The voice of the community for more than 60 years • March 2018 • Vol. 69, No. 4 Manor Park resident to be Green Party candidate for Ottawa-Vanier

Sheilagh McLean is a federal government retiree, yoga teach- er and active volunteer who has lived in Manor Park for 22 years. She was recently nominated as Green Party of Ontario (GPO) candidate for the June 2018 pro- vincial election. Sheilagh first became in- volved in politics in the 2015 fed- eral campaign, as a volunteer for the Ottawa-Vanier Greens. Since then she’s been a key player in two riding by-elections and has received the 2017 GPO “rising star” award. “I’m inspired by GPO Leader Manor Park cross-country skier takes bronze, twice. Manor Park resident and cross-country skier, Thomas Trudel (left), took a bronze medal Mike Schreiner’s leadership and out of 82 skiers in the 5-km Skate Ski race and a second bronze medal out of 81 skiers in the 6-km Classic Ski race during the Canadian Eastern Cham- the quality of team-work, clarity pionships at the Nakkertok Ski Club facilities in Gatineau, Quebec in February. Thomas competes with the Chelsea Nordic Ski Club. More than 870 and effectiveness of those work- skiers from across Canada competed in the event. Photo submitted by Pierre and Christine Trudel ing at our GPO headquarters. I’m running because I want to encour- age Greens in our community to connect with each other and act on issues of shared concern; to en- Taking stock of our built heritage gage and support younger people in working together effectively The City of Ottawa is under- The goal of the Heritage for the project includes pho- shall and Amber Knowles at and in having a political voice; taking a major project iden- Inventory Project is to cre- tographing, describing archi- [email protected] and to re-engage retirees.” She tifying buildings, structures ate certainty around Ottawa’s tectural characteristics and or say hello if you see us in meets regularly with groups of and other built resources of heritage resources. Properties evaluating thousands of built the neighbourhood. neighbours at kitchen tables and cultural heritage value. The identified through the project resources throughout the city. More information about in living rooms to hear what issues ‘Heritage Inventory Project’ will not be designated under As we’re moving into the the Heritage Inventory Proj- are most important in our commu- is a city-wide initiative. City the Ontario Heritage Act; Manor Park area, we’re asking ect is available at ottawa.ca/ nity. staff are surveying and evalu- rather they will be added to readers to share information heritageinventory. One issue she is much con- ating Ottawa’s built heritage the City’s Heritage Regis- about your properties or other cerned about is protecting the Ot- resources, from the modest ter. A rigorous update to the buildings or structures in your The City of Ottawa Heritage tawa River from toxic and nuclear worker’s houses of Low- City’s Heritage Register will neighbourhood. We would Inventory Project uses a GIS waste. “Many people in Ottawa ertown, to the fine Arts and be beneficial for property love to know who designed software tool to collect heri- are not aware of the proposals Crafts homes in Brantwood owners, developers, heritage your home or the original use tage data on neighbourhood for the Chalk River Near Surface Place, to the modernist houses advocates, elected officials, of a particular building. buildings. Readers are invit- Disposal Facility (NSDF) mega- of Glabar Park and even the planning staff, community Please connect with the ed to get in touch with the au- dump or the plan to entomb the numerous bridges that span groups and all concerned res- City of Ottawa’s built heri- thors and share information retired Rolphton Nuclear Reactor our city’s many waterways. idents. The research method tage researchers: Avery Mar- about your house. >>SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 30

Manor Park Community Council INSIDE Annual General Meeting Columns Business Buzz 12 Etiquette Matters 32 Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Canine Chronicles 31 Meet Your Neighbour 18 Manor Park Community Centre 100 Thornwood Road Community Bulletin Board 40 MPCC Programs 19 Everyone is welcome! Dogs in the ’Hood 35 Chronicle Essay 2 Providing recreational programs in Manor Park for more than 35 years! Page 2 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 CHRONICLE ESSAY This three-dog night season felt like two winters

By Douglas Cornish ners this year. And — there was snow — light, but plenty of it. Indigenous Australians, on cold Yes the weather was unpre- nights, would customarily sleep dictable, but that may be what’s in a hole in the ground while called the ‘new normal’. In re- embracing a dingo (wild dog). ality, though, there’s no longer On colder nights they would a ‘weather normal’ — new or sleep with two dogs and, if otherwise. There was, once the night was freezing, it was upon a time, but those days are a “three-dog night”. That’s gone. Welcome the terminator probably where the American — winter. rock band, Three Dog Night, In spite of all the fluff and acquired its name. This win- bluff and hot air and hullaba- ter was definitely a three-dog loo (not exactly winter terms, night season (or more), in fact, are they!), I really don’t mind it probably wasn’t just one win- winter. If I didn’t like win- ter. It felt like two. ter I wouldn’t live here — it’s We had everything this that simple. I like the change winter. The usual spring greet- of the seasons (yes, they do ing is: ‘How was your winter?’ change eventually). I like the Or: “How did you find the win- challenge of winter. I like get- ter this year?” (I don’t think that ting to spring (whenever that you actually ‘find’ winter — it is). I feel like I’ve actually ac- finds you). The conversation complished something at this might even venture into: “You time of year — I weathered go away for the winter, normal- (no pun intended) another win- ly, don’t you?’ In this last case didn’t always get it right this weather bombs and polar vor- attention grabbing is every- ter. I made it through. I did it. the winter probably wasn’t bad winter. A few centimetres, or texes. It was thunder snow and thing. If places (warm places) I’m still alive! Exaggeration — because people went south, or flurries — they said. Then … bomb cyclones. It was snow experience unusual winter ef- perhaps — but, don’t we live went ‘Med’, or went ‘Island’. 19 or so centimetres later …. eaters. Arctic blasts, and so on, fects — then that’s newswor- in an overblown world where This year it was probably: We’re in for a cold snap, they and of course that ol’ favou- thy, for sure, but in a place like there’s much aggrandizement ‘How were your winters (with a said. Two weeks or more of rite — freezing rain. Akin to Ottawa, Canada, winters are a and loads of hype. Things are capital “S”, folks)?’ There was brutal no letting up frigid tem- most things today, hyperbole given, are they not? embellished and embroidered definitely more than one winter peratures later …. It’s going up and exaggeration dominates. Yes it was cold for longer to the point where the subject this year. With global warm- to 12 degrees tomorrow (this is The weather now is a ‘show’, this year. Even the diehard ski- is no longer merely the subject ing, climate changes, La Niña, in January), but they forgot to a spectacle, even an ‘event’. ers couldn’t ski at times — it — it’s something else — some- etcetera, many factors were to tell you that then it’ll drop 20 Some people only watch the was too darn cold. The Canal thing bigger. blame. You name it, we had it. or more degrees overnight; the Weather Channel on TV — skaters — sometimes also too One thing is for certain, If you didn’t want it, you got it resulting ice will probably re- nothing else? The TV weather cold to skate. The infamous though, they have yet to come anyway. Winter is both a threat main as a frustrating foundation presenters are dressed to the (and expensive) Parliament Hill up with another word for win- and a promise. You don’t make for the rest of the season. If you nines (both genders). You’d ice rink had its challenges — ter. They curse it. They drama- an appointment with winter missed clearing your driveway think they were going out on so cold it was cracking! Even tize it. They overstate it. In the — it knocks on your door, un- one day, you were stuck with a a Saturday night, or that they the local neighbourhood rinks end, though, and yes, Virginia, expectedly! It’s the boss, you layer of ice that wouldn’t melt. were talking about World War seemed sparsely populated at there is an end — it’s just win- aren’t. It holds all the cards. Even the weather vernac- Three, or even the end of the times. Probably the Winterlude ter. Just get over it. Hopefully Even the so-called experts ular was spectacular. It was world. In a 24/7-media world ice sculptures were the win- — we will!

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By Thomas Tattersfield, had contests for building the “Howler” (3rd-year Cub) highest snow mountains, sled piles and relay races. It was su- Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and lead- per fun! ers of the 63rd Ottawa spent a From Alasdair Stuart- weekend in February camping Bell,“Akela”: The 63rd Ottawa near the Ottawa River. We had went to the beautiful Bonnen- a really amazing time. We had fant Y Outdoor Education and mug–up on Friday evening, Leadership Centre in Dunrobin. slept in bunks in huge wooden With well over 50 participants, cabins and spent a lot of time including parents and Scouters, outdoors. My favourite activ- it was an almost perfect week- ity was snowshoeing when we end for being outside. Beavers, hiked along the side of the river. Cubs and Scouts came away The Cubs helped the Scouts with stories and happy memo- build “Quinzees” for their Sat- ries of snowshoeing, architect- urday night sleep–out. We had ing Quinzees, building friend- fun digging fox holes and build- ships and an incredible set of ing emergency tents. We played skits and songs at Saturday’s Cubs, Scouts and leaders built two hills of snow to create “Quinzees“. Later they dug-out the centre and made a doorway outdoor games on Sunday and evening campfire. for snowy ‘sleeping cabins’ for the Scouts.

Maisie and Maddy worked very hard building an emergency shelter in the snowbank.

Daniel, Paige, Liam and Sébastien needed just the right length of branch Cubs Poppy, Maisie, Jade and Chloe make their way along the Ottawa River by snowshoe. Photos: Alasdair Stuart-Bell to build their emergency shelter. MP Logo Font: MP: Franklin Goth. Heav. Font: Tahoma Bold Colour: Pantone 347 or c100 M0 Y86 K3

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munity and we look out for Park – east and west, newcom- 3. Leverage partnerships and Manor Park FROM THE DESK OF: each other. We value our natu- ers and old, French and Eng- fundraise. ral endowments. We celebrate lish and no matter what socio- We will work to bring other Community easy access to downtown Ot- economic status. Because our community associations to- tawa! resources are limited, our role gether to tackle common Association People outside Manor Park is to advocate on behalf of pro- challenges. Fund raising will see us a beautiful, safe com- gramming organizations that support the work of MPCA Contact us at munity. One of our political serve our community and those partners and our events. [email protected] representatives said she sees us around us and to help our com- We are excited to move as safe because she always sees munity have fun while doing to a more proactive approach. EXECUTIVE people in the streets playing good! We are keen to support So far we have helped to bring President: and working on their yards. We you if you want to make a dif- to social service providers Elizabeth McAllister also heard a pretty consistent ference in the priority areas that more awareness that we too Manor Park Community message that we are inwardly emerged from our consulta- have people in need. They are Vice-president: Adam Robb Association President focused. tions. taking action. With the gen- ELIZABETH We identified challenges erous support of Manor Park Treasurer: Pat Dunphy that are shared with other com- Our priorities are: Estates and many volunteers, McALLISTER munities: 1. Increase a sense of belong- we have helped the school Secretary: Debra Sharpe • Growing traffic congestion ing and community member by building a garden. And Over this last year, the Manor and transit service issues voice. we are pleased to have sup- Directors Park Community Association • Worry about safety, crime We will widen our outreach in ported the successful bid by Sandie McArdle (MPCA) has worked hard to and police coverage all parts of Manor Park for com- the Rideau-Rockcliffe Com- John Forsey develop its core values state- • The desire to act locally to munity engagement, inform munity Resource Centre and Don Lishman ment and first strategy to guide protect and judiciously use you about issues that affect our the Odawa Native Friendship Natalie Belovic our decisions and focus our re- our natural assets quality of life, encourage your Centre to establish a Commu- sources. • An aging population and support for local business, and nity Hub of social and health Ex Officio We consulted with 21 lead- kids who need support in- hold fun events. services and the arts at the Allan Martel ers from our Ward and the com- cluding more options to Rideau High School. We are (President, Cardinal Glenn munity starting with our sister keep them engaged and ac- 2. Safeguard our healthy and advocating with the city for tive in positive activities better transit options and im- Community Assoc.) organizations — the Chroni- safe environment. cle, Manor Park Community • A small business commu- We continue to monitor devel- provement to Bus #7 schedul- Allison Delaney Council (MPCC) and Manor nity that needs our support. opment, transportation, advo- ing and Bus #17 stops. Even (Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) Park Public School (MPPS). cate for better transit options, if you have a few hours a year We interviewed our political What struck us most? and work with the Community or a month to spare we invite Life Members representatives, Ward 13 Com- Within our boundaries and in Police Officer and community you to share your skills and Loie Macdougall munity Association Presidents, neighbouring communities, members like Joe McAllister abilities with the community. Peter Macdougall local businesses, the police, there is significant child pov- who has a goal of re-establish- Let us know about your inter- community service and faith- erty and hunger. ing Neigbourhood Watch. We ests. based organizations. We asked The new MPCA strategy will support community mem- To find our more about our you at community events and signals our three priority ar- bers interested in environmen- new strategy and core values used the new Census data for eas to address the needs of our tal projects like the community please visit Manorparkcommuni- Manor Park. community. No matter the topic garden or clean up days. We ty.ca and look at our MPCA web- we will search for new ways to partner with other community site and contact us on Facebook What did we learn? increase a sense of belonging organizations that are working www.facebook.com/ManorPark- We have a strong sense of com- among all sections of Manor for vulnerable populations. CommunityAssociation. Do you know what area officially constitutes Manor Park? Most Manor Park residents are unfamiliar nue and Sandridge Avenue. Travel south to the intersection with the Aviation Park- with the neighbourhood’s boundaries and along Birch Avenue to Hemlock Avenue way. Then travel in a northerly direction often are surprised to learn that Manor Park then continue south (as the crow flies) to following the Aviation Parkway to where encompasses a much broader area. Montreal Road along the former City of the Rockcliffe Parkway intersects a line According to the MPCA constitution, Ottawa/City of Vanier boundary through drawn in a northerly direction from the start at the “point of commencement”, Beechwood Cemetery, but don’t include point of commencement. We are a com- which is the intersection of Birch Ave- Cardinal Glen. Follow Montreal Road east munity of almost 8,000 strong. March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7 Science Week at Fern Hill School By Andre Gedris mathematics, matter, electricity bulletproof experimental de- and osteology. Oh to be a kid sign was on colourful display, It happened again this year. On again! held fast to cardboard back- February 26, Fern Hill School As for thinking “outside of drops by nearly dry glue. The became a nucleus of scientific the box”, grades 2 and 3 left the children, now transformed into inquiry. Yes, it was Science confines of the school to take scientists, eagerly described Week at Fern Hill and things their quest for knowledge to the their findings to teachers, class- got real! The week was pep- venerable Museum of Nature, mates, visitors and Science Fair pered with a variety of exciting where exhibits — permanent judges. Parents were seen enter- visits, outings and events. and visiting — captivated their ing and leaving the school that The Grade 1 class hosted the young minds. Back at school, day, proud of their children’s renowned Little Ray’s Reptile the same students, along with accomplishments and stoically Zoo for a crash course in cute and the Grade 1s, enjoyed a visit pondering their future as world- creepy animal kingdom taxono- from Radical Science, a group class academics, NASA engi- my. The kids saw and touched an that promotes scientific and neers, Nobel laureates…. array of snakes, reptiles and other ecological awareness among Fern Hill School is an in- creatures that would make most children through entertainment dependent school on Vaughan people’s skin crawl — all in the and hands-on learning. It’s a St., in New Edinburgh. It has name of science! proven fact: learning is fun! a long tradition of nurturing Scientists in School, an or- The week was capped off young minds to prepare tomor- ganization that seeks to ignite by Fern Hill’s annual Science row’s leaders. Science week is scientific curiosity in children, Fair. The best and brightest but one example of Fern Hill’s dropped in on grades 4, 5, 6 and minds in grades 3 to 7 con- unique pedagogical approach, 7 to share with students a sci- verged to present their original combining enriched education- entific perspective on a variety scientific research. Weeks of al programs with a wide range of topics, such as sound, light, meticulous data collection and of extracurricular activities. St-Laurent Academy: an engaging and supportive learning environment Colleen Long January exams and, like any students were confident, calm Head of Junior and Senior Olympian wanting to do and and ready to perform! Elementary School be their best, practice and fo- As the month of Febru- cus were competencies at the ary comes to a close, as do With the Olympics in full forefront. Our staff imple- the Olympics, our team at St- swing, athletes pushing them- mented a full two-week re- Laurent Academy will continue selves to be their best and a view program, which incor- to build upon and instill many country supporting and cheer- porated study skills sessions, of the goals, expectations and ing on its youth, we look at our teacher facilitated and guided strategies that encompass the students and our school and review, full study "packs", games. Let’s face it, school is see that we too are much like memory aid creation and im- not easy, being a young person/ an Olympic village. As the plementation, one-to-one fol- teen is not easy, and at times it Olympic motto states, "Faster, low up, essential information can feel like you are in a race Higher, Stronger", our teach- sharing through our Google against time, grades, and per- ers are working hard to coach platform, as well as time for formance levels. We under- and develop our students body breaks and physical ed- stand this, and throughout this to "maneuver Faster, reach ucation sessions before each month, our quarterly, school Higher and become Stronger" exam. We involved our par- theme will continue around the — not only academically, but ents in the process as well and best practices of the Olympics, as contributors to their own ensured that they received all culminating in an Open House personal Olympic village — the information to be able to Event that brings together, home, school, clubs, teams, support at home, and they showcases and celebrates our St-Laurent Academy students have a Skype call with Brianne McLaughlin, communities! diligently rounded out our students' work, creativity and two-time silver medallist Olympic Athlete (Women’s Hockey) who called in from Our students have just team approach ensuring rest, many diverse talents! PyeongChang, South Korea. Photo submitted by St-Laurent Academy recently completed their sleep, and good nutrition. Our Citius, Altius, Fortius! Page 8 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 Jim Kenward and the Chronicle A Most Rewarding Odyssey

