The voice of the community for more than 70 years • March-April, 2020 • Vol. 71, No. 4 Skating Party: a BYO success!

By Eugenie Waters Ottawa Reduces

Just one little garbage bag of landfill-destined waste was generated at the Skating Party and Chili Cook- off! Ottawa Reduces worked together with the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) to help make this year’s Skating Party ultra low-waste. A number of small changes made a big impact! Residents were invited to B.Y.O (Bring Your Own) dishes. The MPCC provided reusable drink- ing glasses at the water refill station. Fully compostable and green-bin friendly food containers were used for chili and hot dogs. No "compostable" or "biode- gradable" plastics! Ottawa Reduc- es provided over 100 spoons from their reusable dishware loaner kit. And, working with MPCC staff, waste stations were moni- tored to help everyone get their waste into the right bin! It is such a victory to have a well-attended, fun and magi- cal event, while minimizing waste and single-use plastics. Congratula- tions Manor Park! Ottawa Reduces is a new community initiative that encourages local businesses and indi- viduals to practice waste reduction together. Their primary focus is to identify local businesses that welcome customers to shop with reusable bags and containers. Participating businesses are identified with the Ottawa Reduces logo and are directly pro- moted to individuals keen to reduce their own envi- ronmental impact using social media (Instagram: @ reduitottawareduces and Facebook: Ottawa Reduces / Ottawa Réduit). The group is raising awareness and engagement around plastic pollution, and is demonstrating what ordinary people can do about it! Ottawa Reduces has been leading Zero Waste workshops (most recently to a sold-out audience at The Ottawa Tool Library) and has welcomed over 30 (Almost) zero-waste created during the Skating Party new volunteers since the start of 2020. Watch for the thanks to composting, recycling and reusing. Ottawa Reduces logo at local businesses in and around Above: Shahana Sharmin (MPCC), Stephanie Sears Manor Park and try shopping zero-waste style! (MPCC Arts Supervisor). Left: Stephanie Sears, Eugenie Waters and Marie-Eve Bérubé help lead Eugenie Waters (Ottawa Reduces), Josh Cassidy (MPCC the Ottawa Reduces initiative and are residents of Sports Supervisor). Manor Park.

WANTED: Distribution Manager We are seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee distribution operations for each of the five issues published annually. Do you enjoy working with people and getting the job done? Are you a team leader with good communica- tion and organizational skills? If this sounds like you, please contact Colin Chalk, Distribution Manager at [email protected] or 613-744-1427 Page 2 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 The quintessential Canadian experience right in our community backyard

By Sharleen Tattersfield play structures and traditional French Canadian, First Nation and urban music performances. Thoughts of spring were in the air as volunteers pitched in to help the Vanier Museopark get Getting involved ready in February for the running of the sap in Why not join in the fun and volunteer to collect the nearby Richelieu-Vanier woods. The weather sap, assist with sugaring-off, serve in the Sugar cooperated and the sun shone – but brrr, it was Shack or prepare taffy-on-snow. Simply reg- cold! ister by filling in the volunteer form available With measuring tapes, drills, taps and metal at: https://museoparc.ca/become-a-volunteer/. In the cold weather, families find warmth next to the outdoor fire pit. buckets in-hand, some 50 keen volunteers, (stu- For more information or sugar shack reserva- dents, new arrivals to Canada and even families tions contact the Museopark at 613-842-9871 or with young children) took part in the time-hon- email: [email protected]. oured method of tapping maple trees. For those experiencing their first Canadian winter, this was an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable experi- ence! Trees were measured with coloured tapes before holes were drilled (identifying trees that could accommodate 1, 2 or up to 3 taps); plastic taps were gently hammered in and metal pails with lids were finally hung. Such was the en- thusiasm, that more than 500 taps were inserted. Volunteers enjoyed a complimentary traditional pancake breakfast served in the Sugar Shack – the only functional sugar shack in the world that is situated in the heart of a city! Hats off to the many volunteers who braved brisk, cold weather. Family days at Sugar Festival weekend: April 4–5 This year marks the 36th annual edition of the Vanier Sugar Festival. Admission to the Riche- lieu-Vanier Community Centre grounds and the adjacent Richelieu-Vanier woods (just off Pères Blancs Ave. in Vanier) is free with street parking available nearby. Highlighting the week-long 2020 Sugar Fes- Getting into the action were Lucille tival is the April 4-5 weekend with its family- Collard, (newly elected MPP for themed weekend activities: taffy tastings at the A young volunteer from the next generation of tree tap- Ottawa-Vanier), the Hon. Mona Fortier, Sugar Shack; sleigh rides; sled dogs; a petting pers gets hands-on instruction from Mario of the Vanier It was a family effort tackling the first MP for Ottawa-Vanier, and Mathieu zoo; lumberjack competitions; crafts, inflatable Museopark at the Sugar Shack. Photos: Marie-Frédérique Caron step of drilling the hole in the tree. Fleury, Rideau-Vanier City Councillor. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 3 ORC Junior Rowers Finish on Podium at Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships

Mississauga, ON – On Sunday, February 9, junior rowers from the Ottawa Rowing Club competed at the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships in Mississauga, ON. The CIRC is a major com- petition in the rowing off-season where athletes race a 1,000m or 2,000m distance on rowing ma- chines. ORC was well represented by our junior crew, finishing the weekend with 5 trips to the podium - 3 gold and 2 silver:

1. Gold – in U19 Women 2000m – Rachel We- Others notable finishes ber - 1st out of 55 with a time of 7:21.1 included: 2. Gold – in Club 4 Women 1000m – Rachel – U17 Junior Women 2000m - Madeleine Weber, Madeleine Lauriault, Lauren Blume, Lauriault – 5th in a field of 59 with a time of Zella James with a time of 3:44 7:45.8 3. Gold – in Club 4 Men 1000m – David John- – Junior Women, Novice 1000m – Maia son, Erik Watkins, Matthew Lokhonia, Aid- Hembruff and Dahlia Rostom – 5th and 6th an Hembruff with a time of 3:16 in a field of 30 with a time of 3:50.4 and 4. Silver – in Lightweight U17 Men - Matthew 3:52.2, respectively. Lokhonia – Field of 38 with a time of 6:52.7 5. Silver – in U19 Men – Aidan Hembruff - For more information: Field of 31 – 2nd by one-tenth of a second Melissa McKenzie, Executive Director with a time of 6:19.3 [email protected]

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Published five times a year by the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) The voice of the community for more than 70 years and the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC). Distributed by volunteers, the paper is free to Manor Park residents, advertisers, and local businesses. Our circulation is 4,950 copies.

Opinions and information published through letters, articles or columns are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this newspaper. Why not? Copyright in letters and other materials sent to the Chronicle and accepted for publication remains with the author but the publishers may freely reproduce Nothing else them for reasonable noncommercial, community-based purposes in print, works. electronic and other forms. Publishers Chantal Mills (Canine Chronicles) Manor Park Community Association Jennifer Elder & Jennifer Morin Manor Park Community Council (Meet Your Neighbour Columnists) Jason Myerson (Business Buzz Writer) Board Cecilia Pita (Etiquette Matters) Catherine Bourque Denise Rackus Allison Seymour (MPCC) (What your neighbours are reading) Evelyn Kidd Sharleen Tattersfield (Writer, Andrea Poole (Treasurer) Photographer, Business Buzz Derek Taylor (MPCA) Columnist, Dogs in the Hood)

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a million people, it will be im- Currently, the City is re- FROM THE DESK OF: portant to ensure that the City’s writing its Official Plan, where growth remains sustainable. it will locate its major infra- Ottawa has traditionally structure, what policies it will been a “low-storey” intensified put in place to support econom- municipality, however many ic growth, and guide the devel- neighbourhoods including opment and evolution of com- Manor Park, are being, or will munities. The new Plan will be, confronted with questions provide a blueprint for the City of whether the rate and density until the year 2046, when Otta- of intensification in their com- wa and the wider region will be munities is complementary. projected to reach a population Such lines of inquiry under our of two to three million people. RAWLSON KING land-use process must deal with Preliminary policy directions Councillor – Ward 13 the “planning merits” of zon- approved by Council for the Rideau-Rockcliffe ing and planning applications, Official Plan include achieving which typically focus on errors more growth through intensifi- The responsibility for long- in an application, urban design cation than by greenfield devel- term planning in Ontario is enhancements, or infrastructure opment. The policy directions shared between the province deficiencies. Emotional argu- also include improving sophis- and municipalities. The prov- ments that simply challenge the tication in urban and communi- ince sets the ground rules and ty design, along with ensuring directions for land-use plan- that trips made in Ottawa are by ning through the Planning Act Many neighbour- sustainable transportation. The and the Provincial Policy State- hoods including future of planning will be de- ment (PPS). Municipalities and pendent on the City’s new Of- planning boards, such as com- Manor Park, are ficial Plan, so it is critical that mittees of adjustment, imple- being, or will be, con- residents participate during the ment the province’s land-use fronted with ques- ongoing consultation process. planning policy framework. The City is currently re- Municipalities prepare official tions of whether the viewing R4 zoning. Ottawa’s plans and make land-use plan- rate and density of R4 zones, many of which are ning decisions to achieve their concentrated in Rideau-Rock- communities’ economic, social intensification in cliffe, allow for the develop- and environmental objectives, their communities is ment of low-rise walk-up apart- while implementing the provin- complementary. ments and stacked dwellings. cial policy direction. Municipal Intensification is acknowledged decisions must be “consistent to cause much consternation with” the PPS by law, mean- appropriateness of intensifica- in neighbourhoods. The goal ing they must achieve the prov- tion under our planning system of the R4 review is to ensure ince’s policy direction. are inconsistent with our pro- that new low-rise multiple-unit Often, I hear the belief vincial policy direction and are buildings in established com- from residents that the City not credible arguments in front munities fit with their urban alone is driving intensification of planning boards. context, while still providing to expand its tax revenue. The Questions of concern that the opportunity for a gradual reality is that the PPS requires are credible include whether increase in density, meaningful municipalities to make land developments will negatively greenspace and housing choic- available for intensification and impact water or sewage infra- es in established inner-urban redevelopment. Intensification structure, traffic gridlock, park- neighbourhoods. The review is therefore mandated, and the ing impacts and whether there process will also address the province expects the City to ap- is appealing architecture and lack of affordable housing. ply appropriate development appropriate green space. Some With meaningful opportu- standards to promote and fa- of these questions are addressed nities to shape the future of land cilitate intensification in estab- by our current zoning rules, but use in the City through consul- lished neighbourhoods, while I would agree that our current tations on the Official Plan and avoiding or mitigating risks to regulations are inadequate. I be- the R4-zoning process on a ho- public health and safety. With lieve, however, that the opportu- listic basis, I encourage all resi- Ottawa’s population surpassing nity for land-use reform is here. dents to become involved.

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FROM THE DESK OF: to discuss in-depth a particular Manor Park item of wide interest. In January, Rawlson made Community the case for a city-wide pov- erty strategy to reduce the high Association and growing levels of poverty in Ottawa. Ottawa has not had a poverty strategy for over 10 Contact us at years. Meanwhile cities like [email protected] Hamilton have reduced pov- erty by more than 20%! EXECUTIVE Senior levels of govern- President: ment can exert the greatest Elizabeth McAllister Manor Park Community impact on reducing poverty. Association President Rawlson’s goal is to tackle fed- Vice-president: ELIZABETH eral and provincial government Adam Robb McALLISTER funding formulas and to shift the City’s focus from funding Secretary & Treasurer: The City is pursuing densifica- through short-term individual Diana Poitras tion to reduce urban sprawl, re- grants to funding organizations duce car use in favour of public over a longer period in return Past President: transit and to create “complete for greater accountably for Sébastien La Rochelle-Côté communities” where residents achieving real change in peo- can easily walk to amenities ple’s lives. He wants to target Directors such as grocery stores, restau- space, and protect green spaces the chronic under-funding of rants and recreation. More peo- from parking. existing providers and create Charl-Tom Bayer ple living in less space makes new streams targeted on food (Chair, Development Review Committee) the provision of services more The mission of Manor Park Estates security, youth development, Natalie Belovic affordable and decreases our the Manor Park I met recently with Council- affordable housing and eco- (Chair, Fundraising and Membership collective environmental foot- lor Rawlson King and with nomic development. Committee) print. Community Anand Aggarwal and Lalit Ag- The Community Collec- John Forsey (Chair, Transportation and The mission of the Manor Association (MPCA) garwal, the owners of Manor tive of seven community as- Park Community Association Park Estates. Many residents sociations, including Vanier, Safety Committees) is to create a Mary Hickman (MPCA) is to create a healthy, were concerned about the sur- has worked hard over the last (Chair, Community Outreach inclusive and safe environment healthy, inclusive veying taking place around the two years to encourage the in which to work and live by Estates. The Aggarwal family three levels of government to Committee) and safe John Pallascio giving voice to all community explained that a plan of survey collaborate on a cost-effective (Member at Large) members. Densification must environment in showing the property limits and Ward 13 and Vanier poverty- Eugenie Waters be values-driven. We take se- topographic details has never reduction strategy. riously our obligation to work which to work and been prepared for their 35-acre At the Ward Council, eight (Chair, Environment Committee) cooperatively with other civic live by giving voice property. A plan of survey is re- Community Association presi- Debra Sharpe and public organizations to quired before any pre-planning dents stressed the need for the (Member at Large) to all community ensure responsible community analysis of the neighbourhood City to have an overall out- Derek Taylor planning and development. We members. can proceed. comes-based strategy, within (Chronicle Liasion) are guided by our mission. The Aggarwal Family has which our community strategy assured the MPCA that we will could nest. We want to be able EX OFFICIO R4 Zoning review We are concerned that be kept informed of the evolu- to see accountability in City Allan Martel MPCA contribution green space is not sufficiently tion of their plans for this prop- services for reducing poverty (President, Cardinal Glen Community MPCA welcomed the City’s protected/provided for in the erty. They explained that any across city interventions from Association) effort to update and simplify proposed amendments, and fi- new project will likely have a social services, transit, hous- Debbie Gervais the zoning regulations in R4 nally, that the small size of the 25-year span. The Aggarwals ing economic development and (Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) zones to stay current with the typical apartments (66 m2), want to ensure broad commu- how policing is done. actual housing needs of Otta- in conjunction with reduced nity participation and are pre- We are working with the wa’s residents. We recognize greenspace protections, could paring to meet with our com- Councillor’s office to contrib- LIFE MEMBER that housing affordability has significantly degrade the qual- munity in late spring. I hope ute a report on poverty that Loie Macdougall decreased, and that densifi- ity the life for residents, in both we have a good turnout. he will send to City Council cation of the urban space is the short- and long-term. in April. Meanwhile the Com- required. But, at the present We do support some of the Ward Council meeting: munity Collective, the Rideau- time, we do not see sufficient amendments to increase den- poverty reduction strategy Rockcliffe Community Asso- evidence that the proposed sity near transport hubs and Once every three months, ciation and Vanier Community R4 Zoning amendments will close to the city centre; and to Councillor Rawlson King in- Service Centre will continue to increase affordable housing improve building façades, re- vites community associations forge a systemic attack on pov- close to transport hubs. duce parking in favour of green and organizations in Ward 13 erty from the “bottom up”! Manor Park sustainability discussions

Do you want to join together collaboration with Ottawa Bio- This event will be a work- their work, community sustain- with your Manor Park neigh- sphere Eco-City (OBEC), a lo- shop on Manor Park's sustain- ability plans and a database of bours and develop ways to take cal environmental educational ability efforts, OBEC’S 10 sustainability projects: http:// action on climate change to- charity working to encourage sustainability themes (food, obec-evbo.ca. gether in our community? Are engagement and cooperation in transport, waste, energy, habitat, We look forward to you interested in finding ways ability projects. All are wel- sustainability in communities natural capital, design, health, seeing you there and making to live more sustainably? This come! To register for free, go all across Ottawa. recreation and sense of place) sustainability a priority in our event is for you! to eventbrite.ca and search The goal of OBEC is to and an interactive discussion led community. Snacks and re- Come join us Saturday “Manor Park Sustainability engage local citizens in discus- by the community, where we freshments will be provided. March 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 Discussions”. sion in their communities and come up with tangible sustain- p.m. at the Manor Park Com- This event is hosted by the come up with a Community ability projects and identify lead- Sincerely, munity Centre for an afternoon Manor Park Community Asso- Sustainability Plan (CSP) that ers who will make them happen! MPCA Environment & Sus- of discussions on community ciation (MPCA) Environment will inspire them to start their Please browse the OBEC tainability Committee and Ot- sustainability and sustain- & Sustainability Committee in own sustainability projects. website to explore more about tawa Biosphere Eco-City March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE CHRONICLE?

