DECEMBER 2015 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.7 NO.5 No stopping the $70 million AVTC hospital link road by Bill Fairbairn Sciences Campus, support fu- ith Riverview Park ture hospital growth, facilitate opposition cast any development of National aside, the hospi- Defence Medical Centre lands Wtal link road is going ahead and improve the traffic flow. through mud, water, dynamite Construction is scheduled to and considerable loss of trees continue until December 2017 for quicker ambulance access with follow-up landscaping in and in the near future promised 2018. improved traffic flow on Alta The work now has resulted Vista Drive and . in a slowdown of traffic dur- The project provides a link ing rush hours at the Alta Vista between and Drive crossover site. Work on the Hospital Ring Road. The the Riverside Drive site in- City of , in its latest volves construction of three update, repeats that the link is bridges, sewers and a water needed to improve transit ser- vices to the Ottawa Health See page 19

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Braving freezing temperatures Riverview Park residents protest the rising cost of the hospital Rachel: A small helper doing a big job for Park Cleanup link road and their loss of green space. Photo Credit: Chris Wightman Photo credit:Shawn Bardell

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1145 Heron Rd. 613-731-8752 (at Kaladar Ave.) DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 5 What happened to the polar bear dads? Well… by Kailey Walker the kids to pick up the slack! On the came running back from their homes Photos by Kathy Walker beautiful Thanksgiving Monday a de- to the pool, all of them were wearing ive years ago the Chomley Cres- cision was made to do the plunge. The bathing suits and goggles. Expect for cent dads bravely jumped in the tarp was pulled back to reveal the 15C one, Kailey. She came over wearing a 10C pool on October 17th 2010. water. It was a lovely off shade of green jacket and toque. She eventually took FNot to be out done, the offspring de- shimmering in the sunlight. The polar it off and jumped in wearing only her cided to challenge the dads by doing bear dip crew ranged in age from as bathing suit. Many of them jumped in their own polar bear dip on October young as 7 to as old as 12. more than twice which surprised all of And they went swimming when the 12th 2015. A week before, at a neigh- The kids included Kailey, Syd- the parents. water was how cold? bour’s house, the owner of the pool ney, Ronan, Olivia, Greg, Rowan and As you are standing on the diving said “Going to close the pool so if you Eden. After putting their hands and board ready to jump in. You feel trepi- legs in the longest. Their legs started want to go in you better do it.” feet into the pool to test the water, dation and excitement all together. Af- to turn white; I didn’t know if that Ever since that first dip 5 years ago, all you heard after each limb went in ter taking tons of pictures and jump- was worse than turning purple! We all the adults have been talking about do- was “That’s FREEZING!” or “NOT ing in, a boy named Ronan had an idea finished, wrapped ourselves in towels ing another polar bear dip. However, A CHANCE!” Nevertheless, the kids to take a picture of all our legs in the (Greg the youngest proudly exclaimed five years past with no action leaving decided to go for it and as they all water. It was very cold and he, Olivia, to us that he had found the warmest Greg, Rowan and Eden were doing a and fluffiest towel) and went home contest to see who could keep their ready to eat Thanksgiving turkey.

It's a cold jump!! But Eden Armstrong, Gregory Howe, Rowan Armstrong, The brave bunch: Gregory Howe, Kailey Walker, Olivia Howe, Rowan and Olivia Howe, Kailey Walker, Ronan O'Shaughnessy and Sydney Eden Armstrong, Sydney O'Shaughnessy, and in front- Ronan O'Shaughnessy O'Shaughnessy made it!!

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irginia, a little girl back ing it is good to remember that we in 1897, asked if there was have many ice rinks to play on, green S’funny... says you can’t a Santa Claus. We at the spaces that when white are great for get there from here... VRiverview Park Review (like the New skiing, snow shoeing and dog walk- York Sun that responded to Virginia) ing, and many other excuses to get say YES. And for many of the same outside and play. We also have many reasons. Where there is generosity, warm and friendly neighbours who imagination and faith Santa Claus make our little island less isolat- must exist. ing. Someday soon the roadwork For the next year we have to hope will clear up and it will become less that many less than material gifts daunting to get further afield for us, find their way from Santa’s sleigh to but for now we have to see the best Riverview Park. And, as a sugges- that our island has to offer. tion to the big man, please choose The local green spaces are being your delivery route carefully. Alta repurposed and redesigned to an an- Vista northbound is a bit congested noying degree. And ironically the right now. And Riverside Drive east health benefits of unmanaged and involves some creative driving. East- un-manicured trees and fields are way Gardens is still in a state of dis- being ignored, right beside a world array, and St. Laurent Boulevard is a class hospital and cancer facility. bit of a maze of pot holes with more Maybe in Santa’s sleigh there is the construction work being planned. generosity and imagination to see Maybe it is a good thing Santa and this developing space and the green his 8 tiny reindeer fly and don’t drive. spaces left alone, as the future bet- cal development. By being involved For now, however, we earnestly With all this roadwork around ter health of Riverview Park resi- in the management of local develop- hope that Santa and his sleigh find Riverview Park one can be forgiven dents. We hope that in that sleigh ments in a healthy, positive manner, their way to our little island quickly for feeling that it is a bit of an island there is also the ability to actively both Riverview Park and developers and easily this year. these days. But with winter com- and constructively participate in lo- stand to benefit. 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 to River- Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Microsoft view Park homes and businesses. Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for gram- mar and brevity. Photographs must be e-mailed in jpeg format to Editor@River- Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies who viewParkReview.ca. All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riverview Park Re- photographer and a caption describing the subject. view. This newspaper could not be prepared without their support. If you know of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected] Park Review. Email [email protected] for advertising informa- Your name, address and phone number is required for verification. tion. All profits will be made available to worthwhile community projects. Please remember to recycle this newspaper. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OPINIONS PUBLISHED IN Riverview Park Review ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND DO NOT NE- CESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF Riverview Park Review. RPReview is currently seeking distributors CONTRIBUTIONS BY POLITICIANS ARE PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS.

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It is inding a good sushi chef is made from a combination of finely not all that easy, for the skills sliced crab meat, avocado and cu- involved are unlike the re- cumber wrapped in seaweed. It Fquirements for any other culinary is said to be made inside-out be- positions. This is because creating cause the seaweed (nori) is rolled sushi is complex, and not only are in the vinegar seasoned rice after excellent knife skills required for the other ingredients are put to- the job, but there also has to be a gether. Ingredients on the outside good knowledge of fish, raw foods of the California Rolls vary. At 168 and how flavours will fit together Sushi, the rolls are sprinkled with successfully for one single bite. fish eggs on all sides before- slic John Ke, Manager of 168 Sushi, ing. Raw fish served without rice knows this only too well, since he or seaweed is called sashmi, not can frequently be seen working be- sushi. hind the sushi bar with at least two For some aspiring sushi chefs, other sushi chefs at his restaurant. their goal may be achieved by un- iPad ordering was introduced into dertaking an apprenticeship, mov- Hard at work: Jerry, Qing and John their restaurant in early 2015, and ing through various levels of hands- Photo credit:Geoff Radnor as a result they work even more on experience plus classroom quickly than ever before to have training. As an apprentice, they trained, because they can produce 168 Sushi has introduced iPad order- the sushi leave the sushi bar as work under a skilled sushi chef, some of the most delicious, beau- ing for the convenience of its custom- soon as is possible. John has now and depending on the situation, tiful meal presentations that one ers. The restaurant is located at 1760 been looking for a sushi chef for may complete a certain number of could ever see or taste. Chances St. Laurent Blvd., between Smyth several months. hours of course work at an insti- are that the customer may never Road and Industrial Ave. 613-523- Demand for sushi chefs has in- tute, school, or academy. Others, know all the magic that takes place 1680. Open 7 Days a Week + Holidays. creased, as not only restaurants or who wish to become sushi chefs, to transform one single bite into 168SushiBuffet.com. You can also enjoy sushi bars but grocery stores now may earn a sushi chef position by the amazing flavours that it does. the 168 Sushi experience by ordering have take- out sushi in their cool- years of on-the-job- training under So you want to be a sushi chef? for take-out or delivery. ers. As a sushi chef, training will and beside a sushi master. There are a lot of wonderful things have included learning how to pre- Knowledge of safe food handling to learn. pare vinegar rice, plus the prepa- is imperative in becoming a sushi ration of the fresh ingredients chef, as are guidelines for proper needed. Examples of these are the food storage. Considering that fish plus fruits and vegetables. Ex- the majority of the food is served tensive knowledge of the different fresh, if not raw, sushi chefs must kinds of knives, their care and how also understand the importance of to correctly use each is also an in- knowing about exact temperatures tegral part of the learning skills. and precisely defined food storage Sushi is most often topped with environments. While according to fish; with sushi ingredients raw, John Ke, there are a total of about cooked, or a combination of both. 30 ingredients that they choose And although many people think from in their preparation of sushi, that sushi is all about raw fish- it and which need to be looked after is not. appropriately. At 168 Sushi, the most popular Sushi chefs are very highly

Wow!! Sure looks like art. Photo credit:Geoff Radnor Page 8 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward What does Draft Budget 2016 mean for Capital Ward? by David Chernushenko every year is starting to take and initial construction udgeting for a city of near- its toll on our city. Although north of Clegg Ave), various ly one million people is a no major services have been road resurfacing throughout complex affair. Doing it in cut outright, we are begin- the ward, some safer cross- Bas transparent and consultative ning to really notice reduced ings of Queen Elizabeth Dr. a fashion as possible is an even staffing levels and shorter (design work), construction greater challenge. hours of operation in many of the Glebe section of the City staff prepare the Draft areas. We are also facing sig- O’Connor St. Bikeway, and Budget based on extensive input nificant rate and user fee in- public consultation on the from elected councillors and the creases, including for various future of Brewer Park and mayor. We in turn based our rec- recreation programs and fa- its aging facilities. ommendations on what we have cility rentals, as well as both • Citywide, affordable housing heard from our constituents, on fare hikes and service cuts and homelessness programs the priorities we have identified for OC Transpo users at a will see a $2 million increase, over the course of our time living time when we should be try- while funding for communi- with parents and caregivers of chil- in and representing our wards, and ing to encourage ridership. ty resource and health cen- dren and youth. Parenting in Ot- on new trends, challenges and op- • Major infrastructure renewal tres will rise by 1.5% to $11.2 tawa, a new biweekly series airing portunities we have observed. requires a large share of tax million. Ottawa is also hiring on CTV’s News at 6, shares health This year, I once again sought revenue, and significant new 25 new police officers. and parenting information to help input from Capital Ward residents and ongoing projects com- • In order to save money in the improve the wellbeing of kids and well in advance. For a summary of prise the bulk of spending: long term, the City plans, families in Ottawa. what I heard, I invite you to visit Ongoing construction of the among other measures, to The series looks at the day-to- capitalward.ca/budget2016. O-Train invest in more efficient LED day challenges that families face, Once the Draft Budget is ta- and renewal of other tran- technology for street lights, and features advice from children’s bled, City Council embarks on sit infrastructure; breaking review planned purchases of health experts. Topics include a detailed examination of the ground on the combined trucks and other fleet vehi- healthy eating and activity, puber- document, with each committee, sewage and stormwater stor- cles, and reduce spending on ty, mental health, technology and commission and board holding a age tunnel, the largest part advertising, media monitor- more. specific meeting for this purpose. of the Ottawa River Action ing, printing and postage. Parents and parents-to-be who Then, full Council debates and Plan; the redevelopment of As I make my way through this would like information or advice votes on the final Budget — this Arts Court and expansion of massive budget binder I will share can also visit parentinginottawa. year, on Dec. 9. the Ottawa Art Gallery; and further observations and highlight com, call 613-PARENTS (727- So what is notable in this year’s a series of road and cycling specific projects on my website 3687) or email ParentinginOtta- Draft Budget? projects. and via my newsletter. [email protected]. • The residential property • Capital Ward will receive You can find out more about the tax hike has been held at new funds primarily for budget process and details at ot- Councillor 2%, which represents an maintenance of existing tawa.ca/budget2016. David Chernushenko increase of about $72 per facilities, with a few no- 613-580-2487 | year, to $3,477, for an urban table exceptions, such as Parenting in Ottawa David.Chernushenko home assessed at $375,300. the completion of the Main resources @Ottawa.ca | capitalward.ca A rural property assessed at Street Renewal (road, water, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), the same value will see an in- sewer, cycling, sidewalks), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern crease of $56, to $2,887. the Rideau River Western Ontario (CHEO) and CTV News • Capping tax increases at 2% Pathway (detailed design have teamed up to share expertise Dementia needs a national plan – we can do this together y the end of 2031, 1.4 million ly 230,000 jobs. It’s not just economic velop and implement a national de- to care for us as we age, investing in Canadians will be living with costs associated with caregiving that mentia strategy. Our families, neigh- a national dementia strategy would some form of dementia, in- are cause for alarm. Because demen- bours and friends need and deserve help alleviate the growing challenges Bcluding Alzheimer’s disease. This sta- tia is a progressive disease, almost all support as they face this disease. In in the coming years but also make a tistic may seem way off in the future. caregivers must provide round-the- a recent online survey, 83 per cent of big impact today. But in reality, it’s happening right clock care, taking a serious toll on Canadians said they want a national here in our community. This makes their physical and mental well-being. dementia strategy. Beating Alzheimer’s disease in- dementia one of the biggest drains on The growing prevalence of demen- This strategy would focus on three volves each and every Canadian. The our economy. In Canada, it’s costing tia is troubling. But fortunately it’s key things every Canadian affected stakes are high. We can’t let this dis- us $33 billion per year in direct and not 2031 yet. We can work together by dementia expects: advance the ease bring down the prosperity of our indirect costs. Today, an estimated to reduce these soaring numbers and progress of research, find ways of pre- community or country. 15,000 people in Ottawa and Ren- improve dementia care at the same venting and managing the disease and Together, we can beat this disease. frew County are living with dementia, time. make sure those it affects live as well Take action by visiting a disease which causes problems with Team work is the idea behind our as possible in their homes and com- www.alzheimer.ca/election2015 thinking and memory loss. Age is a proposal for a Canadian Alzheimer’s munities. A national dementia strat- primary risk factor and we still don’t Disease and Dementia Partnership. egy is not only vital for Canada, it is Kathy Wright know how to stop or cure this debili- This partnership would bring togeth- key to the vitality of our community. Executive Director tating and ultimately, fatal disease. er policy-makers, researchers, health- According to Stats Canada, for Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and In 2011 alone, hours spent by care professionals, industry, and com- this first time as of July 2015, seniors Renfrew County family caregivers was the equivalent munity leaders to work alongside outnumber kids in Canada. We’re liv- www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa of $11 billion in lost income – or near- citizens living with dementia to de- ing longer and with fewer children DECEMBER. 2015 Jiseikan Aikido Riverview Park practice Review practice practice Page I 9 talent. But it is just as necessary. Very talented people drop out. Ones who practice long and steadily keep going. It becomes a habit. Patience is a talent too. It is fun to practice what comes easy. It is more interesting to practice what is hard. If I always do what I've always done I will always get what I've always got. Practice of mutual welfare benefits us as individuals and as a society. It extends beyond the dojo to everyday life, family, friends and strangers. Right now our dojo by Winking Owl Practice of anything is practice of application of hiji kudaki. Could has an urn for donations to the Practice too. we make it beautiful? Simple, local food bank, a way to extend ikido is for health. On the Practice proves that practice effective, efficient? It wasn’t easy. the principle beyond our walls. mat I am present. No works. The benefits deepen my The transition was new to us. Giving freely feels so much better Aworries or regrets. Here understanding that practice is the Mochizuki O'Sensei loved to watch than giving from obligation. and now. Meditating without way to learn. I know that, as sumo. He would see familiar Practicing with chopsticks trying. Taking it all in. Well, information, as the right answer, techniques used in unfamiliar means next time I go to China I can mostly. but by doing it I take it in. ways. eat faster. Now I can use Spontaneous action is when With partners I benefit from Practice brings on chopsticks without thinking. I can I act without forethought. Practice my own improvement and theirs introspection and self awareness. feel the food they're holding. educates my body. If my body can too, so the effect is reinforced and Was my movement graceful? Why Awareness grows. recall the right experience which I multiplied, bouncing back and couldn’t I do it right away, as our Who would expect that a tai give it through practice, it will forth, round and round. teacher showed it? Why did I need chi move would be useful when work. Practice prepares me for the Practice is mindful repetition. to see it and try it and see it again pulling weeds in the backyard, or unexpected when there is no time It gives me a chance to focus, before I could do it at all? another would be good for to think, when I fall to the level of isolate, inspect. Insight comes by Group practice at the dojo is negotiating the accidental booby my training. looking many times from many a chance to get help from our traps in my cluttered shed, or when My reverse roundhouse kick angles, to see what has been teacher and other students and for washing my car, or for efficiently is particularly bad spinning left. I overlooked. me to try out the results of my turning away from the coffee shop wonder why it is worse than for individual work. Better results are counter? After a technique is spinning right. I do it both sides rewards and motivation. The value learned, applications appear. over and over. Alone, taking my of practice increases from I value what I pay for, more time to break the movement down. feedback. Sometimes I see my than what I get for nothing. Step forward, raise my knee like mistakes only when someone else Practice is payment but not really a for a front kick. Rotate the foot makes them too. cost. An investment. down, rotate my hips, shoulders, Every day I practice my role Practice should be a habit, head. Transfer my weight, raise the in life. Do I practice three hundred like flossing, so I don't have to get other knee. Kick back and around. Is my practice work or play? and sixty-five days a year, or one started every time. Just doing it I am rushing the rotation, starting Until I know a thing well enough day repeated three hundred and takes away the start-up effort. to turn before my foot is down. It to enjoy it, it will be hard. But sixty-five times? If practice leads Sensei asked me to write makes my back hurt. Pain is a when I do it, it is satisfying. me to questions about myself then I something about the value of teacher. Work/play is a false choice. can evolve. practice. Writing about it makes When I notice how I am Getting in some practice Having practiced aikido for me think about it, which makes me turning early to look behind at my between classes improves thirty-five years, three years ago I do it - practice to understand target, I try to change that, waiting technique, and raises questions to decided to study tai chi as well, to practice, and myself, free to be longer so I can swing my leg freely keep in mind in the next class help my aikido. Is practice of distracted or not, free to dwell on as if dismounting a bicycle. Better. when my teacher demonstrates. aikido the only practice for aikido? any aspect. Maybe he saw it as a My practicing has to start off very I like to get past the tipping How does practicing one thing help way to get me to practice more. slowly and deliberately so my body point where I start to obsess, to feel my practice of something else? Devious he is. has a chance to take in what I am a constant urge to practice. But Practice is not a substitute for - ~ - doing. First do it right, later do it things get in the way. Routines. fast. Convenience. Spending time with Using my mobile phone at friends telling each other why our the local mall I practice security in ideas for fixing the world won't how I hold it, where I stand. A work. Not fixing ourselves. habit to serve me later in some I don't practice much on my stranger place when other things own. Who does. Hardly any of us are on my mind. can do a decent reverse I can’t be intellectually roundhouse. A few do it much spontaneous, for thought is a bird better. Obviously they practice it of space, that in a cage of words more. This summer I got out in the may indeed unfold its wings but yard to practice that, and tai chi cannot fly. Fan, tai chi Sword, and tai chi ... And there are those who Thirteen. It was nice to go to the have the truth within them, but they dojo after and have made some tell it not in words. I have a teacher progress. to show me a better way. One evening on the mat we Does my teacher's ability to practiced entering for uki chigae, feel what is right for aikido stem then our partner countering with from his long practice of tai chi? hiji kudaki. It seemed very strange. Our understanding of one thing Why were we doing that? We were opens our eyes for another. using uki chigae to set up our positions to practice an unusual Page 10 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Planning and Development Update by Kris Nanda timing and extent of the clearing in and cul-de-sacs on Old Riverside of Ontario land claim for NDMC Chair, RPCA Planning and the Alta Vista Corridor Woods (east Drive. Councillor Cloutier’s website property. Development Committee of Alta Vista Drive staging area) has a link to the AVTC project with he Riverview Park Com- started at the beginning of Novem- photos: http://jeancloutier.com/hospital- Implications from Light Rail munity Association (RPCA) ber. The timing and scale of the tree- link/ Construction Project and its Planning and De- cutting was much earlier and greater In a 2014 communication to Construction of the structure of velopmentT (P&D) Committee fol- than what had been expected follow- RPCA Board Members former the new Hurdman transit station is low developments of interest in the ing the RPCA-hosted Open House Councillor Peter Hume indicated expected to be complete in summer local community and around the in September 16. Apologies were re- that “given the unique nature of 2016. The bus station at Hurdman is City which affect Riverview Park ceived from Councillor Cloutier and this project, the City, in the tender expected to be moved from its tem- residents either directly or indirect- City Engineer Bruce Kenny for inad- documents, has retained the right porary location back to a new facility ly. RPCA Board members work with equate notice and lack of clear com- to make adjustments to the design at its old location in spring 2016. other community associations on munication regarding such a major right up until physical construction. The Rideau River issues of common interest through phase in the project. This means that although the City Bridge will be closing on December organizations like the Federation The RPCA Board received a de- is seeking comments at this time, 20, 2015, to facilitate upgrades to of Citizen’s Associations (FCA) and tailed update from Bruce Kenny at should issues arise after the tender is the bridge. The Transitway between communicate regularly with local its November 2015 meeting and a awarded, adjustments can be made.” and councillors on planning and develop- revised Map has now been provided. The RPCA remains in frequent will also be shut down; with closure ment issues of concern. The large swath of clear-cut woods contact with Councillor Cloutier of the next phase of the Transitway The main issue the RPCA is fol- now extends east as far as the Steam and City officials on this project (from Lees Station to Laurier Sta- lowing is work on the controver- Generation Plant (the “Plumera- and has offered suggestions on ways tion) slated to occur in the Spring of sial Hospital Link portion of the tor”), while some additional short- to reduce disruption during and af- 2016. (The upper level of Lees Sta- Alta Vista Transportation Corridor term work (including blasting) fur- ter its construction. Further public tion will remain open). During the (AVTC) road between Riverside ther east is scheduled to take place meetings will be held at a later date, closure, buses, pedestrians and cy- Drive and the Ottawa Hospital Ring in December for sewer work. The and the City has said it will host a clists will be detoured. The RPCA Road. When major tree-clearing popular sledding hill will be available walk-through along the AVTC route has been in contact with the Mayor east of Alta Vista Drive started in for one last winter before it is leveled in 2016 that will focus on pedes- and City officials regarding details of early November, the RPCA quickly in spring 2016 to make way for the trian and cyclist connectivity and the closure and has shared concerns contacted city officials and Council- AVTC to link up with the Hospital final design issues, including loca- about the need to expedite reopen- lor Jean Cloutier to voice concerns Ring Road. tion of berms and tree planting. The ing of pedestrian/cyclist paths. Con- about the lack of proper advance The exact location of the Eastern RPCA plans to speak with arborists cerns were also received regarding

