Blair Court Food Bank Works Through the Virus

OCTOBER 2020 A Voice of Riverview Park NOVEMBER 2020

Blair Court Food Bank works through the virus

by Kristy Fudakowska

ust over a year ago Blair Court Community House assumed Jthe role of food bank provider for Riverview Park and the surrounding area. The transition has been exciting and challenging. However, for the last few months, it has been less exciting and more challenging due mainly to Covid-19. A consis- tent increase of new households registering for food bank support, as well as former users returning, have kept volunteers and workers busy. More than 60 per cent of the households who now access the food service do so every two weeks. The Blair Court Food Bank is lucky to have a great team of volunteers and staff. Without them, it could not operate. Over the last few years volunteers from Trinity Church Community Garden have On behalf of the Riverview Park Community Association, Board Member, Raylene Lang-Dion presented Kristy provided the food bank with veg- Fudakowska, Executive Director for the Blair Court Community House with a cheque for the Blair Court Food etables and herbs. This year alone Bank. Kim Boudreau, Blair Court Administrative and Program Support and Dima Banzi, Youth Worker at Blair they delivered 230 lbs of fresh pro- Court were on hand to welcome this much appreciated donation to the local food bank. duce. PHOTO CREDIT: CAROLE MOULT CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Tax job at home thanks to the virus by Janina and Bill tional Poet the bard was himself ernment public servants who chal- employed for a time as an excise lenge the deadly COVID-19 virus poverty stricken Robbie tax officer. I guess that when he by working at home rather than in Burns, in 1792, wrote from couldn’t pay his farm taxes he de- the office. Canada Revenue Agen- his farm house table a song cided to apply for the tax job. Writ- cy (CRA) tax work at home, which thatA told of jubilation when the tax ing a letter to the Earl of Glencairn writer Janina does, helps distribute collector was “danced away by the for support, he got the job simply to collected federal government tax devil.” His song is a hit in Scotland keep food on the table. After a few revenue to countless jobless Ca- to this day. Like his eternal Auld Lang years he was not happy collecting nadians, students and businesses Syne, it is to a lesser extent sung at taxes but he kept writing poetry. while the coronavirus rages. That’s Janina often does tax work at home Burns suppers even here in Ottawa. His situation reminds the writers to say taxes help people survive! in her back garden off Balena Park. Before his fame as Scotland’s Na- of conflicting views of today’s gov- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 PHOTO: BILL FAIRBAIRN Best prices for gold jewellery

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Now for some statistics As of mid-September, more than 21.9 million Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) applications had been processed for over $42.9 billion in aid and over 2 million applications for students totaling over $2.9 billion. Total calls received by the CRA from May 9 to September 11 exceeded 13 million compared with 8 million during the same period last year. Thousands of CRA employees, many of them collection staff or auditors, temporarily not able to perform their regular duties due to COVID-19, took up the call issued in late March to help Canadians by volunteering to be temporary call centre agents, working from home, to answer questions on the new emergency benefits. I and two Illustration “The Deil’s awa wi’ t’Exciseman” (the devil’s away with the tax collector). Before Robbie Burns of my colleagues volunteered, but found fame he was a poor farmer working from home wondering how he would pay his taxes. I was not chosen so instead continued with my regular work, but home as of mid-August. About 40 lector, supported poorer anti-tax Ae Fond Kiss from home instead of my down- per cent of workers have jobs that rebels. But to see her was to love her, town office. could be done from home, but Love but her, and love forever, I certainly don’t miss the dai- that varies based on sector. About The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Had we never loved so kindly, ly virus-possible commute via 85 per cent of finance and insur- The Exciseman Had we never loved so blindly, the 46 bus and unreliable LRT. ance jobs can be done from home, (The Devil’s Away With Never met or never parted, There are many perks working as compared to about 5.6 per cent the Exciseman) We would ne’er be broken-hearted. from home such as being with of accommodation and food-ser- my husband and sitting under the vices job. For the over 44,000 The deil cam fiddlin’ thro’ the town, Then came, A red red rose, Scots apple tree with my office laptop CRA employees across Canada, And danc’d awa wi’ th’ Exciseman, wae hae, To a Louse, Address to a haggis, rather than at the office. I fear currently more than 87 per cent And ilka wife cries, “Auld Mahoun, Commin’ throu the rye, Tam O’Shanter, the downtown Ottawa core may are to my mind diligently working I wish you luck o’ the prize, man.” To a Mouse, Afton water and scores never be the same without the from home, including me! more. thousands of employees working Chorus—The deil’s awa, the deil’s in office towers. Back to the poet awa, To a Louse A recent Statistics Canada sur- After his experience as an excise The deil’s awa wi’ the Exciseman, O would some power the gift to gie us vey found that about 2.5 million tax collector, Robbie Burns, in this He’s danc’d awa, he’s danc’d awa, To see ourselves as other see us Canadians were working from imaginative poem on the tax col- He’s danc’d awa wi’ the Exciseman. It would from many a blunder free us And foolish notion We’ll mak our maut, and we’ll brew What airs in dress and gait would our drink, leave us Another bird to add to your list We’ll laugh, sing, and rejoice, man, And even devotion And mony braw thanks to the meikle (extract from a poem on seeing a by Geoff Radnor black deil, louse on a lady’s bonnet in church) That danc’d awa wi’ th’ Exciseman. or those readers who are The deil’s awa, &c. To a Mouse interested in the Ottawa I’m truly sorry man’s dominion sculptor Art Price as fea- There’s threesome reels, there’s four- Has broken Nature’s social union, Ftured in previous editions of the some reels, An’ justifies that ill opinion Riverview Park Review, there is There’s hornpipes and strathspeys, man, Which makes thee startle, one more work that is very vis- But the ae best dance ere came to the At me, thy poor earth-born companion ible here in Ottawa. Guardian land An’ fellow mortal. Bird is in the garden in front of Was—the deil’s awa wi’ the Excise- (extract on turning a mouse up the Ottawa Art Gallery. man. with a plough, November 1785) The sculpture was completed The deil’s awa, &c. in 1956. Burns, born in 1759 to tenant “This large anthropomor- Robbie Burns, when a farmer, farmers William and Agnes, in his phic bird stands watch over its had more than tax-payment prob- final years became unpopular with surroundings. With its wings lems on his mind. He wrote sever- his excise tax managers as a re- spread in a gesture of welcome al sad songs in his wide collection. sult of more than his poetry. His and protection. Guardian Bird One, in contrast to his The Deil’s health deteriorated when he was is a Modernist aluminum sculp- Awa, concerned the love of his life, still young. When he died, age 37, ture that anticipates Mini- his Nancy, who had left Scotland on July 26, 1796, his wife, Jean Ar- malism while referencing the for Jamaica to rejoin her husband mour, on the day of his funeral, wooden totem poles of the Pa- after a long separation. Bereft by was giving birth at home to their cific Northwest.” ©Ottawa Art her parting, Burns focused on his last child Maxwell. Robbie Burns Gallery Guardian Bird created by economic hopeless future and in had written poetry all his short life. Art Price. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR despair wrote a poem from which His fame came later as Scotland’s comes this extract. National Poet not its tax collector! 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The Blair Court Community House is thankful for the continued support of the Ottawa Food Bank as well as private and community group donors including the Riverview Park Community Association who made a monetary contribution in August. All of these partners have been in- strumental in helping us to ensure that basic family needs are met during this difficult time. In an effort to generate additional funds to help support its work the Community House began an on-site drop box for empty wine bottles. Feel free, at your convenience, to drop off your empty bottles. The Community House is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. The Ottawa Food Bank truck is a welcome sight as it arrives on Station Blvd. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT to 3 p.m., but is not currently offering in-person programming. It is staying connected with the community it serves through door- knock and phone-call wellness checks as well as through social media. It is meeting needs as best it can as they come up. Requests for toiletries as well as masks come in almost daily.

You can help with: Non perishable food items such as school safe snacks, flour, sugar, canned fruit, canned veg- gies, pasta sauce, tomato paste and cereal. Rhonda Turner delivers vegetables Toiletries such as family friend- The Blair Court Food Bank opened its doors in the summer of 2019 and and herbs donated from gardeners ly shampoo, antiperspirant, razors, is located in the lower level of the Blair Court Community House at 1566 of the Trinity Community Garden. dental floss, sanitary napkins and Station Blvd. PHOTO: KRISTY FUDAKOWSKA PHOTO: KRISTY FUDAKOWSKA shaving cream. Empty wine bottles should be dropped off at the community house. Volunteering currently looking for assistance with receiving the food delivery, 1-2 hours per month and able to lift up to 30 lbs. Monetary donations with charitable receipts are issued for Chris Kelly, doing some heavy lift- Generous volunteers give of their Shawn arrives with not only any amount. ing, is a most welcome volunteer. time to help move the food. necessary food, but lots of smiles. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT

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Taking a look at the 10 movies that came in at number 3 over the past decade by Peter Thompson

e’ve looked at the best films of the past decade and then the sec- ondW best films of the last decade, so we might as well go further and see what worthy films land at number 3! In stock now at Movies ‘n Stuff, here’s a year by year list of the third The Handmaiden best of the year: again, each time getting closer to 2010 - The Social Network the truth about the alien race that How do you make a movie about is invading. the inception of Facebook entertaining? You get two of the most 2015 - The Martian talented people in Hollywood - Da- Left on Mars and thought dead, vid Fincher and Aaron Sorkin - and a lone crew member must survive you let them do their thing. Oscar the inhospitable climate. Everyone nominated in every category! wants to help, but no one has any answers. Incredibly entertaining, 2011 - Where Do We Go Now? with a superstar performance from With the introduction of TV in Matt Damon. their small village, the men realize Shoplifters the Muslims and the Christians 2016 - The Handmaiden should be at odds, so suddenly ev- sures that Captain Phillips (Tom Tricky, diabolical, erotic, this film erything is turned upside down. Hanks) goes to survive the ordeal. has it all! A female pickpocket Now, it’s up to the women of the vil- Barkhad Abdi’s searing perfor- and con man devise an elaborate, lage to pacify the two groups before mance is a work of art (and Oscar insidious plot to seduce and take any further damage can be inflicted! nominated). a Japanese woman out of her in- heritance. When the pickpock- 2012 - The Hunt 2014 - Edge of Tomorrow (aka et gets a job as her handmaiden, The great Mads Mikkelson turns Live, Die, Repeat) things seem to be progressing in a great performance as a quiet Possibly the most purely enter- nicely, but there’s much more go- man who teaches kindergarten. taining movie of 2014, this is like ing on than meets the eye! From His life collapses around him when The Hunt Groundhog Day, but with aliens. A the director of Oldboy comes an- one of his students accuses him of cowardly officer is forced to fight other classic! a lewd act. With custody of his son 2013 - Captain Phillips on the frontlines, where he is killed already in jeopardy, this threatens The real life story of the first immediately. However...he finds 2017 - The Insult both his professional career and American cargo ship to be hijacked himself in a time-loop that forces In Beirut, where religion is already his personal life. in over two centuries and the mea- him to go to battle time and time under the microscope, a minor incident between a Lebanese Chris- tian, and a Palestinian refugee turns into an explosive trial that ends up dividing the two communities, revealing layers of secrets in the process.

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Back to the future: Ottawa, a city of soles? by David Knockaert Save America, One Step at a Time (2012), by Jeff Speck. He explained he City of Ottawa recent- what we would encounter in a truly ly released a “15 Minute walkable neighbourhood: Neighbourhood Survey”. • a center, either a main street or ThisT survey is an adjunct to the a public space, New Official Plan which includes • enough people to support retail/ the goal of developing Ottawa into commercial activities and fre- walkable neighbourhoods “where quent transit, you can access most of your day-to-day • mixed use (residential, retail, needs within a 15-minute walk from commercial) & mixed income your home, including when using a housing, wheelchair or other mobility aids, on • plentiful parks and public spaces sidewalks or pathways. A 15-minute • parking lots positioned behind neighbourhood is a neighbourhood buildings rather than fronting where you can walk to get to the gro- onto streets, cery store, where you can easily walk • school and businesses close to frequent transit, and where children enough to be reachable on foot can safely walk to school.” by most residents The touted benefits of de- • streets primarily for use by cy- veloping Ottawa into walkable clists, pedestrians and transit neighbourhoods are to “reduce our dependency on cars, promote equity, so- For a neighbourhood to develop cial connections and a greater sense of in such a manner, certain elements community, foster physical and mental need be present: health, and reduce greenhouse gas emis- • pathways are traversable (not sions.” Certainly walking is good for obstructed) and usable regard- us. My grandson can hardly wait to less of a person’s age, disabili- get started. As such, the benefits ties, topography, weather, etc, of walking are not in dispute. But • residences, service locations, is the goal realistic or fantastical? employment centres are Is the City committing itself to a compact – there is density which program which will benefit its res- allows for proximity of destina- idents or is it asking residents to tions, alter their lifestyle for the City’s • routes are safe from both traffic “Where are the services?” PHOTOS CREDIT: CAROLE MOULT administrative convenience? And and crime, regardless of time of why now? day, to give us pause to wonder if the make the LRT a success and justify Walkable neighbourhoods have • infrastructure is wide and well City is truly committed to such its expense ridership needed to be been part of academic urban de- maintained, pedestrian cross- a whole scale redesign? Is their promoted. It was recognized this sign studies for decades. While one ings are signed, streets are lit, promise feasible? Here we need was best achieved by congregating could even argue that walkability is benches and shade are available, to take a more detailed read of future residential buildings around traceable back to the Roman Em- • routes serve varied walking Official Plan background docu- LRT stations, which in turn would pire where vehicles were banned functions - getting to a destina- mentation. Those papers give an encourage transit usage rather in urban areas, the issue first drew tion, exercising, or socializing indication that the city’s commit- than travel via personal vehicles. modern attention with Jane Jacobs’ and serve the interests of both ment may really be limited to in- Based on Official Plan documents 1961 book Death and Life of Great adults and children. In other creasing residential compactness/ that goal has not really changed. American Cities. Forty years later words the environment is lively density or “intensification”. This Within the documents are phrases interest in walkability exploded and vibrant term rose into common local par- such as “allocating growth around with the 2012 publication of Walk- lance in conjunction with initial the rapid transit system”, “prior- able Cities: How Downtown Can All of the above is sufficient planning for the LRT. In order to CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Riverview Park Community Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2020 ~ Get answers to your questions and concerns 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Zoom ~ Learn about developments in your community RIVERVIEW PARK ~ Offer ideas to improve the quality of life in Riverview Park COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ~ Find out how you can contribute or get involved yourself ~ Participate in the election of the Board of Directors ~ for Zoom meeting link, go to www.riverviewparkca.com For more information: www.riverviewparkca.com or: [email protected] October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 11

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 itizing intensification in proximity to transit”, “focus new growth around existing higher-order transit” and “overall additional intensification needs to occur around the full extent of the existing and planned rapid transit system”. In part, the emphasis upon intensification is derived from a belief that building where services already exist is administratively more convenient and less expensive than urban sprawl - though I suspect the long term cost effectiveness of urban expansion depends upon the residual capacity of the existing infrastructure. But how intense do our neighbourhoods need to be before they “Pedestrian crossing?” PHOTO: DAVID KNOCKAERT are deemed walkable? The environ- mental group Project Drawdown below the density apparently re- km). We did not operate a vehicle did not typically make special trips estimates that walkable cities required to achieve walkability. And in any of those cities and we did an for grocery shopping or to the dry quire a minimum population den- even if we were to ever surpass the awful lot of walking. But we still cleaners or pharmacy. Rather we sity of 3000 to 4000 people per high density threshold, Drawdown never met most of our day-to-day typically “picked things up on the sq km. Our city has a population anticipates it “could lead to residents needs on foot within our neigh- way” - we met daily needs in con- density of around 330 per sq km. walking for 6.5-7 percent of urban bourhood. To the extent we did junction with a journey on public According to the Fraser Institute, trips”, which is a very long way in- meet our service needs by walk- transit. That was a just-in-time with rural lands excluded the ur- deed from the City’s promise of ing we did so because each city shopping life style and is very dif- ban density of Ottawa/Gatineau accessing most of our day-to-day had expansive multi-modal public ferent from what Canadians are rises to 1900 people per sq km. As needs within a 15 minute walk from transit systems. At the heart of accustomed. Moreover Ottawa’s our population is projected to in- home. those systems was the subway. Be- renewed transportation infrastruc- crease 40% by 2046 and with just Our own family has experience ing underground, stations could be ture is very different. In Ottawa over half of that growth targeted living in high density urban areas, situated amidst residential neigh- we reduced bus service to accom- for an urban setting, in 25 years our having resided for 20 years in To- bourhoods. Service outlets then modate the LRT rather than lay- urban density should be around kyo, central London, Shanghai and set up around those stations. The er the LRT on top of existing bus 2280 people per sq km, still far Manhattan (28000 people per sq end result was that as a resident we CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Page 12 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020