Hamels Travels! Local resident, Johan Hamels, was in Belgrade for two weeks to work in a democracy development program. Photo 1 was taken on Slava square, a big roundabout in the city centre. Then off he went to Liberia, Africa, for a week to assist 26 political parties on proper financial reporting. Liberia is still impacted by the civil war—weak educa- tion system—and widespread corruption. Photo 2 was taken during a break, while he passed by the national parliament. Next stop—Kyiv, Ukraine, where he will work for five weeks with different parties to prepare women as candidates for the local elections later this year. Note from Johan: You know, having The Chronicle with me on my travel, is—besides the whatsapp and skype calls with Monique and the kids—another way to keep Manor Park close in mind.

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Editor Wanted The Manor Park Chronicle is looking for a Managing Editor to join the team!

Identify & cover community events, manage the production team, re- cruit and manage writers, build ties within the community. Compensation to be negotiated. Preference will be given to Manor Park residents. Send resumé to [email protected] March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 9 Passing the Torch! Colin Chalk announces his retirement as Distribution Manager Will YOU step up? By Sharleen Tattersfield Circulation Manager

Following the publication of the May-June 2020 Chronicle, we shall lose our dedicated and ever-so-dependable Distribu- tion Manager – the head hon- cho for ensuring the swift and competent delivery of our com- munity newspaper. After 14 years at the helm, Colin Chalk will soon embark on a well-de- served retirement. Oh, how he will be missed! I have worked with Colin all those years and have come to appreciate just how much he cares about Manor Park and making sure our community paper gets delivered to each and every neighbourhood door, business, church, community centre, library and school on time – come rain or come shine! Many of you know Colin as the go-to person when illness or holidays keep you from deliv- ering your route. Others know Before the bundling frenzy begins. Colin Chalk, Chronicle Distribution Manager Colin from the thoughtful ori- with Lynn Teeple, volunteer carrier and one of the Chronicle’s new bundling as- entation he provided when you sistants. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield were a first-time carrier or from seeing Colin ‘on duty’ during Aged charity. A multi-talented community events and on spe- the bundling frenzy that takes and entrepreneurial chap, he cial occasions up until 2018. place at Manor Park School went on to be a local warehouse So, Colin, we understand that on the afternoon the papers ar- manager for Canadian Tire; to you feel it’s time to stand aside rive from the press. Still others establish and operate “Home – and, we’ll do our darndest to know him as the friendly face Minders,” Ottawa’s first house- ensure that happens. who has personally delivered and pet-sitting business; to When asked what were the the Chronicle to their home or working for the Ottawa Food key attributes for a distribution to their place of business for the Bank to coordinate events and manager, Colin replied: some- past 14 years. as public-relations manager; to one who enjoys working with Regardless of the connec- establish and, for several years, people and getting the job done; tion, we all know that Colin run The Purple Crayon, Manor someone who is willing to over- would very much like to see Park’s first and only children’s see and to participate, as need- the Distribution Manager consignment store. He is the ed, in distribution operations position filled before he com- right-hand and troubadour at and, importantly, someone with pletes his final round of duties home where his wife, Sue, runs an endless supply of string for this May. Do check out the re- a Manor Park daycare business. bundling all those 5,000 papers cruitment promos on pages 4 And, the thread running into carrier-route bundles. and 8. through all of this is Colin, the If this sounds like What many of you may not musician and entertainer – a you, please contact Co- know is that Colin is a proud guitarist and folk-singer who lin at 613-744-1427 or at Welshman who arrived in played with an Ottawa band be- [email protected] Canada in 1977 to establish the fore striking out on his own in to discuss. A warm welcome Canadian wing of the Help the 1983 to play gigs at local pubs, awaits you! Page 10 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020

New limestone shoreline rock wall at the Pond. Photo: Iola Price Pond retaining wall rehabilitation in progress

By Brian Dickson and Iola Price access 'stairs' will be roughly 2 metres wide, located near their Over the course of 2019, mem- current position and be smaller bers of the Rockcliffe Park Res- in height. The stones are mined idents Association’s (RPRA) from Southern Ontario, but Pond Committee worked with may be more consistent in di- City representatives and our mension although similar to Councillor to address environ- those currently in place. The mental issues relating to the resulting structure will be more Pond. Shoreline erosion is of Work in progress. stable, reducing future safety particular concern, especially at Photo: Nicolas Fortier concerns. The entry path from the access point to the Pond. To Pond St. will also be recon- stabilize this area, the City pro- Additionally, the RPRA structed in the spring. posed building a wall and steps worked closely with the City Other issues discussed with composed of natural rock, such to introduce signage that pro- City representatives have in- as exists now. The City also motes responsible use of the cluded removing buckthorn, investigated whether the stairs Pond as a conservation area dredging to increase shoreline could be narrowed, consistent and also worked with the city depth (not possible as part of with safety, and structured in on the water pumping. The City this project) and replanting na- an irregular pattern. City staff measured water levels in 2017, tive shrubs as part of a Conser- proposed loose rock (rip rap) 2018 and again from May 15 vation Area. We have developed to protect the shoreline and to September 24, 2019, which a collaborative relationship with provide access for the heavy showed that the pumping has the City in which they take into machinery and work over the had minimal, if any, impact on account our concerns and pro- January-February period with maintaining the water level or posals. It is heartening that the final rehabilitation details to be decreasing its decline over a City pays attention to the Pond finished in the spring 2020. The 3-year period. Since the pilot and over the years has been tak- riprap installation will by nature project to pump water into the ing incremental steps to protect of the irregular rocks and distri- Pond was to include a year of it. We are pleased that the City bution result in a space that is no pumping for comparative was able to find the funds to im- The Manor Park Chronicle not suitable for sitting and sun- purposes, we do not anticipate plement this shoreline rehabili- is supported entirely by paid advertising. bathing. The rip rap will extend pumping in 2020. tation work in a manner consis- Do let our advertisers know that you saw their ad in the Chronicle. to the low water mark and re- Changes to the access point tent with the Pond’s ecological We value their ongoing support and they main after the project’s comple- are minimal in that this project importance and as part of the will appreciate hearing from you. tion, thus limiting access to the is limited to the construction Caldwell-Carver Conservation adjacent eroding shoreline of a stable retaining wall. The Area. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11 Versatile local volunteer recognized

By Sarah McCabe the reality of the situation is tion that, through outstanding (based on the City Hall much different. She is known volunteerism or exemplary Press Release) for her warmth, her steady action, has demonstrated an demeanor, and her steadfast extraordinary commitment to On a bright, sunny, Wednesday commitment to supporting making our city a better place January12, two groups of Jen- some of Ottawa’s most vul- both today and for the future. nifer Cook Baniczky's friends, nerable people. Her decades This may include lifelong ser- neighbours and volunteer col- of acting as the Coordinator vice, outstanding acts of kind- leagues gathered at City Hall to of Volunteers earned her the ness, inspiring charitable work, acknowledge her many contri- Shepherds of Good Hope’s community building or other butions both locally and inter- “Calmer of Storms” award. exemplary achievements. nationally. Jennifer is not one In 2015, Jennifer par- Everyone in attendance for accolades but her efforts ticipated in a neighbourhood was excited to see Jennifer's are inspirational as she contin- group that sponsored a refugee ongoing exemplary efforts ues to make a difference in the family from Syria and helped honoured in this way. Jennifer's lives of so many people. them to settle in Ottawa. She write-up “Hope lives here” (see Mayor Jim Watson and is also a member of the Writ- below) brings more light to the Mayor Jim Watson presents Manor Park resident Jennifer Cook Baniczky with Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward Coun- ers Union of Canada and has realities of volunteering at the the Mayor’s Community Builder award; Rawlson King, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun- cillor Rawlson King present- published several books for Shepherds Soup Kitchen. cillor looks on. Photo: Sarah McCabe ed the Mayor’s City Builder children and young adults. Award to Jennifer Cook in She has helped to build a li- honour of her of outstanding brary in West Africa. Addi- volunteerism and philanthropy. tionally, Jennifer is deeply in- She has been involved volved with the Stephen Lewis with Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation’s Grandmothers for 35 years and is currently to Grandmothers Campaign the volunteer coordinator for raising funds for sub-Saharan Saturday's main meal and grandmothers bringing up snack preparation. Jennifer their AIDS-orphaned grand- usually fills in the gaps as children. there is often a shortage of The Mayor’s City Build- helpers. Initially the thought er Award is a civic honour, was that the soup kitchen created to recognize an in- Manor Park friends present to cheer on Jennifer (4th from left) include (L-R): Lucie Vincent, Kathy Southee, Hilary Porter, would be a temporary fix but dividual, group or organiza- Paula Ochitwa, Mike McCabe, Mary Ellen Porter and Sarah McCabe. Photo: Ed Hughes

By Jennifer Cook Baniczky I enjoy working and getting that differences can be over- to know people, whom I would come as we work together year As you drive past the people Hope lives here otherwise perhaps never meet, after year preparing a hot meal milling around at the bottom of and the most joyful 10 minutes for very vulnerable people. Murray Street do you wonder only a word or two of English ishing lunch – always from is when people of many differ- (To reach Jennifer, email: what happens inside the Shep- come to help. We come from scratch and always delicious as ent religions gather in the chapel [email protected] herds of Good Hope? around the world. We work hard it is prepared with love. Love to pray and sing together before or visit her website at http:// I have been a Saturday chopping vegetables, making makes the difference. the meal. It makes me realize jennifercook.ca.) volunteer at the soup kitchen sandwiches, salads and soups, The older regulars who met for many years and have met mashing potatoes and organiz- their friends over a meal have the most wonderful people – ing trays and trays of desserts. stopped coming. It may be be- volunteers, staff and clients. Sometimes it is hard to please cause of age and mobility or The soup kitchen has changed the clients but there are good perhaps they are afraid. It can with an injection site across the days, especially if there is roast be scary at times and the ver- road in The Trailer and as the chicken or chicken parmesan, bal abuse sometimes makes me regular volunteers grow older, hamburgers and fries or veg- question why I continue. On the many have retired and some etarian chili. whole our clients are younger have passed away. But we have Every Saturday is differ- and in greater distress. What wonderful groups of old and ent. Sometimes the kitchen can we do? I wish I knew the new Canadians like me. The is shoulder-to-shoulder with answer. However, it is satisfy- younger generations are follow- cooks, at other times the staff ing to know that on cold days a ing in their parents’ footsteps, and the janitor have to roll up hot meal warms people up, es- and newly arrived refugees with their sleeves to prepare a nour- pecially those who sleep rough. Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

FROM THE DESK OF: writer Jason Myerson, who have recently joined the writing team for this column. Together they bring a wealth of life ex- periences and a shared interest in writing about the buzz hap- pening in our local business community and with our ad- vertisers. Read on to meet both writers and to enjoy their inau- gural contributions. So pleased to have you on board!