Alta Vista Transportation Corridor, a very large footprint in Riverview Park Photo credit:Geoff Radnor notice and to obtain clarification. terminus should be finalized by early and take advantage of tree-planting the need for clear directions and In response, apologies were received 2016. In response to community con- programs to mitigate the sound and adequate space for bike/pedestrian from the Councillor and the lead cerns and to minimize tree loss, the light effects from the Hospital Link traffic during construction, includ- City engineer on the project, who preferred option has been changed and to restore some of the aestheti- ing along westbound. met with the Board and promised for the Hospital Link to end in a cal value that has been lost. Representatives from OC Trans- to work closer and communicate T-junction with the Hospital Ring po and the Rail Implementation more clearly. Other issues the RPCA Road just east of the sledding hill National Defence Medical Office spoke at the RPCA AGM on is monitoring include developments that is being removed. As a result of Centre (NDMC) October 21 to provide an update and related to the Light Rail project, ac- this change, the approximate num- The Department of National answer questions related to the LRT tivity in the Trainyards, and the need ber of trees expected to be lost dur- Defence and Canada Lands Cor- project. At that time, they explained for greater pedestrian and cycling ing construction would be reduced poration (CLC) are still working on that following closure of the Transit- connectivity to help reduce traffic from 2.3 hectares to 1.3 hectares. disposition of the NDMC, located way, eastbound buses would be rout- congestion and promote more active In addition to the rail corridor just off of Alta Vista Drive, adjacent ed to the Queensway via a detour transportation. relocation behind Abbey Road and to the AVTC. No actual construc- on Terminal Avenue and around the Details on issues of interest to the work in the Alta Vista Corridor tion date has yet been set, although Canada Post facility (Sanford Flem- RPCA and Riverview Park residents Woods, construction activity re- MP David McGuinty briefly men- ing), westbound along Industrial include the following items: mains concentrated along Riverside tioned the NDMC when he spoke Avenue and onto Riverside Drive. Drive and in the AVTC between at the RPCA AGM in October Work to widen Industrial between Alta Vista Transportation Riverside and Alta Vista – most of 2015. CLC officials have confirmed Alta Vista and Riverside for a new Corridor – Hospital Link which relates to construction of sew- that NMDC lands will not be trans- bus lane is expected to be completed Construction work continues on ers and a new watermain, excavation ferred from DND before 2016, most by the end of December 2015. the 1.7 km Hospital Link section of for roads, and work related for a new likely several years later. The RPCA Preparations continue for lay- the AVTC between Riverside Drive bridge over Riverside Drive and new have been investigating reports that ing track between the Belfast Yard and the Hospital Complex. Many traffic configurations, including a sig- that there is a potential Algonquins local residents were surprised at the nalized intersection at Hincks Drive Continued on next page DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 11 Planning and Development Update the Rideau River, just south of the From previous page Queensway. The RPCA and others have asked for clear signage and en- buildings and the now closed Hurd- hanced safe cycling features on Lees man-to-Blair section of the Tran- westbound from the Transitway to sitway. With the massive Belfast handle the increase in bicycle traffic Yards facility essentially completed, that will result in 2016 following the preparations for assembling Alstom closure of the Transitway Bridge, Citadis light rail vehicles (LRVs) are The opening of the new Coventry underway. Landscaping, paving and Bridge over the Queensway leaves rehabilitation of Belfast Road will the gap between the Trainyards and continue until spring 2016. the Via property as the only missing Detailed information on the link for safe pedestrian and cyclist LRT project, including weekly con- travel between Riverview Park or struction summaries, can be found the Trainyards and Coventry Road at www.ottawa.ca/confederationline. (that would also benefit Trainyards There is also a link on the RPCA customers and staff seeking quick website. access to the Transitway and future LRT system). In 2001, as part of the Main Street and McIlraith original Trainyards complex project Bridge renewal approval, City Council included a re- The long-anticipated rehabilita- quirement for a pedestrian pathway tion of the McIlraith Bridge (includ- or an access tunnel to be built from ing safer features for cyclists) over the Via train station to the Ottawa the Rideau River connecting Smyth Train Yards, prior to 50% of the ap- Road and Main Street, and roadwork proved commercial development and the conversion of the latter into being completed.. a “complete street” is scheduled to This aspect of the this project (at last until the summer of 2017. least preliminary planning) could be Southbound traffic on Main tied in with LRT construction and Street is being maintained during both the RPCA and its Overbrook construction, to allow direct ac- Community Association counter- cess to the hospital. Northbound part have asked their councillors to through-traffic on Main Street (i.e. have the City Planning Committee towards downtown and the Pretoria call for a planning study to com- Bridge) is being detoured via River- mence by 2016 on this linkage. The Ottawa Train Yards, watch it grow Photo credit:Geoff Radnor side Drive, Bank Street, and Isabella issue was also raised during a meet- Street and drivers can expect delays. ing with the Mayor in early Novem- between the PRVHC and the Alta 18 months to complete. The tenant ber. This timeframe could allow for Vista Ridges Condo Complex has yet to be confirmed. The major- Pedestrian and Cycling the study to be completed before the ity of the work has been brownfields Connections LRT system is inaugurated in 2018. Trainyards Developments and remediation and bulk excavation With the upcoming closure of The RPCA has also reiterated its New Retail and the tower crane should be up by the multi-use path (MUP) adjacent request to the City for other pedes- The 18,000 square foot building December. to the Transitway Bridge over the trian and cyclist priorities. These in- at 197 Trainyards Drive (just behind Work has also begun on a 40,000- Rideau River (between Hurdman clude a new sidewalk along the south Farmboy) has been completed, and 45,000 square feet (sf.) building at and Lees), the RPCA has sought side of Industrial Avenue between Bulk Barn, the first of three tenants 595 Industrial (in the vacant space clarification on alternate pedestrian and Neighbourhood in the facility, opened in November. on Industrial Avenue just west of the and cyclist access for the many peo- Way, a new sidewalk along the west Construction continues on the Pioneer Gas station) that involves ple who travel between Alta Vista side of Russell Rd between the Per- 9-storey office building at 405 Termi- combining what was originally ap- and downtown/University of Ot- ley Rideau Veterans Hospital Com- nal Avenue, just east of the Canadian proved as two buildings into one tawa. The most likely route will use plex (PRVHC) and Coronation, and Revenue Agency building at 395 Ter- the old railway bridge MUP across a safe crosswalk across Russell Road minal and is expected to take about Continued on next page

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From previous page building. Steel is now all up and work has begun on the exterior walls The tenants are confirmed to be Design- er Show Warehouse (DSW) at about 22,000 sf, and BuyBuyBaby at 23,000 sf. The latter is part of the Bed Bath & Beyond group of companies. The site plan is advancing for the former lumber yard lands at the south of Industrial Avenue (628 In- dustrial) and at the signalized inter- section for Farm Boy/LCBO, with You have to navigate a lot of construction to get to the White Horse Restaurant Photo credit:Carole Moult actual construction not slated to The City scheduled another Open If you are interested in joining the ties in Riverview Park, please see the begin before 2016. One challenge House on December 2 regarding the RPCA P&D group or would like fur- RPCA website at www.Riverview- in the site development relates to preliminary/detail design and envi- ther information, you may contact Park.ca. The contact email for RPCA the pedestrian path between Indus- ronmental assessment study for tran- the Committee Chair, Kris Nanda is [email protected] trial Avenue and Coronation and ad- sit and intersection improvements at [email protected]. For more dressing the roughly 8 feet in grade on St. Laurent Boulevard between information on this and other activi- change between the two roads at Industrial Avenue and Smyth Road. that point. An all-weather solution The project involves reconstructing is being sought, which will likely in- and expanding the Innes / Industrial volve stairs or ramps, or a combina- / St. Laurent intersection to accom- tion. Due to tenant interest, the plan modate additional turning lanes and is changing to become two larger new cycling facilities, reconstructing building and one smaller one, with and widening St. Laurent Boulevard submission of a revised site applica- to include a bus-only lane, a raised tion expected this year. cycle track in each direction, and minor improvements to the parking Community Mailboxes (CMB) lot entrance near the Elmvale transit Following the election of a new station. federal government in October, the More information on some of proposed expansion introduction these project proposals can be found of CMBs has been put on hold. The at the City of Ottawa website at: RPCA has contacted Canada Post http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/ officials to seek confirmation asto planning/index_en.html. The RPCA whether the introduction of CMBs welcomes your input on these pro- in Riverview Park is just on hold or posals and any other potential devel- whether it is now off the table. opments in the area. The beginnings of 405 Terminal Avenue Photo credit:Carole Moult Other Developments The new tenant for the last vacant storefront in the Alta Vista Shop- ping Centre is an Indian restaurant, Aahar the Taste of India. Its owners are seeking a liquor licence and com- ments on this application are being received until December 6. An Open House was also held on November 25 regarding proposed redevelopment of the Elmvale Shop- ping Centre. As this event occurred after the RPR went to press, details on the proposal will be reported in the next issue.

Alta Vista Drive, a changing landscape Photo credit:Geoff Radnor 2016 City Budget Ottawa City Council tabled a balanced draft budget, which would allow the City of Ottawa to keep life affordable for families while investing in community priorities. I hope you’re able to visit Ottawa.ca to take a look at the draft budget documents. The budget will rise to City Council for consideration on December 9, 2015.

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My staff and I wish you a wonderful holiday season and a New Year full of peace and happiness. Page 14 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 All set for Show & Tell by Catina Noble from 7pm to close at Brixton’s British couple of months ago I was Pub located at 210 . For contacted by local artist, Paola more information and to see the good- Bauer, inviting me to partici- ies, please refer to the website- http:// pateA in an event she was putting togeth- www.showandtellottawa.ca . Bios on er. I had never had contact with her, all the artists, information on auction but on social media word gets around- items, sponsors and more can be found that’s how she found me and checked on the site. out my website. Her idea was to bring A lot of time and effort has been in- together local talented women. She vested into this event. Kina Fourney was looking for artists and writers. I is the one who created the flyer and was invited to participate as a poet-I website for the event. She is Paola’s would be reading my poetry from my partner in putting the event together latest book “KATZENJAMMER”. and is also one of the talented artists “The mission of SHOW AND TELL featured. I asked Paola if she had any- is to create opportunities for emerg- thing else she would like to add, and ing, mid-career and established artists she said, “I would like to give Kina by opening avenues for networking, Fourney special thanks for all the hard support and promotion of their indi- work she has done. Also, I want to vidual talents, a celebration of shared thank all of the artists in the event for achievements,” Paola says. The event their assistance in acquiring sponsors will present 10 female artists. She knew and donations. Everyone has pulled 7 of the 10 women already and found together to make this show a success!” the other three through social media. This amazing event will be tak- Event flyer created by Kina Fourney ing place on Saturday December 19th

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Building Democracy by Jeannette Tossounian Photo credit:Jeannette DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 15 The calendar is full of New Years! by Maria CampbellSmith worldwide mark different New n 1582, by command of Pope Year’s events? Gregory XIII, the old Julian In Japan, January 1st is celebrat- calendar was replaced. The new ed as “Ganjitsu”. Since 1873, this IGregorian calendar set January 1st date marks the Japanese New Year. as the beginning of a 365-day cal- At midnight on December 31, Bud- endar, with strategic “leap years” dhist temples in Japan ring their to account for the rotation cycle of bells 108 times. They do this sym- Earth around the sun. The revised bolically to commemorate and to calendar was not truly, internation- rid believers of the 108 sins/desires ally adopted until the late 1700s. In identified in Buddhism. On Janu- fact, Eastern Orthodox Christians ary 1st, Japanese practitioners also still celebrate New Year’s Day ac- receive special New Year’s Day post cording to the old Julian calendar, cards from their friends and family. which this year falls on January 14. The days leading up to this ritual The Gregorian calendar is also are often stressful for the Japanese known as the Western or Christian postal system, as timely delivery of calendar. It is the planet’s civil cal- the cards is guaranteed. endar. This allows for standardized Chinese New Year is also time, travel and communications. known as “Spring Festival” and oc- All over the world, January 1st re- curs between January 21 and Febru- news the calendar and for many, ary 20. The Chinese calendar uses a marks the occasion of New Year’s 12-year cycle of animal zodiacs, so Day. people are born in the year of the It is a common, international snake, horse, goat, monkey, roost- statutory holiday, offering an op- er, dog, pig, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit or portunity to celebrate with family dragon. Their New Year begins on and friends. It is an occasion to re- the final day of the last month of flect and to compose hopeful, even the zodiac calendar and then runs ambitious New Year’s resolutions to the “Lantern Festival” which for personal improvement. ends the festivities. Traditionally, There is only one January 1st they use the “Spring Festival” to each year but the pages of the cal- honour ancestors, visit family and endar actually offer many other to clean and decorate homes. They New Year’s Days. Did you know that different cultures and religions Continued on page 22

