What in the World Is Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland? by David Knockaert He Provincial Planning Act Requires Developers to Set Aside Land for Green Space

FEBRUARY 2020 A Voice of Riverview Park MARCH 2020 What in the world is cash-in-lieu of parkland? by David Knockaert he Provincial Planning Act requires developers to set aside land for green space. However,T that is often impractical, either because land in the area of the development is not available or because the land acquired would be so small as to be of little use. In such situations, developers provide the city with cash-in-lieu of green space/parkland. Forty percent of this revenue goes to municipal administrators for city wide use. Sixty percent is allocated to the ward in which the development is taking place. Each ward councillor controls their own fund. While allocations are intended to be disbursed within that specific ward, some may be spent elsewhere should two or more councillors agree to pool funds in support of a project, providing that project is within one of their wards. Alternatively, a councillor may choose to hand ward revenue to city administrators who would then use the funds on either an existing or new park. Councillors may spend for the acquisition of land for new parks, increase the capacity of parks, park facilities, upgrade program space or to repair, renew, and replace fixed park assets. Revenue cannot be used to offset operational costs (e.g. maintenance) nor for portable items such as athletic equipment. Cash-in-lieu of parkland is not a common topic of public conversation. It seldom draws attention CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 Cash-in-lieu of parkland money helps buy new playground equipment such as at Hutton Park. PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT

Six quick winter getaways near Riverview Park by Murray Dineen “getaways.” Each is within an easy ttawa is fortunate to have 15 minute drive or half hour bike great museums, parks, ride from my house in Riverview and shopping areas in Park, and all of them are quiet, Oabundance. Many of them, how- rarely crowded, and don’t require ever, can be crowded, or difficult spending money. to get to, or expensive. If I want to Susan Overholt, a retired teacher, enjoys tending the pots and working take a quick break from my house, 1. The Plant Room at Ritchie among the plants in Ritchie Feed & Seed. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR I visit the following six winter CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Page 2 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020

Be prepared to have the works of Peter Colbert + Dan Ryan captivate you at the Wall Space Gallery by Carole Moult uests dropping into Peter’s pieces an upcoming exhi- bition at the Wall are now GSpace Gallery, Westboro, can’t help but become en- collected gaged with the new exhib- it by Peter Colbert + Dan internationally. Ryan. Although the artists’ after collage and worked routes have been some- for many years as an Art what different to arrive at Director and Illustrator, this place in time, we are all the while continuing to quite fortunate to be able pursue the ‘fine art’ of land- to share the exceptional re- scape painting. Today he sults of both. calls himself a hybrid artist. Peter Colbert spent He resides in Toronto and many years as a graphic de- his intrepid landscapes are signer. He was a graduate of found in corporate and res- Humber College and won a idential collections nation- scholarship to the Ontario wide. College of Art and Design Next Steps by Peter The three week show will in Toronto. After a success- Maniitok by Dan Ryan, mixed media on canvas, 36 x 36 in. Colbert, acrylic on canvas, take place from Saturday, ful 26-year career as an Art 24 x 48 in. February 8th to Saturday, Director, Peter decided to of artists such as Dieben- Dan Ryan’s love of paint- February 29th at Wall Space paint on a full-time basis korn, Degas and Rothko. ing began when he was before going on to the On- Gallery, 358 Richmond and notes that he has never At the upcoming art exhib- twelve. He moved to Baffin tario College of Art, later Road. For more informa- looked back. Peter’s pieces it, enjoy and appreciate a Island after completing his receiving instruction in the tion, go to wallspacegallery. are now collected interna- mixture of the abstract and secondary school educa- art of illustration at Sher- ca. You’ll want to remember tionally. His inspiration, he figurative paintings of this tion and there continued idan College. Dan went to mark these dates on your has said, is from the works Ottawa based artist. to sketch and paint nature into the field of advertising 2020 calendar. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 3 Cash-in-lieu of parkland

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 from the media and few councillor websites make mention of the issue. However some attention was drawn to the matter this past spring in reaction to proposed provincial government amendments to the development charge framework. Five councillors co-authored an op-ed in The Citizen arguing against these amendments, stating,” A key advantage to the current system is that much of the decision-making affecting local neighbourhoods vis- à-vis these charges is in the hands of councillors working directly with residents.” That is absolutely true if councillors actually work directly with residents. Readers can ask them- selves how closely their councillor has engaged with them on use of this revenue.

Not insignificant Frequently, money from construction projects provides the city with cash-in-lieu of parkland. The amount of money available to PHOTO: CAROLE MOULT residents is not insignificant. At the end of September, councillor-con- higher than in 2019. for a very small percentage of ward strate that all residents and every trolled funds totalled $17.2m, with I suspect it must be difficult for residents and therefore be inconsis- community is valued. six wards each holding balances in councillors to decide on how funds tent with the approved vision. Where and how to spend is a excess of $1m. The Alta Vista ward, are spent. Issues to weigh include: Our SENS Rink in Canterbury matter worthy of consideration of which most of Riverview Park durability, maintenance require- is useful, attractive and well man- by all residents. The revenue be- residents belong, has a balance of ments, seasonality of the equip- aged. But unless there is an adult longs to all ward residents and we $1.4m, an increase of 59% over the ment/facility, age range suitability, to drive them, most children in the all bear an obligation to spend it past year. personal equipment costs for us- ward will have limited opportuni- wisely. Councillors should respect Obviously one reason for the ers, and any need for volunteers to ties to use it. “Vision statements” their obligation to consult and in- high balances is the city’s encour- manage the facility or equipment. make for good bureaucracy but if form residents as to how decisions agement of intensification and councillors wish us to live up to will be made/which decisions are density through development. An- Where to spend their vision, should they not “walk taken. Residents in turn bear an other reason is that not all coun- An even larger question facing the talk”? Diversified spending obligation to be involved, to find cillors spend revenue as quickly councillors and residents alike is takes time, effort and consultation and lend their voice in support of as it comes in. Two councillors where to spend the money. Several yet may lead to less dramatic re- the legitimate needs of their own spent no funds in either of the councillors have committed more sults. However, it serves to demon- community. past two years. Four others spent than half of available funds to a sin- less than 4% of their current bal- gle location. Such targeted spending ance over the same two year peri- is often impactful. Yet, councillors Correction od. Ironically, the five councillors must bear in mind they have already who co-authored the op-ed have endorsed a future vision of Ottawa In the December 2019 Edition of the Riverview Park Review, left more money unspent than the which calls for all residents to live p. 42, an article under the title, ‘Buried Treasures of all other 18 councillors combined. It within 15 minutes walk of facilities. genres in surprising places’, had Alma Mahler included as may also not come as a surprise to If any single park is chosen to be the one of several Jewish women composers. Her name should learn that in the 2018 election year principal beneficiary of spending, not have been in this list. spending was almost three times that location will only be walkable

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Six quick winter get-aways CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 banks of votive candles, it has a calm aspect during the day, but it Seed and Feed (1390 Windmill comes alive visibly at night. The Lane, off Innes, just east of the Grotto is an active religious site freeway). Turn right after enter- and deserves respect and quiet ing the store and find a little oasis contemplation. Services are often of trickling waterfalls and house held on weekends and on weekdays plants, including cacti, orchids, during the summer. and succulents. 5. Walking and skiing trails be- 2. Koyman Art Galleries (1771 hind the Ramsayville Cemetery St. Laurent, next to McDonalds). (at the intersection of Russell and I visit Koyman’s as I would a pub- Ramsayville Roads). Park beside lic art gallery, just to admire their the cemetery on the road. This lit- Visitors to the Our Lady of Lourdes collection of recent Canadian art. tle-known segment of abandoned Grotto admire the beautiful sculp- With two beautifully spacious railroad track makes a quiet alter- tures on the Sir Wilfrid Laurier floors situated behind enormous native to the busy trails off An- tomb. PHOTO: GREG MONEY glass windows, it can be stunning derson Road. The trail runs two on a bright winter’s day. The staff secluded kilometers from the cem- are always courteous and friendly, etery to Hawthorne Road, where and the gallery is usually very quiet you will encounter traffic again. and peaceful. Perfectly flat for skiers who are vertically challenged, but after a 3. The University of Otta- snowfall, you might need to clam- wa satellite libraries at Roger ber over snowdrifts to get to the Guindon Campus and at St. Paul trailhead. Sheltered by forest, it’s University (check online for hours a great place to ski when the cold and addresses). You don’t need to winter wind is up. Dog walkers be a student to use these quiet li- use the first fifty meters, but it’s braries, each with their specialized usually free going after that. Ob- collections (medicine at Guindon, serve the usual cautions: ski with and religion and social sciences at a friend after dark, carry a cell St. Paul). But if you are a graduate phone, and be aware of wildlife, of the U of O, ask about an alumni including coyotes. Crossing over Murray Dineen suggests that you take a visit to the nearby Koyman library card, which allows for bor- Hawthorne Road at the trail’s end, Galleries. PHOTO: GEOFF RADNOR rowing at all campus and for access you can continue on the “Green- to their incredible electronic re- belt Pathway,” and ski over to the To get to the fourth floor, en- and sunblock.) sources. Both are very quiet, but St. lovely Pine Grove trail system. ter the east-end parking area at St. Or on a cloudless March after- Paul University can be as quiet as a Laurent Mall (the parking com- noon or evening, take a bus or train sepulchre. A great place to write or 6. The view from the fourth- plex between St. Laurent Road to Hurdman Station. Wear tall simply sit and enjoy a library book. floor parking lot of St. Laurent and the Bay Store). Drive up the boots or bring snowshoes. Hurd- The Green Door Restaurant is just Shopping Centre, or from Hurd- ramps to the third-floor parking man Hill lies to the south of the across Main Street. man Hill. As a displaced prairie level. In the southwest corner of station. Exit the station and walk boy, I miss the open fields and un- the third floor, you will find a ramp around the fence to access the 4. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto obstructed views I grew up with to the fourth-floor parking, which hill. Admire St. Paul (the college) (at the intersection of Montfort in the West. I long for vistas freed is on the roof of the Bay. Park and and the bend in the river. Feel the and Cantin streets, just north of from unsightly trees, where you either remain in your car (if it’s spring air and the big sky. the Ultramar Gas Station on Mon- can spot bad weather coming a cold) or get out and unpack your As a prairie farmer once said to treal Road). A “drive-in” shrine, week away. On the prairies, hills lawnchair. On a cloudless March me: “Son, it’s important to be out, nestled among apartment towers are two feet high (at three feet I morning, admire the view to the standing in your field.” on the eastern edge of Vanier, the get vertigo and fall down). The southeast, toward the Museum of Murray Dineen, a retired professor, Grotto is a pleasantly incongruous sunrises are glorious, and sunsets Science and Technology. Feel the has lived in Riverview Park outdoor island of worship. With last for days. spring arriving. (Bring sandwiches for almost thirty years.

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very neighbourhood has its legends. Some are people whose stories live on after they have gone. And some are places that keep their stories from generation to generation. Riverview Park is Elucky to have many spaces and places that have legends built around them. Hockey rinks, playgrounds and green spaces that year after year re-enact their myths as they become grounds for new stories. Community legends and the places that host them have an important role to play in our neighbourhoods. Each of their stories connects us. Each legend creates a shared moment in our collective memory. They create a sense of shared identity and history. And most importantly connect us with a sense of ownership and responsibility for maintaining those places. The toboggan hill that used to be beside the co-generation plant was one of those places. Every year parents and kids alike couldn’t wait for fresh snow to collect there so the games could begin. Infants started sliding before they could walk, and grew up to practice snowboarding. Families hosted Winter Fests with hot chocolate, cookies and the odd adult beverage. Kids tried to be grown-ups flying over home-made jumps, and grown-ups remembered their youth, crashing over those same jumps. That legendary place had to take a knee to progress, but in the process a new toboggan hill grew up. This year it clothed itself in snow and waited for the fun. Families remembering the other hill are older now, but younger families are ready to make new legends. They won’t be the same, but then they aren’t supposed to be. As if claiming the space ready for new legends, someone has put a beat up old couch at the top of the hill. Facing the winter sun it is waiting for hot chocolate and winter heroics. New toboggan tracks are heading across the snow for the new hill. New jumps will be built and kids will grow up claiming this hill as their own, creating their own legends. 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 Micro- soft Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies grammar and brevity. Photographs must be e-mailed in jpeg format to who serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riv- [email protected] . All photographs must be accompanied with erview Park Review. This newspaper could not be prepared without their the name of the photographer and a caption describing the subject. support. If you know of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview Park Review. Email editor.riverviewrpr@ Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected]. gmail.com for advertising information. All profits will be made available Your name, address and phone number is required for verification.Please to worthwhile community projects. remember to recycle this newspaper.

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ing the heat pump as an air condi- Are air source heat pumps good here? tioner, you don’t mind spending a by Heather Dunlop quieter than the old furnace. Time ment that I can’t use the heat pump lot of money, or you have a source ave you considered get- will tell if I see a decrease in the in lower temperatures. Perhaps if of really cheap electricity (like so- ting a heat pump to avoid amount of natural gas I use. my house was not a leaky sieve, the lar) or maybe if your house is well using fossil fuels to heat I also have a new 1.5 tonne air heat pump would perform better. insulated and very tight, I would Hyour house? You may want to wait. source heat pump that the suppli- At the outside temperatures recommend waiting until there is I have just recently had a gas er assured me would work down at which I have so far tested the better heating technology before furnace and heat pump installed, to -15° C. It has a “heating season- heat pump (-8° C to 4° C), the heat installing an air source heat pump. thinking that I could reduce my al performance factor” (HSPF) of pump is on continuously below 0 Perhaps work on making your carbon footprint by using the heat 9.5. This is the heating efficiency and is on about half the time when house more air tight with weather pump as much as possible and the rating. At the time of negotiations, the temperature is between 0 to 4° stripping, insulation and high qual- furnace only on really cold days. I did ask about the wattage of the C. Perhaps at temperatures above ity windows and doors. If you are My mistake was ... heat pump but I never got an an- 4° C it will be on even less. I hope still keen on getting an air source But let’s start with how I made swer. That should have been a red so, because a test over several hours heat pump, research and don’t be my decision. I looked at the dif- flag. My new heat pumpDESIGN keeps the - showedBUILD that - MAINT the electricalAIN usage pushed around by any salesmen. Be ferent types of heat pumps. First house at my preferred temperature was about 2kwh per hour. If it were sure to get a heat pump that has a I looked at ground source heating as long as the temperature outside on all day, that would be 48 kWh high efficiency rating meaning an where heat is extracted from the is above about -8° C. At that point, and for the month, that would cost HSPF rating as close to 14. ground which is generally about the temperature in the house slowly me about $271 (more than twice my Have you experience with a heat 4° C year round. Much as I would decreases. The manual tells me that monthly winter gas bill) just for the pump? Please send your comments have liked to go this route, a ground once the temperature gets to about heat pump depending on rates, time to [email protected]. OSEAN source heat pump was out of the 2° C below the thermostat setting, ESTof day 1988 usage, etc. So, I will wait un- (Ottawa South Eco-ActionYour Net- question since I don’t have the the furnace will kick in and the heat til the temperature warms up a bit work) is a community organization yard space or the money to put in a pump turns off. Ok, I can live with and test it again. Stay tuned! working to encourage people to ground source system. This type of -8° C but it is a bit of a disappoint- The moral is: unless you are us- protect the environment. system really needs to be put in at the time of building. Water sourced heat pumps also exist but you need DESIGN - BUILD - MAINTAIN a source of water. I had no lake in my backyard so that was out. That left ducted or ductless air sourced heat pumps. I seriously considered the ductless heat pumps because of their efficiency. There are 2 manufacturers that make heat EST 1988 Your pumps that they claim work at tem- Summer peratures to -30° C. What dissuaded me was the thought of water running through my walls and the possibility of leaks. As you may know, a heat pump works by condensing a substance (usually a refrigerant), making it hot and then pumping the substance into the house to the

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Monique Doucette CCSP CCC Owner and Lead Consultant MoniqueMonique Doucette Doucette CCSP CCSP CCC CCC [email protected] and Lead Consultant OwnerCell: 613.816.8680 and Lead Consultant [email protected]@trendsetterhomestaging.com Cell:Cell:•Canadian 613.816.8680 613.816.8680 Certified Staging Professional CCSP •Over 15 years of creating beautiful living spaces •Canadian•Canadian Certified Certified Staging Staging Professional Professional CCSP CCSP •Bilingual Service •Over•Over 15 years15 years of creatingof creating beautiful beautiful livingwww. living spacestrendsetterhomestaging.com spaces •Bilingual•Bilingual Service Service www.www.trendsetterhomestaging.comtrendsetterhomestaging.com February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 13 Oakpark looked back with a blast to the roaring 1920s Submitted by David O’Neill, Marketing Manager, Oakpark Retirement Community t’s a new year and a new decade! It is hard to believe that we have entered the 20s again. While we look forward to all the fun Ithat the New Year has to hold, we are looking back at all the fun that we had here at Oakpark Retirement Community in the final months of 2019, and the first few weeks of the New Year, 2020. Of course, being that time of year we were busy partying with our residents for Christmas in February with the amazing illusionist Chris and New Year’s Eve. This year Riverstone was Pilsworth. Chris is famous the world over and is happy to be apart of the Trees of Hope at the bringing his amazing magic show here to Oak- Chateau Laurier and we won! So our residents park on February 20th, from 2-3 pm. Come and got on the bus and enjoyed the beauty of it all. join us for the world of wonder that we will ex- With living in Ottawa it is important that we perience. embrace winter, and our residents could think Following that, on February 28 we will be of no better way than to take a trip to have one hosting our monthly Dinner and a Movie, from of those famous Ottawa Beavertails. 5-9 pm. Let us do the cooking and you come Since we are now in the 2020s we wanted and enjoy a show. porting Oakpark Retirement Community. We to re-live part of the 1920s so our residents as Of course no March is complete unless there truly believe that being part of the community well as members of the community had a blast is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. So put on means giving back to the community. This is during our Downtown Abbey High Tea. Staff your best green outfit and come join us while why we like to offer fun events for people to and residents dressed the part and had quite Dai Bassett performs and celebrates everything take part in. It benefits our residents and the the fancy afternoon. Irish. It would be great to see you for some, community as a whole. If you have any ideas for Moving forward, we are looking for ways to if not all of these events, but please RSVP to events you would like to see take place at Oak- keep the warmth alive and the winter outside. Dave at (613) 260-7144. park, or to find out about Winter Stays, a good We would enjoy it if you came and joined us Finally we would like to thank the commu- way to get out of the cold, please contact Dave in some of our upcoming activities, starting nities of Riverview Park and Alta Vista for sup- at (613) 260-7144. Page 14 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 TALKING MOVIES BY PETER THOMPSON OF MOVIES ‘N STUFF Suddenly it’s 2020, so it’s time to reflect back on the decade that was in film by Peter Thompson 2014: The Grand Budapest iven time and space, I Hotel could ramble for thou- Wes Anderson’s quirky master- sands of words on the piece sees him at the height of Gfilms that I loved that won’t make his powers as whimsical, nostalgic this list (Wild Tales, Shoplifters, and plain amusing. But through all The Insult, About Elly and on and this, the film has a heart that beats on...). But for the now, I’ve tried and resonates well after the credits to pick the most noteworthy mov- roll – thanks, in part, to the all-star ie from each of the ten years that cast he’s assembled. made up this past decade. Some of the choices were echoed in Oscar 2015: What We Do in the wins (Argo for example), some have Shadows become cult classics (What We Do It’s such a great idea: vampires in the Shadows) and some are just Once upon a time in Hollywood who have lived through centu- plain fantastic (the rest of the field), ries, are finding they have to do so sit back and let me do the work the mundane things in life; date, for you – and make sure you let me pay bills, battle werewolves. It’s know if you agree or disagree (find done in such an irreverent, hilari- MoviesnStuff on Facebook). ous, straight faced way, that I can’t imagine most people not loving 2010: The Secret in their Eyes this mockumentary! Argentina’s Oscar winner from 2010. A sinewy and searing drama/ 2016: The Eagle Huntress thriller where the pieces of the The Secret in their Eyes The Cakemaker A documentary about the first girl puzzle come together to form a in twelve generations to become true cinematic masterpiece - com- dictable, but the movie is made with 2013: Prisoners an eagle huntress? It might be plete with the ending you won’t precision and power. A must see! Another underrated masterpiece. good, I said at the time. Wrong. soon forget. Great Canadian director Denis It was fantastic. Wonderful. Em- 2012: Argo Villeneuve takes us on a stark, powering, lovely, beautifully shot 2011: Warrior Affleck’s masterpiece didn’t do white knuckled journey where (the aerial shots, wow!), intimate I think this might be one of the Canada any favours in revising we long for the truth. When the shots of the clans. Highly recom- most underrated movies in history! history, but boy was it ever a sus- daughters of two men are kid- mended. The elements are fairly predictable penseful, well-acted treat to watch. napped, they soon realize that – a son returns home, haunted by American operatives must rescue they must take matters into their 2017: The Salesman his alcoholic father, but needing his 6 hostages in Tehran in 1979 under own hands to retrieve them – but There’s a reason why Asghar Far- training to compete in martial arts the guise of making a science fic- instead of this being Jack Reacher hadi is one of the greatest filmmak- – which will put him on a collision tion film called ‘Argo’. Winner for pulp, it’s handled with a nod to the ers of our time and this is another course to fight his brother who is Best Picture in 2012 - and rightful- 70s film noirs and keeps viewers shining example. When a couple is doing it solely for the money. Pre- ly so. intensely engaged. forced to move from their building, a series of life altering events grips them, culminating in a stunning conclusion. Fabulous!