Business Buzz SHARLEEN TATTERSFIELD Jason Myerson

Goodbye snow and chilling ing, biking and all things out- temperatures; hello puddles doors. And, writing! He often and warmer weather! With finds himself in synchronistic spring on its way, we antici- situations and gets his inspira- pate renewed opportunities to tion for writing from the people peruse what our local business he meets along the way. Jason community has to offer. has written for the award-win- We thank all Chronicle ning blog Apartment 613 and advertisers for their ongoing has been published in Ottawa support and extend a warm Outdoor Magazine about his Joah Bates of Biodynamic Osteopathy at his home-based clinic. Photo: Lisa Fendt welcome to new advertisers, and his wife’s 200-km canoe including Manor Park residents trip from Kingston to Ottawa order for the body’s own intel- opportunity of resolving such Arze Chahine, real-estate Lisa Fendt along the historic Rideau Ca- ligence to take over and initiate imbalance, as it teaches an agent and Karen Leslie, Sole Always interested in un- nal waterway. He is currently a healing process that is natural. awareness that will allow the Healer-Reflexologist. Welcome derstanding human behaviour, working on publishing his first It’s a matter of making room patient to prevent others. So also to Idriss Mediterranean Lisa became an economist book. for the body to heal itself – we Biodynamic Osteopathy can be Restaurant, POSH Beauty (studying economic behavior) know it can. preventive and it has the right Lounge, and the Electric and a psychologist. Her aca- Biodynamic Osteopathy The second is that the pa- tools to address bigger more se- Street Gallery. In tune with demic interests focussed on be- by lisa fendt tient will gradually learn to be rious injuries as well. spring and summer seasons, havioral economics and the sci- Joah Bates comes from a long aware of his or her body and The basic theory is that we welcome back seasonal ad- ence of happiness. line of medical practitioners, its alignment and tension. This when the body is in alignment, vertisers the Ottawa New Ed- Born and raised in San so it is no surprise that he has awareness becomes a useful it tends to heal, and pain disap- inburgh Club, the Rockcliffe José, Costa Rica, Lisa raised been practicing Osteopathy for tool of self help in the future. pears. Therefore, much obser- Lawn Tennis Club and the two children, became certified more than 30 years. He studied Patients may be people vation goes into Biodynamic Rockcliffe Park Spring Li- by the American Society of and practiced in his native Eng- who have suffered injury, who Osteopathy. The first step has brary Sale. Clinical Hypnosis to teach and land, then moved to the United are in pain or discomfort, or to do with identifying misalign- We say a fond farewell with practice, and established a pri- States. For 15 years he trained who feel painful tensions that ments. They often originate in best retirement wishes to Morna vate therapeutic hypnosis prac- in the biodynamic approach to become hard to alleviate. A the body’s foundation, which Paterson who founded the for- tice. After her son and daughter Osteopathy. In 1999, he moved wide range of symptoms may is the pelvis. The rest of the mer Celadon Salon and Spa 14 chose Canadian universities to Canada and has been practic- be addressed as well. The first structure tends to compensate years ago and to photographer for their studies, she moved to ing this discipline since then. step will be a complete clini- for that misalignment causing Mary Pratte who brought us Canada and is redirecting her Biodynamic Osteopathy cal history of the patient, which pain. Recognizing this process the Crichton Street Gallery 5 energies to personal projects. holds a special place in the contributes to the understand- is similar to a diagnosis, as it years ago. Both businesswomen Lisa finds Ottawa beautiful range of approaches that can ing of possible old injuries and allows the Osteopath to under- shared a wonderful entrepre- and, after enjoying autumn and not only help us heal from in- of the compensations that may stand and identify the original neurial vision and, through their winter, looks forward to experi- jury or pain in our bodies, but be taking place. cause. Next, the biodynamic personal involvement, contrib- encing all the seasons. Writing also help us resolve vague dis- A small misalignment of work is centred on relaxation uted greatly to the economic for Business Buzz is a valuable comforts that doctors cannot the structure of our body may that allows the body’s own re- well-being of our community. opportunity to get to know the yet define. Amongst Orthope- be painful because it produces sources to naturally align and Ladies, you will be missed! neighbourhood and build new dic, Chiropractic, Massage and pressure on nerves or limits heal. With cranio-sacral ther- Now, with great pleasure, community relationships. Neural Therapy practices, Bio- circulation. We may take a pill apy the nervous system subtly the Chronicle extends an en- dynamic Osteopathy offers at to dull the pain and, in time, balances itself, supporting im- thusiastic welcome to Manor Jason Myerson least two benefits. this small misalignment can proved alignment and improv- Park resident, Lisa Fendt and Jason is an Ottawa-born native The first being that the pa- become a larger problem. Bio- ing the body’s general health. to local outdoor enthusiast and who enjoys travelling, camp- tient will relax profoundly in dynamic Osteopathy offers the Gradually, through the ses- March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13 BUSINESS BUZZ

well as facials. Facials include a free consult with the estheti- cian who will recommend a long-term plan for each skin type and guidance regarding skin routines and products for each customer. Basic facials in- clude a deep cleansing process and a nourishing mask. Essen- tial facials use essential oils of the highest quality and a micro- dermabrasion to renovate the skin. Other services offered will be brow, leg and arm wax- ing; eyelash extension; brows; infrared sauna; aromatherapy; steam shower and massage. “We want everyone to feel beautiful in their own skin”, says Elea with the conviction of an experienced service provid- er. She aspires to be respectful of each of her clients’ personal preferences while adding style and beauty. I could witness first-hand, the gel nails with colours that A warm neighbourhood welcome to Elea and Elikya Znau, the new owners of change depending on the sur- POSH Beauty Lounge. Photo courtesy of Elea Znau rounding temperature. These gel nail manicures are beautiful sion, or in several sessions, de- was then, when she decided her and will last longer than the av- pending on the case, an obvious place would be named POSH. erage manicure. relief and well-being is accom- Her intimate knowledge of the POSH is a team of passion- plished. The best part is that the industry provides the confidence ate individuals keen on offering well-being accomplished will to make her dream come true. the best service and products. be sustainable. One to three Elikya, her husband, owns But they are also focused on sessions are enough to expe- Elikya´s Music School and making the customer’s experi- rience improvement with no teaches piano, drums, base and ence a relaxing and positive time negative side effects. Howev- guitar. He brings business ex- that will provide well-being and er, each case varies, and some perience and support to develop a sense of self appreciation. patients appreciate periodic the new POSH initiative. It was Team members include therapy. Receipts for insurance mid-January when the young Celadon´s esthetician Edeilane, purposes are provided. couple grabbed the opportunity who is joined by nail specialists Joah recommends the sim- to turn Celadon Spa into Elea´s Mona and Chelsea. Two hair ple awareness of the way we dream. She has envisioned a specialists will complete the stand, how we distribute our beauty lounge where custom- team in the following months. weight, because it may allow ers can access a wide range of The POSH team is thankful us to develop a deeper sense of services of excellent quality at to previous owner, Morna Pat- how to prevent injury, improve great prices and in an environ- terson, who developed this lo- our posture and our well-being. ment that is comfortable and cation more than 14 years ago With treatment, the patient be- welcoming for every age, gen- and who has been instrumental comes aware of how he or she der and style. in helping them set up their is holding a tension that be- POSH will offer hair- new business and accomplish- comes painful or limiting and dressing for men and women; ing a smooth transition that ac- develops access to more natu- express, classic, and deluxe commodates customers’ needs. ral and beneficial ways to relax pedicures and manicures; shel- that tension. lac, acrylic, and gel nails; as >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Biodynamic Osteopathy may be beneficial for patients of all ages and with a wide range of disorders. Sessions, lasting between 50 and 60 min- utes, can be scheduled at 613- 742-0011.

POSH Beauty Lounge by lisa fendt The former Celadon Salon and Spa is gradually being transi- tioned by two young entrepre- neurs who fell in love with the location and facilities. Elea and Elikya Znau envision bring- ing a new level of comfort and beauty alternatives to the Man- or Park community. Elea has studies in market- ing but her passion has always been the beauty industry. This project has been in her mind for a long time, as has its name. Her family was active in the beauty business while she grew up. It Page 14 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

FROM PAGE 13 >> atmosphere, look no further – it was important to have all the POSH is honouring Celadon there’s a new restaurant in the food made in-house and fresh. gift certificates and looks for- neighbourhood. Idriss Medi- Compromising the ingredients, ward to welcoming its clients terranean is located at 319 St. Wafa described, would affect to try the new array of services. Laurent Blvd., which formerly the flavour and the natural en- POSH is located at Rock- housed Cat’s Fish and Chips. joyment in the cooking itself. cliffe Crossing, 373 St. Lau- When I first entered the Wafa is a highly educated rent Blvd. and can be reached restaurant I was surprised at woman originally from Algeria at 613-746-3500 or by email at how transformed it was from who came to Canada 13 years poshbeautylounge@outlook. its former decor. New floors ago to seek greater opportu- com. POSH is open Monday- and a rich red paint job bring an nity. While here, she had a call Tuesday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.); elegant ambiance to the mood. to action from her passion and Wednesday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.); I felt like what Rick Steves decided to pursue what fills her Thursday-Friday (10 a.m. to 8 would do on a staycation; heart and now our delight. She p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 still exploring through culture felt something was missing in p.m.). cuisine. Algeria is the largest the cuisine scene in the City Elea and Elikya will be country in all of Africa; located and with an entrepreneurial waiting for you. in the north region known as spirit decided to open the first Maghreb, it borders the Medi- Algerian restaurant ever in Ot- Idriss Mediterranean: terranean Sea. It’s no surprise tawa with her family. traditional Algerian cuisine that the cuisine should reflect Idriss Mediterranean Idriss Mediterranean Restaurant: A family business with a fresh new flavour. by jason myerson the country’s fresh, healthy and opened its door 1 month ago Photo: Jason Myerson If you’re looking for an exqui- bountiful treasures of the Medi- and has been tinkering with its site dish to enjoy in a friendly terranean. menu and hours to best suit its Warm colours and friendly customers. If you’re an Ottawa smiles greeted me, as I was gra- foodie in search of the next L’honorable Mona Fortier ciously seated. As I sat scoping culinary interest or want to try out the scene, the owner, Wafa something you’ve never had in Ministre de la Prospérité de la classe moyenne et Abouhadjar, brought me a cup a welcoming new place, come ministre associées des Finances, C.P. et of delicious cardamom tea. explore Idriss Mediterranean députée d’Ottawa-Vanier Wafa floated around the room and feast on traditional Alge- Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, and Associate dropping off hot dishes to the rian cuisine. The restaurant is Minister of Finance, P.C, and M.P. for Ottawa-Vanier customers and speaking flu- open 7 days a week: 11 a.m. – 8 ently in both official languages. p.m. Monday to Thursday, and Yet, there was a hidden lan- 11a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday and Bureau de circonscription | Constituency Office guage that Wafa was commu- Saturday. Call 613-421-4008 nicating through that everyone for reservations. 233, chemin Montreal Road seemed to understand. Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 6C7 “Cooking is its own lan- Sole Healer, Reflexology Tél. 613.998.1860 • Téléc 613.998.1865 guage”, Wafa explained with & Therapeutic Touch [email protected] • www.mfortier.liberal.ca an excited smile. by jason myerson @EquipeTeamMona @MonaFortier The cuisine itself is tradi- After working at Celadon Salon tionally Algerian with a dash and Spa for 3 years and in light @monafortier of her family’s uniqueness of of the recent changing of hands, artistic expression. Her hus- local resident Karen Leslie was band is the head chef of Idriss still focused on feet. Karen has Mediterranean, coming in and now begun her own business, out of the kitchen from time to Sole Healer, Reflexology & time checking on the faces and Therapeutic Touch, which she plates of the customers as he operates out of her home studio COME TO THE OPENING smiles and says hello. The res- at 17 Kilbarry Cres. taurant’s goal is to serve quality When I sat down with Kar- OF OUR NEW MEMORIAL SPACE ingredients, quantity of por- en she brought me back thou- tions, and fair prices. sands of years in history to the WE’RE GROWING! “I just want people to be Tomb of the Physician where happy”, Wafa said with enthu- touch therapy was said to be siasm. first depicted on the doorway I arrived with an empty to the pillared hall. This ancient stomach that night and ordered technique has traversed time, the lentil soup, chicken bourak making its way into today’s and their specialty, the royal alternative medicine practices. couscous. (Note to the reader ‒ Curious how she found reflex- bring your appetite!) Admitted- ology, Karen explained that it ly, I was overwhelmed by the was around the time she was delicious options and ultimate- living in Edmonton. A mother ly outmatched by the generous of three, owning a business, portions. Wafa explained that and with a husband off at war,

Funeral Co-operative Coopérative funéraire of Ottawa Inc. d’Ottawa inc. ™ Saturday, March 28 (10-3pm) 419 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa www.fco-cfo.coop • 613.288.2689 March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 15 BUSINESS BUZZ

touch with Karen Leslie by tele- ty – it was just too lovely a spot up to 100 people in newly ac- phone 613-793-9080 or by email to close.” quired space immediately next at [email protected]. And, what a grand opening door to its main premises. it will be! Capturing the spirit Managing funeral direc- Electric Street Gallery of the occasion, “Recharge” is tor, Lisa Wilson explains that Opening April 24 its theme and the weekend will the new Memorial Space can by sharleen tattersfield feature guest artist and photog- accommodate up to 75 people The news is electric – full of rapher Ralph Nevens (ralph. seated for services and features energy, optimism, and great an- ca). Irene hints at a spectacular newly installed systems for ticipation. New Edinburgh will “electric” surprise that will be sound and memorial picture see its little art gallery continue sure to delight. presentations as well as a sepa- and thrive – with a new name, “Electric Street Gallery rate catering kitchen for hosting ownership and vision. To the will be fresh and new, just like receptions. Construction has delight of art aficionados and springtime,” says Irene who has also provided the opportunity the local community, it will stepped enthusiastically into to refurbish the centre’s other showcase the talented, accom- the role of ‘gallerista’. “I’m on smaller reception areas and to plished artists who have been cloud nine – for me, this is just ensure a harmonious, contem- part of this neighbourhood gem pure joy.” porary design and welcoming for the past several years. Irene is excited about plans ambience throughout. In a few weeks, spring will for Electric Street Gallery to be “All of this has been accom- arrive and, so too, the Electric open four days a week going modated in one inter-connected Street Gallery with a Grand forward: Thursday (11 a.m. – 7 space linked to our current lo- Opening Weekend set for Fri- p.m.) and Friday, Saturday and cation – which is easily accessi- day April 24 to Sunday April Sunday (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.). “It’s ble on one floor,’ says Lisa. She 26. Ensuring continuity in the what the artists and the commu- explains that this expansion has footsteps of the former Crich- nity wanted.” been part of the community- ton Street Gallery, this newly She says the ‘new’ gallery based, not-for-profit funeral co- Karen Leslie, Sole Healer & Reflexologist with a reflexology foot map. born artistic space will be all will be about “colour, light and operative’s business plan since Photo: Jason Myerson about renewal, re-birth and a joy – where people can see a it first opened in Manor Park in re-awakening. piece of art and experience that 2013. Karen was always on her feet. me of how a lot seniors lack Everyone is delighted – es- ‘electric’ connection – a won- “The Funeral Co-operative However, it wasn’t until her physical contact. Karen ap- pecially the gallery’s continuing derful supportive place where of Ottawa has continued to mother had been diagnosed proaches her practice not only core artists Elizabeth Arbuckle artists can be free to create.” grow its membership base, to with pancreatic cancer that from her wisdom of experience (acrylics and mixed media), Pat How grand it is to know that expand its services and to offer Karen began to explore the and education, but also as a for- Carbonneau (encaustics and this special space – that has had families competitively priced power of touch and the deeper mer sponsored athlete. mixed media), Jennifer Anne art at its core (either as a stu- support and options within its meaning of what it is to feel. “Self-care is really impor- Kelly (glass artist), Louise Tan- dio or gallery) for the past 40 niche market that are tailored “All I could do was hold tant”, she says. Too often we guay (photographer), and Mary years – will continue its artistic to their needs,” says Lisa. “Our her and touch her to relieve the live our lives in a head-down Ann Varley (mixed-media and journey. Anxious for a sneak new Memorial Space is a wel- pain she was suffering”, Karen sprint not realizing the mara- painting). Joining them as a preview, contact Irene through come addition to the co-oper- explains with a tenderness. thon we are all on. “There are core gallery artist will be Irene the gallery’s website at electric- ative’s vision and commitment Reflexology uses a road 250,000 sweat glands in your Tobis (photographer), the gal- street.art. to the community it serves.’ map of reflex points on the feet, feet”, Karen tells me as I glance lery’s new owner. As a not-for-profit, inde- hands and head that correspond a sympathetic look over at my Irene, who lives nearby Funeral Co-operative pendently owned, membership- to different organs and bodily stale, rugged boots. with her husband Michael and of Ottawa based social enterprise, the Fu- systems, using techniques in After having tried a ses- who has always loved this little by sharleen tattersfield neral Co-operative of Ottawa the analysis and attunement of sion for myself, I can say that gallery, has participated in the On Saturday March 28, the is led by an elected, dedicated the human body. It is said to re- I left with a sunny disposition annual New Edinburgh Studio Funeral Co-operative of Ot- volunteer board of directors lieve stress and insomnia, ease and an energetic feel ready to Tour (NEST) and served as a tawa, located at 419 St. Laurent and administered by licensed pain, strengthen immunity, en- strut through the day. Karen is member of its organizing com- Blvd., proudly invites the com- funeral directors. Anyone can hance natural healing and give not only deeply involved with mittee for several years. munity to the official opening of avail themselves of its servic- a whole other host of benefits. her practice, but she is also an “I can’t think of anything its new Memorial Space. Since es. There is no requirement to Formally educated at the involved member of our com- I’d rather do,” says Irene. “To fall 2019, construction has been join the co-operative, although International Academy of Nat- munity. On her free time Kar- help keep this little gallery underway to expand the co-op- almost 90 per cent of clients ural Health Practitioners – a en volunteers with the Ottawa going, to maintain its artistic erative’s reception areas to ac- choose to become members. natural health school located Withdrawal Management Cen- continuity and to bring about commodate larger visitations, The public is invited to in Ottawa, Karen has practiced tre serving those who suffer change that celebrates creativi- receptions and gatherings of >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 touch therapy for more than 9 with addiction. Helping people years, 7 in reflexology. Holistic seems to be a common thread and alternative medicines alike to Karen’s life and she hopes to 613• seem to be building in popular- help you too. eechwood Medical Centre, Physioand Pharmacy ity and I asked Karen what she If you’re interested in a re- B would say to any skeptics. flexology session there are two “Try it out! It’s important options. Karen will visit you at to try it for yourself.” Karen your home for a fee of $75, or For all your healthcare needs would be quick to point me to you can join her at her home the research and the importance studio for $50 for 60 minutes. of touch therapy in infant de- Those on a 12- step program will velopment, but also reminding be afforded a discount. Get in B The Manor Park Pharmacy Medical Clinic Physio Clinic Chronicle 613•842•7455 613•842•7633 613•747•2873 is supported entirely by paid Free Delivery Medical / Cosmetic Chiro / Acupuncture advertising. Do let our ad- Procedures Services vertisers know that you saw their ad in the Chronicle. We value their ongoing sup- Mon -Thurs: 8a.m. - 8p.m. Fri: 8a.m. - 6p.m. Sat: 8a.m. - 2p.m. port and they will appreciate hearing from you. 222 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa K1L 8A7 Page 16 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