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Alex Bidoleau and Richard Page providing the background music DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 17 Habitat For Humanity build in Slidell, Louisiana (2015)

by Christine Williams ave you ever wonder how just one person could really make a difference? HHave you heard the story of the young girl standing on a beach cov- ered with starfish that were being baked in the sun? Someone walked up to her and asked her what she

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Mike Faubert and son Jayden take a break with new friend Taco Photo credit:Colleen Calvert Charlotte Bourget works along side of Richard Russell, Colleen Calvert and their dog,Taco Photo credit:Colleen Calvert JOIN US FOR HOLIDAY CAROLLING at our fifth annual neighbourhood and replied, “it made a difference for that one!” Emmanuel United has had an af- filiation with the East St. Tamma- ny Habitat for Humanity program in Slidell, Louisiana since 2007. Many members of the Emmanuel congregation have participated in the Habitat builds in Slidell over the years, working to rebuild a community devastated by Hurri- cane Katrina. FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2015 On April 25 th 2015, four adults, two youth and two young adults 6:30 pm departed for Louisiana, with much Everyone Welcome enthusiasm and anticipation, THE CANCER SURVIVOR PARK marking the 9th such build that (at Industrial and Alta Visa) Emmanuel has participated in. Hot chocolate, candles and song sheets will be provided Making a difference in peoples lives is what Habitat for Human- Come and see the lighting of ity is all about. Habitat calls it our huge neighbourhood Christmas tree giving someone “a hand up, not a hand out”. By building homes at Please bring a non-perishable low cost and not collecting a down food donation for the payment or interest on the mort- Nativity Parish Food Bank gage, Habitat for Humanity is able L’Eglise de la Nativité-de Notre- to provide a hand up for families Seigneur-Jesus-Christ 355 Acton Street that would not otherwise qualify for a conventional mortgage. As Sponsored by: an example, since Hurricane Ka- Connor and mother Juliette Faubert: The Riverview Park Community Association part of the Hutton Park team The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Councillor Jean Cloutier Continued on page 23 Photo credit:Colleen Calvert Page 18 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 The All Seasons Restaurant: where great food favourites and friends meet by Carole Moult know to drop by after 11:00 a.m. efore there was even the for some of the best of homemade chance to open a daily news- food. paper, a delicious breakfast Great food and service come Bhad been set in front of this hun- up as #1 gry writer. Two eggs scrambled, If good food is to be judged by crispy bacon, dry brown toast with the number of regulars who drop peanut butter on the side, orange by a certain place several times a juice and a pot of tea; could there week, well then the All Seasons Res- be a better way to begin a day? taurant is the place to enjoy either Well, actually there could, since breakfast or lunch. Located at 1460 this is the place where the owners, Cyrville Road in a small strip mall Grant and Mona Abraham, have at the corner of Star Top Road; Some lucky person is waiting for a Grant Abraham sandwich left out nothing in their amazing this is an eating place that quickly choice selection for breakfast and serves up great meals that immedi- lunch diners. ately tempt your taste buds. Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Both Grant and Mona have a Breakfast Club, and Vegetarian spent many years in this service in- Omelettes; there is something for dustry and know that quality food everyone in the way of a tasty and comes first. Hospitality also ranks wholesome home-made break- high on their list as to how to fast at the All Seasons Restaurant. treat customers, and these owners And for delicious appetizers, plus wonderful soups, sandwiches, sal- Continued on page 22 A #1 favourite: strawberry rhubarb Guess who has ordered this amazing ads, wraps or entrees, customers pie cheeseburger?

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An after hours view of the All Seasons Restaurant DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 19 No stopping the $70 million Alta Vista Transportation Corridor The road still has its propon- help new residents in new hous- Continued from Cover ents and its detractors. Those es when the nearby Canadian against it are mainly from National Defence hospital is main. Traffic configurations are Riverview Park living close to demolished and the City takes being altered and bridges built noise and air pollution around over the ground space, is not a but not completed, until in the themselves and near the hospi- given truth. spring of 2016 work there re- tal. Car and bus users from the Some detractors quote the sumes. wider Alta Vista area may gain environmental belief that if The Riverview Park Com- easier access to the hospital. you build a road more car driv- munity Association (RPCA) Yet there is no prospect of a ers will use it and this is being plans to eventually speak with sudden easing of vehicle move- done despite already crowded arborists and take advantage ment along Alta Vista Drive or main roads in the city. of tree planting programs to Smyth Road and there is the Riverview Park has a history counter sound and light from possibility the link road will of opposition from a petition the link road and restore lost move traffic problems north- sent to Mayor Jim Watson in aesthetical value off Alta Vista ward to Riverview Park. The 23 Drive. hypothesis, that this road will Continued on page

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ALTA VISTA TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION 2015 – 2016 Page 20 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Not just a name but a Donor Wall story by Carole Moult cancer patients that TOHCC treats each year, with survivorship numbers It’s all about sharing here are donor walls in hos- each year. on the rise, this is a very high number The fashion show is free; however pitals around the world, but “The wall, which features the of people who have been helped by there are many who donate of their closer to home and much names of each donor, will stand as a the goodness of our community. time and or gifts to over a dozen closerT to us in so many ways, is the permanent tribute to the community. The names on this three year old draws that help bring fun and great Donor Wall that The Ottawa Hos- It is a shining example of all that a Donor Wall however do not in any anticipation to an already upbeat au- pital Foundation, unveiled in June, caring community can accomplish,” way contribute to the stories behind dience. 2012. said Tim Kluke, President and CEO those names. This is just one account With Lise Butters as the fashion On the first floor and just left of of TOH Foundation. as to why one name is on the Donor show emcee, what could be better, the main entrance of The Ottawa At the unveiling, it was also noted Wall. as she puts the W.O. Models through Hospital Cancer Centre at the Gen- that in that past year alone, The Ot- their paces with her wonderful sense eral Campus, this Donor Wall is one tawa Hospital Cancer Centre had What’s in a name? of humour and great interaction with that shares the names of individuals, treated close to 24,000 patients. And In June of this year, Sherry Wood- the audience. Lise also shares their groups and businesses who have in although the number of cancer pa- burn of The Wholesale Outlet was cancer stories, as do they, since each some way assisted the thousands of tients has remained about the same notified that she was being given the lady modeling is a cancer survivor. honour of having her name added to An artist in her own right, Lise gen- the Donor Wall. erously donated one of her beautiful Sherry would be the first person to paintings, Pink Martini, to the event, note that she was not looking for rec- while Bernadette Alcott, a sculptor, Kathleen Johnson releases ognition, but that instead her name provided an exquisite Garden Inspira- represents the many wonderful peo- tion for another lucky winner. new CD, Tribute ple, businesses, companies, friends, Lynn Morris was creative with and family who have been invaluable a wonderful gift basket she titled by Orrin Clayton Thompson and Orrin Clayton ac- in making the highly successful bi- A very memorable gift, while Oxy- he album was inspired by companied her in singing a few of annual Fashion with Compassion hap- gen Medi Spa in Blackburn Hamlet Kathleen’s music therapy the songs. pen over the years. From this Octo- helped in spoiling one of the guests work with the Veterans at The music, composed by Kath- ber’s fashion show alone Sherry was with a great Spa Package. theT Perley and Rideau Veterans’ leen, remembers and honors the able to forward cheques to The Ot- For those who enjoy a delicious Health Centre. Most of the songs veterans who fought in the World tawa Hospital’s Cancer Research for breakfast or lunch, All Seasons Restau- are based on poems written by Wars. Songs as “After Dieppe”, “ $2200. and Victoria’s Quilts Canada rant was generous in their donation Veterans or their family members. I’ll Remember”, The War to end for $500., because of the kindness of of a Gift Certificate. And although no Kathleen and Byron are residents all Wars” and “Reply to Flanders” so many generous people. Moreover, longer living in the area, Pillows by of Riverview Park. are just a few on this ‘must have’ because of everyone’s generosity for Dominique, still provided one fortu- On October 24 Kathleen in- album. both the spring and fall shows of nate winner with one of her unique 2015, $4500 total went to The Ot- made- out- of- ties pillows. troduced her album to friends To purchase copies of this al- tawa Hospital Cancer Research and French Dressing Jeans (FDJ) con- and neighbours at the Shenkman bum contact: $1000. was forwarded to Victoria’s Theatre. A longtime friend, Sally [email protected] Quilts Canada. Continued on next page

Kathleen Johnson and Sally Thompson sharing a “Tribute” song with the audience Photo credit:Orrin Clayton The WO Models- an altogether group

If you listen carefully ... You can hear the Canal calling DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 21

delivered by Victoria’s Quilts Canada. From previous page As of October 31st, 2015, the cumula- tive number of quilts delivered across tributed Gift Certificates valued at Canada was the unbelievable count $50.00 each for two lucky winners: of 46,666, with 4,751 quilts alone one towards a top and the other to- made this year. wards a pair of pants, while Renuar It is obvious then, that donations, also gave generously with two $50.00 such as those received from Fashion Gift Certificates, one each for pants with Compassion are very much ap- and a top of the winner’s choosing. preciated, and put to excellent use by The Danish company, Soya Concept, those doing the amazing job of mak- thoughtfully provided a Gift Certifi- ing and getting these beautiful quilts cate for $25., with the Bamboo line, out to people with cancer. LNBS (Leave Nothing But Foot- In fact, Sherry was told about the prints) donating two gifts of their batting and flannel that the ladies eco-friendly tops. Bella Fashion, Italy were able to buy, as a result of the contributed a $50. Gift Certificate generosity from the show. for one fortunate winner and Chabra Fashions of Montreal gave a tunic top Thank you for giving… for one of the exciting draws. “Once again, we had a full house Needless to say, The Wholesale Out- and there was lots of laughter, fun let provided both scarves and jewel- and stories shared,” noted Sherry lery for a number of the winning Woodburn in an e-mail following the nd prizes, although a ‘feel good’ sensa- October 2 Saturday fashion show. tion was probably more than reward “It’s always such a rewarding time enough for everyone at the Fashion for everyone participating in the cre- with Compassion show. ation of this event. Everyone works very hard before the show, but the Victoria’s Quilts Canada day of the show, we certainly know Sue Kingwell and Gladys Kirk- why we do what we do.” patrick representing Victoria’s Quilts Yes, the Donor Wall serves as a re- Canada were on hand throughout the minder of what a community can do. whole morning, serving up coffee and But what’s in a name? Perhaps some a variety of treats. These ladies are day we’ll find out about the stories of some of the other Donor Wall among the over 1,100 Victoria’s Quilts Way to go Rosanne Canada volunteers in Canada, includ- names? ing 19 groups in Ottawa; providing handmade quilts free to people with cancer right across Canada. In 1999, a total of 16 quilts were

Sue Kingwell and Gladys Kirkpatrick: wonderful Behind the scene helpers, Lynn and Janet Victoria’s Quilts Canada volunteers

Dorothy is just about ready for the catwalk

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THE WHOLESALE OUTLET Follow us on 1877 INNES ROAD 613-748-6605 Facebook MON – SAT 10 – 5 to see arriving Dee shows how it’s done WINTER FASHIONS Page 22 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 sons Restaurant busy. Her favourite homemade pies here are unbeliev- out the other location, and, as they All Seasons Restaurant breakfast is poached eggs with bol- ably good.” As to which kind would say, the rest is history. Continued from page 18 ogna, home fries and brown toast; be his favourite, Doug reviewed Grant still does the kitchen or- although anyone stopping by who the choices that could be avail- dering, but fortunately now it is seem to have it down to a fine art is new to the place will soon dis- able, and then decided that it was for only one business. He works remembering just what their cus- cover that the menu selection is probably the strawberry rhubarb- with a lot of suppliers on a week- tomers like to eat and how they amazing. On Saturdays kids eat for although the pecan, apple, blue- ly or twice weekly basis, and uses like it served. ½ price, while one of the biggest berry, coconut cream, or pumpkin only local suppliers from around If you enjoy your cheeseburger jobs in the morning is keeping the are also very popular. Mona’s sis- the Ottawa area. Basic preparation with no onions and just one to- hot coffee coming for their - par ter-in-law gave her the recipe for is done the night before to make mato slice, well then that is how it ents. All Seasons Restaurant closes at the crust and needless to say, it is sure that there’s enough for the is presented on your second visit. 2 that day, no doubt knowing that melt- in- your mouth delicious. early opening, since it isn’t unusual Or, should you request your first by then everyone has had some- to see hungry customers already at club sandwich on brown toast, no thing great to eat. Behind the scenes the restaurant well before six. butter but mayonnaise, Mona has Grant Abraham, who is the co- an uncanny way of remembering Food favourites owner and chef of the All Seasons Thank you your preferences. Should you like The Lunchtime menu begins at Restaurant has a background in the From waffles or pancakes with to read a daily paper, then Mona 11:00, although breakfast can be service and hospitality industry, blueberries to the Breakfast House may well place it by your plate; and served until they close at 2:30 on and has been involved in this line Special, the this excellent service continues weekdays. This is the time how- of work for over 40 years. All Seasons Restaurant makes ar- whenever you stop by. ever when the high demand for “I was raised in the restaurant riving there for your first meal of It is obvious that Mona and their very nourishing and delicious business. When I was a kid my the day a true morning treat. From Grant both derive pleasure from homemade soup actually begins, parents owned a restaurant and the Chef or Garden salad to the owning the restaurant. “I enjoy be- and according to regular lunch- I worked there every day after tasty Chicken Cordon Bleu, the ing with the public,” Mona related time customers like Doug Wood- school and in the summers. All Seasons Restaurant will ensure recently. “We have the regulars burn, “The soup at the All Seasons “We’ve been here for 3 years, that your lunchtime visit makes and it’s like a home. Prior to this I Restaurant is the best.” although the place has been here for an appetizing experience as worked in the same restaurant for On Fridays the customers have for over 25. Everything has been well. From the choice of desserts, 14 years. Now people come here to come to expect pea soup, however changed except the fryer ma- why not try the rice pudding made see me and say that they are going for the rest of the week the daily chine and the toaster, including the old fashioned way? Or indulge to Mona’s place.” soup is varied. Doug’s first choice the furniture, with new Salaman- yourself with the pies that are in soups is the beef and barley, der Cookware installed this past available for that day. Morning comes early while Richard, a long time friend month to add menu items such as All you need to bring with you For Mona and Grant, their busi- laughed when asked which kind Subs and French Onion Soup.” to the All Seasons Restaurant at 1460 est times during the week are when he liked best. “Make that tomato It was several years ago that Cyrville Road is a healthy appetite, they open for breakfast at 6 a.m., macaroni, tomato rice, or potato Mona started looking for her own and an appreciation for wonderful and then a couple of hours later soup,” he commented, then added restaurant. She asked around and home cooked food; with Mona when their next set of customers “but the soup at the All Seasons Res- found that this one was for sale. and Grant Abraham promising to comes in around 8. On the week- taurant goes really fast.” Grant, who owned another busi- do the rest. Well done to the two ends they open for breakfast at 7, The homemade pies are also a ness in the west end soon discov- of you for giving us such a great and it is regular customers such favourite, and as expert pie taster, ered that running two places didn’t place to eat! as Monique that keep the All Sea- Doug Woodburn quipped, “The really work. He eventually leased

in July or August, Zoroastrianism’s the first section of the Book of festival marked with the cleaning New Years Kadmi sect (particularly in Iran and Genesis. It can also be marked with and renovating of homes, dressing India) and Parsis celebrate their special celebrations, dancing or up in new or best clothes, celebrat- Continued from page 15 New Year. It follows “Frawardigan”– public rituals. ing with lights and fireworks, and celebrate with firecrackers, red dec- the last days of the final month of The Islamic calendar is lunar. sharing meals and sweets with fam- orations and gifts of money. their religious year. The very last Their New Year begins with the ily. This holiday commonly marks A different “Spring Festival” or day, called “Pateti”, is kept as a day sighting of the new moon on the the New Year in Nepal, India, Paki- New Year falls in March. Some- for reflection and confessions; to first day of “Muharram”. This is stan and Sri Lanka, and we see “Di- times called the Persian New Year, prepare for a New Year and a new the first and most sacred month of wali” celebrations and good wishes the Spring Equinox, on March 21, start. the Islamic calendar. “Al-Hijira” or in Canada too. is an ancient meta- Islamic New Year fell on October The calendar’s final month of is celebrated as “Nowruz”. “Now- Jainism ruz” means “New Day” and marks physical faith with some similari- 15 in 2015 and falls on October 3 December sees Christians around the New Year for the Baha’i faith, ties to Hinduism and Buddhism. in 2016. For Muslims this is a time the world prepare for Christmas for Sufi Muslims and for Zoroas- The Jain religious year ends with for prayer, remembrance, mourning and the nativity celebrations of trians (especially in Iran, Iraq, Af- “Paryushan(a)”. The last 8-10 days and peace. December 25. The 4 weeks/4 Sun- ghanistan and Kosovo). They fast in are used for fasting, reflection, re- The Celtic New Year occurs days leading up to this momentous pentance and forgiveness of trans- even later in the calendar, on Octo- birth date of Jesus Christ are known preparation for their New Year and st st then celebrate with spring clean- gressions in the past year. Jain New ber 31 /November 1 . Their festi- as “Advent” and build up to the ings, new clothes and social visits. Year celebrations usually occur in val of “Samhain” (pronounced Sah- symbolic renewal or New Year of In mid-April, Sikhs in India, August or September. win) marks the end of the harvest Christ’s coming. It is a holiday for Pakistan and around the world Between September 5 and Octo- and herding season and the start worship, family, love and joy. ber 5, celebrates its New of winter. It is also the eve that No matter what page of the mark the solar New Year with “Va i - Judaism Year. This begins with the solemn links the living world and the spir- calendar we are on, it seems that sakhi” or “Baisakhi” celebrations. The Punjabi New Year stresses the Jewish festival of “Rosh Hashanah”, its of the dead. The calendar of the someone somewhere on the planet importance of courage, dignity, then Ten Days of Return, and it Celtic League (uniting and promot- is preparing for a New Year’s holi- justice and peace. They celebrate ends with the holiest day of their ing Celtic culture and identity in day. By any name or time of year, with fairs, music and harvest festi- year, “Yom Kippur”. “Yom Kip- Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, these holidays all seem to focus on vals. Parades are held annually and pur” means “Day of Atonement” Cornwall and the Isle of Man) be- reflection, renewal, improvement and is set aside for fasting, prayer, gins and ends at “Samhain”. or restoration. Whether you’ll be the largest one, outside of India, is st held in Surrey, British Columbia. remembrance and repentance. Ju- It is between mid-October and celebrating on January 1 or on a (The Surrey Khalsa Day Parade, on daism marks the New Year with mid-November that Hindus and later date in the calendar, may 2016 April 18, 2015 entertained well over “Simchat(h) Torah” or the “Rejoic- Sikhs around the world celebrate be a peaceful and prosperous New a quarter million people!) ing of the Law”–reading the final their New Year with “Diwali”–the Year for us all! Deeper into the calendar pages, section of Deuteronomy and then festival of lights. “Diwali” is a 5 day DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 23