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Myths about puppy training by Jonathan Sumner Remember as an owner, when ou get a new puppy and your puppy is learning the ropes joyfully bring it home and - you are also learning the ropes! immediately the puppy How do we teach our dogs to make Ynips at the children, poops on the the right decision? Don’t make rug and starts chewing the antique them guess. Instead show them the PUPPY furniture. way with rewards and praise. We Sound familiar? do not want to punish and scare IN When I got my first puppy, I our puppies into compliance. needed help. So I hired the first I strongly encourage positive TRAINING trainer I could find. Their ap- reinforcement based on scientific proach to puppy training was to learning, compassion and patience yell or startle the puppy with a with your puppy. Research who loud noise to stop them from do- you choose to be your trainer and ing something “bad”. Fear is a be sure to ask what their approach powerful motivator for dogs, but is to training? You choose the type Jonathan Sumner is head trainer and owner at the Ruff House where you can it takes away your dog’s ability to of relationship you want with your request a full list of grooming services for any breed of dog. think and make responsible choic- dog! Visit the website at www.ruff-house.ca to register. es when asked. I quickly realized that I needed a different approach – one that didn’t involve training my dog to act a certain way out of fear. I thought who would want to have a relationship in which their dog provided compliance out of fear of the owner? There are many “old school” and outdated approaches to puppy training based on misconceptions about how dogs learn. Dominance? Alpha? Punishing behavior? These are non-scientific approaches that Meeting all your dog’s needs! do not welcome positive results. Dog Daycare Grooming If your dog poops in the house and you punish them immediate- Dry/Raw Food Store & Accessories Stylish Grooming ly, what are you teaching them? Training/Obedience Classes Have you taught them that poop- for the Pampered Pet ing in the house is not allowed? Have you taught them where to Ottawa’s First Choice go outside? And what was your role in this “accident”. Did you for Dog Care Services miss the signals that they needed • Premier dog playground with 4 supervised play areas to go to the bathroom? Did you give them too much freedom in • Watch your dog play via our LIVE Dog Cams. the house? • Our store features Canadian-made food and accessories Do you notice that these ques- • Positive training classes to help with your dog’s obedience tions are based upon the owner’s actions and not the dog? As a lead- • On-site groomer to make sure your pooch looks their best er it is your role to demonstrate and encourage good behavior, not 3200 sq ft Dog Daycare punish and frighten for unwanted behavior. Punishment may achieve quick results with your puppy but it may also contribute to many other negative issues that may appear later in life. I did seek alternative training methods based around positivi- ty and science based teaching. I wanted a relationship with my dog based on trust, and understanding, Retail Store featuring Winter Clothing, not fear. Obedience Training Classes As responsible and compassion- Raw/Dry Food and Accessories ate dog owners, we owe it to our Queensway 417 puppies to take the time to show Unit 16, 800 Industrial Ave. Ottawa, ON K1G4B8 them what we want with patience St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa Train Yards and love. Instead of scaring your (613) 260-RUFF (7833) dog for chewing on the table, show Industrial Ave. www.ruff-house.ca them what they can chew on and praise them when they make the Ruff House Mon-Fri 7am-6:30pm | Sat 8am-5:30pm | Closed Sunday right choice. It is up to you to fos- Smyth Rd. ter a relationship built on trust and Just a block away from the Train Yards patience, not fear of punishment. Page 16 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020

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613-327-9655 | RiverpathRetirement.ca 80 rue Landry Street, Ottawa ON CENTRE PAULINE CHARRON Look at retirement living di erently. RiverstoneRetirement.ca February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 17 A church of many times and parts is Trinity by Pastor Franklin Chouinard rinity Church recently celebrated another significant anniversary. In October of 2018T the church observed her 75th year in Ottawa and her 50th year of being part of the Riverview Park community from the Avalon Place location. Recently the church hon- oured Pastor Frank and Cindy Ch- ouinard with a surprise dinner and reception for 25 years of ministry at Trinity. Pastor Frank and family moved to Ottawa from Collingwood On- tario (where they had led the con- 1 gregation for 7 /2 years) in Decem- ber of 1994 following an interview with the church board and an invitation from the congregation. They followed Pastor Clarence Edgar who had been pastor the previous Barbara MacMillan was the reader seven years. The pastoral challenge of an engaging Christmas story. was two-fold: to build on the work that the church was already doing, and to find further opportunities for worship services, which are a to be a church of the community blend of the traditional and the rather than just be a church in the contemporary in structure and for- A well deserved anniversary celebration was held to honour Pastor Frank community. mat, incorporating both hymns and and Cindy Chouinard for their 25 years at Ottawa’s Trinity Church of the Over the past twenty-five years praise and worship songs in the ser- Nazarene. the church has “opened her doors” vices. Prayer is an important part of and the building and property have the times together, and a Biblically been used by a Sudanese congre- based message relevant to Chris- gation (unfortunately since dis- tian living is also central to the Sun- banded), a Hispanic congregation day service. Everyone is welcome (the Eglise Pentecotiste Pouvoir to all church events and activities. de Dieu en Action which meets December is always a full month Saturday evenings and Sunday af- at the church, and this year along ternoons), and the Trinity Com- with a church dinner to celebrate munity Garden. The relationship Advent and a candlelight Christ- with the Alta Vista Cooperative mas Eve service members of the Nursery School begun with Pastor congregation participated in a day Edgar continues. of musical celebration. The congre- The community garden (started gation is active together. Recently in 2012) continues to flourish. From many of the families gathered at a small founding base it has grown Rideau Hall for an evening of skat- to the point that those who have ing at the Governor General’s rink. In the beautiful setting of Trinity Church everyone enjoyed the Christmas been gardening two plots (plots are This has become a yearly event for Concert, small group ensemble. 20 feet by 4 feet) have been asked the congregation – a celebration of to relinquish one so that more peo- winter together. Upcoming events ple may garden. Double-sized or include a karaoke night at the end joint plots are being restored to sin- of February (sponsored by the gle-sized plots for this coming year church youth group for everyone to accommodate those who are on in the neighbourhood) and (at the a waiting list. Registration for the beginning of March) a dinner to re- coming gardening season will be member and to support the congre- held in the early spring; those who gations Trinity Church supports in wish a garden plot for the first time Cuba. Later in the spring look for are asked to e-mail trinity.garden@ the second annual Motorcycle Ral- rogers.com to be put on the list. ly Day and “Blessing of the Bikes”, Trinity Church is glad to be part and a spring musical concert. of and to offer spiritual services More information about Trinity to the Riverview Park/Alta Vista Church can be found at the church community. Denominationally part web site (www.ottawatrinity.ca) or of the Church of the Nazarene (a Facebook page, by following Pastor Protestant church with Wesleyan Frank on Twitter @TheFrankPastor; roots that holds traditional Chris- by e-mailing the church at ot- tian teachings and values), Trini- [email protected], or by calling ty Church responds to the love of the church office at 613-731-8926… God for all people by loving and or join the congregation in worship caring for others. The congregation Sunday mornings at An original song was beautifully shared by Matt Charlebois. gathers Sunday mornings at 11:00 480 Avalon Place (at Braydon). PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY PASTOR FRANKLIN CHOUINARD Page 18 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 COMPUTER TIPS & TRICKS Getting the most from your browser by Malcolm and John Harding, browsers installed on your com- ly there in the future? ink by designating a black-and- of Compu-Home puter, and be comfortable with the All browsers have very useful white print job. s soon as we get a call about use of both of them even if one is optional extras and it is an excel- Even more useful in many cir- difficulties on the Internet, your favourite and you use it al- lent idea to find theSettings button cumstances is to save the web page our first question will be, most exclusively. 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Please e-mail [email protected] for more information and to sign up! Page 20 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 Cancer rehabilitation: by Carole Moult family a better perspective on here are many ways of life. Her mother made conscious sharing something special. lifestyle changes including work These can include Face- changes, spending more time with book,T Twitter, Websites, maga- her family, regular exercise within zines, newspapers, all sorts of oth- her means, eating a balanced diet, er social media, and yes, word of learning to meditate daily, and mouth. painting… and Beth gained an in- Jonah Berger is a professor at credible role model. the Wharton School of the Univer- “Looking back with the adult sity of Pennsylvania, and an expert knowledge I have now, it was pret- on word of mouth, viral marketing, ty amazing to see her create a more social influence, and how products, balanced life with the time that she ideas, and behaviors catch on. In had,” notes Beth. “When I began one of his blogs, he explores why teaching fitness classes as a teenag- word of mouth may be more effec- er, I was interested in working with tive than some other types of mar- people who had cancer. I took a keting, and ‘trust’ he claims is the course for fitness instructors when first main reason why. I was nineteen that related to some Recently it was a client of a local of the special fitness needs of this physiotherapist who wanted to let population. Then, when I got into others know just how much Beth physiotherapy school, most of my Hoag had helped her over the past projects related to cancer rehabili- few years. Beth is a physiotherapist tation. I could see how my fitness, with a special interest in cancer re- education and a physiotherapy habilitation. Lori, the client and a background could really help this cancer survivor, met Beth in 2009. group of people.” It was word of mouth that made As a teenager, and student at that connection. Hillcrest High School, Beth was Lori Pancel cannot say enough one of the students, in the mid good things about Beth, as she 1990’s who helped launch the suc- looks at how her physiotherapist Beth wanted to create a private and comfortable treatment space for cessful yearly Cancer Drive; a high supported her through a long un- her clients. school fundraiser that still exists to known journey with cancer. And, PHOTOS: MELANIE MATHIEU PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMS: HTTPS://WWW.MATHIEU-PHOTO.COM this day in the Alta Vista area. perhaps by using this paper as another form of ‘word of mouth’, Using this knowledge, physio- cer rehabilitation, no doubt influ- So, what is cancer both Lori and Beth will be able to therapists work to find and treat enced by having grown up with a rehabilitation? have cancer patients know there the root cause of mother who was diagnosed with Cancer rehabilitation focuses on is more help out there than they someone’s problem. They grad- breast cancer at a young age. Two managing or reducing the side might ever realize. uate as generalists with either a years after her mother’s original di- effects of cancer treatment and Bachelor of Science or Master of agnosis, her cancer had spread to aims to maximize strength, phys- What is physiotherapy? Science Degree, and then what re- her bones. In a time when breast ical function and quality of life. Physiotherapists are trained in the ally begins to define a physiother- cancer treatments were much This involves working with men science of movement. They focus apist’s area of practice develops more limited, her prognosis was and women of all ages, with any on injury prevention, health promo- through work experience and on- not good. Despite this, she lived type of cancer. Cancer rehabili- tion and rehabilitation of injury or going continuing education, taking for 12 years after her metastases tation can be helpful at any stage disease. They have in-depth knowl- them in a certain direction. were found…. and many of those of treatment: before, during, and edge of the body and their systems years were healthy and happy. after (even years later). The most and how it all works together to Carving out her niche Ironically, Beth believes that common types of cancer that Beth produce movement and function. Beth Hoag’s direction was in can- cancer gave her mother and her CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 sees in her practice are people who were diagnosed with breast cancer, melanoma, some pelvic cancers, and head and neck cancers. “Many people are surprised to learn that cancer rehab can be helpful even years after their treatments are complete; it’s never too late,” notes Beth. There is research to support this; a 2012 study showed that, with breast cancer treatments, up to 60% of women will experience one or more side effect that can be improved with rehabilitation; side effects that can persist for even up to 6 years! (Pull- ing Through Study 2012) Hands-on techniques are a part of most treatment sessions with Beth. All treatment is one-on-one with The following are some of the Beth. common reasons that Beth’s cli- cialized considerations with regard “Each week a new guest speaker ents have been directed to her: to exercise. “Also, a physiotherapist was invited to share with the group that Beth knows the convenience of pain, range of motion loss, scar/soft working in cancer rehabilitation their experience on navigating the Riverview Park. tissue tightness, axillary web syn- may pick up on patterns that an- side effects of cancer treatments. In 2009, Beth moved back again drome, lymphedema, pelvic health other physiotherapist just may not Our guest speaker one week was to the neighbourhood to live clos- concerns (vaginal dryness, pain see on a regular basis,” notes Beth. a woman who had gone through er to her father, and subsequent- with intercourse, incontinence, Manual therapy, myofacial re- breast cancer surgery, chemothera- ly bought a house in Riverview bowel health), loss of balance, os- lease, education, individualized py and radiation. She shared her sto- Park. She loved it so much that teoporosis, weakness, fatigue, and home exercise programs, dry nee- ry and talked about the acute nausea she and her husband moved only return to work assistance. dling, and acupuncture are some of she had as a side effect of the chemo- two streets away three and a half “When I went to physio school, what Beth Hoag can offer to pro- therapy, and how the acupuncture years ago when they needed a larg- we were taught to screen for people vide invaluable help and relief. Beth she received from Beth had helped er home to accommodate family who had a history of cancer, pri- is also trained in pelvic physiother- her manage her nausea a lot easi- needs and her work. It was clients marily to keep this in the back of apy and applies this added exper- er. As I was experiencing the same such as Lori, who moved with Beth our minds should any of our clients’ tise to this population. “I view can- acute nausea I immediately contact- when she and her practice re-locat- symptoms be concerning for a re- cer rehabilitation as a team effort ed Beth for an appointment.” ed nearby. currence.” While this is extremely between myself and my clients. “At first, moving my practice important, Beth feels strongly that Success is not possible without the Riverview Park: a great into my home in 2015 was a tem- when a client has a history of can- participation and commitment of location to work and to play porary, part-time plan but it was so cer, their physiotherapist should my clients. We both have a big role Beth Hoag moved to Alta Vista well-received that I began doing be considering how the side effects to play in recovery,” notes Beth. when she was 3 years old. She went it full time a year later,” Beth said. of cancer treatments could be im- to Pleasant Park, Vincent Massey “The positive response from cli- pacting their current concerns. How did Lori find out about and Hillcrest High School, and as a ents has been extremely humbling. Physiotherapists with experi- physiotherapy and cancer teen and young adult taught aerobics I am able to share my expertise in a ence in cancer rehabilitation have rehabilitation? at Canterbury Community Centre, very professional yet personal way. increased knowledge about the “It was when I attended a six week and was a lifeguard at Canterbury It’s easier to stay on time, everyone potential impacts (both short and support group at Grimes Lodge at Pool. She moved back to Ottawa for is less rushed, and it is much more long-term) of various cancer treat- the Civic Hospital in 2009, called 2001-2003 to complete her Bachelor private environment since no one ments on health and function, are Stepping Stones, that I first heard of Education Degree at the Univer- else is around and there are no thin able to provide lymphedema educa- about Beth,” Lori Pancel replied sity of Ottawa and work at as a High walls.” Beth also noted the added tion and treatment, and offer spe- recently. School Teacher; thus it could be said CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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Cancer rehabilitation, cont. personal benefits of her home- include active range-of-motion, based practice. “Personally, it has strength testing, specific functional also allowed me to slow down and tasks, and hands-on evaluation of create a much better work-life bal- various structures including scar/ ance. This is what I encourage for myofascial mobility. As a profes- all of my clients so I feel it’s import- sional physiotherapist, she will then ant to ‘practice what I preach’.” put the information all together and share with you what is going on When local networking in your body, and a proposed treat- really counts ment plan will be discussed. Not surprisingly, we trust our friends and those around us. We Getting out the word hope that they will share with us And, just as many other Canadians as honestly as possible and in our have set goals for this new year, best interest. In other words, their so has Beth Hoag set profession- recommendations mean a lot to us. al plans for 2020; including the Beth’s referral to a Naturopath- launch of her new website: beth- ic Oncologist, who still follows Home exercises are an important hoagphysio.ca Lori to this day, opened the door part of cancer rehabilitation with “I’m calling 2020 the year of get- Lori needed to consider a compli- Beth. ting the word out about cancer re- mentary way optimize her health habilitation,” said Beth in response after her treatment for triple neg- to one of many questions. “I want ative breast cancer was complete. everyone to know that there is “Navigating a world that was so help out there, if you need it. If I new to me was terrifying to say the had one wish, I would love to never least. Beth’s encouragement to ex- again hear the words, ‘I wish I had plore the options that suited me Beth has a strong emphasis on ed- known about you sooner.’ best really helped.” ucating her clients about what’s Beth also notes that she’s working Beth also treated Lori for chest going on in their bodies. on a few other projects at the mo- wall lymphedema. “There was ment with the goal of continuing to pain, swelling and excessive scar terbury Community Centre in the spread her message. “Many people I tissue that developed in my breast. late 1990’s right up through her uni- meet are so grateful to be alive af- Regular appointments with Beth versity years until 2008 would help ter having treatment for cancer, and would relieve these symptoms and play a huge role in her decision. have assumed that they just have to allowed me to return to full time Eventually, Beth gave up her days live with their treatment side effects. work,” added Lori. as a fitness instructor and concen- Cancer rehabilitation cannot get rid Beth’s networking in the breast Lori Pancel remains forever grate- trated on her career in physiother- of everything, but the assumption cancer community in Ottawa more ful to Beth Hoag apy when it seemed that there just that you “just have to deal with it” recently helped Lori for a less com- weren’t enough hours in the day to isn’t necessarily true. Just because mon issue. She encouraged Lori to What makes a person choose keep up with the teaching and work. you’ve had cancer doesn’t mean you explore surgical options for exces- a certain profession? have to suffer afterwards.” sive scar tissue and breast swelling Her own injury in her undergrad What might your first time “I want to help people thrive… by linking her to a surgeon at The years at the University of Western look like with this not just survive,” Beth concluded, Ottawa Hospital- General Cam- Ontario first exposed Beth Hoag physiotherapist? in her very positive manner. And, if pus. Lori has since had her scar to a career in physiotherapy. It was New patients can expect to meet anyone can do this it will certainly tissue removed and believes that while going for physiotherapy her- with Beth Hoag for one hour for be Beth Hoag. the overall improvement in her self that she thought, “This could their first appointment. She will well-being is ‘nothing short of a be a really neat career.” take a careful look at your health References: miracle’. At the time Beth was also heav- history and discuss your concerns (1) Schmitz KH et al. (2012). Prev- “At a time in my life when it ily involved in the fitness industry and treatment goals. She will then alence of breast cancer treatment was hard to catch my breath, Beth and the carryover to physiotherapy go through a whole-body physical sequelae over 6 years of follow-up: taught me how to breathe… prop- seemed to be a natural fit. Her years assessment to determine what is the Pulling Through Study. Cancer, erly.” as a fitness instructor at the Can- causing your problem. This may 118(8 Suppl), pp2217-2225