FROM PAGE 15 >> dents engage in diverse, expe- part of the school’s Student attend the official March 26 riential-based, individualized Success program. opening between 10 a.m. and learning in small classes, which “There are no entrance 3 p.m. Come meet the co-op- adhere to a ratio of one teacher exams,” says Ms Crupi. “It’s erative’s board of directors, to a maximum of 15 students more of a holistic approach to tour the Memorial Space and in core subjects. Its toddler and determine a good fit for the stu- the centre’s facilities, and enter preschool students are enrolled dent and the school to ensure in a draw for coverage by the in licensed, early childhood goals are met.” Guaranteed Travel Assurance programs offering enriched Tim Mook Sang spoke of Plan, which covers many dif- curriculums and athletics in the importance of student pro- ficult details and expenses in- either bilingual or French-lan- files for ensuring all needs are curred when death occurs away guage settings. met for students to fulfill their from home. The academy’s elemen- individual academic pathways. tary school academic and en- “Everyone crosses the fin- St-Laurent Academy richment programs follow the ish line but not necessarily at Experiential learning – a world Ontario curriculum, and are the same time or from follow- of possibilities designed to meet individu- ing the same route,” says Tim. by sharleen tattersfield ally assessed needs and stu- They explained that the Located at 641 Sladen Ave. dent learning pathways. Goal- academy offers an enriched (south of Montreal Rd. and east oriented high-school classes, environment with a strong aca- of St. Laurent Blvd.), the main which build on the enriched demic focus that constantly ad- campus of St-Laurent Academy learning experiences of its el- justs to individual needs. Aca- offers enriched private-school ementary programs, are small demic and technical resources, programs from daycare (start- in size with courses taught by resource teachers and support ing at 10 months) to elementary specialists in their field. staff are available to assist school (Kindergarten to Grade Founded in 2005, the classroom teachers address dif- 8) and on to high school (Grade school has grown steadily. In Students in Michael Léveillé’s science class demonstrate the dynamics of their ferent learning styles. 9 to 12). A second, satellite day- January 2011, increasing enrol- egg rolling experiments. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield Speciality programs that care program offered at the Ot- ment and accompanying class enhance overall learning are tawa Athletic Club (Lancaster expansion led to its move from “Any child can achieve school program, visited several part of the curriculum: drama, Rd.) accommodates little ones Manor Park to its current cam- anything, but what it takes to classrooms and checked out music, dance, visual arts, robot- from 6 months to 3 years of age. pus and, to later adding its off- achieve that anything is differ- the initial stages of the school’s ics, and computer technology. St-Laurent Academy stu- site daycare location. ent for every child,” says An- latest expansion initiative – an Enriched weekly physical edu- drea Crupi, Assistant School indoor-pool complex complete cation lessons (swimming, ten- Director. Ms. Crupi oversees with 8 to 10 new classrooms nis, golf, martial arts and track) the student application process and resource tech labs slated for supplement daily PE classes. and is responsible for intro- opening at the start of the 2020- Rounding out the student expe- ducing prospective families to 21 school year. The excitement rience are opportunities for ei- the school. She explains that was palpable! ther core or extended French or St-Laurent Academy caters to Ms. Crupi explained the to participate in offsite learning student differences – to under- academy’s continuous admis- at its outdoor Macoun March standing each student’s unique sions process in which pro- classroom (located in Beech- learning pathway and to ensur- spective students are invited to wood Cemetery). ing student fulfillment and suc- spend a full day at the appropri- “Even with our growth over cess. ate grade level to fully experi- the past 4 to 5 years, St-Laurent What makes St-Laurent ence school life. Teachers can Academy feels like a tight-knit Academy unique? To answer observe classroom dynamics family,” says Ms. Crupi. “The that question, the Chronicle met and peer relationships – the individualized caring for each recently with Ms. Crupi and Tim goal being to develop individu- of our students remains central Mook Sang, head of its high- alized student profiles that are to our core values.”

A March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 17 Bank of Canada Museum hosts activities during March Break

OTTAWA, ON—The Bank of Canada Museum will be host- ing special activities, presen- tations and crafts for March Break and to mark Fraud Pre- vention Month. Visitors of all ages are welcome. These activ- ities, as well as general admis- sion to the Museum, are FREE.

About our activities Real or Fake? Luck and Lore exhibition The Museum will be OPEN on March 14–22 Now until November 1, 2020 Mondays during March breaks Play a card game to guess While at the Museum, visit Luck in Quebec (March 2) and On- which object is authentic and and Lore, our current exhibition tario (March 16). Join us at the which is counterfeit. It may be about the spiritual, the ceremo- Museum for some indoor fami- coins—or it may be things that nial and the seemingly impracti- ly fun! We are open from 10:00 used to be alive! cal uses we have for money. to 17:00.

Fraud Prevention Month Bank of Canada Museum kiosks 30 Bank Street, at the corner of Wellington Street March 14–15 Email: [email protected] The Bank of Canada’s currency Website: www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca (no hyphen) experts team up with the RCMP Follow us on Twitter: @BoCMuseum to show you some counterfeit We’re on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoCMuseum/ bills and give you tips on how We’re on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bocmuseum/ to recognize them. Stop by the information kiosk from 11:00 About the Bank of Canada Museum: to 16:00. The Bank of Canada is reaching out in an innovative way to Canadians and visitors, with our reimagined Bank of Canada Counterfeit Scavenger Hunt Museum in Ottawa. The Museum helps people of all ages un- March 14–22 derstand the policies and functions of the Bank of Canada. In- Embark on a quest through the teractive displays, games and activities appeal to young visitors, Museum to find items related offering fun ways to learn about money and the Bank’s role in to counterfeiting. Some are guiding the Canadian economy. The Museum also showcases real, some are fake—and others Canada’s National Currency Collection. Find our prominent are things counterfeiters found entrance on the corner of Wellington and Bank streets in Ot- simply irresistible. tawa. Admission is free year-round.

Please recycle this paper Page 18 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 Safe Wings Ottawa: saving birds, one window at a time

Submitted by Safe Wings Ottawa Prevention involves educat- Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club, move as fast as 50 km/h in ing the public about collisions, began researching bird-building regular flight. At those speeds, How to prevent Picture a bird hitting your win- advocating for bird-safe building collisions in 2014. In that first the damage to a 77g American dow. It falls to the ground and design, and convincing building year, volunteers documented Robin or a 10g Black-capped window remains stunned for a while, owners and managers to apply 550 collisions from 68 species. Chickadee is most often lethal. collisions and then eventually flies away. visual markers or other measures The total continues to grow ev- It’s fine, right? to hazardous windows. That in- ery year thanks to an increase in Progress is slow but sure Do Unfortunately, despite what cludes homeowners! It may sur- volunteers and public support, While the statistics are dire, • Make windows visible to many believe, birds that manage prise you to learn that 44% of not to mention new glass build- Safe Wings is making progress. birds with a pattern cover- to fly away after a window col- collisions are thought to occur ings. In 2019, Safe Wings docu- The federal government, the ing the exterior of the glass. lision are rarely okay. Most are at residential buildings and less mented 3,322 window collisions National Capital Commission Pattern elements should concussed or they have other than 1% at high-rises (the rest across 110 species. Almost 70% and the City of Ottawa are all be no more than 5 cm (2”) internal injuries that may not be are at low-rises). Think of the these birds were found dead, developing bird-safe design apart, at least 6 mm (1/4”) apparent, and may not prevent difference it would make if ev- while 20% were captured alive guidelines. Residents are ap- wide and visible in all light them from flying away. Without ery homeowner made even one (of which only about 62% recov- plying Feather Friendly and conditions. Use Feather help, most will die of these in- window safer for birds. ered and were released). The rest other solutions to prevent col- Friendly visual marker tape, juries in a few hours or days, or Volunteers also monitor were seen but not captured, or lisions at home. Safe Wings a patterned film, tempera they will become easy prey or buildings to find dead birds, res- they left only an imprint on the continues to engage building paint (reapply as needed) slowly starve because they can cue live ones, and collect data window as evidence. owners and operators to make or oil-paint markers. no longer fend for themselves. on each collision, which helps If those numbers seem changes to their buildings, and • Or, install lengths of para- That’s why Safe Wings Ot- us demonstrate the extent of high, consider that Safe Wings to support monitoring efforts. cord or twine at least 3 mm tawa recommends rescuing any the problem, identify collision only monitors a few dozen But we’re still just scratch- (1/8” thick), hung up to 10 bird that crashes into a window. patterns, and determine which buildings, and only finds 5 to ing the surface. Until bird-safe cm (4”) apart in front of the The best time to save it is im- buildings pose the highest risk. 15% of the victims; the rest are design is the norm, new glass window. Exterior screens mediately after it collides, be- We encourage members of the scavenged, preyed on, swept buildings will continue to go work too, with at least 5 cm fore it has a chance to fly away. public to contribute to this com- up, or they die where they up without regard for the birds (2”) between the screen Don’t wait to see if it recovers. munity science initiative by won’t be found. We believe the they will kill – not only office and the glass. Pick it up right away, place it submitting collision reports di- actual number of birds killed by buildings, but also new LRT • Locate bird feeders and in a securely closed paper bag rectly at safewings.ca/report. collisions in the Ottawa area is stations and homes with floor- baths less than 50 cm (1 or box, and call Safe Wings for Some of our volunteers are 250,000 annually, just a frac- to-ceiling windows and clear- 1/2 feet) or more than 9 m further instructions. even licensed to provide short- tion of the one billion birds es- glass deck railings. (30 feet) from windows. Raising awareness of win- term care to injured birds until timated to die in collisions ev- • Close curtains or blinds to dow collisions and the need to they can be released or, more ery year across North America. How you can help reduce clear views through rescue survivors is just one of the often, transferred to the Ottawa If you find an injured bird (that parallel or adjacent ways Safe Wings Ottawa is help- Valley Wild Bird Care Centre About window collisions is, any bird that survives the ini- windows. (But this will not ing reduce bird deaths through to recover. Many people also Why is glass so dangerous for tial impact), please act quickly. break up reflections!) research, prevention and rescue. contact us for help with birds birds? Primarily because they Pick up the bird immediately • Move houseplants away These efforts are important be- that are hit by cars, attacked by don’t understand it – to them, and place it gently in a closed from windows so birds can’t cause North America has lost other animals, tangled in fish- reflections of trees in windows box or an unwaxed paper bag, easily see them. one-third of all its birds in the last ing line, and every other reason are real, and clear glass barri- top folded down and secured • Turn off unnecessary lights 50 years, and window collisions you can imagine. ers (corner windows, deck rail- with a paper clip. Keep it in a at work and at home. are one of the main reasons. Safe Wings, a program of the ings) are invisible. Many birds quiet, safe place, and call Safe Wings at 613-216-8999. Do not Don’t let it fly away even if you think • Expect hawk silhouettes it has recovered. If the bird is or UV decals to prevent dead, place it in a sealed plastic collisions. Unless you bag and keep it in a cool place space a lot of them very (the freezer is perfect, and per- closely together, birds can fectly safe) until you can drop it simply fly around the visible off or a volunteer can pick it up. obstacles and still hit the Please visit the safewings.ca invisible glass. for more detailed instructions. • Apply bird-friendly treat- Even better, please make ments to the inside of your home safe for birds – visit windows, where bright safewings.ca to learn about effec- sunshine will make them tive solutions – and don’t hesitate disappear. to call Safe Wings if you need ad- • Rely on products that soon vice or help for a bird in distress. fade or wash away, like UV liquids or highlighter pens. For more information and • Even bother with owl de- other resources, check out our coys. website at safewings.ca. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 19