Space to walk safely? PHOTO: GREG MONEY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 fees, parking micro-levies, gas taxes, As further intensification op into 613 Flats.” When the City routes. We also set stations apart road tolls and congestion charges... and comes to Riverview Park what refers to a 613 flat, they are pro- from residences (other than in the higher parking fees in denser areas that will it look like? The Official Plan posing to have common 40’ x 100’ downtown core), so that most pas- are well-served by rapid transit.” documentation offers a vision de- lots be redeveloped into 3 sepa- sengers arriving at a station such as Certainly it is possible that as veloped around designated urban rate housing units each contain- Hurdman transfer to a bus rather neighbourhoods intensify, services categories: 1) nodes - principally ing 3 bedrooms & 6 rooms in total than walk home. This loss of foot will follow - sort of the Field of the areas around LRT stations, - which adds up to 9 bedrooms on traffic reduces motivation for- ser Dreams philosophy. But most ser- 2) corridors - areas which cor- a redeveloped lot. The underly- vice providers to set up shop in the vice location decisions are taken relate with approved rapid transit ing premises of this 613 concept immediate station vicinity. Con- by the private sector (supplement- lines and frequent bus routes with- is that those 9 bedrooms would sequently, residents are presented ed by the Province), not the City. in established neighbourhoods and be occupied by three indepen- with little opportunity to combine So it is not really the place for the 3) adjacent neighbourhoods. dent families rather than serve the meeting of daily necessities City to promise expanded service. The documentation suggests as a form of rooming house and with a transit journey. Rather, we Unfortunately recent private and that “nodes and corridors will that families will sign up for these need to make an extra trip. And provincial experience offers lit- continue to be the locations for units because families are primar- if we need to make an extra trip, tle reason to expect an expansion higher density development and ily interested in interior space, even in a walkable environment, in service availability. Brick and taller buildings” while adjacent not detached dwellings. Colour we may ask ourselves why not drive mortar retail is in retraction, 2018 areas will serve as “appropriate lo- me doubtful. To what extent Riv- 5 minutes rather than walk 15 only saw the fourth continuous annu- cations for new types of low-rise, erview Park would actually be a to face having to lug our purchases al decline in the number of bank ground-oriented forms, such as target area for 613 flats is some- home? It is not simply population branches operating across Cana- 613 Flats”. Within nodes & corri- thing to keep an eye on. density which influences walkabili- da, not long ago the OECD placed dors (Hurdman presumably being As with most walks, this jour- ty, but the physical relationship be- Canada 26 of 28 countries for the one example) the City estimates ney will end where it began. Walk- tween a transit station, residences ratio of doctors to population and an increase of approximately ing is good for us. Anything the and service providers. Expecting the OCDSB has made no secret of 20,000 dwelling units of three or City can do to make walking more Ottawa residents to ditch their the fact that two of our three area more bedrooms housed in con- pleasurable and safer is to be ap- cars seems a tad fanciful. Indeed schools are targeted for potential dominiums, rental apartments or preciated. However I would not City staff have suggested that tran- closure. If and as our neighbour- stacked row houses. Within areas personally bank on the promise sitioning from vehicles to “active hood intensifies the most real- adjacent to nodes “37,000 dwell- of a fully walkable neighbourhood transportation” will likely require istic expectation is not for more ing units with three or more bed- where all our needs are met near more than achieving walkability, it service but for more competition rooms could be accommodated our doorstep. Sounds to me like will need the introduction of new among ourselves for the existing assuming approximately 15 per a “Land of Milk and Honey” dis- funding mechanisms such as “user local services. cent of the existing lots redevel- claimer is in order. OTTAWA FRANCE TAILOR

Get your suits, pants, jackets, shirts tailored Get your dresses, skirts, blouses fitted DRY CLEANING AVAILABLE (613) 731-3273 1581 ALTA VISTA DR. OTTAWA October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 13 We have our own little creek by Geoff Radnor terway was from the parking lot of The Conference Board of Canada arlier this year a work crew and on the south side where there from the City had been work- is the Oakpark Retirement Com- ing on Alta Vista Drive oppo- munity. Esite the Immaculate Heart of Mary Close to this miniscule creek is Church. What is going on there? a willow tree that has a commemo- Having a closer look, while the rative marker. “In Memory of An- work seems to have paused possi- drea Denise King”, I have yet to bly due to the corona-virus, there The creek between Oakpark and find out more about Andrea. has been constructed a large cul- The Conference Board of Canada. There is not much water here; vert or pipe to take water under it struggles to survive amongst the Alta Vista Drive. I assume that it fallen trees and years of collected goes under the church parking lot debris of all kinds, until it finally and it appears again as a creek on disappears under Valour Drive. the far side of the lot. There it was One clue as to its origin lies just given an extensive amount of work a couple of hundred metres to the due to the construction of the ex- east on the south side of Smyth pensive Hospital Link Road. Room for lots more water. Road. There is The Pond. There From here it again disappears PHOTOS: GEOFF RADNOR are a few ‘waterfront’ properties under the new rail bridge but re-ap- surrounding The Pond. They are on pears to circle the Hydro building Quite a tortuous and expensive The creek goes under the railroad Smyth Road, Barnhart Place, Rog- at the edge of the Lycée Claudel trip for such a little creek. I guess tracks. er Road and Faircrest Road. parking lot. But then it again dis- that was part of the $78 million A Mr. Barnhart had a farm there appears under the cul de sac of the cost of the Hospital Link Road. the Canadian Dental Association many years ago, the family still lives old Riverside Drive ( now know as But where did this creek start? building and the empty lot, that a in Ottawa. There are stories that Place Claudel), and the Transit Way So going back to the construc- few years ago, housed the Cana- The Pond freezes over and skating and under the new Riverside Drive; tion site on Alta Vista Drive, it ap- dian Medical Association, (if ever is enjoyed in the winter. Does our until it finally joins the Rideau Riv- pears that there is a creek behind this trickle of water felt in need of little creek have a name? Does The er close to the NCC Rideau River the Canadian Pharmacist Associa- treatment it was available close by). Pond have a name? It would appear Eastern Pathway. tion building. It continues behind The next place to see this wa- that further investigation is in order.

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DANNY DEAR SERVICE CENTRE 850 Industrial Ave, Unit 3 613-521-4216 Page 14 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Who was that masked man? by Denis Poitras, call to make us realize that we were taking too much for granted. It is or those who haven’t watched something to think about as we go the news or hardly left the on with our lives. house since the March break Look at our neighboring USA! If Fstarted this may have been the lon- Americans had been told to wear gest March break schools ever had. masks at the beginning of the pan- It has been quite the adjustment demic their great number of deaths for all of us! in the past seven months would We started in March to clean the have been less. Their loss of peo- house and make bread. I hope you ple would have been fewer, as in had better luck than I had in find- this country compared to others, ing yeast. Worse was finding toilet but we need to be persistent and paper. It seemed we were in the continue wearing masks to protect middle of a war zone but no, it was ourselves and others. Just because a contagious virus. The virus affect- our number of fatalities is not that ed our loved ones and lost to us a drastically high doesn’t give us the lot of close ones. Many died alone freedom to start socializing. One with no loved ones around. Cer- needs to be both careful and social- tainly not what we wanted. For sure ly responsible. Our mental state is we will be forever grateful to first surely affected during this pandem- responders during the crisis. They ic but that now calls for strength stepped up to the plate for extend- and capacity to forge through daily ed overtime and it is the best that routines. humanity has given us so far. One positive thing that helped Where are we seven months my mental state was to create fash- later? Not better off for sure. Yes, ionable masks. On one hand this the government has created many helped me to reduce the chance programs to help us cope financial- of myself and others catching the ly through this pandemic. But to virus. On the other hand, it made what extent? The nation is in such me feel good to wear a fashionable debt now that our kids and their and safe mask. So many people kids may be paying for this for the have created funny, colourful and rest of their lives. We have seen safe masks. I have been creating businesses unable to pay rent and a limited edition consisting of a close their doors, find employees run of different fabrics to the- ex or basically just function to make tent of six at a time. I wear them a living. Now we send our kids to with pride knowing my chances of school in a world that is really not catching the virus are reduced. ready for this Covid pandemic. We I close by reminding social- have complied with the direction ly minded people to not attend of our governments and with Dr. large gatherings without thinking Tam to wear a mask in all public or of the consequences. Be respon- private buildings when doing busi- sible! Once a vaccine is found ness. We were told on a daily ba- and approved you can start living sis the numbers of affected people your lives and partying with your that had caught the virus and, also friends. In the meantime stay out daily: “Wear a mask; it will help of harm’s way and respect your sur- reduce the chances of catching or roundings. Wear a mask! giving the virus.” I, personally, know that wearing Denis Poitras is a Fashion Design- a mask has become my best friend but it helps in many other ways. generation is saying. As a society er established on the second floor of and fashion item. I leave the house I feel safe wearing it. I feel like I maybe we were getting too selfish Figure 8/Hockey One Skates Specialist, to shop for groceries with mask in am helping others. I follow social when around people not respect- located at 380 Industrial Avenue. You hand. I don’t wear it while driving distancing. I respect my surrounding their space. I sometimes won- can purchase his collection of masks at especially if I am alone in the car, ings or my space as the younger der if this pandemic was a wake-up Figure 8 by calling 613-731-4007.

An Advent Calendar that will make a positive difference by Carole Moult instead of buying a commercial to a box or brown paper bag. his message came from a calendar, perhaps filled with choc- 2. Select a container that can be regular RPR reader and olate, the person could be giving given away. Use your regular calendar, contributor and it seemed this year instead of taking a piece write down the name of a food item likeT an excellent idea for sharing. of chocolate or something similar. on it each day and add that item to The reader had seen the sugges- The Reverse Advent Calendar the container on the appropriate day. tion on Facebook and thought kind gesture can be carried out in 3. Every time you go food shop- about passing it along for others to a number of ways. ping include a few extras for your undertake. She plans to do this as 1. Decorate a page, number it 1 Advent Box for the Food Bank and well and has been sending out the Calendar, why not create a Re- to 24 and write down the name of a add one each day. message to family and friends. verse Advent Calendar for the local food item beside each number. On With thanks to Nancy in Nova Sco- Instead of creating an Advent Food Bank? This would mean that the appropriate day, add the item tia for sharing the idea. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 15 Urban biodiversity: Mulching 101 by Patrick Hamel decline of the tree. Also, above- ground stems need to exchange s many of us spend more oxygen and carbon dioxide free- time watching our yards ly. Mulch volcanoes impede these grow greener, the tempta- processes (in addition to making tionA to mulch can become unbear- it harder for water to reach the able for the unsuspecting home- roots), leading to tree-tissue stress owner. Adding organic matter to and weakening. the ground can help to provide nu- Another risk of mulch volcanoes trients to plants by breaking down is harboring rodents. These are over time, preventing weed growth, great habitats for these small an- and retaining humidity. However, imals, who may chew at the bark adding too much, especially in the for food, leading to similar issues shape of a mulch volcano, (thick as discussed above. layer of mulch or dirt laid around Save yourself some time and a tree and up against the trunk), money, and as a rule, do not apply is detrimental and likely to lead to more than 2 or 3 inches depth (2- the slow death of the tree. in for poorly drained soil) of mulch Piling mulch (or dirt) against the around your tree, leaving at least tree decreases the oxygen available An example of over-mulching from June 19th, 2020. an inch gap between the trunk for the roots to grow. This leads to PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICK HAMEL and the mulch. Reapply only when the production of upward-grow- most of the mulch has already de- ing roots into the mulch. These girdling roots. Symptoms include close to a paved surface. composed. Remember that these are called girdling roots and can small leaves, dieback of branches, Another consequence of mulch problems do not occur overnight, sometimes be seen as enlarged poor growth, and abnormal open- volcanoes is to create a moist en- but may take 3 to 5 years to appear, roots around the base of trees. ings in the canopy. It is possible to vironment in the bark, ideal for depending on the extent of the Most often, they are hidden just have an arborist remove these su- bacterial and fungal diseases and damage, and are very difficult to below the surface. As they grow, perficial roots; however, it is not crown-rot development. Once the reverse. It is recommended to con- they strangle the base of the tree, always practical, and prevention by decaying bark under the mulch sult with an arborist for solutions impeding the flow of nutrients and appropriate planting and mulching has died, the outer lifeline (cambi- to these issues. water. A sign of the presence of is key to tree health and longevity. um) of the tree is exposed, effec- girdling roots is a tree base that is Other causes of girdling roots in- tively discontinuing the supply of Sources: straight, or even narrower, where clude leaving ropes used to secure water and nutrients. Pathogens, https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs099/ it touches the ground, instead of the root-ball at the nursery during including borer insects, thrive in https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/ flaring out, and can swell above the planting, or planting too deeply or humid conditions, accelerating the over-mulching.shtml Page 16 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Good Morning! Ottawa Toastmasters by Stephen Malesevich helped me overcome these fears. masters club nearby and I decided to important part of meetings are Convocation came and went, and visit. I was nervous at my first meet- evaluations, and as an evaluator, joined Toastmasters a few years like many new graduates, I was “fu- ing. Here was a room full of people you listen to and provide feed- ago to meet new people inter- nemployed” and on the job hunt. who knew what they were doing, back on specific points. The goal ested in public speaking. At Countless resumes and job appli- and I didn’t really have a clue. How- is to not only provide constructive Ithe time, I was in a job in which I cations later, I was hired for a con- ever, these concerns soon dissipated feedback, but to tailor it based on didn’t talk to many people and was tract job in the federal government. as the members were welcoming the member so they are encour- concerned about losing this skill. This was exciting and I looked for- and encouraged me to participate, aged to return to the podium as a After joining, I learned that Toast- ward to applying all my skills and improve and return to the speak- stronger speaker. Second, I find masters could help me achieve this knowledge er’s podium. I Toastmasters to be a creative out- goal, and had more to offer. from univer- admit, Toast- let. It’s an opportunity to present Growing up, I had a knack for sity in my new masters is not on a topic you’re interested in, try public speaking. I delivered speech- role. I learned a cure-all as I out humour, and practice story es and presentations during elemen- I didn’t need still trip over telling. Past speeches I’ve given tary and high schools and I spoke to apply ev- words, move have been about my awe in seeing with enthusiasm and confidence. I erything. My around too the Rocky Mountains for the first also talked a lot in general. In 2013, job focused much while time, and the “trials and tribula- I moved to Ottawa for university on entering speaking, ram- tions” of being an amateur gar- and I continued to present proj- and monitor- ble, and occa- dener. Last but not least, Toast- ects in classes. I was also a Teach- ing informa- sionally blank masters has folks of varying skill ing Assistant and ran tutorials for tion in data out. However, levels and different backgrounds first-year undergraduate students. repositories, what it did do which makes for interesting im- These sessions involved presenting and commu- is made me promptu talks and memorable course information, facilitating dis- nication to the general public was more comfortable with my skill set speeches. cussions, and answering questions. done via email using a standard and started reducing my self-doubt Take the time. Invest in your fu- At times, I was nervous. template. Public speaking was not as I know I can be a better speak- ture. Join us at Good Morning! Ot- Speaking in front of a group peo- a required skill. There were all- er the next time I speak. The club tawa Toastmasters. We meet every ple can be frightening. The audi- staff meetings but I found that my offered a welcoming environment Thursday 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., cur- ence’s eyes are on you, maybe there contributions were not well struc- with supportive members and lots rently online using ZOOM! Con- are thoughts of hecklers or people tured; I stumbled over words, and of practice. tact goodmorningtoast61@gmail. dozing off during your presenta- sometimes would ramble. Eventu- Since that time, I changed jobs com and we will provide the invi- tion, or perhaps there’s self-doubt ally, I started to lose confidence and and joined a new club. This club tation link. about your own ability. Fortunate- thought I was losing this skill I had maintains the same atmosphere For more details, visit ly, support from classmates and lots a knack for. but has shown that Toastmasters https://goodmorning. of practice (I had a lot of tutorials) Fortunately, there was a Toast- is more than public speaking. An toastmastersclubs.org/ TRENDSETTERS • Restyling your main living area for fall

by Monique Doucette tor, look at how to highlight some key items in additional effort. Use your personal style to Fall is all about getting cozy inside when the your collection, rather than the whole collection. inspire you weather starts to get crisp outside. Reconnect Thinking about decluttering, and then organiz- with nature by bringing autumn colours into ing, will allow you to showcase favorite pieces If this sounds like a daunting exercise to you, a your home and surrounding yourself with the on a regular basis and to become the curator Home Stager can complete a Colour Consultation things and colours that make you happy! of your treasures, switching things up as your with you and provide some recommendations interests change. based on both your personal style and the science These days we are all looking at ways to maximize behind choosing a palette of colours that make our living space due to the fact that many of us are COLOUR PALETTES sense for YOUR space. spending a considerable amount of time at home. Nature provides us with some stunning colour Your Main Living Space sets the tone for the rest combonations every season. You can also look At Trendsetters Home Staging & Design, we will of your home and provides a starting point for to your artwork first as a source of inspiration. help you find function in previously underutilized restyling or redesigning your main living space. Another option is to change your wall colours, areas and develop a Design Plan that works for which requires a little more planning than mak- you and your lifestyle. Here are the Top 3 areas of focus when Restyling ing use of accessories, but can be well worth the or Redesigning your main living space.

FLOOR PLAN BECAUSE FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER Thinking critically about your floorplan will help you create flow, minimize spending on unnecessary pieces and set the tone in your space for you to build off of.