John W. Graham your paper.” pride in the community and its His stewardship was a suc- newspaper.” The Chronicle has had a long, cess. The Chronicle reader- For several years while I fascinating and, at times, even ship grew and the paper began was advertising manager, I sat distinguished history. Like oth- shifting from being subsidized on the Chronicle’s Advisory er community enterprises, suc- by the Manor Park Community Board with Jim. I should not cess has depended on a small Council and Manor Park Com- have been surprised, but Jim’s core of exceptionally commit- munity Association to becom- participation in the Board meet- ted individuals. In the case of ing self-sustained through paid ings revealed a comprehensive the Chronicle, few, if any, have advertising. understanding of the mechan- been more involved than Jim Jim recalls this period as a ics and idiosyncrasies of com- Kenward. joint enterprise with his wife munity newspaper publication Over a span of almost half Gillian. The paper was laid in the Ottawa region. I left the a century, and with the pos- out by the two of them spread- Board many years ago, but Jim sible exception of driving a ing contributions out, divided remained a member, until re- city snow plough through our by pages, on the family ping signing from the Chronicle last streets, Jim has occupied almost pong table. After two years June. every volunteer or service posi- Jim moved to take over ad- Journalism ran and contin- tion in our community. These vertising and not long after he ues to run in Jim’s family. His have included the rink, the ten- became Treasurer. This was a mother, Betty Kenward, was nis courts, and the Community natural trajectory. In his day for many years one of Britain’s School Council and, of course, job he was a Chartered Ac- most celebrated society colum- the Chronicle which has been countant. For many years he nists – writing for Tatler and the major beneficiary. managed both advertising and Queen magazines. Lucy, Gil- His newspaper odyssey treasurer jobs. He was also in lian and Jim’s daughter, retains began in 1980 when Marion charge of distribution and un- Jim Kenward Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield the tradition in British Colom- Robertson, then editor of the til fairly recently carried sev- bia where she is a writer and Chronicle, was looking for a eral delivery routes but he would have been a little result, of course, has been an freelance editor. successor. She knew Jim from My own direct exposure stressed by the divide between excellent paper - in the non- Jim’s commitment to Man- his work with the Community to Jim and his many jobs at his meticulous professionalism objective view of many of us, or Park and other passionate School Council and invited the Chronicle began in 1998 and my slap-dash approach to the best in the Ottawa region. interests have not gone unrec- him to take the job. In his first when I joined the advertising the advertising process. He Jim was instrumental in ognized. Deservedly he has editorial Jim spelled out this team. For reasons which bear was a stickler for ensuring that managing the Chronicle’s a shelf of tributes: a member mantra to his readers: “This is little relation to skill and more all the wheels were running challenging transition from the of the Ontario Squash Hall of your newsletter, which means to the sly cunning of my prede- smoothly before the presses ancient ‘paste-up’ production Fame, the Queen’s Diamond that you must contribute be- cessor, who wanted out, I soon were switched on. Spelling to a modern digital process. Jubilee Medal for work for the cause without you it will not be became advertising manager. mistakes were made known to Sharleen Tattersfield was edi- Heart and Stroke Foundation, a your paper. So please – don’t Attempting to bring a green the culprits. Maximum censure tor at the time. She puts it commendation from the May hesitate to make yourself , your advertising manager up to was directed to advertisers in unequivocally. “I don’t think Court Hospice and a Civic Ap- ideas and your skills known speed became another of Jim’s arrears. He was relentless in there would be a Chronicle preciation Award from the City. to me or other members of the chores - shared with editors, pursuit. However, defaulters today if it were not for Jim’s The Chronicle salutes Jim Newsletter staff. Let’s perpetu- Carolyn Brereton and Shar- were few, and Jim cherished commitment and dedication.” for his enriching and multi-fac- ate community participation leen Tattersfield. Jim never his good relations with our She mentions “his steady eted contributions to our com- and your collaboration in this, said so and I never confessed, growing list of advertisers. The hand, his work ethic and his munity.

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Young readers’ selections are diary of Antonina Zabinska, encouraged and welcome. this non-fiction book recounts Please submit titles to Denise the true story of how Antonina Rackus at [email protected] and her husband, Jan Zabinska, director of the Warsaw Zoo, saved the lives of 300 Jews MANOR PARK who had been imprisoned in ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB the Warsaw Ghetto following the German invasion of Poland Fifteen Dogs on September 1, 1939. by André Alexis Over drinks at Toronto’s Wheat Sheaf Tavern, Hermes and Could it Happen Here? Apollo get into a debate about by Michael Adams whether animals could live hap- Submitted by Bob Milling pily if they had the same cog- Americans elected Donald nitive and speech abilities as Trump. Britons opted to leave humans. They decide to wager the European Union. Far-right, a year of servitude on the out- populist politicians channeling come of granting the gifts of hu- anger at out-of-touch “elites” man reasoning and language to a are gaining ground across Eu- group of dogs in a nearby clinic. rope. In vote after shocking Given their newfound abilities, vote, citizens of Western de- the dogs are able to escape the mocracies have pushed their clinic and make their way to the anger to the top of their gov- city’s High Park, where they set ernments’ political agendas. up their own new protosociety. The votes have varied in their particulars, but their unifying feature has been rejection of BOOKS ON BEECH- moderation, incrementalism, WOOD BOOK CLUB and the status quo. Michael Adams examines whether Ca- The Chosen Maiden nadian society is at risk of the by Eva Stachniak populist forces afflicting other Born on the road to dancer parts of the world. parents, the Nijinsky children bies calmed with doses of gin, shared fascination with medicine, seem destined for the stage. The also hosts a transient family of the twins come of age as Ethiopia famous Nijinsky’s younger sis- petty thieves — fingersmiths. hovers on the brink of revolution. DUNBARTON COURT The Saboteur: The Aristocrat ter Bronia also longs to dance. One day, the most beloved thief Who Became France’s Most Overshadowed by her brother, of all arrives, Gentleman, who Minik the New York Eskimo: Daring Anti-Nazi Commando plagued by a body deemed has an enticing proposition for THE SIX GRADE An Arctic Explorer, a Museum by Paul Kix less than ideal and struggling Sue: if she wins a position as OF SEPARATION and The Betrayal of the Inuit Submitted by Denise Rackus against the constraints of her the maid to Maud Lilly and BOOK CLUB People A scion of one of the most sto- gender, Bronia will have to aids Gentleman in her seduc- by Kenn Harper ried families in France, Rob- work triply hard to prove her- tion, then they will all share in Submitted by Jackie ert de La Rochefoucald was self worthy, which she achieves Maud’s vast inheritance. Crying for the Moon: A Novel MacDonald raised in magnificent chateaux through stunning discipline. by Mary Walsh The Arctic Explorer is Robert and educated in Europe’s fin- Raised on tough love in St. Peary who brought six Polar est schools. When the Nazis DUNBARTON John’s, Maureen is the sec- Inuit to New York in 1897. The invaded and imprisoned his fa- THE READERS OF BOOK CLUB ond-youngest daughter of a museum is the American Mu- ther, La Rochefoucald escaped MANOR PARK bitter and angry mother and a seum of Natural History and to England and learned the dark BOOK CLUB Cutting for Stone beaten-down father who tells the “Betrayal” has to do with arts of anarchy and combat — by Abraham Verghese the best stories (but only when the sad lives (and deaths) they cracking safes and planting Marion and Shiva Stone are twin he’s drunk). If life at home is encountered as a result of being bombs and killing with his bare Fingersmith brothers born of a secret union difficult, then school is torture, brought to the United States as hands — from the officers of by Sarah Waters between a beautiful Indian nun with the nuns watching every “Eskimo specimens” — a heart Special Operations Executive, Sue Trinder is an orphan, left and a brash British surgeon at a move she makes. But Mau- rendering account. the collection of British spies, as an infant in the care of Mrs. mission hospital in Addis Ababa. reen wants a bigger life. She beloved by Winston Churchill, Sucksby, a “baby farmer,” Orphaned by their mother’s death wants to go to sexy, exciting The Zookeeper’s Wife who altered the war in Europe who raised her as though she in childbirth and their father’s Montreal and be part of Expo by Diane Ackerman with tactics that earned it no- were her own. Mrs. Sucksby’s disappearance, bound together by 67, even if it means faking her Submitted by Helen Zettel toriety as the “Ministry of Un- household, with its fussy ba- a preternatural connection and a way into the school choir. Drawing on the unpublished gentlemanly Warfare.” Page 10 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Young poets of Manor Park By Joanna Harvey Manor Park Public School grade 5 & 6 teacher Manor Park’s population of pub- lished authors has just risen by seven! Seven grade 5 and 6 Man- or Park students, that is. Back in the fall of 2017, several students entered the Poetry Institute of Canada’s Young Writer’s Poetry competition in Victoria, B.C. After months of waiting to find out the results, a group of seven students just received the exciting news that their po- etry submissions are to be pub- lished in their annual Anthol- ogy of Verse, called Splashing in Puddles. Students who will be published in this anthology are; Meghan Glinski (gr 6), Clara Gragg (gr 5), Fatema Iqbal (gr 6), Brayden MacMillan (gr 6), Ta- kashi New (gr 5), Ally Noble (gr 5), and Maisie Stuart-Bell (gr 5). The final results of the con- test will be announced at the end of May, and the top three winners will be notified by phone and posted on the Young Writers of Canada website. Congratulations to all of our budding poets and soon-to-be published authors. Well done!

Fatema Iqbal (left to right), Meghan Glinski, Brayden MacMillan. (Front row) Takashi New, Maisie Stuart-Bell, Clara Gragg. (Absent) Ally Noble. Photo: Joanna Harvey March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11

The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club boathouse shedding its winter coat! Photo: Claire Schofield Advantage ONEC in 2018 Spring is in the air at the Ottawa clay courts and to offer one of membership by $100. To give New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) the best outdoor tennis experi- more people access to rowing, and excitement is building for ences in the area,” said Andre starting July 3 ONEC will of- the upcoming season. Barnes, ONEC’s Tennis Direc- fer a new Learn to Scull Step 1 “We’re improving our fa- tor. “ONEC tennis members course on the Rideau River in cilities and programming and can also enjoy the elevated ter- Manotick. still holding our 2017 prices, race of ONEC’s historic Boat- As part of the Canadian said ONEC President Mike house for Tuesday and Thurs- Sculling Marathon, ONEC’s Hardstaff. Registration for all day night BBQs and drinks,” touring program is offering sports is now open and if re- he continued. “The view is a new distance row from Ot- ceived by April 30, ONEC’s unbeatable and members of tawa to Montebello on August Early Bird rate applies - $25 all sports can get to know each 25 and 26. To prepare for the discount on an Individual mem- other.” season, fitness classes are also bership and $50 in the Family There are also exciting being offered in two sessions category. We’re also offering a changes in the rowing program. from April to June. second sibling discount (10%) “We’re increasing the depth of ONEC is one of the lon- for Summer Day Camp regis- the Learn to Scull program,” gest-standing multi-sport clubs trations,” he continued. said ONEC’s Rowing Direc- in Canada, offering tennis, Tennis buffs will be de- tor, Richard Vincent. “Starting rowing and sailing. Its historic lighted that ONEC is resur- in June and July, Learn to Scull Boathouse is one of only four facing its hard courts and Step 1 & 2 will now be deliv- of its kind in Canada and has hitting board area. This will ered in two sequential parts been a meeting place for Ot- start in June and be completed each offering five sessions over tawa’s sports enthusiasts since by early July. In addition, its a three to five week period. 1883. clay courts are being upgrad- Step 2 participants will receive ed; lines will be replaced and additional coaching sessions. For further information, drainage improved. “We’re The cost of $300 in total can visit www.onec.ca or call fortunate to have seven real be offset against the cost of 613-220-0119. Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 BUSINESS BUZZ

sense of being when I ask her FROM THE DESK OF: to recount a memorable mo- ment when she did someone’s hair; “some of my best memo- ries are clients who have sur- vived breast cancer and who have struggled afterwards to find their sense of identity. I have had the privilege of help- ing them to find their style once again. Another, is the client who comes in and has never been asked if they would like to try a new look. Or, the client Business Buzz who has come in with hair that FIONA has been over processed and they feel helpless as to what to WILLIAMS do next or how to fix it. It is one of those jobs where you are so FRESH hair salon — fortunate to help other people a unique boutique salon feel good about themselves.” FRESH hair salon first opened Clearly, Margot is doing on 75 Beechwood Ave. in April something right since FRESH 2009. It is owned and operated has flourished for 9 years in by Margot Robinson who clas- the community; “I think that Union Street Cafe owner, Christine Garand, holding a tray of her freshly baked Cookie Monster cookies. sifies herself as, “a boutique sa- my standards of success means Photo: Fiona Williams lon where I am the only stylist.” making clients happy and having Having worked in some smaller them come back year after year Anyone who opens their Union Street Kitchen Café — gifts me with a large straw- upscale salons, Margot wanted to discover new looks as well as own business is driven by a community centre point berry dipped in white chocolate to create a unique, unisex salon recreating favourite ones. I find some innate reason to strike Union Street Kitchen Café, (which I don’t hesitate to eat). of her own since she “appreci- a good deal of my clients come out on their own. For Margot, located at 42 Crichton St. is a This begins our conversation ated the vibe that comes with from word of mouth, which is it was an opportunity to cre- neighbourhood gathering place about the delectable food she having a smaller more intimate great because that means they ate a space for herself; “some- that has something for every- offers in her café. Everything is space.” She has created FRESH have seen some of my work where, that if I were a client, I one. It is owned and operated made from scratch with the ex- into a warm, relaxed, quiet and and are curious about what I can would like to go to get my hair by Christine Garand and, al- ception of her sliced bread (but inviting space; “I want people help them achieve.” done.” Today, many consum- though it has only been in op- she does make her own focac- to feel welcome and to create I’m curious to know what ers are in a hurry and expect eration for 18 months, is clearly cia for some of her sandwich- a relationship that enables an kind of hair care advice Mar- instant service and gratification establishing deep roots within es). Most of her sandwiches are honest dialogue between client got can provide; “basic good but, when you are an appoint- the community. The building grilled and her big seller is the and stylist.” hair care is important, a good ment-based business, it can itself dates back to 1863 where avocado toast; it is served on a Margot is a self-confessed shampoo and conditioner can be difficult to accommodate it first began its food journey large slice of sour-dough bread people person, “I love how each assure that you walk out the last-minute bookings. This is a as a grocery/butcher store for with house-roasted beet hum- person is unique. If you ask door with you hair looking challenge that Margot faces as 90 years. Since then, it has mus, avocado, spiralled carrots anyone that loves their work shiny and healthy. Don’t over an independent business owner housed Delish, 42 Fine Foods and cucumbers and topped with in the service industry, I think process your hair. If you want but she has managed to make and SconeWitch. It’s a lovely a house turmeric, tahini, and the number one thing is be- a drastic colour change, work it work, which is a strong tes- building with plenty of char- garlic sauce. Christine makes ing able to brighten someone’s with your stylist to create that timony to her high level of ser- acter and Christine has used an effort to cater to people who day.” When I ask her if anyone look over time; this will help vice and the genuine care she vestiges of its past to create a have food sensitivities and all inspired her to be a hair stylist, your hair stay healthy.” As far has for her client’s needs. cozy and inviting café. As I seat her soups are vegan and gluten she informs me, “I would have as current hair trends for wom- FRESH is a unique salon myself on the wooden bench free. She makes a variety of to say my mother; she brought en, Margot is seeing; “Slick experience that Margot has along the front window, Chris- salads and my personal favou- me up to work hard, be adven- backs with tousled ends. If created; “I love to meet new tine informs me that the wood rite is her Korean, curry, roast- turous, curious and creative.” you can believe it, even the clients so if anyone is looking had been recycled from the old ed cauliflower with kale and I consider anyone who is a scrunchie has made resurgence for a change, call me anytime counter tops; she points out the pomegranate seeds. Wednes- hair stylist to be more of a hair with loose, low ponies. I love and we can set something up. evidence of the numerous knife day is pizza day with unique artist; you have to be a vision- the loose, tousled, don’t-care Although last minute calls of- and burn marks. The menu toppings like ricotta, pesto and ary and a person’s hair is their hair even if it actually does ten don’t work, I will do my board above her counter was caramelized onions. There isn’t medium to work with. A stylist take some effort.” And for best to find a spot for you as once an old closet door and the any meat served here but you has the ability to transform a men’s styles, Margot is see- soon as possible.” To check tall ceilings are plastered with wouldn’t even realise it with person’s look but more impor- ing the trend leaning to more out FRESH’s vibe, visit their ornate tin tiling. the vast array of ingredients tantly, to change the way they length, “especially on top with website at: www.freshsalon. It’s a beautiful Valen- that Christine creatively uses feel about themselves. I get a everything from a looser tou- ca or call Margot direct at 613- tine’s Day when I meet up to make her menu items. She true sense of Margot’s innate sled top to a statement fringe.” 680-6315. with Christine after work; she explains to me, “It’s easy for March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13 BUSINESS BUZZ

change as the days get longer the Rideau Canal. and she is open 7 days a week. First and foremost, Mook She tells me, “we have a big wants to educate the readers that garden on the side; it’s gorgeous Traditional Thai Massage is an in the spring when all the flow- ancient practice that dates back ers and the lilacs come out. It’s 2,500 years. It is a combination so beautiful and peaceful; it’s a of influences from Indian, Chi- nice oasis and people flock to nese and Southeast Asian cul- it.” It’s not hard to see why peo- tural spheres. The massage gen- ple would be drawn to such a erally follows designated lines place. I decide to pick up some in the body (referred to as sen) food for my evening meal and and involves a direct, rhythmic I select a roasted beet, chevre, pressure to provide a deep but and arugula sandwich (which gentle working of the muscles, I grill to perfection when I get >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 home), Korean cauliflower sal- ad, and a few Cookie Monsters for dessert; it was a delightful meal and there was plenty to share with my husband.

