long. Almost always board feet of lumber from a local saw- we could do. At that time, my family imagine, it was well stocked with food when you opened a can it would be a mill operator and when the tide was lived in a red two-story house and my supplies, along with building materi- surprise; you never knew for sure what low, he filled the ship’s holds with bedroom window faced the harbour. I als. I remember that my father and I you were going to get. I remember it. When the tide rose, the lumber remember seeing the boat from there. picked up several large bologna and my brother-in-law opening what he caused the ship to float and Mr. Payne It was trying to get off the rocks and 12 or 15 barrels of apples. We’d save thought was a can of fruit and instead had it towed into the harbour. Shortly when the captain gave her full power, about two dozen apples from each it was a can of tar. Imagine having that thereafter, another ship came to Cow you could actually see the fire coming barrel that weren’t contaminated with stuck to your teeth! There were quite Head and towed the Moyle R to dry out of the boat’s smokestack. This was oil because by this time the fuel was a few incidents like this until every- dock. It’s my understanding that the quite the sight at that time, as you can beginning to leak from the boat and one began to figure out what was in a ship was refitted and resumed its sail- imagine, because we were pretty iso- wash to the surface. particular can. Cans were recognized ing along the coast of Newfoundland. lated and didn’t get to see too many There were lots of things picked up by their shape and size, the numbers Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, Research- incidents like this. Here was a boat that we weren’t use to having back in stamped on them, the rings around er, and author. His Canadian History web- over 100 feet in length, weighing in the fifties and people were eager to them and the colour. site, MysteriesofCanada.com is viewed by near 150 tons and the more power that pick up all they could get of it. Once people had salvaged most of over 10,000 persons each day. the captain gave her, the more stuck At this time of year, a good number the food that was on the Moyle R, she became. Some people stayed up all of the community’s men were away their thoughts turned to the salvage night to watch. either working in the woods with Bo- The next morning, there was a waters at Hawkes Bay or Deer Lake or wicked gale of wind blowing and the working at their own private sawmills boat was still stranded. It was actually in the backwoods. There was one lady blowing too hard for the crew of 12 of in particular that wanted to let her hus- the Moyle R to launch their lifeboats. band (who was working away) know The safety of that crew became about the shipwreck and all the things a major concern for the whole com- washing ashore on the beach that munity. Some of the older men in the people were picking up and bringing community decided that they would home. But, off course, she didn’t really tie together all the rope that they want the whole coast to know about could find, tie it to the scow that was it, and she didn’t want to alarm her used for landing the freight and try to husband, so when she sent him a tele- get the scow to the crew. The men on gram it read as follows: “Come quick. shore could then pull them in. After Nobody sick. All around shore.” I’m about a half dozen attempts, the men certain it brought a chuckle to those on shore finally got the scow close who understood what she was trying enough to the Moyle R that the crew to convey to her husband and bewil- were able to reach it. I remember that derment to those who didn’t. the teacher let all of us boys out of Being an isolated community in school and we were right there along which very little happened, the wreck with the men of the community. We of the Moyle R was a major event in were so anxious to get the crew ashore; which everyone was involved in one we began pulling as hard as we could way or another. Things continued to and because the winds were so high, wash in along the shore and people we almost pulled the scow in under were scrambling to salvage them. After the water. Upon realizing this, we some time had passed, the residents slowed down considerably and were realized that by now the cartons that successful in getting everyone safely Page 52 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 Bob Jamieson Financial Planner