Look at the room with a critical eye. Be tough on yourself. What do you see and what can you do without? How can you arrange furniture you already have to maximize flow and utility? Monique Doucette CCSP CCC Owner and Lead Consultant DECLUTTERING AND THEN ORGANIZING [email protected] A Home Stager will work with you to incorporate Cell: 613.816.8680 the pieces most important to you into a new •Canadian Certified Staging Professional CCSP design while making the most of your home’s •Over 15 years of creating beautiful living spaces best features. For example, if you are a collec- •Bilingual Service www.trendsetterhomestaging.com October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 17

The power of you! by Jonathan Sumner they look at you even for a second instead. Your “Marker” needs to be Ever felt frustrated with your dog’s given immediately followed by a behaviour? Have you been in a sit- reward. uation where something sets your Your goal is to condition your dog off in a series of barking, pull- dog to look at you, when a dis- ing, or lunging? As dog owners I traction presents itself. With rep- think we all have had one or more etition your dog will become more of these helpless owner moments. accustomed to looking for a treat Your ability to work through these when they see a distraction instead challenges is less about your dog of the uncontrollable barking, pull- and more about you. ing and lunging. One of the most valuable lessons Communication. Practice. Con- we can teach our dogs is to look at sistency. This is what will provide us on cue. The reason your dog is the steps forward with that thresh- Jonathan Sumner is head trainer and services for any breed of dog. reacting to certain triggers is you old that you are looking for. Re- owner at the Ruff House where you Visit the website at have not taken the time to teach member, this is all about you. can request a full list of grooming www.ruff-house.ca to register. them how to act properly when certain distractions arrive like squirrels, or kids on skateboards, or even other dogs. You cannot expect your dog to overcome their triggers in one day. Be realistic and start small. In the dog training world this means controlling the distance to the distraction that triggers your dog’s response. There are a few key terms you should know before we carry on. Dog Daycare, Grooming First, you need to know what your “Marker” is and stick to it. Your Training and Retail Store “Marker” is a word or a sound you use to communicate to your Unit 16, 800 Industrial Ave. Ottawa, ON K1G4B8 dog when they perform the right (613) 260-RUFF (7833) www.ruff-house.ca behavior. Often this is “GOOD 3200 sq foot Daycare Area DOG” or “YES”. A marker can also be a clicker which is a much more precise tool than your voice. The second term is a “Thresh- No Ruff times! old”. Think of this as an imaginary line that when you move towards • Ottawa’s largest supervised a distraction where one step back- indoor play area ward your dog can perform basic obedience cues they already know. • LIVE Dog Cams Then one step forward over the to watch your dogs play imaginary line your dogs inability to comply is triggered by the dis- • Retail store with food, toys traction. This is your dog’s thresh- and quality accessories old and this is where you need to practice. • Experienced Groomers The idea of this threshold is to to style your pooch work with your dog through rep- • Positive training experts etition to improve their ability to perform while moving closer for 1-1 or class sessions to their trigger. Think about the Experienced behaviour you want from your dog as a fitness goal. There is no Pet Stylists secret formula to push this line Retail Store Featuring Food and Accessories and Grooming forward except repetition and practice. Remember that your dog’s threshold will vary from distraction to distraction. Some distractions may elicit more extreme triggers because they are more exciting. The key to teaching your dog to focus requires you to communicate clearly and precisely what behaviour you are wanting from your dog. In order to improve, you Positive Training for Positive Results will mark your dog’s behavior when Page 18 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 After six months of COVID-19 what happens next? by Geoff Radnor

t was way back in March that we were told to STAY HOME. The children stopped going to Ischool and we began to line up to get into the store to buy our groceries. That was over six months ago now. How our lives have changed since those pre-coronavirus days. In line to shop All the churches were empty. Easter services for those of the suffered. Christian faith were canceled or With no movies, concerts and held on line. In the early days of events of any kind there was one the lock-down it was wonderful very bright spot among all this to drive the car on almost empty gloom, it was a parking lot concert roads. With so many people work- on a Tuesday morning at the Stein- ing from home and not driving way Piano Gallery near Home De- Mad rush to stock up at Costco to work the demand for gas went pot on Cyrville Road. The weath- Ottawa March 14 down and the price followed, it was er co-operated with a fine sunny a bargain 69¢ a litre one day but morning. Readers will remember were erected outside O’Brien’s that didn’t last long. previous stories in this paper on Roadhouse on the corner of Rus- Children were not in school but the two different generations who sell Road and Industrial. They how much were they learning at enjoyed playing the large concert were there to keep the diners cool; home? My appointment with the grand Model D piano. It got used it wasn’t to keep the rain off as we doctor was changed to a telephone again by Carson Becke; his audi- hadn’t had much in the way of pre- consultation with a photo of my ence was seated with social dis- cipitation. That new local restau- Freshly baked bread. problem. Was that a glimpse into the future of medicine? Hockey fans were left with nothing to watch or to talk about after the games were over. But the newspapers managed to have 6 or 8 page sports sections, so even though there were no games being played it was possible to read about those “no games”. Even months after the early closing of the season much was made of “When will professional sports start again?” Many Steinway concert audience social distancing. PHOTOS: GEOFF RADNOR fans were suffering from severe withdrawal symptoms. tances being observed. Carson is rant was hardly open when the lock Bluesfest, Chamber-fest and other The new bike department in Ca- a fabulous pianist and is based lo- down started, so the virus was not musical attractions were canceled. nadian Tire was empty; every one cally. He did two concerts in the good for O’Brien’s. But you could Bluesfest changed to drive-in con- bought a bike as people took to parking lot for the 30 or so lucky sample their fine food again but certs with a limit of 500 cars. It exercising on the streets with their people in the audience for each only outside under the awnings. was a long time since I last went to bikes as all the gyms were closed. performance. Jennifer Messer, the Will we still be eating outside in a drive-in movie. But there was a There was no flour or yeast on the manager of the Steinway Gallery is December? How about the middle glimmer of hope by the beginning supermarket shelves as all those to be congratulated on turning her of February 2021? of August, the NHL started to play locked in took to baking bread and parking lot into a concert venue. One day in early July it became hockey again. cakes. However it didn’t take long Maybe we would see more events mandatory to wear a mask when Those lazy crazy days of summer for those 5kg bags of flour to re-ap- like this. inside public buildings. Previous- passed slowly and Labour Day appear in the supermarkets. There After about three months we ly many people had been wearing proached, the return to school be- was a mad rush to stock up on all started to wonder, “How long is masks, both as a sign that they came the most important issue for kinds of things. A month after the this going to last?” “When are didn’t want to spread the virus and many families. It not only affected toilet paper shelves were empty things going back to normal?” also that they did not want to be- students from kindergarten to high they were stocked up to capacity. I “What will be the new normal?” come infected. On my first trip school, but all teachers, teaching have a feeling that the prices were Canada Day came and went almost to a big store at Train Yards, after assistants, custodians, school bus a bit higher. without trace, nothing on Parlia- it was made mandatory to wear a drivers and administrators. Some- We were getting used to waiting ment hill and, worst of all, NO mask, most people were following one said that that all the students in line to get into the stores, and FIREWORKS! The weather was the guidelines, which was good to will not become behind in their we got a free squirt of hand sani- very like summer with tempera- see. Canadians are very nice peo- education, as almost everyone in tizer as we went in and an offer of a tures many days above 30°C. Will ple, well most of us are. the world will be behind, so all will $1 mask. We couldn’t go out to eat we all have to wear masks? Many Once-in-a-lifetime vacations be level. Parents and grandparents even if only at Tim Horton’s; we did, but some did not, so what do to distant, exotic locations were were hopeful that things would had to line up at the take-out win- I do? Designer masks were on sale changed to trips around Ontario as work out well and the schools dow. Then we started to order on for $19.95 each. What pattern shall most flights to foreign lands were would be safe places for all our line and get our dinners delivered I wear today? Got to look good canceled. As the days went by Net- kids. by someone who said they also did when I shop at Dollarama and Gi- flix, and the other streaming and So that was life for the last six the dishes. Many others were or- ant Tiger. TV solutions, became the focus of months. Now, we are all wonder- dering things on-line rather than Then it was permitted for us entertainment at home. Baseball ing what will the next six be like? going out into the world where the to eat on the outside patios and tried to start a season with diffi- When will it return to normal? coronavirus lurked, Amazon was terraces of restaurants. So, to en- culty. The Bluejays were to play And, what will “normal” be in six doing very well. Many local stores courage customers, very nice tents in Buffalo! No more live concerts. months time? October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 19

Dear neighbours, Safer School Zones Start with You Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and helps Avoid double parking: Drivers have to go around illegally parked protect people who are around you. Since some people may have the cars and they cannot see children trying to cross the street. COVID-19 virus and not know it, everyone should wear a mask when Walk-a-block: If you drive, consider parking they go into an area where they might come into contact with other people. When you wear a mask, you are helping to protect other people. a five minute walk away. Use the Walk-ablock When other people wear a mask, they are helping to protect you. map to help keep school zones safe for everyone. No Parking: Park legally or park farther Wearing a mask does not replace other protective measures including away and walk a block to school. physical distancing, hand washing, covering your cough or sneeze, not Avoid U-Turns: Children do not anticipate touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms, and staying home when you a change in a vehicles direction. Drive around Text and image courtesy are sick. the block instead. of the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority Obey the speed limit: speeding is dangerous and illegal During these uncertain times I understand the barriers to purchasing Obey Crossing Guards: Do not proceed until the crossing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you are in need of a guard has left the intersection. free reusable cloth mask, please do not hesitate to be in touch with my Come to a complete stop: Make sure no children are crossing office by phone or e-mail if we can be of assistance. before proceeding through stop signs and crosswalks.

It's your city and your budget, and I want to hear from you! 2021 City of Ottawa Your feedback helps inform the City’s budget priorities and contributes to decisions about investments in services that Budget Consultation you want and need in our community. As your City Councillor it is important that I have the opportunity to connect with you WEBINAR to better understand and gather your top priorties for Alta Vista! Please visit my website for webinar details. Thursday I understand as we navigate this new reality of online October 22, 2020 engagement these virtual platforms are not accesibile or easy to use for some members of our community. I welcome you to 7pm - 8:30pm call or e-mail my office to set up a time to connect!

Help us Move in the right direction! Ottawa has grown into a city of one million residents. Over the next 25 years, that number is expected to grow to more than 1.4 million. With that kind of growth, we need to revisit how people, vehicles and goods move through our city.Transportation decisions affect all of Ottawa’s residents and businesses. No matter if you walk, drive, cycle, bus, take the light rail transit or scoot, whether you ship products or have them delivered, or whether you own or share a car, how people and goods move through the city affects you. All the choices we make moving forward will require some give and take. Tell us what’s important to you and how our transportation system can move us in the right direction for decades to come.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the City’s transportation system. It has affected how, when, and where people travel. Transit ridership, auto traffic, pedestrian volumes, and cycling trips have all fluctuated over the course of the pandemic, and things are still in a state of flux.

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Hope despite aggressive skin cancer diagnosis by Shelley McLean many different effective therapies The Ottawa Hospital Foundation available. “When I started as an oncologist iagnosed with a stage 4 a decade ago, melanoma was essen- melanoma at the age of tially untreatable. Only 25 percent 62, Dan Collins feared for would survive a year. Yet now, we Dhis life when he learned about the can expect over three quarters of aggressive form of cancer. Howev- patients to be alive at one year. er, immunotherapy treatment gave Many patients are cured of their him a reason to hold out hope. metastatic cancer and come off Dan had hope because of scientists treatment. We are now able to who never gave up; who were de- prevent 50 percent of high-risk termined to turn the tables on can- melanoma from returning because cer and to create a better chance of advances in immunotherapy,” of survival, for patients like him. says Dr. Ong. Hope that a cure is coming. Dan completed his last immunotherapy treatments in September Discovery of a mass 2017. Five years ago, Dan had been trav- elling for work, when he started no- Today, there is no sign ticing some pain when he’d lean his of cancer head back to rest on the plane. He Dan and Dr. Ong (pre-COVID). When Dan thinks back to the day recalls turning to his family doctor of his diagnosis, he remembers to get answers. An ultrasound re- gery that lasted most of the day. day eliminating traditional and wondering if he was going to die. vealed there was something inside When it was over, he had 25 sta- sometimes harsh treatment like “I believe I’m here today because the back of his head that looked ples and 38 stitches in the back of chemotherapy. Dr. Ong prescribed of research and because of those like a cyst. his head. As he recovered, Dan was four high doses of immunotherapy. who have donated to research be- After an initial biopsy, Dan was reminded of a saying that helped At the same time, radiation treat- fore me.” referred to a surgeon at The Otta- him through recovery, “Never ment began for Dan – 22 in all. He thinks back to when his old- wa Hospital Cancer Centre. An- be ashamed of your scars. It just His immunotherapy treatments er brother Rick died of cancer in other biopsy revealed the cyst was means you were stronger than were three weeks apart at the Can- 2007. “At the time he was treat- actually a mass. It was melanoma. whatever tried to hurt you.” cer Centre and between each, he ed, his doctor asked if he would “I was scared. Cancer had stripped He would need that strength would have an x-ray to monitor the participate in a research study. my family of so much. I lost both with the news that awaited him. tumours. The doctor told him directly, this of my two older brothers and my Only two weeks later, the mass By December 2015, Dan finished would not help him, but it would father to cancer. I feared for my was back. His doctors also discov- immunotherapy treatment and the help somebody in the future.” Dan life,” recalls Dan. ered a mass in his right lung and next step was to wait. “This trans- pauses to reflect and then contin- Unfortunately, the mass starting shadows in the lining of his bel- formational treatment was designed ues, “I like to think, that maybe, he growing – and it was growing fast. ly. He had stage 4 cancer – it had to train my own immune system to had a hand in helping me out today. By the end of July, just two months metastasized. This was an aggres- attack the cancer. We would have to Maybe he helped me survive. One later, the mass went from being not sive cancer that left Dan thinking be patient to see if my system would thing I do know is that research visible on the back of his head, to about the family he had already do just that,” says Dan. was a game changer for me.” the size of a golf ball. lost and what would happen to While the shadows in Dan’s His surgical oncologist, Dr. him. stomach lining had shrunk, the The Ottawa Hospital has been a Stephanie Obaseki-Johnson, ini- mass in his lung had not. That’s leader in bringing immunotherapy to tially wanted to shrink the tumour The next generation when Dr. Ong prescribed another patients. Research and life-changing before surgery to remove it. How- of treatment immunotherapy drug that would treatments available at The Ottawa ever, the mass was growing too Soon, he was introduced to The require 24 treatments. Hospital altered Dan’s outcome and he quickly. Ottawa Hospital’s Dr. Michael Dan learned from his oncologist hopes that advancements will continue Ong and was told about immuno- that melanoma has gone from be- to have an impact on many more pa- Time to act therapy – the next generation of ing an extremely lethal cancer, with tients, not only here at home but right On August 11, 2015, Dan had sur- treatment, with the hope of one few treatment options, to having around the world.

Explore live radio by rotating the globe hile we need to stay Radio Garden works by crawling close to home right the web for radio streams com- now, we can travel ing from every possible location aroundW this planet in another way. on Earth. With this data, Studio Radio Garden lets you tune into Puckey overlays each station with 8,000 stations from around the its corresponding geographic loca- world tion. The green dots on the Google Radio Garden was designed by Earth map represent a radio sta- Jonathan Puckey in collaboration tion anywhere in the world. with the Netherlands Institute for Click on any one of the dots on Sound and Vision. The web site the map and you will immediately below allows users to spin a virtual listen to that station. globe and click on live radio. http://radio.garden/live/toulouse/radiopresence October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 21

Canadian study compares COVID-19 spit test to traditional swab test shared by Jenn Ganton, MSc, BJ couraged to visit Ottawa Public Director, Communications and Public Health’s website for more informa- Relations | Directrice, Communications tion about preventing the spread of et relations publiques Ottawa Hospital COVID-19 and when to get tested. Research Institute | Institut de recher- Full reference: Salivary Detec- che de l’Hôpital d’Ottawa tion of COVID-19. Lisa Caulley, MD, MPH, Martin Corsten, MD, new study led by research- Libni Eapen, MD, Jonathan Whel- ers at The Ottawa Hospital, an, BSc, Jonathan B. Angel, MD, University of Ottawa and Kym Antonation, MPH, Nathalie theA Public Health Agency of Can- Bastien, PhD, Guillaume Poliquin, ada’s National Microbiology Labo- MD, PhD. Annals of Internal Med- ratory shows that a Canadian-made icine. August 28, 2020. https://doi. spit test can detect the COVID-19 org/10.7326/M20-4738. virus. Although it does not pick up as many cases as the tradition- The Ottawa Hospital is one of Can- al swab test, the spit test is more ada’s top learning and research hospi- comfortable than swab testing, tals, where excellent care is inspired by which requires a health-care pro- research and driven by compassion. As vider to insert a swab in the back the third-largest employer in Ottawa, of the nose or throat. our support staff, researchers, nurses, The study, published in Annals physicians, and volunteers never stop of Internal Medicine, involved 1,939 seeking solutions to the most complex people who came to The Otta- health-care challenges. Our multi-cam- wa Hospital’s COVID-19 Assess- pus hospital, affiliated with the Uni- ment Centre at Brewer Arena, and Guillaume Poliquin, Acting Scien- sity published results with another versity of Ottawa, attracts some of the agreed to do both tests. To mimic tific Director General at Canada’s spit test for COVID-19. most influential scientific minds from mass screening, those being tested National Microbiology Laborato- COVID-19 spit tests are still around the world. Backed by generous were either asymptomatic or had ry. “In addition to testing, it is im- considered experimental in Can- support from the community, we are mild symptoms. portant for all Canadians to follow ada, and can only be used for re- committed to providing the world- A total of 34 people in the study public health guidelines if you are search purposes. class, compassionate care we would tested positive for COVID-19 with feeling sick to ensure that you keep Residents of Ottawa are en- want for our loved ones. www.ohri.ca both the standard swab test and yourself, your family and your com- the experimental spit test, while 22 munity safe.” tested positive with the swab test Dr. Johnson-Obaseki had previ- alone and 14 tested positive with ously worked with DNA Genotek the spit test alone. on a spit test to detect Human “In our study, the swab test de- papilloma virus (HPV), which can tected more cases than the spit cause certain kinds of cancer. Like test,” said senior author Dr. Steph- many researchers at The Ottawa anie Johnson-Obaseki, a head and Hospital and the University of Ot- neck cancer surgeon at The Otta- tawa, she rapidly applied her ex- wa Hospital, assistant professor pertise to the global fight against at the University of Ottawa and COVID-19. Her team’s next step departmental research chair in is to retest all the samples using an quality improvement. “Howev- antibody test that can detect past er, we feel that because the spit infection with COVID-19. test is so much easier, it may still “We hope that our research, and have a place in COVID-19 test- other research around the world, ing in certain situations. Further will lead to better and simpler research is crucial in this rapid- testing for COVID-19,” said first ly-changing field.” author Dr. Lisa Caulley, an otolar- The spit test uses a DNA col- yngologist - head and neck surgeon lection system developed by Otta- and associate scientist at The Ot- wa-based company DNA Genotek. tawa Hospital, and junior clinical The company provided the collec- research chair at the University of tion system free of charge for the Ottawa. “But no COVID-19 test purposes of this study, but did not will ever be perfect, so the most have a role in designing the study important thing is to stay home if or interpreting the results. The you are feeling sick and follow all spit samples were shipped to the public health guidelines.” National Microbiology Labora- The study was funded by The tory in Winnipeg for detection of Ottawa Hospital Academic Medi- COVID-19 genetic material using cal Organization (TOHAMO). All standard techniques. research at The Ottawa Hospital is “There are many different ap- possible because of support from proaches and techniques that are generous donors to The Ottawa in use or under development for Hospital Foundation. COVID-19 testing and the saliva The study was published on Fri- test could be the next advance- day, August 28, 2020, the same day 1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 ment with more research,” said Dr. that researchers from Yale Univer- Page 22 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 TRINITY COMMUNITY GARDEN A message from Trinity Community Garden after a very different summer by Rhonda Turner