Mook’s Traditional Thai Mas- sage — an authentic massage practice Mook’s Traditional Thai Mas- Mook’s Traditional Thai Massage. Photo: Fiona Williams sage is a home-based studio located in Manor Park at 245 me to create foods that are tasty services are also available for to offer a monthly pop-up shop Camelia Ave. Mook Lajoie and beautiful without saying surrounding businesses and ap- for locals to come and sell their hails from Ubon Ratchathani, there’s no meat in it. It actually petizer platters are popular for wares. This is proving to be im- Thailand and it was here in took a long time before regular household dinner parties. mensely popular and dates are 2003, that she met her hus- customers realised this.” Union Street Café is more advertised on her website www. band-to-be (from Ottawa) dur- Baked goods are anoth- like a community hub. While onunionstreet.ca, Facebook, ing his travels in Asia. In that er popular item on the menu I’m there, numerous people stop or Instagram account. Located same year, Mook enrolled in an board. A fan favourite is the in and Christine knows every- above the café, there is even a intensive training program to cookie monster (a large cookie one by name but I soon realise spacious, one-bedroom Airbnb become a certified practitioner with chunks of Lindt milk and how connected she is to her with a fireplace that she regu- of Traditional Thai Massage. white chocolate; to date, Chris- neighborhood. In the large room larly rents out. Christine clearly In 2012, Mook accompanied tine has sold 16,000 since first behind her café (which provides has utilized her space in such a her husband back to Ottawa opening). A close second would additional seating space when dynamic and resourceful way where they settled in Manor be her white chocolate, raspber- needed), Christine also operates which fits in so nicely in Beech- Park. When I ask her how she ry and mascarpone tarts (if your a yoga studio called SHUN- wood. finds living in Ottawa, she tells mouths aren’t watering by now, NYA Centre (a schedule of her Union Street Kitchen Café me, “I really enjoy the seasons they should be). You can even classes in Hatha, Kundalini, is in a delightful location with here.” I can’t help but join in enjoy such delights with a vari- Vinyasa, meditation, and work- plenty to offer. As the warm her enthusiasm when she excit- ety of Sloane teas from Toronto shops can be located at www. weather approaches, Christine edly recounts for me her recent, or JJ Bean coffee. Customers shunnya.ca). When Christine reminds me that the hours will first-time experience skating on can even enjoy free daily sam- observed that one of her regu- ples of sweets and visiting dogs lar customers enjoyed knitting get their treats too. Catering during her visits, she decided

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FROM PAGE 13 >> fortunate timing to engage in followed by some stretching. discussion about Louise’s pro- Tightened muscles are believed fessional work in the areas of to diminish energy flow to the physical training, healthy eat- body, which can result in a ing, food sensitivity training person feeling tired, stiff and and stress management — work in pain. Thai massage is a full that she has practised in Manor body treatment that typically Park and neighbouring commu- lasts 90 minutes; it is effec- nities for more than 20 years. tive for increasing circulation, As a CanFitPro certified relieving pain, and inducing personal trainer, health-and- a deep state of relaxation. An fitness consultant and environ- unfortunate misconception that mental health advocate, Louise Mook wants to address straight embodies the discipline, pas- away is that Thai massage is an sion and dedication that led to erotic service; this is not what those early championship titles. her business represents. She is well-informed through When Mook asks me if I her quest for answers found in would like a massage, I im- research on environmental- and mediately respond with an health-related issues and, above emphatic “yes!” I explain to all, actively lives the strong, fit her that I have a lot of tension and healthy lifestyle that she in my neck and shoulder area, works to achieve with others. as well as in my lower back. Louise’s primary goal is She tells me that this is com- to assist clients of all ages to mon, especially for people Louise Hannant, CanFitPro certified personal trainer and environmental health advocate, teaches adult fitness classes, achieve and maintain optimal who sit for prolonged periods including sessions for men and seniors, in Manor Park. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield health-and-fitness. Her prac- of time at their desk jobs. As tice offers not only cardio and I sit with my back facing her, what she enjoys most as a prac- der area, I’m in a blissful place. To set up an appointment, strength-and-stretch training she applies pressure to my titioner of Thai massage, she This type of massage improves Mook can be reached by email but also sensitivity training, lower back and works her way tells me; “I like knowing that I overall circulation and helps to at: [email protected] nutritional advice and stress up my spine. By using a com- have helped someone to relieve reduce the recipient’s stress lev- or by phone at 613-716-3732. management strategies. She bination of her thumbs, palms, their pain or to have them go el (which I can certainly attest Please note, that although Mook sees clients by appointment to and even her elbows (on my into such a relaxed state that to). After the massage, Mook is a certified practitioner of Thai help with health, nutrition and trouble spots), I am immedi- they fall asleep.” When I tell kindly offers me hot drink of massage, she cannot accept in- fitness goals. ately made aware of how tight her that is something I could ginger and honey, which is to surance claims because she is not “I’m a health nut and have my muscles really are. Mook use, she suggests I check out aid with circulation, reduce any a registered massage therapist. a curious mind,” said Louise. “I recognizes this straight away her studio where she can dem- inflammation, and strengthen stay informed through research and offers to apply some herbal onstrate her technique. the immune system. [The following articles are by and study courses, and I’m pas- balm (from Thailand) on the I marvel at all the amazing For a 90-minute, full-body Sharleen Tattersfield.] sionate about serving people knots between my shoulders. photos that adorn the walls of Thai massage, Mook charges and helping them to reach inde- To allow the balm to easily her studio. These travel pictures $70 (this is half the average Louise Hannant — embodying pendent optimal health.” penetrate and move across my with her husband, capture beau- rate of $140 that spas typically a holistic approach to health The all-important core of skin, Mook also applies some tifully the memories of their ad- charge). After my massage, I and fitness her holistic approach to optimal of her home-made massage oil ventures together and their life had the most incredible night’s The day after the Canadian health and fitness is the connec- that consists of coconut oil and in Thailand. As I lay on my back sleep (thank you Mook). I felt ice-dance team of Tessa Virtue tion between body, mind and mint obtained from her garden on the comfortable floor mat, incredibly relaxed and I have and Scott Moir claimed gold spirit — dimensions that reflect (she also uses fresh aloe vera Mook proceeds to start massag- always been reluctant about at the 2018 Winter Games, the the essence of each individual. or lemongrass). This definitely ing my feet (this is the typical massages. Mook is the most Chronicle sat down with Manor She explains that ‘optimal’ makes a difference and I am be- start of a Thai massage) and she delightful person and she is Park resident, Louise Hannant health redefines the concept ginning to feel my muscles re- gradually works upwards to- very much in tune with a per- — herself a Swedish Figure of health with its emphasis on lax. The balm and oils are only wards my head. She massages son’s sense of well-being. She Skating Champion in 1967/68, flourishing — a goal she seeks used to target trigger spots, but my arms and when she starts to believes strongly in the philos- 1968/69 and 1971 and a Nor- to achieve with clients. It’s not for a full body massage, Mook work on my hands, she does a ophy and the benefits of Thai dic Figure Skating Champion all about exercise; Louise helps suggests that it is best to wear slight stretching and jiggling of massage, devoting a great deal in 1968, 1969 and 1971. What clients to understand better how lightweight and loose-fitting each of my fingers. By the time of her time and energy into the clothing. When I ask Mook she reaches my head and shoul- practice.

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Macoun Marsh. “As a society, we win when Located at 641 Sladen Ave. the best possible daycare expe- Expanding on the school’s “I just love that a math everyone is healthy.” She ad- (south of Montreal Rd.), St- rience for his then young chil- Student Success program, Mr. teacher can teach measurement vocates a five-pillar approach Laurent Academy offers a pri- dren. Rounding out this growth Kokkaliaris explains that St- concepts and then creatively ex- to health and fitness: eat right; vate school experience from cycle, St-Laurent Academy Laurent Academy offers a safe, pand on the instructional expe- eliminate right; sleep right (8 daycare (10 months to 4 years) will launch ‘A-stream’ (univer- enriched environment with a rience in our instruction kitch- hours a night); move right and to Junior Kindergarten through sity/college bound), Grade 12 strong academic focus that con- en, greenhouse or at the marsh.” practice mindfulness (giving to Grade 12. Students engage in programming for its 2018/19 stantly adjusts to individual stu- oneself the time to “be” in the diverse, experiential-based, in- academic year. dent needs. Additional teaching [The following articles are by moment). Her teaching starts dividualized learning in small “Our school is Ministry and technical resources, spe- Scott Summers] early: “I love mornings!” classes, which adhere to a ratio of Education inspected (2015 cialized resource teachers and Louise’s fitness classes — of one teacher to a maximum of and 2017) and has responded support staff are always avail- Royal Oak and One Up Cock- held at local community centres 15 students in all core subjects. to growing demands through able to help classroom teach- tail Pub — a hot New Edin- and, for several years offered Its youngest students enter a personalized, sensitive and ers address different learning burgh experience through the Manor Park Com- a licensed Daycare Program: In- flexible approach that supports styles and needs. Looking for a relaxed atmo- munity Council (MPCC) — in- fants (6 to 15 months); Toddlers a wide variety of student pro- “A great attribute of our sphere and a good time? Why clude cardio, totally toned, core (15 to 24 months); Pre-School files or multiple intelligences. daily schedule is the SOS not experience both? training, posture, fitness fusion (24 months to 4 years). Bilingual Our philosophy is to build on homeroom period — a 20-min- One Up Cocktail Pub, lo- and low-impact sessions com- programs build on the Ontario this approach by offering di- ute “Student Organization Suc- cated on the second floor of bining work-outs with stability Ministry of Education ‘inquiry- verse educational programs cess” block set aside at the be- the Royal Oak at the corner of balls and Tera bands as well as based’ approach; a second pro- that incorporate physical activ- ginning and end of each school >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 yoga and Pilates exercises. gram in French is available for ity and enriched experiential day, which supports individual Of interest to Manor Park children aged 10 months to 4 learning.” student organization skills ac- residents are her upcoming years. Elementary (Junior Kin- What makes St-Laurent quisition”, said Mr. Kokkaliaris. spring fitness classes (March dergarten to Grade 8) and Sec- Academy unique? To answer Speciality programs that 22 to May 10) for men and se- ondary (Grade 9 to Grade 12) that question, the Chronicle enhance overall learning are niors: curriculums and enrichment ac- met with Mr. Kokkaliaris, An- part of the curriculum: drama, —Thursday mornings (11 tivities follow the Ontario Cur- drea Crupi (Admissions and music, dance, visual arts, ro- a.m. to noon) Stay Strong and riculum, but differentiate in the Administration) and teacher botics, computer technology Stable for older adults at the assessment process and enriched Andrew MacNeil, coordinator and enriched weekly physical Manor Park Community Cen- teaching to meet individual stu- of the Student Success Program education lessons (swimming, tre. It’s a great place to meet dent needs by recognizing multi- — an initiative at the heart of tennis, golf, martial arts, spin- neighbours and a wonderful ple intelligences and prioritizing the school’s pedagogy. ning and track) which supple- introduction to exercises that student success. Ms. Crupi explained the ment daily PE classes. Round- strengthen the legs and work Founded in 2005, the admissions process: new stu- ing out the student experience on balance and co-ordination. school has grown steadily. In dents, whether entering at are opportunities for either This training can add years of January 2011, increasing enrol- the start or at other school- core or extended French, to independent living while in ment and accompanying class year points, are assessed for a good health, and the opportu- expansion led to its move from 3-week period in all subjects nity to manage chronic condi- Manor Park to the Sladen Ave. with teachers observing class- tions. Learn how to stay safe by campus (a property it owns) room dynamics and peer rela- preventing falls. and, to later adding a second tionships — the goal being to —Thursday evenings (7 daycare location at the Ottawa develop an individualized Stu- to 8 p.m.) Core & Upper Body Athletic Club (Lancaster Rd.) dent Success Program. A Stu- for Men at Manor Park Public “We’re proud of the dent Success meeting follows School (small gym). This class school’s 13-year growth,” said with parents, school director, is all about having fun while Bill Kokkaliaris, school CEO. homeroom teacher and Student working hard: a 15-minute “It’s always on an incline. Success Coordinator to review warm up with high-intensity Right now, we have the highest results and set in motion a plan intervals, followed by balance enrolment of any previous aca- with goals that ensure each stu- and strength exercises for arms demic year with today’s figures dent reaches their full potential. and shoulders. Squats, push- even higher than in September “My role as Student Suc- ups and planks are some exer- 2017.” Mr. Kokkaliaris has in- cess Coordinator is to know the cises that focus on deep core Page 16 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018

