The voice of the community for more than 70 years • January-February, 2020 • Vol. 71, No. 3 Disappointment Pier 21 revisited with progress By Jennifer Cook Baniczky Community ‘save the park’ efforts continue Fifty-two years have passed By Natalie Belovic and also attending our pub- since I arrived at Pier 21 with MPCA Board Member lic meeting on 7 October my husband, daughter and 2019 to discuss potential dog on January 18, 1967. This Thank you to the commu- changes to Manor Park Pub- summer I was in Halifax for nity for the amazing support lic School grounds. Follow- The Writers Union of Canada and interest in advocating ing this meeting, OCDSB (TWUC) AGM and took the for school safety and pro- staff has been studying vari- opportunity to revisit Pier 21. tecting the park land around ous options to address stu- Pier 21 is now the Cana- Manor Park Public School. dent safety issues related to dian Museum of Immigration, The Manor Park Community the density of traffic before where approximately one mil- Association was disappoint- and after school. lion immigrants landed by sea ed not to hear directly from A number of options are between 1928 and 1971. either the Ottawa Carleton being considered such as: We had sailed from Liver- District School Board or the • providing better delinea- pool on a cold, drizzling Janu- school on their apparent shift tion between busses and ary afternoon aboard Cunard’s in plans and we are further students via modifica- Carinthia. The Atlantic in Janu- disappointed that we have tions to sidewalks and ary is wild and choppy. Once not had a reply as of yet, to pathways at the front of past Ireland most of the other our letter published in the the building; passengers disappeared, but we last issue of the Manor Park • reviewing the potential braved the elements – hail, snow Chronicle. to provide a parent drop- and sleet – to walk our lively A descriptive plaque of Pier 21. Photo: Jennifer Cook Baniczky This is a community is- off loop at the rear of the dog and toddler. Our fingers sue, not just a school commu- property (off Thornwood froze, our cheeks were rosy red Breakfast was served an hour pillars as the ship heaved and nity issue. We have not been Rd.) from a site and City and we built up prodigious ap- later each day, which was not groaned in the swell or watch- approached to participate in point of view. petites to do justice to the enor- well received by our daughter. ing movies of Canada’s frozen any brainstorming or discus- We will be pursuing mous meals, interspersed with The evenings were spent North – a land of white wolves, sion on safety at Manor Park these options as alternatives steaming Bovril at 11 a.m. and either dancing between ropes tough men in furs and even Public School and environs. to creation of a new parking cucumber sandwiches at 4 p.m. strung between dining room tougher women defending their We continue to follow area on the site. If they prove log cabins and children against up with the Board and with viable and if we can have the all comers. our elected officials. Please continued cooperation of the I don’t remember much continue to express your school community and the about Halifax except our large thoughts to them and come broader community in mak- South African German Shep- forward with any suggestion ing student safety a priority, herd had to have repeat shots, that you may have to mitigate then the parking expansion and we spent a night in a hotel the loading and unloading of will be reconsidered entirely. while a muzzle was custom- buses and the large number A working group will be made for him to travel in the of vehicles dropping off kids. struck early in the New Year, guard’s van on the train. The Below is the message the and these options will be re- ‘ladlfkn’ train journey between Halifax school parents received re- viewed in detail. Implemen- and Montreal was a revela- garding the Board plans: tation of any changes would tion. The landscape was white be completed during the From MPCA’s Interprovincial Crossing Committee and frozen; reminding us of Changes to Manor Park summer of 2020. An update The Federal Government thinks there is a need to add another crossing on the Zhivagos’ journey across Public School Grounds will be shared with you once the Ottawa River. They want to make a decision in 2020 – 1 year ahead of Russia. We were used to Euro- Dear Manor Park Commu- the review is completed. the interprovincial transportation study results. Make your voice heard: pean sleepers with six bunks to nity, Thank you, join the Interprovincial Crossing Committee now! Email president@MPCA. a compartment, in Canada our We would like to thank Marnie Patterson, ca with your interest. We need you! (Photo: Edna Rabago) bunks were strung along the you for sharing your views Proud Principal >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 39

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By Sharleen Tattersfield Chris Penton, manager of the Among the many interesting Beechwood Farmers’ Market. offerings were hand-made With much anticipation, the “Attendance was great with soaps and lotions, jewellery, Christmas edition of the Beech- people enjoying the seasonal hand-crafted paper and wood- wood Farmers’ Market held its atmosphere and, of course, the working products, knitted third annual marketplace on opportunity to share their wish socks, toques and scarves, as Saturday December 7 at Chart- lists with Santa himself.” well as honey, spices, pre- well New Edinburgh Square – a This year’s event featured serves, maple syrup, wine, most popular and well-attended some 35 craftspeople, includ- chocolates and baked goods. event for shoppers, market or- ing many of the market’s regu- To top off the festive spirit, ganizers and vendors alike. lar 2019 vendors, showcasing market goers enjoyed live mu- “The Christmas Market a unique and varied array of sic and the option of stopping Chris Penton, Beechwood Market Manager, with Dave the Beekeeper of Harvest was a huge success,” says hand-crafted goods and foods. for a delicious brunch. Honey, producers of pure, local unpasteurized honey and beeswax candles.

Shoppers admire hand-crafted bracelets made from gemstones and musical strings at the Do Re Mi Bracelets etc. booth.

Margaret Lifsches’ granddaughter and daughter check out hand-crafted yarn jewellery and winter hats at her Red Leaf Designs booth.

Mona Fortier, MP Ottawa-Vanier, joins Catherine Bourque, Retirement Living Consultant at Chart- well New Edinburgh Square, in search for the perfect Christmas gift.

From hot-and-spicy to mild-and-tasty, plenty of salsas were on Seasonal baking by Chartwell New Edinburgh display at Mom’s Homemade Salsa booth. Square was a huge attraction for shoppers.

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January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 5 MANOR PARK NOTABLE Joan Amy Voller (1922–2018) Watercolour Artist, Navy Wren, Community Volunteer Manor Park was home to Joan School. Her love of art shone of the Lady Alexander Branch Amy Voller, from her days as through the many things she of the Wren’s Association and a young girl during the Great did for her family – even her served as its president. Joan Depression to well into her se- home-baked pies featured artis- was a member of the Legion nior years. Her life experience tic, seasonal pastry appliqués. and worked on its annual Poppy was unique – not only growing A gifted watercolour artist, Drive and helped organize lun- up in, but also raising her own Joan was a member of the Otta- cheons and dinners. She volun- family and enjoying her later wa Art Association, often win- teered her time as a guide at the years in a home built by her fa- ning awards at its spring and Canadian War Museum, and, ther in what was then known as fall shows. She donated several when asked, she donated her Rockcliffe Annex. That home of her paintings and sold many Wren uniform for display at the remained in the Voller family of her watercolours at kiosks, museum. As a member of the until after Joan’s passing. fairs and at the annual Friends Monarchist League, she was Joan was born in Saska- of the Experimental Farm show. proud of her British ancestry toon, Sask. in 1922. Her par- Joan continued to paint when and loved most things “British”. ents, the Thompsons, moved she moved to the Perley and She loved nature and be- to Ottawa in 1931. The fam- Rideau Veterans’ Health Cen- ing outdoors; birds in her back- ily settled first on Finter Ave., War II, Joan joined the public apartment in Ottawa, and their tre – a pastime she pursued un- yard were always fed. Joan close by the Royal Canadian service working at the Domin- second child, Mary, was born. til the year before her passing. was probably happiest when Mounted Police (RCMP) de- ion Bureau of Statistics. During Shortly thereafter, the Vollers Multi-talented, Joan con- with Keith – gardening, at- pot on Sandridge Rd., where the war, she followed her broth- moved into Joan’s childhood tributed frequently to the Man- tending the Legion and walk- her father was employed. Soon er into the navy joining the home on St. Laurent Blvd. or Park Chronicle, writing ar- ing together with a dog around after, Joan’s father built the Women’s Royal Canadian Na- After her last child, Bill, was ticles on the early history of our the Mile Circle and the Bridle tiny family home at the corner val Service (WRCNS), becom- born, Joan remained a stay-at- community and drawing artistic Path, both of which were fa- of Blasdell Ave. and Baseline ing a Wren in 1943. Joan took home mum. The three Voller renderings for the front cover vourite childhood haunts. Joan Rd. (today known as St. Lau- signalling training in Windsor, children were amongst the first of issues during the 1990s. One had witnessed many changes rent Blvd.) – then a sparsely Ont.; performed secretarial generation of students to attend memorable article, “Recollec- in the Park since 1931 and was settled farmland and bush area work in Cornwallis, N.S. and Manor Park Public School. tions of the Thirties in Manor always pleased to share her lo- used by market gardeners. took part in theatrical produc- From her earliest days, Park” featured in the February cal knowledge when asked. Joan was a Manor Parker tions to entertain navy troops. Joan was passionate about art 1981 and January 1999 edi- ••• long before our community It was down east where she met and nature, appreciating the tions, described in detail, and With kind appreciation to Bill became known as Manor Park. her future husband, Keith Vol- beauty of things and people in photos, life in the area. Joan Voller and his sister, Mary. Along with her older broth- ler, a submariner with the Roy- around her. While a student at painted, in writing, a portrait of er and younger sister, Joan al Navy stationed in Halifax. Rockcliffe Park Public School, a close-knit community with a A Manor Park Notable is a walked through bush land to Demobilized in England she was often called upon village feeling. She also pro- snapshot of an individual Rockcliffe Park Public School at the end of the war, in 1946 to illustrate concepts on the vided valuable, archival photos (now deceased) who has lived in Rockcliffe Village – the clos- she married Keith in his home blackboard for her teachers and insight for the 25th anniver- in the Manor Park area, and est school! As a teenager, she village of Frensham. The new- and classmates. Later on, with sary edition of the Chronicle. who made a difference either helped her mother run a small lyweds moved to Sheffield her family growing up, she Joan was an active volun- through career or community lunch stand at their home. where their first child, Su- took formal art lessons from teer. As a member of St. Co- involvement. If you have a can- Sandwiches were made and san, was born. However, Joan Morton Baslaw at the Ottawa lumba Anglican Church, she didate in mind, please send your served daily to RCMP recruits. was homesick, leading Keith School of Art and from Mary served with the Altar Guild. submission or ideas to: manor- Before the start of World to bring his family back to an Nonn at Ottawa Technical High She was a long-time member [email protected] .