rinity Community Garden was established in 2012. The ground had to be clearedT which was a very difficult task. Lots and lots of grass and weeds had to be removed. Berms surrounding the whole garden were created with this debris. The gar- A happy gardener jumps for joy! den started off with 14 members PHOTO: TAMMIE WINSOR and 15 plots. Originally dual plots were permitted. Since then, there bed a variety of perennials bloom has been an increase in interest in at different times throughout the vegetable gardening thus it was summer. Some gardeners have decided last fall that double plots planted sunflowers. The sunflow- were no longer permitted. They ers have reached a tremendous were separated back into single height of about 10 feet tall with plots measuring 20’ by 40’. There lots of flowers. Others have planted are now a total of 44 plots with nasturtiums and marigolds. These over 45 members. two flowers supposedly repel bugs. Two of the plots are designated We also have an herb garden with as donation gardens. The produce a variety of herbs planted to be from these plots is grown specifi- shared among the gardeners. It is cally for Blair Court Community very handy and you don’t have to House Food Bank and donated on a Donation Team member Debra James Percival enjoys some beautiful sun grow everything on your own. You bi-weekly basis. The produce main- flowers.PHOTO: RHONDA TURNER can go to the herb garden and pick ly consists of items that yield a large a few leaves of whatever you need. amount, such as kale, Swiss chard, Over the years the garden has tomatoes, carrots, turnips, lettuce been fortunate to not suffer any and parsley. The donation team kind of thefts. This year, howev- also asks for contributions from er; there was an ongoing incident other gardeners, especially now of someone or something stealing since there is a lot of produce that beets. First of all, beets were sto- each plot holder may not be able to len from the donation plot. Then consume. So far this year the garden the thefts spread out through the has donated over 228 pounds of pro- Scenes from the garden. PHOTO: RHONDA TURNER garden to other plots. Eventually duce to Blair Court Food Bank. it was suggested for the garden- This year we were very fortunate specified that gardeners could only to turn around. Early August was ers to pick their beets before they to receive a grant from Just Food. visit their plot on odd or even days very rainy and nature watered our were all stolen, hopefully, whoever Just Food is an organization that depending on the number of their garden plots for us. The garden or whatever took them actually ate manages Ottawa’s Community plot. This has changed the over produce seemed to explode in them and didn’t do it as a prank. Garden Network which provides all atmosphere of the garden. We abundance. The welcomed rains The gardening season is coming support to community gardens were not able to have our garden certainly helped the plants with to an end and all the gardens will be around Ottawa. This grant enabled start-up day as usual with a pot much needed moisture. cleaned up and closed for the year. us to build and install wooden bor- luck lunch following the task at Now with everything flourish- The compost bins will be filled up der surrounds for every garden the site. We no longer get to see, ing all the produce must be har- to overflow with all the plants that plot. This really improved the visit and share stories with all of vested. Tomatoes are everywhere, provided much appreciated veg- overall look of the site and defined the other gardeners. Protocol stat- and, unfortunately lots and lots etables. But again it won’t be the the garden areas. Before, there ed that all gardeners wear gloves of tomatoes are either split from same due to Covid since we won’t were home made borders varying when using the water tanks. The the moisture or fall to the ground have the companionship and usual from many different materials with communal gardening tools were no before being picked. Many of the get together with a pot luck to end no consistency. Now the plots are longer available, forcing each gar- crops will be fine in the ground the season. Our usual fall clean up completely uniform and every plot dener to bring their own tools and until late fall. Carrots, kale, Swiss method still has to be determined, is bordered exactly to size. We watering cans, etc. After using the chard and sprouts are good until it whether we do it as per the odd thank all the volunteers and gar- water supply, gardeners were asked freezes and some even beyond un- and even days or come up with an- deners who strived to get this grant to sanitize the spout handle prior til snow is on the ground. Appar- other alternative. Until next May, and those who built and installed to leaving the garden. ently sprouts are better after they all of us gardeners will be thinking the borders. Social distancing was Summer has been a hot one with have felt a frost. of what to grow next year and how adhered to during this installation, long periods of extreme heat and There is a lot more to the garden to improve our gardens. adding to the difficulty. no rain. Some of the crops seemed than vegetables. There is a desig- If you would like more infor- As with everything and every- to suffer in the heat and lack of nated wild flower garden, plus we mation about Trinity Community one this year it has been very dif- moisture. Many gardeners stated have a bee house for the bees to Garden, or if you are interested in ferent due to Covid-19 and its pro- that some seeds did not germinate. take shelter in from the heat and obtaining a plot next year, please tocols. The site is no longer open Personally, I had to re-seed my elements. We need to attract bees contact us at trinity.garden@rogers. for the public to visit. Now only carrots and beets three times, and in order to pollinate all our vegeta- com. A reminder notification al- registered gardeners are permitted even after that I only got about 6 ble flowers so they germinate and ways appears in the spring about the in the garden. Covid-19 protocol carrots. But then things seemed produce fruit. In the wild flower garden in this great little newspaper. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 23 ESSENTIAL HEALTH Abs need tender loving care too: A massage therapist’s journey beyond sit-ups and smoothies

ly care for all! The techniques are ation with a Clinical Herbalist, as based on repetition of light touch, well as Chiropractors, Physiother- not increasing physical pressure. apists, Naturopathic Doctors and/ DIANA SHELDRICK Even within one session, I repeat or other health professionals you RMT/P-ATMAT techniques in the abdominal re- may already see to co-create a co- gion to meet the individual needs ordinated team working on your of each client. behalf. Over time, with regular treat- As a Registered Massage Thera- ment, your body has a chance to pist and a Maya Abdominal Thera- release the physical tension in the py Practitioner I offer holistic heal- I will confess that I have been breathing techniques. What I did muscles and tissues surrounding ing gifts, supporting not only the a navel gazer for a long time. The learn in the physiology courses was the abdominal cavity and its’ inter- function of your body from head to navel sits right there in the centre that almost every blood cell, lymph nal organ systems. These include toe to belly and back, but also pro- of the human body - over an area fluid and spinal fluid system runs the pulmonary system (breathing) viding tools to support your contin- full of vital organs needed to fuel through the abdominal cavity, and digestive system (food digestions ued growth as a full human being. and nourish us on all levels. How that congestion and tightness in and elimination), the circulatory From belly to beyond, I am amazing! Yet hands-on care of the this area can affect the function of system (blood and lymphatics) and grateful to be able to offer care, in- abdominals is almost never consid- all the organs and systems in that the reproductive system (uterus or sights and wisdom from my navel ered or requested in a regular mas- area. This left me looking for more the prostate). gazing journey to abdominals ev- sage treatment. So, what physical techniques to support the abdomi- I teach my clients to become erywhere. care can we offer our bellies if we nals directly! more aware of their bodies and rec- If you would like to learn more look beyond exercise and diet? It was 2010 when I heard about ognize when issues arise. Everyone about your body and conditions In 2002, during the three years The Arvigo Technique of Maya Ab- is given take home, body-positive you have, please subscribe to our training for my registered massage dominal Therapy. The instructors self-care tools that they can use in newsletter through our website at therapy diploma, I remember feel- taught a series of gentle, non-inva- between treatments. www.essential-health.ca. ing like there was more care to dis- sive, visceral massage techniques Maya Abdominal Therapy treat- If you have any questions about cover about abdominals beyond the that focus on the abdominal, back ments compliment other forms of how massage might be able to help basic massage curriculum, which and hip areas of the body, useful for health care practices, and I offer you, or about psychotherapy, please also included basic relaxation and both men and women. Finally, bel- the option of working in cooper- email [email protected]. Page 24 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 LIFE AT MAPLEWOOD

Barbara Phillipps, General We have worked diligently to kindness to each other and our res- • We are here to support our Manager, shares these words create a comfortable and safe envi- idents. neighbors. Congratulations to the staff and ronment. Residents living here and I also wanted to say thank you to residents of Maplewood Retire- staff working here demonstrate our wonderful neighbours! Many Together we make this home. ment Community, as we celebrate mutual acceptance and respect for of whom dropped off masks and Together we live life to the full- our 7th year! each other’s individuality and we other PPE and enjoyed our out- est by being here for each other. This year has definitely had recognize our differences and real- door concerts with us. some ups and downs, but, we have ly value our similarities. We love the residents, staff and Do you want to learn more about demonstrated resilience and a true We are fortunate to have a team volunteers for all their individuali- Maplewood? For your friend, or sense of community as we have of employees and volunteers who ty that they bring to our home. We for yourself? Please give us a call thrived, even in challenging times. have shared values with Riverstone are not like any other. to book a virtual visit, or perhaps We are grateful as residents and Retirement Community. We are a • We are here to support the one in person. Please call Brian at staff have contributed to a culture of team of employees that are here for residents. 613.656.0556 kindness and understanding. This the right reasons, even through the • We are here to support each If you are interested in making a year has been critical in making most challenging of times, like the other. difference and want to work or vol- safe choices especially during Covid pandemic we are now experiencing. • We are here to support our unteer with us, please contact us at times as a retirement community. I want to thank the staff for your community www.maplewoodretirement.com

Staying Active Indoors & Out One of the many luxuries of living at Maplewood are bringing outdoor activities in. We are able to enjoy competitive games of shuffleboard year-round on our eight-foot-long shuffleboard mat. Whether its staying active and fit in the pool and cycling through different countries virtually are also just some examples of the exercise programs that keep us moving daily. We also created an outdoor mini putt course we are able to bring indoors and enjoy through the winter months!

A message from Shelby McLean, Activity Manager

Fall Events at Maplewood This fall we have been busy in the kitchen baking up some delicious treats for all our different events. We enjoyed some personal size apple pies during our Applefest with apples we picked from the orchard. We are looking forward to learning new soup recipes this fall for our Fall Harvest social which will include a soup judging contest, what a perfect way to stay warm this fall! October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 25 LIFE AT MAPLEWOOD

A message from Upcoming Maplewood Maplewood welcomes you to visit What our residents love about you feel at home and provide you Highlights for October- November…. our Fall Open House Victorian their home? with the services and convenienc- How we are staying active and social High Tea and Fashion Show; “This is a Pleasant Atmosphere, es you require, so you can enjoy during COVID times Friday November 6th from 2:30 I enjoy this environment. Every- the peace of mind and easy-going p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register today in one is so welcoming and Friendly. lifestyle that retirement promises. Friday Oktoberfest Afternoon order to receive the live feed of the I feel safe here, if I fall the nurse Rest assured that you’ll be in good October 2nd from 3 to 4 p.m. event! comes to help me; it’s nice being in hands at Maplewood. That is our Staying Active and Motivated a familiar community. I am amazed enduring commitment to you and During Isolation by: AIM Fit- Remembrance Day Events how it is always clean. It is like liv- your family. ness Tuesday October 6th from Wednesday November 11th including on a cruise ship without the When the time has come to 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. ing a Ceremony and special lunch waves. We have a great physician! make the move to a retirement for our Veterans Excellent nursing care, good food. community, consider Maplewood. Pumpkin Inferno Outing to The staff are service oriented it’s We’re committed to do all that Upper Canada Village Tuesday Food Demonstration “Italian Cui- amazing. we can, every day, to ensure that October 13th sine” Tuesday November 17th from you’re certain you made the right 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Choose with Confidence choice. Paint and Wine Night Thursday We understand that choosing a October 15th from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 Live Music with “The Polished retirement community is a big life Health and Wellness Services p.m. Brass Quintet” Wednesday No- decision, not to be made lightly. Tailored to you vember 18th from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. You need to feel confident in your At Maplewood your physical, so- Fall Harvest Social Wednesday choice, certain that your needs cial, spiritual, mental and emotion- October 21st from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Paint and Wine Night Thursday will be met, and most important- al health is of vital importance to November 19th from 7:15 p.m. to ly, happy and fulfilled where you us. We take every step necessary to Classical Music Appreciation 8:30 p.m. live. ensure your safety and care. Part Wednesday October 28th from 7:15 At Maplewood, you’ll look at of what makes Maplewood differ- p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Maplewood Piano Bar Thursday retirement living differently. Your ent from traditional retirement November 26th from 7:15 to 8:15 day-to-day life is what you make homes is our flexible and holistic Haunted House and Hallow- p.m. it—you choose the lifestyle that approach to your well-being, which een Social Friday October 30th works for you. From the activi- drives our unparalleled health and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register today in order to join us ties you participate in to the level wellness service offering. It’s all through a live feed for our numerous of personal care that you require, here for you – just choose the ex- Political Lecture with Professor events you’re free to be as independent as perience you want. Cammy Wednesday November 4th you prefer. Call us today to book a virtual or at 2 p.m. Call Brian at 613-656 0556 Ext 701 Our devoted staff will help make personal visit! 613-656-0556

Maplewood’s Signature Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is • 2 cups strawberries, halved easy and takes just 30 minutes • 1 1/2 cups sugar to make a small batch of 3 to 4 • 1/4 cup lemon juice pints. It’s sweet, gooey and the rhubarb adds just enough tart- Instructions ness. We made our jam from our 1. Place all ingredients in a garden grown strawberries and large, heavy-bottomed pot rhubarb. and bring to a rolling boil. Prep Time 10 minutes 2. Reduce heat slightly and then Cook Time 20 minutes simmer, stirring frequently, Cooling 10 minutes for 20 minutes. Jam will re- Celebrating through from our MPP John Fraser. In ad- Total Time 40 minutes duce in volume and thicken. the difficult times dition to being able to enjoy our Servings 3 pints 3. Let cool for 10 minutes and This September we celebrated our fine dining prepared by our won- pour into clean glass jars or 7-year anniversary! We were able to derful chefs, we have been able to Ingredients containers. recognize our residents and staff order some of our favourite restau- • 2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2” 4. Can be refrigerated for sever- who have been with us for the en- rants in, and still dine out with our pieces al weeks. tire seven years with a certificate multiple bubbles of 10! Page 26 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Our best laid plan was hit by the virus and surgery by Bill Fairbairn Photos by Ian Felton

y wife and I had planned a summer holiday in England’s Lake District Mwith my daughter Judith and her husband Ian, but, double whammy, the Covid 19 virus and hernia surgery at the Ottawa Hospital inter- vened. The virus pandemic, which af- flicts Britain worse than it does Canada, did not stop Judith and Ian taking a break from London however. After weeks confined to London and district they deserved a holiday so they rented a cottage near one of the many lakes in En- gland’s north-west. “We had a super holiday,” they conveyed to me in an email. “The cottage was private and comfortable. There was some wind and rain but not too cold and some sunny days. The walks were excellent right from the doorstep. “It was a shame to not go into towns and tourist attractions which were heaving with people. The day we left the authorities locked down the north-west of England for virus infection control. From our observation rightly so since people are not taking this virus as seriously as they need to in England.” Judith says Ian and she are happy to be back home in London and don’t intend to go anywhere for the foreseeable future.” Janina and I are in a similar position. I’m recovering from my surgery but kept busy with the newspaper. She does her Revenue Canada tax work from home. So we are hunkering down for winter. I do dream of what I missed not being around England’s beautiful Lake District but have at hand the surrounding photographs to com- pensate and publish. A group of Englishmen who lived in the Lake District in the first half of the nineteenth cen- tury were the Lake Poets. The three main figures were William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Col- leridge and Robert Southy. Word- sworth’s Daffodil poem begins “I wandered lonely as a cloud.” and is thought of as quintessentially Lake District. The famous English children’s book author Beatrix Potter resided there too. The Peter Rabbit author was an expert sheep breeder. When she died in 1943 she left 14 farms, sheep and 4,000 acres to Britain’s National Trust. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 27 168 Sushi and the West Coast connection by Carole Moult

