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DECEMBER 2016 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL. 8 NO. 5 Wartime spy Becky comes out of the cold by Bill Fairbairn Sea in Ships, Robertson’s booklet score of books have tells how Wrens, who worked at now been written about the Bletchley Park wartime out- Bletchley Park telling us station south of Ottawa, moved inA Winston’s Churchill’s postwar upward from recruits to wireless words that the British Code and telegraphists trained in using Cipher School in Milton Keynes, Morse code to intercept Ger- England, cut the length of WW man U-boat messages when they II by two years in deciphering came up to surface in the war- the military codes and ciphers time Atlantic. that secured German, Japanese They were coached in the lo- and other Axis communications. cation and in the call signs of He said the code breakers saved the German navy’s coastal sta- thousands of lives. tions, the make-up and probable Only one booklet that I know meaning of messages and, above of, by Dorothy Robertson, who all, how to distinguish between served in the Women’s Royal the incessant traffic from the Canadian Naval Service, also shore stations (of little interest) known as the Wrens, tells of the and the infrequent traffic from wartime transmissions of Ger- U-boats in which there was a vi- man intelligence from No. 1 Sta- tal interest. Becky White now resides at The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre tion HMCS Bytown. This secret service spying went with her husband of 72 years, Arthur. Entitled I go (Not) Down to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Our lost trees by Geoff Radnor efore the Europeans came to Ontario it was almost all covered in trees. Ev- ergreen and deciduous; and they were Bcleared slowly, but surely, so the immigrant farmers could make a living. Luckily some were left and as the settlements became towns and the towns grew to be cities like Ottawa, Is this what is meant by ‘clear cutting’? trees were planted along the avenues and bou- levards, so we had a great looking green city. of the ash trees. Trees have thus had a tough loss of many trees. The upgrade of the Hydro Then in the 1970s along came the Dutch life in Ottawa, as indeed they have in most of One corridor from Balena Park to Overbrook Elm disease which, over a period of 10 years or the eastern North America. Here in Ottawa, has caused much anguish among local resi- so, killed almost every elm tree in the region. our city forestry department keeps getting on dents as many trees are threatened by removal The city replaced those lost elms by ash trees top of things by planting more young saplings prior to the construction planned to start in and other species so our streets were again to replace the dead trees. April 2017. lined with many fine looking trees. Riverview Park has had its share of tree loss- The most recent removal of trees however is Then in more recent times those emerald es recently. The new road to the hospital from now completed, as the clearing of all vegetation ash borer beetles came along and killed most Riverside Drive caused the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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of how Wrens would occasionally Wartime spy Becky travel by Liberty Ship to Ottawa to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 meet boyfriends and go to the cine- on from 1943-45 in several Canadi- ma never breathing a word of what an outstations while at Bletchley they were doing at the outstation. Park, England, codebreakers led “Otherwise on base we paraded by Alan Turing were on their way in naval uniform, talked as though to breaking Germany’s seemingly we were on a ship though women unbreakable Enigma code and win then were not allowed to serve on the war. Did you see The Imita- ships and I was once confined to tion Game? The movie dramatizes barracks for doing something that Turing played by Benedict Cum- I don’t now remember doing! My berbatch and Keira Knightley as a grandchildren were surprised by Wren faced with the herculean task this badge after all those years. I told that the codebreakers of Bletchley them I was as surprised as them. I Park undertook. no longer dream of the great time I had meeting people and making Joined up for excitement friends at HMCS Bytown. We did Last month former HMCS By- Bill Fairbairn with the Enigma Machine during a recent trip to what we could for the war effort town station wireless telegraphist Bletchley Park. PHOTO: JUDITH FAIRBAIRN and I think it made a difference.” Becky White, aged 93, living with With her perfectly coiffed hair, Arthur, her husband of 72 years, with a ship’s mast, flags and parade also joining the war effort. She had bright blue eyes and wearing a soft was presented with the Bletchley ground, and in particular the Radio no qualms working as a spy even pink cardigan, it’s hard to see Becky Park Commemorative Badge by a Direction Finding building in the though in Britain’s darkest days as a WW II spy now aged 93. representative of the British High middle of a cow pasture, with the of 1943 Germany was seen to be In Calgary, Marion Booth, aged Commission. farmer discontented at the navy winning the war. “We were pret- 88, received the badge for her se- “Yes, I was a spy, not allowed post- taking over his farmland. There is ty confident because we were Ca- cret work in WWII and the Cold war to tell even my husband,” she still a small monument to the base nadians,” she said. “Wrens took a War. She was a Wren, recruited said at their Perley Rideau home. on Regional Road 8 in Gloucester, six-month course at St. Hyacinthe, under-age at 17, having not told White recalled for The Riverview and a Canadian Legion building Quebec, where I was trained for the truth about how old she was Park Review that her job was to in- sits on the site. Navy basics, Morse Code, and an in order to serve her country. She tercept communications between Becky, born on a farm at Sun- advanced level of training as a ‘Spe- worked at Bletchley’s Victoria out- U-boats patrolling the North At- dridge, Ontario, for excitement cial Operator’. I wore earphones station from 1944-46. Marion used lantic and torpedoing Allied sur- joined the Wrens at age 19 after a and was put in the picture of what a Japanese typewriter to type out face shipping en-route mostly to spell with the National Research my naval job would entail.” in English messages she had over- Britain with troops or supplies Council in Ottawa where she met Back to HMCS Bytown after the heard in Morse code between Japa- from North America. She recalls husband Arthur, also an army vet- course, Becky worked eight-hour nese battleships in the Pacific that the Bytown base was replete eran. Other young women were shifts at what they called the DF shack (the Radio Direction Find- Quotas of grain ing building). Fearlessly, as befitted Of her Cold War spying on Rus- a farm girl, she came and went past sia Marion told the Calgary Herald cows sometimes in darkness ahead that she personally gathered little of the midnight shift. With a little more than news of five-year quotas TIS’ THE SEASON TO HEAR BETTER. laugh she eloquently for her age told of grain. Friendship Day at Revera Alta Vista

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Bletchley Park, A Victorian mansion 50 km north of London was bought in 1938 by Admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, A representative of the British head of the Secret Intelligence Service prior to WWII. It was used throughout the war as the centre of the code High Commission recently present- breaking efforts of Military Intelligence. Now, a museum. ed Becky White with this Bletchley Park Commemorative Badge, inaugurated for veterans of what was called Signals Intelligence.

Becky White, née Brimacombe, in her early twenties, as a Wren.

Other former Wrens who re- ans of what was called Signals In- phered them once by using their ceived the badge were Sage German telligence. Until its release there Enigma machine and the second and Joan Powell, both of the Sunny- had been no recognition of their time by hand using bigram tables. brook Veterans Home in Toronto. work. Bletchley Park still rejoices These tables set out substitutions Sage worked on Japanese ciphers. in it probably being Britain’s best- for pairs of letters; and the tables Joan, who served in England at kept secret. were changed day by day according Bletchley Park, always told her hus- Quoting from The Secret Life of to a very strict calendar. The task band Bill that she was a file clerk. Bletchley Park, a book by Sinclair of cracking this was the most for- The Bletchley Park Museum McKay: “The Germans enciphered midable challenge Bletchley Park Badge was inaugurated for veter- their messages, then super-enci- overcame.”

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Entertainment Liveon 613-739-2929 Lebanese Weekends 919 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa ON DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 5 RIVERVIEW... THEN by Paul Walsh his aerial photo is likely from pre-war days, looking south toward the Ride- auT River in the Hurdman Bridge area, showing the CNR and CPR rails bridges, and featuring the large, very prominent gas tank, by the tracks, on this side of that river. The Lees Ave. site, with several large apartment buildings, now occupies that area, and the Queensway, by 1963, had started to take over the rail tracks and lines that crossed the city from Hurdman Bridge to the west end. On the far side of the Rideau River, the Grey Nun building, located on the site that now has the Ottawa East Panorama – taken about 1950. Note gas tank on left and agricultural land across the river. 3 Alta Vista Towers apartments, PHOTO: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY – 36285 and visible in the middle of the picture, slightly right of centre, is south of the original road, running left-right, which is now known as Alta Vista Drive. The farmers’ fields, from the Riv- er’s edge, are all clear of structures except for those around the first road, paralleling the River... called Riverside Drive...and they were likely houses belonging to railway workers. Where the Alta Vista Plaza would later be built...in the early 1950’s...nothing but farmers’ fields appear, although I have been told that the huge vegetable garden for the Grey Nuns, at their Hospital, was on the spot where the parking lot for the Pla- za later evolved. To the left of the Grey Nun building, the field stretches all along what would become Cor- onation Ave. and Industrial Ave. The CNR mainline passes south $ 15 through what later became the 9 Trainyards Shopping development, and, to the right of that rail line, stands a lone tree. When Industrial Ave. was built, the initial route went from Alta Vista, just past that tree, before it turned sharply left, and headed down toward Russell Road, paralleling the tracks. On that tree site, now sits Ma- 1530 St. Laurent Blvd, plewood Retirement Community. Ottawa 613 563-2672

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t would be wonderful to blame their shopping carts. And if the By- the chronic appearance of the Law Officers see that shopping carts This little fellow seems lost. shopping carts in Riverview Park are littering public spaces, those There a reward fer his return?! Ion some migratory imperative. That carts are to be taken to a storage isn’t the case though. People are. It facility. The owner is then contact- has become easier to cart home pur- ed and fined for the cost of pick-up, chases from the Ottawa Train Yards storage and return of each of those than to carry them. It has become carts - to the tune of $52.00. Busi- even easier to abandon those same nesses have responded to this finan- shopping carts once near home. Left cial penalty by putting in electronic on the side of the road they are just guards that lock up wheels. Even as easily forgotten, and there they this due diligence isn’t enough to pile up creating an eyesore. keep the shopping carts at home. When did it become not just OK, Train Yards’ retailers like Walmart but acceptable to leave shopping carts even installed locks on their carts. sprayed about? It has come to the For the price of a Loonie, customers point that the Train Yards actually em- effectively rented the cart, and got ploys someone to come with a vehi- the Loonie back when the cart was cle just to our community to retrieve returned. Poor Walmart forgot to shopping carts. While this proves to install the Interac option, because be an employment opportunity, it nobody carries coins anymore. really points out something peculiar While there was enough com- about this particular neighbourhood. plaining such that Walmart dis- set back in, and the carts began when they next go shopping. In defense of the Ottawa Train connected the pay-chain locks, for to migrate again. Another option If fines and locks won’t work, at Yards, they are trying to be good one glorious week the carts were would be for retailers to install least retailers would be able to lim- corporate neighbours. City By-Laws all in the shopping cart corrals, or- shopping cart corrals in Riverview it the loss of their shopping carts, have determined that it is the busi- ganized neatly in rows. As soon as Park, so customers could leave and at the same time work in some ness’ responsibility to look after the locks were removed, disorder them there, and return with them free advertising. About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for Submission formats solely by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free. Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Mi- crosoft Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and compa- edit for grammar and brevity. Photographs must be e-mailed in jpeg nies who serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in format to [email protected]. All photographs must be Riverview Park Review. This newspaper could not be prepared without accompanied with the name of the photographer and a caption de- their support. If you know of anyone providing a service in the commu- scribing the subject. nity, please tell them about Riverview Park Review. Email Advertising@ RiverviewParkReview.ca for advertising information. All profits will be Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to Editor@Riverview- made available to worthwhile community projects. ParkReview.ca. Your name, address and phone number is required for verification.Please remember to recycle this newspaper.

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The CMA Headquarters: designed to reflect a balance between tradition and as a strong emphasis on the future. Opening ceremonies, The interior is cleared out ribbon cutting with a scalpel on October 2, first and shipped for re-cy- The main entrance looks like this now. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR 1970. PHOTO: BARBARA SIBBALD cling. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR

Machines are getting ready in place to take down the exterior of the The Canadian Medical Association moved out as of July, 1st 2016. building. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR

Be a Santa to a Senior Tree located Eagle Automotive at Oakpark Retirement Community Vilbert Enviye 20+ years of experience with akpark Retire- Owner/Operator Foreign and Domestic cars ment Commu- nity is excited Oto be participating in this year’s annual Be a FULL SERVICE Santa to a Senior cam- paign organized by • Safety Checks Home Instead Senior Care. • Tune-ups This important pro- • Suspension - Tires gram began in 2003 to support lonely and • Brakes financially challenged • Exhaust seniors during the holi- • Exhaust day season. Local community partners, non-profits, retails, and volunteers come together to provide gifts and companionship for lonely and isolated seniors. Over 10+ Years This will be the tenth consecutive year that Ottawa has participated in this initiative – last year enough gifts were collected to help more than 600 Ottawa area seniors during the holiday season. This year, Oakpark is partnering with Home Instead Senior Care to offer a Christmas tree supporting the Be a Santa to a Senior program in Warranty Work the Alta Vista area. Approved call The Christmas tree will be set up from November 27 through Decem- 737-9717 ber 10, and supporting a senior is as simple as 3 easy steps: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm • Remove a bulb from a tree placed conveniently in your community. • Purchase the requested gift listed on the bulb. 730 Industrial Ave • Place bulb and unwrapped gift in the designated box. (at Russell) Located at 2 Valour Drive, just off Smyth at Alta Vista, Oakpark is a convenient location for anyone living in the Riverview Park community. Stop by between November 27 to December 10 to pick up a bulb and brighten an Ottawa area senior’s Christmas. For more information, or if you have any questions, contact Oakpark Retirement Community at 613-260-7144. Page 8 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 DAVID CHERNUSHENKO COUNCILLOR CAPITAL WARD Passing our mid-terms at City Hall climate from human behaviour and a financial infusion to kick-start economic activity; and some projects as part of the Re- “… governments … are already newable Energy Strategy coming DAVID CHERNUSHENKO experiencing, and are anticipating forward in 2017 — now called En- [email protected] considerably more impacts upon ergy Evolution. There is money for built infrastructure and ecological work recommended in the draft and human health as a result of Urban Forest Management Plan climate change, and are devoting (to be debated and finalized in the additional resources towards pro- spring). There is also money for xcuse me, will there be a related issues, but not as an overar- tecting humans from the negative enhanced road safety measures and mid-term exam? How many ching objective. That loophole has effects of a changing climate; and technology. of us remember asking or now been closed. “… adopting the term Climate There are some specific initia- Ehearing that question in school? I Somewhat related — not a loop- Protection would serve not only to tives and capital projects that ben- know I did, and though my school hole, but an oddity — is the trans- underline the importance of tack- efit Capital Ward residents in par- days may be over, mid-terms re- fer of “urban wildlife” issues from ling climate-related issues for the ticular, which I have listed in my main part of my life. the Agriculture and Rural Affairs City of Ottawa, but also better de- more extensive online commen- We’re halfway through the cur- Committee (ARAC) to the En- scribe the dual nature of the chal- tary at capitalward.ca. rent term of City Council, and with vironment Committee. It’s not lenge before the city, as described Did we get everything that you that milestone comes a standard rocket science, and the chair of in this motion. (and I) asked for? No. But no bud- “Mid-term Governance Review.” ARAC had no desire to fight me On Nov. 9, Council made a sym- get is perfect, and there are other It’s a way to take stock of how we over Glebe skunk issues or trou- bolic but absolutely important things I would like to have seen, do things at City Hall, and a chance bles with raccoons and squirrels in change by approving the commit- for the city and for the ward. But for us to consider how our processes Centretown. So — lucky me!! — tee’s new name: Environment and in a world of competing priorities or approaches might be improved. as Environment chair, I have now Climate Protection. and limited means — and little Among the dozens of elements laid claim to urban wildlife issues, Draft Budget Overview desire for increased taxation — I reviewed recently, I proposed including the ongoing need to see Also on Nov. 9, the Mayor tabled am pleased to have worked with changes in a couple of areas relat- bird-friendly policies adopted and the city’s 2017 Draft Budget. I am City staff and the mayor to get ed to the mandates of the City’s promoted so as to reduce the very particularly pleased with what I these important priorities ad- standing committees. First, I was frequent bird injuries and deaths in see in several areas that are my de- dressed in the budget. All this was able to add to the Environment the city. clared priorities, and which I know accomplished within the targeted Committee’s mandate responsibil- Which brings me to the name of are important to residents based 2% cap on residential property ity for “preserving/promoting bio- the committee. In February 2016, on your input. I collaborated with tax increases. diversity and protecting/coexisting as part of a far-ranging motion to a number of councillors and com- You can find the full draft bud- with urban wildlife, particularly minimize Ottawa’s contribution to munity groups in pushing for: get document at ottawa.ca/bud- with respect to matters that are not climate change, I suggested adding 1. A more affordable transit pass get2017, and you will have the op- specifically within the mandates of the words Climate Protection to for those on low incomes. portunity to comment in a number other Standing Committees.” the name of the committee. I be- Check! of ways in advance of budget dis- What this comes down to is lieve this term is a better fit than 2. Increased funding for social cussions at various committees, that preserving and promoting the similar but more nebulous Cli- service providers. Check! leading up to the final debate at biodiversity as a policy goal is not mate Change, as argued in my mo- 3. More funding for measures Council on Dec. 8. specifically named as part of any tion: and infrastructure leading committee’s mandate. Some com- “… governments … are making to safer and more accessible Councillor David mittees, such as Planning or Trans- important commitments to re- walking and cycling. Check! Chernushenko portation, deal with some specific, duce emissions of climate-chang- Some citywide initiatives that I 613-580-2487 | David. ing greenhouse gases, have championed received some [email protected] thereby protecting the modest initial funding. There is www.capitalward.ca