Discover hidden gems during Jane’s Walk Submitted by Jane’s Walk nity vitality and a neighbourly Ottawa-Gatineau street life. In its 12th year, Jane’s Have you ever wondered where Walk Ottawa-Gatineau plans to find wild food growing in to offer more than 60 different the city? Have you heard of walking tours for you to choose Ottawa’s rare urban sand dune from. A typical Jane’s Walk or wondered about one of the tour is given once during the Capital region’s many monu- weekend, takes about an hour ments? Or is there something and covers around one to two amazing in your neighbour- kilometres. All walking tours hood that you want to share are offered completely free of with others? charge! If you like to get outside Jane Jacobs considered cit- and are enthusiastic about izens to be the experts on their learning about your communi- own communities and all walks ty, its history and its future, join are led by volunteer leaders Jane’s Walk to explore Ottawa- who have something to share – Gatineau through free walking you could be one of them! Visit tours on May 2 and 3. janeswalkottawa.ca to find out Jane’s Walk is a pedes- how you can turn your passion trian-focused event that im- or your advocacy into action by proves urban literacy by of- leading a Jane’s Walk. fering insights into planning, Jane’s Walk also relies design, local history, and civic on help from volunteer mar- engagement through the sim- shals who carry a flag and as- ple acts of walking, observ- sist the walk leader. If you’re ing, and discussing. Last year, planning to attend walks this 3,000 people joined us for this year, consider volunteering. “sidewalk ballet,” a commu- Find out more and sign up at nity-driven festival featuring janeswalkottawa.ca. dozens of walking tours cele- brating the ideas of late author To get updates on the festival, and urbanist Jane Jacobs. Jane follow Jane’s Walk Ottawa- was an activist who changed Gatineau on Facebook, Twitter how we design and think about (@JanesWalkOtt) and Insta- cities by promoting commu- gram (@JanesWalkOttawa). Page 20 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020

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BATHROOM ... and so much more! 11’ 9” x 5’ 11” Call François today to book your tour! 80 Landry Street, Ottawa, ON | 613.327.9655 | RiverpathRetirement.ca March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 21 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753 Board of Directors FROM THE DESK OF: A year of growth Allison Seymour Chair Rahul Chandran Vice-Chair This past year we added the school day). Michael Kremmel Treasurer positions of Arts Supervisor and We are committed As a not-for-profit the Vessela Zaykova Secretary Sports Supervisor and, through MPCC is not focused on mak- the focus and creativity of Steph- to continuing to build ing money; rather we are dedi- Directors anie and Josh (respectively), our exceptional team cated to supporting the com- Kailey McLachlin have seen our program offer and of talented staff and munity of Manor Park and its Mark Smith enrollment exceed our expecta- ever expanding recreational and Jennifer Thiessen tions. We saw a 12% growth in volunteers. childcare needs. This past year our summer camp enrollment; we tested and, from a variety Erin Yoshida MPCC Chair in fact many weeks were sold that Manor Park thrives! of new programs, learned to Child Care Office: out this past summer; and close Our child-care services, expand our revenue streams be- 100 Braemar 613-741-4776 ALLISON SEYMOUR to a 20% increase in enrollment led by our team of Early Child- yond the current base. Strategi- in our recreational programs. hood educators, continued to cally, we do not want to be over- Community Centre: With the Manor Park Commu- The team asked for and listened offer a reliable, fun, friendly ly dependent on any one source 100 Thornwood 613-741-4753 nity Council (MPCC) Annual to the community’s suggestions and safe environment for chil- of revenue. In addition, we have email: [email protected] General Meeting (AGM) com- and feedback and introduced an dren from across Manor Park been moving away from relying ing up on March 26, I thought expanded selection of adult pro- and surrounding communities on government grants so we are How to volunteer: I would share a few highlights grams, which saw the addition to learn and play. This past more financially independent manorpark.ca/work-or-volunteer from this past year, which has of new workshops such as glu- year we added Early Learning and can sustain our operations Apply for a job: been a year of growth and re- ten-free baking, essential oils, services including Manor Park for many years to come. manorpark.ca/work-or-volunteer newal for MPCC. yoga of all kinds, and many new Playschool and a Play Group Of course, the best way Our Community Centre arts programs. in response to feedback from for you to ensure MPCC’s suc- Sponsor an event recreation office opened in We also saw an increase in neighbourhood families. cess is to participate! There are or program: September 2018, post the ren- volunteers from the community The MPCC Opportunity many ways to support MPCC [email protected] ovation of the “Fieldhouse”, – individuals of all ages offer- Fund was also launched this and your community: suggest which was an important step in ing their time and energy to past year and, through the new programming ideas, reg- executing our strategic plan and support various special events generous donations of the MP ister early and often, bring a the desire to expand our servic- and MPCC initiatives. From community, we raised about friend, donate to the Opportu- es and programming to increase the addition of several new di- $3000, which translated into nity Fund, or volunteer! our reach and community sup- rectors to the Board and Junior 33 subsidized spots across our Interested to hear more port. In addition to an improved Leaders at summer camps to programs including 16 summer about the MPCC and/or look- facility we were committed to rink maintenance and Pints in camp spots, 11 participants in ing to join the Board of Direc- continuing to build our excep- the Park volunteers – we ap- sports and 6 in arts program- tors? Join us at our AGM on tional team of talented staff and preciate every minute people mingduring Nutrition breaks Thursday March 26 at 7:30 volunteers. are willing to give to ensure (run by the MPCC during the p.m. in the Community Centre. Page 22 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

YOGA SPORTS AND FITNESS Stretch, relax and renew with classes suitable for all abilities.

Sports supervisor’s message Yin Yoga - All Levels Hello Manor Park! cer programs so parents can get in their Instructor: Nathalie Gagnon own workout! Parents, why stand on the Mondays It was a great winter at the community sidelines when you can enjoy a 30-minute 4:30-5:30pm centre. We had another super skating HIIT class – and have time to watch your Manor Park Community season thanks to our dedicated team of little one play? Centre rink attendants, volunteers and sponsors. A big thank you to our Spring Sports Hatha – All Levels The Spring Sports season is right sponsors. Money raised through sponsor- Instructor: Rebeca Rondon Tuesdays around the corner and registration is ships goes directly towards putting chil- 7:00-8:00 pm open! I am so excited to see the return of dren into those programs free of charge! Manor Park Community Baseball, Flag Rugby and Soccer to the Through sponsorship, and through your Josh Cassidy Centre Manor Park sports fields. Opportunity Fund donations, we have MPCC Sports Supervisor This year we have added two new enough money to place 10 children into programs. Parents Play Ball brings kids our Spring Sports programs. If you, or a and parents together to share and enjoy family you know, could benefit from one the game of baseball. Sideline Fitness of these spaces, please reach out to me runs during our Flag Rugby and Soc- directly ([email protected])!

FITNESS – Fridays class. (Your core muscles ELDOA & Pilates 12:30–1:30 pm will thank you.) Instructor: Feel stronger and more lim- TEENS AND ADULTS Manor Park Community Chery Moreau ber – and better than ever Centre Mondays before – following stretches, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. exercises, and techniques Stay Strong & Stable Manor Park Public School inspired by ELDOA and New! Sideline Fitness Exercises that strengthen (Small Gym) Pilates. Instructor: Cate with Cheryl Moreau the legs and work on bal- Hachigan Parents! This is your ance and coordination. Thursdays chance to workout while Helps prevent falls and add Core and Full Body Work- 6:00 – 7:00 pm your child participates years of independent living. out (for every body) Manor Park Community in Manor Park Spring Instructors: Louise Warm-up. High intensity in- Centre Sports programs. HEART WISE FITNESS Hannant, Nina LePage tervals. Exercises for arms Each class uses a com- Tuesdays and shoulders. Squats, Full Body Workout (for bination of HIIT, cardio 12:30–1:30 pm push-ups and planks. Don’t women) and core / body strength Party HEARTy Thursdays you feel stronger already? Mix of cardio training and exercises. Best part? Who said exercise can’t be 11:30 am–12:30 pm Workouts tailors to indi- weight exercises. With Classes are over in 30 fun? You are guided every Manor Park Community vidual needs. Instructor: adaptations available for minutes, so you still have step of the way through ele- Centre Louise Hannant all exercises, everyone will time to watch your child ments from cha-cha, salsa, Wednesdays work out comfortably. In- play their favourite Manor rhumba, tango. You don’t Balance, Core and Stretch 7:00–8:00 pm structor: Cheryl Moreau Park sport! need to know how to dance! Want the feeling of strength, Manor Park Public School Tuesdays, 6:15–7:00 a.m. No partners needed. In- stability and balance? (Small Gym) Thursdays, 6:15–7:00 a.m. Friday Nights (Flag structor: Michael Markov Work on it through this Saturdays, 7:30–8:15 a.m. Rugby) St Columba Church U6 & U8 Parents Muscle Strength & Tone 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Focused classes to get you U10, U12 & U14 Parents exactly the results you are 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. looking for! The variety $50 of resistance equipment makes this class suitable Saturday Mornings for everyone. Instructor: (Soccer) Cheryl Moreau ‘Fun with the Ball’ Par- Thursdays ents 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Manor Park Public School ‘ Dribble, Deke and Kick’ Mindfulness and Parents Meditation 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gain deeper levels of con- $50 centration, tranquility and feeling of wellbeing. De- velop techniques to begin CHILDREN’S SPORTS or enhance your meditation practice. Instructor: Rebeca Manor Park Soccer Rondon Experienced instructors Tuesdays from Futuro Soccer Acad- 8:00–9:00 pm emy return to the Manor Manor Park Community Park Soccer fields! Centre Saturdays, May 2 – June 20

>>CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 23 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

‘First Kicks’ (Ages 4-5) $85 ‘Blastball’ 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (Ages 4-5) $85 ARTS PROGRAMMING Parents! Get ready to run! 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This interactive program Blastball features soft bats, challenges parents and soft baseballs and just one Arts supervisor’s message children alike. (squeaky!) base. The perfect introduction! The new decade is off to Manor Park’s most re- ‘Fun with the Ball’ a great start at the Manor quested course, Drawing (Ages 6-8) $85 ‘Intro to Tee Ball’ Park Community Centre. Fundamentals, starting on 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Ages 6-7) $85 With another successful March 23rd! Dribble, Deke and Kick’ 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Skating Party and Chili Be part of an extraor- (Ages 9-12) $85 Drills and gameplay ses- Cook-Off under our belts, dinary, waste-reducing 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. sions to build confidence we’re getting very excited movement! I am looking Both programs feature and improve skills. for new spring programs! forward to another Adult drills appropriate for your Look for new children’s Clothing Swap on Satur- child’s age and develop- ‘Intro to Coach Pitch’ programs that are sure to day, March 28th! Last year, ment. Futuro instructors (Ages 8-10) $85 be super popular! Dance swappers walked away with quickly transition into 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Club with Taynikua will incredible new-to-them gameplay! Drills quickly transition into roll out in April, the sold- treasures and we diverted Stephanie Sears game scenarios and game- out Dungeons & Dragons so many items from the MPCC Arts Supervisor Ottawa East Flag Rugby play to make learning the group will resume in April landfill. Bring in your clean, Your child can enjoy one of game fun for all! with a new campaign and bagged items to the com- our fastest growing sports Home Alone Safety for Kids munity centre before March Facebook: www.facebook. programs, Flag Rugby, New! ‘Parents Play Ball’ and Red Cross Babysitting 27th for your entrance com/ManorParkCommuni- without all the tackling! (Ages 10+ and parents Course will run again in voucher. tyCouncil/ Manor Park Rugby, together welcome!) $85 April and June! Don’t miss Make sure to follow us with teams and players Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – out on these programs, on all your socials for daily from the Bytown Blue and 7:30 p.m. register early to ensure content and upcoming pro- Ottawa Irish rugby clubs, The perfect combination of your child’s spot! grams! combine to form the largest drills and gameplay. Par- Always popular, art Instagram: @mpcc_official flag rugby house league in ents join the fun, making classes will continue with Twitter: @ManorParkcc Ottawa! this a great family program! Fridays, May 1 – June 19 U6 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Capital Kids Tennis U8 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. The Ottawa-based Capital ADULT IMPROV ADULT ART aged with lots of one-on- U10 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kids program will launch one instruction. All levels U12 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. into its 7th year of program- FREE Try It! Improv Manor Park Art Sale welcome. U14 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ming starting spring 2020. Comedy Class New work from local artists Saturdays $85 – Returning Players In collaboration with the Try it, FREE! In a safe and on display now at the com- April 25 to June 13 $140 – New Players (In- National Capital Tennis supportive environment. munity centre! 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM cludes shirt, rugby shorts Association (NCTA) and the All participants attending All art is for sale. $170 and ball). City of Ottawa, Capital Kids will receive a promo code has provided free and low- to sign up for the following Drawing Fundamentals Manor Park Baseball cost tennis lessons to more 4-week course at a reduced Our most requested art ADULT CRAFT Baseball is back! Each than 6,000 children ages 6 rate! class! Learn to draw ac- program is adapted to your to 12. Your child will learn Monday curately. Sketching, shad- child’s age, to ensure an or refine the fundamentals March 9 ing and rendering. All skill encouraging environment to of tennis in a progressive, 6:30 – 8:30 PM levels welcome. learn and love the sport. No game-based environment. FREE prior baseball experience All skills welcome. required. Visit capitalkidstennis.com Improv Comedy: Basics Mondays, May 4 – June 22 This basics class will have you feeling comfortable being on stage, developing authentic characters, and creating a complex narra- Sew Amazing Sundays tive. Learn to think on your Open sew sessions with like feet in a safe and supportive minded people. Sew, snack, environment. socialize. Mondays Every other Sunday March 30 to April 27 March 1 to June 24 6:30 – 8:30 PM Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 PM $85 March 23 to April 20 $7 per session 12:30 – 2:00 PM Improv Comedy: $85 The Manor Park Knitting Narrative Improv Course Acrylic Painting Circle Participants build their Learn the fundamentals. All ages and skill levels are narrative skills through Exploring traditional and welcome at this multigen- worldbuilding and character non-traditional subject mat- erational circle. Coffee & evolution. ter. All skill levels welcome. tea provided. Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays May 11 to June 8 April 15 to June 3 March 5 to April 9 6:30 – 8:30 PM 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 3:00 PM $85 $170 PWYC suggested