ver the past few months take out or deliveries have become the main stay of Omany of our favourite restaurants. And, thanks to the owners and staff, we have been able to enjoy a little bit of self indulgence with some of our favourite foods helping us feel as if we are perhaps becoming closer to what we now refer to as ‘normal’. Perhaps you are even one of like this before,” the first person those hungry people who opt to on the other end of the line replied. walk or drive over to do your own However, following that initial restaurant pick-up? Whatever the call, and over the next few days, reason, it is then that you might get communication was made with to wonder exactly what it is that some of the most awesome peo- others are carrying out in those ple, including speaking with Dy- brown paper bags or even the insu- namite Sushi’s creator himself, lated containers used by the food Chef Sada. delivery people. And, come to find out, Sada-san “What are hungry customers is both the owner and chef of the like me requesting when they want Octopus’ Garden; a restaurant that to enjoy their favourite food?” you has been in business since 1993. might conjecture. “Are there any The dish itself was inspired new dishes that I should be sam- around 1988 at an earlier workplace pling?” Or, perhaps more impor- in Vancouver before Chef Sada tantly you might ask out loud for ever opened his Octopus’ Garden your own benefit, “Are there some doors, and at the time to the diners restaurant dishes that are more of was known as the Sada Roll a first choice than others?” “The inspiration for the sushi Recently, it was John Ke, the roll came from ‘being inspired by owner of 168 Sushi who replied im- ‘Tenmusu’ which is a variation of mediately for his restaurant. “The the Japanese ‘Onigiri’ rice ball”, answer to your question is, yes, noted an email response. there are favourites, and Dynamite The current name, however of Sushi is the number one preference the ever so popular roll came when here.” one of Chef Sada’s diners exclaimed, Thus it became a mission to “Oh, it’s dynamite!” And thus, as find out more about this highly fa- Chef Sada reported, he “was con- voured dish. vinced for the product’s success”. It didn’t take long to boot up the After several telephone calls and lap top after speaking with John, subsequent emails it seemed as if and then Google search to find out it was mission accomplished for just what this well-liked Dynamite seeking out the story behind a very Sushi was all about? In the end, it popular sushi roll. was discovered that the popular Meanwhile, if the author gets sushi roll was in fact created right to visit the West Coast in the fu- here in Canada. dynamite roll was pus’ Garden in Vancouver, British ture, the message from Chef Sada “A dynamite roll is a type of found in Columbia by a man referred to as is this: “Sada suggests that you Western-style sushi,” Wikipe- Oc- Sara-san.” visit Octopus’ Garden when you dia, the free encyclopedia to- And so, with this particular income to Vancouver, and he will noted. “It is formation in hand plus a lot of en- offer a free Sada roll which now believed that thusiasm, no time was wasted we call the dynamite roll in this the origin before a telephone call restaurant.” The Octopus’ Gar- of the was put through den Restaurant is located at 1995 to Octopus’ Cornwall Avenue in Vancouver. Garden in The reviews are exceptional and Vancouver, sound as if some day a visit to Oc- B.C. In- topus’ Garden just might be well deed, there worth the trip. was now an Closer to home, 168 Sushi is locat- added curi- ed at 1760 St. Laurent Blvd., between osity to find Smyth Road and Industrial Avenue. out more about the or- Open 7 days a week + holidays with igin of this popular dish. over 168 items on the menu. Order Perhaps this Octopus’ Garden the On-Line Sushi for Take- Out or Restaurant might have a little his- have it delivered with Uber Eats or tory that they would even be will- SkipTheDishes. Telephone 168 Su- ing to share. shi at: 613-523-1680. Or check out: “We have never had a question 168SushiBuffet.com Page 28 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 OPEN LETTER: We need to end the practice of cash-shaming: cash is vital to the economy and safer to touch than cards submitted by Steven Meitin payment method, debit/credit ical for consumers to have options hygiene and be considerate of those President, Canadian Association of cards turned out to be the dirti- to pay for their goods and services. around them. But don’t buy into the Secured Transportation (CAST) est payment method. The study While some may prefer the conve- fear. The best way to protect all con- showed that the average germ nience of cards, others prefer how sumers and retailers is to continue to MONTREAL, score for credit/debit cards cash protects their privacy and an- provide options for payment and to (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – In was 285 vs. the average germ onymity, while helping them man- keep our economy moving. response to continued misinforma- score for cash/coins at 148 (al- age their debt level. Cash is a vital Wash your hands frequently, tion about the cleanliness of cash most 2x higher for cards com- part of our economy. avoid touching your face and may- and the refusal by businesses to ac- pared to cash). Just think of how Fabio Panetta, a Member of the be even wipe your cards and cash cept it, the Canadian Association many surfaces cards touch as they Executive Board of the Europe- with the right products, but don’t of Secured Transportation (CAST) wait on tables, bars or counter-tops an Central Bank, recently noted think you are protecting anyone by issued the following open letter: to be picked up and swiped. In that, “Adequate availability of cash refusing to accept cash or remov- COVID-19 has exacerbated fact, the average score for plastic is crucial for the functioning of ing cash from our economy. fears that as cash changes hands, cards was worse than the score reg- the economy…[cash] remains the it becomes a transporter of germs istered for the bathroom at New dominant means of payment for About the Canadian and viruses. But is cash really any York City’s Penn Station, which consumers, and is of fundamental Association About the worse than your debit or credit used to see more than 650,000 importance for the inclusion of so- Canadian Association of card? LendEDU, a company that people on an average workday! cially vulnerable citizens, such as Secured Transportation helps consumers learn about fi- Eliminating the use of cash only elderly or lower-income groups… The purpose of the Canadian Asso- nancial products, used a scientific punishes some of the most vulner- Overall, banknotes do not repre- ciation of Secured Transportation device that tests for bacteria on a able members of society: uncom- sent a particularly significant risk (CAST) is to promote and advocate given surface to examine just how fortable with technology, people of infection compared with other for the interests of Canadian providers dirty credit/debit cards and cash with no credit, coin drives for kinds of surface that people come of secure transportation of valuables, really are. They tested the front charities (like poppies for veterans, into contact within daily life.” to provide a venue for beneficial dia- and back of 41 different debit and daffodils for CF, change at Christ- We need to end the practice of logue among members, and to encour- credit cards, 27 different bills and mas for the Salvation Army), tips cash-shaming. Dirty cash is a stigma age the advancement and excellence of 12 different coins. After calculating for those in the service industry, for songs, not economies. Everybody industry standards across Canada and the average germ score for each and the list goes on. It is also crit- needs to continue to practice good abroad. www.cast-acts.ca

CFUW-Ottawa celebrates a 110th anniversary this year Submitted by Marie Danielle Vachon, groups, raises public awareness of Communications the issues facing Afghan women and girls and provides scholarships lubs come and go but to for young Afghan women who are celebrate a 110th anniversa- determined to make a difference ry, as CFUW-Ottawa is this in their country. They have had Cyear, you have to have a winning impressive success. To date, 42 re- combination. CFUW-Ottawa’s se- cipients of the scholarships have cret? It is a dynamic organization graduated and 54 women are cur- of women that enhances personal rently enrolled; in total, almost 100 growth and provides challenges students have been supported. and opportunities to make positive The support for the education of change in the world. women here in Canada is also cru- The group was created in 1910 cial to CFUW-Ottawa members. when a group of women met in Ot- The CFUW-Ottawa Scholarship tawa to form what was then known Trust Fund has encouraged and sup- as the University Women’s Club. ported students seeking higher ed- The group has since been renamed ucation since 1983. In 2019-2020, CFUW-Ottawa and a university the Trust Fund awarded a record of degree is no longer required to be- 31 scholarships totaling $78,000. come a member. CFUW-Ottawa CFUW-Ottawa promotes Can- is one of 122 clubs across Canada wa-St. Lawrence Valley. She was ada to foreign diplomatic guests and is affiliated with a global com- the first woman admitted to the CFUW-Ottawa members have in a spirit of fun and friendship. munity in 80 countries. Royal Society of Canada and always had a social conscience. The Diplomatic Hospitality Group CFUW-Ottawa has had, and the first woman to receive an During both World Wars they organizes activities and events to continues to have, some fascinat- honorary degree from Carleton raised money to provide milk for demonstrate various aspects of Ca- ing members, including: University. children in war-torn Belgian and nadian life and to showcase Cana- • Dr. Charlotte Whitton, a • Shirley Greenberg, a trail-blazer for soldiers’ convalescent homes. dian history and culture in the Na- champion for women’s equality in the Canadian women’s move- They sent gifts of tobacco and do- tional Capital Region. in politics and the workplace. ment, helped found the Ottawa nated pajamas, hospital shirts and CFUW-Ottawa is also about the When she was elected mayor of Women’s Centre, from which socks to soldiers. Princess Juliana power of women coming together Ottawa in 1951, she became the subsequently developed the of the Netherlands, who was giv- for personal development. There first woman mayor of a major Rape Crisis Centre, the Wom- en refuge in Canada during World are groups for those who appre- Canadian city. en’s Career Counselling Centre War II, joined the club as an hon- ciate, art, music, and theater; for • Dr. Alice E. Wilson, Canada’s and Interval House, a refuge orary member. women who like to hike, snowshoe first female geologist and a for battered women. She also Today University Women or ski; and for those with an inter- recognized authority on the created the first all-female law Helping Afghan Women, one of est in the environment, history or fossils and rock of the Otta- practice in Ottawa. CFUW-Ottawa’s external outreach literature. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 29 And all at once, summer turned into autumn Shared by Caitlin Mackenzie, With the postponement of many Marketing Manager, Oakpark Retire- county fairs this autumn, Oakpark ment Community decided to keep some of the tra- his year has been the year ditions alive with a candy apple of unprecedented challeng- afternoon. With all the challenges es. Here at Oakpark, we are that this year has brought Oakpark overcomingT those challenges with staff has a commitment of ensuring the warmth and dedication of our in- these beloved seasonal traditions credible staff. As they say, not all He- are still able to be enjoyed. ro’s wear capes, but many wear scrubs As lots of aspects of our lives and a smile behind their masks. have changed, here at Oakpark the As the beautiful fall weather commitment and dedication to our starts to take over the Alta Vis- residents and community has not. ta neighbourhood, the two maple We are definitely still accepting trees that line the Oakpark en- new residents and if you have any trance are starting to turn bright questions regarding Oakpark or shades of red and orange. When our services, please call us at 613- you drive down Valour Drive, you 260-7144 anytime! are followed by the changing leaves Although we cannot host our and are taken in by the peaceful se- events yet, we are excited to intro- renity of Oakpark. Walking paths duce our first virtual Open House through the wooded area surround on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at our lovely home and are just wait- 2:30 pm. You will be able to meet ing for those ready to take in the the management team, staff and fall colours. view our lovely home. There was even toasting with candy apples. To register please contact Caitlin at [email protected]

Amazing: These candy apple samples are pretty special.

Choices! Look at what they were showing at the Candy Apple Bar. Welcome to the candy apple table. PHOTOS: TAYLOR TOLL Page 30 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Pandemic impacts all walks of life

PHOTOS BY GEOFF RADNOR Ergonomic Desk Set Up by Susan Reive, Physiotherapist, Owner of Kilborn Physiotherapy Clinic

ince COVID-19 struck almost six months ago, many people have been working from home. Unfortunately for some people, an Simproper desk set up has led to neck and shoulder injuries. Indeed, sitting in poor posture for long hours can place excess strain on the neck, shoulder, and lower back, resulting in injury. An ergonomic sitting work station includes the following: 1. The top of the monitor screen is at eye level and at arm’s length away. 2. The elbows are bent to 90o and at your sides. 3. The wrists are in neutral. 4. The knees and hips are at 90o angles.

You need something adjustable and that is usually the chair that can go up or down to allow for a proper desk set up. If you are working on a laptop, you will need a separate keyboard and mouse; place the lap- IMAGE FROM ERGOMAKER.COM top on top of a box such that the top of the screen is at eye level, or use a separate moni- a lot of strain on the neck muscles. Moreover, if to stand will help. The same rules apply with tor. I think this has been the cause for many the table is too high and your arms are held up respect to the monitor height, and elbows and injuries; people working at laptops for hours on and out to the side, then the shoulder and neck wrist position. Try using the kitchen counter end looking down at their screens. This places muscles are stressed. for a standing desk and place the keyboard on Since COVID-19 is not ending anytime a book or board to get the correct elbow po- soon, people will be working from home for sition. the next few months or longer. Ensuring your Finally, in addition to setting up an ergo- work station is properly set up is essential to nomic workstation, the best thing you can do avoid injury. I would recommend you have two is to get up and move regularly. Try to go for set ups: a sitting work station and a standing a 15 minute walk on your lunch hour. Stretch work station (if you are able to stand) and al- your neck and shoulder muscles a couple times ternate between the two stations. Sitting plac- during the work day. We are meant to move, so es a lot of stress on the spine, so being able keep moving. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 31 A fall symphony of fun at Riverpath Shared by Rosal Yade, Activity Manager

The Ottawa Woodwinds Project put on a beautiful outdoor concert for our residents! The sun sets and the Above: Claudette enjoys an array “ensemble played on”! What a treat! ALL PHOTOS: ROSAL YADE of fresh picked apples! She looks forward to enjoying them as she picks her favourites and fills her bag, to take up to her suite!

Left: Daniah serves up some exceptional Chilean wine to Gemma, as we continue our monthly wine tast- ing tour around the world! Our residents were treated to a traditional Chilean means to end the day!

Yoshio is incredibly talented and continues to live by the principle Thérèse is full of joy as she cracks that practise makes perfect! Every open her fresh lobster and mussels. morning and afternoon, he tickles Our “Riverpath Seafood House” the ivories and we benefit from the serves delicious seafood and was a beautiful melodies he shares with us! hit among residents! COMPUTER HELP IN YOUR HOME

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HOW CaN WE HELP YOU? • Computer slowdowns • Problems with Internet connections • Spam, spyware and security programs • Setting up and maintaining home and office networks • Printer problems • Helping plan, purchase and use new computer equipment • Transferring and backing up data • Using new digital cameras • Coaching 613-731-5954 Local talented sensation, Lauren Hall, entertained our residents at our [email protected] Fall Rhapsody concert recently! Residents loved her voice and great Malcolm and John Harding repertoire of both French and English songs of the past! Page 32 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020

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OCTOBER 2020 A Voice of Riverview Park NOVEMBER 2020 A Covid Canada Day by L. Couture

t was a novel celebration in the time of a novel virus. Res- idents on Caledon St., Dale IAve., and Alta Vista (between the two streets) came together to celebrate Canada Day from a distance. Socially distanced events were held including a parade, movie night and house decorating contest. It Movie Night: another clever idea turned out to be a Canada Day for from Caledon Street. the memory books. PHOTO: K. CONNOLLY

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Meals on Wheels helps clients like Germaine during COVID-19 this Community Support Month by Anice Wong, Marketing and and physically distanced, in many Outreach Assistant cases the presence of the volunteer alone helps combat isolation as OTTAWA, September 29, they may be the only person they 2020 – This Community Support see on any given day. Month, Meals on Wheels/La Po- “I don’t have to go grocery shop- pote roulante (Ottawa) is helping ping as much anymore. Meals on clients like Germaine stay safe and Wheels ensures I have a decent healthy at home by providing nu- meal at least once a day.” says Ger- tritious meals during this unprece- maine, a client since July. “The dented pandemic time. volunteers are polite and good hu- moured. They work hard for us and Below are the specific celebration Services Day Over the last few months of I tell them to keep safe.” days for the month: • October 27: Attendant Services COVID-19, Meals on Wheels has Meals on Wheels Ottawa is one • October 5-9: Meals on Wheels Day been challenged more than ever to of the many community support Week • October 28-29: OCSA’s Virtual deliver needed services to vulner- services that play a critical role in • October 7: Congregate Dining CommunityConnect Confer- able populations. Since the start assisting seniors and adults with Day ence of the pandemic, seniors who live disabilities in maintaining their • October 9: Supportive Housing/ • October 30: Hospice and Pallia- alone have become even more iso- health and independence at home. Assisted Living Day tive Care Services Day lated and homebound. They have It is an integral part of the health- • October 11: Friendly Visiting/ Follow the conversation on so- been told to stay home to stay care system and helps reduce the Telephone Reassurance Day cial media at #CSM2020. healthy and safe. Meals on Wheels burden on family caregivers. Since • October 12: Respite Services About Meals on Wheels/La Po- understands how simply getting a state of emergency was declared Day pote roulante (Ottawa) prepared meals delivered to the by the City of Ottawa on March • October 12-16: Community Meals on Wheels/La Popote door can reduce a lot of stress for 25, Meals on Wheels Ottawa has Care Worker Week roulante (Ottawa) is a not-for-prof- clients and families. Not only does served over 53,300 meals to more • October 14: Client Intervention it registered charity that promotes it take away the worry of cook- than 1,045 clients. and Assistance (CIA) Day the dignity, health and indepen- ing, it can help reduce isolation. October is Community Support • October 19-23: Adult Day Pro- dence of seniors and adults with Trained volunteers provide a check Month, an opportunity to cele- gram Week disabilities by delivering nutritious in during meal deliveries and en- brate and raise awareness about • October 23: Home Help/Main- meals, being a point of contact sure clients are coping well. Even the value of community support tenance Services Day within the health system, and pro- though interactions may be short services such as Meals on Wheels. • October 26: Transportation viding collaborative leadership.