Support for Environmental Rights by Peter Schmolka Lost and Found cross the country, Canadians believe in our right to a healthy environment: Pet Recovery to clean air and water, safe food, a sta- Network bleA climate and a say in decisions that affect our health and well-being. People across Can- We all miss our pets ada are standing up to say this right should be when they become recognized and protected. lost. A missing pet is a stressfull situation for This growing movement of people calls both the guardian and upon local communities to pass municipal ince’s Environmental Bill of Rights. the animal. declarations respecting people’s right to live The ultimate goal is to have the Canadian Orrin and Pam Clayton have set up a confidential e-mail list in a healthy environment. Indeed, it has al- Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognize of pet owners (and those who care) in Riverview Park. If you wish to participate, please e-mail [email protected] with your ready happened in Ottawa, when City Coun- the right of everyone here to a healthy envi- e-mail address, postal address and phone number. cil passed a resolution to this effect on May ronment: clean air and water, safe food and When [email protected] is notified of a lost pet, all partici- 25, 2016. a stable climate. Many countries around the pants will be sent a confidential e-mail with a description of As more communities across Canada adopt world already recognize this right for their the lost or found pet. When a pet is found, Orrin and Pam will such declarations; provincial and federal de- citizens. notify the owner and arrangements can be made for the pet to be returned. cision-makers will follow suit and pass envi- Your participation may result in a lost pet being returned to ronmental bills of rights. An effort is under More information is available from the Blue Dot their grateful owner. way in Ontario now to enhance this prov- movement on their website, www.bluedot.ca. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 9 TAI CHI PILGRIMAGE

by Whispering Pine I was sitting quiet. Adapting to cir- the locals who train at the temple night, accompanied by the singing ust back from our 2016 ‘Wu- cumstances, I would drink lots of also arrived for their practice with of the night insects. dang Pilgrimage’ to various liquid, stay calm and have many cool Huan Sifu, the head of the temple. So much more to share and tell. China Taoist Temples in showers a day. The temple people They were very friendly people, Much to digest and more time for differentJ locations. This was my did not seem to complain about it; showing great interest and serious- reflection... third journey led by Zhou Sifu. rather, it is just another fact of life, ness in their study. At times, there You can check out Sifu’s Daoist- living with what nature dictates. were also other groups who came by Winking Owl Gate website. The Taoist way. up to the temple ho would like to have The trip was made possible with Luckily for ground to train, a job lugging big bags the help of my wife and senior stu- me, I was able to as it was even of gravel up and down dents, who took care of running sleep well, even hotter down in mountains?W the dojo, and the cooperation and drenched in the valley. A workman supports a carrying understanding of all the students. sweat. We had We were pole diagonally across his shoul- It gives me peace of mind to know a fan running treated to the der. For the mountain stairways he things are in good hands. continuously in local abundance takes a staff along. Held over his On this trip, as with my previous our room, mov- of red and yel- other shoulder and under the pole, two, we visited temples on famous ing warm air. low watermel- it shares the weight. Its top is like a Taoist mountains. On Yu Mu Shan At five AM, on and grapes. Y so he can prop his load across it we stayed in the temple and shared I was already It was delicious to stop and rest. in their vegetarian meals. The on the practice and so enjoyed. To prepare for our trip, I made temple cook was excellent and we ground, ‘warm- After dinner, sure my 3D camera rig was ready. polished off all the various dishes. ing up’ for the around seven, we Over months I changed it and car- We challenged each other to finish sunrise TaiChi. would have our ried it, checking it and getting used what was on the table, even when Being on the evening prac- to it. It has filters so I can photo- our bellies felt full. It is a good mountain, sur- tice. We could graph with infrared light. practice not to let food go to waste. rounded by forest, we were treated continue with the TaiChi or join in In China I took thousands of For me the biggest challenge was to a symphony of singing insects the kung fu training with the tem- shots. Some I like a lot. The camera the weather. According to the lo- and, at about five-thirty, that would ple group. In the kung fu group, we was a bit of trouble though, so I’ve cals, it was a record-breaking heat switch over to the songs of distant tried many different ways of -kick been making more improvements and the worst drought seen since roosters and morning birds. It was ing, some representing much diffi- to it. That is a habit from the dojo. a long, long time. I am not used to such a pleasant atmosphere. It is culty for older and stiffer pilgrims. Martial arts training is not for some daily temperatures of thirty-six to etched into my memory. At seven, At sundown, we would head goal of perfecting techniques, but thirty-eight Celsius. My face would we would have breakfast, and then back to our shared room, a cool for developing my ability to prac- be dripping with sweat even when another hour of training. Usually refreshing shower, and rest for the tice the improvement habit. Page 10 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 RIVERVIEW PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The RPCA awards three well-deserving recipients for Volunteer Extraordinaire at the October AGM volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. The three individuals that the RPCAA honoured on Wednesday, October 26th exemplify the people that the Riverview Park Community Association had in mind, when back in 2002 the Volunteer Extraordinaire Award was initiated. This award is to honour individuals from our community who have graciously given back to make it a better place to live Congratulations are given to Dianne Several of the AGM guests included: Susan Hoddinnot, second left, from (L-R) Scott, Executive Assistant, Office of Councillor The RPCA salutes Dianne Hoddinott Councillor Jean Cloutier, Ward 18; David Dianne Hoddinott first joined the Board in 2012 Jean Cloutier; Councillor Jean Cloutier, Ward McGuinty, MP, Ottawa South; and OCDSB. 18; Martha Lush, CSW Landscape Architects and has been a stalwart member since then, grad- Trustee, Chris Ellis. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR Limited; and Bruce Kenny, Project Lead for the ually expanding her role and stepping in where AVTC. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR needed. As Communications Committee Chair the past few years, Dianne has worked behind the scenes conscientiously updating the RPCA website with the links and information people send to her; and is always looking at ways to enhance the RPCA’s presence on-line. She has stepped in willingly to serve as Secretary for our Board meetings when needed, and is an example of a person whose efforts are often unseen but without which, the Riverview Park community would not be the same. Paul Puritt, second left, accepts congratulations Lynne Bezanson, second left, receives The RPCA thanks Paul Puritt from (L-R) Councillor Jean Cloutier, Ward 18; congratulations from (L-R) Councillor Jean Paul Puritt has been an active volunteer since David McGuinty, MP, Ottawa South; and OCDSB Cloutier, Ward 18; David McGuinty, MP, joining the Board in 2011, serving in various Trustee, Chris Ellis. PHOTO: ANNA NITOSLAWSKA Ottawa South; and OCDSB Trustee, Chris Ellis. capacities. Locally, these range from being PHOTO: ANNA NITOSLAWSKA Vice-President, to participating as an active Planning and Development member, a volunteer with park clean-up, plus assisting with the Holiday Carol sing-along. Paul has also attended external meetings with other Com- munity Associations and elected officials on behalf of the RPCA, while his sense of humour and wry observations have kept Board members and politicians alike on our toes and smiling at the same time. Quick to host RPCA meetings, Paul’s dedication to the community includes the active role he is playing in the ITC Refugee committee.

RPCA recognition is given to Meet your new RPCA Board of Directors: (L-R, Back row): Bob Perkins; David Knockaert; Kirsten Lynne Bezanson Fraser with her young son Fraser Starr; Craig Cormier; Alan Landsberg; Kris Nanda, RPCA Pres- Lynne Bezanson’s participation over the past few ident; Bryan Orendorff, and Dianne Hoddinnot. Front row (L-R) Carole Moult; Anne Stairs; and years in the RPCA- AGM is just one example of Marilyn Minnes. Missing: Claudine Giroux. PHOTO CREDIT: GEOFF RADNOR her volunteerism; always professional and always quick to agree to help. She frequently comes to lead on the Syrian family’s behalf; a goal which behalf for the resettlement project, attended in- the aid of the RPCA as part of the team helping is to bring a family of seven to our community. numerable meetings, and written countless let- clean our parks, and with the ITC Syrian Ref- Lynne has convened community town hall meet- ters. Her support for our last two Fall Socials has ugee Action Group, Lynne Bezanson, took the ings to gather support on the ITC Committee’s also been amazing.

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Enjoying great food Those of us who have already eaten at an Aahar: The Taste of India buffet know that it offers an exceptional buffet lunch. There are both hot and cold foods and delicious desserts for differ- The spices were just right for colleagues Scott Butter chicken is front and center on the plates ent taste buds. Naan bread is a staple that din- and Theresa. of many diners. ers seem to truly enjoy eating with their meals. For your main course, names such as butter Another set of lights was strung to mark this chicken, lamb curry, vegetable korma, ratia, and autumn- held Festival. . salzi are written on the glass above the buffet “There is a great selection. Everything was table, while the savory aromas of these and oth- very flavourful,” commented Linda as she en- er choice foods greet guests as they enter the joyed her food from the Divali Buffet.” dining room. For people who don’t always know “No time for quotes,” laughed Daniel, as he the various foods of the buffet offering, staff are continued to enjoy his lunch. always ready with an answer to help. Theresa’s first time enjoying an Aahar Buffet Behind the scenes was this past month. She lives outside of the What makes an Aahar Buffet special is that ev- area. Almost from the first bite she was declar- erything is made from scratch; with owners Jas- Sweet foods are traditionally eaten and ing herself as a soon-to-be repeat customer. vir and Rupinder Pal making certain that there exchanged during Diwali. “It’s delicious!” she remarked. “The flavours is freshness in every bite. are awesome and the spices a great blend. Ser- Preparation begins each morning while vice is excellent too. And points for serving breakfast is being served, and according to Jas- good Canadian wine,” she added. vir Pal, butter chicken and vegetarian korma are the two dishes at lunchtime that need to be Celebrating a Festival refilled the most. The different spices in both A few weeks earlier on October 30th, Linda and recipes add layers of delicious flavours, and it Daniel just happened to be at the 1573A Alta certainly isn’t unusual to see guests return to Vista Drive restaurant location where a special the buffet table several times. all day Diwali Buffet was being held. Previous- India is a country inhabited by people rely these two customers weren’t aware of the nowned for their wise use of spices when prepar- meaning of Diwali or its significance to millions ing their meals. Fortunately, those of us in Ottawa around the world; however, this special celebra- do not need to travel the distance of over 11,000 tion was soon explained. km or 7,000 miles to arrive at a great restaurant Diwali or Deepavali is known as The Festival of that serves not only delicious breakfasts and din- Lights. This celebration revolves around the tri- ner but the Indian buffet as well. We have Aahar: umph of good over evil, purity over impurity, and The Taste of India right on our doorstep. light over darkness. It is one of the most import- The buffet lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to ant festivals in India. Lights are everywhere and 2 p.m. And, as it is with other diners who have al- there are huge firecracker displays in large cities. ready visited the Alta Vista Drive restaurant, this At Aahar, on Divali, candles and small diva too could soon become your favourite place to lamps were sitting on tables that were holding stop by for a meal that is not only mouth water- Daniel and Linda praised the wonderful buffet many delicious sweets for the guests to enjoy. ing, but positively nutritious as well. Enjoy! choices. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 15

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Then we give even more Fifteen other participants who chose to donate in support of the Fashion with Compassion Show for cancer research included: Lise Butters who provided a beautiful painting, Lynn Morris who gave a Memorable Gift Basket, Bernadette Alcock who once again provided a sculpture from Gar- Fifteen year old Carlie McLellan den Inspirations, and Malcolm Park began helping raise money for who gave roses. Dominique gifted the good causes when she was in a show with one of her unique pillows, stroller. By the time she was 6 she while FDJ French Dressing Jeans, was running with a team. Most of Renuar Fashions, Katherine Barclay her walking, running or biking has Fashions, Yest European Fashions, been to help find a cure for cancer. Cielo Blu, Bali Canadian Designs, “J”, She truly appreciates the mean- Libra Fashions, Focus Jackets (USA) ing of the runs and participates in and Jewel-98.5 all helped the fashion countless events each year. show in a variety of ways. PHOTO: MICHELLE MCLELLAN

ollow on aeboo to ee arrivin O E OEE OE E O The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre is the only cancer care centre in the O region that delivers all aspects of treatment options. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 17 Friends of the Farm launch their celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary by Carole Moult perimental Farm’ began their vol- ou don’t have to be a gar- unteering in 1988, and should now dener to appreciate the be considered to play a significant amazing book Blooms: An role in the Central Farm’s story. Yillustrated History of the Ornamental Fortunately, to help the Friends Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experi- make their vision for Blooms: An mental Farm. illustrated History of the Ornamental Recently completed by Richard Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experi- Hinchcliff and published by Sand- mental Farm a reality, generous do- erling Press, this 304 page treasure nors contributed a total of $35,000 will not only place the reader in to pay for the printing. the midst of a collection of very These included: the Community spectacular photos, but likewise Fund for Canada’s 150th (a collab- provide an in-depth insight into oration between the Community one of Ottawa’s most significant Foundation of Ottawa, the Gov- heritages. The Central Experimen- ernment of Canada, and extraordi- tal Farm is after all very integral to Above: Richard Hinchcliff, Bloom’s nary leaders from coast to coast), Ottawa’s past. author, joins Alison Hall, Book De- Doherty and Associates, Mr. E. In 1998, the entire Central Ex- signer for Sanderling Press, at the Neville Ward, the Harold Crab- perimental Farm was declared a October 18th Book launch. tree Foundation, and the Ottawa National Historic Site, a place ‘of Right: Richard Hinchcliff, author of Field-Naturalists’ Club. profound importance to Canada’. Blooms, signing books at the Cen- To obtain your own copy of the The history of the Farm dates back tral Experimental Farm where the book or buy it as a gift: Visit the to 1886. This book is the Friends launch took place. Friends office in Building 72 week- of the Farm’s contribution to Can- days Monday through Wednesday ada’s 150th anniversary. Its release many guests at the evening launch from 9am to 2pm and purchase also highlights the 125th anniversa- who also frequently heard words from early May to the end of Sep- Blooms with cash, cheque, or cred- ry of when the first director of the such as ‘exciting’ incorporated into tember a team of Friends’ volun- it and take it home. (Closed stat- experimental farm, William Saun- the accolades given to this beau- teers come together under the utory holidays) Purchase it here ders, planted the first rose garden. tiful book. Friends of the Farm guidance of Agriculture Canada’s online with credit and pick up Judy Dodds is the President of volunteers received praise as well staff gardeners to maintain the Blooms at the Friends’ office in Friends of the Farm. In the Fore- for the dedication they provide Macoun Memorial Garden. The Building 72 (hours listed above) word to Blooms she writes, “After in maintaining not only the Orna- photo on page 259 is typical of the or have it shipped to a location of living here a few years, I learned mental Gardens, but also the Ar- grace and serenity we witness each your choice. Local bookstores sell- about the Friends of the Central boretum, and other public areas of week, under the shade of the Giant ing Blooms include Perfect Books, Experimental Farm and that it was the Central Experimental Farm. American Plane Tree that was sent Books on Beechwood, Octopus possible to volunteer and actually Denise Kennedy, who was at the to the Farm as a seed in 1896 from Books, Singing Pebble Books, work in these wonderful gardens. event, is a Friends of the Farm Team Kew Gardens and planted as a twig Chapters on Rideau, and Lee Val- It was also through Friends that I Leader for the Macoun Memorial by Dr. Macoun. Our Monday team ley Ottawa. Call 613-230-3276 or met Richard Hinchcliff and came Garden. W. T. Macoun was a Domin- is followed each day of the week by email: boutique@friendsofthe- to appreciate the great passion he ion Horticulturalist who died in 1933. other volunteer teams elsewhere in farm.ca Blooms is certain to pro- has for the gardens and how they As a Friends volunteer Denise the Ornamental Gardens.” vide you with many marvellous came to be here.” notes, “Every Monday morning, The ‘Friends of the Central Ex- hours of idyllic reading. Today the Ornamental Gardens take in many different gardens, named after either the plants within them or the people important to them. And, as Judy Dodds adds, “The Ornamental Gardens are one of the iconic features of Ottawa, one that has been in the centre of our city for decades.” Photo tributes to the floral col- lotin line or woen o all eneration lections of the past and present inorporatin te latet latterin tren gardens are dramatically presented throughout Blooms; including ros- Eay to wear an eay to are or es, lilacs, crabapples, peonies and an reat or travel irises that originated in Ottawa from the efforts of dedicated re- searchers. i aion wit tre oort in in Alison Hall, Creative Director of Sanderling Press, Ottawa was ollow on the book designer in collabora- aeboo tion with Friends of the Farm. “I to ee arrivin think that there is a rich history E O that most people in Ottawa aren’t available at aware of,” she noted at the book’s launch October 18th in the K.W. E OEE OE Neatby Building, located at the E O Central Experimental Farm. O Ms. Hall was just one of the Page 18 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 Simply Chiropractic: Helping people to get better one spine at a time by Dr Stéphane Chillis and Carole Moult Chillis considers the whole pro- r Stéphane Chillis is a Riverview Park cess as teamwork. chiropractor who graduated from the Dr Chillis, also give talks to Memorial Canadian Chiropractic Col- companies and retirement com- Dlege in Toronto in 1995. munities. He goes to schools to “The reason that I am a chiropractor is be- explain how to prevent spinal cause I am passionate about helping people take degeneration and spine prob- Above: Dr. Chillis uses their lives to the next level and helping make lems, and talks with students an x-ray to help a them fully alive; not just surviving,” Dr. Chillis about a good desk evaluation patient better under- said recently. “I choose to care for the person, and proper exercises. He also stand what is going not just the disease, and I choose to search to describes correct backpack ad- on with her spine. correct the cause, and not just its effect. justment; providing this service I also know that when we realign the spine with no charge. Left: At reception, to a proper position the body will heal by itself “This is a very friendly com- Manon is doing a fol- due to the nervous system. For me, everybody munity and I enjoy being low up with a patient. should start with a conservative treatment like here-totally,” Dr. Chillis com- chiropractic first before going the route of mented recently. In return, the residents of Riv- this neighbourhood, and those who visit it, Dr. drugs or surgery.” erview Park were extremely pleased to see the Stėphane Chillis chose to have his second chi- And, what always amazes Dr Chillis is how Simply Chiropractic sign go up in the Alta Vista ropractic clinic in this excellent location. people obtain results with chiropractic care. Centre almost two years ago. One example is that of a 44 year old who came According to the Ontario Chiropractic As- Simply Chiropractic is located at 1569 Alta Vista to his office with a walker because of weak legs. sociation, almost 2 million patients in Ontar- Drive, Ottawa, ON. K1G 0E9. “Her pain was so severe, plus, she was also io rely on chiropractic care every year to help Dr. Chillis may be reached at 613-520-0123 and asthmatic and epileptic,” he noted “Four years them live healthy, active lives. Fortunately for would be very pleased to meet with you later she was free of pain, and did not need the walker anymore. Her breathing was better so her medical doctor reduced her medication, for not only the pain, but, her asthma and epilepsy as well. She is now able to drive her car, which she couldn’t do before, and as a result is more alive than ever.” At Simply Chiropractic, people of all ages are helped. With babies, we will check them after the birth process to make certain that the spine is not suffering from birth trauma. If left uncor- rected, this trauma might continue to impact the spinal growth and development of the child. Most spinal damage however is due to repet- itive bad posture, stress, and heavy lifting. Bad posture will create a lot of stress on the spine, which can result in problems in the neck, and back, or cause numbness, migraines etc. When people consult Dr. Chillis he does a full examination. This consists of finding out about the person’s history, doing a physical examination plus taking an x-ray, if necessary. The history is to see if there is a correla- tion between every symptom the patient has, because a lot of problems are often due to the same area of the spine. The examination is to find out if there is a spinal misalignment, and if the patient qualifies for chiropractic care. Then the x-ray is to see more of the spine and as to whether there is spinal damage. After that, Dr. Chillis will meet with the patient to explain the cause of the problem. He will also describe the damage, to make certain that the patient understands what is wrong and how it can he helped with chiropractic care. The patient will receive an assessment of the frequency of treatment required and the doctor will provide exercises to help correct the problem. As the treatment progresses the chiropractor will do some re-examinations to determine how the patient is progressing. Then finally an x-ray will be taken to see progress and changes. Dr Dr. Chillis works on a patient. PHOTOS: CAROLE MOULT DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 19