Councillor David Chernus- AVTC Hospital road henko of Capital Ward, during Continued from page 19 budget deliberations, spoke out against the “expensive” link March 2011 to a roadside dem- road. He questioned whether onstration in freezing weather the council would consider protesting the then estimated more cost-effective alternatives cost of $55 million that now and he finally voted against stands at almost $70 million. its construction. He sought to One lingering fear is that the have any planned stretch down- link road will expand to a full- town repurposed or “never see length corridor from Conroy the light of day.” to busy downtown Nicholas Then-Alta Vista councillor Street. Peter Hume voted with the ma- Riverview Park residents jority for the road while Mayor have also opposed the road over Watson indicated he would not loss of recreational green space support construction of the en- such as woods, walking paths, tire road downtown. a sledding hill and, contrary to Today, as RPCA President stated long-term goals for the Kris Nanda points out, the city, more cars and vehicles. large swath of clear-cut woods Those who signed the peti- extends east as far as the Steam tion to the mayor stated that Generation Plant (the Plumer- local traffic on Alta Vista Drive, ator). far from being reduced, would The City will next year host shift nearer Riverview Park a walk along the route focus- and that light rail public tran- ing on pedestrian and cycling sit to the hospital was the way connections and final design to reduce cars. Their vision was including the location of road to spend the now $70 million side berms and tree planting. cost of the road on infrastruc- ‘Given the unique nature of the ture repairs and light rail. This project the City has the right was discounted in a city council to make adjustments to the de- budget vote of 21 to 3 favouring sign right up until physical con- the link road. struction.’

just that we would be lending our Habitat for Humanity hands to help. Even with this un- Continued from page 17 certainty everyone was ready to pitch in and do his or her part. We MOVIES ‘N STUFF trina devastated the New Orleans were given the task of starting a 1787 KILBORN at VIRGINIA area and the Gulf Coast (includ- new home from the support pil- 738-1607 ing Slidell, Louisiana), the East St. lars up. During our Habitat brief- Tammany affiliate of Habitat for ing we were told that, during Ka- Over 10,000 movies & games Humanity has renovated 13 hur- trina, there had been 4 ½ feet of ricane-damaged homes and built water where the Habitat office is Knowledgeable helpful staff new homes for an additional 106 located – a fact that was hard to families, mostly for those who lost comprehend. everything when Katrina hit on By the end of the first day on Hundreds of used movies August 29, 2005. However, they the build site we had bonded into And games for sale have recently broadened their fo- one big happy family. We were like cus to include veterans who are a “well-oiled” machine, firing on all not receiving the support that 8 cylinders! We installed sill plates, they need. Those of us who have joist headers and floor joists, and a spent time working with Habitat plywood floor on the entire build- FREE! in Slidell have heard many stories ing. We also framed and erected a that make you wonder how people 47’ wall, as well as framing 2/3 of could ever pick up and move on the other 47’ wall. We learned new MOVIE OR GAME RENTAL with their lives. On this visit we skills and also got to practice ones Some restrictions apply. See store for details. heard of one person who had spent that we have used in the past. Just Expires December 31, 2015 P15122 the month prior to Katrina fixing as importantly, we strengthened up her new condo and moving in, our faith and values based on help- just in time to be told to evacuate ing others. before Katrina hit. When she was We hunt down hard to find movies able to return, her condo build- There will be 3 builds with East ing was gone. Her fridge door was St. Tammany Habitat for Human- damageD DVD’s & CD’s RESURFACED found 3 miles inland, identifiable ity this year and 2 are in partner- as hers only because it still had her ship with the Ottawa legal com- pictures attached to it. munity. Emmanuel United also SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS When the group arrived at the supports building homes here in OPEN SUN-THURS 10:00 - 9:00, FRI & SAT 10:00 - 10:00 East St. Tammany Habitat affili- Ottawa with Habitat for Human- ate on Tuesday morning we didn’t ity. 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24 1 DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 25 sury. The feeling of the British was knows that doing their homework much during the last 250 years that Louisburg Treasure that this was wealth that belonged before beginning to search is time we are not sure of the original size Continued from page 16 to the residents of the fortress and well spent. Let’s look at four ques- of the lake or the location of the not the French crown so they left it tions that good explorers ask: 1) what bridge. Short of digging up the en- St Lawrence River, which led to the alone. The fortress was returned to is the story behind the treasure and tire shoreline we may never know. heart of North America. The French the French under the terms of the the main theory for where it might We do know that Parks Canada will had it and the British wanted it. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, over the be hidden; 2) what rumours exist not allow us to dig although some Canadian historians remember objections of the First Nations who that may dispel the main theory; 3) have tried. In 1910 a group called the date of the battle, the Order of played a large role in the capture of what has changed in the landscape the Petries tried to pump the water the battle and names of most of the the fort, in 1748. since the disappearance; and 4) even out of the existing lake but during senior officers and officials involved. Fast forward ten years to 1758 and if you did locate the treasure, can high tide the sea water flowed back They remember the background to we are back on the shores of Île- you recover it? in through the porous rock embank- the battle and its importance to the Royale. This time the British have Prior to the 1758 siege the French ment which separated the lake from aftermath, but a rare few remember shown up with 100 ships, 11,000 in the fortress collected their wealth the harbour. anything about the treasure trove foot troops and 200 American Rang- together in one place, put it onto a There is a second rumour that that was lost as the battle began and ers. (Note that the First Nations did large number of carts and transport- says that the treasure never left the a treasure that has remained a mys- fort. In 1962, treasure hunter and tery ever since. commercial diver, Alex Storm, who I know where the treasure is. But was also a Parks Canada employee at I doubt that it will ever be recov- the fortress did a dive into a flooded ered. tunnel discovered by archaeologists. When historians talk about the He mapped a cruciform series of siege of Louisburg, they are usu- tunnels that extended out into the ally talking about the 1758 siege. harbour toward Battery Island in But there was a previous siege that the middle of the harbour. It is be- played a large role in the story of lieved that these tunnels were de- the Louisburg treasure. In 1745, the signed to receive large amounts of British navy laid siege to the fortress explosives to be used like mines dur- as part of the War of Austrian Succes- ing any invasion. Was the treasury sion or, as the British knew it, King taken into the tunnels? The tunnels George’s War. (What an honour it are currently flooded and sealed off must have been to have a war named by Parks Canada. after you. “What did you do during There are numerous other ru- the war, daddy? Not much but I not attend in any great numbers as ed it across a on a wooden palisade mours including ships that took let them use my name for it.”) One they were still fuming from the re- bridge across a lake to a defence har- the treasure to Oak Island (which thing to understand about war in jection in 1748). In a battle which bour. What happened to the carts is a story in itself) or that the ships those days was that there were few lasted eight weeks the French garri- constitutes the mystery. went to the coast near, what is now, professional soldiers. Most were vol- son of 6,000 was defeated. (One of The main rumour is that as Big Lorraine and buried the treasure unteers, especially in the new world, the British officers was a Brigadier the carts reached the centre of chests in the beaches. and let us not forget that 1745 was by the name of James Wolfe who the bridge their combined weight The tantalising part of treasure 31 years before the American Revo- went on to make his fame and meet caused the bridge to collapse. The hunting is you never know what is lution so most of the British troops his maker at a place called the Plains treasure sunk to the bottom and was out there until you find it. And the were actually volunteers from the of Abraham.) Following the victory left in the lake as a form of safe keep- fun part is the looking. There are lit- colonies. Why that is important the British were not going to be as ing until the British gave the fortress erally thousands of hidden treasure is because volunteers generally are charitable when it came to plunder back to the French. We know that stories across Canada. Pick one and not in the fray for King and Coun- as they were in 1745. They marched the fortress stayed in British hands go looking. I guarantee you will have try but rather for the spoils of war. to the administrator’s mansion so what of the treasure? One might fun while you learn something about So when the British took the for- wherein the Louisburg treasury was think that the treasure can be lo- our country. tress in 1745 you can imagine the located. But when they got there… cated by just diving in the lake or Bruce Ricketts is a Historian, Re- attitude of the volunteers when the the cupboard was dry. There was no maybe, in this day and age, using so- searcher, and author. His Canadian His- British decided not to confiscate a treasure in the treasury. The hunt to nar. But the problem is the shoreline tory website, MysteriesofCanada.com is hoard of money and materials that find it has continued ever since. has changed, mostly due to the rise viewed by over 10,000 persons each day. the French had stored in their trea- Anyone who hunts for treasure in sea levels and crashing waves, so

card. Linda Dabros and Jill Berry their experiences with form and the experience of life, there would Oakpark Art show are both talented artists whose art movement. Miriam Dwyer’s art be no art, as no matter what you Continued from page 16 reflects nature and love of Can- shows her love of nature and the experience there is always room ada. Resident artist Lily Tobin’s unique landscapes of New Zea- to create and give others the op- The vernissage on Friday night and Elisabeth Dempsey’s art are land, Australia and Canada. portunity to enjoy and experience was an opportunity to enjoy the both unique and true reflections There is no doubt that without your life with you. display while two talented mu- of meaningful events and places in sicians, Richard Page and Alex both their lives. Other Oakpark Bilodeau, playing bass and saxo- residents Dorothy Valiant and phone, provided just the right mu- Marion Dodd, proudly displayed sic for the occasion. their beautiful hand painted por- Other artist exhibiting includ- celain, and this reflected their ed local artist Nicole Lalonde’s skill and delicate workmanship to whose art reflects the journey she make such dainty pieces. It was has been on taking art to women a pleasure to have Janet Mackay during mission trips to Colombia. and Mitchell Webster exhibit also. Anne Warburton’s fibre art re- Their bronze sculptures and vi- flects her love of fabrics and her brant paintings are a real example off the wall way of creating with of the creative spirit letting loose, materials that many would dis- and drawing the observer into Page 26 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 The Ottawa Hospital Community Advisory Committee The Ottawa Hospital Nephrology Program Integrating patient care throughout the kidney care journey by Helen McGurrin with complex medical needs. The munity-based facility. Peritoneal Unit teach the n Ontario, approximately Riverside campus is the hub of dialysis provides more flexibility patients over a 12,000 people with Chronic kidney care with its 22 Nephrolo- than hemodialysis as it is portable. six week period Kidney Disease (CKD) are gists providing diagnostic, consul- While kidney transplant seems how to do their Ireceiving predialysis care; an addi- tation, maintenance and follow-up the ideal solution, the waiting list own hemodialysis. For peritoneal tional 10,500 Ontarians with ad- services to CKD patients, as well for kidneys is very long and for dialysis, the training period is usu- vanced CKD are on some type as conducting research and data- some it is just not an option due ally less than seven days. of dialysis. Underlying causes of gathering to better improve ser- to their medical condition. Each My thanks to Janet Graham, CKD include diabetes, hyperten- vices. The Riverside’s out-patient treatment option has its pros and Regional Director of Nephrology sion, and vascular disease. Aborig- hemodialysis unit can accommo- cons based on the patient’s health, the Champlain LHIN, and Clini- inal populations have a higher in- date dialysis treatments, three support system, and values. Edu- cal Director of The Ottawa Hos- cidence of CKD. Early detection shifts per day, six days per week cating patients on all options is pital (TOH) Regional Nephrology and prevention of progression of for up to 30 patients each shift. essential in making them an active Program, and to Marlene Steppan, CKD is an extremely important TOH also provides hemodialysis member of their health care team Clinical Manager, Nephrology component of the management clinics in satellite units in Hawkes- and in managing their kidney care Clinic at TOH Riverside Campus, of this disease. The Ontario Renal bury, Cornwall, Winchester, at the journey. and Hawkesbury and Cornwall Network (ORN) has developed a Queensway Carleton Hospital and Satellite Hemodialysis Units for “Toolkit” to help family physicians the St. Vincent’s site of Bruyere For home dialysis, basically all meeting with me and providing and other primary care practition- Continuing Care. Although hemo- supplies and equipment are pro- me with an overview of TOH’s ers detect and manage the early dialysis is provided in all of these vided free to Ontario patients. Regional Nephrology Program. symptoms of CKD. locations, CKD patients are en- The home hemodialysis machine, Their enthusiasm and dedication couraged to consider a home di- including the water filtering ma- to the Regional Nephrology Pro- TOH Regional Nephrology alysis option. 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Coronation Heights 875123946 The Riverview Park Review is delivered only 341956278 FIVE times a year. We sign for volunteer hours Sudoku on page 24 DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 27 Ask a Lawyer Land Transfer Tax and the First Time Homebuyers Rebate by Mark Habib As many Ontarians know, first date. A sworn affidavit by the pur- The Land Transfer Tax Act pro- hen you buy land or an time homebuyers are entitled to a chaser is required to be submitted vides for penalties and interest to interest in land in On- rebate of land transfer tax up to a at the time of registration or with be paid by the taxpayer if the tax is tario, you are required maximum amount of the $2,000. the post-closing application. not paid when it should have been Wto pay Land Transfer Tax to the In order to qualify for this rebate, In some cases, Land Transfer or if a rebate is improperly claimed. Ontario Government. “Land” in- the following rules apply: Tax may be exempt and in other The Ministry regularly audits its cludes any buildings, buildings to 1) The owner must never have instances the tax that must be paid files to ensure compliance with be constructed and fixtures (such owned a residential property any- may be nominal. For example, if a the Act. Moreover, quasi-criminal as light fixtures built-in appliances where in the world; married couple is separating and charges can be laid under the Pro- and cabinetry). 2) The purchaser must be at least one spouse is acquiring the other’s vincial Offences Act even if the tax Land Transfer Tax is normally 18 years old, must occupy the home interest in the matrimonial home, or the rebate is paid back or if the based on the amount paid for the as a principal residence within 9 the transaction would be exempt taxpayer did not intend to avoid land but it is also based upon the months of the date of transfer and from the tax if the transfer was paying the tax. These charges can amount of any mortgage being as- cannot have ever owned an eligible being made pursuant to a written also be laid against lawyers and sumed by the purchaser as part home or an interest in an eligible separation agreement. others who may be found to have of the agreement to acquire the home anywhere in the world; In many cases today, if one or assisted the taxpayer in avoiding land. In other cases, the tax will be 3) If the purchaser has a spouse, both parents of a first time home- the tax or falsely claiming a rebate based upon the fair market value the spouse cannot have owned buyer are required by a mortgage where there was no entitlement. of the land. The tax is calculated an eligible home or an interest in lender to guarantee the mortgage, It is therefore critically impor- as follows: an eligible home anywhere in the the parents must also be registered tant to seek legal advice about 0.5% of the value of consider- world while being the spouse of the on the title to the land with their questions relating to the entitle- ation for the transfer (purchase purchaser. Spouses are defined pur- child. In these instances, a child ment of the Land Transfer Tax re- price) up to and including $55,000; suant to section 29 of the Family can still benefit from the $2,000 bate or regarding the application 1% of the value of the consider- Law Act, and would therefore in- first time buyer’s land transfer tax of any exemption. ation which exceeds $55,000 up to clude common law spouses. rebate if a written Trust Agree- Mark Habib is an Ottawa Real and including $250,000; The rebate is often deducted in ment is drawn up that specifies Estate lawyer with 26 years of experi- 1.5% of the value of the consid- advance by the purchaser’s lawyer that the parents are not the true ence. eration which exceeds $250,000; at the time of registration of the beneficial owners of the land being The issues raised in this article are and Transfer. However, if for some rea- acquired, and that they are merely for information purposes only and 2% of the amount by which the son it was not claimed at the time bare trustees. In addition, when should not be relied upon as constitut- value of the consideration exceeds of registration, it is possible to the parents later transfer their reg- ing legal advice specific to the reader’s $400,000 for land that contains at claim the rebate by a paper appli- istered interest back to the child, circumstances. least one and not more than two cation to the Ministry of Finance Land Transfer Tax need not be single family residences. within 18 months of the closing paid again.