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FROM THE DESK OF: are forced to live on short-term, flavour-of-the-day, small, grant Manor Park funding with little access to predictable funding that allows Community a focus on long-term change, which fosters collaboration Association with complementary services. There is no accountabil- Contact us at ity to reduce poverty, to reduce [email protected] the need for housing and food banks and other social services. EXECUTIVE What works? Leadership. Hamilton recently an- President: Manor Park Community Elizabeth McAllister nounced a 24% reduction in Association President local poverty over the last 10 Vice-president: ELIZABETH years, indicating that compre- hensive, multi-sectoral poverty Adam Robb McALLISTER sider interprovincial transit, cli- reconstructed to provide a safer reduction initiatives do work! Looking back on 2019, I am mate change targets, and trends and more appealing main street More community pressure Secretary & Treasurer: grateful for the time invested such as electric and autonomous for our neighbours in Vanier. on the Mayor and councillors Diana Poitras by our Manor Park Community vehicles is not due until 2021. Construction will extend over for an effective poverty strat- Association (MPCA) board The haste with which the the next three construction sea- egy is crucial. At a recent Ot- Past President: members. They ensure that government is proceeding and sons to 2022, which will also tawa Food Bank meeting, both Sébastien La Rochelle-Côté you get to know candidates the total lack of any public con- likely bring increased traffic Councillors Teresa Kavanagh for election (three elections!); sultation causes concern for along Hemlock Rd. and Rawlson King spoke to Directors represent Manor Park at con- many east-end community as- MPCA participates in the the lack of community pres- Charl-Tom Bayer sultations across the city; ad- sociations. Transportation cor- Pubic Consultation Group sure despite a recent poll that (Chair, Development Review Committee) vocate for the environment, our ridors on both sides of the Ot- (PCG) for the Montreal-Blair found that Ottawa citizens Natalie Belovic school, and for our more vul- tawa River are already clogged roads Transit Priority Corridor care more about reducing (Chair, Fundraising and Membership nerable neighbours; work with with existing traffic. The con- Planning (TPCP) and Environ- homelessness than the LRT Committee) the city to improve safety and struction of a new vehicle mental Assessment (EA) study by a 3-to-1 ratio! Please write John Forsey to build better parks, transit and bridge anywhere in the east end aimed at a functional design the Mayor and the councillors (Chair, Transportation and social services. would significantly increase for a priority transit corridor to push for a poverty strategy. Safety Committees) This year, 2020, will be traffic and the pollution associ- that incorporates the Complete Ask the businesses you sup- John Pallascio challenging. I am optimistic ated with trucks and commuter Streets approach. The study port to pay a living wage for (Member at Large) now that we have Councillor vehicles coming and going be- area is Montreal Rd. from St. Ottawa. Ask your federal and Eugenie Waters King who shares our aspira- tween Gatineau and Ottawa. Laurent Blvd. to Shefford and upcoming provincial political (Chair, Environment Committee) tions, a strong team of seven We will work with neighbour- Blair roads, from the LRT sta- candidates to work with other Debra Sharpe like-minded community asso- ing communities to advocate tion to the NRC entrance north levels of government to re- (Member at Large) ciation presidents in the Com- against a new vehicle bridge of Montreal Rd. The EA study duce poverty and its concomi- Derek Taylor munity Collective, and a very and in support of improved inte- also includes a transit and ac- tant social costs. Canada’s (Chronicle Liasion) strong Board. In 2019, our gration of Ottawa and Gatineau tive transportation (no private Food Banks’ recent study pegs community rallied to save the public transit systems, together vehicles) route across the NRC Canadian spending on poverty EX OFFICIO school playground; with your with a tunnel to remove heavy campus to provide an efficient at $33 billion. Let’s push for Allan Martel engagement, 2020 will be an trucks from the King Edward/ link between Wateridge and better integrated and more ef- (President, Cardinal Glen Community even better year for all Manor Rideau/Waller/Nicholas corri- Blair LRT. The project website fective spending. Association) Park and east-end residents. dor. This approach would make is www.ottawa.ca/montreal- Debbie Gervais the most sense to reduce com- blairroad. Changes to Montreal MPCA Board Changes (Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) Transportation and Transit muting times, protect human and Blair roads will also change First, we are saddened by the Federal Government health in our communities and transit and automobile usage in passing of Peter Macdougall, positioning for a new river meet Canada’s commitments Wateridge and other communi- an Honorary Life Member of LIFE MEMBER crossing on climate change. In 2020, ties to the east of us. The PCG MPCA. Peter was a former Loie Macdougall Just before Christmas Tobi MPCA will continue to moni- consensus is that to get people MPCA President. Peter and his Nussbaum, CEO of the Nation- tor developments affecting traf- out of their cars, we need fast wife Loie, also an Honorary al Capital Commission (NCC), fic in our neighbourhood. and frequent transit links, espe- Life Member, worked hard to promised an early 2020 update cially a north-south connection make Manor Park the commu- on the ongoing effort to build Traffic on Hemlock Rd. to link with the Blair and St. nity we enjoy today. a new interprovincial crossing Canada Lands has changed its Laurent LRT stations. Sheilagh McLean de- between Ottawa and Gatineau. schedule to focus on the Wa- cided to work full time on The revival of the threat of a teridge eastern section, prior to No planning for poverty growing the Green Party! We sixth interprovincial vehicle the section closer to Aviation The last city poverty strategy thank Sheilagh for her dedi- bridge was introduced by the Parkway. As a result, Hem- expired in 2015. The City has cated work especially with the federal government in its bud- lock Rd. will not be reopened not included a poverty strategy Canada Tree Foundation proj- get last March and reinforced at Aviation Parkway for at least in its current strategy consulta- ect that brought over 31 fruit in December cabinet mandate another 18 months. A reopened tions. Yet poverty in Ottawa is and nut trees to our residents! letters. The government has Hemlock would significantly increasing at a fast pace: single We welcome three new board tasked the NCC with refreshing increase traffic along Hemlock individual poverty alone in- members. John Pallascio re- its discredited and controversial Rd. and into our neighbour- creased 25% over the last year. turns to MPCA. We are already recommendation from 2013 hoods. Councillor King has as- Ottawa food banks serve 39,000 grateful for John’s advice on that called for a new bridge sured MPCA that the section of regular clients and another good governance in reviewing linking the Aviation Parkway Hemlock Rd. between Aviation 54,000 clients are on the edge our governance documents and and Gatineau’s Montée Paie- Parkway and St. Laurent Blvd. of food security. Our neighbours approaches. Charl-Tom Bayer ment via Kettle Island. The will be upgraded to improve pe- on minimum wage have to work brings a wealth of experience 2013 proposal was abandoned destrian and cyclist safety when 75 hours a week to afford a two- in city planning and analyt- following an intense campaign Hemlock Rd. is reopened. But bedroom apartment! ics to take over as Chair of the led by MPCA and neighbour- plans need to be developed to Ottawa leans heavily on Development Review Commit- ing community associations. discourage cut-through traffic non-profits to deliver social tee. Eugenie Waters will bring Tobi told CBC that the Fed- and to encourage public transit services. There are lots of good her action-oriented track record eral Government is expected use in Wateridge and neigh- individual organizational initia- on climate change to replacing to make a decision on a sixth bourhoods to the east. tives, but they lack coordination Sheilagh as the Chair of the En- bridge in late 2020. Yet, the Montreal Rd. between and focus. Many address pover- vironment Committee! NCC plan for a long-term inte- North River Rd. and St. Lau- ty’s symptoms, not its systemic Happy New Year Manor grated strategy that would con- rent Blvd. will be completely roots. Worse, these non-profits Park! January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7 CHRONICLE ESSAY January isn’t all about bad weather … but about the door By Douglas Cornish what’s on the other side, out front, that’s important. As Bev- January is the month of doors. erly Sills once said, “There are The month was named after the no shortcuts to any place worth Roman god, Janus, who was going.” The January door is no the god of beginnings and tran- shortcut, let’s be clear about sitions in Roman mythology, that, but the door will lead to a presiding over passages, doors, place worth going, yet it may gates, and endings, as well as not necessarily swing wide transitional periods such as open at first. from war to peace. He was usu- The January door is, of ally depicted, as having two course, a metaphorical door. faces looking at opposite ways, It’s merely a metaphor for long- one towards the past the other term hope, a conceit for eventu- towards the future. al promise. January can lead to Most people when they an exit, which at the same time think of January, especially is also an entrance to some- in this area, think of blustery that will lead to a new begin- come to terms with the shut probably makes sense to keep where else. The important thing weather. I’ve always thought ning. There’s no question that door, and if you’re not an out- the doors shut, but make sure about the January door, though, that the best time to move, or it’s easy not to see January as doorsy type, then take the op- that the window curtains and is that it allows no reversion relocate, to Ottawa is in Janu- a locked door, and the door just portunity to live behind the blinds are left wide open. (although some might argue ary, because the weather is at seems to refuse to open. Win- door. There it’s warm and cozy The door definitely shuts that). The door only leads you its worst, and it can only get ter is often viewed as a prison and the fire crackles. tight in January, but it will even- into the future. Once January is better. Stepping off the plane in for some, and January is when I lived in France once, tually open to a new month (the over – it’s basically over (again, July, one might think that this the warden seems to be on door where houses and apartments shortest of the year), and even- some might dispute that). is paradise, because they don’t duty 24/7. all have shutters, especially in tually to a warmer future. The Thinking of January as a see the weather at its worst. It’s probably the half-emp- Paris, so when the damp dark doors of January really open door that will open to better The nature of a door is that ty-half-full analogy. Although, days of winter come, they can only one way. They’re shut tight times is the positive approach it goes both ways. It can close, in January the glass would of simply close the shutters and in the dead of winter, but the to the frigid, howling, winter or it can open. One can be on course be frozen, but the opti- be oblivious to what is occur- only way they really do open is weather of this first month of one side or on the other side. mist knows that ice melts. Jan- ring outside. It’s like turning off forward – they open out. They the year. January isn’t all about This door analogy is perfect for uary is a bit of a clairvoyant; it the reality switch and living the open into February, which might the bad weather, you know. It’s January. Some see this month can predict your future and can ‘bear’ life – the hibernation ex- not be much of a consolation, really about the door. The day- as a door that’s frozen, stuck, tell you that things will get bet- istence. Of course in Ottawa we but the point being that they will time sunlight is increasing. It’s and just won’t ever open. Oth- ter, even if you don’t believe it. have a great deal of sun (except open in the right direction. definitely about a slight open- ers, though, see an entranceway To live with January is to the sun is too far away), so it Doors always open, but it’s ing in the right direction. Page 8 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

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Flu forecast 2019-2020 What to expect this season

(NC) The land-down-under is The science of creating the despite myths to the contrary, wrapping up one of its worst flu shot (and the art of getting the vaccine you receive cannot flu seasons on record. As of it right) give you the flu. early October, Australia’s Na- The influenza virus mutates People at greatest risk in- tional Notifiable Diseases Sur- rapidly, and many strains ex- clude very young children, veillance System had received ist. One possible explanation seniors, pregnant people, In- 298,120 notifications of labora- for Australia’s difficult flu sea- digenous peoples, residents tory-confirmed influenza — a son is a mismatch between the of nursing homes and other worrying increase from its pre- circulating virus strains and the chronic care facilities, and vious record of 229,000 total strains used in this year’s south- people with health issues, in- cases in 2017. ern hemisphere flu vaccine. cluding lung conditions like Each year, the World asthma and chronic obstructive Why Aussie statistics have Health Organization aims to pulmonary disease (COPD). Canadian influenza experts accurately predict which influ- The Ontario Lung Association concerned enza strains will be circulat- especially recommends flu vac- While a typical Canadian flu ing throughout the population. cination for people who are at season starts in October and Based on extensive global data higher risk, and those who have peaks in our winter months, from more than one hundred regular contact with those at the southern hemisphere’s flu institutions, the WHO makes higher risk. season usually starts in May its recommendation to manu- and ends in October, peaking in facturers on the most protec- Listen to your lungs this flu their winter month of August. tive composition of the vaccine season That makes Australia the place for that year and hemisphere. With all signs from the southern to watch for possible clues However, it is possible that the hemisphere pointing to a poten- about the severity we can ex- strains circulating can change tially severe flu season, you may pect from our flu season. during the time it takes to pro- find yourself in search of advice This year, Australia’s flu duce the annual vaccine. and guidance from the experts. season started early in March The Ontario Lung Association’s and peaked early in June and Nevertheless, arm yourself free Lung Health Line is staffed July, with a higher number of The seasonal flu vaccine is still by certified respiratory educa- hospitalizations and deaths – everyone’s best shot at prevent- tors who can answer your ques- signs that point to the possibil- ing the spread of the flu and tions about the flu and other ity of a long and severe flu sea- avoiding dangerous compli- breathing issues. Reach out at son here in North America, too. cations like pneumonia. And lungontario.ca. Page 10 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

IN OUR FRONT YARD: Wildlife come calling

This Cooper’s hawk on our lawn (Farnham Cres.) on the morning of December16 was a rare neighbourhood sighting. The picture, taken through our living room window, caught our visitor on high alert! Photo: David Bruce

A more frequent and cheeky little visitor is our neighbourhood’s friendly red squirrel seen here in late November. Photo: David Bruce January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11 Volunteer NOW to assist with bundling, carrier drop-offs and vacant routes! Join the Chronicle team

By Colin Chalk and Sharleen Tattersfield

The Chronicle is immensely proud of its dedicated team of delivery carriers. Over 70 indi- viduals volunteer five times a year, to ensure that 5,000 cop- ies of our community newspa- per reach residents in each of Manor Park’s neighbourhoods as well as local businesses, Manor Park. Again, the work is Even if you can spare only schools, libraries, churches and pretty straight forward, taking 1 hour, a few times a year or community centres. place either immediately fol- step-up occasionally to help lowing the bundling operation with seasonal attrition, we want HERE’S WHERE or the morning afterward. As- to hear from you to help with WE NEED HELP! sistance urgently required! planning for the March-April 2020 edition. Lightening the job of bundling Replenishing our ranks! Crucial to the success of dis- Recruitment needs are more Retiring carrier tributing 5,000 copies, is the urgent in winter. Please, can We said good-bye to long-time Chronicle’s bundling operation, you pitch in to help relieve sev- carrier Michael Buckley in which takes place at Manor eral current volunteers from November 2019. Thank you Park Public School in the late the daunting requirement to Michael for your dedication afternoon of the day the paper double- and triple-up on their and many years of unwavering is published. Currently, two route deliveries? support – you will be missed. volunteers (and occasionally a third) break down the printers’ bundles of 50 papers, counting out and re-bundling a pre-de- What’s that well-known adage? termined number of copies for each of the 72 residential and Many hands make light work. commercial delivery routes. All it takes is a little spare Are you recently retired, new to the time on a Wednesday afternoon between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 neighbourhood and looking to get p.m., for editions published the involved, or a high-school student first week of September, No- vember, January, March and seeking volunteer hours? May. The work is pretty straight forward, takes place indoors in Please get in touch to volunteer the company of other volunteers and could be accomplished in jig to help with bundling, carrier drop-offs time with just a little extra help. or route vacancies. Delivering bundles to neighbours We are seeking a new volunteer to assist with picking up and de- Contact us! livering 10 to 12 route bundles Colin Chalk at 613-744-1427 or email: to the doorsteps of volunteers who for various reasons find it [email protected] difficult to collect bundles them- selves. It’s an ideal position for Sharleen Tattersfield at 613-749-9922 or email: someone with a car or van and [email protected] willing to spend a little time go- ing door-to-door to homes in Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

Our local marketplace is abuzz with good cheer, its many in- teresting storefronts providing an amazing setting in which to explore new and established shops, food markets and restau- rants. Shop locally and enjoy all that the business community has to offer. We all benefit from their presence. Read on in this January- February 2020 Business Buzz column for news and updates about several of our current and new advertisers. We hope FROM THE DESK OF: you enjoy reading their unique, personal and often inspiring SHARLEEN stories. Everyone has a story TATTERSFIELD to tell and we look forward to continuing this fine tradition in this and future editions of the As we welcome 2020 and a new Chronicle. A special thank you decade, the Chronicle extends a to John Graham who has pro- most sincere wish for prosper- filed Joe Yoo of Joe’s Shoe Re- ity and a happy New Year to pair, a new advertiser appearing our local business community in this issue. Petra Stevenson of Alpenblick Farm at the Rideau Sports Centre this January. Alpenblick Farm (from Ashton, Ont.) brings and, in particular, to its valued, And, once again, we are its organic food and nutritional health care products to the centre every Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. loyal advertisers. We acknowl- reaching out to our readership in Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield edge with gratitude their ongo- our search for a new columnist ing financial support – the sole (or columnists) to take over the Farm sets up every Saturday “Alpenblick” means mountain with the anticipated birth of source of funding for this news- reins of researching, interview- (10 a.m.–2 p.m.). The couple view in German. Petra, origi- many more lambs from 13 of paper – and their service to our ing and writing this column – to alternate from week to week, nally from Germany, is a Reiki their sheep in the next couple community. share with you the reader, the with Petra, who on our visit, practitioner, fitness teacher and of months! We encourage readers to Chronicle advertisers’ aspira- displayed a selection of fresh health practitioner. With an “Our animals are grass-fed embrace yet one more resolu- tions, accomplishments, an- eggs, raw honey, organic maple extensive background in nutri- and grass-finished,” says Rob- tion for 2020: please actively ecdotes and accolades. If you syrup and preserves along with tion, she is able to help custom- ert. “As a result, our meat is support the varied businesses think you might be interested in her highly recommended nu- ers with suggestions on how to leaner.” Robert says that these that invest in our community. helping this column continue, tritional supplements, vegetar- better understand the subtleties animals take longer to raise be- please contact Debbie Gervais ian/vegan organic vegetable of often misleading food label- fore they are ready for process- at mpchron.editorialmanager@ juice powders and handmade ing, to expand their understand- ing – one of the reasons why gmail.com. Happy New Year! crafts (body lotions and soaps ing of what constitutes healthy organic meat is more expensive and warm, sheep’s-wool-lined, food choices and how to eat than conventional products. Alpenblick Farm: felt mittens) created by local healthier. Robert and Petra make Organic products fresh from artisans. Robert, when he re- Robert takes the natural ap- their own cheese – a hard- the farm turns on the alternate Saturday, proach to disease prevention style he calls Swiss Mountain Alpenblick, located in Ashton, will bring a selection of pre- and livestock management, cheese with a taste he de- Ont., specializes in producing packaged grass-fed and grass- growing crops without addi- scribes as somewhere between grass-fed and grass-finished or- finished meats from the farm as tives or sprays and raising his parmesan and Swiss Appenzell ganic beef, goat and lamb prod- well as cheeses, kefir and fresh animals without chemicals or cheeses. The honey that Al- ucts, home-made Swiss “Moun- eggs in addition to their supply vaccinations. He cares for a penblick sells comes from ad- tain” cheese, cheese curds and of honey, maple syrup and pre- herd of beef cows (and calves), jacent fields that are free from kefir. It also offers for sale, pas- serves. milking cows, goats (and kids) chemical interference for pol- tured eggs, raw unpasteurized Alpenblick Farm has been as well as sheep (and their len collection. honey (sold by the kilo), organic in the business of organic young lambs). To the best of his knowl- maple syrup and seasonal fresh farming since 1972 – a proud Petra says that “things are edge, Robert is the original or- vegetables that come from other tradition that follows the natu- booming in the barn” right ganic farmer in the area. “We local, organic farms known to ral farming practices Robert now with the arrival of three believe in natural growing and Robert and Petra. learned growing up on a moun- goat kids and four lambs born feeding processes, therefore Early in January, the tain farm in the Simme Valley just before Christmas as well grain is not part of our animals’ Chronicle met Petra at the of Switzerland. Robert first as tending to the needs of five diet,” says Petra. Rideau Sports Centre at 1 started farming in the Ashton young calves. And, the busy Robert and Petra encourage Donald St. where Alpenblick area in 1968. He tells us that farm work will soon increase visits to their farm, a short half- January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13 BUSINESS BUZZ