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ometimes your shoulder can will begin as stiffness and will range of motion may never be you have an active role to play in just painfully, and mysterious- increase to be severe. Pain will fully regained. This can take an your treatment and recovery!! ly, seize up. Frozen shoulder is occur with any movement. The additional 12 months. The massage treatment will in- Sa condition involving stiffness and pain will be felt at the outer clude joint mobilizations and my- pain in the shoulder joint. It is also portion of shoulder. Side sleep- Risk factors to developing fro- fascial release techniques to help known as “adhesive capsulitis”. ers will find that they are not zen shoulder include immobiliza- improve range of motion. Com- The bones, ligaments, and tendons able to sleep on the affected tion after injuries affecting rotator pensating structures will be treat- that make up the shoulder joint side at all. cuff or broken arm, and immobili- ed to prevent them from becoming are encased in a capsule of connec- 2. Frozen Stage: The second zation after surgery. Other risk fac- over used. This type of treatment tive tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs stage of frozen shoulder involves tors include systemic conditions can be uncomfortable, but com- when the tissue of the capsule be- a decrease in the ability to move such as diabetes, hyper or hypo- munication with the therapist will gins to develop scar tissue causing the arm, affecting all aspects of thyroidism, cardiovascular disease, ensure that the treatment is per- thickening. This thickening of the daily living. Pain may decrease in stroke. Women are generally af- formed within tolerance levels. tissue restricts movement. Symp- this stage. Some muscle atrophy fected more frequently than men. Home care will include heat ap- toms of frozen shoulder begin very (reduction in size and strength) Frozen shoulder is initially treat- plications and exercises that pro- slowly and get worse over time. can occur in the shoulder mus- ed with anti-inflammatory medica- mote improving range of motion. The symptoms do resolve, your cles including the deltoid and tion and gentle stretching. In some If you would like to learn more frozen shoulder can “thaw,” but it the rotator cuff. This stage can cases corticosteroids are injected about your body and conditions can take 1-3 years to improve. last for up to 12 months. into the joint capsule. you have, please subscribe to our 3. Thawing Stage: In the final Massage is very beneficial at any newsletter through our website at Symptoms occur in a 3-stage stage of frozen shoulder, pain stage of frozen shoulder. Immedi- www.essential-health.ca. process: decreases and becomes more ate treatment can increase healing If you have any questions about 1. Freezing Stage: In this begin- localized to the shoulder joint. time from 1-3 years to 12-18 months. how massage might be able to ning stage, stiffness will begin Range of motion and strength Massage appointments should be help you, or about psychother- to occur and will increase over gradually improve which leads once a week, and homecare exercis- apy services, please email info@ a period of a week or two. Pain to improved function. Full es must be performed – as always, essential-health.ca. Page 24 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 TRINITY COMMUNITY GARDEN Looking back at Trinity Community Garden as it enters its tenth season by Bernadette Bailey had gardening in their background, ine years ago I saw an an- but for many it was a new endeav- nouncement in this com- our, and they learned from their munity paper which I was fellow gardeners. There are chil- Ninterested in but had no real idea dren who have now had a garden as of what an effect it would have on part of their experience of growing me or the community. up. I like to think that these chil- The announcement was for a dren will have gained a connection workshop to be held at the Trinity with nature that they might not Church of the Nazarene, hosted by have otherwise had. A Rocha on the possibility of creat- When we began we had a huge ing a Community Garden in River- area to fill, so each year we could view Park. I had recently complet- accommodate new gardeners. Be- ed reading The 100 Mile Diet by cause of the extra space, some Alisa Smith and J.B. McKinnon, a gardeners were allowed two plots. Canadian couple who wrote about We now have a waiting list and the their to pledge to eat only food decision was made to revert to one produced within a 100 mile radius The garden as it is now, many members working together. plot per member in order to allow for one year. for as many gardeners as possible. I was moved by what they re- This year we anticipate that all 42 ported, especially how they noted formed a committee and started a plots will be used. that most of the food we consume garden; a pilot project to see if it The increased interest in eating is shipped thousands of miles be- was viable, and to plan for the next locally grown food in our commu- fore it ever gets to our table, and year, when we hoped to have plots nity is reflected in our city and the detrimental effect that this to offer to the community. beyond. In that first year we also has on our environment. I wished The next year gardeners came attended a workshop on ‘How to to emulate them but it seemed a as well as the year after that. Each start a Community Garden’ held daunting task. year has brought new gardeners. A by Just Food through their Com- We had become accustomed to Removing the sod to create the few stay only for a year or two, but munity Garden Network and we eating the same foods year round, garden in 2011. many return every year. We have received a grant from them to real- regardless of where that meant PHOTOS: BERNADETTE BAILEY become a community. ly help us to get the project off the it was produced. It was difficult There are a number of families ground, or rather, in the ground. to find Ontario or even Canadi- can change the world, it’s the only with children at the garden and it At that time there were about 30 an grown produce in the grocery thing that ever has.” Below this, was gives me hope. I grew up on a farm Community Gardens in Ottawa. store, let alone locally grown. The a list of all the benefits of communi- where we had a large garden that There are now close to 100! writers of the book went to great ty gardening. It was an extensive list provided almost all of our food. The small things we do matter. lengths to obtain their food, some- and included: Increase community We ate what the garden produced They teach us one thing which thing I wasn’t so sure we could ownership and stewardship, bring when it produced it. Asparagus in moves us to learn more, to make do. So, seeing that announcement together people from a wide vari- the spring, fresh greens in the ear- other connections, find other sparked excitement in me. A com- ety of backgrounds, teach where ly summer, all things wonderful and sources, plus become acquainted munity garden in our neighbour- food comes from, teach issues of juicy in the summer, and hearty with like minded people. The gar- hood! This would certainly be a environmental sustainability, bring root vegetables, beets, turnips and den has done this for me. What I step in the right direction. youth closer to nature. potatoes through the fall and win- have learned from and through it The workshop presenter handed It was an inspiring workshop and ter. We didn’t have strawberries in has given me the incentive to learn each of us a small stack of papers. At at the end of it the call came for the winter, but this only made them and do more. I have met people the top of the ‘Introductory’ page volunteers to try to make it hap- more special when June came along. with knowledge I did not have, and was this quote by Margaret Mead. pen. Three of us raised our hands, When I had my own children I through the partner organizations “Never doubt that a small group of and together with Franklin Choui- kept a small garden in the backyard have learned about what is avail- thoughtful, committed individuals nard, the Pastor of the church we to hopefully give them something able. When I read that book over of an experience of where their 10 years ago eating locally seemed food comes from. It certainly was very idealistic but also very diffi- not enough to feed our family. The cult. Because of the garden and the You are invited to join the women of the plots at the community garden connections I’ve made through it, may not do that either but they we’ve come a lot closer to that goal. can produce a surprising amount. I know we aren’t the only ones. Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club And, what I think they can do is The state of the environment is and renew our sense of gratitude for very frightening right now and the earth. I feel an appreciation sometimes the enormity of it can Treat Yourself to Lunch when I pick the first ripe tomato make us feel helpless. But this is at the of the season, or when I pull up the one small thing that we can do. I potato plant to reveal the bounty think Margaret Mead was right. below, that I do not feel when I At Trinity Community Garden Chateau Laurier pick the same things off a shelf in each gardener plants, maintains the grocery store. It gives me hope and harvests their own plot. If you to think of the number of people are interested in renting a plot FOR TICKET AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE that have now had this experience or would like more information, www.owcc.ca because of the community garden. please contact us at trinity.garden@ Some have come because they rogers.com. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 25 Now we have even more options (80 + of them!)

by Geoff Radnor was added when the Nordstrom t was back in 2006 when the RACK store was built and takes Walmart store in our neigh- you directly down to the Figaro bouring Ottawa Train Yards Coffee House. Ishopping complex was under con- With the Ottawa Train Yard’s struction that we realized there growth, there are even more was going to be an alternative choices for local residents to eat shopping venue for the residents out from when the shopping com- of Riverview Park. plex first opened, including the Did Marty Koshman, the Presi- addition of The Chopped Leaf dent of the Ottawa Train Yards, at Restaurant, Chickpeas, Roger's the time tell us that Controlex was Italian Bistro, Five Guys, Scores going to offer even more alterna- and others. Even Farm Boy of- tives for us to spend our hard won fers us a place to dine out with dollars? a choice from their buffet of hot In the December 2019 edition foods. This too may get a boost of this paper the ad for the Otta- when their new store opens about wa Train Yards listed 80, yes eighty 100 metres to the north of its other businesses that have joined present location; soon to become Walmart in what was, years ago, the largest Farm Boy of all the 37 an industrial waste land. We now stores in Ontario. have many stores and services that More shopping choices for local offer everything from maternity residents have also come along, clothes to daily exercises to Thai just a little farther afield. In a pre- food. This growth, so close to our vious edition of this paper we cov- neighbourhood, while giving us so ered the opening of the new Giant much more choice for our shop- Tiger store on St Laurent Blvd at ping dollar has also brought a huge Donald St. It was news because increase in traffic on the surround- Giant Tiger is an Ottawa-born This map shows the steps from the present Farm Boy location to the new. ing streets. company not like those US-owned We used to think the Elmvale giants like Walmart. That new Gi- Shopping Centre was our local ant Tiger store was created next mall. And it was only a few years to the empty retail space that was ago that Loblaws, the LCBO and once the home of a Target store, the Beer Store there met almost a large US company. Target wasn't all our needs. Today, Walmart and open for long and the company Farm Boy compete with Loblaws, has completely disappeared from and we have our own LCBO con- Canada. veniently located at the end of With a growing economy in Ot- NO ACCESS. the new pathway that makes it so tawa that attractive space didn’t There is now an accessible pathway much easier to walk to the Train stay empty for long. Just opened to Figaro from Coronation Ave. Yards, if you live close to Corona- in the last few months, is com- tion Avenue. petitor for the SAIL store in the This new and needed path- Train Yards. It is DÉCATHLON, way took a strip off of the Metro a branch of the largest sporting truck parking lot that faces onto goods store in the world, with its Industrial Ave. The mature ever- head office in France. I guess they green tree that was cut down to are hoping for snow and more ski- Two New “Acer Rubra Red Pointe” permit this path to reach Coro- ers this winter. close off access to Metro’s truck nation Ave. has been replaced by Also recently opened next door The torch of Adonis Ottawa. parking. two new young trees. The path- to DÉCATHLON is the new way has its own lighting and is Adonis supermarket; a chain which plowed in the winter. It replaces was started in 1979 by two Leba- Pastries the informal track through the nese brothers in Montreal. This Baklava southern edge of the Metro truck large store is particularly attrac- parking lot, across what was once tive to those with a mid-east back- Cakes the railroad track, onto the sur- ground, although I found it great Cookies face of the lot and across to the for just about everything on my Cup Cakes traffic lights on Industrial Ave- shopping list. nue. We must count ourselves lucky Coffee Metro has been keen to stop to have so much more choice of Ice Cream this foot traffic among their supermarkets with an increased parked trucks. So, some nice Acer choice of foods. Plus with the con- Rubrum 'Red Pointe' (Red Maples) tinuing growth of high-rise apart- trees have been planted to close ments close to our established Pastry Chef & Owner; Milad Assaad off this risky way to get to shop neighbourhood it seems that there Inside Beaudry Flowers, 505 Industrial Ave, Ottawa at Train Yards, although now will be plenty of new customers for 613-567-1235 there is the accessible path to the these developments; and yes, even www.milospastry.ca [email protected] Train Yards from the bus stop on though that may mean more cars Coronation Ave. at Weyburn. It on our surrounding streets. Page 26 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020

BEECHWOOD AVE Dancing down Memory Lane RIDEAU

RIVER VANIER PKWY VANIER at Riverpath LANDRY ST by Rosal Yade, Activity Manager tarting your morning with the proper music sets your mood for the RIVERPATH day,” my father would always say. RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

“S MEILLIEUR PVT. For him, that meant enjoying and listening to classic hymns, not just Sunday, but every day. Meilleur Growing up in a very musical Activity Manager, Rosal Yade, leads family, I was influenced to begin on the piano with the residents in learning to play piano at the age of song. Her program “Musical Mem- four. Later on, as I approached my ories” is always enjoyed by all and twenties, I became incredibly fasci- is especially a weekly favourite. nated with the ability of the music I shared and its ability to completely change one’s mood. This curiosity led me to attending music therapy workshops through the Room 217 Foundation. Little did I know how significant those workshops and 20 years of piano lessons would lead me to a pas- sionate career of using music to help people find their precious memories, Dancing down memory lane. If mo- Our residents enjoy “Wags and through the outlet of music, dance ments stood still, they would look Tales” with our weekly pet therapy and various arts. something like this. A lovely couple program through St-Johns Ambu- Riverpath’s Memory Care pro- swaying to the rhythm and enjoy- lance. Our residents love “Stella”, gramming is tuned specifically to ing the great music at one of our the pug, and I think you can tell by meet each of our resident’s unique many monthly parties. the look of Mrs. Griffin’s smile, “Drop-In Painting Class” cheers the needs. Often, the first question we creative at heart. Residents chose ask upon welcoming a new resident the project they wish to focus on, into our Memory Care is, “What spe- while music is played. A perfect cific music did your loved one enjoy way to both enjoy collective art ex- listening to when at home?” pression and mindful relaxation. We grow through life’s stages and milestones and it’s always music that becomes the record of all of our memories over the decades. Throughout the highs and lows of life, in sickness and in health, we turn to music to face the various dances of our lives. At Riverpath, we are especially interested in providing these ther- apeutic mediums through all forms of artful expression in order to allow our residents’ memories to be continually celebrated and remembered. Recently, as a “Winter-Warm Up Social” came to a close on our Mem- ory Care floor, a resident who strug- gles with dementia began to sing out loud, “Let it snow, Let it snow!” I quickly ran to the piano in our cozy living room and joined in song. As my fingers hit each note in the melody, George has a sparkle in his eye and I was overcome with purpose and beaming with pride as he shows compassion once again. us his incredible painting from our For, as long as we have a song in our weekly “Drop-in Painting” class. heart, our recreation team will be in This specific theme of “Winter tune with the needs of our residents; Birds” was a great success! What ensuring that the memories will be talented residents we are blessed alive, as we continue to dance down Paint Class is a monthly favourite! A paint instructors assists residents to know and have in our Memory memory lane at Riverpath. create a painting to take home with them once the project and class is Care! completed. Our fabulous Activity Assistant Gina assists and guides the PHOTOS: ROSAL YADE, ACTIVITY MANAGER, residents as they work on their painting RIVERPATH RETIREMENT COMMUNITY February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 27 Does blood tell why some grow frail and others do not? by Bill Fairbairn he Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) research team has a goal of discoveringT biological markers in the blood that may explain why some people become frail as they age and others do not. The CSLA is collaborating with the Canadian Frailty Network and McMaster University to this end, according to its latest newsletter. The team that conducts the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, con- Participants who visit data col- ceived in 2002 and now with more than 51,000 participants across Can- lection sites from coast to coast ada, assembled at McMaster University for a photograph. SUBMITTED FROM are asked to provide a blood sam- THE TEAM THAT CONDUCTS THE CANADIAN LONGITUDINAL STUDY ON AGING. ple, which is then divided into 42 smaller samples. A complete continued to be its most important thon was easy. But changing peo- blood count is performed involv- partners since health contributions ple's minds is not.” Larry, a social worker participant in ing counting the different blood all over Canada started years ago. Factors contributing to vision loss the Canadian Longitudinal Study cells. The blood is then frozen and CLSA spotlight found by CLSA are older age, lower on Aging, navigated his own life shipped to the CLSA Centre in One participant from Winnipeg, income, smoking, memory prob- journey after a bad brain injury in Hamilton. Some 10,000 samples navigating his own aging journey, is lems and diabetes. Leading causes Winnipeg. are currently undergoing analysis Larry, a social worker, marathoner are near sightedness, far-sighted- for markers of frailty. and disability rights advocate who ness and astigmatism. These find- University. “The CLSA seemed like The main purpose is to discover joined CLSA in 2014. He writes: “I ings are based on the analyses of a perfect fit for where I am in my markers that will predict what dis- was in a bad accident in 1990 when 30,000 CSLA participants from career right now. Being a student eases may develop as people grow I sustained a brain injury at age 30. coast to coast in seven provinces. I still have a lot of technical skills older. I made some promises after that. Lavanya Huria, a part-time re- to learn and these skills are being More than 250 projects today One promise was that I would research assistant working at the practiced with relevant context use CLSA data to publish their turn back to work one day and an- CLSA Statistical Centre in Mon- because we are working with data findings. But the team emphasizes other was to run a marathon. What treal, is pursuing her undergradu- concerning health and social fac- that individual participants have I found is that running the mara- ate degree in economics at McGill tors affecting people right now.”