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ADULT MUSIC your life. Participants will and after they were often enjoy a complimentary 15 asked - Why? Mark will We’re Hiring! Manor Park Strings Spring minute introduction to Yin share his reasons, includ- Summer Day Camp in Manor Park Counsellors Concert Yoga, and leave with a 5ml ing his most personal and & Junior Leaders Mark your calendar June essential oil-filled rollerball unexpected discovery, which Are you energetic, organized, compassionate and love 6, 2020, for Manor Park of a calming bedtime blend was the deep bond and re- working with children? Enjoy the outdoors, playing Strings spring concert. suitable for children. shaping of his relationship games and having picnics?! Then this job is for you. See manorpark.ca for Monday with his daughter. Expect outdoor fun, music, games and some special details. May 4 Monday guests! Summer Day Camps in Manor Park is now ac- 6:00 – 8:00 PM Mar 30 cepting applications for the 2020 season. $45 7:00 – 8:00 PM Send your cover letter and resume to ssears@ ADULT WORKSHOPS $7 manorpark.ca by April 1, 2020. Easter Chick Cake Topper All Supplies Included. Create adorable fondant Do you have a story to tell? Don’t Waste Your Waste: We want to hear it! Pestos, Leafy Greens and The MPCC is looking for Quick Pickles people from all walks of Adult Clothing Swap Get the most out of your life wanting to share their dollar. Create delicious stories. Storytelling pre- Last year’s swap was a meals using all the odds dates writing. It brings massive success. Be part of and ends that may other- people together. It is a the most cost effective and wise end up in the compost. means of entertainment, eco-friendly way to fill your Wednesday cultural expression, educa- closet with beautiful, ‘new- March 25 tion and can teach lessons to-you’ clothing items! 6:30 – 8:30 PM or moral values. Celebrate Go through your closet $60 storytelling in 2020 at the and drawers, gather your Manor Park Community gently used, clean and Gluten-Free: Pizza & Centre. Contact ssears@ bagged clothing items and Doughs chicks and chocolate nest manorpark.ca for criteria bring them to the Manor Park Community Centre to re- Who doesn’t love pizza? by following a simple step- and availability. ceive your entrance voucher to participate in the Adult Now even those with mild to by-step process. Techniques Clothing Swap. severe gluten intolerances are transferable to other The entrance voucher allows access to the swap, can enjoy this family friendly cake toppers. Be prepared CHILDREN where you will be able to choose from all types of cloth- staple. Learn to make glu- to impress with your new ing items and accessories. There is no limit to what you ten-free pizzas and crusts cake topping skills. All skill can take away, so make sure to bring a tote bag to carry for crowd pleasing pizzas. levels welcome. home all your new treasures. Saturday Ages 12 and up. Clothing, coats, accessories, shoes, boots and April 4 All under 18 years must be bras all accepted. Please, no underwear or children’s 12:00 – 2:00 PM accompanied by an adult. clothes. Drop off your swap items before March 27 to $35 Wednesday receive a entrance voucher. April 8 Saturday, March 28, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Gluten-Free: Muffins to go! 6:30 – 8:30 PM Entrance voucher required • Donations to The Opportu- Delicious gluten-free muf- $40 nity Fund accepted at the door. fins for people on the go! There are many ways to make quick, delicious muf- MANOR PARK TALKS fins that are gluten-free Dance Club with Taynikua Summer Day Camps and still super tasty. Gluten Father, Daughter Hike Dancers will move, have fun sensitive, or not, learn how and learn - all at the same to make both savoury and time! Dancers will learn a in Manor Park sweet muffins. choreographed dance to Summer Camp Registration now open! Saturday showcase their talent at a May 2 performance for parents Be part of something extraor- 12:00 – 2:00 PM and friends. Every skill level dinary this summer! Summer $35 welcome. Ages 8-12. Day Camps in Manor Park, Wednesdays for children aged 4-10 years, Essential Oils & Yin Yoga: April 1 to June 3 are very popular! Families se- Self-Care Using Mindset (8 weeks total) lect from a variety of themed Techniques 6:30 – 8:00 PM half-day camps, with the Nathalie Gagnon teaches $90 option of a free supervised lunchtime for those attend- how essential oils can ing both morning and afternoon camp. Extended camp bring balance to your life. Dungeons & Dragons hours (8:00 - 9:00 AM and/or 4:00 - 5:00 PM) are offered Participants will enjoy a Players go on a weekly ad- for an additional fee at time of registration. complimentary 15 minute venture building teamwork All camps take place in and around the Manor Park introduction to Yin Yoga, and and decision-making skills! Community Centre. All camps combine physical activ- leave with calming essential Ages 10-15, ity, games, arts & crafts, songs, and time in the splash oil-infused bath salts. Through Camino De San- Thursdays pad. Experienced instructors, with the support of high Monday tiago with Mark Lowry April 2 to May 14 school students and junior leaders create the camp April 6 The Camino de Santiago is a 6:30 – 8:00 PM magic. Each camp has approximately 20 children. 6:00 – 8:00 PM network of pilgrimages, to- $90 Secure your preferred weeks in advance. All camps $45 talling 800km, leading to the sold out in 2019. Registration is on a first-come, first- shrine of the apostle Saint served basis, upon completion of the online registration Essential Oils & Yin Yoga: James in the cathedral of and receipt of full payment. Kids’ Support Santiago de Compostela in Campers must have celebrated their 4th birthday Join Nathalie Gagnon and Galicia, Spain. In 2015, Mark prior to the first day of their camp. learn to use essential oils completed this trek with his to support the children in daughter. Before, during March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 25 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

Stay Home Alone Workshop Information taught reflects CHILD CARE & EARLY LEARNING what today’s children face when home alone. Students successfully completing the workshop receive a cer- Child Care & Early Learning supervisor’s message tificate and manual. Ages 8 ½-12. Being part of a commu- our annual Skating Party. they explore nature in ‘for- Friday (OCDB PA Day) nity and giving back is so We may not have come in est school’ adventures. I April 24 valuable and one of the first place, but the benefits can’t wait to see the excel- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM reasons I love working in of the process - and taste lent programing that takes $80 Manor Park! testing - was prize enough place outdoors. Thanks to the gener- for us. With a mountain of Another thing I really The Red Cross Babysitting ous contributions from ingredients, we were able enjoy doing is visiting our Workshop our families at Before-and to share the wealth by do- Play Group. It has been Students successfully After-School in Manor nating some back into the very popular with many completing the workshop Park, our program was community. community members who receive a certificate and a able to come together to The children in our are enjoying the benefits of take-home manual. Ages chop, stir and create a de- Manor Park Playschool meeting and mingling just 10-14. Meagan Noonan, RECE, licious pot of chili to enter program are also ‘getting steps from their homes. Friday (OCDSB PA Day) Supervisor, Child Care & June 5 into the ‘Chili Cook Off’ at out into the community’ as Early Learning 9:00 – 4:00 PM. $80

PLAY GROUP Monday Mingle A warm and inviting play March 9 to May 11 area for infants, toddlers, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. preschoolers and their Manor Park Community parents or caregivers! Steps Centre from home, it’s a great place $30 per child to meet other local families. $5 per child for drop-in

Manor Park PLAYSCHOOL 'Where children laugh, learn and play.' Half-day program that engages preschool children in a fun and enriching learning environment. Perfect preparation for Kindergarten! Good Food Box Manor Park Community Council Good Food Box program aims to are sorted and packaged in the community cen- [email protected] be sustainable, and provide access tre by the students. Residents drop by to pick 613-741-4776 to fresh food. up their orders – and enjoy their fresh fruits and The children at ‘Before- and vegetables. After-School in Manor Park’ are Choose the Manor Park Community Centre bringing this local program to the as your pick-up location when ordering at community. Each month, orders ottawagoodfoodbox.ca Page 26 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

Manor Park children - and parents! - face off in a spirited game of shinny hockey. Hey – Chili judging is a tough job, but someone has to do it right?!

A big thank you to our wonderful Setting up pots of delicious chili donated by Manor Park residents and guests, and newest friends, Elsa and businesses. Olaf! Skating Party and Chili Cook-off Every year the outdoor rink This winning chili brough Mex- ful rink attendants. Business and skating oval come alive ican-inspired favour and just sponsors – Natalie Belovic’s for the Manor Park Skating the right amount of heat. Spon- Urban Ottawa, Align Massage Party! This year was no dif- sor Natalie Belovic, Council- Beechwood and Clocktower ferent with families from all lor Rawlson King, and MPCC Brew Pubs – helped make the around Manor Park joining us Director Mark Smith presented Skating Party & Chili Cook-off for music, roasting s’mores by the winning apron. possible. the bonfire, chili and of course It truly is wonderful to see Community events are at – skating! Special visitors, the community celebrate winter the heart of what the Manor Elsa and Olaf, greeted excited together. A big thank you to our Park Community Council does. children (and parents)! Manor Park Community Coun- We can’t wait to see everyone Congratulations to Ola Co- cil (MPCC) staff, volunteers, again on July 25th for the sec- cina, our 2020 Chili Champ! chili judges, and our wonder- ond annual Pints in the Park! March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 27

Join us for an unforgettable event! The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life is more than a fund- raiser – it provides hope to all Canadians through their cancer journey. At Relay, we support the survivors in our communities, remember those we’ve lost and prove that together, community is bigger than cancer. Register today at relayforlife.ca

613-580-2483 [email protected] www.rideau-rockcliffe.ca Page 28 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 ENTERTAINMENT Calling all singers: a chance to sing with one of the world’s top choral conductors! “In music you will find all un- The connection with Nicol and Nicol as chorus master! answered questions of life to is a very personal one. In Janu- The upcoming masterclass be answered. It is the universal ary 2019, I had just finished concert with Nicol Matt is a language of the soul to heal one of my compositions Ave unique opportunity for Manor and the key to open your con- Maria. I posted this on Face- Park singers to learn from one sciousness.” – Nicol Matt book and, soon after, Nicol of the world’s top choral direc- Matt contacted me to say he tors; I highly recommend it. I am thrilled to share with Man- would premier it in Germany, For more information, or or Park readers that my choir, with his professional Chamber to register as a singer for the The Stairwell Carollers, has Choir of Europe! May 2 masterclass workshop, invited one of the world’s top I was stunned – even more or to attend the May 3 con- choral conductors, Nicol Matt, so as renowned composer John cert, please visit: www.Stair- to lead a week-long series of Rutter would be at the same wellCarollers.com. choral masterclasses! concert receiving the European Nicol Matt conducting. Photo: courtesy of Nicol Matt Singers are warmly invited Sacred Music Award. On July David Rain, a former Manor to participate in our May 2 open 18, I sat transfixed listening to know that Nicol had also led founder of the World Choir for Park resident, has sung tenor workshop – plus our closing con- to Nicol masterfully guide his his choir in a superb Deutsche Peace, whose first concert in- with The Stairwell Carollers cert on May 3. Joining the Carol- choir on a musical journey that Grammophon CD of Morten volved 2,000 singers from more since 1993. The Carollers lers in both workshop and concert included several Rutter gems, Lauridsen’s music, Light Eter- than 30 countries, performing make their musical home in are high-school music students as well as my Ave Maria. nal, with Lauridsen as pianist. Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, Manor Park, at St. Columba from Glebe Collegiate Institute. It was only later that I came I also learned Nicol was the with the composer conducting Church. Annelies: The diary of a young girl: a concert by the Ottawa Choral Society

By Anna Lehn nor melodies weave through- – the angelic sounds of Kyrie out the piece, reminding us of eleison builds into a desperate How do you set a diary to mu- Klezmer music. plea, “God have mercy.” sic? But not just any diary – The second movement is a Anne tries to boost her Anne Frank’s diary! Most of foreshadowing of their doom. courage: “We must be brave us probably have read a trans- You hear the higher choral and trust in God.” Reminiscent lation of this Jewish teenager’s voices as Anne looks out the of a German hymn, the haunt- work in high school. But did we window up at the peace and ing “Thank you, God, for all fully appreciate her insights? beauty of the sky, contrasting that is good and dear and beau- It’s easy to forget that she was with the lower voices repre- tiful” contrasts with the horror a real person with hopes and senting the gathering storm of of their impending arrest. The dreams. to see her dreams fulfilled. history below. The family goes despair builds as Anne dreams Anne’s full name was Nazis broke into their hid- into hiding. that her friend is lost without Annelies. During World War ing place and transported the Confined to the attic, the her. But then comes a glimmer II, Anne’s family was unable family to various concentration soloist as Anne remains cheer- of hope, with news about D- to escape, so they were forced camps. Anne died at Bergen- ful: “As long as this exists, the day and the advancing libera- to hide from the brutal Nazis Belsen concentration camp. sunshine and this cloudless tion forces. who occupied the Netherlands. British composer James sky, how can I be sad?” The August 1, 1944 was Anne’s They shared a secret attic in an Whitbourn was authorized by chorus adds hopefully that last diary entry. A few days lat- Amsterdam warehouse with the Anne Frank Foundation to “One day we will be people er they were arrested; the scene several others. In 1942, less set parts of the diary to music again.” The movement, “Cour- is presented in a chilling chant. than a month before they went along with additional text. This age,” attempts to comfort us Anne’s words are still relevant into hiding, Anne received a choral work has been described saying that the winter is over, for us today. Her legacy chal- diary. In it, she expressed her as “devastatingly beautiful” blossoms are everywhere, and lenges us to end prejudice and maturing, innermost thoughts. and of “such tender respect my heart is glad. embrace diversity. This diary would become a it’s almost impossible to hear But the terror is not far Sunday March 29, 2020 significant historical document without tears.” away. In movement 7, the Na- at 3–5 p.m. at Church of St. and personalize the tragedies Whitbourn’s score paints zis almost discover them. You Francis of Assisi, 20 Fairmont of war. heartbreaking images, the likes hear the frantic heartbeats of Ave., Ottawa. Tickets are $25, Anne hoped to become a of which most of us will never the attic dwellers holding their $35, $50 from www.ottawa- writer, but she would not live witness. Jewish harmonic-mi- breath. Then the action freezes choralsociety.com/box-office. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 29 ENTERTAINMENT Kaili Maimets and the Silflay String Quartet