Auto Service has two service removed in 1996. Pierre, who bays and offers door-to-door has degrees in criminology and drop-off and pick-up service public administration, started for people living in the vicinity. working fulltime at the station Amongst a full range of after graduating from universi- services, it offers general and ty. He had never really planned collision repairs; tire, brake on taking over the business, and seasonal car maintenance; initially intending instead to engine, transmission and heat- attend law school or become ing and cooling system work, a teacher following university as well as high-tech diagnos- graduation. However, as his tics and comprehensive vehi- father tired from the rigours cle maintenance for all makes of business ownership, Pierre and models. The garage uses stepped in and found it was a the latest technology to assess job he really enjoyed. repairs and scheduled main- Pierre manages the busi- tenance procedures and is af- ness: being at the service desk, filiated with the TECH-NET scheduling appointments and Professional network and its dealing with customers, leav- nationwide warranty programs. ing his technicians to take care “Being able to talk directly of the vehicles. On a Chronicle with the people servicing your visit in late December, Pierre’s vehicle is one of the main ad- son Raphaël was helping out on vantages of a small shop such the lot. And, adding to the wel- as ours,” says Pierre. “Ours is a coming atmosphere are Pierre’s Taking a short break for a Chronicle photo are Beechwood Auto Service technicians with owner Pierre Fortier (L-R): James neighbourhood garage – a place two dogs Daisy and Nessie Peters, Pierre Fortier, Colin MacTaggart, Carl Desjardins and Pierre’s son Raphaël Fortier. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield where customers can find what whom we are told (tongue-in- they need right here in their lo- cheek) are in charge of security hour’s drive from Ottawa, near Beechwood Auto Service: professional expertise between cal community and where they (with a warm wag of the tail) Stittsville. Alpenblick is open Auto repairs with the them and can pretty much tack- can come for personalized, re- and human resources with re- for visits Tuesdays through to personal touch le anything from a simple oil lationship-based service which, sponsibility for all staff griev- Saturdays (11 a.m.–5 p.m.). Located at the corner of Beech- change to a complete overhaul in turn, helps support the com- ances and benefits. “Customers can call ahead wood and Marier avenues in of a car engine. munity as a whole.” “We deal with our custom- or order online by emailing us the heart of Beechwood Village Pierre takes pride in being Just last year, Beechwood ers on a first-name basis and with their orders for meat, eggs is Beechwood Auto Service. A a small, independent business- Auto Service celebrated its I’ve known many since I was a and cheese and we’ll have ev- full-service preventive mainte- man offering personalized, bi- 40th anniversary of operations kid,” says Pierre. “We can tri- erything packaged and ready nance and vehicle repair shop, lingual service for a full range in the same location. Pierre age bookings and make adjust- for pick-up at the Rideau Sports Beechwood Auto Service is of repair and maintenance re- grew up in the business. His ments to our schedules to deal Centre,” says Petra. Delivery an independent, family-owned quirements for all makes and father Gilles bought the origi- with emergencies.” Although is also available. Visit www. business operated by Pierre models of domestic as well as nal BP station at the corner in the shop does its best to ac- alpenblickfarm.ca for details; Fortier. The shop’s three cer- European and Asian vehicles. 1979. By 1984, it had become commodate drop-ins or emer- for online orders email: alpen- tified auto service and repair Open Monday to Friday from a Petro Canada station serv- gencies, Pierre recommends [email protected]. technicians have many years of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beechwood ing gas until the pumps were >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 14 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

FROM PAGE 13 >> Seoul working on small aircraft booking service appointments and helicopters. His specializa- in advance. tion was precision welding and Pierre’s team keeps up-to- airframe painting. The war in date with evolving technology Indochina produced a steady through courses and training stream of bullet punctured and manuals. He encourages cus- otherwise damaged aircraft tomers to drop in and talk with shipped to South Korea for re- him about their vehicle con- pair. It was a busy time for Joe cerns so he can explain any re- who became an expert in his quired work or servicing. His craft. website features a comprehen- At the end of the war in sive and easy-to-navigate list of Indochina Joe and his wife im- driving, preventative mainte- migrated to Canada where he nance and repair tips: at www. found the perfect job – working beechwoodcanadaautoservice. on the assembly of small pro- com. Call 613-749-6773 for peller aircraft at the DeHavil- service details or contact the land plant in Downsview, just shop by filling out and submit- north of Toronto. It was too ting a service inquiry form on- good to last long. After 2 years line. he was let go when DeHavil- land closed its doors. Joe’s Shoe Repair: What to do next? Joe Joe Yoo – cobbler bought a coffee shop in Toronto extraordinaire where he worked for 10 years contributed by john graham and then a shoe repair busi- Pictured here in his shop is cobbler extraordinaire Joe Yoo, owner of Joe’s Shoe Repair, located at the corner of Beechwood Attention Manor Parkers and ness. Three years ago Joe and and MacKay Avenues. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield those in neighbouring pre- his family, including his five cincts such as New Edinburgh daughters, moved to Ottawa or, so it goes! They were both playing his guitar or creating (grades 1–8); Advantage High and Rockcliffe Park. If you where he rented his present difficult repair jobs requiring a his own compositions. I was School Success Program™ have a small airplane in your establishment, the place where high order of skill plus under- treated to “Amazing Grace” on (grades 9–11); En Français backyard, currently not airwor- he works his magic on leather. standing of the aesthetics of a the guitar, sung in English and (grades 1–12); and GPA 5.0 thy because of bullet holes or You may recall it had previ- good bag. The results were so Korean. SAT and ACT Test Prep. This missing bits of fuselage, Joe ously been a photography store. perfect, that I wrote a glowing Canadian franchise operation can fix it. My first visit to Joe was five-star reference for Yelp, Rockcliffe Oxford has been in business for over But hold it! At the moment almost a year ago. I took two which Yelp has managed to Learning Centre: 30 years, teaching improved he doesn’t have the space for damaged leather bags: my lose. Helping students to achieve thinking and learning skills to a small plane at his shop. This wife’s, a soft, tan, 40-year-old One of the points of this success students of all ages and grades. is Joe’s Shoe Repair, located overnight bag from Haiti, the story is to disabuse potential This past October, the Rock- “Rockcliffe Oxford Learn- at 18 Beechwood Ave., corner handles of which were falling customers of the idea that Joe cliffe Oxford Learning Centre ing is not just a tutoring centre,” of Charlevoix and across from apart and my almost-as-old only does footwear. He does changed hands, with Shella says Shella. “We work towards (depending which way you are pigskin bag from Mexico, the excellent shoe repairs but will Mithani delivering new lead- longer term goals, developing looking): Metro, the Shell sta- leather straps of which had take on virtually anything in ership and extensive experi- skill sets, independence, on- tion, the Ministry of Coffee, been ripped out by a muscu- leather – and a few other things ence to the franchise opera- task skills and boosting self- Books on Beechwood and the lar hotel porter in Toronto. We as well. tion. Shella, who has an MBA confidence and motivation. A Bank of Montreal. expected that our chances of Look around his shop at in Business Administration, an student may be quite bright, but Confused? Let me explain. finding any cobbler capable of the often-fascinating collec- MA in Public and International doesn’t yet know how to orga- Joe was born in Korea where invisible repairs with matching tion of incoming and outgoing Affairs and past teaching expe- nize themselves.” he studied engineering and leather were zero. work – jackets, skates, zippers, rience at Algonquin College, Shella explains that the then attended army school in “Oh ye of little faith!” … complex boots, suitcases, back- brings new personal oversight Oxford Learning methodol- packs and purses. Shoes too to the learning centre as its di- ogy is different. The goal of the snug? Joe has a contraption that rector along with her experi- learning methodology is to tap will stretch them for comfort. ence as the director/owner of into each student’s learning po- He installs batteries for watch- two other successful Oxford tential and to help them achieve es, sharpens skates and knives Learning Centres® – one locat- the highest possible potential. It and does UGG boot cleaning. ed in Barrhaven and the other focuses on cognitive develop- My impression is that he enjoys in Orleans. ment by encouraging students the challenge of a difficult or Located at 359 St. Laurent to develop critical thinking unusual job. Blvd. in the Rockcliffe Cross- skills, reflective learning tech- Joe’s hours are long: 8 a.m. ing Centre, our neighbourhood niques and the ability to trans- to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- centre offers programs for stu- fer these skills to solving new day; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur- dents of all ages, in all grades problems. Based on research day (closed on Sunday). and subjects. Among its core into how children learn the On a quiet morning, if you tutoring areas are programs Preschool to Grade 12 Oxford are lucky, you may catch Joe such as: Little Readers™ (for Learning programs use custom- relaxing at the back of his store ages 3–6); Beyond Tutoring™ designed cognitive materials January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 15 BUSINESS BUZZ

Shella Mithani is the new director of the Rockcliffe Oxford Learning Centre located in the Rockcliffe Crossing Plaza. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield for English and French tutoring Younger students enrolled is open Monday to Saturday. and its study skills programs. at the centre (ages 3-6 and in Calls to the centre at 613-288- Before tutoring starts, each grades 1-6) use Oxford Learn- 2138 will be returned within 24 student is given a full two-and ing materials in their tutor- hours, guaranteeing as prompt a half-hour interactive assess- ing sessions. Materials used a response as possible. For fur- ment to identify underlying for older elementary students ther information, visit: https:// causes of skill gaps and cogni- (grades 7-8) are often more www.oxfordlearning.com/ tive needs, to better understand flexible with students using locations/rockcliffe-tutoring/. what kind of learner the student their own school text books as WANTED: is and to determine the starting well as using Oxford material points for tutoring. during their tutoring sessions. BUSINESS BRIEFS “Every student is different. For high school students, the Business Buzz Writer It may not necessarily be a lack approach can be more subject Books on Beechwood: Interested in joining our team? Connecting with advertisers, of skills; it may be a lack of specific, with students bringing Annual January Sale neighbourhood businesses and keeping our community up-to- confidence affecting their prog- in their own school material or From Saturday January 4 to ress in school.” using Oxford Learning study Saturday January 18, all in- date on advertiser/business news and developments? Key to the Oxford Learn- materials. stock books at our local book- We are seeking a new writer (or writers) for our popular ing’s long-term, cognitive ap- Shella tells the Chronicle store will be 20% off and gift Business Buzz column which has been a well-read feature of the proach for student learning (for that depending on individual items will be 25% off. There all ages), is the program’s S Q needs, students are enrolled in are some sale exemptions in- paper for decades. Lead Business Buzz writer R C R C principles for school 1-hour sessions for a recom- cluding magazines, CDs and Sharleen Tattersfield will be stepping down by March 2020 and work, which stand for: survey, mended twice-a-week tutoring DVDs. Following the sale, the we are looking now for a writer(s) to join the team. question, read, cover, recite and schedule. Tutoring takes place store will be closed on Sunday, check. Shella says these are in groups of three students, January 19 for its annual inven- Interested candidates should contact practical study principles for with tutors overseeing work as- tory day. the Managing Editor, Debbie Gervais, at students, which provide struc- signments and encouraging in- Books on Beechwood’s ture for self-organization and, dependent work habits. Book Club is thriving. BoB [email protected] ultimately, for learning. Rockcliffe Learning Centre >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 for more details. Cooking?

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• Dinners cooked in • Food for your special your own home occasions • Individual portions of • Dietary restrictions frozen dinners accommodated DESIGNS BUILDS REPAIRS RESTORES RENOVATES Page 16 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 BUSINESS BUZZ