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FEBRUARY 2020 A Voice of Riverview Park MARCH 2020 Toastmasters – the key to my success! by Amy Campbell confidence and find Toastmasters, but ators’ abilities to share points of im- fter I left a meeting that my voice. This was the topic and meth- provement in a positive manner. I had been invited to join a pivotal moment od of delivery is left I became a member that day and with several senior consul- and I arranged to to the creativity of I can tell you that the confidence I tantsA and my manager, my manager a visit her club to the member. have gained since then has been in- pulled me aside and proceeded to witness a meeting Impromptu credible – in one year I went from express, in no uncertain terms, his in action. Speaking (often re- not being able to speak up at that level of frustration with me. “Amy I was really ner- ferred to as table meeting to leading a team of 20 to – I brought you into that meeting vous when I stepped topics) is designed plan and execute an international, to speak up. You have ideas, you through those to improve confi- bilingual conference for 300 peo- have knowledge, you have value doors, but the group was welcoming dence and to develop the ability ple. My manager has commented that SHOULD have been brought and the members full of kindness. to organize one’s thoughts quickly on my growth and has noted all to that table. Don’t you EVER sit Collectively, they ensured I under- in order to respond with clear and the positive changes. I’m no longer there in silence again.” stood what I was witnessing – the succinct ideas. This portion of the sitting in silence for fear of fail- I was stunned – he was right. I had three components of a Toastmasters meeting prepares individuals for a ure, fear of success, fear of being sat there in silence - in fear of fail- meeting: prepared speeches, im- media scrum or elevator pitch. known. Best of all I am no longer ure, in fear of success, in fear of be- promptu speaking, and evaluations. Evaluations (the cornerstone of afraid of my own voice. ing known…. I was afraid of my own It sounds simple, but it is very effec- Toastmasters) are designed to im- Join us at Good Morning! Otta- voice and, yes, I had been frozen. tive. prove active listening, critical think- wa Toastmasters, every Thursday Commiserating later with a Prepared speeches are designed ing, and feedback skills. All mem- (7:05am – 8:20am), in the food- co-worker, I was told about the to improve critical thinking, con- bers are involved with evaluations by court of Queen Street Fare (170 existence of Toastmasters – an or- fidence, and public speaking skills observing the methods and skills of Queen Street, Ottawa), or visit ganization to help people become through the delivery of a rehearsed their fellow club members in order https://goodmorning.toastmaster- better communicators and leaders. speech during a club meeting. Ev- to offer constructive feedback. This sclubs.org for more information. I found out that their programs ery speech has predefined objec- helps the members improve their Come see what the program can do were designed to help me build my tives in the education program of skills but it also benefits the evalu- for you! Find your voice. e! welcom rgencies ts & Eme New patien

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There was a big change in the dining room, we transitioned from a carpet floor to hard flooring! In It is the time of year to bake good- The best way to wrap up the year is with a balloon drop at Maplewood! order to make the renovation pos- ies! We love to try new and old We had a wonderful time celebrating the start of a New Year with Ann sible our amazing team brought all recipes, and our favorite part is Miner. Our activities team is continually looking for new ideas and outings of the dining room furniture into testing them when they are com- for adventures. This winter we decided to go for a winter picnic to Camp the main Lounge. The residents plete. Our residents enjoy baking Fortune. Many residents used to ski so they loved going back to the cha- enjoyed dining in the main Lounge and sharing memories. In Febru- let and watching all the young children learn to ski while enjoying a picnic for two days as they said it felt like ary we will be having a Brownie packed by Maplewood. PHOTOS: SUBMITTED BY SHELBY MCLEAN, ACTIVITIES MANAGER they were on a cruise. Join us for bake off to see which floor can Maplefest Thursday, March 26th make the best Brownies. We also have Guest Speakers come every month to discuss a range of topics from University professors discussing politics to Former Olym- pians sharing career highlights. Check out our activities calendar online to see who is coming in to speak next.

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You are invited to: cameras that monitor entrances • Our sweetheart Valentine’s Day and exits. The entire building is Social on Friday, February 14th smoke-free, including all residents’ from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. suites. Feel at home with all of our • Be our guests for a traditional services and amenities, both in- Maplefest, Thursday March door and outdoor. 26th from 2:00. to 4:00 p.m. Indoor amenities What our residents love about Some of Maplewood highlights in- their home? clude having access to heated un- “I love that my privacy is Respect- derground garage or parking. Our ed and that I can be as active as I elegant dining room offers flexible want because activities are there meal plans and a separate private when I want them. I Enjoy invit- dining room that can be reserved ing my family and friends to Ele- for special visits. The lounge has gant Dining experience with tasty a beautiful grand piano, as well as nutritious food. The Friday after- a pool table and a coffee bar that noon shows and wine and cheese serves beverages and snacks several are something I Look Forward to. times throughout the day and eve- Maplewood offers such a Comfort- ning. Let’s not forget the activity able Atmosphere; the staff are so and cooking demonstration room Friendly; I just love my nice room and the salt water pool for lei- and my family are very happy that sure, laps or Aqua Fit. Maplewood I am not on my own any longer. I is equipped with a home theatre feel Safe and Secure”. room which has a large-screen pro- jector and popcorn machine. The All the comforts you could want solarium is especially nice which All common areas are comfort- allows peoples to enjoy warm light ably air-conditioned, and equipped and plant life during the winter. with modern fire alarm and sprin- Call us today to RSVP and book kler systems, as well as surveillance a personal visit! 613-656-0556 February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 31 MAPLEWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Beef Wellington, the modern, creative way by Chef Kevin Desormeau modern alternatives while still (reserve liquid for sauce) add Food Service Manager, honouring culinary traditions. an egg yolk and a little panko Maplewood Retirement Community Maplewood sautés an assort- crumb to help bind the mush- aplewood celebrated ment of finely minced mushrooms room compote together. New Year’s Eve with a and uses this as our layer between Lay a sheet or saran wrap on your culinary classic, “Beef beef and pastry. counter lay out your mushroom MWellington.” compote covering with another Originally designed with a layer Recipe as follows: sheet of saran wrap, use a rolling of Goose liver paté between seared Clean any silver skin off tender- pin to evenly roll out a thin layer tenderloin of beef and a layer of loin, fast marination rub of long and wide enough to en- puff pastry, modern responsible Olive oil and fresh chopped compass the tenderloin of beef, chefs have moved onto other op- thyme, on high heat quickly seal remove the top layer of saran tions. Goose liver is harvested in all surface of tenderloin and carefully lay the tenderloin an archaic fashion and most pro- We sweat finely chopped mush- closer to one edge, using the fessional chefs are finding creative rooms in butter, drain all liquid saran as an aid tightly wrap the loin so it is completely covered with mushroom compote. Very little resting time is required, perature reaches 127 degrees, let The right stem cells inside carefully unroll the loin on a Wellington rest so reabsorption sheet of Puff Pastry (ensure all of juice can take place; slice and saran has been removed) flash reheat at service time. Use ‘key to disease therapy’ Fold the Puff Pastry over the loin liquid from sweated mushroom pinch exposed edges for full compote, add to demi glaze. Submitted by The Ottawa Hospital retention of juice and heat. and special to the Bake until center recording tem- Happy cooking ...... cheers Riverview Park Review r. Marjorie Brand has been hooked on research ever since her training as a bio- Dchemistry student in France, where she discovered a new set of proteins that can turn genes on in the cell. This early success motivated the senior scientist at The Ottawa Hospi- Dr. Marjorie Brand, Recipient, Chré- tal and professor at the University of tien Researcher of the Year Award Ottawa to continue in a career making game-changing discoveries in the alize this potential, doctors need fields of stem cell research, blood to be able to control what kind of cancer, and cardiovascular disease. cells they will become once they’re “The excitement of getting the inside the body. results makes you forget all the chal- “You can inject as many stem lenges you faced to get to that mo- cells as you want into a patient, but ment,” said Dr. Brand. “I never really it’s not going to help unless they asked myself what I wanted as a ca- become the kind of cells you want,” reer. Once I started doing research, I said Dr. Brand. “Understanding knew I wanted to keep doing more.” what drives a stem cell towards a Dr. Brand is fascinated by the certain fate is one of the keys to building blocks of cells. Over time, successful stem cell therapy.” she realized that her skills could be “Very early on, stem cells have used to investigate leukemia and a preference for what kind of cell other blood diseases at a molecular they will become,” said Dr. Brand. level. This in-depth knowledge could “But we can put things in their en- then be used by researchers and cli- vironment that force them to be- nicians to develop new treatments. come something else. This has ma- As a postdoctoral fellow, she jor applications for creating more first learned about stem cells from of the specific blood cell types that a colleague in the United States will benefit patients.” who was using bone marrow trans- The impressive study was fund- plants to treat people with sickle ed by the National Institutes of cell anemia. Bone marrow contains Health, a prestigious U.S. federal blood stem cells that become all organization that rarely funds Ca- the different cells in the blood. Dr. nadian research. Brand became interested in how “My work is about understandthis transformation happens. ing the underlying mechanism of a This interest led her to join the disease,” said Dr. Brand. “Knowing Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Re- this mechanism of a disease is key search at The Ottawa Hospital in to developing effective therapies.” 2004, one of the top stem cell research centres in Canada. Dr. Brand received The Ottawa Stem cells hold the potential to Hospital’s Chrétien Researcher of the treat a variety of diseases. To re- Year Award on October 26, 2019. Page 32 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 Looking at some traditions for The Year of the Rat by Carole Moult rom T-shirts to toys, puppets to pens, there has been absolutely no shortage of items Ffor this 2020 Chinese New Year celebration and The Year of the Rat. Here in Canada, The Royal Cana- dian Mint had beautiful commemo- rative coins designed for The Year of the Rat; three are coins of pure silver, with a fourth of 18-Karat gold. And as part of its role as Canada’s sto- ryteller, Canada Post has celebrated The Year of the Rat 2020 with a fasci- nating range of stamps designed by Albert Ng, (O. Ont.) and Seung Jai Paek, of Albert Ng and Associates. “The stamps portray the traditional story of the rat’s daughter’s wedding in the style of folk art known as Chinese farmer painting. The Permanent™ domestic-rate stamp depicts the bride on route to her nuptials, while the Interna- tional-rate stamp reveals the hap- pily married couple”; as was ex- plained in the January 2020/ No. 1 Details brochure. The Year 2020 is the Metal Rat. Rats are said to have a variety of positive traits. In Chinese culture rats are often attributed to being dili- gent workers, and with a thriftiness. They are also noted as quick-witted, resourceful, and smart, although legend frequently has it that Rat gained its position by stealth and not skill, in order to be the number one of the twelve animals in the re- The Permanent™ domestic rate stamp IMAGE PROVIDED BY CANADA POST peating Chinese Zodiac cycle. For thousands of years the story also noted on various websites. If Chinese New Year traditions and nese New Year Concert; the Uni- of the Chinese Zodiac animals has you were born in The Year of the Rat superstitions abound to avoid bad versity of Ottawa Tefler School of amazed and amused people around you could do well with the career luck. No showering is allowed on Management was organizing an af- the world and its history remains choice of artist, doctor, architect, New Year’s Day, nor is sweeping or ternoon of various games, food and one of the legends that are an im- fashion designer, photographer, throwing out garbage allowed until prizes; in Ottawa’s Chinatown you portant part of Chinese mytholo- musician, entertainer, teacher, and the 5th festival day, since you could could meet the King of Good For- gy. Some say Buddha was central to accountant, among others. wash or get rid of good luck. Taboos tune on the actual day of Chinese the twelve animals chosen, while This year, Chinese New Year or at the time include haircutting, us- Lunar New Year; galas being orga- others credit the Jade Emperor the Spring Festival or the Lunar ing knives, scissors or other sharp nized by other groups; and recre- for summoning the animals of the New Year as it is frequently called things, breaking things, swearing, ation centres hadn’t forgotten the universe; claiming that the Zodiac began on Saturday, January 25th. fighting, crying or using words such Spring Festival either. predates Buddha. And, although The Year of the Rat will end on Feb- as sickness or death. Do not bor- And so, although you might not we will never know for certain ruary 11th, 2021. People refer to row money since likewise this could have been among the many millions where the story had its roots, what it Lunar New Year due to the Lu- affect the rest of the year. who recently welcomed The Year of we do know is that there are twelve nar calendar used. The festival it- Lucky money in red envelopes the Rat, hopefully by reading about animals in the Chinese Zodiac and self lasts for 15 days after the New is given to children from their el- the Lunar New Year you were able each of these has certain attribut- Years Eve. Firecrackers have been ders with the hope that by passing to learn a little more about one of ed personality traits. an important part of Chinese New on money they are passing on good the world’s major cultural tradi- Everyone has his or her own zo- Year ‘to scare off monsters and bad fortune and blessings. Another ver- tions, and appreciate somewhat diac sign. If you were born in 1924, luck’ although in many places these sion is for the younger generation to better just what this important part 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, are now banned because of air pol- give these lucky envelopes to their of our world’s history is about. 2008 or 2020, then you were born lution and for safety reasons. Orig- elders as a blessing of longevity and This article was written for 168 Su- in The Year of the Rat. inally this Spring Festival was to a show of gratitude. 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Things citement, and terror. I’m not sure in Riverview Park with his queen?” He slammed on the brakes, that used to be instinctive need to if it’s a sign of changing times or if CanadianR husband and family. His col- made a u-turn, and then watched, be relearned. Not just big things, it’s specific to certain regions, but umn speaks of a newcomer’s perceptions smiling and nodding, as I tasted like how to dress in winter, but also it often feels like a minefield when of Riverview Park. my first spoonful of the chocolatey things like which direction to look navigating which questions are per- I became easily wowed after peanuty magic. when crossing the street or where missible and which cause mortal of- moving to this continent. This was After the six seconds it took to go to buy certain things (luckily, fence; such as in the years immedi- perhaps most evident when fall me to eat the entire thing, I asked I was quick to learn that Canadian ately after apartheid, when mixing grudgingly gave way to winter and when he first had one of these. He Tire doesn’t just sell tires and Gi- of races was no longer illegal. temperatures dipped below zero. then reminisced aloud about the ant Tiger doesn’t sell giant tigers). Walking somewhere during this politics of childhood ice cream Learning the nuances of a cul- Questions open doors time would take me twice as long. birthday cakes in Canada and ture is tricky. There have been many I remember the curious asking I would walk a few paces and whether Baskin Robbins’ was bet- times when I have felt out of sync about my heritage or culture or lan- then stop and prod at a frozen ter than Dairy Queen’s. I recalled with Canadian experiences. At guage or sexuality or hometown or puddle with my still-creaky winter that birthday parties while growing Thanksgiving dinner, conversation religion. Even then I was (and still boots. “This is amazing!” I’d say to up in Cape Town were always live- with friends had me asking, “Who am) a big fan of political correct- whoever was close enough to hear. ly, but never had an ice cream cake is Mr Rogers?” and “Why do you use ness, believing that society chang- “Look! These leaves! They’re fro- in sight. These days, South African Fahrenheit when baking?” At Hal- es and the way we speak needs to zen in water! They look like they’re shopping centres are swollen with loween, I felt sorry for the first chil- change too. But I drew the line stuck in glass! How is this even global brands, but this plethora of dren who showed up at my door and at being offended by a question possible?” My excitement was usu- choice was absent during my child- said “Trick or Treeeeeeeat” because that was asked without malice. I ally met with confusion. And then hood – when economic sanctions I just awkwardly mumbled some- understood that my “normal” was I would remember that what I find against the apartheid state were in thing like “I don’t really know what not somebody else’s and that there amazing is probably just normal to full effect. In that moment, with that means, but merry Halloween to would be no growing as an individ- Canadians. me trying to lick the bottom of the you. Here, take some sweets.” ual if there were no questioning. This excitement does not only ice cream cup, we again realised Sometimes I dive into this sense Asking questions can open surface in the cold months. While that we were shaped by different of bewilderment with excitement, doors. It can make you realise that driving past a bright sign during realities. enjoying the glimpse into a differ- everything can be new and exciting the summer, the husband asked ent way of doing things. But often if you just look at things differently. “Do you like Dairy Queen’s Peanut Giant tigers for sale? it can be terrifying (like driving in It can lead to understanding anoth- Buster Parfait?” Thinking I had I always knew moving across the snow or icy conditions). And when er’s culture and other important missed both a flooring trend and world would not be without chal- trying to make conversation at din- things like Peanut Buster Parfaits.

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by Bill Fairbairn hand saying it was a good offer and hortly after joining the Daily retreated with camera held high Nation in Nairobi, Kenya, as a around the fence freed by the tide. desk editor, in 1963, I sought I sought out George Adamson's Sthe role of reporter assigned to Elsa and me wife Joy and told her of being herd- meeting people to uncover news ed off the beach. rather than editing stories written “Oh, I know all too well by others. what you're up against,” she re- I had reported Zambia's inde- marked about Open Roads. They're pendence day celebrations earlier not open at all. Jump into my car to that year but in Kenya, had nar- my place. I’ll give you a story.” rowly missed Britain's Prince Phil- ip before he turned to Jomo Ken- Cheetah in Joy's house yatta in Nairobi's Independence It turned out that when we arrived Stadium, and seconds before the at her house her story was a rant Kenyan flag took the place of the about her view that she should have Union Jack, to ask Jomo: “Are you been playing herself in the movie sure of this decision to break with and not Virginia McKenna acting British rule?” as if she were the woman who had The answer from the Kenyan trained Elsa. All the while Joy's pet leader of course was “Yes!” cheetah padded around me giving I wanted out of my night shift me the creeps as I sat bolted in my desk editing job at the Daily Nation. chair while Joy made us cups of tea. I longed to be out and about re- To this reporter's delight Joy had porting rather than sitting around more to complain about than her the desk, drinking tea, and editing disdain at the attractive Virginia other staff stories. McKenna playing lead role in con- Opportunity knocked when I trast to Joy with her not so attrac- flew down to Mombasa for a short tive features. She got to the heart vacation. I learned that scenes for of being born free in the jungle. the British movie Born Free were “What will Open Roads do with being shot up the coast near Ma- Elsa when they finish their film? lindi. I arrived at the film scene ho- Put her in a circus! They would tel in time for dinner. After sitting not agree to train her back to the down, I noticed principal actors wildlife! They say she will endanger Virginia McKenna and husband people by jumping on cars and oth- Bill Travers sitting at a corner table er stunts they trained her to do. Or in the dining room. I knew I was else be killed in the bush as a semi- onto something big for my news- tame lion.” paper. Surely a scoop Barricaded beach My story and photograph of Elsa Next morning I found that Open on the beach appeared in the Daily Roads Film Company of London Nation front page a few days later had barricaded one end of a long, under a headline saying “Born Free sandy beach at Malindi with cliffs lioness has never been more a pris- at the other end to privatise the oner.” This prompted a letter from shooting of film scenes such as presto! Who, at that moment, but “What?” he demanded, with in- the film company to the Nation Elsa the lioness swim to an islet a film star Bill Travers, lion keeper credulity marking his face. “That’s publisher inviting news photogra- short distance from the beach. So I George Adamson with a rifle over the photograph we want for cine- phers to their camp in the Kenya hired an African fisherman to row his shoulder, and Elsa would come ma billboards. Get the hell off our Highlands. me around the blocking fence to walking toward me on the shore- production area!” I was not chosen to go since I reach the tiny off-shore islet that line. I clicked my camera as they He was no bigger than me so was officially neither reporter nor I understood Elsa would swim to. approached then sliding nearer I retorted in kind: “Yo u can go to photographer. I was a night desk But the film company’s public clicked a second time when they hell! This is a public beach.” editor hopefully awaiting a report- relations officer had deliberately were abreast of me. Elsa’s ears He was as mad as a March hare er's role that did not come about misled me. The lioness's swim I pricked up. But I had good usable saying it was the film company's until some time later. The photog- sought to photograph was not be- photographs! beach for the time being. raphers assigned to the Open Road ing shot that day. The film crew The next scene was never shown He pushed me in the direction camp invitation took pictures of had decided to do it the next day. in the Oscar winning filmBorn Free, he wanted me to go now that the Elsa from inside a cage with three I later learned that the public rela- with its equally magical song, and I tide was out. I resisted the push other lions playing the different tions officer had phoned my Daily can understand why. A fellow came while laying down my camera. We ages of Elsa outside the cage. Nation office in Nairobi to affirm running over the sand toward me wrestled for a short time. I was get- Nevertheless, I counted my arti- my photographic credentials and like Anthony Quinn bearing down ting the better of him pinning his cle a scoop. I’m sure, on account of that the newspaper’s chief photog- on Peter O’Toole in the film Law- shoulders down in the sand when it, I was switched from the desk to rapher had told him, quite rightly, rence of Arabia. Reaching me, he he toned down the argument. Fan- reporting. that I was not one of the paper’s exclaimed: “You ruined that scene tastically he offered me a photo- Note: I belatedly contribute this ar- staff photographers. for our film by trespassing on our graph of Bill Travers shaving with ticle because a Daily Nation colleague I waited in vain on the islet for beach!” a lion’s tail provided I not bother of Kenya's 1960s, Cyprian Ferdinand, Elsa to swim out to my camera. I said sorry and introduced my- production the next day. I laughed through my editor, tracked me down Frustrated, I asked the fisherman self as being from the Daily Nation at the offer knowing I had a better to Ottawa. Cyprian, who now lives in to row me to the beach and he did newspaper adding that the beach photograph in my camera. Sydney, Australia, asked me to write a so. I sat down on the warm sand 25 was public and I really had sought At that comical point I chapter on my most memorable Nation metres from the shoreline think- a photograph of Elsa swimming in decided that discretion was the story for a book he is writing on the his- ing what a paradise Kenya was. Hi the sea. better part of valour. I shook his tory of the newspaper. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 35

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who came out to help ring in 2020 at our New Year’s Levee on January 12. It was wonderful to meet new neighbours and see old friends. Thank you to Rosemary at 3 Sisters for her hospitality, the delicious treats and hot beverages. Seniors Dental Plan The government’s Seniors Dental Plan has begun. You can apply for the program if you: • are 65 years of age or older Photo by Gerri Doherty • are a resident of Ontario • meet the income requirements: • an annual net income of $19,300 or less for a single senior • a combined annual net income of $32,300 or less for a couple • have no other form of dental benefits, including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits Income is verified using your Social Insurance Number (SIN) that you will provide when you apply to the program. Your SIN is used to verify your annual new income from your tax return. Regulation Changes in Ontario as of January 1, 2020 We have applications available at our office The province’s Out-of-Country Travellers Program has ended The province will continue to offer out-of-country dialysis services througha new program that will be operated by the Ontario Renal Network. Private Member’s Bill I introduced a private member’s bill, calling for increased access, maintenance, training and the establishment of a registry for life-saving AED defibrillators across Ontario. The bill calls for the creation of a province-wide defibrillator registry, overseen by the Minister of Health, and made available to emergency service providers so that the closest defibrillator could be easily found in the event of cardiac arrest.