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Aahar: The Taste of India Alta Vista Dry Cleaners Anna Nitoslawska Asian Buffet Whose table is that being called next for dinner? At Home Restaurant Beer Store Bicycle Craft Brewery Who won this draw? Bryan Oren- Bridgehead Coffee dorff (R) holds the ticket bowl Campbell Leasing while Councillor Chernushenko Caught in the act of enjoying deli- Canadian Museum of Science and his daughter pull out a win- cious food: Jasmin Simard (R), own- & Technology Capital Granite ning name. PHOTOS: GEOFF RADNOR er of Figure 8, and Denis Poitras. Catherine Etherington Celadon Spa Champions Baseball Team Chuck’s Deli & Convenience Compact Music Lebanese Palace excels in hosting Cora’s best fall social ever Cyco’s Bike by Paul Puritt and Alan Landsberg doors to the end of the meal. Project. Lynne told us how much Danny Dear he numbers don’t tell the The meal itself was a delicious we’ve raised to date showing that David Chernushenko whole story, but they are smorgasbord of Middle East deli- we’re much closer to our goal, but David Stevenson impressive. cacies. There was live music and certainly enough to support our David’s Tea TWe had one hundred and twen- vocals provided by the duo that Syrian family of seven for at least Diane Schmolka ty-five guests at the Lebanese goes by the name “Joe Good- their first year here. She also intro- Eagle Auto Palace for this year’s Fall Social. ie” (comprised of local residents duced our two special guests, Feras Employees of KLPS FIDO There were five door prize draws, Craig Cormier and Gilles Gaudet) and Lama Atieh, the brother and Figure 8 each comprised of several attrac- throughout the evening. his wife of the Syrian family we’re Gervais Electronics tive items, drawn from a bowl at The RPCA vice-president, Bry- expecting. Hasty Market various points throughout the eve- an Orendorff, emceed and intro- We pleased to have some politi- Hillary’s Dry Cleaners ning. There were close to seventy duced two speakers: Kris Nanda, cians present; Jean Cloutier, Coun- Home Hardware fabulous donations from local busi- our president who welcomed ev- cillor for Alta Vista Ward, John Innes Dental nesses and individuals which were eryone, and Lynne Bezanson, the Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South, Jean Cloutier provided for a silent auction that coordinator of the It Takes a Com- David Chernushenko, Council- Jim Watson went on from the opening of the munity Syrian Refugee Settlement lor for Capital Ward and Michael Kelsey’s Qaqish, Councillor for Glouces- Kim’s Dry Cleaners The collected works of ter-South Nepean Ward. KLPS Riverview Park Review Editor Emeritus It was a lively evening. Besides Koyman Gallery the great food and music, there Laser Quest were enthusiastic shouts of delight Loblaws Bill Fairbairn from the recipients as runners ran Maplewood Retirement Just in time for Christmas! around the large hall to deliver the Community door prizes and winnings from the Master Chef Minuteman Press Riverview Park’s own Bill Fairbairn is an award winning journalist silent auction. Our local business- Movati and author with 70 years in the world of print. Here are his keen es and friends who contributed so observations and wit, just what you need for those hard to ﬁ ll Nando’s Restaurant generously are to be congratulated OrthoMedix stockings. (and patronized) for their support. Pet Valu The staff and owner of the Leb- Psychic Diana anese Palace were exceptionally Rainbow Cinema generous and efficient. They even RBC moved the buffet so that we could Red Lobster access the delicious smorgasbord Robbie’s Restaurant from both sides to speed up the Roger’s Bistro process. The staff donated their Rock’s Barber Shop tips for the evening to our refugee SAIL resettlement project and the own- Salon Elégance Germaroon On the run in The Printer’s er, Brian Mahmoud, announced SGA Awards $1800 Africa Devil that he was personally donating Shepherds $2500 $1500 $250.; plus he purchased $50.00 Shoppers Drug Mart worth of 50-50 draw tickets with Sophia Nails Spa and his Speedy Car Wash the proviso that if he won he would NEWSBOY! latest release, Sportek Adventures from a life in journalism donate the proceeds to the ITC Starbuck’s Newsboy Syrian Refugee Action Group. $2000 Stella Luna Proceeds from the evening St. Hubert BBQ will be divided between the Riv- Surplus Warehouse erview Park Community Associa- Tammie Winsor tion and the ITC Refugee Action The Wholesale Outlet Group. Attendees seemed delight- Three Sister’s Bake Shop BILL FAIRBAIRN ed that they could spend such an Tim Horton’s enjoyable and delicious evening UPS To get your personalized book orders contact: and at the same time support their Valerie Roos [email protected] OR 613 737-3212 community association and a truly Wine Station worthy charitable initiative. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 23 Calorie counts will soon be on the menu of many Ontario restaurants

On January 1st, 2017, even these menus will require calorie counts posted. There are more than 20 or more franchises or restaurants of this brand in Ontario. by Carole Moult year and franchises with less than id you know that the 20 locations in Ontario are also Healthy Menu Choices Act, currently free from the legislation. 2015, and its regulations When asked, John Ke, of 168 Dwill be in effect in Ontario by Jan- Sushi, noted, “There are only seven uary 1, 2017? This is the legislation 168 Sushi franchises.” His restau- requiring food service premises rant at 1760 St. Laurent Blvd. will with 20 or more locations in On- be exempt, although several fast tario, selling prepared ready-to-eat food chains, also on St. Laurent Stephanie with a regular menu and Angelica using iPad ordering food, even alcohol, to post the cal- Blvd., aren’t so lucky. won’t be seeing menu calorie counts at this restaurant. There are only orie counts of all of the foods on According to a Toronto Star ar- 7 franchises. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT their menus. ticle, July 9, 2016, by Lisa Wright, This calorie count must be print- one of the goals of the Act is “to ed the same size as the cost of the help prevent skyrocketing obesity food or drink item, and even in- rates that cost the health care sys- cludes water, ice cubes and condi- tem an estimated $4.5 billion an- ments in any prepared food. Trying nually”. The exceptional variety of to hold back on the mustard or rel- choice of menu items at 168 Sushi MAKE IT SIMPLE, ish may not be of much help when already ensures that diners wishing the facts are out there. to make wise choices and consume BUT SIGNIFICANT. Also, to be posted on every page fewer calories are able to do so. of a hard copy menu or takeout will Today, six out of 10 Canadian – DON DRAPER, MAD MEN be the number of calories recom- adults are overweight or obese as mended per day. This statement will are one third of children. Accord- read, “The average adult requires ing to Health Canada four out of 2,000 to 2,400 calories a day.” The five Canadians risk developing format, size, placement and prom- heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and inence is covered by the regulation certain cancers, leading causes of PRINT|WEB DESIGN as well, so come January, many of death that are largely preventable Ontario’s 7.5 million restaurant by making positive lifestyle choic- WHERE IDEAS BLOOM diners per day will have no excuse es such as eating a healthy diet. for overindulging. Megan Ogilvie is a health re- While the term menu includes a porter at the Toronto Star, where hard copy handed to the diner, the she writes the popular column, The Act also pertains to drive-through Dish. “If you can see the individu- menus, menu boards, on-line al ingredients in your meal, as you menus and menu apps, plus paper can with most sushi rolls, you are advertisements. Any promotional off to a good start,” she noted in a flyers that a business might distrib- February 16th, 2012, column. ute will likewise need the calorie For those responsible for food count to be included, with the in- service premises with 20 or more tent of the legislation to help cus- Ontario locations, calorie count- tomers make informed and, hope- ing and, the ramifications of the fully, healthier decisions. Act are not quite so simple. Wright Some establishments are ex- notes in her article, “Calorie counts empt. These include correctional on menus a costly headache and source institutions, food service premises of confusion for eateries,” although in schools and child care centres. she adds that major chains expect CYBERLILY.CA ~ [email protected] Likewise, premises that operate for to be ready by the January 1st, 2017, fewer than 60 days in a calendar deadline. Page 24 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 ESSENTIAL HEALTH Achieving a Work – Life Balance by Managing Stress throughout the body, as well as sleep disruption. Health Canada reported that CINDIE HELMER Regular massage can decrease more Canadians call in sick Registered Massage Therapist/ the levels of cortisol in the system trying to find much needed by as much as 50 percent! Through down time while suffering Owner of Essential Health manipulation of the soft tissues of Massage Therapy in Riverview Park from health issues caused by the body, massage can relieve pain, stress. They report that stress increase blood flow, and cause the in the work place results in: release of serotonin and dopamine, % Achieving a work-life balance development of illness render a the “rest and digest” hormones, of all absenteeism means effectively managing work person incapable of performing which work to counter the activ- 19 % responsibilities, and lifestyle devel- some of the smallest tasks. ities of cortisol; improve blood 40 percent of turnover opment, including family, pleasure, To assist in managing a work/ pressure, increase immune activity rates leisure and personal health care. life balance, many employers offer and fight systemic inflammation. % The definitions of various lifestyle extended health care benefits that Technology is changing how 55 percent of Employee items differ for each person, but cover some of the costs of compli- we book and pay for our compli- Assistance Plan contacts the balance between work and life- mentary, preventative and alter- mentary healthcare. Booking on- % style can be challenging. native health care options such as line has become the norm in most 30 percent of short/long Health Canada estimates two massage and physiotherapy. clinics, and insurance companies term disability claims thirds of Canadians work 45 or When under heavy stress, the are starting to allow direct billing. % more hours a week, and many take body produces excessive amounts Progressive clinics are going pa- 60 percent of workplace work home on top of hours spent of the stress hormone cortisol, perless, with secure online health accidents in the office. The overload from which creates a “fight or flight” histories and charting, and emailed % work takes time away from life- response in the body. Excessive receipts. These elements help 10 percent of drug plan style causing overwhelming feel- levels of cortisol, caused by pro- streamline the process of booking costs, BUT this number is ex- ings of anxiety. longed periods of stress, can have and paying for your insured treat- pected to rise to 25 percent The 2015 Sanofi Canada Health- a very negative impact on the body. ments: book online, bill direct and in the next 5 years thanks care Survey reports that 46% of It can negatively affect thyroid ac- check your email for your receipt! to the increasing number of employees in Ontario feel over- tivity, increase blood pressure, af- people who are being pre- stressed because of work. fect blood sugar levels (particularly (Please note that some employers do not scribed anti-anxiety/anti-de- The effects of stress can be dev- dangerous for diabetics), weaken allow direct billing. Check our website pression medication. astating to both workers and em- the immune system and cause infor participating insurance companies: ployers. Feelings of guilt and the creased systemic inflammation www.essential-health.ca) DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 25 CHEF DENIS ANALYTIS Christmas Leftovers Turkey Pizza Leftovers never tasted so good. When you’re done eating this pizza, you’re going to wish you cooked a bigger turkey.

Ingredients: DENIS ANALYTIS 1 pound pizza dough Executive Chef, All-purpose flour, for dusting Riverstone Maplewood 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or more 1 cup stuffing 2 cups chopped turkey 1/2 cup cranberry sauce 1/2 cup gravy

Directions: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. • Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface. • Brush a pizza pan with 2 tsp of olive oil, and place dough on pan. • Spread the gravy onto the pizza dough. • Roll tablespoonfuls of the stuffing into 1-inch balls to look like meat- balls and spread over pizza dough. • Then top with the chopped turkey & spoon the cranberry sauce over the pizza. • Sprinkle cheese over pizza et voila we’re done!! • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 min or until crust is golden brown.

*Flat Bread or Puff Pastry Sheets can be used in place of pizza dough.

Just a note: I couldn’t resist taking a few bites out of that slice of pizza before getting a picture taken!! If you would like to know more about me, or for more recipes visit my website: denisanalytis.com

REMEMBRANCE WEEK

I am proud to announce that on November 2, Ontario can be found on the Veterans Affairs Bill 55, the Remembrance Week Act, passed Canada website. with unanimous consent in the Legislature. I co- sponsored the Legislation along with PC MPP I firmly believe that on Remembrance Day we Jim Wilson and NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo. The must honour and pay tribute to all the brave Bill expands the scope of the Remembrance Canadian men and women who made the Day Observance Act, 1997 to proclaim the week ultimate sacrifice, in wartime and in peace, at preceding Remembrance Day in each year as home and abroad. The Remembrance Week Remembrance Week. Act helps to ensure that our recognition of that sacrifice is not limited to one day. We Introduced by MPP Wilson on October 27th, will remember them. Bill 55 moved quickly through the House with the support from all three parties. The swift Here to Help and collective passing of the Bill speaks to the importance of recognizing veterans, and that the Please feel free to contact sacrifices they made transcend partisan lines. me at my community office if there are any The Remembrance Week Act proclaims the provincial issues I seven-day period in each year that begins on can assist you with. November 5 and ends at the end of November My staff and I will 11 as Remembrance Week. A list of upcoming always do our best Remembrance Week events and activities across to help you. John Fraser MPP, Ottawa South

1828 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 Tel 613-736-9573 | Fax 613-736-7374 [email protected] Page 26 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 FINANCIAL PLANNER A Life Insurance Primer by Bob Jamieson The first thing you should know is that life ife insurance is a basic ingredient of suc- insurance is divided into two broad categories: cessful financial and estate planning. term insurance and permanent insurance. Both When you die, insurance can provide fi- pay beneficiaries a tax-free death benefit if you Lnancial security for your family. But with so many die while the policy is in force. types of policies available, how do you choose? Term life insurance provides coverage for specified periods, while permanent life www.edwardjones.com insurance provides coverage that can last a lifetime. Here’s a look at how Give Your Family Something these policies can be used, and some of They Will Treasure: the variations in each group.

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Member – Canadian Whole life: With this “traditional” tional payments. You may also be able to direct INS-2057B-C Investor Protection Fund life insurance you pay a fixed regular more toward the life insurance component, to increase the death benefit. You can withdraw money from the invest- IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ment portion, borrow against it, or use it to pay premiums. When you die, your heirs receive CHRISTMAS the face value of the policy’s insurance and in some cases the investment portion as well.