es, an antipasto and charcuterie New Beechwood restaurants: bar as well as a chocolate and Bibi’s and Chilaquiles expansive patisserie and bakery Appealing to the growing appe- counter to mention but a few tite for diverse, ethnic cuisines, features. Hearty congratulations neighbourhood food lovers can and best wishes to Dominque experience two new, recently Jacobson; her husband, Marcus; opened dining locations on and to Dominque’s mother, Su- Beechwood Ave. For those with san Jacobson, who first opened a taste for Mexican cuisine, Jacobsons on Beechwood Ave. Chilaquiles (formerly located in 2007! on Montreal Rd. in Vanier), has relocated to renovated premises Kalyana Yoga Shala at 49 Beechwood Ave. (former- The new season at Kalyana ly the site of Arturo’s). Enjoy Yoga Shala begins with an en- a variety of authentic Mexican VISIONing 2020 session on cooking and tempting dishes Sunday, January 19 (2–4:30 such as enchiladas, quesadillas, p.m.). Join owner and yoga tacos and tostadas (Chilaquiles’ teacher Anne Domitrovits and chefs hail from Yucatán and Joëlle Picard. Come set your Mexico City). Open once again intentions for the New Year by after a short holiday hiatus, creating your own vision board Chilaquiles features Mexican and anchor it in with a restor- beers and live music on Friday ative, healing Yoga Nidra ses- and Saturday evenings. Bridget Barber, one of the team members at Books on Beechwood. Our local bookstore is holding its annual January in- sion. Your vision board will lend Further east on Beechwood stock book and gift items sale until the 19th of the month. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield support and structure to trans- at 143 Putman Ave., (former site form old worn-out resolutions of ZaZaZa Pizzeria) is BiBi’s with yoga leading to a deep state Middle Eastern Kitchen serv- FROM PAGE 15 >> interested in joining, you can Celadon Salon & Spa of consciousness and relaxation. ing top-quality, ‘slow-cooked’, book club members enjoy the sign up at the store or email Owner Morna Patterson an- A new membership initia- quickly served Middle Eastern added bonus of a 20% discount [email protected] nounces a special “After the tive offers a free bonus month food. With its special in-house for the featured book selection to have your name added to the Giving – Yours for the Taking” of yoga to all new 12-month preparations (marinated, slow- during the month in which it members’ list. New members sale at our local beauty spot. auto renew sign-ups in the cooked meat and chicken), will be read and discussed. Jill are always welcome! From January 7 to 11, enjoy 5 month of January. Four-month homemade falafel and sauces, Moll leads the club on the last Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. days with 30% off all regularly auto renewals upgrading to a and traditional Middle Eastern Wednesday of the month. The Here are some dates and book priced retail items. Visit the sa- 12-month membership, can also spices, BiBi’s is unique in its group meets at 7:30 p.m. in the titles for the start of 2020: lon at 373 St. Laurent Blvd., in take advantage of this January use of freshly baked saj, instead 8th floor Penthouse of The Ed- January 29: Our Home Sick the Rockcliffe Crossing Plaza. bonus. See www.KalayanaYo- of pita for its wraps. inburgh Retirement Residence Song by Emma Hooper ga.com for further information located at 10 Vaughan St., cor- February 26: An Orches- Jacobsons: enters a new era and details of coming events. Rockcliffe Park Library ner of Crichton St. BoB’s book tra of Minorities by Chigozie If you haven’t yet had the Several interesting work- book sale club reads a mixture of fiction Obioma chance to check out the ‘new’ shops are planned for 2020: Preparations for the annual and non-fiction books. There’s March 26: A Gentleman in Jacobsons at 103 Beechwood Sound Nidra with Kris book sale in support of the no official sign up, but if you’re Moscow by Amor Towles Ave., there’s a treat in store. Karpinski begins on Friday Rockcliffe Park branch of the Our local, boutique food shop, January 24 (7–9 p.m.) and con- Ottawa Public Library are well now entering its 15th year of tinues February 21, March 20, underway. Set for Saturday retail operations in Beechwood April 17, May 15, June 19 and April 25 and Sunday April 26, Village, opened its doors on De- July 24. Experience guided, volunteers are now accepting cember 5 in a totally renovated, deep relaxation in sessions with book, vinyl, CD and DVD do- brand-new space at the corner a different theme each month nations – in both English and of Champlain Ave. Open 7 days and complimented with the use French. Considering a tidy- a week, Jacobsons – a family of highly vibratory instruments. up as part of your new year’s run business – has expanded Myofascial Self Massage resolutions? Now is the time to not only in floor/display space, with Margaret Martin, Regis- bring those gently used items but also in terms of the myriad tered Physiotherapist and Certi- to the library at 380 Spring- of food and gift items on offer. fied Strength and Conditioning field Rd. during open hours. Featuring almost 500 addition- Specialist/Yoga Teacher, takes Or if help is needed, please al square feet and large bright place on Saturday, January 25 call for assistance at 513-580- windows, the store has a large (1:30–3:00 p.m.). Soothe tight 2424, ext. 27623. All donations walk-in cheese refrigerator, a fascia and break up trigger gratefully received, however, vast cheese counter featuring points using therapeutic balls no encyclopedias, magazines the finest artisanal British chees- and foam rollers. or text books. January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 17 MacKay Concert Series Lieder Reise – a journey in song In the next concert in the ac- claimed MacKay United Church Concert Series, on January 26, 2020, mezzo- sopranos Pauline van der Ro- est and Carole Portelance will team up with pianist Frédéric Lacroix in “Lieder Reise” – a programme of music by Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner and Mahler. These talented and accomplished singers, who have collaborated several times in recitals and perfor- mances, will take us on a mu- sical journey through some of the deepest and most moving song cycles ever written. Beethoven’s An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant be- Pauline van der Roest. Photo: by Shaun Gour Carole Portelance. Photo: Ben Welland, byfield-pitman photography loved), which Carole will per- form, is considered to be the first Messiah with local orchestras at MacKay United Church in song cycle in the what became a and choirs. On stage she has 2017. She and Carole met in long tradition of setting roman- performed roles as varied as Eu- 2017 when they appeared to- tic poetry to music. Schubert is stazio in Handel’s Rinaldo, Baba gether in Puccini's opera Suor of course in a class by himself in Menotti’s The Medium, Mis- Angelica – she sang the role – his 600 songs always have tress of the Novices in Puccini’s of 'The Abbess”; she has sung beautiful poetic depth embod- Suor Angelica, the Sorceress in a number of others roles with ied in the music. The songs Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Tolo- SOPAC. This past September Pauline will be presenting tell meo in Handel’s Giulio Cesare, she had the honour to be the about passionate love and are and Third Lady in Mozart’s Die invited guest soloist at the '75 true musical ‘paintings’. Zauberflöte, many of these with year Liberation concert', with Wagner’s Wesendonck Lie- the South Ottawa Performing orchestra, in her hometown in der is a cycle that has always Arts Collaboration (SOPAC). the south of the Netherlands. moved Carole with the beauty Pauline van der Roest Frédéric Lacroix is well and depth of emotion in these (mezzo-soprano) discovered known to audiences as a highly songs. Wagner set five poems singing while taking piano les- skilled collaborative musician, a by Mathilde Wesendonck while sons with Diane Schmolka and sensitive interpreter of all musi- he was working on his opera continued training as a soprano cal genres, and an exceptional Tristan und Isolde, and the with renowned Opera singer performer in his own right. After melodies of two of the songs Maria Knapik. With a schol- studies at the universities of Ot- in this cycle were subsequent- arship awarded by the Agnes tawa and Montréal, he recently ly used in that opera. Finally, Faris Foundation, she stud- obtained his doctorate from Pauline has always had on her ied with Carmela Altamura Cornell University. He teaches “one day” list Mahler's Rückert in New York, and in 2015 she at the University of Ottawa and Lieder – an inspiring series of also started working with voice often performs at the National songs based on poems written pedagogue Jean Desmarais and Arts Centre, as well as through- by Friedrich Rückert – which Gary Dahl in Ottawa. She has out Canada and the United has all the deep inspiration, performed in numerous con- States and round the world. lush beauty and haunting emo- certs, initially as a chorister MacKay is pleased to have him tion we associate with Mahler. in Montreal's Notre Dame Ca- once again in its concert series. Carole Portelance (mezzo- thedral and in NYC Carnegie This concert takes place soprano) is a versatile and busy Hall, and for a number of years Sunday January 26, 2020 at performer in recital, concert, and as an invited soloist in Canada, 7:30 p.m., MacKay United on stage. She has been a soloist USA, and her native The Neth- Church, MacKay St. at Duf- in a recent performance of Mo- erlands. She has also organized ferin Rd., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets zart’s Requiem, and in Duruflé’s over a dozen recitals with a at $25, $20 for seniors and $15 Requiem, Dvoˇrák’s Stabat Ma- range of national instrumen- for students, are available from ter, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Haydn’s tal and voice artists, including Books on Beechwood, or at the Harmoniemesse, and Handel’s a Remembrance Day concert door. Don’t miss it! Page 18 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

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Who are you? typical workaholic dude and I am Ted Ryan. I live on Dun- suddenly I couldn’t work late My favourite thing about vegan Rd. with my wife, Deena, TED RYAN because I had to be at the sit- Ottawa is...? and our Berna-doodle, Benni. ter’s by 5:00 p.m. I learnt a lot How easy it is to get out of the We have three grown children. about responsibility and what city. Also, Deena and I bought Michaela is 29 and lives in Ber- is really important. used jet-skis a few years ago lin. Oliver is 23 and has just and thought we would use them come home temporarily for a If you could have dinner with at the cottage, but surprisingly few months after finishing his any three people alive or dead, we love to use them on the Ot- undergraduate degree at Bish- who would you choose? What tawa River. It is amazing the op’s, and Francesca is 22 and is would you serve? amount of people who really studying psychology at McGill. I would invite my maternal spend a lot of time on the wa- grandfather, who died when ter here. You can see all sorts Where were you born? I was very young. He and my of people out, picnicking and I was born in Toronto but grew grandmother lived in Prague just enjoying the water and it is up in Montreal. I moved to and immigrated to Canada in right in our backyard. Ottawa with my daughter Mi- 1938. My mother died young, chaela in 1991. but my grandmother just died a My least favourite thing about few years ago. When we were Ottawa is...? Why did you choose your occu- sorting through her papers, Public transit! Why can’t we pation? Did you ever consider we discovered that they were get it right? In Berlin, there is another occupation? Jewish. Nobody in the fam- a digital sign at every stop that I am an IT consultant. I origi- ily knew, they had never told tells you when the next bus or nally was headed to law school any of us. We don’t think my train will arrive, and it actually and was accepted. But then I mother was ever aware. My comes! There are no bottle- left to hitchhike around Europe grandfather was a lawyer in necks, it runs on the honour sys- for 6 months. When I returned apartment, they were already What do you do to stay Prague and apparently helped tem and it runs really smoothly. home, I was offered some IT dressed including helmets with healthy? a lot of Jews get out of Europe. I am not sure why we have such opportunities and never got everything on slightly wrong I walk Benni around the neigh- We learned a lot from people an old-fashioned system. around to going to law school. and huge smiles on their faces. borhood. Deena and I started attending the funeral, which We are always looking for stand-up paddle-boarding at helped fill in some blanks. I Where do you see yourself in What is the most important donations of equipment, particu- the cottage this summer. My was raised in an Irish Catholic five years? thing in your life right now? larly jock shorts, sticks and hel- beer-league hockey doesn’t family from my dad’s side, so Still here. I enjoy what I do. Definitely family then a volun- mets. If you wish to donate any- really count. I also love to ski it was quite a surprise. Working in IT is helping me from teer program that I run called thing, it can be left on my porch out West every year, which We would likely eat my having my mind go to mush. Reach Out. It’s a program that anytime at 46 Dunvegan Rd. I’ve done for the past 6 years. signature dish that I receive the enables low-income kids to I separated my shoulder, skiing most compliments about, Ital- What do you hope you taught play hockey. We are part of Why do you live in Manor Park? the Rockies 4 years ago, which ian sausage lasagna. your children about the world? the Ottawa East Minor Hockey It was kind of random really. now stops me from shooting a To work hard and to treat peo- Association. We started with When I moved here in 1991 puck hard and makes it hard If I won the lottery, I would ple well. 15 kids 4 years ago, and now with Michaela, we moved to to sleep on my shoulder: but I spend my winnings on...? we have 45. The group is about an apartment on Crispin Priv. love the skiing. New hockey equipment for all When all is said and done...? half new-immigrant children Later, we moved to Mafeking the Reach Out kids! I am wondering where my and the other half are Canadi- Ave. and then Deena and I met What was the last book that “Where on Earth is the Chron- an-born. We help obtain fund- and married. Next we had kids, you read? What is your favourite icle?” photo went? Deena and ing to cover their fees and Ot- so onto Anjou Priv.; then, 12 The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt childhood memory? I were at the Panda Research tawa East runs used equipment years ago, we settled into our and The Boat People by Sha- I remember playing baseball Centre in Chengdu, China 2 sales, which our kids can ac- current home on Dunvegan Rd. ron Bala. It takes me awhile as one summer evening in a farm- years ago. We had a photo with cess for free. We have kids of I read at night and usually only er’s field and my dad came out the Chronicle taken and sent it all ages from 5 up to 16. If you could live anywhere else get through about three pages to join us. He was the only dad in but it never got printed! It’s It never gets old watch- in the world, where would you before I fall asleep. out there. a mystery…. ing a kid on the ice for the first go and why? What has been one of your Who would you cast to play you Editor’s note: Ted, two years time. Today we had some new My number one choice is here, biggest challenges? in a movie about your life? ago was before my time with Afghan kids starting hockey, but Europe would be in second When Michaela was 13 months I have been told by many The Chronicle. Please re-send so I went to help them get place. I love how efficient they old, I became a single dad and strangers that I resemble Robert it and it will be in the next is- dressed. When I got to their are. Everything works so well. her custodial parent. I was a DeNiro. Deena does not agree! sue! UrbanOttawa.com

As I close out 2019, I reflect back on the now 40th year I have been a Realtor in Ottawa. It’s been a strong year again in the market and a real milestone for me.

I think what makes me love this crazy career the most are the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made during those years.

I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to all my friends, clients and community activist brothers and sisters for supporting me throughout the years.

I look forward to many more, working in the neighbourhoods I love and live in.

Best wishes to all, for a happy, healthy new decade.

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Come in out of the cold the people and meal in front of everyday, don’t fall into those and experience a new FROM THE DESK OF: you? Apparently, it’s quite the categories. Sure, there are de- challenge! manding jobs, but if you can’t kind of warmth at ... I’ve heard stories of friends even take time to eat, you may placing their phones in a pile have inadvertently conditioned on the table or even in a box others to expect an immediate Governors Walk in an effort to dissuade them- response from you. selves from checking them. This happened to me. I was Retirement Residence Sometimes, the first person to organizing an all-consuming check their phone has to pay event when I received a for- the bill. Some restaurants have warded email that said, “You even started designing tables need to speak to Cecilia. Re- with compartments for patrons plies in less than 2 hours”. I CECILIA PITA to put their phones away in. quickly realized that my stress, Etiquette Matters Clearly, we need incentives being caused by own efficien- to remind us that engaging in cy, was my fault. I had failed to Over the years, I’ve discussed conversation, actively listening manage people’s expectations. many etiquette how-tos includ- and truly connecting with one Since then, I’ve been very ing how to hold a fork and write another requires our undivided protective of my time and en- a thank you note. My goal was, attention. ergy. Once I’ve sat through and continues to be, to create Is it possible we’ve just ac- a person using their phones awareness so that we’re more cepted that cell phones at the at the table, I definitely think kind and considerate to one an- table are the new normal? I twice about reliving that ex- other. Lately, I feel like there’s for one can’t imagine a world perience. After all, my time is a new how-to we should cover. where it’s okay to dive into just as valuable as the next per- your phone while you’re speak- son’s and if we don’t make the How to survive a meal without ing, expecting others to wait effort to focus on each other, phones on the table on bated breath, or even inter- aren’t we just going through We’ve evolved and our smart rupting another person while the motions of eating, making For more information or phones have clearly become you take a moment to check a small talk and pretending to be to book a tour an extension of ourselves. So, newly arrived text. social? it comes as no surprise that our From an etiquette stand- So, my wish for you this need to constantly monitor ev- point, anything that doesn’t year is to try making your table Call 613•564•9255 ery ring, ding and flash of light contribute to the eating of a a digital-free zone. Then ask has led us to place them on the meal shouldn’t be on the table. yourself, “Did I have fun?” and table during meals. This has So, this includes things like, “Was it easier to connect with 150 Stanley Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 2J7 • mettalifestyles.com become a habit for many and sunglasses, wallets and purses others?” We may just realize a bone of contention for many too. that by being fully present, we others. Did you know that some Now, I would completely enjoy ourselves more and treat Please studies have shown that the understand if a person is check- each other better. mere presence of a cell phone ing their phone because of a recycle can reduce trust, empathy and life-or-death situation, or if a Cecilia is an experienced busi- closeness? person had the kind of job that ness and dining etiquette train- this paper So, how hard is it to put required them to be on call. er and coach, who now also your phone away and focus on However, most of us, in the resolves conflict as a mediator. January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 21 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