The acclaimed MacKay Con- Maimets is a noted composer) tion, longing, love and despair. cert Series will conclude anoth- and was inspired to learn the It tells the story of Pan, who er successful season with a con- flute after being taken to the has pursued the water nymph cert on April 26 featuring the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Syrinx. To escape Pan, Syrinx brilliant flutist Kaili Maimets Children’s Saturday morning turns herself into a reed, which and the Silflay String Quartet. “cushion concerts” in the lobby Pan happens to pluck and turn In this concert they will treat of Roy Thomson Hall. “I re- into a flute. He calls to Syrinx the audience to a performance member begging my parents with this flute.” HisSix Epig- of Grieg’s First String Quartet. for a really long time to allow raphes Antiques originally part The Silflay String Quar- me to take flute lessons,” she of a larger work, had been ar- tet – Leah Roseman, violin; recalls. “Finally, when I was 9, ranged by several composers Mark Friedman, violin; vio- my godfather gifted me my first for a variety of instruments. list Sonya Probst; and cellist flute, and my parents enrolled Villa-Lobos was a great Brazil- Thaddeus Morden – has de- me in lessons with a lovely ian composer whose music was lighted MacKay concert-goers flute teacher named Peg Al- influenced by the street music for many seasons with music brecht. Peg was a very inspiring of his day and the music of familiar and new. The cen- teacher. She was so creative, the indigenous peoples of the trepiece of the evening will be and taught me not only to play Amazon. His Jet Whistle is “an flute music with Kaili, includ- the right notes and rhythms, but energetic and exciting three- ing the haunting Syrinx and taught me about expression, movement work, where the Six Epigraphes Antiques by how to create colours of sound. cellist and flutist dance waltz Claude Debussy, Jet Whistle After experiencing the thrill of together.” by Villa Lobos, and a charm- making music with others in a This promises to be yet an- ing Boccherini quintet. high-school orchestra, I knew other exciting program in this Kaili Maimets is a rising that I wanted to pursue music series. Mark your calendar for star as an orchestral performer, as a career.” Sunday April 26, 2020, at 7:30 chamber musician and soloist. “Debussy’s Syrinx”, she p.m., MacKay United Church, She has performed as a soloist Kaili Maimets. Photo: Calla Evans says, “is one of the most im- 39 Dufferin Rd. Tickets are with the Kitchener-Waterloo portant solo works that a flut- $25, $20 for seniors, $15 for Symphony, the Toronto Con- London, and the NACO Family Kaili comes from a musical ist learns and performs. This students, available at Books on cert Orchestra, the Orchestra Adventures. family (her brother Riho Esko piece is full of intense emo- Beechwood and at the door. uOttawa Choir celebrates Beethoven By James Ogilvy the edge of campus. ists of the University’s School In recent times, the choir of Music in a performance of It is 7:00 on a Wednesday eve- has performed, for example, several of the great composer’s ning. Coats come off, feet shuf- Brahms’ German Requiem and pieces. fle and singers find their way to Orff’s Carmina Burana, and In addition, the Ottawa pre- their seats. premiered new works such as miere performance of A Silence As the sound of chatter dies Cantate brève by Québec com- Haunts Me by composer Jake down, conductor Robert Filion poser Rachel Laurin. In the Runestad and librettist Todd leads the way through rigor- fall of 2019, the choir’s perfor- Boss will offer a moving trib- ous routines to warm up voices mance of works by Rutter and ute to this musical giant who and to prepare for eventual per- Poulenc, in collaboration with composed most of his oeuvre in formance of the chosen music the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra, partial, then total, deafness. with just the right sound. was graced by soprano Mireille Don’t miss this concert! It Every week, the 65 accom- Asselin, an Ottawa native now will be rich in harmony and deep- plished singers of the Univer- based at the Metropolitan Op- ly satisfying. Tickets are available sity of Ottawa Choir, including era in New York. Nick Rodgerson, accompanist (in the foreground), at the choir’s Saturday morn- at [email protected]. several from the Manor Park, The choir is also very con- ing rehearsal for its upcoming spring concert. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield Rockcliffe Park and Vanier scious of the importance of Manor Park resident, James area, gather for practice in Per- community connection, and wood Cemetery. lovers. In its spring concert on Ogilvy, has been a member of ez Hall’s acoustically designed provides smaller offshoot en- This year marks Ludwig April 5, the University of Otta- the University of Ottawa choir rehearsal room on the uOttawa sembles that have performed van Beethoven’s 250th birth- wa Choir will again collaborate since 2010 and sings in the campus. recently at the Edinburgh re- day, an event that could not be with singers and instrumental- bass section. The bilingual choir is made tirement residence and Beech- overlooked by serious music up of alumni, students and friends of the University of Ot- tawa. With almost 90 years of history and a special relation- ship with the uOttawa School of Music, it is a venerable in- stitution. But with an annual influx of new student members combining with the experience of older singers, it remains vi- tal. The performance standard is high. In a city with a strong choral tradition, the choir stands out as one of the best. Tackling challenging repertoire from medieval to contemporary music in the classical tradition, it presents two major concerts a year in St. Joseph Church on Page 30 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 Not Mentioned in Dispatches Foreign service adventures and misadventures

Book review by John Graham Three of the authors are Manor – Ottawa, impervious to many Parkers: Gloria Williams, Rob- realities of Khartoum, his pee- “The crump-crump-crump was ert Hage and myself. If you like vish British Embassy landlord, unmistakable, although we Not Mentioned …, you will like the grumbling of his official couldn’t tell exactly where the its predecessor, Declassified. driver (his wife) and the war rounds were landing – much And a caution: Diplomatic life crimes of the host government. less where they were coming is not wall-to-wall adventure, Raphael Girard is the other from …. Early in the morning but there is usually something winner – instructed by his Bel- the cleanup had begun… rolls fascinating around the next grade-based Ambassador to in- of barbed wire, traces of the bend or simply the joy of peel- terrupt the Adriatic honeymoon fighting, including the remains ing the layers of a new culture. of his prime minister. The latter of unidentified victims….” Humour is one of the (PET) was overheard muttering This is an excerpt from Gor- book’s strong suits and my nostalgically about the ancient don Longmuir’s account of an prize in that category goes to practice of shooting the mes- attack on a CIDA-sponsored Alena Schram on the perils of senger. medical clinic in Vietnam, seeking privacy when nature There are many others in which he was visiting in the calls. Alena didn’t have to look this vein including sections course of his first foreign-ser- far. She was in a vast and virtu- devoted to the perils of pro- vice posting as a member of the ally uninhabited desert where tocol, consular complications International Control Commis- she assumed privacy was as- and gastronomy in exotic set- sion in Vietnam. The year was sured. Her account of the un- tings. Vernon Turner describes 1967 and the grisly bits have expected appearance of a train a delightful dinner encounter been omitted. running between Djbouti and with Glenn Gould. Elizabeth His story is one of 48 short Addis Ababa, full of curious Heatherington’s tale of trans- narratives written by former passengers, is exquisite. porting four Vietnamese or- Canadian diplomats, edited by The competition for best phan babies from Hong Kong Robin Higham, and published bizarre adventure is ferocious. to Canada is heartwarming and by the Retired Heads of Mis- Rick Kohler’s discovery of the funny. sion Association (RHOMA). most reliable bribe in the Bal- Almost hidden in this For young people interested kans comes close, as do many splendidly colourful cacoph- in the Foreign Service as a ca- others, including Jean-Yves ony are engrossing accounts, reer it should be a ‘must read’. Dionne’s task of organizing in the venerable tradition of Its appeal, of course, is much his ambassador’s presentation Canada’s Foreign Affairs (now wider – an entertaining, and at of credentials in civil-war rav- Global) Department, about the times, alarming account of the aged Monrovia where the only engagement of Foreign Ser- lives of Canadian diplomats, available hostelry had neither vice officers (John Noble and their spouses (integral parts of running water nor electricity. Gary Smith) in Summitry and the working team), dogs and There are two winners. Nick lowering the risks of east/west even parrots. about what diplomats really do Beechwood and buy Not Men- Coghlan, who must overcome hostilities. All in all, a rich and If you are at all curious on postings, rush to Books on tioned in Dispatches ($25). the hazards of all officialdom absorbing read. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 31 Local businesses helping to reduce single-use plastics

By Elinor Mueller

It’s hard to deny how big a prob- lem single-use plastic waste has become. Businesses in our com- munity are helping to address this issue by offering free tap water to anyone wishing to re- fill their reusable water bottle. Ottawa Water Study/Action Group (OWSAG) is a local co- alition of concerned citizens who are working to stop the sale of single-use plastic bottled water in municipal buildings and facili- ties. It is partnering with a nation- wide community-based program blueW to increase public access to drinking water in Ottawa. Volunteers are reaching out to business owners in neigh- bourhoods across the city and finding positive and even en- thusiastic reception. There are now more than 100 participat- ing businesses and organiza- tions in Ottawa. All participat- ing businesses are marked on a map at blueW.com so it is easy to find your nearest source of healthy tap water as you go about your day. Introducing the blueW logo: (left to Chris Green, owner of right) Chris Green, owner of Bread Bread and Roses Bakery at 323 and Roses Bakery, and Rawlson King, St. Laurent Blvd. was one of Councillor Rideau-Rockcliffe. the first to sign onto the blueW Photo: Mark Mueller. program. He was enthusias- tic about the concept and very willing to participate. Volunteers are Councillor Rawlson King said “I’m committed to safe reaching out to drinking water and the reduc- business owners in tion of plastics. “I campaigned on this and I was very pleased to neighbourhoods vote on not renewing the contract across the city and for bottled water in all municipal buildings soon after my elec- finding positive and tion”. He added: “Ottawa’s water even enthusiastic is one of the safest in Canada”. The blueW logo is super- reception. imposed on the accompanying photograph. Look for this sign to the more than 1 million tour- in the window of Bread and ists who visit Ottawa each year. Roses Bakery and other busi- It makes it very easy to find nesses in our Manor Park com- a place to refill a water bottle munity or check the blueW.com whenever, wherever you are in website for other participating the city. Please support stores, restaurants and shops. To learn more about the cam- This program is a benefit paign and how to get involved, our advertisers! not only to residents, but also go to https://www.owsagot Page 32 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 FAITH COMMUNITY Maybe our religious institutions are catching up to Jesus!

By George Zimmerman, and the religious collaborating tionally or unintentionally), turkey). The cooking smoke have happened. Captain (Navy) retired leaders of His temple. His sac- power over the believer with would rise up as a symbol of a Three: The God of Jesus Minister, St. David and rifice had no more to do with fears of death and eternal dam- gift to God. For Jesus and his is neither limited nor nega- St. Martin Presbyterian Church substitution than the firefighter nation. first followers, all Jewish, there tive. Substitution sacrifice who runs into a burning build- Crucifixion as substitu- was no mechanism of forgive- theology limits God by teach- Churches have perpetuated a ing to save a life. tion sacrifice leads to panic, ness through substitution sac- ing God only forgives if pay- belief called atonement or sub- Substitution sacrifice the- guilt, shame, and manipula- rifice. Reconciliation followed ment is made. Substitution stitution sacrifice with no Gos- ology came nearly a thousand tion. Over the millennia that a self-imposed intentional re- sacrifice paints God as nega- pel evidence to support it. This years after the resurrection. this theology has been popu- alignment with the mind of tive, being the Creator who theology says Jesus died in our Written in 1097 by Roman lar, church leaders have been God, which is a fancy way to willed torture. The God in place as if He were some kind Catholic Bishop Anselm (of placed in positions of having say “re-pent.” whom I believe is neither lim- of sacrificial anode plug in a Canterbury), 1400 AD, it be- the power of forgiveness. In the Two: Public crucifixion ited nor negative. hot water heater. But I say to came the dominant reason hands of bullies such theology was a Roman deterrent re- The alternative is evolu- you Jesus of Nazareth was ex- explaining the death of Jesus. has been a weapon to control served for troublemakers like tionary theology. Evolution ecuted because he was a threat That theology was picked up people, quash creativity, inhibit Jesus who had been effective theology says that universal to the ruling narcissistic king of surprisingly by the early prot- sexuality, block education and in vocally opposing Rome and justice, compassion, fair trade, His land Israel, the occupying estant theologians. The result terrorize children into submis- the Jewish puppet king/tem- and sustainable peace took expanding Roman authority, gave church leaders, (inten- sion. Indeed the gospel writers ple. Public torture with ago- Jesus (and those who dare to themselves would have been nizing death has always been emulate Him) through a pro- horrified. (This does not mean used by oppressive regimes to cess onto the cross and thence this faulty theology necessar- hold dissidents in check. To- to resurrection. Regretfully, ily turned all Christians into day we study the teachings of the popular Christian belief in self-centred bullies. Millions, Jesus only because He knew substitution sacrifice has domi- despite substitution sacrifice the risks of speaking truth to nated popular theology for the theology, followed the anti- power and went to Jerusalem last 1000 years. Had disciple- oppression discipleship advo- anyway. Without this role- ship been modelled purely on cated passionately by Jesus of modelling behaviour, beyond the teachings of the Teacher Nazareth.) human comprehension, there perhaps the church would have Three reasons refute the would have been no crucifix- challenged self-centred power- theology of substitution sacri- ion. Without the cross there mongers instead of reward- fice. would have been no resurrec- ing narcissistic bullies. It has One: At the time of Jesus’ tion of His passionate liberat- taken a long time, but there is death, restoring broken rela- ing theology. Without His con- a significant shift towards the tionships came with only two viction, courage, passion and first century AD understand- actions: eating together and theology, the crowds, whom ing of the radical meaning of gifting. The animals slaugh- He inspired, might never have the Teacher’s death on Good tered at the Passover were happened. Without His role Friday. Maybe our religious cooked as meals for journeys modeling, the work of the ear- institutions are catching up to and celebrations, (like having ly church leaders might never Jesus! March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 33 Some gentle reminders on public transit etiquette 1. Mind your personal and overly-animated conversa- FROM THE DESK OF: space and be considerate of tions can appear rowdy. others. This means keeping 6. Speak up when neces- your feet off the seats, and sary. If someone is blocking the keeping your backpack in your doors and your stop is coming lap when seated or in your hand up, make sure you say “Excuse when standing to avoid acci- me, this is my stop” in a way dentally hitting people. that communicates kindness 2. Be mindful of your but is loud enough to garner a own actions. This starts at response. If the person is wear- home when you may choose ing headphones, a gentle tap to apply perfume, cologne usually gets their attention. or other scented products. If 7. Pass on the left. If you apply too much, it can be you’re not in any particular CECILIA PITA overwhelming and can trig- hurry, stand to the right side Etiquette Matters ger allergies or even nausea in of the escalator to allow those sensitive people, especially in who are pressed for time, pass Imagine a glass filled to the tight spaces. Along this same you on the left. brim with water. Now, imagine vein, personal grooming hab- 8. Be apologetic. If the trying to pour more water into its like cutting nails should be bus stops suddenly and you ac- that same glass. You’re prob- avoided on public transit and cidentally crash into another ably hesitating, and rightfully reserved for a more private person, apologize. Yes, it’s so. If you don’t empty some of moment. understood that it wasn’t your the water before pouring more 3. Save eating for your fault, but expressing regret can in, you’re sure to make a mess. destination. Foods, especially assuage any irritated feelings. Now, what if we apply this aromatic ones, can be off-putting 9. Be patient. Not every- same logic to how we use pub- to others, and some foods can one follows the rules and there lic transit? What if we let people trigger allergies. Furthermore, are always going to be people get off the bus or train first, the lack of a proper table increas- who are new to public transit. instead of pushing our way in? es the risk of messes and spillage. The key is to not let irritations Public transit in Ottawa, 4. Channel some empa- get to you. until recently, has been mostly thy. Even though certain seats limited to buses. However, since are set aside for the elderly, ex- It’s hard to be a model pas- the LRT was added, there seems pectant and new mothers, and senger when transit frustrations to be a renewed interest in those with mobility challenges, are a daily occurrence. How- transit etiquette. While the rules sometimes, those are already ever, we’re in this together, remain pretty much the same, being used. Please don’t hesi- and if we don’t learn to have a this renewed interest might be tate to step up and offer your pleasant ride with each other, because bad bus habits have seat to someone who may need we’re just setting the stage for now become bad train habits. it to stay safe during the ride. more conflict. Etiquette is rooted in com- 5. Keep your volume mon sense, consideration and down. In the spirit of contrib- Cecilia is an experienced respect. So, with this is mind, uting to a calm transit ride, re- business- and dining-etiquette here are some gentle reminders member that headphones can trainer and coach, who now to ensure everyone has a pleas- be deafening, cell phone con- also resolves conflict as a ant ride: versations can seem blaring, mediator.