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The Indoor Maplewood Farmers’ MarketPHOTOS BY: CAROLE MOULT

Donna Miller creates for her business Old Soul Knitworks From Garland Sugar Shack Maryan, Tyler and Gita are true Denise and Paul Brennan return welcome Sophie and Jocelyne entrepreneurs

David Wallace shows us some Roberta shares more of Nona’s wonderful savouries Michael Firth returns with Buddy Bites plus organic tea Harwood Wines

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. 613.789.2500 rainyards Dr T www.trainyardsdental.com (CIBC) Industrial Ave. 525 Industrial Ave., Unit 1, Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z1 Riverside Dr. St. Laurent Blvd. Page 30 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 That old gammy knee keeps coming back by Bill Fairbairn much more than knee problems of course. n the old days in Scotland they called it a At my last session who, but Riverview Park gammy knee meaning permanently injured. Community Association President and fel- Today physiotherapists of a new school low Riverview Park Review writer Kris Nan- Ihave rehabilitation answers in the form of da, was lying opposite to me in the clinic hav- tough stretching exercises. ing an injured Achilles (named for a Greek I injured my left knee hiking a hill too far hero in the Iliad) tendon being dealt with by some nine years ago and had only periodical Mark Antonius. We had a chat about current months of relief through physiotherapy since affairs that temporally kept my injury off my then. Stiffness and pain kept coming back. mind. Later he told me how his heel injury Numerous older people all over the world occurred. and quite a few young and old suffer from knee problems here in Riverview Park. Runners at Still cycling an early age should look out as age catches up “I partially tore the tendon during the Army on their knees. Relief of my soreness involves Run this fall,” he said. “Although the injury does a physiotherapist stretching the heel back to- not prevent me from cycling to work, it does ward the buttocks until after a number of ses- limit my ability to go for walks, take the dog out sions they finally touch. At the same time the or stand for long periods. I walk slower right leg is stretched forward in a straight line and now. My physio involves a series of exercises in the foot pressed down until at last stiffness at the gym and at home plus treatment from the the back of the knee eases with natural knee physiotherapist where progress in healing and lotion helping inside. though if not covered by insurance usually at its ups and downs are monitored.” Gymnasium balance boards and less painful the full price. Private clinics would not op- My knee treatment also involves exercises in stretching exercises to protect the joints and erate efficiently without the effective con- the gym by assistants of the same physiothera- increase function follow until difficulty in walk- tribution of massage therapists, acupuncture pist. ing eases and balance improves. specialists, assistants, accountants and re- Two weeks from writing this article I hope to ceptionists. Selected private clinics provide be off to London set on keeping up with my 14 Aqua fitness limited OHIP funded physio. Wait times are much younger half brothers and sisters two of Aqua fitness that puts less strain on the joints an issue. Physiotherapy treatment in Ottawa whom are holding a joint birthday party. I won- is a welcome water therapy relief but alone not hospitals under OHIP has a long line-up of der if I can keep up with them while partying. enough. perhaps well over a year at for instance the Nevertheless my advice to others with an Physiotherapy clinics and aqua fitness fa- Riverside Hospital. injured knee or heel or soreness from other cilities in the Ottawa region with virtually Physiotherapists like Mark Antonius of physical parts of the body: “Keep trekking or no waiting lists are accessible to everyone the Capital Sport Medicine Centre deal with cycling.” DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 31 by Maria CampbellSmith Hot meals are served in dishes; cold Weeks and months of snow and food is served on ice plates. ice get many of us longing for a If the idea of embracing winter’s holiday escape. Hot sand, tropical Ready for an snow and ice appeals to you – there breezes, water sports... doesn’t that is also a world-famous ice hotel sound nice? However, for some much closer to home. You need brave souls, winter is their passion Igloo Holiday? not fly to Europe. You need only and they will travel even further drive 4 kilometres north of Que- north to play and sleep on ice! bec’s capital. A new millennium trend in win- Quebec’s Hotel de Glace is a ter tourism and novelty hotels is 10 minute drive from downtown the growing ice hotel or commer- Quebec City. Since 2001, they cial igloo resort. Have you heard have constructed a new hotel of of these? There are more out there ice block walls and snowy bunkers than you might think. each winter. The rooms look like Nearly 200 kilometres above the vaults of snow and ice. The Ice Bar Arctic Circle, in the Western part offers furniture and cocktail glasses of Finnish Lapland, is Finland’s made of ice. Rooms at the Hotel de Snow Village Resort. This winter Glace cost $300+ (per person, per village is redesigned and recon- night) with queen-sized ice beds. structed each year, using millions of The ice chapel and restaurant are features of several ice hotel resorts There are also themed rooms like kilograms of snow and 350,000 kilo- (Quebec City and in Europe) and get redesigned and rebuilt each year, the Jazz Suite or the Hockey Suite, grams of ice. 2016-2017 marks their so people should not expect the exact same one in a particular location. with corresponding ice artwork 16th year of operation. They have and snow statues. Hotel de Glace built a 30-room snow hotel and an Sorrisniva also offers snowmobile - or Eskimo Village. Reaching the even builds premium ice bedrooms ice restaurant, as well as tunnels and safaris, ice sculptures, and pan- 20 snow-covered igloos of Eskims- with private fireplaces! sculptures carved in snow. They oramic views for tourists who are ka Vas requires a cable car ride up As with most ice hotels or igloo re- also offer log cabins, ice go-carting, passionate about winter. a mountain and then a snowshoe sorts, when outside temperatures are and reindeer-drawn sleigh rides. The world’s most pricey ice hotel is hike to the village. The accommo- -20 or -30 Celsius, the rooms within Finland’s Snow Village offers guests in a different nation – Sweden. Juk- dations are very cold. Snow block Hotel de Glace stay a much more a unique winter adventure. kasjarvi Ice Hotel is 200 kilometres beds are covered with sheepskins bearable -4 or -5 Celsius. Guests Even further north, 300 kilome- north of the Arctic Circle, in Swedish and sleeping bags. There is a snow sleep in Nordic sleeping bags, with tres above the Arctic Circle, Finland Lapland. Each year the Jukkasjar- patio and an ice bar, and while their favourite toque as a nightcap. has created the Kakslauttanen Igloo vi Ice Hotel is rebuilt with ice made you’ve likely gone sledding before, They also have the option of chang- Village. This winter resort, near the from the Torne River. Guests can have you ever gone “snow biking”? ing their minds and sleeping indoors Finnish city of Ivalo, dots a snowy sleep “warm” or “cold” - in cabins or in Bicycles here are equipped with in a modern, heated hotel room as landscape with igloos made from ice caves. Ice block beds are covered skis instead of wheels. well. Outdoor hot tubs, saunas, and frost-resistant thermal glass. Guests with reindeer skins, down pillows, In Romania there is yet another ice carving workshops add to this here sleep out in an icy world, watch- and Arctic sleeping bags. Cold food ice hotel option. The Ice Hotel at wintery Canadian adventure. ing the night’s stars and Northern at the hotel restaurant is served on ice Balea Lac is located in a village near Precise dates and rates vary from Lights over their heads and beds. plates. Guests can take classes with a glacial lake, over 6,000 feet above resort to resort, but in general, the Travellers to the Kakslauttanen ice sculptors by day, and take in the sea level, in the Carpathian Moun- season for ice hotels and igloo resorts Igloo Village can also visit Santa’s spectacle of the Northern Lights at tains. This is an exotic winter holi- runs December to April. Perhaps house and reindeer farm! night, but prices at this particular ice day palace. Using 4 foot long slabs of you will not head south this year. If Finland also has the Kemi Snow- hotel are over $1000 CAD a night! ice, they construct dozens of rooms, you really love winter you might join castle. This is an ornate castle of A more rugged, less expensive ice block furniture, an ice lounge, the daring tourists headed even fur- ice offering frozen hotel rooms, ice winter adventure awaits at Slove- and an ice church. Doorways are ther north. Is this the year you holi- tables at a huge restaurant, a snow nia’s mountaintop Eskimska Vas decorated with snowy sculptures. day in an igloo or an ice hotel!? stage for shows, and a snow chapel for special marriages and christen- ings. The Finns are clearly big fans Follow us on of winter. Faceoo to see the Norway is another country ex- newest arrivals panding the winter holiday world. Their Kirkenes Snow Hotel opened in 2006. Airport transfer is by hus- or the art o dressing. kies and sled, and your abode is one of 20 Arctic-themed rooms. The Kirkenes Snow Hotel uses Chi- nese ice artists and over 15 tonnes of ice to sculpt structures and wall murals – different each year. Each “snow suite” has icy artwork and beds framed with ice blocks. Snow walls act as excellent insulators, so even if it is -20 or -30 Celsius outside, guests inside feel only -4 or -5 Celsius. Hats and mitts stay on day and night, and everyone is fine. The world’s most northern igloo hotel is Norway’s Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, near Alta. Winter enthusi- asts have come here since 2009 to E OLESALE OLE experience their own frosty igloo 1877 INNES OAD 613786605 with ice block beds, reindeer skins, ON SA 10 5 and sleeping bags to keep warm. Page 32 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016

by Ashley Duarte and began; they are very proud to know Stephanie Grenon where some of their healthy foods ndrew Fleck Child Care Little gardeners, are coming from, and that they are Services’ Riverview Pro- very capable of preparing them gram was invited by the to make delicious snacks. We are RiverviewA Alternative School looking forward to next year! Council to be their community big harvest partner for a garden project; we “Well, I liked running back and forth ready yet to get picked out.”-Saja 6 Andrew Fleck Child Care Services is were all very excited to participate! to the garden from the big dirt pile. “It’s fun and it’s hard work. You can Ottawa’s leading family-oriented char- While classes were closed during Packing (the wheelbarrow) up with plant them and water them. I liked the itable multi-service early learning and the summer our program remained soil, and moving it to the garden back beans and tomatoes.” - Allysia 7 family support organization since 1911. open and responsible for tending and forth… shoveling.” - Sophie 7 Since 1998, they have been privileged to the garden’s needs. Then the children created a Our next task will be helping to to partner with Riverview Alterna- First we needed to learn about survey and polled their peers to put the garden beds to sleep for the tive School to offer an Extended Day worm composting; the children decide what they wanted to grow. winter. The children have demon- Program offering licensed child care discovered interesting facts about They ended up planting eggplant, strated great interest and knowl- and engaging learning opportunities to worms and the important role they peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini edge in gardening since this project students before and after school. play in a healthy garden. They are and much more. now mindful of what can and can- All summer we were able to in- not be composted and the impor- corporate our produce in our menu tance of reducing our carbon foot- planning with the children help- print. ing wash and cut vegetables. They In April, we began digging up made salads, eggplant muffins, and turning the sod to prepare the pickles, zucchini bread and vege- ground for the garden beds. The tarian pizzas. children worked in teams after school, using shovels and garden- Most memorable for the ing gloves: children were: “I enjoyed digging…I found lots of “Eating! Beans and peas… and we got to grubs!” -Sebastian 7 bring vegetables home.” -Salma 11 “I did the digging, and Lilly did “Watering the plants and spraying the flipping, and then we switched.” - the teachers with water” - Nhyira 7 Makaila 11 “When we made salads.” –Allysia 7 “We had to shovel out all of the bad dirt and flip it upside down.” - Eric 9 And what they learned: Once that was complete, we “I like to do plants…like tomatoes. To-

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Watering: Fidana and Saja, both age 6, help take care of the garden DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 33 The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club: helping build futures from a long and impressive past by Carole Moult he iconic Chateau Laurier was opened on June 12, 1912. Over the years famous guests have included Shirley Temple, MarleneT Deitrich and Nelson Mandela. The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club held its first meeting in January, 1910. Over the years, it too welcomed famous guests such as The Lady Baden-Powell, (The founder of Girl Guides and Brownies), The Shah of Iran, Pierre Burton, and more recently, Carol Anne Meehan, Nancy Greene Raine, and Craig Oliver. And just how are the Chateau Laurier and One of a series of images by the Topley Studio in Ottawa taken in 1919 to commemorate the War Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club intertwined work done by club members. The ladies on the verandah are the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club for this Canadian story? The answer lies be- Board members of 1919. For the 100th Anniversary of the Club, 1910-2010, Rowena Cooper used tween the pages of a book written by Rowena this image on her commemorate book. PHOTO: COURTESY OF LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA. PA-800004 Cooper to honour the club’s 100th Anniversary. Its title, simply enough is, Ottawa Women’s Ca- able to find the exceptional selection of lun- nadian Club, 1910- 2010. cheon speakers that it has. Rowena Cooper was an archivist in her pro- ‘The speakers are giving back of their time,” fessional career. In her retirement, she put her commented current President Loreen O’Blenis. wonderful skills to work, researching the past, Then she further explained, “We invite speak- and sharing with the present members a detailed ers to promote Canadian culture and diversity.” history of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club. The excellent mix includes medical, education- In introducing the book, two 1910 news items al, authors and entrepreneurs, among others. were from headlines of ‘The Ottawa Evening Originally ‘founded to promote Canadian pa- Citizen’, thus providing the backdrop for the triotism by holding lectures, social occasions Guests joining President Loreen O’Blenis (R) at time period when the Club was first initiated. and luncheons’, the Ottawa Women’s Canadian the October 20th, 2016 luncheon included (L-R) Mr. Winston Churchill was running as a mem- Club did do its part during both World Wars. St. Mark Catholic High School students, Emily ber of the Liberal Party in the British elections Then, as recorded by Rowena Cooper, when Sandre and Dianna McAllister, Guest John Gib- and a New Canadian Club was formed in Otta- the members no longer had the need to raise bons, and Guest Speaker, Staff Sargeant, Isobel wa, with the object of the club “the promotion funds for wool for knitting, Christmas parcels Granger; whose insightful speech was on ‘Ad- of patriotism.” Quite generously, the Ottawa for troops overseas, magazines or cigarettes; versity to Advantage’. PHOTO CREDIT: CAROLE MOULT Evening Citizen: January 18, 1910 concluded the Club ‘returned to its original that ‘its membership need not necessarily be- mandate in the 1950s’. long to the smart set.” The technological changes over Today, ladies from all walks of life enjoy the the one hundred year existence of monthly meetings from September to May. the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club “This is so much more than just a women’s would have been some of the great- club,” Communication’s Chair, Jenna Lachari- est in history. In the Club’s earliest ty noted during a meeting last month. “It’s not days, communicating dates and times just lunch. It’s about giving back.” of upcoming meetings was proba- Everyone is welcome, and members and bly done through advertisements in guests alike frequently make positive com- newspapers, by telephone for those ments about what the Club accomplishes. One who had one, or by regular post, with example is when two Grade 12 students are cho- memberships costing $1.00 a year. sen from different City of Ottawa High Schools Today, the Club has an informa- and introduced at selected monthly luncheons tive website, and the norm is for of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club. Guests members to communicate via e-mail, are truly amazed at the competence of these text, or sometimes cell or landline erry young ladies, and the acknowledgement of their phones. There is still a yearly mem- accomplishments is appreciated by them. bership, however one hundred years ristmas “What impresses me is their community in- later the cost is only $60.00 + HST. from volvement,” Executive Secretary, Judy Paré said Yes, the Chateau Laurier and the recently. And, those in attendance at the lun- Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club cheons would be in total agreement. have seen many changes togeth- The Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club also er over the years. They have been holds capital funds at The University of Otta- through two World Wars, the Great wa, Carleton University, and Queen’s University. Depression, and much, much more. The interest earned from these funds is avail- What has not changed howev- able for scholarships and bursaries for deserving er is the enduring link between the students. The allocation of the awards is made two, and the profound significance by the Office of Student Aid at each of the uni- of each to our community. May both versities. In January the winners are invited to institutions continue to prosper to- attend the luncheon, and as the Spring News- gether, with each in its own way suc- letter, 2016 from Past President, Elaine Hickey cessfully promoting this great coun- includes, ‘We are very proud of this worthwhile try of ours. aspect of the Club.’ For more information, please High praise should also be given to the com- contact: Judy Paré, Telephone: mittee members, who over the years have been 613.523.0098 or e-mail: [email protected] Page 34 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 BOOK REVIEW If you’re Irish this is the book for you! by Bill Fairbairn er, known as Duff, and his adven- Everything is falling in place and the With their barber shop and back n Ireland banjacked means to turesome life starting in Bouchette, pick-up and delivery go like clockwork. room set up on Mountain Street, Sud- be broken, ruined or rendered Quebec, and rafting down bury, their secret night-time whiskey inoperable. In this entertaining the Ottawa River to end pick-ups and deliveries go even bet- Ibook by Leonard Bernier, his ances- up in Sudbury. From there ter and their bootlegging enterprise tor hero, Duff, a rafts man, fighter, he travels to Montreal to prospers and grows. The city’s lover, barber and bootlegger is, as the barber’s college to fix gentlemen at the same time the title indicates, Banjacked! himself up with a haircut- pride themselves on having their The writer states: The concept was ting degree despite not hair cut by Duff. to create a story of the life of some being able to read and Then come adventures with Al- of my Irish and Canadian ancestors write. gonquin chief Running Deer and in the context of a few known facts “A barber shop!” It the tribe’s Shaman or Medicine folded into the history of their time would be perfect with Man. Their mantra is keeping the and seasoned with a dash of fiction people coming and go- white man out of the of the whis- sprinkled here and there. I leave to ing and stock in large key network. Duff handles that. But the reader to contemplate as to where liquid bottles hidden can he, as a bootlegging competitor, fact or fiction reside, keeping in mind in the back room handle the Mafia? And as a Canadian that truth is very often stranger than and delivered in gal- can he handle Montreal’s other boot- fiction.” lon sized boxes all legging rival, the Irish Brotherhood? And, oh, how Bernier succeeds de- very innocent,” he And, how about the RCMP? spite needing a proof reader or editor is quoted saying. The mafia Don tells Duff he’s to correct the typos. His dynamite playing with the big boys now: “You Chapter one starts with his great, duo partner in look like an Irishman, you talk like a great grandmother in Northern Ireland the whisky blanc Frenchman, you think like an Italian. in the year 1849. MaryAnn O’Brien’s bootlegging You confuse me and intrigue me at life, her experience with the horror and project is Jake the same time. If you deceive me I absurdities of the Potato Famine and Frederick. will kill all of your family.” with her English overlord force her to “We have a The author says Duff survived the leave Ireland for Quebec in a tall ship run tonight. Mafia to die of colorectal cancer in but enjoy a shipboard romance. You up for it?” 1960 due mainly to alcoholism. The story comes down to Bernier’s Jake asks. Published by Baico with a fine glos- grandfather, Canadian Adolphe Rang- “You bet, yahoo!” Duff is primed. sary of Irish words.