Board of Directors FROM THE DESK OF: Allison Seymour Chair We couldn’t do it Rahul Chandran Vice-Chair Michael Kremmel Treasurer Vessela Zaykova Secretary without you! • Chef Deb Abbott really Association (MPCA) – a Meagan Noonan, Josh Cassidy, DIRECTORS impressed with our Warm dependable and compli- and Stephanie Sears, we thank Kailey McLachlin Hearts program! She drove mentary partner for MPCC the entire team who helps make Mark Smith from Carp to teach the for decades. MPCC such a wonderful and Jennifer Thiessen group new recipes, share a • Manor Park Public School welcoming organization. Many meal and prepare food for – thank you to the princi- staff are local residents and have Erin Yoshida MPCC Chair the Food Bank or HighJinx. pal, administration, teach- a quick commute to and from • Jen McMullan leads a ers and custodians. work. A few specific call outs: Main Office: ALLISON SEYMOUR group of enthusiastic • Volunteer Ottawa – pro- • Summer Day Camp leaders 100 Braemar 613-741-4776 “sewists” and coordinates vided workshops and pro- included Innes Buck, Mad- As we welcome in 2020 and the lunches for the group at fessional development for dy Mackay, supported by Community Centre: next decade, I’d like to take this Sew-a-thons. MPCC staff and the Board Sarah Hassan and Melanie opportunity to thank individuals • Christine Bloch and Mari- of Directors. Proulx – individuals who 100 Thornwood 613-741-4753 and organizations, who, through anne van der Jagt have en- • The Chronicle – Debbie demonstrate that it’s the their contributions, help Man- sured success of the Knit- Gervais and team provide staff that creates the magic email: [email protected] or Park Community Council ting Circle since the fall of terrific coverage of com- each day. (MPCC) grow their program- 2018. munity events and activi- • Laurie Hemmings and Follow us on Twitter: ming and reach more partici- • Noah Carisse helped with ties. Lindsay Watson – devel- @ManorParkcc pants in the Manor Park and sur- the move of the child-care • Ottawa Public Library – oping artists through their rounding communities. Without office over the summer, in- offered Family Technology coaching and classes. their generous offers of time cluding building new stor- Day and reading activities • Julie McInnes – who gets How to volunteer: and/or funding we would not age lockers. for our programs. kids excited about prepar- manorpark.ca/work-or-volunteer be able to deliver the diversity • Gary Goodacre, Chief of • Natalie Belovic’s Urban ing and eating vegetables of programs we do or run vari- Education and Public Pro- Ottawa – a committed lead- and nutritious foods. Apply for a job: ous community events. Thank grams at National Gal- ing event sponsor. • Louise Hannant and Nina manorpark.ca/work-or-volunteer you to the following for your lery of Canada, delivered • Edward Jones, The Works LePage – for their ex- support and for helping MPCC a Manor Park Talk: Ways and Golden Crust Pizzeria hilarating HeartWise pro- deliver on its vision of a vibrant of Looking at Art and – all enthusiastic support- grams. Sponsor an event and thriving community. Gauguin. ers of Rock the Block for This is by no means a complete or program: nearly a decade! list of those who have contrib- [email protected] Community volunteers Local businesses and uted to MPCC over the past Residents of Manor Park really not-for-profits MPCC employees in year, rather a selection of the stepped up in 2019! We had vol- We consider local businesses the “hood” local talent and support from To register for a program: unteers for the annual Skating and other not-for-profit organi- The MPCC has an incredible which MPCC has benefitted. amilia.com/store/en/manor-park- Party; rink maintenance; Warm zations as part of our commu- team of employees who bring We couldn’t have done it with community-council/shop/programs Hearts; Ottawa Marathon hy- nity! They contribute in unique their enthusiasm, creativity and out you! dration station; Summer Day ways: sharing talent, promo- compassion to our programs On behalf of the MPCC Camps; Pints in the Park; Rock tional support, donations and everyday! In addition to an ex- Board of Directors we wish you For information about the Block; Knitting Circle and sponsorships. Key contributors ceptional leadership team com- all a happy and healthy 2020 what we do: Sew Amazing Sundays! A few in 2019 included: prised of Lana Burpee (Execu- and hope to see you out at an manorpark.ca specific highlights include: • Manor Park Community tive Director), Nancy Carisse, MPCC program or event!

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Happy New Year, Heat things up with some of Canada returns for one delicious tacos on fresh of his ever-popular discus- Manor Park! pressed tortillas, or up sions! your meatless game with We’re excited to share I hope you’ve had a won- the vegetarian burgers so many new and return- derful and safe holiday with pizazz! Don’t eat ing programs with you Father, Daughter Hike with family and friends. alone this winter! Share a this month! Stay tuned to Now is the time to gift Through Camino De lunch and eat with friends our social medias for daily Santiago yourself by trying out a new and neighbours, all while content and updates! program at the Manor Park with Mark Lowry learning new skills and See page 26 for details Community Centre! recipes. Instagram: @mpcc_official I am so excited to bring Manor Park Talks also Twitter: @ManorParkcc Warm Hearts Lunch Club returns with some local Facebook: www.facebook. WORKSHOPS back to the community Stephanie Sears storytellers: Gary Goodacre com/ManorPark MPCC Arts Supervisor with new awesome menus! from the National Gallery CommunityCouncil/

WHAT’S NEW Week #2: Decorating stand and learn the basics Thursday, January 30 Basics Learn simple with Minimalist Macramé. 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m. FOR YOU? techniques such as sug- Thursday, March 5 $40 ar ribbons, bows, lace, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Session #2 – Vegetarian ruffles, and flowers. $85 Burgers with Pizazz! Essential Oils: Week #3: Painting Cakes Flavourful beet burgers, The Basics Using cake as your homemade buns, quick Discover how essential canvas, explore many Don’t Waste Your Waste! pickled cucumbers & crispy oils can bring balance different ways to paint on Your guide to under- shallots! On the side, a and healing to your life, cakes. standing how to get the mixed green salad with or simply enjoy their Week #4: Sugar Flowers most out of your kitchen maple vinaigrette. calming aroma in your In this class, learn how by turning ‘waste’ into Thursday, February 27 home. Take home a 5ml to make realistic looking healthy and hearty meals. 11:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m. certified pure therapeu- flowers out of sugar. Supplies included. $40 tic-grade lemon oil. Tuesdays, January 28– Session #1: Broths Monday, January 13 NEW! Improv Comedy February 18 Vegetable trimmings Class 6:00–8:00 p.m. 6:30–8:30 p.m. make delicious soups and MANOR PARK TALKS $45 Tempted to try improv? $160 broths. Develop your ability to Wednesday, January 22 Essential Oils: Managing think on your feet in 6:30–8:30 p.m. a supportive environ- Stress & Anxiety $60 You will be guided ment. Includes character Session #2: Frittatas, workshop, narration through the uses of es- Fritters and More! sential oils when manag- workshop and intro to Use up the “odds and long-form improv. ing stress and anxiety. sods” in your refrigerator Take home a 5ml Roller- Mondays, January 27– for quick weekday meals. April 6 ball Blend, for easy and Wednesday, February 19 clean application. 6:30–8:30 p.m. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $160 Monday, February 3 $60 How I learned to be Fear- 6:00–8:00 p.m. Session #3: Pestos and less and Vulnerable in the $45 Quick Pickles pursuit of the Impossible Moss Frame Workshop Delicious additions with Melanie Rebane Urban Botanist experts that make a meal from See page 26 for details teach creating your unique “waste” that might end up ART frame with preserved Scan- in the compost. Manor Park Art Sale dinavian reindeer moss! Wednesday, March 25 On display now! Four Ot- Great for all ages. 6:30–8:30 p.m. tawa based artists. All work Thursday, February 6 $60 for sale. 7:00–8:30 p.m. Now accepting applica- $75 tions for 2020 display. Email Warm Hearts Lunch Club [email protected] for Warm your heart and share artist criteria. a delicious, freshly pre- NEW! Cake Decorating pared lunch with friends Watercolour Painting Techniques and neighbours. At Warm with Laurie Hemmings From icings to fondants: Hearts, you prepare a new Individual style is encour- a new cake decorating recipe each week. All ages aged with lots of one-on- technique is taught each Key Concepts in Àbadakone and skills levels welcome. one instruction. All levels week. Supplies included. with Gary Goodacre, Chief Session #1: Fish Tacos of Education & Public Pro- welcome. Supplies not Week #1: Covering Anyone? Cakes grams, National Gallery of included. Make FRESH tortillas from Saturdays Learning to cover cakes Canada Macramé Hanging Planter scratch to serve with deli- Winter: January 18–March 7 in buttercream or fon- See page 26 for details Create a fun and trendy cious fish tacos, all the ac- Spring: April 25–June 13 dant for a professional macramé hanging planter— companiments and an apple 10:00 a.m.–noon looking finish. complete with real plant- fennel slaw. $170 per session January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 23 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753 ARTS PROGRAMMING

Dance Up Yoga Drop-off your items at the Off entries and hot dogs. Acrylic Painting MUSIC Session #1: January 27– Manor Park Community A bonfire keeps everyone with Lindsay Watson, BFA March 9 Centre starting Janu- toasty. Twinkling lights and Fundamentals of colour Manor Park Strings Session #2: March 23– ary 6. Upon drop off you a light snowfall make the mixing, composition, and Local chamber orchestra is May 4 will receive a voucher to Skating Party the perfect paint application. Explora- looking for musicians of all participate in the Skate family event! tion of traditional and non- ages. Brigitte Amyot (Mas- Healthy Cooking & Accessory Swap. The Saturday, Feb 1 traditional subject matter. ters in Chamber Music, Uni- Session #1: Bento Boxes, voucher will grant you 5:00–7:00 p.m. All levels welcome. Supplies versity of Ottawa), conducts January 27–March 9 access to the swap on not included. guided rehearsals. Grade 5 Session #2: Back by Popu- January 22 and allow Chili Cook-Off Entries Wednesdays, January 29– Royal Conservatory of Music lar Demand, March 23– you to select from items Get your recipes ready Man- March 25 or Suzuki Book 4 levels re- May 4 contributed. or Park! Our annual Chili 9:30 a.m.–noon quired. Spring concert. Drop off: Cook-Off is right around $170 Every other Sunday Meccano: For Young Manor Park Community the corner. Open to cooks January 12–May 31 Inventors Centre of all ages in Manor Park, Artist’s Pocket Course: 6:15–8:15 p.m. Session #1: January 28– 100 Thornwood Road and surrounding neighbour- Portraiture $120 March 3 Monday–Friday, 9:00 hoods, communities and with Lindsay Watson, BFA Session #2: March 24– a.m.–4:00 p.m. local businesses! (Maybe Explore the skills for ac- April 28 Monday, January 13, the most popular part of our curate and expressive Session #3: March 12– 6:00–8:00 p.m. annual Skating Party!) portraiture: facial propor- CHILDREN June 16 Accepted items: hockey The winner receives the tions, shading, front-, 3 /4-, or ringette skates, figure coveted Chili Champ apron, and profile- views. All skill Art with Lindsay skates, skate guards, their name embossed on levels welcome. Session #1: Myths & Leg- skate bags, hockey sticks, the official Chili Cook-Off Mondays, January 27– ends, January 29–March 4 ringette sticks. Plaque, recognition in the February 24 Stay Home Alone Workshop Session #2: A Wrinkle in Manor Park Chronicle—and 12:30–2:00 p.m. Safety and awareness are Time, March 25–April 29 most importantly, bragging $85 themes in workshop. All Skating Party rights. information is current, re- Chess Club Winter Classic hockey Artist’s Pocket Course: flecting what today’s chil- Session #1: January 30– game, food, drinks, Chili Shoebox Project Drawing Fundamentals dren face when home alone. March 5 Cook-off, skating! Thanks for all your Shoebox with Lindsay Watson, BFA Certificate and manual. Session #2: March 26– The rinks come alive with contributions! We finished Sketching, shading and ren- Friday (OCDSB PA Day), April 30 hockey games and pleasure out our first ever collection dering. Learn tricks to draw January 24 Session #3: May 14–June skating during the Skating with 54 boxes! accurately and expressively. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 18 Party. On the first Saturday “Every Shoebox you All skill levels welcome. $80 in February, the party opens donate helps a local woman Mondays, March 23–April 20 Pay it Forward: Its Cool to with our Manor Park Winter experiencing homelessness 12:30–2:00 p.m. The Red Cross be Kind Classic hockey game be- or at-risk of homelessness $85 Babysitting Course January 31–March 13 tween local teams. Follow- remember she is special This babysitter training, for ing the game, families take and loved.” youth aged 10–14, is taught to the ice to build up an Visit shoeboxproject.com/ by the pros at Safety Tree appetite for the Chili Cook- ottawa for full details. CRAFT Canada. FAMILIES Students receive a certifi- cate and manual. Friday (OCDSB PA Day), February 14 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $80