Two colleagues have put forth the same bill so Members from all three parties agree that this is an important public health issue. I encourage the government to bring this forward to committee and commit to passing this legislation. It will save lives. We are here to help Please feel free to contact me at my community office if there are any provincial issues I can assist you with. My staff and I will always do our best to help you.

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South 1828 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6 T: 613-736-9573 | F: 613-736-7374 [email protected] johnfraser.onmpp.ca Page 36 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 The irony of Family Day by Maria CampbellSmith Canadian households are now sin- wo unusual ingredients pro- gle people living alone. Only 26% duced our relatively new are couples with children. As the holiday of Family Day. There population ages, longevity rates wasT a long, cold gap in the calendar increase, and more Canadians are between the Christmas and Easter economically independent, the holidays, and a global movement to number of single-person house- celebrate a basic social institution. holds is expected to continue to Other nations like Australia, South rise. (Already in Yukon and Que- Africa, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Thai- bec 33% of households are single land also have Family Day holidays. people.) On Monday, February 17, Canada In 1980, Canada had approxi- celebrates Family Day too. Well, mately 1.5 million single-person not all of Canada. households. Today, we have over 4 million. The USA and UK see sim- Not all of Canada ilar trends. France, Japan, Sweden, Technically, only half of our prov- and Norway have even higher per- inces celebrate Family Day. The centages of single-person house- statutory holiday first began in of their age). Either way a family form new ones of our own. The holds. Germany is already at 42%! 1990 in Alberta, and is now ob- unites a minimum of two people. irony is that as more provinces served on the second Monday of Social scientists have studied the mark the Family Day holiday, cen- Still worth celebrating February in Alberta, Ontario, Sas- family intensely. They label the tra- sus data reveals the family unit is in Family Day is now a public holiday katchewan, and New Brunswick. ditional social construct of a moth- decline. In fact, it is in real trouble. in 5 Canadian provinces and in 2 British Columbia also marks Fami- er and father and their children as According to statistics from the US states (Arizona and Nevada). ly Day, but one week later. a nuclear family. Extended families 2016 census, the traditional nucle- It is also celebrated in other coun- Three other provinces honour include multi-generational or re- ar family is no longer the building tries around the world. Our demo- the day but celebrate different lationship groupings adding aunts, block of Canadian society. Numer- graphics and family compositions things: Manitoba celebrates Lou- uncles, cousins, and grandparents. ous factors account for this. Youth will continue to change. But fluid- is Riel Day, P.E.I. has Islander Day, Blended or reconstituted families refer and education have been extended. ity and diversity make Canada the and Nova Scotia has Heritage Day. to situations (for example after a More women build careers. Di- dynamic, desirable nation we are The remaining provinces and ter- death or a divorce) where remar- vorce rates have skyrocketed, and proud to call home. ritories have yet to decide if they’ll riage joins partners and children both married and common-law Perhaps it is needed to enliven join in February Family Day cele- of previous families to form a couples now have fewer children the calendar. Perhaps it will morph brations. new unit (producing step-parents, than in the past. into a different celebration. De- Different legislatures is one part step-sisters and step-brothers). Canada’s current fertility rate spite modern demographic trends, of the reason why Family Day is We also have same-sex unions, is 1.6 children per female. Two or family is still a fundamental Cana- not marked coast to coast. Anoth- adoptive families, and foster fam- three generations ago, it was com- dian social institution that many of er factor that might be stalling the ilies. The more that Canadian mon in Canada for nuclear families us want to acknowledge and hon- holiday is that the family unit in culture and legislation evolve and to have 4 to 6 children. Today it is our. Canada appears to be in trouble. our population expands, the more more likely 1 or 2, or none. At this This February 17, focus on your options we will have. This should rate, we cannot even replace our family members. Share a special How do we define family? mean even more reasons to cele- natural population. We must rely outing or tradition. Enjoy your fa- Statistics Canada defines a family brate family, shouldn't it? on immigration to grow our popu- vourite foods or games. Spoil each as a couple, married or common-law, lation and tax base. other a little. with or without children, who share The ironic twist However many plates are at your the same home. It can also refer to a Families have always been the Startling statistics table, or boots at your front door, household with a single parent and building blocks of society. We all Canada’s 2016 census revealed an- come February 17th - Happy Fami- one or more children (regardless come from one and then go on to other new statistic: nearly 30% of ly Day to us all!

Taking a look at some Uber stats by David Knockaert important issue. That being said, tion in the dark doesn’t make any- n early December, following Uber attempted to downplay the one safer”. But unfortunately Uber’s years of public pressure and significance of the data by focus- concern for safety does not extend amid rising concerns over sing attention on the fact that outside of the USA. Responding to Iride safety, Uber released its first sexual assault in their cars is rela- the BBC, Uber confirmed they have safety report. In the report Uber tively rare. Additionally, in perhaps no plans to release safety reports admitted that during 2017/2018, a tone-deaf moment, their chief for any of the other 65 countries in the United States alone, there legal officer added that “Uber is a in which it operates, one which of upload their photos to other Uber were 5,981 cases of reported sexual reflection of the society it serves”. course, includes Canada. driver accounts, leading to 14,000 abuse including 464 rapes and 587 It is useful to pause and put But other countries also face fraudulent trips in London from attempted rapes during Uber rides. those two comments into an in- safety concerns. Only weeks be- late 2018 through early 2019. Ad- On average that is more than 8 sex- dividual perspective. If any of our fore Uber’s US safety report was ditionally, drivers who had been ual assaults per day and 10 rapes/ children were to be sexually as- released, the city of London, En- dismissed, suspended or were op- attempted rapes per week. We saulted how would we respond gland refused to renew Uber’s li- erating vehicles without insurance should also bear in mind that it is were the police to say of the abuser cense. The city regulator identi- were able to create Uber accounts. assumed that less than one-third of “well, he doesn’t assault children all fied”pattern of failures” in Uber’s Needless to say, Uber has appealed sexual assaults are ever reported. that often” or “what can we do, it’s operations, including concerns and is still operating in London Uber’s safety report took two just the way our society is today”. about imposter drivers. Appar- pending a hearing. years to compile and they deserve In an accompanying statement, ently Uber had altered its systems Which brings us to the situation credit for finally addressing an Uber wrote, “Keeping this informa- allowing unauthorised drivers to CONTINUED ON PAGE 37 February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 37 FINANCIAL PLANNER Is It Time to Make Portfolio Changes? by Bob Jamieson prepare yourself against for market vestment and financial strategies. Impending retirement he holidays are over and the volatility by balancing your port- Here are just a few of the mile- As you enter retirement, you may weather is keeping many folio with a mix of stocks, bonds, stones that may trigger necessary want to adjust your portfolio to people indoors, so it must GICs and other investments, with moves: help reduce its short-term fluctua- beT winter. But the seasons don’t the percentage of each type of asset tions and to provide more current just move on the calendar — they based on your individual goals, time New child income opportunities. At the same also change in your life. And, speak- horizon and risk tolerance. After a You’ll need to review your life time, you may still need to invest ing of changes, you’ll have to make great year- now is an excellent time insurance to make sure it’s suffi- for growth — you could be retired many of them as you move through to rebalance your portfolio. cient to help provide for a raising for two or three decades, and you’ll the years — and that includes newborn or newly adopted child, need to stay ahead of inflation. changes to your investment port- “Overweighting” of individual should anything happen to you. Plan for steady income, even thru folio. But how will you know when investments You may also want to begin invest- stock market downturns. it’s time to take action? Related to the point made above, ing in post-secondary savings vehi- Pay close attention to the mes- Just as Mother Nature sends out you can also have too much money cles, such as RESPs. sages coming from your portfo- “signals” to indicate a change in kept in a single investment, such lio — and from your life. These seasons — warmer or colder tem- as an individual stock or bond. New job “signals” will give you a good idea peratures, longer or shorter days, Sometimes, this “overweighting” Assuming your new job offers you of when it’s time to make invest- blooming flowers, falling leaves— can happen almost on its own, as a retirement plan, such as a group ment-related moves. your portfolio will frequently “tell” when a stock, or stock-based vehi- RRSP or similar vehicle, you’ll If you would like some help in you when you need to make adjust- cle, has increased so much in value have some choices to make. How recognizing these signals, or ad- ments. Here are a couple of indica- that it now takes on a larger per- much can you afford to contribute? justing your investment portfolio, tors you may want to heed: centage of your portfolio than you How should you allocate your dol- please feel free to give me a no-ob- Out-of-balance portfolio had intended — possibly bringing lars among the investment choices ligation call at 613-526-3030. Last year was one of excellent stock with it more risk than you had in- offered in the plan? How can you market returns. But even the best tended, too. As a general rule, no best integrate your personal RRSP Bob Jamieson, CFP stocks can lose value when the single stock should take up more or other plan into your overall in- www.edwardjones.ca/bob-jamieson overall market goes down, and if than a small percentage, about 5%, vestment portfolio to avoid dupli- Edward Jones: Ranked #1 in you only own stocks, you could of your entire portfolio. cation? If your company offers to Canadian Investor Satisfaction, take a big hit during a downturn. Your own life may also send you match your contributions – make Seven Years in a Row After all, stocks will always fluctu- some messages regarding changes sure to participate. Member – Canadian Investor ate in value. You can at least help you may need to make to your in- Protection Fund. Uber stats www.edwardjones.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 plaints from the public. Markets Change. in Ottawa. In May 2017, Roger Chap- Most of us will also recall that man, manager of bylaw and regula- in late 2017 the City of Ottawa Are You Prepared? tory services reported the city had determined that for ride-hailing asked Uber to provide information cars “there is no evidence to sup- When you stop and look back at what’s happened on complaints it had received from port the need for in-vehicle cam- in the markets, it’s easy to realize how quickly the public. Uber did not comply. eras”, despite the fact that they things can change. That’s why we should schedule Nonetheless the city expressed are required in vehicles operated some time to discuss how the market can impact itself fully satisfied with local Uber by local taxi companies. Follow- operations since the company was ing release of Uber’s safety report, your ﬁnancial goals. We can also conduct a free regularly providing the city with the CBC interviewed Mike Bomb- portfolio review to help you decide if you should confirmation that its drivers pos- erger, a lawyer representing more make changes to your investments and talk about sessed valid driver licenses and had than 100 victims of sexual assault undergone police record checks. in legal actions against Uber and opportunities to be had. Which is rather curious, because in Lyft. He expressed the belief that its US safety report Uber effective- 80 per cent to 90 per cent of as- Stop by or call today to schedule your ly admitted that the record check saults could have been prevented free review. process they had in place at that by measures such as cameras in the time was inadequate. It was only cars and having the companies re- in mid-2017 that Uber introduced port every assault they learn of to automated technology to aid in the the police (which Uber says is not verification process. Since then their responsibility).  more than a million driver appli- It is hard to tell what impact   cants have been screened out and these recent developments will  since 2018 the enhanced process have upon ride-hailing operations  has resulted in 40,000 US based in Ottawa. To date all we have  drivers being deactivated. heard is silence from city staff, the  In spring 2017, City of Ottawa Mayor and our Councillors. Per- staff also admitted they do not deal haps we in Ottawa are blessedly with complaints about Uber driv- immune from sexual assault. Or ers because the city does not reg- perhaps the people at city hall just ulate individual drivers, only the feel it is better not to know. But company, unlike the regulatory sys- most residents would find comfort tem in place for taxi drivers. Roger in seeing our elected officials and Chapman simply reported the city city staff demonstrate sufficient Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund to be unaware of any safety com- concern and curiosity to find out. Page 38 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 ALTA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020 / n ADULT PROGRAMS Groupe de conversation en Scam Avoidance and Trust FÉVRIER-MARS 2020 français (intermédiaire) / For as long as humans have been (Closed February 17th / BOOK CLUBS French Conversation Group communicating with each other, Fermée le 17 février) (intermediate) scams have existed in one form Book Banter Améliorez votre français parlé dans or another. We no longer just n CHILDREN AND Share the enjoyment of good books une ambiance décontractée. Ce have our front door or home TEEN PROGRAMS in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for groupe est de niveau intermédiaire. phone to guard against, and now discussions on the first Thursday of Aucune inscription requise. the baddies have multiple ways Babytime every month from 2 to 3 p.m. Improve your spoken French in a to get the victim to immediately Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- Thursday, February 6: The Good relaxed setting. This group is for become susceptible to blind trust bies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Daughter by Karin Slaughter those at an intermediate level. No actions. months. Drop-in. Thursday, March 5: American War by registration required. / Join Lawrence Patterson (ISSO, Mondays, February 3 and 10, March Omar El Akkad Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ITIL & two decades supporting 16 and 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4: The Nightingale Les mardis de 18h30 à 20h. people’s personal/ professional *Closed February 17th by Kristen Hannah technology needs) as he reviews English Conversation Groups / the significant difference between Family Storytime Sleuth Hounds Mystery Groupes de conversation blind and wise trust, the various Stories, rhymes, and songs for ages Book Club anglais scam sources, tips to be aware of, 0-6 and a parent or caregiver. Share the enjoyment of good Practice your English language details common to all scams and, Drop-in. mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. conversation skills and meet new most importantly, how to take Tuesdays, February 4 to 18, Join us for discussions on the third friends in a relaxed and friend- control. March 31 to April 21, 10:30 a.m. to Thursdays monthly 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. ly environment. No registration As we review the various scam 11:05 a.m. Thursday, February 20: S J. Bolton/ required. / Améliorez votre anglais methods, participants will be Sharon Bolton – any stand alone parlé et rencontrez des gens dans encouraged to speak out on their Toddlertime titles un milieu décontracté. Aucune own examples as we all learn how Stories, rhymes and songs for Thursday, March 19: Annette inscription requise. to become more aware and protect toddlers and a parent or caregiver. Dashofy – any title Mondays, 6:00 to 7:30 PM. our electronic and personal lives. 18-36 months. Drop-in Thursday, April 16: Sara Paretsky – (except February 17th) Wednesday Mar 04, 2020 at 6:15pm Wednesdays, February 5 to 19, April VI Warshawsi series Tuesdays, 12:00 to 1:00 PM. 1 to 22, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

After-school Teen Gaming Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons! We’re playing using 5th Generation Rules and the D&D phone app – no previous experience required. For ages 13-17, in English. Drop-in. Fridays, February 7 and 21, March 6, April 3 and 17, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Infusions littéraires Les lundis de 18h à 19h30. n HEALTH Partagez avec nous le plaisir des (sauf le 17 février) Reading Buddies livres dans une ambiance détendue. Les mardis de midi à 13h. Prenatal Classes – This program aims to help children Joignez-vous à nous pour une dis- No group on Tuesday, March 17th / Ottawa Public Health practice and improve their reading cussion. De 14h00 à 15h00. Aucune groupe le mardi 17 mars. Prenatal Class offered by Ottawa skills! Children will receive 30-min- Le lundi 10 février: Georges Sand: Public Health (OPH). A public ute individualized reading help and les carnets secrets d’une insoumise, de n OTHER ADULT health nurse will lead this mini-se- encouragement. Ages 6-12, registra- Catherine Vieill PROGRAMS ries of three small group sessions. tion required at the library’s Chil- Le lundi 16 mars: Profanes, de Only one parent must register but dren’s Hub. Jeanne Benameur One-on-One Computer both are welcome. Winter Session: Saturdays, Feb- Le lundi 20 avril: L’insoutenable Tutorials Session 1. Birth Basics-Confi- ruary 1 and 29, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., légèreté de l’être, de Milan Kundera Book a one-on-one tutorial to dence & Comfort. 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., 3:00 to 3:30 learn computer, email and Internet Session 2: Breastfeeding Ba- p.m. March dates TBD. n CONVERSATION basics. Help also available with the sics-Tips & Techniques. GROUPS / Library’s digital resources including Session 3: Baby Basics-Preparing Lego® Block Party GROUPES DE eBooks and downloadable audio- for Parenthood. Building Boom: come show off your CONVERSATION books and magazines. Please visit Thursday, February 6, 13, 27; architectural creativity with Lego®. the branch for more information or 6:00- 8:00 p.m. For the whole family. Drop-in. to schedule an appointment. Saturdays, February 1, 8, 15; Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, Groupe de conversation en 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. français – débutant / Tax Benefits and Credits: Thursday, March 5, 12, 26; French Conversation Group – Info Clinic 6:00- 8:00 p.m. March Break beginner Join an officer from the Canada Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21; The Library will be hosting various Améliorez votre français parlé et Revenue Agency (CRA) to learn 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. activities for children of all ages rencontrez des gens dans une ambi- information on: Thursday, April 2, 9, 23; during March Break from March ance conviviale et décontractée. Au- • Benefits and credits 6:00- 8:00 p.m. 16th to 21st. Check back in Febru- cune inscription requise. / Practice • Medical Expenses Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18; ary for dates and times. Registra- your French language conversation • Plus topics for seniors, newcom- 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. tion opens Wednesday, February skills and meet new friends in a ers, and persons with disabilities 12th. relaxed and friendly environment. Bring your questions! Online regis- The Alta Vista Library is located at No registration required. tration required. 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more informa- Mondays, 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday February 26th, 2020 at tion, please call 613-580-2940 or visit (except February 17th) 6:30pm the branch. / La bibliothèque Alta Vista Les lundis de 16h45 à 18h. est située au 2516, promenade Alta Vista. (sauf le 17 février) Pour de plus amples renseignements February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 39 EMVALE ACRES PUBLIC LIBRARY