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by Kris Nanda such as litter, which is a pet peeve our returning Councillor David See you in and around River- ow that Spring has finally of mine. It would be great if every- Chernushenko. For example, we view Park! arrived and we have sur- one did their bit by picking up a reached out to both Councillors vived a long cold winter, couple of pieces of litter each day who took time out of their busy NOttawa residents are looking for- and resisted the temptation to just schedules to come to the Win- If you are reading this column, ward to warmer weather, getting toss away paper coffee cups on the ter Frolic and meet residents plus it sounds like you are interested in into the garden, getting their bikes ground (or better yet bring your get a tour of the Alta Vista Cor- Riverview Park and what is going out of storage, and exploring the refillable mug to the coffee shop ). ridor woods and see firsthand the on in the neighborhood The Riv- great outdoors. (Some may even I always wonder just exactly who route of the future AVTC road- erview Park Community Associa- be looking forward to mowing the people are that are so lazy and/ way. Councillor Cloutier arranged tion acts on your behalf and is al- the lawn and whittling down the or inconsiderate that they just toss to have the lead City engineer, ways looking for your support and “honey-do” list). Many Riverview coffee cups or chip bags onto the Bruce Kenny, come to present an participation. A membership is Park residents remained active in sidewalk, road or someone’s front update and take questions at our only $10.00 per family per year (and winter, tobogganing, walking dogs yard -- I never seem to see anyone March Board meeting, which he includes a 5% discount at RONA) (and of course shovelling drive- do this, but the cups and chip bags did for over an hour. Even though and we would be delighted if you ways) taking advantage of enjoyed don’t get there on their own. we may question the premise be- would join the RPCA. While the events supported by the Riverview And while you are doing your hind building the Hospital Link, Board members are all volunteers, Park Community Association part, the Riverview Park Com- work is proceeding and it is im- your membership covers costs (RPCA) such as skating at Balena munity Association (RPCA) will portant for us to be engaged in the such as hot chocolate, snacks and Park or Dale Park, and Wednesday be doing our bit trying to repre- design and rollout of this roadway prizes at the Winter Carnival, night walks along the hydro corri- sent your neighbourhood inter- by representing the needs, con- treats at the Winter Frolic, sup- dor or Alta Vista Corridor woods. ests, be it monitoring the AVTC, cerns and thoughts of the commu- plies and refreshments for cleanup And of course, there was the an- organizing Park clean-ups in the nity. In that vein, the RPCA is also days at our parks, donations to nual Winter Frolic at the toboggan neighbourhood (feel free to join in hoping to co-host an Open House causes and needs in the communi- hill near the Ottawa Hospital co- on May 2, assuming the snow has on the Hospital Link to give the ty, (such as providing significant fi- gen plant (the “Plumerator”) and all melted), passing on your con- broader community a chance to nancial support for the large-scale the surrounding woods, much of cerns to our Councillors or City provide timely input (ideally later tree planting initiatives with Blair which will be lost to construction staff, and organizing or support- this Spring) Court Community Housing on of the Alta Vista Transportation ing and publicizing other activi- There are undoubtedly other ar- Station Blvd., and Russell Heights Corridor (AVTC) Hospital Link in ties that benefit the community eas or issues that Riverview Park via the SOLE project) and of 2016. (e.g. the Riverview Park children’s residents have and we invite your course, keeping the wheels of your But springtime is special – it is soccer program, the Community input. You are always welcome to very busy Association oiled. You a time of renewal. With the Easter Garden behind the Church of the come to one of our meetings – the can submit your membership fee season, comes the promise of new Nazarene, efforts to “green” the Board meets the third Wednesday to any member of the board. For life and growth as animals, people neighbourhood via tree-planting of every month (except July and more information on the RPCA or and plants emerge from “winter initiatives and promoting a better August) at 6:45 at the Maplewood the Board, check out our website hibernation.” As the snow melts sidewalks and pathway systems ). Retirement Home (Neighbour- at: www.RiverviewPark.ca; or send away, it also reveals some of the We have been working to build hood Way and Industrial Avenue), me an email [email protected]. less pleasant aspects of life that good relationships with our new whom we thank for their hospital- detract from community spirit – Councillor, Jean Cloutier and ity. (Our AGM is in October) .