Dungeons & Dragons Players go on a weekly ad- venture, building teamwork Sew Amazing Sundays and decision-making skills! Share your love of fabric Ages 10–15. hoarding, project starting, Skate & Accessory Swap and the gratification that Thursdays, January 30– Wednesday, January 22 finishing the perfect project March 12 6:00–8:00 p.m. Manor Park brings with like-minded 6:30–8:00 p.m. Entrance Voucher Re- individuals! $90 quired Every other Sunday Has your child outgrown PLAYSCHOOL January 19 to June 21 their skates—again?! 'Where children laugh, learn and play.' 1:00–4:00 p.m. Looking for a new-to-you $7 for drop-in NUTRITION BREAK pair for yourself? Save Half-day program that engages $55 for 11-week session ARTS money—and the planet— preschool children in a fun and enriching by bringing in your used learning environment. Manor Park Knitting Circle The Manor Park Commu- hockey or ringette skates, Perfect preparation for Kindergarten! All ages and skill levels nity Council provides arts figure skates, skate are welcome at this multi- programming to students at guards, skate bags, hock- Manor Park Community Council generational circle. Coffee Manor Park Public School ey sticks, ringette sticks, [email protected] & tea provided. during their nutrition which can be swapped 613-741-4776 Thursdays, January 9– breaks! Grades 1–6. for new-to-you equip- March 26 $70 per 6-week session ment. Please no hockey 1:00–3:00 p.m. or ringette pads, or other PWYC winter sport equipment. Page 24 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753 ADULT FITNESS NEW ACTIVITIES FOR A NEW YEAR! SPORTS SUPERVISOR’S MESSAGE 2020 is here Manor Park! away from the Saturday morning cartoons 2019 was a fun, exciting, and challenging and have fun as a family. year. Absolutely no one can ever accuse A big thank you to everyone who com- me of being bored at work! pleted the recreation survey. We were blown I am truly looking forward to 2020 and away by the number of responses and great the exciting lineup of programs—new and suggestions. Evening fitness classes focus- old—to share with you. ing on strength and flexibility were in high A new year can bring new resolutions. demand! We are excited to be bringing in a We want your family to be healthy and whole roster of new classes for you. active— together. Announcing MultiSport Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, Josh Cassidy New! Cardio Kickboxing and MultiFit, which allow you to work out safe 2020. Look forward to seeing you on MPCC Sports Supervisor Jarring, sparring and in one gym, while your child plays sports the rink and sports fields, at the gyms, parrying to a stronger and in the community centre. core! Excellent full body in another! A great way to get everyone workout. (Kickboxing is fun, too!). Instructor: Mitchell Virgovic. New! Skating Lessons! Wednesdays, February Make the most of winter 12–April 22 by skating on our outdoor 6:00–6:55 p.m. rinks! Introductory classes Manor Park Public School offer beginners a progres- $100 per 10-week session. sion through skating skills. Drop in: $15 or use your Fun, too! Dates are weather MultiPass! dependent. Intro to Skating Wednesdays, January 22– meditation practice. In- February 12 structor: Rebeca Rondon Manor Park Outdoor Rink thank you.) Tuesdays, February 11– Saturdays, February 22– Ages 5–7, 6:00–6:50 p.m. Instructor: Cheryl Moreau. April 21 April 25 Ages 8–10, 7:00–7:50 p.m. Mondays, February 10– 8:00–9:00 p.m. Queen Elizabeth Public $40 April 20 Manor Park Community School Skating Lessons 7:00–8:00 p.m. Centre Ages 5–7, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Saturdays, January 25– Manor Park Public School $100 per 10-week Ages 8–11, 12:45–1:30 p.m. February 8 $100 per 10-week session session $90 Manor Park Outdoor Rink New! ELDOA & Pilates Drop in: $15 or use your Drop In: $15 or use your Ages 5–7, 10:00–10:50 a.m. MultiPass! MultiPass! Feel stronger and more Ages 8–10, 11:00–11:50 a.m. limber, and better than $40 ever before, with stretches, exercises, and techniques FAVOURITES inspired by ELDOA and Pilates. Not sure what this is all about? Join instructor Cate Hachigan for a free work- shop. Free workshop Thursday, January 23, New! Full Body Workout 6:00–7:00pm New! MultiSport & (for every body) Manor Park Community MultiFit for Families Warm-up. High intensity in- Life with kids is busy! Centre New! Muscle Tone tervals. Exercises for arms Spaces are limited; please Who has time to work out and shoulders. Squats, and have fun as a fam- and Strength register at manorpark.ca! Focused classes to get you push-ups and planks. Don’t Thursdays, February 13– ily? Wouldn’t it be great you feel stronger already? Better with Basketball! if there was a program exactly the results you are Great introduction to bas- April 23 looking for! The variety Workouts tailors to individu- 6:00–7:00 p.m. where you could do it all? al needs. Instructor: Louise ketball and the perfect plat- MultiSport and MultiFit of resistance equipment form to build and practice Manor Park Public School makes this class suitable Hannant. $100 per 10-week session are for you. For children: Wednesdays, February 12– existing skills. Your child excellent multisport for everyone. Instructor: will run, jump and shout Drop in: $15 Cheryl Moreau. April 22 program. For parents and 7:00–8:00 p.m. their way into love with teens: a fitness workout. Feb 13–Apr 23 Canada’s most in-demand New! Muay Thai Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. Manor Park Public School Martial Arts Same place. Same time. $100 per 10-week session sports. Two gyms make it pos- Manor Park Public School Tuesdays, Feb 11–Apr 7 BIGODE instructors will $100 per 10-week session Drop in: $15 or use your introduce your child to sible! MultiPass! Ages 5–7: Run, Twist and Saturdays, January 18– Drop in: $15 or use your Jump martial arts with a fun, MultiPass! safe and nurturing ap- March 14 New! Mindfulness and 6:00–6:50 p.m. proach. Muay Thai in- Ages 6–10, 9:00–9:50 a.m. Meditation Ages 8-10: FUNdamentals Ages 8–11, 10:00–10:50 a.m. New! Balance, Core 7:00–8:00 p.m. cludes kicks and and Stretch Gain deeper levels of punches, while building Manor Park Public School concentration, tranquility Ages 11–13: Dribble, Deke $100 per adult Want the feeling of strength, and Shoot! discipline and self es- stability and balance? Work and feeling of wellbeing. teem. Every child gets a $75 per child Develop techniques to 7:00–8:00 p.m. $300 per family of 4! on it through this class. $90 t-shirt! (Your core muscles will begin or enhance your January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 25 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL • manorpark.ca Trusted provider of recreational programs and licensed child care • 613-741-4753

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Hatha Happy New Year, Manor Park! Tuesdays, February 11– I am enjoying my second where children explore the April 21 year at ‘Before- and After- world around them through Rebeca Rondon School in Manor Park’, play, art, stories and Manor Park Community MPCC’s licensed child care games. I am also excited to Centre program. I’m happy to take mingle and have some fun 7:00–8:00 p.m. on the new title of Super- at our new Play Group! visor, Child Care & Early The main office for Child Learning. Our programs Care & Early Learning is in evolve to meet our com- Manor Park Public School, munity’s needs! but I’m delighted to ‘travel While continuing to work for work’ as I join the fan- alongside the educators, tastic Early Learning pro- We’re supporting your Meagan Noonan, RECE, New Year’s Resolutions! children and families at grams located in the Manor Supervisor, Child Care & (You’re welcome.) ‘Before-and After-School Park Community Centre. Early Learning Fitness, kickboxing, in Manor Park’, I will now New children, new fami- yoga, Pilates, meditation, be able to experience the lies and caregivers – a new Heart Wise— Manor Park Playschool adventure awaits! so much to choose from! Baby & Me Workout Multi class discount! For new moms who want to We’ve got talent! Become a part of the family tration for this program begins Register for more than work out AND meet other The children of ‘Before- and Kindergarten – when does the at the end of January for its one class and enjoy 25% moms in the neighbour- After- School in Manor Park’ preparation begin? I have a baby MPCC families and is always off the second. hood! A supportive environ- are involved in the many ‘clubs’ at home; do I need to start thinking in high demand. Sorry, not valid for ment allows you to return to offered by the educators who of this? The answer is a resound- Become a part of the Stay Strong & Stable. exercise after birth at your share their amazing talents, ing YES and Manor Park Com- MPCC family! ‘Play Group’ own pace. Instructor: Cheryl skills and knowledge. To meet munity Council’s Early Learning and ‘Manor Park Playschool’ MultiPass provides great Moreau. the needs of the children’s in- programs are the place to start! participants also receive the flexibility: ability to try Thursdays, February 13– terests, the educators asked the Children are most com- eligibility to register for ‘Be- different classes, come April 23 children what they would like fortable in Kindergarten with a fore- and After-School in Man- out when it suits, and 10:00–11:00 a.m. to participate in. Planning took healthy beginning in an Early or Park’ program before offered enjoy a discount on drop $100 per 10-week session place; the children signed up Learning program: to the public. We are waiting to in fees. Drop in: $15 or use your and voila – ‘clubs’ were formed! • ‘Play Group’ is a great envi- meet you! Manorpark.ca 5 class pass: $ 60 MultiPass! The children entered the ronment to introduce toddlers 10 class pass: $115 ‘Magical World of Harry Potter and preschoolers to group activi- Party HEARTy Club’ by being sorted into their ties and socialization. Come and PLAY GROUP Who said exercise can’t be respective houses. They love mingle on Mondays or have fun fun? Dance elements from creating potions and unique on Fridays. Adults enjoy it too! A warm and inviting play area cha-cha, salsa, rhumba, wands, discussing the book and • Manor Park Playschool is for infants, toddler, preschoolers and tango. You don’t need to learning how to play Quidditch! designed for children eligible – and their parents or caregivers! know how to dance! In- ‘Dance Club’ is so popular for Kindergarten the follow- Steps from home it’s a great place structor: Michael Markov. that two sessions were created! ing September and focuses on to meet other local families. Fridays, February 14– We eagerly anticipate the re- building skills to support a suc- April 24 veal of their routine at our an- cessful transition. Monday Mingle or 12:30–1:30 pm nual Talent Show in May 2020. Both Early Learning pro- Friday Fun Mix of cardio training and Manor Park Community Lead by an avid player, grams are located at the Manor January 6 to March 2 weight exercises. With Centre ‘Chess Club’ has many mem- Park Community Centre and 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. adaptations available for $100 per 10-week session bers who enjoy the enthusiasm are neighbours to the ‘Before- Manor Park Community all exercises, everyone will Drop in: $15 or use your and knowledge the educator and After-School in Manor Centre work out comfortably. In- MultiPass! brings to this iconic game. Park’ program located in Man- $30 per child structor: Cheryl Moreau. The ‘Good Food Box Club’ or Park Public School. Regis- $5 per child for drop-in. February 11–April 25 Stay Strong & Stable comprises our oldest children. Tuesdays, 6:15–7:00 a.m. Exercises that strengthen This new MPCC partnership Thursdays, 6:15–7:00 a.m. the legs and work on bal- seemed like the perfect fit to Saturdays, 7:30–8:15 a.m. ance and coordination. involve our children within the St. Columba Church Helps prevent falls and add community. A ‘job posting’ to $100 per 10-week session years of independent living. volunteer with the Good Food Drop in: $15 or use your Instructors: Louise Han- Box Club was shared. Children MultiPass! nant, Nina LePage. expressed their interest in vol- Tuesdays, February 11–April unteering through an applica- 21 tion or resume and then were 12:30–1:30 p.m. interviewed. Once ‘hired’, chil- Thursdays, February 13– dren made posters, inspected April 23 and organized the produce 11:30 am–12:30 p.m. upon delivery, and greeted resi- Manor Park Community dents picking up their boxes. Centre Following the interests $65 per 10-week session of our children and creating Drop in: $10 ‘clubs’ has resulted in many new and exciting activities. We Yin Yoga are so happy that the educators Mondays, February–April 20 of ‘Before- and After- School Nathalie Gagnon in Manor Park’ have talent! Page 26 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 Manor Park Talks takes a storytelling twist in 2020! Listen to real stories, from real people, about how their experiences have shaped their lives. tal limits, in a fearless pursuit to prove to no one but myself that I was stronger than I thought. I needed to know the answer to, “What if?” What if, I just kept going? What if, I just embraced vulnerability and pushed new boundaries every day. 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“How I learned to be fearless I decided to race in an 8-day, “Key concepts in Àbadakone: and vulnerable in the pursuit mountain-biking stage race Continuity, relatedness and of the impossible.” in BC with Olympic and pro- activation” with Melanie Rebane riders – people who live and with Gary Goodacre, “Have you ever set the wheels breath mountain biking. I had Chief of Education and Public in motion to achieve something just got back on my bike after Programs at the National Gal- so impossible that you told no 15 years. lery of Canada one for months fearing they With plenty of roadblocks Abadakone is the newest exhi- would talk you out of it or af- and reasons to quit, I pushed bition in the National Gallery firm your negative self talk? myself to my physical and men- of Canada’s series of presenta- tions of contemporary interna- tional Indigenous art. Discover how gallery programming, art- ist performances and commu- nity activities engage us with the creativity, concerns and vitality of contemporary In- digenous art from around the world. Monday, February 24 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. $7 “Father, daughter hike through Camino De Santiago” with Mark Lowry his top ten reasons for taking people from all walks of life The Camino de Santiago is this challenge, including his wanting to share their stories. a network of pilgrimages, most personal and unexpected Storytelling predates writing. totalling 800 km, leading discovery, which was the deep It brings people together. It is to the shrine of the apostle bonding and reshaping of his a means of entertainment, cul- Saint James in the cathedral relationship with his daughter. tural expression, education and of Santiago de Compostela Monday, March 30 can teach lessons or moral val- in Galicia, Spain. In 2015, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ues. Celebrate storytelling in Mark completed this trek with $7 2020 at the Manor Park Com- his daughter, Taylor. Before, munity Centre. during and after they took on Do you have a story to tell? We Contact ssears@manor- this endeavour they were often want to hear it! park.ca for criteria and avail- asked “Why?” Mark will share The MPCC is looking for ability.

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@EquipeTeamMona @MonaFortier @monafortier January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 27 Visit the annual RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive The RCMP invites you to its Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 8, 2020. This event has been an annual tradition in our community since 1996. For the first time this year, we are proud to partner with Winterlude. Visitors can tour the stables and meet the horses and riders of the world famous Musical Ride. The event will also feature demonstrations from RCMP specialized units, family friendly activities and displays of police equipment. The Mountie Shop will be open for visitors to browse our selection of official RCMP products. The doors open at 10:00 a.m. and will remain open until 3:00 p.m. at the RCMP Musical Ride Centre located at 1 San- dridge Rd. at St. Laurent Blvd. Remember to bring a camera along to capture selfies with the horses! Admission is free; however, we encourage visitors to bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation for the Ottawa Food Bank. Through the generosity of visitors, last year's event Photo: Martine Chenier, RCMP raised more than $2,300 and about 2,600 pounds of food. Muay Thai Martial Arts By Josh Cassidy, Nicholas as they were teaching respect for themselves, others MPCC Sports Supervisor classes at Manor Park School. and the environment. Children These two are young, hip, cool develop their coordination by One big surprise we had from and seriously know their stuff. practicing basic moves in tra- the recreation survey was your Nich and Sara really have craft- ditional martial arts. They will keen interest in martial arts pro- ed themselves a great gym with also learn to integrate different gramming. Martial Arts was by a fantastic product. combinations of move to help far your most requested pro- Sara and Nich will be develop agility and accomplish gramming option. bringing their creative ap- new techniques. To be candid, the thought of proach teaching Muay Thai to What impressed us the offering Martial Arts program- our community. most about BIGODE is the se- ming made us a little nervous! Fun fact: Nich is known rious emphasis on safety and It is not something the MPCC around martial arts circles for responsibility. Sara and Nicho- has considered in the past. his big moustache. In Portu- las take care to ensure that their The skills and techniques that guese, BIGODE means ‘mous- students are not only safe while children learn while in martial tache’, so Nich literally wears in the program, but carry that arts classes carry serious con- their brand on his upper lip! sense of safety and responsibil- sequences if used improperly. Muay Thai, which origi- ity with them once they leave Ensuring that children are not nates from Thailand, is tradi- the gym. BIGODE has devel- only safe during the class, but tionally a full contact sport, but oped their own core values, while in their homes and out on in our program children will code of conduct, and certifica- the playgrounds is so important learn basic Muay Thai moves tion system for students. These to us. -- punches, kicks, clinch -- in a are at the heart of BIGODEs Enter stage left – Sara and friendly and safe environment. inclusive, fun and active pro- Nicholas from BIGODE Mar- It is an art that is known for gramming. tial Arts. We stumbled (quite its discipline and for building literally!) across Sara and self esteem. Children develop