FEBRUARY-MARCH grands pas et elle se fête en famille the museum is pleased to offer this with the objective of maximizing PROGRAMS @ SUCCURS- à la succursale Elmvale ! Inscriv- program to libraries in the Otta- your email experience. Consider- ALE ELMVALE ACRES ez-vous pour une activité de bri- wa-Gatineau area. ations such as email flavour (POP BRANCH colage pour toute la famille. Nous vs IMAP), accessing email (webmail 1910 St-Laurent Blvd allons décorer des cadres pour ADULT PROGRAMS vs. mail clients) and the synchro- Closed for Family Day, afficher vos photos préférées (5 x nization of multiple device access Monday, February 17th 7), des dessins ou d’autres ouvrages Mystery Book Club 2019 – will be among some of the topics artistiques. Monday nights are murder explored in this informative talk. n CHILDREN’S Valentine’s Day is fast approach- Mondays – 6:30pm (120 minutes, adult program.) PROGRAMS ing and it’s a family celebration at February 3: Any Alexandra Cooper the Elmvale Acres Branch! Sign up Mystery Series by Linda Fairstein Computer Basics Please join us between March for a family arts and crafts activity. March 2: The Word is Murder by Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 6:30 PM 16-20 for March Break programs. We’re going to decorate frames to Anthony Horowitz Understanding some of the basics Check the website for details. display your favourite photos (5 X Share the enjoyment of good mys- of your computer's file structure, biblioottawalibrary.ca (**Deadline 7), small drawings, or other artistic teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Join files, folders and file management is for branch staff to have March creations. us for a discussion. 60 minutes one of the most fundamental things break programs posted is February every computer user should know. 1st.2020 so we don’t have more “Chews” Wisely Scam Avoidance and Trust Develop more effective file man- details at the moment…sorry!!) Mon February 24th Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 at 6:30 pm agement strategies to improve your Elmvale: 10:30 a.m. in English Learn how to become more aware computer skills. (120 minutes, adult Toddlertime / Tout-petis à la The Canada Agriculture and Food and protect your electronic and program.) biblio Museum now offers an exciting, personal lives. Review the signif- (Winter session/session d’hiver) new mobile education program icant difference between blind English Conversation Group/ Stories, rhymes and songs for called AgVenture – which brings and wise trust, the various scam Groupe de conversation en children of all ages and a parent or the life and learning found on the sources, tips to be aware of, details anglais caregiver. Drop-in program. / Con- farm right into the Ottawa Public common to all scams and most im- Every Tuesday starting February 4, tes, comptines et chansons pour les Library! portantly how to take control. (120 2020 until June 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM enfants de tous âges et un parent ou AgVenture is proud to present minutes, adult program.) Practice your English language gardien. Aucune inscription requise. a program called “Chews” Wise- conversation skills and meet new Wednesdays – 10:30 / Mercredis – ly. Designed to educate children Email 101 friends in a relaxed and friendly 10 h 30, Feb 5, 12, 19 and their families on healthy food Monday, February 3, 2020 environment. / Améliorez votre choices according to Canada’s new @ 1:00 PM anglais parlé et rencontrez des gens Babytime / Bébés à la biblio Food Guide and the importance of Develop a basic understanding of dans un milieu décontracté. Stories, rhymes and songs for ba- an active lifestyle, this fun program the electronic mail structure and bies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 offers a number of hands-on learn- explores several considerations months. Drop-in program. / Con- ing activities such as short games tes, comptines et chansons pour les and activities, a craft, and reading a bébés et un parent ou gardien. 0-18 story book. Gloucester Horticultural Society mois. Aucune inscription requise. Geared towards families with 2020 Schedule Thursdays – 1:30 pm / Jeudis – 13 h 30 children ages three to 10, "Chews" Feb 6, 13, 20 Wisely is a 60-minute program that can be conveniently delivered by a Valentine’s Day at the library / dynamic museum guide. Parents are La Saint-Valentin à la welcome to join their children and bibliothèque participate in the program. Feb.13 6 :00 -7 :30 Thanks to the Ottawa Communi- La Saint-Valentin s’approche à ty Foundation’s financial support,

Jan 20 Real food starts with SEEDS — Jordan Bouchard Feb 17 Culinary Delights with Herbs and Edible Flowers! —Nancy McDonald Mar 23 Climate Change and Your Garden — Diane McClymont-Peace Apr 18 District 1 AGM (8am – 3pm) Cornwall Apr 20 Perennials for Colour —Candace Dressler May 16 Plant Sale: (9am until we run out) Youth Planting Workshop (10am – noon) North Gloucester Public Library, 2036 Ogilvie Rd June GHS Workshop Sampler The Just Food Barn 2391 Pepin Court, Blackburn Hamlet July 11 GHS Members’ Road Trip July 17-19 OHA Convention London, ON Aug 22 Member Garden Tour Sep 19 Native or not? Speaker from the Ferguson Tree Farm Oct 21 Symphony of the Soil Movie Nov 14 AGM Luncheon (11 am)

Visit us at the Ontario Horticultural Association website: https://gardenontario.org/find-a-society/entry/93/ Spruce trees and wooden snow shoes just seem to go together” PHOTO CREDIT: GREG MONEY Join us as a guest at our next meeting! Page 40 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

better pedestrian and cyclist con- regulations and would not have KRIS NANDA nectivity through the Train Yards been approved if it had been pre- so customers can safely walk or cy- sented as a new proposal in 2019. Chair, RPCA Planning & cle instead of driving. Residents were advised by City Development Committee The Site Plan application was staff to take their concerns to the approved by the City in October Councillor. 2019 and construction activity has Several local residents sub- begun. The estimated opening date mitted comments to the City ex- he Riverview Park Com- Trainyards High-rise for the new store has not yet been pressing concerns about allowing munity Association Residential Development established. a problematic and unsafe traffic (RPCA) tracks and advo- (Steamline Street) pattern to continue along Dorion catesT for the community on local Construction of the first phase of Other Trainyards Avenue (cars blocking street and developments, including issues as- a high-rise rental apartment com- Developments/ sidewalk, near misses with pe- sociated with the Alta Vista Trans- plex along Steamline Street, across Industrial Avenue Issues. destrians and cyclists) and that portation Corridor (AVTC) Hos- from the Post Office building on • The new office building at 405 facilitating the drive-through un- pital Link road between Riverside Sanford Fleming had been expect- Terminal is now fully leased dermined City efforts to address Drive and the Ottawa Hospital ed to start in 2019 with a 2020 with Public Services and Pro- the climate change emergency as Ring Road, activity in the Otta- completion date. This project fea- curement Canada (PSPC) as it leads to idling and more green- wa Train Yards and along Russell tures two 20-storey buildings and the new tenant. Occupants are house gas emissions. Residents Road. The RPCA is following the 400 units (the first phase of what expected to move in by early noted that the safety concerns review of the City’s Official Plan, is ultimately envisioned to be a 7 2020. increase during the winter when launched earlier in 2019, and also building complex with approxi- • The Healthy Planet store icy conditions on sidewalks often expressed concern to City Coun- mately 1900 units). However, the (located next to Urban Barn) force pedestrians to use the road cil about the proposal to turn over developer, Controlex, has advised opened in the fall. and when Dorion is narrowed due management of the public aspects that the project is still with the • The project to construct a to snow banks of Lansdowne Park to OSEG, a City Planning Department await- five-story Dymon Storage The Board has reiterated its private entity. ing final approval facility at 851 Industrial Avenue concerns to Councillor Cloutier Details on issues of interest to The RPCA Board has support- is expected to be completed by and continues to explore possible the RPCA and Riverview Park res- ed the concept of Transit-Ori- spring 2020. measures to address the situation idents include the following items: ented Development (TOD) that • A proposal was received to and reduce congestion and block- covers the proposed complex, and build a one-story retail outlet at age of the street and sidewalk. Alta Vista Transportation features designed to encourage 564 Industrial – across from the Corridor (AVTC) – Hospital residents to use public transit (es- CIBC Bank – on a site currently Pedestrian and Cycling Link: Landscaping pecially given its proximity to the being used to store new trac- Connections The new at grade Pedestrian Cross- new LRT station at Tremblay), tors. Following an invitation from the over (PXO) crosswalk has been in- cycling and walking – rather than RPCA, earlier in 2019, Coun- stalled to link up with the multi- driving. The additional residential Light Rail Construction cillor Cloutier provided the use path adjacent to the road. This units arguably trigger the need for Related Issues Board with a summary of the PXO which gives pedestrians right the link to the VIA Train Station With the Light Rail system now follow-up study on the multi- of way over cars is intended to pro- and rapid transit stipulated in the opened, the RPCA Board will use pathway (MUP) overpass vide better access to the Hospital original agreement with the Otta- continue to monitor the effects between Terminal Avenue that Complex and the National De- wa Train Yards from 2000/2001. on commuters using local bus links the Via Station/Light Rail fence Medical Centre. route, public transit ridership Train (LRT). This link would fill Farm Boy relocation to capacity, and emergency contin- in the missing pedestrian/cyclist Proposed Apartments for 820-830 Belfast? gency planning. The Board has gap between Alta Vista and the 355 and 374 Everest Private Earlier in 2019, the City received a already contacted the City to ask northern side of Hwy 417 (e.g. (across from Perley Rideau) Site Plan application to build a new, for an increase in the number of Coventry Road, Baseball Stadi- Over the summer, an applica- larger Farm Boy Store that would bike racks at Hurdman Station um, and St. Laurent businesses). tion was submitted to erect two back onto Belfast Road, at the far and to stress the importance of It is part of the City of Ottawa's eight-storey apartment buildings northeast of the Trainyards Parcel. maintaining the trees next to the long-term Cycling and Pedestri- at 355 and 374 Everest Private (be- (The location currently covers a va- station. Concerns associated with an Plan network. The overpass tween Russell Road and St. Lau- cant lot and the former location of LRT operations (including plat- has been backed in principle by rent Blvd.) which would add an- Reliable Parts store at 820 Belfast form safety, lack of down escala- local elected officials from all other 293 units and 354 parking which has now been torn down). tors, and poor bus connectivity) levels of government, as well spaces to the existing complex. The existing Farm Boy store would at Hurdman and elsewhere along as the RPCA Board, It also has The RPCA Board shared its con- be closed and presumably leased to the system have been shared with had support from senior officials cerns with the City about impli- a different business or businesses Councillors. from the Ottawa Champions cations on local traffic (conges- once the new store opens. Baseball Team and Controlex tion on Russell Road, sufficiency During the comment period, Tim Horton Lease Renewal (Ottawa Train Yards). of current pedestrian crossing.) the RPCA Board and others raised Over the summer, the Tim Hor- The RPCA Board had requested The increase in height and num- concerns that moving the store to ton’s in the Alta Vista Shopping that Councillor Cloutier share the ber of units is beyond what was a different location on Belfast will Centre, applied for a 21-year lease copy of this new report (as he had originally envisioned when the create extra vehicular traffic. It extension. The application was provided the initial report con- first phase of the complex was may become harder for people in approved in August by the Com- ducted by Parsons a few years ago), constructed several years ago. Riverview Park to walk or bike to mittee of Adjustment, despite and had asked to be included in Members of the Riverview Park the store, especially if there is no concerns raised by local resi- future meetings with stakeholders Community reiterated their con- good pedestrian infrastructure to dents and the RPCA Board and regarding this overpass. The Coun- cerns to City Staff and Councillor the proposed new location. In pro- even though staff had acknowl- cillor indicated that since the study Cloutier at an open house in No- viding its comments, the RPCA edged that the drive-through was was partially paid for by Controlex vember. Board emphasized the need for non-conforming with existing CONTINUED ON PAGE 41 February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 41 RIVERVIEW PARK PRESIDENT’S REPORT

‘Welcome to the Winter Wonderland’ opment has slowed down a little. We don’t turn anyone away and The dominant story for the com- I’m happy to say that quite a few munity over the last half year has people have asked me about op- BRYAN ORENDORFF been the arrival of rail and all the portunities to help. Thank you all RPCA President adjustments that have needed to so much. I also mentioned that be made, both to our commuting we will be making a monthly vol- lives as well as to the system it- unteer opportunities list that we self to bring it to where people will send out to everyone in our expected it to be. And as we enter newsletter as well as have it post- appy New Year every- chocolate, marshmallow roasting the system’s first winter, it con- ed to the website. I’m pleased to one! I hope you enjoyed on an open fire, and games for tinues to make the news. Like it report that this has launched! If our latest Riverview Park the younger ones to have fun and or not, it is the largest project in you are looking for a place to vol- HCommunity Association (RPCA) win prizes. It is also a generally this city’s history and it is in the unteer your time, look no further event: the Carol Sing at the Cancer well-attended event by our local process of having an impact on than the RPCA website for volun- Survivors Park. While many have leaders, so if you are interested in everyone (hopefully a net positive teer needs. since expressed concerns about shaking hands and learning more one). It is also a frequent topic of While I would certainly pre- snow clearing on the pathway from about their plans for 2020, this is discussion for the RPCA. If you fer to have RPCA volunteer the park toward Hurdman Station, a great opportunity to stop by and have any concerns about the sys- needs filled, this initiative is for the event itself was held without ask a few questions. tem, please reach out to us and let the community and not just the any snow to speak of on a rather RPCA. As such, I encourage ev- warmer than usual December eve- eryone in the community in need ning. We had almost 30 people of a little volunteer help to reach show up, light some candles, and out to us to have your monthly join us in song for quite a festive volunteer needs included on our experience. And what’s more, we list. Maybe this is an event, may- managed to gather even more food be this is helping out as a cross- donations than we did last year to ing guard, maybe this is helping bring to our local food bank at one out with the Neighbourhood of its neediest times of the year. This year, we also applied for us know. Unlike the City, we don’t Watch; or maybe this is some- So, thank you to everyone who City of Ottawa events-based fund- have much of an ability to go out thing smaller like helping to participated as well as to our great ing to help us out and make the and fix the issues, but chances are clear a driveway once in a while organizers and if we don’t see you event bigger and better. Sadly, we you aren’t the only one who has or maybe to help someone get to all there next year, I hope you will didn’t get it, but I remain unde- the same question. The RPCA an appointment. Maybe it is sim- help us out by providing a food do- terred and am convinced that big- may not be in the business of ply to coordinate the monthly nation. ger plans mean greater chances of fixing City problems, but we are volunteer list for the RPCA? We Next on our events calendar success. So, if you have ideas or in the business of getting to the all have an ability to help and we is the Winter Carnival. Always a are good at writing funding appli- bottom of why they happen and all have the desire to help those popular afternoon, it is scheduled cations, I’m looking to hear from discussing meaningful ways to in need and strengthen our com- for Sunday February 23rd (see our you on how we can increase our avoid having them happen again. munity. Together, let’s see what ad in this fine paper for details). chances next year to help continue So please, reach out and let’s talk. we can do. For those who have not been to to grow this fine event into some- During the last column, I re- ---- For more information, check it before, the Winter Carnival is thing more and more of our fellow iterated my call for two hours of out our website at www.River- something of a celebration of win- community members can enjoy. time from everyone. It can be viewParkca.com, drop me a line at ter fun as we try to embrace the For those looking for news your time, or someone you find bryan.orendorff@ rogers.com with possibilities of the winter out- from this column, it has been who can give the community two your questions or thoughts, and/ doors. There is skating, a shoot to something of a quiet couple of hours. Maybe a neighbour, maybe or come to our next RPCA Board win competition with prizes, hot months. Even planning and devel- a friend, maybe a family member. meeting on February 12th.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 – the Trainyards developer - Con- Elmvale Acres Redevelopment the middle of the exercise for its trolex permission was needed to Work started in September on next Official Plan. RPCA Board If you are interested in share the report. The Board has Phase 1 of the RioCan redevelop- members and others have provid- joining the RPCA P&D contacted Controlex several times ment at Elmvale Acres Shopping ed input on several aspects, in- group or would like fur- to ask for a copy of the report, but Centre and is expected to be com- cluding a call to remove from the ther information, you a response to these requests still pleted by fall 2021. It will feature Official Plan the remaining links may contact the Commit- had not been received at the time a new 9-storey, rental residential of the AVTC (from Conroy to the tee Chair, Kris Nanda at this article went to press. building at the corner of Othello Hospital Link and from the Link [email protected]. The Board continues to press Avenue and Smyth Road, on the across the Rideau River to Nicho- for better winter clearance for site formerly occupied by Kelsey’s las Street). For more information sidewalks and paths, including the restaurant. Phase 1 includes the ad- Information on some project on this and other activi- City-owned portion of the path dition of a long-anticipated right- proposals can be found at the City ties in Riverview Park, through Cancer Survivors Park turn lane from Othello Avenue of Ottawa website at: http://www. please see the RPCA web- just west of the area cleared and onto Smyth Road that should im- city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/plan- site at www. maintained by the Ottawa Re- prove traffic flow ning/index_en.html. The RPCA riverviewparkca.com or gional Cancer Foundation (Maple- welcomes your input on these pro- email the RPCA at soft-GumDocs Centre). Official Plan Issues posals and any other potential de- riverviewparkca@ The City of Ottawa is currently in velopments in the area. gmail.com Page 42 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 Skating under the stars by Denis Poitras ince my last article was about recreational skating in comfort, I decided to give you a Slist of outdoor skating areas that will certainly charm you and your family into enjoying the outdoors even more during this winter season. When I started researching, I was so impressed by what this city has to offer that I soon discovered there could be no reason for you to say, “Where do we go skating?” First and foremost, Ottawa is privileged in having the longest skating rink in the world at 7.8 km and it’s FREE. It is the historical Rideau Canal where one can spend hours of skating, weather permitting, on a frozen ice rink that will allow you to be charmed by what this city has to offer. Once you start skating, there are resting places all along the canal that you can take a break, have a coffee or even a hot chocolate. By the way, do not skate the canal without eating a beaver tail. That alone will become a family tradition. If you like historical settings, there is also the Governor Gener- al’s Ice Rink which is an outdoor skating rink that was originally built in 1872, during the mandate of the Earl of Dufferin, Canada’s 3 km of forest as well as snow shoe third governor general. Not only or cross country ski. On the Gatin- is the rink an historical venue but eau side, there is skating through it is located in a beautiful setting the forest in Lac des loups (about which is part of the grounds of 45 minutes from Ottawa). Here Rideau Hall. It has refrigerated ice you can skate, walk through specif- which provides a great ice surface, ic paths through the forest or snow weather permitting. shoe as well. There is also a cottage There are other places in the where you can go in and enjoy a hot city that have refrigerated skating beverage and relax among friends. rinks and are often in great con- Lastly, if these places are a lit- dition depending on weather con- visit the Ottawa Sports Hall of downe Skating Court where you tle too far for your liking there is ditions. The most popular one for Fame, Art Galleries and the Barba- can also enjoy, as well, multiple certainly a rink in your neighbour- visitors and downtown neighbor- ra Ann Scott Gallery. restaurants and shopping. hood. You can go check them all hoods would be in front of City If you drive south from down- Near the Canterbury Commu- on the city of Ottawa web page at Hall, called The Rink of Dreams. town on Bank Street towards the nity Centre, you will find The the following address: ottawa.ca/ While at City Hall, you can also Glebe, you will find The Lans- Jim Tubman Chevrolet Sens Rink en/recreation-and-parks/skating/ which is more in the Alta Vista outdoor-rinks#outdoor-rink-locations Community. And, of course, there You should be able to find one is The Ben Franklin Rink on Cen- among the 250 or more outdoor trepointe Drive in Nepean. skating rinks in Ottawa. If you wish an out- of- this- Winter can be an exciting time world experience, you can skate in of the year. We need to get out and the forest, as it is a growing trend have fun doing one of our favourite in the countryside. The sites are Canadian sports. independently owned and there is If you need more information a cost to be able to skate on these about the rinks mentioned above, We’ve Got Your Back properties. just Google the venue that has With NEW AND USED OFFICE FURNITURE With NEW AND USED OFFICE FURNITURE One is River Oak Skating Trail in caught your attention and you will Metcalfe which is considered Ot- find all the information you need tawa's premiere skating trail, with on what they have to offer. • DESKS • CHAIRS • BOOKCASES • FILING CABINETS a 3 km outdoor rink through an or- • TABLES • WORKSTATIONS • STEEL SHELVING and MUCH MORE! chard, forest and meadows and it’s Denis Poitras is a Fashion Designer only 30 minutes from downtown working out of Figure 8 Skate 613.247.4000 Ottawa. Then travelling east, there Specialists located at 380 Industrial 716 INDUSTRIAL AVE. is Countryside Adventures which Avenue, and one of these days or nights www.surplusfurniture.ca is located in Moose Creek. It’s a you might just find him out skating place where you can skate through under the stars as well. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 43 AIKIDO JISEIKAN • VISION 2020