and varied audience by hosting a wide range of events. One Up’s March lineup includes everything from salsa dancing lessons and live jazz to half-priced wine bottles and oysters. Check the ad in- side the Chronicle or visit the Royal Oak website (http:// royaloakpubs.com/oneup-en- tertainment/) for a full list or check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ royaloakbeechwood/ . If it’s your first time visit- ing the Royal Oak and you’re not sure where to begin, expect an entrée to run between $15 and $20. Fish ‘n chips, a fresh- ly prepared haddock fillet with pub fries, is a great signature Located on the 2nd floor of the Royal Oak Beechwood, One Up Cocktail Pub is dish. Add a pint of Budweiser Abed Younes stands behind the service desk showing a framed certificate from one of New Edinburg’s hottest new venues. Photo: Scott Summers for $5.75 or, if you’re in the his years as a social worker in Germany. Photo: Scott Summers mood for your favourite brew FROM PAGE 15 >> the New Edinburgh Pub in ear- in an extra-large glass, ask your opened, featured live bands and People go out and travel the Beechwood Ave. and Crichton ly 2017 and has worked hard to server to “Oak it up!” a huge turnout. whole world, and then they St., is one of New Edinburgh’s deliver the best pub experience It’s not just about the food. Royal Oak also goes the bring it here and open it in front newest hotspots. While you’ll in Ottawa — a wow with every It’s about the ambiance. That’s extra mile in giving back. At of you.” As Younes explains, find a friendly pub atmosphere visit — since opening for busi- part of the Royal Oak brand, the corporate level, Royal Oak it’s part of the thrill and why he on the first floor, you’ll find a ness. One Up brings new op- which started when three Ot- supports two major charities: does the kind of work he does. livelier scene just up the stairs. portunity to the pub by allow- tawa residents were looking Ottawa Regional Cancer Foun- After living and working The Royal Oak replaced ing the venue to cater to a new for a great place to enjoy a beer dation and the Ottawa Heart for 20 years in Germany as a after returning from a pub tour Institute. Each pub also selects social worker, Younes came to in London. In any Royal Oak a charity and raises money in Canada in 1990 and travelled pub, you’ll find cozy nooks, a May during the Royal Oak Day from coast to coast to see ev- comfortable space to relax, and celebration. erything the country had to of- service with a smile. One year in, Royal Oak is fer. Then he settled down and That’s not all. Like all Roy- still a newcomer in the New got to work. Since then, he’s Wishing you a al Oak locations, Royal Oak Edinburgh lineup. The owners built and sold several busi- happy 2018! Beechwood hosts a slew of count themselves lucky to have nesses, many of which were weekly specials and events sep- inherited such a beautiful space centred around art in one form arate from their upstairs offer- to open a pub and want to thank or another. Though he’s tech- Bonne et heureuse ing. On the ground floor, you’ll the neighbourhood for making nically retired, Younes likes to année 2018! find Monday trivia nights and them feel welcome. Whether stay busy. Art House lets him weekend brunch every Satur- you’re looking to watch the do just that. “You have to do day and Sunday from 10 a.m. game with a jug of beer and something,” he says. to 2 p.m. In the past year, the nachos or settle in for an eve- For Younes, Art House is Nathalie Des Rosiers pub has hosted events around ning of jazz with lobster ravioli, it. Having dealt with the indus- MPP/députée Ottawa-Vanier major holidays. Canada Day Royal Oak can provide both. try for so many years, Younes 237 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1L 6C7 garnered a huge crowd, and St. Be sure to stop by. knows the ins and out of the T: 613-744-4484 | [email protected] Patrick’s Day, one of the first art world. He uses that industry www.nathaliedesrosiers.onmpp.ca major holidays after the pub Art House Ottawa — making knowledge to slash prices and your artwork shine pass the savings back along to The Art House on Beechwood, the customer. It’s why he does located at 63 Beechwood Ave., everything in-house rather than is a menagerie of all things fram- sending any customer projects ing. A collection of art lines the off to third party suppliers. wall, everything from a framed “I have seven different replica of Tom Thompson’s The kinds of glass,” he points out, Jack Pine to a theatrical release and the sample frames lining poster for Stranger Things: Sea- the walls speak for themselves. son 2. Laminated pricing sheets Art House offers a huge se- cover a sizeable portion of the lection of framing and matting service desk. Sample frames options, but customers don’t line the nearby wall and con- have to worry: Younes is there tinue behind the desk, over to to talk them through every step the framing and matting work- of the way. station nearby. It’s the best kind “The favourite part is talk- of orderly chaos: everything is ing to customers,” he says. where it needs to be for the man “Sometimes, we talk for hours. Experience the Beechwood like never before. in charge to get the job done. We forget about the framing.” Abed Younes is that man. That’s the real benefit of Come and join us for one of the numerous upcoming events: Owner and operator of Art doing business at Art House. House on Beechwood, he’s the It’s not just the huge selection • April 7 2018 – 5:00 PM – Music for Humanity – Rotary Club first (and only) man you’ll see of framing and matting op- • April 22 2018 – 1:00 PM – First Guided Tour of Beechwood (Tours are offered from April to November on the fourth behind the desk when you walk tions, the industry experience, Sunday of the month) in the door. That’s because or even the quality of a finished • May 13 2018 – 3:00 PM – Ottawa New Music Creators Concert Younes handles every job from product. Art House isn’t a com- • May 27 2018 – 3:00 PM - The Bereaved Families of Ontario -Ottawa Region Memorial Butterfly Release - Release a live start to finish, from inception to pany without a face. When you butterfly in memory of a loved one. completion to final payment. stop in, you can expect to work “The impossible, I do closely with a knowledgeable For more information, please contact us via email [email protected] here,” he says. “Every day, partner, someone who is equal- or call 613-741-9530 there’s something new. I see ly invested in your project and Owned by the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and operated by The Beechwood Cemetery Company things I’ve never seen in my wants the opportunity to make life. Stuff I’d never dream of. your artwork shine.

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Hearts in Tune sessions connect seniors to well-known songs. Photo: Lyse M. Côté Hearts in Tune community singing for seniors coming to Manor Park!

By Lyse M. Côté ties are added, drawing every- Centre. No prior musical knowl- to: www.musicalwellness.com one into a synchronised group edge or audition is needed. or contact Nigel at 613-728- Do you remember the greatest By singing familiar ‘heartbeat’. This is followed by For more information, go 5305 or Lyse at 613-355-9234. hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s? songs, participants singing selected songs from the What about those from the 40s, repertoire and from memory. 50s and 60s? Those are the reminisce, stimulat- A short coffee break of- songs that connect seniors aging ing their long-term fers a time for listening, sup- naturally and those living with memory and are porting and learning from each cognitive challenges, to a time other, making this a close-knit when they felt vital and young. transported to a community as well as a sing- Hearts in Tune, a singing happy time from ing group. A resource table community of home-based se- provides relevant community niors and their carers, has been their youth. information and guest speakers making music together since on various topics are invited to Fall 2014 when it was known and are transported to a happy drop-in. as Minds in Song. Originally time from their youth. This To close the session, a sponsored by the Alzheimer`s activity is known to boost short mindfulness meditation Society of Ottawa and Ren- self-confidence, self-esteem,prepares the singers to return frew County, Hearts in Tune, is increase endorphin activ- to their weekend routines in a now run by Musical Wellness, ity, create a positive mood and relaxed state of mind. a Vanier-based, independent, build a supportive community. If this sounds like music to therapeutic music business, A typical Saturday after- your ears and you want to expe- owned and operated by Nigel noon 90-minute session flies by rience the magic of the Hearts in E. Harris, a graduate of the quickly. Voice warmups kick- Tune community first-hand, we Music department at the Uni- off the session. A simple drum are currently seeking new mem- versity of Ottawa and a lifelong rhythm plays on the sound sys- bers in the Manor Park, Beech- music facilitator, choir leader tem and participants shake tam- wood, Vanier catchment area to and composer. bourines or beat drums until replicate our successful west- By singing familiar songs, the room is filled with energy, end group, which meets every participants reminisce, stimu- building the group’s cohesion. Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. lating their long-term memory At this point well-known dit- at the Hintonburg Community Page 18 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR TREVOR

Who are you?Poulson both ended up working in the Do you have a special motto My name is Trevor Poulson. I high-tech industry, using our or quote that inspires you? live with my wife, Alison Ben- ability to communicate and ed- “Live life to the fullest”. I try to nett, on Dunbarton Ct. We both ucate in a different way. I found follow this in life. work in Kanata in the high-tech Halogen Software through a industry. We recently moved job fair and joined initially as Who would you cast to play you into the neighbourhood after an Inside Sales rep, and was in a movie about your life? buying our first home. That later promoted to Account Ex- The multi-talented, locally born said, I’m no stranger to the ecutive. Ryan Gosling! community having grown up in Manor Park. I’m so happy that If you could live anywhere else If I won the lottery, I would we have the opportunity to re- in the world, where would you spend my winnings on...? join this great community that go and why? With my wife, we would make I’ve always considered home. Copenhagen, Denmark. It’s the a list of the 100 things we want home of my grandfather’s side of to do or see and use the win- Where were you born? the family. I like that they have nings to accomplish everything I was born in Ottawa. My mom free education and a green orien- on that list. stumbled upon Manor Park tation. I also like the importance one day while pushing me in they put on work/life balance. What is your favourite the stroller. Shortly afterwards, childhood memory? they bought a fixer-upper on What is the most important My favourite memory as a Kilbarry Cr., which is where I thing in your life right now? child is of my grandfather sit- spent most of my early upbring- Setting myself up financially ting outside on a chair, tanning ing until my family moved to a for a bright future and just en- himself in Ottawa’s first spring- larger house on Hemlock Rd. joying this stage of my life. like day. This always meant that warm weather was not too Why do you live in Manor Park? What do you do to stay healthy? far away! I see Manor Park as home for I’m an avid cyclist and like me, having grown up here. It’s to X-country ski in winter. I My favourite thing about unique in terms of its strong also recently took up paddle Ottawa is...? sense of community, and in- boarding. Being so close to the My favourite thing about Ot- terestingly, many of my good Gatineau Park and the Aviation tawa is that it is a very safe childhood friends for life have parkway is another reason why place, great for raising a family, found their way back here. living in this area is so great. but there are still a lot of things to do and places to visit. I feel Why did you choose your occu- What has been one of your Ottawa has a bit to offer every- pation? Did you ever consider biggest challenges? one from good places to eat or mistakes that end up costing another occupation? My biggest challenge has been drink or exercise, etc. and it is Where do you see yourself them time or money. It’s also After graduating from Lisgar with the concept of “adulting”, still growing. in 5 years? important to teach them what it (where my parents had met and switching my mindset in I hope to start building a real- means to be a good person. years before), I went to Lauren- order to deal with the practi- My least favourite thing estate portfolio while continu- tian University in Sudbury with cal challenges that come with about Ottawa is...? ing to progress in my career. When all is said and done...? my now wife to study Concur- owning and maintaining a The stigma that comes with Otta- I hope future generations have rent Education. Our intention at home. The sudden switch to wa that it’s a sleepy government What do you wish to teach your the opportunities that I was af- the time was to travel the world complete independence and a town. Perhaps at one point, but children about the world? forded growing up in Manor and teach. However, the job high level of financial respon- this has definitely changed and I The fundamentals of what’s Park. I had so many positive market was not good for teach- sibility can be scary, but that is feel will continue to change over involved in growing up (inde- influences that caused me to ers when we graduated, and we just life! the next few years. pendence) and how to avoid become the person I am today. UrbanOttawa.com

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Board of Directors FROM THE DESK OF: a valuable asset to our organi- this month, a major priority for needs of Manor Park and our Officers zation and your community as the MPCC is to expand its pro- surrounding communities. In Co-Chairs: Allison Seymour, we continue with what prom- gramming to serve a broader general, the Board meets once a month from September to May. Tom Golem ises to be an exciting journey population in our community for the Manor Park Community and offer a greater variety of The success of the MPCC is a Treasurer: Paula Kirton Council (MPCC). programs throughout the week, direct factor of the talented staff Secretary: Elizabeth Ainslie The MPCC is recruiting for including evenings and during and committed volunteers. If volunteers to join our Board of the summer. Do you have ideas you share in a desire to see the Directors Directors. As we close on our that you’d like to see the MPCC community strengthen and flour- Marianne Blais, Michael 2017 operating year and pre- bring to life? Then come join ish please come talk with us. Kremmel, Maureen Rivoche, pare for our Annual General the team! We are also keen to For more information Allison Seymour, Jennifer Meeting we are actively look- add new capabilities to the please feel free to connect with ing for several community- Board in the areas of Market- either one of us or contact Lana Thiessen, Erin Yoshida MPCC Co-Chairs minded and engaged volunteers ing, Partnerships and Finance, Burpee, Executive Director at EMPLOYEES ALLISON SEYMOUR to join our Board and become and we will be looking to fill 613-741-4776 or by email at [email protected] Lana Burpee part of the MPCC team as we the position of Treasurer at our & TOM GOLEM execute our new strategic plan AGM in March. We also invite you to drop Executive Director Directors Needed! and priorities. This is a time of innovation by the AGM on March 28 at 7 Manor Park Playschool A growing organization re- To capitalize on the signifi- and evolution for the MPCC p.m. in the NEWLY renovated quires a strong and progressive cant renovations of the Manor as we explore new avenues by Manor Park Community Cen- Christine Poirier, Supervisor Board of Directors. Your expe- Park Community Centre (aka which to meet the recreational, tre at 100 Thornwood Drive. and Head Instructor Jennifer Coulas rience and perspectives can be Fieldhouse) to be completed childcare and healthy living Come see the new space! Before- and After-School in Manor Park Nancy Carisse Program Supervisor Meet the Manor Park Talks Stephanie Sears Assistant Supervisor Board of Manor Park residents share Tobore Anethua their expertise and experiences Emilienne Bleoue in a new set of (free!) talks. Pamela Bridgeo Directors Each talk will take place in the Mohamed Cheikhezzein Allison Seymour renovated Manor Park Com- Aimee Dequoy Co-Chair munity Centre, 100 Thornwood Tetyana Gedeonova Road. Celeste Gibson Tom Golem Refreshments will be Atial Hangsawk Co-Chair served. Joy Hansri Paula Kirton Battle of Vimy Ridge: looking Monika Koppert Treasurer Dolly Kwan back 100 years Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Andreanne Lachapelle Elizabeth Ainslie Emma Miyazaki 7–8 p.m. Secretary Q & A will follow Kelsey Munro Jenny Ou Marianne Blais Dr. Tim Cook, a historian at the Aleksandra Pietrasz Michael Kremmel Canadian War Museum, will Felix Policarpio Maureen Rivoche discuss his latest book about Mehrnaz Riazi Jennifer Thiessen the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Jennifer Sweeney Erin Yoshida its role as a symbol in Canadian Lindsay Watson history and society. The talk Jennifer Watt will explore the importance of culinary classes announce what Bauman Holistic College, Meeting Vimy during the last 100 years they will and will not eat! The Berkeley, California Other Programs and will be illustrated with rare team at Upbeet Nutrition has Darren Fournier Schedule images. Author Tim Cook was made it their mission to get kids Program Director The Annual General a historical commentator with and adults to open their minds Reducing Toxins in Household Cameron Buck, Rink the CBC at Vimy Ridge for the and palates when it comes to Products Meeting (AGM) takes 100th anniversary which took healthier food choices. These Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Innes Buck, Rink place on Wednesday, Chris Hannant, Rink place in April 2017. He is the instructors, culinary experts – 7–8 p.m. author of Vimy: The Battle and and moms, will share their tips Q & A will follow Louise Hannant, Stay Strong March 28, 2018 at 7 the Legend (2017), along with and solutions for fostering a and Stable/ Mens’ Fitness p.m. in the Manor Park Community Centre (100 nine other history books. Books love of cooking and eating well Isn’t it ironic that the products Laurie Hemmings will be offered for sale follow- at home. we use to clean our homes Watercolor Painting Thornwood Road). Ev- ing the talk. Cash or cheque and bodies could be harmful? Michael Markov eryone is welcome! only, please. Julie McInnes, Diploma in Some laundry products, tooth- Party HEARTy Dr. Tim Cook, Canadian Food, Nutrition and Risk pastes and shampoos are caus- Tanya Marr, Core Fitness The Board of Directors military historian Management, University ing health concerns and could Julie McInnes, Cooking of the Manor Park Com- of Guelph be affecting your wellbeing. Matt McKechnie, Gardening munity Council (MPCC) “I Don’t Want to Eat This!” Cary Willis, Diploma in The best defense is making in- Felix Policarpio meet every 4th Wednes- Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Food, Nutrition and Risk formed product choices. Dungeons & Dragons, Felt 7–8 p.m. Management, University Louise Hannant, CanFitPro Stephanie Sears, Chess day (September to June) Q & A will follow of Guelph Certified Personal Trainer, Nutri- Vuk Vukaljovic, Rink at 7 p.m. in the Manor Nina LePage, Nutrition tional and Environmental Health Lindsay Watson, Art Park Community Centre. Without fail, students in their Educator’s Certificate from Consultant Page 20 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL In the spirit of giving freshment sales were for CHEO. by the children themselves of With tremendous thanks, how CHEO has touched their ‘Before- and After-School in lives. CHEO prepared a ‘big Manor Park’ received the in- cheque’ of the initial donation gredients and baking tools to made by Manor Park Commu- make cookies from Epicuria nity Council (MPCC) and the www.manorpark.ca Fine Foods, hot chocolate mix presentation that took place By Nancy Carisse, from Your Independent Grocer embraced the spirit of giving. Program Supervisor, ‘Before- (Montreal Rd.), as well as de- Guests then joined the children and After-School in Manor Park’ canters, cups and napkins from for planned group activities, a Bridgehead (Beechwood Ave.). cup of hot chocolate and cook- Each year before the winter The spirit of giving is rooted in ies — and of course, a hug from break, the Educators of ‘Be- a kind heart and contains the the CHEO Bear! fore- and After-School in Man- power to strengthen bonds. It The children of ‘Before- or Park’ are gifted a token of was amazing to see Manor Park and After-School in Manor appreciation for the tremendous businesses dedicated to creat- Park’ are being inspired to give effort they put in daily to pro- ing a community where every- back to their community and Molly Carlson is ready for her close up! vide thoughtful programming one takes care of one another! are excited about future events and care for their children. Children in the after-school in support of CHEO. Giving However, this year it came with program had a fantastic time builds empathy as well as com- a slight twist. Affixed to the bag baking bear- and heart-shaped passion and has shown the chil- of chocolates they received was cookies to portray their love dren that acts of kindness make a tag that read; “A donation has and support for CHEO and its them feel happy. been made in your honour to bear mascot. They created signs “We make a living by what CHEO, the Children’s Hospital and decorations during their we get. We make a life by what of Eastern Ontario.” weekly art instruction period we give.” Winston S. Churchill. This heart-felt notion under the direction of local art- Great words to live by! launched the Educators into a ist, Lindsay Watson. Invitations ‘Before- and After-School year of involving children in were next on the ‘to do list’ and in Manor Park’ is a licensed the celebration of giving. went out to the families of ‘Be- child-care program operated Accompanying the dona- fore- and After-School in Man- by the Manor Park Commu- tion cheque, CHEO received a or Park’, CHEO’s Mandy Arse- nity Council (MPCC). The pro- letter highlighting plans by our nault (Coordinator of Special gram has flexible registration Left to Right: Eloise Lize, Clara Rivet, Ridley Nelson, Hazel Rank and Johanna Educators to continue their sup- Events & Community Engage- for children in Kindergarten Bundale-Cowan. port while involving not only ment), Alex Munter (CHEO’s through Grade 6. Registration the children, but their families CEO), Tracey Black (owner, for the school year beginning and community as well. Epicuria Fine Foods), Jorde in September 2018 opens in A ‘Winter Celebration’ Hess (owner, Your Independent March. Visit manorpark.ca. seemed like the perfect event to Grocer), Val Rambaldi (man- bring everyone — MPCC staff, ager, Bridgehead), the staff of children, families and business- Manor Park Public School and es — together. All celebrations OCDSB Trustee, Chris Ellis. need delicious treats, so local At the Winter Celebration, businesses were contacted to re- the children, their families and quest donations of supplies for guests gathered to listen to, refreshments. Proceeds of all re- and reflect upon, stories told