Ottawa City Council tables its 2017 Draft Budget by Jean Cloutier paramedics to keep our streets safe. the Transportation Master Plan, the ered Outdoor Refrigerated Rink, City Councillor, Alta Vista This budget brings welcomed Cycling Strategic Initiative and an Sharel Park Splash Pad, Featherstone he Draft Budget 2017 is news to the residents of Alta Vista investment in paved shoulders, thus Park and the Alta Vista Public School a balance of community as it focuses on delivering core mu- adding more than 38 km of cycling play equipment improvements. services and the desire to nicipal services. There is renewed facilities to the City’s network, link- In addressing the environment, maintainT an affordable city for all funding for community priorities ing the cycling network to public the draft budget will provide residents. It proposes a 2% tax in- such as road resurfacing, storm transit networks. $15,000 to plant a grove of native crease cap and includes an increase water infrastructure, sidewalk res- Highlight- Canada Maple in funding to social programs such toration, parks and building refur- ing safe streets trees in Alta Vis- as a transit pass for low income bishment, as well as transporta- initiatives, the This budget brings ta as a legacy residents beginning April 2017, a tion, traffic and transit services Draft Bud- welcomed news to the project for Can- 10-year Housing and Homelessness The City will invest in sustainable get 2017 offers ada’s 150th anni- Plan, Childcare modernization, so- transportation budgeting $8 million $40,000 annu- residents of Alta Vista versary. cial housing repairs, and increases in cycling infrastructure through the ally for Strategic The 2017 draft the number of police officers and Community Connectivity Program, Initiatives for as it focuses on delivering budget offers temporary traf- us the means to With over 40 years of experience fic calming mea- core municipal services. accomplish our serving both residential and sures, and up to goals of keeping commercial clients we can restore $40,000 annually (depending on our streets and kids safe, investing in your furniture to a like-new the type) for the installation of our streetscapes and parks, turning or better condition PXOs (pedestrian crossings). public spaces into successful and us- It allots $9.25 million to enhanc- able community places, and making ing transit services in our commu- the LRT work for our community. nity. The transit-related projects To find out more about the Upholstery Services cover transit system integration, 2017 Draft Budget, I invite you to •Boat and Automobile transitway and O-Train station’s visit ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/bud- •Residential and Commercial ongoing rehabilitation and acces- get-and-taxes/budget-2017. •Restaurant and Hotel sibility improvements for all cus- If you have any comments, ques- And More... 1800 St. Laurent Blvd. Unit 5 K1G 1A2 tomers, transitway and O-Train tions or concerns feel free to call •Custom Made Drapery 613-526-0058 fax: 613-526-0059 safety and security measures, and my office at 613-580-2488, email me •Interior Decorator Advice other measures of support. at [email protected] or •Foam Supplies [email protected] There will be over $5.7 million in visit me at community office hours •Furniture Repair Mon – Fri 9–5:30 Sat 9–4 funding to community expansion December 7th from 6:30-8pm at programs like the Canterbury Cov- Mandy’s Cafe -1791 Kilborn Ave. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 35 MS breakthrough allows immune system repair Special to the Riverview Park Review nervous system, which includes the the person’s diseased immune sys- tient-years). clinical trial suggests chemo brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. tem. The stem cells are then trans- Not a single new active inflam- and blood stem cell combi- Early in the disease, people often planted back into the same person, matory lesion could be detected nation therapy should be experience temporary episodes of so that they can give rise to a new in the brains of any of the partic- consideredA for people with early worsening symptoms accompanied immune system that has no “mem- ipants (zero lesions on 327 MRI aggressive multiple sclerosis. The by active inflammation in the brain ory” of the previous pattern of at- scans) whereas before the treat- trial published in The Lancet, a top (called relapses), whereas later on, tacking the central nervous system. ment, participants had 188 lesions medical journal, shows that an in- disease progression is inevitable. on 48 scans. tensive procedure that completely The trial evaluated a treatment Dance and ski! “Before my transplant I was un- wipes out the immune system and called immunoablation and au- The trial included 24 participants able to walk or work and was living then regenerates a new one using tologous hematopoietic stem cell with aggressive, relapsing MS. in assisted care at The Ottawa Hos- blood stem cells can eliminate all transplantation (IAHSCT). The They were followed for anywhere pital Rehabilitation Centre,” one signs of damaging brain inflamma- procedure begins by giving a person between four and 13 years after woman said. “Now I am able to walk tion in people with early, aggressive medication to coax their hemato- treatment. After the treatment not independently, live in my own home MS, and facilitate lasting recovery. poietic stem cells to migrate from a single participant experienced and work full time. I was also able Led by Dr. Harold Atkins and their bone marrow into their blood. a clinical relapse (zero relapses in to get married, walk down the aisle Dr. Mark S. Freedman of The Ot- These stem cells are then collected 179 patient-years), whereas before with my dad and dance with my hus- tawa Hospital and the University from the blood, purified and fro- treatment, the participants expe- band. I’ve even gone downhill ski- of Ottawa, the trial included 24 zen. Then, high doses of chemo- rienced an average of 1.2 relapses ing. Thanks to this research I have participants who were followed for therapy drugs are used to eliminate per year (167 relapses in 146 pa- been given a second chance at life.” up to 13 years. The $6.47 million trial was funded by the MS Society of Canada and its affiliated Multi- ple Sclerosis Scientific Research Foundation. The research was also supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, The Ottawa Hospital Department of Medicine and Ca- nadian Blood Services. “Our trial is the first to show the complete, long-term suppression of all inflammatory activity in people with MS,” said Dr. Atkins, a stem cell transplant physician and scientist at The Ottawa Hospital, and associate professor at the Universi- ty of Ottawa. “This is very exciting. However, it is important to note that this therapy can have serious side effects and risks, and would be appropriate only for a small proportion of people with very active MS. People with MS who have had significant disability for a long time would likely not benefit.

Convincing results This procedure should be con- Some call sidered as a treatment option for people with early, aggressive MS,” it a vacation. said Dr. Freedman, a neurologist and senior scientist at The Otta- We call it wa Hospital and professor at the University of Ottawa. “Although this trial was relatively small, it home.This winter, come for a vacation stay at was intensive, with the longest Alta Vista by Revera, where you won’t prospective follow-up of any such have to worry about grocery shopping, treatment group to date, and that shoveling snow, or housekeeping. is what makes the results so con- Enjoy our full recreation calendar, vincing. However, this is a very entertainment and great food right here complex procedure that should be in our beautiful, warm environment. performed only at very specialized centres with expertise in both the Call us to schedule a tour management of MS patients and and book your winter stay. blood stem cell transplantation.” MS affects approximately 2.3 million people around the world, causing symptoms that range from blurred Alta Vista vision to extreme fatigue to partial or complete paralysis. It occurs 751 Peter Morand Cres, Ottawa when the immune system–which 613-739-0909 normally protects against foreign reveraliving.com disease-causing organisms–mistak- enly attacks the body’s own central Page 36 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016

Under construction: The Museum of Science & Technology. Re-opening Fall 2017. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR A new Science and Technology Museum did not make the list by Geoff Radnor There was talk of several op- Repairs were necessary as the old massive additions to the Elmvale t is almost 14 years since the tions, two were in Gatineau, one building had mould in the walls Shopping Centre. search was first started for a was next to the Aviation & Space and there was talk of asbestos too. The owners of our hockey team new home for the Museum of Museum, and one was on Le Bret- One can imagine that a new are planning on a new stadium in IScience & Technology on St. Lau- on Flats close to the War Museum. government, with a new minister the downtown core, so the fans will rent Blvd. It was always a favourite After 14 years of thinking about responsible for the NCC and mu- not have to drive out to the boon- place for school field trips, as well it, the decision was made: no new seums might have suggested a prom- docks to see their team lose; while as for us taking our two youngsters museum. So, repair work began on inent site for a new Science and we have an enlarged Rideau Centre to see the chicks emerging from its original home; that old bakery Technology building; one that is not to keep the shopping hordes hap- their egg shells. warehouse on St. Laurent Blvd. so far from the tourist centre of the py. More dollars on structures that city. But, with the billion dollar ren- are being built or added to around ovations to the parliament buildings, the city. among others, there can be very lit- Even the stately Chateau Lauri- tle left over for a new museum. er Hotel is planning a modern and MOVIES ‘N STUFF Estimates for a brand new Sci- somewhat controversial addition to 1787 KILBORN AT VIRGINIA ence and Technology building its chateau style original. To get to would be in the region of a couple this iconic building, a fine new air- 738-1607 of hundred million dollars. So our port has had changes for the con- • OVER 10,000 MOVIES & GAMES OLD warehouse will be patched venience of our visitors; with direct up, covered with a new roof, given flights from Europe and the USA. • KNOWLEDGEABLE HELPFUL STAFF a fresh coat of paint and be graced While also for centretown, there with a most impressive new en- have been discussions ongoing for trance facade to become our ‘New several years now on a new cen- • HUNDREDS OF USED MOVIES & Improved’ Museum of Science & tral city library. It is hoped that AND GAMES FOR SALE Technology in the fall of 2017. We the co-operative efforts of the city can hardly wait. and the federal government will Other Federal buildings did make produce a building for both a new the grade, so to speak, with money central city library and a home for being spent on renovations, includ- Library and Archives Canada; one FREE! ing the upgrade of the 1967 Nation- that will be of such architectural al Arts Centre, costing at least $80 prominence that all Canadians will million. Please take note however be proud of it, and as well it will be MOVIE OR GAME RENTAL that the NAC at 53 Elgin Street was one that is an attraction for visitors Some restrictions apply. See store for details. always the NAC and not something from around the world. Expires January 30, 2017 P17012 converted from its original intent. And, if the new Library building Many dollars are being spent on eventually comes to fruition, does commercial developments closer that leave space for one other new • WE HUNT DOWN HARD TO FIND MOVIES to home. We will soon have a sec- building, The National Portrait ond new office tower on Terminal Gallery? I am sure it does. DAMAGED DVD’S & CD’S RESURFACED Avenue to house more workers, So, if it was up to the readers • perhaps for the federal govern- of this occasional journal, what do ment. Not sure how much these you think the federal government two buildings cost but it is up there should add to the national capital SERVING THE COMMUNTY FOR OVER 25 YEARS in the several million dollar range. region by way of new institutions? OPEN SUN-THURS 10:00 - 9:00, FRI & SAT 10:00 - 10:00 Train Yards gets bigger and busier I would be happy to hear from all VISIT US AT MOVIESNSTUFF.COM every month with the addition of interested residents of Riverview more stores; while local residents Park. Your views can be directed to are looking apprehensively at the me at geoff.radnor @ bell.net DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 37 Page 38 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 THE ARTS IN RIVERVIEW PARK From isolated troubadour to discounted hag Ageism’s effects on women in the arts

by Diane S. Schmolka, Arts Reporter for Riverview Park Review have chosen to re-visit the issue of women in the arts, which I first investigated for a magazine dedicated to women in the arts, Ionce also published in Ottawa, but now defunct. I discovered that this issue was not only sa- lient, but had not been openly investigated, and the statistics not published in popular media. When, in 2005, the furor over the firing of a female BBC broadcaster resulting in a court case much broadcasted, would have brought more Diane performing an improvisa- imminent attention, the issue of ageism died. tion after singing several songs Why are we talented middle aged and senior Florence Dunne on violin with Diane Schmolka on piano for her 71st Birthday Concert women still having struggles getting published, entertaining. PHOTO: PETER SCHMOLKA PHOTO: THERESA BEHM exhibitions, gigs, concerts, roles, and more? I am also questioning why we have not tried to male troubadours but communities. It seems become more actively open in our fight for not on female ones? that our male counter- recognition and fame, when it is our inalien- They performed and parts, and even those able human right. From my quick preliminary lived in every type of men who’ve been politi- survey, we seem to choose to fume within our- dwelling, from castle to cians or diplomats, pro- selves, rather than reach out to many others hut, convent to cairne, fessional sports figures, via social media and other strategies. It is ob- performing not only for high –tech gurus, who vious that ageism is integrally tied to sexism. the nobility, but also for never wrote a book be- We must fight this as much as those once aris- any group who might fore, nor painted, pho- tocratic medieval artistic women boldly fought listen, feed, and shel- tographed anything, their families, and left their comfortable castles ter. After the Trobairitz, suddenly get published, to live like gypsies. there is merely a trace and are on all the talk of information about shows, while launching Isolated, but courageous medieval women in the arts. their biographies in ev- women musicians After women were de- Cover of Diane’s first publication of her ery bookstore. At the dawn of the Middle Ages these Trobair- clared legally persons in poetry (Chelsea Books) 2008. I could continue for itz courageously conquered male, cultural and most parts of the world PHOTO: IRENA GEORGEIEVA many pages, but I really family domination to live their own diverse ar- by the mid-20th century, want to hear from you. tistic lives; even travelling to distant countries. most women still did not consider themselves If you are in any artistic field, or in a multi-me- They defied laws of the time. (see Salic Law), free enough or worthy enough to create freely dia artistic discipline, and are now fifty or over, that stated that women were prevented from in any artistic discipline. In the 60’s, Feminism I would like you to write me, phone and/or inheriting except where males were unavailable. reborn, rejuvenated explosions of female cre- e-mail me, about your experiences, from when In such cases, their property became their hus- ativity. you first began being considered a ‘professional’ band’s when they married, along with the right to the present. What battles are you facing now, to pass it on. Sexism and Ageism Inextricably Linked to be or remain professionally recognized? To date, there are only about twenty or so However, when these women reached middle It is obvious to me that we have become the Trobairitz whose names and works we know. age, they were not heard from or publicized hag invisible, but present, in the hallowed halls There must have been many more. I’ve per- nearly as much, as their male counterparts. I within each and all of the arts. formed songs written by Trobairitz who defi- have approached several media organizations Many of us were born just before, during, antly proclaim freedom from cultural and legal about this issue since 2005. I’ve also approached or after World War 2, when women were to be tyranny. Canada Council housewives, or, if we wished to have a career Although all Trobairitz wrote about romantic The questions I asked, and ask now are: what outside, it would be typist, bookkeeper, a nurse, love, their languages and perspective, are very structures of management are you still using, teacher or stewardess. Those of us who showed different from that of their male colleagues. which enable antiquated and prejudicial poli- prodigious talent from toddlerhood, or revealed Their language is much more direct, and many cies to govern your decision making as to grants, exceptional talent in our youth, became isolat- songs are simple, direct, with a refined and bursaries and awards? How many awards, bursa- ed women, often not thought marriageable. If quietly expressed passion. In songs written by ries and /or grants have you awarded to female we married, we were often persuaded to cease Trobairitz, men are not worshipped, but loved artists in any and all fields, to those over fifty? any artistic activity after creating children. We and accepted for who they are as persons. These How many awards and other acknowledge- have struggled long and hard. Many of us are women do not wish to be adored either. ments have you given to new artists who are creating our greatest work, and are performing Why is there much more information on fifty and over? at our highest levels, but we are still isolated, To research organizations that investigate, and thought to be foolish to continue to seek survey and study statistics in all the artistic public recognition. fields, I have asked for statistics in surveys of mature female artists. I have not received any We must conquer this prejudice. answers to any of these questions. They are de- Women are the best models of stamina, cour- termined to remain blind to this issue. age and the future of the arts. We’re evolving in Why, when we are at the highest creative new artistic creations, from new perspectives. levels of our lives, we are not much more pub- Without recognition, generations Y and Z will

613-733-5219 - [email protected] lished, exhibited, filmed, casted, shown, em- not have any enlightening models. Our commu- ployed, broadcast and more? Most of us have nity-ness needs us. raised families, and put much time into our Will you help me make this happen? DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 39 Our Musical Heritage: The Bach-Gounod Ave Maria by Brian McGurrin simpler; but the effect could hardly still, at that time, a song without y brother-in-law Val- be more sublime. words, but several years later an ac- more loved his martinis, So, next time you need a person- quaintance suggested that Gounod which he always called ality changer, do yourself a favor, should combine his Meditation M“personality changers.” Whenever find a quiet corner and call up, say, with the words of a traditional Lat- he would say, “Time for a personal- Johan Kraftt’s introspective key- in prayer based on the greeting of ity changer,” we knew he was about board performance of the Prelude the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin to get out the gin and vermouth. #1 on Youtube, and let yourself be Mary in the Gospel of Luke. During his final hours, ravaged by transported to a parallel universe Of course that prayer is the Hail multiple myeloma, unresponsive of serenity. Mary, and that is how the Bach/ and refusing even a sip of water, But how does French compos- Gounod Ave Maria was created in we moistened his lips with a “per- er Charles Gounod come into the 1859. sonality changer” and he lapped it story? Gounod considered this Ave up. Probably not recommended by J.S. Bach Painting by Elias Gottlob Well, if Bach’s Prelude, com- Maria to be an insignificant part medical practitioners, but I have Haussmann, 1748 (The Scheide Li- posed in 1722, sounds at all familiar of his life’s work, not worth even to believe that Val died happily. brary, Princeton) to you, that may be because of the a mention in his autobiography. However, as much as I enjoy the way it was “recycled” 130 years lat- True enough, it’s a brief, minor occasional martini, my favorite because it somehow lightens their er, by Gounod, who revered Bach, work in comparison with, say, his “personality changer” is non- al- steps! And people with advanced cas- and for whom The Well-Tempered St. Cecilia Mass or his opera Faust, coholic. It’s a piece of music that, es of Alzheimer’s disease, who fail to Klavier was, “the unquestioned and yet it became his best known for me, works even quicker than a recognize even their own children, textbook of musical composition.” opus during his lifetime (probably martini. It’s only two minutes long may nevertheless respond to a piece One evening in 1852, when much to his chagrin) and even to (perhaps a bit less for the more im- of music and even sing all the words! Gounod was visiting the home of the present day. petuous keyboardists), a little gem How does that work? I have no idea. his fiancée, he entertained her by There are hundreds of vocal and from J. S. Bach’s Well Tempered Bach modestly described his improvising a melody which made instrumental versions of this song Klavier, Book 1, titled Prelude #1 Well Tempered Klavier as being use of Bach’s Prelude #1 simply available for your listening plea- in C major. nothing more than a series of fin- as a background accompaniment. sure, but if I were asked to name a It may sound peculiar to talk ger exercises, composed, “for the He dismissed his song as une es- personal favorite it would be from about a piece of music being a per- profit and use of musical youth pièglerie, a little joke, but his fian- the 1986 album A Christmas Cel- sonality changer, but there’s some- desirous of learning.” And Pre- cée’s father, also a professional mu- ebration, exquisitely performed by thing powerful and magical in the lude #1 consists of nothing more sician, was thrilled by the felicitous soprano Kathleen Battle. (Yes, it’s way music can interact with the than a series of upsweeping chords coupling of the two pieces, and he listed on iTunes.) human brain. It’s like a drug, but played as arpeggios – that is to say, persuaded Gounod to publish it un- And, as you listen, please take without side effects. each chord played as a sequence of der the title Méditation sur le Pre- notice of the sublime background For example, we know that sol- single notes rather than simulta- mier Prélude de Piano de J.S. Bach. originating from the quill of Jo- diers will sing while they march neously. The plan could hardly be Of course, the Méditation was hann Sebastian Bach in 1722.