by Whispering Pine thing, and pick up my phone, jumping at my little genie’s command. New Decade It is the cause of much depression, anxiety, and stress, as I can be so en- grossed with it, constantly texting and reading lots of useless information and false news! Checking and wondering how my cyber space is so empty or too full. Can I step away Out goes Pig from it and give the phone a rest?? Do I dare to turn it off for a day? In comes Rat How did I ever manage in the days of land lines? What did I miss? Here is something else: I am very concerned about our and the bottom line. To hell with love and savour them as long as pos- environment, global warming and greenhouse gases? Owner’s man- sible. Aikido. TaiChi. Gardening. such. I worry and yes, I start to uals say to warm the engine just When I practice Jiseikan Ai- panic a little. Surprisingly, there are long enough for the RPMs to drop. kido, I have to be constantly ob- still doubters, unconvinced by the That is what I do. serving, sensing how my partners Can we take better care? scientific evidence. Why, why?? I And this: react. Then I can apply appropri- question this. They are very much We are faced with much mis- ate strength and proper technique. n the tradition of feng shui like the frog in the Zen story, liv- leading information and false news. My balance of focus and awareness (wind/water), Rat is the first ing in the deep well and knowing We need to be aware. I remember must ebb and flow, sometimes more animal in the twelve-year cy- nothing of the wider world. Hope- during my Canada citizenship cer- yielding, Ying, sometime more Icle of the Chinese zodiac. The Jade fully for us we can look emony, ages ago, the judge force, Yang. Give and take. Blend. Emperor sent out an invitation beyond our immediate cautioning me to keep Follow. Do not resist. Then force to come to his party. He said that time and surround- an open mind, to the positions in the zodiac would ings, and see the listen to the news be decided by the order in which world burning on more than one the guests arrived. Rat tricked Ox like Rome and channel, and to into giving him a ride. Then, just as now Austra- read different they got there, Rat jumped down lia and the rain newspapers. I and landed ahead of Ox. forests of South remember that, This resilient and resourceful America. and I do it. We creature has spread far and wide If we make the get many different with our help. Earth un-inhab- channels on Youtube Most people see Rat as less than itable, can we go to from different coun- admirable, but in Chinese culture, Mars??? Earth, as it is, is es- tries in English language. he is a symbol of wealth and plen- sential for us, no matter how big Look. Listen. ty. Because of rats’ reproduction our bank accounts are, or however Critical thinking is important, rate, couples would send him their black is the bottom line of financial observing and checking things out hopes for conceiving children. balance. Let us and our political for myself to get the complete sto- Rats are quick-thinkers, clever, leaders see the future more clearly. ry and not some second-hand hear- will disappear by itself. In this way persistent, and successful. Many I would sorely grieve the decline say. I need to look at both sides, flexibility overcomes power. people believe that they are con- of my planet Earth. Will there be like the YingYang symbol, ‘… the At the dojo, we have lots of tent with living a quiet and peace- lakes to swim in during my sum- ink is black, the page is white…” small plants in little pots. I have ful life, but I wonder. I imagine mer camping trips, and to fish in To enjoy my only life I need to to be aware and remember to wa- them scurrying around and restless for my friends who really love it. find a balance. I look for times ter them. Otherwise they will die. in perpetual motion. Could I just step out and breathe of silence and stillness, as when I With constant love and care, they How do I compare to Rat!? in the fresh, cool air on Mars?? I practice my Tai Chi, to reflect on reward us with beautiful flowers I want to be able to slow down, say PLEASE NO to those who events. I usually find it best - ear and fresh green sprouts in spring. get out of the rat race. I wonder would deny me this small human ly in the morning or on my thir- It is like they are singing with joy whether rats ever just laze about joy. I will not be going to Mars, I ty-minute walk to our dojo. Won- Try this: go hug a tree. It won’t and relax, not like us who are for- can only be happy here. I would derful new ideas often come to me. mind, touch it and feel it, it is full ever yakking, checking emails, like to keep my precious Earth Bad health would eventually come of life. podcasts, and to-do lists, consum- beautiful for my grandchildren and from being constantly striving and To you and yours, ing and keeping our noses to the their grandchildren to enjoy! never contemplating. All the very best smartphone. Instead of trying to grab more There are different approaches for a wonderful new year There are many things of con- and more, let us all pitch in and to life. Mine is to do simple things I Enjoy!! cern for me and I wonder where take good care of what we have. to start. There are many behaviors Let us not be as Joni Mitchell sang and habits to change and improve, ‘...they paved paradise and put up a to worry less and stop dramatizing!! parking lot...’ A single mosquito in the evening Another thing.: or my own inner thought can trou- Do we really need to start up a ble me more than anything else in modern car on a cold winter day the whole world. Sometimes my long before we drive it away?? I mind can get caught like on a Fer- have questioned some who warm ris wheel. But the wheel is not real, up their vehicles like that. Usual- and I have to stay off, otherwise I ly they say that it is better for the will find no peace. engine. Maybe they just want to The following are some real is- warm up their seats! Or to justify sues for me: the remote starters that they paid Just one ‘Ding!’, and I drop every- a lot for. Convenience, comfort Page 44 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020

Story and photos by Geoff Radnor ust a few minutes drive along Innes Road, close to the huge Costco warehouse and theJ large Home Depot store and Live music tucked in next to the NUVO Mexi- can restaurant, is the Ottawa home of the Steinway Piano Gallery. is close Over the years, as a regular cus- tomer of Home Depot, I have driven past this piano gallery many times, but one thing finally made me stop by and go inside. I am not a piano player and I do not know the difference between an A Flat or a B Minor, but I do like to listen to music. The one thing that came to my attention one day as I browsed the internet was the Young Perform- Malcolm Gillis drives in from ers' Club of the Steinway Society Brockville of Canada. As a music lover it really caught my interest. I decided to drop in and see what it was all about. Well they sure have some nice pianos on display. I met Rebecca Bourke who told me that the huge Steinway Grand Model D on show was worth about The Model D Grand Piano $250,000. I asked if there was something in my price range? Sure thing, how about the Essex model for about $8,000? That is only about one third of the cost of a basic new car today. There are digital pianos too and they are com- paratively tiny. I told Rebecca that I would continue to listen to mu- Jeff Hurtig playing Rachmaninoff sic on YouTube using the speakers connected to my computer. Rebecca, one of the three staff, then told me more about the young performers. But she also told me about the Adult Music Sharing program that Steinway has. Anyone with an interest in playing the piano can join; they meet once a month, for maybe some private practice, some music sharing and just conversation, all without charge. She Playing the $250,000 Steinway said as well that the next meeting of the group was the following morn- ano Gallery. She said that the busi- each piano has its own distinctive ing. I decided to join the group as a ness is thriving with so many people sound, so you have to pick the one non-participant observer. in Ottawa wanting to have a piano that you think will match your style When I arrived at 10 a.m. the in their home. Prospective buyers of playing and your budget. Jennifer Messer is Manager of next morning I met Jennifer Mess- can come and try out the various There were eight people at that Steinway Piano Gallery er, the manager of the Steinway Pi- models on display. I was told that day’s session. One regular member is Malcolm Gillis who comes from Brockville every month. He is a piano teacher with many students in Ottawa. His students range from 6 up to 83 years of age. Another was 70 year old Jeff Hurtig, a retired doctor living in Ottawa and it was only his second time there. He played a piece by Rachmaninoff. There was a lot of conversation about ‘the how’ to play a piece of music and they all used the Stein- way Grand Model D! Coffee and cake were available before depart- ing. So if any reader is seeking a place to meet and talk to others who play the piano this is the place to be. Contact Jennifer Messer at 613 842 8388. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 45

Reducing our use of plastics by Geoff Radnor y 11 year old granddaughter received, what I thought would be, a use- Mful Christmas present. She likes to use the kitchen and decorates cup cakes and the likes to show off her work. She also likes whipped cream. In one of the most unlikely stores for such things I came across a hand blender. I thought, “Just right for her to play with in the kitchen”. All parents and grandparents must remember these. They were common prior to the invention of the electric-powered multi-speed ma- chines that we use today. The model that I found was fair- into the Rideau River close to ly advanced as it had two speeds. Manotick. It opened in 1980 and it However it was encased in rig- has grown in size, as has the city. id plastic packaging with a card- Ottawa's population is now over board backing. To save the agony a million, an increase of 85% since of ripping it from its packaging on 1980. The forecast is that it could Christmas morning I thought that increase to 1.3 million or more in it would be easier if I did it prior to 15 years time. Will there be room the 25th and then wrap it in festive for all the plastic garbage in 2035? paper and put it in a nice gift box. Will the Trail Road Facility be sur- Using a sharp knife it took me rounded by newly built suburbs almost 15 minutes to open up the and will those households be pro- packaging, barely avoiding slicing ducing even more plastic waste? my fingers in doing so. Those big black garbage bags There is much talk today about nating them or reducing their use, uses a lot of fossil based energy in that go out to the curb for collec- getting rid of single use plastics. some charge us five cents for a bag. its long production process from a tion each week end up at the trail Here was a fine example. Another My local Farm Boy in Train Yards tree to the bag at the grocery store. road facility too. What can we use one is the Lego Frozen II toy that still uses a lot of plastic bags. More- Overall the brown paper bag is not instead? Or can we just put our gar- features a princess, animals, birds over these bags do not go into the good for our environment. bage into those rigid plastic con- and mini dolls. It is made of 521 sep- plastic and metal recycle bins, they Besides the packaging on my tainers that get blown around when arate bits of plastic, it was one of the go into the garbage and, I am told, granddaughter's whisk, and along they are empty? Maybe it would be best-selling Christmas toys, and fans never deteriorate. We all hear sto- with the Lego Frozen II, almost all better if we used the metal ones, of the movie on which it is based will ries about where these plastic bags the toys given as Christmas pres- they can last for years, however surely spend several hours of magi- end up, polluting our rivers and ents consist of plastics of one kind they do show their age by the num- cal, creative play with it. How long oceans, endangering wild life and or another. Where do plastics come ber of dents and with no lids. will it be played with before it is con- micro-plastics have been found ev- from? They are a bi-product of oil. It is up to us all, as individuals, to sidered “last year's” and disposed of? erywhere. The problem with these Isn't that the nasty stuff that is par- decrease the use of any product that Where will all that plastic go? plastic bags is the “one use” type. tially responsible for climate change? is partially responsible for the state Those thin plastic bags on rolls If we had a strong plastic bag that Mr. Leo Baekeland, a Belgian, of emergency that was declared by that are in the fresh fruit and veg- we could re-use for many trips to who became an American citizen, Ottawa city council in April 2019. gie departments in our grocery the supermarket it would be better invented the original plastic Bake- That emergency was the flooding stores are the ones that have made for the environment than even the lite in 1909. There has been a lot of that affected many homes close the news recently. It is the one single use brown paper bag. The pa- plastic made since then. to the Ottawa River. Were those thing that many environmentalists per bag is made from trees and we In Ottawa our used plastic bags floods the result of the effects of find easy to do, refuse to use those want to keep trees and plant even go in the garbage. The city dumps climate change finally reaching free plastic bags. “No More Plas- more, maybe we can plant a million its garbage in the Trail Waste Facil- us here in Ottawa? Was the city's tic!”Some of the largest supermar- more trees this year, it is good for ity Landfill on Moodie Drive, not emergency a Climate Emergency? ket chains are considering elimi- the environment. The paper bag far from the Jock River that flows Did plastic bags contribute? Page 46 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 INTERESTING CANADIANS Yes, Canada has had its tsunamis by Bruce Ricketts hen we think about tsunamis, we normal- ly think about SE Asia countriesW like Indonesia or India. We do not generally think about them happening in Canada… but they do. On 18 November 1929, a larges- cale earthquake rocked the east coast of Canada. The quake, in parts of the Burin Peninsula, the long strip of Newfoundland which juts down and out into the Atlantic Ocean, vil- Bay on the west coast of Graham lages like Lamaline, Lord’s Cove and Island where the crest was reported St Lawrence, spilled dishes from the to be more than 5 metres above the cupboard, rattled windows and gen- highest normal tide. Although dam- erally scared the local population. To age along the coast was widespread, the north east, in the capital city of most of it occurred at Port Alberni. St. John’s, the people thought that To reach Port Alberni, the tsuna- there had been an explosion some- mi had to travel 40 kilometres up Al- where. But the earthquake was only berni Inlet. The inlet served to con- a setup for the devastation that centrate the energy of the wave. The awaited the locals in the Burin. first wave arrived about 4.5 hours Let’s step back a bit to explain after the earthquake. The wave rose some of our terms. An earthquake 2.1 metres above the normal tide occurs when two subterranean land level, causing some flooding. When masses move against each other. the wave receded, the water from These masses are called “tectonic the harbour drained, leaving fish- plates”. Earthquakes are not unusu- ing boats on the bottom. Two hours al in Canada. Eastern Canada has later, the second wave arrived, rais- about 450 of them per year, most ing water levels 4 metres above the minor (3-5 on the Richter scale). normal tide level. It was this second The one that rattled the Burin Pen- wave that caused the damage. insula was a magnitude 5 or 6. As the waters rose, boats were When earthquakes happen on torn from their moorings and piled the ocean floor a secondary prob- logs were picked up and added to lem can occur. The slopes of subsur- the destructive force of the gigan- face mountains can slide. And when tic wave. Telephone poles were they slide, they can cause waves… snapped, and homes floated one big waves… called tsunamis. boats in search of survivors hang- On 27 March 1964, North Ameri- kilometre up the Somass River. Within 3 - 4 hours of the quake ing to debris or trapped in float- ca suffered its strongest earthquake People reported simply opening the harbours of the villages on the ing homes. A kerosene lamp burn- of the last century. The result be- the doors and letting the water Peninsula began to empty out. The ing in the second-floor window of came known as the Great Tsunami wash through their homes. Silt was water was receding. As interesting one floating house led rescuers to of 1964. The epicentre of the quake deposited in many of the flooded as it would have been to watch this a sleeping baby, whose family had was located 1300 kilometres north homes. Cars and boats were strewn phenomenon, it was also a major been drowned on the first floor. A of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, about and 69 homes were damaged. warning sign of a tsunami. It was man, swept to sea, swam to anoth- off the coast of Anchorage, Alas- Approximately $2.5 to $3 million time to move to higher ground. Un- er floating house only to find it was ka. The quake, which registered ($18 to $23 million in current dol- fortunately, not everyone was aware his own. The house was later towed 8.5 on the Richter scale, heaved up lars) in damages were inflicted on of the impending danger and when back to shore and replaced on its a section of the ocean floor 15 me- homes, businesses, and industries. the 20-30 metres high wave hit, it foundation. tres. The energy released by the Luckily, in this western tsunami, destroyed homes and businesses and In addition to the loss of lives earthquake was equal to 32 million there was no loss of human life. took the lives of 27 persons includ- and property the wave also tore up tonnes of TNT exploding. The re- Who says Canadian history is ing 15 children. Some homes were the seabed resulting in a disruption sulting tsunami wave generated by boring? carried away intact with people inin fish stocks, a staple in the diet the earthquake travelled across the side. They were the lucky ones. and employment of the locals. Gulf of Alaska at speeds of up to Bruce Ricketts is a historian, One store was moved 60 metres Unlike Eastern Canada, Western 720 kilometres per hour. The tsu- researcher, and author. inland and deposited in a meadow, Canada, especially British Colum- nami struck the Canadian West Readers are invited to suggest topics for with all its stock left intact. bia, is very familiar with the rumble Coast near the time of high tide. his column at: People took to the remaining of the earth. The highest wave was at Shields [email protected] February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 47 Lullabies and Adagios: the Mozart Effect by Brian McGurrin Many of the great classical com- read somewhere that lullabies, posers created cradle songs; the or cradle-songs, may be found Johannes Brahms lullaby is still in every culture, which seems widely popular. The Brahms and Iquite plausible. We know that mu- Schubert cradle songs both had sic has an emotional impact, and the Germanic title “Wiegenlied” we appreciate the fact that some [derived from the German Wiege, types of music may distract or re- meaning cradle, and Lied, meaning lax a restless child (or, for that mat- song.] The Chopin and Fauré and ter, a restless adult). Tchaikovsky cradle songs were all There are many traditional cra- titled “Berceuse” [from the French dle songs that we heard from our bercer, meaning to rock]. parents and grandparents, and I seem to recall that in the fall passed on to our own children and of 1937 when I was still curled up grandchildren. One of the most fa- in my mother’s womb, I was im- miliar of these lullabies is Rock a patiently waiting for the big day Bye Baby: of the delivery. There’s not much Rock a bye baby on the treetop leg room in there, and not much When the wind blows doing to occupy your time; but by the cradle will rock the 24th week I had already grown When the bough breaks a cute little pair of ears, and I was the cradle will fall hoping to hear some beautiful se- And down will come baby, lections such as Bach’s “Arioso” or cradle and all. maybe the Adagio Sostenuto move- This seems a harsh message to ment from Beethoven’s “Moonlight” be crooning to infants. Where did Sonata. it originate? Nobody can say for I now perceive that my intellec- sure. The website Songfacts.com at- tual development was not much tributes the song to “traditional” enhanced while listening to my sources, meaning that it was anon- dear mother’s favourite 1930s soap ymously handed down from one operas like Pepper Young’s Family generation to another. and Young Doctor Malone. The eve- We know that the first printing ning radio programs were margin- of Rock A Bye Baby was in 1765, in sages in the lyrics of lullabies and with annoying sounds of chirping ally better, some of you may recall a book titled Mother Goose’s Melody, therefore neither do adults. Irish crickets. the Lux Theatre and Fibber McGee and that, surprisingly, it included at mothers discovered this long ago Another set of recordings was and Molly, but of course those pro- that time a stern footnote aimed at and adopted the generic (and titled Piano Classique pour Bebe. The grams were way past my bedtime. I adults: “This may serve as a Warning soothing) Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too- full title in translation reads: Fifty was very young at the time... actu- to the Proud and Ambitious, who climb ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that’s Piano Classics for Babies: The best of ally not even born yet. so high that they generally fall at last.” an Irish lullaby. It seems that almost soothing music for children, for a relax- Okay, I’m being silly, and I don’t Would anyone, especially a any non-percussive, non agitated ing pregnancy, for playtime, or for bed- really know if the Mozart effect is parent, place a baby’s cradle on music will suffice, especially if lov- time and restful sleep. It covers all the fact or fiction, but I don’t see any- a windy treetop, or attach it to a ingly accompanied by smiles and bases, including dozens of sooth- thing silly about exposing infants weak branch that might break? cuddles and rocking. ing classical selections in adagio to the music of Bach and Mozart One theory proposed to explain In 2001, a classical musician tempos by Bach, Beethoven, Mo- and Beethoven. 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Comparing our LRT with others by Geoff Radnor ur brand new LRT is in operation. It is our city's second foray into public Otransport by rail. The smaller Tril- lium line was the first but technically it is not “light rail”. I will not bore readers with the various defi- nitions of light rail. As our regular readers have New Orleans was the first city in learned from previous articles in the US to introduce rapid transit to this paper, Ottawa had a thriving the streets public transport system starting with horse drawn cars, followed by electric trams. Things have changed over the years. The electric trams finally finished in 1959 with the introduction of diesel powered buses. So now we are back to electric power, but trains The latest Beijing train not trams. Ottawa is a fairly new entrant Typical transport in the early 1900s into the long list of cities that are using trains to move people. Sta- tistics vary but in 2018 about 75% of workers in Ottawa got to work by car/truck/van. How that number will change will depend on the enthusiasm with which commuters will take up riding on the LRT. Initial response is mixed. Environ- mentalists will want 0% of com- This is one of Ottawa’s electric muters using cars, vans and trucks trams on Rideau Street. to go to work by 2050. There will be a lot of empty roads. In an earlier article we de- scribed how the very first Metro/ Subway/Underground was built in London in 1863 using coal burning locomotives. Since those far- Vancouver’s Sky Train off days most cities around the world have built some kind of rapid transit system to make com- Express Horse muting easier and more “rapid”. Actually, the city of New Orleans started a tram line in 1835 and it Road and Industrial Ave. is still running today, and it only It is my opinion that the initial costs $1.25 per trip. LRT should have been a line from There are almost 200 cities Orleans to the centre of Ottawa. with metro transit systems. Fi- With that established then the nally Ottawa joined the club in other option from Kanata would September 2019. Another coun- Ottawa has ordered seven of these Stadler Flirt diesels for the new Tril- have followed. Then in the distant try, Viet Nam, is building its first lium line extension future the line from Manotick into LRT, in Ho Chi Minh City, so town would have completed the Ottawa is not the only city with reaches 160km per hour (which opening day way back in Septem- system. But the line we have now a new metro transit system. The is fine if you slept in and want to ber last year. But how is it changing does not go far enough out to the Ho Chi Minh line is also way be- get to work on time). There aren't the daily travel habits of the resi- suburbs and its integration with hind schedule just like most sys- many cities in the world that do dents of Riverview Park? Another the existing bus routes leaves a lot tems around the world. not have an LRT of some kind in question, is it worth the $2 billion to be desired. China has taken over the leader- operation. There are almost 40 in price tag? Some residents of Riverview ship in building LRTs of all kinds. China alone. The new LRT is not easily ac- Park are now taking twice as long The Beijing Metro has 394 stations Here in Canada, Toronto and cessed by the residents of River- to get to their offices in Gatineau and one day back in July almost 14 Montreal have large and ever ex- view Park, so I fear that many res- due to the lack of transit integra- million people took a trip on the panding systems that some of us idents will not change their mode tion. Surely this fault lies with the Beijing Metro, and we thought will be familiar with. Vancouver of getting to work and many will planners in city hall. Why didn't we that our LRT was crowded! To ride also has a light rail system called still use their cars. Changes in bus see these deficiencies in the plan- on it, the fares start at 60 cents the “SkyTrain”. schedules have not helped either. ning process? and for the equivalent of $2 you So how is Ottawa managing its The east/west orientation of the Most Ottawa residents had no can get a ride of over 100kms. An- initial steps into the light rail trans- LRT does nothing to lower the prior experience of using an LRT other system of similar size oper- portation world? We have heard north/south traffic volume on the system to get to work, and we be- ates in the city of Shanghai, it also many complaints in the media streets around us like Riverside lieved that the planners must have boasts of a high speed line that about all kinds of problems since Drive, Alta Vista Drive, Russell known what they are doing. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 49 DEAR FRAN