Left to Right: Darius Petros-Oommen, Ella Daugherty, Bridgette Schwartz, Maya Taliah Conrad with the CHEO bear. deFaye, Abbygail Grus and Claire Todd holding the donation cheque at Before- Photos: Kelsey Munro and After-School in Manor Park’s Winter Celebration.

Manor Park PLAYSCHOOL 'Where children laugh, learn and play.' Half-day program that engages preschool children in a fun and enriching learning environment. Perfect preparation for Kindergarten! Manor Park Community Council [email protected] 613-741-4776 March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 21 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL FLAG RUGBY SEVENS schedule set for friendly league- ‘Fun for Life’ 100 Thornwood Road style games and a year-end Ages 10-12 years Register at manorpark.ca This fast-paced, non-stop action festival. Each player receives a Wednesdays, May 2 – June 21, game will be loved by all new and t-shirt! 2017 MANOR PARK BASEBALL returning players. When registering your child 6–7 p.m. The program will still be about for a soccer program, you Manor Park Baseball empha- passing, running, kicking and scor- are taking an important step Manor Park sports fields sizes fun and team spirit. Smaller ing through teamwork. Nothing towards the health and fitness 100 Thornwood Road teams, more game time, and – except the tackling – is missing of your child -- for life! You also Register at manorpark.ca experienced coaches will help your from this introductory format of become a partner of the Manor child learn the basics incremen- the game. Flags replace tackling Park Community Council (MPCC) tally through game situations. Par- so that players quickly learn the in teaching your child the fun- TENNIS www.manorpark.ca ents are encouraged to become coach/player interaction time. basics and can put them into damental movements and skills volunteer coaches. practice during game play. -- running, jumping, twisting, Learning the fundamentals of ten- No prior baseball experience nis in a progressive, game-based Each player receives a t-shirt. A required. kicking, throwing and catching glove is required. Co-ed. $115 – New players receive ball -- appropriate to their age. This environment. Adjusted court size ‘Intro to Coach Pitch’ & t-shirt program is open to boys and and slower balls will make learning ‘Blastball’ (Ages 4-5 yrs) (Ages 8-11 yrs) $85 – Returning players girls and welcomes parents to how to play tennis fun and suc- cessful from the beginning. Players The perfect introduction! Designed For players who know the basic volunteer along with our experi- to introduce the basics of baseball Fridays, May 4 to June 22, 2018 enced coaching staff. are encouraged to bring their own techniques and rules of baseball, racquets but we always have some (hitting, throwing, catching and Intro to Coach’s Pitch is a great running), players hit a soft ball off Ages 5 – 8 yrs 6–7 p.m. $75 on hand. way to fine tune hand-eye coor- a tee and run to a (squeaky!) first dination. It will also help further Ages 9 - 13 yrs 6–7:30 p.m. base. As the players progress and ‘First Kicks’ Outdoors develop game knowledge and Try for Free: April 17 from 6-7 p.m. learn the concept of safe or out strategies through lots of game- Manor Park sports fields Ages 4-5 years after running, the second base is 100 Thornwood Road Saturdays, May 5 – June 23, 2018 play situations. $75 added and so on. Register at manorpark.ca 9–10 a.m. $75 ‘Intro to Tee Ball’ ‘Fun with the Ball’ Tuesdays, May 1 to June 19 (Ages 6-7 yrs) Mondays, May 7 to Jun 25, 2018 MANOR PARK SOCCER Ages 6 – 10 yrs 6–7 p.m. Ages 6-7 years Players will practice various as- Ages 4-5 yrs: 6-7 p.m. New! Sanjeev Parmar, Futuro Saturdays, May 5 – June 23, 2018 pects of baseball. Hitting, throw- Saturdays, May 5t o June 23 Ages 6-7 yrs: 6-7 p.m. Academy Technical Director will be 10–11 a.m. ing, and catching techniques will Ages 6 – 10 yrs 9–10 a.m. Ages 8-11 yrs : 6-7:30 p.m. leading our soccer program this be taught through a variety of Ages 8 -12 yrs 10–11 a.m. ÍManor Park diamonds season. He along with a staff of ‘Learning the Game’ drills at each session. After prac- Junior coaches from St. Anthony Ages 8-9 years 100 Thornwood Road Tennis Courts tice, a game will help players put Register at manorpark.ca Italia Soccer Club will develop and Wednesdays, May 2 – June 20, Adjacent to the Manor Park Com- skills learned into gameplay situ- run all sessions. 2018 munity Centre ations. Smaller groups and two Teams will be established, a 6–7 p.m. baseball diamonds will maximize Adult Fitness Pass Visit manorpark.ca to purchase a pass. One pass gets you into any of our adult fitness classes! Pick and choose classes to match your schedule. Bring a friend and share your pass. Try something new. Please note that lost passes cannot be replaced. Passes will not be redeemed for cash or credit. Passes purchased online at manorpark.ca will be available from the instructor if purchased in advance. All classes are co-ed except where stated. 10-visit pass - $100 • 5-visit pass - $50 FITNESS CLASSES By focusing on the deep core muscles, Wednesdays you gain the strength and stability needed March 21 – May 9 $40 Power Core to support and protect your body during May 16 - June 27 $35 This class is a great fit for anyone who physical activities. Proper training of the noon–1 p.m. is looking to increase their functional core provides better posture and balance, Manor Park Community Centre strength or athletic performance. You’ll while supporting our joints and spine. 100 Thornwood Rd. get a full body work out with a mix of high Mats, gliders, therabands, small balls, or low impact cardio exercises, upper stability balls and music are provided. Fridays body resistance work, leg work and LOTS March 23 – May 11 (no class March of core. For every combo of exercises, Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanFitPro 30th) $35 we will include 2-3 exercises for our core Certified Personal Trainer May 18 – June 22 $30 strength. With a focus on proper form, noon–1 p.m. excellent alignment, good posture and Thursdays, March 22 – May 10, 2018 Manor Park Community Centre modifications when needed, you will get 7-8 p.m. 100 Thornwood Rd. the maximum return for your effort. The Manor Park Public School (Small Gym) class ends with a 10-15 minute, yoga- 100 Braemar St. Stay Strong and Stable inspired stretch. Please bring a mat and a This class is about strength and stabil- set of light weights (2-5lbs). HEART WISE ity training in a fun atmosphere! A great EXERCISE CLASSES introduction to exercises that strengthen Instructor: Tanya Marr, CanFitPro Personal the legs and work on your balance and co- Trainer Specialist NEW! Latin Dance – line dance ordination – an aid to staying safe by pre- steps made easy! Thursdays venting falls. This training can add years of March 22 – May 31 (Try it Free on March Tuesdays, March 20 – May 22, 2018 Learn salsa, merengue, samba, cha-cha- independent living while you are in good 22nd) $50 7-8 p.m. cha, rumba, jive and tango. Each ele- health, and the opportunity to manage noon–1 p.m. Manor Park Community Centre ment and step is taught separately with chronic conditions. We work to music and Manor Park Community Centre 100 Thornwood Rd. attention to individual needs. Routines use balls, therabands and gliders for an 100 Thornwood Rd. are put together allowing you to show off extra challenge. CORE & UPPER BODY CLASS your skills on any dance floor. Fantastic Party HEARTy (for Men) workout for mind and body -- while hav- Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanFitPro Aerobic dancing, toning, stretching and This class is about having fun while work- ing loads of fun. This class assumes no Certified Personal Trainer core exercises – especially combined for ing hard! It starts with a 15-minute warm- previous dance experience. No partner adults! Latin music sets the ‘party’ atmo- up with high intensity intervals (HIIT) fol- is required. Perfect companion class to Thursdays, sphere making each class exciting and lowed by balance and strength exercises ‘Party HEARTy’. March 22 – May 10 $40 for arms and shoulders. You’ll do squats, fun while working all your major muscle May 17 – June 28 $35 groups and joints. push-ups, planks, side planks and much Instructor: Michael Markov 11 a.m. – noon more. The hour ends with a thorough Manor Park Community Centre stretch and time for mindful relaxation. Instructor: Michael Markov 100 Thornwood Rd. Page 22 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP Nutrition Break Art Programs Science Club This is a one-day workshop intro- The Manor Park Community Make it! in the Garden ducing responsibilities of child Council (MPCC) offers arts pro- Let’s experiment! How do animals We have an indoor Tower Garden! care, preparing nutritious snacks, gramming to students at Manor keep warm in the winter? What is Be the first to plant the seedlings, maintaining safety and dealing Park Public School – during their a density tower? Why do certain nurture the plants with liquid nu- with emergencies. The package is meal breaks! Today, the balanced object sink while others float? trients and watch the vegetables prepared by St. John Ambulance school day provides for two meal How does soap work and does it grow in this compact structure. – reputed for its delivery of first breaks: 10:30 a.m. and another wash-off dirty hands or dishes? Get ready for gardening outdoors aid training – and taught by an at 1:15 p.m. We invite students to You’ll be hands-on to answer these by mapping the outdoor garden – experienced instructor. Lots of op- pick and choose their favourites. questions. Science is exciting! and weather permitting, planting Tuesdays (March 27 – April 24) www.manorpark.ca portunities to role play and discuss A 5-week format allows us to offer seedlings too. babysitting scenarios. your popular choices more often – Fridays (April 6 - May 11) Dungeons and Dragons: Design Workshop for Students successfully completing at the great price of $40! Register at manorpark.ca Time for Adventure It will be time to harvest the first Artists the test at the end of the day will receive a certificate. Oh, did we Welcome to the world of Dun- crop of vegetables and herbs from Healthy Cooking: Celebrat- mention the pizza lunch?! Yes, it’s geons and Dragons (D&D)! You will the indoor Tower Garden! You will Do you draw or paint? Are you hav- ing Canadian Meals be using D&D 5e to explore, imag- prepare and taste your bounty be- ing trouble planning your composi- all included in the price. Participants should bring a pen, One’s taste buds are going on a ine, and improvise our way through fore planting a new crop. Weather tions? This ‘Design Workshop for culinary tour of our great Country a grand tabletop adventure! permitting, you will be working Artists’ will help you plan a strong medium-sized doll or stuffed ani- mal (for CPR practice), snacks and by cooking up typical -- and maybe Character sheets will be pre-made, outside in Manor Park’s first com- piece of work by providing you with not so typical “Canadian” dishes. but the personalities and stories munity gardens. an understanding of the essential drinks, as well as indoor shoes. $80 From our native roots, to the influ- are all up to you. Get your pencils Fridays (May 18-June 22) elements of design. ences of our early settlers and our and your mind ready because the new Canadians, we will cook up Game Master has planned twists Viva Yoga Instructor: Laurie Hemmings Ages 10-14 years Friday, June 8, 2017 (It's a PA Day!) some tasty treats to whet your ap- and turns! Let’s build a happy heart, mind Wednesdays (April 5 – May 3) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. petite. See you in the kitchen. and body! This is a fun combina- Supply list: Mondays (Mar 26 – April 30) tion of yoga activities, music and Sketching pad Make It! with Felt Manor Park Community Centre movement. Discover your potential HB pencil Make it! in Code (grades 100 Thornwood Rd. One of our most popular classes through yoga play. White eraser 1-3) returns! Learn to make your own Thursdays (March 29- April 26) Even the youngest children can soft crafts – dolls, figures and Sundays Register at manorpark.ca , June 3 – June 24 learn the basics that introduce other pieces -- in this class! Sup- Art: “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!” 1 – 3 p.m. writing computer code! A cur- plies provided. Wednesdays (Feb Artist, Lindsay Watson, is back! Manor Park Community Centre riculum drawn from President 21 – March 28) April showers are the perfect time 100 Thornwood Rd. Obama’s ‘code.org’ initiative, and to make art based on your furry $85 tested with children in grades 1-3, Chess: The World’s Most friends. Explore drawing, painting, will bring mazes and games alive. Popular Strategy Game and sculpture. Register at manorpark.ca Age-appropriate instruction lays Learn the basics of chess or mas- Wednesdays (April 4 – May 2) the foundation for digital literacy. ter the skills. Players of all levels Thursdays (Mar 29– April 26) are welcome in this popular class. Help Wanted! Thursdays (April 5 – May 3) Ottawa Marathon: Hydra- park.ca/work-or-volunteer tion Station (volunteer posi- Junior Leaders tion) (volunteer position) Volunteers are a key part of Summer Day Camps the Ottawa Marathon Race Need experience for that Weekend! You can be part first summer job? Looking of the action – right here in for a fun activity this sum- Manor Park – by volunteer- mer? ing to help at the ‘Hydration Want to share your camp Station’ location on Birch memories with others? Avenue. Each year it takes The MPCC is recruit- nearly 70 volunteers to fill ing Junior Leader volunteers and serve 15,000 cups. for its popular Summer And – it’s fun! Day Camp pro- Get more gram. Junior information Leaders will at be men- manor- tored by park.ca/ experi- work-or- enced volun- staff on Watercolour Painting teer. a range of topics Inspire your confidence and 28) or 16 x 20 watercolour block also represented by Galerie d’Art Sum- from pro- creativity in watercolour painting! of paper Nicholas Art Gallery from 1982 to mer Day gram plan- The intricacies of the watercolour Watercolour paints – colours 1997. Now representing herself, Camps ning to im- medium will be explored with a (suggested only): Gamboge, Burnt Laurie enjoys painting rural land- Our tal- plementation. focus on compositional elements Sienna, Raw Sienna, Alizarin scape and animal subject matter. and techniques. Individual style is Crimson, Her next project will be a study of ented camp staff Junior Leaders encouraged and plenty of one-on- Scarlet lake, Viridian, Utramarine canines that she hopes to launch make the magic hap- will gain hands-on ex- one instruction will be provided. Blue and Pthalo Blue. in her next solo show in the 2018, pen for children ages 4-10! If perience by providing volun- Specific lessons will be discussed the Year of the Dog. you have lots of energy, are teer hours as part of the camp in the first session. Never tried Instructor: Laurie Hemmings, OWS creative and love working staff. Perfect for high school watercolour painting? All levels of Saturdays, April 14 – June 9 (no with kids, a summer job at volunteer requirements! experience are welcomed! Laurie has painted in watercolour class on May 19) our day camps might be for Teens interested in par- for the last 35 years and has 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. you. ticipating on either a full- or Supply list: taught art to the local Ottawa Manor Park Community Centre Apply with cover letter part-time basis this summer, # 10 or #12 size soft bulb brush community for 30 years. Winner 100 Thornwood Rd. and resume at jobs@manor- should forward resumes to for watercolour of president’s, Jurors’ and Public park.ca by March 31. More in- the MPCC at jobs@manor- Medium sized white palette Choice awards at juried exhib- $170 formation available at manor- park.ca. Water jar its with the Ottawa watercolour Watercolour paper (3 sheets 22 x Society and Arteast, Laurie was Register at manorpark.ca March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 23 manorpark.ca

SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN MANOR PARK AGES 4-5 AGES 6-10 MAKE IT! WITH WOOD ACTIVE START SPACE Campers will hammer, drill, saw and measure to Kids are happiest when they are active! Running, Mysteries of outer space, details of space travel, lives complete their own check list of how to’s. Individual jumping, balancing, throwing—are all incorporated of astronauts and voyages through our solar system projects are a tool box or candy dispenser. Teams of into imaginative games! A program of fun brings are explored. Space enthusiasts and those looking for campers build a major project together—a “Gaga Ball FUNdamental movement skills to life. Essential for happy something a little different will enjoy the daily activities. court”—that campers will be able to play and enjoy in and healthy kids. the park. ART IT UP! MAKE IT! FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN MESSY ART A time to imagine and create – and get funky! Camp Discover the pleasure of gardening and cooking Marbled paper with shaving cream, painting with activities are ramped up with paint, plasticine and through this new combined camp. Produce grown in spaghetti brushes and sticky tissue paper art are some felt projects. of the projects that the campers will make. Campers our own garden will lead to fresh and tasty treats. will discover and explore their creative side—and get a ACTIVE SPORT Campers learn about gardening and cooking while little messy! Flag rugby Sevens…soccer…tennis…frisbee golf…we’re getting their hands dirty. all about multi-sport for the active camper. Developing WHEN I GROW UP… fundamental movement skills like agility, balance, Campers fill in the blanks. How tall will I be? What will coordination and speed—the ABCs—through games and GENERAL INFORMATION I look like? What will I do? Nothing is impossible! This camp explores careers, family, travel—and encourages play will help build kids who are active for life! Manor Park Community Council’s camps big dreams. take place in and around the Manor Park UNDER THE SEA FREE! Picnics in the park! Community Centre. Camps include use The little fishies attending this camp discover what the Games, songs, activities! Supervised lunchtimes are of the Water Splash Pad. Campers should sea has to offer from sharks to jellyfish. Art and outdoor available for children registered in both the morning play are all about the water and its inhabits. and afternoon camps. Meals are not provided. bring a bathing suit, towel and water shoes. Apply sunscreen before arriving at camp. Snacks and lunches must be ‘nut free’. Register: manorpark.ca

Jul 3-6 Jul 9-13 Jul 16-20 Jul 23-27 Jul 30- Aug 3 Aug 7-10 Aug 13-17 Aug 20-24 CAMPS 2018 AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM Ages 4-5 yrs Active Start $80 $90 $90 $80 $90 Messy Art $90 $90 $80 $90 When I grow up... $90 $90 $90 $90 Under the Sea $80 $90 $90 Ages 6-10 yrs

Space $80 $80 Art it up! $90 $90 $90 Active Sport $80 $90 $90 $80 Make It! with Wood $110 $110 Make It! in the Kitchen Garden $110 $110 $110 $110 $110

1/2 DAY CAMPS: 9 am–12 pm & 1 pm–4 pm. EXTENDED HOURS: from 8 am–9 am & 4 pm–5 pm. $30 Four-Day Weeks, $35 Five-Day Weeks. MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL manorpark.ca Page 24 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 An award well deserved

By Christiane Kirkland doing does not puff me up: it is really about how what has As a writer for the Manor Park been done has proven to be Chronicle, I had the privilege valuable. With your research to interview one of our resi- in universities, you are there dents who recently received a to serve your students, your prestigious award. Let me in- most important responsibility, troduce you to Chris Burn, a as well as your colleagues and Carleton University researcher the world. When you are rec- and Chancellor’s Professor of ognized, you feel your service Geography. has been of value. To help us, Chris was awarded the as a society, understand the rare designation of a Higher permafrost environment: that Doctorate of Science (DSc) in is my role.” Geography from Durham Uni- What makes Chris’s work versity in the United Kingdom so enjoyable is working with on Jan. 11, 2018. As Chris says, students and people from “The award of a DSc from a the North, listening to their British university is a great concerns and trying to solve academic honour, and is only problems to make progress. earned on the recommendation “We live in communities of international examiners. A and communities work only DSc is an earned higher doctor- when people contribute,” says ate, awarded in recognition of Chris. a body of work that has been Presently, he is in charge of submitted for examination. the Northern Studies Program This comprised over 100 sci- at Carleton, which he started. entific papers and two books.” The intensive, one-year Mas- His primary research focus is ter’s programs have an interdis- on field investigation of per- ciplinary approach and are de- mafrost environments in north- signed to get students into the west Canada. workplace. “No other Northern Chris believes that his Studies program in the world Chris Burn (right) outside Durham Cathedral, northeast England, in the academic robes of a Doctor of Science. He is ac- knowledge and experience does that,” says Chris. companied by Professor Tim Burt, formerly the Master of Hatfield College at Durham University, who also happens to be an gained from 35 years in the His research goal, which he alumnus of Carleton University. Photo submitted by Chris Burn field, contributed to being is passionate about, is to help us recognized for his achieve- understand the consequences of for all of us: “If opportunities tion to our world is, without a towards the environment. Con- ments. “Receiving this hon- the changing climate, particu- come your way, you can do doubt, invaluable. His enthu- gratulations to you, Chris, for our is not a source of pride”, larly for infrastructure in the nothing or you can use them for siasm for his field of work is your remarkable accomplish- says Chris; “it is a source of North that is built on perma- others to benefit.” contagious and makes us reflect ments and for achieving won- humility. What I have been frost. Chris’s word of wisdom Chris’s immense contribu- on our role and responsibility ders for all of us. March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 25 Keeping residents safe on Ottawa roads red lights; last year alone, they FROM THE DESK OF: generated roughly $5.1 million, which we reinvested in the City. To further enforce and strength- en road-safety initiatives, I have proposed to allocate 100 per cent of the revenue from Red Light Cameras to Ottawa Police Services and Safer Roads Otta- wa (SRO) during the next term of Council. Safer Roads Ottawa is a partnership between Ottawa Ottawa Mayor Fire Services, Ottawa Para- JIM WATSON medic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health Streets and roads are one of and the Public Works Depart- the most important parts of our ment. SRO is committed to city’s infrastructure. In all parts preventing and eliminating of the city, whether we drive, road deaths and serious injuries cycle or walk, we’re on the road for all people in the City of Ot- daily. We use our roads to go to tawa, through culture change, work and to get back home, to community engagement, and bring our kids to school and development of a sustainable, to visit our friends and family. safe transportation environ- Our roads connect us, and it is ment. The program sets out a crucial that we keep them, and bold vision and action plan that those who travel on them, safe. is comprehensive and respon- In the last election, I com- sive to road safety priorities. mitted to installing 20 new Road safety is a consider- Red Light Cameras. Of those, ation not only for motorists, 14 have already been installed, but also for cyclists and pedes- our cycling networks. our cycling network this year, improved safety on our roads. with the remaining six com- trians. Last year, Safer Roads Safe cycling has been a pri- helping us reach our goal of add- Overall collisions between ve- pleted by this fall. Red Light Ottawa Program teamed up ority for me and for this Council, ing 72 km of cycling facilities to hicles, motorcycles, bicycles Cameras installed at key inter- with a local start-up to pilot a which is why we have invested the City’s growing network by and pedestrians have decreased sections have helped reduce, by cyclist-detection system at the a record $80 million to expand the end of 2018. A strong, inte- from 15,078 in 2015 to 14,023 more than 50 per cent, danger- corner of O’Connor and Wa- our cycling and pedestrian infra- grated cycling network means in 2016. This decrease of over ous right-angle collisions, as verley streets. We will continue structure in all parts of the city. that our cyclists will enjoy safer 1000 collisions shows that we well as decreasing injuries by 43 to pilot this exciting project Through these historical invest- rides with fewer collisions. are on the right track to making per cent overall. They do more throughout the spring and eval- ments, we will see 15 km of new Our multiple investments the City of Ottawa the safest than simply deter the running of uate how we can integrate into cycling infrastructure added to in road safety have significantly traffic environment for all.

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At Elmwood School, each girl is inspired to reach Visit the school and find out how we can inspire her full potential. She is encouraged to stretch your daughter to reach her full potential. herself, develop her self-esteem and confidence, motivate others and of course, excel in the Call (613) 744-7783 or visit classroom. Every girl strives to be the very best info.elmwood.ca/elmwood-tour student, friend and role model she can be. to book your private tour. www.elmwood.ca Page 26 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 Cuba in the sizzling sixties – Part 2 –

By John Graham miscalculation that could lead siles and missile components emptive nuclear strike. For- jor concern. Meanwhile more to nuclear war. This intuition to Cuba must return to port sig- tunately they had misjudged anxiety issues emerged. Aerial “Nuclear catastrophe was was almost proven right. Ten- naled the “official” start of the their leaders. It’s is difficult photography revealed the pres- hanging by a thread...” Anato- sions were building – even in tensest thirteen days in modern to imagine two more different ence of mobile nuclear weap- ly Gribkov, Soviet Army Chief Canada. In Carp outside of Ot- history. Kennedy declared DE- men: Khrushchev, son of peas- ons. Called “Frogs” by NATO, of Operations,1962 tawa, the ‘Diefenbunker’ was FCON 2, the nation’s second ants, veteran (as a commissar) they had a range of about fifty hollowed out of the ground to highest military alert- one level of both world wars and of Stal- miles and could be tipped with “The great danger of this is accommodate key members of short of war. The US asked ingrad (World War II’s most small nuclear warheads. Their a miscalculation – a mistake. government in case of a nucle- NATO allies gruelling and withdrawal was not part of Do you realize that if I make ar strike. House owners were to collaborate. decisive battle) the Agreement. The existence a mistake two hundred million building bomb shelters in their They obliged – As the crisis grew, was the bright- of SAMs (Surface to Air Mis- people are going to get killed?” basements and backyards. the only major hawks pressed est and most bra- siles), Komar class guided mis- President Kennedy, 1962. The feeling in the air at that exception was zen of Russia’s sile speed boats and the contin- time of madness -the pressure Canada. Appar- their respective cold war leaders. ued presence of an estimated “If surviving assassination to break the few threads that an- ently because superiors to pull Tough, often thirty-five thousand Soviet events was an Olympic sport, I chored sanity to the ground - is he disliked and ruthless, he suc- troops intensified the need for would have won a gold medal.” captured in Stanley Kubrick’s distrusted the the trigger –∆ cessfully strug- more ground-level intelligence. Fidel Castro film “Dr. Strangelove or How young American arguing that the gled up one of The CIA had a network of to Stop Worrying and Love the president, Prime only winner would the world’s most agents in Cuba, but most were Part one concluded with an Bomb”. Starring Peter Sellers Minister Dief- slippery and dan- rolled up by an increasingly pro- account of the Bay of Pigs and and George C. Scott, it is a fan- enbaker stalled be the side that gerous ladders to fessional Cuban counter-intelli- the role of that disaster in the tastic black satire on how easily for two days. In launched a take control of gence force. They needed more buildup to the Missile Crisis of the United States and the Soviet defiance of the the Kremlin in help -and urgently -otherwise it 1962. This highly compressed Union could slip into nuclear Prime Minister, pre-emptive 1958. Kennedy, is unlikely that they would have narrative opens with another war. It features “stupidity and Defence minister nuclear strike. a wealthy Har- sought ‘eyes on the ground’ ‘disaster’ that contributed to hubris” and was nominated for Douglas Hark- vard playboy, covert intelligence assistance Khrushchev’s decision to send four Academy Awards, includ- ness ensured with a heroic from an ally which did not pos- missiles to Cuba. ing best picture. that service cooperation did but insignificant WWII record sess a professional foreign intel- This second event was the Khrushchev began secretly take place. However, damage in the South Pacific, became ligence service. This is where encounter between Khrushchev to ship intermediate range mis- was done. Bobby Kennedy re- president in 1961. Yet there the amateur (me) enters the and Kennedy two months later siles and nuclear warheads to marked: “Canada provides all are clues. Khrushchev broke picture. The US Government (June 61) in Vienna where they Cuba. In mid- October, 1962 aid short of help.” with the grim Stalinist legacy specifically asked if we would met for the first time to grapple American reconnaissance air- As the crisis grew, hawks, and introduced some liberal re- send an officer to our Embassy with crises in Berlin and Laos. craft detected several of these both military and civilian, forms. As leaders, neither were in Havana that the CIA could At the end of the meeting Ken- ships, the presence of missiles in Moscow and Washington intimidated by pugnacious col- task by special cypher mes- nedy confided to a friend that and the installation of launch- pressed their respective superi- leagues and as the missile crisis sages routed through Ottawa, he had been “savaged” and that ing sites in Cuba. President ors to pull the trigger - arguing unfolded both understood the to monitor Soviet military sites, his poor performance might Kennedy’s ultimatum of Oct that the only winner would be stakes and stood down their re- military movements and Soviet provoke Khrushchev into a 22 that all ships carrying mis- the side that launched a pre- spective hawks. and Eastern European merchant The best example was the shipping movements. message dictated by Khrush- Why me? I was concluding chev Oct 28 in response to my first posting at our embassy a message from Washington in the Dominican Republic and Informing Kennedy that in had Spanish. I was also a Re- exchange for an American serve officer in the Royal Ca- promise not to invade Cuba, he nadian Navy, but I don’t think would withdraw his missiles - a that was a factor. The potential decision that some of his gen- hazards were not discussed. erals described as humiliating Briefing in Ottawa was and that Castro denounced as a short as there was not a lot they “betrayal”. Acutely conscious could tell me. The most useful of timing, the growing risk of advice came from my colleague events slipping out of control, George Cowley, who had been and the knowledge that to en- rushed into Havana to start the crypt the message in Moscow, intelligence work pending my decrypt it in Washington and arrival from Santo Domingo. deliver it to the White House Returning to Ottawa, he shared might take ten hours, Khrush- with me his newly acquired chev ordered the message sent trade secrets. We spent an after- en clair over Radio Moscow. noon in Zellers where George The crisis was over. Soon af- picked out khaki trousers, ter both leaders described the plaid shirts and tennis shoes nightmare they have lived that resembled those worn by through as “insane”. Soviet soldiers in Cuba. Mos- But was it over? Mostly, cow claimed that all troops had but not quite. Overhead re- been withdrawn, leaving only connaissance had given Ken- a few attaches at the embassy. nedy’s people reasonable con- This was a stretch. In 1963 fidence that Khrushchev had their numbers were 30,000 to withdrawn nuclear weapons. 35,000. If anyone asked, they However the level of trust were “agricultural experts”. was understandably low. Ac- The Russians in Cuba actu- knowledging this US anxiety, ally described this clandestine Khrushchev agreed to United enterprise as “Operation Che- Nations on-site verification, but quered Shirt”. George advised Castro vetoed the arrangement, that I needed camouflage. With calling it an “abuse of Cuban my new wardrobe I was almost sovereignty”. This was a ma- >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 27 Girl Guides of Canada By Gail Somers

The 85th Ottawa Sparks and the 99th Ottawa Guides/Pathfinders were at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre in Cumberland on the weekend of February 10 to 11. We had a great time with the Disney theme with lots of outdoor activities for everyone. The Guides/Pathfinders had some extra time to go for a hike. We vis- ited the haunted school house. Some of the girls saw a piece of paper move in the locked building! Yikes! Lots of fun and snow made for a fully enjoyable weekend. Our next excursion is the Apple Store at the Rideau Centre. We are going to learn programming. In late March we are having Kathy, a Guide Trainer, to come in to teach the girls Pysanka, just in time for Easter. For information call Gail at 613-741-7486.

Plenty of outdoor activities were enjoyed by local Sparks, Girl Guides and Pathfinders at a recent trip to MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre. Photos submitted by Gail Somers 85th Ottawa Sparks and the 99th Ottawa Guides/Pathfinders visited the haunted school house at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre.

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Taking part in a uniquely Canadian experience and sharing traditional Syrian bread with staff at the Sugar Shack were Suliman (from left), Chef Gilles, Fatima (Suliman’s daughter) and Nancy, Museopark Volunteer Manager. It was smiles all round as Mayor Jim Watson crowned Councillor Mathieu Fleury (with a sap bucket) in the presence of Ottawa-Vanier MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers and Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier.