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FROM THE DESK OF: And it is not only the tradi- tion of presenting a Key to the City that has evolved over the years, but the award itself. The present Key to the City award, framed in glass, is a gold rep- lica of the key of the first Court House in Bytown where the Bench of the Magistrate met in 1826, whereas previous Keys to the City were mounted on a wood block affixed with a Come in out of the cold Ottawa Mayor Mayor Jim Watson presents the Key to plaque. For Ottawa's Centen- JIM WATSON the City to Sandra Oh on July 8, 2013. nial anniversary in August and experience a new Photo: City of Ottawa. 1926, Mayor John P. Baharrie Ottawa shares a special con- released a 4-ft gold key by bal- kind of warmth at ... nection with a multitude of ac- Oh, Daniel Alfredsson, Alex loon over Parliament Hill to complished Canadians, who, Trebek and Paul W. Dewar. extend the freedom of the City by their professional and phil- The practice of presenting to all. Governors Walk anthropic endeavours have a key to an individual is traced This year, I will have the made significant contribu- back to medieval times, when pleasure of recognizing the Retirement Residence tions nationwide and abroad. admission into a city was ham- work of distinguished individ- To honour these distinguished pered by many legal restric- uals, as well as an organization, persons and esteemed guests of tions, as well as by walls and who have made our city proud the City of Ottawa, the City has locked gates. The key symbol- by presenting the Key to the had a longstanding tradition of ized free entry to that city. It City to: bestowing upon these individ- has since evolved in alignment • Accomplished golfer and uals the Key to City, the City’s with Commonwealth parlia- three-time Canadian Press highest and most prestigious mentary tradition and by the female athlete of the year, honour. The first Key to City middle 1800s, it became cus- Brooke Henderson; was first presented in 1902 tomary to give a Key to the • Former Governor General, by His Worship Fred Cook to City as a symbol of the City's accomplished journalist Lady Minto, Wife of Gover- intention that the recipient was and worldwide ambassa- nor General Sir Gilbert John free to come and go at will. dor of La Francophonie, Murray Kynynmond Elliot, 4th The Key to the City of Ottawa Michaëlle Jean; Earl of Minto, and founder of is entrusted to those whom the • TSN sportscaster and the Minto Skating Club, after city would honour, as a symbol proud Carleton Univer- the opening of the Strathcona of our hope that the recipient sity journalism graduate, Isolation Hospital. is so regarded as being of the James Duthie; Past Key to the City re- very household of our munici- • and the Ottawa Citizen, an For more information or cipients include Lord and Lady pal life and that he or she may organization that has been Tweedsmuir, The Right Hon- be expected to return to Ottawa providing news coverage to book a tour ourable Winston Churchill, Her and be freely, fully and fondly in the nation’s capital for Majesty Queen Elizabeth the welcome at all time as a citi- 175 years – the longest Queen Mother, The Right Hon- zen, loving and loved, of this continuing local business Call 613•564•9255 ourable Pierre Elliot Trudeau, city. in Ottawa today. Paul Anka, the Honourable 150 Stanley Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 2J7 • mettalifestyles.com Marc Garneau, Alanis Moris- sette, Margaret Atwood, Sandra

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CHARLIE STEVIE LICKS Charlie is an 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel / King Charles Newly arrived on Kilbarry Crescent is Stevie Licks, a play- Cavalier mix. He has worked as a store greeter his entire ful 8-month-old Sheepadoodle (Old English sheepdog x life and has a following of customers that come to Sew Standard poodle). Along with owners Ashleigh and Deir- Jo’s just to see him. He is generous with his affection and dre (both great fans of musician Stevie Nicks), Stevie loves can spot a dog lover the minute they walk through the her new neighbourhood. All energy, she eagerly meets door. If a little extra cuddling is required, he is more than (and greets) every human and dog. Enrolled in classes at happy to oblige. the Ottawa Canine School, Stevie’s learning to sit, stay and not give un-consented, full-body hugs to everyone she meets.

SIMON INDIE Simon is a 16.5-year-old, mixed-breed dog, who is mostly Indie is a 16-month-old golden doodle often in Manor Chihuahua! He loves to play games and hide his toys. And, Park for sleepovers at his grand-parents. He loves his he loves his mealtimes! Simon has two special friends walks in the neighbourhood and has made a number and recognizes everybody ... and, every car! He makes of friends he looks forward to seeing, including Willow, everybody in the family feel much happier. Summer, Max and Shanty. Indie just wants to play most of the time but he is also gentle and loving – the perfect grand-dog! Page 38 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020 CHRONICLE ESSAY The personality of winter driveways

By Douglas Cornish the end of the drive is blocked, and if you can’t get your contractor back in I always joke that in winter, everyone’s time, you may have to do it yourself lawn is equal – so you don’t have to wor- (even though you might have paid them ry about curb appeal. There is, though, a to do it). There is also the danger of a curb appeal aspect to winter and it’s the company going belly-up in mid-season suburban winter driveway. The winter before winter ends. driveway can, but doesn’t always, reflect The fifth drive is one that’s covered the personality of the owner. In summer, in a tent-like, heavy, plastic structure it’s the garden, or lawn, that passers-by with a flap door in front. You just dive notice. In the winter – it’s the driveway. into this structure and close the flap. Driveways have to be cleared, but it’s These aren’t too common in Ottawa, but really all about how they’re done. There in places like Quebec City they are plen- are five main types, or versions, of the tiful, although there have been certain winter driveway. by-laws applied to these structures. The The first type is the ‘I wonder if only thing you have to do is clear where these people are even home’. This drive- the snowplough came up, that’s all. way is never done. Sometimes there are There is actually one other winter footprints in the snow. They probably driveway. Not many around, though. don’t like winter, or are snowbirds. This is the driveway that you might ac- They could maintain the drive, but they no one slips on the icy surface and falls. then three or so the next couple of days tually be able to eat off of. It looks pris- don’t and of course, that’s their choice. You don’t want to be sued for injuries. and so on, so you may end up with build- tine all the time, but you never see any- The second driveway is the polar The fourth driveway is the one that up. Also, this driveway doesn’t always one out fussing over it. This, of course, (no pun intended) opposite. This drive- isn’t done by the owner, but it is done. have a classic winter look, for it’s done is the heated drive. There are wires way you could eat off. It’s constantly This owner prefers to pay someone else in a rush, and then they’re off to the next beneath the drive that melt the snow. maintained, and has a slide rule look to to do it, and usually upfront for the sea- job. It’s in out, swish swoosh. The snow These are getting more popular in newly it. This is the winter House and Garden son. With busy lifestyles, and people isn’t normally thrown out of the way, constructed houses before a driveway is front cover look. who travel a lot, this option is popular so it may just get pushed aside, which put in and permanently paved. Third, is somewhere in between. these days. The financial downside is isn’t always attractive, and sometimes A woman once told me that her This person doesn’t take a broom to the that if it doesn’t snow a lot, the owner can result in damaging a tree near the husband has a rule in their house – he drive, but they do make a little effort, is left out of pocket, but in Ottawa, the drive as the snow is pushed further and doesn’t do the driveway after March although only sporadically. They usu- snow usually does come at some point, further from the drive. This driveway is 15! Whatever your driveway looks ally clear the drive when a major snow- either early or late in the season. The ‘functional’, but not always attractive. like, though, or whatever you want it to fall occurs. Otherwise, between major other issue is that the walkway may not It’s an arrangement that works as long look like, there are options. It`s really snowfalls, they just drive in and out, be maintained (that’s sometimes extra). as the drive is cleared early enough for all about the personality of your winter which may create ruts in the drive. This Also, the driveway is only cleared if it people to get out and get on with their driveway, which, of course, is the only is the ‘railroad’ driveway and it works, snows a certain minimal amount, usu- lives. Often the plough comes up only curb appeal your place might have dur- just so long as you follow the ruts and ally 7 cm. It might snow 2 cm one day after the drive is cleared, so sometimes ing the winter months. March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 39 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Special birthday celebration lasted a week!

By Jane Buckley

“Delivery boy” Michael (Mike) Buckley, who retired last year from his Manor Park Chronicle route after 10 years, has just cel- ebrated his 90th birthday. Leav- ing Ottawa on Valentine’s Day, we found a delightful hole-in- the-wall Italian restaurant in Richmond Hill after Tay and Jane had private agility coach- ing near Loretto. Fabulous food made up for a not-great hotel. After more agility on Saturday we were off to Jane’s cousin in Toronto. Sunday we laughed, wept and tapped our toes through Come from Away with family from Toronto and Brantford, followed by a love- ly home-cooked dinner party. Back to Ottawa for the next celebration on Friday: dinner with our Ottawa family in- cluding two grandchildren at Mike’s favourite Indian restau- Michael Buckley with daughter Gillian. Photo: Jane Buckley rant. Saturday found us again playing agility this time in Welcome to a new arrival Stittsville before joining winter A grandchild has arrived for dog-walking friends in Aylmer Peter and Lana Burpee! Liam for an amazing pot luck lunch. Elliott Burpee was born in Cal- Mike was celebrated with ap- gary on February 5. Healthy, propriate singing and a gor- happy, and cute, he is a first geous birthday cake. And next child for Mathew and Robin. morning – finally on his big The new parents are loving day – we ate brunch at NeXT their life-changing days with a in Stittsville with close friends newborn. and family. We are still recov- ering! Liam Elliott Burpee

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Reading and Book Signing Volunteers Needed quality artwork, crafts, wood- Books on Beechwood English Language Tutoring for working, treats, jewellery, 35 Beechwood Ave. the Ottawa Community (EL- handbags and more created by Saturday, March 21 TOC) is a non-profit organiza- local artisans and crafters! Raf- 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. tion that provides accessible fle Table for lots of fun! Come by and meet Kalli Dakos English language tutoring to $2 Admission, children free. – author of Recess in the Dark vulnerable immigrant and ref- Cafe for your rest and pleasure. – her newly-released children’s ugee adults who, because of Free Parking. book. various barriers, cannot attend Recess in the Dark is a regular English classes. We are Beechwood Market unique collection of poems that currently looking for volunteer Chartwell Residence, offers a new perspective on tutors in the South-east of Ot- 35 Beechwood Ave how students live in the Cana- tawa. For more information, Saturday, May 2 dian North, complete with stun- please call 613-232-8566. and contemporary applica- à sucre du Muséoparc Vanier, 9:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. ning illustrations of our coun- tions such as felting, free le 19 avril. Le tout débute par Beechwood Market, along with try’s natural beauty. Everyone Fibre Fling 2020 Exhibition motion/thread painting and un repas de cabane à sucre. Au- the Chartwell New Edinburgh is welcome. & Sale Event mixed media to name just a cune inscription requise. Square, will make spring offi- Kitchissippi United Church few. $5 admission (a portion If your name is Gagnon or cial once again with the Spring Capital Crime Writers 630 Island Park Drive of the proceeds will go to The Belzile, the family association Edition. Food, crafts, bath & We are once again sponsoring a Friday, April 3, Stephen Lewis Foundation) of Gagnon and Belzile (On- body and local art will all be mystery short story contest. The 10:00 a.m.–8 :00 p.m. tario/Outaouais chapter) has complemented by live music, contest is open to anyone living Saturday, April 4, Association des familles its annual general assembly on the Beechwood Breakfast, and in Ottawa and the National Capi- 10 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Gagnon et Belzile/ April 19. The social meeting Chartwell’s draw for something tal Region. The story must be in Showcasing over 200 origi- Gagnon-Belzile families begins with a traditional sugar grand. This year’s summer sea- English, feature a crime and be nal artworks from over 40 300 ave. des Pères Blancs shack brunch at the Muséoparc son kickoff is on June 6th in a maximum of 3,500 words. individual fibre artists. Their Sunday April 19 Vanier Sugar Shack. No regis- Optimiste Park. $20 entry fee. First place prize one of a kind pieces range 10:00 a.m–12:00 tration required. Pour/for infor- is $200; second place is $100; from art quilts, wearables Si vous avez de la parenté du mation: 613 875-1034 Jane’s Walk Festival and third place is $50. Deadline (scarves, hats, jackets, etc), nom de Gagnon ou Belzile, Ottawa-Gatineau is April 1, 2020. For more infor- to appliqué, embroidery and l’association des Familles Ga- St. Pat’s Craft Fair Saturday, May 2 to mation about the short story con- bead works; and demonstrate gnon et Belzile, chapitre Ontar- 2525 Alta Vista Drive. Sunday, May 3 test and the writing group, please a wide range of textile tech- io/Outaouais tient son assem- Saturday, April 25 50+ Free Walking Tours. For go to www.capitalcrimewriters. niques both traditional such blée générale annuelle et une 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. full schedule, please visit the com . as knitting and crocheting) rencontre sociale à la cabane Over 120 booths to visit of www.janeswalkottawa.ca . See how 100s of people over 50 from all over Ottawa have healed their bodies, gotten lean, strong, fit and overall happier with their life. Recommit to your resolutions. This time for good...

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