ties and a simple meal. Email Fair trade coffee and chocolate, delicious desserts. There will be Advent 2015, [email protected] or sign Gifts from and for our partners a free will offering to support Emmanuel United Church, up outside Christine’s office. in El Salvador and Zambia, an building homes with Habitat for 691 Smyth Road, amazing bake table and a deli- Humanity in Ottawa. nd 613-733-0437, December 6 2 Sunday of cious lunch. You can preorder emmanuelunited.ca There is much Advent Service - 10:00 am some goods or purchase on the December 24 Christmas Eve that happens in the season of Lighting the Candle of Peace day. Support our youth ministry Services Advent at Emmanuel. As a faith White Gift Service - we are program! 5:00 pm A service of story and community we gather to wor- asking everyone to bring jars song designed for children and ship, to reflect and to celebrate. of peanut butter and jam to be December 13 3rd Sunday of their families used at Centre 507. A sandwich Advent - 10:00 am 7:30 pm: A service of lessons December 2 Advent Evening is welcomed by the 100s of cli- Lighting the candle of Joy and carols Service – 7:00 ents that visit each day. You may 11:00 pm A contemplative Come and find a quiet centre also make a financial donation December 16 Advent Evening service with Communion and in this busy season. An advent to our ministry with children Service – 7 – 7:30 pm candlelight Journey: The Night Sky, Cosmic and youth with our global part- A group from Emmanuel Christ and Celtic Spirits. ners in Zambia and El Salvador. United, who were on a pilgrim- December 27 Worship Service age to Iona, Scotland, will lead - 10:00 am December 4 An Evening of December 9 Advent Evening this service. The worship will Come and request your favou- Christmas Readings 7:00 pm Service – Journey in the be formatted with inspiration rite carol. Christmas at Home. You will Light 7 pm gained from services held in the hear touching stories from A service of prayer, carols and ancient 5th century Abbey to in- January 3, Epiphany Celebra- across Canada and abroad. candle lighting followed by light clude singing, prayer, reflection, tion with Joint Choirs – There are stories of acts of refreshments in the lounge. This candlelight and Celtic images. 10:00 am kindness, sharing and caring for is a time to remember those we others. Our MC will be Hallie are missing, to receive words of December 20 4th Sunday of Cotnam, Ottawa CBC Radio hope and support, to be to- Advent Service – 10:00 am host. Come and bring a friend gether. We are not alone. God is Lighting the candle of Love Shared by the congregations of or neighbour. with us. Christmas Concert at 2:00 Emmanuel, Southminster, Riv- pm erside, and Rideau Park, hosted December 5 An Advent Ad- December 12 A Christmas Come and join Emmanubells, by Emmanuel United Church at venture 4:30 – 6:30 pm Market - 10:00 am - 2 pm choirs and other musicians for 691 Smyth Road. An intergenerational Advent Handicrafts from Ten Thou- an afternoon of singing much- Adventure with worship activi- sand Villages, Zatoun Olive Oil, loved Christmas carols and Page 28 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Balena Park Corn Roast undreds of hungry people enjoyed the Balena Park Corn Roast on the beautiful fall afternoon of Sunday, October 4th. Great volunteers took on the task of husking enough corn for everyone, while others served up the not only the delicious ears of corn, but also burgers, chips and soft drinks. There was a superb variety of activities for the kids with some wonderful draws for people of all ages. Well done to HCouncillor Cloutier and his team for their hard work in organizing this happy afternoon.

Maya loves the community corn roast Brave! Photo credit:Claire St-Denis Newton Photo credit:Claire St-Denis Newton

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Blaine Primeau- Gutsy and a good sport The RPCA serves up hot chocolate and memberships Photo credit:Claire St-Denis Newton Photo credit:Claire St-Denis Newton

Guess who’s having fun? Someone likes his corn on the cob. Benji with his mother, Alison Crawford Photo credit:Claire St-Denis Newton Photo credit:Bill Fairbairn May the joy of the season be with you I want to wish you all the best this holiday season. We are blessed to live in the greatest province in Canada. When we work together, we help to make this province even stronger. That is why, this holiday season, I would like to encourage you to be generous in helping those less fortunate than yourself. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa. I wish you and your family all the best this holiday season.

Holiday Community Open House Please join me at my new community office to celebrate the holiday season on December 6th from 1pm to 4pm. If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact my office at 613-736-9573 or send us an email at [email protected].

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South 1828 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1V 7Y6 T: 613.736.9573 | F: 613.736.7374 [email protected] Page 30 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Half a century of joyful learning- OMS Montessori marks 50 years of service by Carole Moult A short OMS Montessori tionary the Montessori philoso- The school continues to grow n the heart of Riverview Park, history phy was and were eager to keep today Alta Vista, there is the beauti- This year marks OMS Montes- their children in that kind of An official bilingual policy was ful Montessori School that sori’s 50th year of service. The system.”As a result, the school be- passed in 1973 and over the years Icame out of the closing of two ele- school was incorporated in June gan to expand. In September 1973, a Francophone Casa, Lower El- mentary schools a number of years 1966, offering a ‘Casa dei Bambi- the school extended their authen- ementary and Upper Elementary ago. Formerly the French Catholic ni’ or Children’s House, for young tic Montessori Program to include programs were opened. Today, the elementary school, Nativité, on children from 2 ½ -6 years old. the Lower Elementary program school has both an English and Drake Avenue, and the English “We became the first Montessori (grades 1 to 3) and in 1981 the Up- Francophone program for stu- elementary Catholic School, St. school in Ottawa,” said current per Elementary program (grades dents 18 months to grade 6. Christopher’s, on Lindsay Street; School Director, Pat Gere. “We 4 to 6) was initiated for students both have now become vibrant started with just six students, but aged 9-12. Continued on next page again after the OMS Montessori the school grew quite quickly. The move to the campuses in 1986. parents saw firsthand how revolu-

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extension of OMS Montessori) of- Linking the past to the future Award of Excellence from the Mayor From previous page ficially opened its doors at Lansd- It was in 1985 that OMS Mon- “in recognition of this sensitive in- owne. tessori purchased the two nearby fill project that enhances the char- In 2003, a Junior High program “The Element allows the tradi- schools in the Alta Vista ward to acter of its neighbourhood.” for Grades 7 and 8 was added to tion of a Montessori education accommodate the expansion of Additional accolades OMS Montessori and by 2009, it to continue through a student’s their growing program. Now, half In 2013, after several years of seemed natural that a High School adolescent years,” said Pat. “It is a a century, and thousands of stu- strategic planning, the idea of a become a strategic and exciting school that engages students’ pas- dents later, countless building ad- natural playground became a re- goal. But first, the school needed sion for life and uses the city as a ditions and upgrades have been ality at OMS Montessori, and al- to find a high school campus. In campus.” Although based on the completed. After a link was com- though it is the students at the March 2015, a building was se- Montessori pedagogy, a Montes- pleted between the Drake Avenue school who are the real winners, cured for the high school, and in sori background is not required of and Lindsay Street campuses, the September 2015, The Element (an students at The Element. school was the recipient of an Continued on page 35

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or anyone interested in knowing A happy re-launch party of Steak & Sushi, Montessori 50 years 87 Clarence St, Byward Market more about a Montessori educa- Continued from page 31 tion to attend a “Montessori 101” Photos by Lori Wagner session. For “Montessori101” dates the company that built this beauti- and to sign up for a session, please ful playground was presented with visit the school’s website: www. a Landscape Ontario Award of Excel- omsmontessori.com. lence not long after the project was completed. Much to celebrate The OMS Vision is a peaceful, An authentic Montessori global community where individuals education are joyfully engaged in contributing to Following the Montessori phi- the well-being of all life; and a true losophy, OMS Montessori creates Montessori philosophy has been prepared environments that nur- the guide for achieving this goal ture joyful learning and focused for the school. engagement. The positive results In May of 2016, as the school can be seen far beyond the class- reflects upon its 50 years, there room. Students from OMS Mon- will be much to be proud of in its Riverview Park neighbours at the relaunch of “steak & sushi” in the Byward tessori are frequently seen out in achievements. School Directors, Market. the neighbourhood helping clean Staff, the Board of Directors, fam- local parks or participating in oth- ily, and friends have worked pur- er environmental projects. At The posefully over the years to ensure Element at Lansdowne, students that the students at OMS Mon- have access to a community gar- tessori have been able to live this den beside the school, and come vision. The school will formally spring will take on planting and celebrate this success at their 50th harvesting the garden as a service Anniversary Gala, on Saturday, project. May 28th at Centurion Centre. OMS Montessori is one of only “This formal event is a chance to three Canadian Council of Mon- celebrate 50 years of Montessori tessori Administrators (CCMA) education,” said Pat. “We hope to accredited school. It is a not for celebrate with not only our cur- profit private school, and as such, rent and past families, but the Ot- one of their missions is to share tawa community at large.” If you their expertise and passion and would like tickets to OMS Mon- belief in the power of Montessori tessori’s 50th Anniversary Gala, principles, with the Montessori please contact the school. community and the larger world. The community looks forward Riverview Park residents Lee and Lori Wagner have a relaunch party for their The school invites prospec- to sharing in your continued suc- restaurant “steak & sushi”. The restaurant had been closed for 6 months due tive parents, friends, neighbours cesses. to a fire.

Seeking Substitute Teachers OMS Montessori, on Lindsay Street, is seeking Substitute Teachers for occasional daytime work. We are looking for in- dividuals to work with children from ages 18 months to 12 years. Experience with young children preferred, bilingualism would be an asset. Police record check is required. Please send your resume to [email protected] or visit our website for more “steak & sushi” owner Lee Wagner flanked by LiVE 88.5 Morning Host information: www.omsmontessori.com. Katfish Morgan and General Sales Manager Mark Russett. Page 36 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Rideau Park United Church, 2203 On December 24th, please Contact for CBB Alta Vista Drive (at Cunningham) come to a Christmas Eve Service. [email protected] Activities and Events, December There are three 2014 - Early January 2015 services: - 6:30 pm Lessons and Harmony Club for 60+ Seniors Carols by Children and Youth: A CHRISTMAS CAROL SING AND CONCERT. You will meet on Wednesday, musical retelling of the birth of Jesus, are invited to an evening with the Maria Knapik Ensemble, the December 9th. with music by Rideau Park’s children Vyhovskyi Strings, and former CBC Radio host Rob Clipper- From 1:00 to 2:00 pm, come and and youth choirs, hand-chimes and ton. Thursday, December 17th, 7:00 pm. Refreshments to join in a Christmas Carol Sing-a- bells. follow. St. Aidan’s Anglican Church 934 Hamlet Road 613-733- long, led by Iain Macpherson, Rideau - 8:30 pm Christmas 0102. www.staidans-ottawa.org. Park’s Reflections: A service reflecting on Free will offerings for the Heron Emergency Food Centre and Syr- Interim Choir Director, and accom- the birth of Jesus, in readings and ian refugees will be gratefully accepted. panied by Andrew music by Rideau Park’s Chancel Ager. All seniors in the Choir and soloists. community are welcome to - 10:30 pm Nativity Parish Food Bank: attend. Prior Candlelight Communion Ser- Just a reminder that our local food notice is not required. The church is vice: A service of Communion, bank at the Nativity Parish, 355 wheelchair accessible and parking is featuring music by Acton Street in Riverview Park, free. Meetings Rideau Park’s Chancel Choir, solo- welcomes donations on Tuesdays are held monthly. ists, and Touch of Brass Bell from 7-8 p.m. and Wednesdays Choir. from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Juice boxes Annual Christmas Pageant: Join for childrens’ lunches and canned us on Sunday Begin the New Year by joining tuna or meat are especially ap- December 13th, 10 am, for the pres- the 50+ Exercise Group at Rideau preciated. For further information entation by more than 60 children Park, and get moving, strengthening, please call: and youth of and 613-521-2416. the story of Christmas through the- stretching, all to the familiar beat of atre, music and some humour, with a great tunes, each Tuesday and Thurs- focus on what Christmas is really all day, about. Everyone is invited. Freewill 9 - 10 am, from January 12th to offering. March 3rd. All levels of fitness (men and women) are encouraged and You are invited to a Christmas supported by Faiza, our experienced Celebration Concert on Sunday Seniors’ Fitness Instructor (SFIC). December 20th at 1:30 pm, featuring Fees are $44. for 8 weeks (16 classes), the payable at your first class. Still not Chancel Choir singing Vivaldi’s convinced? Gloria, an organist solo by Andrew Come by and give us a try. Drop-in Auger, the fee $8. Plan Joyful Noise Childrens Choir and to stay fit by continuing with the spring session in March-April the Touch of Brass Handbells. Enjoy The Pacesetters Walking Club at Billings Bridge mall welcomes Christmas 2016. seniors. music and sing some of your favour- Join us and put a spring into your steps ! Space has been provided by ite carols. All are welcome. Freewill For more information on any of mall management in the basement of the Tower. Open from 7:30 to 10 am. offering. these activities and events, please call Other activities such as social gathering, puzzles, knitting for charities, the church office at library. A low cost of $10 per year covers our expenses. Call 613-521-6740 613-733-3156 ext 229 (M-F 9-4) or during our open hours for information. go to www.rideaupark.ca

Carol Sing at Maplesoft Centre (Corner of Alta Vista Drive and Riverside Drive) - Parking off Alta Vista Drive. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the RPCA, Councillor Cloutier and Maplesoft Centre. Candles and Carol sheets will be provided. Enjoy hot chocolate and treats afterward at the Maplesoft Centre. Donations for the Nativité Food Bank will be welcome. Enjoy the lighting of the tree.

LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY

We all miss our pets when they be- ticipants will be sent a confiden- come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tial email with a description of the ful situation for both guardian and lost or found pet. When a pet is animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton wish found Orrin and Pam will notify the to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between in Riverview Park. If you wish to the parties involved . Your participa- participate please email letterit@ tion may result in a lost pet being re- Balena Park Pet Memorial rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. email address and To commemorate a loved pet while supporting the Canadian Guide Dogs postal address and for the Blind purchase a brick for the Pet Memorial Patio in Balena Park. telephone number. For full details go to the RPCA website http://rpca.wordpress.com/page-1/pet- When letterit@rog- remembrance-patio-in-balena-park/ or call 613-523-4339 ers.com is notified of a lost pet all par- DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 37

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Emmanuel United Church, MARK YOUR CALENDARS Admission to the Concert is FREE and there is 691 Smyth Road - Christmas At “ALTA VISTA CHRISTMAS CONCERT” ample parking. There will be collection baskets for Home - EUC presents the fourth SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. voluntary monetary donations (cheques or cash) to annual evening of Christmas read- On Sunday, December 6, 2015, 3:00 p.m. at Immacu- the HEFC so that the HEFC can purchase fresh ings. You will hear touching stories late Heart of Mary Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, food and make this a special Christmas for all in our from across Canada and abroad by come enjoy the music of the season! Three choirs, community. Tax receipts will be issued for donations Roy Bonisteel, Margaret Lawrence, the Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber Choir, the over $20. Those interested in an advance donation Pearl Buck, and Charles Dickens. Kanata Choral Society, and the Immaculate Heart of or in purchasing advertising in the concert program Hallie Cotnam from CBC-Ottawa Mary Church Choir, are accompanied by the popular should contact the concert organizing committee will be our MC. Refreshments and Ottawa Wind Ensemble, a 35-member orchestral group. through the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church traditional Christmas baking will They will be joined by tenor soloists Dr. Fraser Ru- ([email protected]; be served during the intermission. bens and Zachary Rubens, for special tributes to the 613-733-9636). Join us from 7:00pm to 9:15pm on musical season. Interspersed with this will be carol Friday, December 4th, 2015. Tick- singing for all to join in. Come and enjoy this wonderful prelude to the ets: Adults $12, Couples $20, Teens Christmas season; it’s a joyous way to help those in $6 and Family $30. Proceeds to the This 24th Alta Vista Carol Concert is held in support need in our community. Revitalization Fund. Tickets and of the Heron Emergency Food Centre (HEFC). Information (613)733-0437