For many volunteers, it was a first-time experience tapping maple trees.

This young family is all equipped and ready to head out into the woods. Bringing on the sweet taste of spring Tucking into the delicious pancake breakfast were John Gomes, who helps de- liver the Chronicle and his two young daughters, who attend Manor Park Public Story and photos by plimentary traditional pancake sled dogs; a petting zoo; lum- School. Sharleen Tattersfield breakfast for all volunteers. berjack competitions; crafts In anticipation of the inau- and inflatable play structures The weather cooperated and gural partnership with Govern- and traditional French Cana- IS THIS YOUR volunteers pitched in to “tap ment House, which will see 100 dian, First Nation and urban the trees” early in February maple trees tapped there with music performances. Enjoy HOUSE? in Richelieu Vanier Park lo- sap transported to the Vanier Saturday brunch (10 a.m. to 2 cated just minutes from Manor Sugar Shack for processing, p.m.: pancakes and sausages at Park. With measuring tapes, fewer trees were tapped this $6/pp) and Sunday breakfast Catherine’s drills, taps and metal buckets year in the Richelieu woods. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: pancakes, in-hand, some 80 keen volun- sausages, bacon, potatoes, eggs WATERCOLOUR teers, (students, couples, even Sugarfest weekend: April 7 and beans at $15/pp). families with young children) and 8, 2018 PAINTINGS took part in the time-honoured Admission to the Riche- Getting involved method of preparing for maple lieu-Vanier Community Centre Why not join in the fun and syrup season. grounds and adjacent woods is volunteer to collect sap, assist Text me at: Trees were measured be- free with street parking avail- with sugaring-off, serve in the (613) 299-7466 fore holes were drilled, taps in- able nearby. The highlight of Sugar Shack or prepare taffy- serted and pails hung. Such was the week-long Sugarfest is the on-snow. For more informa- the enthusiasm, that over 500 lineup of family-themed week- tion, sugar shack reservations http://cwillisoconnorfolkart.weebly.com/ maples were tapped before mid- end activities: taffy tastings at or to volunteer, contact Nancy morning, followed by a com- the Sugar Shack; sleigh rides; at [email protected] . March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 29

FROM THE DESK OF: In January I was privileged de l’an célébrant cette nouvelle to be given the opportunity to année. Ce n’est pas évident de travel to Nicaragua with the voir les efforts et travail que les Canadian Food Grains Bank, organisations canadiennes font where I saw organizations help- à l’international. ing developing communities En janvier, j’ai eu le priv- reach their full potential. Back ilège de voyager avec une dé- in Canada, I was able to wit- légation Canadian Food Grains ness the determination of Otta- Bank au Nicaragua, où j’ai vu wa residents to improve living comment des organisations ca- conditions for homeless youth. nadiennes viennent en aide au Operation Come Home is an développement des communau- Member of Parliament organization that supports at- tés en milieu rural pour qu’elles risk and homeless youth. Their atteignent leur plein potentiel. Ottawa-Vanier annual 24 Hours of Homeless- De retour au Canada, j’ai pu MONA FORTIER ness aims to raise funds and témoigner la détermination des awareness for homeless youth. résidentes et résidents d’Ottawa As snow continues to fall in Ot- 2018 has already been a à améliorer les conditions de vie tawa—Vanier I hope that your very busy and exciting year. des jeunes itinérants. Opération new year has started off well. rentrer au foyer est une organ- This past January 7, to celebrate ••• isation qui soutient des jeunes à the beginning of 2018, I had the risque et de la rue. L’événement pleasure of welcoming more Alors que la neige continue 24 heures sur la rue vise à re- than 200 residents for a New de tomber sur Ottawa-Vanier, cueillir des fonds et à sensibil- Year’s Levee at the Community j’espère que votre année a com- iser le public sur la situation de Hall at CSC Vanier. The impor- mencé du bon pied! Le 7 jan- ces jeunes itinérants. tant work that Canadian organi- vier dernier j’ai eu le plaisir zations do around the world is d’accueillir plus de 200 per- 2018 a déjà été une année sometimes difficult to see. sonnes pour une levée du jour très occupée et excitante

We love you, Ottawa. Thank you. With the holiday season behind Food Bank this holiday season. son, we ask that you continue to us, we at the Ottawa Food Bank These donations helped your think of those in our communi- want to extend our biggest neighbour serve her children a ties and support families who thanks to the people and com- delicious Christmas meal, en- rely on the Ottawa Food Bank. munities of our lovely city. It is sured an elderly community From all of us at the Ottawa because of your generosity that member didn’t go without and Food Bank, we want to send a the more than 41,000 people delivered needed supplies to sincere thank you to the entire who rely solely on donations families all over the city. community. Without your con- from the Ottawa Food Bank did Though the season has tinued support, we couldn’t not go hungry this year. come and gone, the need for possibly meet the needs of the And for those who made donations has not gone away. community and provide clients cash and food contributions In 2016, more than 335,000 with balanced meals for their at Loblaws, Your Independent people across Ontario visited families. Grocer ®, No Frills or Real a food bank with a food assis- For more information Canadian Superstore locations tance request. Of those people on hunger in Ottawa or to you have helped raise more needing this assistance, 33.4 per make a donation, visit than $37,000 for the Ottawa cent were children. For this rea- Ottawafoodbank.ca. Page 30 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018

Green Party candidate from Manor Park FROM PAGE 1 >> Environmental Assessment cal community. Sheilagh grew in cement and grout. These are Coordinator) have identified up with a love of creating cos- proposed plans which do not grave deficiencies in the Draft tumes, dance and music, and meet International Atomic En- Environmental Impact State- the understanding that you can ergy Agency (IAEA) standards ment and in the overall project have fun, play and ease while for the storage of toxic nuclear proposal. working collaboratively to ad- waste or decommissioning nu- Concrete and grout eventu- dress serious challenges. clear reactors. ally deteriorate. Add in the risks She moved with her family The Rolphton Nuclear Re- associated with earthquakes, to Toronto in 1960 and to Ot- actor is just 200 kilometres floods, extreme weather events tawa in 1968. She bucked the upstream from Ottawa and sits or dam breaks, leaks from the family tech tradition (in maths, 400 metres from the river. The radioactive site could enter the physics and computer sciences) area is seismically active and Ottawa River and potentially to earn a BA in Sociology and near major geologic fault lines. contaminate the drinking wa- Anthropology from Carleton The reactor and its associated ter for millions. There are other University. Most of her 33-year structures are currently con- options. Allowing hasty action federal government career was taminated with large amounts now by a private sector con- in human resources at Health of post-fission radioactive ma- sortium could have huge addi- and Welfare Canada, CIDA terials. Materials, which would tional costs for taxpayers over (Canadian International Devel- be entombed if these propos- time and serious repercussions opment Agency) and the Public als are approved, include plu- for the safety of our region over Service Commission. Her work tonium and other long-lived millennia.” included design and delivery man-made radioactive prod- Sheilagh was born in Lon- of management development ucts, as well as mercury, lead, don, England. Her father had programs, managing employ- asbestos and PCBs. A number trained in physics, and her par- ment equity and training divi- of scientific experts in nuclear ents met during WWII in Eng- sions, policy analysis, strate- waste management and storage land while both were involved gic human resources planning, (such as Dr. JR Walker, former in radar research. Their friend- program evaluation and audit, Director of Safety Engineering ship blossomed while creating and organization effectiveness and Licensing at AECL, and and performing variety shows consulting. William Turner, former AECL (The Flying Rockets) for the lo- A resident of Ottawa-Vani- er for more than 35 years, Shei- lagh’s community volunteer roles include time as president of a registered charity (Ottawa Kripalu Yoga Centre), a condo Board member in Vanier (Les Jardins de Montfort), and Board member of Strathmere Growth Centre in the 1970s. She has been teaching yoga for 10 years and has a keen interest in well- ness and fitness, especially for seniors. “I tell my friends and yoga students: sustainability starts with you!” Sheilagh can be reached at [email protected] . March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 31 CANINE CHRONICLES What’s in a walk?

tions. You may not go very far, tending that it is not the most and you may stop frequently, exciting thing in the world. but your dog will learn that any This is a good time to put the ten-sion in the leash means he leash down and go enjoy a sec- will not be able to move for- ond cup of coffee. You do not ward. want to reward an excited dog by putting the leash on him. What about training collars? Once the leash is on, you may BY While a training collar can help, find that your dog is energized CHANTAL MILLS, CPDT-KA it is not the magic bullet. The once again. The same principle Owner/Head Trainer, secret to loose leash walking is applies here: do not open the Ottawa Canine School TRAINING and PATIENCE. door and start your walk until Some tools can help make the you have a calmer dog. If that training go faster. Perhaps a means doing a few dishes or Walking on a loose leash is not martingale collar, a gentle lead- reading a few pages of a book, a natural behaviour for a ca- er or a harness can help. so be it. nine; it is something they must learn to do. WHAT’S IN A LEASH? REVERSE TRAINING Retractable leashes may give Working on loose-leash walk- WHY DO DOGS PULL you the illusion that your dog ing at the beginning of a walk ON THE LEASH? is not pulling, but it does not can be an exercise in frustra- The simple answer is: because teach the dog to walk nicely on tion. Try working on the loose- they can. They are not trying leash. A 6-foot leash is prefer- leash walking exercises near to be the “leader of the pack”. able. the end of your walk. You may You can rest assured that if How you hold the leash is start with the last two minutes you have a dog that pulls on important. Keep your hands of your walk and work back- leash, he is not trying to domi- low, never raising your hand wards from there. Change di- nate you. Your dog has simply above your belly button. You rections, change the pace you learned that pulling gets him are more stable when you keep walk at, and be someone your where he wants to go. your arms down. Your body dog wants to walk with. Re- Dogs learn quickly that by language is also more relaxed. ward well and often while the putting tension on the leash, dog is learning. they still move forward. The TIME TO GO FOR A WALK Ideally, you are also work- more they get to practice walk- The walk starts before you ing on loose-leash walking IN- ing with a tight leash, the better leave the house. If you leave DOORS, helping your dog so- they get at it. The natural ten- the house with an excited dog, lidify the behaviour without all dency, when a dog pulls on the it will be that much harder to of the distractions in the outside leash, is to pull back. Don’t do get his attention once you are in world. it. Whether it is you or your dog a more distracting and exciting Remember that a piece of doing the pulling, your dog will environment. When you grab equipment will not fix a loose- become comfortable with a taut the leash, chances are your dog leash walking problem. Only leash. If you feel any tension on knows he is going for a walk your patience and consistent the leash, stop or change direc- and he has a hard time pre- training can do that. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY?

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March Activities

For Adults : 4 p.m. March 14: Escape !, 2 p.m. March 24: Planning for Retire- ment on a low Income, 1:30- March 10: Lego® Block Party March 15: Découvre le djem- 3:30 p.m. / Ça dé ‘bloc’, 2 p.m. bé, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

For Children: March 12: Have a swinging March 15: Join the band / Re- March 3: Fais-moi rire, sourire good time! 2-3 p.m. joins l’orchestre, 2-3 p.m. et pleurer! 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 13: Keynote Creations / March 17: Family storytime / March 6: Kid’s Craft Corner, Créations clés, 2-3 p.m. Contes en famille, 2:30 p.m. Page 32 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018

Children’s table manners children be children, in cer- 2. Leave any toys, books and ETIQUETTE MATTERS tain scenarios. The dining table electronics behind. isn’t one of them and I’ll tell 3. Sit nicely, with feet under you why. This is not one of the table, keeping shoes on those things that they will just if in a restaurant. figure out on their own or even- 4. Say please and thank you. tually “get”. If we don’t start 5. Place a napkin in your lap teaching them while they’re and use it, and not the table young, it becomes more dif- cloth or clothing. ficult as they grow older and 6. Use utensils instead of before you know it, they’re hands when appropriate. teenagers and young adults 7. Avoid speaking when your who realize they’re in the spot- mouth is full. light for all the wrong reasons. Or, they want to make a good As children get older they CECILIA PITA impression in their new job and should also know the www.ceciliapita.com realize they don’t have the tools following rules: to make it happen. (Someone 1. How to set the table. Would you agree that good once told me about an up-and- 2. How to hold utensils prop- table manners make for a more coming employee who didn’t erly. enjoyable meal? Well, you’re land an account because the 3. Take small bites and chew in good company! feedback suggested that instead with your mouth closed. Being able to sit at a ta- of engaging in conversation 4. Drink without slurping. ble and enjoy good food with and wooing the potential client, 5. Wait to eat until everyone friends and family is calming he remained distant, while si- is served. and rewarding. However, if lently stressing about the place 6. Ask for things not in reach. someone is eating in a loud, setting and which fork to use). 7. Bring food to the mouth, messy way, it can easily disrupt If you consider that man- not the other way around. what could be an enjoyable din- ners are simply habits we de- 8. Ask to be excused. ing experience. Enter, the child. velop, then we need time to 9. Take dirty dish to the We need to remember that model those good manners, kitchen. children aren’t born knowing provide those gentle reminders, how to behave at the dining ta- reinforce the rules and ingrain As children get older, you ble or navigate a place setting. those habits. Furthermore, we can continue to teach them It’s up to their most influential do children a great disservice, things such as how to place teachers, their parents, to help and cause them great stress, if their utensils on their plate guide them to be good dining we don’t teach them table man- when they’re done and how to companions. We need to be ners but expect them to assimi- butter their bread. (Yes, there is consistent and patient and even- late the rules in a crash course a right way to butter bread!) tually, children will develop on the way to an important For now, however, let’s fo- good habits, build confidence event. cus on creating a foundation of and will be better equipped to So, the following are some knowledge that’s appropriate focus on the social aspect of basic table manners I believe for our child and their age and the experience and engage with that children should know: continue to model the manners others in conversation. 1. Wash your hands before we’d like to see. Table manners Now, I’m all for letting eating. do still matter in 2018. March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 33

One of the homes to be featured on this year’s tour. Photo courtesy of IODE 57th IODE House & Garden Tour

By Elanor Brodie And a home in Rockcliffe dows and an expansive garden. built in the 1930s, when Rock- The Rockcliffe Retirement IODE Laurentian Chapter’s cliffe was growing apace de- Residence will be a tour hub 57th Annual House and Gar- spite the effects of a long De- for speakers, refreshments and den Tour happening May 12th pression which expresses all a bake sale. features six interesting homes the classical calm of middle- IODE Laurentian Chap- and gardens of varying styles class Ottawa of the time. The ter’s focus recipient for this across Ottawa that will appeal interior, with modern updates, year’s tour is the Youth Servic- to people who love house tours. expresses the rich inheritance es Bureau. They are partnering There are two homes that of lives spent in the foreign ser- with the YSB to support their are near to Manor Park. vice. new Mattress Program which A home in New Edinburgh The other four homes will ensure homeless youth built well over a century ago, range from two new builds, one have a safe place to sleep. designed and built for workers in a modern style designed by Tickets are $35 and will be in industrial New Edinburgh Alex Diaz and one in a tradi- available as of late March at and – as was common in this tional style with a river view to retailers across Ottawa includ- conservative, working class a smaller home that has added ing Celadon Salon and Spa in community – was inhabited for a major extension and a second Manor Park. For more informa- nearly 100 years by one family. story to create a modern look to tion about our tour please visit Today, it has been updated and the final home, which is a build laurentian.iode.ca or call Jo at filled with eclectic art. from the 90s with many win- 613-842-5304.