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I am not talking member now.” here about Donald Trump; he was doing and You do not remember. saying strange things well before COVID-19. “And when did you get a girlfriend?” It is fascinating to watch your friends on “We have been going out for over a year,” Facebook go from a nice person to a rabid lu- “How come I have never met her?” natic right in front of your eyes. One day they The girls without Opa. “You have met her lots of times, Grampa. are sending out pictures of kittens and bunnies, You sat next to her at Mom and Dad’s twenti- birthday wishes and pictures of grandchildren. eth anniversary dinner.” A week later they are fulminating about the “Oh yea, I remember.” government, their daughter’s useless boyfriend, You do not remember. the weather and what ever else comes to their “OK, sonny, you can borrow the car. Just mind. They talk about the amount they can make sure you fill the gas tank when you return drink in one sitting, how many sausages, pieces it.” of bacon and slices of ham are required to com- “Thanks, Grampa. I will remember.” plete a breakfast meal, and why Netflix sucks He will not remember. the big one. They post inappropriate cartoons You place the phone on the kitchen table and and memes, make comments like, “If you don’t Grampa and the boys return to the funnies. Garfield is still taunting like Canada… then move.” They refer to people the dog. as Karens, Kevins and Snowflakes without the and can barely see your feet because of the size Some things are worth remembering. faintest idea what the terms mean. of your fallen chest… damned gravity. COVID seems to bring out the bad parts in Don’t get me wrong, I have no idea what You shuffle off to the bathroom, install your many, many people. But, if you can keep your those terms mean, either. dentures and comb the few remaining hairs on sense of humour as the ship sinks, then there So why am I apologizing? your dome. You note the forest of hairs growing is hope. I woke up at about 8 AM on Wednesday, April in your ears and wonder, why there and not on Keep your sense of humour, my friends. 2. We were a couple of months into COVID top? Someday, we will look back on all this and re- and being that I was in a high-risk group I de- Your beard has grown overnight but it is too alize that the hardest part was having to take a cided that I would write my autobiography. My hard to see because it is as grey as your com- pee at 3, 4 and 5:30 AM. kids don’t really know my life story because a plexion. You decide to leave it for a lot of it was not interesting to them and, if that few more days. was the case, my grandkids would know almost You move towards the kitch- nothing about me after I am gone to that big en, stumbling as you go over your Cheezie™ factory in the sky. loose-fitting slippers and too long After my morning coffee and a bowl of Chee- pyjama pants. You get to the kitchen rios, I sat down at my computer and began to and ask yourself, “Why am I here?” type. It started off well but after grand total of Not in the metaphysical sense… you seven words, my sense of humour, inherited literally don’t remember why you largely from my mother, kicked in and it was off are standing there. Oh yea, coffee to the races. I began to make up stories, some and toast. loosely based on my real life. I wrote about my You turn on the radio and the time in Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg and Tokyo… television and ignore both. You pick some of it was fact; most of it was pure fiction. up the newspaper, turn to the funny I was having fun and my friends and family pages and prepare to chuckle. were amazed at the things they were learning Your concentration on Garfield about me. is interrupted by the trill of a cell You see, I never told them the stories were phone. It is not as if you get a lot of fiction. For that I apologize. (snicker) calls. You swear that you will cancel Near to the end of my project, Chapter 34 of your phone… but never get around 36 to be exact, I was feeling a little melancholy to it. and in a reflective mood. With your permission, You find your phone before it I would like to present to you what I wrote in goes to voicemail. one chapter. “Hello,” you say. Chapter 34 Remembering “Gramps?” comes the response. There are many things that happen to remind It is your oldest grandson whose you that you are growing old. voice is getting deeper. You hit the hay at 11 PM and wake up at 3 “What can I do for you, sonny?” AM, 4 AM and 5:30 AM to take a pee. Then You just know he wants something. you read for a bit and fall back asleep. The next He doesn’t call just to say hi. thing you know it is 11 AM. “Are you doing anything today, When you stand up, your knees give way and Gramps?” you have to sit back down on the bed. Your You are taken aback just a bit. shoulders hurt, your hips hurt, your knees hurt, “No, not really. Why?” Here it and your mouth feels like someone used a rough comes. towel to dry it out. “I wanted to borrow your car to You gently lift yourself off the bed, holding drive to my girlfriend’s cottage for on to the side table for stability. You look down the day.” Page 36 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 RIVERVIEW PARK PRESIDENT’S REPORT Thoughts amidst the new normal pened at a time of great social stress much, and all of the people who when the people require leaders to help, and indeed are, the RPCA are step up. But none of them did. Our only volunteers; given the circum- BRYAN ORENDORFF leaders and our institutions appear stances, volunteers with much less RPCA President not to have been able to take con- time for volunteering and depress- trol of the situation and seem to ingly little, at times. So, to every- remain powerless to banish uncer- one, I say thank you. tainty and give our society clear and Thank you for your continued meaningful direction. efforts towards this community. elcome back everyone But people hunkered down, Thank you for helping to keep it from what I hope has pulled up their socks, and have safe. Thank you for helping to keep been a replenishing been shouldering the burden all the it a wonderful place to live and to summerW break for all. It may not same. Those waiting for knee sur- raise a family. And thank you for have been a summer with plenty of and generally the RPCA has taken geries continued to walk through your tolerance and your patience. community events as it normally is, a back seat from creating events the pain as their quality of life There is so much more we want but I hope you all still enjoyed it to helping others promote their improvements were put on hold. to do, but right now still isn’t the as much as you reasonably could as safe events, plans, and ideas. And Those needing daycare they could time. For right now, we will do less. we settle into what looks to be a of course you will have noticed not get played with their children We will wait through this new nor- lengthy stretch of the new normal. that you have not been solicited in the day and worked nights at mal and we will be ready for what Last time I wrote about un- for memberships this year. Our the kitchen table. And the essen- comes next, whatever and whenev- certainty. That uncertainty has summer membership drives in the tial workers kept commuting back er it may be. Because we are all in dimmed, somewhat, and changed last couple years have involved a into the breach with the sounds of need of a new, new normal. from questions of “what if?” to lot of door knocking that certainly clambering pots and pans echoing As I noted before, please check ones of “how long?” would not have been conducive to in the distance as a sign of praise. in with the RPCA website to see Due to the pandemic situation, so maintaining a physical distance. For a long time I had no interest the latest on what RPCA events many of our events were cancelled Amidst this rather somber back- in anything to do with our political are happening and where, though this last year including community drop, I’ve made a number of per- and institutional leadership, having expect a slow summer. The next soccer, movie nights, and even the sonal reflections, as this certainly felt turned away. And that includ- RPCA board meeting is scheduled corn roast. The Riverview Park was not how I had envisioned the ed continuing on with the RPCA. for October 14th and will be con- Community Association (RPCA) RPCA’s 2020. I have personal- There just hadn’t seemed to be a ducted virtually or by phone with Annual General Meeting (AGM) ly been rather critical of how the point. I felt I was a part of a failed no availability for visitors at this is still a go, though, albeit virtually. pandemic response has unfolded system that wasn’t worth support- time. The virtual AGM October See the ad in this paper for details. But and very dissatisfied. ing. I felt that the path forward was 28th is open to all to join, but we the event cancellations are sadly go- I’ve always been one with a great to trudge through it all and to keep would appreciate an RSVP. ing to be a continuing theme in the deal of faith in our governing institu- my head down. I felt that there was short and medium term. tions and to find those institutions more that could have been done if For more information, check out our We had been looking at a spring largely unprepared to keep people I’d had the time; that others could website at www.RiverviewParkca. social fundraiser event, but that is safe (the core function of any public do more and do it better. com or drop me a line at riverview- now unlikely. The Carol Sing and institution) made me feel betrayed But that feeling changed over parkca @gmail.com with your ques- Winter Carnival are also in doubt, by all levels of the state. And it hap- the summer. We can all only do so tions or thoughts.

You did it Celtic Tigers! by Carole Moult Like everything n 2019, the Celtic Tigers planned to participate in their else around them, 20th MS Bike Tour come the this was a bicycle Isummer of 2020. This year, they did, in fact, achieve their goal, but tour with a like everything else around them, this was a bicycle tour with a dif- difference. ference. For the first 12 years the tour And, over the years, the various consisted of a two-day 160K round teams of Celtic Tigers have raised, trip cycle between Ottawa and through individual sponsorships, Kemptville. For the next seven over $180,000 for the MS Society years, the tour consisted of a two- of Canada. This year, in spite of day 160K round trip between Ot- the pandemic, the team raised over tawa and Cornwall. $7,000. There were smiles all around from the great team of the 2020 Celtic Referred to as a “Virtual Bike The tour took place on Saturday, Tigers. PHOTO: RON ROSE Tour” for 2020 because of the pan- July 25th. Thousands of cyclists demic, the MS Society left it up participated in the tour, by cycling the ferry from Masson to Cumber- tain, Jackie Comerton and Jackie to participating cycling teams and on various routes, in numerous cit- land and then cycling from Cum- Bohemier,” Louis added. individuals to select their own cy- ies, across Canada. berland back to Ottawa” noted The commitment of the Celt- cling routes. “My team, the Celtic Tigers, Louis Comerton, a Riverview Park ic Tigers to the MS Bike Tour has Over the years, the Celtic Tiger’s participated by cycling from Otta- resident. “The other Riverview been phenomenal over the years. Team has varied in size from as wa to Gatineau, then cycling from Park residents on the team were: Thank you to everyone who has few as six to as many as 22 cyclists. Gatineau to Masson, then taking Aileen Comerton our Team Cap- helped make this happen. October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 37 COMPUTER TIPS & TRICKS Facts of life – Part 1 by Malcolm and John Harding, of hard disks or cloud storage, lots of that the data is being safely stored nating the folders from which our Compu-Home people use both, to be extra-safe. in that secondary location in case data is being saved on the hard In backing up, as in other facts of future need. Sometimes we let disk, so that copies will be made Data backup has been a frequent of life, the devil is in the details. a technician create that backup on the backup medium. Second subject of calls to our workshop Problems can invade from a couple routine for us and we have never is knowing how to check often to lately. We have heard from a lot of of directions. Many people choose really taken the time and trouble make sure that the program is ac- people devastated to find that there to back up manually; every Friday, to understand how it was supposed tually doing what we expected or, had been a breakdown in the back- for example, they connect to their to happen. On the other hand, in other words, that nothing has up strategy that they thought was backup destination and copy the we might have become skilled at interfered with the backup files keeping them safe in the event of a really being stored where they are hard disk failure, theft, or some oth- supposed to be. Third, it is vital er catastrophe. It is not only people to know how to carry out a “res- who use their computers for busi- cue” of the files in the event of an ness who are distressed to learn that emergency, so that you can use and their data is lost; our own personal enjoy them again. data such as photos, email messages, There are fairly new backup sys- address books and documents are tems that are easier to learn and the records of our lives and it is in- use than in the old days, for both convenient at best and heartbreak- Microsoft Windows (“File Histo- ing at worst to lose them. ry”) and Apple Macintosh (Time Our data is saved on the hard past week’s work. This is just fine the process ourselves long ago but Machine). It is our experience that disk of our computer; backing it when life’s complications don’t in- then allowed the specifics to get the odds are against a user who up means simply to save it in a sec- terfere and result in forgetting to fuzzy. There are quite a few grem- doesn’t take the time to learn to ond or even a third place. Many do the job for several weeks in a row lins lurking in a backup system and use these tools and the result will people keep an external hard disk – and then maybe even months can when they interfere the result can be gloomy. and copy their data onto it, while go by. The preferred alternative is range from the data being backed others send it over the Internet to to use software to run the backup up incompletely, to outright failure Contact Compu-Home at 613-731- a “cloud” storage service offered automatically on an appropriate to back up anything at all. 5954 to discuss our column, share your by some of the big names in the schedule – hourly, daily, weekly, etc. There are three steps to master- opinions and suggest subjects for future tech world, such as Apple, Micro- Here the problem arises when we ing the backup process and they columns. Our email address is info@ soft, Amazon, Dropbox or Google, let a false sense of security lull us are all equally important. First is compu-home.com and our website among many others. Considering into assuming that our backups are learning how to set up the backup (under revision) is the modest cost of either external always happening on schedule and utility, which mostly entails desig- www.compu-home.com.

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1828 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 T: 613-736-9573 | F: 613-736-7374 [email protected] johnfraser.onmpp.ca Page 38 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Tree planters enjoy their day in Billings Park by Bill Fairbairn

illings Park was where Alta Vista Councillor Jean Clout- ier hosted a tree planting Bevent last month. Twenty-five people showed up, some even on bikes with spades, to plant 200 trees. Under blue skies the planters finished their work an hour earlier than they had expected. “It was a blast,” one planter briefly summed up the event. Cloutier has hosted tree planting every year since he was elected to city council. Beyond that he has planted trees every year in the community for the last 27 years. His oldest daughter and wife San- dra planted with him on the first occasion.