FINANCIAL PLANNING Best Response to Volatile Markets? Stay Calm

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What should I be doing? by Kris Nanda surprised and upset by the recent No matter how upset we may alone will not solve the problems hink Globally, Act clearing of the Alta Vista Corridor be over losing a large swath of that many refugees face – Locally.” This familiar Woods that took place much earlier our woods, however, this all pales governments have an important role slogan – which very than we had expected. Once I shared compared to the life and death in providing social services, including much“T came into vogue at the end my concerns (and those of the RPCA situations faced by refugees around counselling, to help heal the trauma of the 20th Century - urges people Board) regarding this development the world, most notably those and wounds that these refugees “to consider the health of the with both our Councillor and the fleeing from the terror in Syria and will face. But these donations – and entire planet and to take action in lead City Engineer and received Iraq. This issue is important to me making an effort to befriend any their own communities and cities.” apologies from both, I began to since my Jewish mother and her new arrivals you meet (from Syria These grassroots efforts by ordinary think about how best to move on family were forced to flee from Nazi and elsewhere!) - will help them to citizens take place on a local level (after all, those trees that were cut Germany. It is also timely, given feel welcome and aid them on their and are primarily run by volunteers down are now lost). the season, for as noted earlier, the journey to independence as healthy, and helpers – and extend beyond Tree replacement -- here is where infant Jesus and his parents were well integrated, contributing and environmental issues. the climate change link comes into refugees who had to flee from death productive members of Canadian As we enter the holiday season, place. The construction of the squads in their homeland. society rather than alienated, it is important to keep in mind how AVTC Hospital Link provides an So what can we do? For a start, the frustrated, and isolated outsiders. fortunate we are to live where we opportunity to make a proverbial RPCA and other local community The Christmas and Hanukkah do and to keep active in our local silk purse out of a sow’s ears. If we associations are engaged in efforts to season truly offers an opportunity community. Two symbols of this can work with arborists and others promote donations – financial and to put into practice the concept to time of year indeed can link to acting to identify and ensure that the right otherwise- to charities sponsoring “Think Globally: Act Locally.” locally on a global issue – 1) the trees are planted in the woods that refugees, especially but not limited to (Christmas) tree and 2) the manger remain and as a noise and sight those from Syria. (Contact Refugee (where the Bible tells us Jesus was buffer elsewhere along the Corridor, 613, [email protected] or donate born to a homeless young couple who they can potentially serve as a small directly via https://unitedwayottawa. To learn more about Matthew soon had to flee asrefugees to Egypt). carbon sink to trap some harmful dntly.com/fundraiser/6146 ). There House and other local charities “Think Globally, Act Locally” can greenhouse gasses. As the design is also an opportunity to make a supporting Syrian refugees in apply to our efforts related to two phase for the AVTC unfolds in 2016 concrete donation of belongings, Ottawa: http://connectingottawa.com/ major events that have captured and the City maintains clearer lines of such as furniture. If you are like me how-help-syrian-refugees-ottawa headlines recently -- the UN Climate communication with the RPCA and and your heart sinks when you see Join the annual RPCA Christmas Change Conference in Paris and the local community regarding where otherwise good furniture by the carol sing (Friday December 11 at Syrian refugee crisis. The challenges and when trees should be replanted, curbside waiting to go into the trash, 6:30 PM at the Cancer Survivors presented by climate change and the there hopefully will be many when it could be used by a refugee Park) to which the whole community refugee situation may cause some opportunities for residents to take family, there is something you can is invited. Feel free to bring an item to hold up their hands in dismay, part in providing input for and later do. Consider contacting a charity for the Food Bank to help out those but on the other hand, both issues on, engaging in community tree that helps refugees, such as Matthew in need. provide an opportunity to help out planting efforts. (In the meantime, House (http://matthewhouseottawa. Special thank you to Jennifer and make a positive difference. consider participating in the org) whose mission includes Steers from the City who has worked Riverview Park residents may initiative to plant a million trees in distributing quality used furniture with the RPCA Board to ensure that have a chance to do something about Ottawa leading up to Canada’s 150 and household goods to refugees there will be an operator in place to both in our own (figurative or literal) birthdays in 2017 (http://ecologyottawa. and other members of Ottawa’s look after the Balena Park skating backyards. For example, like many ca/tree-ottawa/) or make a donation marginalised population. rink this winter. Riverview Park residents, I was to a charity that plants new trees.) Donating money and furniture

I’ll be home for Christmas…. by Christine Wuilliams are helping to build a home for we work to provide homes – build- raising its own funds, organizing t this time of year we be- Christmas and we invite you to be ing in New Orleans each year and volunteers and building homes come nostalgic about be- part of this dream. supporting builds right here in our for low-income, working families ing home for Christmas. You are invited to Emmanuel home city. living in the National Capital Re- SomeA of us are looking forward United Church at 2 PM Sunday The story of Habitat for Hu- gion. The first Habitat GO home to reconnecting with family at December 20 for a Concert of manity begins in 1976 in Americus, was built in 1994. Potential Habi- Christmas. Some are learning to Christmas music and carols and to Georgia, when Millard and Linda tat for Humanity partner families live in homes that are not like they make a donation to build a home Fuller became concerned about are low-income, working families used to be. Some are opening the with Habitat for Humanity in Ot- the people in their area living in living in inadequate housing and doors to new experiences of com- tawa! ‘poverty housing’. Internationally, who are willing to put in 500 hours munity. At Emmanuel United we At Emmanuel United Church Habitat for Humanity now oper- of “sweat equity.” Habitat believes ates in 100 countries, has built that homeownership will help over 200,000 houses, and shel- break the cycle of poverty facing ters 1 million children and adults many low-income working fami- A special around the globe. A new Habitat lies. Thank You home is built every 8 minutes! Give a hand up this Christmas to all the volunteers who help deliver the Habitat for Humanity Canada – sing some carols and make a do- Riverview Park Review now has affiliates in every Cana- nation to build a home in Ottawa! Well done everyone!! dian province and Territory. Habi- Next year ….. someone will be in a tat for Humanity Greater Ottawa home for Christmas!!! (Habitat GO) is responsible for DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 39 Basket Brigade by Sarah Musavi 1. Gifting money (this will be our “This comes to you from blankets, socks and mittens (only “I slept and I dreamed that life is main source of basket creation, so someone who cares about you. new) all joy. I woke and I saw that life is we can buy fresh food from stores All we ask is that you take care all service. I served and I saw that that have labels and so we can take of yourself well enough to be As a volunteer to this cause, service is joy.” Kahlil Gibran care of allergen information.) able to do this for someone you will also get the benefit 2. Collecting money and other else someday.” of signing up for a free health ear Friends, I and some gift items. coaching session and get free friends have pledged to Here are some basic items we ebooks on recipes for detox, provide 30 gift baskets of 3. Contacting grocery stores to are considering including in your juicing and sugar free eating Dfresh food and non-food items to donate or discount. baskets: as well on reducing fatigue. some unfortunate families in Ot- tawa on Dec. 24th, as part of An- 4. Gifting freshly cooked food Fresh Foods: Meats-turkey, Basket Brigade Volunteer thony Robbins’ Basket Brigade. (this will have to follow the guide- ham, chicken, roast beef, bread, Pledge Form: The idea is to make a beautiful lines below and those fresh fruit, cakes or pies, cookies, “If you give from your heart, it gift from our heart and not do- doing this form of donation will salads, vegetable stew, vegetarian will come back to you tenfold.” nate, so as to inspire children in need to label the ingredients.) chilli; Anthony Robbins the family that they are not alone Yes, you can count on me! and that one day they too can pass 5. Putting baskets together Frozen or canned foods: fro- Thank you for stepping up and on this gift to others. zen fruits, frozen vegetables, salad making this holiday a memorable We are looking for the following 6. Delivering baskets dressings- only those without ar- one for your family in need in your tasks if you decide to volunteer for tificial ingredients, fruit juices, community! this cause: 7. Passing on this information to cookies, peanut butter, butter, pas- We will be putting together and others for support. tas, yogurt; delivering baskets on Dec. 24th, 2015, so your support in any way Each basket will carry this mes- Non food items: toys, books will go a long way. Please contact sage in the language of the basket (new or gently used), clothes (only us to tell which way you wish to be recipient. new), soaps and lotions, involved at: [email protected] Homeless bag or backpack, or 613-853-4082

OCDSB Trustee Chris Ellis Schools and Programs n the next three years, the Ot- 19 industry sectors such as more specialty high schools, fewer ignates for that tawa-Carleton District School construction and health); or do we have the right balance? purpose. Board (OCDSB) will be re- and Iviewing the boundaries and pro- • Report 15-127, Secondary School 2016-2017 Budget Zone meeting grams of all its schools and what fa- Review: School Configurations The first report from OCDSB My next zone meeting will be cilities are needed throughout the (includes possibility of more staff on considerations for the in late January. Secondary School Board. Beginning with secondary schools with grades 7 to 12).. 2016-2017 budget signals that cuts Review consultations will be in- schools in the current school year, The probable consultation pe- will likely be necessary and that cluded on the agenda. Stay tuned the Board will look at programs riod for the two reports is from significant cuts can“ only be achieved for more details. and how schools can be configured November to January. Reports in- by the reduction of spaces occupied and (e.g. JK to 8, JK to 6, 9 to 12, 7 to cluding recommendations on de- maintained by the OCDSB”. In other Chris Ellis 12, middle schools) to best meet sirable options will tentatively be words, it is probable that decisions Trustee OCDSB Zone 6 Rideau- on-the-ground community needs. presented to trustees in February to close some schools will be made Rockcliffe and Alta Vista Once options and priorities have for decision at the end of February. in 2016-2017. The report also iden- [email protected] been explored, individual schools tifies Special Education as an area 613-818-7350 will be reviewed on an area by area Specialty High Schools where the OCDSB spends more www.SchoolZone6.org basis. The OCDSB has a number of than the amount the Province des- During this process, as your specialty high schools offering trustee, I will be available to dis- programs to students from across cuss your views and any concerns the Board. These are: by phone, e-mail and through my • the Arts program at Canter- website (see contact information bury HS at article’s end). I will also hold • the High Performance Ath- regular Zone meetings and advo- lete Program at John Mc- cate continuously for meaningful Crae Secondary School Board-wide consultations. • the International Baccalau- reate (IB) Program at Colo- Secondary School Review nel By Secondary School. Two information reports have As the Board addresses high recently been presented to trust- school accommodation issues, ees: there is a sense that we should • Report 15-126, Secondary School consider how these specialty pro- Review: Secondary High Skills grams are structured before get- Major (specialized grade 11 ting into area reviews. Do we need and 12 programs related to Page 40 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Remembrance sea-to-sea talk to seniors at Alta Vista Retirement Community by Bill Fairbairn poem. He was told officially thatIn ized in leading night-time com- and that the famous huge safe har- rom his experiences as a Flanders Field would be included in mando raids on German fortifica- bour was filled with warships with writer with Legion Maga- future ceremonies.” tions. On February 26, 1945, he took crowds of soldiers on shore during zine, Bill Fairbairn, on Re- In Place du Canada, Montreal, on one more task. He led 150 men World War II. Fmembrance Day, shared with Fairbairn said veteran thoughts on into the German town of Keppein residents of the Alta Vista Retire- Remembrance Day often go back on what was expected to be an Former infantry corporal ment Community his memories of to the epic Italian battles of Orto- easy mission. No-one apparently From Halifax he recalled the Re- smaller ceremonies from sea to sea na and Monte Casino. Polish and had seen the three German Panzer membrance program in Windsor, held without Ottawa’s pomp and Canadian fighters were to the fore tanks stationed in the town. That where, at evening dinner the Le- ceremony. at the victorious fourth battle of evening the town was in the hands gion had a unique Table of Honour He recalled being in Springdale, Monte Casino after allied fighters of the North Shore Regiment but representing army, navy, air force in northeast Newfoundland, where had been thrown back by Germans only 50 of the 150 soldiers of the and merchant navy. “The table was coastal veterans from quaintly positioned near the mountain peak North Shores answered roll call symbolically decorated with four named harbours and inlets came and on top its occupied monastery. into town to honour the war dead. “The battle of Monte Casino is First they held a church service often called the battle for Rome,” where the words of a youth choir Fairbairn said. sang, We love thee wind-swept land, “In defending Ortona’s deep- while outside gulls squawked and water port Adolf Hitler had or- clouds scurried inland over shel- dered his generals to fight for every tering hills. last house and tree. The Germans Veterans from out ports such as had set up a main street killing Rattling Brook, Triton, Robert’s field with every gun levelled at ad- Arms, Miles Cove, Middle Arm, vancing allies. It took Canadians Little Bay Islands and St. Patrick’s six days with many killed to win marched in the parade he wit- the battle of Ortona.” nessed. “A lady named Edna guided Fairbairn said that taking the her blind father Theophilis Wells, salute at the Remembrance cere- once of the WW II Newfoundland mony at Place de Canada when Overseas Forestry Unit. Theophilis he was there was Major-General tapped a white cane in the parade.” Romeo Dallaire, who, in 1994, was At Springdale Branch of the awarded the Meritorious Service Legion the veterans over soup re- Cross for outstanding service in that evening. Killed, leading the military headdresses. Under them called WW I Victoria Cross hold- Rwanda. attack was Major Parker.” the tablecloth was white symbol- ers. Among them Thomas Ricketts Joseph DeCroix of the Legion’s At the remembrance service in izing the purity of intention to of Middle Arm. Fairbairn said war Imperial Comrades Branch spoke 1995, he said, Parker’s niece, Mar- respond to the wartime call of the history showed that Sergeant Rick- of the Korean War recalling: “We lene, read aloud the 63 names of country. Four roses reminded the etts joined what was then called of the Van Doo Regiment some- the students killed in war. families and loved ones of com- the Newfoundland Regiment not times slept standing up.” Vagreville, a small Alberta town rades gone never to return. Slices disclosing his age of 15 years in 1915. In an interview, Lucian Berranger on the Yellowhead Highway, has of lemon told of their bitter fate. “He was the second youngest told how he escaped from forced a Legion Branch and was next on The salt on the table was a symbol in history to be awarded the VC labour in Germany succeeding at Fairbairn’s list. He said that bison, of the grief and tears of family and when, just shy of age 18, armed his fourth attempt to cross the hemmed in by strong fences, wan- friends. The glasses were upside with a Lewis machine gun, his Pyrenees into neutral Spain and der on both sides of the high- down because soldiers and seamen squad drove back Germans and joining Charles de Gaulle at Casa- way through Elk National Park gone could not share a toast.” captured their guns and their base blanca. From there he was sent on near Vagreville. Snow is removed “These are just a few of the ways at Ledeghem, Belgium. Ricketts an engineering course in Wales. from streets for the march to the Canadians celebrate November 11. survived the war to open a phar- “With a romantic kick in the tail, cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Thank you for listening and shar- macy in Newfoundland.” he concluded: ‘My wife is Welsh!’” Among the many displays of mil- ing in the celebrations today of the Berranger added that war brides itary memorabilia in the Legion lives of the wonderful people who Weather can dictate march and wave flags for tens of Hall is a ship’s bell from HMCS fought for Canada. And though the Fairbairn pointed out that thousands of dependants in the Vagreville, a minesweeper that glasses are upside down in Windsor weather can dictate success in con- United Kingdom and countries served on D-Day. The ship sus- because those who never returned flict and commemoration, espe- such as Holland, who came to Can- tained severe damage in 1945. She can’t have a drink, I raise a pre- cially out West near the Rockies. ada between 1944 and 1947. He was broken up in Britain in 1947 as tend toast on this day here in the “So, in minus-25 wind-chill weath- estimated that more than 40,000 a result of the damage. Alta Vista Retirement Community er, Calgary veterans hold their ser- of the dependants were brides and Going on to Halifax, a city that building to those who survived,” vice indoors in the 2,700 seat Jubi- 20,000 were children of Canadian knows a lot about war with the Fairbairn, a National Service cor- lee Auditorium. Otherwise, when soldiers. Citadel fronting its military be- poral with the King’s Own Scottish a warming chinook favours them, Recalling a Remembrance Day ginnings, Fairbairn recalled the Borderers Regiment from 1953-55, they parade outside,” he said. in Fredericton, Fairbairn said he collision in 1917 between a French concluded. At one indoor service he at- learned that every high school munitions ship and a Belgian relief Thanking him, the Alta Vista tended a man mounted the stage to morning students file past a scroll vessel. “It created the largest man- Retirement Community Associa- protest the absence of the poem In with 63 names of previous students made explosion prior to the atomic tion secretary Jean Thompson said Flanders Field. “From memory and, who gave their lives in war. blast at Hiroshima.” the sea-to-sea aspect of his talk no doubt from the heart, this man Among the names is that of Ma- Fairbairn said Halifax’s heritage had ended Ottawa Remembrance recited John McCrae’s poem. Then jor Willard Parker of the North draws out huge crowds for several Day ceremonies in a good way for he followed it with another war Shore Regiment. “He had special- ceremonies on Remembrance Day the seniors. DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 41 First trial of Canadian viral therapy against cancer excites researchers Special to the Riverview Park Review tions, stresses that the Ottawa Hospi- trial. She was diagnosed with cancer in the trial at The Ottawa Hospital and anadian researchers have in tal is not accepting new patients on its in 2012 and, despite six weeks of ra- was treated on June 2, 2015. hand the world’s first clinical waitlist. diation therapy and two rounds of che- “The nausea of chemotherapy was trial of a novel investigational Former nurse motherapy, the cancer spread to both worse than I ever could have imagined, Ctherapy that uses a combination of Christina Monker, 75, a former her lungs. After completing another 30 but with the viral therapy I just felt two viruses to attack and kill cancer nurse from Rockland, Ontario, was rounds of chemotherapy, she enrolled cells and stimulate an anticancer im- one of the first patients treated in the Continued on page 50 mune response. Previous research by this team and others worldwide sug- gests that this approach could be very powerful, and could have fewer side effects than conventional chemother- apy and radiation, although it will take years to rigorously test through this trial and others. The therapy, jointly discovered and being developed by Dr. David Stojdl (Children’s Hospital of Eastern On- tario, University of Ottawa), Dr. Brian Lichty (McMaster University) and Dr. John Bell (The Ottawa Hospital, Uni- versity of Ottawa), excites their respec- tive research teams and colleagues. Dr. Bell has lived with his wife Shei- la for many years in Riverview Park and for 15 years worked on his cancer treatment mission. The clinical trial, funded by the On- tario Institute for Cancer Research and coordinated by the NCIC Clinical Trials Group, has enrolled up to 79 pa- tients at four hospitals across Canada. Up to 24 patients will receive one of the viruses and the rest will receive both, two weeks apart. However, Jennifer Ganton, director of communications and public rela- (L-R) Dr. Brian Lichty, Dr. Derek Jonker, Christina Monker, Dr. David Stojdl, and Dr. John Bell