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FROM THE DESK OF: service agencies, and prevent vironment for all road users. youth involvement in crime in These improvements are the our ward. result of public input during a The release of the strategy traffic-calming study that the is coming at an opportune time City undertook in 2016. — on the heels of an incident of gun violence earlier this Wateridge Village update year, residents are justifiably I recently had the pleasure of keen to see efforts to increase knocking on the doors of the public safety, including by en- new residents of Wateridge suring that vulnerable young Village and welcoming them people who might otherwise to our ward. In terms of con- Councillor for be tempted, are diverted from struction, the Canada Lands potential criminal activity Company is moving forward Rideau-Rockcliffe through positive and enriching on completing two more parks TOBI NUSSBAUM alternatives. More details will in 2018, adding a soccer field, be shared through my website tennis courts, a skating rink, Youth Strategy tobinussbaum.ca. and youth fitness activities I wanted to share an update such as a skateboard park, a on work towards a compre- Brittany pedestrian crossing splash pad, and a playground hensive ward Youth Strategy I am happy to report success for a range of ages. that my office is currently fi- in my long-standing efforts Also, as many of you may This ad space nalizing in cooperation with to have a pedestrian crossing know, the new bus route #17 the Rideau Rockcliffe Com- (PXO) in-stalled on Brittany serving Wateridge Village is up can be yours. munity Resource Centre, who Dr. near Bangs St. as part of and running. The route runs to will lead the effort along with infrastructure and traffic-calm- the Rideau Centre via Beech- Reach the approximately 5,000 other community partners. This ing work that wrapped up at the wood/Hemlock during the readers of the Manor Park Chronicle. strategy will focus on provid- end of 2017. The PXO, along morning peak time and then re- ing better access for youth to with a series of other important turns from the Rideau Centre to Next issue: May, 2018. Booking Deadline: April 6 social, educational and em- safety measures, such as raised Wateridge in the afternoon rush ployment opportunities, en- speed tables and extension of hour. Manor Park residents Contact Ad Manager sure better coordination and a sidewalk near Montreal Rd., may find it a useful additional increase effectiveness among will result in a much safer en- transit option. Sharleen Tattersfield, for the Chronicle’s 2017/2018 rate card. [email protected] 613-749-9922

There was a large, enthusiastic turnout at the Youth Job Fair organized February 7 by CSC Vanier Employment Services for youth aged 15 to 29. Pictured here, Lise Bryar, VSC Vanier job development staff member, welcomes one of the many young people who attended to find out about job opportunities available now and for the summer. Held at the Don McGahan Clubhouse (Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa) on McArthur Ave., the fair introduced attendees to a number of local employers including TD Place, Patro Ottawa, Swiss Chalet, Marshalls, DSW, Firehouse Pubs, Starbucks Coffee, Cineplex and the Governor General’s Foot Guards among others. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield

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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.

JAXON PHILOMENA Agile, energetic and full of life, Jaxon enjoys watching Hi! I’m Philomena. I live on St. Laurent Blvd. with my squirrels, barking at the neighborhood cat and paying mummy Lyn who rescued me from a puppy mill when I was close attention to just about everything that moves. Long a year-and-a-half old. Now almost 5, I’m energetic and daily walks and playtime in the park with his mom are playful and no longer shy and scared. My BFF is Jill, also a prized activities — especially running and fetching his beagle, of Farnham Cres. We do everything together. I’m beloved red Kong Frisbee. So attentive, he rarely misses looking forward to spring and playing with other Manor a catch even when his doggie friends attempt to distract Park pets. and play!

SOCK SUNNY Sock is a 16-month-old Australian shepherd with a love Little Miss Sunshine Cordelia, also known as Sunny, is a for people, dogs and all things squeaky. He’s a dog built nine-month-old cream golden retriever. A princess who en- for winter and much prefers the chilly air to the summer joys getting-up-to-no-good and having long play sessions heat. Though he’s still a distracted puppy, he’s hard at at the dog park, she is especially fond of other “pupperi- work on being the best dog he can be (most of the time). nas” and even some of our neighborhood’s more senior canines (although they may not be so fond of her!). She loves all the humans who give her pats and gourmet treats. Page 36 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018

Art Book Display at the 2017 Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale. Photo: Claire Schofield Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale organizers innovate in 2018

By Claire Schofield Sale activity is heating up for the pouring in and there are some ally worthwhile making a sec- sale on April 21 and 22, 2018 to exciting new developments. The Spring Book Sale ond trip or for those who want It may still be chilly outside, but be held at the Rockcliffe Park “While we focus on quali- was founded in 1997 to avoid the Saturday rush.” the Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Community Centre. Books are ty,” said Linda McDonald, new by Barbara Mirsky, the The Spring Book Sale was Chair of the Rockcliffe Park Li- founded in 1997 by Barbara brary Committee, “we’ll prob- librarian in charge of Mirsky, the librarian in charge ably reach last year’s record of the newly built of the newly built Rockcliffe 35,000 books! We’ve received Park Public Library. The recent very generous donations from Rockcliffe Park success of the sale can be large- local residents and so this Public Library. ly attributed to past chair Jane year’s special strengths include Dobell who is still involved as Art, Politics and History, Sci- will once again entertain shop- a volunteer. Proceeds contrib- ence Fiction, and Fantasy. Bi- pers with light classical music ute to enhanced services and ographies and Children’s books in the tent and on Sunday, local programming at the Rockcliffe are also doing well.” harpist Susan Sweeney Her- Park Branch of the Ottawa Pub- New this year is accepting mon (Acacia Lyra) will perform lic Library (OPL) as well as an credit-card sales for purchases beautiful international folk increasing number of literacy over $50 and adding to the mu- tunes at the same time. “People programs for communities in sical entertainment. On Satur- loved the music last year and so need within the wider OPL. day, April 21, from 2 p.m. to we’re building on that success,” The 2018 Rockcliffe Park 3.30 p.m., a professional quartet said Linda McDonald. Spring Book Sale is gener- In addition, on the second ously supported by the Chart- day of the sale (Sunday, April well New Edinburgh Square 21) a fresh stock of books will Retirement Residence, Mont- be available for purchase. “This gomery Asset Management, DP will much improve the selec- RBC Wealth Management, Do- tion for Sunday buyers,” said minion Securities, and Dymon PAINTING Linda McDonald. “It will be re- Storage.

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plusieurs. FROM THE DESK OF: En effet, au titre du nou- veau Régime d’aide financière Under the aux étudiantes et étudiants de new OSAP, l’Ontario (RAFEO), plus de 225 000 étudiantes et étudiants more than de niveau postsecondaire béné- 225,000 ficient cette année de la gratuité des frais de scolarité. À Ottawa, students nous comptons déjà 24 281 étu- in Ontario are diants qui bénéficient de cette gratuité. receiving free Le nouveau RAFEO of- Member of Provincial tuition this year. fre de meilleures perspec- Parliament, Ottawa-Vanier tives d’avenir à des milliers NATALIE DES ROSIERS d’Ontariennes et d’Ontariens. Il rend même possible le rêve The Ontario economy is thriv- economy and the highly skilled d’entreprendre des études post- ing, our workforce is grow- workforce that drives it means secondaires pour celles et ceux ing, and we finished 2017 leaving no one behind. Today’s issus de familles à faible reve- with twice the growth rate of post-secondary students are nu, qui sont près de quatre fois the previous two years. By taking important steps on that moins susceptibles d’aller au investing in our people, we path. Whether you are a high- collège ou à l’université. are creating a highly skilled school student, a recent gradu- D’ailleurs, depuis la ré- workforce where everyone ate, or looking to retrain, there forme du RAFEO, le nombre has a role to play and no one is a place for you in Ontario’s de demandes faites par des is left behind. Our workforce post-secondary system and in étudiantes et des étudiants is- is built on a world-class edu- our economic future as a prov- sus de familles à faible revenu cation system where the de- ince. a augmenté d’environ 20 %. En sire to learn, rather than the Do not hesitate to contact plus d’offrir de nouvelles pos- ability to pay, is the key to my office (613-744-4484) if sibilités et de nouveaux débou- entry. And that key has never you have any questions about chés professionnels, le RAFEO opened more doors. the new OSAP. réduit considérablement les Under the new OSAP, more coûts pour les familles qui en than 225,000 students in On- ••• ont le plus besoin. tario are receiving free tuition Pour bâtir une économie this year. In Ottawa, 24,281 L’économie ontarienne est inclusive et former une main- students are already receiving en plein essor, notre main- d’œuvre des plus qualifiées, il free tuition. The new OSAP is d’œuvre ne cesse d’augmenter faut s’assurer que tout le monde putting thousands of Ontarians et, à la fin de 2017, notre taux puisse participer. C’est sur cette on a brighter path for the future. de croissance avait doublé par voie que s’engagent les étu- It’s even putting the dream of rapport à celui des deux années diantes et étudiants de niveau post-secondary education in précédentes. postsecondaire d’aujourd’hui. reach for students from lower- En investissant dans notre Que vous soyez à l’école sec- income families, who are about population, nous formons ondaire, que vous veniez four times less likely to go on to une main-d’œuvre hautement d’obtenir votre diplôme ou que college or university. qualifiée et nous créons un vous cherchiez à approfondir In fact, since we introduced marché de l’emploi où cha- votre formation, vous trouver- the new OSAP, applications cun peut trouver sa place. La ez une place dans le système by students from low-income formation de nos travailleuses d’éducation postsecondaire de backgrounds have risen by et de nos travailleurs repose l’Ontario, qui vous permettra about 20 percent. This is open- sur un système d’éducation de de jouer un rôle dans notre ave- ing up new opportunities and classe mondiale, qui se base nir économique. streams of employment for stu- sur la capacité des personnes N’hésitez pas à commu- dents, and dramatically reduc- à apprendre et non sur leur niquer avec mon bureau [613- ing costs for families who need capacité à payer leurs études. 744-4484] si vous avez des it most. Une telle approche offre de questions par rapport au nou- Building an inclusive nouvelles possibilités pour veau RAFEO. Page 38 • Manor Park Chronicle March 2018 WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE CHRONICLE?

Seen with the November 2017 edition of the Chronicle are Sharleen and Tony Tattersfield (Davenport Pvt.) who travelled to Belize with their son Ian in late December to spend Christmas and New Year with family and long-time friends. Their trip took them to Belize City; inland to Mountain Pine Ridge Forest and cattle ranches in Cayo District and to the Mayan ar- cheological sites of Lamanai and Altun Ha and then seaward to Ambergris Caye (La Isla Bonita) where they enjoyed many a beach walk and snorkeling just inside the world’s second largest barrier reef at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the famed Shark Ray Alley. It was a wonderful, sunny and warm farewell to 2017 and welcome to 2018. Photo: Ian Tattersfield Cuba in the sizzling 60’s

FROM PAGE 26 >> fense had declassified many of ready for Cuba. the documents relating to my The last step was a visit to Why me? I was activities in Cuba, but the key Washington and then CIA head- concluding my first bit – which revealed the link quarters at Langley Virginia. with the US government and These briefings were intense posting at our the CIA - was found by Don and practical. At the end I was Munton, an academic friend thanked for taking on the assign- embassy in the who discovered several of my ment and then presented with Dominican Republic telegrams (addressed to Ot- a gift – a small, sophisticated tawa) in the Kennedy Presi- camera with telescopic lenses. I and had Spanish. dential Library in Boston. The should have anticipated the ‘gift’ telegrams had been declassified and my mind raced – raced about I was also a Reserve and formed part of packages of what would happen if I was officer in the Royal selected documents sent peri- stopped with incriminating film odically to the President at the either by the Soviets or the Cu- Canadian Navy, White House by the CIA. bans. It seemed to me that any but I don’t think alert security patrol would want If the readers can bear it, to investigate a stranger, even in that was a factor. a further chapter of the Cuban a look-alike Russian plaid shirt, saga will follow in a future is- lurking around military installa- The potential sue of the Chronicle. tions. If caught, there would be hazards were not This material was drawn repercussions. After a few mo- in part from the author’s mem- ments, I politely declined. “But discussed. oir “Whose Man in Havana? how will you give us the detail Adventures from the Far Side we need about guidance and ducing drawings of the inner of Diplomacy” (University of other electronic equipment? Pre- workings of vacuum cleaners Calgary Press) and an article cise configuration is necessary to bamboozle their employers in the Legion (Sept/Oct 2017). for recognition” said the baffled as in Graham Greene’s classic “Whose Man” also ranges Americans. spy novel Our Man in Havana. across other exotic and trou- “I sketch” I said.”I will But sketching is what I did. bled waterfronts where Gra- send sketches.” Dismayed, my These sketches were marked ham was assigned, examining new CIA friends were no doubt by Ottawa with extravagant the lighter side of diplomacy thinking black thoughts about security classifications – all and the dark bits which inevi- secret agents in Havana pro- now declassified. National De- tably intruded. March 2018 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 39

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We value their ongoing support and they will appreciate hearing from you. Welcome to the 2018 Thanks! tennis season at RLTC By Sarah Baxter tion on these programs and to register online, go to our Club 150 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON As the Rockcliffe Lawn website at www.rltennis.ca . Tennis Club (RLTC) gears up Registration is open to junior for its 96th tennis season, we members and non-members. Ottawa’s Only Boutique Retirement Residence are excited and admittedly rev- With all this tennis on Our focus is on wellness, lifestyle choices and healthy living. elling in our history. An Ottawa the courts, there’s a plenty of We are a superior, full-service independent and supportive living classic, this tennis club has friendship and fun at the Club been a gathering point for fami- for all. And this is where the community staffed with professionals who understand your needs. lies in our community since memories kick in. the 1920s, brought together by There’s the annual Dip- Ask About Our Move-In Incentives! their love for the game and the lomatic Tournament in which wonderful setting. Club members battle the Dip- Founded in 1923 on land clinics, lessons with our Club lomats for the title, breakfast at TWO BEDROOM ONE BEDROOM that is now Lansdowne Rd., the pros, round robins and tourna- Wimbledon, Family Nights, the 850 sq ft 470-845 sq ft RLTC’s four clay courts, four ments. And for decades parents annual tennis Social and more. hardcourts, practice board and have trusted the Rockcliffe Lawn We invite you to join us at clubhouse are nestled amid tall Tennis Club to help their children the Club today and be tempted shade trees between Cloverdale develop tennis fundamentals and by the benefits of an RLTC Rd. and MacKay Lake. As not- a life-long passion for tennis. membership. The annual Open WAITLISTED! ONLY 2 LEFT! ed by one of our reviewers on The spring Junior After- House takes place this year Sat- our Facebook page: “just point School Tennis program begins urday, May 12 (rain date May your bike in the direction of the this May 14 and runs for six 13). Come out and enjoy an or- lake and head out for tennis.” weeks. Our very popular week- ganized round robin and learn Starting at Starting at At the Club, players of any ly summer tennis camps start more about our adult and junior level can choose from group June 25. For more informa- tennis programs. $5,400/month $3,900/month ALCOVE STUDIO 360-426 sq ft 270-504 sq ft

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Magic! with the wider OPL. Jennifer Anne Kelly March 8, 5-8 p.m. Ottawa Brahms Choir Meet glass artist Jennifer Anne ‘Une Célébration Française’ Kelly on March 8. Her show, April 29, 3 p.m. Magic!, continues Saturdays, The Ottawa Brahms Choir, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at under direction of Christopher Crichton Street Gallery, 299 Askwith, accompanied by pia- Crichton St. thecrichtonstreet- nist Svetlana Logigan, invites gallery.ca 613-299-0064 you to its annual spring con- cert at St. Thomas the Apostle Concert of Italian Church, 2345 Alta Vista Dr. Renaissance Music Tickets are $20 at the door; March 25, 3 p.m. $10 for students; children un- Featuring Monteverdi, Luz- der 12 are free. Tickets also zaschi and Strozzi (Vocals and available at the church office at period instruments) at MacKay St. Thomas the Apostle, Lead- United Church, 39 Dufferin ing Note and Compact Music. Rd. Tickets are $20 and avail- Visit OttawaBrahmsChoir.ca able for sale at the door. or call 819-568-8169 for more information. MPCC AGM March 28, 7 p.m. what community members and French Canadian, First Nation Rockcliffe Park Spring 57th Annual IODE The Manor Park Community parishioners of St. Andrew’s and urban music performances. Book Sale Laurentian Chapter House Council will hold its Annual have in store for Manor Park Admission to the Richelieu- April 21-22 and Garden Tour General Meeting on Wednes- and area bargain hunters. Do not Vanier Community Centre Takes place at the Rockcliffe May 12, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. day, March 28 at the Manor miss the best Rummage in town. grounds and adjacent woods is Park Community Centre, This year’s tour consists of Park Community Centre, 100 St Andrew’s Church, 82 Kent St. free with street parking avail- 360 Springfield Rd. Proceeds six homes and gardens across Thornwood Rd. Everyone is able nearby. Enjoy Saturday contribute to enhanced ser- Ottawa. Tickets are $35 and welcome! Sugarfest weekend brunch (10 a.m.-2 p.m.: pan- vices and programming at the available at retailers across Ot- April 7-8 cakes and sausages at $6 per Rockcliffe Park Branch of the tawa by late March or online at Rummage Sale Enjoy taffy tastings at the Sugar person) and Sunday breakfast Ottawa Public Library (OPL) laurentian.iode.ca . For more April 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shack; sleigh rides; sled dogs; (10 a.m.-2 p.m.: pancakes, sau- as well as an increasing num- information, contact Jo at 613- Just in time for spring, come a petting zoo; lumberjack com- sages, bacon, potatoes, eggs ber of literacy programs for 842-5304. to our spring rummage and see petitions; crafts and traditional and beans at $15 per person). communities in need within

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