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Grease trap pumping October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 39 BOOK REVIEW Once upon a time in my journalism career by Bill Fairbairn that word with himself. So with that one word the ax fell on January 1, 1981, when Joe and five y journey was typical of what Nairobi other Nation journalists were thrown in jail and newspaper executives used to call “a a barrage of complaints was directed at the Aga blow-in.” I arrived by bus from Dar Khan. On release Joe was forced to resign. He Mes Salaam in the Kenyan city of Nairobi in the said he was sacked. His health suffered. In an autumn of 1963. I had traveled back north from obituary, columnist Brian Tetley wrote: “His Cape Town, back almost half the length of the dignity and decency were as immense as his African continent often on my own two legs, courage and integrity. Though he never enjoyed but also by passenger liner from Durban. Now, the privileges that accrue from a pedigree of ex- with a near empty wallet, I was seeking to con- pensive education, he became a world leader in tinue my journalism career in Nairobi. the brotherhood of journalism.” I first knocked at the door of theEast African One other, besides myself, who eventually Standard, founded in 1902, and with resume in came to Canada. was Sultan Jessa, the Nation’s hand sought out the editor. By coincidence he Dar es Salaam chief correspondent. He set- was in England recruiting journalists. I was told tled in Cornwall, where he became known as by the assistant editor that, although he was the “Sultan of Selflessness.” He worked for the impressed by my recommendations from edi- Standard Freeholder, a daily owned by the vast tors of two African newspapers and four British Thomson media chain. In 2005, at Rideau Hall, papers, he could not himself hire me. Sultan was awarded the Order of Canada rec- So I next called at Nairobi’s other English lan- Book’s cover highlights mug shots of ognizing three decades of community services. guage paper, the Daily Nation. I was well received the journalists who steered Kenya’s first In a congratulatory message former Prime Min- by the Nation Group executive chairman Michael post-colonial tabloid newspaper. They ister Paul Martin said Sultan could “take pride Curtis, an English former editor on London’s include Riverview Park Review’s Bill Fair- in his accomplishments over the course of his Fleet Street, and Sunday Nation editor Jack Bev- bairn (lower centre). remarkable career.” erley, Scottish-born like me. They examined my It was said that Kenyan President Daniel resumé, questioned me and told me to sit down arap Moi hated rising in the morning to read at the editing table with other subs under chief the independent Daily Nation. sub-editor Joe Rodrigues and show what I could I was once one of that Daily Nation team of do to help bring out the next day’s newspaper. editors of which Joe Rodrigues was uncrowned I must have done well working under Joe chief. We could hardly be called gentlemen of because next day I signed a two-year contract the press. As with most newspapers, near the with the Nation! office was a pub, the Sans Chique, whose owner The book I review, Yesterday at the Nation, is would testify to that. But we believed in the ad- by Cyprian Fernandes, a fellow journalist. It age that while facts are sacred comment is free. contains essays by or about 25 staff writers and However, comment is not always free! So I say photographers from 1960 when the Aga Khan, well done to author Cyprian Fernandes for bring- at a time of a breakthrough in technological ing forward 25 personal stories by journalists who revolution of newspaper printing methods, stood against instances of newspaper repression founded the Nation in what some termed dark- The Daily Nation fought for press free- betwixt colonialism and independence. est Africa. dom under Jomo Kenyatta’s presidency and still publishes today in a Kenya ruled Golden era by his son Uhuru Kenyatta. This book is a feast of memories for me of what I believe was the golden era of newspaper jour- tion” became policy. Joe Rodrigues taught me nalism. A record number of 17 African nations much of what I knew about journalism in Ken- achieved independence in 1960. The battle for ya. He became managing editor, but was told he freedom had begun in earnest in Kenya, yet the could never become editor-in-chief because he Nation’s rival, the Standard, still supported Brit- was brown not black. ish colonialism. It was quickly perceived on the Daniel arap Moi had become Kenya’s presi- streets that the Standard was on the wrong side dent and Joe, still a hero of mine, did become of history and that the new Nation paper and its editor-in-chief. He knowingly told a television Swahili edition of Taifa identified with the mood interviewer in 1978: “I would say without fear of Kenya’s indigenous people ready to meet the of contradiction that if I were to get up one day challenge of self-rule under Jomo Kenyatta, who and decide I would be writing editorials attack- had just been released from British imprison- ing the head-of-state, I would not last long and ment. That challenge became formidable for the neither would the paper. Nation as Jomo set about ending the ongoing Mau Mau anti-colonial rebellion. On his death Kenya’s Comment free? leadership changed to less able African hands. The Kenyan government launched two vitriolic This book’s author, one time Nation chief attacks against the Nation and arrested six of its reporter Cyprian Fernandes, now lives in Aus- journalists. Joe had written an editorial suggest- tralia having fled politically volatile Kenya af- ing the government allow banned firebrand pol- ter someone informed his wife that there was a itician Odinga Oginga to stand in a by-election. bullet with Cyprian’s name on it. For that he was arrested and interrogated. It was Political agitation was widespread in Kenya the beginning of the end for Joe. He was accused in the years after I left the Nation to work on of being part of the government’s opposition. the Sun in London. I had loved being in Ken- What hammered the nail in came when one ya teaching journalism on the editing desk to of the Nation’s sub-editors added the word black African university students whom, I anonymous below a published press release of knew, would inherit my job when “Africanisa- the governing party. President Moi associated Page 40 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Whoever taught Elvis to sing like that? Elvis “the King” Part 1: by Brian McGurrin and I joined in. Just making a Elvis finally agreed, but bunch of racket, we thought... he was still nervous, saying, veryone knows the and when we was halfway “Mr. Phillips, I don’t know story of how eigh- through the thing, Sam came nothin’ about being inter- teen-year-old Elvis running out and said: “What viewed.” So Dewey made it EPresley went to the Mem- the devil are you doing?” We simple: “Just don’t say nothin’ phis Recording Studio in said, ....”We dunno.” “Well find dirty.” Then he made casu- the summer of 1953 and out real quick and don’t lose it,” al conversation with Elvis, paid four bucks to make yelled Sam. “Run through it not informing him that a private recording of a again and let’s put it on tape!” the microphone was live. couple of pop hit songs The boys were all wonder- Dewey knew that the radio from the 1940s - My Hap- ing what the heck had got- audience had to be wonder- piness, and That’s When Your ten into Phillips, and they ing whether Elvis was black Heartaches Begin. The disc clearly didn’t realize that or white, so he included a was supposedly intended they had somehow pro- question about which high as a birthday gift for his duced the breakthrough school Elvis had attended, momma, but more prob- R&B sound that Sam had because everyone in Mem- ably aimed to capture the long been dreaming about! phis would have known attention of Sam Phillips, Phillips lost no time in that Humes High School the owner of the Recording bringing the recording of was for whites only. Studio and the founder of That’s All Right, Mama to In retrospect, this may Sun Records. local disc jockey Dewey seem to us a minor issue, Phillips was known to Phillips (no relation) to but in 1954 racial attitudes be a keen promoter of new play on his ground-break- were vastly different. Scot- talent. He had already pro- ing Memphis radio show, ty Moore recalled that duced the first recordings Red Hot and Blue, then at after they listened to the of Mississippi bluesmen the height of its populari- first playback of That’s All such as Howlin’ Wolf, Ju- ty. During the 1950s Dewey Right (Mama), Bill Black nior Parker and B.B. King, had 100,000 listeners for expostulated: “Damn. Get and he believed that a com- his 9 pm-to-midnight slot that on the radio and they’ll bination of “black” blues and he was getting 3,000 run us out of town.” South- and boogie-woogie mu- letters a week! ern white folks of that time sic would be very popular Phillips’ on-air persona strongly disapproved of the among white folks, if pre- was, “a speed-crazed hillbilly, music of black R&B art- sented in the right way. do you sound like?” and Elvis ty wasn’t about to brush with a frantic delivery and an ists - their music was con- Phillips is remembered blurted out, “I don’t sound off a guy who came recom- entertaining sense of humor.” sidered raunchy and vulgar for his oft-quoted claim like nobody!” But Marion mended by Sam Phillips, so He was also one of the first ghetto music. Elvis once that: “If I could find a white must have heard something he introduced Elvis to his white deejays to promote commented that he, “dug man with the Negro sound and that she liked, because she bass player Bill Black, and black R&B artists during the real low-down Missis- the Negro feel, I would make a turned on the studio tape the three musicians spent the early 1950s, and when sippi singers, mostly Big Bill billion dollars,” - obviously a recorder and later replayed several weeks rehearsing he first heard Elvis singing Broonzy and Big Boy Crudup, gross exaggeration. But Sam Elvis’ recordings for Sam. together. That’s All Right, Mama, he although they would scold me was realistically aware that, But it was almost a year When Elvis and Scot- couldn’t tell whether the at home for listening to them.” “many more doors were open later, in early June 1954, ty and Bill were invited to vocalist was black or white. But with their recording of to whites, and the exploitation that Phillips, at Marion’s come to the Sun Studio for Sam Phillips was delight- That’s All Right Mama, Elvis would be so much easier...and prompting, finally called a trial taping session on July ed that Dewey “loved the and Scotty and Bill were touring would be less trouble- Elvis and said: “You want 5th, they began by playing damn record” so much that about to start performing some without Jim Crow laws to make some blues?” As Elvis a few country songs, but on his July 7th program he that “ghetto” music.” to worry about.” In many tells it: “All I know is I hung Phillips was not impressed. proceeded to play it four- For the B-side, the com- Southern states, Jim Crow up and ran fifteen blocks to Mr. It was only when they start- teen times, over and over. bo recorded a rockabilly laws legitimized anti-black Phillips’ office before he’d got- ed goofing around during a And the response was im- version of Bill Monroe’s racism - the segregation of ten off the line - or so he tells coffee break that a -differ mediate: the station re- bluegrass country waltz, public schools and public me.” But Elvis was still un- ent sound suddenly erupt- ceived over 40 telephone Blue Moon of Kentucky, and transportation, as well as able to deliver the “black” ed from the combo. Elvis calls. the disc was officially re- restrooms, restaurants, and sound that Sam was look- and Scotty and Bill seemed Gladys and Vernon Pres- leased as a single by Sun drinking fountains. ing for, so Sam told Elvis to to be totally unaware of ley were listening to Dew- Records on July 19, 1954, Phillips’ very able assis- get together with guitarist having done anything spe- ey’s show that evening in credited to “Elvis Presley tant, Marion Keisker, re- Scotty Moore, the leader of cial, but Sam Phillips had a anticipation of hearing [large print], Scotty and called that she was alone a local country & western Eureka moment. their son on the radio, but Bill.” The disc sold 20,000 in the Studio for that first combo. As Scotty Moore vivid- Elvis was such a basket case copies: not enough to chart visit by Elvis. Intrigued by When Elvis arrived at ly recalled the event: “we that he had gone out to the nationally, but the single the contrast between El- Moore’s home, he recalled were sitting there drinking a local movie theatre to calm reached number four on vis’ flashy, cool-cat duds, that Elvis was wearing, “a Coke, shooting the bull, Sam his nerves; and when Dew- the local Memphis charts. and his deferential man- pink shirt, pink pants with back in the control room. So ey called the Presley home The amazing career of ner, she asked him, “What white stripes down the legs, Elvis picked up his guitar and to ask Elvis to rush down to Elvis Presley was about to do you sing?” and he replied, and white bucks, and I thought started banging on it and sing- the studio for an interview, take off, and by 1956 he “I sing all kinds.” Then, per- my wife was going to go out the ing “That’s All Right, Mama.” Gladys and Vernon had to had charted six #1 records haps mindful of Sam’s con- back door – people just weren’t Jumping around the studio, go find Elvis at the movie and had sold more than victions about the “Negro wearing that kind of flashy just acting the fool. And Bill theatre to persuade him to 12,000,000 singles! sound,” she said, “Well, who clothes at the time.” But Scot- started beating on his bass go and meet with Dewey. [To be continued next issue] October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 41 AIKIDO JISEIKAN

by Winking Owl make a photo to trace its path as I wind sent our menu sheet twirling been playing around at juggling. swing it around me in our backyard. past me. I caught it like a sparrow At first I often couldn’t toss up ur dojo has been closed Out there, the novel abatement by the tail. Our training makes for a ball and smoothly catch it with since March. Time for of city noise lets the soothing Spontaneity. I am happy to be get- the other hand. So I practiced just some Deep Thoughts... sounds of nature through. Sitting ting back to it. that for a while. Today I managed OAikido classes are resuming, with on our porch I close my eyes and Wondering how to prepare in seventeen catches with three balls. precautions. We are doing Weap- listen to the rain. Against its back- our off-kilter world, I came across Getting back to classes will put a ons training, spaced out and wear- dent in my time for such games. ing masks. My enjoyment of Aikido Oh well, every form of learning comes through our interactions, keeps us sharp, and working to- but my partners are so remote. gether is best. The shutdown afforded me more Ethical people recognize the time to practice Tai Chi at home. I need for society, an implicit agree- had been relying a lot on just fol- ment of mutual care and support. lowing along with Sensei and my It can be written down in part, like fellow students. That meant slow the Etiquette for a dojo. But the progress and frequent frustration. most important part is unwritten, When the virus hit, it was either the do-onto-others part. People practice, or lose it. who abide by it, fit in. Others, The Tai Chi Long Form is a se- not so much. It takes practice. quence of 108 designated move- Aikido is practice. As partners we ments. Many of them recur over ground hiss from a distance, clos- this: “There is immense value in not place ourselves in each other’s care and over, and substantial segments er raindrops patter, the nearer the having a plan for your life”. That during quite vulnerable moments. of the sequence recur, some short, louder and fewer. Comforting. would justify my own haphazard Say I’ve had a bad day, and my some long, and they overlap. I am I’ve been working on our porch, approach. It pointed me to a BBC partner is being obstructive, and I easily confused. So I made a picto- replacing wood that had rotted. video that said to use Prototyping, get an urge to use more force, less rial chart of the whole sequence. It was good to have extra time at not Planning, when working on my gentle persuasion. I can recall the Now I can refresh with a glance, so home to do that. Almost finished. Life. So, flexibility overcoming ri- fable of the North Wind and the it’s all much easier. The reaching and crouching, bal- gidity. That is the Aikido principle Sun, and just let go. Besides the 108 Form, I’ve includ- ancing and stretching, are like Tai to apply right now. Try things. ed Tai Chi Jian in my routine because Chi. I didn’t get too tired. For the past three weeks, I’ve I should protect my partners. it is my favourite. I put a little light One day I was sitting with my on the tip of my sword so I could friend at a café patio, and a gust of Page 42 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 Photos from the files of the RPR Staff Photographer, Geoff Radnor. Summer 2020

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Why I support discontinuing Dedicated School Resource Police Officers (SRO) over the years I have come to question this ra- of police in an authoritative manner may actu- CHRIS tionale being the driving principal of this pro- ally reinforce, for those from over policed com- gram. My experience is that for those students munities, a negative view of police. A Canadian ELLIS most likely to have negative opinions of police study on a SRO program “Assigning Value to OCDSB Scool Trustee the SRO does not break down those barriers. Peel Regional Police’s School Resource Offi- Zone 6 Alta Vista & The program has no clear procedure for doing cer Program Carleton University January 2018” Rideau-Rockcliffee this and it seems that just having a police officer speaks to this in the Chapter Five which focuses seen at school and with some interaction with on school administration perception and use of students such as at sport events the barriers will the SRO program. am fully convinced that using the dissolve. For many students at risk participating Page 102. “To summarize, the actions taken $95,000.00 to provide other supports such in sports is not their thing. by the SRO to deal with the issues of concern in as Social Workers or support the Boys and The community’s perception also forms part the school they were working in depended very IGirls Club will provide support for students. A of why I don’t support the two dedicated SROs. much on the problem being addressed. They half time Social Worker will do more to support I get comments from constituents that equate consulted with the school administrator and students, especially students at risk, than a full a police cruiser at the two schools with criminal took concrete actions when necessary. They en- time Police Officer. activity. I don’t get the same comments about gaged in information-sharing activities with the Twenty years ago when I first came to know police cruisers being at Canterbury HS. Having school, followed-up on leads generated at the the SRO program the following rationale reso- a police cruiser at the two schools for signif- schools, and took concrete steps, such as run- nated with me. ‘That the SRO program breaks icant periods of time reinforces a perception ning locker searches. down barriers so students will view the police in to some in the community that these schools The data also identified the information a more positive light and hopefully for students experience greater criminal activity. This is a sharing role of the SRO as a key activity that of communities that have negative opinions of false perception but insidious. For a student was important to school administrators. As police will be willing to call police.’ However, from a community that is over policed to then police officers, SROs have access to a wide attending a school that is over policed; a police range of information about what is going on officer there for a good part of the school day, in the community at large. It would appear may seem to the student to be a negative and from these data that the SROs often act as not the opportunity to make friends with the an “information” conduit between the com- police. And highlighting these two schools for munity and the school. School administrators enhanced policing does perpetuate the percep- may not know that the police are investigat- tion of criminality within certain communities. ing one of their students who is known to Lost and Found The critique that the SRO program is used be conducting illegal activities off-campus in a punitive manner I believe is valid. This use unless the SRO tells them. The SROs are in Pet Recovery both “worlds” and can Network therefore investigate student transgressions more We all miss our pets thoroughly than a school when they become administrator might. lost. A missing pet is a stressfull situation for When there are problems both the guardian and in schools, the SROs are the animal. well-positioned to inves- Orrin and Pam Clayton have set up a confidential e-mail list tigate these problems and of pet owners (and those who care) in Riverview Park. If you wish to participate, please e-mail [email protected] with your then assist in bringing e-mail address, postal address and phone number. about effective resolu- When [email protected] is notified of a lost pet, all partici- tions to these problems.” pants will be sent a confidential e-mail with a description of the lost or found pet. When a pet is found, Orrin and Pam will From the Toronto District notify the owner and arrangements can be made for the pet to be returned. School Board SCHOOL Your participation may result in a lost pet being returned to RESOURCE OFFICER their grateful owner. PROGRAM REVIEW 15 November 2017 October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 43 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n Rideau Park United Church “pop-up” sales of baked goods, jams & jellies, & Day Pilgrimage 2020: Wednesday, October 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Christmas crafts. Check www.rideaupark.ca 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Join us at Vincent Activities and Events, October-November 2020 Massey Park, as we reflect on “Like a Healing For more information, please see www.ride- n Emmanuel United Church Stream”; please bring your own lunch and water. aupark.ca or call 613-733-3156 ext.228 Enjoy either gentle walks or hiking. Worship Services at Emmanuel will continue The Rideau Park United Church building to be online only, with some exceptions for out- Garden Get Away: Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 has re-opened for limited Sunday Worship door worship. Some church events & activities p.m. We are meeting in our Botsford Garden Service, but continues to be closed during continue for spiritual & social connection. For for a chat. This is weather permitting, and the week for public health precautions information and updates, contact us at 613-733- COVID precautions being taken. Bring a chair during the pandemic, and will be for a 0437, [email protected] or find us at and a drink. little while yet. However, some church events emmanuelunited.ca online. & activities are happening online for spiritual & Coffee With Roxanne: Friday 10:00 a.m. – 11 social connection as we move into October-No- Worship Services Online: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Join Roxanne Delmage, our Pastoral Care vember. These include: a.m., live streamed at www.emmanuelunited. Provider, for a virtual visit. ca. Please join us! Afterwards, we have a virtual Sunday 10am Worship Services in per- Coffee and Conversation time. n St. Aidan’s Anglican Church son at the church, and online, with hymns, prayers, videos, and a thoughtful reflection. Meditation: Monday at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Yuletide Bazaar will be “Virtual” this year. For most, the service will continue to be live In a noisy world filled with ceaseless activity, Order delicious Homemade Baking and streamed at www.rideaupark.ca Sunday Wor- find space to be quiet and be with God within Jams, Jellies or Pickles through our web- ship in person within the church with all neces- ourselves. site--staidansottawa.org. Place orders be- sary health protocols (masks, distancing, hand tween Oct 13/20 and Nov 7/20. washing, etc.) is initially limited to 20 people. If Prayer Requests: Please send yours to Rev. Pick up purchases on Nov 21/20 at St. Aidan’s all goes well, the limit will rise to 40 guests per Brian Copeland at bcopeland@emmanuelunit- Church, 932 Hamlet Rd (behind Elmvale service starting Oct. 11 (Thanksgiving Sunday). ed.ca Shopping Centre). Limited delivery available. To attend the service in person, you will For more information call 613-733-0102 or see need to make reservation for your group, Children’s and Youth Christian Education website staidansottawa.org either by using the online reservation system or Programs are planned as online activities; by phoning the church office. watch emmanuelunited.ca for updates. n Blair Court Community Food Bank Need to address “Covid fatigue”: Book Club: Second Monday each month, 7:00 (formally Nativity Parish Food Bank) An Online Group Meditation at Ride- p.m. October 19 - Moon of the Crusted Snow by au Park will be shared together through Waubgeshig Rice; November 16 - The Huntress The local food bank is now located at Blair Zoom every Thurs., 10am, for 20 minutes of by Kate Quinn Court Community House, 1566 Station Boule- peace and mindfulness. Contact Rev Steve vard in Riverview Park. Clifton at [email protected] to receive the Emmanuel United Church’s Facebook Zoom invitation. Or, use the recorded session Group: For videos, news & sharing opportu- The Food Bank is operating every second week later, to be posted in a few days. nities. Consider joining this public group if you by appointment only. To book an appointment wish to comment. you must call by Monday the week of food Children’s and Youth Christian Education bank to book your appointment. Classes re-start online in late Septem- Emmanuel Discussion Group (Heretics): October dates: 13, 14, 27, 28. ber. Four separate groups to join: Age 3,4 & 5; Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Upcoming November dates: 10, 11, 24, 25. Grades 1,2 & 3, Grades 4,5 & 6, and our youth books include - Unbelievable by John Shelby December dates: 1,2. class. Check www.rideaupark.ca for info & how Spong & Simplicity by Richard Rohr. Christmas extras pick up dates: 16, 17, 18. to connect. There is ongoing registration for new program TELEOS: Last Wednesday of the month 7:00 users. Please bring identification for first time Youth Confirmation Class this fall, grade p.m. Meet with other women to discuss current users. For further information, please call 613- 8 and up, online through Zoom. Day and issues from a theological perspective. 736-5058. time TBD. Contact Rev Steve Clifton at sclif- [email protected] if interested. Healing Pathway Ministry: Practitioners Balena Park Pet Memorial are offering healing prayer over the phone since Commemorate the life of your best friend – your pet! in-person sessions are not currently available. For details visit the RPCA Website, or call 613-523-4339 For more info, contact healingpathway@rideaupark.ca or Rev Steve Clifton at sclifton@ rideaupark.ca

Rideau Park United Church FaceBook Group: Connect with others for videos, community news and sharing opportunities. It is a public page. Consider joining the group if you wish to comment.