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olunteering – making your es, organize fun activities, support community better by doing a local soccer program and have an things freely (both in terms informative website. ofV finances and your will). The key KRIS NANDA But, at the first meeting of the is that it is an activity that you do RPCA President new Board in November, members to benefit others without anyone felt that it was important to can- forcing you do so or in other words vass you as local residents to see “from the heart.” As the 2016-17 what activities you would like us to Riverview Park Community Asso- do for Riverview Park. As there is ciation (RPCA) Board begins its “Volunteer - from Latin velle (to wish, will), from Indo-European “root” only so much we can do it is im- term, I am pleased that the mem- wel (to wish, will). That which is VOLUNTARY, portant that our efforts and en- bers – both new and returning – all done with VOLITION, is of the “heart” ergy is focused on things that the carry this spirit of community ser- community wants – and not spend vice. (We are, after all, “volunteers.”) shiers at the end of the evening. functioning system, the Board will precious time on activities that are As I have noted in previous Without their help, the event be looking to better organize our not of interest. So please feel free President’s columns, however, the would not have been the success volunteer and membership data- to contact me at the email below Board cannot do everything on our it is – raising about $4000 for the bases so people can be matched (or talk to another Board member) own – we need help from others RPCA to continue to serve local with the areas of interest and need. if you have ideas. (That does not in the Riverview Park community residents and the community - In the meantime, there are some commit you to actually helping for our endeavours to be success- with approximately $2000 of the activities such as the annual Car- out, though we would certainly ful. Nowhere has this been better total going towards supporting a ol sing at the Cancer Survivors’ welcome more volunteers) demonstrated in the successful Fall family of Syrian refugees preparing Park that will not take place this With your help, even though Social& Silent Auction Fundraiser to come to Ottawa next year. The year because not enough people dark clouds may potentially loom held November 6 at the Lebanese system of paying for donations and stepped forward to lead. South of the Border and elsewhere Palace restaurant (which you can the cashier lines in particular went in the world, we can still work to- read about elsewhere in this issue smoother than expected thanks to What can we do for you? gether to continue to make River- of the paper). a large team of volunteers. To borrow from a radio jingle from view Park and our broader com- Many community members We still need more hands to help a local business, “there’s a lot we munity a bright spot and an even from outside of the Board stepped with some of our ongoing activities do, what can we do for you?” The more desirable place to live. Let us in to help us with all facets ranging like serving on some of our Com- RPCA Board and our volunteers remember this thought and seek to from selling tickets, to soliciting mittees – Communications, Mem- remain active on your behalf. We make our little corner of the world donations, arranging the set up of bership, Parks & Recreation, and monitor local developments, com- even better as we approach the tables and displays of donations, Planning & Development or volun- municate community concerns Christmas season with its message arranging the program schedule, teering to be responsible for clean- from your and your fellow resi- that sacrifice, voluntary gifts and selling 50-50 tickets, and serving ing up one of our local parks twice dents to elected officials and city service are a reminder that good as “runners” and “writers” and ca- a year. With a view to a smoother staff, host and attend Open Hous- shall ultimately overcome bad.

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ANN EAR SERICE CENTRE I A Page 42 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY n Children’s Bilingual Session 2 Toddlertime / Joignez-vous à nous pour une dis- Programs Tuesdays, November 8 to Tout-petits à la biblio cussion. Dec. – Jan. December 6, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- Le lundi 19 décembre 2016, de bies and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 14h00 à 15h00. - Un arc-en-ciel Babytime / Bébés à la biblio Toddlertime / months. No registration required. dans la nuit de Dominique Lapi- Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- Tout-petits à la biblio / Contes, rimes et chansons pour erre bies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- les tout-petits et un parent ou gar- Le lundi 16 janvier 2017, de 14h00 à months. No registration required. bies and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 dien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Aucune 15h00. - Une vie entre deux océans / Contes, rimes et chansons pour months. No registration required. inscription requise. de M.L. Stedman les bébés et un parent ou gardien. / Contes, rimes et chansons pour 0-18 mois. Aucune inscription req- les tout-petits et un parent ou gar- Session 1 Tuesday Book Group uise. dien. Pour les 18-36 mois. Aucune Thursdays, January 12 to Share the enjoyment of good books inscription requise. February 16, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for Session 2 Les jeudis du 12 janvier au a discussion of selections from the Mondays, November 7 to Session 2 16 février de 10h30 à 11h. Great Books Reading and Discus- December 5, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursdays, November 10 to sion Program Series 2 – Hobbs, Les lundis du 7 novembre au December 8, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. n SPECIAL Melville, Smith, Shakespeare and 5 décembre de 10h30 à 11h. Les jeudis du 10 novembre au PROGRAM / Kierkegaard, and more. 8 décembre de 10h30 à 11h. PROGRAMME Tuesday, December 13; January, 3, Family Storytime SPECIAL 17, 31; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for all STORYTIMES / CONTES ages and a parent or caregiver. The library is closed on Monday, PD Day: Game On! / À vos jeux! No registration required. February 20. (Congé pédagogique) La bibliothèque est fermée le lundi Roll the dice, pick a suit or grab a CONVERSATION GROUPS 20 février. nunchuk! Come play cards, board games or Wii with us! / Joue aux French Conversation Group Babytime / Bébés dés, choisis ta couleur ou saisis un / Groupe de conversation en à la biblio nunchuk. Viens jouer aux cartes, français Stories, rhymes and à un jeu de société ou au Wii avec Improve your spoken French in a songs for babies and nous. relaxed setting. No registration re- a parent or care- Monday, January 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m quired. / Améliorez votre français giver. 0-18 months. Le lundi 30 janvier de 14 h à 16 h. parlé dans une ambiance décon- No registration re- tractée. Aucune inscription req- quired. / Contes, n Adult and Teen uise. rimes et chansons Programs Beginner - Mondays, December 5 – pour les bébés et un 19; January 9 - 30, 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. parent ou gardien. BOOK CLUBS Intermediate - Tuesdays, Decem- 0-18 mois. Aucune ber 6 – 20; January 10 – 31, 6:30 – inscription requise. Book Banter 8:00 p.m. Session 1 Share the enjoyment of good books Beginner - Wednesdays, December Mondays, January in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for 7 – 21; January 11 – 25, 4:45 – 6:00 9-February 13, 10:30 a discussion. p.m. a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 1 2016, 2:00 - Les lundis du 9 jan- 3:00 p.m. - The Time In Between English Conversation Group / vier au by David Bergen Groupe de conversation 13 février de 10h30 à Thursday, January 5 2017, 2:00 - anglais 11h. 3:00 p.m. - The Sisters Brothers by Improve your spoken English in Wanted Patrick deWitt a relaxed setting. No registration required. / Améliorez votre anglais Distribution Manager for The Riverview Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, and Sleuth Hounds Mystery parlé dans une ambiance décon- Park Review Community Newspaper. songs for all ages and Book Club tractée. Aucune inscription req- The Distribution Manager would need a parent or caregiver. Share the enjoyment of good mys- uise. to be available for 5 pre-arranged times No registration re- teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join Mondays, December 5 – 19; Janu- per year. The RPR is delivered 5 times a quired. us for a discussion. ary 9 – 30, 6:00 – 7:30pm. year during the first week of February, Thursday, December 15 2016, 6:30 Les lundis 5 au 19 décembre; le 9 au April, June, October and December. Session 1 - 8:00 p.m. - Planning meeting & 30 janvier, de 18h00 à 19h30 Remuneration Provided. Tuesdays, January 10 Yearly wrap up Tuesday, December 6 – 20; January to Thursday, January 19 2017, 6:30 - 10 – 31, 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. A van and garage would be an asset. February 14, 10:30 8:00 p.m. - The murder bag OR Les mardis 6 au 20 décembre; le 10 For details please e-mail: a.m. to 11 a.m. The murder man by Tony au 31 janvier, de 12h00 à 13h45. [email protected] Parsons or telephone 613-731-6646. Infusions littéraires Partagez avec nous le plaisir des livres dans une ambiance détendue.

N. B. The Alta Vista Library is located at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more information, please call 613-580-2424, ext. 30426. / La bibliothèque Alta Vista est située au 2516, promenade Alta Vista. Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez composer le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 43 ELMVALE ACRES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Programs at the Elmvale Acres Branch Share the enjoyment of good mys- 1910 St Laurent Blvd., teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for discussion. First Monday of December 2016 – January 2017 the month, except for holidays. December featuring Ellery Ad- n Children’s Programs ams’ Books by the Bay series. Jan- Dec.- Jan. uary featuring Cara Black’s Aimée Leduc series. Contes en famille Lundi – 10h15 English Conversation Circle Dec 5 / Groupe de conversation en Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 anglais Contes, comptines et chansons Tuesday – 7pm pour les enfants de tous âges et Dec 6, 13 un parent ou gardien. Programme bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 portes ouvertes. Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio mois. Programme portes ouvertes. Practice your English language Thursday – 1:30pm conversation skills and meet new Family Storytime Jeudi – 13h30 n Adult Programs friends in a relaxed and friendly Wednesday – 10:15 am Dec 1, 8 Dec.- Jan. environment. / Améliorez votre Dec 7 Jan 12, 19, 26 anglais et rencontrez des gens dans Jan 11, 18, 25 Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- Mystery Book Club – Monday un milieu décontracté. Programme Stories, rhymes and songs for chil- bies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Nights are Murder en anglais seulement. dren of all ages and a parent or months. Drop-in program. / Con- December 5th – 6:30 pm caregiver. Drop-in program. tes, comptines et chansons pour les January 2nd – 6:30 pm That’s my Pointe by Denis Poitras eing that there are different styles of dance one can take at a young age, it is always a huge challenge and dream for Bone little girl to be able to make it all the way to the top of all levels; in ballet it is dancing in pointe shoes. It is a style that is viewed as a privilege for those able to move on a sizeable stage and do it well. When a ballerina walks to the stage in pointe shoes she is usually the main attraction in a ballet. At this time of year, we are lucky to have seen presented some beautiful ballet produc- tions. The Canada Jorgen Ballet offered us the beautiful and intriguing Swan Lake at the Cen- trepointe Theatre, the National Arts Centre was at full capacity for Giselle by the Shanghai Ballet, and in December we will be able to go, in large numbers, to see a traditional yearly production of the Nutcracker. For those of you who love ballet you can only imagine the work that goes behind the scenes in preparation of the sets and the costumes. In pointe, supporting ones full body weight on the tip of your toes by wearing very structured shoes called “pointe shoes”, takes a long prepara- A Harlequin Tutu PHOTO: ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER, TANIA GERVAIS tion requiring determination and intense training. I will spare you the years of terms and hours working with a young dancer whose dream was placed at various areas that would not interfere of training it takes and will concentrate more on to be dancing on pointe in front of an audience, with the dancer’s moves. the beautiful art of creating the perfect tutu. in a costume that represents her, the music and The costume was created with great passion As for 4 DGC, now is a busy time of year the choreography. It was a very detailed tutu for a result that was much appreciated. It al- creating beautiful costumes to let a young girl with a bodice to match that would allow her to lowed the dancer to get in the moment and accomplish her dream in wearing a decorated enhance her presence on stage. become a harlequin; which was the goal of this tutu and bodice that will replicate her dream of The first thing was to create the top layer of costume. Her mother even mentioned that being on pointe. As I said, it is an accomplish- the tutu that would complement the bodice of when she wore it, her face, her attitude and her ment that is not attained by many. her costume. A lot of precision was required to motivation were very inspiring; due to one es- It is important for a designer to get the most be able to replicate the diamond shape in var- sential element to represent her dance number information out of the dancer, as well as the ious colors. One can’t just throw them on and well; and that was her pointe. choreographer, to be able to construct the vi- hope for the best. The size was important as Denis Poitras is a Fashion Designer who works out sion of what the audience would like to see, to well. It was like working with a puzzle and ad- of 4 Dance, Gym & Cheerios located on the second hear and to feel for what the dancer is project- justing the pieces or making new ones. level of Figure 8/Hockey One Skate Specialists at 380 ing. Many different aspects are needed in cre- The bodice was done to complement the top Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario 613-521-2433. ating such an elaborate costume. layer of the tutu. The colors were radiant and Hours of operation are on Facebook at 4 Dance, Gym For instance, last year I had the pleasure of the shapes minimized so that they could be & Cheerios. Page 44 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