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By John Graham The sun flashes briefly between the clouds. Dieter and Trevor, the Ice Cream I woke up to the sound of Kalishnikovs. Men, take us to meet Father Topic, the The deeper crumps were hand grenades Catholic priest. Topic is a refugee from being thrown in the river. Today is Ba- Serb expulsion. He serves a commu- jram, a Muslim festival and the reason nity that is almost entirely Croat and for the shooting – or part of the reason who occupy the patched-up homes and – as nearly everyone in Bihac has a gun apartments that still legally belong to the and likes to shoot. Bajram also explains Serbs and the town where they lived un- the freshly skinned sheep hanging in the til driven out five months before. fork of my neighbour’s tree. Topic is depressed by his parishio- Traditionally the sheep are roasted ners. “Most of them don’t want to work. on a spit over a wood fire. This is just One said to me ‘Why should I work in as well as there is no electricity. Snow the fields? When the crop is ready the in the mountains has knocked out the Serbs will come back and take it.’” power line from Croatia. No electricity “They don’t believe that reconcilia- also means no water as the pumps have tion is possible?” I ask. stopped. Breakfast is all right. I cook it Topic’s exasperation was masked by on a gas stove and heat up some of our fatigue. “No – any talk of reconciliation emergency water for a bird bath. Out- frightens them. You must understand, side the rain is falling on last night’s everyone in Drvar is a refugee. Most lost snow. I have been a month in this remote their homes four years ago. They move corner of Bosnia working with the Orga- fit perfectly within this wintry splendour. “Stop!” Haris shouts. Until very to another town. It’s attacked and they nization for Security and Cooperation in Towering cliffs, crags and long open val- recently Haris was a Bosnian soldier. move on – or they are ordered to leave Europe (OSCE). leys with an abundance of broken rock. “Serbs leave booby traps and you never by their own army. Drvar is Serb. It is not Each day brings a fresh variation on Mnogo Kamen, ‘a lot of stone’ was one know where they’ve planted them.” home to the Croats and they are tired.” the theme of pathological intolerance. of the first Serbo/Croat phrases I learned. It’s easy to tell when you enter a front “What about the UN and the hu- This day in April, 1996, is no different. Closer, everything is disfigured by line area. The forest (where there is one) manitarian organizations.” I push. “Do Haris, the driver, Mary Anne, the inter- war. Mile after mile of destroyed and is shattered: trunks and branches hacked they motivate the people to work?” preter and I head south-east for a meet- abandoned villages and farmhouses. away by shell, machine gun and rocket “No” says Topic. “They hand out ing in Drvar with the ‘Ice Cream Men’. Broken roofing tile provides a few fila- fire. This battlefield is signposted with food and some money – and that’s part The ‘Ice Cream Men’ were the monitors ments of colour. Most of the houses have old ammunition boxes, shallow trench- of the problem. At the beginning we of the war, and now of the peace. They been deliberately burned or dynamited es and a burnt out tank. We climb into couldn’t survive without them. Now the are mostly retired military officers and by one or other of the retreating armies. a heavily wooded area and then down incentive is gone.” are appointed by the European Union In this sector, the Serbs are the most in looping switchbacks until we reach Commission. They have a longer title thorough. Most of what remained was Drvar. For about a year during the Sec- (Excerpt from John’s memoir: ‘Whose but everyone calls them the ‘Ice Cream looted. The looters left pathetic piles of ond World War, it was Tito’s headquar- Man in Havana – Adventures from the Men’ because they are dressed from rubble: sinks, bed springs, a man’s jack- ters and a popular target for the German Far Side of Diplomacy’, University of head to toe in white. et, a child’s bicycle and, curiously, a pair Wehrmacht. But the setting is unchanged. Calgary Press. This book is available at From a distance the villages of grey of yellow plastic ski boots. I approach Flooded fields around the town perimeter Books on Beechwood and through Chap- fieldstone clustered on the lower slopes for a closer look. reflect the snow covered Dinara Alps. ters and Amazon.) Page 30 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

the key priorities that I asked for Neighbourhoods, a program to This study will make recommen- As we get the first taste of FROM THE DESK OF: have been funded. As this is the improve the health and livabil- dations that will impact the future this season’s snow, our number first budget I have been a part of, ity of priority neighbourhoods. of transportation throughout the priority for winter maintenance this is a great accomplishment for In December, city staff and east side of our ward, includ- will be to keep residents safe and my office, and for the communi- I hosted an Official Plan con- ing transit priority and improved the transportation network ac- ty. We have been listening to you sultation, where residents of active transportation infrastruc- cessible. This winter, we will be and have been able to advocate the Ward provided their input ture. There will be another Open positively impacted by the City’s for the things you’ve identified about Ottawa’s new Official House in the spring, so stay tuned change of area boundaries to as important to you, your fami- Plan. We heard what residents’ to our website and social media better address the unique needs lies and your neighbourhood. priorities are for the city’s for more details and come make of our community. The City Among the projects to physical development, like your voice heard. will also maintain sidewalks 24 be funded this year, the Anti- walkable neighbourhoods, and In the New Year, I plan on hours a day, 7 days a week, in Racism Secretariat will receive transit-prioritized areas. The strengthening economic devel- accordance with current Coun- RAWLSON KING $210k, which will help to es- City is beginning a multi-year opment in communities in the cil-approved maintenance qual- Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward tablish a policy unit at the City process to develop this new Of- Ward and City, by facilitating a ity standards and will improve of Ottawa to address systemic ficial Plan. You can check out forum for small- and medium- communications with residents Greetings Manor Park racism in our community. In the process at engage.ottawa. sized businesses at which we about winter maintenance. residents! addition, $500k in transition ca/the-new-official-plan. will discuss their concerns and Happy New Year to all! I Over the past few months, our funding has been approved, The most recent Open House successes. If you are interested hope you have had an excellent office has seen some wonderful which will support the com- for the Montreal-Blair Tran- to participate in our business time of rest and relaxation over successes. I’m very happy and munity funding framework, sit Priority Corridor Planning survey or in reserving a spot the holiday and are excited to proud to announce that in City and $180k has been approved and Environmental Assessment at the forum, visit rideau-rock- get involved in 2020. It’s going of Ottawa’s 2020 Budget, all for Building Better Revitalized Study was held on December 4. cliffe.ca/business-forum. to be a great year for Ward 13! Cyclist uses diabetes technology to move forward (NC) When endurance cyclist with diabetes, for whom self- ahead and applies the same atti- make changes to lifestyle, diet Serge Turcotte gets on his bike, management is a key compo- tude to his condition. “Diabetes or medication as needed. he can count on great equip- nent of their care. After being isn’t going to stop me,” he says. The system was autho- ment. That includes his Free- diagnosed with diabetes three The ability to monitor his rized for sale by Health Can- Style Libre flash glucose moni- years ago, he wondered if he glucose level quickly and eas- ada in 2017. Less than a year toring system which he uses to could stay as active. ily, and make adjustments as later, Diabetes Canada’s clini- check his glucose levels and Turcotte started cycling 30 needed, is an essential part of cal practice guidelines recom- self-manage his diabetes both years ago, after watching the managing his diabetes. mended such technology as an on and off his bike. Tour de France in high school. The FreeStyle Libre sys- important tool to help patients “I’m able to check my At first it was for fun, then he tem uses a sensor worn on better manage their diabetes number without stopping,” says started training more seriously. the back of the upper arm and and prevent long-term compli- the Saguenay, Quebec resident. “I gained power, and enjoyed a one-second scan provides cations. “It’s like a partner on my bike.” cycling at high speed,” he says. data about glucose levels via a Now, both the Régie de Turcotte is one of more Turcotte knows what it’s reader or mobile app. This in- l’assurance maladie du Québec than 3 million Canadians living like to navigate a long road formation empowers patients to and the Ontario Drug Benefit program have announced that they will provide coverage for the flash glucose monitoring system. January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 31

Photo: City of Ottawa Turning the page on a new decade FROM THE DESK OF: vices we depend on. and Barrhaven. We’ve also prioritized In 2017, Ottawa was the protecting the environment by epicentre of Canada’s sesqui- investing record amounts in centennial celebrations. The cycling infrastructure and ac- entire nation came together as tive mobility, which helps re- we celebrated our country’s duce the carbon footprint, and 150th anniversary; 2017 was by implementing the Ottawa truly an unforgettable year. River Action Plan (ORAP). And this past June, Ot- The key element of ORAP is tawa’s population officially the construction of the Com- reached 1 million. Despite this bined Sewage Storage Tunnel significant population mile- (CSST), which will greatly re- stone, our city still has that Ottawa Mayor duce the frequency of sewage great welcoming charm of a JIM WATSON overflows from entering the small city, but with the added Ottawa River during storms. benefit of big city amenities. The New Year is an opportuni- Once in operation in 2020, the In fact, Ottawa has been des- ty to look back on the past year CSST will help protect the riv- ignated as one of the best and and reflect on the year to come. er for generations to come. most livable cities in Canada It’s an opportunity to tally our The last decade has also year after year by several well- successes and challenges, re- seen the construction and respected publications. vise or set new goals for our- launch of our Light Rail Tran- But the last decade also pre- selves or even establish New sit system, which was the cul- sented some challenges. Dev- Year’s resolutions. However, mination of many years of hard astating floods and tornadoes the 2020 New Year is a little work and planning. While the tested our resilience but, as we more special than others, as we system has undergone some have seen time and time again, enter a new decade. growing pains, I am confident when faced with great chal- As Mayor of Ottawa, I in long term this is the right lenges, the residents of Ottawa have had the privilege of serv- investment for Ottawa’s tran- come together in great numbers ing the residents of Ottawa for sit system, economy and the to support those most in need. almost a decade, and I’ve seen environment. Construction for I have never been prouder our beautiful city transform, Stage 2 of LRT has already to be Mayor of this incredible grow, and learn from the chal- started; the LRT will go fur- city. I look forward to the up- lenges we’ve faced. One of ther east to Trim Rd., west to coming decade as we continue my immediate priorities after Algonquin College and Mood- to grow Ottawa’s economy, taking office in 2010 was rein- ie Dr., and south to Riverside protect our environment, in- stating fiscal discipline at City South and the Ottawa Inter- vest in critical infrastructure, Hall. I’m proud that over the national Airport. We have se- improve public transit and en- last three terms, I’ve kept my cured funding for Stage 2 and sure that we remain a livable, promise to keep your taxes low are now planning for Stage 3 of sustainable, prosperous and while investing in the core ser- LRT to go to Stittsville, Kanata caring city. Page 32 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

FROM THE DESK OF: or a family close to $600 a face à des défis pour rejoindre year; nearly 1.1 million more les deux bouts. C’est pourquoi Canadians would no longer nous proposons comme pre- pay federal income tax. When mière priorité de réduire les im- fully implemented, this tax cut pôts de tous les Canadiens, sauf will help over 20 million Cana- ceux des plus riches. Cela afin dians. de permettre aux Canadiennes When Canadians have et Canadiens de garder plus more money in their pockets, de leur argent gagné de leurs they can better support their travaux. families, invest in their fu- À compter de cette année, tures, and grow our economy. ce changement remettra plus Member of Parliament We are focused on investing in d’argent dans les poches des Ottawa-Vanier people to ensure that everyone Canadiennes et Canadiens en has the support they need to augmentant le montant d’argent MONA FORTIER succeed. qu’ils peuvent gagner avant As always, my constitu- d’avoir à payer l’impôt fé- I would like to begin by taking ency office is there to help you déral sur le revenu. Cela pour- a moment to wish everyone a with any interactions with fed- rait permettre à une personne very happy new year! eral services. It is open Mon- seule d’économiser près de Since 2015, our Liberal day to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. 300 $ par année et à un couple government has invested in the to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from ou une famille d’économiser middle class and worked hard 9:30 to 4:00. Call us at 613- en moyenne 600 $ par année. to support families. We sup- 998-1860, or email mona.for- Grâce à cette mesure, environ ported monthly over 15,000 [email protected]. 1,1 million de Canadiennes et children in Ottawa-Vanier with de Canadiens ne paieront plus the Canada Child Benefit. An ••• d’impôt fédéral sur le revenu. average of $740 went to each Une fois pleinement mise en child, leading to lifting over Tout d’abord, j’aimerais sou- œuvre, cette réduction d'impôt 900,000 Canadians out of pov- haiter à tous une bonne heu- aidera plus de 20 millions de erty across the country. I am reuse année ! Canadiens. proud of the real change we Depuis 2015, notre gou- Nous savons que lorsque implemented. vernement libéral a investi au- les Canadiennes et les Ca- While our economy is do- près de la classe moyenne et nadiens ont plus d’argent dans ing well, we recognize that travaille fort pour appuyer les leurs poches, ils sont plus ap- people in the middle class – and familles. Nous avons appuyé tes à soutenir leurs familles, people who are working hard to plus de 15 000 enfants à Otta- à investir dans leur avenir et join the middle class – still find wa-Vanier chaque mois à l’aide à participer à la croissance de it challenging to make ends de l’Allocation canadienne l’économie. Nous priorisons meet. That is why, as our first pour enfants, qui équivaut à d’investir auprès des gens pour order of business, we will cut une contribution moyenne de s’assurer que tous ont l’appuie taxes for all but the wealthiest 740 $ par enfant. L’Allocation dont ils ont de besoin pour of Canadians, helping Cana- canadienne pour enfants a réussir. dians keep more of their hard- contribué à sortir plus de 900 Mon bureau de circon- earned money. 000 Canadiens de la pauvreté scription est toujours là pour Starting in this year, this à travers le pays. Je suis fière vous appuyer avec tous les as- change would put more money du changement réel que nous pects des services fédéraux. Il back in the pockets of Canadi- avons mis en œuvre. est ouvert du lundi au jeudi de 9 ans by increasing the amount Même si notre économie se h 30 à 16 h 30 et le vendredi de of money they can earn before porte bien, nous savons que les 9 h 30 à 16 h 00. Communiquez paying federal income tax. This membres de la classe moyenne avec nous au 613-998-1860 ou could save a single person al- – et ceux et celles qui travail- envoyez un courriel à mona. most $300 a year and a couple lent fort pour la rejoindre – font [email protected]. January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 33

Special recognition to the captain and crew of the Fire Station on Beechwood, who were decorating the station with holiday lights.

Left: Lights at the station’s front door. Photos: Marie Frédérique Caron

Thank you, Fire Station 57, for temporarily looking after another rather unruly crew.