abebooks.com may be less known. a book well over 60 years old. It had Wales. As others who have read some The story of a book It started up with four independ- many illustrations by H Baumhauer, of my previous articles here know I ent bookshops in Victoria who went a few in colour, the rest were black & dabble in family history. So it didn’t Continued from page 44 on line together to sell their wares. white drawings. Its cover and end pa- take long to find the birth of Fiona the geography of Sweden. Since then It was a great success. The original pers have designs by Alexander H Wil- Lewis and her marriage when she was it has become one of the world’s best owners sold out to a German company liamson. 20, it took a day or so to find her ad- loved children’s books. In 1909 Selma and then after other corporate chan- As I turned the first pages I saw an dress and her email address. I also Lagerlöf was awarded the Nobel Prize ges they are now a very large part of inscription in blue ink had a picture of the gate to the farm in Literature, the first female to be so Amazon.com. They have booksellers “Fiona Lewis where she lived and a little about the honoured. in about 50 counties and sell all kinds Upper House age...9 3/4 archaeological features there. We have a six-year-old granddaugh- of books for all kinds of prices, some Wenvoe Fiona replied to my email and hoped ter and after we had heard about the start at $1 others are in the thousands nr Cardiff” that our six year old granddaughter will book and the adventures of Nils we and more, there is a very specialized In a few seconds using Google Earth enjoy the book, she was so happy that thought that it would be a good book market in rare and antique books. I had found Wenvoe, a small village in it had found a good home. for her to have, either to read or to have But I wanted a copy of ‘The won- read to her. Like all good grandparents derful adventures of Nils’ that wouldn’t we never stop thinking of things that break the bank. It turned out that might stimulate or encourage her love eBay was the answer, a used copy was of reading and books. £1.98 from Goldstone Books in Wales, When it comes to book purchases, UK. I had it mailed (free in the UK) to if we can afford it we go to Chapters my brother in Devon UK. It finally ar- online or Amazon.ca. But if we want to rived when we had visitors from Eng- save we go to eBay or abebooks.com land last year. and look for secondhand editions. We It was a well worn book with a also look for books at the bazaar held dust jacket that had a rip across the at the Rideau United Church on Alta front and it had been stored in a very Vista. They have had some great books damp environment as it smelled hor- at super prices. ribly musty. It was first published by I am sure we are all aware of Chap- J M Dent in England in 1950 and my ters as they have bookstores in most edition was from 1953. Even at such a cities in Canada, and Amazon and eBay bargain price there were no pages mis- are familiar to most internet users. But sing or ripped or marked, not bad for Page 54 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2015 From leprechaun to rabbi at Alta Vista Retirement Community
by Janina Nickus Scottish home town newspapers in scary tenements hanks to Alta Vista Manor’s Wednesday night 70 years ago and again does today in Riverview Park. discussion groups my 86-year old mother, Logotherapy explained who is new to the area, is meeting people her Rabbi Dr. Bulka, in a talk on life’s meaning, re- ownT age. ferred his audience to renowned author Dr. Viktor The guest speakers are aptly chosen and organized Frankl and his 1946 best-selling book on the subject by residents’ association officials John Jerome (presi- now out in a recent new edition, titled Man’s Search dent), Walter Terentiuk (treasurer) and Jean Thomp- for Meaning. He told how Frankl, an eminent Jewish son (secretary). They last month marked the second psychiatrist, endured Nazi death camps. He depicted year anniversary of the discussion groups. how in the frigid pre-dawn blackness a line of prison- John’s background is in education at Colonel By ers stumbled through snow and ice, driven onward by Secondary School and Ottawa Torah Institute. Wal- blows from Nazi overseers. While a prisoner, Frankl ter’s move as a young man from Kiatich, Sask., to Ot- focused on thoughts of his wife and by doing so found tawa to take a cost accounting course and his rise in peace and hope. He later wrote: “I understood how a stages to be internal auditor for the Public Service man who has nothing left in this world still may know Commission provide the experience and connec- bliss, be it only for a brief moment, in contemplation tions to make the discussion groups really stimulat- of his beloved.” ing. Jean, also from Saskatchewan, spent time in the Frankl developed a revolutionary approach to RCAF during World War II then later joined the De- psychotherapy known as logotherapy, a mix of psych- partment of Public Works. ology and religion. At the core it argues that life’s mo- The variety of guest speakers is amazing! Federal tivational force is the meaning of life. politician David McGuinty and Ottawa City Coun- Frankl visited Ottawa in 1967 and Rabbi Bulka, cillor Jean Cloutier to singer Alma Haggart, through who was then writing a paper on logotherapy for his this paper’s staff writer Bill Fairbairn to Rabbi Dr. PhD at the University of Ottawa, later met up with Reuven Bulka, all gave lively performances. him in Rochester, U.S. He recalled how Frankl an- Irish sing-a-long swered a question on whether there is an after-life for On March 11, a packed room of about 45 residents human beings: “Isn’t it possible that there is a world enjoyed an Irish sing-a-long with Alma. This medley beyond this world?” was enjoyed by a full house that included my moth- The rabbi also said that a 9-0 unanimous decision er and me. We sang traditional Irish songs such as by Canada’s Supreme Court justices to allow doctors Danny Boy, The Rose of Tralee, the wartime hit It’s a to give legal lethal injections to those wishing to end Long Way to Tipperary, the dreamy When Irish Eyes their lives was a given certainty with the Canadian are Smiling and my personal favourite Irish Rovers’ Charter of Rights and Freedom at play. “Now the song, The Unicorn: Canadian government will seek to handle the court There were green alligators and long-necked geese, decision that tells government to draft an Act. That Some humpty-back camels and some chimpanzees, will happen after the General Election,” the rabbi Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you’re born, The loveliest of all was the Unicorn! reasoned. Rabbi Bulka showed how a good storyteller can use Served after the singing were green apple cider, wit and insight to simplify ultra-complex subjects and beer and cookies. One lady there was born in Ireland enchant audiences as he did at Alta Vista Manor. and the maiden name of another was “Ireland.”