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613.266.1817 | 751 Peter Morand Cres, Ottawa, ON K1G 6S9 Page 42 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Local Artist Patrick S. Greene: Outside the Windows by Catina Noble art piece he commented on how that window facing outside! He has sold a Photos by Patrick S. Greene particular piece that had sold was art- few paintings this way and received a s a writer and artist, I’m always work he had displayed in a couple of lot of positive responses from view- on the look for other writers windows in his home. I was intrigued ers. and artists to talk shop with. and contacted him to ask him a cou- Original art pieces created by Pat- ThereA are similarities between artists ple more questions. rick have been sold to private collec- and writers; their creative process, fa- Patrick has been an artist for most tors in Ontario, Quebec, New York vourite tools, methods for marketing of his life, but mainly over the last 26 and in Japan. Coming up in January their work and many others. years. Most of the time he uses acryl- 2016, is his next show at Gigspace I recently came across the artwork ic but sometimes uses mixed media, Gallery-right here in Ottawa. Other of Patrick S. Greene. I had seen him mixed media sculpture and digital events are pending but the details paint in person at the Glowfair this photography. I asked how he came haven’t been released yet. past summer and his name comes up up with the idea to display his art in To see more of Patrick’s amazing often in the art scene where I had windows in his home; the idea came work and find out what’s coming up Universal Love seen a couple of photos of Patrick’s about 2 years ago because he believed next, check out: art pieces that he posted. With one it was a unique way to gain more ex- https://www.facebook.com/ posure. What an patrick.s.greene/photos original way to https://www.facebook.com/ display art, putting patrick.s.greene the piece in your

Patrick painting outside in the Patrick working outside Art by Patrick displayed in the window of his house winter DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 43 Aging gracefully? Well, maybe Get W.I.T.H. It by Bill Fairbairn I passed normal in waist to hip nce again this year The Otta- and stroller friendly), moderate or o date 51352 seniors have ratio, blood pressure, lung capac- wa Hospital Academic Fam- vigorous walking route and have fun joined the Canadian ity, bone mineral density and eye- ily Health Team will be lead- flexing your muscles at “Muscle Mo- Longitudinal Study on sight and only slightly below nor- Oing the Heart Wise Exercise walking ment” stations every Monday and Aging.T I was among the army of mal in hearing, Today, three years program at Hillcrest High School Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm 1900 Dauphin Road Ottawa start- from November 2nd 2015 until March volunteers who were accepted. I later, my 80 years have begun to rd took health tests at the Elizabeth catch up on me. I feel older. That’s ing November 2nd . Come join us 23 2016. Remember to bring com- and walk the halls in a safe, warm and fortable walking shoes and a water Bruyere Research Institute in Ot- life, I suppose. However, it’s grati- friendly environment. (Get W.I.T.H. bottle. Pedometers and enthusiastic tawa (Unlocking the mysteries fying to know that Canada is ex- It) . This free program which meets volunteers will be there to help track of aging, Riverview Park Review, the criteria of a Heart Wise Exercise your progress and guide you. If you’d Continued on page 50 Feb, 2, 2013). program is endorsed by The Universi- like to know more please contact Kim ty of Ottawa Heart Institute and The Lavender at 613-798-5555 ext. 13512 or Ottawa Hospital. You are free to drop by email [email protected] in for a light (no stairs – wheelchair

A tour of the Biorepository and Bioanalysis Centre was part of the event held at the CLSA National Coordinating Centre in Hamilton, ON, when the federal government officially recognized the accomplishments of the CLSA. Just some of the first evening’s happy participants stopping for a break Photo credit:courtesy of CLSA Photo credit:Carole Moult

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DANNY DEAR SERVICE CENTRE 850 Industrial Ave, Unit 3 613-521-4216 Page 44 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 The RPCA awards two well-deserving recipients for Volunteer Extraordinaire at the October AGM ennifer Sayers is well deserv- matching grants with the City of nival Pot Luck by creating a flyer ing of the Volunteer Extra- Ottawa. that has people of all ages come Jordinaire award presented Winter and summer carnivals together to enjoy camaraderie at to her at the Riverview Park were held and barbecues, food the Dale Park skating rink coor- Community Association annual courts and an auction organized dinated by her husband RPCA general meeting. She has lived on with a goal to reach $7,500 over former treasurer Bruce. Dale Avenue for about 18 years each of three years. Jennifer and with her husband Bruce Aho and Bruce offered their backyard for RPCA salutes Bernadette was one of a group who helped the delivery and storage of need- Bailey create the Dale Park the com- ed equipment, There is probably no need to munity enjoys today. Jennifer has been a success- introduce Bernadette and every

Jennifer Sayers is presented with a Volunteer RPCA President Kris Nanda presents Bernadette Bailey Extraordinaire Award by Councillor Jean Cloutier with her Volunteer Extraordinaire Award

In the late 1990s and early ful Riverview Park Commu- reason for her to be honoured by 2000s neighbours got together nity Association liaison for the the Riverview Park Community to plan changes that have made Dale Park clean-up for Ottawa’s Association’s Volunteer Extraor- Dale Park distinctive and Jenni- Adopt-a-Park Program and has dinaire award. fer was a member of that team. encouraged neighbours to help Bernadette writes regularly for Their plan included play struc- in the spring and fall Clean the this newspaper to keep the com- tures, gardens and pave pathway Capital Program. She organizes munity updated on what’s hap- with funds obtained through Dale Park’s annual Winter Car- pening at the Trinity Commu- nity Garden. And almost all her articles are illustrated with her photographs. She was instrumental in get- ting the garden going in 2011. Since then she has worked tire- lessly to make it as successful as it is today. Some 35 gardeners in 42 plots are involved. Bernadette has encouraged a community dimension to the garden located at the end of Braydon Avenue involving shar- ing produce with the local food bank and nearby Trinity Church.

On September 17th, two days after Sydney Baker's 100th birthday, by good fortune Col. Chris Hadfield dropped in at the museum during a celebration tour set up for Syd, his family and friends. It was an amazing day and Syd blew everybody away (including Erin, members of the Bristol Beaufighter restoration team and family members) with his amazing memory and knowledge.

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Book Clubs décembre de 12h00 à 13h45. 5:30 p.m. friends in a relaxed and friendly les jeudis 7, 14 janvier de 15h30 à environment. No registration Book Banter Groupe de conversation en 17h30 required. / Améliorez votre anglais Share the enjoyment of good français / French Conversa- parlé et rencontrez des gens dans books in a relaxed atmosphere. tion Group – intermédiaire January 21- 23 and January 25 - 30 un milieu décontracté. Aucune Join us for a discussion of The Improve your spoken French in a 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. inscription requise. Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in relaxed setting. This group is for le 21 – 23 janvier, et le 25 – 30 Tuesday, January 5 – January 26, the Klondike by Charlotte Gray. those at an intermediate level. No janvier de 13h00 à 16h00 12 :00 – 1 :45 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2:00 - 3:00 registration required. / Amélio- Les mardis 5 janvier – 26 janvier de p.m. rez votre français parlé dans une Book Clubs 12h00 à 13h45. ambiance décontractée. 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Club français – débutant / French Share the enjoyment of good Tuesdays, December 1 – Decem- Share the enjoyment of good Conversation Group – begin- mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. ber 29, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. ner Join us for a Wrap up and 2016 Les mardis 1 décembre – 29 Join us for a discussion of various Améliorez votre français parlé et planning meeting. décembre de 18h30 à 20h00 novels by Ariana Franklin. rencontrez des gens dans une am- Thursday, December 17, 6:30 - Thursday, January 2, 6:30 - 8:00 biance conviviale et décontractée. 8:00 p.m. Groupe de conversation en p.m. Aucune inscription requise./ Prac- français – débutant / French tice your French language conver- Infusions littéraires Conversation Group – begin- Tuesday Book Group sation skills and meet new friends Partagez avec nous le plaisir des ner Share the enjoyment of good in a relaxed and friendly environ- livres dans une ambiance dé- Améliorez votre français parlé et books in a relaxed atmosphere. ment. No registration required. tendue. Joignez-vous à nous pour rencontrez des gens dans une am- Join us for a discussion of selec- Mondays, January 11 – January 25, une discussion autour de La liste biance conviviale et décontractée. tions from the Great Books Read- 4:45 – 6:00pm. de mes envies de Grégoire Dela- Aucune inscription requise./ Prac- ing and Discussion Program Series Les lundis 11 janvier – 25 janvier de court. tice your French language conver- 1 – Hobbs, Melville, Smith, Shake- 16h45 à 18h00 le lundi 21 décembre, de 14h00 à sation skills and meet new friends speare and Kierkegaard, and more. 15h00. in a relaxed and friendly environ- Tuesdays, January 5, 19, 7:00 – 8:30 Wednesdays, January 13 – January Tuesday Book Group ment. No registration required. p.m. 27, 4:45 – 6:00pm. Share the enjoyment of good Mondays, December 7 – Decem- Les mercredis 13 janvier – 27 jan- books in a relaxed atmosphere. ber 28, 4:45 – 6:00pm. Book Banter vier de 16h45 à 18h00 Join us for a discussion of selec- Les lundis 7 décembre – 28 décem- Share the enjoyment of good tions from the Great Books Read- bre de 16h45 à 18h00 books in a relaxed atmosphere. Groupe de conversation en ing and Discussion Program Series Join us for a discussion of A Tale français / French Conversa- 1 – Hobbs, Melville, Smith, Shake- Wednesdays, December 2 – De- for the Time Being by Ruth Oze- tion Group – intermédiaire speare and Kierkegaard, and more. cember 30, 4:45 – 6:00pm. ki. Improve your spoken French in a Tuesdays, December 8, 22, 7:00 – Les mercredis 2 décembre – 30 Thursday, January 7, 2:00 - 3:00 relaxed setting. This group is for 8:30 p.m. décembre de 16h45 à 18h00 p.m. those at an intermediate level. No registration required. / Amélio- Conversation Groups Infusions littéraires rez votre français parlé dans une Partagez avec nous le plaisir des ambiance décontractée. Ce groupe English Conversation Group - livres dans une ambiance déten- est de niveau intermédiaire. Au- Monday / Groupe de conversa- TEENS due. Joignez-vous à nous pour une cune inscription requise. tion anglais - lundi discussion de L’homme accidentel Tuesday, Janurary 12 – January 26, Practice your English language Exam Cram! / Études inten- de Philippe Besson. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. conversation skills and meet new sives le lundi 18 janvier de 14h00 à Les mardis 12 janvier – 26 janvier friends in a relaxed and friendly Welcome high school students! 15h00. de 18h30 à 20h00. environment. No registration Beat exam stress in the comfort of required. / Améliorez votre anglais the library. Questions? Ask library Conversation Groups parlé et rencontrez des gens dans staff—we’re here to help! During un milieu décontracté. Aucune OPL`s Teen Exam Cram time, we English Conversation Group - inscription requise. will be setting aside our rooms as Monday / Groupe de conversa- Mondays, December 7 – Decem- special study space, just for you. tion anglais - lundi STORYTIMES / CONTES ber 28 , 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Best of luck on your exams! Practice your English language Les lundis 7 décembre – 28 décem- conversation skills and meet new Babytime / Bébés à la biblio bre de 18h00 à 19h30 Affrontez le stress des examens en friends in a relaxed and friendly Stories, rhymes and songs for toute quiétude à la bibliothèque. environment. No registration babies and a parent or caregiver. English Conversation Group - Questions? Demandez au person- required. / Améliorez votre anglais 0-18 months. No registration Tuesday / Groupe de conversa- nel – il nous fera plaisir de vous parlé et rencontrez des gens dans required. / Contes, rimes et chan- tion anglais - mardi aider ! Pendant les Études inten- un milieu décontracté. Aucune sons pour les bébés et un parent Practice your English language sives des ados à la Bibliothèque inscription requise. ou gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune conversation skills and meet new Publique d’Ottawa, nous mettrons Mondays, January 11 – January 25, inscription requise. friends in a relaxed and friendly de côté nos chambres comme un 6:00 – 7:30pm. environment. No registration espace d’étude spécial, juste pour Les lundis 11 janvier – 25 janvier de Session 2 required. / Améliorez votre anglais vous. Bon succès lors de tes exa- 18h00 à 19h30 Mondays, November 9 – Decem- parlé et rencontrez des gens dans mens! ber 7, 10:30-11:00 un milieu décontracté. Aucune Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 3:30 – English Conversation Group - Les lundis 9 novembre – 7 décem- inscription requise. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday / Groupe de conversa- bre de 10h30 à 11h. Tuesdays, December 1 – Decem- les mardis 5, 12, 19 janvier de 15h30 tion anglais - mardi ber 29, 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. à 17h30 Practice your English language Family Storytime Les mardis 1 décembre – 29 Thursdays, January 7, 14, 3:30 – conversation skills and meet new Stories, rhymes, and songs for all DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 47 Alta Vista Library cont’d Elmvale Acres Library ages and a parent or caregiver. No Stories, rhymes and songs for Programs at the Drop-in program / Programme registration required. babies and a parent or caregiver. Elmvale Acres Branch portes ouvertes 0-18 months. No registration 1910 St. Laurent Blvd. Session 2 required. / Contes, rimes et chan- December – January Christmas Fun! / S’amuser pour Noël Tuesdays, November 10 – Decem- sons pour les bébés et un parent Saturday, December 12, 2015 - ber 8, 10:30-11:00 ou gardien. 0-18 mois. Aucune Contes en famille 10:30am inscription requise. Monday, January 11, 18, 25, 2016 - Celebrate Christmas as a family! Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la 10:15am Stories, activities and crafts. Ages biblio Session 1 Contes, comptines et chansons 5-10. Célébrez Noël en famille! Stories, rhymes and songs for Mondays, January 11 – February 8, pour les enfants de tous âges et un Contes, activités et bricolage. babies and a parent or caregiver. 10:30-11:00 a.m. parent ou gardien. Pour les 5 à 10 ans. 18-36 months. No registration Les lundis 11 janvier – 8 février de Programme portes ouvertes Registration required / Inscrip- required. / Contes, rimes et chan- 10h30 à 11h. Family Storytime tion Nécessaire sons pour les tout-petits et un Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - parent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 Family Storytime 10:15am Mystery Book Club - Monday Nights mois. Aucune inscription requise. Stories, rhymes, and songs for all Wednesday, January 13, 20, 27 2016 Are Murder ages and a parent or caregiver. No - 10:15am Monday, December 14, 2015 - Session 2 registration required. Stories, rhymes and songs for 6:30pm Thursdays, November 12 – De- children of all ages and a parent Monday, January 4, 2016 – 6:30 cember 10, 10:30-11:00 Session 1 or caregiver. pm Les jeudis 12 novembre – 10 dé- Tuesdays, January 12 – February Drop-in program Share the enjoyment of good mys- cembre de 10h30 à 11h. 16, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. teries in a relaxed atmosphere. Babytime/ Bébés à la biblio Join us for discussion. TEEN PROGRAMS Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la Thursday, December 10, 2015 - Seed Exchange / Échange de graines biblio 1:30pm Saturday, March 26, 2016 - 2:00pm Teen Crafternoon Stories, rhymes and songs for Thursday, January 14, 21, 28, 2016 Come exchange your seeds with Every other week, teens can drop babies and a parent or caregiver. – 1:30 pm other gardeners! / Échangez in and we’ll make various crafts. 18-36 months. No registration Stories, rhymes and songs for les graines de votre jardin avec Ages 13-18. Drop-in. required. / Contes, rimes et chan- babies and a parent or caregiver. d’autres jardiniers! sons pour les tout-petits et un 0-18 months. / Contes, comptines Drop in program / Programme Thursdays, December 3, 17, 4:00 – parent ou gardien. Pour les 18-36 et chansons pour les bébés et un portes ouvertes. 5:30 p.m. mois. Aucune inscription requise. parent ou gardien. 0-18 mois.

Teen Holiday Hangout Session 1 Join our holly jolly winter hangout Thursdays, January 14 – February for popcorn, crafts and a movie. 18, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Ages 13-18. Drop-in. Les jeudis 14 janvier – 18 février, de Monday, December 21, 12:00 – 10h30 à 11h. 3:00 p.m.