he Riverview Park Com- the same grounds as a detached or munity Association semi-detached home, duplex build- (RPCA) tracks local devel- KRIS NANDA ing or townhouse. The guidelines opments,T most notably work on were revised following comments the controversial Hospital Link of Chair, RPCA Planning & from the public so structures are the Alta Vista Transportation Cor- Development Committee now only one-story and the overall ridor (AVTC) road between Riv- maximum permitted square foot- erside Drive and the Ottawa Hos- age is reduced pital Ring Road. More recently, the RPCA has been involved with with final landscaping scheduled is expected to be complete by Pedestrian and Cycling concerns raised by local residents for 2018. year’s end. The Hurdman bus loop Connections regarding the Hydro One Upgrade Due to adjustments in the con- is slated to be ready to move back Earlier this year, the RPCA and between Balena Park and Over- struction schedule, the popular to a new facility at its old location other stakeholders were able to brook. Other issues the RPCA is sledding hill just north of the Ring in 2017. Portions of the track east view and discuss initial designs for monitoring include developments Road has been spared for anoth- of the Belfast Yards are being elec- a link (either a tunnel or overpass) related to the Light Rail (LRT) er year and will be available for trified so testing of Light Rail vehi- between Terminal Avenue and the project, activity in the Trainyards, use by local residents this winter. cles can begin. Via Station. This link is required possible school closures, and the Councillor Cloutier’s website has The RPCA has asked the City to as per the original Trainyards Com- need for greater pedestrian and cy- more details on the AVTC project consider widening the sidewalk on plex project approval in 2001. cling connectivity to help reduce at: http://jeancloutier.com/hospi- the west side of Riverside (between These design plans are expected to traffic congestion and promote tallink/ Industrial Avenue and Tremblay) to be completed by fall 2016 and the more active transportation. City staff provided an update at accommodate the increased pedes- RPCA has requested a follow-up RPCA Board members work the RPCA AGM on October 26 trian and cyclist traffic due to de- briefing. The RPCA is also sup- with other community associa- where local residents had a chance tours from closure of the Hurdman portive of the proposal to install tions on matters of common in- to see the latest plans and pro- Transitway. a Pedestrian Crossover on Russell terest through organizations like vide comments and ask questions Road near the Perley-Rideau Vet- the Federation of Citizen’s Asso- on landscape design, including Hydro One Overbrook to erans Hospital Centre. ciations (FCA), and communicate location of a proposed pedestri- Riverview Transmission with local councillors on planning an crossover of the roadway. The Line Upgrade Trainyards Developments and development issues of con- RPCA has asked for a public up- At the October RPCA AGM, Hy- and New Retail cern. date on the project and final design dro One presented an overview of Construction on the 9-storey office Details on issues of interest to in early spring 2017. the project consultation plan and building at 405 Terminal Avenue the RPCA and Riverview Park res- In addition, a new pathway is ex- a summary of feedback received should be completed in early 2017. idents include the following items: pected to be placed along the Ring during the Public Information A tenant has yet to be confirmed. Road towards Roger Guindon Centers (PICs) in September 2016. Kettleman’s Bagels is to open by Alta Vista Transportation Drive to link up with the AVTC Hydro One also explained the next year’s end in the same building as Corridor – Hospital Link rather than out in the Alta Vista steps in the Class Environmental M&M Meat Shop and Bulk Barn. Construction work continues on Hydro Corridor. The agreement Assessment process, including re- Work is underway at the former the 1.7 km Hospital Link section will be finalized this winter and sponding to the questions/feed- lumber yard lands at the south of of the AVTC between Riverside construction for the new pathway back forms received at the PICs. Industrial Avenue (628 Industrial) Drive and the Hospital Complex; is expected to start in Spring or In the next few weeks, Hydro One across the street from the Pioneer the approved Eastern terminus Summer 2017. will send responses to the residents Gas station to construct two retail link at the Hospital Complex Ring who submitted questions on their buildings plus a small coffee shop. Road (just east of sledding hill) as Implications from Light Rail PIC comment forms. A summary One tenant will be a Nordstrom’s well as the VIA Rail diversion be- Construction Project of the consultation program and outlet. hind Abbey Road The AVTC road Construction of the structure of feedback from stakeholders will A sidewalk, trees, grass and some is slated for completion by 2017 the new Hurdman Transit Station also be included in draft Environ- planting beds will be installed, fol- mental Study Report (ESR). lowing comments received from In early 2017, Hydro One will the RPCA and others about aes- COMPUTER HELP IN YOUR HOME be sending out a notice of com- thetics and safety. All these plant- pletion of the draft ESR to resi- ings are chosen to be sustainable, WE COME TO YOU TO fIx dents located within the project with no need for a separate irriga- area informing them of the 30 day tion system. The ivy will grow up COMPUTER PRObLEMs. public review period. The notice the fence along the southern prop- Compu-Home is a highly of completion will also be pub- erty line to give a living hedge ef- regarded family business located lished in the Ottawa Community fect. right near you. Service is honest, News, and posted on the Hydro reliable, affordable and prompt. 613-731-5954 One project website. The notice Elmvale Shopping Centre will include information on how Redevelopment Proposal HOW CaN WE HELP YOU? to access and submit comments The RPCA provided comments on • Computer slowdowns on the draft ESR. Upon comple- RioCan’s plan to redevelop the El- • Problems with Internet connections tion of the Class Environmental mvale Shopping Centre, including • Spam, spyware and security programs Assessment process, construction converting the indoor part of the • Setting up and maintaining home and office networks of the proposed project is expect- mall and adding high-rise residen- • Printer problems ed to commence in 2017. tial towers with rental units. Mem- • Helping plan, purchase and use new computer equipment bers also took part in the Septem- • Transferring and backing up data Coach Houses/Secondary ber 2016 visioning exercise for the • Using new digital cameras Dwelling Units project. Additional stakeholder • Coaching In October 2016, Council ap- consultations were scheduled for proved zoning changes to permit November 2016. The Master Con- 613-731-5954 secondary dwelling units (Coach cept Plan / Secondary Plan will be [email protected] Houses), self-contained living completed by January 2017 and the Malcolm and John Harding units either attached to or on CONTINUED ON PAGE 47 DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 45 MYSTERIES OF CANADA Hurricane of a woman also backed rights for women and children by Bruce Ricketts couple of months ago I wrote an article for the Re- view about women being consideredA to grace Canadian cur- rency. I mentioned in that article that my choice would have been Elsie MacGill and I promised to Elsie MacGill died on November write about her. Promise fulfilled. 4, 1980 in a car accident in Cam- Born in 1905 in Vancouver, Eliza- bridge, Massachusetts. beth Muriel Gregory MacGill, bet- In 1983 Elsie MacGill was post- ter known as “Elsie”, was a force the nickname “Queen wrote the International humously inducted into the Ca- to be reckoned with. In 1927, she of the Hurricanes”. She Air Worthiness regula- nadian Aviation Hall of Fame and became the first woman to gradu- was even featured in a tions for the design and nine years later to the Canadian ate as an electrical engineer from comic book in the US production of commer- Science and Engineering Hall of the University of Toronto. She was under that name. cial aircraft, a document Fame in Ottawa: fitting tributes to hired as an engineer by the Austin The CC&F plant which, to this day with a pioneering Canadian. Automobile Company in Michi- went looking for new some updates, helps It is interesting to note that El- gan. When Austin entered the air- work to replace the keep us safe in the skies. sie’s mother was probably her role craft industry, she became interest- Hurricane in 1943 and But Elsie MacGill was model. Helen Gregory MacGill was ed in aeronautics. MacGill enrolled was awarded a contract more than just an engi- the first female graduate of Trinity in the University of Michigan, and by the US Navy to build neer. From 1962 to 1964 College and a practicing lawyer. in 1929 became the first woman to the SB2C Helldiver. This she served as the national Later she turned to music and be- graduate with a Master’s degree in was not a happy time for president of the Canadian came the first woman in the British aeronautical engineering. either CC&F or for Mac- Federation of Business and Empire to receive a degree in mu- Just before graduation, MacGill Gill. A continuous stream Professional Women’s Clubs. sic. Following a stint as a journalist was struck by polio and wrote her of specification changes In 1967 she was named by for Cosmopolitan magazine she re- final exams from her hospital bed. from the aircraft designers Prime Minister Lester Pear- turned to law to become the first Not one to quit when told that she meant the mass production of the son to the Royal Commission on female judge in British Columbia would never walk again, MacGill aircraft was not possible. The Navy the Status of Women and one of (and for a period of time the only spent the next few years learning grew frustrated at the delays and the co-authors of the Commission’s female jurist in all of Canada). Elsie to use canes, writing magazine arti- instead of figuring out where the report in 1970. She was awarded the MacGill wrote her mother’s biog- cles on planes and flying, and con- bottle neck was they visited the Order of Canada in 1971. raphy, “My mother, the biography tinuing her studies at MIT in Bos- CC&F plant and had Elsie MacGill As a founding member of the of Judge Helen Gregory MacGill” ton. In 1934 she got her first break and the Helldiver line-production National Action Committee, she in 1955. into the aeronautical business by manager, Bill Soulsby, fired. was involved in women’s issues Now you know why Elsie Mac- securing the position of Assistant MacGill and Soulsby were mar- right up the time her death. Mac- Gill was my choice for the $100 bill. Engineer at the Fairchild Aircraft ried two weeks later. The couple Gill once said, “I have received Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, Re- Company in Montreal. She worked moved to Toronto to set up a con- many engineering awards, but I searcher, and author. His Canadian on, primarily, bush aircraft. sulting company. In 1946, as Techni- hope I will also be remembered as History website, MysteriesofCanada. In 1938, as war in Europe was cal Advisor to ICAO (International an advocate for the rights of wom- com is viewed by over 10,000 persons looming, MacGill was hired by Civil Aviation Organization), Elsie en and children.” each day. Canada Car & Foundry at its plant in Fort William, now Thunder Bay. Her first task was the design of Your neighbourhood the Maple Leaf Trainer II. Due to Print, Pack and Shop. the polio, MacGill’s legs were nev- The UPS Store er strong enough to pilot her own 1769 St. Laurent Blvd. airplane but she flew in the second (next to McDonald’s Restaurant) seat in every test flight. An inter- T: 613.526.4898 esting side note on the Maple Leaf E: [email protected] Trainer II is that it was designed W: www.theupsstore.ca/112 for the Mexican air force and never flown by our own RCAF. The plane WE PRINT IT ALL: was eventually built in Mexico. Business Cards Booklets Menus / Tent Cards By 1939, with war brewing, Can- Letterhead Forms Gift Certificates Reports Signs & Posters ada Car & Foundry (CC&F) and its Brochures Flyers Architectural Drawings Chief Engineer, Elsie MacGill, were Tickets contracted by the RAF to design We also: Tune up Computers and Laptops and build the Hawker Hurricane. Scanning of all sizes When the production of the Hurri- Fax Services Pack and Ship anywhere cane was complete in 1943, CC&Fs Offer Mailboxes for small businesses workforce of 4500 (of which half or for people travelling were women), had built over 1400 Plus COLOUR and BLACK & WHITE photocopies aircraft. Refinements introduced by MacGill on the Hurricane included skis and de-icing controls for oper- ating in the winter. MacGill’s success with the Hurricane earned her Page 46 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n Rideau Park United Church lights of their trip to Iceland, Norway & Sweden. Wednesday, Nov. 30 – Candlelight Worship – 7-7:30 pm All seniors welcome. Saturday, Dec. 3 – Just Gifts Market and Coffee Rideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Drive, House Activities and Events, December 2016 - January 2017 n St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Sunday, Dec. 4 – Worship – 10 am – Time for Peace For more information on these activities, please call the St. Aidan’s Anglican Church Community Carol – Soup & Buns Lunch to follow church office at 613-733-3156 ext 229 (Mon-Fri 9am- Sing and Concert, Thursday, December 15, 7:00 Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Candlelight Worship – 7-7:30 pm 4pm) or www.rideaupark.ca pm. Refreshments to follow. St. Aidan’s Anglican Sunday, Dec. 11 – White Gift Sunday – 10 am – Church, 934 Hamlet Road. Freewill offerings will Time for Joy “Ringing in Christmas” Bell Concert, Sun- be gratefully accepted and divided between the Sunday, Dec. 11 – Sing Noel! – 2 pm – A Variety of day Dec. 4th, 7 pm, features the five handbell and Heron Emergency Food Centre and St. Aidan’s Musical Groups chimes choirs from Rideau Park playing the popu- ministries. 613 733 0102, www.staidans-ottawa.org Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Candlelight Worship – 7-7:30 pm lar and sacred music of Christmas. Freewill offering. Sunday, Dec. 18 – Worship – 10 am - Time for Love n Friends of the Farm – Making Gingerbread Houses to follow The Harmony Club for 60+ Seniors’ monthly November-December, 2016 - Friends of the Farm’s Sunday, Dec. 18 – Journey in the Light Worship – meeting is on Wednesday, Dec. 7th. From 1:00 to beautiful new book ‘Blooms’ about the Ornamental 2 pm – A Service for those who struggle at 2:00 pm, enjoy a musical program with a Christmas Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm Christmas Carol Sing-along, led by Stuart MacKinnon and ac- is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves gardens Wednesday, Dec. 21 – Candlelight Worship – 7-7:30 pm companied by Dianne Ferguson. All seniors welcome. and flowers, as well as a treat for those interested Saturday, Dec. 24 – Family Christmas Eve Worship in Canadian history. It is the Friends’ contribution – 5 pm Annual Christmas Pageant: Join us on Sunday to the country’s 150th anniversary in 2017. Available Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Communion – Dec. 11th, 10 am, for the presentation by more than at www.friendsofthefarm.ca and local bookstores. 7:30 pm 60 children and youth of the story of Christmas Sunday, Dec. 25 – Worship – 10 am - Christmas Day through theatre, music and some humour, Every- n St. Thomas the Sunday, Jan. 1 – Worship – 10:30 am – New Year’s one is invited. Freewill offering. Apostle Church Day – Combined Service at Southminster United Exercise classes for those 55+ at St. Thomas the You are invited to a Christmas Celebration Apostle Church,2345 Alta Vista Drive ( by the fire n Maplewood Retirement Concert on Sunday Dec 18th at 1:30 pm, featur- station) starting at 10 am on Fridays. The one hour Community ing the Chancel Choir, the Joyful Noise Childrens classes include gentle cardio, with an emphasis Maplewood Holiday Bazaar. Thursday, Decem- Choir and the Touch of Brass Handbells. All are on muscle strengthening, stretching and balance. ber 1st from 10 - 2. 340 Industrial Ave., (corner of welcome. Freewill offering. Certified instructor. Bring your own hand weights. Neighbourhood Way), There will be 14 vendors. $6 per class. FREE first tryout class. For info, drop Visit Garland Maple Farm from Vars, the Muscu- December 24th, Christmas Eve Services: by or call 613-733-0336 weekday mornings for info. lar Dystrophy Association selling Christmas orna- All are invited. ments, Epicure, Jewellery, knitted and home made - 6:30 pm Lessons and Carols by Children and n Pacesetters goods- to name a few. Youth The Pacesetters Club at Billings Bridge Shopping - 8:30 pm Christmas Reflections: A service with Centre is the place to go, if you want to walk in- n Nativity Parish Food Bank readings and music doors during the winter months. Open year round The local food bank at the Nativity Parish, 355 - 10:30 pm Candlelight Communion Service from 7:30 to 10 am, it is more than a walking club. Acton St. in Riverview Park, welcomes dona- You can work on jigsaw puzzles, read, knit blankets tions on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. and Wednes- 50+ Exercise Group: Tuesdays & Thursdays, for CHEO, and meet others over coffee and juice. days from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Juice boxes for 9 am-10 am from Jan. 10th to March 16th. Fees Located in the basement of the Tower in the north childrens’ lunches and canned tuna or meat are are $60 for 10 weeks (20 classes), payable at the 1st west corner of the Mall. Drop in or call 613-521- especially appreciated. For further information, class. Drop-in fee $8. All levels of fitness (men & 6740 during open hours. please call: 613-521-2416. women) are supported by Faiza, our experienced Seniors’ Fitness Instructor (SFIC). n Art Lending of Ottawa n Trinity Church of Art Lending of Ottawa will be held at the R.A. Cen- the Nazarene Gentle Yoga: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm (starting tre (Outaouais Room), 2451 Riverside Drive (east Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 480 Avalon Place, Jan. 11th) -OR- Fridays, 9 am-10 am (starting Jan. entrance) on Saturday, December 3, and 10:00am 613-731-8926 13th). Fees are $50 for 10 wks (1 class per wk) or to 5:00pm. This is Art Lending of Ottawa’s winter Christmas activities are: $100 (2 classes per wk). Drop-in fee $8. Our certi- show where one may purchase, lease, and lease to Worship Services for Advent, Sundays at 11:00 fied instructor, Lynda Spalding, will lead beginner purchase quality fine art from local artists. In ad- December 11 at 11:00, Christmas music celebra- to advanced students (men & women) through a dition to the regular show and in response to the tion with congregational participation gentle flow mat class. festive season, there will be some smaller pieces , Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 8:00 pm for sale only, all priced at $100.00 or less. One may Christmas Morning, celebration service at 11:00 am The Harmony Club for 60+ Seniors’ monthly visit www.artlendingofottawa.ca to find further Art Information can be found on the web site: www. meeting is on Wednesday Jan. 25th. From 1:00 to Lending details and to visit the artist’s gallery to en- ottawatrinity.ca 2:00 pm, Bob & Margo Roden will present high- joy some displayed work. n Oakpark Retirement n Emmanuel Community Morning Balena Park United Church Concert Series Emmanuel United Church, Thursday mornings in the main lounge from 691 Smyth Road, Advent 10:30-11:30. Pet Memorial and Christmas at Em- December 15th: manuel United Church. “Sounds of the Season” For more information: Elsa Later, flute; Dave Sale, oboe; Angela Black- 613-733-0437 well, clarinet; Bob Brown, french horn; Gordon To commemorate a loved pet while supporting the Theme: What Time Slater, bassoon Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, is It? January 12 purchase a brick for the Pet Memorial Patio in Balena Park. Saturday, Nov. 26 – Family “Muskox” Night – 5-7 pm – Dinner, Evan Runge, violin; Raphael Weinroth-Browne, For full details go to the RPCA website: crafts, play, worship! cello; Nathanael Larochette, guitar http://rpca.wordpress.com/page-1/pet-rememberance-patio-in-balena-park Sunday, Nov. 27 – Worship February 9th or call: 613-523-4339 – 10 am - Time for Hope – Joan Fearnley & Frederic Lacroix Communion Soprano & piano duo DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 47 Focus on Fall Crock Pot Driveway Dining Event Park clean up

With their dinner eaten, Sean and Ishtar can now relax. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT On behalf of the Secular Franciscans of Im- maculate Heart of Mary Church, Michel David cleaned up Dale Park in spite of the rain. St. Francis of Assisi is Patron of the Environment

George and Anne Stairs plus assistant, Hutton Park’s great clean up team consist- Helen McGurrin, Marie Perkins, & Françoise and Al- Snowy, looked after Alda Burt Park. ed of Gilles Bourget, Êmile and Charlotte. bert Lauzier enjoy great food and camaraderie. PHOTO: ANNE STAIRS PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT

Alan Landsberg (L) rounded up Team Balena, consisting of Paul Puritt; Anna Nitoslawska; Carlie McLellan (L) with her adorable pup, Monty, and Marilyn Minnes (front) and Lynne Bezanson. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT grandmother, Marie Perkins.

Planning and Development Update CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44 report will go to Planning Com- 2017 and may lead to some school proposals can be found at the City RPCA P&D group or would like mittee in February closures. Zone 6 School Trustee of Ottawa website at: http://www. further information, you may contact Chris Ellis provided an update on city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/plan- the Committee Chair, Kris Nanda at Main Street Renewal and the process at the RPCA’s October ning/index_en.html. The RPCA [email protected]. For more infor- McIlraith Bridge 26 AGM. Hillcrest High School welcomes your input on these pro- mation on this and other activities in Construction and Riverview Alternative School posals and any other potential de- Riverview Park, please see the RPCA Main Street between Riverdale (RAS) are among the facilities that velopments in the area. website at www.RiverviewPark.ca. and Clegg was scheduled to be re- will be looked at. There has been The contact email for RPCA is river- opened by December 2016. Land- a decline in enrollment due in part If you are interested in joining the [email protected] scaping and final work on the to boundary rule changes (though McIlraith Bridge rehabilitation a survey of RAS student fami- is slated for completion by spring lies conducted several years ago 2017. The Bridge itself was sched- showed 82% of parents would keep uled to be fully open (4 vehicle their children at RAS if it had Mid- Chris lanes + 2 bike lanes) by the end of dle-French Immersion). 2016. Construction will shut-down The RPCA has expressed sup- for the winter and will resume in port for an invigorated “communi- Ellis the spring for landscaping and mi- ty school approach” to encourage nor work more students to walk to their local schools. This system would have Public School Trustee OCDSB School Program added health benefits associated Alta Vista/Rideau-Rockcliffe Review and Boundary and with walking to school rather than Zone 6 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board School Accommodations the additional costs (in time and The Ottawa Carleton District money) of being bused from River- School Board (OCDSB) Boundary view Park to other schools across and Accommodation Reviews for the city. Information is available at www.SchoolZone6.org elementary and high school in the www.SchoolZone6.org 613-818-7350 - [email protected] Alta Vista area will take place in Information on some project Page 48 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016

Wolfe’s Neck Farm- State Park, Maine Hands on and heads down as the Paint Workshop participants by Barb Sohn experimented on their palettes. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT

“This is one of the earliest pictures of Canada. The original was from 1865,” noted artist Ross Rheaume. Detail of Wilket Creek Ravine, Toronto The paintings of Dr. Carlos Arranz truly engaged the Art Show PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT by Barb Sohn visitors. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT Behind every painting there’s a story: the Oakpark Art Exhibition 2016 by Carole Moult Arranz , plus several other Guest Dr. Arranz makes excellent use los Arranz watched.” Later on, the arking his return to Exhibitors, had been shared, along of colour as well, although his family would discover Dr. Arranz Oakpark Retirement with their beautiful work. paintings show a variety of eclec- creating his own artwork. Community’s Annual With Ross Rheaume, “The sub- tic interests. The poignant face of All exhibitors who shared their MArt Exhibition was Ross Rheau- ject matter is the old world and the a young girl draws the eye to this work were front and center on that me, well-known Canadian Métis new world; that period when they particular piece of art, while a se- early fall weekend, but there were artist. Featured also was Barb Sohn existed together. That is the peri- lection of buildings and boats have others, who, behind the scenes, a Perth based landscape artist who od that interests me. That is when been carefully painted with won- were able to enjoy taking paint captures the beauty of water and the camera was invented,” he ex- derful detail. brush to palette in the Activities landscape in Ontario, Quebec, and plained. Thus, today, Ross Rheau- At the Art Show’s Vernissage in Room of Oakpark. And, they all New England. me uses archival photos to paint early fall, family of Dr. Arranz re- appeared totally engrossed with Participating in his first Oak- from a particular time. Originally counted how they were unaware of their undertaking. park Art Exhibition was Dr. Carlos in black and white when he finds his interest in art until after his re- In a step by step paint work- Arranz, a resident of the 2 Valour the photos, Ross Rheaume turns tirement when he began attending shop, under the direction of artist, Drive Retirement Community. this time period in history into viv- classes at the Heron Road Senior Nicole Lalonde, a group of resi- By the end of the Friday evening id colour. Centre and took lessons for seven dents, family and friends received Vernissage, and to the background For Barb Sohn, “My paintings years. some excellent advice about paint- music of Richard Page and Alex are the reflection of my fascination “As a youth, Dr. Arranz and his ing techniques. Also, on hand to Bilodeau, anecdotes about these with the interaction between light, best friend Jesus Martitequi used provide guidance, was Oakpark three special people: Ross Rheau- colour and pattern in water and to go hiking, but it was his friend Activities Director, Miriam Dwyer, me, Barb Sohn, and Dr. Carlos landscape,” she notes. who painted while the young Car- an artist herself. Thus, all the participants received excellent hands- on help with their endeavors, and thoroughly enjoyed their Saturday Hold the Date evening class. And, as a bonus for those in attendance, their registra- Back by popular demand tion fees were put toward two great causes: The Alzheimer’s Society and the Paint mission in Columbia. Saturday Other Guest Exhibitors who

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N T September 23 A O I were: Janet Mackay, Mitchell Web- W T A A C 2017 ster, Louise Héroux, Roy Cottee, B U OA ED Lily Tobin, Elisabeth Dempsey, Jill RD OF for the Berry, Miriam Dwyer, Diana Gol- din & Susan Kilbank. To everyone who attended the Art is Alive in YOU! Weekend at the Oakpark Retirement Commu- nity, this was a time of learning and appreciating through art. To the artists of all kinds who shared their passion and the residents and visitors who appreciated the beauty of the exhibits; a huge note of appre- 2017 ciation is extended to all. for more information Well done Oakpark Retirement www.obereunion.ca Community. Your 8th Annual Art Exhibition was a true success. DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 49 DEAR FRAN Flowering Shrubs for City Gardens

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common question from after flowering and keep it to the city gardeners with an av- size that fits your garden. ‘Northern erage city lot is, “what Gold is the only reliable cultivar to floweringA shrubs can I plant that bloom in this zone. are in proportion to my lot size?” Daphne x burkwoodii (Burk- Once you have the answers to the 4wood daphne) zone 4, 4’h x usual questions—hardiness, amount 5’spread, fragrant white flowers with of sunlight, your microclimate (a variegated green and white leaves in protected area), moist or dry soil, June. The fragrance alone makes this desired mature size, color of flow- plant a must. To keep an upright form, The past days of summer when Elga Radnor enjoyed their beautiful hy- er, blooming time and anything else an A-frame should be used, otherwise drangea PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR you can think of—then you can start the weight of snow makes it sprawl. your hunt for the right shrub. Suggested cultivar: ‘Carol Mackie’. bloom on both new and old wood. I not pruned yearly. The shrub form Deciduous flowering shrubs come Syringa (lilac) forms the larg- treasure these in my garden in August. has a large spread and can be seen in in various sizes, so knowing what 5est group of flowering shrubs. H. arborescens (Smooth Hydran- public plantings. height and spread, the flowering The flowers are in the pink, purple, gea) has a 5’h x 5’or more spread. There are many more new cultivars time, and the flower colour will help white and bicolour range. Some The white flowers can be flat as of hydrangeas well worth investigating. to narrow your search. form suckers and others do not. The in the old cultivar ‘Grandiflora’ or Also, what type of gardener are height is 6-10 with a spread from a rounded as in the improved cultivar This is an incomplete list of flow- you? A plant it and forget it type or single stem to a large area with the ‘Annabelle’. This hydrangea should ering shrubs for the Ottawa area. who one who willing to do the ex- suckering forms. The American li- be pruned to about six inches in the There are many others to discover, so tra TLC for something spectacular. lac is (common lilac x S. oblata) the fall or spring. check out your local nursery. If you This modus operandi can push you earliest to bloom and resembles the H. paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee- do not find what you want, ask the toward or away from a particular French lilac. Cultivars: ‘Ester Staley’ Gee Hydrangeas) is available in nursery to order what you want. If shrub. But you did your homework and Pocahontas’. The Preston li- the shrub or standard form. The you enjoy challenges and are willing and you know what you want! Right! lacs, developed in Ottawa by Isabel- whitish-pink coned shaped flowers to provide protection and TLC, you A final point, and this can make la Preston, have scented flowers and bloom on new growth. This means can try shrubs with a zone 6 rating. your garden exceptional rather then bloom after the French lilac. Sug- removing winter killed branch tips Best wishes for a Very Mer- average, your flowering shrubs should gested cultivars: ‘Coral’ and ‘James and pruning for shape in the spring. ry Christmas and a healthy and not all bloom at the same time. Yes, it Macfarlane’. The new repeat bloom- The tree form may grow to 15’, if prosperous 2017. would look spectacular but then it is ing lilac, ‘Boomerang’, has a 4’h x all over and you would have nothing 4’spread, pink flowers that bloom n Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC) check our website for gar- to look forward to. So chose flower- in spring and again in late summer dening information http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca. n If you would like to receive TROWEL TALK, our free monthly electronic gar- ing shrubs so there is bloom through until frost. Other lilacs to check out dening newsletter, contact : to be added to the season in your garden. are Rouen (Chinese) lilacs, Dwarf the list. Korean lilac, Korean lilac, Persian n Check out THE EDIBLE GARDEN, our monthly on line guide for those who The following is a partial list of lilacs and late lilacs. wish to grow their own food. n Phone Help Line: 613-236-0034, Wednesday and Thursday only, 1-3pm. shrubs I have enjoyed, in some cases Clethra alnifolia (summer- Year round. for many years. A few are still on my 6sweet) zone 4b, 6’h x 5’spread, n Email Help Line: [email protected] wish list. I have listed them in order white fragrant flowers bloom in July. of blooming time. This eastern seaboard native, thus Daphne mezreum (February making it salt-tolerant, is usually in a 1daphne) zone 4, 4’h x 4’ spread, moist forest setting, but is adaptable pink flowers appear before the to drier home gardens. Good for city leaves in April (in Ottawa). Propaga- street planting. Suggested cultivars: tion is by seed so let them drop and ‘Paniculata’, ‘Pink Spire’ and ‘Rosea’. germinate and you will always have a Hydrangea another large group supply of February daphne. 7with various species. Most are NEW AND USED OFFICE FURNITURE Magnolia stellata (star mag- hardy and have white, pink or blue 2nolia), zone 5, 8’h x 8’spread, flowers and bloom in August. The acidic soil, sun, white flowers in ear- blue colour is due to acidic soil and • DESKS ly spring. Only remove dead branch- the pink colour is due to alkaline soil. • CHAIRS es. Never prune. I know of several There has been a lot of research done • BOOKCASES specimen Stellatas growing in the on the hardiness of H. macrophylla open, unprotected and having no (Big Leaf Hydrangea) which in the • FILING CABINETS problems. Suggested cultivars: ‘Cen- species form blooms on old wood • TABLES tennial’ and ‘Royal Star’ which means that the stem and bloom • WORKSTATIONS Forsythia suspensa (North- buds would freeze in our Ottawa win- 613.247.4000 • STEEL SHELVING 3ern Gold) was developed at the ter. The ‘Endless Summer’ series and 716 INDUSTRIAL AVE. • MUCH MORE! Experimental Farm for bud hardi- others similar series were developed www.surplusfurniture.ca ness in this zone. Prune forsythia to address this problem resulting in Page 50 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016 Get to know more famous Canadians by Geoff Radnor of Edgar Degas. ttawa has been our family I was on Wellington Street on home since 1976, and in my Friday May 16th in 2008 when Paul earlier days I lived in Lon- Dewar, then an MP, and about 250 Odon UK. My London-based uncle others gathered below Parliament and aunt must have wanted me to Hill to urge the Federal govern- appreciate art and culture since I was ment to locate a planned National taken on many visits to the museums Portrait Gallery in Ottawa. We had and galleries in the capital during my a group picture taken that appeared school holidays and on my many in the Ottawa Citizen the next day. trips to my relatives in London. The headline that day was “Portrait The Imperial War Museum, close Gallery of Canada one step closer to where they lived, the National to reality”. It has taken almost eight Gallery and its neighbour, the Na- years for this headline to become tional Portrait Gallery were just three more relevant and meaningful. of the many that we visited. Despite Our new federal government this sort of cultural upbringing I was is now taking another look at the never to become an artist, neither do empty former American Embassy I play a musical instrument. I can’t building at 100 Wellington Street even sing, but I can listen to music as a possible site for a National Por- Nine Canadians, but who are they? Numbers 1 - 9, left to right, top to and read books and look at pictures. trait Gallery. It is located opposite bottom. Send your answers to [email protected] After a few years living in Ottawa the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill. PHOTO COLLAGE: GEOFF RADNOR my wife and I decided to become I attended a public meeting re- members of the National Gallery of cently to hear from the NCC what ly colourful artistic promotional unknown. There are many famous Canada. We went to see the grand options there are for that old US material. Besides the ubiquitous and infamous Canadians who have opening exhibition at the new gal- Embassy building. They listed six hockey arena, we are promised, had their picture taken, painted, lery in May 1988. We are not hock- alternatives, one being ‘a gallery’; in the next twenty years or so, all printed or drawn that we have nev- ey or CFL or baseball fans, so the note the omission of the words kinds of additional civic facilities. er seen. So, you can be unknown gallery was our next best option. ‘National’ and ‘Portrait’. A new central city library is one; but have had your portrait done by Our annual fee gives us unlim- Previously, in 2008, there had “an automobile experience” is anoth- a famous artist, or be famous and ited access to all exhibitions plus been proposals from both Calgary er. We could also get a new primary have your picture done by anyone. discounts on parking, purchases at and Edmonton as possible sites for school and another Y. Some are just We may not yet have a NPG but the gallery store and the restaurant. this national gallery. Another pro- fanciful dreams of the developers; we we do have lots of pictures of Ca- We can even take our eight year posal by Claridge Homes of Ot- can hardly wait to see them as finished nadians. Over the river in Gatineau, old granddaughter to the free ‘Ar- tawa was to have it located where structures. This writer and some of in a multi million dollar concrete tissimo’ program for kids on week- the new downtown Sobey’s store our readers may not be around to see building built by the federal govern- ends. This fee was equal in dollar is now. However IMHO the site the completed structures. ment, are housed close to a million value to one good seat at a Senators on Wellington Street looks to be Around the world there are some pieces of art works, photographs game. We think we made a wise de- ideal; it is a great location and the very popular National Portrait and other Canadian memorabilia. cision. The current National Gal- current building is quite imposing. Galleries (NPGs) in Washington But nobody can go and see lery of Canada is in a fine building We have all witnessed the media DC and in London. I could have them. They are kept in a tempera- on Sussex Drive that opened with a coverage of the two proposals for added those in Canberra Australia, ture and humidity controlled en- wonderful exhibition of the works LeBreton Flats, with their love- Wellington NZ, Edinburgh and in vironment so they do not deterio- Gripsholm Castle in Sweden. The rate over the years. But there is no latter was the first ever portrait gal- place to show them. lery, established in 1822; it now has Much of the contents are pic- close to 5,000 exhibits. There is a tures of Canadians, the famous and National Portrait Gallery listed in the not-so-famous, the rich and Ottawa but only as a defunct plan the poor, the men and the women, from about 10 years ago. Library the Algonquins, explorers, doc- & Archives Canada has a Portrait tors, hockey players, musicians, Portal, but you have to sit in front pioneers, businessmen, criminals, of your computer to use it. I have politicians and many lesser known never tried. Canadians. Shouldn’t we have a Ca- The purpose of a portrait gallery nadian Portrait Gallery in Ottawa is not only like those other art gal- to add to the list of attractions that leries that show off the great works bring visitors to the capital? And a of art by painters such as Rem- public space to show off these hid- brandt, Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso, den treasures? Monet and the Canadian Group of This lack of a proper building was Seven, but also to show likenesses reinforced when I read of Ted Grant of all manner of people. in a recent article in the Ottawa Cit- Most cities of size have an art gal- izen. He is a recipient of the Order lery; be it tiny or huge. But it seems of Canada for his outstanding career that there are only the six portrait as a photojournalist. Where can we galleries mentioned above. The see samples of his work? pictures hanging in these galleries Ottawa was the home of the are not there necessarily because studio of one of the world’s most These Portrait Galleries await you. Clockwise from top left: Washington, of the fame and ability of the artist. famous portrait photographers, D.C.; London, England; Stockholm, Sweden; and Edinburgh, Scotland. They are there because of the per- Yousuf Karsh. Except for a display PHOTO COLLAGE: GEOFF RADNOR son portrayed, be they famous or CONTINUED ON PAGE 51 DECEMBER 2016 Riverview Park Review Page 51

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50 in the corridors of CHEO and in the reading room of the Chateau Laurier, there is nowhere we can see more of his great works. All his prints and negatives are stored in that bunker in Gatineau and his photographic and dark room equipment is stored in the Muse- um of Science & Technology, which is closed until further notice. William Notman may not be a familiar name to all but he was a great photographer and business leader in Montreal. He was born in Paisley, Scotland in 1826 and arrived in Montreal when he was 30. Even then, he was a keen amateur photographer. He started up his pho- tography business in Montreal by documenting the construction of the Victoria Bridge in Montreal. His studios were fixtures in many Cana- dian cities and he expanded into the US with a dozen or more studios. His photos of early Montrealers show many of the founders of com- merce and industry in that city, plus many ordinary citizens, politicians and personalities in those early days of Montreal. But where are any of his pictures on show to the public in Ottawa? We are very fortunate in having OTC car 654 west-bound on Wellington St., near Preston, on its way to Britannia, 6 June 1948. the McCord Museum of Canadian PHOTO: E.A. TOOHEY, B.DUDLEY COLLECTION History in Montreal that has most of the photographer’s work in its care. This runs into the thousands of negatives and prints including Ottawa Streetcars at mid-century many of the founding fathers of by Bruce Dudley for Elgin St., which was part of that line until it was modern Montreal. n view of the on-going restoration of OTC street- shortened to the Plaza in 1939 prior to the visit of There is so much evidence that car No. 696 and the coming of light rail transit King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for the unveil- Canada deserves a National Por- to the City in 2018, I thought the readers of this ing of the Canadian War Memorial. trait Gallery. It seems to me that it Ifine publication might find some enjoyment in look- ‘H’ was the Hull – St. Patrick St. line. should be an absolute essential coming back more than sixty years at the streetcar routes ‘R’ was the Preston – Rockliffe line, and ponent of any capital city just as the of the Ottawa Transportation Commission as they ‘S’ was the Holland – Laurier line. Museum of Science and Technolo- existed in 1950. This period was just before the OTC gy on St. Laurent Blvd. showcases expanded to provide bus service to the suburbs with- The busiest lines, by way of ridership were Bank, Canada’s contribution to the ad- in the enlarged, new city boundaries, recently pushed Somerset and Hull as they brought a high density of vancement of scientific knowledge outwardly into Nepean and Gloucester townships. passengers from the Glebe and Ottawa South, the worldwide (when it re-opens). Rural bus companies had been active in these areas west end including Hintonburg as well as Hull and A few years ago the NPG in for several years, bringing people into the fringes of the New Edinburgh to and through the main shopping ar- London had an exhibition titled city from the new suburbs and connecting with the ex- eas of Bank St., Sparks, Dalhousie and Rideau Streets. ‘She Bop’ featuring photographic isting OTC bus and streetcar lines. After the city limits They also served the numerous Federal Government portraits of female singers from were extended the services provided by these compa- buildings in the uptown and downtown areas. The oth- around the world. The publicity nies were merged into the OTC. These companies in- er three lines, Bronson, Preston and Britannia carried for it used a photo of kdlang. It cluded the Eastview Bus Lines that ran into the City as lighter passenger traffic. The Bronson line came to the was the Canadian singer’s picture far as the Plaza; Nepean Bus Lines that came into the Plaza only, never going ‘downtown’ and the Preston that was important and nobody re- west end and the Bowesville Bus Lines that came in as cars slipped down Sussex St., skirting the west side of ally knew the photographer. May- far as Bank and Grove Streets in Ottawa South. the market on their way to Rockliffe. The Britannia be that picture of kdlang will be on In 1950 there were six streetcar lines, as they were cars, heading downtown, swung left onto Sussex St. view one day here in Canada. called in those days, and each streetcar had a large and then immediately turned right onto George St. Along with those with names route sign on the roof above the front doors and an- ending in the Market at George and Mosgrove Streets. such as Eaton and Birks, we also gled somewhat outwardly of the right side of the car In the next issue we’ll take a close look at, and a have Bethune, Lancaster, Gretsky, so that the car’s route would be clearly shown to pas- ride on, the Bank St. line. Horton, Ryerson, Weston, Purley, sengers waiting for on-coming streetcars. The signs Rogers, Dressler, Bruyere, Durbin were illuminated at night and a single letter in the and thousands more. It should be sign identified each route or line. stressed that it need not be a portrait of a Canadian but of someone The lines and their identifying signs known in Canada or who could were as follows; have had a relationship with our ‘A’ was the Britannia – George St. Loop line, the ‘A’ country in some way. signifying the car’s travel along Albert St. When asked “What is Canadian ‘B’ was the Bank – Rideau line, the ‘B’ obviously culture?” maybe one day we will be standing for Bank St. able to give a more authentic answer. ‘E’ was the Bronson – Plaza line, the ‘E’ standing Page 52 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2016

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