My mother and I also enjoyed a talk by David Mc- Guinty. He explained two important jobs he accom- plishes as a Member of Parliament: his high caseload of work from his constituency office and his - work load as Liberal transport critic in the House of Com- mons. He mentioned a couple of the more difficult cases he had handled where people got into trouble when visiting foreign countries. Bill Fairbairn highlighted adventure stories in his 64-year career in fulltime printing, newspaper jour- nalism, radio and magazine writing in three contin- ents and his delight at recently being named editor Alta Vista Retirement Community Association Secretary, emeritus of this newspaper. He also mentioned ad- Jean Thompson, welcomes Rabbi Bulka ventures as an infantry soldier and delivering his Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn
With Alma Haggart on the guitar, Alta Vista Retirement Community residents sing, My Wild Irish Rose Rabbi Bulka bids goodnight to Residents Association Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn President, John Jerome Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn APRIL 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 55
Neighbourhood Watch Lock that car! by Tim Mark street in Riverview Park has been parking money or that cell phone is very important as it helps Making the right call: hit twice over the past months. you have left on the seat. (It is the the police to track patterns of criminal behaviour and where 911–Life-threatening Emergency or Remember to lock that car and same story in the summertime if to concentrate their efforts and Crime in Progress to remove valuables from it (such you leave your front door unlocked so increases the chance of an 613.230.6211–Other Emergencies as a laptop computer, cell phone while you are enjoying a barbeque arrest. We have seen in the past 613.236.1222 x7300–Call Centre – etc.). The police say that many in your back yard. It doesn’t take in Riverview Park how successful to report a theft, property damage, crimes are ‘crimes of opportunity.’ long to taken unsecured valuables such careful reporting can be. missing person or stolen vehicle. from your house and for the thief eighbourhood Watch is to be on his or her way). a partnership between a If you would like an “All Get informed and get local community and the Valuables Removed” warning card involved Take a look at Crime Prevention NOttawa Police Service to work for for your car or cars, please contact Ottawa’s website. There is lots a secure and peaceful neighbour- Tim Mark or Const. Vanderwater of useful information – from hood. There are three Watches at the Community Police Centre. abandoned cars, to graffiti, to in the Riverview Park area- Ab- Display the card on the inside problems in parks and public bey Rd., Riverview Park East and of the driver’s side window. “All spaces. Some of the information Riverview Park West. If you would Valuables Removed.” This lets above is taken from the CPO like to join a local Watch or would would-be-thieves know not to bother searching the vehicle and website and this is acknowledged like to set up a Watch set up on alerts other people who read it to with thanks. your Street, call a Coordinator (see take the same precautions. This Contact information for Riverview the end of this article). Alterna- initiative was started in Edmonton
tively contact Const. Rebecca and is now being promoted by the Park Neighbourhood Watches: Abbey Rhéaume Vanderwater, our local Commun- Ottawa Police Service. Rd.– Laplante (613) 521- ity Police Officer at (613) 236-1222 1664. Riverview Park West – Frank x 5812 and leave a message. For instance, someone walks up Hare (613) 731-5396, Riverview Park Thefts from unlocked vehicles each driveway on the street with a Remember to report it East–Tim Mark (613) 733-1744. Const. in our area (and across the city) parked car and checks to see if it is If you have been a victim of Rebecca Vanderwater, Ottawa South continue to be a problem. One locked. If it is not, then it doesn’t vehicle-related theft, report it Community Police Centre (613) 236- to the police. Even if the theft 1222 x5812 (messages) take a moment to scoop up your is only minor, do report it. This The Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa has some questions for you…
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