The Alta Vista Library is located at 2516 Alta Vista Dr. For more information, please call 613-580- 2424, ext.30426. / La bibliothèque STORYTIMES / CONTES Alta Vista est située au 2516, promenade Alta Vista. Pour de (Closed : Monday, February 15.) plus amples renseignements, of our the cost “Whatever is cheap libraries, the price that of an ignorant to compared Cronkite nation.” Walter Fermée le lundi 15 février.) veuillez composer le 613-580-2424, poste 30426. Babytime / Bébés à la biblio

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480 Avalon Place, 613-733-9746, [email protected] www.avcns.com Page 48 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 Extra! Extra! Read all about it “Friens and feller workers. Dis is a time which tries the hearts of men. Dis is de time when we’ve got to stick together like glue. We know what we want and we’ll git it even if we is blind.” –newsboy strike leader Kid Blink in 1899. by Bill Fairbairn ew York newspaper editors and reporters were all in the running for Pulitzer NPrizes in the year 1899 and today they still are. But not the newsboys who sold the papers on the streets. Yet, as publisher Joseph Pulitzer learned in 1899 when his New York World newspaper circulation was laid low by a newsboys strike, the newsboys were important. Just as in the case of the World, if a newspaper such as The Riverview Park Review is not delivered to the public, the work of editors and re- Newsies, a Disney Theatrical Production under the direction of Newsies, a Disney Theatrical Production porters is in vain. Thomas Schumacher presents Newsies, music by Alan Menken, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher Since I was once a newsboy, pa- lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, starring Dan presents Newsies, music by Alan Menken, perboy or Newsie as depicted in the Deluca (Jack Kelly), Steve Blanchard (Joseph Pulitzer), Stephanie lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey smash Broadway-hit musical that Styles (Katherine Plumber), Angela Grovey (Medda), Jacob Kemp Fierstein, starring Dan Deluca (Jack Kelly), played in late October at the Na- (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Anthony Rosenthal or Vincent Steve Blanchard (Joseph Pulitzer), Stephanie tional Arts Centre in Ottawa, the Crocilla (Les) and Matthew J. Schechter (Les) under the direction Styles (Katherine Plumber), Angela Grovey story behind the show touched a of Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, North (Medda), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle nerve with me. It tells of a dynamic American Tour premiere Thursday October 30 Philadelphia (Crutchie), Anthony Rosenthal or Vincent time in U.S. child history, when ur- Crocilla (Les) and Matthew J. Schechter chins and runaways who often slept her songs as a courageous female re- my home town in Scotland (Les) under the direction of Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, in the streets went out before dawn porter at a time when women were during World War II holds North American Tour premiere Thursday to hawk papers in New York. definitely not newsroom reporters little comparison with that October 30 Philadelphia “We need an earthquake or a war,” though a few were social affairs writ- of the newsboys of New York they sing in the opening number, ers. It turns out Katherine is also Pu- with their shouts of Extra! Extra! Magazine and now The Riverview “Carrying the Banner,” because if litzer’s daughter under a pen-name Read all about it! But reading Brit- Park Review. the newsboys don’t sell all the papers and soon wanting Jack Kelly to be ish national and local newspapers at they take on they have to pay back her young man. age nine while delivering led me to Jazzed up! for those unsold. And those kids When Kelly is made aware of a 65-year journalism career in three Of course, under Disney Theatri- don’t know where their next meal Katherine’s Pulitzer pedigree he continents that included a few years cal Productions, the real strike story is coming from. On a dull news day faces down the publisher and orga- on England’s largest circulation tab- is jazzed up and given more than one some of the rascals even shout out nizes rallies that alarm the New York loid, The Sun in London, and on the kick in the tail. The real strike led by fake headlines just to sell a paper. state governor whose intervention more intellectual Scotsman in Edin- Kid Blink (blind in one eye) started wins the strikers their goal of a paper burgh. Then there were the years on with newsboys blocking Brooklyn Eager for profit price cut to keep themselves alive. newspapers in Africa and Canada as Bridge and to widespread dismay One day, in 1899, when publish- My own newsboy experience in well as the CBC in Montreal, Legion the strike spread to many cities in ers Joseph Pulitzer and William New England. Yet my wife Janina Randolph Hearst, eager for more and I found the music and danc- profit, raise the price from 50 cents ing invigorating. As no doubt tens to 60 cents per hundred for papers of thousands of people in the world the newsboys buy to sell, those two may have done as a result of Japa- powerful New Yorkers foment a rev- nese, Australian and other theatrical olution. Newsboys from Manhattan productions of Newsies. to Brooklyn go on strike and after a The newsboy strike was a factor long struggle are supported by real in U.S. 1950s urban child welfare laws New York labour unions, including and the improvement of the news- the trolley bus workers. Their rallies boy quality of life. The NAC show force Pulitzer to his knees when the drew a standing ovation and the an- New York state governor steps in nouncement that some of the profits asking him if he is really at the bot- were going to a charity for needy ac- tom of the turmoil. tors. At the NAC, Joey Barreiro was Newsies, a Disney Theatrical Production under the direction of Thomas There are still newsboys deliver- great as the newsboy labour leader Schumacher presents Newsies, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack ing papers 116 years after the strike alias Jack Kelly and opposite him Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, starring Dan Deluca (Jack Kelly), Steve ended and if my guess is correct not Steve Blanchard as the powerful Pu- Blanchard (Joseph Pulitzer), Stephanie Styles (Katherine Plumber), Angela earning all that much more than to- litzer, while Kevin Carolan played Grovey (Medda), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Anthony day’s equivalent of the two to three Rosenthal or Vincent Crocilla (Les) and Matthew J. Schechter (Les) under Theodore Roosevelt well. Through a dollars a week I earned in shillings in the direction of Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, North large cast of talented young newsboy American Tour premiere Thursday October 30 Philadelphia Scotland 1944. dancers, Katherine breaks in with DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 49 Neighbourhood Watch by Tim Mark across Ottawa, with around half valuables removed/Objets de 8477 (TIPS), or by downloading Making the right call: of the thefts taking place in the valeur retirés. If you would like the Ottawa Police app. 911 - Life-threatening Emergency or downtown area. Suspects are either one, please contact any of your As we have said so often Crime in Progress opening unlocked car doors or Riverview Park Neighbourhood before – do report criminal or 613.230.6211 - Other Emergencies breaking windows. Ottawa Police Watch Coordinators. Contact suspicious activity to the Police 613.236.1222 x7300 - Call Centre – Service informs us that since the information is at the end of this (and Neighbourhood Watch). to report a theft, property damage, beginning of October there have article. Even small thefts should be missing person or stolen vehicle. been 488 reported thefts from If you notice someone acting reported – for instance the theft eighbourhood Watch vehicles throughout the City. suspiciously around parked of a bicycle, or a lawnmower or a works for a secure and The clear message is: don’t leave vehicles - for example: looking laptop. This helps Neighbourhood peaceful neighbourhood any valuable items on view in your into cars and checking if they Watch because the more calls the Nthrough a partnership between a vehicle. If you do, you are leaving are locked or actually opening police receive about local issues, local community and the Ottawa yourself open to what is called a the doors - please call police and the better the data become. Crime Police Service. There are three “crime of opportunity.” In other report it. Make the right call (see analysts help determine trends Watches in the Riverview Park words, if the opportunity for theft the top of this article) and patterns and help determine area. If you would like to join a presents itself then be warned, it the police response, such as Watch or set up a Watch on your is all too easy to be the victim of More information on how increased neighbourhood patrols own street, please call a Coordin- casual theft. to reduce the risk of being the or surveillance in a particular area. ator (see the end of this article). Remember - if you can see that victim of theft from your vehicle Contact information for Alternatively contact Const. Reb- cell phone or laptop computer or is available at Riverview Park Neighbourhood ecca Vanderwater, Community Po- GPS or parking money in your . Park West – Frank Hare (613) Ottawa Neighbourhood Watch offers Anonymous tips can be 731-5396, Riverview Park East - This month we would like to draw a free Theft Prevention Card to submitted by calling Crime Tim Mark (613) 733-1744. Const. your attention to a rash of thefts place in the driver’s window of Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222- Rebecca Vanderwater (613) 236- from vehicles. This is happening your vehicle. The card reads “All 1222 x5812 (messages) Happy holidays from Heron Emergency Food Centre By Lynn Sherwood, Heron Emergency generosity inspires us to keep on of our fundraising at this time of lift spirits all round – it means so Food Centre. with this important work. year helps to keep the shelves full much to someone down on their nce again the staff and The holiday season is always a through the depths of winter when luck to feel that others care. We Board of HEFC want to busy time at HEFC as churches, many seasonal employees are like to be able to provide a little thank our local commun- service organizations, families and laid off and we are not receiving extra during this season - Personal Oity for their generosity in helping businesses remember the folks donations from local gardeners. toiletries such as soap, shampoo, us provide assistance to folks ex- in our community who are going Members of the Board of HEFC toothbrushes, tooth paste and periencing food insecurity. 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Église Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Please contact Diane Schmolka via e-mail or phone: 1758 prom. Alta Vista Dr. [email protected] Free admission and parking 613-733-5219 Entrée et stationnement gratuits Thank you. Page 50 Riverview Park Review DECEMBER 2015 the Maraba virus also achieves an extra is combining viruses and vaccines with and professor at Queen’s University in Viral therapy trials layer of anti-cancer activity by replicat- standard and emerging therapies to Kingston. ing inside many kinds of cancer cells treat different types of tumours. Drs. “Our Government is committed to Continued from page 41 and killing them directly. These viruses Lichty, Bell and Stojdl and their insti- investing in research that will acceler- like I had the flu for a couple of days, are manufactured in specialized facili- tutions, in cooperation with the Fight ate efforts to find a cure for cancer, a and the symptoms were easily man- ties at The Ottawa Hospital and Mc- Against Cancer Innovation Trust, have disease that kills thousands of Cana- aged,” said Ms. Monker. “It is too soon Master University. formed Turnstone Biologics in order to dians each year. The clinical trial an- to know if I may have benefited from “The idea behind this trial is to use engage the private sector and to help nounced today represents an innova- this therapy, but I’m very glad to con- the Adenovirus to prime the patient’s fund further clinical trials. tive approach to treating cancer. tribute to this important research that immune system to recognize their can- “Immunotherapy is a very exciting Multiple effort could improve care for others.” cer, and then use the Maraba virus to field of cancer research, with antibody- In addition to The Ottawa Hospital, The idea of using viruses to treat directly kill their cancer and further based therapies showing the most the clinical trial is also taking place at cancer has been around for more than stimulate their immune system to pre- promise in clinical trials so far,” said the Juravinski Cancer Centre of Ham- a century, with sporadic reports of can- vent the cancer coming back,” said Dr. Dr. Derek Jonker, the overall lead for ilton Health Sciences (under the lead- cer patients experiencing remarkable Brian Lichty, associate professor at the clinical trial, a medical oncologist ership of Dr. Sebastien Hotte), Prin- recoveries after viral infections. How- McMaster University. “We’re enthusi- at The Ottawa Hospital and a profes- cess Margaret Cancer Centre of the ever, it is only in recent years that viral astic about the potential of this unique sor at the University of Ottawa. “Viral University Health Network in Toronto therapy has begun to be developed and therapy.” therapies have also shown promise in (under the leadership of Dr. Albiruni tested in a rigorous way. Drs. Bell, Li- “We’re very excited about this first laboratory studies, but it is too soon to R A Razak) and the Vancouver Centre chty and Stojdl began investigating vi- clinical trial,” said Dr. Stojdl, senior know what impact they may have on of the BC Cancer Agency (under the ral therapies for cancer nearly 15 years scientist at the Children’s Hospital of patients. This clinical trial will help us leadership of Dr. Daniel Renouf). The ago when they worked together at The Eastern Ontario and associate profes- find out and we’re very grateful to the trial was approved by Health Canada, Ottawa Hospital. sor at the University of Ottawa. “We’re patients who have participated.” the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics “We found that when normal cells continuing to push very hard to de- “Ontario is pleased to support in- Board and the BC Cancer Agency Re- become cancerous, it’s like they are velop a suite of biological therapies novative research through the On- search Ethics Board. Further details making a deal with the devil,” ex- with the goal of launching similar trials tario Institute for Cancer Research,” about the trial are available at clinical- plained Dr. Bell, a senior scientist at tailored to other types of tumours, in- said Reza Moridi, Ontario Minister of trials. The Ottawa Hospital and professor cluding brain cancer and several devas- Research and Innovation. “Our invest- While this trial is primarily fund- at the University of Ottawa. “They tating childhood cancers.” ments have enabled our researchers to ed by the Government of Ontario acquire genetic mutations that allow Growing field be at the forefront of this new therapy. through the Ontario Institute for them to grow very quickly, but these Viral therapies are one component Immunotherapy has the potential to Cancer Research, many other funding same mutations also make them more of a growing field of cancer research vastly improve the way cancer is treat- organizations have also supported the susceptible to viruses.” The two virus- that seeks to use biological materials ed, and is another example of how re- research of Drs. Bell, Lichty and Stojdl, es being tested in this clinical trial are (including cells, genes, antibodies and search investment brings tangible ben- including The Ottawa Hospital Foun- called MG1MA3 and AdMA3. MG- viruses) to attack cancer cells and stim- efits to Ontarians and people around dation, CHEO Foundation, Canadian 1MA3 is derived from a virus called ulate an anticancer immune response. the world.” Cancer Society, Terry Fox Research In- Maraba, which was first isolated from This field of research has been called “The NCIC Clinical Trials Group stitute, Canadian Institutes of Health Brazilian sandflies, while AdMA3 is de- biotherapy or immunotherapy. is very pleased to conduct this trial, Research, Ontario Ministry of Re- rived from a common cold virus called Dr. Bell and his colleagues recently which offers a potential new thera- search and Innovation, Canada Foun- Adenovirus. launched the $60M BioCanRx net- peutic approach for cancer patients dation for Innovation, Ottawa Region- Both of these viruses have been work to advance this area of research. that has been developed by Canadian al Cancer Foundation, Hair Donation engineered to stimulate an immune The Maraba virus is an important part researchers,” said Dr. Janet Dancey, Ottawa, Angels of Hope, BioCanRx, response against cancer cells that ex- of a broad biotherapeutics clinical trial director, NCIC Clinical Trials Group Pancreatic Cancer Canada, NAV Can- press a protein called MAGE-A3, but development program in Canada that ada and several philanthropic donors.

dening, injuries that do not im- ers to improve the health of Ca- Quebec, Nova Scotia and New- Aging gracefully prove in the short term as they did nadians.” foundland and Labrador. Continued from page 43 in my youth. A year ago then Federal Minis- For 20 years the study was set to To cope with this normal aging ter of Health Leona Aglukkaq said follow 50,000 Canadians, collect- periencing a remarkable change I pad my feet’s high arches, Nor- the study would create new sci- ing information on their physical, in the make-up of its population dic walk in Balena Park, aqua train ence-related jobs as well as health emotional and social health func- with older people living longer to strength muscles and curb my benefits. tioning. It is anticipated that the than before. gardening. Some $30 million initial sup- information gained will lead to An exciting announcement this CSLA leader Dr. Parminder port came from the Canadian gov- better programs, policies and ser- past year was that the Canadian Raina of McMaster University in ernment through the Canadian vices for Canada’s aging popula- Institute of Health Research has Hamilton says: “Some people age Institutes of Health Research and tion. provided $41.6 million to allow in a healthy fashion despite many the Canada Foundation for In- For my own part I expect a CLSA to continue its work for the physical health challenges, while novation. Other support is from CSLA call soon for further tests next five years and thus begin the others who are in good physical the governments of Ontario, Brit- to see if I am aging gracefully. second wave of full data collection shape age less optimally. What ish Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, to see what has changed in the explains the phenomenon? Our past three years. study should answer questions By 2036, nearly one in four Ca- that are relevant to decision mak- nadians will likely be 65 or older. Thus the CLSA study came at an important time hopefully allow- ing us to explore how differently we age and providing information on how we can best cope with the changes that come along with ag- ing. In my case it is sore feet af- ter a short walk, weaker legs that resulted in a soaking in the lake while boating and difficulty rising A new Computer Assisted Telephone Interview site has onto the jetty as well as dropping opened at Simon Fraser University in B.C., where staff eyelids being attended to. Brothers (from left) Mike, Terry and Patrick Hourigan includes (from left) Laura Kadowaki, and supervisors Then there is a tendency to from Burlington, ON, are all participants in the CLSA. Robert Hamilton and Nicole Pernat. shortness of breath and while gar- Photo credit:courtesy of CLSA Photo credit:courtesy of CLSA DECEMBER 2015 Riverview Park Review Page 51 Under the China dome Hurdman Tower...circa 1966 by Paul Walsh branch off to the right and join up by Denis Poitras white. I had made the pattern and his view of the CPR signal with the main line to Montreal. Those hina has been looked upon as had sewn all of its components to- station, Hurdman Tower, was that appear to go straight toward the one of the many providers of gether. The next thing would be to taken just before the NCC Queensway actually veer off to the left household products, food, and paint it. It was the year of the Dragon removed it circa 1966. It was located and take the bridge over the Rideau Cclothing; well, what has China not and the year in which I was born, so T by the present-day elevated VIA lines River that today serves as a Pedestrian produced for many of the countries I painted a dragon using the many ef- and was near the site of the blue-roofed walkway. In their day, these tracks, on this planet of ours? It is the most fects of coarse salt on the belly as well pumping station, visible from the too, joined up with the main line and populated country, and one which as sewn seed beads in gold for the ring cloverleaf beginning near the intersec- went to Union Station, opposite the uses all of its natural elements to pro- of the dragon. The colors were rich tion of Riverside Drive and Industrial Chateau Laurier. duce for themselves as well as others. and strong but also had a delicate as- Ave.. That cloverleaf continues up Ter- Eagle eyes will note the pile of One part that people haven’t really pect to it with the light pink flowers. minal Ave., to the back of the Post Of- earth just at the right edge of the looked at however is how we are influ- (The only part of the original fabric is fice, located on Sanford Fleming Ave. photo. Work had already started on enced by their culture and their fash- the eyes of the dragon in white. The The image shows the RCMP the elevated tracks that VIA uses today ion, without us even ever paying trib- rest was all painted.) Headquarters just behind, and on the and which stretch, parallel to Riverside ute to their originality –right from the If we go forward to today, many de- other side of the Queensway, located Dr. and Alta Vista Dr., past Pleasant kimono to the origami that is used in signers are influenced by Asian fash- on the large parcel of land beginning Park Road and Bank St., to behind the clothing to express such creativity. ion. Just recently one of my suppliers on the banks of the Rideau River and Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, and Last year, the Metropolitan Mu- did a collection of beautiful bodysuits stretching, right, up to Riverside Drive. further west. seum of Art in New York produced that reflect all of the Asian influences The tracks to the side of the Tower an exhibit that was recognized as one that are easily recognizable in cloth- of the biggest successes that they ing. have ever had in a fashion exhibition, I have sold many bodysuits through and it was titled, “China through the the years that could be considered looking glass”. It was a presentation a piece of art. The quality and the of their fashion through the years, as structure are incredible in order to well as their creativity in using their reflect an honour of Asian culture in National symbols in the garments and a dance leotard. These are the pieces fabrics for which they are recognised. that people will admire and will love Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion to wear for years to come. is not something that exists in dress- I have included the picture for you es only. Fashion is in the sky, in the to see how China has influenced me

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