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round 1968, I was intro- 6. Bring your Clivia inside when duced to seed catalogues. the temperature dips below It was in the Dominion 12ºC, and do not let it freeze. SeedA House catalogue where I dis- A cold garage will work, too. covered Clivia miniata. The cost A cold period of 5-6 weeks is was $40 in 1968 Canadian dollars. essential. Cape Primrose Alas, I could not afford it! About 7. Do not water or fertilize be- ten years ago a gardening friend tween October and January and was dividing her Clivia and asked if keep as cool as possible in your I would I like an offset. Yes!!! Mine house. This is the critical rest- has now grown so big I can return ing period. the favour and replace hers that 8. In late January start watering died. This is why I like gardening, and warming up your Clivia and the sharing of what you grow. roughly two weeks later blooms Clivia miniata or Kaffir or bush should appear. lily is a member of the Amaryllis 9. Repot when pot bound about family and like the Amaryllis, Clivia every 3-5 years which gives you has wide thick arching leaves that offsets to share. grow from a bulb. In South Africa, The amount of fertilizer, its native habitat, it is a woodland strength of light and the degree of plant and can become large and coldness and length of cold period Clivia miniata about two to three feet tall with all affect the size, colour and height clusters of orange bell shaped flow- of bloom stack. but thrive grown in a north, east need no fertilizer and little water. ers on a stalk. The normal bloom- If you are the adventurous type or a window with very bright light In January when the days are lon- ing time is late winter but with pa- and wish your Clivia to rebloom which makes them ideal for grow- ger, they resume growing and with tience and following the “rules” it you have to repeat the steps above ing in apartments. The majority of regular fertilizing they will bloom may rebloom. and, of course, say your prayers Streps that you will find for sale are abundantly. I almost gave up on my Clivia gift that the plant will cooperate. hybrids. The blossom colours range My Streptocarpus lives on a win- as it was not blooming. I placed it Once Clivias were only for the in purple, blue, rose, red, white and dow sill facing east and when in in a west facing floor to ceiling bay connoiseur plant collector. Google bicolour. The plant ranges in size bloom may have twenty or more window that has filtered light in The North American Clivia Soci- from dwarf to almost a metre high. blooms depending on how gen- the summer and direct west sun in ety (www.northamericancliviasoci- The arching, dark green leaves erous I was with fertilizing. The the winter, and there it sat for 4-5 ety.org) and other Clivia societies grow in rosettes. As the leaves age, Strep enthusiasts divide and re- years never blooming. Research in- around the world for information it is normal to have brown tips and pot their plants every few months. dicated that to bloom, Clivia needs on this beautiful plant or just to edges. These leaves should be re- That is a lot of work. I would do to be 2-5 years old and pot bound view the variations available on moved and discarded. Over time a mine when the pot is filled with with roots coming out the bottom their website. Strep will fill the surface of the pot plants and share the babies. of the pot. My west facing window and need to be divided. To divide, I recommend that you try my is very cool in the winter because Streptocarpus or remove from the pot and separate two favourite houseplants you will of the cool air coming off the large Cape Primrose into individual small plants each not be disappointed. As always I window. By accident I managed to I saw my first Streptocarpus many with their own roots. Discard those hope you find this information use- supply the three requirements to years ago in England and was that are old and tired looking. ful and enjoyable. bloom: age, pot bound and cool hooked. I bought my first one, a Plant a baby Strep, with 1-2 leaves for 25-30 days. My Clivia started to miniature, at a District 2 horticul- such that they have room to spread N. B. The Gloucester Horticultural bloom and blooms every winter. tural meeting. Later I found more and they will fill the pot over time. Society is relocating to the Queenswood at a greenhouse in Hawkesbury, The leaves are velvety and should Heights Community Centre at 1485 Tips for success: and, I believe the Ottawa African not be watered overhead but set Duford in Orleans and look forward to 1. Buy a plant that is 2-5 years old Violet Society (www.oavs.org) has in a pan of water to which half seeing you at our monthly meetings on or in bloom. members that grow them for sale. strength balance fertilizer has been the third Mondays. Our 2020 program is 2. Plant in a heavy pot to balance The genus Streptocarpus be- added. Streps rest during the win- on our website at www.gardenontario. the weight of the plant as it longs to the Gesnariad family and ter when the days are shortest and org/site/gloucester. grows. is native to central, eastern and 3. Indoors- grow in a west window southern Africa, including Mad- n Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton (MGOC) check our website for with protection or a north or agascar and the Comoro Islands gardening information http://mgottawa.mgoi.ca. east window. where they grow on shady rocky n To receive TROWEL TALK, our free monthly electronic gardening newslet- 4. Grow in a shady location out- hillsides or riverbanks. They are ter, contact: to be added to the list. n Check out THE EDIBLE GARDEN, a monthly online guide for those who doors for the summer (same as cousins of the African violets and wish to grow their own food. for Amaryllis). require the same care. n Phone Help Line: 613-236-0034, Wednesday and Thursday only, 1-3pm. 5. Fertilize every two weeks with Streps will bloom their hearts Year round. n half strength 20-20-20 fertilizer, out when given the right condi- Email Help Line: [email protected] stop fertilizing by mid-September. tions. They do not like direct sun, Page 50 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n St. Aidan’s Anglican Rideau Park’s Harmony Club for Seniors 11:30am. The food bank welcomes donations Church, 934 Hamlet Road. 60+ monthly gathering is on Wed. Feb. 26. both monetary and non perishable food items. Pancake and Sausage Supper, Tuesday Feb- Lunch at 12 noon; register at the church office Healthy children’s school snacks, boxed cereals ruary 25, 2020, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. by Feb. 19. From 1-2pm, enjoy a talk by Nancy and canned fruits are especially appreciated. For $10.00 adult / $5.00 child under 12. Tickets are and John Durkee on their recent 5-week excur- further information, please call 613-736-5058. available by contacting the church at 613-733- sion to Italy. All Seniors welcome. n Art Lending of Ottawa 0102 or [email protected] Community E-Waste Recycling Day: Sat. Art Lending of Ottawa will be held at the R.A. n Rideau Park United Church Mar. 14, 9am - 3pm. Bring your e-waste to the Centre (Outaouais Room), 2451 Riverside Drive (east entrance) on Saturday, March 14th from 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Activities and Events, church, back parking lot, and Ontario Electronic 10:00am to 4:00pm. Purchasing, leasing, and February-March 2020. For more information, please Stewardship (OES) will recycle your used home lease to purchase quality fine art from local art- call the church office at 613-733-3156 x229 electronics - old TVs, DVDs, computers, laptops, ists is available. Visit www.artlendingofottawa.ca (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) or www.rideaupark.ca phones, etc. Divert toxins from the landfills. Pro- ceeds to our Rideau Park Refugee Fund. for further details and to visit the artist’s gallery. Rideau Park’s Euchre Club meets every month- n Emmanuel United Church Thursday, 1 - 3:30pm, until June. Join us for The Harmony Club for Seniors 60+ ly gathering is Wed. Mar. 25. Lunch at 12 noon; 691 Smyth Road, Bus route #55 For information, cards, conversation and fun. All are welcome. A register at the church office by Mar. 18. From please call our office at 613-733-0437 (M-Thur. 8:30-4 small donation helps cover refreshments. 1-2pm, Tom Clarke describes the Guatemala pm) or visit www.emmanuelunited.ca. Services and Tai Chi, Winter Session, continues on Tues- Stove Project, a simple cement block stove with Events for February and March, 2020 days, 10 - 11am (new time) OR Wednesdays, outside venting that can reduce wood consump- Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.: You are in- 4 - 5 pm. Included are Yang style meditative tion and indoor toxic smoke by about 50%, vited to attend our friendly welcoming service, movement and Qigong work for energy. Gen- saving forest resources and people’s health - an with inspirational and challenging messages tle Yoga is also on Wednesdays, 5 - 6 pm, with innovation with global implications. and wonderful music by senior choir and Em- Yuko Suzuki (Drop-in: $10). More info. & fees, n Pacesetters Club manubells. And join us for coffee afterwards. contact: [email protected] We also have a children’s Sunday school, a teen THINK SPRING! Put on your walking youth group and a nursery room. If the weather Yoga Fridays continues through February & shoes and join others at The Pacesetters Club at interferes, webcasts are available at emmanuel- March. Two sessions. Gentle Mat Yoga (9:30 - Billings Bridge Shopping Mall. Women and Men united.ca/worship/webcast.php 10:30am) increases balance and strength. Chair welcome. Located in the basement of the Tower, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tues- Yoga (11am - 12 noon) improves flexibility and northwest corner of the Mall. Low membership day, February 25, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Join us for balance for those with chronic conditions. cost of $10 covers our expenses. Call 613-521- homemade pancakes and local fresh sausages. (Drop-in: $10). More info & fees, contact Marg 6740 during open hours of 7:30 to 10 am. $10 or $5 for children 8 and under. Bring your- Hillier, [email protected] n Annual Shrove Tuesday self, your family and your friends! Proceeds to the CD Camp Fund. For tickets call our office Rideau Park’s Valentine Coffee (and Tea!) Pancake Supper or ask at the door. Party is Thurs. Feb. 13, 9:30 - 11:30am. Enjoy At St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, Febru- coffee & tea while choosing from the Bake Ta- 2345 Alta Vista Drive (beside fire station) on ary 26, 7:00 p.m. The Service will be led by Rev. ble, perusing the Potpourri Table and checking February 25. Two sittings at 5 pm and 6 pm. Brian Copeland out the quilts. All welcome. Freewill offering. Pancakes (including gluten free), sausages, ham, Messy Church: Saturday, February 29, 5:00 to BEANS!, and ice cream. Adults $10, children 7:00 p.m. Join us for Messy Church including Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tues. $6, 3 and under free. Tickets available at Church crafts, games, dinner and a short worship. Our Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the 28th Ottawa office weekday mornings. 613-733-0336. theme is “A Leap of Faith.” Scouts, with a menu of pancakes, sausages, n Blair Court Community PIE Day: Sunday, March 15, 2020, after veggies, & dessert. Tickets: Adults: $10.00, Food Bank 10:00 a.m. service, join us for a film and Children: $6.00, are available from the church some pie. Why PIE? PIE = Public. Intention- office (M-F. 9-4) and at the door. Also a raffle (formally Nativity Parish Food Bank) al. Explicit. Those are the standards we hold for themed baskets with proceeds to the 28th Now located at Blair Court Community House, ourselves to when we become Affirming. We Ottawa’s trip to Poland this summer. 1566 Station Boulevard in Riverview Park. honour the full inclusion of LGBTQ2SIA+ It operates every second week on Tuesdays people in faith communities and beyond, with 6:30pm-8:00pm and Wednesdays 10:00am- everyone across Canada! 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We all miss our pets when they become lost. A missing pet is a stressfull situation for both the guardian and the animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton have set up a confidential e-mail list of pet owners (and those who care) in Riverview Park. If you wish to participate, please e-mail [email protected] with your e-mail address, postal address and phone number. When [email protected] is notified of a lost pet, all partici- Support the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind pants will be sent a confidential e-mail with a description of by purchasing a brick engraved with your pet’s name. the lost or found pet. When a pet is found, Orrin and Pam will notify the owner and arrangements can be made for the pet to be returned. Your participation may result in a lost pet being returned to their grateful owner. February-March 2020 www.RiverviewParkReview.ca Page 51

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by Susan Reive, Physiotherapist slept on their stomach, and can’t turn their eck pain is very common, affecting head one way. When the facet joint gets over- many people both young and old. ly compressed or conversely over stretched, Whether the pain arises from an Neck Pain the capsule will respond with pain and inflam- Nacute muscle strain or results from a chron- mation. Moreover, aging causes degenerative ic degenerative neck condition the pain can changes in the facet joint just like in a knee interfere with activities of daily living such joint, making it more vulnerable to increased as shoulder checking, lifting, reading, and stress and strain. sleeping. Thankfully most neck pain can be Disc problems arise often when there is ex- resolved with specific exercises. Physical ther- cessive load on the disc, often from repetitive apy can be beneficial in the rehabilitation of heavy lifting or a torsional strain. The disc fiber neck problems. tears and inflammation results. Sometimes the Many structures in the neck can cause pain adjacent nerve root can get inflamed and com- when injured. The neck or cervical spine is compressed, causing pain radiating down the arm prised of seven vertebrae which sit on top of and possibly associated tingling down the arm. each other. With the exception of the top two Treatment is directed at restoring full mobil- vertebrae, the vertebral bodies are separated in ity, reducing pain, improving strength and cor- front by a disc. They are joined together at the is held together by ligaments, the disc, and the recting poor postural habits. back by two facet joints. The circular spinal ca- surrounding muscles. With mechanical neck pain, there will be nal, housing the spinal cord, runs down behind The cervical muscles attach the vertebrae to- movements that increase the pain but thank- the vertebral bodies. Nerves traverse through gether and can run up to the skull and down fully there will be movements that reduce the a small hole at each vertebral level. The spine into the thoracic spine and shoulder blade. pain. Exercise is a big component of the treat- Neck pain can be classified as acute, (lasting ment. Acute muscle strains need to regain flexi- less than 3 months) or chronic (lasting more bility and strength. Chronic disc issues will usu- than 3 months). The most common cause ally respond to exercises which promote good of acute neck pain is a muscle strain or lig- cervical alignment such as neck retraction. ament sprain. A fall, carrying a heavy back Maintaining good posture places less stress on pack, or physical exertion can strain the mus- the spine. Keeping active is a good idea as pro- cles. Chronic neck pain is usually a result of longed positions, especially sitting, really aggra- a sprain of the facet joints or disc. The facet vate the neck. joints can get sprained with poor posture. The If you are experiencing neck pain, whether classic “crick in the neck” syndrome results it is acute or chronic, physiotherapy can help when people wake up feeling locked, having teach you what to do and what not to do. Page 52 Riverview Park Review February-March 2020

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