For all those interested in watch- ing the night skies: on November 26, 2019, Jupiter and Venus shone brightly together low in the southern sky. By increasing the shutter speed for the lower photo, the movement of these two planets is visible as jagged streaks of light, as the two planets slowly set into the horizon. Photos: Marie Frédérique Caron

KindergartenThe Adventure Starts

Call Your Local School or Visit Extended Day ocdsb.ca/kindergarten Program Offered in Every School Page 34 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 Ruth Duffy Moore: On turning 99 Age is just a number; life is for living

By Sharleen Tattersfield their second daughter, Marilyn, and Ewen Cornish was born and where they lived for 4 years. On January 6, Manor Park resi- Returning to Manor Park dent Ruth Moore celebrated in 1955, Ruth embraced the her 99th birthday – a milestone life of that era and all that our marking not only the start of community offered. She recalls this new decade, but the begin- that everyone was in the same ning of Ruth’s 10th decade of boat with not a lot of money. life. A resident of the Park since In 1956, they bought a house the 1950s, Ruth enjoys a busy in the Park, which remains her and fulfilling life guided by her Ruth with her daughter Louise on the home to this day. spirited independence, a pur- steps of their Glasgow Cres. home in “Married women stayed poseful daily compass and the Manor Park, 1951. home and we really got to know embracing love and support of Photo courtesy of Ruth Moore our neighbours as friends.” family and community. Manor Park became the Inspired by her remark- a matter-of-fact way. Moore’s anchor and Ruth, be- able independence and long- However, when 6 months sides raising her daughters, was standing neighbourhood con- Ruth in her ‘work room’ sewing one of her quilts for Bales for the North, later the company offered its heavily involved at St. Colum- nections, the Chronicle met up December 2019. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield former female employees their ba Church as well as the close with Ruth in late December to jobs back, Ruth found herself Manor Park community where reminisce about her life – and, Becoming a research scientist recollects ‘driving her room- in Ottawa thanks to another she played for years in a Manor to share her reflections with Even as a young girl, Ruth mate crazy’ with her determi- friend who was employed at Park bridge club. readers. knew that she didn’t want to nation to single-handedly clean the National Research Council The oldest of a family of spend her life on the farm. Prior without extra help. (NRC). Living life with purpose seven, Ruth Duffy was born in to graduating from high school Her optimism and adven- “Luck played a role and I Ruth still has that healthy sense 1921 in Nauwigewauk, a rural in 1939, Ruth had ambitions to turesome spirit led Ruth to join ended up working for NRC on of curiosity for life. Her phi- community in Kings County, become a druggist. World War a friend already working in Sussex Dr. doing chemical re- losophy is ‘to do one produc- New Brunswick. A framed pho- II had just broken out and she Arvida, Quebec – home to the search and analyzing materials, tive thing a day’. Ruth, at 99, tograph of the family farm atop set her sights on going to uni- Aluminum Company of Cana- “says Ruth. probably does more than that! Duffy’s Hill graces a table in her versity. Ruth enrolled in sci- da in what was then an isolated In May 1946, Ruth met her She takes care of her two-sto- living room. Trains were central ence (chemistry) at Mount Al- northern community. The war future husband, Bill Moore, an rey home (all except the vacu- to daily life with milk from the lison University in Sackville effort was in full throttle and engineer, who was also work- uming, which she “allows” farm loaded on cars at the near- where she lived in residence Ruth worked on analyzing sam- ing at NRC. Married in 1948, her cleaning lady to do); tends est station and Ruth making a until her graduation (with hon- ples of bauxite. She remained they lived in rented accommo- to weeds in her yard and path- daily run to catch the train for ours) in 1942. there until the end of the war, dations in Lindenlea, then East- ways; cooks her own meals and school in nearby Rothesay. “I was one of only two when in 1945 the company view where their first daughter, does her own washing and iron- “Everyone had a job at women in the science pro- fired its entire female staff. Louise, was born and, later, in ing and still plays bridge. home,” says Ruth. “Mom did gram,” says Ruth. “The men “In those days, we didn’t New Edinburgh. “There’s no point in just the cooking; I did the cleaning.” gave us a hard time.” And, she take it personally,” says Ruth in sitting down,” says Ruth. “The Early days in Manor Park body is meant to move and By 1950, the family had moved work keeps you going.” to Manor Park and a “home” in She reads the Globe and the new development of Manor Mail every day to keep up with Park Gardens (now known as world events. She sews quilts Manor Park Estates). Ruth re- for Bales for the North (orga- calls that Bill wasn’t so sure nized by the Anglican Church that she would like living in Women of the Ottawa Diocese) this largely unsettled area with and puts up a variety of home- its dirt roads. But, he had un- made jams and jellies, which derestimated Ruth. can be found at St. Columba’s “I thought I was living in annual Holly Sale and Bazaar heaven; we had all new furni- Ruth has always been, and ture and I got to know quite a will continue to be, involved few people.” in life and her community, and Her spirits rose to the occa- that’s probably her secret for sion when Bill was transferred her long and happy life. Many to Quebec City in 1951 where Happy Returns, Ruth! January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 35 WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING

READERS OF pressed the mood of the age, its love of all things wild and an position to exchange jewels and of age. More remarkably, she's cynicism and anger, its desper- inherent understanding of na- money from murdered Jews for not alone; there are men and MANOR PARK ate idealism, and its agonized ture’s delicate balance. She is food to keep his fellow prison- women all over the world com- longing for redemption. the first person to fly across the ers alive. One day in July 1942, peting at ages at which most Charlotte Atlantic from east to land in Lale comforts a trembling of us will be lucky even to be by David Foenkinos Newfoundland. young woman waiting in line alive. But her secret, and theirs, This prize-winning French BOOKS ON BEECH- to have the number 34902 tat- isn't just the luck of the gene novel translated by Sam Taylor tooed onto her arm. Her name is pool. 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The ac- by Paula McLain Slovakian Jew, is transported tion hinges upon a sudden mis- Brought to Kenya from Eng- to the concentration camps at chance in which accident and land as a child and then aban- Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his intention tragically coincide. doned by her mother, Beryl captors discover that he speaks Swept along by the inexorable Markham is raised by both her several languages, he is put to logic of events, Callaghan’s father and the native Kipsigis work as a Tätowierer (the Ger- protagonists are forced to re-ex- tribe who share his estate. Her man word for tattooist), tasked amine the nature of individual unconventional upbringing with permanently marking his conscience and responsibility. transforms Beryl into a bold fellow prisoners. 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Independent, non-profit, co-ed school Extended French & Gym programs 50 Vaughan Street Enriched curriculum Ottawa, ON K1M 1X1 Preschool to Grade 8 Call to book a school tour. Established in 1981 Page 36 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 FROM THE DESK OF: What happens at the dog park… formed, responsible dog owners close to you the entire time, be- ists on a continuum. Therefore, teach your unsocialized adult can certainly be a fun place for all. cause he is very shy and nervous? what may look safe one mo- dog to enjoy being with dogs, The reality is that not all Not all dogs behave well at ment, can turn nasty in the next. then low-pressure interactions dogs enjoy the dog park. Many the park. Some dogs are model- Help your dog remain a with calm known dogs are good dogs, once they have reached ling appropriate behaviour, but good role model at the dog park. places to start. social maturity lose interest some dogs are most definitely Step in and interrupt any hump- Dog parks are a great place in interacting with other dogs. not. From overly aroused, im- ing. If your is dog barking inces- for some dogs. It certainly can When my dog Everest started polite and uninhibited dogs, to santly or excessively, give him a be a wonderful way to allow spending most of his time at resource guarders, the dog park short break to settle back down. your dog to get exercise. That CHANTAL MILLS the dog park keeping an eye on has seen them all. If your dog If your dog likes to steal toys, young adolescent dog with a Canine Chronicles the more exuberant dogs, inter- guards sticks, balls and toys, is teach your dog the “drop it” cue. surplus of energy can benefit The dog park, an outdoor space rupting their play and being the very nervous around other dogs, Why not step it up and teach him from a good run at the park! filled with free and happy dogs, Fun Police, I knew it was time or very bold and defensive, you a wonderful recall? Then your Dog parks can also be a won- all enjoying some healthy off- to retire him from the dog park may want to consider going to dog can fetch the toy, return it to derful place for people. Many leash time. A place where dogs and find him another activity. the dog park with a small group you, drop it and you can return folks meet up there for a regu- can get all the exercise they The dog park had ceased being of other dogs, or skipping the the toy to its rightful owner. lar dose of socialization. need, which is important be- a place where his mental and dog park altogether. If your dog is a puppy and But remember, you do not cause a tired dog is a good dog, social needs were being met. To help make your dog park your goal is to socialize your need to take your dog to the dog right? It’s where older dogs Is your dog truly enjoying experience as dreamy as pos- dog, you may wish to consider park to be a good dog owner. act as good role models for the the dog park? Notice where your sible, actively supervise your attending a playdate with dogs younger ones and where puppies dog is choosing to spend his or dog. If your dog appears to be that are good role models. Pup- Chantal Mills learn good behaviour from what her time. Is Rover taking off into having fun, it doesn’t mean you pies can learn so much from Owner/Head Trainer is being modelled at the park. the woods to sniff, as a strategy to should stop paying attention to older dogs, but a dog park is an Ottawa Canine School Sounds wonderful, doesn’t avoid all interactions with other him. Things can change quickly uncontrolled environment. 401-B St. Laurent Blvd. it? Dog parks attended by well in- canines? Or is Rover sticking in the dog park. Behaviour ex- If your goal is to try to 613-744-1185

Photo: Jane Rooney Photo: Frank Vermaeten Christmas Morning at Hillsdale Park: Building on the annual tradition of hanging a dog photo ornament on the holiday tree at Hillsdale Park, Manor Park and Rockcliffe pups, including Rudy, Raleigh, Willow, Hanish, Caillie, Jasper, Britta, Winston, Sheba and their humans, gathered early on Christmas morning this past December for some play time, treats and holiday cheer. January-February 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 37

The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our Dogs in the ’Hood column. Send digital photos (high resolution please) and a brief introduction to [email protected]. We look forward to including your pooch in a future issue. INDOGS THE ’HOOD

ALYSS FLOP Alyss is a 19-month-old Nederlandse Kooikerhondje (a Flop, a 5-7-year old Chihuahua/dachshund/corgi mix Dutch sporting breed). She arrived from Seattle, Washing- “rescue”, is a big personality in a small package. He and ton last year and has been enjoying her new life in Ottawa his parents arrived in the neighbourhood in August from ever since. Her size, appearance and happy nature have Kentucky. He enjoys walks in Stanley Park and is friendly made her popular both on Hillside Dr. and at the Rock- unless you are a mail carrier, a squirrel, a cat, or a leaf. He cliffe off-leash Park. Alyss loves swimming, but her most looks forward to the snowy winter and has his flannel coat favourite pastime is touring the lake on the paddle board. and booties ready.

ISLAY NOAH I’m an 18-month old tri-colored Corgi named Islay (pro- My name is Noah and I love being in the driver’s seat. It nounced eye-la). I love playing in the park with neighbour- usually means we are heading out to have some fun! I’ve hood dogs. You might see me in my working vest as I am a just turned 12 but still have a spring in my step, love my service dog for my mommy. When I don’t wear it, I can play big garden to roam in and being my Mum’s sidekick! If and be petted. I love when people pet me! I’m a super I’m in my garden when my pals walk by, I always share a good girl and hope to see you soon at the park! “woof” or five, six or seven! Page 38 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE CHRONICLE?

The Manor Park Chronicle is supported entirely by paid advertising. Do let our advertisers know that you saw their ad in the Chronicle. Marko Yanishevsky and Liza Minns with granddaughter In Western Australia, Perth’s council house is equivalent to a city hall. It was built after winning a competition for the We value their ongoing new building plan in the early ’60s. Stirling gardens are part of the property and it is a beautiful public space. The support and they will kangaroos are part of the Christmas lights trail put on by the city and other sponsors. appreciate hearing from you.

Liza Minns Yagan square is a fairly new public space that features restaurants, an amphitheatre, a water play area for kids, and a 9-metre tall sculpture called Wirin. It represents the spirit and culture of the Noongar people. They are the aboriginal tribe originally in the area. The architectural elements of the square all represent a facet of their culture as well.

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Pier 21, cont. from page 1 Zoltan was an amazing dog. He lived with us in a studio in Geneva and then in a chalet in the Swiss alps where he herded cows and then came to Canada. He would disappear for days making sure all the female dogs for miles around had his offspring. length of the car with individu- dog, who pulled us at a gallop al curtains for privacy. across the frozen lakes. Although we had a hotel Our little wooden house reservation in Montreal our withstood the cold, except reception with a dog, a sick when it dipped to -50, usually baby and mountains of lug- on Christmas Day when the gage was cool. But a friend of furnace would break down and one of our Canadian travelling we opened our gifts before the companions kindly took us in open oven. to her house while my husband In summer we were plagued went to look for work. He had by mosquitoes and black flies the choice of many jobs but – no one had mentioned them. Photos: Sharleen Tattersfield the technicolour films danced The only escape was to go far before our eyes of log cabins, out on a lake to fish in absolute forests, handsome indigenous peace. Not another human in families and wolves. It was ex- sight, just trees and water. Tapping the Maple Trees actly like that. Fantastic! There was a small Hudson To go north we took anoth- Bay Store in the town 8 miles Saturday, February 15 er night train. We then bused away, but we bought most through miles and miles of fro- things through a mail cata- Join the Vanier Museopark short training session will be place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. zen forest, stopping at a remote logue. Our storeroom was kept team and its maple produc- offered on arrival. Every year, Dress warmly and bring your settlement for pea soup and well stocked, as sometimes we ers in the tapping of its maple the Museopark offers a pan- drill if you can! A limited crackers. were cut off for days – in win- trees in the purest Canadian cake breakfast and hot soup supply of hand drills will be For 4 years we lived on an ter by snow, in summer by for- tradition in the Richelieu- to all volunteers. available. island beside the mine in a land est fires and once by militant Vanier Forest at 320 des Pères Volunteers are asked to of forests and lakes. The snow armed miners on strike. Blancs Avenue. meet at the Sugar Shack in For more information, con- settled in October and the ice I’ve travelled far since arriv- Volunteers will receive a the woods on Saturday, Feb- tact 613-842-9871 or email broke up on the lakes in June. ing at Pier 21 and I’m comfort- small guide to tapping and a ruary 15. Tapping will take [email protected] . The Cree made a sledge for our ably settled in Manor Park now! Page 40 • Manor Park Chronicle January-February 2020 Community Bulletin Board

Ottawa Public Library – discuss tax laws, how to mini- St. Laurent Branch mize the amount of tax to pay, Tuesdays, Jan 07–Jun 30 and how to be proactive in tax 515 Côté, planning. Presented in part- Claude B. Aubry room nership with CPA Canada. To 6:30–8:00 p.m. register, log in to the library Practice your French language website with your library card. conversation skills and meet https://biblioottawalibrary.ca new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. Adult French Conversation Group “The Immortal Robbie Burns” Homework Club Presbyterian Church Ottawa Public Library – St. David and St. Martin St. Laurent Branch 444 St. Laurent Blvd 515 Côté, Sunday, January 19 Claude B. Aubry room 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan 13–Jun 15 Lunch and Learn Seminar. 5:00–6:00 p.m. Speaker/Tenor Trygve J. Ring- Language: Bilingual / ereide, is giving a short talk on Bilingue Burns and sing a few song set- Presented by Karim Gwa- [email protected] friends. We meet on the last Come join our homework club tings of his poems. The event duri, Financial Advisor with 613-749-8727 Wednesday of the month from and get help with reading, is free. Bring your own lunch, Edward Jones. Freewill dona- 10:15 -11:45 am. Welcome ev- math, science, French, English, coffee/tea provided. Everyone tion at the door. Adult English Bookclub eryone! etc. This workshop is led by is welcome. For more informa- It’s never too early to start Ottawa Public Library – Frontier College volunteers and tion, call 613-749-5534. financial planning: whether it’s St. Laurent Branch Effective Tax Strategies is aimed at children ages 6-10. to buy a house, children’s edu- Wednesdays, Jan 29, 2020 to Ottawa Public Library – Joins-toi à notre club d’aide aux MacKay United Church cation, retirement, an unfore- May 27, 2020 St. Laurent Branch devoirs pour recevoir de l’aide 39 Dufferin Road seen accident, providing for 515 Côté, Wednesday, Jan 22 en lecture, en mathématique, en Sunday, January 26 loved ones when you’re gone. Claude B. Aubry room 515 Côté, science, en français, en anglais, 2:00–4:30 p.m. Come and learn from an expert. 10:15–11:45 a.m. Claude B. Aubry room etc. L’atelier est animé par des The MacKay Brainery presents A tax attorney will be present Take part in this monthly book 6:30–8:00 p.m. bénévoles du Collège Frontière “Financial Planning for Every for questions after the presenta- club to explore new titles, share Gain a better understanding of et s’adresse aux enfants âgés de Age”. tion. old favourites and make new Canada’s tax system. We will 6 à 10 ans.

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