The Fosters Farm Fruit & Vegetable Stand will continue operating on the grounds at Rideau Park (corner of Cunningham St. & Support the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Alta Vista Dr.) Mon.- Fri.,10-6, Sat. & Hol. 9-5, by purchasing a brick engraved with your pet’s name. until mid to late October.

The always popular Rideau Park Christmas Treasures Bazaar is taking a well deserved rest this year!! See you in 2021. Look for smaller Page 44 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

of Scores Restaurant next to Tom- the call for qualified bidders to my Hilfiger) both recently opened submit proposals to redevelop part KRIS NANDA over the summer. The five-story of its 26-acre property on Trem- Chair, RPCA Planning & Dymon Storage facility at 851 In- blay Rd, just west of St. Laurent dustrial Avenue is expected to be Blvd and directly south of the St. Development Committee completed by fall 2020. Laurent Shopping Centre and Highway 417. The proposed proj- Official Plan Issues ect would include a 1.6-million- The City of Ottawa is currently square-foot office complex that he Riverview Park Commu- The proposal would see condo- in the middle of the exercise for would house approximately 8000 nity Association (RPCA) miniums contain the six apartment its next Official Plan. RPCA Board federal employees along with some tracks and advocates for units that currently exist in it, and members and others have provided residential units, parks and shops. theT community on planning and de- individual apartment units could input on several aspects, including a The municipal comment period is velopment matters in and around not be sold individually. No con- call to remove from the Official Plan currently in progress Riverview Park, as well as broad- struction or changes to the exist- the remaining links of the AVTC er city-wide issues. The RPCA is ing property is being contemplated (from Conroy to the Hospital Link Proposed High-Rises at Bank following the review of the City’s at this time. An on-line consulta- and from the Link across the Ride- and Riverside Official Plan and discussions about tion was held on June 11 in which au River to Nicholas Street). The city has received a request changing ward boundaries. While several RPCA members participat- for an Official Plan Amendment there are no major new developed to share concerns and ask ques- Proposed ‘mixed-use com- and Zoning By-Law Amendment ments to report regarding within tions about potential implications munity hub’ near Via Rail and for 1335 and 1339 Bank Street. The Riverview Park itself, there are for the neighbourhood. Tremblay LRT Stations. two properties are located on the several nearby project proposals in There have been no reported Earlier in 2020, Colonnade east side of Bank Street at Riverside the Ward that may have implica- developments since the June meet- BridgePort announced it had pur- Drive, which are currently occupied tions for local residents. ing regarding the proposed condo- chased a five acre industrial site off by an auto repair shop, and Harvey’s minium conversion nor is there a Tremblay Road, directly just east fast-food restaurant. The proposed Issues of interest to the RPCA firm timeline for the conversion. of the Via Rail terminal and ap- amendments would permit the de- and Riverview Park residents in- As this article went to press, the proximately 250 metres from the velopment of a 26-storey (86 metre) clude the following items: proposal was still in the applica- Tremblay LRT station. The plan high mixed-use building, which may tion appeal period calls for the 1.98 hectare parcel site include residential units, limited Proposed Apartments for at 25 Pickering Place (also known service hotel units, and ground floor 355 and 374 Everest Private Trainyards High-rise Residen- as 1330 Avenue K) to be developed retail. The proposal also includes (across from Perley Rideau) tial Development (Steamline into a “mixed-use, high-density 172 vehicle parking spaces and 269 Last summer, an application was Street) community hub” with new public bicycle parking spaces. Concerns submitted to erect two eight-storey The construction date for the and private streets that will in- have been raised about the traffic apartment buildings at 355 and 374 first phase of a high-rise rental clude rental apartment high-rises, dynamics of integrating the traffic Everest Private (between Russell apartment complex along Steam- retail space, parkland and possibly flow of these vehicles with anal- Road and St. Laurent Blvd.) which line Street, across from the Post a hotel. ready busy intersection. would add another 293 units and Office building on Sanford Flem- The proposal is in keeping with 354 parking spaces to the existing ing, is still on hold. This project Transit Oriented Development Information on some project complex. Concerns were raised by features two 20-storey buildings (TOD) given its density and prox- proposals can be found at the the RPCA and others about greater and 400 units. The developer, imity to the LRT. While located City of Ottawa website at: https:// congestion on Russell Road and in- Controlex, recently advised that north of the VIA tracks and out- app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/ sufficient pedestrian crossings. The the project is still with the City side the Riverview Park bound- home.jsf?lang=en. The RPCA wel- review of the proponent’s resub- Planning Department awaiting fi- aries, this complex and its TOD comes your input on these propos- mission was completed in spring nal approval. implications could give further imals and any other potential devel- 2020. No further information is petus for the City to appropriately opments in the area. available on this proposal nor on Trainyards Developments/In- leverage construction of the pro- the timeframe for next steps. dustrial Avenue Issues posed pedestrian overpass across If you are interested in joining the Construction continues on the the Via tracks, between Tremblay RPCA P&D group or would like Condominium Conversion for new, larger Farm Boy Store back- LRT and the Trainyards. further information, you may contact 1489 Weyburn (Between Cor- ing onto Belfast Road, at the far the Committee Chair, Kris Nanda at onation and Chadburn) northeast of the Trainyards Parcel. Federal Complex and Pro- [email protected]. For more infor- Byron Rental Properties has The new store is planned to open posed Residential Develop- mation on this and other activities in proposed conversion of the exist- by November 2020. The Terra20 ment at 530/599 Tremblay Riverview Park, please see the RPCA ing 10 building apartment complex Eco-Department Store (locat- Road website at www.riverviewparkca.com at 1489 Weyburn into 10 separate ed between Kettleman’s and Pet In spring 2020, Public Services or email the RPCA at vacant land condominium units. Valu) and LL Bean (located north and Procurement Canada put out [email protected]

FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM Farm Notes October 2020 From the Farm Newsletter Fall 2020 explores the world of honeybees a 100-year-old newspaper clipping Now available on their website: friend- and native bees, and looks at which features the display of the Bee Di- softhefarm.ca plants these enigmatic creatures en- vision at Ottawa’s Exhibition. joy in an Ornamental Gardens buffet. Also in our Fall issue, Joan Butch- Please note: The following has She also discusses bee stings and the er introduces us to Gerry Mulligan, been taken from the Fall Issue of annual World Honeybee Day event whose long-time connection to the ports on their newsletter. that was a casualty of COVID-19. Farm, both personal and profes- the first tour of “Bees are the focus of the Fall is- Patricia Jasen describes ear- sional, was capped this year by the the Arboretum in sue of our newsletter, available now ly bee and honey research at the installation of a bench in his honour 2020, during the on our website. Julianne Labreche Central Experimental Farm, and in the Arboretum. Owen Clarkin re- pandemic.” October-November 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 45 DEAR FRAN Dianthus-the Pink Family and Penstemon or Beardtongue and once established, are drought tolerant. They require sun and sharp draining soil and in some cas- FRAN DENNETT es even gravely soil. Some are hardy [email protected] to zone 5a and some are not, and should be treated as annuals. Those labeled as hybrids, may not reliably breed true from seed and should be propagated vegetatively. They are relatively easy grown from seed. In Every garden should have at least any event, make sure you collect one of each of these two genera of seed, then should the plant die you perennials—Dianthus and Penste- have seed to regrow it. mon. I am always on the lookout The following are hardy and for different Dianthus, hardy Pen- commonly available in nurseries: stemon or the more tender Penste- Dianthus barbatus Sweet William P. digitalis ‘Husker Red’ with red/ mon varieties. The tender varieties purple stem and leaves and white are only annuals in zone 5a lasting blushed pink large flowers. This just the season, but are so beautiful hardy penstemon does well in the I cannot pass them by. hot, humid summers of Eastern North America. It blooms in June The Genus Dianthus – and will re-seed in your garden. The Pinks P. grandiflorus (Showy Beard- I’ll bet you thought the common tongue), a plains native growing to name of this genus was called “pinks” about 2’high with large pink to pur- because the flowers are in the pink- ple flowers that bloom in June. This ish range. Not so! More on this… Dianthus alpinus. penstemon likes poor sandy soil in The genus Dianthus includes PHOTOS: CANDACE DRESSLER. sun to part shade and once estab- over 300 species of perennials, lished is drought tolerant. It is a bee annuals and biennials. They grow sun (4-5 hours), fertile, well-drained and hummingbird magnet. To grow mainly in Europe and Asia with slightly alkaline soil, protection from seed it needs cold treatment one species in the arctic and a few from the wind and staking of a few or GA-3 (gibberelic acid) treatment. occurring in southern Africa. Al- tall species. They are all hardy to Dianthus barbatus Sweet William P. barbatus (Breadlip penstemon) most all have ornamental value for Canadian zone 4 with the excep- has cultivars that range in height the gardener. Lucky us. tion of the greenhouse carnation from 25-75cm blooming from sum- The etymology of Dianthus and a few other species. They tend mer into autumn in almost any co- to “pinks” is very interesting and to be low spreading or mounding lour. starts many centuries ago. Pink first plants, some with gray foliage and P. hirsutus (hairy penstemon) is a appeared in literature about 1503 some fragrant. Propagation of pe- 1m high penstemon that will grow when “to pink” meant to thrust or rennials is easy from seed (if the in clay soil and flowers over a long pierce as with a sword. About 1573, seed is from a species or stable period. P hirsutus ‘Pygmaes” is there is a reference to the pink hybrid) or from stem cuttings or suited for the front of the border family most likely referring to the layering. Annuals and biennials are at 15cm with purple flowers with jagged edge of the dianthus flow- easily grown from seed. They are white tips easy in sun with sandy er, comparing it to pinking shears. susceptible to aphids, thrips, cat- soil. Both are easy germinators. By 1592 (in Shakespeare’s Romeo erpillars, rusts and virus infection, The big showy flowered penste- and Juliet) pink has evolved to but don’t let this deter you from mons you may see in the British gar- mean “the very best” or “the best growing these lovely flowers. dening magazines are tender even example of” as “in the pink”. This Some readily available Pinks in England, and should be treated use continues for centuries, but include: Dianthus ‘Little Kiss- Penstamon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ here as annuals even though you “pink” as a colour and reference es’, D.’Dwarf Doris’, D. amuren- may find them for sale with the pe- to the Dianthus family as “Pinks” sis (Amur Pink), D. ‘Firewitch’, D. with large and small flowers in co- rennial section. Just try them. You first appears about 1678. Check out barbatus “Heart Attack’ (Sweet lours of white, cream, blue, purple, will not regret the expense. the etymology of carnation, Sweet William, a biennial acts as a long red and the pink range. The flower William or Stinky Billy and learn blooming perennial). is tubular with two lips arranged in As usual I hope you find this in- about painting and history. If there is a down side to growing either elongated or round clusters. formation entices you to try these Then to confuse us even more, pinks most likely it is their short The leaves can be large or small, perennials. members of this genus like to hy- blooming period —some as short and range from green to blue-green bridize with abandon, not only as a few weeks. Impatient gar- to reddish leaves and are arranged For information on Penstemons within the same species but be- deners who only want plants that opposite or in whorled on stems seed, Google the name or check tween species resulting in thou- bloom over a long period cannot that can be any where from 6” to out the Ontario Rock Garden and sands of cultivars (there are over be bothered with the Pinks and so 3-4’ tall. Hardy Plant Society (www.onrock- 30,000 recorded names), which miss out enjoying these charming This genus contains some of the garden.com). You may have to join are known by their hybrid culti- tried and true plants. most beautiful and showy garden the society to buy seed but well var name with a lot ending in pink! plants with a long blooming period, worth it. This not only happened down The Genus Penstemon – through the centuries but contin- Beardtongue n Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC) check our website for ues today with new cultivars being Penstemon, commonly called gardening information http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca. introduced almost yearly. Hence beardtongue, is a true North Amer- n To receive TROWEL TALK, our free monthly electronic gardening newslet- you see in the literature references ican genus (with one exception) ter, contact: to be added to the list. to “old pinks” and “new pinks” with over 250 species of perenni- n Email Help Line: [email protected] In general, Dianthus requires als and shrubs. A true native plant Page 46 Riverview Park Review October-November 2020 ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

ALTA VISTA LIBRARY – Info Service continues to be available Change (with Peter Katz) • Honey and Cider Roasted Root OCTOBER/NOVEMBER for many inquiries and services by call- Tuesday, October 27th at 7 PM. Vegetable Cobbler (with culi- 2020 ing 613-580-2940 or emailing: infoser- nary consultant Bruce Wood) [email protected] Croisée des mots avec Jean Wednesday, October 21st at n REOPENING Boisjoli 12:30 PM. Mercredi le 18 novembre à 18h. • Classe de cuisine avec Chef Guy The staff at the Alta Vista Library Dongué de Cuisine Santé hope that you are keeping well and Tech Café mercredi le 28 octobre à 18h30 healthy during these difficult times. (with the Ottawa PC Users Group) • Cooking Demonstration with The branch has now reopened and • iPhone and iPads: What You Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe: is now offering additional in-person Need to Know Blackened Atlantic Char – services including browsing, use of Monday October 5th at 10 AM. Wednesday, November 4th at public computers by appointment, • Take that Picture 6:30 PM and card registration. Monday October 19th at 10 AM • What is iCloud? IN PARTNERSHIP Please note the following mea- Monday October 26th at 10 AM WITH THE OTTAWA sures in place for your safety • iPhone and iPads: Let’s Talk INTERNATIONAL when visiting: Monday November 2 at 10 AM WRITER’S FESTIVAL • Modified hours remain in place: n CHILDREN’S • VOIP (Voice Over Internet – Monday and Wednesday: PROGRAMMING Protocol): What you Need to • One Good Reason with Séan Mc- 10 AM to 6 PM Know Cann and Andrea Aragon – Tuesday and Thursday: Free weekly children’s programming Monday, November 9 at 4 PM Friday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM. 1 PM to 8 PM is available via Zoom. You can find • Protect Your Privacy Rights • Missing from the Village with – Friday and Saturday: the latest listings and Zoom links Monday, November 16th Justin Ling 10 AM to 4 PM under the listings on our website at at 10:30 AM Monday, October 5 at 7:30 PM. – Closed – Monday, October http://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/. • Scam Avoidance • Ending Inequality with Thomas 12 for Thanksgiving Monday, November 23 at 4 PM Philippon – Wednesday, November 11 Let’s Talk Science – Math and • How to Secure a Wireless Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM. for Remembrance Day Science Activities for Children ages Home Network • Jesse Thistle and David A. Rob- • The outdoor bookdrop is not 6 to 12, Monday, November 30, 10 AM ertson In Conversation with available. Please return items Saturdays at 10 AM. Shelagh Rogers in the branch during the modi- Seniors Fitnes Class Online Monday, October 19 at 7:30 PM fied Library hours. All returned Online Tutoring and Home- (with Cassie Love, Essential Movement items will be quarantined for a work Help for Children / Specialist) Please continue to check our minimum of 72 hours before be- Tutorat et aide aux devoirs • Restorative Exercises for the website for updated information ing removed from your account. pour enfants Feet – regarding online programming. • Physical distancing measures See website for more information Friday, October 2nd at 10 AM are in place. A limited number and to register. For Grades 1 to 6. • Restorative Exercises for Lower n ISOLATION of people will be allowed in the Youth Storytelling Workshop – Body Strength RECREATION branch at a time. Please follow Sundays at 9:30 AM Friday, October 9th at 10 AM any signage and floor markings • Restorative Exercises for the Please check out some of the activi- and practice physical distancing n ADULT Hips and Pelvis ties and resources that we have for when in the branch. PROGRAMMING Friday, October 16th at 10 AM adults, teens and kids alike. We • Masks are required inside the • Restorative Exercises for Bal- have digital eBooks and Audio- branch as per the Temporary The following programs will take ance/Core/Back books, movies, language learning City of Ottawa by-law. place via Zoom. You can find the Friday, October 23rd at 10 AM courses, as well as magazines and • Public computer use is by Zoom links and registration under • Restorative Exercises for Neck newspapers. appointment and is limited the listings on our website at http:// and Shoulders to one hour per user per day. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program Friday, October 30th at 10 AM These resources include: Appointments can be made • Standing Workout • Digital eBooks and Audiobooks at the branch or online from Hiking in and Around Ottawa Friday, November 13 at 10 AM via Overdrive and CloudLibrary home. There are absolutely no Thursday, October 1st at 12:30 PM. • Seated Workout for English titles and Cantook exceptions. Computers will be Friday, November 20 at 10 AM Station for French titles. cleaned between use. Emotional Resiliency and • Lying Down Workout • Language learning courses via • All furniture has been removed, COVID: An Intergenerational Friday, November 27 at 10 AM Mango Languages. with a few exceptions. We are Indigenous Approach (with Waneek • Matins Actifs pour les 55 et plus • Streaming movies via Hoopla, happy to see all of you again Horn-Miller) les vendredis à 11h the Kanopy Collection, Kan- but please enjoy your Library Tuesday, October 6th at 7 PM opy Kids and Access Video on materials at home. No studying COMFORT FOOD Demand. or tutoring will be permitted at Croisée des mots avec COOKING • Free magazines and newspa- this time. 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